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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Tuolumne County Booklet  [131664]4180 - Tuolumne County Booklet [131664]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Published by The Union Democrat under direction of the county supervisors, this is a a report on the county, including statistics, maps and other char
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to L******8 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Solano County Fair Best Exhibit Diploma for Printing on Tapestry  [125097]4181 - Solano County Fair Best Exhibit Diploma for Printing on Tapestry [125097]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original award diploma with blue ribbon and gold seal, reads: Solano County Agricultural Association awards this Diploma to Mrs. James Megarry For Bes
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Rare California Taxed and Revenue Stamped Document  [130136]4182 - Rare California Taxed and Revenue Stamped Document [130136]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Most interesting is the $1.00 and 50c California tax stamps. Tied with Builder Insurance cancel. Builders Insurance Company policy. 1868 for Joseph H.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to h*******e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Long-Bell International Logging Photos (8)  [131887]4183 - Long-Bell International Logging Photos (8) [131887]
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Paper Co. Mill & other facilities at Weed, California, taken In 1922. It was bought out by the Roseburg Lumber Co. in 1982 and some structures...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Hetchy Hetchy Valley, Yosemite National Park Print  [129687]4184 - Hetchy Hetchy Valley, Yosemite National Park Print [129687]
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This is a half tone print of Hetchy Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park. Original photo taken in 1911 prior to dam construction. Framed at 21 in.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to L******8 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Yosemite Early Photographs, Redwoods, Outstanding Quality (2 photos)  [132260]4185 - Yosemite Early Photographs, Redwoods, Outstanding Quality (2 photos) [132260]
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Smaller photo is faded, measures 4.5" x 11", "Redwood Highway, Calif. Paterson 113" Larger photo is of outstanding quality, m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to L******8 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Lights and Shadows of Yosemite by Katherine Ames Taylor a Book  [132869]4186 - Lights and Shadows of Yosemite by Katherine Ames Taylor a Book [132869]
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This delightful little book is 86 pages of prose and photos of Yosemite valley published in 1926 and written by Katherine Ames Taylor. She opens the b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Land Grant in Yuba County, California  [132500]4187 - Land Grant in Yuba County, California [132500]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This beautiful document is a land grant to a Mr. Rice for agriculture on 80 acres of land in Yuba County, California. 1885 signed by Governor Stoneman
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Checks from the Adolph Sutro, the New Almaden Co. & More  [132854]4188 - Checks from the Adolph Sutro, the New Almaden Co. & More [132854]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot of checks include one check to the San Francisco Mayor Hugo Strata written by Adolph Sutro, several check s from the New Almaden Mine Co., On
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m**********w for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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'California Views' Group  [130141]4189 - 'California Views' Group [130141]
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Lot of six. 1) Union Ice wagons ready for service. 7.5 x 9.5 framed. 2) Sea Lions on Seal Rocks near Cliff House, San Francisco, Cal. 3) Plaza at Wat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to C*****r for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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“California Illustrated” with nice wood cut illustrations  [130052]4190 - “California Illustrated” with nice wood cut illustrations [130052]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
142 pages. Over 30 pages dedicated to Yellowstone alone. Also the important cities, Shasta, missions, giant trees, etc. Over 80 illustrations. Several
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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“Picturesque Shasta Springs” by Southern Pacific Co.  [131882]4191 - “Picturesque Shasta Springs” by Southern Pacific Co. [131882]
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Famous Summer Resort in Siskiyou County, Ca. in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries – Contains 18 Colorful photos – C 1910 10
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to L******8 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Antique California Maps c1872-1896 (Lot of 3)  [31975]4192 - Antique California Maps c1872-1896 (Lot of 3) [31975]
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1) 1896 City of San Francisco, 2000 feet to the inch, printed on newsprint, separated in two pieces at the center fold. Very detailed, some penciled n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Business and Advertising Cards  [130124]4193 - Business and Advertising Cards [130124]
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Six Business Cards: Benefit Ball for Blake Smith, Sonora; Rocklin Livery Stable; Metropolis Construction, San Francisco; Prof A. Ringer, One Man Band,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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California and the Gold Mania a book by Thomas De Quincey  [132930]4194 - California and the Gold Mania a book by Thomas De Quincey [132930]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This little book is an essay from Ticknor, Reed, and Field's edition of De Quincey Letters and illustrations from "Punch" originally p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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California Coastal History Library: Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, Monterey  [135569]4195 - California Coastal History Library: Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, Monterey [135569]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 32. 1) Thirteen different Images of America: Big Sur, Rio Vista, Morro Bay, Point Piedras Blancas, Grover Beach, Camp San Luis Obispo, San Luis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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California Ephemera and Collectibles   [132833]4196 - California Ephemera and Collectibles [132833]
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1) Serra Railroad Company ticket from Stockton to San Francisco. Sierra Railroad Company storage receipt at the Stockton station. Angles to Oakdale. A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to p********n for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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California Ephemera Group  [131775]4197 - California Ephemera Group [131775]
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An interesting ephemera collection that consists of a message to the House of Representatives by President Franklin Pierce regarding the California In
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Chinese In The West- Historical Hats  [123502]4198 - Chinese In The West- Historical Hats [123502]
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Five Asian style, possibly Chinese hats. A) 19.5" diameter, 9" high at tall point, constructed of equivalent of palm leaf fibre; 21" ...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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G.F. Filley Large Cover  [135553]4199 - G.F. Filley Large Cover [135553]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clearly says G.F. Filley, St. Louis. 13" diameter. Might have been a large Dutch oven top. Filley incorporated the Mississippi Valley Iron Work...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to m**********w for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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