Western Trails & Treasures Auction (February 2022)

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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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U.S. & Canadian Coins Sorted from Foreign Hoard  [144875]4560 - U.S. & Canadian Coins Sorted from Foreign Hoard [144875]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
U.S. & Canadian coins, unsorted but pulled from a hoard of foreign coins. About $10 Canadian coins, pennies through loonies. About $10 U.S. penn...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to f*******7 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Peace Dollar Advertisements  [146194]4561 - Peace Dollar Advertisements [146194]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Peace dollars used for advertising: 1923 "A Buck For Luck / Austin Rudolf" and 1928 "Lucky Hour/ Floor Shows/ Fine Foods / 1835 M...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to G********a.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Sticker Coin Advertising: Mexican Peso   [142482]4562 - Sticker Coin Advertising: Mexican Peso [142482]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pasted on a 1962 Mexican one peso coin: "See You / in '72 / Al Bahr / San Diego, Cal. / Good For / One / Camel's Milk" Date: C...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Hong Kong and Chinese Coin Lot  [144877]4563 - Hong Kong and Chinese Coin Lot [144877]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 30 coins from Hong Kong and China. 1948 Hong Kong ten cents; Three 1960 Hong Kong dollars; 1978 Hong Kong dollar; 1964 Hong Kong Fifty C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8***9 for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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German Inflation Coin  [145398]4564 - German Inflation Coin [145398]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1923 10,000 Mark German coin from the Prussian province of Westfalia. Obverse Legend surrounding Horse, denomination; Lettering: Notgeld der Provinz
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****d for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Philippine Coin Group  [142487]4565 - Philippine Coin Group [142487]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six coins from the Philippines. 1914-S One Centavo; 1915 Fifty Centavo; 1944-D ten centavos (2); 1944-D twenty centavos (2). Date: Country
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to G********a.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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British Copper Coin Hoard  [144876]4566 - British Copper Coin Hoard [144876]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of English copper coins: Two pence (12 coins); Half pennies (80); Pennies (99). Dates range from the 1890s through the 1960s. Unsorted. D
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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World Copper Coins  [145402]4567 - World Copper Coins [145402]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 30 copper coins from European and Asian countries. Mostly 1800s, a few early 20th century English pennies. Date: Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to J********n.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Foreign Coin Hoard  [144874]4568 - Foreign Coin Hoard [144874]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over eleven pounds of foreign coins, no Canadian, some silver. Also about ten Euros in coinage. And an envelope of about 50 coins from Sweden, Denmark
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Alaska Medal Group  [143864]4569 - Alaska Medal Group [143864]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four medals from the 49th state. Two 1959 Alaska statehood medals, GF $1.00 in trade. 1973 Alaskan Pioneer Austin E. Lathrop. North Slope Alask
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6*******d for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Souvenir Penny of Chicago  [145782]4570 - Souvenir Penny of Chicago [145782]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large copper coin: obverse: Souvenir / Penny / Of / Chicago; reverse: I Bring Good Luck Contentment and Happiness / See No Evil / Hear No Evil / and /
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to L*****n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Maine Awards Medals  [140937]4571 - Maine Awards Medals [140937]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two large bronze medals. 1) Eastern Maine State Fair; silvered copper, 51 mm. 2) Maine Charitable Mechanic Association, Br., 51 mm. Neither med
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*********7 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Parrot Mine Medal  [136321]4572 - Parrot Mine Medal [136321]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
PARROT MINE / BUTTE // BUTTE MONTANA 1896 / MINERS TOOLS; Copper, round, 38 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana City: Butte Provenan
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r********e.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Montana Medal Collection  [146451]4573 - Montana Medal Collection [146451]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 60 Montana medals. 1963 Virginia City Centennial; 1972 Yellowstone Park Centennial Dollar; 1962 75th Anniversary of the Great Northern Ra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Montana Wooden Nickel Collection  [146453]4574 - Montana Wooden Nickel Collection [146453]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large lot of 75 wooden nickels mostly from Montana towns, but some from Spokane, WA; Riverton Wyo.; Harcourt, Iowa and one from Alaska. Some of the Mo
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to r********t.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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The Big Bonanza Silver Round  [146195]4575 - The Big Bonanza Silver Round [146195]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Virginia City / Limited Issue/ The Big Bonanza / .999 silver / one ounce. No. 76 of 1,000; in plastic holder. Virginia & Truckee railroad on the...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********8 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Nevada Centennial Silver Commemorative Medal  [140930]4576 - Nevada Centennial Silver Commemorative Medal [140930]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv..: Nevada / 1864 / 1964 / Centennial / John William Mackey / Miner; Rev.: 36th / State; Silver, 34 mm, Brilliant uncirculated. U.S. National Comm
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Hughes House Centennial Tokens  [144888]4577 - Hughes House Centennial Tokens [144888]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two AU/UNC storecards issued for the National Centennial in 1876. Hughes House / 686/ N. Broad St. / Phila. / Chris Hughes, Prop. Two different
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Dakota Territory Centennial Medals  [146351]4578 - Dakota Territory Centennial Medals [146351]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven medals celebrating the Dakota Territory Centennial of 1961. Five from Sioux Falls, and one from the first territorial capitol of Yankton.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Taylor Texas Trade Token  [142317]4579 - Taylor Texas Trade Token [142317]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This a aluminum trade token is marked" MIIS KLARA KEISER TAYLOR TEXAS". It is about 1.25 in. across with a six point star in the center an...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to j*****d for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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