November Wonders: Western Americana Auction (November 2021)

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Welcome to our November Wonders Auction, the second in our end-of-the-year auction trilogy!

We know every collector will find something special for their collection in this sale, and even a good Christmas present or two...

This sale features more than 3,100 lots across 5 days in over two dozen different collecting categories including: Art, Mining, Numismatics, Railroad, Militaria, General Americana, Jewelry, Books, Stocks & Bonds, and much more!

**HIGHLIGHTS**

--The Bill McKivor Nevada Token Collection Part I. Bill's Nevada token collection is full of so many rarities that we have split it over several sales. This round features an ultra-rare Comstock token from Gold Hill, as well as Beowawe, Chafey, Farrell, Bowers, Genoa, Incline, and more.

--Pancho Villa Collection. A rare second chance to bid on a Photo Diary of Pancho Villa by W.H. Horne (& Others). A massive and important collection of 184 real photo postcards (RPCs) and six original 5 x7 prints, most of which are directly attributable to Walter H. Horne, who made a good living for himself making photographic postcards in the American Southwest during the time of the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century.

--George Armstrong Custer Civil War Holster and Dispatch Case. The belt, brass buckle, holster, and dispatch case from Civil War Captain George Armstrong Custer, originally from the Frost Collection.

--Stunning Jewelry. Featuring a leopard gold & diamond necklace; a gold-in-quartz pendant; shadow box and diamond cocktail rings; and much more.

--Native Americana. Beautiful jewelry, pottery, artifacts, and ephemera.

--Ken Prag Collection. Rarities from the Prag Collection of stocks, ephemera, and postcards, including autographs of Thomas Edison, J. Paul Getty, John D. Rockefeller, JP Morgan. Other stock categories include: Wells Fargo and American Express, banking, brewing, Hollywood, Yellowstone, mining, railroad, & more.

--Mining. Collectibles including gold nuggets and ore specimens, artifacts, ephemera, and mining stock certificates from California, Colorado, Montana, and Nevada.

--Art. Museum-quality Western art pieces by Makk, Rosa, and Hanson, as well as a large group of Chilmark Western pewter sculptures. Plus African art and carvings, and many other paintings and prints.

--General Americana Bonanza. Including an original prostitute's license from Tombstone; rare bottles and brewing ephemera; Montana saloon archives from the MacKenzie Collection; rare badges; cowboy collectibles incl. saddles & rare photographs; books incl. a large Eastern US directory section; and much more.

Be sure to use the Search Function to find items across the 5 days in your collecting categories!

And Keep the Collections Coming!
Please keep us in mind for selling your collection, and contact me directly at fredholabird@gmail.com.

Happy bidding!

--Fred Holabird & Team--

Auction Schedule

DAY 1 - Thursday, Nov 18, Lots 1000-1601
Art 1000-1269
Firearms-Weapons 1270-1292
Foreign 1293-1338
Political 1339-1352
Military 1353-1402
Tools 1403-1422
Native Americana 1423-1477
Sports 1478-1535
Transportation 1536-1601

DAY 2 - Friday, Nov 19, Lots 2000-2657
Stocks & Bonds 2000-2657
All Categories including Mining,
Railroad, and various industries

DAY 3 - Saturday, Nov 20 , Lots 3000-3609
Minerals 3000-3018
Mining 3019-3034
Numismatics 3195-3258
Tokens 3259-3412
Philatelic & Postal History 3413-3609

DAY 4 - Sunday, Nov 21, Lots 4000-4620
Geographically Sorted Ephemera 4000-4265
General Collectibles 4269-4395
Souvenir Plates 4396-4424
Spoons & Flatware 4425-4428
Entertainment 4429-4446
Circus 4447-4450
Toys 4451-4484
Marbles 4485-4489
Bottles 4490-4527
Saloon 4528-4546
Tobacciana 4547-4559
Gaming 4560-4566
Cowboy 4567-4599
Clothing 4600-4620

DAY 5 - Monday, Nov 22, Lots 5000-5614
WF/Express 5000-5002
World's Fair / Expositions 5003-5013
Firefighting Memorabilia 5014-5017
Fraternal Organizations 5018-5022
Badges 5023-5044
Maps 5045-5066
Books 5067-5314
Furnishings & 3D 5315-5363
Jewelry 5364-5461
Music 5462-5490
Photography 5491-5614

