Western Americana Signature Sale (May 2021 Auction)

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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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Lot of 26 German Books on World and German History (in German)  [131810]5011 - Lot of 26 German Books on World and German History (in German) [131810]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly pre-1945. Includes world history. Includes Stifters Werfe 4-7, Landfraubuch (countryside women), Deutsche Geschichtie des Dautscheb (German his
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to k******e for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Early c1840 Map of Jerusalem  [130123]5012 - Early c1840 Map of Jerusalem [130123]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interesting look at an important historic site 180 years ago. Tobbler Map 1840. It sure looks different than todayfs maps of Jerusalem. Edwar
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Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Handwritten Letter by Jewish Activist & Medals  [131981]5013 - Handwritten Letter by Jewish Activist & Medals [131981]
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This is a handwritten letter from Jewish activist and friend to Albert Einstein, Stephen Samuel Wise. Wise (1874-1949) one of the most famous and impo
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Japanese Silver Ink Blot Case  [132491]5014 - Japanese Silver Ink Blot Case [132491]
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This is a Japanese silver ink blot case with blotting pad. Beautifully engraved roughly 1 1/4 in/ X 4 in. long. Date: Country (if not USA): Japan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Jamaica, West Indies and Venezuela Tourist and Shopping Brochures  [131793]5015 - Jamaica, West Indies and Venezuela Tourist and Shopping Brochures [131793]
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Curacao, Netherlands West Indies (Julius Penha best assortment perfumery shop, Hotel Americano, points of interest in Caracas, LA Henriques of Jamaica
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Peter the Great  (c1722) Map of Central Russia  [131545]5016 - Peter the Great (c1722) Map of Central Russia [131545]
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Choice hand-colored map of central Russia from the reign of Peter the Great. With text on left and right sides in french discussing the history of th
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Russian Orthodox Bells, Lot of 4 - RARE!  [132263]5017 - Russian Orthodox Bells, Lot of 4 - RARE! [132263]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bell ringing is a time-honored tradition of the Russian Orthodox Church, and an integral part of Orthodoxy’s divine services, as well as impo
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 3,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (2,600.00 + 650.00BP) = 3,250.00
 
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Archbishop Nikon (de Greve) of Brooklyn - 2 photos [131850]5018 - Archbishop Nikon (de Greve) of Brooklyn - 2 photos [131850]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pair of 16 x 20-inch, black and white photographs of His Eminence the Most Reverend Archbishop Nikon (de Greve) of Brooklyn, New York (1895-
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Jacket, (Ladies, Vintage Russian Lamb)  [91339]5019 - Jacket, (Ladies, Vintage Russian Lamb) [91339]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful Russian Lamb Jacket. 23" length from nape of neck. Beautiful condition. Variegated gray colors. Fur collar. Lined, approx. ladies siz...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D****y for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Barcelona, Spain Photo Album  [124538]5020 - Barcelona, Spain Photo Album [124538]
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Beautiful collection of mostly 9"x 11" black and white photos of Barcelona, Spain and the surrounding area. These photos are from the 1890...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Paul McCartney Signed Poster  [121289]5021 - Paul McCartney Signed Poster [121289]
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An autographed poster promoting The Music and Animation Collection of Sir Paul McCartney. Paul McCartney's Music & Animation is an animated...
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Start Price : 1,300.00 | Estimate : 2,600.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Two Antique Hand-scripted Deeds from the 1700s  [124645]5022 - Two Antique Hand-scripted Deeds from the 1700s [124645]
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This Indenture made the Twelfth a day of December in the ninth Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the third by the Grace of God of Great B
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k*****e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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The Observator  Newspaper in Dialogue  [125489]5023 - The Observator Newspaper in Dialogue [125489]
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Lot of 2. Two pages in excellent condition. Saturday April 21, 1683 and Saturday October 15. 1681. Newspaper grounded by Roger L’Estra
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Five Full-Page 1930s-60s Magazine Original Beverage Advertisements  [126999]5024 - Five Full-Page 1930s-60s Magazine Original Beverage Advertisements [126999]
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Five full-page original beverage magazine advertisements from the 1930s-60s, one from the UK. The group includes: an Ovaltine advertisement from The I
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Assorted Brass & Copper Candlesticks Etc. (18)  [131854]5025 - Assorted Brass & Copper Candlesticks Etc. (18) [131854]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a group o 18 assorted candlesticks, cups, and pots, made of brass and copper. All vary in size and design, as well as surface condition. They
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Turkoman (Atshan) Bag (Soumak)  [82078]5026 - Turkoman (Atshan) Bag (Soumak) [82078]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In 1990 and shortly thereafter, when the borders of Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia opened, a good number of old Caucasian soumak pieces appeared ...
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Estimate : 375.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to j******D for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Asian Indian Rug  [82074]5027 - Asian Indian Rug [82074]
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Beautiful Asian Indian Rug, has "pinkish" field". Has wear at left margin of rug, please inspect. 2'8"x 5'2". Date...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Belgium Tapestries  [108731]5028 - Belgium Tapestries [108731]
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These two tapestries are scenes of Venetian scenes. 1) People lounging in a boat near the canal, approx. 36" x 54". 2) also people getting...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to t*********5 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Two Belgium Made Tapestries   [108736]5029 - Two Belgium Made Tapestries [108736]
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1) A Venetian scene--a gathering with gondolas in the background. Approx. 15" x 46", rich coloring. 2) A Spanish scene--party with musicia...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Two Moroccan Scenes  [108735]5030 - Two Moroccan Scenes [108735]
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These two tapestries are scenes of Moroccan or Arabian people and environments. 1) scene of marketplace, approx. 36" x 54". 2) also people...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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