Western Americana Signature Sale (May 2021 Auction)

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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Three Nevada and Railroad Prints  [129677]4330 - Three Nevada and Railroad Prints [129677]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of three Nevada and railroad prints. The first is a repro. print of Verdi, Nevada date unknown but the streets are not paved early 190...
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Fire Dept. Conv. Ribbons for New England States (10)  [125306]4331 - Fire Dept. Conv. Ribbons for New England States (10) [125306]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Member "Neptune Vet. Firemens Assn." Newburyport, Mass.; 2) Souvenir, West Brooklyn Fire Co., 8th Annual Ball 1903-1911; 3)"Fam...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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New England Mercantile Union Directory  [108494]4332 - New England Mercantile Union Directory [108494]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold Rush Era Directory, published by Pratt & Co. "…containing a new map of New-England, an almanac for 1849, a memorandum for every ...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Pittsfield Ledgers (3), 1835-c1860  [84839]4333 - Pittsfield Ledgers (3), 1835-c1860 [84839]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three early ledgers from the Berry family of Pittsfield, New Hampshire. The Berrys ran a large hardware and general store (including foods) for more t
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Funk & Wagnalls Mental Efficiency Book Series  [131856]4334 - Funk & Wagnalls Mental Efficiency Book Series [131856]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the entire mental efficiency series of books published by Funk & Wagnall in 1916. The series consists of nine books and comes in a nice ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Fire at the Don Fernando Hotel, 5 photos  [109207]4335 - Fire at the Don Fernando Hotel, 5 photos [109207]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of five 3-1/2 x 5-1/2 inch, black and white photos printed with a postcard backing, that document the fire of the Don Fernando Hotel. The five i
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m******0 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Collectible Grab Bag  [133813]4336 - Collectible Grab Bag [133813]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) Santa Fe Lanterns & Locks 1874-1928 catalog by Wm. A. Cunningham. Fair to good condition, bottom right corner is folded. 2) Harmer ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Match Safe and Cigar Cutter Pan American Expo & Pamphlet  [129890]4337 - Match Safe and Cigar Cutter Pan American Expo & Pamphlet [129890]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the 1901 Pan American Expo in Buffalo New York. A beatifully engraved match’s face w/ Manfacturers and Liberal Arts Bldg on one side an
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Fireman's Badge and Ribbon - Color Celluloid 1901 - Rare!  [132251]4338 - Fireman's Badge and Ribbon - Color Celluloid 1901 - Rare! [132251]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique color celluloid badge with picture of fireman ascending ladder to window spewing flames. Measures 1.75" diameter. Stamped on reverse: ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Fire Convention Ribbons for New York State (11)  [125307]4339 - Fire Convention Ribbons for New York State (11) [125307]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) "Jeffords Hose", N.Y.V.F.A. 14th Annual Convention, August 21-24, 1905, Jamestown, NY; 2) Delegate, Mass. State Firemens Assn., 31 Ann...
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Estimate : 340.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Firefighting Historical Memorabilia - Rare - Lot of 3  [122321]4340 - Firefighting Historical Memorabilia - Rare - Lot of 3 [122321]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot of rare fire fighting memorabilia gives a glimpse into the world of firefighting in the late 19th century. 1) Souvenir Book of the Trans-Cont
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to h*******e for (2,100.00 + 525.00BP) = 2,625.00
 
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Shirley Temple & Al Smith Sheet Music  [121695]4341 - Shirley Temple & Al Smith Sheet Music [121695]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice nostalgic duo of sheet music. First is a trio of songs from the Shirley Temple movie "Stowaway" co-starring Robert Young and Alice ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to f*****E for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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United States Treasury “Stop Payment Orders”  [130097]4342 - United States Treasury “Stop Payment Orders” [130097]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly c1870. Doing a quick spot check we found a a stop payment for a Union soldier from the 7th Regular Missouri and a private from the 105th Infant
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Monroe Calculating Machine  [126547]4343 - Monroe Calculating Machine [126547]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Adding machine manufactured by the Monroe Calculating Machine Company of New York. Since I don't know how to operate this type of contraption, I...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Miscellaneous New York Ephemera Collection  [131791]4344 - Miscellaneous New York Ephemera Collection [131791]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The two best pieces are two Victorian style scrap books. They include business cards, autograph cards and illustrated cards. Mostly from Syracuse, New
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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New York Times Mid-Week Pictorial Sept. 7, 1922 Baseball  [129733]4345 - New York Times Mid-Week Pictorial Sept. 7, 1922 Baseball [129733]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The New York Times Mid-Week Pictorial, Sept. 7, 1922 issue. The 22-page newspaper supplement features photo pictorials on a variety of subjects, inclu
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Rare 1834 "New-York Mirror" Weekly Journal in Very Good Condition  [129737]4346 - Rare 1834 "New-York Mirror" Weekly Journal in Very Good Condition [129737]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare "New-York Mirror," "A Weekly Journal, Devoted to Literature and the Fine Arts," issued April 26, 1834, and in very good con...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Poster Advert. for Tobacco  80973  [135535]4347 - Poster Advert. for Tobacco 80973 [135535]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Reg. #71 this is a real poster ad. for Golden Grain Tobacco. 13.5" x 19.5". Ready to frame. Date: 1893 Country (if not USA): State: N...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F*******0 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Unique Receipt for Sale of Patent for a Washing Machine 1852  [127609]4348 - Unique Receipt for Sale of Patent for a Washing Machine 1852 [127609]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Receipt for the sale of a patent for a washing machine, dated June 5, 1852. This receipt is sold "as is," and is in fragile condition, and...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Letter Sent During an Oregon to California Cattle Drive  [127622]4349 - Letter Sent During an Oregon to California Cattle Drive [127622]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is correspondence sent during a cattle drive from Oregon to California. Beginning at Rock Point, along the Rogue River, the letter written by a m
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t**********d for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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