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Fleer Astros Baseball Cards from the 1983 season [110394]1500Fleer Astros Baseball Cards from the 1983 season [110394]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of Astros baseball cards from the 1983 season. Approximately 350-400 cards in 20-30 count bags. Names like Randy Moffitt and Craig Reyno
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 240.00
Fleer baseball cards [131124]1501Fleer baseball cards [131124]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection of Fleer baseball cards featuring some Hall of Fame and near Hall of Famer players. These are all in near mint and mint condition an
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Fleer Baseball Cards from 1984 [109890]1502Fleer Baseball Cards from 1984 [109890]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of Fleer baseball cards from the 1984 season. Approximately 1,700 cards total in 50-count grab bags. Players like: Larry Parrish, Mike F
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Fleer Baseball cards from 1985 [109889]1503Fleer Baseball cards from 1985 [109889]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of approximately 700 baseball cards from the 1985 season. These are in grab bags of 50 each. Players like: Ted Simmons, Jim Sundberg, Da
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 140.00
Fleer Blue Jays Baseball Cards from the 1984 season [110393]1504Fleer Blue Jays Baseball Cards from the 1984 season [110393]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of approximately 400 baseball cards from the Blue Jays 1984 season. Packaged in 20-30 count bags. Luis Leal and Ray Lee Howell appear. N
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 320.00
Fleer Braves Baseball Cards from the 1984 season [110392]1505Fleer Braves Baseball Cards from the 1984 season [110392]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of Braves baseball cards from the 1984 season. about 400 cards Individually bagged in 20-30 cards each. Names like Dale Murphy and James
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 240.00
Fleer Cardinals Baseball Cards from the 1984 season [109898]1506Fleer Cardinals Baseball Cards from the 1984 season [109898]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of Cardinals baseball cards, approximately 200-250 cards from the 1984 season. Names like Willie McGee and Howard Bruce Sutter appear. N
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Fleer Dodgers Baseball Cards from the 1984 Season [109896]1507Fleer Dodgers Baseball Cards from the 1984 Season [109896]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of Fleer baseball cards from the 1984 Dodgers baseball season. This is a count of approximately 200-250 cards. Names like Fernando Valen
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Fleer Expos Baseball Cards from the 1985 season [110391]1508Fleer Expos Baseball Cards from the 1985 season [110391]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of 400-450 baseball cards for the Expos 1985 season. Names like Tim Raines and Ray Burris appear. Packaged in bags of 20-30 each. NM. D
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 320.00
Fun Foods Baseball Photo Pin Collection [112518]1509Fun Foods Baseball Photo Pin Collection [112518]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of sixteen, c1984 by MLBPA: Hal McRae, Orel Hershiser, Dave Righetti, Darrell Evans, Mike Roddicker, Frank White, Jose Cruz, Tom Brunansky, Mario
Estimate : 10.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 6.25
Group of Hats Owned By Barry Bonds [104113]1510Group of Hats Owned By Barry Bonds [104113]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These items were found in the Barry Bonds suitcase. We assume some of these hats could have been traded with other players/people. 1) Colorado Rockies
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Minor League Baseball Cards (12) [129798]1511Minor League Baseball Cards (12) [129798]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 12 minor league player baseball cards issued by Team Best and autographed by each player. Unfortunately, I don't think any of th...
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Pitchers & Catchers Topps Baseball Cards [129792]1512Pitchers & Catchers Topps Baseball Cards [129792]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 25 Topps baseball cards focusing mostly on pitchers, Randy Johnson, James Shields, Steve Avery, Al Leiter, Cole Hamels and Pedro Martinez, a
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Topps 1986 and 1989 Baseball Card sets [110554]1513Topps 1986 and 1989 Baseball Card sets [110554]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1986 Topps, 792 cards, mint to near mint. 1989 Topps, possibly about half missing, perhaps 400 cards. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 160.00
Topps Baseball Box Set [110250]1514Topps Baseball Box Set [110250]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Box set from Topps, the 1988 Box Set of Baseball Cards. Near mint to mint. Date: 1988 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Topps Baseball Box Sets (3) [110242]1515Topps Baseball Box Sets (3) [110242]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three baseball card box sets from Topps. 1986, 1988 and 1989. Near mint to mint condition. Date: 1986, 1988,1989 Country (if not USA): State: Ci
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for 18.75
Topps Baseball Cards from the 1985 season [109893]1516Topps Baseball Cards from the 1985 season [109893]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of approximately 2,050 cards in 50-pack grab bags from the 1985 baseball season. Players like Garry Templeton, and Bob Brenly. NM/M. Da
