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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)
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. Shipping and handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing as it is based on the size and weight of your purchase. Additional shipping and handling costs, if required, will be re-invoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size.SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size a...
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Monte Carlo Dance Hall Token & First Day Cover 1960 Winter Olympics [129326]3559 - Monte Carlo Dance Hall Token & First Day Cover 1960 Winter Olympics [129326]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice Truckee duo: 1) token: Monte Carlo / Dance Hall / Truckee // 10; Br. rd., 24 mm; 2) Official First Day Cover of the 4c commemorative issued for
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to e***t for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Tuolumne Tokens [132167]3560 - Tuolumne Tokens [132167]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine tokens from the town of Tuolumne: 1) A. ANTINETTI / TUOLUMNE / CALIF. // GOOD FOR / 50¢ / IN MERCHANDISE; Al., rd., 28 mm. 2) DAVA
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to p***d for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Vallejo Saloon Tokens [132153]3561 - Vallejo Saloon Tokens [132153]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) WALDORF SALOON / K / VALLEJO, CAL. // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN / TRADE; Br., rd., 20 mm. 2) THE SWELL / SALOON / W.H. GRISSIM // GOO
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p***d for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Vallejo Token Collection Including Unlisteds [132154]3562 - Vallejo Token Collection Including Unlisteds [132154]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven tokens from the Solano County town of Vallejo: 1) BELLING BROS. / BAKERY / VALLEJO, CAL. // GOOD FOR / ONE / LOAF BREAD; Br., oct. 26 mm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p***d for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Wheatland Tokens [132179]3563 - Wheatland Tokens [132179]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five tokens from the Yuba County town of Wheatland: 1) HOTEL CARNEY / WHEATLAND, / CAL. // GOOD FOR / 5 / CENTS / IN TRADE; Br., Sc(8), 30 mm.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to r****2 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Winters Tokens [132175]3564 - Winters Tokens [132175]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: 1) B. & H. / WINTERS, CAL. // GOOD FOR / 1 / DRINK; Br., Sc (12), 26 mm.2) G.C. BEECHER / WINTERS, / CAL. // GOOD FOR / 5 / CENTS...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to Y******O for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Woodland Tokens [132176]3565 - Woodland Tokens [132176]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six tokens from Woodland: 1 & 2) BYRNS HOTEL / BAR / ONE DRINK / D.C. HALSEY / PROPRIETOR / MOISE KLINKNER CO. S.F. // BYRNS HOTEL / STRI...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p***d for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Post Exchange Camp Yosemite Token [135514]3566 - Post Exchange Camp Yosemite Token [135514]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Post Exchange / 5c / Camp Yosemite / Moise S.F. // blank; Br., rd., 24 mm. Extremely rare. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s******n for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
 
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Yuba City Tokens [132156]3567 - Yuba City Tokens [132156]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four tokens from the Sutter County town of Yuba City: 1 & 2) A.S. BARR'S / CIGAR / STORE / YUBA CITY, CAL. / MOISE KLINKNER CO. S.F. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Plastic Food Stamp Tokens from California Stores [131228]3568 - Plastic Food Stamp Tokens from California Stores [131228]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 42 envelopes with plastic food stamp tokens from stores all over the state of California. Each envelope has several tokens. Ex Ron Lerch collec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p***d for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Two Tokens From One Token Towns [132133]3569 - Two Tokens From One Token Towns [132133]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two tokens: Robinson Corner: R.E. ROBINSON / ROBINSON'S / CORNER / CAL. // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN / TRADE; Br. rd., 21 mm. (NCTA has a v...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********t.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Leadville Transportation Token [131963]3570 - Leadville Transportation Token [131963]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A paper punch token good for 25 roundtrips on the toll road between Leadville and Soda Springs. The bottom 15 rides have already been punched but the
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Illinois Token Group 2 - 4 pcs [126191]3571 - Illinois Token Group 2 - 4 pcs [126191]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bridle Rosette? Queen Alix, 1894 six-year old mare trotting champion with the record 2.03 ¾ for the mile set in Galesburg, Illinois, on Septem
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to J*******2 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Aurora Club Token [126093]3572 - Aurora Club Token [126093]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Aurora / Vic Bernard / Prop. / Club; rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c; Br., rd., 21 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Aurora Pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to g********p.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Goshute Merc. Co. Token [89002]3573 - Goshute Merc. Co. Token [89002]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
NGC certified MS 62. Br., rd., center cut hole, 20 mm. GF 5c. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Currie Provenance: Fred Holabird
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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O'Deon Saloon Token [89006]3574 - O'Deon Saloon Token [89006]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
NGC certified AU 55. GF 12 1/2 c. Br., rd., 20 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Dayton Provenance: Fred Holabird Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Umberto Saloon Token, Dayton, X rare [118174]3575 - Umberto Saloon Token, Dayton, X rare [118174]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The exceptionally rare Umberto token: Umberto II Saloon/Joe/ Renassi/Prop./Dayton, Nev.//GF/One/Drink, 8 scal aluminum, 29.5mm, XF. Rated at "...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********8 for (800.00 + 180.00BP) = 980.00
 
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Emporium Token [129303]3576 - Emporium Token [129303]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare token. Clark moved on to Ely where he produced drug bottles as mentioned in Holabird's bottle book. THE EMPORIUM / DELAMAR, / NE...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to E****1 for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Ely & East Ely Token Collection [126104]3577 - Ely & East Ely Token Collection [126104]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16 different trade tokens from Ely and East Ely. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Ely Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b********t.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Ely Area Token Collection [126090]3578 - Ely Area Token Collection [126090]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 60 trade tokens from the Ely Nevada area. Liberty Billiard Hall, McGill; Dewey Trade Check; Burns & Dortch, East Ely; Ruth Club; Apex B...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*****0 for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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