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December Dreams Premier Auction: Western Americana, Mining, & Numismatics (December 2021)

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

Auction Details

Welcome to our "December Dreams" Premier Auction, our final sale of 2021!

December Sale Highlights
This December Sale includes many highlighted collections, including parts of the Ken Prag Postcard Collection, Bill McKivor Token and Medal Collection, MacKenzie Montana Collection, and the Ron Lerch Western Directory Collection, all supplemented by some world-class great rarities from other private collections nationwide.

Fresh to the market is the Ron Lerch Collection of Western Directories. The collection numbers nearly 700 different directories, and here are presented about 200 directories as the first part of this major historic and all-important reference material collection, picked somewhat randomly from the collection. Most of the Western states have several directories offered in this first sale. Some of the key pieces in the December sale are the two very rare San Francisco Chinese business directories, as well as a number of very rare county directories of the nineteenth century. Directories are considered “primary source” material, and as such are essential in aspects of historical research. Few of the directories in the Lerch Collection have been digitized (with the Langley’s San Francisco an obvious exception).

Yes, the Prag Collection keeps on giving! This sale contains about 500 lots of postcards, but the majority, perhaps 350 lots, are from California. This large group offers some of the best and rarest postcards we’ve offered yet, from Pioneer cards (Private Mailing Cards, c1898-1902) to rare artists and themes, such as Disney (1930s cards) and the Titanic (both pre-sinking and post sinking from 1912).

Within these two massive collections is a common theme: Hawaii. The Prag Collection offers about 40 lots of vintage Hawaii postcards, and there are about 7 Hawaiian directories from the Lerch Collection.

Antiquarian photography is another key category for collectors, including many historic and possibly unique western stereo-view cards and photographs, and an absolutely fabulous Ansel Adams original photograph group from his Yosemite Series (all signed), highlighted by “Moon over El Capitan”, print No. 10, considered by many as one of his greatest photographs.

As always, we have a strong Native Americana section, with baskets (more coming in the next sale), jewelry and art. Speaking of Art, we have three early Salvador Dali signed lithographic prints, and a rather wonderful group of Japanese wood block and lithograph prints, many with original signatures.

The MacKenzie Montana Collection continues, with several hundred lots of historical Montana documents and ephemera.

The Railroad and Mining sections contain selections from several private collections with a number of rarities. This sale features premier California Gold Rush and Nevada Territory mining collections!

Our Numismatics section includes a collection of So-Called Dollars and new offerings from the Bill McKivor Nevada token and world-medal collection, not to be missed!

Make sure to use the Keyword search tool to find items in your collecting areas across the three auction days. As usual, our team is happy and ready to answer questions.

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

--Fred Holabird & Team--


Auction Schedule

Day 1, Friday, December 17th, 2021, Lots 1000-1610
Philatelic (1000-1527)
Military, Political, & Firearms (1528-1558)
Gaming (1559-1577)
Model Railroad & Toys (1578-1610)

Day 2, Saturday, December 18th, 2021, Lots 2000-2683
Books feat. Ron Lerch Directory Collection, Part I (2000-2229)
Mining Artifacts & Ephemera (2230-2363)
Stock Certificates & Bonds (2364-2683)
Mining (2364-2551)
Railroad (2552-2624)
Miscellaneous (2625-2683)

Day 3, Sunday, December 19th, 2021, Lots 3000-3614
Native Americana (3000-3044)
Art feat. Ansel Adams (3045-3087)
General Americana (3088-3388)
Geographically Sorted
Misc. Categories incl. Coffee Mill Collection
Numismatics (3389-3613)
Coins & Currency (3389-3397)
Medals & So-Called Dollars (3398-3447)
Tokens feat. Bill McKivor Nevada Tokens, Part II (3448-3614)
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Western Movie Star Postcard Collection [142031]1120 - Western Movie Star Postcard Collection [142031]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 30 vintage postcards featuring cowboys of Western movies. Gene Autry, Tom Mix, Hoot Gibson, James Garner, Lee Majors, Wm. S. Hart, Tim Hol
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******h for 37.50
 
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Shirley Temple Postcard Collection [140989]1121 - Shirley Temple Postcard Collection [140989]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 100 Shirley Temple postcards. Her smiling face, her home in Brentwood Heights, her figure in the Movieland Wax Museum, posing with Shirley
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for 237.50
 
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Hollywood Grauman's Chinese Theatre Postcard Collection (39) [142676]1122 - Hollywood Grauman's Chinese Theatre Postcard Collection (39) [142676]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 39 postcards showing exterior views of Hollywood's Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Six RPCs, all white border, rest of collection color p...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******n for 50.00
 
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Hollywood Homes of the Famous Postcard Collection (40) [142674]1123 - Hollywood Homes of the Famous Postcard Collection (40) [142674]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 40 postcards of famous people's homes. Collection includes three undivided back cards postmarked 1906 - 1907 and four RPC, three...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for 37.50
 