Estimate : 60.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****y for 18.75
Topps Brewers Baseball Cards from the 1983 Season [110390]1517Topps Brewers Baseball Cards from the 1983 Season [110390]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of 400-450 baseball cards for the Brewers 1983 season. Rollie Fingers appears. Individual bags of 20-30 cards each. Date: Country (if
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 160.00
Topps Giants Baseball Cards from the 1983 Season [109895]1518Topps Giants Baseball Cards from the 1983 Season [109895]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of approximately 200-250 baseball cards from the Giants 1983 baseball season. Names like Jack Clarke, and Frank Robinson appear. Date
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Topps Players' Cards From 1980's & 2000's (21) [129794]1519Topps Players' Cards From 1980's & 2000's (21) [129794]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collection of Tops cards representing some known and not so well known players. Included in this plastic encased selection are Mark Buehrle, Kend
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Topps Stars 'N Steel Baseball Cards [131125]1520Topps Stars 'N Steel Baseball Cards [131125]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of eight Topps Stars 'N Steel baseball cards, featuring stars like Manny Ramirez, Ben Grieve, Gary Sheffield and more. All are in mint and...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Film of Gans-Nelson Fight Reproduction [119712]1521Film of Gans-Nelson Fight Reproduction [119712]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a the only known film footage of the reproduction of the boxing match between Oscar Nielson (Battling Nelson) and Joe Gans that took place on
Start Price : 1,100.00 | Estimate : 2,250.00 - 5,000.00
Boxer Joe Frazier & Son Autographed Photos [127435]1522Boxer Joe Frazier & Son Autographed Photos [127435]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Autographed 8"x 10" photos of one time Heavyweight Champion Smokin' Joe Frazier and his boxer som Marvis Frazier. Joe Frazier was the ...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Autographed Photos of Roberto Duran and Others [127437]1523Autographed Photos of Roberto Duran and Others [127437]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three autographed 8"x 10" photos of professional boxer from the 1950's, 60' and 80's. Included are photos of Sir Henry Cooper...
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Boxing Photos 1960's [133804]1524Boxing Photos 1960's [133804]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of boxing photos from the 1960's-1970's. Photos include Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran and AP press pho...
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*******1 for 75.00
Heavyweight Champion Jim Jeffries Photograph [132583]1525Heavyweight Champion Jim Jeffries Photograph [132583]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sepiatone photograph of heavyweight champion James J. Jeffries selling oranges from his Burbank ranch at $20 each to benefit the victims of the Earthq
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sports Memorabilia from 1959-1968 [132851]1526Sports Memorabilia from 1959-1968 [132851]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This collection of largely baseball memorabilia includes two autographs of World Champion boxer Larry Holmes with photo; the World Series Encycloped
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Los Angeles Rams Police Football Cards [131878]1527Los Angeles Rams Police Football Cards [131878]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grab bag lot of roughly 100, Police edition baseball cards from the Modern Era (1980). Lot has duplicates of multiple players and coaches. Cards are
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Washington Redskins- 1937 World Champions Panoramic Photo [129544]1528Washington Redskins- 1937 World Champions Panoramic Photo [129544]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large, framed printed photo replica of the world champion Washington Redskins of 1937. "Washington Redskins- 1937 World's Champions" c...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Golf Club Set Vintage [110713]1529Golf Club Set Vintage [110713]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique set of vintage golf clubs. Including clubs from different brands: Wilson and Knight. Seven clubs total. Golf bag included! Date: Country (if
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 80.00
Mark Spitz on the cover of Sports Illustrated [116863]1530Mark Spitz on the cover of Sports Illustrated [116863]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of Mark Spitz materials including the cover story of Sports Illustrated and a copy of the New York Times outlining Spitz's accompa...
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 70.00
Olympics Collectibles [127790]1531Olympics Collectibles [127790]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Olympic 1984 souvenir collection: Mugs, glassware, 5 prints of boxing, swimming, commemorative Olympiad Disc, L.A. 1984; Books & Magazines. 2 ...
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Syrian Olympic Flag from 2012 London Olympics [111893]1532Syrian Olympic Flag from 2012 London Olympics [111893]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Syrian Olympic flag that was carried in the opening and closing ceremonies at the 2012 London Olympics. The organizers of the Olympics sold off memora
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 2,000.00
Pictorial Archive of Racehorse Trainer Ted Saladin [121771]1533Pictorial Archive of Racehorse Trainer Ted Saladin [121771]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This incredible archive traces the life of thoroughbred racehorse trainer, Ted Saladin. A trainer since the 1950's, Saladin trained many winners...
