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

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

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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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Gaithersburg Inauguration Badge   (121846)2120 - Gaithersburg Inauguration Badge (121846)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2001, George W. Bush inauguration by Collinson, 125” solid brass, polished gold and rhodium plate with multiple colors. Another great de
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GPO Officer Inaugural Badge  (121857)2121 - GPO Officer Inaugural Badge (121857)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2001 Presidential Inauguration badge by Blackinton.125” solid brass, polished gold plate and rhodium plate with multiple colors. Eagle top
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GPO OIG Special Agent Badge  (121837)2122 - GPO OIG Special Agent Badge (121837)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1989 Presidential Inauguration badge by Blackinton.125” solid brass, polished gol-tone and rhodium plate with multiple colors. Presidentia
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 275.00
 
 
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Inaugural Badge National Gallery of Art  (121832)2123 - Inaugural Badge National Gallery of Art (121832)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1993 Presidential Inauguration badge. By Blackington, 125” solid brass, polished gol-tone and rhodium plate with multiple colors. Beaut
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Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Indiana Stae Police Badge  (121833)2124 - Indiana Stae Police Badge (121833)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1989 Presidential inauguration badge by Blackinton. 125” solid brass, polished gol-toneand rhodium plate. Presidential seal center w/1989.
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Joint Chiefs of Staff Security Badge  (121902)2125 - Joint Chiefs of Staff Security Badge (121902)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2005 Presidential inauguration badge and lapel pin by Collinson. Gold pallet. Multi color, Star top breast shield w/eagle below. Red/white/blue cen
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Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Library of Congress  Badge  (121848)2126 - Library of Congress Badge (121848)
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2001 Presidential Inauguration badge by Collisin 125” solid brass, polished gold and rhodium plate with multiple colors. Unique design w/Pre
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Estimate : 220.00 - 275.00
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Library of Congress Police Badge  (121901)2127 - Library of Congress Police Badge (121901)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2005. Presidential Inaugural police badge by Collinson, gold plates brass. Eagle top w/Presidential seal center chest. Banner under, UNITED STATES
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Estimate : 200.00 - 325.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen Union Badge  (124033)2128 - Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen Union Badge (124033)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
L.L.L.L. / (biplane) / (steamship) / U. S. / Authorized by the Secretary of War. Brass, 30 mm, pinback. The Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to W********y.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Maryland State Police Inaugural badge  (121913)2129 - Maryland State Police Inaugural badge (121913)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2001 , George W. Bush first Presidential Inauguration badge by unknown maker 125” solid brass, brushed brass effect. Eagle top shield. Top
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Maryland State Police Inaugural badge  (121910)2130 - Maryland State Police Inaugural badge (121910)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1997 Presidential Inauguration badge by unknown maker 125” solid brass, brushed brass effect. Eagle top shield. Top banners “ Tro
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Maryland State Police Inauguration Badge  (121884)2131 - Maryland State Police Inauguration Badge (121884)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2001 Presidential Inauguration badge by Blackinton.125” solid brass, polished brass. Breast Shield w/7 point star, Presidential seal center
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Maryland State Police Inauguration Badge  (121920)2132 - Maryland State Police Inauguration Badge (121920)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1997 Presidential Inauguration badge by unknown maker 125” solid brass, brushed brass effect. Eagle top shield. Top banners “ Tro
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Maryland State Police Trooper  (121845)2133 - Maryland State Police Trooper (121845)
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1997 Presidential Inauguration badge by unknown maker 125” solid brass, brushed brass effect. Eagle top shield. Top banners “ Tro
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Metro Police  Inauguration Badge  (121893)2134 - Metro Police Inauguration Badge (121893)
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2005, George W. Bush 2nd, Presidential Inauguration badge by Blackinton.125” solid brass, polished gold toneand rhodium plate with multiple
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
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Metro Police  Inauguration Badge  (121894)2135 - Metro Police Inauguration Badge (121894)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2005, George W. Bush 2nd, Presidential Inauguration badge by Blackinton.125” solid brass, polished gold toneand rhodium plate with multiple
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
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Metro Police D.C. Inaugural Badge  (121885)2136 - Metro Police D.C. Inaugural Badge (121885)
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1993, Bill Clinton, Presidential Inauguration badge by Blackinton.125” solid brass, brushed bronze finish and rhodium plate with multiple c
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Metro Police Inauguration Badge  (121915)2137 - Metro Police Inauguration Badge (121915)
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1997 Presidential Inauguration badge by Blackinton. .125” brass Gol-tone, multi-color. Oval badge Top banner METROPOLITAN POLICE,w/ Congress
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Metro Transit Police Inauguration Badge  (121890)2138 - Metro Transit Police Inauguration Badge (121890)
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Presidential Inauguration badge by Collinson.102” solid brass, polished gold plate with multiple colors.Eagle top Breast shield w/
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Metro Wash. Airport Auth Fire Dept.  (121835)2139 - Metro Wash. Airport Auth Fire Dept. (121835)
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1989 Presidential inauguration badge by Blackinton, 125” solid brass, polished gold and rhodium plate with multiple colors. Nice looking b
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Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
Sold to r***6 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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