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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)
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. Shipping and handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing as it is based on the size and weight of your purchase. Additional shipping and handling costs, if required, will be re-invoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size.SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size a...
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Wai Yuen Chinese Social Club Tokens [131215]5591 - Wai Yuen Chinese Social Club Tokens [131215]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight gaming tokens from the Wai Yuen Chinese Social Club. All different, mostly uncirculated. Denominations are 1 through 8. Noted on pages 3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p***d for 62.50
 
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Wai Yuen Chinese Social Club Tokens [131216]5592 - Wai Yuen Chinese Social Club Tokens [131216]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twenty large denomination Wai Yuen Chinese Social Club Tokens: 5 (12), 7 (5), 8 (3).Noted on pages 31 and 99 of Jerry Schimmel's "Ch...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 87.50
 
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O. L. Henderson for Sheriff Token [132007]5593 - O. L. Henderson for Sheriff Token [132007]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
COMPLIMENTS / OF / O.L. HENDERSON / CANDIDATE FOR / SHERIFF / OF / SOLANO COUNTY / CAL. // IN MY / FRIENDS / I TRUST / HHH / 1892 ; Al. rd., 29 mm. Ex
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p***d for 100.00
 
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Jack Delarber Token [132166]5594 - Jack Delarber Token [132166]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
JACK DELARBER / SUNSET / CAMP / TUOLUMNE / COUNTY // GOOD FOR / $1.00 / IN / MERCHANDISE; Br., rd., 31 mm. Ex.: Ron Lerch collection. Date: Country
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 87.50
 
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Brook & Hawk Token [132152]5595 - Brook & Hawk Token [132152]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vacaville token: BROOK & HAWK / VACAVILLE, / CALIF. // GOOD FOR / 10¢ / IN TRADE; Br. rd., 25 mm. Ex. Ron Lerch collection. Date: Countr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p***d for 50.00
 
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Vallejo Plastic Token Collection [132208]5596 - Vallejo Plastic Token Collection [132208]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 47 plastic tokens from businesses in Vallejo, California. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Vallejo Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to p***d for 56.25
 
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Fred C. Newton Token [132178]5597 - Fred C. Newton Token [132178]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
FRED C. NEWTON / YOLO, / CAL. // GOOD FOR / ONE / CIGAR OR DRINK; Br rd, 21 mm. Ex: Ron Lerch collection. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p***d for 531.25
 
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Bay Area Token Group [135469]5598 - Bay Area Token Group [135469]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five: San Mateo, California Bicentennial, Pioneers of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk; San Mateo Diamond Anniversary of Incorporation,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to q******s for 12.50
 
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Travis Air Force Base Tokens [132151]5599 - Travis Air Force Base Tokens [132151]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three different: 1) NCO MESS / TRAVIS AFB // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN MERCHANDISE; Br. rd., 21 mm. 2) TRAVIS AFB / NCO MESS // GOOD FOR / 5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s******n for 43.75
 
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Kentucky Token Collection [132540]5600 - Kentucky Token Collection [132540]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25 tokens from all over the state of Kentucky. Interestingly only one is round. The rest are oval, scalloped, square, triangular, clover leaf,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 343.75
 
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Elko Real Photo Postcard, Token and Postal Cover [129322]5601 - Elko Real Photo Postcard, Token and Postal Cover [129322]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three old items from Elko: 1) Pioneer Building real photo postcard, unwritten, undivided back, circa 1910; 2) token: Mason Products Co. / Elko, Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to d*******f for 31.25
 
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Ely Token Collection [129301]5602 - Ely Token Collection [129301]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five tokens from the Ely area: Ely Dairy (GF 1 quart of milk); The Montana (GF 12 1/2 c); Dewey Trade Check (2) (GF 5c) ; Mattock Bros. (GF 5c)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m*****r for 25.00
 
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Star Saloon/Carl's Place Token [89019]5603 - Star Saloon/Carl's Place Token [89019]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
NGC certified MS 64 BN. Beautiful condition. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Las Vegas Provenance: Fred Holabird Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to A****k for 75.00
 
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Frank Bros Tokens [129306]5604 - Frank Bros Tokens [129306]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: FRANK BROS. / CO. / RENO / / (blank). Br. rd., 21 mm. Operated by Ben and Myron Frank beginning in 1892 at 228 North Virginia Street, a sa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to d******r for 31.25
 
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Kanes Cigar Stand Tokens [108609]5605 - Kanes Cigar Stand Tokens [108609]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Kane's Cigar Stand / 142 / N. Virginia / St. / Reno, Nevada; Rev.: 12 1/2c / In Trade; white metal, round, 21 mm. 2) NCS certifie...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****r for 18.75
 
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A. Hankins Token [89025]5606 - A. Hankins Token [89025]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
NCS certified Genuine. Good for 12 1/2c In Trade. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Skelton Provenance: Fred Holabird Collectio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to e***t for 50.00
 
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Nevada Maverick Tokens [126103]5607 - Nevada Maverick Tokens [126103]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16 maverick tokens mostly Ely, Ruth and McGill. Ludwig Club self identified. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Provenance
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to M******m for 100.00
 
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SHELL CARD / B-NY-6600/ NY, New York / L.B. Lent's New-York Circus / Mirror [135480]5608 - SHELL CARD / B-NY-6600/ NY, New York / L.B. Lent's New-York Circus / Mirror [135480]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Advertising on both sides. Embossed metal on both sides. Obverse: New York Circus 14th Street / Opposite The / Academy of Music / L.B. Lent / Director
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to M******m for 112.50
 
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White Elephant Saloon Token [135454]5609 - White Elephant Saloon Token [135454]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Good For / A / Drink / Berry / & Co. / White Elephant Saloon ; rev.: Chas. Peck & Co. / Chicago. Br. rd., 25 mm. Date: Country (if ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to m*****o for 915.00
 
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Hide & De Carle Merchants Token 61669 [135463]5610 - Hide & De Carle Merchants Token 61669 [135463]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Melbourne, Victoria / 1858; Rev.: Hide & De Carle / Grocers and Wine Merchants / Elizabeth Street / Melbourne. C, rd., 34 mm. Thomas Hide...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6****A for 62.50
 
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