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Spring Americana Auction -- May 2019

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location,

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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5 Copper Coin Banks (102757)1000 - 5 Copper Coin Banks (102757)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 copper coin banks advertising Farmers and Merchants Bank, Schuyler,Nebraska; Lisbon Sesquicentennial The Farmers National Bank; & more....
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Sold to j*****0 for 81.25
 
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Bullmann Bros Groceries, Grain and General Merchandise SF (81872)1001 - Bullmann Bros Groceries, Grain and General Merchandise SF (81872)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Die cut of girl with basket including 1910 calendar compliments of Bultmann Bros., dealers in Groceries, Grain and General Merchandise in San Francis
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Coca-Cola / Hanging Blackboard. (100595)1002 - Coca-Cola / Hanging Blackboard. (100595)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a very unusual, advertising , blackboard. It says " Enjoy/ Coca-Cola / Have a Coke ( su) / and a smile . ( su) / Coke adds life.// Belo...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
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Die Cut photo of Christmas catalog cover (81870)1003 - Die Cut photo of Christmas catalog cover (81870)
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Ashby Coal and Feed Yard, Berkeley, CA catalog cover showing two children in winter coats with poinsettia plants. Printed: The Kemper-Thomas Comp
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Newspaper / Alexander Graham Bell (102095)1004 - Newspaper / Alexander Graham Bell (102095)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here we have some very interesting , antique news papers for your consideration. They discuss a new type of invention, called the " Telephon...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 81.25
 
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Newspapers / Statue Of Liberty / 3 Items. (102097)1005 - Newspapers / Statue Of Liberty / 3 Items. (102097)
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Item # 1 of 3: Very interesting article , by the Hon. John Jay of the Union League Club. The article was on behalf of " Mr. M. Laboulaye &quo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 106.25
 
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Newspapers / The 14th Amendment / 7 pieces. (102099)1006 - Newspapers / The 14th Amendment / 7 pieces. (102099)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a really great collection of antique newspapers. Item #1 of 7 : Talks about the 14Th Amendment on equal rights, which secures the elective fra
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Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 118.75
 
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Newspaper w/Article on Capture of Ben Cravens (77862)1007 - Newspaper w/Article on Capture of Ben Cravens (77862)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This 1911 Kansas City Journal newspaper has a photo article on the capture of outlaw Ben Cravens. Also included is a 1989 magazine--True West with Cra
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to C*****t for 43.75
 
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Historic Event Newspaper Collection (102689)1008 - Historic Event Newspaper Collection (102689)
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Nice group of newspapers featuring historical events. Most or all are California newspapers. 1953 Queen Elizabeth inauguration, red scare, Ike, Elvis
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d******0 for 125.00
 
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Biennial Report of the Warden of the Nevada State Prison (81407)1009 - Biennial Report of the Warden of the Nevada State Prison (81407)
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Softcover 91pp. List of prisoners details nationality, crime, sentence and trade-miner, labor, waiter, barber, gambler, farmer etc Date: 1881 City
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******r for 62.50
 
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (91297)1010 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (91297)
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Old edition hardcover, date unknown. Binding cord detaching. Page 47 loose and included. Overall in readable condition. 199pp. Sold as is. Date: C
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to C*****r for 68.75
 
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Holy Murder by Kelly and Birney (91298)1011 - Holy Murder by Kelly and Birney (91298)
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Holy Murder by Kelly and Birney, The Story of Porter Rockwell. Porter Rockwell was the head of the Danites. Information on Rockwell's first murd...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******g for 61.00
 
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Outlaw Trail by Charles Kelly (91299)1012 - Outlaw Trail by Charles Kelly (91299)
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A history of Butch Cassidy and his wild bunch.First edition of 1000 copies. Hardcover, 337pp. Front and rear fly leaf tape repairs. Sold as is Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******g for 73.20
 
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Railroad Survey Volumes, 1853-6 (81156) DO NOT BID WILL BE ADDING MORE VOLUMES NEXT AUCTION1013 - Railroad Survey Volumes, 1853-6 (81156) DO NOT BID WILL BE ADDING MORE VOLUMES NEXT AUCTION
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Only five volumes of this essential historical set. Reports on Explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practical and economic route for a railr
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll (91296)1014 - Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll (91296)
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Old edition hardcover, date unknown. Overall in readable condition. Front board detaching, title page detached and included. Binding cord is loose. 23
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Sold to C*****r for 68.75
 
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Trow New York City Directories (3) (81175)1015 - Trow New York City Directories (3) (81175)
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New York city directory, compiled by Wilson, 1861, 1863, 1864; three bound volumes. Includes folded map inside front cover for 1864. These are the key
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 250.00
 
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New York City Directories, 1860's (81501)1016 - New York City Directories, 1860's (81501)
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New York City directories for the 1860's. Four volumes, 1866, 1867, 1868, 1869. The years following the Civil War. Cloth binding, showing signs ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 312.50
 
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Trow's Corporation Directories for 1900-19010 (81144)1017 - Trow's Corporation Directories for 1900-19010 (81144)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven Trow's Corporation Directories for 1900-1910. Orange binding, fine. Excellent reference for the boom years after the big gold/silver disc...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 500.00
 
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Trow's Corporation Directories for the 1880's. (81145)1018 - Trow's Corporation Directories for the 1880's. (81145)
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Four volumes, 1880, 1885, 1889, 1890. Orange binding, fine. Date: City/County: New york State: New York
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 3***1 for 375.00
 
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Trow's Corporation Directories for the Roaring Twenties (81140)1019 - Trow's Corporation Directories for the Roaring Twenties (81140)
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Trow's Manhattan and Bronx Co-partnership and Corporation Directories for 1921, 1922, 1923, 1926, 1927. These comprise 16 shelf inches, and repr...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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