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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Aztor mine, Los Cerrillos los district, New Mexico group.   [132776]2200 - Aztor mine, Los Cerrillos los district, New Mexico group. [132776]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of three documents and one small ore specimen for the Aztec and other mines in the Los Cerrillos mining district Santa Fe County New Mexico. The
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********o.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Engineering & Mining Journal  [131662]2201 - Engineering & Mining Journal [131662]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Published weekly out of New York, volume 78 July-December, 1904, bound into 26 issues totaling 1,056 pages, with index. Is hard bound and measures 1...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Barron Mine Map  [132404]2202 - Barron Mine Map [132404]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Drawn by noted Surveyor Edw. C. Uren, M.E. – Color map covers entire property, including all structures, a longitudinal section of the mine &a...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to u********y.. for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Oregon Dredging Photo Collection  [134023]2203 - Oregon Dredging Photo Collection [134023]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four groups of real photos of the gold dredge at Gold Hill, Oregon, Aug. 1940. Photos start with construction of the dredge. 14 (3.5 x 5.5"), 1...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Coal Hill Mining Letterheads and Pictures  [129894]2204 - Coal Hill Mining Letterheads and Pictures [129894]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20 plus. All in plastic covers and excellent condition. Correspondence of thanks for increas in shipment, phots sent out, reasons the mone wa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A******S for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Pennsylvania Geologic Folios (17)  [110370]2205 - Pennsylvania Geologic Folios (17) [110370]
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Group of 17 of the 27 issued folios for Pennsylvania, including edge folios. Dates from c1902-c1930. Includes:Accident 1908; Amity 1907; Barnesboto 1
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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Pennsylvania USGS Geologic Folios (13)  [112313]2206 - Pennsylvania USGS Geologic Folios (13) [112313]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Accident 1908; Barnesboro 1913; Elders 1905; Elkland 1903; Foxburg 1911; Gaines 1903; Indiana 1904; Johnstown 1910; Latrobe 1904; Mercersburg 1909; Ru
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Three Coal Mining Photographs  [134018]2207 - Three Coal Mining Photographs [134018]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) Rock Springs Coal Mine No. 1, taken by JE Stimson, Cheyenne, Wyo., 1440. 8 x 10" photo on 9 x 11" cardboard. Deep c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Three Pennsylvania Coal Mining Souvenir Silver Spoons  [134006]2208 - Three Pennsylvania Coal Mining Souvenir Silver Spoons [134006]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different marked sterling. 1) Fabulous Scranton spoon with engraved bowl and mining train scene running up the entire handle. WH Mortimer eng
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6****A for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Two Pennsylvania Coal Mining Silver Spoons  [134007]2209 - Two Pennsylvania Coal Mining Silver Spoons [134007]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different marked Sterling. 1) Choice spoon for Carbondale, with engraved bowl and "Farview" engraved on handle. Reverse is engrav...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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South Dakota USGS Folios (10)  [112300]2210 - South Dakota USGS Folios (10) [112300]
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Aberdeen 1909; Alexandria 1903; Desmet 1904; Edgemont 1904; Huron 1904; Mitchell 1903 plus dupe; Orlichs 1902; Olivette 1903; Parker 1904; Date: Co
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 525.00
 
 
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Tennessee USGS Geologic Folios (8)  [112310]2211 - Tennessee USGS Geologic Folios (8) [112310]
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Louden 1896; McMinnville 1895 and a dupe; Pikeville 1895; Cleveland 1895; Columbia 1903; Greenville 1905 (no cover); Wartburg 1897 Date: Country (i
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Utah and Nevada Assay Office Goods and Samples  89305  [135540]2212 - Utah and Nevada Assay Office Goods and Samples 89305 [135540]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 20 envelopes of assay samples from UT and Nv, small mercury jug, 2 crucibles and more Date: Country (if not USA): State: Utah City: Pro
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c********O for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Virginia USGS Geologic Folios (12)  [112311]2213 - Virginia USGS Geologic Folios (12) [112311]
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Bristol 1899; Franklin 1896; Fredricksburg 1894; Huntington 1900; Monterey 1899; Nomini 1896; Paw Paw 1912; Piedmont 1896; Pocahontas 1896; St Marys 1
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Start Price : 210.00 | Estimate : 420.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Virginia- West Virginia  USGS Geologic Folios (10)  [112312]2214 - Virginia- West Virginia USGS Geologic Folios (10) [112312]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Buckhannon 1896; Charleston 1901; Franklin 1896; Huntington 1900; Kenova 1912; Monterey 1899; Pocahontas 1896; Raleigh 1902; Staunton 1894; Tazewell 1
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Welcome Nugget TC William Tobacco Label  [134016]2215 - Welcome Nugget TC William Tobacco Label [134016]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
TC Williams Co., Manufacturers, Virginia. Miner holding up nugget and exclaiming "Jack! Look at this!" On the boulder is printed: "As...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to S***6 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Cannon Gold Mine Collection  [132143]2216 - Cannon Gold Mine Collection [132143]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mementos from the Cannon Underground Gold Mine of Asamera Minerals, Wenatchee, Washington. A framed and matted 22 x 18 inch photograph from the 800-X
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*******R for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Washington State Geology and Mining Resources book collection  [116851]2217 - Washington State Geology and Mining Resources book collection [116851]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of Geologic and Mining Resources books, periodicals, and maps for the state of Washington early 1900's. Please see the phot...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to S***6 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Glenn White W. Virginia Mine Archive  [129893]2218 - Glenn White W. Virginia Mine Archive [129893]
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Lot of 3. Report of the Board of Directors for stockholder 1924. Photo album ( fragile) Officer, Directors, Operating officials f the E.E.White Coa
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Assorted Coal Mining Collectibles  [134011]2219 - Assorted Coal Mining Collectibles [134011]
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Lot of 4. 1) Miniature (1.25" long) miners' boots made out of compressed anthracite coal. 2) I Like Koppers Coke button. 2" diameter, ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to m******0 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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