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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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Disney Ephemera Collection [132984]4460 - Disney Ephemera Collection [132984]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Consists of perhaps 100 or more pieces. Includes Mickey Mouse Cineart films c1940, numerous ticket books, postcards, buttons, oversized buttons, progr
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Eclectic Group of Tokens, Medals, Slides, and Other Collectables [131806]4461 - Eclectic Group of Tokens, Medals, Slides, and Other Collectables [131806]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interesting and fun remainders of the Wagner Collection. From the fabulous a 25th Infantry Division, Hawaii token to the subline a Smoky the Bear slap
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Express Company Ephemera Group [135414]4462 - Express Company Ephemera Group [135414]
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Lot of nine. Premier pieces are two 1854 Adams & Co. deposits. San Francisco. Vignette of Express Company Building. Also unused 185- New York Ad...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c*********p for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Indian Themed Almanac and Advertising [133784]4463 - Indian Themed Almanac and Advertising [133784]
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This lot contains two Indian themed Almanacs: The Herbalist Almanac dated 1967, and the Swamp-Root Almanac dream book dated 1939. The dream book provi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Ladies Cashmere/Fur Collar Coat [91338]4464 - Ladies Cashmere/Fur Collar Coat [91338]
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Vintage ladies coat. "The Crescent Spokane". Tilly Heitner Original, Forstmann 100% Cashmere. Approximate ladies size 10. This style of co...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Large Brass Tray, Peacock Motif [135311]4465 - Large Brass Tray, Peacock Motif [135311]
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Large brass tray decorated with detailed, hand-engraved design featuring a fully spread peacock at the center. Around this are entwined chains of red
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8*****M for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Large Wheeled Bicycle prints 1880's [132958]4466 - Large Wheeled Bicycle prints 1880's [132958]
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These are two prints of large wheeled bicycles. One is a print of the Harper's Weekly magazine depicting the Third Annual Meeting of the League ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Logging, Mining & Industrial Annual Magazine [132300]4467 - Logging, Mining & Industrial Annual Magazine [132300]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Westlake Publishing Co., Westlake Village, Ca Historical articles and photographs, modeling plans & Displays, etc.– First Class Publicatio...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Miscellaneous Equine Bill Heads (8) [131666]4468 - Miscellaneous Equine Bill Heads (8) [131666]
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A group of eight bill heads relating to horse themed businesses, including livery, tack and other businesses. Please see photos for more detail and co
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to l*******c for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Miscellaneous Views of Americans [130139]4469 - Miscellaneous Views of Americans [130139]
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Lot of seven. 1) Photo of five men outside a building. Unidentified. 2) Identified large, old bank on South Michigan Street. (Chicago?). See photo for
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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National Park Washington DC Brochures and one Metal sign [129907]4470 - National Park Washington DC Brochures and one Metal sign [129907]
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Lot. Of 15. One metal sign Mesa Verde National Park (10x9”) Informational brochures from the different parks and monuments in Washington D.C.
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Newspaper Advertisement Printing Plates Sunlite Bread [133817]4471 - Newspaper Advertisement Printing Plates Sunlite Bread [133817]
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Group of newspaper advertisement printing plates. We believe all these are from one account- Sunlite Bread- "It's the Bread for Me!" I...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to a****a for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Newspaper Collection with Important Events, People and Places [131794]4472 - Newspaper Collection with Important Events, People and Places [131794]
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48 newspapers. Five newspapers on the arrival of Dickens and his first American readings in 1867. One on Grant’s tour of the world in 1879. O
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Newspaper Sunday Magazines and Supplements with Excellent Covers (5) [129734]4473 - Newspaper Sunday Magazines and Supplements with Excellent Covers (5) [129734]
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Five newspaper publications and periodicals from the U.S. 1904-1934, with colorful covers suitable for framing, including a cover illustration by Albe
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Nice Carved Walking Stick [131813]4474 - Nice Carved Walking Stick [131813]
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No description will do this walking stick any justice. Carved eagle over a shield. Flat head snake winds around the lower half! 36.5”. Please
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s***k for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Patent Description and Drawings for the Brazelle Self-Rocking Cradle 1866 [132937]4475 - Patent Description and Drawings for the Brazelle Self-Rocking Cradle 1866 [132937]
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This is brief description and drawings of the Benj. Brazelle Self-Rocking Cradles patented on May 15, 1866 patent #54815. Nicely detailed drawings.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Personal Hand-Written Letter by Edwin Markham Poet [132848]4476 - Personal Hand-Written Letter by Edwin Markham Poet [132848]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a personal letter written on May 31, 1931 by poet Edwin Markham about the authors Demming on their book "Indian Life Series". Mark...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Pre-Depression/WWII: American Magazine 1927, Liberty Magazine 1940 [126997]4477 - Pre-Depression/WWII: American Magazine 1927, Liberty Magazine 1940 [126997]
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Pre-Depression and WWII magazines: The American Magazine, March 1927, 224 pages, full of photographs, illustrations and advertisements, some color, co
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Puzzle Cards with Cure-All Adverts on the Back [133741]4478 - Puzzle Cards with Cure-All Adverts on the Back [133741]
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Clever advertising gimmick -- use a person's innate curiosity to find various animals and faces (and the advertiser's product) artfully conc...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Rocky Marciano, Land titles , UFO’s and Wallet [129934]4479 - Rocky Marciano, Land titles , UFO’s and Wallet [129934]
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Lot of 8. 1. Referee Mag. Of the World Title fight between Rock Marciano vs Don Cockell. Filed with background article, numerous ads of the time.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to j*******1 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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