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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The Bull Hill Gold Tunnel Co. Stock Certificate  [132414]1595 - The Bull Hill Gold Tunnel Co. Stock Certificate [132414]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Colorado in 1894. No. 1286, issued for 1167 shares to H.H. Neber, trustee, on October, 1896. Signed by president Griffith and the secretary. N
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Cripple Creek & Colorado Springs Stocks and Ephemera (7)  [111848]1596 - Cripple Creek & Colorado Springs Stocks and Ephemera (7) [111848]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice group of Cripple Creek material includes Black Diamond Gold Mining Company stock, unissued but signed by J.B. McKinnee (1890's), El Paso Na...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Five Cripple Creek Mining Stocks w/ Town Names  [135378]1597 - Five Cripple Creek Mining Stocks w/ Town Names [135378]
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Lot of 5 different. One is listed in Hills. Included: Atlanta, Cripple Creek & Creede MC (1899, self-ID, not cxl, mining vignette); Burlington G...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 7**********t for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Consolidated Ten Mile Mining & Reduction Stock, Kokomo, Summit Co. Colo. 1885  [129562]1598 - Consolidated Ten Mile Mining & Reduction Stock, Kokomo, Summit Co. Colo. 1885 [129562]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #18, issued for 15 shares to J.E. Ackley. Signed by AD Churchill and vice president TC Tetham. Dateline 1885 New York. Allegorical vignette. Spe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to O**********r for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Colorado Mining Stock Group  [134020]1599 - Colorado Mining Stock Group [134020]
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Lot of 4 items. 1) Panama Mining & Reduction Company. Mines Located Clear Creek County, Colorado (printed under title). Inc. in Illinois. No. 26...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to k*****e for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Colorado Stocks and Ephemera from the 1800's (4)  [129557]1600 - Colorado Stocks and Ephemera from the 1800's (4) [129557]
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Lot includes Highland Chief Cons. Mining Company stock dated 1879 from Leadville, Pactolus Hydraulic Mining & Milling Co. bond with coupons, 189...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k*****e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Golden Gate Gold Mining Stock, Dakota Territory, 1879  [118371]1601 - Golden Gate Gold Mining Stock, Dakota Territory, 1879 [118371]
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Scarce Dakota Territory mining stock issued in 1879 for 100 shares. Location: Whitewood Quartz Mining District, Lawrence County, D.T. printed at the t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T******1 for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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Rice Oil Company Stock Certificates Famous Con Artist (2)  [127972]1602 - Rice Oil Company Stock Certificates Famous Con Artist (2) [127972]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Rice Oil Company stock certificates issued in 1918. These historic documents were printed by the American Banknote Company and have ornate borders
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6****A for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Etowah & Battle Branch Hydraulic Hose Mining Company Stock Certificate  [101772]1603 - Etowah & Battle Branch Hydraulic Hose Mining Company Stock Certificate [101772]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extra rare! Number 143 for 1,000 shares to HJ King in 1871. Signed by Secretary DL Perry, treasurer DL Perry and president DM Graham. Vignette of plac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to R**********0 for (650.00 + 143.00BP) = 793.00
 
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The Lucky Jew Lead & Zinc Company Stock, Kansas, 1919  [111852]1604 - The Lucky Jew Lead & Zinc Company Stock, Kansas, 1919 [111852]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#191, issued for 200 shares and signed by W.C. Bowman as president. Eagle vignette. Inc. in Missouri. The company's mine was located at Westvill...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to T******1 for (130.00 + 28.60BP) = 158.60
 
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Rosier Consolidated Copper Company Stock, 1881  [111876]1605 - Rosier Consolidated Copper Company Stock, 1881 [111876]
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Cert. #345, issued at New York in 1881. Inc. in New York. Mines at Brooksville, Maine printed above the mining vignette. It's very unusual to fi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to k*****e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Black River Mining Co Stock, Gogebic Range,  Michigan, 1864  [118432]1606 - Black River Mining Co Stock, Gogebic Range, Michigan, 1864 [118432]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 521 for 1,000 shares to Chas A. Howland. Signed by president John G Webster and clerk JE Gilley. Incorporated in Massachusetts in 1863. Datelined 18
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Michigan Copper Mining Company Stock Certificate  [116122]1607 - Michigan Copper Mining Company Stock Certificate [116122]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Michigan. No. F7961, issued for 50 shares to Paine Webber & Co. on Jul. 13, 1915. Punch cancelled signatures. Maroon border, black print...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to L********L for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Butte, Montana Mining Stock Certificate Pair  [134022]1608 - Butte, Montana Mining Stock Certificate Pair [134022]
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Lot of 2 different. 1) The High Ore Gold & Copper Mining Company. No. 80, issued for 125 shares in 1896. Signed by vice president Hewett and the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to k*****e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Bullfrog & Goldfield Mining Stock Group  [134019]1609 - Bullfrog & Goldfield Mining Stock Group [134019]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. 1) Bullfrog North Star Mining Company. Issued in 1906, not cancelled. Folds. 2) The Lige Harris Bullfrog Gold Mining Company. Issu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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State Line Gold Mining Company Stocks, Full Set of four #1- #4  [118610]1610 - State Line Gold Mining Company Stocks, Full Set of four #1- #4 [118610]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collectible set of all four State Line Gold Mining Stocks. Includes State Line GMC No. 1, State Line GMC #2, State Line GMC #3, and State Line GM
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to V********e for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Chico Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate Signed by Bidwell  [132086]1611 - Chico Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate Signed by Bidwell [132086]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two stock certificates from the Chico Gold and Silver Mining Company. One unissued, one issued October 18th, 1867 to H. Leslie for ten shares,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to y******e for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Large Manhattan, Nevada Mining Stock Certificate Collection  [130083]1612 - Large Manhattan, Nevada Mining Stock Certificate Collection [130083]
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Lot of 13: Manhattan Silver Pick (with silver pick vignette) Chipmunk Gold, Manhattan Gold Wedge, Manhattan Virginia Gold, Manhattan Whale, Manhattan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8***1 for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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North Rawhide Townsite Company Stock Certificate  [130080]1613 - North Rawhide Townsite Company Stock Certificate [130080]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued. Number 97. We have not seen one of these in a very long time. The story of Rawhide is well known, but what was North Rawhide’s stor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to k*****e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Tramps Consolidated Extension Mining Company Stock  [130112]1614 - Tramps Consolidated Extension Mining Company Stock [130112]
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# 103 for 1,000 shares to Harry Chandler. Signed by secretary Herbert Cohen and president A C. Ellis Jr. president. Dateline Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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