Auction Details
Introduction to the Christmas 2020 Sale!
This sale features a number of important collections. The first is the Ken Prag “Industrial” stock certificate collection, a massive one of a kind collection of American Banks, industries and more. This is some of the last of the main-line Prag Collection, the rest coming in February/March, with duplicates coming later. Within this massive collection are some utterly fantastic sub-collections. Among these are Ken’s Banking collection, American Entertainment, Brewing, Telephone & Telegraph, Turnpikes, Firearms, Printing & Publishing collections and more. A few of these categories are so large that they are split between this December sale and the following sale in February/March of 2021.
Within these collections are pieces signed by famous Americans inclusive of Thomas Edison. The American Entertainment Collection is easily the best ever assembled collection of the history of motion pictures. Several hundred certificates document the financial history of the cinema and movie business from its infancy.
A major part of the all-important Prag Post Card Collection is also in this sale. Hundreds of lots of both themed post cards, such as vintage Christmas cards, as well as geographic gems from all over California. This offering has some of the most beautiful vintage post cards ever made, from artists such as Winsch to the incredible promotional “poster” cards of the Pan Pacific Expo in 1915.
The Paul Franklin Collection of California and Colorado will absolutely throw you into a tizzy. His Bodie mining stocks are among the best collection ever assembled. His California and Colorado mining photographs bare phenomenal. His collections of western assayer documents is also among the best ever. You’ll also see some great mining stocks from California and Colorado to go with the fantastic photos and assay certificates. But wait- there’s more! A great selection of California Gold Rush postal history supplements this group with a crowning glory- a group of 1850s illustrated letter sheets.
Our Railroad section is again full of original badges and passes. The Express section has a large collection of items.
There is such a wonderful variety of Americana that we’re sure you’ll find your own special items.
Don’t forget the Dealer/Bargain Section, where there are deals galore.
Bidding is easy. You can bid in this sale through internet auction platforms Icollector, Invaluable, Auction Zip or Live Auctioneer. You can place bids from your catalog absentee by mail, email or call us. If you don’t have a print catalog, and want to look at it, simply log into our home page and click on the Virtual Catalog Link and click on the December, 2020 sale. Our team is happy and ready to help with all your questions. 775 -851-1859.
Christmas Shoppers. If you need your auction winnings for Christmas delivery please let us know before bidding if possible so that we can make special arrangements for you. We will do our best to get the goods out for those who need it and expedited fees will apply. The rest of the shipments will go out after Christmas.
Consignments! We need important collections all the time. Don’t let folks confuse you about marketing and consignment rates. Our rates are ALL Inclusive! They cover marketing on four or more live internet platforms, and no other company in America does this that we know of. Our customer service is also unparalleled. Give us a call. We have agents all over America!
---Fred Holabird and the Gang.---
Auction Schedule
Session 1 (Lots 1000-1712)
Stocks & Bonds (1000-1712)
Mining (1000-1208)
Railroad & Transportation (1209-1275)
Other (1276-1712)
Agriculture
Banking
Brewing
Entertainment Industry
Express
Firearms
Miscellaneous
Printing & Publishing
Telegraph & Telephone
Session 2 (Lots 2000-2660)
Transportation (2000-2057)
Railroad Passes & Cap Badges
Ephemera
Mining Artifacts & Ephemera (2058-2293)
Geo. Sort
General Americana (2294-2580)
Geo. Sort
Badges
Bottles
Circus
Cowboy
World’s Fair & Exposition
Miscellaneous incl. Jewelry, Fire, Toys
Numismatics (2581-2660)
Coins
Currency
Medals
Tokens
Session 3 (Lots 3000-3761)
Philatelic (3000-3761)
Wells Fargo & Other Express
Postal History incl. California Gold Rush Letter Sheet Collection
First Flight Covers
US
Canada
Postcards
Geo. Sort
Native Americana
Black Americana
Holidays
Political & Military
Miscellaneous
Foreign
Stamps & Ephemera
Session 4 (Lots 4000-4733)
Art (4000-4050)
Native Americana (4051-4115)
Firearms & Military (4116-4149)
Sports incl. Postcards, Stocks, & Cards (4150-4315)
Bargains & Dealer Specials Part I (4316-4733)
Numismatics (4316-4432)
Stocks & Bonds (4433-4588)
Mining
Railroad
Other
Mining Equipment & Ephemera (4589-4733)
Session 5 (Lots 5000-5680)
Bargains & Dealer Specials Part 2 (5000-5680)
Transportation (5000-5029)
General Americana (5030-5680)
Geo. Sort
Cowboy
Toys
Souvenir Plates
Music Memorabilia
Jewelry
Books
Miscellaneous
General Foreign
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. Shipping and handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing as it is based on the size and weight of your purchase. Additional shipping and handling costs, if required, will be re-invoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size.SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size a...
Choose Your Layout >
3730Japanese Art Postcards - 19 (126886)Holabird Western Americana Collections
The beauty of Japanese art is featured is represented in this lot of postcards. There are two B&W lithographs and 17 color images (some chromoli...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 106.25
3731Tijuana RPC Collection (126473)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Around 65 RPC's and other postcards celebrating that notorious South of the Border town, Tijuana. RPC's and color lithos show images of the...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to B*****8 for 343.75
3732Two Tijuana Postcards-Rare (126456)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two very rare postcards from the border town of TiJuana, or in the older spelling, Tia Juana. Both have the same street scene, but one has an inserte
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to B*****8 for 106.25
3733Bullfight RPC's & Other Postcards (125465)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Several (About 50) RPC's and other postcards, featuring the politically incorrect sport (?) of bullfighting. There are several RPC renditions as...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B*****8 for 62.50
3734Mexico Historical Real Photo Postcard Collection (126570)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large collection of about 200 historical real photo postcards of the beautiful landscapes, buildings, people, and culture of Mexico and it's m...
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 531.25
3735Old Mexico Postcards ~70 (125865)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scenes from Old Mexico, approx 50 B&W, including RPCs and printed, and about 20 color, including tinted and chromoliths. Scenes of buildings, ci...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 406.25
3737Snow in Mexico Postcards (105359)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 20 mostly RPC's of snow on Mexican mountains
Date:
Country (if not USA): Mexico
State:
City:
Provenance: Salvatore Falcone Colle...
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for 25.00
3738Middle East Postcards (105236)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 130 postcards-Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan etc
Date:
Country (if not USA): Middle East
State:
City:
Provenance: Salvatore F
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
3739RPC's & Postcards From Holland America (126524)Holabird Western Americana Collections
13 postcards and -two pieces of ephemera from Holland America shipping lines. There is a first class lounge stamp and a freight ticket, along with 13
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 43.75