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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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Columbia, California Postcard Collection [134350]1080 - Columbia, California Postcard Collection [134350]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 50+. Includes over 40 real photo postcards, mostly white border. Two early printed cards. Six modern cards. Views of St. Anne's Church; M...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Colusa, California Postcard Group: Buildings (40) [134317]1081 - Colusa, California Postcard Group: Buildings (40) [134317]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ~40 postcards of buildings in Colusa. Includes 12 RPPC (4 Pacific Novelty Co., 8 white border) . Other cards include 6 undivided back, and 22 e
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to Y******O for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Colusa, California Postcards: Sacramento River (7) [134319]1082 - Colusa, California Postcards: Sacramento River (7) [134319]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7 postcards depicting scenes on the Sacramento River at Colusa. Includes two RPPCs and 5 early printed cards, one undivided back. Three mailed,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to Y******O for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Colusa, California Postcards: Street Scenes (10) [134318]1083 - Colusa, California Postcards: Street Scenes (10) [134318]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10 postcards, including 7 RPPCs. Photo cards: 4 Pacific Novelty Co. (court house and 5th street); and 3 white border (Monte Vista Summer House,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to Y******O for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Coulterville, California Postcard Group (17) [134304]1084 - Coulterville, California Postcard Group (17) [134304]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17, incl. 14 RPPC (8 white border). RPPC include: early days views, birds-eye, Odd Fellow Lodge, gold mine ruins, and locomotive Whistling Bill
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to L******8 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Covina, California Postcards (43) [110769]1085 - Covina, California Postcards (43) [110769]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This grouping of forty-three Covina, California postcards includes a nice variety of cards. Includes many city streets and home views in both real pho
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to r****a for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Crescent City, California Real Photo Postcard Group by Patterson (38) [111924]1086 - Crescent City, California Real Photo Postcard Group by Patterson (38) [111924]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great group of 38 real photo postcards of Crescent City, California by Patterson. Includes a great street scene with model-T era cars, a rock quarry,
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Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********s.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Davis, California Postcard Collection (45) [134326]1087 - Davis, California Postcard Collection (45) [134326]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ~45 postcards. Includes 12 RPPC. RPPC views include several of the university, plus two of the railroad depot. Also a c.1870s postal card with
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to Y******O for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Dixon, California Postcard Group (16) [134316]1088 - Dixon, California Postcard Group (16) [134316]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16. Includes 12 RPPC and 4 printed cards. Best RPPC is 1908 street scene. Other photo views are: Capitol Hotel, Main St., schoolhouse, dairy, a
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Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to j*******h for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Feather River Highway Postcard Collection [130735]1089 - Feather River Highway Postcard Collection [130735]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 27. 24 RPCs. Historic and beautiful driver from Oroville to Many of Grizzly Dome Tunnel. Polga railroad bridges, Bidwell Bar Bridge, dirt road
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Western Pacific RR / Feather River Postcard Views [130726]1090 - Western Pacific RR / Feather River Postcard Views [130726]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19. Many interesting bridge scenes, trains poking their head out of tight tunnels, windy road, trestles and our favorite ñ working trai
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Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*******n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Fort Bidwell, California RPPC Group (7) [134306]1091 - Fort Bidwell, California RPPC Group (7) [134306]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7 "Bidwell" real photo postcards. 1) Fort Bidwell. Four RPPC (3 white border). Different views of Main St. Two mailed, 1911 and 191...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********o for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Fort Bragg, California Postcards (39) [141344]1092 - Fort Bragg, California Postcards (39) [141344]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirty-nine various Fort Bragg, California postcards. Located along the Mendocino Coast. Grouping contains several scenic views. Includes two neat rea
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Early RPC Fort Ross Collection [142022]1093 - Early RPC Fort Ross Collection [142022]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 24 early real photo postcards of Fort Ross, with many duplicates. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Fort Ross Provena
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******n for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Fort Ross Postcard Collection [142000]1094 - Fort Ross Postcard Collection [142000]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 30 postcards of Fort Ross, a California state park on the Sonoma Coast, founded by the Russians in 1812. Several RPCs from the late 1800s
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Fort Ross Real Photo Postcard Collection [142009]1095 - Fort Ross Real Photo Postcard Collection [142009]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19 newer (1930s-40s) black and white real photo postcards of Fort Ross, the Sonoma County state park founded by the Russians in 1812. Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Fort Ross Real Photo Postcard Collection [140978]1096 - Fort Ross Real Photo Postcard Collection [140978]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 40 black and white real photo postcards of Fort Ross, California the Russian fort established in 1812. Many duplicates, dated from 1901 th
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to j******n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Old Real Photo Postcard Collection of Fort Ross [142020]1097 - Old Real Photo Postcard Collection of Fort Ross [142020]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven early real photo postcards of Fort Ross, the Sonoma state park founded by the Russians in 1912. All unwritten. Date: Country (if not
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Glen Ellen, California Postcards (31) [141358]1098 - Glen Ellen, California Postcards (31) [141358]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirty-one vintage Glen Ellen, California postcards. Known for Jack London's famous Castle in the "Valley of the Moon." Cards feature ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Casa Verdugo Postcard Collection [136272]1099 - Casa Verdugo Postcard Collection [136272]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 60 vintage postcards from Casa Verdugo in Glendale California. Located on the Pacific Electric train line, built in 1907, served as a rest
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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