Western Americana Signature Sale (May 2021 Auction)

Auction Details

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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Foreign Coin Reference Book Collection  [132032]5421Foreign Coin Reference Book Collection [132032]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twelve numismatic reference works: Silver Weights of countries from 1850-1979; The Story of Money (2); An Outline of Ancient Greek Coins; Roman
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 37.50
Spade Coin Types of the Chou Dynasty by Arthur Coole  [132857]5422Spade Coin Types of the Chou Dynasty by Arthur Coole [132857]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This book outlines the types of spade type coins used during the Chou Dynasty. It covers both square legged and round legged coins. A third Volume by
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for 25.00
U.S. Coin Reference Book Collection  [132035]5423U.S. Coin Reference Book Collection [132035]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17 pamphlets and books concerning U.S. coins: 1944 B. Max Mehl Star Rare Coin Encyclopedia; Patriotic Civil War Tokens by George and Melvin Ful
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 68.75
Vintage Coin Auction Catalogs  [132033]5424Vintage Coin Auction Catalogs [132033]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirteen coin auction catalogs from 1950 through 1967. 1950 Hollinbeck (2); 1951 A. M. Kagin, Paul Kagin, Hollinbeck (2); 1961 Ben's Co...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Canadian  Dollars in Royal Canadian Mint Hard Shell Cases  [131161]5425Canadian Dollars in Royal Canadian Mint Hard Shell Cases [131161]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight uncirculated Canadian dollars in original cases from the Royal Mint. 1970 (5) Manitoba; 1972 (3) Canoe. Date: Country (if not USA):
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 6******n for 109.80
Canadian Coin Albums  [124805]5426Canadian Coin Albums [124805]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four blue Whitman coin albums for Canadian coins: 1) Whitman No.. 9062, Canadian Small Cent Collection 1920 to Date, with 51 pennies up to 1967
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 312.50
Fantasy & Counterfeit Chinese Dollars  [134045]5427Fantasy & Counterfeit Chinese Dollars [134045]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. From research online, they appear to be counterfeit and/or fantasy pieces. Includes: 1912 Sun Yat-Sen Silver Dollar; 1861-1908 Emp
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to j****2 for 81.25
Asian and Arabic Silver Coin Collection  [135468]5428Asian and Arabic Silver Coin Collection [135468]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16 coins from India and Arabic and Asian countries. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 687.50
International Coin Collection  [124793]5429International Coin Collection [124793]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Last updated June, 1960, this twelve inch long box has index cards separating 35 different countries and their coins. Each coin is in its own envelope
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 500.00
Old Wheatback Penny Bag  [117622]5430Old Wheatback Penny Bag [117622]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ziploc bag of 144 wheatback Lincolns. Low grade, many holed. Several steel cents from WWII. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenan
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to 6******n for 36.60
Wheatback Penny Hoard and Lincoln Cent albums and The Rest of the Box  [135362]5431Wheatback Penny Hoard and Lincoln Cent albums and The Rest of the Box [135362]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 326 wheatback pennies. One of them is zinc. Blue Whitman album 1941-1968 completed, a few extra pennies at the end. Memorial cent series penny
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 150.00
Lincoln Penny Coin Album  [124795]5432Lincoln Penny Coin Album [124795]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Whitman blue folder No. 9405, Lincoln Cents 1909-1940. Missing only the1909-S VDB and 1922 plain. The 1914-D & 1931-S are verified, other dates ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 375.00
Buffalo Nickel Rolls  [131186]5433Buffalo Nickel Rolls [131186]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two 40 coin rolls of circulated Buffalo nickels. All readable dates, G-EF condition. One roll is all 1930s. Date: Country (if not USA): St
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to 6******n for 115.90
Liberty Head Nickels (Bag of 309)  [117650]5434Liberty Head Nickels (Bag of 309) [117650]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 309 Liberty Head nickels graded about good or lower. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for 175.00
U.S. Nickel Coin Albums  [124797]5435U.S. Nickel Coin Albums [124797]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three blue Whitman albums with U.S. nickels: 1) Whitman No. 9007, Liberty Head Nickel Collection 1883 to 1913 with 20 coins, well circulated; 2
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for 100.00
America the Beautiful Quarters in U.S. Mint Canvas Bags  [119777]5436America the Beautiful Quarters in U.S. Mint Canvas Bags [119777]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four partial bags of uncirculated America the Beautiful National Parks series Washington Quarters in U.S. Mint canvas bags. 1) Theodore Rooseve
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for 250.00
U.S. Silver Half Dollar Rolls  [131181]5437U.S. Silver Half Dollar Rolls [131181]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three 20 coin rolls of circulated U.S. silver half dollars: 1) 1946-D Walking Liberty; 2) mixed date Walking Liberty 1937-1945; 3) 1956 Frankli
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for 812.50
Beginning U.S. Coin Type Set  [131189]5438Beginning U.S. Coin Type Set [131189]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 35 coins with many different types. Morgan dollar, large cent, flying eagle cent, several Indian head cents, two cent piece, three cent piece,
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 212.50
Coin Collection  [132056]5439Coin Collection [132056]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here's an interesting coin collection: coins scotch taped to 8 x 10 typing paper. The first page is United States: Large cent (1817); Shield nic...
