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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Ames Manufacturing Company Stock Certificate #1  [129762]1455 - Ames Manufacturing Company Stock Certificate #1 [129762]
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This stock certificate is issued by Ames Manufacturing Company of Massachusetts. It is issued for 27 shares at $100 per to Mrs. E. H. Ames, wife of t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Dighton Color Works Stock Certificate Pristine 1884  [127608]1456 - Dighton Color Works Stock Certificate Pristine 1884 [127608]
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A pristine stock certificate from The Dighton Color Works, located at Dighton, Massachusetts and incorporated in New York. The certificate No. 1 is fo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to i***y for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Waltham Cotton & Wool Factory Corporation Stock Certificate  [134153]1457 - Waltham Cotton & Wool Factory Corporation Stock Certificate [134153]
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No. 116, issued for one share to Amos Whittemore on July 13th, 1813. Signed by treasurer Samuel Coverly and clerk John Holland. Not cancelled. Not end
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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A Republican Institution, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1831  [111883]1458 - A Republican Institution, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1831 [111883]
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Cert. #71, issued for one share at Boston, Massachusetts in 1831. Issued to Joseph Badger and signed by John Rayner as president and Benj. P. Richard
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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State of Massachusetts Bay Lottery Certificate, 1779.   [132715]1459 - State of Massachusetts Bay Lottery Certificate, 1779. [132715]
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Number 1874, issued June 1, 1779 for 15 pounds. Signed by Gore Moore as treasurer. At right is a box that says Massachusetts state lottery class the t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
Sold to a********n.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Two Early Massachusetts Bay Bonds  [132713]1460 - Two Early Massachusetts Bay Bonds [132713]
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The first one state of Massachusetts Bay, number 30, dated December 1, 1777 issued to Samuel Boyden for 24 pounds. 6% per annum bond signed by the New
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to i***y for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Detroit & Canada Tunnel Corporation Stock Certificates & Bond  [127963]1461 - Detroit & Canada Tunnel Corporation Stock Certificates & Bond [127963]
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Seven tunnel corporation stock certificates and a bond, from companies incorporated in the State of Michigan, c1929-1931. Included are six certificate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to L********L for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Wyandotte Agricultural Works Company Stock  [123308]1462 - Wyandotte Agricultural Works Company Stock [123308]
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Very early year. Number 202 for 40 shares to ?. Note on left affirms this was a real deal. Signed by vice president JV Alstyra and Elisha Mix Jr.. Vig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to L********L for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Vicksburg, Mississippi $1,000 Bond  [134152]1463 - Vicksburg, Mississippi $1,000 Bond [134152]
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No. 12, issued for $1,000 in 1840. Signed by Vicksburg mayor Miles C. Folkes and city Clerk Sam B. Harvord. Not cancelled. Has large separations along
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a********n.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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1833 State of Mississippi Bond  [113738]1464 - 1833 State of Mississippi Bond [113738]
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$1,000 bond No. 845, issued in Jackson in 1833 to John Delafield. Rate is 6 per centum per annum. Planters' Bank of the State of Mississippi. Si...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Austin Water Company Nevada Stock Certificate  [127974]1465 - Austin Water Company Nevada Stock Certificate [127974]
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Austin Water Company stock certificate, from Austin, Nevada, issued in 1912. No. 2, 475 shares issued to Emma E. Reed, signed by President Emma Farnsw
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Gold Circle Water Company Stock Certificate (Midas, Nevada)  [127975]1466 - Gold Circle Water Company Stock Certificate (Midas, Nevada) [127975]
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Pristine Gold Circle Water Company uncanceled stock certificate, from Gold Circle (Elko County), NV, (became Midas, NV, in 1909), issued in 1908. No.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Golden Townsite, Light and Power Company Nev. Ghost Town Stock Certificate  [127973]1467 - Golden Townsite, Light and Power Company Nev. Ghost Town Stock Certificate [127973]
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Pristine stock certificate from Golden, Nevada, now a ghost town, for The Golden Townsite, Light and Power Company, incorporated in Nevada, blank and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*********p for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Blodget Canal Company Stock Certificate  [134108]1468 - Blodget Canal Company Stock Certificate [134108]
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Very early canal stock! Issued in 1799 to Samuel Blodget, Junior, of Philadelphia for one share. Signed by Samuel Blodget as president and Samuel Kidd
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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West Jersey Land and Cranberry Company Stock with map on reverse  [123263]1469 - West Jersey Land and Cranberry Company Stock with map on reverse [123263]
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Great map showing William Braddock's Mill, Beaver Dam, Littlefield, Jackson's Glass factories, Camden & Atlantic RR. Number 110 for 50 s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******e for (140.00 + 30.80BP) = 170.80
 
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Iron Dike & Land Reclamation Company Stock Certificate  [134156]1470 - Iron Dike & Land Reclamation Company Stock Certificate [134156]
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No. 191, issued for 100 shares to S. Craighead on January 12th, 1869 in New York. Signed by president Samuel Pike and the secretary (illegible). Not c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******e for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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American Bicycle Company 1903 Stock Certificate  [127964]1471 - American Bicycle Company 1903 Stock Certificate [127964]
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American Bicycle Company, incorporated in New Jersey, stock certificate No. A1608, 100 shares issued January 20, 1903 to Philip H. Rockstrah. Signed b
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Electro Pneumatic Transit Stock Certificate  [128260]1472 - Electro Pneumatic Transit Stock Certificate [128260]
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Issued by Electro Pneumatic Transit Company to John Tozer for 100 shares at $10 per. It's dated May 5, 1902.It's No. 3918 and signed by pres...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b****5 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Bottle Cleaning Machine Company Stock Cert  [128263]1473 - Bottle Cleaning Machine Company Stock Cert [128263]
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Unissued stock certificate from Eick Bottle Cleansing Machine Company. The vignette shows two Greek themed figures with a locomotive crossing a trestl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to k*****e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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El Capitan Land & Cattle Company Bond and Stock Certificate  [135438]1474 - El Capitan Land & Cattle Company Bond and Stock Certificate [135438]
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Lot of 2 different. Fort Stanton, Lincoln County, New Mexico. 1) Low no. 12 $1,000 bond issued in 1885 to Horace Thurber. Signed by president H. Richa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******e for (170.00 + 37.40BP) = 207.40
 
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