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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Mobile and Ohio Railroad Co  (101364)5720 - Mobile and Ohio Railroad Co (101364)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two I/C common stock $100 par, vignette 4-4-0 over 6 span bridge, embossed seal w/train over bridge center. #5225 7 shares, issued March 2, 1917, BL
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Mobile, Jackson & Kansas City Railroad Co. (2)  (101241)5721 - Mobile, Jackson & Kansas City Railroad Co. (2) (101241)
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I/C, #123, $1000 Equipment Note Car Trust, 4 1/2 %, due 1907, gold bearer. Issued July 1, 1905 signed B.M. Robinson President, black, embossed seal
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to s********K for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Nine  8x10 photograph reproductions and postcards of Tahoe area Railroads  (99734)5722 - Nine 8x10 photograph reproductions and postcards of Tahoe area Railroads (99734)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a unique group. Five 8 x10" reproductions. 1) L, T, Rv, & T. engine number 1 on a flat bed. 1950's photo of the Mogul locomotiv...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to c********r.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Oregon Development Company Bond  (91953)5723 - Oregon Development Company Bond (91953)
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$1000. Signed by president Davis. 1884. Train vignette. 14.25" x 10". Not listed in Cox. #89 Ken Prag Collection Date: 1884 City/County:...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p******n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Patches / Copper River & Northwestern Railway / 8 Items.  (102112)5724 - Patches / Copper River & Northwestern Railway / 8 Items. (102112)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is an unusual Lot . It consists of 8 identical shirt patches, 2" wide, green on white back ground. Intertwined lettering...C R R . Brilli...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to b********t.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Peoria Railway Stocks and Peoria Terminal Railway Company Stocks  (81104)5725 - Peoria Railway Stocks and Peoria Terminal Railway Company Stocks (81104)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 total certificates. All signed and cancelled by the president & secretary, both illegible. One has a transfer of stock attached to it; all i...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to N*******r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1870-71  (52207)5726 - Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1870-71 (52207)
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Henry Poor. 3rd series. Spine plate is missing. Ken Prag Collection Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to H*****r for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1880  (52208)5727 - Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1880 (52208)
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By Henry Poor. Spine is cracked. Ken Prag Collection Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 80.00 - 240.00
Sold to H*****r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Co  bond  (102460)5728 - Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Co bond (102460)
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#1699, I/C, $1000 7% 30 yr. First Mortgage Gold bearer bond, due 1905. Issued Nov.1, 1875. Signed J. Nickerson President. GREEN, embossed seal,
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to j*********t for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Pullman Company Stock Certificates  (81053)5729 - Pullman Company Stock Certificates (81053)
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9 total certificates. Three are grey trimmed, six are blue trimmed; all are signed and canceled by multiple presidents and secretaries, via hole pun
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********h for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Railroad History Books  (49924)5730 - Railroad History Books (49924)
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Volume 13 and 14 Union Pacific 1933-1958, Volumes 3 and 15 Western Railroads, Volume 8 Rock Island, Volume 1 CB&Q, Volume 7 Southwestern Railro...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to f***2 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Railroad History Books, Pullman Standard Library, Passengar Car Library  (49925)5731 - Railroad History Books, Pullman Standard Library, Passengar Car Library (49925)
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Volume 13 and 14 Union Pacific 1933-1958, Volumes 3 and 15 Western Railroads, Volume 8 Rock Island, Volume 1 CB&Q, Volume 7 Southwestern Railro...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Railroad History, Pullman Standard Library, Passenger Car Library, 8 Volumes  (49916)5732 - Railroad History, Pullman Standard Library, Passenger Car Library, 8 Volumes (49916)
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Passenger Car Library Vol.1 CB&Q, Vol. 3 Western Railroads, Vol. 7 Southwestern Railroads, Pullman Standard Library Vol. 8 Rock Island. Vol. 9 ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Railroad Lands Company Stock Certificates  (81064)5733 - Railroad Lands Company Stock Certificates (81064)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 total certificates. One is signed and i/c; all others are NOT issued and in very good condition. Two vignettes of women on both sides of the certi
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Railroad Publications, 8 Different Books  (49232)5734 - Railroad Publications, 8 Different Books (49232)
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The Passenger Car Library volume 1 CB &Q, The Official Pullman-Standard Library, Vol 8 Rock Island, Volume 15 Western Railroads, Volume 13 Unio...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to H*****r for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Ray and Gila Valley Railroad Co  stock specimen  (82718)5735 - Ray and Gila Valley Railroad Co stock specimen (82718)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorporated State of Arizona. Cert #50 for common stock unk. par value, no details, 19-- printed, , black, specimen handwritten three times, no v
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Republican Valley and Wyoming Railroad Company Stock Certificates  (81050)5736 - Republican Valley and Wyoming Railroad Company Stock Certificates (81050)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 total certificates. All unsigned and unissued; all in good condition. Unlisted in Cox. . Ken Prag Collection Date: 1880's City/County: ...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Rhode Island and Massachusetts Railroad Company Stock Certificates  (81049)5737 - Rhode Island and Massachusetts Railroad Company Stock Certificates (81049)
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6 total certificates. 5 are 6"- 9"; all signed and canceled by illegible via signature strike. 1 is 11.5"x 7", it has not been...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*****s for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Rio Grande Junction Railway Co.  (104841)5738 - Rio Grande Junction Railway Co. (104841)
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Stock Certificate from the Rio Grande Junction Railway Co. Certificate number 12 issued in 1890 to Albert Orr. Signed by Lucius M. (?), and E. Murphy.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****m for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Rock Island and Eastern Illinois Railway Company Stock Certificates  (81044)5739 - Rock Island and Eastern Illinois Railway Company Stock Certificates (81044)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 total certificates. Both are signed by the secretary and president, both illegible; both canceled via stamp. In fair condition, both have some dis
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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