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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U.S. Proof Sets 1956-1964  [124806]3319 - U.S. Proof Sets 1956-1964 [124806]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9 unopened Treasury Department proof sets: 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 & 1964. Date: Country (if not USA): State:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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U.S. Proof Sets 1957 & 1961  [131153]3320 - U.S. Proof Sets 1957 & 1961 [131153]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten unopened Treasury Department proof sets: 1957 (4) & 1961 (6). Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to C******n for (275.00 + 60.50BP) = 335.50
 
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U.S. Proof Sets 1957 & 1963  [124809]3321 - U.S. Proof Sets 1957 & 1963 [124809]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten unopened Treasury Department proof sets: 1957 (5) & 1963 (5). Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to C******n for (275.00 + 60.50BP) = 335.50
 
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U.S. Proof Sets 1957-1964  [131150]3322 - U.S. Proof Sets 1957-1964 [131150]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten unopened Treasury Department proof sets: 1957 (2), 1959, 1960 (2), 1961, 1962, 1963 (2), 1964. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Ci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to c******n for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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1958-1964 U.S. Mint Sets  [124785]3323 - 1958-1964 U.S. Mint Sets [124785]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uncirculated mint sets: 1958: penny, two nickels, two dimes, two quarters, two half dollars uncirculated in soft plastic. 1959: two sets of two pennie
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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1965 Special Mint Sets Original Packaging  [124784]3324 - 1965 Special Mint Sets Original Packaging [124784]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 1965 Special Mint Sets in the original carton from the U.S. Assay Office. The box has been opened. The 1965 Special Mint Set was issued in p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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U.S. Proof Sets 1961, 1962 & 1964  [131154]3325 - U.S. Proof Sets 1961, 1962 & 1964 [131154]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twelve unopened Treasury Department proof sets: 1961, 1962 (2), 1964 (9). Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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U.S. Proof Sets 1963 & 1964  [131151]3326 - U.S. Proof Sets 1963 & 1964 [131151]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten unopened Treasury Department proof sets: 1963 (5) & 1964 (5). Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Pra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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U.S. Proof Sets and Special Mint Sets  [131156]3327 - U.S. Proof Sets and Special Mint Sets [131156]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five original boxes from the U.S. Assay Office and the Bureau of the Mint: 1) 1966 Special Mint Sets (10); 2) 1967 Special Mint Sets (8); 1968 Proof S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Gold-plated Sterling Silver Belt Buckle with VF/XF 1899 $20 Gold Coin [133721]3328 - Gold-plated Sterling Silver Belt Buckle with VF/XF 1899 $20 Gold Coin [133721]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14K gold-plated Sterling silver belt buckle, intricately carved, with an 1899 S $20 double eagle gold coin mounted in the center with the reverse visi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to K********b.. for (1,800.00 + 405.00BP) = 2,205.00
 
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Sterling Silver Dollar Belt  [132029]3329 - Sterling Silver Dollar Belt [132029]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed sterling silver buckle by "Silverado" anchors a 44 inch long belt with 14 Peace and Morgan dollars and a one ounce Buffalo silver r...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to T***l for (475.00 + 97.38BP) = 572.38
 
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Matching Mens and Womens Coin Belts and Hat Band  [132037]3330 - Matching Mens and Womens Coin Belts and Hat Band [132037]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mexican sterling silver belt buckles anchor these two coin belts: the woman's is 27 inches with six silver dimes and nine Buffalo nickels; the m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Nevada State Trapshoot Sterling Silver Dollar Belt with Silver Quarters Around  [132031]3331 - Nevada State Trapshoot Sterling Silver Dollar Belt with Silver Quarters Around [132031]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling silver belt buckle holding a 1900 Morgan dollar; 44 inch belt decorated with 20 silver quarters. Date: 1973 Country (if not USA): State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Five Ounce Silver America's Cup Commemorative  [131219]3332 - Five Ounce Silver America's Cup Commemorative [131219]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In original case with certificate of authenticity. Five ounces of pure silver struck by the Singapore Mint for the government of Western Samoa. Proof
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B******h for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Canadian Coin Albums  [131155]3333 - Canadian Coin Albums [131155]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five Canadian coin albums: 1) Meghrig album Coins of Canada 5 Cents Nickel 1922-, with 50 nickels, up to 1966; 2) Whitman No. 9443 Dimes Miscel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to p**********d for (1,900.00 + 475.00BP) = 2,375.00
 
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Canadian Coin Collection  [132049]3334 - Canadian Coin Collection [132049]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1967 gold plated Centennial 20 dollar commemorative; 1967 seven coin uncirculated set in black plastic holder. Six brilliant uncirculate silver dollar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c*********d for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Canadian Coin Collection  [131179]3335 - Canadian Coin Collection [131179]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large assortment of Canadian coins from the 1800s through the 1950s. Large cents through half dollars. Large cents (8), dates from 1858-1907. Small ce
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Canadian Large Cent Collection  [124780]3336 - Canadian Large Cent Collection [124780]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 32 Canadian large one cent coins: 1876-H; 1881-H; 1882-H; 1884; 1886; 1887; 1888; 1890-H; 1891-LD; 1892; 1893; 1900-H; 1901; 1902; 1903; 1904;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f********u.. for (110.00 + 22.55BP) = 132.55
 
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Canadian Nickel Album 1922-1965 Including the Rare 1925 & 1926 FAR 6  [132042]3337 - Canadian Nickel Album 1922-1965 Including the Rare 1925 & 1926 FAR 6 [132042]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Whitman blue album #9503 with 50 coins including the rare 1925 and 1926 FAR 6. Missing only the 1955. All coins at least EF-AU condition. Date: C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Canadian Silver Dollar BU Rolls  [124804]3338 - Canadian Silver Dollar BU Rolls [124804]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two brilliant uncirculated rolls of 20 Canadian silver dollars: 1959 & 1960. Each coin 0.60 oz. silver. Alloy: 80% silver, 20% copper; Weight: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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