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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Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to JJ Expedition, 1851   [130146]4360 - Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to JJ Expedition, 1851 [130146]
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For fees of $7.75 as a witness in the district court of Robertson County. Paid July 3, 1852. Stamped Paid. Large rips repaired with museum quality tap
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Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to Jose Antonio de la Garza  [130158]4361 - Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to Jose Antonio de la Garza [130158]
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Issued for $72.00 for claims for beeves (beef, cattle) furnished General Somervell in 1842. Garza was an important person in San Antonio history. He w
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Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Republic of Texas 2d class B Debt Relief issued for Henry M. Smith and John Sinclair  [130150]4362 - Republic of Texas 2d class B Debt Relief issued for Henry M. Smith and John Sinclair [130150]
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1) Henry W. Smith for services in Captain Smithfs Company 1836. For $24. It is thought that Henry Smith traveled to Nacogdoches, Texas, with
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to Edward Jackson (Texas Rangers)  [130151]4363 - Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to Edward Jackson (Texas Rangers) [130151]
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Edward Jackson to receive $24 for serving with Captain Wheelock. Wheelock had a company of Rangers. They were enlisted on May 8, 1836. They served unt
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to s*****o for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to John Seymour and Joseph Strickland; Fannin County T4364 - Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to John Seymour and Joseph Strickland; Fannin County T
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Strickland & Seymour to receive $62.50. They were both part of the Roberts Company – the Fannin County Mounted Rangers. The company was in...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to s*****o for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to Josiah Taylor of the Gonzalez Rangers, 1840  [130154365 - Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to Josiah Taylor of the Gonzalez Rangers, 1840 [13015
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Taylor received $43.33. We believe that he was part of the Caldwell Company Gonzalez Volunteers. It is the only Captain Caldwell we could find in this
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to s*****o for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to John Hart and William Holloway for military service4366 - Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to John Hart and William Holloway for military service
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Both of these soldiers were involved in Indian issues in 1841. Hart was in the company of Captain Fowler and received $22.03. Fowler is most likely C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to SAJ Haynie and Milvern Harrell.   [130155]4367 - Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to SAJ Haynie and Milvern Harrell. [130155]
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Both Haynie and Harrell were serving under Captain Thomas Green under Major Lewis. Haynie was to receive $41.00 and Harrell $62.50. Harrell was captur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to the Est. Thomas Hancock for losses in the Santa Fe 4368 - Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to the Est. Thomas Hancock for losses in the Santa Fe
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For services and losses on the Santa Fe Expedition. For $350. The Santa Fe expedition was an attempt by some Texans to convince New Mexico to join the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to Benjamin F. Warnock for services in the Somervell C4369 - Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to Benjamin F. Warnock for services in the Somervell C
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The Somervell Campaign was a response to three predatory raids made by the Mexican army in 1842. President Sam Houston ordered Alexander Somervell to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to Joseph F. Smith, John Hemphill and Moses Griffin.  4370 - Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to Joseph F. Smith, John Hemphill and Moses Griffin.
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1) Hemphill for $31.50 for services under General Burlison. Hemphill was the acting adjutant General. He was also part of the Gillespie Company in the
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to Melvin Wilkinson and RB Martin  [130160]4371 - Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to Melvin Wilkinson and RB Martin [130160]
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1) Wilkinson was to receive $157.50 for service in the Somerville Campaign in the company of Captain Cameron under General Davis. He was a member of t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to OHP Walker and Joseph F Worsham  [130161]4372 - Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to OHP Walker and Joseph F Worsham [130161]
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1) Walker for $67.50 for services in the Somervell Campaign. Walker served in the First Regiment, South Western Army under Captain Barrett from Octobe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to SAJ Haynie and James Houston under General Burleson4373 - Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to SAJ Haynie and James Houston under General Burleson
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Burleson was a colonel in the battle of San Antonio. Both received funds for 1842 services rendered. Houston was listed as directly under the general.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Photos of Town Life in Farwell, Texas and Texico, New Mexico  [132946]4374 - Photos of Town Life in Farwell, Texas and Texico, New Mexico [132946]
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This lot contains about 12 real photos of Farwell, Tx. and Texico, N.M. C. 1940's. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Texas City: Prove...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m******0 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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“Life in Utah” or the “Mysteries and Crimes of Mormonism” – very early anti-Mormon book  [130053]4375 - “Life in Utah” or the “Mysteries and Crimes of Mormonism” – very early anti-Mormon book [130053]
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608 pages. Written by J. H. Beadle. Beadle's writings were the most downright and convincing of the relentless antagonists of Mormonism. Folding...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to v*********q for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Utah History Books (2)  [59776]4376 - Utah History Books (2) [59776]
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Hardcovers. The Ghosts of Gold Mountain by Utley, A History of Piute County by Newell Date: Country (if not USA): State: Utah City: Provenance
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Estimate : 30.00 - 45.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Foamite Fire Extinguisher, Martin Ware Wash Tub, bonus items  [108006]4377 - Foamite Fire Extinguisher, Martin Ware Wash Tub, bonus items [108006]
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This beautiful piece of fire-fighting history is an original Foamite Fire Extinguisher, Model CA, approx. 24-inches tall and 7-inches in diameter. All
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Vermont Legislative Directory  [100077]4378 - Vermont Legislative Directory [100077]
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Hardcover directory with fold out Vermont map. 156pp with index. 1.75" spine/front board break Date: 1878 Country (if not USA): State: Ver...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Ferry Schedules, Vet Association Ribbon, Ad Calendars  [131710]4379 - Ferry Schedules, Vet Association Ribbon, Ad Calendars [131710]
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A nice and rare ephemera collection that includes two ferry schedules from the 1920's-30's for the run between Tacoma and Seattle aboard the...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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