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Hollywood Postcard Collection (140) [140147]1124 - Hollywood Postcard Collection (140) [140147]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 140 postcards depicting Hollywood from the mid-20th century. Includes 34 RPCs of which 27 are white border. Rest are prints, mostly c
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********s.. for 137.50
 
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Hollywood Studios Postcard Collection (42) [142672]1125 - Hollywood Studios Postcard Collection (42) [142672]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 42 postcards depicting various Hollywood studio building/lots. Collection includes 5 white border RPCs. c. 1940s - 1950s. Date: Country (i
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for 62.50
 
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Hollywood, CA Japanese Village Postcards (23) [142671]1126 - Hollywood, CA Japanese Village Postcards (23) [142671]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 23 postcards depicting Hollywood, CA Japanese Gardens. Eighteen RPC, all white border. c. 1930s -1940s. Date: Country (if not USA): Stat
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********s.. for 37.50
 
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Snow White Themed Disney Postcards (9) [127771]1127 - Snow White Themed Disney Postcards (9) [127771]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colorful and nostalgic collection of Snow White themed postcards, showing various characters from Walt Disney's first full length feature "...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to y******e for 200.00
 
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Disney Collection of Mickey Mouse Themed Postcards (20) [127770]1128 - Disney Collection of Mickey Mouse Themed Postcards (20) [127770]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colorful and nostalgic collection of Mickey Mouse themed postcards, showing Mickeys design evolution from the 1930's to the 1950's. There ar...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 312.50
 
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Disney Early Mickey Mouse French Postcards (9) [127774]1129 - Disney Early Mickey Mouse French Postcards (9) [127774]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early 1930's French postcards with a Mickey Mouse theme. Three are published by Jette, P.J. Bruxelles in 1936. Three have no publisher marks. So...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 312.50
 
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Disney Mickey Mouse German Postcards (9) [127779]1130 - Disney Mickey Mouse German Postcards (9) [127779]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine early 1930's German postcards with a Mickey Mouse theme. Three are published by Walter E. Disney in 193o's. Three have no publisher mar...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 375.00
 
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Disney Foreign Mickey Mouse Postcards (7) [127772]1131 - Disney Foreign Mickey Mouse Postcards (7) [127772]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colorful and nostalgic collection of foreign Mickey Mouse themed postcards, showing Mickey and Minnie in the very early stages of the design. Some are
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 281.25
 
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Disney Donald Duck French Language Postcards (18) [127775]1132 - Disney Donald Duck French Language Postcards (18) [127775]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of French language postcards featuring the original "Angry Duck" Donald. Non numbered series published by Superluxe of Paris. A...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 162.50
 
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Disney Pinocchio French Published Postcards (21) [127773]1133 - Disney Pinocchio French Published Postcards (21) [127773]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 21 Superluxe Walt Disney's Pinocchio themed original print postcards. These were the French version and they show various scenes...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 118.75
 
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Hopland Springs, Cal Postcard Group (34) [141406]1134 - Hopland Springs, Cal Postcard Group (34) [141406]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hopland is a census-designated place in Mendocino County, California. It is located on the west bank of the Russian River 13 miles (21 km) south-south
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*******h for 75.00
 
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Fortuna & Ferndale, Cal Postcards from Humboldt County (17) [141413]1135 - Fortuna & Ferndale, Cal Postcards from Humboldt County (17) [141413]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seventeen postcards from Fortuna and Ferndale in Humboldt County, California. Birdseye views of both towns and many different schools in Ferndale are
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Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 100.00
 
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Jenner, California Real Photo Postcard Collection (23) [134373]1136 - Jenner, California Real Photo Postcard Collection (23) [134373]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 23 postcards for Jenner, located at the mouth of the Russian River in Sonoma County on the Pacific Coast. All but 3 cards are RPPC. Views of Je
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to D****7 for 62.50
 
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La Crescenta, California Real Photo Postcards (10) [110764]1137 - La Crescenta, California Real Photo Postcards (10) [110764]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A great grouping of ten La Crescenta, California real photo postcards. Scenes captured include "The Castle," El Rancho Verdugo- The Whitin...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****L for 62.50
 
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Lake Arrowhead Postcards [129953]1138 - Lake Arrowhead Postcards [129953]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 74. No RPCs. Twenty-three have writing and are postmarked: Lake Arrowhead, Bluejay, San Bernardino, Skyforest, Compton, Crestline. 1, 2,3,
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lake Arrowhead RPCs [129955]1139 - Lake Arrowhead RPCs [129955]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 35. RPCs. Most have white borders. Ten have writing and are postmarked : Twin Peak, L.A., Blue Jay, So. Pasadena, Lake Arrowhead, 1 cen
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for 100.00
 
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