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)
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. Shipping and handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing as it is based on the size and weight of your purchase. Additional shipping and handling costs, if required, will be re-invoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size.SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size a...
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Pine Hill Coal Company Stock, Kentucky, 1881  [118370]5360 - Pine Hill Coal Company Stock, Kentucky, 1881 [118370]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #11, issued for 50 shares in 1881. The coal company operated at Pine Hill, Rock Castle County, Kentucky. Nice vignette of a steam engine pulling
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,150.00 + 287.50BP) = 1,437.50
 
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Penn Yan Mining Company Stock  [118366]5361 - Penn Yan Mining Company Stock [118366]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued certificate from this Montana mining company. Vignette shows the different denominations of U.S. gold coins. Their mine was located in Jeffer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6*******d for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Universal Silvers Company Certificates  [131815]5362 - Universal Silvers Company Certificates [131815]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight. In 1922 the Pioche Record reported that the Universal Silvers Company was the largest owner of the Silver Reef Mine at Unionville. The S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to 8***1 for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Wagner Copper Company Stock with Picture Vignette  [135400]5363 - Wagner Copper Company Stock with Picture Vignette [135400]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vignette of the mining company ste at the base of a mountain. Number 908. Unissued. Owners were Marvin Ish and bother. The Reno Gazette Journal report
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
Sold to j*****0 for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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Bullfrog/Candelaria Stock Certificates  [132093]5364 - Bullfrog/Candelaria Stock Certificates [132093]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four stock certificates and 32 unissued payroll checks from the Reorganized Pioneer Mines Company. the stock certificates are: The Bull Frog Chief Min
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*********p for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Nevada Mining Stock Certificate Collection  [130085]5365 - Nevada Mining Stock Certificate Collection [130085]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Antelope Mines 1930, Pioneer Consolidated 1917, Reorganized Pioneer 1915, San Antone Gold 1926, Buena Vista 1915, Elsa Mining 1929, Nev-Tah
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8***1 for (140.00 + 30.80BP) = 170.80
 
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Nevada Mining Stock Certificate Collection  [132094]5366 - Nevada Mining Stock Certificate Collection [132094]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four stock certificates from Nevada mining companies: 1) Manhattan Mining Company of Nevada; 2) Eureka Tunnel Consolidated Mining Co. 3 &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Seven Troughs Mining Stock Collection  [132091]5367 - Seven Troughs Mining Stock Collection [132091]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four stock certificates from mining companies operating at Seven Troughs: 1) Seven Troughs Coalition Mining Co.; 2) Seven Troughs Kinckerbocker
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Two New Mexico Mining Stocks  [111840]5368 - Two New Mexico Mining Stocks [111840]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two issued stocks includes Chino Copper, 1921 (Operated at Santa Rita, N.M.) and Hanover Bessemer Iron & Copper Company, 1917, Fiero, New Mexico...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m******0 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Coal Company Stock Certificates  [132100]5369 - Coal Company Stock Certificates [132100]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four coal company stock certificates: The Collieries Co.; West Virginia Southern Coal Co.; Federal Gas Coal Co.; Fireside Coal and Oil Associat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Gold Dredging Company Stock Certificates  [132101]5370 - Gold Dredging Company Stock Certificates [132101]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four stock certificates from gold dredging companies: Philippine Dredging Co.; Pittsburgh-Brazilian Dredging Co.; Pacific Dredging Co.; Standar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to h*********r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Mining Products Company Stock Certificates  [132130]5371 - Mining Products Company Stock Certificates [132130]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine stock certificates: Wyoming-Gulf Sulphur Corp. (2); Sterling Beryllium & Oil Co.; American Pumice Corp.; The Absopure Gilsonite Co....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Smelting, Concentrating & Amalgamating Stock Certificates  [132129]5372 - Smelting, Concentrating & Amalgamating Stock Certificates [132129]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three stock certificates: Electric Amalgamator Company (1913); The American Concentrator Company (1900); and Black Sand Smelting Company (1907)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Canadian Mining Stock Certificates (19)  [129556]5373 - Canadian Mining Stock Certificates (19) [129556]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 19 Canadian mining stocks. Best include Cascade Gold Mining and Milling, B.C. 1901; Canadian Coal Consolidated, 1901, (5), warrants with co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to w******o for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Moss Hall Coal Company Bond, Lancashire, England, 1899  [111841]5374 - Moss Hall Coal Company Bond, Lancashire, England, 1899 [111841]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coal mining company, Lancashire, c1896-c1930 Established c1896, owning collieries in and around Wigan. Sold to Pearson & Knowles Coal & I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Broadway Oil Stock, Kern River District Signed by W.E. Knowles, Notable Oakland Businessman  [1118445375 - Broadway Oil Stock, Kern River District Signed by W.E. Knowles, Notable Oakland Businessman [111844
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #3, issued and signed by W.E. Knowles in 1909. The company was inc. in California in 1903. Location of Works: Kern River District, California. O
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to k*****e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Los Angeles & San Gabriel Valley Railroad Company Stock  [111871]5376 - Los Angeles & San Gabriel Valley Railroad Company Stock [111871]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued, but very rare southern California railroad stock certificate. The Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Railroad was a railroad founded on Sep
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w******s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Los Angeles Improvement Stock, owned 2nd St. Rwy, Signed by Jesse Yarnell,Newspaper Magnate  [1118455377 - Los Angeles Improvement Stock, owned 2nd St. Rwy, Signed by Jesse Yarnell,Newspaper Magnate [111845
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Yarnell was an influential figure in Los Angeles history as he started the Weekly Mirror newspaper in Los Angeles which was ultimately purchased by Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Los Angeles Steamship Co Stock Certificate  [111896]5378 - Los Angeles Steamship Co Stock Certificate [111896]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock certificate issued in 1924 for 95 shares. Inc. in California. Printed by Jeffries Banknote Printers, L.A. Stamp and pen canceled. Date: Coun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Fageol Motors Company Bond Certificate, 1928  [111863]5379 - Fageol Motors Company Bond Certificate, 1928 [111863]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bond for $500 at 6 1/2% issued in 1928 with eight coupons stapled to the back. Nice vignette of a cargo truck. The company was founded by Rollie, Will
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s********3 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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