Western Americana Signature Sale (May 2021 Auction)

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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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John Butterfield signature as president of the Utica and Waterville Rail Road Company Stock  [1301751236 - John Butterfield signature as president of the Utica and Waterville Rail Road Company Stock [130175
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John Butterfield was a transportation pioneer in the mid-19th century in the American Northwest and Southwest. He founded many companies, including Am
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Pullman's Palace Car Company Stock Certificate, 1869, Signed by George Pullman  [111899]1237 - Pullman's Palace Car Company Stock Certificate, 1869, Signed by George Pullman [111899]
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Cert. #567, issued at Chicago, Illinois in 1869 and signed by Geo. M. Pullman as president.Issued for 100 shares to Isaac Livermore. The Pullman Car C
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Pullman Palace Car Stock Certificate Signed by Geo. Pullman  [111855]1238 - Pullman Palace Car Stock Certificate Signed by Geo. Pullman [111855]
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Cert. #474, issued at Chicago, Illinois in 1869 and signed by Geo. M. Pullman as president.Issued for 50 shares to George L. Dunlop. The Pullman Car C
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to g*****9 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Pullman Signature on Pullman’s Palace Car Company Stock  [130210]1239 - Pullman Signature on Pullman’s Palace Car Company Stock [130210]
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#812 for 5 shares to Charles Earl. Signed by president Pullman. Certificate has been hole punch cancelled and affects the signature. Two 25c revenue s
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to g*****9 for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Ticho Parly Signature as President of Danmark Cunit Stock  [130215]1240 - Ticho Parly Signature as President of Danmark Cunit Stock [130215]
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Two signatures on stock. President’s signature is bold and strong. Ticho Parly sang leading roles in most of the major opera houses of Europe
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Abercrombie & Fitch Stock Certificate w/ Fitch Signature  [128268]1241 - Abercrombie & Fitch Stock Certificate w/ Fitch Signature [128268]
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Issued by Abercrombie & Fitch Company to Lewis Borden for 125 shares at $100 per. It's dated February 24, 1928 and signed by company preside...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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J. P. Morgan signature on Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Stock  [130173]1242 - J. P. Morgan signature on Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Stock [130173]
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John Pierpont Morgan was an American financier and banker who dominated corporate finance on Wall Street throughout the Gilded Age. As the head of the
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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J. Paul Getty signature as president on the Oklahoma Oil Corporation Stock  [130177]1243 - J. Paul Getty signature as president on the Oklahoma Oil Corporation Stock [130177]
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Strong, bold signature. Issued to Getty. #417 for 600 shares in 1930. Oilfield vignette. Four small border vignettes including an oil gusher. Light wr
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Harry Houdini Signature as President of the Houdini Picture Corporation   [130174]1244 - Harry Houdini Signature as President of the Houdini Picture Corporation [130174]
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Following his two-picture stint in Hollywood, Houdini returned to New York and started his own film production company called the "Houdini Pict...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to g*****9 for (2,700.00 + 675.00BP) = 3,375.00
 
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Canadian Edison Phonographs, Ltd., Stock Issued to & Signed by Thomas Edison  [129658]1245 - Canadian Edison Phonographs, Ltd., Stock Issued to & Signed by Thomas Edison [129658]
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Inc. under the laws of the Province of Ontario. Low number 10, issued to Thomas A. Edison for 90 shares on Oct. 11th, 1922. Signed by Thomas Edison as
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
 
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Edison Portland Cement Co. Stock Issued to & Signed Twice by Thomas Edison  [134059]1246 - Edison Portland Cement Co. Stock Issued to & Signed Twice by Thomas Edison [134059]
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Inc. in New Jersey. Certificate no. 31, issued to Thomas A. Edison for 1,000 shares on August 19th, 1899. Signed by the vice president and treasurer,
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,500.00 + 375.00BP) = 1,875.00
 
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Edison Manufacturing Co. Stock Signed by Thomas Edison  [129657]1247 - Edison Manufacturing Co. Stock Signed by Thomas Edison [129657]
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Inc. in New Jersey. Low certificate number 9, issued for one share to JV Miller on June 8th, 1908. Signed by Thomas Edison as president and the treasu
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,450.00 + 362.50BP) = 1,812.50
 
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Edison Storage Battery Co. Stock Signed by Thomas Edison  [129659]1248 - Edison Storage Battery Co. Stock Signed by Thomas Edison [129659]
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Inc. in New Jersey. Low certificate number 14, issued to W.R. Janvier for 5 shares in 1903. Signed by Thomas Edison as president and J. Randolph as tr
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,350.00 + 337.50BP) = 1,687.50
 
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La Compania Edison Hispano Americana Stock Signed by Thomas Edison  [129654]1249 - La Compania Edison Hispano Americana Stock Signed by Thomas Edison [129654]
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Uncancelled Edison signature! Inc. in New Jersey. Low certificate number 13, issued for 10 shares to treasurer Harry F. Miller on March 1st, 1916. Sig
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to i***y for (1,800.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,250.00
 
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New Jersey Patent Company Stock Signed by Thomas Edison  [129653]1250 - New Jersey Patent Company Stock Signed by Thomas Edison [129653]
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Inc. in New Jersey. Low cert. number 9, issued for one share to Harry F. Miller, treasurer, on Feb. 17th, 1908. Signed by Thomas Edison as president a
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to i***y for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Thos. A. Edison signature as president of the New Jersey Patent Company Stock  [130184]1251 - Thos. A. Edison signature as president of the New Jersey Patent Company Stock [130184]
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Title is hand written. Number 21 issued to Thomas A. Edison of 6 shares in 1917. Signed by president Thos. A. Edison. Signed on back and assigned to T
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Thos. A. Edison signature as president of the New Jersey Patent Company Stock   [130185]1252 - Thos. A. Edison signature as president of the New Jersey Patent Company Stock [130185]
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Title has been typed in. Number 23 issued to Henry Lanahan for 1 share in 1924. Signed by president Thos. A. Edison. Signed on back by Lanahan and ass
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Phonograph Corporation of Indiana Stock Signed by Thomas Edison  [129655]1253 - Phonograph Corporation of Indiana Stock Signed by Thomas Edison [129655]
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Inc. in New Jersey. Low certificate number 17, issued for 400 shares to Thomas A. Edison, Inc. on November 24th, 1922. Signed by Thomas Edison as pres
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Warren County Warehouse Co. Stock Signed by Thomas Edison  [129656]1254 - Warren County Warehouse Co. Stock Signed by Thomas Edison [129656]
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Low certificate number 13, issued for 100 shares to Herman E. Kiefer on January 23rd, 1911. Signed by Thomas Edison as president and treasurer W Mason
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Edison Signature on Edison Distributing Corporation stock  [130188]1255 - Edison Signature on Edison Distributing Corporation stock [130188]
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#B6 for 1 share issued to Thomas A. Edison in 1928. Signed by secretary Miller and president Charles Edison (son to Thomas Edison and New Jersey gover
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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