Western Trails & Treasures Auction (February 2022)

Auction Details

Welcome to our Western Trails & Treasures Premier Auction, our first auction of 2022!

Our February sale includes items from many important collections, including: the Ron Lerch Western Directory Collection; Joe Elcano Nevada Collection; Ken Prag Railroad Stock Collection; Bill McKivor Mining, Numismatic, & Americana Collection; Stuart MacKenzie Montana Collection; and the Salvatore Falcone Collection, all supplemented by world-class great rarities from other private collections.

Ron Lerch Western Directory Collection Part II

In our December 2021 auction, we began to offer the Ron Lerch Collection of Western Directories, a major historic and all-important reference material collection. And we set world records!

Now we're thrilled to offer the second part of this collection, an exciting group of a few hundred directories. Some of the key pieces in this sale include: Gold Rush-era directories from Nevada City/Grass Valley (1856), Marysville (1853 and 1855), Sacramento, and San Francisco (1854); Truckee & Lake Tahoe (1883 and 1884-85); Placerville (1862) and Placer County (1861); a number of different Sacramento directories; rare railroad directories (Central Pacific 1872 and Northern Pacific Railway 1883); a Portland, Oregon group; California Bay Area; and other Western states including Colorado, Nevada, and Utah, plus a number of very rare multi-county and Pacific Coast 19th-century directories.

Directories are considered “primary source” material, and as such are essential in aspects of historical research!

Joe Elcano Nevada Collection Part II

We're thrilled to continue to sell rare items from Joe Elcano's collection, one of the best Nevada collections we've offered.

This sale features Part II of his Nevada Stock Collection, including a whole new batch of Nevada territorials, plus Joe's Nevada History Libraries. Key Nevada history references include three ultra-rare Nevada directories: 1868-69, 1871, and 1907-08. Joe loved to research the stories behind the historic documents in his collection, and these libraries were invaluable resources for him, as they will be for new Nevada collectors and historians.

We'll begin offering Joe's Nevada Postal History Collection later this year, as well as more rounds of Nevada mining stocks. Stay tuned!

Railroad & Steamer Passes

This sale features over 150 lots of railroad and steamer passes, always a big hit with our collectors! This is one of the largest offerings we've had in years, with pieces coming from five or six private collections. Have your own collection you're considering selling? Contact us!

Numismatics

In addition to more Nevada tokens and medals from the Bill McKivor Collection, our Numismatics section features: a large ingot collection, including an early San Francisco US Mint ingot and mining-related ingots; US & world coins and coin jewelry; medals and so-called dollars; scrip and ephemera incl. a Carson City Mint coin bag; and California tokens.

Stocks/Bonds feat. Railroad Proofs & Specimens

In addition to Nevada mining stocks from the Joe Elcano Collection, our Stocks & Bonds section includes more air, auto, and railroad rarities from Ken Prag's Collection, as well as ultra-rare proof and specimen railroad stocks and bonds from a private collection, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! And don't miss fun groups of stocks we've sorted based on their vignettes and design.

Stuart MacKenzie Montana Collection

The MacKenzie Montana Collection continues, with hundreds of lots of historical Montana documents and ephemera. Included in this sale are rare ledgers and archives from historical Montana businesses and mining companies, plus several hundred checks, including many with imprinted revenue stamps.

General Americana

Our General Americana section is large and diverse, with rare documents, photographs, and ephemera from Western states, as well as sub-categories including Gaming, Bottles & Saloon, Jewelry, Badges, Furnishings (incl. Staffordshire Transferware), and a Musical Instruments section with cellos, violins, and more!

Art

Our Art section includes paintings and prints from artists such as: Craig Sheppard, F.W. Trautwein, Ernest Narjot, G. Harvey, and Thomas Kincaid. Also, beautiful Victorian Era lithographs, Hanna-Barbera animation cells, and more.

Native Americana

Highlights include a Pacific Northwest Totem Pole (15 foot), c1880-1900; Washoe and other baskets; Santo Domingo Pueblo and Randall Blaze pottery; arrowheads; and rare ephemera incl. an 1890s License to Trade with Indians.

Militaria & Political Collectibles

This section features a large group of Civil War and other military knives, plus rare military and political certificates, WWI & II posters, Stanislaw Toegel Anti-Nazi Cartoon Prints, Thomas Mooney Propaganda, political autographs, and more.

Minerals & Mining

Minerals, gems, and fossils, plus mining ephemera incl. Tombstone/Comstock Engraved Steel Anvil Ceremonial Bookends, as well as Montana and Nevada documents and mining publications.

