Western Trails & Treasures Auction (February 2022)

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Welcome to our Western Trails & Treasures Premier Auction, our first auction of 2022!

Our February sale includes items from many important collections, including: the Ron Lerch Western Directory Collection; Joe Elcano Nevada Collection; Ken Prag Railroad Stock Collection; Bill McKivor Mining, Numismatic, & Americana Collection; Stuart MacKenzie Montana Collection; and the Salvatore Falcone Collection, all supplemented by world-class great rarities from other private collections.

Ron Lerch Western Directory Collection Part II

In our December 2021 auction, we began to offer the Ron Lerch Collection of Western Directories, a major historic and all-important reference material collection. And we set world records!

Now we're thrilled to offer the second part of this collection, an exciting group of a few hundred directories. Some of the key pieces in this sale include: Gold Rush-era directories from Nevada City/Grass Valley (1856), Marysville (1853 and 1855), Sacramento, and San Francisco (1854); Truckee & Lake Tahoe (1883 and 1884-85); Placerville (1862) and Placer County (1861); a number of different Sacramento directories; rare railroad directories (Central Pacific 1872 and Northern Pacific Railway 1883); a Portland, Oregon group; California Bay Area; and other Western states including Colorado, Nevada, and Utah, plus a number of very rare multi-county and Pacific Coast 19th-century directories.

Directories are considered “primary source” material, and as such are essential in aspects of historical research!

Joe Elcano Nevada Collection Part II

We're thrilled to continue to sell rare items from Joe Elcano's collection, one of the best Nevada collections we've offered.

This sale features Part II of his Nevada Stock Collection, including a whole new batch of Nevada territorials, plus Joe's Nevada History Libraries. Key Nevada history references include three ultra-rare Nevada directories: 1868-69, 1871, and 1907-08. Joe loved to research the stories behind the historic documents in his collection, and these libraries were invaluable resources for him, as they will be for new Nevada collectors and historians.

We'll begin offering Joe's Nevada Postal History Collection later this year, as well as more rounds of Nevada mining stocks. Stay tuned!

Railroad & Steamer Passes

This sale features over 150 lots of railroad and steamer passes, always a big hit with our collectors! This is one of the largest offerings we've had in years, with pieces coming from five or six private collections. Have your own collection you're considering selling? Contact us!

Numismatics

In addition to more Nevada tokens and medals from the Bill McKivor Collection, our Numismatics section features: a large ingot collection, including an early San Francisco US Mint ingot and mining-related ingots; US & world coins and coin jewelry; medals and so-called dollars; scrip and ephemera incl. a Carson City Mint coin bag; and California tokens.

Stocks/Bonds feat. Railroad Proofs & Specimens

In addition to Nevada mining stocks from the Joe Elcano Collection, our Stocks & Bonds section includes more air, auto, and railroad rarities from Ken Prag's Collection, as well as ultra-rare proof and specimen railroad stocks and bonds from a private collection, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! And don't miss fun groups of stocks we've sorted based on their vignettes and design.

Stuart MacKenzie Montana Collection

The MacKenzie Montana Collection continues, with hundreds of lots of historical Montana documents and ephemera. Included in this sale are rare ledgers and archives from historical Montana businesses and mining companies, plus several hundred checks, including many with imprinted revenue stamps.

General Americana

Our General Americana section is large and diverse, with rare documents, photographs, and ephemera from Western states, as well as sub-categories including Gaming, Bottles & Saloon, Jewelry, Badges, Furnishings (incl. Staffordshire Transferware), and a Musical Instruments section with cellos, violins, and more!

Art

Our Art section includes paintings and prints from artists such as: Craig Sheppard, F.W. Trautwein, Ernest Narjot, G. Harvey, and Thomas Kincaid. Also, beautiful Victorian Era lithographs, Hanna-Barbera animation cells, and more.

Native Americana

Highlights include a Pacific Northwest Totem Pole (15 foot), c1880-1900; Washoe and other baskets; Santo Domingo Pueblo and Randall Blaze pottery; arrowheads; and rare ephemera incl. an 1890s License to Trade with Indians.

