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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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Pan Pacific 1915 Expo Post Card Collection [127051]2434 - Pan Pacific 1915 Expo Post Card Collection [127051]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large collection of about 150 cards including one or more of the rare folding cards of the famous 1915 PPIE in San Francisco. All vintage, various p
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for 212.50
 
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Pan-Pacific Expo. RPC [132954]2435 - Pan-Pacific Expo. RPC [132954]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a rare RPC of the Pan-Pacific Expo. of 1915 showing the booth where you bought a "Camera Permit" to take photos. These two guys do...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p****t for 81.25
 
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Portola Festival Postcard Collection [125843]2436 - Portola Festival Postcard Collection [125843]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 120 very colorful postcards from the Ken Prag Collection featuring the Portola Festival, which began in October of 1909 as a way to promote the
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to C*****r for 549.00
 
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Regal Amber Brewing Company Advertising Postcards with Great World War II Content [131817]2437 - Regal Amber Brewing Company Advertising Postcards with Great World War II Content [131817]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These two postcards were par advertising and part contest. They were looking for a name for their victory bottle. Winner gets a $500 war bond. The two
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****r for 36.60
 
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San Francisco Celebration Postcards [131823]2438 - San Francisco Celebration Postcards [131823]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15 - 13 RPC’s. 1) Naval Parade on May 8, 1903. Lot of five. Four B&W RPC’s. 2) Two presidential parades; RPC of Roosevelts 19
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 93.75
 
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San Francisco Earthquake and Fire Post Card Collection: Rieder, Cardinell & Co. [124735]2439 - San Francisco Earthquake and Fire Post Card Collection: Rieder, Cardinell & Co. [124735]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 68 real photo postcards published by Rieder, Cardinell & Co. mostly unused. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to q******s for 118.75
 
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San Francisco Mega Postcard Collection [126576]2440 - San Francisco Mega Postcard Collection [126576]
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A massive collection of about 150 vintage and antique postcards featuring the many landmarks of 20th century San Francisco, California. Includes one d
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to b*******n for 274.50
 
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San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge Construction Post Card Collection [124730]2441 - San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge Construction Post Card Collection [124730]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 53 real photo post cards celebrating the construction of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Work started in 1933 and was completed in 1937.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to b*******n for 134.20
 
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San Francisco Postcard Group - ~50 [131820]2442 - San Francisco Postcard Group - ~50 [131820]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of about 50 postcards from the turn of the 20th century with scenes and buildings of San Francisco. Includes City Hall, Palace Hotel, Mechanics
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for 48.80
 
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San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Postcard Collection [124734]2443 - San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Postcard Collection [124734]
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Lot of 91 real photo postcards of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, completed in 1937. Some from the World's Fair of 1939, some color. Mostl...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Shipping Line Advertising Postcards [126528]2444 - Shipping Line Advertising Postcards [126528]
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A great collection of 35 advertising postcards for various shipping lines. Cards includeThe United State Lines. Cunard Lines, Anchor Line, The Belfast
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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RPC Sebastopol Baseball [131454]2445 - RPC Sebastopol Baseball [131454]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group photo of the team and a personal note. Postmarked 1907 Sebastopol Cal. And Aurora Ore., 1c stamp. In protective sleeve. Date: 1907 Country (
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 106.25
 
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RPC's From Selma California [125818]2446 - RPC's From Selma California [125818]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Selma, California is known for raisins and not one of these 58 RPC's show any evidence of that. What they do show is The East and West Side Gra...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 212.50
 
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Stockton Postcard Collection [125876]2447 - Stockton Postcard Collection [125876]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 100-150 postcards covering all date ranges c1905-1980. Buildings, street scenes, and outlying areas. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to C*****r for 195.20
 
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Stockton, Cal. Greeting RPCs Litho Postcards Ephemera (37) [127344]2448 - Stockton, Cal. Greeting RPCs Litho Postcards Ephemera (37) [127344]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 37 Stockton, Cal. greetings RPCs and litho postcards, plus ephemera, c1852-1940s. Includes: 20 canceled postcards, most with stamps, with cance
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****r for 85.40
 
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Turlock Postcard Collection [125875]2449 - Turlock Postcard Collection [125875]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Major collection of this important central California town. About 200 cards, about 40% real photo postcards and 60% vintage c1905-10 cards. Includes t
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to j*******h for 250.00
 
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Mare Island Vintage RPC's [126467]2450 - Mare Island Vintage RPC's [126467]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A vintage group of about 55 RPC's from Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, California. Established in 1852 as the first Naval installation o...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to a********o for 106.25
 
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Postcards from Humboldt and Mendocino Counties, California [125624]2451 - Postcards from Humboldt and Mendocino Counties, California [125624]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of postcards depicting big trees and other landmarks in both Humboldt and Mendocino Counties in Northern California. There are ov
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m********s.. for 250.00
 
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Large California Postcard Collection [130028]2452 - Large California Postcard Collection [130028]
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Lot of 46. Our favorite is a rare Alexander Grunwaldt who walked around the world from San Francisco to San Francisco. Has folds. Ten RPC’s i
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for 48.80
 
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Banks RPCs from Northern California (11) [125733]2453 - Banks RPCs from Northern California (11) [125733]
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Eleven RPCs of Northern California banks, c1910-1918. Includes three exceptional canceled with stamps, from Oroville (First National Bank), Eureka (Hu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 87.50
 
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