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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$5 U.S. Gold Piece Counter Collection  [126130]5500 - $5 U.S. Gold Piece Counter Collection [126130]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 45 pieces. Five each of Liberty die varieties: 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 170, 180, 190. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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George Washington $5  Counter Collection  [126115]5501 - George Washington $5 Counter Collection [126115]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 23 George Washington obverse $5 size counters, with a variety of reverses. Some holed. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Prove
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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George Washington $5  Counter Varieties  [126118]5502 - George Washington $5 Counter Varieties [126118]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20 counters with George Washington obverses. Five each of die varieties: 120, 130, 140 & 150. Date: Country (if not USA): State: C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to n*******e for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
 
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California Counters Dated 1849  [129338]5503 - California Counters Dated 1849 [129338]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large lot of 35: $5 U.S. gold piece sized California counters with Liberty head obverse and 49er miner panning for gold reverse. Most dated 1849. Re
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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California Counters Dated 1849  [129339]5504 - California Counters Dated 1849 [129339]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Put in your museum display in stacks! Lot of 27 Liberty Head $5 U.S. gold sized California Counters with 49er miner gold panning reverse. Date: Cou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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California Counters Dated 1849 Collection  [126122]5505 - California Counters Dated 1849 Collection [126122]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of fifteen California counters. Five each of the die varieties: Liberty 1849-5/Cal 5; Liberty 1849-5/ Cal 1; Liberty 1849-1/ Miner 1849-1. Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to C*****4 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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George Washington $10 Counters  [126110]5506 - George Washington $10 Counters [126110]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14 spiel markes with George Washington obverse in the size of $10 U.S. gold piece. Die varieties noted on the flips. Date: Country (if not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*******e for (130.00 + 28.60BP) = 158.60
 
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$10 Liberty Counter Collection Lot of 27  [121451]5507 - $10 Liberty Counter Collection Lot of 27 [121451]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 27 different U.S. $10 gold size counters from the Fauver Collection. Varieties: 1) Liberty 1150// blank silver; 2) Lib. 1135 // sm 1030.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to n*******e for (450.00 + 99.00BP) = 549.00
 
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$10-$50 Sized Counter Collection Lot of 22  [129336]5508 - $10-$50 Sized Counter Collection Lot of 22 [129336]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22 counters of various denomination: 15 of $10; 3 of $20; 1 $25; 3 $50. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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$20 Sized Counters  [129348]5509 - $20 Sized Counters [129348]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13 counters in the style of $20 U.S. gold pieces. Die varieties noted on the 2 x 2. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to q******s for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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George Washington Counter Collection  [126109]5510 - George Washington Counter Collection [126109]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nineteen spiel markes with George Washington obverses. $1, $2 1/2 & $5 U.S. gold piece sizes. Date: Country (if not USA): State: C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****4 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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George Washington Counter Varieties  [129359]5511 - George Washington Counter Varieties [129359]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spiel markes with George Washington. Five examples $1 U.S. gold size; seven pieces $10 U.S. gold size. Several nice AU condition. Date: Country (i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to m*****r for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Early Counters of Unknown Origin  [126158]5512 - Early Counters of Unknown Origin [126158]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 23 fascinating jetons, some attributed to Germany or France, but mostly without attribution. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to M******m for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Early Counters With Crosses on Reverse  [126154]5513 - Early Counters With Crosses on Reverse [126154]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten early counters, possibly 1500s English? Medieval crosses on some. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Benjamin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Early Counters With Unusual Vignettes  [126157]5514 - Early Counters With Unusual Vignettes [126157]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight counters without attribution, with pictorial features such as Christ and other figures. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Counters Signed "I. H" Lot of 3  [126161]5515 - Counters Signed "I. H" Lot of 3 [126161]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three jetons attributed to "I.H." (I. Harnish?) Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Coll...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to C*****4 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Counters Signed "L. K."   [126163]5516 - Counters Signed "L. K." [126163]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven counters attributed to "L.K." Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Radiant Eagle Counter Collection  [129340]5517 - Radiant Eagle Counter Collection [129340]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 31 counters with radiant eagle obverses; most in the size of a $5 U.S. gold piece. Two with loop for hanging; two counters with no eagle, each
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*******e for (140.00 + 30.80BP) = 170.80
 
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Counter American Undated  [132392]5518 - Counter American Undated [132392]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fauver Double Edge counter, Liberty Head obverse 1330 paired with Eagle reverse 1240. VF/EF Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provena
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Gaming Counters (Gold Rush Era)  [76925]5519 - Gaming Counters (Gold Rush Era) [76925]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Bronze, Spiel Marke Compositions//George Washington 1"; 2) Brass, In Unitate Fortitudo//George Washington 1/2". Date: Country (if no...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to C*****4 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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