Militaria & Political Collectibles

This section features a large group of Civil War and other military knives, plus rare military and political certificates, WWI & II posters, Stanislaw Toegel Anti-Nazi Cartoon Prints, Thomas Mooney Propaganda, political autographs, and more.

Minerals & Mining

Minerals, gems, and fossils, plus mining ephemera incl. Tombstone/Comstock Engraved Steel Anvil Ceremonial Bookends, as well as Montana and Nevada documents and mining publications.

Railroadiana

In addition to railroad and steamer passes and stock certificates & bonds, our Railroadiana section includes badges, lock keys, lanterns, a Carson & Colorado Lock & Key, and rare maps and ephemera.

Bargains & Dealer Specials

Be sure not to miss our Bargains & Dealer section on Day 4, which includes both entry-level priced collectibles and larger groups ideal for resale. Includes General Americana, Stocks & Bonds, and Numismatic goodies!

Make sure to use the Keyword search tool to find items in your collecting areas across the four auction days.

As usual, our team is happy and ready to answer questions. Please feel free to call or email our office.

And please continue to bring us those great collections for 2022! Yours could be the next world record!

--Fred Holabird & Team--

Auction Schedule

Day 1, Thursday, February 24th, 2022 (Lots 1000-1620)
General Americana (1000-1620)
Geographically Sorted (1000-1284)
General Books (1285-1311)
Gaming (1312-1322)
Saloon & Brewing (1323-1357)
Jewelry (1358-1378)
Furnishings (1379-1413)
Musical Instruments & Memorabilia (1414-1448)
Model Train & Car (1449-1472)
Badges (1473-1513)
Miscellaneous (1514-1620)

Day 2, Friday, February 25th, 2022 (Lots 2000-2626)
Stocks & Bonds (2000-2325)
Mining (2000-2133)
Railroad & Transportation (2134-2292)
Misc. (2293-2325)
Numismatics (2326-2626)
Currency, Scrip, & Ephemera (2326-2351)
Ingots & Bullion (2352-2397)
Coins (2398-2483)
Medals (2484-2538)
Tokens (2539-2626)

Day 3, Saturday, February 26th, 2022 (Lots 3000-3596)
Minerals & Mining (3000-3120)
Directories feat. Ron Lerch Collection Part II (3121-3487)
Militaria & Political (3488-3596)

Day 4, Sunday, February 27th, 2022 (Lots 4000-4625)
Art (4000-4074)
Native Americana (4075-4103)
Transportation (RR, Steamer, Auto, Air) (4104-4321)
Railroad & Steamer Passes (4104-4256)
Ephemera & Artifacts (4257-4321)
Bargains & Dealer Specials (4322-4625)
General Americana (4322-4408)
Stocks & Bonds (4409-4541)
Numismatics (4542-4625)

