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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Presidential Ephemera  [129891]3119 - Presidential Ephemera [129891]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Envelopes, two from the White House one which contains a business card with Richard Nixon signature and the other with Patricia Nixon sig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Kennedy Assassination Newspapers  [131970]3120 - Kennedy Assassination Newspapers [131970]
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Newspapers from 1963, reporting on the death of President John Kennedy, as well as an early edition of the San Jose Mercury Herald, reporting on battl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Presidential Collectibles  [129919]3121 - Presidential Collectibles [129919]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16 . 1. Three packs of cigarettes w/presidential seal and still sealed. 2.Three Newspaper's covering Eisenhower election and inaugura...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Autographed Photograph of President Ford  [132076]3122 - Autographed Photograph of President Ford [132076]
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Color photograph, 5 x 7 on a 8 x 10 mat of President Gerald R. Ford inscribed: To Greg Hardisty / Wish Best wishes,/ Gerald R. Ford. Date: Country
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
 
 
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President Gerald Ford Signed Photograph   [132849]3123 - President Gerald Ford Signed Photograph [132849]
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This is an 8 in. X 10 in. signed photograph of President Gerald Ford. An Official White House press release photo from 1974. Date: Country (if
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Mounted President Photos  [129915]3124 - Mounted President Photos [129915]
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Lot of 3. Three mounted photos of U.S. Presidents. 1. Dated 1896, William McKinley and wife. 2. 1909, Howard Taft and wife. 3. Phot of hote
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Presidential & Political Autograph Collection  [132087]3125 - Presidential & Political Autograph Collection [132087]
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Lot of eight postal covers signed by politicians: Sen. Edmund Muskie; Fiorella LaGuardia; Ronald Reagan; J. Edgar Hoover; Henry Kissinger; Potter Ste
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Presidential Ephemera Collection  [131478]3126 - Presidential Ephemera Collection [131478]
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Lot of 12. Spanning decades of presidential newspapers, photos, books. Includes Book on McKinley and Hobart by Byron Andreas. Ad “Win With
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Presidents Commemorative Silver Spoon Collection  [132988]3127 - Presidents Commemorative Silver Spoon Collection [132988]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US President collection in original box complete, 11.5" x 15.5," silver plate, 35 different spoons in perfect condition, never removed fro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to f*******7 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Invitation to 1863 Gubernatorial Inauguration  [131626]3128 - Invitation to 1863 Gubernatorial Inauguration [131626]
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This is a rare invitation to the inauguration of the ninth governor of California, Frederick Low. The event took place on December 10, 1863. Low succe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******a for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Colorado Political Photos & Election Certificate  [122863]3129 - Colorado Political Photos & Election Certificate [122863]
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An 18"x 21" framed photo gallery of the 21st General Assembly of Colorado in 1917. Also included is a 9"x 12" photo of the asse...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Congressional Sign (4)  [132460]3130 - Congressional Sign (4) [132460]
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Lot of 4 signs. "Jim Slattery Republican For Congress" with green letters on a white board. Writing on both sides. 36"x16" D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to C****s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Government & Political Publications  [131884]3131 - Government & Political Publications [131884]
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Lot of 7. 1) Political History of Nevada, 1948 – 2) Nevada State Agencies 1964 – 3) Mint Mark “CC”, 1972
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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H. L. Hunt Autographed Letter Trying to Safeguard our Republic in 1969  [132083]3132 - H. L. Hunt Autographed Letter Trying to Safeguard our Republic in 1969 [132083]
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Texas oilman Haroldson Lafayette Hunt signed this letter concerning patriotic media with patriotic messages. Fascinating piece of American political h
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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40 Political Letters from 1969-1975: Including Stevenson, Goldwater, Thurman, Nixon, etc.  [104505]3133 - 40 Political Letters from 1969-1975: Including Stevenson, Goldwater, Thurman, Nixon, etc. [104505]
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This is a collection of 40 pieces of correspondence from important people of the day in reply to Mr. (Major) Roger Baker to address issues he has writ
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Start Price : 185.00 | Estimate : 375.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Political Ephemera  [129924]3134 - Political Ephemera [129924]
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Lot of 60 plus items in four separate envelopes. Large collection of political brochures, speeches, facts for speeches, list of congressional appoin
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Syd Hill & Sons Western Saddle  [122824]3135 - Syd Hill & Sons Western Saddle [122824]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Syd Hill & Sons Australian hybrid saddle with a 15" seat, a 3" cantle and roping horn. It has its underlining intact and all...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to k******e for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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H. Messing & Son Vintage Saddle  [125777]3136 - H. Messing & Son Vintage Saddle [125777]
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A fine, rare and pretty well preserved 1880 western cowboy saddle by John Henry Messing (1824-1902) & Sons of San Jose California. The working s...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Horseman's Saddlery Accessories  [129684]3137 - Horseman's Saddlery Accessories [129684]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot of horseman's accessories includes a beautiful green suede leather set of chaps with about 32 in. -34 in. inseam currently made at abou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to K*****1 for (425.00 + 93.50BP) = 518.50
 
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Vintage Leather Saddlebags  [132506]3138 - Vintage Leather Saddlebags [132506]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a vintage leather saddlebag pair that may have been used on a horse of vintage motorcycle. Commercially made without a hallmark and machine st
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to v*********f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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