November Wonders: Western Americana Auction (November 2021)

Auction Details

Welcome to our November Wonders Auction, the second in our end-of-the-year auction trilogy!

We know every collector will find something special for their collection in this sale, and even a good Christmas present or two...

This sale features more than 3,100 lots across 5 days in over two dozen different collecting categories including: Art, Mining, Numismatics, Railroad, Militaria, General Americana, Jewelry, Books, Stocks & Bonds, and much more!

**HIGHLIGHTS**

--The Bill McKivor Nevada Token Collection Part I. Bill's Nevada token collection is full of so many rarities that we have split it over several sales. This round features an ultra-rare Comstock token from Gold Hill, as well as Beowawe, Chafey, Farrell, Bowers, Genoa, Incline, and more.

--Pancho Villa Collection. A rare second chance to bid on a Photo Diary of Pancho Villa by W.H. Horne (& Others). A massive and important collection of 184 real photo postcards (RPCs) and six original 5 x7 prints, most of which are directly attributable to Walter H. Horne, who made a good living for himself making photographic postcards in the American Southwest during the time of the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century.

--George Armstrong Custer Civil War Holster and Dispatch Case. The belt, brass buckle, holster, and dispatch case from Civil War Captain George Armstrong Custer, originally from the Frost Collection.

--Stunning Jewelry. Featuring a leopard gold & diamond necklace; a gold-in-quartz pendant; shadow box and diamond cocktail rings; and much more.

--Native Americana. Beautiful jewelry, pottery, artifacts, and ephemera.

--Ken Prag Collection. Rarities from the Prag Collection of stocks, ephemera, and postcards, including autographs of Thomas Edison, J. Paul Getty, John D. Rockefeller, JP Morgan. Other stock categories include: Wells Fargo and American Express, banking, brewing, Hollywood, Yellowstone, mining, railroad, & more.

--Mining. Collectibles including gold nuggets and ore specimens, artifacts, ephemera, and mining stock certificates from California, Colorado, Montana, and Nevada.

--Art. Museum-quality Western art pieces by Makk, Rosa, and Hanson, as well as a large group of Chilmark Western pewter sculptures. Plus African art and carvings, and many other paintings and prints.

--General Americana Bonanza. Including an original prostitute's license from Tombstone; rare bottles and brewing ephemera; Montana saloon archives from the MacKenzie Collection; rare badges; cowboy collectibles incl. saddles & rare photographs; books incl. a large Eastern US directory section; and much more.

Be sure to use the Search Function to find items across the 5 days in your collecting categories!

And Keep the Collections Coming!
Please keep us in mind for selling your collection, and contact me directly at fredholabird@gmail.com.

Happy bidding!

--Fred Holabird & Team--

Auction Schedule

DAY 1 - Thursday, Nov 18, Lots 1000-1601
Art 1000-1269
Firearms-Weapons 1270-1292
Foreign 1293-1338
Political 1339-1352
Military 1353-1402
Tools 1403-1422
Native Americana 1423-1477
Sports 1478-1535
Transportation 1536-1601

DAY 2 - Friday, Nov 19, Lots 2000-2657
Stocks & Bonds 2000-2657
All Categories including Mining,
Railroad, and various industries

DAY 3 - Saturday, Nov 20 , Lots 3000-3609
Minerals 3000-3018
Mining 3019-3034
Numismatics 3195-3258
Tokens 3259-3412
Philatelic & Postal History 3413-3609

DAY 4 - Sunday, Nov 21, Lots 4000-4620
Geographically Sorted Ephemera 4000-4265
General Collectibles 4269-4395
Souvenir Plates 4396-4424
Spoons & Flatware 4425-4428
Entertainment 4429-4446
Circus 4447-4450
Toys 4451-4484
Marbles 4485-4489
Bottles 4490-4527
Saloon 4528-4546
Tobacciana 4547-4559
Gaming 4560-4566
Cowboy 4567-4599
Clothing 4600-4620

DAY 5 - Monday, Nov 22, Lots 5000-5614
WF/Express 5000-5002
World's Fair / Expositions 5003-5013
Firefighting Memorabilia 5014-5017
Fraternal Organizations 5018-5022
Badges 5023-5044
Maps 5045-5066
Books 5067-5314
Furnishings & 3D 5315-5363
Jewelry 5364-5461
Music 5462-5490
Photography 5491-5614

