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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Two Violins with Two Cases  [146139]1438 - Two Violins with Two Cases [146139]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Violins with Two Cases. A): Scott Tchau violin made in San Jose, California; constructed in 1996. Model #STV017. 3/4 size violin. Wooden tailpiece
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Violin Bows and Carrying Cases  [146129]1439 - Violin Bows and Carrying Cases [146129]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Violin Bows and Carrying Cases of various sizes and shapes. A): Used violin bow made by unknown company. Mother of pearl and pearl eye used at the fro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Violin Bows and Carrying Cases  [146138]1440 - Violin Bows and Carrying Cases [146138]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Violin Bows and Carrying Cases. A): Used violin bow made by unknown company. Mother of pearl and pearl eye used at the frog. Faux leather grip, metal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Violins and Bow in Double Case  [146141]1441 - Violins and Bow in Double Case [146141]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Violins in Double Case. A): E. R. Pfretzschner violin, copy of an Antonius Stradivarius violin made in West Germany. Made by Roth Shop Adjusted in Cle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Violin & Viola Bows with a Bass Bow  [146124]1442 - Violin & Viola Bows with a Bass Bow [146124]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Violin & Viola Bows with a Bass Bow. 1): Violin bow made by Glasser Bows. No mother of pearl or pearl eye used on the frog. No bow hair or metal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to p*******f for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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Violin/Viola & Bass Bow Sticks  [146121]1443 - Violin/Viola & Bass Bow Sticks [146121]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Violin/Viola Bow Sticks. 1): Violin/viola bow stick. No frog, faux leather grip, metal winding, or bow hair. Stick is not warped. 28 inches. 2): Violi
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Partial Violins, Violin Parts, and Cases  [146142]1444 - Partial Violins, Violin Parts, and Cases [146142]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Partial Violins, Violin Parts, and Cases. A): Full 4/4 size hard shell violin case. Exterior made from faux leather with interior grey cloth lining. M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to p*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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String Instrument & Bow Crafting Equipment  [146128]1445 - String Instrument & Bow Crafting Equipment [146128]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
String Instrument & Bow Crafting Equipment. 1): Six part compartment carrying equipment for string instruments and bow crafting. Contains a rock...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to O*****3 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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String Instrument Equipment with Brass & Woodwind Equipment  [146122]1446 - String Instrument Equipment with Brass & Woodwind Equipment [146122]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
String Instrument and Brass Instrument Repair Equipment. A): Violin vise platform. Used to secure violin during repairs and construction processes. Pl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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String Instrument Repair Equipment  [146125]1447 - String Instrument Repair Equipment [146125]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
String Instrument Repair Equipment. 1): Three ebony fingerboards for violins. Ebony boards, for 4/4 size violin. 10.5 inches long, each. All are in go
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to p*******f for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Used Clarinets and Cases  [146133]1448 - Used Clarinets and Cases [146133]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Used Clarinets and Cases. A): Used German clarinet made by unknown company. No mouthpiece present. All valves are functional. Several caps and valves
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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American Flyer Train Set w/Silver Flash Engine  [145214]1449 - American Flyer Train Set w/Silver Flash Engine [145214]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 45+. American Flyer Train Set. #481 Silver Flash Diesel A Unit -tested motor tried to come alive. Been in storage for awhile may just nee
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Bachmann G Scale Holiday Observation Cars  [141230]1450 - Bachmann G Scale Holiday Observation Cars [141230]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Bachmann Big Haulers, Holiday Special, North Pole & Southern, Passenger & Observation Cars with metal railings, metal wheels, and detai...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 240.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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G Scale Figures and Landscape  [142301]1451 - G Scale Figures and Landscape [142301]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. G scale fencing and brick wall. Track signal, street light pole, construction vehicles, LGB smoke % Cleaning fluid and figurines. Date
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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G Scale Rolling Stock-2 & Prefab Buildings-2  [141234]1452 - G Scale Rolling Stock-2 & Prefab Buildings-2 [141234]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 items: 1) Bachmann Prefab Bldg. #95004 Ice Cream Parlor, NIB; 2) Bachmann #95005 General Store, NIB, (boxes are in rough shape from long-
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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G Scale Transformer w/ Walk- A-Round controller  [143421]1453 - G Scale Transformer w/ Walk- A-Round controller [143421]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Chicago Model International Super Blue 156 Train Transformer. It has the Dial-A-Gauge maximum voltage feature so you can use it for G Gau
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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LGB G scale Transformers  [143420]1454 - LGB G scale Transformers [143420]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. LGB 5003/110 110 and 500 8 Volt Transformer. The input is 120 VAC 60 Hz, the output I is O-21 VDC 7VA, the output II is 16 VAC 7VA and the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 350.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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LGB 51750 Momentary Switch Control Box  [143422]1455 - LGB 51750 Momentary Switch Control Box [143422]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. LGB 51750 Momentary Switch Control Box. This controller will control 4 LGB electric switches. These can be connected together with more 517
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Large Lot of Lionel O Gauge Track  [145213]1456 - Large Lot of Lionel O Gauge Track [145213]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 80+. $0 straight, 24 curve, 7 short curve, 6 short straight, one crossover, 3 side switches, 2 uncouplers. Signs of being on storage for 30
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Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 220.00 - 330.00
 
 
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Lionel  Trainmaster Type ZW Transformer  [145212]1457 - Lionel Trainmaster Type ZW Transformer [145212]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made from 1950-66. Lionel ZW 275 Watt 4 Train Transformer with Whistle. This ZW is the largest Lionel transformer and produced up to 275 Watts, it ha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold to c******1 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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