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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C & H Sugar Refinery Real Photo Postcard Collection  [128548]5040 - C & H Sugar Refinery Real Photo Postcard Collection [128548]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22 real photo postcards of the California & Hawaiian sugar refinery that was opened in 1906. Although the last shipment of sugar from Haw...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******h for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Crockett Vintage Postcard Collection  [128546]5041 - Crockett Vintage Postcard Collection [128546]
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Lot of 27 postcards from the San Pablo Bay town of Crockett. Mostly real photo cards, street scenes, buildings, birds eye views. Date: Country (if
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Hotel Crockett Real Photo Postcard  [128544]5042 - Hotel Crockett Real Photo Postcard [128544]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three men and a boy pictured at the sign in desk of the Hotel Crockett. Postmarked 1908. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Cr
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*******h for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Selby Smelting Works Real Photo Postcard Collection  [128551]5043 - Selby Smelting Works Real Photo Postcard Collection [128551]
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Lot of seven real photo postcards of the Selby (also spelled Shelby) Smelting Works in Crockett. Divided and undivided backs; postmarks 1908-1912. Th
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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El Dorado County Postcard Collection  [128405]5044 - El Dorado County Postcard Collection [128405]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17 postcards from El Dorado County. RPCs of: Strawberry Valley from Cup Lake; Main Street, Placerville (3); Presbyterian Church, Placerville;
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Fresno County Postcards  [128403]5045 - Fresno County Postcards [128403]
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Lot of 19 postcards: Yosemite; Huntington Lake; Reflection Lake; California Hot Springs. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: F
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to L******8 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Hayward Amber Tint Real Photo Postcard Collection  [128349]5046 - Hayward Amber Tint Real Photo Postcard Collection [128349]
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Lot of 59 amber tint real photo postcards of Hayward California in the early 20th century. Most produced by Edward Mitchell of San Francisco. Street s
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Hayward Postcard Collection  [128526]5047 - Hayward Postcard Collection [128526]
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Lot of 26 postcards of Hayward California and vicinity. RPCs of street scenes and buildings from the 1920s-1960s. Restaurants, rodeo, Hayward airport
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Hayward Real Photo and Chromo Postcard Collection  [128346]5048 - Hayward Real Photo and Chromo Postcard Collection [128346]
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Large lot of 84 postcards from Hayward California. Mostly chromo real photo cards from early 20th century. Orchards; salt flats by San Francisco Bay;
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Hayward Real Photo Postcard Collection  [128342]5049 - Hayward Real Photo Postcard Collection [128342]
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Lot of 25 real photo postcards from Hayward California. 12 postmarked, undivided and divided backs. Hayward Plunge, Castor Street, 12 Boulevard Bridge
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Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********o.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Hayward Real Photo Postcard Collection by Rogers Pharmacy  [128344]5050 - Hayward Real Photo Postcard Collection by Rogers Pharmacy [128344]
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Lot of 12 real photo postcards circa 1907-8, produced by Rogers Pharmacy of Haward. Picking tomatoes; Lovers' Glen; Houses of Worship; Scene on ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Hayward Real Photo Postcard Collection Silver Borders by Wayne Paper Co.  [128345]5051 - Hayward Real Photo Postcard Collection Silver Borders by Wayne Paper Co. [128345]
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Lot of 28 silver bordered real photo postcards of Hayward California. Made by Wayne paper box & prtg of Fort Wayne Indiana. Scenes include: John...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t******2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Hollywood Movie Studio Postcard Collection  [122374]5052 - Hollywood Movie Studio Postcard Collection [122374]
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Lot of 68 postcards from the major Hollywood film studios: Warner Brothers (12); Paramount (2); Universal (38); MGM (7); Fox (3); Others (6). Date:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Hollywood Theatre Postcard Collection  [122366]5053 - Hollywood Theatre Postcard Collection [122366]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 27 postcards of movie houses in Hollywood and Los Angeles. 20 unused, 7 postmarked. The Palladium, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, The Egyptia...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*******h for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Kennett Real Photo Postcard  [128534]5054 - Kennett Real Photo Postcard [128534]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kennett was an important copper mining town that was submerged when the Shasta Dam was built. Here's a real photo postcard showing what it looke...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Los Angeles Area Postcard Collection  [128392]5055 - Los Angeles Area Postcard Collection [128392]
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Lot of forty postcards from Los Angeles County, San Bernadino County, Santa Catalina, Downey. Real photo card of the view from Mt. Wilson at night wi
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
 
 
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Hotel Del Monte Postcard Collection  [128566]5056 - Hotel Del Monte Postcard Collection [128566]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 47 postcards picturing the historic Hotel Del Monte. Early cards, 1904-06. Publishers: Del Monte Curio Room (5); Detroit Photo (6) (taken by Wi
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Camp Roberts Postcard Collection  [129090]5057 - Camp Roberts Postcard Collection [129090]
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Lot of 13 postcards from Camp Roberts, located on the Salinas River in Monterey County. During World War Two the camp graduated 20,000 soldiers every
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to d******d for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Historic Buildings of Monterey Postcard Collection  [129098]5058 - Historic Buildings of Monterey Postcard Collection [129098]
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Lot of 40 postcards of historic buildings of Monterey: Old Customs House; First House Built of Lumber in California; First Brick house and old whaling
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******n for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Hotel Del Monte Postcard Collection  [129095]5059 - Hotel Del Monte Postcard Collection [129095]
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Lot of 98 postcards from the Hotel Del Monte of Monterey. Various publishers: Pacific novelty (9); Mitchell (15); Green (4); Rieder (5); Lee (4); Newm
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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