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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Calico/Mojave/Tropico, CA Postcards  (103358)1100 - Calico/Mojave/Tropico, CA Postcards (103358)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Aprrox Calico/Mojave/Tropico, CA postcards including several rare and nice RPC's Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Calico/Moja...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to D*****6 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Calistoga California Postcard Collection  (91191)1101 - Calistoga California Postcard Collection (91191)
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Assortment of 9 postcards: Dr. Aalders' Mud Baths and Sanitarium; Old Mill between St. Helena and Calistoga, Napa County; Hot Water Geyser, Cal...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Carmel/Monterey Area Mission Postcards  (102662)1102 - Carmel/Monterey Area Mission Postcards (102662)
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Approx 50 Carmel, Monterey, San Antonio area mission postcards. Mostly chromolitho, a few RPC's. Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/Coun...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Castle Crags, CA Postcards  (102343)1103 - Castle Crags, CA Postcards (102343)
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Approx 20 Castle Crags, CA postcards with 4 RPC's. Balance chromolitho and modern. Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Castle Cr...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Catalina Island, CA Postcards  (103299)1104 - Catalina Island, CA Postcards (103299)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 60 Catalina Island, CA postcards with several RPC's Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Catalina Island State: California
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Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*******F for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Co-operative Canal and Agricultural Company Stock  (103545)1105 - Co-operative Canal and Agricultural Company Stock (103545)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 179 for 40 shares to (no name listed). Signed by W Phillips and president Thomas R Lowe. Dateline 1872. Incorporated November 4, 1872. Swan vignette
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to V*********r for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Cerro Gordo, CA Postcard  (90723)1106 - Cerro Gordo, CA Postcard (90723)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
b/w, Little Giant hauled $17,500,000 bullion from Cerro Gordo. Lower right corner chip. Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: 1903 City/County: Cerro
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*****l for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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China Town, San Francisco Chromolitho's  (102775)1107 - China Town, San Francisco Chromolitho's (102775)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 60 chromolitho's, includes children, gentlemen, street scenes, Sing Fat Co., Inc., The Famous Oriental Bazaar & too many more to lis...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c*********n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Hotel de Coronado, CA Postcards  (102376)1108 - Hotel de Coronado, CA Postcards (102376)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14 chromolitho and 1 RPC of Hotel de Coronado Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Coronado State: California
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Crescent City, CA Postcards  (90760)1109 - Crescent City, CA Postcards (90760)
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Approx 30 Crescent City, CA mostly RPC postcards. Lots of giant redwoods Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Crescent City State: Cal
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Death Valley/Scotty's Castle, CA Postcards  (103298)1110 - Death Valley/Scotty's Castle, CA Postcards (103298)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 50 postcards including several RPC's Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Death Valley/Scottys Castle State: California
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Dunsmuir/McCloud, CA Postcards with RPC's  (102344)1111 - Dunsmuir/McCloud, CA Postcards with RPC's (102344)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Dunsmuir/McCloud, CA RPC's-street, horses, mountain etc. 2 modern Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Dunsmuir/McCloud State: ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*****l for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Emigrant Trail, CA 3 Page Letter  (81562)1112 - Emigrant Trail, CA 3 Page Letter (81562)
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3 page letter with illustrated letterhead from Wendell Robie, 1940 about Emigrant Trail markings. Folded, paper clip rust. Date: 1940 City/County:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Fallbrook Water & Power Company Stock Certificate  (103443)1113 - Fallbrook Water & Power Company Stock Certificate (103443)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. 1887. Located in Fallbrook, San Diego County, California. No. 43, issued for 84 shares to president John D. Hanbury on April 29th, 1890. Signed b
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*******3 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Foresthill, CA Mounted Photos (6)   (81436)1114 - Foresthill, CA Mounted Photos (6) (81436)
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6 4" x 5" b/w photos of Foresthill, CA. 5 mounted. Street in snow, clouds over street, Main Street, church pews, Burt and Locher store int...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Fort Bragg, CA Lumbering Panorma  (91505)1115 - Fort Bragg, CA Lumbering Panorma (91505)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Union Lumber Co., log reserve, Mill Pond. Framed. 8x47. Nice wide panorama Date: City/County: Fort Bragg State: California
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****b for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Monarch Vineyard Company Stock Certificate  (100835)1116 - Monarch Vineyard Company Stock Certificate (100835)
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Early wine stock! Temp. cert. No. 12, issued for 5 shares to Miss W.C. Waller on Aug, 28th, 1891 in San Francisco. Signed by president M. Cooney and s
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Guerneville/Russian River Postcards (7)  (101797)1117 - Guerneville/Russian River Postcards (7) (101797)
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RPC's- Guerneville Park, tavern, Russian River. The Depot, Russian River. Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Guerneville/Russi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Famous Hollywood, CA Residences Postcards  (102357)1118 - Famous Hollywood, CA Residences Postcards (102357)
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Approx 35 chromolitho postcards with 1 RPC of famous houses in Hollywood, CA. Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Jean Harlow, John Barrymore, Bette Davis and more
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Hollywood/Beverly Hills, CA Postcards with RPC's  (102356)1119 - Hollywood/Beverly Hills, CA Postcards with RPC's (102356)
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Approx 50 Hollywood/Beverly Hills, CA postcards. One of the most famous places on earth. 4 RPC's-Beverly Drive, Earl Carroll's, Tome Brenema...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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