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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Ivanhoe Mining Co. Stock signed by General H. E. Paine [130652]2440 - Ivanhoe Mining Co. Stock signed by General H. E. Paine [130652]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mine not located (numerous Ivanhoe mines in CO). Possibly Gilpin County. #473 for 1,000 shares to DW Middleton Jr. in 1881. Signed by president H. E.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Charter Oak Copper MC Stock, Early Connecticut Copper, 1867 [141459]2441 - Charter Oak Copper MC Stock, Early Connecticut Copper, 1867 [141459]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #46, issued in 1867 for 100 shares at New York. Hartford County, State of Connecticut printed on the masthead. Vignette of an oak at the top and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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La Pierre Phosphate Company Stock, W.V. 1891 [141454]2442 - La Pierre Phosphate Company Stock, W.V. 1891 [141454]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very attractive mining stock from this phosphate miner incorporated in 1891. Issued in 1891 to Mary W. Mudge for 500 shares and signed by B.C. Mudge a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8***1 for (90.00 + 19.80BP) = 109.80
 
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Mayfield Slate Company Stock, 1870 [130609]2443 - Mayfield Slate Company Stock, 1870 [130609]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 67 for 5 shares to Enos Foster of Vassalboro. Signed by president Morrill and Moorman and Hall. Horses pulling a till vignette. 25c Certificate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Hopewell Copper Mining Company, Baltimore, Maryland Stock [141471]2444 - Hopewell Copper Mining Company, Baltimore, Maryland Stock [141471]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #65, issued for 300 shares in 1860. Three vignettes of allegorical figures and a statue. Shares were $5 Each. Black on creme. Lith by A. Horn, B
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Piedmont Coal and Iron Company Stock, 1881 [141488]2445 - Piedmont Coal and Iron Company Stock, 1881 [141488]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#211, issued for 23 shares in 1881 at Baltimore. Two mining vignettes and some harbor scenes and a railroad vignette. Inc. in Maryland. Black on creme
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Minnesota Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate, 1866 [141487]2446 - Minnesota Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate, 1866 [141487]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 125, issued for 2 shares to Walter Webb on March 19th, 1866 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Signed by president Sibley and treasurer Prince. Not cancelled
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ozark Iron Company Stock [142845]2447 - Ozark Iron Company Stock [142845]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#61 for 1 share issued in 1873. Allegorical female looking over trains and sailing ships. Signed by president JC Michel and Robert Brent. The most imp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Rare, Early Missouri Tin Company Stock [142844]2448 - Rare, Early Missouri Tin Company Stock [142844]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#665 for 1 share to Andrews. Signed by Woodward and president Schaeffer. 25 cent revenue stamp. Vignette of miners working in a field. Located in Mis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********p for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Cumberland Mining and Smelting Company Stock, 1890 [130651]2449 - Cumberland Mining and Smelting Company Stock, 1890 [130651]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 200 for 100 shares to Albert B Merrill in 1890. Signed by secretary Anderson and president Ash. Nice vignette of four smelting buildings in front of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****0 for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Elizabeth Mining Company Stock, Montana, 1891 [141483]2450 - Elizabeth Mining Company Stock, Montana, 1891 [141483]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Montana. Issued for 100 shares in 1891 with vignettes of the Morgan Dollar front and back. Woodward & Tiernan printer of St. Louis. 10 x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Bonanza Chief Gold Mining Co Stock, Montana, 1880 [141485]2451 - Bonanza Chief Gold Mining Co Stock, Montana, 1880 [141485]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #847, issued to W.H. Conway for 100 shares in 1880 at New York. Inc. in Montana Territory in 1879. Signed by Michael Snow as vice president and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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American Silver-Copper Mining, Milling & Reduction Co. Stock with Rare Helmville Dateline2452 - American Silver-Copper Mining, Milling & Reduction Co. Stock with Rare Helmville Dateline
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 59 for 2,500 shares to James Ogden. Signed by JE Marcum and president Charles Cooper. Moose head vignette. Reddish brown on yellow. Pinter was Litho
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to f*****E for (70.00 + 0.00BP) = 70.00
 
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Deer Creek Gold Mining & Milling Co Stock, Montana [141484]2453 - Deer Creek Gold Mining & Milling Co Stock, Montana [141484]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued for 1000 shares in 1901. Location of Mines: St. Regis District, Missoula County, Montana. Nice mining vignette. Printed by Franklin-Lee Banknot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Alta Montana Company Mining Stock, 1880 [141486]2454 - Alta Montana Company Mining Stock, 1880 [141486]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in the Territory of Montana. No. 466, issued for 500 shares to John Suffin in 1880 in New York. Signed by vice president Michael Snow and secreta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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American Nickel Company - Swindle Stock [130808]2455 - American Nickel Company - Swindle Stock [130808]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Alpine MD. Stock certificate number 1 for 1 share in 1902 to George W. Dunn. Signed by President George Dunn. Dunn was one of the great mining swindle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to j*****0 for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Enterprise Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Aurora, Nevada, 1866 [130818]2456 - Enterprise Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Aurora, Nevada, 1866 [130818]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Esmeralda County. Inc. March 21, 1865 in Pennsylvania. No. 256, issued for 15 shares to Louisa Johnson on March 14th, 1866 in Philadelphia. Signed by
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to O**********r for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN2457 - LOT WITHDRAWN
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LOT WITHDRAWN
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Rozencrans & Antelope Gold & Silver MC Stock (Unique?) [130772]2458 - Rozencrans & Antelope Gold & Silver MC Stock (Unique?) [130772]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Esmeralda MD. One of a handful of nicely colored Nevada stock certificates. The company incorporated on November 3, 1863 and the stock was sold in 186
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to f*****E for (250.00 + 0.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Bunker Hill Silver Mining Co. of New York & Nevada Stock, 1867, Bunker Hill Mining District2459 - Bunker Hill Silver Mining Co. of New York & Nevada Stock, 1867, Bunker Hill Mining District
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Bunker Hill Mining District is 17 miles southwest of Austin, Nevada. It was formed on August 19, 1863 and around 1865 was consolidated with the Su
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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