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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William G Fargo and JC Fargo Autograph on American Merchants Union Express Company   [132727]1315 - William G Fargo and JC Fargo Autograph on American Merchants Union Express Company [132727]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both Fargo brothers on one piece. Certificate number 532 for 10 shares issued to Francis W Noble of Detroit Michigan on December 13, 1868. Signed by W
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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American Merchants Union Express Co. Stock Signed by Fargo, Revenue Imprinted  [134068]1316 - American Merchants Union Express Co. Stock Signed by Fargo, Revenue Imprinted [134068]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 2788, issued for 50 shares to William Van Marter of Lyons, NY, on February 6th, 1869. Signed by William S. Fargo as president, EP Ross as treasure
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to g*****9 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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William G Fargo Signed American Merchants Union Express Company Stock Certificate   [132720]1317 - William G Fargo Signed American Merchants Union Express Company Stock Certificate [132720]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Revenue Imprinted. P5 RN. Issued to Phineas D Fisher of New York for five shares, certificate number 5962, issued June 30, 1869, signed by William Far
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to g*****9 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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William G Fargo signed American Merchants Union Express Company Stock Certificate.  [132721]1318 - William G Fargo signed American Merchants Union Express Company Stock Certificate. [132721]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Revenue imprinted. Certificate 2787 for 100 shares, issued to William Van Marder of Lyons New York, February 6, 1869. RN P5 at center. Overprint at le
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Merchants Dispatch Transportation Company Stock: James Fargo Sig., Vanderbilt Connection  [132724]1319 - Merchants Dispatch Transportation Company Stock: James Fargo Sig., Vanderbilt Connection [132724]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Certificate number 4 for 20 shares issued to James H banker on July 11, 1871. Signed by James Fargo as president, secretary illegible, Alex Holland as
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to a********n.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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United States Express Company Stock Certificate issued to Barney  [132723]1320 - United States Express Company Stock Certificate issued to Barney [132723]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Certificate number 7132 issued to Barney, Raymond and Company for five shares on June 21, 1873. Imprinted revenue stamp at center. Signed by Barney as
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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United States Express Company Stock Certificate with Rare Q1 Imprinted Revenue Stamp  [132722]1321 - United States Express Company Stock Certificate with Rare Q1 Imprinted Revenue Stamp [132722]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued to Paul B Allen of New York, certificate 6698 for 100 shares. Issued January 16, 1873. Signed by Henry Kip president, CP Scheier Sec,. and Farn
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to g*****9 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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New York and Boston Express Co. Stock Certificate with Rare 25c Imprint Revenue at center   [132730]1322 - New York and Boston Express Co. Stock Certificate with Rare 25c Imprint Revenue at center [132730]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued to Robert Gutman of New York City, certificate 19 for 50 shares, issued November 19, 1870, signed by GA Fuller Pres. and Robert Gutman as Sec.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to e******n for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Wells Fargo Company, Omaha Treaty Stock Certificate, 1870 issued to Wells  [132710]1323 - Wells Fargo Company, Omaha Treaty Stock Certificate, 1870 issued to Wells [132710]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an extremely important Wells Fargo certificate that marks the beginning of Wells Fargo as a world-class Western business entity. As you know f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (2,500.00 + 625.00BP) = 3,125.00
 
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Wells Fargo & Company Specimen Stock Certificate  [134062]1324 - Wells Fargo & Company Specimen Stock Certificate [134062]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Specimen stock no. 00000. Inc. in Colorado. Orange border, black print, and vignette of Native Americans looking down on a settlement. ABN. Stamped ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T******1 for (140.00 + 30.80BP) = 170.80
 
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American Penny Express Company Stock, 1902  [118365]1325 - American Penny Express Company Stock, 1902 [118365]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in South Dakota. Cert. #614, issued for 25 shares in 1902. U.S. Investor noted that many thought of this company as nothing but a stockjobber ent
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*****9 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Seyler-Seely Motor Car Co. Inc. Stock  [135370]1326 - Seyler-Seely Motor Car Co. Inc. Stock [135370]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20 shares of Seyler-Seely Motor Car Co., Inc cert. #5 issued to and signed by, pres. Howard Seely and Edwin L. Seyler. Assigned May 29, 1922 by Howard
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Baker Steam Motor Car & Manufacturing Stock Certificate  [131870]1327 - Baker Steam Motor Car & Manufacturing Stock Certificate [131870]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Baker Steam Motor Car & Manufacturing Company operated from 1917 to 1924. It produced steam cars designed by Dr Hartley O Baker, who has han...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to C*****t for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Flint Motor Company Common Stock  [130217]1328 - Flint Motor Company Common Stock [130217]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 16452 for 6 shares. Comes in original envelope. Advertises the Durant Plan where people invest a few dollars a month as a way to save for the f
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Fisher Body Ohio Stock Certificate Signed by F.J. Fisher  [111874]1329 - Fisher Body Ohio Stock Certificate Signed by F.J. Fisher [111874]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scarce auto certificate issued in 1922 and signed by F.J. Fisher as president. Seven Fisher brothers including Frederick John Fisher were part of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Automobile Company Stocks Group (5)  [111864]1330 - Automobile Company Stocks Group (5) [111864]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Certificates from Hudson Motor Car, Nash Motors, American Motors, Lincoln Motor Company and Stevens Duryea Inc. All are canceled except the Stevens Du
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to k*****e for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Automobile Stock Certificate Group Including Early Packard Forerunner (4)  [111865]1331 - Automobile Stock Certificate Group Including Early Packard Forerunner (4) [111865]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes Stevens Duryea issued in 1920, Rickenbacker Motor Company, 1926, Kaiser Motos Corporation, 1953, and Ohio Automobile Company (unissued) c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********h for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Four early 1900’s Automobile Stocks: Duesenberg, Woods, Elgin, Columbia  [130164]1332 - Four early 1900’s Automobile Stocks: Duesenberg, Woods, Elgin, Columbia [130164]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Duisenberg Automobile & Motor Company. Early #73 for 1 share. Signed by Newton Van Zandt. Good condition. 2) Woods Mobilette. Great vignette ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********h for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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International Cycle Car & Accessories Company Stock, 1915  [111894]1333 - International Cycle Car & Accessories Company Stock, 1915 [111894]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A cyclecar was a type of small, lightweight and inexpensive car manufactured in Europe and the United States between 1910 and the early 1920s. The pur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********h for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Pan Motor Company Stock Certificate With Auto Vignette, 1918  [111857]1334 - Pan Motor Company Stock Certificate With Auto Vignette, 1918 [111857]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #33317, issued for 10 shares to J.W. Gessford in 1918. Signed by John Barnett as secretary and S.C. Pandolfo as president. In 1918, the first Pa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*****9 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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