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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Hawaii, American Japanese Investment Co. Ltd  [125299]4714 - Hawaii, American Japanese Investment Co. Ltd [125299]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15. Incorporated Territory of Hawaii in 1917. Formed to help Japanese in Hawaii to buy home sites and invest in Hawaii. Eagle vignette. ,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Idaho Municipal Bonds  [113884]4715 - Idaho Municipal Bonds [113884]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. Includes: City of Nampa Local Sewerage Improvement District No. 22 (three, 1921); and City of Blackfoot Local Improvement Bond for Paving I
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Society of the American Institute of Hebrew Stock Certificate  [127879]4716 - Society of the American Institute of Hebrew Stock Certificate [127879]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Certificate # 16, Issued to Geo. J. Titus, forty shares in The Society of the American Institute of Hebrew of Chicago, dated January 1883. Organized
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Associated Vigilance Committee of Iowa Stock Certificate  [128451]4717 - Associated Vigilance Committee of Iowa Stock Certificate [128451]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued stock certificate number 115 in the Associated Vigilance Committee of Iowa, signed by W. Le Quatto, president. From Orville F. Graham's...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******h for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Rare Nevada Stock Certificates  [127899]4718 - Rare Nevada Stock Certificates [127899]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1)Red Mountain Land and Livestock Company, of the Nixon Building in Reno; 1920 for 50 shares, shorthorn cattle vignette. 2) Nevada Wood an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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American Trotter and Pacer Stock, Horse Racing, 1922  [128822]4719 - American Trotter and Pacer Stock, Horse Racing, 1922 [128822]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare certificate from this horse racing related company. Cert. #30, issued for 2 shares in 1922. Inc. in New Jersey. VF. Uncanceled. Date: Countr
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Merchants Storage and Warehouse Company Real Estate Mortgage Certificates  [128301]4720 - Merchants Storage and Warehouse Company Real Estate Mortgage Certificates [128301]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three six per cent real estate mortgage loan certificates of the Merchants Storage and Warehouse Company. $100 (blue), $500 (green) and $1000 (
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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American Telephone & Telegraph Co. (AT&T) Stock & Bond Group  [113853]4721 - American Telephone & Telegraph Co. (AT&T) Stock & Bond Group [113853]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. Includes: six stocks, 4 varieties, issued 1952-1971, punch cancelled. Also a $1,000 bond for the Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company Stock Group  [113844]4722 - Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company Stock Group [113844]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. Issued 1913-1919, most punch cancelled. Blue border, black print, vignette of allegorical woman sitting between two globes. ABN. The Marconi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Raton Water Works of New York First Mortgage Gold Bond  [127886]4723 - Raton Water Works of New York First Mortgage Gold Bond [127886]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Serial number 5, a First Mortgage Gold Bond for $1000 from The Raton Water Works Company of New York. Pages of coupons still attached. Date: 1935 Co
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Shaker Vineyards Land Company Gold Bond   [127940]4724 - Shaker Vineyards Land Company Gold Bond [127940]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six per cent gold bond for five hundred dollars, certificate #161, green border, 10 x 17 inches. Date: 1908 Country (if not USA): State: Ohio Cit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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McKinney Electric Light Company Stock Certificate  [128431]4725 - McKinney Electric Light Company Stock Certificate [128431]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued to Charlie Kurtz for one share of the McKinney Electric Light Company. Certificate number two, dated 8th day of Nov. 1889, the beginning of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Utah Stock Certificate Collection  [127885]4726 - Utah Stock Certificate Collection [127885]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten stock certificates from the Beehive State: Independent Water Co.; Castle Homes Inc.; Salt Lake Fuel Co.; Danielsen Plow Co. (2); Deseret Bu
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Farm & Farm Equipment Stock Certificate Collection  [127893]4727 - Farm & Farm Equipment Stock Certificate Collection [127893]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16 stock certificates from companies in the farming business: American Tractor and Foundry; Allied Kid Co.(2); Benbow Fence Tightener; Custer C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Irrigation Company Stock Certifcate Collection  [128424]4728 - Irrigation Company Stock Certifcate Collection [128424]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven stock certificates or bonds from irrigation companies: Gila Bend Reservoir and Irrigation Company; The Hydro-Engine Power and Irrigation
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b***d for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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John Deere & Company Stock Certificates  [128308]4729 - John Deere & Company Stock Certificates [128308]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) specimen certificate of stock, brown ink, vignette of John Deere; 2) 1975 bond for $25,000 at 7.90 percent, red ink, vignette of John D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Assorted Western Stores Stock Certificates (14)  [118763]4730 - Assorted Western Stores Stock Certificates (14) [118763]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes eight issued ones: Three from Austin Commercial Company (Austin, NV) issued in 1903 and 1904, two from Arizona Stores, issued at Kingman,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Ice Company Stock Certificate Collection  [127887]4731 - Ice Company Stock Certificate Collection [127887]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine stock certificates from ice companies: American Ice Co.; Albany Federal Ice Corp.; Consumers' Ice Co. (3); Colorado Dry Ice Corp.; ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Food Production Companies Stock Certificate Collection  [128295]4732 - Food Production Companies Stock Certificate Collection [128295]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16 stock certificates from companies in the food production business: F. E. Booth Co. (4); Advanced Beet-Sugar Construction Co. (Territory of A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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American Sterling Company Stock Certificate  [128456]4733 - American Sterling Company Stock Certificate [128456]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous purple ink stock certificate issued February 7, 1873 to Jane M. Hunt for ten shares in The American Sterling Company of Naubuc, Connecticut.
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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