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Educational Wall Map Group [131290]5059Educational Wall Map Group [131290]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(3) Classic wall maps with wood dowels. From the American Geographic series, by A.J. Nystrom, Chicago 1939. Includes Africa, 43" wide, Australi...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Grand Canyon Travel Brochure Collection [132688]5060Grand Canyon Travel Brochure Collection [132688]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment of 17 brochures, photos and pieces featuring Grand Canyon National Park. 1901 brochure, 7 x 9 inches, by Santa Fe Railroad. Fred Harvey 193
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D*****6 for 137.50
Historical Road Maps of the U.S. and Canada [124333]5061Historical Road Maps of the U.S. and Canada [124333]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dating back to the 1930s, a lot of 23 road maps from Shell, Phillips 66, Conoco, Standard gas stations. Canadian maps made by Canadian National and
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 43.75
Northwest United States Maps [120885]5062Northwest United States Maps [120885]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four maps of the northwestern United States, including Montana and Washington. Maps measure 26"x 40", 30"x 40", 22"x 30&qu...
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Three Poster Maps [117999]5063Three Poster Maps [117999]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) "See Boulder Dam Enroute to California". Photo of the World's largest dam, taken at the dedication ceremonies, Sept. 30, 1935. Re...
Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 25.00
Topographical Maps of the North West Territories [120607]5064Topographical Maps of the North West Territories [120607]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of 16 maps of the North West Territories in Canada: McKenzie River at Providence to Simpson, scale 1 in.=4 miles, inclination is
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 700.00
Vintage Western Tour Pamphlets [132071]5065Vintage Western Tour Pamphlets [132071]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wonderful collection of travel guides and tourist brochures from the 1920s and 1930s. Photographic brochure "Seattle! Gateway to the Orient and...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 37.50
World Maps (5) [89905]5066World Maps (5) [89905]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North America, Africa-top and bottom toning, Europe-toning, double truck The World-tears, Britain, foxing, all approx 11.5x9.5" and by Cumming...
Estimate : 70.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 43.75
U.S. Geological Survey Folios for Alabama (Lot of 4) [110507]5067U.S. Geological Survey Folios for Alabama (Lot of 4) [110507]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Alabama USGS Geological Survey folios. Includes Bessemer 1927; Gasen 1896; Gaffney 1931; Montevallo 1940. This group contains both one of the ver
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Yukon Alaska References [135988]5068Yukon Alaska References [135988]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different perspectives of Alaska and the Yukon Territory during the period of the late 1800's gold rush. First, we have the The Klondike...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Three nice Arizona Archeological Reference Resources [130050]5069Three nice Arizona Archeological Reference Resources [130050]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Archeological remains in the Whitewater District, Part 1. House Types. By Roberts. Includes some photographs and fold out map in extremely nice con
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to j*******h for 43.75
1855 Arkansas Map [54327]50701855 Arkansas Map [54327]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dated 1855 surveyor's office Little Rock. Litho by A. Hoen & Co. A, (1&2). Some toning on edges, 1" of left edge is missing. 18.75&...
Estimate : 30.00 - 90.00
Sold to A****4 for 18.75
Fresno County History Book [119041]5071Fresno County History Book [119041]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 10 books and periodicals all centered around Fresno and the surrounding area. Most are softcover with a couple of hardcovers thrown in for good
Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
Sold to s*********a for 12.50
Butterflies are Free Movie Poster [89949]5072Butterflies are Free Movie Poster [89949]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Staple holes, creases, rear stain. 27x41" Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Hollywood Provenance: The Fred Holabird ...
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Hollywood Library [115369]5073Hollywood Library [115369]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 23 pieces included; magazines, books, and more. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Hollywood Provenance:
Start Price : 5.00 | Estimate : 10.00 - 80.00
Vintage Charles Naughton Movie Storyboard Mounts [101765]5074Vintage Charles Naughton Movie Storyboard Mounts [101765]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
26 mounted storyboard photos for a Pilgrim type movie. Most photos 7.25x9.25"."Charles John "Charlie" Naughton (21 April 1886, i...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Stanford's Memorial Church Ephemera [126472]5075Stanford's Memorial Church Ephemera [126472]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Erected under the auspices of Jane Lathrop Stanford, Memorial Church was dedicated to her late husband on sits on the campus of Stanford University. T
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for 12.50
California 1932 Blue Book &  1897 CE Convention Report [124525]5076California 1932 Blue Book & 1897 CE Convention Report [124525]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique California themed lot includes the 1932 California Blue Book, which gives you just about anything you might want to know about the Golden State
