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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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Charge Coin Collection [132181]3439 - Charge Coin Collection [132181]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twelve examples of "charge coins" Charge (or credit) coins were first issued just after the Civil War, growing increasingly popular...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Tokens & Medals including one about a Hanging! [130129]3440 - Tokens & Medals including one about a Hanging! [130129]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six. 1) Club Foot George Hanged 1864 in Virginia City, Montana. Fantasy piece. Newer. 2) Wells, Bros. & Co., April 1903, Bohneterre, Mo. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to J*******2 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Kings Competition Medal from the NRA [132401]3441 - Kings Competition Medal from the NRA [132401]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
King's Competition Medal for the National Rifle Association from 1930. Bronze, weighs about 63 grams. Designer marked "PM" on both si...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*****o for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Arizona/Idaho/Montana So Called Dollars [132202]3442 - Arizona/Idaho/Montana So Called Dollars [132202]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) HK 648: Obv. Territory Seal in center circle; in second outer circle, around Seal of the Territory of Arizona * 1863 *; outside, abov
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to W********y.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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AYPE and other So Called Dollars [132203]3443 - AYPE and other So Called Dollars [132203]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five So Called Dollars: 1) HK 364: Obv. Three female figures; below is bust l. within small oval; above bust around, but within oval, W. H. Se
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*******d for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Commemoratives in Brass - 9 pcs [132290]3444 - Commemoratives in Brass - 9 pcs [132290]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine brass commemorative items in 8 designs: 1) Martin Marrietta Denver Aerospace, 30 Years of Progress, 74mm; 2) Washoe County Library Turns 100 / Ne
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Silver So Called Dollars [132200]3445 - Silver So Called Dollars [132200]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) HK 344: Obv. Female Indian bust (Pocahontas) l. in center circle; outside around, Ter-Centennial • of • the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to l*********r for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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So Called Dollars [132205]3446 - So Called Dollars [132205]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: 1) HK 687: Santa Monica Breakwater, Aluminum. Obv. Aerial view of breakwater, pier and yacht basin; single small star each side; above So
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to G********_.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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So Called Dollars [132206]3447 - So Called Dollars [132206]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five So Called dollars: 1) HK 25: Obv. Large Liberty Bell bearing lines Lev XXVVX proclaim liber / in Philada by order of the / Pass and Stow,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*******d for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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US State Medals - All 50 [125206]3448 - US State Medals - All 50 [125206]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of 50 lightweight (probably aluminum), approx 39mm medals bearing a representation of the state seal of each of the fifty United States. All uncir
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to W********y.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Louis Bottee Engraved 1906 SF Earthquake Medal [132399]3449 - Louis Bottee Engraved 1906 SF Earthquake Medal [132399]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1906 France: Louis Bottee engraved medal expressing sympathy for the people of San Francisco following the 1906 earthquake. Obverse: Crowned female fi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m*****r for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Three French Medals [132050]3450 - Three French Medals [132050]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three interesting pieces: 1) 1831 five franc Louis Philippe silver piece made into a two bladed knife. Very well made. 2) 1820 silver commemora
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Giants of Russian Literature Silver Medallions [132039]3451 - Giants of Russian Literature Silver Medallions [132039]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Elegant wooden boxed set of three silver medallions minted at Leningrad in the USSR in 1975. 40mm (1 1/2") in diameter and contains one troy o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6*******d for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Foreign Medal Collection [135471]3452 - Foreign Medal Collection [135471]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five pieces: Costa Rica Mint Co.; Queen Victoria commemoration medal; 1939 Canada salutes the King and Queen's visit; 1918 French token; ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to k*****e for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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$1 Liberty Head Counters in High Grade [129342]3453 - $1 Liberty Head Counters in High Grade [129342]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13 spiel markes patterned after the $1 U.S. gold piece, all in AU-Unc condition. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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$1 Liberty Head Counters Lot of 8 [129344]3454 - $1 Liberty Head Counters Lot of 8 [129344]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight different $1 U.S. Gold size counters. Die varieties noted on flips. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to n*******e for (65.00 + 14.30BP) = 79.30
 
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$2.50 Counter Collection Lot of 6 [129335]3455 - $2.50 Counter Collection Lot of 6 [129335]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six different spiel markes in the manner of $2.50 U.S. gold pieces. Indian head and Liberty head obverses, various reverses: eagle and city hal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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$5 California Counter Collection [129352]3456 - $5 California Counter Collection [129352]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight California counters dates 1849, all $5 U.S. gold piece size, with Liberty Head obverse and 49er miner reverse. Date: Country (if not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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$5 California Counters High Grade [129356]3457 - $5 California Counters High Grade [129356]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four California counters dated 1849 with liberty head obverse and 49er miner reverse. All in AU-Unc condition. Date: Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to J*******2 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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$5 Counter Collection [126125]3458 - $5 Counter Collection [126125]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22 pieces, with twelve different varieties of counters of the $5 gold piece size. Liberty die varieties: 125 (2); 130 (2); 135 (2); 140 (2); 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*******e for (140.00 + 30.80BP) = 170.80
 
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