AUCTION  / 

Spooktacular Auction: Americana, Mining, Numismatics, & More (October 2020)

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

Auction Details

Welcome to our Halloween Sale!

We continue to get in marvelous collections of Americana from all over the country. Keep them coming!!!

As many of you have seen, we have found new ways to increase visibility on the internet, which has risen our number o0f competitive bidders by over 30% lately. Our stockpile of registered bidders is one of the largest in America, and we are all thankful to you all for participating in our exciting auctions.

This sale features some amazing one of a kind rarities, and also brings to market several long awaited collections.

Perhaps the top item in the sale is the Pierce Powell copy of the all-time #1 “psychedelic” rock n roll poster, the Charlatans at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City. Long on display in his personal home, Powell’s personal copy of this historic event is now offered. We were unable to verify if this is the only copy, or one of two known. Regardless, if you are a rock n roll collector, it is the all-time #1 poster.

The auction features the collections of Ken Prag, Salvatore Falcone and John Reynolds.

Folks have been asking for a couple years now when we were going to get to the Ken Prag Industrial, Banking and Commercial collections to market. The answer is “NOW.” Perhaps the brewing collection is some of the best in the current sale, which is spread out over the next two sales. As we sort through the massive collection, I’ve seen the turnpike material (early 1800s), banking, foods, industrials, oils, and so much more, including some fabulous autographed material. It will take at least a year to sell this portion of the collection. And there’s more… we are now starting to organize and sell his massive postcard and stereo view collections. Previously we sold Alaska, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado collections. Now its time for California and rarities from other areas of post card collecting. You’ll see some of the best and most beautiful post cards ever printed in this and coming sales, particularly the European art cards, “poster” cards of the PPIE which are unarguably some of the most beautiful cards ever printed, and more.

The Salvatore Falcone Collection of Californiana is a true treasure. Historical photographs of all sorts are a big focus, and include some great rarities, including some key out-of-state pieces, such as Alaska. Medals, and ephemera round out more than 100 lots of key collectibles.

John Reynolds’ collections included more rarities from his Central California collection, as well as his military token collection.

We continue with massive holdings from the Benjamin Fauver collections of counters and tokens. This large group centers on foreign counters and early foreign tokens, some dating back to the 1500s.

Don’t miss the marble collection, large numismatic offerings, historical Hawaii material, rare mining and other maps, gold specimens, Civil war material, stamp collections, western art and so much more.

And remember- we are always after new and major collections to bring to market. We are your source for selling Americana at the best prices obtainable, having sold more than any other company in the past decade alone. We plan on having our entire sales database online soon at no cost – nearly 200,000 lots of Americana sold since 2014. Give us a call today! We have agents all over America, and travel to see most collections.

Auction Schedule

Day 1 (Thur, Oct 29) Lots 1000-1679
Art (1000-1125)
Native Americana (1126-1196)
Textiles (1197-1233)
Foreign Collectibles (1234-1267)
General Collectibles (1268-1307)
Collector Spoons (1308-1315)
Jewelry (1316-1351)
Scales (1352-1353)
Advertising/Signs (1354-1369)
Furnishings & 3D Items (1370-1424)
Music (1425-1429)
Theatre (1430-1456)
Sports (1457-1468)
Tobacciana (1469-1472)
Saloon (1473-1478)
Cowboy (1479-1484)
Comic Books (1485-1491)
Books & Magazines (1492-1520)
Antiquarian Books (1521-1539)
Bottles (1540-1627)
Marbles (1603-1668)
Gaming (1669-1679)

Day 2 (Fri, Oct 30) Lots 2000-2762
Firefighting Memorabilia (2000-2078)
Fraternal Organizations (2079-2080)
Badges (2082-2174) (Also see badges on day 5!)
Numismatics (2175-2295)
Bullion (2175)
Ingots (2176-2178)
Coins (2179-2225)
Currency (2227-2240)
Dies & Hobbs (2241-2249)
Ephemera & Exonumia (2250-2259)
Medals (2260-2281)
So-Called Dollars (2282-2295)
Tokens (2296-2762)

Day 3 (Sat, Oct 31) Lots 3000-3685
Transportation (3000-3034)
Stocks & Bonds (3035-3498)
Minerals (3489-3495)
Mining (3496-3557)
Tools (3558-3566)
Firearms (3567-3584)
Political (3585-3603)
World's Fairs (3604-3619)
Military (3620-3685)

Day 4 (Sun, Nov 1) Lots 4000-4712
General Americana Geo. Sorted AZ-WY (4000-4103)
Maps (4104-4124)
Photographs (4125-4209)
Philatelic(4210-4433)
Wells Fargo (4363-4382)
Bargains & Dealer Specials Part I (4383-4712)

Day 5 (Mon, Nov 2) Lots 5000-5798
Bargains & Dealer Specials Part II
Art (5000-5093)
Native Americana (5094-5113)
Firearms/Weaponry (5114-5116)
Badges (5117-5124)
Foreign Collectibles (5125-5139)
Textiles (5140-5145)
Furnishings & 3D Items (5146-5162)
General Americana Ephemera & Collectibles (5163-5249)
Hollywood/Theatre (5450-5260)
Music (5261-5272)
Cowboy/Saloon/Tobacco (5272-5281)
Bottles (5288-5304)
Gaming (5305-5312)
Jewelry (5313-5322)
General Americana Geographically Sorted (5323-5416)
Political (5417-5420)
Postcards (5421-5428)
Wells Fargo (5429-5433)
World's Fairs (5434-5437)
Sports (5438-5470)
Military (5471-5494)
Mining (5495-5556)
Stocks & Bonds (5558-5796)
Transportation (5770-5798)

