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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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New Senator Hotel Brothel Token (101806)3600New Senator Hotel Brothel Token (101806)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brothel token from New Senator Hotel in Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii. The obverse reads NEW SENATOR HOTEL / 121 NO. HOTEL ST. / HONOLULU, T.H. an
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to o********r.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
New Senator Hotel Brothel Token (101807)3601New Senator Hotel Brothel Token (101807)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brothel token from New Senator Hotel in Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii. The obverse reads NEW SENATOR HOTEL / 121 NO. HOTEL ST. / HONOLULU, T.H. an
Estimate : 160.00 - 320.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
Madame Eva Brothel Token (101808)3602Madame Eva Brothel Token (101808)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 22mm, round unknown copper alloy brothel token from Madame Eva in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The obverse reads 146, CUSTOM HOUSE PLACE
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to f**********s for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
Elsie Gordon Brothel Token (101812)3603Elsie Gordon Brothel Token (101812)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brothel token from Elsie Gordon in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana. The obverse reads (on brass outer ring): ELISE GORDON / GREAT FALLS, MONT. (o
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to T******1 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Cloverleaf Brothel Token (101820)3604Cloverleaf Brothel Token (101820)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 37mm, octagonal aluminum brothel token from Cloverleaf in Elko, Elko County, Nevada. The obverse reads CLOVERLEAF / (design) / RAYMOND and t
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Lucky Strike Brothel Token (101821)3605Lucky Strike Brothel Token (101821)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 25mm, octagonal brass brothel token from Lucky Strike in Elko, Elko County, Nevada. The obverse reads LUCKY / (fleurette-like design) / STRI
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b**********w for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
Maud Rodgers, Lucky Strike Brothel Token (101824)3606Maud Rodgers, Lucky Strike Brothel Token (101824)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 30mm, round aluminum brothel token from Maud Rodgers, Lucky Strike in Elko, Elko County, Nevada. The obverse reads MAUD RODGERS / 12 1/2 /
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to A****k for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
The Roost Brothel 15-cent Token (101832)3607The Roost Brothel 15-cent Token (101832)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 38x25mm, odd shaped aluminum brothel token from The Roost in Goldfield, Esmeralda County, Nevada. The obverse reads THE ROOST / 15 (cent sig
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
The Roost Brothel 25-cent Token (101833)3608The Roost Brothel 25-cent Token (101833)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 38x25mm, odd-shaped aluminum brothel token from The Roost in Goldfield, Esmeralda County, Nevada. The obverse reads THE ROOST / 25 (cent sig
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****t for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
The Roost Brothel 5-cent Token (101831)3609The Roost Brothel 5-cent Token (101831)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 38x25mm, odd shaped aluminum brothel token from The Roost in Goldfield, Esmeralda County, Nevada. The obverse reads THE ROOST / 5 (cent sign
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Cottontail Ranch Chip-style Token (101994)3610Cottontail Ranch Chip-style Token (101994)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
40 mm, round white plastic token for the Cottontail Ranch located at Lida Junction between Goldfield and Beatty, Nevada. Obv: THE COTTONTAIL RANCH. Re
Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
Sold to g********p.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Mustang Ranch Horse (102756)3611Mustang Ranch Horse (102756)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stamped on bottom reads: Mike Wayne Original Hoffman Distilling Co. c. 1974/ Liquor Bottle, 1974. Old Hoffman 12 years old 90 proof Kentucky Straight
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6******n for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
Chicken Ranch Chip-style Brothel Token (101985)3612Chicken Ranch Chip-style Brothel Token (101985)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One 40 mm plastic, poker-chip-style tokens. Obv: YOUR CHICKEN RANCH TRIP CHIP / The Best Little Whorehouse in the West / For Courtesy Transportation f
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to c********l for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Chicken Ranch Chip-style Brothel Tokens (4) (101984)3613Chicken Ranch Chip-style Brothel Tokens (4) (101984)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four 40 mm plastic, poker-chip-style tokens. Obv: YOUR CHICKEN RANCH TRIP CHIP / The Best Little Whorehouse in the West / For Courtesy Transportation
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Wild Horse Resort & Spa Buck-A-Roo Buck$ (101990)3614Wild Horse Resort & Spa Buck-A-Roo Buck$ (101990)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two paper coupons, both voided, one on purple paper, another on brignt green paper. See photo for design details. Extremely rare items. Roger Merritt
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Wild Horse Resort & Spa Token (101988)3615Wild Horse Resort & Spa Token (101988)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
39 mm, red and yellow plastic poker-chip-style brothel token. Obv: Wild Horse Resort & Spa / Amy. Rev: Treat me like an angel / I'll take yo...
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****0 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
Cottontail Ranch Necklace (103510)3616Cottontail Ranch Necklace (103510)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Madame Beverly Harrell's Cottontail Ranch necklace with 24 inch chain. 49 mm in diameter. Cottontail Ranch was a legal, licensed brothel in Neva...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Ten Chip-style Brothel Tokens (101997)3617Ten Chip-style Brothel Tokens (101997)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten 39 mm, round plastic tokens from four locations in Nevada, each location a different color scheme. Obv and Rev are the same for all pieces. LA BEL
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Pan American Expo Token (101930)3618Pan American Expo Token (101930)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pan American Exposition Token, 30 mm, round aluminum. Obv: YOU MAKE MY / image of donkey / TIRED. Rev: MEDAL FOR THE BEST AND LONGEST / image of roost
Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 360.00 - 700.00
Daniel Sully Brothel Tokens (10) (101855)3619Daniel Sully Brothel Tokens (10) (101855)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are ten, 30mm, round brass brothel tokens from Daniel Sully in New York City, New York County, New York. The obverse reads DANIEL SULLY / MEDAL
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00