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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1989 and 2005 Navy, Army Inaugural Badges  [142124]1498 - 1989 and 2005 Navy, Army Inaugural Badges [142124]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Presidential inauguration badges 1989 & 2005. 1. Naval District , Washington Police badge by Blackinton, 125"solid brass, poli...
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Sold to 8*****p for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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1997 and 2001 Presidential Inaugural Montgomery County Badges  [142127]1499 - 1997 and 2001 Presidential Inaugural Montgomery County Badges [142127]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1. 1997 Montgomery County Police Officer by Sun Badge Co. 125"solid brass, polished Suntone and enamel. #142, clasp and pin. exc....
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Sold to e********u.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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1997 & 2001 Presidential Inaugural Badges  [142122]1500 - 1997 & 2001 Presidential Inaugural Badges [142122]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1997 (2nd Clinton term) & 2001 (Bush 1st term) Presidential inauguration. 1. Maryland Trooper State Police badge. 125"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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1997 (Clinton) and 2001 (Bush) Inauguration Badges.  [142129]1501 - 1997 (Clinton) and 2001 (Bush) Inauguration Badges. [142129]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Presidential Inauguration Badges. 1 OIG, Dept. Of Education 1997 badge by Blackinton. 125"brass, Gol-Tone. Multi-color. Breast ...
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Maryland Trooper and City of Rockville Inauguration Badges  [142133]1502 - Maryland Trooper and City of Rockville Inauguration Badges [142133]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1. 1997 Presidential Inauguration badge Eagle top shield. Top banners ì Trooper Maryland"Bottom banner ìState Police
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2001 Presidential Inaugural Badges Maryland.  [142113]1503 - 2001 Presidential Inaugural Badges Maryland. [142113]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Inaugural badge 2001, George Bush 1at term. 1. Maryland State Police, .pin and clasp, brass, #110. New never issued. Unk. Mfg.
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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 2001 Presidential Inaugural Police Badges  [142115]1504 - Two 2001 Presidential Inaugural Police Badges [142115]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 2001 presidential police badges, 1st term of George Bush. 1. #7, Detention center, Sheriff's Off., Calvert County MD. Drum Po...
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Sold to b********t.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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2001 Presidential Inauguration Badges  [142123]1505 - 2001 Presidential Inauguration Badges [142123]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. . George Bush 1st term. 1. Fairfax County Police badge by Blackinton. .125"brass, pin and clasp, solid back. Exc. cond. 2. NIST...
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2001 Inaugural Badges Fire/EMS and Zoological Park Police  [142117]1506 - 2001 Inaugural Badges Fire/EMS and Zoological Park Police [142117]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1. #048, National Zoological Park Police badge by Collinson. .102 brass gold plated. Pin and clasp, solid back. Exc. cond. 2. D.C. Fire
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Two Metro D.C. Agency Presidential Inaugural Badges  [142120]1507 - Two Metro D.C. Agency Presidential Inaugural Badges [142120]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 2001 Presidential Inauguration badges 1. Metro Transit Police by Collinson.102"solid brass, polished gold plate. #475, pin and ...
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2001 and 2005 Inaugural Maryland Police Badges   [142114]1508 - 2001 and 2005 Inaugural Maryland Police Badges [142114]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 2001, 1st term and 2005, 2nd term George Bush inaugural badges. 1. 2001, #6082, Montgomery County Sheriff badge. U.S. and Maryland
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e********u.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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2001 and 2005 Maryland and Virginia Presidential Inauguration Badges  [142121]1509 - 2001 and 2005 Maryland and Virginia Presidential Inauguration Badges [142121]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 2001 and 2005 Presidential Inauguration badges. 1 Shield custom made by Collinson Ent. Maryland, City of Alexandria Police, Shield is .1
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2001 and 2005 Presidential Inaugural Badges, Maryland  [142118]1510 - 2001 and 2005 Presidential Inaugural Badges, Maryland [142118]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 2001 & 2005 Presidential Inauguration badge George Bush 1st and 2nd term. 1. Calvert County Sheriff badge no number. Unk. Mfg....
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2001 and 2005 Presidential Inauguration Badges  [142112]1511 - 2001 and 2005 Presidential Inauguration Badges [142112]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1. City of Rockville Polices 2005 Inauguration (2nd term George Bush). #040, Pin and clasp. Made by Collinson, .102 solid brass, plate
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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2001 and 2005 Presidential Inaugural Badges  [142119]1512 - 2001 and 2005 Presidential Inaugural Badges [142119]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Inauguration badge 2001 & 2005. 1. National Gallery of Art Protection Service. . Design by Collinson. Presidential seal top. Ameri...
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Fairfax County VA 2005 Inaugural Badge  [142116]1513 - Fairfax County VA 2005 Inaugural Badge [142116]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 2005, George W. Bush 2nd Presidential Inauguration badge by Sun Badge Co. Silone metal, silver filled, Two Tone, 5 piece badge. Oval breast badge
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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20th Century US Roadmaps  [146408]1514 - 20th Century US Roadmaps [146408]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Roadmaps of various locations in the United States including Oregon, Washington, Chicago, Minnesota, Southern California, New England, Wyoming, and th
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Ghost Towns of the Old West, Map  [143735]1515 - Ghost Towns of the Old West, Map [143735]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ghost Towns of the Old West, map with numbered list for the States of California (34), Nevada (25) & Arizona (27) Art work by John D. Lawrence i...
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U.S. & Canadian Travel Brochures (3)  [143745]1516 - U.S. & Canadian Travel Brochures (3) [143745]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) The Chateau Frontenac Hotel, Quebec, Canada, C-1930 Owned by Canadian Pacific Profusely illustrated with detailed floor plans for each level of hot
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U.S. Northwest States Travel Publications (2)  [144973]1517 - U.S. Northwest States Travel Publications (2) [144973]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) The Cities of Puget Sound, Your Hosts for the 1909 Alaska Yukon-Pacific Exposition held in Seattle, WA ( 9"x 9"profusely illustrated b...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
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