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...
< Prev# Rows102050100Next >123. . .117118119120121. . .181182183
 Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
Sins Postcards From Germany (4) (111587)4231 - Sins Postcards From Germany (4) (111587)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four cards includes obscenity, loud music and cheating. From E. Nister, Nurnberg. Date: Country (if not USA): Germany State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Rare Collector Postcards of Italy (125439)4232 - Rare Collector Postcards of Italy (125439)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An unusual and unique (Am I being redundant?) of Italian postcards. these aren't your typical postcards. These were collected by tourists, back ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
British Ship Postcards by Tuck (7) (111618)4233 - British Ship Postcards by Tuck (7) (111618)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven Tuck postcards by Tuck of British Ships. Great subject matter. Date: Country (if not USA): United Kingdom State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
Details...Bookmark
U.S. Army WWI and UK Litho Bi-planes Pioneer Postcards (10) (116608)4234 - U.S. Army WWI and UK Litho Bi-planes Pioneer Postcards (10) (116608)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10 pioneer postcards includes six U.S. Army blank lithos of bi-planes from the WWI era. The collection Also, features four English Tuck's...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Bakersfield Postcard Collection (125878)4235 - Bakersfield Postcard Collection (125878)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 100 vintage postcards from Bakersfield, 60% from the c1905-1915 period and 40% post dating that. Less than 10% real photo postcards. Date: Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*******h for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Two Real Photo Cards from Bass Lake (125900)4236 - Two Real Photo Cards from Bass Lake (125900)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Historical recreational community. Date: c1915 Country (if not USA): State: California City: Bass Lake Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to L******8 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
Details...Bookmark
California Hot Springs Postcard Collection (125879)4237 - California Hot Springs Postcard Collection (125879)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
24 historical postcards of this Tulare resort. All but 3 are real photo postcards. Postmarks range from about 1910-1940. Date: Country (if not US
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Coalinga Postcard Collection (125874)4238 - Coalinga Postcard Collection (125874)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Major collection, about 150. About half are real photo postcards, the other half are Mitchell style which includes Benham Co. cards. Coalinga is an im
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
Details...Bookmark
RPC's of Dinuba, California (125820)4239 - RPC's of Dinuba, California (125820)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A lot of 40 RPC's and other postcards from the Tulare County town of Dinuba. Pictured are the grammar school, high school, a northern look down ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Exeter, California RPC's (125449)4240 - Exeter, California RPC's (125449)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 15 RPC's from Exeter, in San Joaquin County. Photos show images of Pine Street, Lincoln Grammar School, even what is titled a "...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*******h for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Fresno Postcard Collection (125445)4241 - Fresno Postcard Collection (125445)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This a collection of 77 RPC's and Mitchell style postcards. highlighting the Central California town of Fresno. Included are about a dozen black...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Fresno County Postcard Collection (125905)4242 - Fresno County Postcard Collection (125905)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
39 vintage postcards. Includes Big Creek, Laton, Ockenden, Raisin, Fresno Hot Springs, Clovis, Tollhouse, Friant, Fowler, Camp Ducey, Parlier, Pine Ri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Hanford Postcard Collection (150) (125912)4243 - Hanford Postcard Collection (150) (125912)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 150 postcards. Mostly c1905-15 printed cards. Hanford began in 1877 when the Southern Pacific went from Goshen to Coalinga. Started out as a Chi
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Huntington Lake & Big Creek Postcard Collection (125880)4244 - Huntington Lake & Big Creek Postcard Collection (125880)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
34 cards mostly real photo cards of Huntington Lake and the related Big Creek Power Station. c1920s-40. As we write this description the area is under
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to L******8 for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Kern County Postcard Collection (125906)4245 - Kern County Postcard Collection (125906)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
23 vintage postcards. Includes 1 cyanotype "Willow Springs". McFarland, China Lake, Ridgecrest, Delano, Glenville, Kern. Date: Country ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Kings County Postcards (125903)4246 - Kings County Postcards (125903)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20 postcards. Most from the Kings river region. Also includes avinol and lamoore. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Kings Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to L******8 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Kingsburg Postcard Collection (125813)4247 - Kingsburg Postcard Collection (125813)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 20 black & white RPC's and 15 color postcards showing images of Kingsburg, CA. Town scenes show the grammar school, First Nationa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Knights Ferry Postcards & Photos (125447)4248 - Knights Ferry Postcards & Photos (125447)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a group of postcards and over a dozen 4"x 6" black & white photos. There are several shots of the iconic covered bridge that d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Lindsay, California Postcard Collection (125812)4249 - Lindsay, California Postcard Collection (125812)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postcards from Lindsay, California, in both color and black & white showing not only important buildings in town, like the business district, Bu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Lodi California RPC's (125824)4250 - Lodi California RPC's (125824)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 100 mostly RPC's from Lodi, California. Scenes include two versions of The Clyde Needham School, a more contemporary view of The Mission Ar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 440.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
Details...Bookmark