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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Report upon the Colorado River of the West, by Lt. Joseph C. Ives  [132530]4440 - Report upon the Colorado River of the West, by Lt. Joseph C. Ives [132530]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Full title is "Report upon the Colorado River of the West, Explored in 1857 and 1858 by Lieutenant Joseph C. Ives, Corps of Topographical Engin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to s***k for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Stieler’s Hand Atlas 5th Ed. 1872  [129903]4441 - Stieler’s Hand Atlas 5th Ed. 1872 [129903]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Formally titled Hand-atlas über alle Theile der Erde und über das Weltgebäude ( Handy atlas of all parts of the world and univ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Cram's Unrivaled Atlas of the World  [131661]4442 - Cram's Unrivaled Atlas of the World [131661]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Maps of the continents, countries, colonies, plus all geographical and political divisions of the world. Also contains astronomical charts, diagrams,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Cram's Unrivaled Atlas of the World  [131663]4443 - Cram's Unrivaled Atlas of the World [131663]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Newly engraved maps and charts of each U.S. state and detailed maps of each country, state and kingdom in the world. Fully indexed and colorfully illu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Rand McNally Standard World Atlas  [131660]4444 - Rand McNally Standard World Atlas [131660]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Contains 137 maps, 31 diagrams and tables, 70 engravings and 189 historical and descriptive articles. It measures 11"x 14" has 196 pages a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Early Rand McNally Atlas Maps in Poster Frames (2)  [131695]4445 - Early Rand McNally Atlas Maps in Poster Frames (2) [131695]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) New York City showing portions of Jersey City, Brooklyn, and Westchester County - 1892 - (22" x 34" in frame); 2) San Francisco, Ca., w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Early Rand McNally Maps for Great Lakes Region (4)  [131697]4446 - Early Rand McNally Maps for Great Lakes Region (4) [131697]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Railroad Terminal Map of Chicago - 1895 - with inset of downtown & index to railroads and depots - (27 1/2" x 21 1/2"); 2) Michigan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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43 Circa 1890 Maps – Mostly States  [131800]4447 - 43 Circa 1890 Maps – Mostly States [131800]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 30 maps from the People’s Cyclopedia of Universal Knowledge. 1892. Mostly states, but a few world regions and two solar systems. 2) 13 map
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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National Highway Association Map  [132310]4448 - National Highway Association Map [132310]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique road map, produced jointly by the National Highway Assn. and the Automobile Club of America, promoting the building of more paved highways all
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Circus Reviews and Stories  [124671]4449 - Circus Reviews and Stories [124671]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four pamphlets of circus history: 1) "Random Notes on the History of the Early American Circus, by R.W.G. Vail; 1934, softcover, 75 pages. 2) &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Four Vintage Circus Advertisement Reproductions  [129728]4450 - Four Vintage Circus Advertisement Reproductions [129728]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four colorful and detailed reproductions of vintage circus poster advertisements from the late 1800s, ready to be framed. Group includes: two Sells Br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Cinema and Theatre Group Early 1900s (16)  [129730]4451 - Cinema and Theatre Group Early 1900s (16) [129730]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 16 collectibles from cinema, theatre and entertainment from the early 1900s. Included in the group are: Seven covers, three autographed photo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Assorted Ephemera  1853-1950  [129898]4452 - Assorted Ephemera 1853-1950 [129898]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15 plus. 1859 Farmer Almanac, Bureau of Naval Personnel Morse Code Pocket Trainer, Chicago Opera House 1893 Ali Baba pamphlet, B&W pho...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Boy Scout / Girl Scout Collection  [131826]4453 - Boy Scout / Girl Scout Collection [131826]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Boy Scout Canteen (with original box, in three pieces), Girl Scout Aluminum Mess (box in good condition), girl scout purse, boy scout canteen case, 3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q******s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Broadside Beauticians Union Prices  [125514]4454 - Broadside Beauticians Union Prices [125514]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Post WWI broadside of prices for the local Butte Beautician’s Union No. 635, J.B.H.C. & P.I.U. of A. In near new condition in sealed protective ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Business Related Ephemera Group of over 100 Items: includes Pittston Stove Company Patents  [131798]4455 - Business Related Ephemera Group of over 100 Items: includes Pittston Stove Company Patents [131798]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Pittston Stove Company. Lot of 13. Four patents (one Canadian), stock, catalogue, mounted photo, etc. Two newspaper articles fire and flood at the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Cardiff Giant of P. T. Barnum and Newspapers about Barnum, 101 Ranch related.  [131795]4456 - Cardiff Giant of P. T. Barnum and Newspapers about Barnum, 101 Ranch related. [131795]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Contract for the Reading Company with the 101 Ranch Wild West Show to deliver supplies, 1929. 2) 1876 newspaper about P. T. Barnum and politics. 3)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Cast Iron Fire Alarm Box, with Booklet  [135542]4457 - Cast Iron Fire Alarm Box, with Booklet [135542]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Fire Alarm Box was manufactured by Gamewell Auxiliary Fire Alarm Co. Salvaged from San Francisco's fabulous Fox Theater. The companion piec...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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First Official Fireman's Hall Fire Engine Clock  [125328]4458 - First Official Fireman's Hall Fire Engine Clock [125328]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Historic First Issue from Fireman's Hall, the National Fire House & Museum in Philadelphia. A spectacular showpiece in rich hardwood & g...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s***k for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Color Slide Collection – mostly identified, forty in metal sleeves  [131799]4459 - Color Slide Collection – mostly identified, forty in metal sleeves [131799]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Forty slides of Yellowstone, Firehole River, Castle Peak, Mud Geyser, Old Faithful, etc. All in metal sleeves. 250 self-identified slides from New Yor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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