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.
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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
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4451Cincinnati Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock (77014)Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 2025 for 500 shares to JC McNaughten. Signed by William Maybaum and Adam Wauchman(?) Dateline 1884 Camden. Incorporated May of 1880. Not cancelled.S
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 43.75
4453Two Good Yavapai County, Arizona Mining Stocks (107556)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Big Stick Gold Mining Company. Named for Teddy Roosevelt's, "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick." Number 439 fo...
Estimate : 40.00 - 125.00
Sold to d*******f for 68.75
4457Mother Lode Mine Stock Certs (118847)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 24 stock certificates, issued by various California Mother Lode mine operations. Company issued certs include Murray Creek Mining, Transierra
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 93.75
4458Powning Gold and Silver Mining Stock Certificate (105253)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued September 1899 to Henry P Walter for 500 shares in the Powning Gold and Silver Mining Stock. Located in the Empire Mine Historic District in Gr
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 43.75
4460Cal Gold Dredging Stock Certs (118843)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 19 mining stock certs including Natomas, Yuba Goldfields Inc and many more. Some are canceled, some unused and some have revenue stamps. A
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 50.00
4461Hydraulic and Dredge Mining Certificates (6 count) (61758)Holabird Western Americana Collections
California Dredging and Mining # 53 i/u Hedge 1874 1000 shares, nice gold ink on green, has paper clip rust and creases. Hammon Consolidated Fields #2
Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 250.00
4462Le Nouveau Monde Stock (106500)Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 shares for 25 Francs. California Gold Rush stock. Creases and lower left toning.
Date: 1869?
Country (if not USA):
State: California
City:
Pr
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to w******o for 12.50
4465Brookland Mining Stocks (5), Leadville (101761)Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 i/c in 1882. Claim map on back.
Date:
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State: Colorado
City: Leadville
Provenance: Fred Holabird Collection
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 62.50
4466Two "Mascot" Mining Company Stock Certificates (107293)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two different Mascot mining companies; one in Colorado and one in Arizona. 1) The Mascot Company. No. 429, issued for 1,000 shares to Walter Sm
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 31.25
4467Alturas Senate Mining Company Stock (108167)Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #8 John Barron 100 shares 187. Signed by President Edwards. "The mines of Alturas Senator Mining Company are situated at Galena, Blaine Cou...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d********8 for 50.00
4468Couer d'Alene Mining Stocks (4) (108169)Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 I/U. Washington-Idaho Mines 1930, Tamarack and Chesapeak MC 1912, Shamrock Silver MC 1935, Burnt Cabin MC 1927-fair condition
Date:
Country (if n
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for 68.75
4469Kellogg, ID Mining Stocks (5) (108170)Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 I/U. Bobby Anderson Group MC 1938, Signal MC 1948, Idaho American MC 1926, Guelph MC 1912, Caledonia MC 1909.
Date:
Country (if not USA):
State
Estimate : 90.00 - 110.00
Sold to d********8 for 62.50
4471Kentucky Oil & Distributing Corp. Stocks (15) (107982)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15 stocks issued in 1950. All to either Jack Jaulus or Paul Jaulus. Printed signatures of the company president SW Bardill and the secretary. N
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for 25.00
4472Lubec Silver Mining Company of Maine Stock & Bond (113574)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Stock No. 346 issued for 220 shares to JD Brewster in 1878 in New York City. Signed by president Oliver Barnes and secretary Chas. Ware.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for 68.75
4474Basin, MT Mining Stocks (5) (109512)Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 I/U. Royal Basin MC 1914, Basin Montana Tunnel Co 1928 and 1934, Basin Gold and Copper MC 1899, Basin Cataract MC 1929-poor condition
Date:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 75.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 37.50
4475Four Butte Mining Stocks with 'Montana' in Title (105825)Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Calumet & Montana. 1906. Calumet, Michigan. Excellent condition with no tips, tears, folds or pin holes.2) Calumet & Montana Consolidated...
