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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Railroad Letterheads from Midwest to Southern  [129892]2360 - Railroad Letterheads from Midwest to Southern [129892]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 29. Shipping receipts, letters regarding shipments (w/maps of RR) from Illinois Central Railroad, Youngstown and Southern railway, Denver an
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Lionel Train Instruction Book Collection, 1926-1969 (30)  [131750]2361 - Lionel Train Instruction Book Collection, 1926-1969 (30) [131750]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Impressive collection of three notebook volumes, 30 pieces, of original Lionel train instruction booklets. The inventory: 1929, 1932 (2 diff), 1935,
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Great Southern & Western RW Iron Sign  [133729]2362 - Great Southern & Western RW Iron Sign [133729]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cast iron sign from the Great Southern & Western Railway (GS&WR) NOTICE sign against trespassing. The fine is listed as "forty shilling...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Southern Pacific Lines Literature Material (2)  [132390]2363 - Southern Pacific Lines Literature Material (2) [132390]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Southern Pacific Sacramento Shops Documentation Project by the Historic American Engineering Record for the California State Railroad Museum
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Southern Pacific Railroad Steam Locomotive Compendium Book & Extra [122288]2364 - Southern Pacific Railroad Steam Locomotive Compendium Book & Extra [122288]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Comes with Compendium Companion Addition. Published by Diebert & Strapac in 1987. Catalogs all the known steam locomotives operated by Southern ...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Maritime Publications (2)  [132311]2365 - Maritime Publications (2) [132311]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) A Souvenir of the Anchor Line Agents Excursion on the Steamer “California – 1872 – (10” x 13” HB with
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Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to S********n for (900.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,125.00
 
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Hansen Bearing Board and Pocket Pelorus  [109346]2366 - Hansen Bearing Board and Pocket Pelorus [109346]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Manufactured by Kelvin & Wilfrid D. White Co., nautical instruments, of Boston and New York. Housed in a beautiful wooden case, (25 1/2 x 12 x ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Vintage Nautical Maps  [109347]2367 - Vintage Nautical Maps [109347]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rolled in a tube are three nautical maps: 1) Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound, 1948, 40 x 32 inches; 2) Cape Flattery to Dixon Entrance (British Columb
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a****a for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Marine History of the Pacific Northwest by Lewis & Dryden  [132350]2368 - Marine History of the Pacific Northwest by Lewis & Dryden [132350]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Reprinted by Antiquarian Press, LTD, N.Y. – (Original Printing,- 1895) – Edition limited to 750 copies – An illustrated rev
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Packard Magazine Automobile Company Publication 1930  [126995]2369 - The Packard Magazine Automobile Company Publication 1930 [126995]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"The Packard Magazine," a 20-page periodical devoted to news, photographs and advertisements about the Packard automobile, copyright 1930,...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to l*******c for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Ford Model T Radiator Frame & Tire Pump  [110166]2370 - Vintage Ford Model T Radiator Frame & Tire Pump [110166]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Ford Model T radiator frame by Peerless and a Ford brand hand tire pump. The frame will save you a trip to pick-n-pull and the pump (made of brass)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F*******0 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Ford Motor Company Wrench and Brass Token  [133735]2371 - Ford Motor Company Wrench and Brass Token [133735]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One brass token, ~34mm, Ford logo over a shield on the obverse, stylized V8 design on the reverse with THIRTY YEARS / OF PROGRESS around the circumfer
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Complete History of the Building of the Bay Bridge (5)  [132345]2372 - Complete History of the Building of the Bay Bridge (5) [132345]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Designed and Constructed by the Dept. of Public Works of the State of California for the California Toll Bridge Authority (each 8 ½ x 11
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Durant Motor Cars Sales Literature and Consolidated Financial Statement for 1927  [132935]2373 - Durant Motor Cars Sales Literature and Consolidated Financial Statement for 1927 [132935]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a cache of a large dealership poster depicting all of the models of autos. produced by Durant Motors including the Rugby truck line. William D
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Harrah’s 1971 World Classic Car Festival in Japan Company Scrapbook  [119027]2374 - Harrah’s 1971 World Classic Car Festival in Japan Company Scrapbook [119027]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In March, 1971, Harrah’s partnered with a Japanese firm to host an antique car festival, the likes of which the world had never seen. With th
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Six California Postal History Covers: 4 Cuba, 1 Doyle and 1 Nevada City  [130010]2375 - Six California Postal History Covers: 4 Cuba, 1 Doyle and 1 Nevada City [130010]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Cuba 1904 Cuba covers. All with contents. “The shearers are here 27 of them” is the first line in the first correspondence we o
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****H for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Fresno County Cover with Wells Fargo Label  [135484]2376 - Fresno County Cover with Wells Fargo Label [135484]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wells Fargo Express stamped cover, not through regular mail. Was most likely carried and delivered via stagecoach. It is in decent condition for its a
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********O for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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F.W. Braun & Co. Wholesale Druggists Advertising Cover  [129304]2377 - F.W. Braun & Co. Wholesale Druggists Advertising Cover [129304]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare advertising cover with American Flag front postmarked Los Angeles with one cent stamp attached.. From F. W. Braun & Co., Wholesale Druggist...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w****o for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Pictorial Los Angeles Hotel Corner Ad. Covers (5)  [127617]2378 - Pictorial Los Angeles Hotel Corner Ad. Covers (5) [127617]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of five early 20th century covers with Los Angeles hotels letterhead. Included are The Auditorium Hotel, The Hollenbeck Hotel, Hotel Nadeau an
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****H for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Old San Francisco Philatelic Ephemera  [131625]2379 - Old San Francisco Philatelic Ephemera [131625]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A vintage group of items from early San Francisco. Lot includes a freight bill from Wells, Fargo & Company marked "Slow" as in by wago...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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