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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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New York Bldgs, Churches Postcards [142206]1400 - New York Bldgs, Churches Postcards [142206]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 34. White Borders, photo print cards, B/W (2nd period).. Fifteen postmarked, 1 cent stamps, : N.Y., Cleveland, Morris HTS Sta., Gloversvill
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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New York City Post Cards [142187]1401 - New York City Post Cards [142187]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 33. Pre-split back, B/W, white borders/borderless. Several different publishers. Fourteen postmarked : N.Y., Newark N.J., Albany, S.F. CA
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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New York City Post Cards [142202]1402 - New York City Post Cards [142202]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 96. Linen, color and B/W, white borders. PHOSTINT, BAP CO, Folkard Co., PUC Co., United Air Lines, Eagle & Union Shield, . Imprint...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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New York Pioneer Postcards [142207]1403 - New York Pioneer Postcards [142207]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. Color, B/W, some w/white borders. Private Mailing Cards, Souvenir Mailing Cards. Six. Postmarked: N.Y. Brooklyn, Hudson. One cards ha
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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New York Real Photo Post Cards [142190]1404 - New York Real Photo Post Cards [142190]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 30. RPCs, White Borders. Photographers : Underhill, Galloway, Foto-Seal, Howe. B/W. Four Postmarked New York, 1 cent stamps. Street leve
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Post Cards of New York City [142188]1405 - Post Cards of New York City [142188]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 49. Pre-split back, several photograph co's. B/W, white border/borderless. Twenty Seven postmarked (1905/07): Brooklyn, N.Y., Westpo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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New York City Postcard Collection (1906 - 1950s) (200) [142268]1406 - New York City Postcard Collection (1906 - 1950s) (200) [142268]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 200 postcards of New York City. Most are B&W prints and chrome litho prints. Collection includes two undivided back cards postma...
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Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Statue of Liberty Postcard Collection (140+) [142269]1407 - Statue of Liberty Postcard Collection (140+) [142269]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 140 postcards of the Statue of Liberty. Except for one undivided back card, all dated post-1907 to modern era. A few RPC s included. Da
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****9 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Niagara Falls Postcards [141252]1408 - Niagara Falls Postcards [141252]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 100. Color and B/W. Pre split back and split back and a few linen, some with white borders. Forty Three postmarked I.e.: Niagara Falls
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Postcards Around N.Y. State [141253]1409 - Postcards Around N.Y. State [141253]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 80. Split back , all ages. Color, B/W, some with white borders. One RPC of Warsaw, N.Y. Forty Eight postmarked, I.e; Warsaw, Washington D
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****0 for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Around New York State Postcards. [141250]1410 - Around New York State Postcards. [141250]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 47. NY State, pre-split back, some white borders, Color and B/W.. Eleven are not postmarked. Postmarked cards I.e;: NY, Kingston, Madison
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********s.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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New York City Pre-Split Back Post Cards [142199]1411 - New York City Pre-Split Back Post Cards [142199]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 49. Pre-split backs, Color, some white borders. Some Imprinted : Eagle w/Union shield, Litho-Chrome trademark, Poly-Chrome trademark, Hotel P
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****x for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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National Cash Register Advertising Postcard Collection [142074]1412 - National Cash Register Advertising Postcard Collection [142074]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 25 postcards issued by the National Cash Register Company. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, the company had 4,500 employees in 1909. Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Real Photo Postcard History of the Portland Fire Department [142045]1413 - Real Photo Postcard History of the Portland Fire Department [142045]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 30 black and white real photo postcards of the Portland Oregon Fire department. Many of horse drawn fire wagons, several of the fire boats
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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The Dalles Vintage Postcard Collection [142437]1414 - The Dalles Vintage Postcard Collection [142437]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 35 vintage postcards of The Dalles on the Columbia River, in the shadow of Mt. Hood, Oregon. Libby McNeill & Libby Cannery, Court Ho...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Oregon Bridges & Highways, Frank Patterson Real Photo Postcards (29) [110772]1415 - Oregon Bridges & Highways, Frank Patterson Real Photo Postcards (29) [110772]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice grouping of twenty-nine Frank Patterson real photo postcards of various bridges along the Oregon Coast Highway. Images are of the McCulloch, Ro
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Roosevelt and Reedsport Highways, Oregon, Real Photo Cards by Patterson (26) [118379]1416 - Roosevelt and Reedsport Highways, Oregon, Real Photo Cards by Patterson (26) [118379]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A lovely collection of twenty-six real photo postcards by Frank Patterson. Areas of Oregon photographed include the Roosevelt Highway, Reedsport Highw
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Aviation Postcards Including Gen'l Supply Dpt., Middletown, PA. (24) [110757]1417 - Aviation Postcards Including Gen'l Supply Dpt., Middletown, PA. (24) [110757]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two dozen aviation postcards with planes, warehouses, barracks, a water tower, and bases. There is a mixture of color linens and black and white real
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Texas Centennial Exposition 1936 Post Cards [141260]1418 - Texas Centennial Exposition 1936 Post Cards [141260]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 74.Color, white borders. Eight postmarked : Dallas, Waco, 1 cent cancelled stamps. Most cards have description on back. One post card has a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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"Only Law West of the Pecos", Judge Roy Bean Postcards [141262]1419 - "Only Law West of the Pecos", Judge Roy Bean Postcards [141262]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Color and B/W. Two white borders. One postmarked Dee Vee, 1949. Color rendering. Street level view: Judge Bean and two individuals
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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