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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Lakonia sword with Sheath  [108707]3020 - Lakonia sword with Sheath [108707]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lakonia sword with horn grips. The overall length is 22 in. with a 16.5 in. blade. The blade is made with fullers on both sides and held to
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Volunteer County Loan for the Township of Battle Creek - Civil War (#1)  [105933]3021 - Volunteer County Loan for the Township of Battle Creek - Civil War (#1) [105933]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RARE (Unique!) Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek Civil War Loan. We believe this is one of three known. This is 11 for $200 to Charles B Ward. Pu
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Volunteer County Loan for the Township of Battle Creek - Civil War (#2)  [105932]3022 - Volunteer County Loan for the Township of Battle Creek - Civil War (#2) [105932]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RARE (Unique!) Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek Civil War Loan. We believe this is one of three known. This is 9 for $100 to Peter Dubois. Purch
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Volunteer County Loan for the Township of Battle Creek - Civil War (#3)  [105931]3023 - Volunteer County Loan for the Township of Battle Creek - Civil War (#3) [105931]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RARE (Unique!) Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek Civil War Loan. We believe this is one of three known. This is lucky 13 for $100 to Amasa S Clar
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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”Abstract of Infantry Tactics”, 1858  [130071]3024 - ”Abstract of Infantry Tactics”, 1858 [130071]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pre-Civil war tactics book. Published by the Department of War. Starting with the formation of the Regiment, Marching to Front, Marching to Flank, Det
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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25 Civil War Prints   [131801]3025 - 25 Civil War Prints [131801]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These come from a German book on America’s Civil War. Condition is very rough. Prints include A. Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Union and Confeder
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****r for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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28 Civil War Editions of the New York Times, Excellent Condition, All with Maps, All Professionally 3026 - 28 Civil War Editions of the New York Times, Excellent Condition, All with Maps, All Professionally
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These cover the early years of the war. All are mounted in excellent condition and mounted in hard board folders with gilt title and date. 17 x 23
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 280.00 - 420.00
Sold to R*****3 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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New York Herald news cover stories of the Civil War 1864  [108718]3027 - New York Herald news cover stories of the Civil War 1864 [108718]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of about 30 cover issues of the New York Herald from Jan. 1 to June 30, 1864. Feb. 12 states "Sherman's army captures the Rai...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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New York Herald news cover stories of the Civil War late 1864  [108719]3028 - New York Herald news cover stories of the Civil War late 1864 [108719]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of about 29 cover stories of the progress of the Civil War from July to Dec. 31, 1864 in the New York Herald. Headlines from Sept. 4 &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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The Great Naval and Military Expeditions, Battle of Port Royal Civil War  [122128]3029 - The Great Naval and Military Expeditions, Battle of Port Royal Civil War [122128]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. New York Herald and New Times 1. Framed and well preserved is The New York Herald Nov. 6, 1862 article titled “The Great Naval a
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Confederate News and Southern Papers 1860's  [125075]3030 - Confederate News and Southern Papers 1860's [125075]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of nineteen (19) newspaper groupings from the South during and after the Civil War. Papers are from Richmond, Virginia 1861; Norfolk, Vi
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Civil War request for compensation group, 1870s  [132756]3031 - Civil War request for compensation group, 1870s [132756]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 25 separate applications to the US Commissioner of claims office in Washington DC. This group was handled by Attorney William H back ou
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Civil War Stove Pipe Boots  [122822]3032 - Civil War Stove Pipe Boots [122822]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pair of unmarked stove pipe boots that appear to pre-date the classic 1870s cartouched boots. The first pair appear to be vintage and original Civ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to b*******n for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Stove Pipe Boot Collection, c1870s  [122821]3032b - Stove Pipe Boot Collection, c1870s [122821]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a choice collection of four pair of very historical Stove Pipe style boots "made for drovers, prospectors and shooters." It is fr...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to b*******n for (1,500.00 + 375.00BP) = 1,875.00
 
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Civil War Letter Regarding “Butternuts” Plus CDV  [131457]3033 - Civil War Letter Regarding “Butternuts” Plus CDV [131457]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Personal letter during the Civil War regarding ‘butternuts” (those sympathetic to the south), Dated Nov. 1863. B/W photo of union
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Civil War Documents & Photos  [135409]3034 - Civil War Documents & Photos [135409]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes 12 Civil War era documents & photos, including a death notice for Union soldier James Shuff in 1865, leave papers for another soldier, ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Civil War Theft report, Envelopes & Token  [135517]3035 - Civil War Theft report, Envelopes & Token [135517]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. Three small evelope's w/color vignettes of seated Liberty, Eagle fighting snake w/American flags and Defender. One patriotic token ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Two CDV's of Union Soldiers  [118310]3036 - Two CDV's of Union Soldiers [118310]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two cdv's of Union Soldiers. The one standing is from G.H. Loomis, Boston. The second is from Guay's Photo Gallery, New Orleans. No other id...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Civil War Books (4 Books)  [108251]3037 - Civil War Books (4 Books) [108251]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies; United States War Department, Series 1 Volume 20, Vo
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Estimate : 100.00 - 170.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Phelps & Watson's Historical and Military Map of the Border and Southern States  [132479]3038 - Phelps & Watson's Historical and Military Map of the Border and Southern States [132479]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 color map, attached to board with plexi glass screwed on top through the edges, damage along edges. This rare map has key cities highlighted in red
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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