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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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Thos. A. Edison signature as President of Phonographs Limited Stock [130187]1256 - Thos. A. Edison signature as President of Phonographs Limited Stock [130187]
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Number 29 for 1 share to John V. Miller in 1924. Signatures have been hole punch cancelled. Signed by secretary Miller on reverse. Assigned to Thomas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
 
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Thos. A. Edison signature as President of the Edison International Corporation Stock [130186]1257 - Thos. A. Edison signature as President of the Edison International Corporation Stock [130186]
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Number 8 for 300 shares in 1918 issued to Edison. Signature had been hole punch cancelled. One diagonal fold and discoloration upper right. Otherwise
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Unique Thomas Edison Signed Number 1 Edison Wood Products stock [130179]1258 - Unique Thomas Edison Signed Number 1 Edison Wood Products stock [130179]
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Number A1 for 5 shares issued to Thomas A Edison. Signature is bold and strong, although a Cancelled stamp goes over it. Dateline 1927, Signed by secr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to i***y for (1,200.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,500.00
 
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Charles Edison signature as President of Diamond Disc Shop Stock, Number 1 [130182]1259 - Charles Edison signature as President of Diamond Disc Shop Stock, Number 1 [130182]
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Certificate # 1 for 45 shares to Charles Edison. Signed by Ediston. Endorsed by Edison on reverse. Dated 1915. Two large green $1.00 and one 2c docume
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Charles Edison signature as president on the Diamond Disc Shop stock [130180]1260 - Charles Edison signature as president on the Diamond Disc Shop stock [130180]
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Number 9 for 5 shares issued to Bessie Huntz for five shares on December 22,1915. Charles Edison signs as president. Signature is sharp and bold, alth
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to i***y for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Charles Edison signature on Thomas A. Edison, Incorporated stock [130183]1261 - Charles Edison signature on Thomas A. Edison, Incorporated stock [130183]
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Typical strong Edison signature. Charles Edison was an American politician, businessman, inventor and animal behaviorist. He was the Assistant and the
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Edison Jr. Signed Steel Processing Company Stock Certificate [128269]1262 - Edison Jr. Signed Steel Processing Company Stock Certificate [128269]
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Stock #A68 issued to B.F. Barnes for 10 shares at $100 per by The Thomas Edison Jr. and William Holzer Steel and Iron Process Company. It's sign...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to g*****9 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Two Thomas Edison related Stock Certificates [130189]1263 - Two Thomas Edison related Stock Certificates [130189]
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1) Diamond Disc Shop stock # 6 for 9 shares issued to Stephen B Mambert in 1915. Signed by son Charles Edison (hole punch cancelled.). Two ten cent an
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Edison Companies Stock Certificates (3) [127983]1264 - Edison Companies Stock Certificates (3) [127983]
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Three stock certificates from Edison companies, issued from 1902-1947. Includes two issued and uncanceled: The Thomas A. Edison, Jr., and William Holz
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Edison Phonograph Works Stock Certificate [135374]1265 - Edison Phonograph Works Stock Certificate [135374]
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Unissued stock certificate for Edison Phonograph Works. Inc in New Jersey. Printed: John B. Powers & Son, Stationers, 101 Chamber St. In 1885. E...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Introduction to the American Express & Wells Fargo Collection1265a - Introduction to the American Express & Wells Fargo Collection
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Please Be Sure to Read Fred Holabird's Essay about the History of American Express & Wells Fargo, as Revealed by Stock Certificates. Found o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Earliest Known American Express Stock Certificate, #46 [132742]1266 - Earliest Known American Express Stock Certificate, #46 [132742]
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American Express Company, Capital Stock 5,000 shares at left, shares $100 each at right. Certificate #46 for 12 shares to William R. Osborn, New York
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to N*******r for (4,000.00 + 880.00BP) = 4,880.00
 
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American Express Stock Certificate #481, Period 1, 1853, Spectacular Condition [132740]1267 - American Express Stock Certificate #481, Period 1, 1853, Spectacular Condition [132740]
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American Express Company, Capital Stock 5,000 shares at left, shares $100 each at right. Certificate #481 for two shares to William R. Osborn, New Yor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to N*******r for (3,000.00 + 660.00BP) = 3,660.00
 
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Early American Express Stock Certificate, Period 1, Nov. 1853 [132741]1268 - Early American Express Stock Certificate, Period 1, Nov. 1853 [132741]
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American Express Company, Capital Stock 5,000 shares at left, shares $100 each at right. Certificate #455 for 2 shares to Alexander Thompson, New York
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to i***y for (1,800.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,250.00
 
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American Express Co. Stock Certificate (Wells, Fargo, Holland Signatures) [134073]1269 - American Express Co. Stock Certificate (Wells, Fargo, Holland Signatures) [134073]
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Very early! No. 893, issued for 5 shares to Samuel Adams--no apparent relation to the Founding Father who died in 1803--on April 21st, 1854. Signed by
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to g*****9 for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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American Express stock Certificate Signed by Wells and Fargo [132690]1270 - American Express stock Certificate Signed by Wells and Fargo [132690]
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On 7500 share certificate. Certificate 818 for 1 share issued to James R steers on March 21, 1854 signed by Henry Wells Pres. William Fargo Sec. Alex
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i***y for (1,350.00 + 337.50BP) = 1,687.50
 
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American Express Company Stock Certificate (Wells, Fargo, Holland Signatures) [134074]1271 - American Express Company Stock Certificate (Wells, Fargo, Holland Signatures) [134074]
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Very early! No. 1469, issued for 20 shares to Augustus Chapman on May 10th, 1855. Signed by Henry Wells as president, William Fargo as secretary, and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to j*****0 for (300.00 + 66.00BP) = 366.00
 
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American Express Company Certificate (Wells, Fargo, Holland Signatures) [132691]1272 - American Express Company Certificate (Wells, Fargo, Holland Signatures) [132691]
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Capital stock 7500 shares certificate. Type 2B. Certificate 1340 for 8 shares to Eliza Romlinsen issued January 20, 1855 signed by Wells as president
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to g*****9 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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American Express Stock Certificate Signed by Butterfield and Fargo [132692]1273 - American Express Stock Certificate Signed by Butterfield and Fargo [132692]
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On capital stock 7500 shares certificate, type 2C. Certificate 1845 for 18 shares issued to William F Holcomb MD October 9, 1856. Signed by Butterfiel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to b*******e for (550.00 + 121.00BP) = 671.00
 
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American Express Stock Certificate Signed by Butterfield and Fargo. [132693]1274 - American Express Stock Certificate Signed by Butterfield and Fargo. [132693]
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Capital stock 7500 shares certificate, type 2D, certificate 3048, for 5 shares, issued to Sarah Ann Burgess on November 19, 1857 signed by Butterfield
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to g*****9 for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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