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Tony Bennett Concert Promotion File; 1993  [146401]1419 - Tony Bennett Concert Promotion File; 1993 [146401]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a file of documents related to a Tony Bennett concert at the Sheraton Waikiki in Honolulu, Hawaii on March 19, 1993. This file is from the wel
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Pasadena Published Music (37)  [142806]1420 - Pasadena Published Music (37) [142806]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 37 pieces of sheet music by George Cossitt White, arranged by Mary Scott White. Each piece on 18" x 11 7/8" paper folded in two fo...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Rock Psychedelic Promotional Handbills (4)  [146021]1421 - Rock Psychedelic Promotional Handbills (4) [146021]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 rock psychedelic promotional handout cards. (1) Country Joe & The Fish with Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen, appearing at Hum...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to P*******g for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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1932 Music Festival Poster  [143471]1422 - 1932 Music Festival Poster [143471]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed and matted poster advertising the Second Annual Music Festival at Havre Montana, Saturday, May 7, 1932 featuring a mammoth parade with 75 Bands
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Beginner Bass  [142362]1423 - Beginner Bass [142362]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three fourths or standard side solid front carved bass made in China 2002, spruce wood, ebony fingerboard, junk strings, bridge no warping no signs of
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to p*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Holton Metal Clarinets with Cases  [146136]1424 - Holton Metal Clarinets with Cases [146136]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Holton Metal Clarinets with Cases. A): Collegiate level clarinet made by Holton Elkhorn in Wisconsin. Metal is rust and covered in stains. Several cap
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Alto Saxophone in original hard shell case  [140086]1425 - Alto Saxophone in original hard shell case [140086]
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The Parisian ambassador made in France exclusively for FE Olds and Son (Los Angeles) Faux mother of pearl buttons, brass plated, fine condition, all p
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Estimate : 200.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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EM Winston Boston Saxophone  [142366]1426 - EM Winston Boston Saxophone [142366]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Generally fine plus in good condition. in hard shell case, material lined. Excellent condition, not many scratches, faux mother of pearl buttons, nice
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Estimate : 200.00 - 700.00
Sold to G*******2 for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Selmer Flute and Case  [146127]1427 - Selmer Flute and Case [146127]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Selmer Flute and Case. A): Used flute made by Selmer crafters, Bundy and Selmer; made in the U.S.A. All parts present, all valves are functional. No c
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Selmer Oboe and Case  [146130]1428 - Selmer Oboe and Case [146130]
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Selmer Oboe and Case. A): Selmer Oboe CP5 model. Full oboe with all parts present. All valves are functional, no caps have fallen off. Good condition.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Genuine Kay Cello  [140085]1429 - Genuine Kay Cello [140085]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From Cleveland Ohio, possibly late 1930s to 1940s, Model # 35560, serial 95459, poor quality cello, no ebony fingerboard or sound pegs, chips in all t
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to p*******f for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Roth Shop Adjusted Cello  [140088]1430 - Roth Shop Adjusted Cello [140088]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Model 40, regulations c7259 made in June 1970 in Cleveland Ohio. Copy of Antonius Stradivarius Cello from 1713, cracking varnish, poor quality flame
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to p*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Satori Cello 44 Model Prelude VC 201  [142379]1431 - Satori Cello 44 Model Prelude VC 201 [142379]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made exclusively by Satori Strings in Los Angeles, California in 2001, decent quality cello, good ebony quality for the finger board and sound pegs. T
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Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Engelhardt Cello [140084]1431a - Engelhardt Cello [140084]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made in the United States. Model 110 Serial 72010, good quality beginner cello. No flame on back, 2 piece back, finger board and sound pegs are not eb
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Palatino Viola with Case  [146145]1432 - Palatino Viola with Case [146145]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Palatino Viola with Case. A): Palatino Viola made in China. Serial #VA-45015. Ebony fingerboard, tuning pegs, and chinrest with black plastic tailpiec
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Antonius Stradivarius Viola Copy, Bows, and Case  [146135]1433 - Antonius Stradivarius Viola Copy, Bows, and Case [146135]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antonius Stradivarius Viola Copy, Bows, and Case. A): E. R. Pfretzschner viola copy of the Antonius Stradivarius viola handmade in 1969 in Cleveland,
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Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
 
 
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Stradivarius Viola Copy with Case  [146148]1434 - Stradivarius Viola Copy with Case [146148]
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Stradivarius Viola Copy with Case. A): Copy of Antonius Stradivarius Viola made in Germany. Serial #Z29A31. Ebony tailpiece, chinrest, tuning pegs, an
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Jacobus Stainer Violin Copy and Case  [146132]1435 - Jacobus Stainer Violin Copy and Case [146132]
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Jacobus Stainer Violin Copy and Case. A): Copy of a Jacobus Stainer violin made in Germany. Ebony chinrest, tailpiece, fingerboard, and tuning pegs. V
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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E.R. Pfretzschner Violin with Bow and Case  [146147]1436 - E.R. Pfretzschner Violin with Bow and Case [146147]
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E.R. Pfretzschner Violin with Bow and Case. A): E.R. Pfretzschner violin, handmade copy of Antonius Stradivarius made in West Germany. Made by Roth Sh
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 9***7 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Two Violins in Double Case  [146144]1437 - Two Violins in Double Case [146144]
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Two Violins in Double Case. A): Beginner level violin created by unknown luthier or company. Good condition. Two piece back with low flame quality. Eb
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Estimate : 450.00 - 650.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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