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Welcome to our Summer Sale!
The summer sale features everything good about summer collectors – mining artifacts – and all elements of western history.
Here’s some highlights!
More than a dozen ore cars!!
Great manuscript archives, including that of a Mormon family and their trials and tribulations over several decades, from Nauvoo to Salt Lake, and back to the East coast; a newly surfaced Adolph Sutro-Comstock Lode archive and documents; an amazing archive from Nevada engineer John Heizer; a scrap book from promoter Tex Rickard; early Arizona military letters; a pair of 1860’s maps showing the location of the original adobes in Los Angeles! Wow! And there’s lots more.
The western Art section is huge, with art in every category. One of my favorites is the ornately engraved presentation silver chalice from Grass Valley, a “must-have” for any mining or California collector
Antique bottles and marbles. Hundreds of lots of California and Nevada items accompanied by a marble collection. Some of my favorites (other than bottles, which are always fun and historical) are the ceramic series of cat house decanters. This rare set has been split up by region, making it even more fun. While we’ve had a few of these over the years, we’ve never seen this many different- ever!
Stocks and bonds. This is another “wow” offering from two or more collections. Some highlights: Chinese bond collection; Arizona material- Sopori (1850’s), Gold MC, Picacho (1860’s), and from California the Bear River piece that preceded the Tuolumne stock that features a killer mining vignette; and of course a huge offering of more from the famous Prag Collection
Numismatics has about a little of everything related to coins and currency. Lots of scrip, tokens, medals (make sure you make it all the way thru the catalog!), and two spectacular gold fakes of which one was unknown, and the other very well published. There’s also a great strong box to put it all in! Medal collectors, don’t miss the late July sale as well.
Speaking of gold, don’t miss the high grade ore specimens from two major collections, the Heizer collection and Pollock. Most of Heizer’s material is Nevada-Cal, while Pollock is Mostly Utah, Alaska.
With 4000 lots, you’ll have plenty of great material to look over.
Don’t forget the search box on the “Virtual Catalog” on our web site. It can help you find the things you want in a hurry. But there’s nothing like surfing through the catalog – you get to find all sorts of neat things you might never have thought about.
Full Schedule
Day 1 (Thur, July 11) Lots 1000-1776
Apparel
Jewelry
Art
Furnishings & Décor
Native Americana
General Foreign Collectibles
Sports
Entertainment Industry
Music Related
Political
Military
General Americana Part I
Advertising
Badges
Belt Buckles
Brewing & Tobacco
Circus
Fire related
Gold Rush
Licence Plates
Lock/Key
Microscope
Scale
Tools
Toys
Dolls
Misc Americana Collectibles
Day 2 (Fri, July 12) Lots 2000-2670
General Americana Part II
(Geographically Sorted)
Bottles
Brothel
Cowboy
Gaming
Saloon
Tokens
Numismatics
Weaponry
Marbles
Day 3 (Sat,July 13) Lots 3000-3855
Minerals
Mining Part I
(California-Nevada)
Day 4 (Sun, July 14) Lots 4000-4808
Mining Part I
(New Jersey-End)
Transportation
Railroadiana
Postal History
Wells Fargo & Express
Day 5 (Mon, July 15) Lots 5000-6487
Bargains & Dealer Specials
Art
Bottles
Civil War
General Americana
Mining
Native Americana
Numismatics
Railroadiana
Transportation
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4153Ore Car, Straight Spokes (106593)Holabird Western Americana Collections
nice ore car with straight spokes. the items inside the car do not go with the car. FOB Salt Lake City.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to S*****8 for (900.00 + 198.00BP) = 1,098.00
4155Ore Car, Two side Support reinforcements (106592)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice ore car, the wheels are in light soil in the photo. FOB Salt Lake City.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to S*****8 for (900.00 + 198.00BP) = 1,098.00
4156Ornate Windlass Mining Spoon (89348)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular silver mining spoon with windlass, chain and bucket on spoon shaft. Tiny gold nuggets on top, gold work under bottom engraving. Really dis
Estimate : 140.00 - 275.00
Sold to 2*****s for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
4157Sluicing Miners Painting by C. Zelinski (91513)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rectangular acrylic painting of 3 sluicing/panning miners with a man and his mule in the background. Frame 33x52". Some wear on mountains and a...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
4159Sulphurets: What They Are by Barstow (104594)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1867 assay hardcover, 120pp with ads
Date: 1867
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to p********n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
4160Twenty-three U. S. Uranium Stocks (104018)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes U. S. Commonwealth, Victory, United, Alpine n(with unique green vignette), Amalgamated, Black Hawk, Rocky Mountain (striking orange), Mullen-
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (140.00 + 30.80BP) = 170.80
4161Two +LY NO ADMITTANCE Signs (108249)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two embossed metal-on-wood signs, each approx 19x10-inch signs, and each lettered POSITIVELY NO ADMITTANCE. Both signs have embossed raised black lett
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
4162Two Mine Signs DANGER and CYANIDE (108247)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two mine signs, smaller DANGER sign is 10x7-inches, and the larger CYANIDE sign is approximately 24x26-inches. See photo for lettering and condition d
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
4163Two US Navy / Hercules NO TRESPASSING Signs (108244)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two NO TRESPASSING signs posted by the US Navy for an explosives plant operated by Hercules Incorporated. Each sign is 14x10-inches with faded black o
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
