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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Civil War Tokens: Almost Uncirculated  [129209]5660 - Civil War Tokens: Almost Uncirculated [129209]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) F-255/390.A.I-O-U Cent/Knickerbocker Currency, SEGS AU 50, R1. 2) F- 236/426.a.Liberty/Union, NGC AU 50 BN; 3) F-225/327.a The Federa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Civil War Tokens: Beer  [129206]5661 - Civil War Tokens: Beer [129206]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) 630BM-1a, John Schuh's Saloon. NY,NY. SI 55. R2; 2) 630AQ-1a,Gustavus Linden Mueller NY/Beer Stein, VF 25, R1. Date: Country (...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t*******n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Civil War Tokens: Capped Liberty/Army & Navy  [129169]5662 - Civil War Tokens: Capped Liberty/Army & Navy [129169]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four different: 1) F-36/340.a. Liberty, No Slavery/Shield & Flags.; NGC MS 61 BN, R2. 2) F- 10/298.a. Liberty/Army & Navy; VF 20, R2....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Civil War Tokens: Flag Of Our Union  [129185]5663 - Civil War Tokens: Flag Of Our Union [129185]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four different: 1) F-207/410.a.The Flag of Our Union/Shoot Him On The Spot. VF 20, R1. 2) F-231/352A.a.Our Country/Crossed Cannons, AU 50, R1;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to o*******8 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Civil War Tokens: Flag Of Our Union  [129186]5664 - Civil War Tokens: Flag Of Our Union [129186]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two different certified: 1) F-214/416.a.The Flag of Our Union/Shoot Him on the Spot; NGC MS 63 BN, R1. 2) F-207/410.a.The Flag of Our Union/Sho
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Civil War Tokens: Flag Of Our Union Die Study  [129187]5665 - Civil War Tokens: Flag Of Our Union Die Study [129187]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three different certified: 1) F-207/323.a.The Flag of Our Union/Army & Navy. NGC MS 62 BN; R1; 2) F-206/323.a.The Flag of Our Union/Army ...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Civil War Tokens: Franklin/Washington  [129201]5666 - Civil War Tokens: Franklin/Washington [129201]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four civil war tokens: 1)F-151/430.a. Ben Franklin/Penny Saved; NGC AU 53 BN, R1;2) F-46/335.a. Liberty/Our Army. Double rim collar, NGC AU 55
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Civil War Tokens: George Washington  [129195]5667 - Civil War Tokens: George Washington [129195]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) F-117/420a.George Washington / Exchange; NGC XF 40 BN; R1; 2) F-111/340.a.Wash./Union For Ever w/Drap.Flags.90 degree rotate. EF 40+,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Civil War Tokens: George Washington  [129196]5668 - Civil War Tokens: George Washington [129196]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) F-110/442.a.Geo.Washington/New York. NGC AU 55 BN, R1. 2) F-119/398.a.George Washington/Star-Shield.; F 15, R1. 3) F-117/420a.George
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Civil War Tokens: Indian Head  [129172]5669 - Civil War Tokens: Indian Head [129172]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) F82/352.a. Indian Head/Crossed Cannons, nice reddish-chocolate brown. NGC MS 62 BN; R1. 2) F- 53/336.a. Crown Indian/Our Navy. Reverse
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to r****2 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Civil War Tokens: Indian Head  [129176]5670 - Civil War Tokens: Indian Head [129176]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three different: 1) F49/343.a. Crown Indian/Shield, Union For Ever; AU 50, R1; 2) F-13/297.a. Liberty/Army & Navy; MS 63, R2; 3) F-43/38...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Indian Head Civil War Tokens: Five Different Reverses  [129165]5671 - Indian Head Civil War Tokens: Five Different Reverses [129165]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five: 1) F53/336.a. Crown Indian/Our Navy; VF 20; 2) F54/179.a. Crown Indian/Horseback Andrew Jackson; AU 50, R2; 3) F79/351.a. Indian Head/Cro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Indian Head Civil War Tokens: Struck Off Center  [129166]5672 - Indian Head Civil War Tokens: Struck Off Center [129166]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) F-63/366.a. Indian Head/Not One Cent, Struck 10% off Center. NGC VF 10 BN. 2) F-93/362.a. Indian/Not One Cent w/J.G.W., F 12, struck of
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Not One Cent Indian Head Civil War Tokens  [129175]5673 - Not One Cent Indian Head Civil War Tokens [129175]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five different: 1) F-90/364.a. Indian/Not One Cent. Lots of mint red. NGC MS 61 BN, R1; 2) F-103/375.a. Indian/Not One Cent w/o date; EF 40, R4
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Civil War Tokens: Indian-Crossed Cannons  [129177]5674 - Civil War Tokens: Indian-Crossed Cannons [129177]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
F-82/351.a. Indian Head/Crossed Cannons. NGC MS 63 BN, R3. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to r*****s for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Civil War Tokens: Liberty/No Slavery  [129168]5675 - Civil War Tokens: Liberty/No Slavery [129168]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) F-36/340.a. Liberty, No Slavery/Shield & Flags.NGC AU 55 BN; R2. 2) F -11/298.a.Liberty/Army & Navy; AU 50, R1. Date: Cou...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to o*******8 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Civil War Tokens: Our Country/Federal Union/Knickerbocker Currency  [129183]5676 - Civil War Tokens: Our Country/Federal Union/Knickerbocker Currency [129183]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) F-220/322.a.The Federal Union/Army and Navy.; NGC MS 62 BN, R1; 2) F-231/352A.a.Our Country/Crossed Cannons; NGC AU 55 BN,R1; 3) F-25
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 260.00
 
 
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Civil War Tokens: The Federal Union  [129210]5677 - Civil War Tokens: The Federal Union [129210]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three different obverses: 1) F- 221/324.a. The Federal Union/Army & Navy, NGC AU DETAILS Cleaned,R1; 2) F-225/327.a The Federal Union/Arm...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Union Civil War Store Card Tokens  [129129]5678 - Union Civil War Store Card Tokens [129129]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 Civil War store card tokens including: First in War, first in Peace; Union Forever; The Federal Union it must be preserved; Shoot Them on the
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Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Hard Times Token: Daniel Webster  [129227]5679 - Hard Times Token: Daniel Webster [129227]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HT-18/L60. Ship, Webster/Ship Wreck, Glossy sharp mahogany brown. NGC AU 58 BN, R1. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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