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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Advertising Postcards  [104971]2490 - Advertising Postcards [104971]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 100 advertising postcards-Hershey Chocolate, Westinghouse, Tupperware, Amway and more. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Proven
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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American Wildlife Resources Postcards 1939  [132951]2491 - American Wildlife Resources Postcards 1939 [132951]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is complete set of wildlife cards published in 1939 depicting American wildlife. All are in very good condition. Date: Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to q******s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Bizarre Postcard Collection  [132063]2492 - Bizarre Postcard Collection [132063]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 33 miscellaneous vintage postcards with strange subjects. A candle entitled "The Light of Other Days." A leather card with a swasti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Black History - Thanksgiving Vintage PCs  [127098]2493 - Black History - Thanksgiving Vintage PCs [127098]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 14 cards, c 1908, all but 2 are Thansgiving. Includes high quality art, some in the style of Wentsch, some by Taggert. Choice. Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D*********7 for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Black History - Watermelon Humor Theme PCs  [127100]2494 - Black History - Watermelon Humor Theme PCs [127100]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 40 vintage (most c 1908) postcards with the watermelon theme in a humorous mode. I've always thought it was amusing that a Black ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 340.00 - 700.00
Sold to D*********7 for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Civil War Postcards & Covers Including 4 Tucks (7)  [111885]2495 - Civil War Postcards & Covers Including 4 Tucks (7) [111885]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful and colorful Civil War themed postcards and covers. These are in excellent condition. Includes 4 very nice Tuck postcards involving the Cont
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Composers, Orchestras and Bands RPCs and Litho Postcards (80)  [127306]2496 - Composers, Orchestras and Bands RPCs and Litho Postcards (80) [127306]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eighty RPCs and litho postcards featuring great composers, conductors, orchestras, band leaders and musical performances from the U.S. and around the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Early 1900's Greeting Cards (120)  [131989]2497 - Early 1900's Greeting Cards (120) [131989]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An album of animated and artistic greeting postcards from all over the West and parts beyond. Cards are colorful and in some cases, amusing. Most have
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********s.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Ten Commandments in Post Cards  [132952]2498 - Ten Commandments in Post Cards [132952]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
They're all here, ten commandments in die cut art post cards. Colorized in very good condition. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to q******s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Space Program Postcards 1960's-1970's  [132941]2499 - Space Program Postcards 1960's-1970's [132941]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains about 100 RPCs of the early 1960's -1970'd space program in the USA. Many national heroes are depicted. Date: Country (...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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