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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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Receipt From Wholesale Liquor Dealer [131962]4240 - Receipt From Wholesale Liquor Dealer [131962]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Receipt issued by wholesale liquor dealer John Endress & Company of St. Louis to bar and general merchandise store owner John G. Morgan of Leadv...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Butte, Montana W. A. Clark check collection [130104]4241 - Butte, Montana W. A. Clark check collection [130104]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Checks to hotels, bars, clubs, ice, etc. Sure to be some real treasures. About 300 checks! Date: 1912-1919 Country (if not USA): State: Mon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Framed United States Supreme Court Appointment [135561]4242 - Framed United States Supreme Court Appointment [135561]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed appointment of Joseph M Dixon as an attorney and counselor of the Supreme Court of the United States. In 1902 and 1904 Dixon won congressional
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m**********w for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Interesting Montana and Colorado checks for Interesting Entities [130094]4243 - Interesting Montana and Colorado checks for Interesting Entities [130094]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes Oregon Short Line, Northern Pacific Railway. U. S. Express, Butte Chinese businesses. Niagara Steamer Co., W. A. Clark (not signed), for vari
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m**********w for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Montana Enlarged Color Photograph by Kenneth R. Roahen [133751]4244 - Montana Enlarged Color Photograph by Kenneth R. Roahen [133751]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an original, enlarged tinted photograph by Montana photographer Kenneth F. Roahen. Measures 21.5" x 13.5" with original frame and...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Novel Music Store Lock & Key [131706]4245 - Novel Music Store Lock & Key [131706]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A very unique, to say the least, lock and key for a business in Austin, Nevada. The lock is in the shape of a violin and measures 14"x 5.5"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c*****n for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Poker Set and Money Drawer from Carson City [133808]4246 - Poker Set and Money Drawer from Carson City [133808]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a professionally built poker chip dispenser with a cash drawer. The dispenser contains both red and white chips each marked "CC". ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d********7 for (475.00 + 104.50BP) = 579.50
 
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1909 Carson City Tax List and Bottle Back [131474]4247 - 1909 Carson City Tax List and Bottle Back [131474]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1909 Tax list for Ormsby County Nevada. Bottle back, metal for J.A. Muller “The Rexall Store” opposite the Post Office C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6*****b for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Birthday Party Photo of Large Gathering in Carson City, c1905 [130119]4248 - Birthday Party Photo of Large Gathering in Carson City, c1905 [130119]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Party was hosted by Fishers in Carson City. Birthday girl is Cyril Miles. Mounted measures 10 x 12. Some folds on frame, one goes into photograph. Som
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Carson City Event Programs [131469]4249 - Carson City Event Programs [131469]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1. Carson City Carnival 1901 program w/information on the counties and activities. Very good condition.50+ pages. 2. Carson CIty Labor
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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History of Nevada by Gov. James G. Scrugham [121706]4250 - History of Nevada by Gov. James G. Scrugham [121706]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two volumes of "History of Nevada" by former Governor James G. Scrugham (1933-1942). What is offered is the index and volume III. Both are...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d********7 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Cherry Creek Early Photograph Group [130114]4251 - Cherry Creek Early Photograph Group [130114]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. 1) Rare overview of the town from a distance. Buildings are small, but the contrast is sharp. Back gives the date as 1899. 2) Stage is al
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Nevada and the 16 to 1 Silver Issue [130061]4252 - Nevada and the 16 to 1 Silver Issue [130061]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In 1896 William Jennings Bryan was running for President of the United States. He was a strong proponent of the dual gold and silver to back United St
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Two Cherry Creek, Nevada school photographs of David Miles Class [130117]4253 - Two Cherry Creek, Nevada school photographs of David Miles Class [130117]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
On in front of an assay office and the other appears to be in front of the school. Photos measure 7 x 9" framed. David is identified in one of ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Three Rare Duck Creek Photographs [130063]4254 - Three Rare Duck Creek Photographs [130063]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) J. F. Miles Ranch. He would go on to be the county treasurer. Photo is 6 x 8”. Contrast is a little light, but details are fine including
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to s***0 for (225.00 + 49.50BP) = 274.50
 
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Wooden Duck Decoy [132992]4255 - Wooden Duck Decoy [132992]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wooden decoy painted to resemble a female mallard duck -- c'mon fellas, land over here, I'm lonely! Owner's family is said to have used ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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East Rochester Photograph – RARE, ORIGINAL, SHORT LIVED GHOST TOWN [130064]4256 - East Rochester Photograph – RARE, ORIGINAL, SHORT LIVED GHOST TOWN [130064]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three town sites, Rochester (or Lower Town), Central Rochester, and East Rochester, were laid out, but these soon coalesced along a main street, 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********x.. for (550.00 + 121.00BP) = 671.00
 
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“Railroad Days” and “Ely and Her Miners” booklets [130069]4257 - “Railroad Days” and “Ely and Her Miners” booklets [130069]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) “Railroad Days”, September 29, 1906. 34 pages. 28 pages of one to four pictures of Ely and surroundings. Lead article on Mark Law
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 6*****b for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Ely Nevada Collectibles [132249]4258 - Ely Nevada Collectibles [132249]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. The First National Bank of Ely brown leather wallet with button closure 2. 4" Copper Mining Souvenir Spoon adorned with pictorials: "S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Ely, Nevada Early Photograph Collection [130062]4259 - Ely, Nevada Early Photograph Collection [130062]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four in this very nice collection. A. Smith of Delamar photo. Delamar is crossed out and Ely, Nevada written in. View down Murry Street, 7 x 10
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to s***0 for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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