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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Hollywood Actress Postcards (35)  [127798]4194 - Hollywood Actress Postcards (35) [127798]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of black & white and color postcards featuring actresses from the 1930's. Actresses included are Joan Crawford, Eleanor Powell...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Hollywood Duet Shots RPC's & Photos (35)  [128903]4195 - Hollywood Duet Shots RPC's & Photos (35) [128903]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An unusual group of photos featuring Hollywood celebrities two by two. Included are Bob Hope with radio host Tom Breneman, Jackie Cooper and Wallace B
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*****s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Amos & Andy PPC's & Photos (18)  [128914]4196 - Amos & Andy PPC's & Photos (18) [128914]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A very unique and in today's world, politically incorrect collection of RPC's and photos featuring the Amos & Andy Radio Show (1928-1955...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****9 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Hollywood Silent Era Actress RPC's (20)  [128900]4197 - Hollywood Silent Era Actress RPC's (20) [128900]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of RPC's featuring some lesser known starlets of the silent era. Included in this group of beauties are (A Couple of Down and Outs, T...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Hollywood Silent Star Postcards   [127803]4198 - Hollywood Silent Star Postcards [127803]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collection of 25 postcards featuring giants of the silent era in Hollywood. Included are "The Man of a Thousand Faces," Lon Chaney, &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to R*****s for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Hollywood Star Postcards from 1940's to 1960's (40)  [127801]4199 - Hollywood Star Postcards from 1940's to 1960's (40) [127801]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection of movie and television star postcards from the 1940's to the 1960's. Included in this group are Doris Day, Natalie Wood, ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Man of 1,000 Faces, Lon Chaney RPC's   [128906]4200 - Man of 1,000 Faces, Lon Chaney RPC's [128906]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A dozen RPC's featuring cinema great Lon Chaney, "The Man of a Thousand Faces." Chaney was known for both his acting, as well as his s...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Movie & TV Actress RPC's (50)  [128902]4201 - Movie & TV Actress RPC's (50) [128902]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large group of RPC's and photos featuring movie and television actresses from the 1930's to the 1950's. Featured in the collection are...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to R*****s for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Movie Star Postcards from 1930's & 1940's  [127802]4202 - Movie Star Postcards from 1930's & 1940's [127802]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 45 postcards featuring movie stars from the 1930's and 1940's. Included in the group are Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Gregory ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Movie Studio Scene Postcards (30)  [128909]4203 - Movie Studio Scene Postcards (30) [128909]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A mix of postcards featuring various studio interior and exterior shots, along with a couple of photos of Grauman's Chinese Theatre and the famo...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to m*****9 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Postcards of Movie Star Homes (30)  [128913]4204 - Postcards of Movie Star Homes (30) [128913]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of color postcards featuring the homes of movie stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Shown are the homes of stars like Shirley Temple, E
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to j****B for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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RPC's of Hollywood Leading Men, Dick Powell Autograph (55)  [128915]4205 - RPC's of Hollywood Leading Men, Dick Powell Autograph (55) [128915]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large collection of RPC's and postcard size photos leading men from three decades of film. Included in this gallery of stars are Van Johnson, ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to R*****s for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Rudolph Valentino Postcards (14)  [127488]4206 - Rudolph Valentino Postcards (14) [127488]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A selection of postcards featuring silent movie icon Rudolph Valentino (1895-1926). Some of the cards are made in France, some England. There is one a
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to k****9 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Rudolph Valentino RPC's & Photos (30)  [128905]4207 - Rudolph Valentino RPC's & Photos (30) [128905]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of RPC's featuring one of the greats of the silent era Rudolph Valentino (1895-1926). Valentino was viewed as the consummate "La...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to k****9 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Shirley Temple Photos and Postcards (20)  [127487]4208 - Shirley Temple Photos and Postcards (20) [127487]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of photo and postcards featuring America's top child star Shirley Temple. Some of the cards are blank, others used. Most are posed ph...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Silent Era Leading Men RPC's & Photos (20)  [128904]4209 - Silent Era Leading Men RPC's & Photos (20) [128904]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small collection of 20 RPC's and photos featuring leading men of the silent era, including Ramon Navarro (Ben Hur), Ben Lyon (Hell's Angels)...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Silent Movie Actress Postcards (25)  [127490]4210 - Silent Movie Actress Postcards (25) [127490]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of RPC and litho postcards of several actresses from the silent era of Hollywood films. Actresses featured are Pola Negri, Olga Petrova, Agnes A
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Silent Movie Era Starlets RPC's (28)  [127508]4211 - Silent Movie Era Starlets RPC's (28) [127508]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of RPC's featuring some of the lesser known starlets of the silent era in movies. Included are stars like Reta Walter, Katherine Mc...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Silent Screen Actor Postcards (13)  [127491]4212 - Silent Screen Actor Postcards (13) [127491]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small collection of litho postcards featuring silent movie actors. Included are Francis X. Bushman, Sessue Hayakawa, Charles Richman, Rudolph Valentin
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Hollywood RPCs Lithos Character Actors (25)  [127725]4213 - Hollywood RPCs Lithos Character Actors (25) [127725]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25 Hollywood character actors RPCs and some lithos, from the 1910s-1960s. Collection includes mostly black and white and sepia toned, some colo
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Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to k****9 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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