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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Peruvian Counters  [126146]5480 - Peruvian Counters [126146]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three counters from Peru. One dated 1867, one a spiel marke. Date: Country (if not USA): Peru State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Counters from Spain  [126134]5481 - Counters from Spain [126134]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three counters from Spain. One attributed to Barcelona, one holed. Date: Country (if not USA): Spain State: City: Provenance: Benjami
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to k*****e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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British Counter Collection  [126140]5482 - British Counter Collection [126140]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 32 counters from England. Mostly Queen Victoria, but King George and others are depicted. Date: Country (if not USA): United Kingdom State
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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King George II & III Counters  [126155]5483 - King George II & III Counters [126155]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten jetons depicting King George II (7) and George III (3). Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Col
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*******s for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Uruguay Counter Collection  [126144]5484 - Uruguay Counter Collection [126144]
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Lot of 14 counters from Uruguay, including a tiny 9 mm medalet. Date: Country (if not USA): Uruguay State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to n*******e for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
 
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Salus Counters  [126179]5485 - Salus Counters [126179]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: dated 1830, Salus / Et / Voluptas on reverse. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to k*****e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Venus Jeton Collection  [126175]5486 - Venus Jeton Collection [126175]
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Lot of ten counters from the Low Countries featuring Venus. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Far East Counters  [126156]5487 - Far East Counters [126156]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four counters attributed to Sumatra, Malaysia and Singapore. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Indian Head Game Counter Collection $1  (46)  [129349]5488 - Indian Head Game Counter Collection $1 (46) [129349]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 46 game counters in the style of $1 U.S. gold pieces. Die varieties or Kurth numbers on the envelopes. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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$1 Liberty Head Counter Hoard (71)  [126132]5489 - $1 Liberty Head Counter Hoard (71) [126132]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 71 counters in the fashion of $1 U.S. gold pieces. Varied lot of different die varieties. Some with loop for hanging. Date: Country (if not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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$1 Liberty Head Counters Lot of 35  [126128]5490 - $1 Liberty Head Counters Lot of 35 [126128]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 35 counters in the fashion of $1 U.S. gold piece. Five each of seven different varieties. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to n*******e for (140.00 + 30.80BP) = 170.80
 
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$1 Liberty Head Counters Lot of 35  [126129]5491 - $1 Liberty Head Counters Lot of 35 [126129]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 35 counters in the fashion of $1 U.S. gold pieces. Five each of seven different varieties. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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$2 1/2 Eagle Counter Collection  [129346]5492 - $2 1/2 Eagle Counter Collection [129346]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Varied group of 52 spiel markes in the fashion of $2 1/2 U.S. gold pieces. Some with loops, some holed. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Ci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to n*******e for (180.00 + 39.60BP) = 219.60
 
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$2 1/2 Liberty and Indian Head Counters   [129343]5493 - $2 1/2 Liberty and Indian Head Counters [129343]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25 spiel markes. Five each of five different counters in the fashion of $2 1/2 U.S. gold pieces. Die varieties noted on flips. Date: Country
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 280.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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$2 1/2 Radiant Eagle Counter Collection  [129345]5494 - $2 1/2 Radiant Eagle Counter Collection [129345]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 38 spiel markes with radiant eagle obverses in thesize of $2 1/2 U.S. gold. Also two radiant eagles in the size of a silver dollar with $1.00 d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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$2.50 Counter Collection  [129337]5495 - $2.50 Counter Collection [129337]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 43 game counters in the style of $2.50 U.S. gold piece. Various die varieties, some uniface. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*******e for (130.00 + 28.60BP) = 158.60
 
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$2.50 Liberty Head Counter Collection  [129334]5496 - $2.50 Liberty Head Counter Collection [129334]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 45. All $2.50 Liberty Head gold sized spiel markes, game counters. Various Liberty die varieties, eagle die varieties. Date: Country (if no
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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$5 U.S. Gold Piece Counter Collection  [126124]5497 - $5 U.S. Gold Piece Counter Collection [126124]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dealer's lot or beginning collection of spiel markes in the size of $5 U.S. gold pieces. Seventy pieces, separated by die varieties. Accumulated...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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$5 U.S. Gold Piece Counter Collection  [126126]5498 - $5 U.S. Gold Piece Counter Collection [126126]
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Lot of sixty counters in the fashion of $5 U. S. gold pieces: three varieties, twenty each: Liberty dies: 140, 155 & 180. Date: Country (if ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to C*****4 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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$5 U.S. Gold Piece Counter Collection  [126127]5499 - $5 U.S. Gold Piece Counter Collection [126127]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twelve different spiel markes in the fashion of U.S. $5 gold pieces. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to n*******e for (65.00 + 14.30BP) = 79.30
 
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