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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Wyoming Loan & Trust Co. Stock Certificate--Number 2  (100979)5360 - Wyoming Loan & Trust Co. Stock Certificate--Number 2 (100979)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Low number 2, issued for 250 shares to Otto Gramm on March 1st, 1887 in Laramie. Signed by president R. Marsh and secretary Rinson. Pen cancelled. Bla
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to l******8 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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1881 Document Signed by U.S. Consul to Martinique  (60496)5361 - 1881 Document Signed by U.S. Consul to Martinique (60496)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two page shipping/customs document signed by W.H. Garfield, U.S. Consul at Saint-Pierre, Martinique. Dated Feb. 28th, 1881. For goods/merchandise bein
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to t******2 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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History of Spain, Misc. Books (4)  (63460)5362 - History of Spain, Misc. Books (4) (63460)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A History of Spain, a Vivid Narration of the Triumphs and Tragedies of the Spanish People by Jean Descola, c. 1963, pp.472, hardback book; Imperial Sp
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
 
 
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Kansas City Post Cards, RPC's & Chromolitho's  (102795)5363 - Kansas City Post Cards, RPC's & Chromolitho's (102795)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 15 Chromolitho's & RPC's. 1 of them shows a single horse-drawn trolley car. RPC of Municipal Swimming Pool Huntress Park, Clay C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 1*****M for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Photograph of a Photographer  (91261)5364 - Photograph of a Photographer (91261)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photograph of Theo J. Hingtgen, Photographer. "Pictures Taken in all Kinds of Weather" Wahpeton, Dakota Territory." Date: cearly 1...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to h*******i for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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3 Old Promo Cards  (81421)5365 - 3 Old Promo Cards (81421)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sacramento the great fruit center of California with color fruit illustrations. Carnival Masque Ball May 1900, location unknown-toning and corner fold
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Autographs & Manuscripts, Price Guides  (63406)5366 - Autographs & Manuscripts, Price Guides (63406)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 paperback books: 1) Civil War Autographs & Manuscripts by Ronald Roy Seagrave, pp.396; 2) The Price Guide to Autographs by George Sande...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Beatles, Rolling Stone and Grand Funk RR Albums (4)  (91303)5367 - Beatles, Rolling Stone and Grand Funk RR Albums (4) (91303)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 albums suitable for display, vinyl surfaces have heavy wear. Beatles Abbey Road and Sargent Pepper's, Rolling Stones Goats Head Soup, Grand Fu...
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Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Beddeo's Advertising Mirror  (101166)5368 - Beddeo's Advertising Mirror (101166)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$1.00 / A Week / Clothes you from / Head to Foot / Beddeo's / 1417 Douglas St. 44 mm. Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9***6 for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Bennington Style Banquet Tea Pot with Iron Holder  (33129)5369 - Bennington Style Banquet Tea Pot with Iron Holder (33129)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice large style teapot (lid missing) mounted in iron holder that allows for tipping. "Banquet Tea--"a wonderful flavor"--Iced o...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********r.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Bird Postcards with Real Feathers  (102674)5370 - Bird Postcards with Real Feathers (102674)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 postcards from Mexico using colorful bird feather accents. Pretty group Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: c1940 City/County: State:
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Box of Stick Matches and Hasburg's Roman and Unfluxed Gold  (90984)5371 - Box of Stick Matches and Hasburg's Roman and Unfluxed Gold (90984)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Broken cardboard box of old Diamond wood stick matches. Hasburg's Phoenix boxes of unfluxed gold and Roman gold in original boxes. Date: Cit...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Buffalo and Mountain Sheep Postcards  (102668)5372 - Buffalo and Mountain Sheep Postcards (102668)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 60 RPC's and chromolitho buffalo and mountain sheep postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to H*****r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Captain's Brass Sextant  (43828)5373 - Captain's Brass Sextant (43828)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Reproduction (replica of 1800's model) of antique brass Captain's sextant in beautiful walnut box with brass inlays. Length: 5.25", wi...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Cats, Lion and Tiger Postcards  (102673)5374 - Cats, Lion and Tiger Postcards (102673)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 80 cat related postcards. RPC's and chromolitho Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to H*****r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Cattle Postcards  (102675)5375 - Cattle Postcards (102675)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 50 cattle postcards, RPC, chromolitho and modern. Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: State:
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Church Exterior / Interiors & Re-enactments Post Cards  (102798)5376 - Church Exterior / Interiors & Re-enactments Post Cards (102798)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 30 RPC's & chromolitho's . Interiors of many of the churches are beautiful. Date: c1900's City/County: State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Civil War Pension Letter  (81542)5377 - Civil War Pension Letter (81542)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dept of Interior Pension Office letter and non stamped cover 1863, to Mercy Spaulding Date: 1863 City/County: State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a********o for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Custer In Photographs Book  (81309)5378 - Custer In Photographs Book (81309)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardback book by D. Mark Katz. 150 pages, copyright 1985, 9 x 12 inches. Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Dealer Special Ephemera Lot  (103172)5379 - Dealer Special Ephemera Lot (103172)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large miscellaneous group: 7 First Day Covers, including Bicentennial and 1960 Pony Express Centennial; 1947 Note of Exchange from San Salvador Bank o
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to H*****r for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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