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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San Francisco & Oakland Helicopter Airlines, Inc. Stock Pair  106834  [135379]5380 - San Francisco & Oakland Helicopter Airlines, Inc. Stock Pair 106834 [135379]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. Issued in 1967 and 1969, neither cancelled. Blue or green borders, logo with propeller blade vignette. ABN. Printed corporate sign
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to C*****r for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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State of Hawaii Bonds and Ephemera  [132072]5381 - State of Hawaii Bonds and Ephemera [132072]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two State of Hawaii bonds: 1975 General Obligation Bond; 1984 Airports System Revenue Bond. Souvenir Passenger List from the S.S. Malolo, 1930. Five H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Chicago, Milwaukee and Gary Railway Co  [135391]5382 - Chicago, Milwaukee and Gary Railway Co [135391]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 certificates. The Illinois, Iowa & Minnesota Railway was created in 1904 and built a line north from a connection with the Milwaukee Road at D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to k*****e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Stocks--Three No. Ones  [135390]5383 - Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Stocks--Three No. Ones [135390]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three different number 1 issued. 1) Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company of Montana. Issued in 1905, stamp and punch cancelled. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
Sold to b***d for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Frederick Bicycle Club Stock Certificate  [111870]5384 - Frederick Bicycle Club Stock Certificate [111870]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Bicycle club incorporated in 1893. The certificate is unissued and would have been issued pre-1900. Nice vignette of one of their bicycles. Uncanc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Old Colony Railroad Co. stocks/bonds  [135401]5385 - Old Colony Railroad Co. stocks/bonds [135401]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three certificates. Incorp. !863 Massachusetts. 1) #13, I/C, Transfer 20 shares of Lowell& Farmington Railroad Co for One share of Old Colony. I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to k*****e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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The Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad Co  [135372]5386 - The Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad Co [135372]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 certificates. Incorp 1880 Michigan. Two stocks both I/C. #891, 100 shares, GREEN, issued Dec 8, 1884. vignettes bottom dog, top 4-4-0 crossing b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to k*****e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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East St. Louis Land Company, Limited Bonds (5)  [135384]5387 - East St. Louis Land Company, Limited Bonds (5) [135384]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five bonds issued in 1892 for 25 pounds. Black print on pink paper with foreign revenue imprint. Not cancelled. 17 x 11" Folds, some toning and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to k*****e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Eureka County High School Equipment Bond  [125502]5388 - Eureka County High School Equipment Bond [125502]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/C, #1 of 180 authorized, $500, 6%, gold bearer bond issued Feb. 15, 1923, Due 1924. Green border, Eagle vignette w/wings spread. Embossed seal lower
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to k*****e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Interesting Large  Lot of redeemed Eureka County Bond Coupons  [125512]5389 - Interesting Large Lot of redeemed Eureka County Bond Coupons [125512]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 40 plus envelopes. Each envelope contains redeemed Eureka County High School bond coupons from three put to 20 plus. From Farmers and Merchants
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k*****e for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Orinoco Steam Navigation Company of New York Stock Certificate  [111868]5390 - Orinoco Steam Navigation Company of New York Stock Certificate [111868]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued on May 1, 1851, to Freeman Randon, one share ($1000) of The Orinoco Steam Navigation Company of New York, with four vignettes, including one of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Steam-Boat Helen, Unused Sheet of Stock Certificates  [134144]5391 - Steam-Boat Helen, Unused Sheet of Stock Certificates [134144]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sheet of 3 unused stocks for the Steam-Boat Helen, "about to be rebuilt by Henry Burden, of the City of Troy, County of Rensselaer, and State o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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West Shore Railroad Co Bonds (19)  [129553]5392 - West Shore Railroad Co Bonds (19) [129553]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 19 $1000 bonds from this railroad issued in the late 1930's. Large vignette of a harbor scene at the bottom. Printed by American Bank...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Baxter Electric Light Company Stock Certificate, New York  [118373]5393 - Baxter Electric Light Company Stock Certificate, New York [118373]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #131, issued for 100 shares in 1884 at New York. Great vignette of an illuminated light bulb. Baxter was involved in a major episode in 1888. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Merrill Lynch Stock Certificates (100)  [131875]5394 - Merrill Lynch Stock Certificates (100) [131875]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great dealer lot of 100 Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith stock certificates with a vignette of a stockbroker sitting in front of a quote mach...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w******o for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Chester Steam Power Company Scrip Currency  [132078]5395 - Chester Steam Power Company Scrip Currency [132078]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare scrip currency issued by the Chester Steam Power Company of Chester Vermont for fifty dollars. Blue and red ink, 7 1/2 x 4 inches. Date: 1881
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k*****e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Auto Company Certificates  [111862]5396 - Auto Company Certificates [111862]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group includes 5 shares from Hudson Motor Car Company issued in 1949, 10 shares from Ben-Hur Motor Company issued in 1917 (borders trimmed off on all
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Aviation & Airline Stock Collection (11)  [111869]5397 - Aviation & Airline Stock Collection (11) [111869]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes San Francisco Airport Bond, Sperry Corporation, Travel Airways, TWA bond, American Eagle=Lincoln Aircraft, World Airways, Robinson Airlin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********o for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Aviation and Airline Group (13)  [118362]5398 - Aviation and Airline Group (13) [118362]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes United Aircraft, Aireon Manufacturing Corporation (2), Hornell Airways, Inc. 1928, The Aviation Corporation (4 colors),, Fairchild Engine &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w******o for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Aluminum/Brass/Tin/Tungsten Corporations Stock Certifcates  [132099]5399 - Aluminum/Brass/Tin/Tungsten Corporations Stock Certifcates [132099]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17 stock certificates from companies making metals: Callite tungsten Corp.; The Aluminum, Brass & Bronze Co.(1890); The Aluminum Process ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to k*****e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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