Railroadiana

In addition to railroad and steamer passes and stock certificates & bonds, our Railroadiana section includes badges, lock keys, lanterns, a Carson & Colorado Lock & Key, and rare maps and ephemera.

Bargains & Dealer Specials

Be sure not to miss our Bargains & Dealer section on Day 4, which includes both entry-level priced collectibles and larger groups ideal for resale. Includes General Americana, Stocks & Bonds, and Numismatic goodies!

Make sure to use the Keyword search tool to find items in your collecting areas across the four auction days.

As usual, our team is happy and ready to answer questions. Please feel free to call or email our office.

And please continue to bring us those great collections for 2022! Yours could be the next world record!

--Fred Holabird & Team--

Auction Schedule

Day 1, Thursday, February 24th, 2022 (Lots 1000-1620)
General Americana (1000-1620)
Geographically Sorted (1000-1284)
General Books (1285-1311)
Gaming (1312-1322)
Saloon & Brewing (1323-1357)
Jewelry (1358-1378)
Furnishings (1379-1413)
Musical Instruments & Memorabilia (1414-1448)
Model Train & Car (1449-1472)
Badges (1473-1513)
Miscellaneous (1514-1620)

Day 2, Friday, February 25th, 2022 (Lots 2000-2626)
Stocks & Bonds (2000-2325)
Mining (2000-2133)
Railroad & Transportation (2134-2292)
Misc. (2293-2325)
Numismatics (2326-2626)
Currency, Scrip, & Ephemera (2326-2351)
Ingots & Bullion (2352-2397)
Coins (2398-2483)
Medals (2484-2538)
Tokens (2539-2626)

Day 3, Saturday, February 26th, 2022 (Lots 3000-3596)
Minerals & Mining (3000-3120)
Directories feat. Ron Lerch Collection Part II (3121-3487)
Militaria & Political (3488-3596)

Day 4, Sunday, February 27th, 2022 (Lots 4000-4625)
Art (4000-4074)
Native Americana (4075-4103)
Transportation (RR, Steamer, Auto, Air) (4104-4321)
Railroad & Steamer Passes (4104-4256)
Ephemera & Artifacts (4257-4321)
Bargains & Dealer Specials (4322-4625)
General Americana (4322-4408)
Stocks & Bonds (4409-4541)
Numismatics (4542-4625)

