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

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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)

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Tahoe-Galena Wood Sign, C1920  (125220)1360 - Tahoe-Galena Wood Sign, C1920 (125220)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original triangular wood sign 15", black paint on brown. "Galena-Tahoe Ski Trail" this sign possible hung in trees near the lower Tan...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to y******e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Circus Banner & Piper's Event Signs  (122048)1361 - Circus Banner & Piper's Event Signs (122048)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three items that sort of go together. First is a 41"x 14" banner type sign advertising The Ford Bros. Circus' performance at the Virgi...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Virginia City Event Posters (12)  (122895)1362 - Virginia City Event Posters (12) (122895)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twelve event posters for Virginia City, NV. Pieces include two 2013 Virginia City Grand Prix (13"x 11"), two Sousa tribute concert poster...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Virginia City Event Posters (50+)  (122038)1363 - Virginia City Event Posters (50+) (122038)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 50 posters and other notices, most related to events in Virginia City, as well as just plain posters. Included are events and concerts being hel
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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U. S. 50 Highway Sign  (124620)1364 - U. S. 50 Highway Sign (124620)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1930s-era US Highway 50 from Nevada, in the vicinity of Lake Tahoe and Nevada mining camps. 16 x 16 inches, one tip of the shield at the top right is
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p**********k for (400.00 + 88.00BP) = 488.00
 
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Stuyvesant Ins. Co. Sign - Rear-painted Glass  (125190)1365 - Stuyvesant Ins. Co. Sign - Rear-painted Glass (125190)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed glass sign with the painting on the back side of the glass. Agency of the Stuyvesant Insurance Company, Established 1850. The company was based
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to C*****r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Ad Art Reproductions  (122040)1366 - Ad Art Reproductions (122040)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14 various advertising and just plain picture art. Included are ads for Buffalo Bill Novel "The Waif of the Trail" (12"x 16"), O...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Early Times Plaster Frame Whiskey Advertising  (125334)1367 - Early Times Plaster Frame Whiskey Advertising (125334)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
23 x 28" wood framed plaster fancy three dimensional advertising piece. Some wear and damage, a classic whiskey advertising piece from one of t...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Freeman Shoe 3D Advert Sign  (125184)1368 - Freeman Shoe 3D Advert Sign (125184)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
It's a Freeman Shoe, Worn with Pride by Millions brags this molded 3D advertising sign. The company was founded as Freeman, Hardy and Willis in ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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U.S. Post Office General Delivery Brass Sign  (124081)1369 - U.S. Post Office General Delivery Brass Sign (124081)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A piece of American history: brass sign that reads: U. S. / Post Office / General / Delivery. 6 1/2 x 5 inches. Date: Country (if not USA): State
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to C*****r for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Brass Candlesticks  (109842)1370 - Brass Candlesticks (109842)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of British candlesticks--slight damage to tops and base of one. Please inspect. 9.75" x 3.5" x 3.5". Date: Country (if not US...
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Copeland Spode England  (109843)1371 - Copeland Spode England (109843)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Copeland Spode Alenite HENRY IV Oval Covered Casserole. White/pale blue--10" x 14" x 9". Excellent condition. Date: Country ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***9 for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Ironstone Platters – Vintage! (2 each)  (109764)1372 - Ironstone Platters – Vintage! (2 each) (109764)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Vintage Elsmore & Forster (Staffordshire) oval ironstone platter. Ceres shape. Reverse marked with stamp and printed marks. Late 1800's. ...
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Graham County Board of Supervisors Draft Ledger  (103323)1373 - Graham County Board of Supervisors Draft Ledger (103323)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 x 14" 200pp ledger in pencil, 1904-1905 for the Board of Supervisors. Contains minutes of meetings and some accounting and notes. All of the ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Apothecary Window Counter Piece  (119973)1374 - Apothecary Window Counter Piece (119973)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a magnificent reproduction of an 1880's apothecary cabinet, modeled in every detail after one found in Zanesville, Ohio in the early 192...
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Start Price : 1,300.00 | Estimate : 2,600.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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California Wood Butcher's Block - Vintage!  (125331)1375 - California Wood Butcher's Block - Vintage! (125331)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic and very old wood butcher's block from a long time restaurant family. About 3' tall, 2' square, well worn. The butcher block wa...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to g****v for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Mission Style Rocking Chair, 19th Century  (120633)1376 - Mission Style Rocking Chair, 19th Century (120633)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a beautiful yet functional Mission-style rocker. It appears to be constructed without nails (A few L brackets held by screws), making it tradi
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Silver Plated Horse Show Tray  (125441)1377 - Silver Plated Horse Show Tray (125441)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 14" silver plated tray awarded for a horse show in Colorado Springs. Plate reads "Broadmoor Coxtail Fall Horse Show Championship, Interm...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Ceramic Wash Bowl  (108742)1378 - Ceramic Wash Bowl (108742)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Turn-of-the-20th-century ceramic wash bowl which has been in the same central Minnesota family for three, possibly four generations. Off-white ceramic
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Shiny Steel Laundry Tub  (108748)1379 - Shiny Steel Laundry Tub (108748)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Back in the day, they say, laundry was processed at home in a big steel tub like this one, set on the wood stove and heated up to get those whites the
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