The Sweetheart Express Auction (February 2021)

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Greetings Collectors!

The first sale of the 2021 season is upon us as the best sale we’ve had in several years – across the board – in every category. We’ve been fortunate to receive many key collections from around America to offer some of the best material to be sold in years. It is truly a Covid-breaking sale that should have everybody jumping from their seats! In fact, it may be the best cross section of collectibles since the great market crash of 2008. We’ve called this sale “The Sweetheart Express” to commemorate the Valentine’s Day weekend and the Gary Nelson Railroad Collection.

Here’s a look at some of the major categories, with a glimpse at what is in them.

Railroad- the Gary Nelson Railroad Collection, about 600 lots, covering almost every category of railroad collectibles: Model trains; Cast iron trains; Train lanterns; Train signal lights; Train headlights; Train bells; Train ephemera; RR pass collections. This collection contains the very first cast iron train purchased from another major collection.

Arizona history- Rare Vulture Mine gold ingot, c 1911-1914, from an old Wickenburg family; a collection of 19th century Native American photos and documents, including two Apache Scout Medal of Honor winners, 2 letters from famous Earp era lawman Robert Paul, a Copper Queen Mine security force Colt revolver from 1907.

Colorado history- Leadville 19th century photo collection, documents from the miner's strike of 1896-7, spectacular United Mine Workers of America parade banner from the 1903 coal strike, a new discovery silver ingot from Leadville with an engraved mountain scene with a Colorado - famous Rhode Island family tie, choice mining medals and so-called dollars.

Montana history- Stuart MacKenzie’s collection of Montana stocks (all categories), Yellowstone collection, and saloon letters.

Western History – Rare and original tin type of George Custer in original case, and rarities across the board!

Badges etc- fantastic selection from the Lerch collection from California to Colorado; more of the special Presidential Inauguration badge collection, Mare Island, several fire badges, etc

Don Polland western sculpture collection- more than 1000 sculptures of very high quality design and detail from a major southern California collection. Native American themed, some western themed and some civil war, from 4” to three feet! This is the largest collection to be offered publicly!!

The Ken Prag Stocks are incredible- A major part of Ken's collection, this offering is of US businesses other than mining and railroad, plus Oil. It is nothing short of spectacular. Great rarities in every category you can think of, including some rare autographs such as Edison's son, and many important financial figures.

California gold rush- James Marshall autograph, gorgeous gold quartz watch chain and more.

Art- fantastic material across the board- the best we’ve had. David Roberts lithographs (Egypt, and the Holy Land, c1842-44), selections from the Ben-T art collection including a fantastic map from the reign of Peter the Great c 1722, great oils by some of the prominent early twentieth century Russian artists, and more.

Numismatics- great medals including a rare 1862 Lincoln Peace Medal with Osage provenance, California tokens, wood nickels, selections from the Ellsworth collection including the only set of encased large cents with every date, including the rarities!, California gaming token collection, US gold coin “look-alike” counters, so-called dollars and more!!

Firearms: a Copper Queen Mine Colt, several rare Colts with papers, and more.
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Auction Schedule

Day 1, February 11th, 2021, Lots 1000-1729
            General Americana (1000-1275)
                        Geo. Sort
                        Jewelry
                        Marbles & Toys
                        Miscellaneous
            Bottles & Saloon (1276-1339)
                        Bottles
                        Saloon, Brewing, & Drug Ephemera
            Mining Collectibles (1340-1431)
            Stocks & Bonds Part I
                        Mining (1432-1729)
 
Day 2, February 12th, 2021, Lots 2000-2729
            Stocks & Bonds Part II
                        Oil (2000-2113)
                        Railroad (2114-2176)
                        Transportation (2177-2246)
                        Miscellaneous (2247-2645)
                                    Agriculture
                                    Banking
                                    Brewing
                                    Industrial
                                    Other
            Firearms, Military, & Political Collectibles (2646-2729)
 
Day 3, February 13th, 2021, Lots 3000-3757
            Railroadiana & Transportation (3000-3559)
                        Model Railroading (3000-3286)
                        Railroad Equipment (3287-3430)          
                        Railroad & Transportation Ephemera (3431-3559)
            Numismatics (3560-3635)
            Tokens (3636-3704)
            Sports (3705-3757)
 
Day 4, February 14th, 2021, Lots 4000-4763
            Art (4000-4137)
            Native Americana (4138-4148)
            Philatelic (4149-4430)
            Bargains & Dealer Specials Part I
                        Stocks & Bonds (4431-4763)
 
