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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Teen Heartthrob Signed Photos (2) [141578]3140 - Teen Heartthrob Signed Photos (2) [141578]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of teen heartthrob signed full color posters, including a 16"x 30" of actor John Travolta, star of "Pulp Fiction" and a 1...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Tarzan's Jane Signed Photo Plus Dale Arden [141598]3141 - Tarzan's Jane Signed Photo Plus Dale Arden [141598]
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Two actresses from the 1930's who played iconic characters in action films and serials. First is Maureen O'Sullivan who, being Mia Farrow...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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The Wrath of Khan Autograph Trio [140467]3142 - The Wrath of Khan Autograph Trio [140467]
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An interesting trio of inscribed and signed 8"x 10" Black and White photos by three cast member of the 1982 film, "Star Trek II: The ...
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Three Actor Signed 8"x 10" Photos [141575]3143 - Three Actor Signed 8"x 10" Photos [141575]
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A trio of autographed 8"x 10" photos from some very fine actors. Included are Roddy Mcdowall (1928-1998) who successfully made the transit...
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Three Signed Photos of Stanwick, Sydney & Reynolds (3) [128154]3144 - Three Signed Photos of Stanwick, Sydney & Reynolds (3) [128154]
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Three signed photos from great actresses of the 1930's. Included are Sylvia Sydney (Dead End, Beetlejuice), Barbara Stanwick (Double Indemnity, ...
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Three Silent Screen Star Signed Photos (4) [141584]3145 - Three Silent Screen Star Signed Photos (4) [141584]
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Autographed black & white photos of three major stars from the Silent Era of film. Jack Holt, who began his career as a stunt man for Columbia a...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to 2*****s for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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TV Actress Signed Photos (4) [127752]3146 - TV Actress Signed Photos (4) [127752]
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A group of signed and in most cases, inscribed photos of actresses from television. Included are Paula Prentiss (He & She), Joyce Dewitt (Three&...
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TV Leading Men 1950's & 1960's [141570]3147 - TV Leading Men 1950's & 1960's [141570]
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A quartet of inscribed and signed B&W photos from four stars of television in the 1950's & 1960's. Included is John Forsythe (1918-2...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Two Autographed (One Inscribed) Photos of Chuck Connors [140465]3148 - Two Autographed (One Inscribed) Photos of Chuck Connors [140465]
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This is a pair of black & white 8"x 10" photos of actor Chuck Connors (1921-1992). One is signed, the other, inscribed to "Russ a...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Two Singer/Actor 's Signed Photos (4) [141577]3149 - Two Singer/Actor 's Signed Photos (4) [141577]
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Actually four 8"x 10" black & white photos signed (Two a piece) by singer Donald Dickson (1910-1972) and Frederic Tozere (1901-1972), ...
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Whoopi Goldberg Signed Photos (3) [128153]3150 - Whoopi Goldberg Signed Photos (3) [128153]
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Two signed 8"x 10" photos (One color) of Academy Award winning actress Whoopi Goldberg and a signed photo of actress Margaret Avery (The C...
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Young Leading Men Signed Photos (3) [141589]3151 - Young Leading Men Signed Photos (3) [141589]
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Trio of leading men from the Golden Age. Signed photos include Gene Raymond (If I Had a Million), Alan Curtis (High Sierra) and child actor turned dir
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 2*****s for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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Movie Poster The Roughest Gun in Tombstone 1958 [142318]3152 - Movie Poster The Roughest Gun in Tombstone 1958 [142318]
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This movie poster is 26 in. X 41 in. Starring George Montgomery, co-starring Jim Davis, Beverly Tyler, directed by Earl Bellamy. Serial numbered 1SH 5
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Wizard of Oz Collector Plates (8) [140121]3153 - Wizard of Oz Collector Plates (8) [140121]
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Lot of 8. Complete set of 1979 Knowles Wizard of Oz china plates. Movie characters painted by James Auckland. Each 8 1/2" diameter. Each pla...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to L*****n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Los Angeles Downtown Main Street Stereoview, 1870 [141428]3154 - Los Angeles Downtown Main Street Stereoview, 1870 [141428]
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1870 stereoview of downtown Los Angeles showing S. Prager Furniture & Dry Goods store at 204 N. Main St. This is a view of Commercial Street, lo...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to B*****8 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Citizens Steam Navigation Company on Blue Wells, Fargo & Co., Bankers Check, San Francisco [123745]3155 - Citizens Steam Navigation Company on Blue Wells, Fargo & Co., Bankers Check, San Francisco [123745]
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Gold Rush! Number 79 issued to CW Barr for $190.00. Signed by agent Chapman. In an effort to stabilize rates and keep themselves profitable. the steam
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Sold to R******r for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Palace Hotel Interior and Exterior Stereoviews [123689]3156 - Palace Hotel Interior and Exterior Stereoviews [123689]
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Interior view is Watkins and the exterior view is Continent Stereoscopic Company. The Palace Hotel was built by San Francisco banker and entrepreneur
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Enterprise Brewing Co. Wooden Case [140812]3157 - Enterprise Brewing Co. Wooden Case [140812]
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This is a wooden beer case from the Enterprise Brewing Company of San Francisco. c. 1900's. The dimensions are 16 in. X 24 in. 15 in. high. Hin...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Truckee City, Pacific Railroad Stereoview [123688]3158 - Truckee City, Pacific Railroad Stereoview [123688]
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Unknown photographer. Downtown Truckee across from the railroad tracks (Kennzbec Hotel?). Still an interesting early view of main street Truckee. Dat
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Weaverville Gold Rush Banking Collection [123741]3159 - Weaverville Gold Rush Banking Collection [123741]
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Lot of 5. 1-2) Handwritten (early) Rhodes & Lusk, 1853, drafts. Three vignettes: chariot, clipper and steamship vignettes. Both to Rhodes & ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to R******r for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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