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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Ely Area  Token Collection  [126106]3579 - Ely Area Token Collection [126106]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven tokens from: Kimberley, Tungsten, Ruth, Riepetown (Athens Club), East Ely, McGill and Ely. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Neva
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8***9 for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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Ely Coin Bags, Centennial Belt Buckle and Token Collection  [126100]3580 - Ely Coin Bags, Centennial Belt Buckle and Token Collection [126100]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small coin bag stamped "$500" (originally held 25 U.S. $20 gold pieces) now holds 51 Ely area trade tokens; Ely Nevada Centennial belt bu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*o for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Harry & Vick's Little Palace Token  [129319]3581 - Harry & Vick's Little Palace Token [129319]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Harry & Vick's / Little / Palace; Rev: One / H. Mau & Co. / Drink. Br., rd., 24 mm. NCS certified Genuine. Not listed in Token Ca...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b**********w for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Henry Mau Tokens  [126096]3582 - Henry Mau Tokens [126096]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three of the best found examples of grocer Henry Mau's tokens. 1) H. MAU / & CO (all incuse) // GOOD FOR / 1 / DRINK (all incuse); Br...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to c*********p for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Nevada Gaming and Drink Tokens - 7 pcs  [133734]3583 - Nevada Gaming and Drink Tokens - 7 pcs [133734]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four orange tokens marked VB on one side and $25.00 on the other, from the Vick Barranca Owl's Club in Eureka, Nevada, 39mm; Two 37mm wooden tok...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m*****r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Eureka Hotel Key Tags Lot of 3 - Rare!  [132256]3584 - Eureka Hotel Key Tags Lot of 3 - Rare! [132256]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Large Brass Key Tags, one with ring and key to room #7. Measure approximately. 1.75" x 4.5" and 1 red plastic key tag for room number 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to e****6 for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Hotel Brown Key Tags, Haunted Hotel Souvenirs! Lot of 3  [132257]3585 - Hotel Brown Key Tags, Haunted Hotel Souvenirs! Lot of 3 [132257]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hotel Brown was featured on Ghost Hunter tv program on the Travel Channel as a haunted hotel.Built in 1877 as the famous Jackson House it was gutted i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to r*****r for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Good For One Bucket of Water Token  [129302]3586 - Good For One Bucket of Water Token [129302]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ultra rare, 2nd of the three known. Obv.: Giles / Phone / 3625 / Goldfield, Nev.; Rev.: Good For One / Bucket / Of / Water. Br., oval,26 x 17 mm. Da
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to r*o for (3,200.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,000.00
 
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Good For One Bucket of Water Token  [129315]3587 - Good For One Bucket of Water Token [129315]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. Another example with just Giles' number also in this auction. GILES AND FAYHIN, / PHONES 3625 / AND 3112 / GOLDFIELD, / NEVADA....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to r*o for (2,500.00 + 625.00BP) = 3,125.00
 
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Wieland's Park Brewing Tokens and Ephemera  [129311]3588 - Wieland's Park Brewing Tokens and Ephemera [129311]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of memorabilia from the John Wieland Brewing Company at 251 Ralston Street in Reno. Two receipts from 1912 & 1918; a postal cover wi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****r for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Allen House Key Tag  [129310]3589 - Allen House Key Tag [129310]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare brass key tag. ALLEN / 27 / HOUSE. Large, 75 mm. George Allen was the proprietor in 1905, ran a saloon and sold Anheuser-Busch beer.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****0 for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Busch Hotel Token  [129321]3590 - Busch Hotel Token [129321]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
GOOD FOR / 12½¢ / BUSCH HOTEL / IN TRADE // 12½; Br., S4, 28 mm. Featured in Holabird's Bottle Book with the Henry Busch soda
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b**********w for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Hub Saloon Token  [101168]3591 - Hub Saloon Token [101168]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Hub / Saloon / Yerington; Rev.: Good For / 5 / In Trade. Br. rd., 21 mm. NGC certified AU 55. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada Ci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****0 for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Sierra Beer Token C. M. Coddington  [126095]3592 - Sierra Beer Token C. M. Coddington [126095]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Finest known! NGC certified MS 62. Obv.: C. M. Coddington / Agent / Yerrington, Nev.; Rev.: Good For One / Glass / "Sierra Beer"; Br., rec...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*o for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Sierra Beer Token C. M. Coddington   [126094]3593 - Sierra Beer Token C. M. Coddington [126094]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: C. M. Coddington / Agent / Yerrington, Nev.; Rev.: Good For One / Glass / "Sierra Beer"; Br., rectangular,, 33 x 20 mm. Uncirculated...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*o for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Eastern Nevada Token Collection  [126102]3594 - Eastern Nevada Token Collection [126102]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25 different trade tokens from Eastern Nevada towns. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
Sold to e****6 for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Northern Nevada Token Collection  [126105]3595 - Northern Nevada Token Collection [126105]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven tokens from: Jarbige, Ely, Ludwig, East Ely, Ruth, McGill & Tungsten. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Prove...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold to b********t.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Mine & Smelter Town Token Collection  [126107]3596 - Mine & Smelter Town Token Collection [126107]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the Robinson District of Ely, a lot of 16 different tokens. Ruth (the mine town): 4 different; McGill (the smelter town): 12 different. Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*****0 for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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Nevada Brewery/ O'deon Saloon Tokens  [126091]3597 - Nevada Brewery/ O'deon Saloon Tokens [126091]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Nevada / Brewery // Good for / 5c / In Trade; Br., rd,, 21 mm; 2) Bert Barnoni / O'deon / Saloon / Dayton, Nev. // Good For / 12...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*o for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Nevada Small Town Token Collection  [126101]3598 - Nevada Small Town Token Collection [126101]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven trade tokens from: Lamoille, Manhattan, Jarbige, Eureka, Fallon, Ely, East Ely, Ruth, McGill, Ludwig, Tungsten and Reno (when it was a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b********t.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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