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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Dalmations Galore! Porcelain Collector Plates  [125327]4490 - Dalmations Galore! Porcelain Collector Plates [125327]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Danbury Mint "Fire Capers" Porcelain Collector Plates, trimmed with 23Kt Gold (Series of 8) 1993-1994 in original boxes with certificat...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Ephemera of the KKK  [129895]4491 - Ephemera of the KKK [129895]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19. Applications questionnaire for, certificates of appointment and donation, letterhead, charter application, brochures women recruitment.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Record Mirror Magazine Feat. Jimi Hendrix  [133821]4492 - Record Mirror Magazine Feat. Jimi Hendrix [133821]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Record Mirror Magazine feat. Jimi Hendrix November 23rd, 1968. Issue No. 402. Record mirror was a very popular magazine in the UK during the 1960...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*******1 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Magazines  of Cowboy/ Sheet Music  [129889]4493 - Magazines of Cowboy/ Sheet Music [129889]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. Three photos of musicians Includes Carson J. Robinson Song, Songs of the Roaming Ranger, The Cowboys Meditation and The Letter That N
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Artistic Covers on Sheet Music  [86419]4494 - Artistic Covers on Sheet Music [86419]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Red Wing by Kerry Mills, Sunbird by Kerry Mills, Cheyenne(Shy Ann)-tears and front pen writing, and a second one matted. 14x10.75" Date: Cou...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Best Civil War Minstral; Misc. Sheet Music  [76913]4495 - Best Civil War Minstral; Misc. Sheet Music [76913]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Misc. Sheet Music includes The Old Home Ain't What it Used to Be; Your'e the Only Star (In My Blue Heaven) Words & Music by Gene Autry;...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******1 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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“Our National War Songs”  [130079]4496 - “Our National War Songs” [130079]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Printed by S. Brainard’s Sons. Cleveland & Chicago. For piano or organ. 1884. Binding coming apart – poor. (W.D. Miles Collection)
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Two Rare Sheet Music Pieces: Native American and World War I  [131796]4497 - Two Rare Sheet Music Pieces: Native American and World War I [131796]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two important pieces. 1) RARE Obeja Native American Sheet Music. 1904. Portrait is of Hattie Tom – an Apache. Artwork is similar to others, b
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Harrington Upright Grand Piano SN 27189  [133726]4498 - Harrington Upright Grand Piano SN 27189 [133726]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Upright grand piano by E.G. Harrington, New York, serial number 27189. Using online resources, this dates the piano to approximately October of 1901.
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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German Violin  [114371]4499 - German Violin [114371]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Factor built (commercially built) German violin was made in the 1930's. The violin has good sound on the three treble strings but tends to go de...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Eight-Song Swiss Music Box with Bells and Drum  [135593]4500 - Eight-Song Swiss Music Box with Bells and Drum [135593]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This music box can play eight different tunes in sequence or individually. There are 78 notes played by the steel comb, six notes played by separate m
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (2,100.00 + 525.00BP) = 2,625.00
 
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Kalliope music box 13 inch model  [116742]4501 - Kalliope music box 13 inch model [116742]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Kalliope music box (of Leipzig, Germany) with 13 inch discs. This table model has a center post that acts as the winding post and may well b
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Estimate : 1,475.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to m**********w for (730.00 + 182.50BP) = 912.50
 
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Lot of 78rpm Records Includes Elvis Presley Classic (48)  [131975]4502 - Lot of 78rpm Records Includes Elvis Presley Classic (48) [131975]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collection of 78rpm records, mostly from 1940's and 1950's in six album books. Artists included are Perry Como (Bali Hai), Patti Page (...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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78 RPM Records Include Enrico Caruso (25)  [131976]4503 - 78 RPM Records Include Enrico Caruso (25) [131976]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of twenty five 78rpm records made from shellac and featuring artists like Mario Lanza, Tito Schipa and the incomparable Enrico Caruso. Record
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******1 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Ricky & Elvis & More 45 rpm Records  [131967]4504 - Ricky & Elvis & More 45 rpm Records [131967]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 15 45 rpm records, including a 1956 Elvis Presley EP (Four songs), a Nat "King" Cole EP, and 45's by Ricky Nelson, Tab...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Brunswick "Victrola" early Record Player in Cabinet  [110743]4505 - Brunswick "Victrola" early Record Player in Cabinet [110743]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original Brunswick-Balke-Collender record player, Round metal plaque in lower left corner, model "O", number 134048. "sept. 15, 97&q...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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American Antiquarian Photograph Collection  [132987]4506 - American Antiquarian Photograph Collection [132987]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
approx. 100 photos more than half are mounted pre 1900 photographs. Most are all unidentified includes groups of people inside and out, interiors, ex
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cabinet Cards for American and English Novelists and Poets  [132499]4507 - Cabinet Cards for American and English Novelists and Poets [132499]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are six (6) cabinet cards of six internationally known novelists and poets. They are: Mary Ward British Novelist; James R. Lowell American Poet
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to u********y.. for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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Family Photo Albums 1917-1932  [132931]4508 - Family Photo Albums 1917-1932 [132931]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These two photo albums represent about 20 years of someone's life. Photos include Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, California, and Alaska. It covers work...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Midwest Farm Photos  [129910]4509 - Midwest Farm Photos [129910]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. B/W mounted photos w/borders. 1. Farmer posing w/fruits and vegetables. 2. Cows drinking. 3. Farm house w/ occupants showing horses.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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