Spring Americana Auction -- May 2019

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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Photo / Frederic Low/ Governor  (100600)1060 - Photo / Frederic Low/ Governor (100600)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Outstanding photo of Frederic low, Governor of California, from 1863-1867. Perfect condition. 37"tall x 33" wide. Highly embellished gold...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to u********y.. for (375.00 + 82.50BP) = 457.50
 
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Broadside "From the Cradle to the Grave"  (85814)1061 - Broadside "From the Cradle to the Grave" (85814)
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Broadside of President James A. Garfield. Framed 23" x 27". This broadside begins with his birthplace, has many depictions of his life, hi...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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James A. Garfield Photograph  (103173)1062 - James A. Garfield Photograph (103173)
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Produced by Murray of New York and Boston, 4 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches. James Abram Garfield (November 19, 1831 – September 19, 1881) was the 20th president
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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John C. Fremont Campaign Medal  (104149)1063 - John C. Fremont Campaign Medal (104149)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: John C. Fremont / Free Soil & Free Speech; Rev.: United States of America / spread eagle. Br., 28 mm, holed. Fremont was Republican nomin...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Large US Grant Framed Die Cut  (101731)1064 - Large US Grant Framed Die Cut (101731)
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Rare 14.5x10" framed and double matted US Grant die cut produced shortly after his death is 1885. Bold and impressive Salvatore Falcone Collect...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to v********i.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Lincoln Related-Edwin Markham Letter & Signed Poems  (57758)1065 - Lincoln Related-Edwin Markham Letter & Signed Poems (57758)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two page hand written letter from poet Edwin Markham, 1936 to Mrs. J. A. Eveleth in Berkeley. It appears Ms. Eveleth went to school with Markham, and
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Presidential Collection of Pamphlets  (102763)1066 - Presidential Collection of Pamphlets (102763)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 13 pamphlets pictures & pictorials. 4.5" x 6". Abraham Lincoln; The Flag of the U.S.; Samuel Adams; Theodore Roosevelt; ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d******0 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Eureka, CA Area Postcards  (90791)1067 - Eureka, CA Area Postcards (90791)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 45 Eureka, CA area postcards with several RPC's Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Eureka State: California
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Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*******e for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Stanford, CA Chapels thru History Postcards  (90765)1068 - Stanford, CA Chapels thru History Postcards (90765)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 50 Stanford chapels thru history postcards with a few RPC's Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Stanford State: California
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Half Dome, Yosemite Postcards and Photos  (102652)1069 - Half Dome, Yosemite Postcards and Photos (102652)
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Iconic Half Dome postcards! 4 RPC's, approx 15 mostly chromolitho.13 vintage b/w small photos Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County:...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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California Postcard Grab Bag, Large!  (103346)1070 - California Postcard Grab Bag, Large! (103346)
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5.5" of assorted California postcards. RPC, modern and chromolitho, many different scenes Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: ...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Confederate Stamped Envelopes (5 each)  (57068)1071 - Confederate Stamped Envelopes (5 each) (57068)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five different stamps and combinations. All addressed to Isaac Cowl of Dahlonega. Cowl was a mining man and owned a one fourth interest in lot of land
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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Hawaii Chromolitho Post Card Collection  (30371)1072 - Hawaii Chromolitho Post Card Collection (30371)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 400 cards , from the Fern Grotto to koi, flowers, palm trees & Pineapples Date: (c1955-70) City/County: State: Hawaii
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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North Carolina Building and Town Postcards  (102379)1073 - North Carolina Building and Town Postcards (102379)
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Approx 40 North Carolina postcards of buildings and towns with 4 RPC 's. c. 1916-1930 Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: State...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Siege of Paris Ballon Mail  (100535)1074 - Siege of Paris Ballon Mail (100535)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An article from the Lettre-Journal de Paris, 19 November 1870, two pages in French with handwritten letter also in French addressed to Mr Guettrot in
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9***6 for (140.00 + 30.80BP) = 170.80
 
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Locks / U.S.Mail / 3 Items.  (102092)1075 - Locks / U.S.Mail / 3 Items. (102092)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item # 1: of 3: Ovoid, brass U.S. Mail , nice looking and good patina. 2 1/8" tall. Item # 2 of 3: Solid brass and embossed " RED" o...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******0 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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AYPE Expo Postcards  (103338)1076 - AYPE Expo Postcards (103338)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
15 postcards from Alaska, Yukon, Pacific Expo Date: 1907 City/County: State:
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9***6 for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Colorado Fair Ephemera   (82725)1077 - Colorado Fair Ephemera (82725)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. The Mesa County Industrial and Fruit Fair Assoc. incorporated State of Colorado. Cert #443 for 3 shares of common stock @ $5 per share issued to M
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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The Fort Garland Historical Fair Assoc.  stock  (82736)1078 - The Fort Garland Historical Fair Assoc. stock (82736)
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incorporated State of Colorado 1928. Cert # 130 for 1 share of common stock @ $5 per share issued to Edna L Johnson 4 July, 1928 signed F.E. Grimwood
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Start Price : 700.00 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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The Fayatte County Centennial Home Coming Co  stock  (82752)1079 - The Fayatte County Centennial Home Coming Co stock (82752)
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incorporated State of Ohio. Cert 1595 unissued, no information provided, shares @ $1.00 per share of common stock, 1910 printed, vignettes: left s
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to f***2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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