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Western Americana Signature Sale (May 2021 Auction)

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

Auction Details

Welcome to our May 2021 Auction, the "Western Americana Signature Sale!"

We were wonderfully astounded to have about 7500 registered bidders in the last sale, which had about $1 million in collectibles of all sorts. We set a new company record with over 715 separate buyers. Now, we have the chance to do it again, with another amazing offering of fresh material from dozens of collections from across America!

This sale has many, many highlights, including:

*Gold nuggets and high grade gold specimens- from two major collections, some of the best high grade gold specimens we’ve had in years from the William Mayrsohn Collection, a long time mining executive.

*Mining artifacts, historical items- we’ve got the whole gamut of material, inclusive of some of the best and rarest of their kinds

*Rare books and references- Fremont to a detailed, multi-volume set of Oxford dictionary

*Custom made copper cannon from Michigan’s Copper Range

*Numismatics- medals, tokens galore from major collections, including Ron Lerch.

*Rare Ingots- Silver c1874 ingot from Bristol, NV; ingots from the Mayrsohn Collection

*Ken Prag Collections:
          --Autograph collection: eleven different Thomas Edison stocks; signers of the Declaration; famous financial figures (JP Morgan, Jay Gould, Rockefeller); Houdini, and more.
           --American Express Collection: a once-in-a-lifetime offering of numerous pieces spanning the history of the company, and including what we believe is the earliest American Express Stock ever offered at auction! 
          --Early American stocks- American turnpikes, plank roads and banks, including a great collection of Robert Morris material
          --Republic of Texas document collections

*Historical breast badges and ribbons

*Historical photographs: Deadwood, Dodge City, Leadville, Eastern Nevada and more

*Fire Dept Bell from Silver City, Nevada

*Gaming collectibles

*Native Americana- wonderful historical material- much from the historic Miles family of Ely- including important historical photos of White River petroglyphs, c1920; the research library of the Ely Cosmological Society c1920, much inscribed by key Pittman. Great selection of turquoise jewelry. The overall variety and quality is astounding, and you won’t want to miss it.

Previews welcome, by appointment. Questions welcome over the phone or via email.

And don't forget, your collection could be here! We want quality collections!

--The Holabird Team

Auction Schedule

Day 1, May 13th, 2021 (Lots 1000-1640)
    Art (1000-1178)
    Stocks & Bonds (1179-1640)
         Autographs (feat. Morris Collection, Edison Collection, Gould Collection, Rockefeller, Houdini, American Express Collection) (1179-1325)
         Non-Mining (Banking, Transportation, Bridges & Turnpikes, & Misc.) (1326-1554)            
         Mining (1555-1640)

Day 2, May 14th, 2021 (Lots 2000-2579)
    Mining (2000-2305)
         Minerals, Ore Specimens, & Fossils (2000-2083)
         Ephemera (2084-2266)
         Artifacts & Equipment (2267-2305)
    Railroadiana & Transportation (2306-2374)
    Philatelic (2375-2579)
         Covers & Postal History (2375-2414)
         Postcards (2415-2528)
         Stamps (2529-2579)

Day 3, May 15th, 2021 (Lots 3000-3602)
    Firearms, Military, & Political (3000-3134)
    Cowboy & Western (3135-3156)
    Jewelry (3157-3221)
    Badges (3222-3258)
    Numismatics (3259-3498)
         Ingots (3259-3272)
         Coins (3273-3396)
         Medals & So-Called Dollars (3397-3481)
         Misc. (3482-2498)
    Tokens (3499-3602)

Day 4, May 16th, 2021 (Lots 4000-4598)
    Native Americana (4000-4088)
    General Americana (4089-4598)

