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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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Nevada Commem Gaming Token Dies [135327]5560 - Nevada Commem Gaming Token Dies [135327]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two dies, SAhara of LAs vegas. From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection. dollar size. Date: Country (if not USA): State: C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to G********a.. for 62.50
 
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Oil Company Dies for Commemorative Medals [135319]5561 - Oil Company Dies for Commemorative Medals [135319]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amoco Gas and Oil , Enco Oil Company, Standard Oil Company dollar-sized dies. From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection. Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for 43.75
 
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Obverse Dies Misc Grab Bag [135350]5562 - Obverse Dies Misc Grab Bag [135350]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grab bag of different dies, 50+, various sizes. From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection. Date: Country (if not USA): St
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 212.50
 
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Society Key Symbol Hubs [135347]5563 - Society Key Symbol Hubs [135347]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nineteen round and eighteen rectangular hubs with society key symbols -- usually a shield shape with a loop at the top and a vertical rod. A hub or ho
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for 100.00
 
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Tagged Hobbs [135551]5564 - Tagged Hobbs [135551]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten different tagged dies, various sizes from different numbers including: 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000. Each die has a parts number. From the Northwest Ter
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to c*****r for 12.50
 
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Tool Check Token Dies [135346]5565 - Tool Check Token Dies [135346]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes two dies. Both dies are 2" x 4". No. 31211 on first dies. Finished product would be 1" by 1.5". Spot for perforatio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for 43.75
 
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Trumpet Player Hobbs [135566]5566 - Trumpet Player Hobbs [135566]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten different hobbs, various sizes from with a figure playing an instrument. From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection. Date: C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for 37.50
 
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University Commemorative Dies (3) [135317]5567 - University Commemorative Dies (3) [135317]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
three different commemorative dies from US universities: Texas A*M, Ohio Univ, Oberon College. dollar size. From the Northwest Territorial Mint Histor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for 25.00
 
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Kentucky Fried Chicken Token Dies Lot of 2 [80043]5568 - Kentucky Fried Chicken Token Dies Lot of 2 [80043]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kentucky Fried Chicken; "This token good only where you see the spicy crispy and biscuit banner;" Chicago and Greater Detroit." Secon...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for 25.00
 
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Saloon Token Dies Lot of 2 [80035]5569 - Saloon Token Dies Lot of 2 [80035]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fox Club Lounge, Mt. Clemens, Mike Hegen's; design of fox in shield. Blue Moon Saloon. Both 1.5" in diameter. NWT Mint Historical Die Colle...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*******l for 31.25
 
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$2 United States Notes Modern (51) [135521]5570 - $2 United States Notes Modern (51) [135521]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 51 $2 bills Series 1976 or later. F-CU condition. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 162.50
 
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Plastic Food Stamp Tokens from Arizona Stores [131225]5571 - Plastic Food Stamp Tokens from Arizona Stores [131225]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of sixteen envelopes from different Arizona stores, each containing several plastic food stamp credit tokens. Many different cities: Glendale, Flo
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Yosemite Bar and Grill Token [132009]5572 - Yosemite Bar and Grill Token [132009]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
YOSEMITE HOTEL BAR / ALAMEDA / CAL. // GOOD FOR / ONE / DRINK; Wm, rd., 25 mm. Ex Ron Lerch collection. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Calif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for 150.00
 
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Blue House Token [132013]5573 - Blue House Token [132013]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
BLUE HOUSE / BERK. 3508 / MAIN & / SAN PABLO AVE. GOOD FOR / 1¢ / IN TRADE; Al. rd, 21 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Califo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r****2 for 150.00
 
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J. McCargers Saloon, Nord, Cal Token [135477]5574 - J. McCargers Saloon, Nord, Cal Token [135477]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Good For/C.O.D./J. McCargers/Saloon/Nord, Cal.//Jacob Strahle & Co./Billiard Mfr's/billiard table/515 Market St./ San Francisco, Cal./oct/B/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 93.75
 
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Scotto's Sierra Mercantile, West Point, Cal Tokens (2) [135473]5575 - Scotto's Sierra Mercantile, West Point, Cal Tokens (2) [135473]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scotto's / Sierra / Mercantile / West / Point / Food Stamp Credit / 1c / In Eligible Foods / Plastic / 29 (Qty. 2). Rare California Location. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to s******n for 6.25
 
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Bismark's Castro Valley Exchange Token [132020]5576 - Bismark's Castro Valley Exchange Token [132020]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
GOOD AT BISMARKS / S / CASTRO / VALLEY / EXCHANGE // 5¢; Br. rd., 21 mm. Ex Ron Lerch collection. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p***d for 250.00
 
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M.A. Lindberg Tokens [132171]5577 - M.A. Lindberg Tokens [132171]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different tokens: 1) M.A. LINDBERG / ESPARTO, CAL. // GOOD FOR / 25 / CENTS / IN TRADE; Br. rd., 24 mm, center hole. 2) M.A. LINDBERG / ESPARTO, C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p***d for 75.00
 
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New Departure Dairy Token [132010]5578 - New Departure Dairy Token [132010]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
NEW DEPARTURE / DAIRY / TE. BLACK / 3445 / GOLDEN GATE GOOD FOR / 1 QUART / MILK; Br. rd., 21 mm. Ex Ron Lerch collection. Date: Country (if not U
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p***d for 281.25
 
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P. M. Rooney Token [132177]5579 - P. M. Rooney Token [132177]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
P.M. ROONEY / HORSTVILLE / CAL. / MOISE KLINKNER CO. S.F. // GOOD FOR / ONE / DRINK; Br. rd., 21 mm. Peter M. Rooney was postmaster of Hortsville from
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 50.00
 
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