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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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Fire Engine Postcards [142036]1480 - Fire Engine Postcards [142036]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 postcards featuring fire engines. One is horse drawn. Boston, Mass.; San Lorenzo, CA; Windsor, Colorado and others. Date: Country (if no
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Fire Station Postcard Collection [142044]1481 - Fire Station Postcard Collection [142044]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18 postcards depicting fire stations. Eureka, Nev.; Waterloo, Iowa; St. Helens, WA; Redding, CA; Springfield, Mass.; San Jose, CA; Owego, NY; S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******h for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Fireboat Postcards [142035]1482 - Fireboat Postcards [142035]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine postcards of fireboats in action. Portland, Oregon; Buffalo, New York; San Francisco, California. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Ladies Fashion Postcards Including Three Tuck's Cards (114) [118378]1483 - Ladies Fashion Postcards Including Three Tuck's Cards (114) [118378]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One hundred and fourteen postcards depicting a wide variety of Ladies Fashions and wears. Includes three Tuck's cards, two from the "Oilett...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****9 for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Large Grouping of Lighthouse Postcards (88) [118377]1484 - Large Grouping of Lighthouse Postcards (88) [118377]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eighty eight postcards featuring assorted lighthouses. Includes a mixture of real photo and color postcards. The majority are California area lighthou
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*****0 for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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Levi Strauss Copper riveted Overalls Postcards [142070]1485 - Levi Strauss Copper riveted Overalls Postcards [142070]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13 postcards from Levi Strauss & Company and vintage postcards of pants. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Medical Postcard Collection [142060]1486 - Medical Postcard Collection [142060]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 80 vintage postcards featuring hospitals, doctors, nurses and patients. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****9 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Merry Go Round Postcard Collection [142055]1487 - Merry Go Round Postcard Collection [142055]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 35 postcards of carousels around the country. Watch Hill, RI; Beverly Park, Los Angeles; Indian Point Park, NY; Cleveland, Ohio; Providenc
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Merry Go Round Postcards (45) [110776]1488 - Merry Go Round Postcards (45) [110776]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A diverse grouping o forty-five postcards featuring various merry-go-rounds from around the United States. This is a nice grouping of assorted color a
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****9 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Mrs. Langtrey Postcard & Advertising Collection [142054]1489 - Mrs. Langtrey Postcard & Advertising Collection [142054]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 25 pieces depicting Mrs. Langtry. Postcards and some advertising cards. Emilie Charlotte Langtry (1853 ñ 1929), known as Lillie (or Lily
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Native American Portraits Real Photo Cards (5) [110754]1490 - Native American Portraits Real Photo Cards (5) [110754]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A great grouping of five real photo postcards of Native Americans. Includes a portrait of Washoe Indian Basket Artist Datsolalee. Other portraits are
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to s*********r for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Native American Postcards (31) [110777]1491 - Native American Postcards (31) [110777]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice assorted grouping of thirty-one postcards featuring various Native Americans. Multiple states are represented, and various topics, such as fami
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Ocean Liners Postcard Collection (80) [142555]1492 - Ocean Liners Postcard Collection (80) [142555]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 80 postcards of ocean liners. Highlight may be a leather card w/foldout B&W prints of the Lusitania, c. 1907. This unique colle...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m*****9 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Paul de Longpre Flower Artist Postcard Collection (70) [142568]1493 - Paul de Longpre Flower Artist Postcard Collection (70) [142568]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 70 postcards of flowers painted by Paul de Longpre, renown Hollywood flower artist from the early 20th century. Collection includes over 40 un
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Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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People at Work on Postcards [142038]1494 - People at Work on Postcards [142038]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 30 postcards of people working. McCoy's Blacksmith Shop, Coalinga, CA, 1907; Senor Ledesma, ironsmith of Olvera Street Los Angeles; ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******h for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Police Related Postcard Collection [142079]1495 - Police Related Postcard Collection [142079]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 40 vintage postcards pertaining to police. "Wanted" and "Reward" postcards, real photo cards of policemen, the Portl...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Postcard Collection: Roosters, Hens & Chicks [136275]1496 - Postcard Collection: Roosters, Hens & Chicks [136275]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 100 vintage postcards featuring roosters, hens or chicks. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Postcards of Little Girls in Bonnets [142040]1497 - Postcards of Little Girls in Bonnets [142040]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 40 vintage postcards featuring little girls in bonnets. Several made of leather. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Prove
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****9 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Presidents on Postcards [142050]1498 - Presidents on Postcards [142050]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 20 postcards with presidents (or candidates): Kennedy, Ike, Nixon, Reagan, Carter. Wendell Willke and Goldwater as losers. Date: Count
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Presidents on Postcards [142052]1499 - Presidents on Postcards [142052]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine presidential postcards. Cleveland, Coolidge, McKinley, Harding. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag C
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****0 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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