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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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U.S. $1 Gold Piece [124788]3273U.S. $1 Gold Piece [124788]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
EF-AU example of the 1856 slanted five variety of the Indian Princess Head one dollar gold piece. Tiny carbon spots on obverse. Date: 1856 Country
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to p******y for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
$2.50 Indian Head Gold Pieces Lot of 3 [124791]3274$2.50 Indian Head Gold Pieces Lot of 3 [124791]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1914-D, 1915, & 1925-D. EF-AU condition. Worth certifying. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Pra...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,250.00 + 312.50BP) = 1,562.50
U.S. $5 Gold Piece [124789]3275U.S. $5 Gold Piece [124789]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Liberty Head $5 gold piece, 1887-S, Fine condition. Date: 1887 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a****y for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
U.S. $5 Gold Piece [131176]3276U.S. $5 Gold Piece [131176]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kept in a made in U.S.A. mirror case for Luxor "Radiant Rouge" is Liberty Head $5 gold piece. 1887-S, in VF-EF condition. Date: 1887 Cou...
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to k*****e for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
$5 Indian Head Half Eagle - 1915 [132533]3277$5 Indian Head Half Eagle - 1915 [132533]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Indian Head Half Eagle $5 gold coin was designed by sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt and was struck by the US Mint from 1908 to 1916 and again in 1929. Th
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
U.S. $10 Liberty Head Gold Piece [124790]3278U.S. $10 Liberty Head Gold Piece [124790]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Liberty Head 1881 U.S. ten dollar gold piece. VF-EF condition. Date: 1881 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
Barber Dime Collection [135515]3279Barber Dime Collection [135515]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20 Barber dimes: 1898 (4: AG, G); 1899 (3: G); 1900 (2: G, F); 1901-O (G); 1902 (G); 1902-O (2: AG); 1903 (3: G); 1903-O (G); 1904 (3: AG, G).
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
1916-D Mercury Dime [135506]32801916-D Mercury Dime [135506]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The key date in the Mercury series. PCGS certified Genuine: Wrap Machine Dmg-AG Detail. The "damage" is a circle pressed into the column o...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to y*****5 for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
Mercury Dimes 1921-1924 [135337]3281Mercury Dimes 1921-1924 [135337]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mercury dimes minted between 1921-1924: 1921 (2: AG, G); 1923 (12: 1 G, 11 F); 1923-S (20 G); 1924 (7: G, VG, 5 F); 1924-D (28: 15 G, 13 F); 1924-S (
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a****y for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
U.S. Dime Coin Albums [124796]3282U.S. Dime Coin Albums [124796]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Whitman blue folder No. 9043 Dimes, with 12 Barber dimes, 29 Mercury dimes (in poor condition), and 10 Roosevelt dimes. 51 silver dimes
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
Rolls of U.S. Silver Dimes [131187]3283Rolls of U.S. Silver Dimes [131187]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine 50 coin rolls of circulated U. S. dimes, Mercury and Roosevelt. One roll is all 1964-D, one roll all Mercury. Date: Country (if not US
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
Roosevelt Dimes 1948-1949 [135522]3284Roosevelt Dimes 1948-1949 [135522]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Roosevelt dimes minted 1948-1949: 1948-D: 6 BU; 1948-S: (22: 19 F, 3 EF); 1949: (6: 3 EF, 3 AU); 1949-D: (19: 10 F, 8 EF, 1 BU); 1949-S: (25: 1 G, 18
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Capped Bust Half Dollar Group [132048]3285Capped Bust Half Dollar Group [132048]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four Capped Bust half dollars: 1809 (G); 1819 (G); 1830 (F); 1834 (F). Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Salvatore
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
Coin in Vintage Clearsite Tubes [131188]3286Coin in Vintage Clearsite Tubes [131188]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four Clearsite coin tubes made in Newark New Jersey. About 50 Lincoln pennies; 40 Jefferson nickels; 35 BU silver Roosevelt dimes; and 50 GEM B
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
Engraved Seated Liberty Half Dollar of J. F. Myers, A Reno Druggist [129318]3287Engraved Seated Liberty Half Dollar of J. F. Myers, A Reno Druggist [129318]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Featured in Holabird's Bottle Book, this piece is an 1875 Liberty Seated obverse, and on the reverse: Nev. S. A. M, & M. S. / Life / J. F. M...
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Silver Half Dollar Collection [135358]3288Silver Half Dollar Collection [135358]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four different types of 90% U.S. half dollars: Barber (2); Walking Liberty (4); Franklin (2); 1964 Kennedy (15). Twenty three coins total. Date:
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
Walking Liberty Half Dollar Rolls [131183]3289Walking Liberty Half Dollar Rolls [131183]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two 20 coin Walking Liberty half dollar rolls: 1) 1918-1929; FR-G condition; 2) 1934-1939; G-VG condition. Date: Country (if not USA): St
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
Walking Liberty Half Dollar Rolls [131184]3290Walking Liberty Half Dollar Rolls [131184]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two 20 coin rolls of Walking Liberty half dollars: 1946-D and one roll of 1946-S. G-VF condition. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Ci
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
Franklin Half Dollar Brilliant Unirculated Mixed Date Roll [124786]3291Franklin Half Dollar Brilliant Unirculated Mixed Date Roll [124786]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1951 (2); 1953 (8); 1954 (3); 1956; 1957 (5); 1958 (5); 1963. 25 coins total. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
Kennedy Half Dollar Collection in Wooden Case [132034]3292Kennedy Half Dollar Collection in Wooden Case [132034]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued by the United States Commemorative Gallery, this elegant brown wooden box holds 37 Kennedy half dollars from 1964 through 2000. One 90% 1964; f
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00