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Alaska/Arctic Lands Stereograph Box Set (15)  [146008]1000Alaska/Arctic Lands Stereograph Box Set (15) [146008]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15 stereograph cards, 14 of Alaska, 1 of Greenland. Each card 7" x 3 1/2". All but two have descriptions on back of card. Manufa...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to f*******7 for 68.75
Tombstone Ephemera Collection (11)  [146016]1001Tombstone Ephemera Collection (11) [146016]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11 items related to Tombstone, Arizona. Oldest item is an invitation to a New Year's Ball on Dec. 31, 1880, unsigned. Collection also i...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to y******e for 87.50
"When Anaheim was 21" by Leo J. Friss   [144865]1002"When Anaheim was 21" by Leo J. Friss [144865]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
When Anaheim was 21 by Leo J. Friss was published by Pioneer Press in 1968. It is an account of what Anaheim, California was like in 1878. The autho...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******g for 31.25
Bodie & Other Mining Camp Publ. & Ephemera (6)  [143734]1003Bodie & Other Mining Camp Publ. & Ephemera (6) [143734]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1)The Story of Bodie, by Ella M. Cain, Fearon Publisher, 1956 (6"x 9"HB, 196 pages) 2) Mining Camp Days, by Emil W. Billeb, Published by H...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to B*********g for 500.00
Cecil & Lee Advertising Round, Chico, CA  [136326]1004Cecil & Lee Advertising Round, Chico, CA [136326]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Compliments of Cecil & Lee, Chico. The obverse looks like an advertising mirror, with a lovely nude; the reverse has a photo of a young man. So...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to g*****3 for 43.75
1878 Colusa County Annual  [142732]10051878 Colusa County Annual [142732]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lists town, farms, soil, climate and historical notes. Read about Grand Island, Mormon Basin, Arbuckle, Sulphur Creek, etc. Supplement of the Weekly C
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to Y******O for 68.75
Donner Lake Panorama Photograph  [134446]1006Donner Lake Panorama Photograph [134446]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice panoramic photograph of the Rainbow Bridge over Donner Pass. Titled, "Donner Lake from Donner Pass, Cal. #715" No photographer listed...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*********7 for 54.90
History of The Donner Party, McGlashan, Signed  [134396]1007History of The Donner Party, McGlashan, Signed [134396]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fourteenth edition of this classic account of the Donner Party tragedy. Signed by author CF McGlashan in Truckee, Cal., July 27, 1928. First published
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to J*****d for 187.50
Disney Stereoscopic Viewer & Image Reels (20)  [139688]1008Disney Stereoscopic Viewer & Image Reels (20) [139688]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20. 60th anniversary issue (1939 - 1999) of Disney's stereoscopic viewer for 3-D images of your favorite cartoon characters, tv stars, an...
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to f*******7 for 68.75
Disney Animation Prints  (11)  [146785]1009Disney Animation Prints (11) [146785]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic assortment of Disney animation prints, depicting various legendary original Disney Cartoon Animations, such Snow White, Disney Princess. All
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Hollywood Actors Photographs and Autograph Book  [146095]1010Hollywood Actors Photographs and Autograph Book [146095]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 40 Vintage 1920s Hollywood actors photographs and an autograph book of movie stars' signatures. Actors include: Ramon Navarro, Gary Cooper,...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 562.50
Hollywood Advertising/Promotional Posters (20)  [146280]1011Hollywood Advertising/Promotional Posters (20) [146280]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20 Hollywood posters promoting movies, actors and actresses. Largest +/- 22" x 14", smaller posters +/- 15" x 12". One ...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Surf Movie Poster Collection  (17)  [146693]1012Surf Movie Poster Collection (17) [146693]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17 posters for surfing movies released in the 1960s - 1980s. (1) Surf Wars Cartoon 1978 US mini poster, +/- 10 1/2" x 17", directed...
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d**********r for 437.50
Movie Poster Archive Extravaganza (330 +/-)  [146329]1013Movie Poster Archive Extravaganza (330 +/-) [146329]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Major archive of Hollywood movie posters all printed in America. About 35-40% are 1970s and the remainder early to mid 1980s. Titles include voyage of
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Two Signed Hollywood Cowboy Prints  [143477]1014Two Signed Hollywood Cowboy Prints [143477]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two pieces of framed cowboy art: 1) "All of My Hero's are Cowboys" by Ivan Jesse Curtis. Signed number 570/2000. Framed 39 x 20...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 375.00
Vintage Hollywood Actress Photograph Collection  [146094]1015Vintage Hollywood Actress Photograph Collection [146094]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about twenty vintage photographs of early Hollywood actresses. Mary Pickford, Norma Talmadge, Betty Bronson, Marion Davies, Billie Dove, Dolor
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 468.75
Independence, Inyo County, California Photograph; 1908  [146398]1016Independence, Inyo County, California Photograph; 1908 [146398]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare street scene photograph of Independence, California from 1908. Independence is the county seat of Inyo County, California. This photograph depict