4164Underground and Police Lamps (3) (91528)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carbide Autolite with 4.25" reflector, Dietz Sport 7.5" wick lamp, Dietz 8" police lamp-dent on rear nameplate
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
4165Underground Mine Signs (108210)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six wood underground mine signs. "900 level station signal 22 Bells"; "1100 level station signal, 2-2 bells"; "capacity of...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
4166Kinner Airplane & Motor Corporation Stock Certificates (107364)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. Inc. in California. 1) No. LA20757, issued for 100 shares to J Barth & Co. in 1937. Printed signatures of president Robert P...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w******o for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
4167Pacific Airways & Steamship Co. Bond (107369)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Nevada. Bond No. 1091, issued in 1931 for $1,000. Signed by the president and secretary. Not cancelled. Blue border, black print, and eagle vi
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a********o for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
4168San Francisco Airport Bond (107372)Holabird Western Americana Collections
City and County of San Francisco Airport Bond, 1945 Series C. $1,000. Issued Dec. 15th, 1946. Punch cancelled. Printed signatures of the mayor, treasu
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to a********o for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
4169California Aviation Companies Stock Certificates (107350)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. 1) Universal Aerial Navigation Company. Fresno, California. Issued in 1902 for 50,000 shares. Signed by president Cowen (?) and secretary Jo
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to a********o for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
4170Vega Airplane Company Stock Certificate -- Specimen (107370)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in California. No. 0000, specimen. Punch cancelled through printed signatures. Red border, black print, and elaborate vignette with a mythologica
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to a********o for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
4171Swallow Airplane Company Stock Certificate (107373)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wichita, Kansas printed beneath title. Inc. in Delaware. No. 0249, issued for 50 shares to William H. Kasten on Feb. 11th, 1929. Signed by the preside
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to s******n for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
4172Storm King Aircraft Corporation, Inc. Stock Certificates (107367)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Carson City, Nevada (printed below title). All 3 issued to VE Edwards, two for 1,00 shares (1931) and one for 100 shares (1932). None cancel
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
4173Transcontinental Air Transport, Inc. Stock Certificate (107368)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Delaware. No. 4746, issued for 25 shares to Ben Schaefer on Mar 18, 1929. Printed signatures of the vice president and secretary. Not cancelle
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s******n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
4174Peekskill Hydro-aeroplane Company Stock Certificate (107363)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued. Inc. in South Dakota. No. 34. Orange border, black print, and great vignette of early airplane. Printed by The Brown-Green Co., NY. 7.75 x 1
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a********o for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
4175"Southwest" Airlines Stock Certificate Group (107362)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different. 1) Southwest Airlines Co. Three different Specimen stocks, punch cancelled, two with vignettes of allegorical women.2) Southwest A
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to a********o for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
4176Utah Aerial Navigation & Power Co. Stock Certificate (107351)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Utah. No. 163, issued for 100 shares to HM Farney on Feb. 25th, 1911. Signed by president Flanigan and secretary Burl. Not cancelled. Black bo
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a********o for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
4177Aircraft Stocks (4) (105628)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Crescent Aircraft 1929, Chance Vought Aircraft 1954, Midwest Aircraft 1927, Cosmic Aircraft 1929 Ken Prag Collection
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********o for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
4178Airline and Airway Stocks (13) (105611)Holabird Western Americana Collections
13 air stocks. Commuter Airlines, Robinson Airlines, Sun Airline, World Airways, Universal Airlines, Aerovias Sud Americana, Flying W Airways, Travel
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a********o for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
4179Airline Stock and Bond Group (105617)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 30 airline stocks and bonds-United, Pan Am. TWA bonds Ken Prag Collection
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
4180Airline Stocks and Bond with Plane Vignettes (5) (105625)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bond-City and County of San Francisco Airport Bond 1948. Stocks-Coral and violet Sperry Corp, Midwest Aircraft, Custer Channel Wing Ken Prag Collectio
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s******n for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
4181Airline Stocks, 8 Different (105620)Holabird Western Americana Collections
National Airlines 1974, North Central Airlines 1979, Monarch Air Lines, ASA Intl Airlines x2, Universal Airlines 1974, Robinson Airlines 1947, Sun Air
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********o for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
4182Airplane and Ship Stocks (11) (105626)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Olive and Brown Fairchild Engine and Airplane, Curtiss Wright, Dumont Airplane and Marine Instruments, Brewster Aeronautical, olive and brown The Avia
