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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Colorado Mining Bonds and Ephemera (8)  [111849]2140 - Colorado Mining Bonds and Ephemera (8) [111849]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes two bonds from Mono-Baltic Mining and Smelting Company which operated at Ouray, Colorado issued in 1909. Some browning on center fold. Al
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Colorado Mining Silver Spoon Group  [134005]2141 - Colorado Mining Silver Spoon Group [134005]
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Lot of 4 different. 1) Large bronze gilt spoon, Colorado Springs, "Struck It At Last," figural handle. 6.5" long. 2) Mineral Palace, ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a****y for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Two Choice Colorado Mining Silver Spoons  [134004]2142 - Two Choice Colorado Mining Silver Spoons [134004]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different sterling spoons. 1) Gold Coin Mine, Victor, Colorado. 5" with engraved bowl showing mine building. 2) Mineral Palace, Pueblo...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a****y for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Colorado Mining Stock, Photos & Document, 1800's (4)  [111842]2143 - Colorado Mining Stock, Photos & Document, 1800's (4) [111842]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice group of Colorado material includes Vulcan Gold and Silver Mining Company stock dated 1880. The company operated at Ouray, Colorado. Also, a nice
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m******0 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Middletown Silver-Lead Mining Co Prospectus, 1853  [131470]2144 - Middletown Silver-Lead Mining Co Prospectus, 1853 [131470]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare, hard-bound prospectus by James Percival and Josiah D. Whitney, 1853, with litho of the mine works opposite the title page. This mine was po
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Archive of the Belshazzar Mine, Idaho Gold Mining Company, Placerville Idaho, 1920s.  [132775]2145 - Archive of the Belshazzar Mine, Idaho Gold Mining Company, Placerville Idaho, 1920s. [132775]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Archive of 150 or more documents circa 1926 to 1939 regarding almost all aspects of mind production at the Belshazzar mine. This mine processed high-g
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Idaho Mining Ephemera  [135364]2146 - Idaho Mining Ephemera [135364]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. 1) Sullivan Extension Mining Co. stock certificate. Yreka District, Idaho Territory. Issued in 1888 for 1,00 shares. Pen cancelled. Very fin
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Indiana - Illinois USGS Geologic Folio Group (10)  [112316]2147 - Indiana - Illinois USGS Geologic Folio Group (10) [112316]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carlisle 1923; Colchester 1919; Ditney 1902; Danville 1900; Galena 1916; Gillespie 1926; Murphysboro 1912; New Athens 1921; Patoka 1904; Tallula 1913;
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Indiana - Illinois USGS Geologic Folio Group (9)  [112315]2148 - Indiana - Illinois USGS Geologic Folio Group (9) [112315]
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Belleville 1915; Colchester 1919; Danville 1900; Ditney 1902; Galena 1916; Gillespie 1926; Murphysboro 1912; New Athens 1921; Tallula 1913; Date:
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Green Arrow Kentucky Coal Tin Advertising Sign  [134046]2149 - Green Arrow Kentucky Coal Tin Advertising Sign [134046]
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Color tin advertising sign for Green Arrow Kentucky Coal, "America's Finest Bituminous Coal." Copyright 1929, by the C. Reiss Coal Com...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Calumet & Hecla Coin Case  [131923]2150 - Calumet & Hecla Coin Case [131923]
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This unique little coin case made of copper features the mine buildings around Shaft No. 2 of the Calumet Mine in the Copper Country of Michigan'...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to L********L for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Two Missouri Mining Photographs  [134017]2151 - Two Missouri Mining Photographs [134017]
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Lot of 2 different. 1) View of 13 miners in front of buildings. Taken by Wm. Weaver, Carl Junction, Missouri. Mine not identified. Photo is 4.75 x 6.7
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6****A for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Anaconda Copper Mining Company Underground Lamp Equipment Tag  [129312]2152 - Anaconda Copper Mining Company Underground Lamp Equipment Tag [129312]
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Brass, 34 x 40 mm, holed. Stamped: S / A. C. (M worn off) C. O. / 2249 / Lamp. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Butte & Vicinity, Montana Mining Claims Map   [132307]2153 - Butte & Vicinity, Montana Mining Claims Map [132307]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Map is 29”x 36” on linen, folded into 3 ½” x 7 ½ “ hard-cover binder. Date: Country (if not U
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Geology & Ore Deposits of the Butte District  [132348]2154 - Geology & Ore Deposits of the Butte District [132348]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
U.S.G.S., PP 74, by Walter H. Weed – ( 9”x 11 ½” HB, 51 Plates, (27 in Pocket), 262 pages) Date: 1912 Country (if
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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Grouse Mountain Mining Co. Maps Troy, Montana  [120605]2155 - Grouse Mountain Mining Co. Maps Troy, Montana [120605]
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This is a set of three mining maps of the Silver Grouse Mining claims out of Troy, Montana. Two are blue lines. Bimetallic mining. 1936 dates.C.H. Bar
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Bluestone, Nevada Copper Concentrating Plant and Furnace Panorama, 2 Feet Long  [130120]2156 - Bluestone, Nevada Copper Concentrating Plant and Furnace Panorama, 2 Feet Long [130120]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This mill was in operation for seven short months, but this photograph shows all of its glory! gThe Bluestone mine is the oldest mine in the
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to V********B for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Dayton Placer Recovery Company Stock Certificate  [130101]2157 - Dayton Placer Recovery Company Stock Certificate [130101]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock no. 218, issued in 1918 for 10,000 shares to WS McCornick. Not cancelled. The purpose was to conduct a general placer mining business in Utah an
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s***0 for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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“Ely and Her Mines”, 1907, Rare  [130068]2158 - “Ely and Her Mines”, 1907, Rare [130068]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9.5 x 12.5”, July 1, 1907. History of Ely camp, geology, etc. The booklet answers questions like “What are the prices of sleeping ac
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Gold Hill Mining Ephemera  [125504]2159 - Gold Hill Mining Ephemera [125504]
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Lot of 3. 1. Application for membership in lodge 9 F. & A.M., dated 1870 by Master Mason and favorably accepted. Cond. F. 2. Woodville Gold and ...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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