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********5 for 106.25
Bank of La Porte Check Pair  [123718]1017Bank of La Porte Check Pair [123718]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1882, Dixon Brabbon cashier. To Sam Lewis & Co. for $50. 2) 1884. Signed by Snailesw for Brabbon. $36.43 to W. T. Ellis. Date: 1882, 1884 C...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j********c for 75.00
Fabulous Lake Tahoe Railroad & Tourism Brochure w/ Foldout Panorama, 1906  [144671]1018Fabulous Lake Tahoe Railroad & Tourism Brochure w/ Foldout Panorama, 1906 [144671]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ultra-rare brochure published jointly by Southern Pacific and the Lake Tahoe Railway & Transportation Company in 1906. Sunset Press. Unfolds to ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to L******8 for 305.00
Rare Strawberry Hotel (Lake Tahoe Area) Business Card  [144662]1019Rare Strawberry Hotel (Lake Tahoe Area) Business Card [144662]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare business card for Strawberry Hotel, JT Scherrer, Prop., with Daily Auto Stage, Electric Heating, and Excellent Hunting & Fishing. Loca...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to L******8 for 427.00
Lake Tahoe Ephemera (Postal History & Check)  [144672]1020Lake Tahoe Ephemera (Postal History & Check) [144672]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10 different. This is a great group of different Tahoe area cancels. Includes 8 corner advertising covers: Glenbrook (1934, steamer vignette);
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*****r for 81.25
Historical Tahoe Pamphlet and Map Collection  [137899]1021Historical Tahoe Pamphlet and Map Collection [137899]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 50 maps, brochures, jumbo postcards and photographs of Lake Tahoe. B&W real photo postcard of Georges Gateway Club. Date: Country (if no...
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Tahoe Sierra Dog Derby Button  [144898]1022Tahoe Sierra Dog Derby Button [144898]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Tahoe-Sierra Dog Derby took place February 14-15, 1931 and here is a pinback made by Walter N. Brunt of San Francisco. 37 mm. Extremely rare Dat
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****5 for 48.80
Tales of Tahoe by David J Stollery  [145971]1023Tales of Tahoe by David J Stollery [145971]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed and dated 12/1970. Contains 78 descriptive articles from the newspaper, The Tahoe City World. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Californ
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to D*********7 for 48.80
History of Los Angeles County 1880  [127642]1024History of Los Angeles County 1880 [127642]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large coffee table size book on the History of Los Angeles County as of 1880 by Thompson & West. Book has beautiful illustrations and maps. It i...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to D*********7 for 579.50
Los Angeles High School 1899 Yearbook  [139629]1025Los Angeles High School 1899 Yearbook [139629]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 1. LA HS 1899 yearbook. Unpaginated but approx. 170 pp. Leather front cover with Blue and White L.A.H.S. W. 99 and flower illustrations. S
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*****3 for 62.50
Los Angeles (CA) Letterheads/Billheads (130+)  [143259]1026Los Angeles (CA) Letterheads/Billheads (130+) [143259]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 130 items. Letterheads & billheads from various enterprises throughout Los Angeles, c. 1900 - 1920. Most are typewritten. Several ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for 281.25
Los Angeles Sun Insurance Office Register; 1903-05  [146065]1027Los Angeles Sun Insurance Office Register; 1903-05 [146065]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1903-05 Sun Insurance Office Register from the Los Angeles Agency. The Sun Insurance Office was founded in 1710 in London. The company came to the US
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******a for 183.00
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Los Angeles 1921  [139068]1028Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Los Angeles 1921 [139068]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fifty years of Banking service under Conservative Management. JA Graves, 34 pages. Early history of this terrific bank. Includes fold out photo of the
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Los Angeles Rent Collection Records  [146154]1029Los Angeles Rent Collection Records [146154]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rent collection records for unknown landlord in Los Angeles, California. This is a 1,000-page "Japanese Letter Copying Book" in which the ...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Soap Box Derby Award Plaque 1950  [144878]1030Soap Box Derby Award Plaque 1950 [144878]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass plate, 3 x 2 inches. Thirteenth Annual / Soap Box Derby / Heat Winner Award / Chevrolet Dealers / And / Daily News / Los Angeles July 19,20, 22
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******n for 43.75
Mohawk Lumber Co. Ledger and Check  [143738]1031Mohawk Lumber Co. Ledger and Check [143738]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Located in the Mohawk Valley, Plumas Co., California - Lot consists of ledger book registering all sales between September, 1896 & August, 1903...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a********o for 118.75
History of Nevada County, California by Thompson & West (Reprint)  [132346]1032History of Nevada County, California by Thompson & West (Reprint) [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
Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 137.50
