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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Bethlehem Steel Company Stocks and Bond (12)  [127605]5400 - Bethlehem Steel Company Stocks and Bond (12) [127605]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 includes 11 stock certificates and one bond from Bethlehem Steel Company, incorporated in Delaware, issued from 1936 to 1969. All certificat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to w******o for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Chemical Companies' Stock Certificates (28) and Bonds (3) (31 Total)  [127979]5401 - Chemical Companies' Stock Certificates (28) and Bonds (3) (31 Total) [127979]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 31 chemical companies' stock certificates and bonds, issued in the U.S., from 1890-1967. All in excellent to pristine condition, some wit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Construction Company Stock Certificates  [132077]5402 - Construction Company Stock Certificates [132077]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twelve stock certificates from construction companies: Suburban Construction of Long Island (2); Subway and Westchester Construction (2); North
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Graphite Company Stock Certificates  [132074]5403 - Graphite Company Stock Certificates [132074]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three stock certificates from graphite companies: Dixie Consolidated Graphite Company, issued 1922; Diamond Graphite Company (2), issued 1906.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to k*****e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Nickel Plating Company Stock Certificates  [132128]5404 - Nickel Plating Company Stock Certificates [132128]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three certificates: two from The Adams Nickel Plating and Manufacturing Company, one issued 1872 with revenue stamps, one unissued; also the Am
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Steel Companies Stock Certificates and Bonds with Great Vignettes (17)  [127607]5405 - Steel Companies Stock Certificates and Bonds with Great Vignettes (17) [127607]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collection of 17 includes 14 stock certificates and three bonds from U.S. steel companies, issued from 1902-1968. Lot includes two unissued and t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w******o for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Real Estate Gold Bond Certificates Lot of 6  [130216]5406 - Real Estate Gold Bond Certificates Lot of 6 [130216]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) National Union $500 six per cent Debenture. Coupons 2-51 still attached. Crisp and clean gold seal “Incorporated 1891”. 2-4) Sout
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Cities Service Company Stock Certificates  [132104]5407 - Cities Service Company Stock Certificates [132104]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11 stock certificates from Cities Service Company, several are specimens. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to k*****e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Large Group of Tobacco Company Stock Certificates  [135411]5408 - Large Group of Tobacco Company Stock Certificates [135411]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirty Four stock certificates issued by various tobacco companies. Included are six certs issued by Tobacco Products Corporation, (One, Issued 7/22/1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Motion Picture Production Company Stock Certificates  [132079]5409 - Motion Picture Production Company Stock Certificates [132079]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four stock certificates: Paramount Pictures, Inc. (2); Columbia Broadcasting System; United Picture Productions. Date: Country (if not USA)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to k*****e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Palmer Mountain Tunnel & Power Company Stock Certificate  [132125]5410 - Palmer Mountain Tunnel & Power Company Stock Certificate [132125]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Palmer Mountain Tunnel & Power Company Stock Certificate. Issued to Mr. George M. Underwood for one hundred shares, features a great vignette of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Woman's Oil Company Stock Certificates  [132103]5411 - Woman's Oil Company Stock Certificates [132103]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two presenting equal opportunity in the amassing of wealth: Woman's Federal Oil Co. and The Womans Right Oil and Gas Company. Both dated ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to u********y.. for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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Asian Currency Collection  [132068]5412 - Asian Currency Collection [132068]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirty five pieces of currency, many uncirculated from China, Japan, Indonesia and other countries. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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London, Paris & American Bank, Ltd. Exchanges  [77547]5413 - London, Paris & American Bank, Ltd. Exchanges [77547]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 issued 1886-1895. Most appear to Second of Exchange, while one may be a 3rd (text is in French). Red and purple print. This bank was the succ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******K for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Nixon Inaugural Cover and Coin  [135453]5414 - Nixon Inaugural Cover and Coin [135453]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a gold plated, non-precious-metal coin and envelope cover commemorating the January 20, 1969, inauguration of US President Richard Nixon. The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10.00 - 20.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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3 Coin Books  [135547]5415 - 3 Coin Books [135547]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Collectors Guide to postage & Fractional Currency by Kravitz and Gold Coins of the Americas with Values by Harris Date: Country (if not USA...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to 6******n for (15.00 + 3.30BP) = 18.30
 
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Numismatic Library  [131175]5416 - Numismatic Library [131175]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twelve numismatic books, a package of 25 Morgan dollar 2x2s, three Whitman check lists for Whitman Coin Collectors, and a canvas bank bag from
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Coin Magazine Collection (30)  [133816]5417 - Coin Magazine Collection (30) [133816]
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Collection of coin magazines. Mostly Coins The Magazine of Coin Collecting From The Coin Collectors' Capital. Various years, 1960s, 70s, and 80s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Confederate and Southern States Currency  [132450]5418 - Confederate and Southern States Currency [132450]
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Confederate and Southern States Currency book. 1976 Edition by Grover C. Criswell. Book is volume 1, 2nd revised edition. Pages: 294. Date: 1976 Cou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to r*****r for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Medallic Portraits of Adolph Hitler a Book by Colbert and Hyder  [132856]5419 - Medallic Portraits of Adolph Hitler a Book by Colbert and Hyder [132856]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This book is a collector's guide to "Medallic Portraits of Adolph Hitler" written by R.W. Colbert and William D. Hyder in 1981 present...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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