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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Rare Mother's Bread Spinning Ball Game  [131196]5300 - Rare Mother's Bread Spinning Ball Game [131196]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two inch wide handheld game with five tiny balls to be put in the holes of a squirrel. The reverse: For Goodness Sake / Eat / Mother's Bread / M...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Record Albums and 45s  [132055]5301 - Record Albums and 45s [132055]
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A box full of musical treats by key artists from a juke box record salesman. Twenty six 45 rpm singles by huge stars: Gladys Knight, Mamas and the Pap
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Revenue Imprinted Checks – Large Collection  [130095]5302 - Revenue Imprinted Checks – Large Collection [130095]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 65! From Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Missouri, etc. Several unlisted varieties in Canterholz. The revenue imprints are Rn D, G, and X. Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Secretary of War, Chief Engineer Report, 1875  [131830]5303 - Secretary of War, Chief Engineer Report, 1875 [131830]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
990 pages. Part I. Capabilities of the Minnesota River for water transportation. Condition of levees on the Mississippi, flood notes on tributary rive
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****2 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Snoopy 1975 Date Book  [131834]5304 - Snoopy 1975 Date Book [131834]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Big, Bright and Colorful! 13 x 11”. All your favorites: Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, etc. Date: 1975 Country (if not USA): State: City: Pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Antique London Pewter Pieces, Etc.  [109766]5305 - Antique London Pewter Pieces, Etc. [109766]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amazing antique collection. 1) Very large London R M pewter round platter. 18" diameter. 2) London pewter two-handled porridge bowl--2"h x...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Depression Glass Server & Candlesticks  [135343]5306 - Depression Glass Server & Candlesticks [135343]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three pieces of Depression glass, including two candlestick holders measuring 3"x 4". There is also a serving dish that measures about 12&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 45.00
Sold to r********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Sterling Silver Forks & Teaspoons  [135355]5307 - Sterling Silver Forks & Teaspoons [135355]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of 7 sterling silver forks & 6 sterling silver teaspoons. Pattern A, 20.77 oz. = 19.21 Troy. Forks are 6.75"L X 1"W. Engraved mono...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 360.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Star Wars/Empire Strikes Back and Television Bubblegum Card Collection  [132057]5308 - Star Wars/Empire Strikes Back and Television Bubblegum Card Collection [132057]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hundreds of bubblegum cards, most from Star Wars and the Empire Strikes Back, but also Welcome Back Kotter and Charlie's Angels, and the 1976 Di...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Swamp Root Almanac  [135373]5309 - Swamp Root Almanac [135373]
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1941 Swamp Root Almanac Dream Book Almanac by Dr. Kilmer. Mint condition. 8x5.5" Date: 1941 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to r********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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United Air Lines Photo Archive  [132060]5310 - United Air Lines Photo Archive [132060]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photo archive of United Air Lines (46 black and white 8 x 10 inch photos). Period of the late 1930s until just before World War Two. early photos of p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Rail Road Hardcovers  (3 count)  [135559]5311 - Rail Road Hardcovers (3 count) [135559]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hear That Lonesome Whistle Blow by Brown; Southern pacific by Wilson; Early American Steam Locomotives by Kinert. All books in good shape with dust co
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Railroad Books & More  [135309]5312 - Railroad Books & More [135309]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A series of railroad themed books, a DVD, wristwatch, wind chime and more. Books include "The American Freight Train," "Steam Locomot...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to 8*****p for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Western Railroad History Library  [135544]5313 - Western Railroad History Library [135544]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Short Line to Cripple Creek Colorado Rail Annual No. 16 w/ map. by Wilkins, 1983, hardcover. 2) Early Oregon Days by Edwin D. Culp, 1997,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Lot Withdrawn5314 - Lot Withdrawn
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Aviation History Books (2 boxes) about 20 hardbacks, about 16 softcovers and 5 historical magazines 5315 - Aviation History Books (2 boxes) about 20 hardbacks, about 16 softcovers and 5 historical magazines
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Various books, magazines for the Aviation Buff; 20 hardcovers, about 16 softcovers and 5 magazines; Aviation History See online catalog for complete
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Collection of Aviation Photos - Air Races, Pilots, Military Aircraft; postcards and First Flight Cov5316 - Collection of Aviation Photos - Air Races, Pilots, Military Aircraft; postcards and First Flight Cov
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of Aviation Photos: over 200+, Air Races, Pilots, Military Aircraft, postcards and covers; Postcards: Real photo postcards, black/white a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to a********o for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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The Century, Volume, 34, 1887 and Four flower prints by E. Sanfom  [131829]5317 - The Century, Volume, 34, 1887 and Four flower prints by E. Sanfom [131829]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Articles on wildflowers with illustrations, Greeley, the American game of football, etc. 2) Taken from an 18th Century book and nicely mounted. Viv
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Tobacco Tins (4) and a Cigar Box  [135560]5318 - Tobacco Tins (4) and a Cigar Box [135560]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tins- 2 from Half and Half, Burley and Bright Tobacco. Humo- wear on lid. Top Cigarette Tobacco. Cardboard box from Prospero de Nobili & C!.` D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to k*****e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Two B/W Photographs by Alfred Evans  [116733]5319 - Two B/W Photographs by Alfred Evans [116733]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Evans work is reminiscent of Edward Weston's style. 1) Mountain Streams, b/w photo 21" x 9.75", Mounted and framed: 19.5" x 15.5&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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