Dairy Ranch 1926 Panorama Photograph  [141514]1033Dairy Ranch 1926 Panorama Photograph [141514]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An 18"x 4" panoramic photo of the A.E. Scheiber Dairy Ranch in Nicolaus, California. There are a few blemishes on photo. Please see photos...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for 93.75
Oakland Advertising Postcards and Trade Cards (46)  [145616]1034Oakland Advertising Postcards and Trade Cards (46) [145616]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A variety of ad cards and postcards from the Oakland area. Includes some early pieces as well as some beautiful pictorial advertisement cards. Date:
Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold to j********s for 87.50
Euclid Savings Bank Coin Bank  [145794]1035Euclid Savings Bank Coin Bank [145794]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal coin bank 4 x 2 1/2 inches 3 inches tall. Handle stamped U.S. Bank Note Co. / Indianapolis, Ind. Brass plate on side stamped Euclid Savings Bank
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to f***l for 75.00
"Picturesque Pasadena"  [127558]1036"Picturesque Pasadena" [127558]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice. Published by the Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association of Pasadena, California. Fantastic group of amber printed photographs of buildings
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for 85.40
Illustrated Souvenir Book of Pasadena (CA) (1)  [143246]1037Illustrated Souvenir Book of Pasadena (CA) (1) [143246]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 1. Hardbound book titled Illustrated Souvenir Book showing a few Pasadena Homes with Short Descriptive Data, by Board of Trade of Pasadena, CA
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******e for 73.20
Pasadena (CA) Historical Publications Collection (10)  [143240]1038Pasadena (CA) Historical Publications Collection (10) [143240]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. Historical publications about various aspects of Pasadena, CA and surroundings. All softbound. Titles: (1) "Lake Vineyard" Ado...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******e for 122.00
Pasadena (CA) Historical Publications Collection (3)  [143242]1039Pasadena (CA) Historical Publications Collection (3) [143242]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 publications about various historical aspects of Pasadena, CA. Collection consists (1) hardbound book titled Picturesque Pasadena, by Pasade
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Pasadena Illustrated Souvenir Book  [146028]1040Pasadena Illustrated Souvenir Book [146028]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pasadena Illustrated Souvenir Book. Subtitle: Showing a Few Pasadena Homes, Schools, Churches, etc., with Short Descriptive Data. Issued by Pasaden
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******e for 122.00
Pasadena Illustrated Souvenir Booklet (1)  [142805]1041Pasadena Illustrated Souvenir Booklet (1) [142805]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 1. Softbound booklet titled Pasadena Illustrated Souvenir Book. 1909. Published by The Thurston Company, Pasadena, CA. Unpaginated but 48 p
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for 85.40
Thirty-Two Adobe Houses of Old California  [139069]1042Thirty-Two Adobe Houses of Old California [139069]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Southwest Museum Publication 1950. 78 pages. Illustrations of watercolors by Fenyes, text by Fages. 7 x 10.5 inches, softbound, rare. Date: Country
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for 109.80
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Booklet (1)  [142809]1043Pasadena Tournament of Roses Booklet (1) [142809]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 1. Pasadena (CA) New Year's Day Tournament of Roses Parade softbound booklet. 1904-1905. Issued by Pasadena Daily News. Unpaginated b...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Invitation to the Grand Electrical Carnival in Sacramento  [134559]1044Invitation to the Grand Electrical Carnival in Sacramento [134559]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous fully illustrated invitation to come to the Grand Electrical Carnival, commemorating "the successful installation by the Folsom Water ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to y******e for 212.50
Collapsible Coat Hanger from The Annex Cafe, Sacramento [145397]1045Collapsible Coat Hanger from The Annex Cafe, Sacramento [145397]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Compliments of The Annex Cafe, Schapp & Blackford, Props. 908 K Street Sacramento, Cal. in a leather case is a metallic collapsible coat hanger....
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d**********r for 75.00
Southern California Pan. Pacific Expo. Promo Book  [127538]1046Southern California Pan. Pacific Expo. Promo Book [127538]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Southern California: Comprising the Counties of Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura." Issued by ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for 118.75
Eugene Kelly/San Francisco Letter from 1859  [144999]1047Eugene Kelly/San Francisco Letter from 1859 [144999]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Portion of a letter handwritten/signed by Eugene Kelly, stating to the recipient that he was getting out of the dry goods business to go into the bank
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
James King of William & Co. Billhead  [134661]1048James King of William & Co. Billhead [134661]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare billhead. James King of William was the son of James King of William, the infamous SF newspaper publisher. This billhead is dated 1873 and
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to y******e for 56.25
Bidwell Signature on Bank Check (Rare)  [145270]1049Bidwell Signature on Bank Check (Rare) [145270]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signature of John Bidwell on London & San Francisco Bank check #5069, payable to Baker and Hamilton, $201.00, dated Feb'y 20, 1874. Signed ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i******s for 62.50