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 68.75
Eagle Punched In What Coin?  [135505]5440Eagle Punched In What Coin? [135505]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bronze, round, 27 mm with an eagle punched on one side. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for 43.75
Grandma's Coin Purse  [131191]5441Grandma's Coin Purse [131191]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage brown coin purse with 68 Indian head cents (we didn't look at all the dates, most in the 1900s); 1854 half dime (w/arrows); 1898 Barber ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 281.25
Old Time Coin Purse Full of Coins  [126097]5442Old Time Coin Purse Full of Coins [126097]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Old time coin purse with coins pulled from circulation by J.L. Miles in Ely Nevada: 66 Indian Head pennies (as early as 1885, several 1891); also 33 f
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 200.00
Miscellaneous Coin and Token Collection  [132122]5443Miscellaneous Coin and Token Collection [132122]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grab bag: 20 Indian head pennies, including 1908-S, 1878, 1894; 15 old Lincolns including 1918, 1919-S, 1921, 1924, 1926, 1934, 1936; about a dozen Ca
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to C*****0 for 223.25
Original Unopened Box of 20 U.S. Proof Sets  [124792]5444Original Unopened Box of 20 U.S. Proof Sets [124792]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An amazing unopened box as delivered from the U.S. Assay Office. The 1969-S Proof Set consists of five coins: one Lincoln cent, one Jefferson nickel,
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 500.00
U.S. Coin Type Collection  [132051]5445U.S. Coin Type Collection [132051]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of fourteen U.S. coins: 1816 large cent (VG); 1821 Bust half dollar (VG); 1834 dime (AG); 1853 dime (G); 1854 dime (G); 1871 half dime (VG); 1865
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 687.50
U.S. Proof Sets 1956-1964  [124807]5446U.S. Proof Sets 1956-1964 [124807]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine Treasury Department proof sets, in original envelopes but slit open: 1956, 1957, 1958, 1961, 1963 (4), 1964. Date: Country (if not USA)
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for 281.25
U.S. Proof Sets 1957 & 1961  [131152]5447U.S. Proof Sets 1957 & 1961 [131152]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten unopened Treasury Department proof sets: 1957 (5) & 1961 (5). Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Pra...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 375.00
U.S. Proof Sets Unopened from the Bureau of the Mint  [124783]5448U.S. Proof Sets Unopened from the Bureau of the Mint [124783]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a treasure hunt! Five boxes of five sets each, unopened in their registered mail boxes from the Bureau of the Mint. 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 19
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to K*****h for 750.00
Argentine Counter Collection  [126137]5449Argentine Counter Collection [126137]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large hoard of 43 counters from Argentina. Many different varieties and sizes. Date: Country (if not USA): Argentina State: City: Provenance
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for 250.00
Franz Joseph Austria-Hungary Jeton Collection  [126139]5450Franz Joseph Austria-Hungary Jeton Collection [126139]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 24 counters from Austria-Hungary during the Holy Roman Empire and the rule of Franz Joseph. Date: Country (if not USA): Austria State:
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for 100.00
Canadian Counter  [126135]5451Canadian Counter [126135]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Polar bear reverse, Queen Elizabeth obverse. Rare? Date: Country (if not USA): Canada State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Collection
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to j****2 for 12.50
Egypt & South African Counters  [126141]5452Egypt & South African Counters [126141]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six counters: two from Egypt, four from South Africa. Lord Kitchener of Khartoum, Boer War and the G. P. W. Social Club. Date: Country (if n
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to M******m for 12.50
King Charles Counter Collection  [126153]5453King Charles Counter Collection [126153]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight counters from various King Charles: Charles X: 5; Charles VI: 2; Charles II: 1. Date: Country (if not USA): France State: City:
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for 62.50
Louis XV Jeton Collection  [126152]5454Louis XV Jeton Collection [126152]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 49 jetons from the reign of Louis XV. Many sizes and varieties. Date: Country (if not USA): France State: City: Provenance: Benjamin F
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for 212.50
