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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Wolf Photos and Art Collection - 14 Pieces  [125194]1096 - Wolf Photos and Art Collection - 14 Pieces [125194]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirteen framed wolf art pieces plus one sculpture. 1) A trio of wolves signed by Carl Brenders, print number 1310, 1994, 48 x 27.5 inches. 2) Matched
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Dancer of the Ghost  [131861]1097 - Dancer of the Ghost [131861]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully detailed giclee print of a Native American man by Mark Rohrig. Print numbered 14/125. Rohrig writes that he was always "moved by th...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Mimi Grant Print "Mates"  [131953]1098 - Mimi Grant Print "Mates" [131953]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Print--113-450, from scratchboard artwork by Mimi Grant. Beautiful high contrast rendering. Date: 1989 Country (if not USA): State: Montana City
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Mimi Grant Print "Walk in the Wild"  [131948]1099 - Mimi Grant Print "Walk in the Wild" [131948]
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Print from scratchboard artwork by wildlife artist, Mimi Grant, 133/450. Beautifully rendered image shows a female lion walking cautiously. The contra
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Harold's Club Barn by Roy Powers  [114388]1100 - Harold's Club Barn by Roy Powers [114388]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully framed Reno artist Roy Powers, matted with internal wood frame. Powers was a decades long well known and popular Reno artist. This print i
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for (130.00 + 28.60BP) = 158.60
 
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Bill Rabbit Print "Whirl Wind"  [131949]1101 - Bill Rabbit Print "Whirl Wind" [131949]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cherokee artist Bill Rabbit's (1946-2012) style evolved over time from realistic to ethereal. "Whirl Wind" depicts four floating/flowi...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Bill Rabbit Print "Remember the Moment"   [131867]1102 - Bill Rabbit Print "Remember the Moment" [131867]
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Bill Rabbit (1946-2012), Oklahoma Cherokee native had a stylized style in later years. Signed print, 529/1000. "Rabbit was part of a wave of ar...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Bookplates of Virginia Stroud Paintings  [131954]1103 - Bookplates of Virginia Stroud Paintings [131954]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Works by Virginia A. Stroud, Cherokee-Muskogee Creek native (1951-). Two colorful bookplates of Native Americans and one of a calvary man--all on hors
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Crossing Ballard Creek by Troy Anderson  [131865]1104 - Crossing Ballard Creek by Troy Anderson [131865]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Native Cherokee, Troy Anderson works in both painting and sculpture. This print is 234/500. Native Americans crossing a creek at night in snowfall--b
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to I******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Donald Vann Print "December Sky"   [131868]1105 - Donald Vann Print "December Sky" [131868]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sunny winter scene depicts Native American hunter on horseback with buffalo on spare horse. Signed edition--136/1800. Date: 1987 Country (if not US
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
 
 
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Donald Vann Signed Print "Leaving the Smokies"   [131931]1106 - Donald Vann Signed Print "Leaving the Smokies" [131931]
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Signed print of Native Americans on a trail toward the setting sun by Donald Vann. Print: 391/1800. Date: 1988 Country (if not USA): State: Oklah
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Hunting from Canoe by Vann  [131866]1107 - Hunting from Canoe by Vann [131866]
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Donald Vann print of two Native Americans in a canoe bow hunting, shooting a a deer. their dogs are with them and a dead bear in the canoe! Edition: 2
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Indian On Horse and Buffalo  [131864]1108 - Indian On Horse and Buffalo [131864]
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Donald Vann giclee print--360/2000. This print of a Native American on horseback watching a buffalo herd is just elegant. Many of Vann's prints ...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Spirit's Sign by Donald Vann  [131862]1109 - Spirit's Sign by Donald Vann [131862]
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Spirit's Sign depicts three teepees and a white buffalo in full moonlight. Rendering is gorgeous. Signed and numbered, edition 1445/1800. Donald...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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The Sentinel by Donald Vann  [131863]1110 - The Sentinel by Donald Vann [131863]
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Subtly colored giclee print by Donald Vann. Numbered 1379/1500. A lone Cherokee sits on his painted pony quietly gazing into the distance. Date: 19
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Virginia Stroud Illustration "Acorn"   [131945]1111 - Virginia Stroud Illustration "Acorn" [131945]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Illustration of two women shaking acorns off tree by Virginia Stroud. Could be an illustration for a children's book. Date: 1983 Country (if ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Fashion Plates Over 300 Years  [122806]1112 - Fashion Plates Over 300 Years [122806]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eighteen color depictions of fashion from the 1500's to the 1800's. Prints measure from 4"x 7" to 10"x 13". They're ...
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Four Birds Print  [131859]1113 - Four Birds Print [131859]
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Beautifully colored print by Thomas Simms. It appears to be a print from a painting. Date: 1992 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Framed Mardi Gras Posters (2)  [125226]1114 - Framed Mardi Gras Posters (2) [125226]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1988 poster signed, name illegible. 35 x 22.5 inches lacking glass. 1987 poster framed triple matte signed and numbered 40 x 30 inches. Date: Coun
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Gold Rush Artist Prints by Forsythe  [131667]1115 - Gold Rush Artist Prints by Forsythe [131667]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of four 20"x 17" prints by Clyde Forsythe entitled "The Gold Rush," "The Mining Camp," "The Mining Town&q...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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