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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Star Wars Episode 1/ Saving Private Ryan "One Sheets"  [122880]4120 - Star Wars Episode 1/ Saving Private Ryan "One Sheets" [122880]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two 27"x 41" "one sheets" from two iconic films of the late 90's. First, we have a beautiful ad piece for the Spielberg, Tom...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D****y for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Notorious Landlord Poster with Jack Lemon Sig  [102711]4121 - Notorious Landlord Poster with Jack Lemon Sig [102711]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Theatre lobby poster for The Notorious Landlord with Jack Lemon autograph. 40x27" Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Ho...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Hollywood Autograph Collection  [132075]4122 - Hollywood Autograph Collection [132075]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven autographs from Hollywood stars, six on personally addressed letters in appreciation of Miss Elizabeth Daly's appreciation of the a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to D****y for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Saloon Photo, King City, Ca  [129908]4123 - Saloon Photo, King City, Ca [129908]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed B/W photo inside a saloon. Shows Daytion Bros. King City on wall behind patron. Look close those bottles behind the bar are in focus I.E.; J
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to l******8 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Laguna, CA Area Photo Album  [135575]4124 - Laguna, CA Area Photo Album [135575]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Alligator skin album with approx 70 small b/w California photos at the beaches, on a boat, various outdoor poses. Most dated. Nice set. Date: c. 193
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to R*****s for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Lake Tahoe Reference and Coffee Table Books  [125221]4125 - Lake Tahoe Reference and Coffee Table Books [125221]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 volumes total. Includes the Saga of Lake Tahoe by Scott Volumes 1 and 2; Lake Tahoe, Photo Essay Larry Proser; Castle in the Sky by James; Above Tah
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to B*********g for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Business Sign from Tahoe Valley  [131984]4126 - Business Sign from Tahoe Valley [131984]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice wood one-sided business sign from El Dorado County, California. Sign measures 18"x 30" and reads "N.R. Sargent Tahoe Valley. The...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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1870's Los Angeles Billheads (9)  [131761]4127 - 1870's Los Angeles Billheads (9) [131761]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection of Los Angeles merchant billheads from the 1870's. Businesses include Broderick & Co. School Supplies, Adolph Junge, Drugg...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to m**********w for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Book-Construction of Los Angeles Aqueduct w/Maps  [131613]4128 - Book-Construction of Los Angeles Aqueduct w/Maps [131613]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Complete Report on Construction of the Los Angeles Aqueduct from 1916, published by the Department of Public Service of Los Angeles. The Owens V
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******e for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Cardinal and Gold-USC  [132457]4129 - Cardinal and Gold-USC [132457]
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Cardinal and Gold. A pictorial and factual record of the highlights of sixty years of progress on the Southern Campus with views and news of some of t
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Early Los Angeles Stereo View & Cabinet Cards  [131987]4130 - Early Los Angeles Stereo View & Cabinet Cards [131987]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A stereo view from 1901, showing President William McKinley's visit to Los Angeles. Also a pair of cabinet cards showing a livery stable (torn c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Early Los Angeles Street and Business Photographs c1940  [131809]4131 - Early Los Angeles Street and Business Photographs c1940 [131809]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 26. All are labeled on reverse; for example, 300 block, South Main, west side. Shows Al’s Men’s Shop, Joe Krogh and the Folli
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 170.00
Sold to b********o.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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History of Los Angeles County, California- 1880, Thompson & West Reference Book Reprint  [129549]4132 - History of Los Angeles County, California- 1880, Thompson & West Reference Book Reprint [129549]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare, beautiful reprint copy of the notable History of Los Angeles County by Thompson & West, 1880. Published by Howell-North, Berkeley, Califor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B*****8 for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Los Angeles Photo collection  [129899]4133 - Los Angeles Photo collection [129899]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 90 plus. B/W photos of families, graduation pictures, parks (Hollenbeck, Westlake, more ) Courthouse entrance 1905, Oldest Mission in Cal ruin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Trade Cards from Los Angeles and Anaheim, CA - 14 pcs  [133740]4134 - Trade Cards from Los Angeles and Anaheim, CA - 14 pcs [133740]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fourteen trade cards from proprietors in Los Angeles and Anaheim, California: from LA there are Mme. M. Praesent's Millinery Parlors and Fancy G...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to k******e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Murphy Ranch wooden tote, Ammo Box, and Fire Hose Nozzles  [129685]4135 - Murphy Ranch wooden tote, Ammo Box, and Fire Hose Nozzles [129685]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a wooden tote marked " Murphy Ranch Whittier 42" measuring 16 in. X 24 in. X 12 in. Evidently the Murphy Ranch of Rustic Canyon wa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********O for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Madera Sugar Pine Co.’s, Panoramic Photograph  [132319]4136 - Madera Sugar Pine Co.’s, Panoramic Photograph [132319]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Madera Sugar Pine Co.’s, Panoramic Photograph of its massive milling operations at Sugar Pine, Cal., 8/27/19 (36”w x 10”
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to L******8 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Photo of Three Chinese Marysville Cali  [129913]4137 - Photo of Three Chinese Marysville Cali [129913]
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Professional framed photo of three Chinese individuals from Nesemann Woods Gallery. 1945, Odd Fellows Building Marysville Clair. Phot was found aft
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Macon Crash, Liny Trial Newspaper "A" Sections (6)  [110165]4138 - Macon Crash, Liny Trial Newspaper "A" Sections (6) [110165]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A half dozen "A" sections from the San Francisco Chronicle & Examiner, highlighting the crash of the airship Macon and several other h...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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California Disaster Historic Items  [130135]4139 - California Disaster Historic Items [130135]
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Lot of two. 1) Rare 1906 letter size Trolley Magazine called Trolley Talk. Twenty-six pages. Entire paper dedicated to the aftermath of the earthquake
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to h*******e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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