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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Mining Handbooks (3)  [131886]2240 - Mining Handbooks (3) [131886]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) “Principles of Mining”, Valuation, Organization & Administration, by Herbert C. Hoover – Published by McGraw-Hill, N.Y.,
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Mining Lamps and Explosive Ads (7)  [131977]2241 - Mining Lamps and Explosive Ads (7) [131977]
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Collection of seven print ads from explosive powder companies and mining lamp manufacturers. Included is the Columbia Powder Company, Atlas Powder C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (275.00 + 60.50BP) = 335.50
 
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Mining Manual (21st), International  [132341]2242 - Mining Manual (21st), International [132341]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Published by the Western Mining Directory Co., Denver, Colorado, Embracing the Principal Operating Metal Mines, Mills, Smelting & Refining Plant...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to f*****E for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Oil Company Ephemera Collection  [131792]2243 - Oil Company Ephemera Collection [131792]
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Twenty-two pieces. 1) Large group of items. Fifteen annual reports for the Texon Oil & Land Company. 1941to 1945. Five each for Group 1, Group 2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D****y for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Rare Mining Publication attached to World War II  [130137]2244 - Rare Mining Publication attached to World War II [130137]
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gFederal Aids for War Mineral Productionh by the War Production Board. This relates to an act that gave strategic metals production
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to S***6 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Vintage B&W Photos of Western Mining Areas (8)  [49510]2245 - Vintage B&W Photos of Western Mining Areas (8) [49510]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight 8" x 10" black and white photos. Includes AZ, ID, UT and ND. Mostly older buildings and the Eby Stamp Mill. Date: Country (if n...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to m******0 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Two Mine Signs DANGER and CYANIDE  108247  [135530]2246 - Two Mine Signs DANGER and CYANIDE 108247 [135530]
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Two mine signs, smaller DANGER sign is 10x7-inches, and the larger CYANIDE sign is approximately 24x26-inches. See photo for lettering and condition d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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History of the Explosives Industry in America, Rare Mining Reference Book  [129548]2247 - History of the Explosives Industry in America, Rare Mining Reference Book [129548]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
History of the Explosives Industry in America by Van Gelder and Schlatter, copyright 1927. Although, this is a later day reprint of this classic refer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Allis-Chalmers  Stockholders Reports  [129896]2248 - Allis-Chalmers Stockholders Reports [129896]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16. From 1927-1950 filled with ad and information on the different mining and equipment manufacturedm contract w/ AFL-CIO. Nice “Bom
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Mining Pay Roll  Ledgers (3)  [132317]2249 - Mining Pay Roll Ledgers (3) [132317]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Mizpah Extension Co., of Tonopah – Statement showing Receipts & Disbursements for week, N.D. 2) Richmond Hill Mining¸ Milling &...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Englehard, Handy & Harman Silver Commemoratives  [132288]2250 - Englehard, Handy & Harman Silver Commemoratives [132288]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of three acrylic embedments: one unidentified with a 1.5-inch branch of dendritic silver, total dimensions of 1 x 2 x 0.25 inches; the second la
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Fool's Gold, Bronze Sculpture by Gary Prazen  [132437]2251 - Fool's Gold, Bronze Sculpture by Gary Prazen [132437]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original bronze sculpture by industrial sculptor Gary Prazen, Fool's Gold III depicts a grizzled prospector and his trusty burro beside a small ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m*****p for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Group of Mining Collectibles  [132884]2252 - Group of Mining Collectibles [132884]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Enameled steel CAGE BELL sign, 1.5 x 6 inches, unknown mine; wire silver encased in acrylic commemorative for N.Y. & Honduras Rosario Mining Co....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Miners Jewelry Group  [132282]2253 - Miners Jewelry Group [132282]
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This is an assemblage of various mining-related jewelry items. So, here we go: a keychain with a brass mallet fob; two tie tacks with the crossed mall
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m******0 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Mining Collectibles, Buckles and Model Ingot  [132519]2254 - Mining Collectibles, Buckles and Model Ingot [132519]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass ingot modeled after a 14.583 troy ounce, 999.9 Fine Gold Ingot from RefineMet International Company. Actually weighs 11.07 troy ounces, approx 3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******o for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Mining Grab Bag - Something for Anyone  [133727]2255 - Mining Grab Bag - Something for Anyone [133727]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Look Sharp, have some fun -- we have a packet of common-issue mining stocks from Phelps Dodge, Kennecott, O.K. Silver M&M Co., Ely Consolidated ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to r********n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Mining Minutiae  [132141]2256 - Mining Minutiae [132141]
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Two small crucibles, 31 mm in diameter; tape measure from Kennecott Copper; equipment tag from La Luz mine; American Smelting and Refining Company key
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m******0 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Silver in Three Varieties  [132140]2257 - Silver in Three Varieties [132140]
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Three glass tubes of silver: Silver Crystals, 4.5 oz. troy, from U.S. Metals Refining Co. Carteret, New Jersey; Hecla Mining pure silver, glass vial w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Bucket of Tins, Dupont Meter, Minerals and More  [135333]2258 - Bucket of Tins, Dupont Meter, Minerals and More [135333]
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Wheeling Galvanized bucket with 3 carbide tins, Phillips 66 oil can, Dupont Galvanometer in leather case, white metal cannister, 7 mineral specimens,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to c********O for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN  []2259 - LOT WITHDRAWN []
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Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 0.00
 
 
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