Levi Strauss & Hass Brothers Receipts  [146363]1050Levi Strauss & Hass Brothers Receipts [146363]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Receipt for what looks like a shirt, dated 1912, San Francisco, slight staple rust. Second receipt from the Haas Brothers on Davis Street to J. A. Fol
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********o.. for 62.50
Baldwin Hotel - Woodcut, Hand Colored Print  [139466]1051Baldwin Hotel - Woodcut, Hand Colored Print [139466]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Print of the famous Baldwin Hotel & Theatre in San Francisco, from "Harper's Weekly" newspaper (Circa 1898) – Built by Elias...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Free & Accepted Masons, SF, Membership Certificate  [134454]1052Free & Accepted Masons, SF, Membership Certificate [134454]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold Rush-era. Occidental Hall, Lodge No. 22. Issued to Robert S. Lammott on May 23rd, 1859. Signed by John B. Newton and secretary JR Richard. 7.75 x
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 62.50
Assorted Chocolate Advertising Signs (7)  [140558]1053Assorted Chocolate Advertising Signs (7) [140558]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of seven (7) pieces of advertising for chocolate themed products. Included is a cardboard stand-up display for Russell Stover. It measure
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to c******y for 150.00
Cliff House and San Francisco-Area Vintage Photographs  [134466]1054Cliff House and San Francisco-Area Vintage Photographs [134466]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. All are 4.5 x 6.5" and were removed from an album (with some paper residue on the reverses). Views include: beach with many...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to y******e for 106.25
San Francisco Vintage Photographs (3)  [146026]1055San Francisco Vintage Photographs (3) [146026]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 B&W photographs taken by San Francisco photographers c. 1900. Two by W. C. Billington/Sutro Heights Gallery titled Entrance to Golden...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Photographer's Archive of San Francisco, Redwoods, c1932-1935  [145072]1056Photographer's Archive of San Francisco, Redwoods, c1932-1935 [145072]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Professional Photographer's Archive of San Francisco and the northern Redwood corridor, c1932-1935. Large scale personal archive of professiona...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to d**********r for 3,000.00
The Destruction of San Francisco by Earthquake and Fire  [145973]1057The Destruction of San Francisco by Earthquake and Fire [145973]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The complete story of the greatest of American disasters. The American premium company, 1906, first edition, by Charles E Banks. 464 pages, generally
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8***1 for 231.80
Pan Pacific Exposition Tribute  [143857]1058Pan Pacific Exposition Tribute [143857]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"That Was A Dream Worth Building," a tribute and retrospect by Louis J. Stellmann; published by H.S. Crocker Company, San Francisco, 1916....
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to n*******4 for 97.60
Panama Pacific Exposition Souvenir Watch Fob  [143233]1059Panama Pacific Exposition Souvenir Watch Fob [143233]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Panama Pacific International Exposition / 1915 / San Francisco. Br., rd., 32 mm. Date: 1915 Country (if not USA): State: California City: San
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for 100.00
Panama-Pacific International Exposition Souvenir Booklets (2)  [146005]1060Panama-Pacific International Exposition Souvenir Booklets (2) [146005]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 booklets. (1) Views of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in Natural Colors. Published by Pacific Novelty Co. of San Francisco. U
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Folies Bergère Program for Treasure Island Performance  [127566]1061Folies Bergère Program for Treasure Island Performance [127566]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Presented by Clifford C. Fischer at the California Auditorium on Treasure Island at San Francisco. Choreography and all ensemble arrangements by Madam
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Billy Rose's Aquacade Show Booklet  [143746]1062Billy Rose's Aquacade Show Booklet [143746]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Part of the 1940 Golden Gate International Exposition, held on Treasure Island, in S.F. Bay. This fabulous production which flows through and around w
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******n for 31.25
San Luis Obispo (CA) Publications Collection (4)  [139628]1063San Luis Obispo (CA) Publications Collection (4) [139628]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Softbound publications about the city/county of San Luis Obispo, CA. (1) Whale Primer, Cabrillo Historical Society, 58 pp, 1962; (2) La P
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Santa Barbara Photograph Collection, c.1890s  [134471]1064Santa Barbara Photograph Collection, c.1890s [134471]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 36. No photographer listed. From an album (with some paper residue on the reverses). Vary in size from 3 x 3" to 5.5 x 8" Mostly ex...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to y******e for 200.00
Choice Early Santa Cruz County, California Map  [127562]1065Choice Early Santa Cruz County, California Map [127562]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cloth map, likely c.1860. Township No. 9 South, Mount Diablo Meridian. Part of Rancho Shoquel Augmentation. Surveyed by John Wallace. Only one ranch s
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to b********o.. for 468.75
