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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Pacific Hardware and Steel Company Catalog  [121705]4160 - Pacific Hardware and Steel Company Catalog [121705]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An incredible 1,174 page catalog from Pacific Hardware and Steel Company of San Francisco. Unlike most hardware stores today, this store sold everyt
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to p********n for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Pan Pacific International Exhibition Iridescent Paper Weight  [131208]4161 - Pan Pacific International Exhibition Iridescent Paper Weight [131208]
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Tower of Jewels building is displayed iridescently in this glass paper weight made by A. C. Bosselman of New York. Four inches by 2 1/2 inches and a h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Panama-Pacific International Exposition Collection  [124241]4162 - Panama-Pacific International Exposition Collection [124241]
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A major collection in quality condition. Color brochure "The Beautiful"; "The Red Book of Views" in gem condition; the Official...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b*******n for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Leather Wallet  From P.P.I.E. Golf Committee  [131467]4163 - Leather Wallet From P.P.I.E. Golf Committee [131467]
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Bi-Fold stitched leather wallet w/brass trim made by Shreveport and Co. of San Francisco. Four compartment one with a button close. Metal name tag
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to p****t for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Golden Gate International Exposition RPCs and Photos (80)  [125741]4164 - Golden Gate International Exposition RPCs and Photos (80) [125741]
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Collection of 80 mostly RPCs and photographs from the Golden Gate International Exposition in 1939. Includes: 50 mostly RPCs and some litho postcards,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Reports on San Francisco Water Supply System for Fire Portection (3)  [124812]4165 - Reports on San Francisco Water Supply System for Fire Portection (3) [124812]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Reports on an Auxiliary Water Supply System by Marsden Munson, S.F. City Engineer & W.C. Robinson, Chief Engineer, Underwriter's Labs, Ch...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to d******a for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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San Francisco Collectables   [132823]4166 - San Francisco Collectables [132823]
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1) San Francisco Cable Car postcard.(see photo) 2) The Beige Room Postcards. 6.25 x 9. Has photo in center of "Talented Female Impersonators&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to C*****r for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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San Francisco Earthquake Stereoviews  [119364]4167 - San Francisco Earthquake Stereoviews [119364]
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A collection of 24 very dramatic stereo views taken in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and fire that his San Francisco on the morning of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to C*****r for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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San Francisco Mint & Fire Patrol Posters (2) & Wrought Iron Model Toy  [124813]4168 - San Francisco Mint & Fire Patrol Posters (2) & Wrought Iron Model Toy [124813]
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1) Reopening of the Old Mint at 5th & Mission Streets. California Historical Society Presents: "The West Remembered - Artists & Images&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Scenic Photo Albums of San Francisco 1870s, 1894.   [132868]4169 - Scenic Photo Albums of San Francisco 1870s, 1894. [132868]
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This is a collection of two scenic books of San Francisco. One book covered in prose and lithographic photos is dated 1894 in very good condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to B*****8 for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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The New San Francisco Magazine  [135377]4170 - The New San Francisco Magazine [135377]
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Volume 1, #1. Lots of earthquake damage photos. Spine and rear cover wear. Date: May, 1906 Country (if not USA): State: California City: San Fra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Trade Cards from the SF Bay Area - 55 pcs  [133738]4171 - Trade Cards from the SF Bay Area - 55 pcs [133738]
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About 55 antique trade cards from business in the San Francisco Bay Area just before the turn of the 20th century. Cards are in suites of one or more
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Group of San Francisco Books  [120356]4172 - Group of San Francisco Books [120356]
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Lot of 4. 1. Fascinating San Francisco, Chamber of Commerce published 1924. Stories/description of parts of the city w/illustrations. 70 pages. 2.
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Older Maps of San Francisco Bay Area and Surrounding Region (27)  [110177]4173 - Older Maps of San Francisco Bay Area and Surrounding Region (27) [110177]
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A collection of 27 fascinating maps from the early 1900's, reprinted in the 1920's showing regions around the Bay Area. They show rail route...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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William Randolph Hearst Memorabilia  [124300]4174 - William Randolph Hearst Memorabilia [124300]
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A 1929 Western Union telegram from William Randolph Hearst to Frank Hadley. A 1930 letter from the same parties. Photo envelopes from the Old Hearst R
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Book By Clyde Arbuckle, History of San Jose  [135550]4175 - Book By Clyde Arbuckle, History of San Jose [135550]
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Hardback book approx. 513 pp. very nice condition. Many black & white photo's. this book is a definitive history of the city. "...chron...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Orange County, California Ephemera  [110175]4176 - Orange County, California Ephemera [110175]
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A lot of newspaper clippings, letters brochures and bulletins from Orange County, California. There are play and commencement programs from Lincoln
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Stockton Crafts Circus at the Santa Fe Depot Show Grounds  [133786]4177 - Stockton Crafts Circus at the Santa Fe Depot Show Grounds [133786]
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This poster depicts the Stockton (Ca.) circus by Crafts at the Santa Fe Depot Show Grounds. Auspices the Karl Ross Post #16 of the American Legion. 1
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Stockton Post Office Time Capsule Box  [131611]4178 - Stockton Post Office Time Capsule Box [131611]
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An unusual time capsule laid at the Stockton post office on June 24, 1901 at the corner of Main and Sutter streets. Sponsored by The Stockton Evening
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Alder Creek Lumber Company Letterhead  [135455]4179 - Alder Creek Lumber Company Letterhead [135455]
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Letter from Alder Creek Wood and Lumber Company paying a $10 bill for horse doctoring. Date: 1901 Country (if not USA): State: California City:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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