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Group of San Francisco Books [120356]5077Group of San Francisco Books [120356]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1. Fascinating San Francisco, Chamber of Commerce published 1924. Stories/description of parts of the city w/illustrations. 70 pages. 2.
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to m*****d for 93.75
As "Pop" Saw It, Volumes I-III, San Joaquin Valley [113043]5078As "Pop" Saw It, Volumes I-III, San Joaquin Valley [113043]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 volumes. "Photographs of the San Joaquin Valley From the Files of Claude C. "Pop" Laval. Written by Jerome D. Laval. Include...
Estimate : 30.00 - 75.00
Sold to s*********a for 18.75
Book By Clyde Arbuckle, History of San Jose [135550]5079Book By Clyde Arbuckle, History of San Jose [135550]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardback book approx. 513 pp. very nice condition. Many black & white photo's. this book is a definitive history of the city. "...chron...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Stanislaus County History Library [113053]5080Stanislaus County History Library [113053]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8: 1) Streams in a Thirsty Land, Hohenthal, 1972, hardcover(hc), no DJ; 2) The McHenry Mansion, Bare, 1985, hc with DJ; 3) Grain Fields to Gree
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 75.00
Tulare County History Library [115302]5081Tulare County History Library [115302]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. Included: Co-Operative Dreams: A History of the Kaweah Colony, O'Connell, 1999, sc; Crabtree Tule River Patriarchs, Meredith, 1984, bo...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 75.00
California Banking Books [124323]5082California Banking Books [124323]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) 400 California Street, by Neil C. Wilson, 1969, hardcover, 106 pages. The story of the Bank of California, the oldest bank in the West.
Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
Sold to a****y for 12.50
California Dept. of Fish and Game Books [122198]5083California Dept. of Fish and Game Books [122198]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. State of California Dept. of Fish and Game books on: Trout, Furbearers, Warm Water Fish, Waterfowl, Inshore fishes, Marine Mammals, Nonga
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Map of Earthquakes in California and Nevada [91360]5084Map of Earthquakes in California and Nevada [91360]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By U.S. Geological Survey, University of Nevada, Reno, 1994. Colorful map with names of cities in the past 155 years of earthquake activity. Includes
Estimate : 40.00 - 70.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 12.50
Explorations in California of Railroad Routes by Lt. Williamson, 1853 [130133]5085Explorations in California of Railroad Routes by Lt. Williamson, 1853 [130133]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a very, very early work on creating a Southern transcontinental railroad route. In the early 1850s, three routes were under consideration from
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Reprint, History of Nevada County, California by Thompson & West [132346]5086Reprint, History of Nevada County, California by Thompson & West [132346]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This book includes maps and illustrated plates the depict scenes in daily life in a California Wester mining town. Reproduced by Howell-North Books, B
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
Polk's California State Gazetteer and Business Directory Volume 1 [108486]5087Polk's California State Gazetteer and Business Directory Volume 1 [108486]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California State Gazetteer and Business Directory, 1888. Volume 1 Author: Polk, R.L., San Francisco, R.L. Polk & Co. 1734 pp. (Thick 8vo) twenti...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
The Rifle, Rod & Gun in California [136805]5088The Rifle, Rod & Gun in California [136805]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a copy of "Furtation Camp or The Rifle, Rod & Gun in California." by Theodore Van Dyke. This rare edition does have some binde...
Estimate : 150.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********o.. for 91.50
Vintage Folding Northern Calif. Maps (6) [56533]5089Vintage Folding Northern Calif. Maps (6) [56533]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) San Luis Obispo and Bakersfield to Los Angeles, issued by Calif. State Automobile Assoc(2 versions) 2) City and County of San Francisco issued by C
Estimate : 20.00 - 70.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 12.50
The Pikes Peak Region Illustration Book [120352]5090The Pikes Peak Region Illustration Book [120352]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Pikes Peak Region 1920 book, color illustrated w/story on each illustration. 30 pages, string bound. Outside covers show some age. Inside are in
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to a****y for 12.50
"Scenes in the Rocky Mountains" (Scenic Booklet) [135734]5091"Scenes in the Rocky Mountains" (Scenic Booklet) [135734]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare and in very good condition. Copyright 1888 by Chas. Lee for the Colorado Midland Railroad. Published by Ward Bros., Columbus. Illustrations of si
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a****y for 175.00
Religious Periodicals from 1800's [124455]5092Religious Periodicals from 1800's [124455]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three sections from The Religious Intelligencer, a religious publication, dated in three consecutive weeks, July 6, the other July 13 and July 20, 18
