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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Lewis & Clark Centennial and American Pacific Exposition and Oriental Fair  stock  (82755)1080 - Lewis & Clark Centennial and American Pacific Exposition and Oriental Fair stock (82755)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
incorporated State of Oregon Oct 12, 1901. Cert # 894 for 20 shares of common stock @ $10 per share issued toGoddard-Kelly Shor Co 23 Nov. 19 03 si
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to g*****9 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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East Coast Expo stock (4)  (82759)1081 - East Coast Expo stock (4) (82759)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. Nashua Fair Assoc. Incorporated State of New Hampshire. Cert # 122, unissued, shares $25 ea. , printed 190-, light burst underprint by title, Vign
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Fair and Exposition Ephemera  (82730)1082 - Fair and Exposition Ephemera (82730)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. Gravenstein Apple Show Assoc, Incorporated Oct 4, 1910 State of Calif . Cert. # 167 for shares of common stock@ $5 per share issued to Frank P Doy
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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The Sesqui-Centennial Exposition Assoc    (82758)1083 - The Sesqui-Centennial Exposition Assoc (82758)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
incorporated State of Penn. Participation Cert # 1432 for $5, 5% per annum issued to Howard Henry Spooner 10 October, 1925 signed President illegible
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Fort Davis, Alaska Gold Rush era, Collection  (101468)1084 - Fort Davis, Alaska Gold Rush era, Collection (101468)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sixteen documents that give us a glimpse of military life of a quartermaster at Fort Davis. There is one that lets Lt. Wilson know that that a shortag
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6*****b for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Grand Canyon, AZ Collection  (104154)1085 - Grand Canyon, AZ Collection (104154)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
73 different colored postcards with scenes from Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. Grand Canyon was officially designated a National Park on Febr
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 240.00
 
 
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Large Tombstone, AZ IOOF Group  (91486)1086 - Large Tombstone, AZ IOOF Group (91486)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large group includes petitions for membership, memorial service program, installation of officers, various Tombstone related billheads, 2 1881 by laws
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********e for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Arkansas Postcards  (102713)1087 - Arkansas Postcards (102713)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 50 Arkansas postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: State: Arkansas
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Pine Grove & Antelope Turnpike Road Co. Stock Certificate  (100967)1088 - Pine Grove & Antelope Turnpike Road Co. Stock Certificate (100967)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued, but rare! Amador County, California (printed above title). Dateline Pine Grove, 186-. Inc. April 13, 1864. Black border and print. Vignette
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****r for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Disney Minnie Mouse Doll Dress (Vintage)  (49159)1089 - Disney Minnie Mouse Doll Dress (Vintage) (49159)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original, vintage Minnie Mouse dress. A Disney Character. It is green with white polka dots and white trim as well as a faded picture of Minnie on o
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Disneyland Postcards  (103297)1090 - Disneyland Postcards (103297)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 100 Disneyland postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Anaheim State: California
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to D*****6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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California Ostrich Farming Company Stock Certificate  (100786)1091 - California Ostrich Farming Company Stock Certificate (100786)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great and unusual stock! Inc. March 12, 1883. No. 27, issued for two shares to George K. Porter on March 28th, 1883 in San Francisco. Signed by the pr
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******d for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Auburn, CA Ephemera Collection  (81549)1092 - Auburn, CA Ephemera Collection (81549)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Auburn, CA ephemera 1892 Agricultural Fair ticket, 1946 Gold Rush Revival program, c. 1910 Placer County Bank deposits slip pads, Auburn photos, 1938
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Auburn, CA Tobacco Tax Certificates (10)  (81435)1093 - Auburn, CA Tobacco Tax Certificates (10) (81435)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 US Internal Revenue tobacco dealer certificates from Burt & Locher, Auburn, CA, c. 1880's. Date: 1880's City/County: Auburn State...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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List of Property by Room, Borland Hotel, Auburn, CA  (81551)1094 - List of Property by Room, Borland Hotel, Auburn, CA (81551)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1901 list of personal property belonging to Borland Hotel by the room. 7pp Date: 1901 City/County: Auburn State: California
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Bay Area, CA Postcards  (103198)1095 - Bay Area, CA Postcards (103198)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 35 Berkeley, Alameda, Hayward, Mills College, CA postcards with several RPC's Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Berkele...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Bodie & Hawthorne Telephone & Telegraph Co. Stock Certificate  (100875)1096 - Bodie & Hawthorne Telephone & Telegraph Co. Stock Certificate (100875)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uncancelled No. 50, issued for 20 shares to J & H McCaghren on Oct. 17th, 1892 in Bodie. Signed by president Thomas Leggett and secretary RL McC...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to B******r for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Two Framed Bodie, CA Political Documents  (101779)1097 - Two Framed Bodie, CA Political Documents (101779)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Certificate of nomination by electors, Bodie, Mono County, CA. Nomination of JA Grant for office of counselor. Framed and matted, 21x26.5" ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Fraternal Business Cards  (101216)1098 - Fraternal Business Cards (101216)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two cards, each 4 x 2 inches: 1) Samuel McCurdy / Bodie Commandery No. 15, / San Francisco 1883. / Bodie, Cal. 2) A. M. Ellsworth, / Bodie Commandery
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Series of Correspondance between J. S. Cain and T . C. Sharpe  (99670)1099 - Series of Correspondance between J. S. Cain and T . C. Sharpe (99670)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven documents. Sharpe from Fletcher, Nevada (at the crossroads of Bodie, Aurora, Carson City and Hawthorne) and Cain from Bodie are discussing 200 t
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to B******r for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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