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
4476Radersburg, MT Gold Certificate of Incorporation (108174)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large certificate of incorporation for Golden Cross Mining and Reduction
Date: 1905
Country (if not USA):
State: Montana
City: Radersburg
Proven
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
4477Cataract Copper Mining Company Stock (109535)Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #102 Charles Norton 500 shares, signed by President Hays. Claim map on reverse. Copper, gold and silver mine.
Date: 1902
Country (if not USA):
Estimate : 40.00 - 75.00
Sold to k***1 for 25.00
4479Goldfield Con Mines Stock with Wingfield Sigs (90318)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown and green, I/C, Geo Wingfield signatures.Both certs have pinholes and heavy creases
Date:
Country (if not USA):
State: Nevada
City: Goldf
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
4480Golden Anchor Mining Co Stocks (117574)Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 certificates. Incorp. 1902 Arizona. #6843 (Brown) & C5170 ( Green), I/U, shares $1.00 par issued 1907 and 1908, embossed seal, vignette t...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
4481Tonopah Mining Co. Stock Shares and More (57827)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tonopah Mining Company of Nevada: three from 1951, cancelled; 1964, cancelled; 1967, cancelled; two from 1969, canceled; four voided and unissued; one
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 43.75
4482Great Republic Gold & Silver Mining Company Bond (79244)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare certificate. Operated gold and silver mines in Nevada. #1847. 50 pound bond. 15.5" x 13" Heavy folds as you find in bonds, but no int...
Estimate : 50.00 - 175.00
Sold to d*******f for 37.50
4483Historical Nevada Stocks & Documents 1860-1870s (118159)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Partial booklet containing 23 unissued Erie Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock Certificates from the 1860s, Austin, Nevada still attached to blank r
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 87.50
4486New Mexico Mining & Cattle Stocks (79977)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 15 stocks and 2 bonds. El Capitan Land and Cattle $100 bonds. Stocks-Bayard Smelting and Milling, mostly issued Massachusetts and New Mexico Co
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 81.25
4487Ohio & Missouri Mining Company Stock (81972)Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 2500 to JR Mott. Endorsed on reverse. Signed by Jno. Kimball and Charles Van Schaiek(?). Dateline CIncinnati 1847. Three allegorical vignettes and o
Estimate : 70.00 - 250.00
Sold to 6****A for 68.75
4488Two Oil Stocks (62241)Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Neb-Okla Oil & Gas Syndicate. 1919. Number 342 for 1 share to WC Hackenbury. Signed by Henry Culver and Gerald Bednar. Green on tan safety p...
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
4490Two Lykens Valley Coal Company Stock - 1837! (81958)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Lykens Valley Stock Certificates. One cancelled the other not. Lykens was located at Bear Gap between Coal (or Thick) Mountain and Big Lick Mounta
Estimate : 70.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 93.75
4491Double Standard Mining Company Stock Certificate (113268)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Principal Place of Business: Lead City, D(akota) T(erritory) (printed at top). Inc. in Dakota, 1887. No. 316, issued for 500 shares to JW Curran on Ma
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 112.50
4492United Eastern Mines Corp. Stock Certificates (50021)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 18 brown border certificates.
Date:
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Provenance:
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 180.00
4494US Oil Stock Certificate Group (12) (114343)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Includes: Farnham Oil Syndicate (two stocks, 1922 incl. low number 11); Weekley Petroleum Co. (two stocks, 1923); Wyo-Ill Petroleum Co. (4
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
4497Mines d" Anthracite de Sable (79029)Holabird Western Americana Collections
24 stock certificates No. 0268 Mine's d' Anthracite de Sable, Part de Fondateur an Porteur. With variety of coupons. Very good condition as ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to d*******f for 18.75
4499Lampazos Silver Mines Company Stock (77948)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Cert, #C1155 for 100 shares, signed by President, vignette of miner working underground. 11.5" x 8.5"
Date: 1918
Country (if not U...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00