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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Silver Central and South American Coin Collection  [132052]3373 - Silver Central and South American Coin Collection [132052]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven silver pieces: 1968 Mexico 25 Peso Olympic commemorative: 1966 Panama Balboa; 1972 Panama five Balboas; 1963 Dominican Republic Un Peso;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Vintage Central American Silver Coins  [132053]3374 - Vintage Central American Silver Coins [132053]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six silver coins: 1) 1904 Panama 50 cents, U.S. struck, (EF/AU exceptional condition; 2) 1878 Chile Un Peso; 3) 1915 Cuba Un Peso; 1897 Dominic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to m**********w for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Roble, Kopeks  [132394]3375 - Roble, Kopeks [132394]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1875 Rouble, silver. VF/EF. 2) 1971 5 Kopeks, copper. F. Date: Country (if not USA): Russia State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j******n for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Maria Theresa Thaler Picture Frame  [132046]3376 - Maria Theresa Thaler Picture Frame [132046]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Our friends on the Esylum newsletter corrected our opinion about this Maria Theresa thaler. It is hinged and suitable to be used as a picture frame.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Royal Mint Silver Proof 2-Coin Sets Plus Bonus  [134042]3377 - Royal Mint Silver Proof 2-Coin Sets Plus Bonus [134042]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) 1990 Silver Proof Five Pence Two-Coin Set. Contains the old design 5 pence and the new. 5.65g, 23.59mm and 3.25g, 18mm. In original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j****2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 1983, 1984, 1985  [134032]3378 - Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 1983, 1984, 1985 [134032]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different, all in original cases. 1) 1983 Silver Proof One Pound Coin, 9.5g, .925, 22.5mm. 2) 1984 Silver Proof One Pound Coin, 9.5g, .925, 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 1986, 1987, 1988  [134040]3379 - Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 1986, 1987, 1988 [134040]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different, all in original cases. 1) 1986 Silver Proof One Pound Coin, 9.5g, .925, 22.5mm. 2) 1987 Silver Proof One Pound Coin, 9.5g, .925, 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 1989 and 1990  [134031]3380 - Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 1989 and 1990 [134031]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different, all in original cases. 1)1989 Silver Proof Piedfort One Pound Coin, 19g, .925, 22.5mm. 2) 1989 Silver Proof One Pound Coin, 9.5g,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 1991, 1992, 1996  [134033]3381 - Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 1991, 1992, 1996 [134033]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different, all in original cases. 1) 1991 Silver Proof One Pound Coin, 9.5g, .925, 22.5mm. 2) 1992 Silver Proof One Pound Coin, 9.5g, .925, 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 1992 & 1993  [134036]3382 - Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 1992 & 1993 [134036]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different, all in original cases. 1 and 2) Two 1992 Silver Proof Piedfort Ten Pence Coins, each 13g, .925, 24.5mm. 3) 1993 Silver Piedfort On
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 1994, 1995, 2000  [134039]3383 - Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 1994, 1995, 2000 [134039]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different, all in original cases. 1) 1994 Silver Proof One Pound Coin, 9.5g, .925, 22.5mm. 2) 1994 Silver Piedfort Proof One Pound Coin, 19g,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 1997 & 1998  [134038]3384 - Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 1997 & 1998 [134038]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. 1) 1997 Silver Proof One Pound Coin, 9.5g, .925, 22.5mm. 2) 1997 Silver Piedfort Proof One Pound Coin, 19g, .925, 22.5mm. 3) 1998
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 1999 and 2010  [134034]3385 - Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 1999 and 2010 [134034]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different, all in original cases. 1) 1999 Silver Proof Piedfort One Pound Coin, 19g, .925, 22.5mm. 2) 1999 Silver Proof One Pound Coin, 9.5g,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 2001, 2004, 2009  [134044]3386 - Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 2001, 2004, 2009 [134044]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different, all in original cases. 1) 2001 Silver Proof One Pound Coin. 9.5g, .925, 22.5mm. 2) 2004 Silver Proof One Pound Coin. 9.5g, .925, 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 2002 & 2003  [134035]3387 - Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 2002 & 2003 [134035]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different, all in original cases. 1) 2002 Silver Piedfort One Pound Coin, 19g, .925, 22.5mm. 2) 2002 Silver Proof One Pound Coin, 9.5g, .925,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*****r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 2005 & 2006  [134037]3388 - Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 2005 & 2006 [134037]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. 1) 2005 Silver Piedfort One Pound Coin, 19g, .925, 22.5mm. 2) 2005 Silver Proof One Pound Coin, 9.5g, .925, 22.5mm. 3) 2006 Silver Piedfort
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 2008  [134043]3389 - Royal Mint Silver Proof Coin Sets: 2008 [134043]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different, all in original cases. 1) 2008 Royal Shield of Arms Piedfort One Pound Silver Proof Coin. 19g, .925, 22.5mm. 2) 2008 Royal Shield
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Royal Mint Silver Proof Piedfort 50 Pence Coin  [134041]3390 - Royal Mint Silver Proof Piedfort 50 Pence Coin [134041]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1992-1993 Silver Proof Piedfort Fifty Pence Coin, with original case & COA. 27g, .925, 30mm. Run of 15,000. Shows a conference table from above ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*****r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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English Silver Coin Bowls  [131200]3391 - English Silver Coin Bowls [131200]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two silver bowls made with English silver coins at their center: 1) 1787 George III; bowl is 58 mm wide and 26 mm deep. 2) 1901 Queen Victoria
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Foreign Coin Treasure Box  [131190]3392 - Foreign Coin Treasure Box [131190]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pirates on the cover of the Whitman's chocolate "Pleasure Island" box: inside a packed variety of foreign coins. Mostly Canadian, incl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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