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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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Lionel Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose [133019]3140 - Lionel Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose [133019]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#224E Locomotive 2-6-2 with Tender "Lionel Lines" Caboose #657. C6-7. Date: 1938-42 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Lionel Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose [133020]3141 - Lionel Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose [133020]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#224 Locomotive 2-6-2 with Tender "Lionel Lines" Caboose #807. C6-7. Date: 1938-42 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Lionel Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose [133042]3142 - Lionel Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose [133042]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#2055 Loco 4-6-4, Tender "Lionel Lines" with whistle. Black. No damage. Caboose #6017 maroon. C7 condition. Date: 1953-55 Country (if no...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Lionel Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose [133043]3143 - Lionel Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose [133043]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1666 Loco 2-6-2, Tender "Lionel Lines" Black. No damage. Maroon Caboose. C7 Date: 1946-47 Country (if not USA): State: City: Prov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r**4 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Lionel Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose [133045]3144 - Lionel Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose [133045]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1666 E Loco 2-6-2, Tender "Lionel Lines" Black. Caboose #477618 Pennsylvania Eastern Division, red. Operational. No Damage. C6. Date: 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****r for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Lionel Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose [133056]3145 - Lionel Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose [133056]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#5345 Loco 4-8-4, Tender "Lionel Lines" black. Caboose #6017 red. Knuckle couplers. C7 Date: 1953-55 Country (if not USA): State: Ci...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to r**4 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Lionel Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose [133057]3146 - Lionel Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose [133057]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1655 Loco 2-4-2, Tender "Lionel Lines". Knuckle coupler. Black. Caboose #2682 red. Linked coupler. Date: 1940s Country (if not USA): ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Lionel Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose [133058]3147 - Lionel Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose [133058]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#2026 Loco 2-6-2, Tender "Lionel Lines". Black. Caboose #C114 California Northern, red. Knuckle couplers. Date: 1950s Country (if not US...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Lionel Locomotive, Tender, and Cabooses [133018]3148 - Lionel Locomotive, Tender, and Cabooses [133018]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1684 Locomotive 2-4-2 with tender "Lionel Lines". Linked couplers. Caboose #262 Tin. Caboose #1682 Tin. Caboose #6257 plastic with knuckl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Lionel M & STL Diesel GP9 Dummy Unit [133126]3149 - Lionel M & STL Diesel GP9 Dummy Unit [133126]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#8867 Red with white stripe blue cab top. C7. Knuckle couplers. Date: 1978 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Nelson Railroa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Lionel Milwaukee Road EP5 Electric Locomotive [133108]3150 - Lionel Milwaukee Road EP5 Electric Locomotive [133108]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#2351 Loco, yellow and red with center trim and black roof. Knuckle couplers. O-scale. C7. Operational. Date: 1957-58 Country (if not USA): State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Lionel Missouri Pacific ALCO Diesel AA Unit and 2 Cars [133136]3151 - Lionel Missouri Pacific ALCO Diesel AA Unit and 2 Cars [133136]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#219 and #205. Blue, marked "Missouri Pacific". Car 1: #25000 Lehigh Valley with company logo on sides, black. Car 2: #64173 Caboose "...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Lionel New Haven Railway EP5 Electric [133104]3152 - Lionel New Haven Railway EP5 Electric [133104]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#2350 Loco, black, orange and white, large white "N" and orange "H" on side, white "New Haven" on side. C7-8 Operation...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Lionel New Haven Railway F3 Diesel A&B Unit and Caboose [133097]3153 - Lionel New Haven Railway F3 Diesel A&B Unit and Caboose [133097]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#2242 Loco, NH (New Haven) on A&B Unit, white with silver roof with orange and black trim, company logo on nose. Caboose #6257, Tuscan "SP&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to D********E for (450.00 + 99.00BP) = 549.00
 
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Lionel New York Central F3 Diesel AA&B Unit [133094]3154 - Lionel New York Central F3 Diesel AA&B Unit [133094]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#2354 Loco, gray with white trim, marked "NY Central" on sides, company logo on nose. Also marked "GM". O-scale. C7-8 Operationa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Lionel Northern Locomotive and Tender [133013]3155 - Lionel Northern Locomotive and Tender [133013]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#746 Loco 4-8-4. Knuckle couplers. Black with red and yellow trim. Norfolk & Western Railroad. C8 condition. O-scale, will not run on the sharpe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Lionel NY Central #125 Locomotive [131031]3156 - Lionel NY Central #125 Locomotive [131031]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lionel TMCC New York Central L S-2 electric engine 6-18373! New, in original box.Compatible with all O-scale. Date: 2005-07 Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
Sold to r**4 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Lionel O-scale Electric Locomotive [133022]3157 - Lionel O-scale Electric Locomotive [133022]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#153 Locomotive 0-4-0. O-scale. Green. C4 Tested, light works. Did not run. Date: 1925-26 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Lionel Passenger Cars - 6 [133217]3158 - Lionel Passenger Cars - 6 [133217]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Zephyr style passenger cars, connected, marked Lionel Lines, red in color with paint wear (3 each) 2) 3 Pullman Cars, #2630, #2630 and #2631, all l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****4 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Lionel Pennsylvania GP7 Diesel Unit [133105]3159 - Lionel Pennsylvania GP7 Diesel Unit [133105]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#2028 Loco, tuscan red with gold lettering, "Pennsylvania" on side, company logo on cab, knuckle couplers. C7. Operational. O-scale. Date...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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