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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California Bicentennial Silver Medals All  Four Editions  [132044]3399 - California Bicentennial Silver Medals All Four Editions [132044]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original packaging and paperwork accompanies these four silver medallions issued by the Official California American Revolution Bicentennial Medallion
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to W********y.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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California Model Game Counters  [132012]3400 - California Model Game Counters [132012]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: California Model Dollar (14 mm); Model 1/4 Dollar (8 mm); California Model Half Dollar(10 mm). All dated 1849. Ex Ron Lerch collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Official California Bicentennial Medallion Collection  [132065]3401 - Official California Bicentennial Medallion Collection [132065]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four silver medallions issued from 1973 through 1976 commemorating California's contribution to the national bicentennial in 1976. Official pack...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to R***h for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Panama Pacific International Exposition Silver Medal   [132395]3402 - Panama Pacific International Exposition Silver Medal [132395]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. San Francisco Panama Pacific International Exposition Argentina silver medal struck by Shreve & Co., San Francisco. Argentina pavilion on the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Panama Pacific International Exposition So Called Dollars  [132201]3403 - Panama Pacific International Exposition So Called Dollars [132201]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: 1) HK 411: Obv. Edifice; below Oregon / State Building; above, around Panama Pacific International Exposition; below, around • S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to W********y.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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San Francisco Earthquake and Fire So Called Dollars  [132197]3404 - San Francisco Earthquake and Fire So Called Dollars [132197]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot four different So Called Dollars commemorating April 18, 1906: 1) HK 340: Obv. Street and buildings in ruins; below small California Street; above
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to W********y.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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1894 Mid Winter Expo So Called Dollar/ 1935 George V Silver Jubilee Medal  [132124]3405 - 1894 Mid Winter Expo So Called Dollar/ 1935 George V Silver Jubilee Medal [132124]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) HK-259, California 1894 Mid Winter Exposition Aluminum dollar, EF condition; 2) 1935 Official Silver Jubilee medal in original box, unc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*******d for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Pedley Ryan Dollar: HK 825 Type IV  [131211]3406 - Pedley Ryan Dollar: HK 825 Type IV [131211]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gem uncirculated Pedley-Ryan & Co. silver dollar, worthy of certification. Obv. Pedley-Ryan & Co. / Denver // Rev. 1933 / Silver / 430 Grain...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8*****M for (400.00 + 88.00BP) = 488.00
 
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William Barber U.S. Mint Medal  [132396]3407 - William Barber U.S. Mint Medal [132396]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1872 Chicago: William Barber engraved U.S. Mint medal struck for the H.S. Everhard and Co. in July 1872. The medals were struck using bronze salvaged
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********n for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Chicago So Called Dollars  [132204]3408 - Chicago So Called Dollars [132204]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: HK 160: Obv. Bust, facing to l., within circle; outside, around Christopher * 1492 * Columbus * 1892 *; beaded border. Rev. Across cente
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to J*******2 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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