Day 5, February 15th, 2021, Lots 5000-5708
            Bargains & Dealer Specials Part II
                        Philatelic (5000-5209)
                        General Americana (5210-5390)
                        Numismatics (5391-5708)
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Ives Polar Locomotive  [133208]3060 - Ives Polar Locomotive [133208]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#3253, Green and black, marked "The Ives Railway Lines" on the side. C6. O-scale. Date: 1920s-30s Country (if not USA): State: City:...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Ives Polar Locomotive  [133209]3061 - Ives Polar Locomotive [133209]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#3218, black, marked "The Ives Railway Lines" on sides, but faded. C6. O-scale. Date: 1920s-30s Country (if not USA): State: City: ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****4 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Ives Steam Loco, Tender and 3 Cars  [133214]3062 - Ives Steam Loco, Tender and 3 Cars [133214]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1117 Loco and Tender #17, black and red wheels with coal. 1) Baggage Car, red with black roof. 2) Chair Car #71 , red 3) Chair Car #61 red with black
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Ives Toy Train Catalog Collection  [131751]3063 - Ives Toy Train Catalog Collection [131751]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Ives train catalogs, one of the oldest train companies in the world, started in the 1860s. The first catalog is a 1917-1918 catalog, with E.R. Iv
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Karl Bub Locomotive and Tender  [133224]3064 - Karl Bub Locomotive and Tender [133224]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Loco 0-4-0 Black and tuscan, Tender marked with M and an R on each side. Wind-up. No key. Made in Germany. Maybe missing pilot. C5 Date: 1929 Countr
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b********t.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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K-Line Club Annual Gift Millenium Car  [133010]3065 - K-Line Club Annual Gift Millenium Car [133010]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2000 K-Line Club Annual Gift. Limited Production. Club Car #2000-2001. Silver. C9 Like New condition with base of track, bed, wood stand. Complete wit
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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K-Line Collectors Guide, Autographed  [133600]3066 - K-Line Collectors Guide, Autographed [133600]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Special printing of K-Line guide vol 1 trains 1985-1998, autographed 35/200 by Maury Kline dated Jan 12, 2000. With dust jacket in mint condition. The
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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K-Lines Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose  [133053]3067 - K-Lines Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose [133053]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#94 Loco 0-4-0, Tender and Caboose marked "Pennsylvania". Black with red top on cab. Knuckle couplers. Caboose #477618, maroon. C7 conditi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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LGB Catalogs and Magazines  [128055]3068 - LGB Catalogs and Magazines [128055]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. 1992 Outdoor Railroader LGB 2-8-0 (75 pgs)1992 LGB Catalog (15 pgs). 1999 LGB New Items Catalog (19 pgs)). 1987/88. The World of LGB
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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LGB G Scale Trolley Cars  [128030]3069 - LGB G Scale Trolley Cars [128030]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. LGB 2036 & 3600 Chlorodont Trolleys in original boxes, Jumper cable between cars included. Tested and 2036 (power unit) ran in b...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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LGB G Scale White Pass &  Yukon Route Set  [128058]3070 - LGB G Scale White Pass & Yukon Route Set [128058]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. All appear not to have never been out of the boxes. Box for Loco has a flap missing, but it and other boxes show little wear. Circa 1989-20
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Lionel "City of Salina" Diesel Locomotive and 3 Cars  [133030]3071 - Lionel "City of Salina" Diesel Locomotive and 3 Cars [133030]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#752 W Diesel Loco with 3 Passenger Cars, Yellow and Brown, Union Pacific Lionel Lines. Cars #753 (2 each) and #754. Operable. Like New C7. This would
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Lionel #224 Locomotive, Tender, and 2 Cars  [133004]3072 - Lionel #224 Locomotive, Tender, and 2 Cars [133004]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lionel 2-4-2 and tender "Lionel Lines". Box Car #805. Caboose #8657. O Scale. Date: 1938-42 Country (if not USA): State: City: Pro...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 450.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Lionel #229 Locomotive, Tender, and 2 Cars  [133003]3073 - Lionel #229 Locomotive, Tender, and 2 Cars [133003]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lionel 2-4-2 and tender "Lionel Lines". Tank Car, no number. Caboose # 2657. O Scale. Date: 1939-42 Country (if not USA): State: Cit...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 450.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Lionel #262 Locomotive and 2 Cars  [133002]3074 - Lionel #262 Locomotive and 2 Cars [133002]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lionel 2-4-2 and tender Box Car #814 Caboose #807. Linked couplers. Tested and runs perfectly. O Scale. Date: 1931-32 Country (if not USA): St
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Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Lionel AA Diesel and 5 Cars - The Lemon Special!  [133213]3075 - Lionel AA Diesel and 5 Cars - The Lemon Special! [133213]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#222 Loco, yellow with black printing marked Rio Grande, Livestock car, operating doors, Dual Bottom Dump Hopper marked Lehigh Valley, Gondola marked
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Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Lionel ALCO Diesel AA & B Unit and Rolling Stock 8 Cars.  [133222]3076 - Lionel ALCO Diesel AA & B Unit and Rolling Stock 8 Cars. [133222]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#8553, #8552 and #8554 Diesel Southern Pacific, orange and black with orange stripe, company logo on the nose. Cars are Rail King or MTH all in &quo...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Lionel ALCO Diesel AA Unit and 2 Cars  [133166]3077 - Lionel ALCO Diesel AA Unit and 2 Cars [133166]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#2023 both, silver Union Pacific with black lettering. 1) Yellow Box Car, split operating doors, New York Central Logo on sides #63561 2) Caboose red,
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Lionel ALCO Diesel AA Unit and 2 Cars  [133167]3078 - Lionel ALCO Diesel AA Unit and 2 Cars [133167]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#2024 on both, blue, yellow lettering, Chesapeake & Ohio. 1) Operating Box Car #3356, green 2) Caboose #6017 brown. C8. O-scale. Date: 1950s...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Lionel ALCO Diesel AA Unit and 2 Cars  [133168]3079 - Lionel ALCO Diesel AA Unit and 2 Cars [133168]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#210 and 211 red, with white center stripe, red printing "The Texas Special" 1) Box Car #6376, split door, operational doors, white with t...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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