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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Real Photo Postcard of a Lady of Questionable Character  [129320]5340 - Real Photo Postcard of a Lady of Questionable Character [129320]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Real Photo postard of a woman tying her boot laces on her bed in a nightshirt. Consignor thinks she's probably a prostitute. Undivided back, cir...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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California Exposition Postcards: PPIE, Portola, GGIE  [131822]5341 - California Exposition Postcards: PPIE, Portola, GGIE [131822]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22. 1) Golden Gate International Exposition. Pacific Gas and Electric Company “Story of the West.” Fabulous color. 2) Portola
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Three Dimensional Postcards  [131825]5342 - Three Dimensional Postcards [131825]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1) Man with an actual screw in his head. In German. Mailed from Santa Clara in 1904. 2) Female child with button as face. “Gee! A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to j*******h for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Volcanic National Parks Postcards  [135464]5343 - Volcanic National Parks Postcards [135464]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 20 postcards from Lava Beds Natl Park, Black Butte with a few RPC's Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Cripple Creek Assay Office Real Photo Postcard  [129316]5344 - Cripple Creek Assay Office Real Photo Postcard [129316]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Real photo postcard of six folks in front of Lawrence's Assay Office in Cripple Creek. Hand written on reverse: "The 'Beautiful' in...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Colorado Mining Postcards  [129325]5345 - Colorado Mining Postcards [129325]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven vintage postcards: Mining: Portland and Independence Mines at Victor; Bull Hill at Victor; Abe Lincoln at Cripple Creek (1909); Railroads
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Film Stars Postcards (24)  [135496]5346 - Film Stars Postcards (24) [135496]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of various film stars on postcards. Includes three cards with Tony Curtis and two with Clark Gable. Notable female film stars includes Joan Crawfo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Hollywood Pinup Girls Group of Postcards (28)  [111720]5347 - Hollywood Pinup Girls Group of Postcards (28) [111720]
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Nice group of Hollywood Pinup Girls postcards. Famous females include Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Jane Russell, Hedy Lamarr, Betty Grable, Ginge
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Large Hollywood Stars Batch of Postcards (65)  [135336]5348 - Large Hollywood Stars Batch of Postcards (65) [135336]
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This large lot of sixty-five postcards features a wide array of Hollywood Stars. Highlights include Babe London, Bebe Daniels, Kitty Gordon, Claire Wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Postcard Group Misc.   [131880]5349 - Postcard Group Misc. [131880]
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This is a lot of about 100 postcards of various types. Postcards feature many different locations all across the U.S. This lot also include vintage ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to q******s for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Seasonal Post Cards with early, rare African American Vignette  [131821]5350 - Seasonal Post Cards with early, rare African American Vignette [131821]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. “To My Valentine” with African American on Front. Made in Germany? Fun and interesting Valentine’s card with whe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to t********f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Set of 3 Fortune Teller Postcards c. 1910  [135488]5351 - Set of 3 Fortune Teller Postcards c. 1910 [135488]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three very colorful fortune teller postcards. One c. 1909 by M.T. Sheahan, Boston, Mass. is titled, "October". Oracle, with four leaf clov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Two Rare Postcards With Mini Suspenders  [135483]5352 - Two Rare Postcards With Mini Suspenders [135483]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare postcards with mini-suspenders. Copyright Robert Eddy, 1906. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Unique Gas Stations Postcard Collection  [132062]5353 - Unique Gas Stations Postcard Collection [132062]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 29 color post cards from a series called "Pump and Circumstance" featuring 29 unique filling stations around the U.S. of A. The bom...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to b*******n for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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British North American Trading & Exploration Company Stock Certificate  [132126]5354 - British North American Trading & Exploration Company Stock Certificate [132126]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued for five hundred shares in the British North American Trading & Exploration Company, with miners vignette. BRITISH NORTH AMERICAN TRADIN...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Val Verdi Copper Company Ltd. Stock Certificate  [135443]5355 - Val Verdi Copper Company Ltd. Stock Certificate [135443]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 814 for 2 shares to Charles E Almy in 1899. Signed by GM Fennell and GS Upston(?). Only a pinhole and dogear upper right mar this excellent sto
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Reorganized Carrie Silver-Lead Mines Corporation Certificates  [131816]5356 - Reorganized Carrie Silver-Lead Mines Corporation Certificates [131816]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Issued 1935-1938. Incorporated in Nevada. The mine originally worked the Carrie mine in Gilbert, Nevada. Later it would work a gold min in Amador C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Bennett Tunnel and Machine Company Stock Certificates  [132127]5357 - Bennett Tunnel and Machine Company Stock Certificates [132127]
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Lot of four different stock certificates from the Bennett Tunnel and Machine Company. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Golden
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Swede Ditch Company Stock Certificate  [132069]5358 - Swede Ditch Company Stock Certificate [132069]
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Rare Colorado town of Pella. Issued April 18, 1900 for five shares. Certificate is 7 1/2 x 4 inches. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Colorado Mostly Mining Stock Group (23)  [129555]5359 - Colorado Mostly Mining Stock Group (23) [129555]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 23 with some dupes. Some famous Cripple Creek mines, a few unissued stocks and a couple of oils. An interesting group overall. Average conditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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