Sonoma County, California Ephemera  [134456]1066Sonoma County, California Ephemera [134456]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Two-fold postcard showing a General View of Occidental, Cal. Mailed 1911. Taped repaired at fold. 2) St. Helena Sanitarium Health Exponen
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
St. Helena, California Trade Card Collection  [134951]1067St. Helena, California Trade Card Collection [134951]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17. From the heart of California wine country. Fifteen are from St. Helena: IS Brown; AL Weil & Co.; JR Kettlewell & Son; J. Rutledge...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****r for 75.00
Mariposa Grove, Yosemite Photograph by Boysen  [127536]1068Mariposa Grove, Yosemite Photograph by Boysen [127536]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photo shows wagon full of people moving through a tunnel in one of the sequoias at the Mariposa Grove. Copyright 1903 by JT Boysen of Yosemite. Photo
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to L******8 for 274.50
Sequoia Tree Photograph; 1916  [146582]1069Sequoia Tree Photograph; 1916 [146582]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1916 photograph of a Sequoia tree titled "The Oldest Living Thing." Text printed in the lower left corner reads, "Copyright by N...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to L******8 for 366.00
California Gold Country Centennial Celebrations (2)  [143743]1070California Gold Country Centennial Celebrations (2) [143743]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Tuolumne Co. Gold Centennial, publ. by Tuolumne Co. C. of C., 1949 - Profusely illustrated with photographs & maps Includes separate program ...
Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to d*******f for 137.50
California Mother Lode & Ghost Town Publ. (6)  [143828]1071California Mother Lode & Ghost Town Publ. (6) [143828]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Down the Mother Lode, Pioneer Tales of California by Vivia Hemphill, 1922 - (5.25"x 7 .5" HB, 91 pages) 2) Ghost Towns of California, c...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for 134.20
California Historical Publications Collection (8)  [143241]1072California Historical Publications Collection (8) [143241]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 items. California Historical Publications. All softbound. Collection consists of (1) The Beginnings of Journalism in Southern California,
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sierra Nevada Emigrant Trails: Guides and Books  [144316]1073Sierra Nevada Emigrant Trails: Guides and Books [144316]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) History of the Donner Party: A Tragedy of the Sierra by McGlashan. Reprint of the 1880 work. The first serious work on the Donner party. 2) History
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for 125.00
California Missions Ephemera  [134460]1074California Missions Ephemera [134460]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 22 pieces. 1) Five different Keystone stereoviews: San Luis Rey de Francia, San Juan Capistrano, San Gabriel, San Juan Bautista, and Miss
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j******g for 125.00
California Wine History Collection (10)  [143671]1075California Wine History Collection (10) [143671]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10 items. 8 Billheads from CA wineries and the California Wine Association, dated 1898 - 1910.re: wine purchases and shipments. Vineyards/wine
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******e for 73.20
So. California Oil Field Maps Archive (12)  [144908]1076So. California Oil Field Maps Archive (12) [144908]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirteen (13) large oil & gas maps from southern California with the following titles: 1) Blackburn's Map of San Diego County, Californi...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******a for 1,220.00
Southern California Islands Photo Booklet  [142807]1077Southern California Islands Photo Booklet [142807]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This booklet is a photographic copy of an original album of 28 B& W photos of Southern California island scenes entitled Our Log. The original p...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 100.00
California Cattle Brand Book Collection (4)  [143878]1078California Cattle Brand Book Collection (4) [143878]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 California Brand Books dated 1944, 1944-45, 1960, 1969. All hardbound, spines and binding intact, no torn pages. Published by State of CA,
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 437.50
California Fish & Game Code Book (1)  [143897]1079California Fish & Game Code Book (1) [143897]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CA Fish & Game Code book, hardbound, dark green cover, 38th Ed., 1953 - 1955, Sacramento, 336 pp including foldout map of state's F&G d...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for 62.50
California State Bird Candidates Booklet (1)  [142808]1080California State Bird Candidates Booklet (1) [142808]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 1. CA State Bird Candidates booklet. Rare. Paperback. 1928. By Harriet Williams Myers/President, CA Audubon Society. 57 pp. 6 3/4"...
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 43.75
California Letterheads/Billheads Collection (160)  [143258]1081California Letterheads/Billheads Collection (160) [143258]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 160. Letterheads and billheads from a wide variety of companies/organizations doing business in California c. 1880s - 1920s. Most located in
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for 375.00
Wooden Plaque: State Flag of California   [146810]1082Wooden Plaque: State Flag of California [146810]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wooden Plaque: State Flag of California , full-colored image of the California Bear in center of plaque. This rustic flag design is printed directl
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for 93.75
