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Spring Americana Auction -- May 2019

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

Auction Details

Welcome to our May 2019 Sale!

This sale spans 5 days with 4,000 lots in nearly 20 collecting categories.

HIGHLIGHTS

*KEN PRAG STOCK CERTIFICATE COLLECTION: This sale continues our sale of the Ken Prag American Stock Certificate Collection that we started offering back in 2014. This sale includes more great Western mining and railroad rarities including Alaska, Colorado, Nevada Territory, the Dakotas, Michigan, and Montana; early automobile and aviation; and non-mining or railroad pieces (such as hotels, banks, clubs, etc).

*COLORADO TERRITORY COLLECTION: We have received what we believe to be the finest Colorado Territory stock certificate collection in existence. Over 40 pieces are from the 1860s period! This private collection nicely compliments the Ken Prag Collection and also contains fabulous Colorado railroad rarities. For many of these pieces, we could find no record of them ever being offered at auction!

*ANTIQUE MARBLES: Nearly 200 lots with single rarities and larger groups of turn-of-the-century or before marbles, including figural sulphides, hand-painted clay marbles, colorful swirls, and more!

*NUMISMATICS: US & foreign gold coins & ephemera including a fabulous 19th-century silver coin belt plus two gigantic bullion scales from the Philadelphia Mint.

*TOKENS: Continuing the fabulous offering in our March token auction, this section features US & foreign brothel tokens.

*SPORTS: Three different baseball collections including rare autographs, cards, and other sports ephemera.

*POSTCARDS: Tens of thousands of postcards are featured in this auction from two key collections: the Native American Postcard Collection and the Salvatore Falcone Postcard Collection. Many real photo rarities plus larger groups, c.1906-1960s.

*GENERAL AMERICANA: Rare books, firefighting ephemera, World Fair & expositions, a Hawaii Collection (Ken Prag), rare Nevada ephemera from a prominent collection, and much more!

*WELLS FARGO & POSTAL HISTORY: Rare exchanges and checks, enameled signs, plus a fabulous Nevada Wells Fargo cover collection including great full cover advertising rarities such as Ophir and Star City!

MINING: Ephemera (maps, photos, books) and rare mining stocks from the Ken Prag Collection and the Colorado Territory Collection, plus a Minerals & Ore section that features an old high-grade collection out of the Tonopah area. Also a very rare original Virginia City Assayer's sign.

NATIVE AMERICANA & COWBOY: In addition to the fabulous Native American postcards, this section also has jewelry, baskets, and other collectibles.

BARGAINS & DEALER SPECIALS: Our entire 5th day is dedicated to this category of both large groupings ideal for resale or lower priced entry-level collectibles, spanning nearly ever collecting category in the rest of our sale.


Full Auction Schedule

Day 1, Thursday, May 16th, 2019 (Lots 1000-1839)
General Americana (1000-1467)
Assorted (Books, Fire, Postal History, Expo.) (1000-1083)
Geographical Sort (1084-1467)
Numismatics (1468-1574)
Books & Checks (1468-1481)
Coins (1482-1553)
Currency, Ingots, Medals, Scales (1554-1574)
Mining Part I (1575-1839)
Mining Artifacts & Books (1575-1604)
Stocks & Ephemera: ALASKA-CALIFORNIA (1605-1839)

Day 2, Friday, May 17th, 2019 (Lots 2000-2838)
Mining Part II (2000-2838)
Stocks & Ephemera: COLORADO-WYOMING

Day 3, Saturday, May 18th, 2019 (Lots 3000-3784)
Transportation (3000-3543)
Airplane (3000-3146)
Automobile (3147-3198)
Steamer & Railroad (3199-3543)
Wells Fargo & Express (3544-3591)
Tokens (3592-3784)
US & Foreign Brothel (3592-3729)
Geographical Sort (3730-3784)

Day 4, Sunday, May 19th, 2019 (Lots 4000-4774)
Sports Collectibles (4000-4227)
Jewelry (4228-4236)
Furniture (4237-4244)
Art (4245-4299)
Native Americana (4300-4408)
Textiles (4409-4456)
Marbles (4457-4565)
Bottles (4566-4594)
Cowboy (4595-4627)
Firearms & Weaponry (4628-4652)
Entertainment (4653-4666)
Gaming (4667-4676)
Military (4678-4687)
Minerals (4688-4774)


Day 5, Monday, May 20th, 2019 (Lots 5000-5899)
Bargains & Dealer Specials (5000-5899)
General Americana feat. Postcards & Ephemera (5000-5451)
Mining (5452-5657)
Railroad (5658-5765)
Airplane & Automobile (5766-5827)
Tokens (5828-5868)
Numismatics (5869-5899)

SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced 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 of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require sp...
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The San Luis Southern Railway Co. - Printers Proof (104896)3520The San Luis Southern Railway Co. - Printers Proof (104896)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certificate from the The San Luis Southern Railway Co. Incorporated in Colorado. Printers Proof. Issued in c1901. Size 11 by 7.5 inches. In good
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
The Santa Fe, Raton and Eastern Railroad Co. Bond (81723)3521The Santa Fe, Raton and Eastern Railroad Co. Bond (81723)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
incorporated February 9, 1905 in the territory of New Mexico. #151, $1000, 30 year , First Mortgage 5% SCARCE Gold Bearer Bond Certificate issued M
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
The Snohomish Valley Railway Co Bond (101306)3522The Snohomish Valley Railway Co Bond (101306)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two bonds of 3400 authorized. $1000 5% 30 years First Mortgage gold bearer bond due 1936. Issued Jan 1, 1906 signed G. M. Cochran President, GREE
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
The Southern Colorado Power and Railway Co Bond (81727)3523The Southern Colorado Power and Railway Co Bond (81727)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
incorporated State of Colorado. God Bearer Bond #211 for $1000, First Year Mortgage and Refunding 5% 20 year due August 15, 1928. Issued 15 August, 1
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********1 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
The Transcontinental Transportation and Mining Co stock (81739)3524The Transcontinental Transportation and Mining Co stock (81739)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
incorporated in the State of Colorado. Certificated #4290 for 10 shares of common stock @ $5 ea. issued to Henry Herbert Pain, 14, May, 1906 signed
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********1 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
The Virginia and Truckee Railroad Co (101281)3525The Virginia and Truckee Railroad Co (101281)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1489 , I/C, $1000 10 % 15 yearFirst Mortgage gold bearer bond due 1889. Issued Aug. 1, 1874 and signed by William Sharon President. BLACK, embossed
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to j*********t for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
The Walls Frogless Switch and Manufacturing Co Stock (82751)3526The Walls Frogless Switch and Manufacturing Co Stock (82751)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
incorporated in the State of Colorado. Cert. #836 for 50 shares of common stock @ $1.00 per shares issued to C.E. Habiger 17 Feb, 1914 signed J.W/ Wa
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to R********r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
The Winona and Southwestern Railway Co. (101253)3527The Winona and Southwestern Railway Co. (101253)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#2206 I/U, $1000, 6% , First Mortgage, 40 yr. gold bearer bond, issued April 2, 1888, signed by Thomas Simpson secretary, no president signature. GRE
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R********r for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
The Yuba Railroad Co. (101319)3528The Yuba Railroad Co. (101319)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#4 , I/U, $1000 8% 20 year bearer bond due 1886. Issued July 11. 1866. BLACK, embossed seal (grapes center), vignettes: bottom train r-l rounding cu
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Three Virginia & Truckee Railroad Tickets (102247)3529Three Virginia & Truckee Railroad Tickets (102247)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All 1878. All first class as stamped on reverse. All have different hole punches. 1) # 2404, Virginia to Empire. 2) # 93, Steamboat to Reno. 3) # 51,
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l******8 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Tonopah and Goldfield Railroad CO certificates (3) (81730)3530Tonopah and Goldfield Railroad CO certificates (3) (81730)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
incorporated the State of Nevada November 1909. Three stock certificates , all unissued. Printer: American Bank Note Co, Phila. Cert. #115 for 1/5
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l******8 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad Bill of Lading Pad and More (91490)3531Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad Bill of Lading Pad and More (91490)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
.5" unused bill of lading pad, approx 10 other period docs mostly unused Date: c1920's City/County: Tonopah State: Nevada
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Two 1870s Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis Railway Passes (60355)3532Two 1870s Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis Railway Passes (60355)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Low No. 7 issued for 1873 to W.W. Walker, chief engineer for Burl. C.R. & Minn. RR. Printed signature of general superintendent E.J. Flint. R...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j****m for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
Two Michigan RailRoad Co.'s 1850's (101353)3533Two Michigan RailRoad Co.'s 1850's (101353)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Rail-Road Co. Two certificates: one issued/cancelled, one unissued. Same format, BLACK, guaranteed commo
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Two Ohio Rail Co.'s (101386)3534Two Ohio Rail Co.'s (101386)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. The Marion Electric Railway ,Light & Power Co. I/U. #104 of 229 authorized, this is the third bond of the series with #101 (first of the seri...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to H*****r for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
Utah Idaho Central Railroad Co Bond (81729)3535Utah Idaho Central Railroad Co Bond (81729)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
incorporated in 1918 State of Utah. Formation of company was the result of Cache Valley Railroad being merged with the Ogden, Logan and Idaho. Bond #
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f***2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Utah Midland Railway Co.Stock Certificate #1 Issued to President, J.J. Hagerman (104831)3536Utah Midland Railway Co.Stock Certificate #1 Issued to President, J.J. Hagerman (104831)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certificate from the Utah Midland Railway Co .Stock Certificate #1. Issued to President, J.J. Hagerman. Issued on November 13, 1889 at Colorado
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*********t for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
V&T Railroad and E&P Railroad Ephemera (91488)3537V&T Railroad and E&P Railroad Ephemera (91488)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1982 Virginia City Balloon Race button. 1879 Daily Nevada State Journal, 5 Eureka and Palisade RR expense bills 1887-1904, approx 12 V&T RR frei...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Wabash, Chester & Western Railroad Co. Pass, 1887 (60350)3538Wabash, Chester & Western Railroad Co. Pass, 1887 (60350)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass No. 447, issued for 1887 to Chas. D Haines, president of the Seneca Falls & Cayuga Lake Railroad. Signed by vice-president Cole. Black prin...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*********t for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Washington and Oregon Electric Railway, Light and Power Co. stock (81743)3539Washington and Oregon Electric Railway, Light and Power Co. stock (81743)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
incorporated in State of Washington. Certificate #228 for 50 shares common stock @ $100 per share, issued to Joseph B. Toplitz 15 Sept 1902, G. Milli
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00