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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San Francisco Street Scene Postcards by Various Publishers  [124757]5100 - San Francisco Street Scene Postcards by Various Publishers [124757]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 57 San Francisco street scene postcards by various publishers. Real photo postcards, chromo-litho. Pacific Novelty (10); Wiedner (10); Britton
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 600.00
Sold to b*******n for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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San Francisco Victorian Architecture Postcards  [122330]5101 - San Francisco Victorian Architecture Postcards [122330]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four postcards depicting San Francisco Victorian architecture: three of the Hobart Mansion, a large private residence converted into a Dry Good
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Ships and the San Francisco Harbor Postcard Collection  [124772]5102 - Ships and the San Francisco Harbor Postcard Collection [124772]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 48 postcards depicting sailing ships and harbors and marinas of San Francisco. 38 unused, 10 postmarked. Clipper ships, streamships, fire boa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Bay Area Real Photo Postcard Collection  [128385]5103 - Bay Area Real Photo Postcard Collection [128385]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 21 real photo postcards from around the San Francisco Bay Area: several from Berkeley (1907), Port Costa, Oakland, San Leandro, Alameda, Vallej
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Wells Fargo Collection Envelope  [127944]5104 - Wells Fargo Collection Envelope [127944]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Railroad vignette on this Wells Fargo Collection envelope from Mr. Kendall in San Jose to Pagano & Co. of Redwood. Blue ink, 4 1/2 x 10 inches. ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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San Joaquin County Real Photo & Other Postcards  [128397]5105 - San Joaquin County Real Photo & Other Postcards [128397]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22 RPCs & other cards from San Joaquin County: Lathrop, Stockton, Ripon, Manteca. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Californi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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San Leandro Amber Postcard Collection  [128562]5106 - San Leandro Amber Postcard Collection [128562]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 29 amber tinted real photo cards, most published by Edward H. Mitchell. Street scenes, churches, buildings, Lake Chabot. Date: Country (if
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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San Leandro Postcard Collection  [128560]5107 - San Leandro Postcard Collection [128560]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 61 vintage postcards from San Leandro; a store card; 1902 document from the San Leandro Court Reporter. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t******2 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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San Leandro Real Photo Postcard Collection  [128561]5108 - San Leandro Real Photo Postcard Collection [128561]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 30 real photo postcards from San Leandro. Downtown Plaza; Peralta House; street scenes, churches, City Hall, Public Library. Date: Country
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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San Lorenzo Real Photo Postcard Group  [128554]5109 - San Lorenzo Real Photo Postcard Group [128554]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five real photo postcards from San Lorenzo, the town between San Leandro and Hayward. A bridge and creek, the public school, and a street scene
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to D****7 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Santa Clara Real Photo Postcard Collection  [128390]5110 - Santa Clara Real Photo Postcard Collection [128390]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 44 mostly real photo postcards of Santa Clara. A couple of chromolithos of Eberhard Tannery. Santa Clara Mission, Santa Clara University, stree
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t******2 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Stanislaus County Postcards  [128402]5111 - Stanislaus County Postcards [128402]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine postcards (8 RPCs): Knights Ferry; Oakley; Modesto; Coulterville; La Grange. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Yosemite Valley Railroad Early Postcard in Color  [128389]5112 - Yosemite Valley Railroad Early Postcard in Color [128389]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare view of "The Route to the Yosemite on the Yosemite Valley Railroad." Men and women standing along the tracks. Nicely colored. Unwritt...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to L******8 for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Camp Curry Postcards, Yosemite, California Showing Waterfalls, 1922 (2)  [128863]5113 - Camp Curry Postcards, Yosemite, California Showing Waterfalls, 1922 (2) [128863]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two nice real photo postcards from Curry Studios depicting the waterfalls in Yosemite National Park in California. Both of the cards are postmarked Yo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to L******8 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Antioch/Elmhurst/Sunol Postcard Collection  [128552]5114 - Antioch/Elmhurst/Sunol Postcard Collection [128552]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven early postcards: three from Antioch; two of the Spring Valley Gates at Sunol; two of Elmhurst School, Elmhurst. Date: Country (if not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******d for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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California Movie Theatre Postcard Collection  [122367]5115 - California Movie Theatre Postcard Collection [122367]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 54 postcards depicting California movie theatres 43 unused, 11 postmarked. Cities all over the state represented, including the first theatre i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****9 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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California Oil Wells Real Photo Postcards  [128358]5116 - California Oil Wells Real Photo Postcards [128358]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five real photo postcards of the California oil wells. Oil well burning near Maricopa; largest drill bit in the world, Coalinga; a roustabout
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A****k for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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California Post Card Collection  [128312]5117 - California Post Card Collection [128312]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 32 vintage post cards from sunny California: 12 card set from the 1940 Golden Gate International Exposition; 16 card views of Hollywood; San Fr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d******d for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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California Postal History on Real Photo Postcards Collection  [122371]5118 - California Postal History on Real Photo Postcards Collection [122371]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 real photo postcards, all postmarked or written on. Places in California: Camp Connell; Preston; Eugene (Stanislaus County); Exeter; Palmer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Carmel Monterey Pacific Grove Real Photo Postcards  [128382]5119 - Carmel Monterey Pacific Grove Real Photo Postcards [128382]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five early real photo postcards from the Monterey area: Salinas, 1921; Rainbow Bridge on Highway One; Country Scene, Gonzales, 1909; Pacific G
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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