Louis XVI &  Louis XVIII Jetons  [126151]5455Louis XVI & Louis XVIII Jetons [126151]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven early jetons: 5 Louis XVI, 2 Louis XVIII. Date: Country (if not USA): France State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Collection
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 50.00
Louis XIV Counters  [126150]5456Louis XIV Counters [126150]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: three F-5362; one F-7227. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Collection
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 37.50
German Spiel Marke Collection  [126166]5457German Spiel Marke Collection [126166]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miscellaneous mint masters made this collection of 34 Nuremberg counters. Also called jetons, or play coins. Date: Country (if not USA): Germany
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 137.50
Hans Schultes Jeton Collection  [126176]5458Hans Schultes Jeton Collection [126176]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 29 spiel markes made by Hans Schultes of Nuremberg. The Schultes family made jetons from 1515 through 1612. Date: Country (if not USA): Ge
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 237.50
Hans Schultes Jeton Collection  [126178]5459Hans Schultes Jeton Collection [126178]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 46 counters attributed to Nuremberg mint master Hans Schultes I, master 1553, died 1584. Date: Country (if not USA): Germany Stat
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****r for 312.50
Hans Krauwinckel Jetons  [126168]5460Hans Krauwinckel Jetons [126168]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four counters from Nuremberg mint master Hans Krauwinckel (master 1562, died 1586). Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenan
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*******s for 93.75
Hans Schultes Jetons  [126164]5461Hans Schultes Jetons [126164]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three examples of Nuremberg mint master Hans Schultes jetons. There were three Hans Schultes from 1553 until 1612, Hans I, Hans II and Hans II
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 50.00
Lauer Brothers Jeton Collection  [126174]5462Lauer Brothers Jeton Collection [126174]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25 spiel markes made by the Nuremberg die sinkers the Lauer Brothers. Date: Country (if not USA): Germany State: City: Provenance: Be
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****0 for 170.80
Reich Spiel Marke Collection  [126173]5463Reich Spiel Marke Collection [126173]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight jetons made by Johann Reich (1758-1814). Date: Country (if not USA): Germany State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Collection
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 56.25
Damianus Krauwinckel Jeton  [126170]5464Damianus Krauwinckel Jeton [126170]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spiel marke made by Damianus Krauwinckel, mint master 1543, died 1581 in Nuremberg. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Be
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***6 for 30.50
Eastern European Jetons  [126143]5465Eastern European Jetons [126143]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven jetons from Bavaria, Serbia, Romania and Russia. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Collectio
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 100.00
Northern European Counter Collection  [126147]5466Northern European Counter Collection [126147]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13 counters from Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Collec
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S****r for 87.50
Egidius Krauwinckel Jeton  [126171]5467Egidius Krauwinckel Jeton [126171]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Counter made by Egidius Krauwinckel, (son of Damianus) mint master 1570, died 1613 in Nuremberg. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pro
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****r for 31.25
Elsig Lauer Counter Collection  [126159]5468Elsig Lauer Counter Collection [126159]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14 jeton/counters attributed to Elsig Lauer. Prussia, Germany, Joseph II, Franz Joseph and an 1857 Austrian Cornation Medal included. In the 19
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 68.75
Huber Signed Jetons  [126162]5469Huber Signed Jetons [126162]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight counters by Huber: Napoleon, Nicholas of Russia and others. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauve
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 118.75
J.J. Habelt Jetons  [126165]5470J.J. Habelt Jetons [126165]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight counters attributed to mint master Johann Jacob Habelt, Nuremberg, active 1855-1867. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: P
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 75.00