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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New Mexico Railroad Stocks & Bond  [143653]2240 - New Mexico Railroad Stocks & Bond [143653]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. Rare group. Includes: New Mexico & Southern Pacific Railroad Company (1882 stock, punch cancelled, train vignette); Santa Fe...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to R********r for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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New Mexico Railway & Coal Company Specimen Bond  [134507]2241 - New Mexico Railway & Coal Company Specimen Bond [134507]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Specimen $1,000 bond. Red border, black print, and nice locomotive vignette. June 1st, 1903 dateline. Printed by ABN. Stamped Specimen across signatur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to D*****6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Strong  [134533]2242 - Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Strong [134533]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
We have not sold this stock before. Inc. in the Territory of New Mexico. Low number 6, issued for one share to HL Waldo on Dec. 31st, 1881 on Santa Fe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to R********r for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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New York Railroad Stock & Bond Collection  [143638]2243 - New York Railroad Stock & Bond Collection [143638]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19. Duplication. Includes: Cooperstown & Susquehanna Valley RR (1888 bond); Fonda, Johnstown & Gloversville RR (uniss.. stock); Delaw...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to l*******c for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Poughkeepsie, Hartford and Boston Railroad Bond  [130696]2244 - Poughkeepsie, Hartford and Boston Railroad Bond [130696]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 80 issued in 1875. Very nice, complex vignette of trains, trestle and industries in a valley. All 52 coupons attached. Underprint $1000. Edge i
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Cincinnati Railroad Stock Certificate Collection  [113829]2245 - Cincinnati Railroad Stock Certificate Collection [113829]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20, most different. Includes: Cincinnati & Fort Wayne Railroad (1855); Indianapolis & Cincinnati Railroad (corp. signatures but not i...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to t******2 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Cleveland Railroads Stock Certificate Group  [143639]2246 - Cleveland Railroads Stock Certificate Group [143639]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 (most different). Includes: Cleveland, Akron & Columbus Railway (1901 stock); Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway (1...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j********c for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Ohio & Illinois Railroad Stocks & Bonds  [113817]2247 - Ohio & Illinois Railroad Stocks & Bonds [113817]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. Only one dupe. Includes: Columbus & Xenia Railroad Company (1851 stock); Cairo Railroad Co. (two stocks, one partially filled out); Co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t******2 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Oregon Steam Navigation Company Stock Certificate  [134634]2248 - Oregon Steam Navigation Company Stock Certificate [134634]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in 1862. No. 3463, issued for 1 share on May 15th, 1874 to Edwin A Lewis, trustee of Jay Cooke & Co. in Bankruptcy. Signed by sec. Theodore...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Oregon & California Railroad Company Proof Gold Coin Bond  [134528]2249 - Oregon & California Railroad Company Proof Gold Coin Bond [134528]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare. This is a proof printing of a promissory note/bond done on thicker paper (cardstock). Upper right pencil notations date it as 1874. Stamp o
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Oregon & California Railroad Company Specimen Bond  [134527]2250 - Oregon & California Railroad Company Specimen Bond [134527]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Specimen $1,000 bond. July 1887. Green border, black print, and two vignettes: Native American warrior on overlook (top center) and locomotive (bottom
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company Specimen Bond  [134520]2251 - Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company Specimen Bond [134520]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Specimen $1,000 bond. August 1896. Blue green border, fancy logo, and two vignettes: fleet of steamships (top center) and locomotive (bottom center).
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Oregon Railroad & Steamer Stock Certificates  [113833]2252 - Oregon Railroad & Steamer Stock Certificates [113833]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) Oregon Steam Navigation Company. Issued in 1874, punch cancelled. Paddle steam wheeler vignette. Signed by president JC Ainswor
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Oregon Short Line Railroad Company Specimen Stock Certificate  [134521]2253 - Oregon Short Line Railroad Company Specimen Stock Certificate [134521]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Specimen stock certificate. New York 18__ dateline. Maroon border, black print, and vignette of Native Americans looking down at city, railroad, and r
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Central City, Deadwood & Eastern Railroad Co. Proof Stock Certificate  [134530]2254 - Central City, Deadwood & Eastern Railroad Co. Proof Stock Certificate [134530]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare early proof stock certificate. This is the first stage of creating a stock for the company. Dated with pen notations on reverse as November
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****0 for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Central City, Deadwood & Eastern Railroad Co. Proof Stock Certificate  [134531]2255 - Central City, Deadwood & Eastern Railroad Co. Proof Stock Certificate [134531]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare proof stock certificate. (See the even earlier stage proof also in this sale). Black border and print and a locomotive vignette. Printed by
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p******n for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Northern Texas Traction Company Specimen Stock Certificate  [134532]2256 - Northern Texas Traction Company Specimen Stock Certificate [134532]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Specimen stock certificate No. 00000. Stamped Dec. 23, 1904 in upper left on stub. Blue green border, black print, and nice vignette showing urban str
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r********-.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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International Railroad Company Stock Certificate w/ Imprinted Revenue  [143582]2257 - International Railroad Company Stock Certificate w/ Imprinted Revenue [143582]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Texas. Certificate No. 56, issued for 30 shares in April 1873. RN-U1 revenue imprint. Signed by the president and treasurer (illegible). Certi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********K for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Texas Railroad Stock Certificates & Bond  [143652]2258 - Texas Railroad Stock Certificates & Bond [143652]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Includes: Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway (four different stocks, 1887 (signed by George J. Gould), 1889, 1918, and 1922); Texas Cen...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t******2 for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Salt Lake & Los Angeles Railway Company Stock Certificate  [134500]2259 - Salt Lake & Los Angeles Railway Company Stock Certificate [134500]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
While this piece is unissued, I could find no record of our company ever selling this stock! Inc. in Utah. No. 489. Salt Lake City 1890s dateline. Gr
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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