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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J. M. Anders Tokens (3)  (121642)2580 - J. M. Anders Tokens (3) (121642)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: J. M. Anders / Ice / Crean . Confectionary / And Cigars / Lexington, Nebr. // Good For / 5, 25 & 50c. Al., rd., 19, 24 & 28 m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to b********t.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Hoppe Saloon and Pictorial Tokens (2)  (121645)2581 - Hoppe Saloon and Pictorial Tokens (2) (121645)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: Hoppe Saloon / 5c / In Trade // blank; Br. sc., R6. (1882-1895). 2) Good For / 15c / T. P. Quick / In / Trade // Pool Check / (pictorial
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to t**********0 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Lincoln Token Collection  (121643)2582 - Lincoln Token Collection (121643)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of fifteen tokens from Nebraska's state capital. Nebraska State Prison Canteen (3); Labor Temple (3 different); Crest Coins & Guns; A. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Lindsay Nebraska Tokens (2)  (121644)2583 - Lindsay Nebraska Tokens (2) (121644)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) H. C. Lachnit / Lindsay, / Neb. //Good For / 5c / In Trade; Al., oct. R7. 2) Dan Griffin / Lindsay, / Neb. // Good For / 5c / In Trade
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to t**********0 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Litchfield Tokens Including Unlisted (3)  (121636)2584 - Litchfield Tokens Including Unlisted (3) (121636)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: two John J. Haller, al, 21 mm & Zinc, 23 mm. Unlisted: Wm. Skadden / Pleasure / Parlor / Litchfield, Nebr. // Good For / 5c / In...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to t**********0 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Lodgepole Nebraska Elmer's Place Tokens (3)  (121635)2585 - Lodgepole Nebraska Elmer's Place Tokens (3) (121635)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: Elmer's / Place / Lodgepole / Nebr. // GF 5, 10 & 25 c / In Trade. Al., rd., 21, 24, 28 mm, R3. Date: Country (if not U...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Pictorial Token Collection (4)  (121634)2586 - Pictorial Token Collection (4) (121634)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four tokens from Logan Creek Hall Association: one uniface, two pictorial elephants, and one pictorial horse. All Br., sc.8, 29 mm. Date: Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to b********t.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Loma Token Collection (6)  (121633)2587 - Loma Token Collection (6) (121633)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six: Pleskac Bros. (2): GF 10 & 50c, both scalloped. Jerry Pleskac / General / Mdse. / Loma, Nebr.; GF 5, 25, 50c & $1. Date: Coun...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to b********t.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Rare Long Pine Tokens (2)  (121632)2588 - Rare Long Pine Tokens (2) (121632)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) A. P. Nelson / Billiard / Parlor // Good For / 5c / In Merchandise; Al, oval, 28 mm, R5. 2) Ingalls Grocery / Store / Long Pine / Neb.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to n***l for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Lost Park Fish Hatchery Token  (120166)2589 - Lost Park Fish Hatchery Token (120166)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Lost Park / Fish / Hatchery; rev.: Lost Park / Token. Br., rd., 27 mm. One token town. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nebraska City:
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Louisville Tokens (2)  (121630)2590 - Louisville Tokens (2) (121630)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) W. F. Diers / GF 5c; Br., sc.,22 mm. 2) Butz / Bar / Louisville / Nebraska // Good For / 5c / In Trade; Al., oct., 23 mm. Date: Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Loup City Token Collection (3)  (121624)2591 - Loup City Token Collection (3) (121624)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: Wm. Lewandowski(2); Mat's Place. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nebraska City: Loup City Provenance:
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Madison Token Collection (5)  (121609)2592 - Madison Token Collection (5) (121609)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five tokens from Madison: Murphy & Son; J. H. Murphy; Farmers Merc. Co.; Fred Shank Soft Drink Parlor; Reineccius & Neeley. Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to n***l for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Osmond Tokens (3)  (121616)2593 - Osmond Tokens (3) (121616)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: J. N. Hansen; Maxey's Tavern; Harris Beer Parlor. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nebraska City: Osmond Provenance:
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Papillion Token Collection (4)  (121621)2594 - Papillion Token Collection (4) (121621)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: Cabay Lounge; Charles Peters; Hauschild Bros. Tavern; C. D. Smith. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nebraska City: Papillion Pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Pauline Nebraska Farmer's Union Co-Operative Token  (120165)2595 - Pauline Nebraska Farmer's Union Co-Operative Token (120165)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.:Farmers Union / Co - Operative / Ass'n / Pauline, Nebr.; Rev.: Good For / 25c / In Trade. Br., rd., 29 mm. Date: Country (if not USA)...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to M******m for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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J. C. Kiker & Co. Tokens (3)  (120157)2596 - J. C. Kiker & Co. Tokens (3) (120157)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: Obv.: J. C. Kiker & Co. / Phillips, / Neb.; Rev.: Good For / (10, 25, 50c) / In Trade. Br. rd., 24, 27, 30 mm. Date: Country...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to b********t.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Platte Center Token Collection (9)  (121613)2597 - Platte Center Token Collection (9) (121613)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine: D. P. Mahoney; Hank's Bar; L.A. Hansen; Max Bruckner(3) (5, 10 & 25c); Bruckner Mercantile (3) (10, 50c & $1). Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to b********t.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Shubert Nebraska H. U. Landolt Tokens (3)  (121619)2598 - Shubert Nebraska H. U. Landolt Tokens (3) (121619)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: Good For: 1c (clipped planchet); 25c & $1.00. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nebraska City: Shubert Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Sidney Token Collection (8)  (120171)2599 - Sidney Token Collection (8) (120171)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight: C. W. Hornaday (2); Boyd's Cigars; The Sidney Merchantile Co. (5 different denominations). Date: Country (if not USA): State...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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