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,500.00
Football Programs From Various Schools and Years [119047]1534Football Programs From Various Schools and Years [119047]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of nine football programs, featuring U of Hawaii, New Mexico, Cal State Fullerton, and Utah. The highlight is the program from 1937 adve
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Lamy Bros. Ice Skating Champions [129829]1535Lamy Bros. Ice Skating Champions [129829]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RPC of Ed Lamy and brother on ice (very rare). B/W in good condition. 1908-10 Ed Lamy was the Senior National North American and U.S. Ling Track
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
Aircraft of the World info. series [115224]1536Aircraft of the World info. series [115224]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of information cards depicting aircraft from around the world. A total 17 aircraft cards in all; perforated for a three-ring bind
Estimate : 10.00 - 50.00
Sold to m*****d for 6.25
Early Aviation Real Photo Post Cards [127938]1537Early Aviation Real Photo Post Cards [127938]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) man on horse back watching a Curtiss in speed contest; 2) Antionette & Curtiss machines in flight. Both cards copyright 1910, unw...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Correspondence Re: Fraudulent Automobile Stocks [113627]1538Correspondence Re: Fraudulent Automobile Stocks [113627]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. One is from the State of New York Department of Law and the other is a law firm in New York. Both are related to inquiries about the America
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Automotive Ephemera: Jeffery/Doble/Delling/Nash [135118]1539Automotive Ephemera: Jeffery/Doble/Delling/Nash [135118]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage brochures from long gone auto makers. Jeffery in Peace and War (WW I); Doble Steam Automobile (two beautiful 12 x 9 inch brochures with large
Estimate : 130.00 - 300.00
Sold to C*****t for 81.25
Harrah's 1971 World Classic Car Festival in Japan Company Scrapbook [119027]1540Harrah's 1971 World Classic Car Festival in Japan Company Scrapbook [119027]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In March, 1971, Harrahís partnered with a Japanese firm to host an antique car festival, the likes of which the world had never seen. With thi
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 5,000.00
Maserati Ghibli and Quattroporte Catalogs [101733]1541Maserati Ghibli and Quattroporte Catalogs [101733]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nicely illustrated factory catalogs for the Maserati buff. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
Packard Auto Manuals [135103]1542Packard Auto Manuals [135103]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: 1911 Packard Motor Cars Information manual, 128 pages; 1937 Packard Super-Eight operation and maintenance data, 58 pages; Owner's I...
Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 500.00
Winter Travel Brochures [118148]1543Winter Travel Brochures [118148]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of travel brochures and information, mostly dealing with California. Everything seems to be in good condition. When we can travel
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
Union Pacific & Southern Pacific Rail Passes [122875]1544Union Pacific & Southern Pacific Rail Passes [122875]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
41 rail passes dating from 1930 to 1950's. The count is 22 SP the rest UP. All are in very good condition. Nice record of this couple's jour...
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to u********y.. for 73.20
Wilmington CA Electric Car Passes [122872]1545Wilmington CA Electric Car Passes [122872]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Passes for The Wilmington Transportation Company in SoCal. There are 10 of these passes dated in the 1930's. Three appear to include Catalina Is...
Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 112.50
Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Tokens [108701]1546Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Tokens [108701]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a book of twenty (20) unused tickets or tokens for single trips on the NCNGRR for the years 1920 -1921 between Grass Valley and Union Hill (a
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for 68.75
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Co. Annual Passes [113303]1547Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Co. Annual Passes [113303]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different: 1) No. X3466, issued for 1928 to Wm. Welsh & Wife, switchmen between stations east of Grand Junction. Printed sig. of presid...
Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for 25.00
Colorado Railroad Hardcovers (6) [85634]1548Colorado Railroad Hardcovers (6) [85634]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 railroad hardcovers. Rails Around Gold Hill by Cafky, The Colorado Road by Wagner, Narrow Gauge to Central and Silver Plume by Hauck, Colorado Midla
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****y for 68.75
Jim Deneen Train Prints with Stamps [121242]1549Jim Deneen Train Prints with Stamps [121242]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four train prints from original Deneen paintings: All framed, 18 x 22". The Broadway Limited, The Southwestern Limited, the capitol Limited, an...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6******n for 43.75