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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Turkey Stamp Collection  [135417]2574Turkey Stamp Collection [135417]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 6 stock pages about 300 stamps. Turkish Calicos, 4 stock pages about 100 stamps. Date: Country (if not USA): Turkey State: City: Provena
Estimate : 60.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
United Nations and United Universal Postal Union Stamp Collections  [131592]2575United Nations and United Universal Postal Union Stamp Collections [131592]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
United Nations: approximately 40 album pages single sided of mint stamps, unhinged in black sleeves, 1951 through c1970s. Perhaps 100 or more stamps.
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
A huge Accumulation of Foreign Stamps!  [132983]2576A huge Accumulation of Foreign Stamps! [132983]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Giant selection of foreign stamps c1860-1980. Two specialty series green albums, possibly Scott. The first is French Colonies, and Scandinavian and Fi
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*****a for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
Specialty Stamp Collections  [131594]2577Specialty Stamp Collections [131594]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two specialty stamp collections. The first is a Europa postal issues c1974 forward. All mint unhinged stamps in protective black sleeves, including so
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to h*********d for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Two Early International Stamp Albums c1860-1900  [132980]2578Two Early International Stamp Albums c1860-1900 [132980]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
International postage and stamp album, 19th century. 9.5x12" 2" thick. Bogert and Derbin. Manuscript inside front cover Thomas Mitchel Phi...
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,050.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,312.50
Scott International Postage Album, Two Monster Volumes!  [132979]2579Scott International Postage Album, Two Monster Volumes! [132979]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copyright 1955. This is the classic dark blue 2 volume set, about 4" thick by Scott. Our collector in this case has made an attempt to collect ...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
Copper Range Cannon  [131916]3000Copper Range Cannon [131916]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This 20-pound, solid copper cannon comes with stories of how Bill Mayrsohn had the cannon made from an ingot of Copper Range (Michigan) copper . Mayrs
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to L********L for (3,600.00 + 900.00BP) = 4,500.00
Stevens Single Shot Shotgun in 12 ga.  [133791]3001Stevens Single Shot Shotgun in 12 ga. [133791]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This J. Stevens single-shot shotgun is marked "Springfield manufactured by J. Stevens Arms Company Chicopee Falls, Mass. USA" . "Proo...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle Reproduction by Antonio Zoli/ Navy Arms  [135300]3002Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle Reproduction by Antonio Zoli/ Navy Arms [135300]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a NIB Model 1841 "Mississippi rifle" made by Antonio Zoli and imported by Navy Arms S/N 26573. This is a reproduction black powder...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to d*******f for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
Model 1863 Sharps Carbine  [135301]3003Model 1863 Sharps Carbine [135301]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a mid-production Model 1863 Sharps carbine S/N C,778 about 1864 manufacture in.52 caliber. The rifle has the customary 22 in. barrel on a stra
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to p*******s for (1,000.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,220.00
Model 1888 Commission Rifle/ Gewehr 88  [129680]3004Model 1888 Commission Rifle/ Gewehr 88 [129680]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Gewhr 88 rifle otherwise known as a Commission rifle made at the Amberg, Germany arsenal, S/N 8808 marked Amberg 1891 S, chambered for 7.92
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Pair of Denix Pirate Flintlock Pistols  [135345]3005Pair of Denix Pirate Flintlock Pistols [135345]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pair of replica non-working flintlock pirate pistols made by Denix of Spain. This is a very detailed design with lions head and lanyard ring
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Bacon Mfg. Co. First model Navy Revolver Serial #1  [129679]3006Bacon Mfg. Co. First model Navy Revolver Serial #1 [129679]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Bacon Revolver is SERIAL # 1, FIRST NAVY MODEL 1. Distinguishing features are: the bored through cylinder with a thumb wheel brake, 7 1/2 in. oc
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to j******0 for (1,500.00 + 330.00BP) = 1,830.00
Virginia City Dug-Up Guns  [129682]3007Virginia City Dug-Up Guns [129682]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has two small caliber dig-up guns of small caliber. The first gun is about 6 in. long heavily encrusted with rust and no grips, sheathed spur
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Two Dug-up Revolvers  [135302]3008Two Dug-up Revolvers [135302]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are two dug-up revolvers from the Black Powder era. A) is a 5-shot marked U.S. Revolver Co. that has the hammer missing, chambered in .32 cal, b
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Holster by Felipe J. Villaescusa of Tucson, Arizona Territory  [129683]3009Holster by Felipe J. Villaescusa of Tucson, Arizona Territory [129683]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a right handed loop holster for a large frame Colt Single Action Army (SAA) or similar framed revolver with a 4 1/2 in. barrel. The maker is F
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8***0 for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
Basket Weave Belt and Holster for mid-frame Smith & Wesson Revolver   [129688]3010Basket Weave Belt and Holster for mid-frame Smith & Wesson Revolver [129688]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot with a black leather basket weave holster and belt. The holster is by Safariland and fits a right hand mount for a mid-frame Smith &am...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
“Descriptive Catalogue California Powder Works”: Gunpowder, Extra Rare [130074]3011“Descriptive Catalogue California Powder Works”: Gunpowder, Extra Rare [130074]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mining, Sporting and Hercules Powder! Information on Cabinet Gunpowder, Eureka Gunpowder, California Sporting Duck, Pacific Rifle Gunpowder. Quail Sho
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to s********k.. for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
Francis Bannerman Guns, Swords, Cannons, Equipments, Military Goods Catalogue  [110688]3012Francis Bannerman Guns, Swords, Cannons, Equipments, Military Goods Catalogue [110688]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare! Original Catalogue of Guns, Swords, Cannons, Equipments, Military Goods, &c. For Sale By Francis Bannerman. Office, 1114 Butler Street, Br...
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to b*******n for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
A History of Browning Guns From 1831 Autographed  [132504]3013A History of Browning Guns From 1831 Autographed [132504]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a copy of "A History of Browning Guns from 1831" by J.M. Browning and S. Browning Co. copyright 1942. This copy is sixty pages of ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******e for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40