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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Sports Memorabilia from 1959-1968  [132851]5180 - Sports Memorabilia from 1959-1968 [132851]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This collection of largely baseball memorabilia includes two autographs of World Champion boxer Larry Holmes with photo; the World Series Encycloped
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Two Leroy Neiman Posters  [110579]5181 - Two Leroy Neiman Posters [110579]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Signed poster from America's Cup Nineteenth Challenge, Sept. 17, 1964. Original screen print over map. Metal framed, 26.25" x 31.75"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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A General Description of the State of Alabama" 1884  [135366]5182 - A General Description of the State of Alabama" 1884 [135366]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Compiled by the Department of Agriculture. Timber, farm, animals and small section on minerals and railroads. 142 pages with lots of charts. No soft c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Group of Alaska Letterheads from Seward, Juneau, Valdez, Fairbanks and Cordova (5)  [111887]5183 - Group of Alaska Letterheads from Seward, Juneau, Valdez, Fairbanks and Cordova (5) [111887]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five Alaska letterheads circa 1960 from five different Alaskan cities. VF. View photos. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Alaska City: Prove
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to f*******7 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Flower Greeting Cards  [135404]5184 - Flower Greeting Cards [135404]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 100 flower greeting cards, mostly embossed Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Fresno-Madera Area Variety (15)  [135447]5185 - Fresno-Madera Area Variety (15) [135447]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15 various items, several from the 1800s, from the Fresno-Madera, Calif., area. Includes several receipts, with one from C.E. Brown, M.D., c188
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to P*****1 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Fresno County History Library  [135342]5186 - Fresno County History Library [135342]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18. Included: Reflections of Shaver Lake, Rose, 1987, hc; 120 degrees in the Shade, Chaddock, 1989, sc; Early Days in Selma, Johnston, 1974, si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to P*****1 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Film Monster Book Collection (24)  [110163]5187 - Film Monster Book Collection (24) [110163]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
For film horror fans, a nice collection of books telling about the films and the stars who made them classics. There are 18 books with titles like, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Theatrical Production Posters (5)  [78363]5188 - Theatrical Production Posters (5) [78363]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five beautiful large posters with vivid color: 3 of Fred Raymond's Great Scenic Production of Old Arkansaw; 1 poster of 4 singers, 2 men &am...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Handwritten Property Transfer 1889 Markleville  [129328]5189 - Handwritten Property Transfer 1889 Markleville [129328]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dated January 3rd, 1889, a handwritten legal document detains the sale of the building known as the Chalmers House on the Imperial Mill Site near Moun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to u********y.. for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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George Swan Archive (Placerville Railroad & Toll Road Businessman)  [135448]5190 - George Swan Archive (Placerville Railroad & Toll Road Businessman) [135448]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10 pieces related to George W. Swan. In our June 2018 auction, we sold a group of Lake Tahoe toll road material that included pieces from Swan.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Sacramento & Stockton Area Ephemera  [135450]5191 - Sacramento & Stockton Area Ephemera [135450]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. 1) Stockton. 6 items: 1853 I.O.O.F. receipt; 1867 manuscript promissory note; two 1900 Stockton Savings & Loan Society checks; and tw...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to k*****e for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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California Centennial Newspapers  [110167]5192 - California Centennial Newspapers [110167]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A copy in three sections, of the commemorative California centennial edition, dated Monday, October 18, 1948. Features include Carmel Mission, The Ban
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Letter about GW Swan from WD Snow to George Hearst  [135449]5193 - Letter about GW Swan from WD Snow to George Hearst [135449]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Short, but sweet letter introducing GW Swan to George Hearst. Hearst need no introduction! He was a mining man turned newspaper mogul. He also built a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 180.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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San Francisco Earthquake and Fire Newspaper April 19, 1906  [132098]5194 - San Francisco Earthquake and Fire Newspaper April 19, 1906 [132098]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original 1906 edition of The Call-Chronicle-Examiner with the headline: Earthquake and Fire: San Francisco in Ruins. The four page special edition was
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******n for (275.00 + 60.50BP) = 335.50
 
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El Toro MCAS NCO Club Poker Chip Carousel Rack  [131230]5195 - El Toro MCAS NCO Club Poker Chip Carousel Rack [131230]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The El Toro Marine Corps Air Station at Irvine, California was staffed from 1943 until 1999. There were many poker games in the non commisioned office
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d********7 for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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California Express & Other Ephemera  [135451]5196 - California Express & Other Ephemera [135451]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. 1) Unissued 1850s receipt for Freeman & Co's Express / Adams & Co. Dateline Sacramento City, 185_. Has list of Adams & Co....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to m**********w for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Seven California Photographs  [131808]5197 - Seven California Photographs [131808]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two photos of a family in the hills, two of a snow scene, dog on porch and photo of a photo of a ship. Also a post marked Tahoe post card with view of
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Three Early Hand Written Receipts  [135444]5198 - Three Early Hand Written Receipts [135444]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) April 17, 1851 receipt issued to Henry Teschachaer during the liquidation of Simmins Hutchins & Company. Signed by a clerk named Walls. 2) 18...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to y******e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Investigation of Hon. J. M. Ashley, 1863, Colorado Territory  [131835]5199 - Investigation of Hon. J. M. Ashley, 1863, Colorado Territory [131835]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
House of Representatives, United States of America. 63 pages relating to the investigation of Ashley making F. M. Case surveyor general of the Colorad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to k*****e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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