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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Five Different Automobile Stock Certificates  [134665]2140 - Five Different Automobile Stock Certificates [134665]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different. Great group. Includes: Pan Motor Company (1918, Signed by Pandolfo, great vignette, not cancelled); Moore Motor Vehicle Company (1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to s******n for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Four Different Automobile Stock Certificates  [134666]2141 - Four Different Automobile Stock Certificates [134666]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. Includes: United States Motor Company (1910, signed by automobile pioneer Benjamin Briscoe, eagle vignette, not cancelled); Ancien
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********h for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Four Different Automobile Stock Certificates  [134652]2142 - Four Different Automobile Stock Certificates [134652]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. Includes: Afloat Motor Company (Oakland, 1908, Native American vignette); Continental Motors Corporation (1946, motor vignette); G
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Four Different Automobile Stock Certificates  [134664]2143 - Four Different Automobile Stock Certificates [134664]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. Included: Moore Motor Vehicle Company (1918, Minneapolis, not cancelled); Stevens Duryea Inc. (1921, not cancelled); REO Motors, I
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********K for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Three Good Automobile Company Stock Certificates  [134663]2144 - Three Good Automobile Company Stock Certificates [134663]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) Pan Motor Company. No. 44583, issued to Thomas J Rhoads in 1919. Signed by president Samuel C. Pandolfo and secretary John Barr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to s******n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Automobile Stocks from 7 Different Companies  [145683]2145 - Automobile Stocks from 7 Different Companies [145683]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven different from Northway Motors, 1919; Lafayette Motors Corporation, 1922; Kaiser Motors Corporation, 1953; Leach-Biltwell Motor Car Company, 192
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*****0 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Automobile Stocks From 7 Different Companies  [145684]2146 - Automobile Stocks From 7 Different Companies [145684]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group includes Chrysler Corporation, 1981; Doble Steam Motors Corporation, 1923; Hudson Motor Car Company, 1950 (large punch holes); Ben Hur Motor Car
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*******4 for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Automotive Stock Group, Five Different Companies  [145663]2147 - Automotive Stock Group, Five Different Companies [145663]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes Star Motors, Incorporated, 1924, I/U; Rickenbacker Motor Company, 1927, I/U; Peerless Motor Car Corporation, 1929, Hole cxls; Pierce Arro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s******s for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Auto Company Stocks, Five Different Companies #2  [145664]2148 - Auto Company Stocks, Five Different Companies #2 [145664]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes Lincoln Motor Company temporary certificate, 1920 I/C; Eagle Macomber Motor Car Co, 1920, I/U; Flint Motor Company (MI), 1925, I/U; Imper
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Auto Company Stocks, Five Different Companies #3  [145665]2149 - Auto Company Stocks, Five Different Companies #3 [145665]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five includes Delling Motor Company, 1926, I/U; Hudson Motor Car Company, 1946, I/C; Pan Motor Company (MN), 1921, car vignette, I/U; General M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Classic Auto Period Stock Certificate Collection  [143634]2150 - Classic Auto Period Stock Certificate Collection [143634]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9 different. Four different auto manufacturers. Includes: Nash Motors Company (1916 and unissued); Packard Motor Car Company (two different, 19
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Some Rare Automobile Stocks (6)  [145681]2151 - Some Rare Automobile Stocks (6) [145681]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six different rare ones includes certificates from Ben Hur Motor Company, 1916 (tightly trimmed); Bond Automobile Company, 1925; Deppe Motors Corporat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Auto Garage and Transportation Stock Certificates  [113821]2152 - Auto Garage and Transportation Stock Certificates [113821]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different. Included: H&C Garage (uniss.., great car vignette); Detroit & Canada Tunnel Co. (1931); United Transportation Co., Inc. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to B****x for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Automobile Equipment Companies Stock Certificate Collection  [113831]2153 - Automobile Equipment Companies Stock Certificate Collection [113831]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18. Most different. Included: Western Autowash, Ltd. (1930); Valley Electric Motor Works, Inc. (uniss..); Toquet Carburetor Corp. (1923); Tire
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to s********K for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Tire Related Auto Stock Certificate Group  [113832]2154 - Tire Related Auto Stock Certificate Group [113832]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 different. Included: Sterling Tire Corporation (1920); Sound Rubber Co. (Tacoma, 1921, tire vignette); Pressurelube Inc. (1947); Keystone Ti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to n*******4 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Car Dealership & Other Automobile Stock Certificates  [113819]2155 - Car Dealership & Other Automobile Stock Certificates [113819]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 21. Duplication. Includes: Danhof Chevrolet (uniss..); Thomas B. Jeffery Co. of California (1910 and uniss..); Moore Motor Vehicle Co. 1918); M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Racetrack Stock Certificate Trio  [113820]2156 - Racetrack Stock Certificate Trio [113820]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) Speedway Corporation of Los Angeles. Issued in 1925. Not cancelled. Eagle vignette. Inc. in 1924. 2) Malibu Grand Prix Corporat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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International Airlines Stock Certificate Collection  [113811]2157 - International Airlines Stock Certificate Collection [113811]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. Duplication. Includes: Asa International Airlines (1967-1968); Puerto Rico International Airlines, Inc. (1972); Universal Airlines Co. (197
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to w******o for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Mainstream US Airline Stock Certificate & Bond Collection  [143658]2158 - Mainstream US Airline Stock Certificate & Bond Collection [143658]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 43. Includes pieces for: Pan American World Airways; United Air Lines; Universal Aero-Transportation Company; Trans World Airlines, Inc.; Ameri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s********K for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Major Airline Stock Certificate Collection  [143641]2159 - Major Airline Stock Certificate Collection [143641]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22. Duplication. Includes: Pan Am Corporation (1991); Delta Air Lines, Inc. (5 different, four marked as Specimen); Trans World Airlines (1978
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to s********K for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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