Cripple Creek, Colorado Ephemera (5)  [144970]1083Cripple Creek, Colorado Ephemera (5) [144970]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Looking Ahead at Cripple Creek, America's Richest Gold Camp, Miller & Kamp, 1949 ~ Teller Co. District known for it's famous Cresson ...
Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to j*******h for 37.50
San Juan Stage & Express Lines, US Mail, Pictorial Letterhead  [134542]1084San Juan Stage & Express Lines, US Mail, Pictorial Letterhead [134542]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Pictorial letterhead for The Davis Wood Transportation Lines, operating the San Juan Stage and Express Lines for US Mail. "Carrying US Pa...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f********n.. for 137.50
Leadville, Colorado Miscellaneous Ephemera (11)  [143736]1085Leadville, Colorado Miscellaneous Ephemera (11) [143736]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. 1)The Downtown District of Leadville, U.S.G.S. Bulletin 320, By Emmons & Irving, 1907~ 7 plates, (1 geo. map in pocket), 5 figures ~ ...
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 150.00
Pike's Peak Pocket Mirror  [145785]1086Pike's Peak Pocket Mirror [145785]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Souvenir oval pocket mirror from the summit of Pike's Peak. Photo by J. G. Hiestand. 70 x46 mm. J. G. Hiestand was an active photographer in th...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********r.. for 37.50
San Juan County, Colorado in the 1890s  [144964]1087San Juan County, Colorado in the 1890s [144964]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This edition is an exact reprint done 70 years later in 1969 ~ Consists of 39 pages of photographs of the major mines & mills, towns (includes p...
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to 8***1 for 274.50
Colorado Letterheads/Billheads Collection (160)  [143260]1088Colorado Letterheads/Billheads Collection (160) [143260]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 160 items. . Letterheads/billheads and a few manuscript letters from various enterprises throughout Colorado c 1880s - 1930s. Many
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for 225.00
Mountain Trails and Parks in Colorado, by France, 1887  [134401]1089Mountain Trails and Parks in Colorado, by France, 1887 [134401]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By L.G. France (Bourgeois). Hardcover. 224pp. Chain, Hardy & Co., Denver, 1887. First edition. Illustrations. Discusses the pleasures of hiking ...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to r*******s for 125.00
Colorado Historic Publications (5)  [143826]1090Colorado Historic Publications (5) [143826]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1)Colorado River Ghost Towns, by Stanley W. Paher, 1976 Published by Nevada Publications (9"x 12"SC, 49 pgs.) 2) The Colorado Pass Book, ...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for 103.70
Early Hawaiian Illustrations  [134832]1091Early Hawaiian Illustrations [134832]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 illustrations, each 3 x 4.75", taken from an unknown view book. Printed on glossy paper. Views include: Oahu Prison; Avenue Queen'...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to k*******4 for 62.50
Hawaiian Furniture and Hawaii's Cabinetmakers Book  [145804]1092Hawaiian Furniture and Hawaii's Cabinetmakers Book [145804]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Irving Jenkins, hardcover, published 1983 by The Daughters of Hawaii. 350 pages, with dust jacket. Color photographs by Michael D. Horikawa. Date
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Unused 1913 Idaho Calendar  [140555]1093Unused 1913 Idaho Calendar [140555]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large mounted calendar (21"x 26") sponsored by "Business Men of Coeur d' Alene City, Idaho. It is for the year 1913 and has all i...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******y for 50.00
"Pictorial Chicago" (Booklet)  [127557]1094"Pictorial Chicago" (Booklet) [127557]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copyright 1906 by Art Folio Co. Includes 17 B&W photos mounted on pages. Each photo is 5.25 x 7.5" Views of Chicago locales including: post...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for 56.25
Chicago World's Fair 1893 Souvenir Picture Booklet  [146004]1095Chicago World's Fair 1893 Souvenir Picture Booklet [146004]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chicago 1893 World's Fair building illustration fold-out booklet, nine buildings featured (e.g. Fisheries Bldg., Palace of Mechanical Arts, Elec...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for 93.75
Sears, Roebuck & Co Promotional Stereograph Series (28)  [146009]1096Sears, Roebuck & Co Promotional Stereograph Series (28) [146009]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 28 stereograph cards published by Sears, Roebuck & Co. c. 1900. Scenes of work inside the Chicago headquarters building as well as Chic...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for 68.75
Slave Document- Formal Request to Judge regarding slave  [146364]1097Slave Document- Formal Request to Judge regarding slave [146364]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a formal request to Judge William Hallam Tuck, written by Eleanor B. M. Hilleary, regarding her slave named George, as she is making sure she
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 62.50
Boston, Mass. Early Billheads (41)  [144983]1098Boston, Mass. Early Billheads (41) [144983]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dates 1874-1903. Please inspect. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Massachusetts City: Boston Provenance:
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to d*******f for 125.00
Boston, Mass., Guide & Service Maps (3)  [144974]1099Boston, Mass., Guide & Service Maps (3) [144974]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1)Boston Map Guide, published by Boston & Albany R.R., C-1920 - Shows historical, civic & educational institutions & points of interest...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00