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)
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...
Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
Canadian Uncirculated Sets 1965 & 1966  [131170]3353Canadian Uncirculated Sets 1965 & 1966 [131170]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twelve uncirculated sets of six Canadian coins, penny through dollar: 1965 (6); 1966 (6). Date: Country (if not USA): Canada State: City:
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
Canadian Uncirculated Sets 1966-1971  [131171]3354Canadian Uncirculated Sets 1966-1971 [131171]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten uncirculated sets of six Canadian coins, penny through dollar: 1966 (2); 1967 (3); 1968; 1970 (2); 1971 (2). Date: Country (if not USA)
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
Canadian Uncirculated Sets 1966-1974  [131160]3355Canadian Uncirculated Sets 1966-1974 [131160]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uncirculated sets from the Canadian Mint: Hard case: 1967 (2); 1971; 1972 (2); 1973; 1974 (2). Flat packs: 1966 (5); 1967 (5); 1968 (15). Date: C
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********s for (650.00 + 133.25BP) = 783.25
1969 Uncirculated Coin Sets  [131158]33561969 Uncirculated Coin Sets [131158]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In original package from the Canadian Mint, 50 sets of six coin sets, penny through dollar. Date: Country (if not USA): Canada State: City: P
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
1969 Uncirculated Coin Sets  [131159]33571969 Uncirculated Coin Sets [131159]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In original package from the Canadian Mint, 50 sets of six coin sets, penny through dollar. Date: Country (if not USA): Canada State: City: Pr
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to y******1 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Canadian Uncirculated Sets 1970 & 1971  [131172]3358Canadian Uncirculated Sets 1970 & 1971 [131172]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seventeen uncirculated sets of six Canadian coins, penny through dollar: 1970 (10) & 1971 (7). Date: Country (if not USA): Canada St...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Canadian Uncirculated Sets 1970 & 1972  [131173]3359Canadian Uncirculated Sets 1970 & 1972 [131173]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 21 uncirculated sets of six Canadian coins, penny through dollar: 1970 (12) & 1972 (9). Date: Country (if not USA): Canada State: ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j****2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Canadian Uncirculated Sets 1973-1975  [131174]3360Canadian Uncirculated Sets 1973-1975 [131174]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of fourteen uncirculated sets of six Canadian coins, penny through dollar: 1973 (5, four soft case, one hard case); 1974 (4); 1975 (5). Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
Japanese Occupation Coins of China WWII  [132043]3361Japanese Occupation Coins of China WWII [132043]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven scarce coins from the Japanese puppet states of Manchukuo and East Hopei during World War II. Coins are dated from 1934 through 1943. Date:
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
Chinese Silver Dragon Coin Dish  [131209]3362Chinese Silver Dragon Coin Dish [131209]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Flat metal dish 92 mm in diameter with a Chinese silver dragon coin in the center. Guangxu (Kuang Hsu) was the 11th emperor of the Qing Dynasty of Ch
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
Colombia Silver Coin Ash Trays  [131210]3363Colombia Silver Coin Ash Trays [131210]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three cinquenta centavo silver coin metal ash trays, dated 1932 & 1933. They weigh 1.6, 1.83 and 1.85 ounces, and are 65, 67 and 78 mm wi...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Cyprus Silver Coin Dish  [131203]3364Cyprus Silver Coin Dish [131203]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
George V is featured on this 1928 forty five piastres silver coin at the center of metal dish 110 mm wide and 11 mm deep. Total weight 4.90 ounces. En
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
France & Austria Silver Coin Dishes  [131204]3365France & Austria Silver Coin Dishes [131204]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two coin dishes with silver coins at center: 1) France 1788 (1/2 ecu) Sit Nomen Domini Benedictum coin centered in a dish 85 mm wide and 17 m
Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Japanese Coin Silver Bowl  [131199]3366Japanese Coin Silver Bowl [131199]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal bowl 76 mm wide and 15 mm deep with Japanese silver coin at center. 1.13 ounces. Date: Country (if not USA): Japan State: City: Provenan
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to p********w.. for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
Mexico BU Coin Rolls  [132041]3367Mexico BU Coin Rolls [132041]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six rolls of BU Mexican coins: 50 pieces of 1961 and 1965 silver pesos; 75 pieces of 1959 Cuatemoc fifty centavos; 20+ 1965 fifty centavos. Great for
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to r********n for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
Carolus  IIII Mexican reale Counters  [135504]3368Carolus IIII Mexican reale Counters [135504]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. 8 reale size counters, also known as piece of eight, only these are silver plated. Patterns are not exact to their silver counterparts.
Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to a*******s for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
Carolus III Reake size counters/Buttons  [135312]3369Carolus III Reake size counters/Buttons [135312]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 23. All dated 1805. Some are die struck and the others are cast. All are 8 reale size. All Carolus IIII , silver plated. Catalog numbers
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to n*******e for (650.00 + 143.00BP) = 793.00
Carolus IIII various reales  [135503]3370Carolus IIII various reales [135503]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Carolus IIII (Charles IV) copper tokens. Two 4 reale size . Four 2 reale size of which three are Mexico ( 400, 405,410), one 1862 whit
Estimate : 120.00 - 400.00
Sold to a*******s for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
Ferdinan VII Counters Mexico  [135502]3371Ferdinan VII Counters Mexico [135502]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Obverse: Bust of Ferdinan VII, dates 1813 and 1814. Reverseî Pillars. Mexico 3150 and 3160 Date: 1813-14 Country (if not USA):
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to a*******s for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
Republic of Panama Proof Sets  [124022]3372Republic of Panama Proof Sets [124022]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven proof sets from the Republic of Panama in original packaging. Years 1966-1972. Each set contains six coins: un centesimo, 5 centesimo, de
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00