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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Willard Mullin Trading Cards & More (20 pieces)  (125837)1460 - Willard Mullin Trading Cards & More (20 pieces) (125837)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty vintage baseball related cards and ad pieces. Included are eight Willard Mullin trading cards. Mullin was a much awarded sports cartoonist in
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Gans-Nelson Fight Film Reproduction  (119712)1461 - Gans-Nelson Fight Film 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
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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San Francisco 49ers Golden Years Autographed Items  (125218)1462 - San Francisco 49ers Golden Years Autographed Items (125218)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A wide variety of collectibles. The top 2 are an autographed football and Riedell helmet. Autographs include Roger Craig, Eddie DeBartolo, Steve Bono,
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Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Olympic Souvenirs  (122869)1463 - Olympic Souvenirs (122869)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1932 Olympics is the theme of this lot of used passes for various events including boxing, rowing, gymnastics and equestrian sports. There are also tw
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Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Duck Decoy Carvings (3)  (125014)1464 - Duck Decoy Carvings (3) (125014)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three full sized duck decoys. all have similar labels on the bottom. Hand carved and painted. Green wing Teal; male mallard, last one missing label.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 275.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Western Flyer Bicycle, with Papers  (125234)1465 - Western Flyer Bicycle, with Papers (125234)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic Western Flyer bicycle, Coaster Brake Model, by Columbia Manufacturing Co. of Westfield Mass. Comes with original 16pp booklet and certificate
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Wood Snow Shoes  (125239)1466 - Wood Snow Shoes (125239)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 x 60" wood with sinew webbing. Lund sticker still in place. Classic winter antiques perfect for any Tahoe or mountain home décor, Dat...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***6 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Tennis Postcards and Ephemera  (125842)1467 - Tennis Postcards and Ephemera (125842)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tennis, Anyone? Approx 120 postcards with a few other small items celebrating the sport and art of tennis. Some show couples in affectionate poses wit
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Bay Meadows 1950 Season Passes (2)  (124091)1468 - Bay Meadows 1950 Season Passes (2) (124091)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two color season passes to Bay Meadows' racing season Sept. 16 to Nov. 18, 1950. One for the grandstand and one for the Clubhouse. 2 1/2 x 3 1/...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to k**********y for (15.00 + 3.30BP) = 18.30
 
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Cigar Box Labels  (119342)1469 - Cigar Box Labels (119342)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven cigar box labels from the late 1800's. Included are "Speckled Trout," "Wide Awake," "Wise Guy," "...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Cigarette Holder & Case  (124060)1470 - Cigarette Holder & Case (124060)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fancy black, with light green and silver decoration in plush leather case. Four inches long. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provena
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to F*******0 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Decorative Smoking Pipes, a Pair  (108666)1471 - Decorative Smoking Pipes, a Pair (108666)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One large (~10-inch) and one small (~6-inch) smoking pipes with detachable bowls, stems, and mouthpieces. See photo for decorative details. Date: C
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to F*******0 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Mother-of-Pearl Snuff Bottle and Deco Horn  (108670)1472 - Mother-of-Pearl Snuff Bottle and Deco Horn (108670)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inlaid and carved mother-of-pearl snuff bottle, approx. 1-3/4 inch wide, 3/4 inch thick, and 3 inches tall. Onyx lid has a small spoon attached for di
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Roseville California Saloon Card  (122879)1473 - Roseville California Saloon Card (122879)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Up-To-Date Saloon bar card The saloon was located in Roseville and proprietor was J.H. Herring. The card advertises fine wines, liquors and cigars, w
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Jack Daniels' Tokens, Cards, Matches & Collectables   (124598)1474 - Jack Daniels' Tokens, Cards, Matches & Collectables (124598)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collectable package for any Jack Daniels' fans out there. Included is a JD dog tag, two tokens commemorating JD's gold medal for exce...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b********t.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Pabst Brewing Company Advertisement  (124306)1475 - Pabst Brewing Company Advertisement (124306)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Color lithograph of "A little talk over the wires" with Pabst Brewing Co. 7.5 x 6.5 inches, description of the beer's qualities on the...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Beer Stein, Ceramic with Metal Lid  (108741)1476 - Beer Stein, Ceramic with Metal Lid (108741)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful ceramic beer stein in excellent condition, known to have been in the consignor's family since before 1950. Lid is ever-so-slightly ben...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Early Whiskey Bottle Quartet  (122775)1477 - Early Whiskey Bottle Quartet (122775)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear whiskey bottles from early 1900's.Included in the group of four clear glass, paper labeled bottles, is a Sherwood Pure Rye, Kentucky's...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Varied Bottle Collection  (122861)1478 - Varied Bottle Collection (122861)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine bottles from early 1900's include Gold Lion Celery Bitters, Chaud Bitters, Wait's Wild Cherry Tonic Compound, Cherry Cordial, Chas. Ne...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9***7 for (130.00 + 28.60BP) = 158.60
 
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Cowboy  Poetry & Concert Posters, Including Awtry Inaugural  (122897)1479 - Cowboy Poetry & Concert Posters, Including Awtry Inaugural (122897)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five posters and programs advertising non-rodeo cowboy events. Included are a 25"x 38" poster for a cowboy poetry gathering in Elko (The b...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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