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

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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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Adin, California Postcard Group (5) [134372]1000 - Adin, California Postcard Group (5) [134372]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 postcards including 3 different real photo cards. RPPC include: bird's-eye of Round Valley, just north of Adin (Adin cancel); Public Sc...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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Alhambra, California Postcard Collection [136277]1001 - Alhambra, California Postcard Collection [136277]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 90 vintage postcards from the San Gabriel Valley town of Alhambra. Street scenes, residences, schools, churches. One of the residences is
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Altadena, California Postcards (30) [110766]1002 - Altadena, California Postcards (30) [110766]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A great grouping of thirty postcards of Altadena, California. There is a mixture of real photos and color cards. Images included are of various reside
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Alturas, California Postcard Collection (40) [134322]1003 - Alturas, California Postcard Collection (40) [134322]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 40+. Includes 31 RPPC, most white border. Views of Modoc High School, Hotel Modoc, court house, street scenes, lumber mill, NCO depot, and a fe
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********o for 137.50
 
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Amador City, California Postcard Group (3) [134311]1004 - Amador City, California Postcard Group (3) [134311]
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Lot of 3 postcards, two choice real photo and one chrome. Two RPPC include: one street view (mailed in 1912) and one birds-eye view mailed in 1911. Bo
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for 37.50
 
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Anderson, California Real Photo Postcards (2) [141373]1005 - Anderson, California Real Photo Postcards (2) [141373]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two nice real photos of Anderson. The first shows, "Rebekah Float, Anderson Floral Carnival, 1909". The second is a later date Eastman Pho...
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Angels Camp, California Postcard Collection (40) [134309]1006 - Angels Camp, California Postcard Collection (40) [134309]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 40 postcards. Includes 23 RPPC (mostly white border). Real photo views of Mark Twain's cabin, multiple street views, and other misc. Othe...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******h for 75.00
 
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Angels Camp, California Postcards: Bird's-Eye & Street Scenes (12) [134330]1007 - Angels Camp, California Postcards: Bird's-Eye & Street Scenes (12) [134330]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Includes 3 white border RPPCs: two bird's-eye views and one of Main Street. Other printed cards (all divided back) include 5 bird'...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for 87.50
 
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Applegate, California Postcard Group (9) [134371]1008 - Applegate, California Postcard Group (9) [134371]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9 postcards. Includes 6 real photo postcards. RPPC views of: The Oaks; Ryhners Villa; Pinewood; and others. Additional cards include two unused
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 87.50
 
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Arbuckle, California RPPC Group (12) [134321]1009 - Arbuckle, California RPPC Group (12) [134321]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 postcards, including 11 real photo. RPPC include 4 white border. Views of the Southern Pacific Depot, school house, Catholic church, IOOF ha
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Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to Y******O for 437.50
 
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Arcadia Postcard Group Includes Santa Anita & Street Scenes 49) [111921]1010 - Arcadia Postcard Group Includes Santa Anita & Street Scenes 49) [111921]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Forty nine postcards of Arcadia, California including hotels, homes and businesses in Arcadia. Many are color postcards but there are some choice real
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******h for 62.50
 
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Pony Express Museum, Arcadia, California Real Photo Cards (13) [111988]1011 - Pony Express Museum, Arcadia, California Real Photo Cards (13) [111988]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three cards are by Artvue and look to be earlier date (1930's) as one is stamped with the date 1938. The others look to be later date reproducti...
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Sold to d*******f for 50.00
 
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Arcata, California Postcard Collection (49) [134320]1012 - Arcata, California Postcard Collection (49) [134320]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 49. Great collection! Includes 28 RPPC. Other cards are a mix of early printed cards (divided back) and modern cards. One undivided back. Real
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to j*******h for 100.00
 
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Auburn, California Famous Hotel Postcards & Cover [134354]1013 - Auburn, California Famous Hotel Postcards & Cover [134354]
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Lot of 17 pieces for two famous hotels in Auburn. Includes 15 postcards, one Freeman's Hotel pictorial advertising cover, and an 1897 Freeman...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*******h for 106.25
 
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Auburn, California Misc. Postcard Group [134377]1014 - Auburn, California Misc. Postcard Group [134377]
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Lot of 19 cards. Miscellaneous group includes: pictorial Placer County Private Mailing Card; multiple Greetings and Christmas cards; 1899 card with ta
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Auburn, California Postcard Group: Birds-Eye Views (32) [134324]1015 - Auburn, California Postcard Group: Birds-Eye Views (32) [134324]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 32. Includes 27 RPPC. Eleven are white border. A whole variety of birds-eye views. The other 5 early printed cards include two undivided back.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to b*******n for 162.50
 
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Auburn, California Postcard Group: Buildings (59) [134325]1016 - Auburn, California Postcard Group: Buildings (59) [134325]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of almost 60 postcards of Auburn featuring buildings and misc. views. Includes 36 RPPC (8 white border). Choice views include a destroyed Annex Ho
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Sold to b*******n for 112.50
 
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Auburn, California Postcards: Early Autos & Street Scenes [134380]1017 - Auburn, California Postcards: Early Autos & Street Scenes [134380]
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Lot of 12 postcards, 9 real photo, showing street scenes and a few bird's-views of Auburn. Views include: choice photo card showing early auto s...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*******h for 87.50
 
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East Auburn, California Postcard Group (8) [134379]1018 - East Auburn, California Postcard Group (8) [134379]
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Lot of 8 East Auburn postcards including six real photo cards. RPPC views: four bird's-eye, 3 different (incl. 1905 mailed); and duplicate cards...
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Azusa, California Postcards (23) [110767]1019 - Azusa, California Postcards (23) [110767]
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A nice grouping of twenty-three postcards of Azusa, California. The majority are real photo cards with five being in color. Six Rainbow Angling Club p
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******h for 50.00
 
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