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w******o for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
4183Airplane Part Manufacturer Stock Certificates (107352)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9, most different. Included: Steel Wings Company (1921); Rotor Wings Inc. (1949); Weger Aeronautical Motor Co. (1918); Richards Aircraft Supply
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to a********o for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
4184Airways Stock (5) (105627)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Travel Airways 1929, Flying W Airways, Hornell Airways 1928, World Airways 1969 and 1972 Ken Prag Collection
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
4185Boeing and North American Aviation Stocks (105618)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Boeing Airplane 1957, North American Aviation 1964 Ken Prag Collection
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p*******m for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
4186Butler Aviation Intl Stocks (105619)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 35 mauve, blue and brown stocks. Ken Prag Collection
Date: 1971-1974
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w******o for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
4187Security Aircraft Corp stock certificate (106302)Holabird Western Americana Collections
100 shares of Security Aircraft Corp stock certificate # 265 issued to Mrs. Dorothy Rutland on May 24, 1937. Green border and company seal. Signed
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********o for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
4189Three Different Aeroplane Co. Stock Certificates (107371)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) Queen Airplane Company. Inc. in New York. Low number 3, issued in 1911. Not cancelled. Serious condition issues including porti
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to a********o for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
4190Two Different Dirigible Company Stock Certificates (107360)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Petty Dirigible Headlight Company. Inc. in Utah. No. 124, issued for 1,000 shares to JA Bryner on Oct. 10th, 1912 at Price, Uta
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********o for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
4191Appropriator's Canal Co. Stock (83425)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. I/U #442 G Woodson 207 shares 1906. Signed by President Fowler. Prag Collection.
Date: 1906
State/Country: Arizona
City/County:
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
4192Los Angeles Shipbuilding and Drydock (105592)Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/c stock 1943, ship vignette Ken Prag Collection
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State/Country: California
City/County: Los Angeles
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to N*******r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
4194Northern and Southern Steamship Stock (105643)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare California stock, i/u #5 Swayne and Hoyt 1225 shares 1914. Small hole in left seam Ken Prag Collection
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State/Country: California
City/C
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p*******m for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
4195California Navigation Stocks (2) (83368)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued Pacific Navigation Line. I/C California Navigation and Improvement #517 JF Peters 144 shares 1908. Signed by President Newell. 4 steamers an
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to w******o for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
4196Connecticut Steamer Stocks (2) (83359)Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/C #110 25 shares 1896 signed by President illegible. 1896. Unissued New Haven Steamboat Co stock receipt. Prag Collection.
Date: 1896
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Estimate : 40.00 - 75.00
Sold to N*******r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
4197Navigation Stocks (2) (83408)Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 I/U. Canal Construction Co #475 Raymond Camblin 100 shares 1936 signed by VP illegible. Brooks Steamship Corp #28 RC Megargel 100 shares 1926 signed
Estimate : 30.00 - 45.00
Sold to p*******m for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
4198Wilmington Steamboat Bonds (2) (105598)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown $100, blue $1000 Ken Prag Collection
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State/Country: Delaware
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f***2 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
4199Southern Inland Navigation & Improvement Co's Bond. (83343)Holabird Western Americana Collections
$1000 sinking fund bond. After Republican Lieutenant Governor William H. Gleason was ousted from office for involvement in a scandal, he formed this
Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****y for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
4200Clinton Draw Bridge Co Stock (83466)Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #65 William Morey 65 shares 1890 signed by President Whitcomb. Inc in 1851. Prag Collection.
Date: 1890
State/Country: Indiana
City/County:
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
4201Wabash and Erie Canal Stocks (3) (105632)Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 i/u issued to Elizabeth Fish #94 $150 1847?, #396 $150 1847, #596 $500 1847. "The Wabash and Erie Canal was a shipping canal that linked the ...
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
4202Dubuqe Harbor Improvement Co Stock (83448)Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/C #35 Peter Christman 1 share 1855 signed by President Langworthy. Steamer vignette. Wrinkles. Prag Collection.
Date: 1855
State/Country: Iowa
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Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to N*******r for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00