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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Military Awards, Decorations, Badges etc.  [135313]3099 - Military Awards, Decorations, Badges etc. [135313]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 45 military awards and decorations, Navy uniform buttons, ROTC and artillery badges, Airborne patch and more. See photo for more details. Date
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to R*****6 for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
 
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Military Memorabilia, large set  [135557]3100 - Military Memorabilia, large set [135557]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large collection of military and airplane related memorabilia. Includes the Crescent Color Guide to Military Aircraft by Michael Taylor; pistol, rifle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to a********o for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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United States Air Force B-1 Bomber B-1 Division Rockwell Desk Model  [133812]3101 - United States Air Force B-1 Bomber B-1 Division Rockwell Desk Model [133812]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
U.S. Air Force B-1 Bomber, Long Range Combat Aircraft- Rockwell International. North American Aircraft Operations. Includes stand. Desk model. Few scr
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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USAF/Grumman General Dynamics  Model Plane Display Model  [133811]3102 - USAF/Grumman General Dynamics Model Plane Display Model [133811]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
USAF/Grumman EF-111A, Tactical Jamming System, model made by Precise Models. Display comes with stand. Stand has sliver plate inscription EF-111A, Ta
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Personal Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman written by Himself  [132934]3103 - Personal Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman written by Himself [132934]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This volume of General W. T. Sherman's adventures was published in 1891, fourth edition, copyrighted by Charles B. Hall. It includes the adverti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 170.00
Sold to k*****f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Military Use Maps (3)  [131672]3104 - Military Use Maps (3) [131672]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of three maps used by military service personnel. 1. Military map of the U.S. published by Union Pacific Railroad. It shows military airfields
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Thrilling Experiences in the War in South Africa  [132830]3105 - Thrilling Experiences in the War in South Africa [132830]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thrilling Experiences in the War in South Africa. Edited by Marshall Evertt, The Greatest Writer the World Has Ever Known. Includes Thrilling Stories
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Geo. Washington Portrait and Facsimile Letter  [125197]3106 - Geo. Washington Portrait and Facsimile Letter [125197]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed portrait of George Washington mounted beside a facsimile of a letter to the Earl of Buchan on the principle that should guide the United States
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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President James Buchanan Autographed Document, 1860  [125233]3107 - President James Buchanan Autographed Document, 1860 [125233]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed Land Patent by Buchanan for land given to a Mexican War veteran, John Fulton, a seaman on the USS Constitution. Property near Junction City, Ka
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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U.S. Grant Portrait  [129931]3108 - U.S. Grant Portrait [129931]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant believed to have been done by Frederick Meserve from a Brady negative, This is excellent, but fragile condition. Oval
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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General Grant & Family Photo Card & Ribbon  [131620]3109 - General Grant & Family Photo Card & Ribbon [131620]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photo card showing General, later President U.S. Grant and his family posing on the front porch of their home in Mt. McGregor, New York in 1885. Also
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********x.. for (200.00 + 44.00BP) = 244.00
 
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President McKinley Stereo-view Collection  [123213]3110 - President McKinley Stereo-view Collection [123213]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20. Includes portraits of Mr. and Mrs. McKinley, President McKinley's address at the Pan American Exposition, McKinley in the White House...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Harding/Coolidge  Political Ads  [129897]3111 - Harding/Coolidge Political Ads [129897]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Two framed and one not newspaper ads for Harding/Coolidge Presidential ticket. One article is from The Farm Journal (framed) and One from
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Franklin Roosevelt Campaign Bottle Opener  [133745]3112 - Franklin Roosevelt Campaign Bottle Opener [133745]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Flat steel bottle opener embossed with a stylized donkey and the words / TAKE OFF YOUR CAP TO ROOSEVELT // HE KEPT / HIS / PROMISE /. About 2.75 x 1.2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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T.L.S. by J. Edgar Hoover of the F.B.I.- 1957  [111872]3113 - T.L.S. by J. Edgar Hoover of the F.B.I.- 1957 [111872]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Typewritten letter to the Attorney General of Montana in 1957 discussing the success of their Law Enforcement conference in Montana. Nice clear signat
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Photo of Lou Hoover (H. Herbert's Wife) Autographed  [124604]3114 - Photo of Lou Hoover (H. Herbert's Wife) Autographed [124604]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black and white photo of Lou Hoover, the wife of American president Herbert Hoover, with a personalized note written to Aunt laura Belle and signed by
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Bronze Medal of the Truman Inauguration  [129916]3115 - Bronze Medal of the Truman Inauguration [129916]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
51 mm bronze inaugural medal w/raised bust of Harry S. Truman on Obverse. No obvious scratches or markings. Excellent cond. Date: 1949 Country (
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a*****k for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Autographed Official Program of Eisenhower Inauguration  [132073]3116 - Autographed Official Program of Eisenhower Inauguration [132073]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In original postal cover dated January 21, 1957, the official program of the inaugural ceremonies inducting into Office Dwight D. Eisenhower President
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Richard Nixon Autograph  [132085]3117 - Richard Nixon Autograph [132085]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
On a program for the Republican Centennial Dinner, June 26, 1954 at Milwaukee Auditorium Richard Nixon autographed for a follower. Date: Country (i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to L********L for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Nixon Ephemera.  [129909]3118 - Nixon Ephemera. [129909]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 40 plus. Papers, letters proposals and regarding Richard Nixon for Senator running against Congrasswoman Douglas during the 1950’s.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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