Day 5, May 17th, 2021 (Lots 5000-5630)
    General Foreign (5000-5053)
    Bottles (5054-5146)
    Sports (5147-5181)
    Bargains & Dealer Specials (5182-5630)
         General Americana (5182-5327)
         Philatelic (5328-5353)
         Stocks & Bonds (5354-5411)
         Numismatics (5412-5570)
         Tokens (5571-5630)
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History of Nevada by Gov. James G. Scrugham [121706]4250History of Nevada by Gov. James G. Scrugham [121706]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two volumes of "History of Nevada" by former Governor James G. Scrugham (1933-1942). What is offered is the index and volume III. Both are...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d********7 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
Cherry Creek Early Photograph Group [130114]4251Cherry Creek Early Photograph Group [130114]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. 1) Rare overview of the town from a distance. Buildings are small, but the contrast is sharp. Back gives the date as 1899. 2) Stage is al
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Nevada and the 16 to 1 Silver Issue [130061]4252Nevada and the 16 to 1 Silver Issue [130061]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In 1896 William Jennings Bryan was running for President of the United States. He was a strong proponent of the dual gold and silver to back United St
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Two Cherry Creek, Nevada school photographs of David Miles Class [130117]4253Two Cherry Creek, Nevada school photographs of David Miles Class [130117]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
On in front of an assay office and the other appears to be in front of the school. Photos measure 7 x 9" framed. David is identified in one of ...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Three Rare Duck Creek Photographs [130063]4254Three Rare Duck Creek Photographs [130063]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) J. F. Miles Ranch. He would go on to be the county treasurer. Photo is 6 x 8”. Contrast is a little light, but details are fine including
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to s***0 for (225.00 + 49.50BP) = 274.50
Wooden Duck Decoy [132992]4255Wooden Duck Decoy [132992]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wooden decoy painted to resemble a female mallard duck -- c'mon fellas, land over here, I'm lonely! Owner's family is said to have used ...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
East Rochester Photograph – RARE, ORIGINAL, SHORT LIVED GHOST TOWN [130064]4256East Rochester Photograph – RARE, ORIGINAL, SHORT LIVED GHOST TOWN [130064]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three town sites, Rochester (or Lower Town), Central Rochester, and East Rochester, were laid out, but these soon coalesced along a main street, 2
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********x.. for (550.00 + 121.00BP) = 671.00
“Railroad Days” and “Ely and Her Miners” booklets [130069]4257“Railroad Days” and “Ely and Her Miners” booklets [130069]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) “Railroad Days”, September 29, 1906. 34 pages. 28 pages of one to four pictures of Ely and surroundings. Lead article on Mark Law
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 6*****b for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
Ely Nevada Collectibles [132249]4258Ely Nevada Collectibles [132249]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. The First National Bank of Ely brown leather wallet with button closure 2. 4" Copper Mining Souvenir Spoon adorned with pictorials: "S...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Ely, Nevada Early Photograph Collection [130062]4259Ely, Nevada Early Photograph Collection [130062]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four in this very nice collection. A. Smith of Delamar photo. Delamar is crossed out and Ely, Nevada written in. View down Murry Street, 7 x 10
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to s***0 for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
Ely, Nevada Ephemera Group [130058]4260Ely, Nevada Ephemera Group [130058]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirteen. Includes McKinley Mining and Smelting Company letterhead with color McKinley and American Flag vignette. Two 1930 “Pioneer T
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Ely, Nevada Photographs and Pamphlet [130106]4261Ely, Nevada Photographs and Pamphlet [130106]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four photographs. 1) Five men posing. Ely, Nevada written on reverse. 8 x 5.25”. 2) Faded Ely, Nevada scene. 3) Stage at the Bido Theater in
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Ely's Most Eccentric Character; Photograph and Biography [130118]4262Ely's Most Eccentric Character; Photograph and Biography [130118]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
You have to read the biography in the Ely Daily Times to appreciate this photo. Lawyer, poet, scholar, eccentric, Donald Albion Stevens was all of the
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*******o for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Nevada Whorehouse Ephemera [133819]4263Nevada Whorehouse Ephemera [133819]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare grab bag of Nevada whorehouse collectibles. 8 Eddie's Green Lantern coupons for One Free Drink. 1 Good For One FREE Drink- Mustang Club- Do...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b********s for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Rare “Ely and Her Mines” Booklet and Steptoe Drainage Map [130108]4264Rare “Ely and Her Mines” Booklet and Steptoe Drainage Map [130108]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Drainage Map. 56 x 18". Had drainage in color. Includes Ely, Robinson Canyon, McGill, Greens, Borchert, etc. Rips, especially at some fold ...
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to V********e for (325.00 + 71.50BP) = 396.50
Rare Ely Broadside for Minstrel Show [131839]4265Rare Ely Broadside for Minstrel Show [131839]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
15 x 11”. Phiteen Phunny Phellows. Two performances. Includes a special appearance by Terry, Goldfield’s sweet singer. 1.5”
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s***0 for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
Yearbooks Whine Pine County High School (5) [132829]4266Yearbooks Whine Pine County High School (5) [132829]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. 1933, 1931, 1929, 1946, 1930. Blue and White. All Produced in the Plant of the Ely Publishing company. Some have stains. Photos of certain
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to W*****6 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
Three Jerry Gray Nephrite Blades (Jade) [130093]4267Three Jerry Gray Nephrite Blades (Jade) [130093]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These three blades were made by Jerry Gray of Esmeralda County. Nephrite is a hard, pale green or white mineral which is one of the forms of jade. It
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Lincoln Hotel Racehorse Keno Payout [132832]4268Lincoln Hotel Racehorse Keno Payout [132832]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of payout vouchers for Race Horse Keno at the Lincoln Hotel. Approximately 12 Lincoln Hotel Keno sheets. $1,000 limit. Also included are approxi
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Rebekah Lodge I.O.O.F. Pin, Badge and Ribbon [132258]4269Rebekah Lodge I.O.O.F. Pin, Badge and Ribbon [132258]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful Pin back badge and ribbon, pink and green silk, color celluloid. Badge made by Whitehead and Hoag Co. Excellent Condition. Date: Countr
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to s***0 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00