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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Santa Cruz Beaches & Boardwalk RPC's & Postcards (80)  [128925]4294 - Santa Cruz Beaches & Boardwalk RPC's & Postcards (80) [128925]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large collection of RPC's and postcards featuring my second home as a teen, Santa Cruz, California. Cards feature photos of the iconic casino ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******e for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Scenic Postcards of the Santa Cruz Mountain Area (80)  [128912]4295 - Scenic Postcards of the Santa Cruz Mountain Area (80) [128912]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RPC's and postcards featuring the areas and towns outside the seaside town of Santa Cruz California. Various cards show towns along Highway 9, l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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RPC's of Santa Rosa, Petaluma Railroad Depots (11)  [127701]4296 - RPC's of Santa Rosa, Petaluma Railroad Depots (11) [127701]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RPC's showing the SP Railroad depot in Santa Rosa and Petaluma as well as the Northwestern Pacific RR depot in Santa Rosa. For film fans, this w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (90.00 + 19.80BP) = 109.80
 
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Santa Rosa to Calistoga Road, California Postcards - 19 B&W  [129365]4297 - Santa Rosa to Calistoga Road, California Postcards - 19 B&W [129365]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nineteen B&W postcards with scenes along the Santa Rosa to Calistoga Road, including the Petrified Redwood Forest, a Geyser at Billy's Inn, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Sebastapol, California Postcards ~ 9 B&W  [129047]4298 - Sebastapol, California Postcards ~ 9 B&W [129047]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine, B&W, mid-20th-century scenes of Sebastapol, California including one from the Chamber of Commerce with a Dutch-style windmill; Main Stree...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Sebatopol  California  Rail Line RPC's (5)  [127698]4299 - Sebatopol California Rail Line RPC's (5) [127698]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A small collection of RPC's featuring rail service in Sebastopol, California. The small town in Sonoma County was serviced by an electric trolle...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******e for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Smelting and Dredging Postcards from Shasta Co., California ~ 9 pcs  [129036]4300 - Smelting and Dredging Postcards from Shasta Co., California ~ 9 pcs [129036]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shasta County, California, postcards showing mining operations, one sepia card and eight chromoliths. Images show gold dredges near Redding; the Great
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Estimate : 90.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Sierra Co., California Postcards ~5 RPCx  [129030]4301 - Sierra Co., California Postcards ~5 RPCx [129030]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five RPCs of scenes in Sierra County, California, including the Old Emigrant Trail; Main Street in La Porte; street scene in Sierra City; a wagon road
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to f*****E for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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City of Sonoma, California Postcards ~ 32  [129029]4302 - City of Sonoma, California Postcards ~ 32 [129029]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 32 postcards from the Sonoma, California, area. Four color, nine B&W, and 19 RPCs. Places include the Home of General Vallejo; Vallejo'...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Boyes Hot Springs, California Postcards  [129038]4303 - Boyes Hot Springs, California Postcards [129038]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Henry E. Boyes discovered hot springs in central Sonoma Valley in 1895, and with his wife named the spot Agua Rica. They started Boyes Hot Springs whi
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Russian River, California Postcards - 56 B&W  [129371]4304 - Russian River, California Postcards - 56 B&W [129371]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 56 B&W postcards of places and scenes along the Russian River of California. The Russian River flows south from Mendocino County, into So...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Skaggs Hot Springs, California Postcards - 9 B&W  [129366]4305 - Skaggs Hot Springs, California Postcards - 9 B&W [129366]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine B&W postcards featuring Skaggs Hot Springs in Sonoma County, California. The Resort was established by Alexander Skaggs in 1856, and once h...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Sonoma Co., California Miscellaneous Postcards - 23 B& W  [129361]4306 - Sonoma Co., California Miscellaneous Postcards - 23 B& W [129361]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postcards from a variety of locations in Sonoma County, California, a lot of about 23 B&W. Places included Eldridge, the Burke Sanitarium, Boyes...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******e for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Sonoma Co., California  Small-Town Postcards = 26 b&W  [129360]4307 - Sonoma Co., California Small-Town Postcards = 26 b&W [129360]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small towns scenes from Sonoma County, California. About 26 in all, B&W. Places include Jack London's Ranch and Valley of the Moon, Eaglenes...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******e for (225.00 + 49.50BP) = 274.50
 
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Sonoma Co., California Misc. Postcards ~  [129048]4308 - Sonoma Co., California Misc. Postcards ~ [129048]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A variety of color postcards with scenes of Sonoma County, California, including multiple recreational locations along the Russian River; some of the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t******2 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Sonoma Co., California Modern Color Postcards ~ 54  [129046]4309 - Sonoma Co., California Modern Color Postcards ~ 54 [129046]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fifty-four modern color postcards from the mid-1900s with images from Sonoma County, California. City scenes include Petaluma, Sebastapol, and Guenevi
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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NWP Railroad Reproduction Postcards (21)  [127702]4310 - NWP Railroad Reproduction Postcards (21) [127702]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Various scenes of Northwestern Pacific Railroad and Southern Pacific Railroad depots in Sonoma County. Cards include the NWP Depots at Petaluma, Sebas
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to m*****9 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Sonoma County Railroad RPC's & Cards (18)  [127697]4311 - Sonoma County Railroad RPC's & Cards (18) [127697]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collection of Sonoma area RPC'sand postcards focused on the town of Duncan Mills and the resorts located there. Cards include the Duncan Mi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Early Stockton, California Postcards ~ 6  [129043]4312 - Early Stockton, California Postcards ~ 6 [129043]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early 20th century postcards of Stockton, California, one color, two B&W, and three RPCs. Images include the emergency hospital; primary school;...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to C*****r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Sunland, California Postcard - RPC  [129045]4313 - Sunland, California Postcard - RPC [129045]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sunland is a small community in the Monte Vista Valley east of Los Angeles and north of Burbank. This RPC shows a probable citrus grove and the San Ga
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to b*******e for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
 
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