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Misc. Cherokee Ephemera, Books, VHS Tapes [135581]5093Misc. Cherokee Ephemera, Books, VHS Tapes [135581]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardback and paperback books, VHS tapes is telling about the Cherokee Nation, The Story of New Echota. Book of Etowah Papers by Moorehead; Sam Houston
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Author Autographed Chicago Mayor Bill Thompson 1st Edition Bio [136782]5094Author Autographed Chicago Mayor Bill Thompson 1st Edition Bio [136782]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A first edition of the biography of controversial Chicago Mayor William "Big Bill" Thompson who served during the period of Al Capone and ...
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 43.75
Book / Dement's Aristography / 1st Edition. [106241]5095Book / Dement's Aristography / 1st Edition. [106241]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a very rare and interesting item. It is probably the first addition as it was a gift to Mrs. Jessie Wheeler, and it also has a personal note t
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 75.00
Books / Encyclopedia Britannica / & Atlas. [106254]5096Books / Encyclopedia Britannica / & Atlas. [106254]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 24 volume set of the Encyclopedia Britannica and it comes with a book case as well. Exceptional source of information, and a wealth of knowledge. C
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Chicago Tribune Issues Run Nevada Stories-2 [20238]5097Chicago Tribune Issues Run Nevada Stories-2 [20238]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original December 12, 1874 issue of Chicago Daily Tribune has a story that describes a fight involving two Paiute warriors, who faced off in a wrestli
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 25.00
Caron's Directory of the City of Louisville for 1880 [82801]5098Caron's Directory of the City of Louisville for 1880 [82801]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Caronís Directory of the City of Louisville for 1880. published by C. K. Caron. Volume 10. 907 pages. Detached at inside front cover, classic
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 250.00
Business and Professional Directory of KY and IN, 1902 [82800]5099Business and Professional Directory of KY and IN, 1902 [82800]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Business and Professional Directory of Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana Embracing ... Statistical and Geographical Information. Union Directory C
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for 187.50
Business Directory of the Subscribers to the New Map of Maine, 1862 [82803]5100Business Directory of the Subscribers to the New Map of Maine, 1862 [82803]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Business Directory for the Subscribers of the New Map of Maine, with a brief history and description of the state prepared by William Willis. Publishe
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
The Maine Business Directory for September 1, 1867 [82805]5101The Maine Business Directory for September 1, 1867 [82805]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Maine Business Directory for September 1, 1867. by Briggs & Co., Boston. 280 pages plus abs, all original board is fine, slight warping of b...
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
The Portland Directory and Reference Book, 1871 [82806]5102The Portland Directory and Reference Book, 1871 [82806]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Portland Directory and Reference Book with a Business Directory Attached for 1871, Volume 10, by S. B. Beckett. Portland, published by B Thurston
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Boston Directory for the Year 1855 [82820]5103Boston Directory for the Year 1855 [82820]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Boston Directory for the Year 1855, Boston, published by George Adams, 1855. 412 pages plus abs very good to fine condition, re-binding is fine, chipp
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 500.00
New England Cities Business Directory [81100]5104New England Cities Business Directory [81100]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New England Cities Business Directory, and complete index to the Mercantile manufacturing and professional interests of the cities. Briggs and Company
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 800.00
Stimpsons Boston Directory,1840 [82813]5105Stimpsons Boston Directory,1840 [82813]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stimpsons Boston Directory; containing the names of the inhabitants, their occupations, places of business, and swelling houses, and the City Register
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 400.00
The Boston Almanac and Business Directory, 1894 [82818]5106The Boston Almanac and Business Directory, 1894 [82818]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Boston Almanac and Business Directory for 1894, volume 59, Sampson Murdoch and Company Boston. 691 pages, hardbound generally fine. Date: 1894 C
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
The Boston Directory for the Year Ending 1860 [82819]5107The Boston Directory for the Year Ending 1860 [82819]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Boston Directory for the Year Ending 1860, Adams and Sampson and Company, 1859. 549 pages plus advertisements. All original, generally very fine c
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 600.00
The Boston Directory, 1865 [82825]5108The Boston Directory, 1865 [82825]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Boston Directory, 1865. Published by Adams, Sampson, & Co. Frontispiece is separated at the spine. 560 pages plus advertisements. Excellent ...
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 600.00