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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R.G. Dun Reference Book, Selection of States; 1929, Vol. 243-244  [144543]3460 - R.G. Dun Reference Book, Selection of States; 1929, Vol. 243-244 [144543]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These reference books were created in 1929 by the R.G. Dun & Co. Mercantile Agency. The reference books contain ratings of merchants, manufactur...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****r for (325.00 + 71.50BP) = 396.50
 
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R.G. Dun Reference Books; 1931, 1932  [143761]3461 - R.G. Dun Reference Books; 1931, 1932 [143761]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two volumes of the R.G. Dun and Co. Reference Book. a) Volume 251, January 1931, contains ratings of merchants, manufacturers, and traders throughout
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****r for (425.00 + 93.50BP) = 518.50
 
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Dun and Bradstreet Reference Books; 1933  [143758]3462 - Dun and Bradstreet Reference Books; 1933 [143758]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Dun and Bradstreet Reference Book containing ratings of merchants, manufacturers, and traders throughout the United States. This is Volume 2
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*****b for (300.00 + 66.00BP) = 366.00
 
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Dun & Bradstreet Reference Books of the United States; 1933, 1935  [144540]3463 - Dun & Bradstreet Reference Books of the United States; 1933, 1935 [144540]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These two volumes are reference books from the Mercantile Agency of Dun & Bradstreet from 1933 and 1935. Both volumes contain ratings of merchan...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to C*****r for (425.00 + 93.50BP) = 518.50
 
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Dun and Bradstreet Reference Books; 1937, 1938  [143759]3464 - Dun and Bradstreet Reference Books; 1937, 1938 [143759]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are two volumes of the Dun and Bradstreet Reference Book. a) Volume 287, May 1937, contains ratings of merchants, manufacturers, and traders thr
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****r for (325.00 + 71.50BP) = 396.50
 
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Dun and Bradstreet Reference Books; 1949, 1951  [143760]3465 - Dun and Bradstreet Reference Books; 1949, 1951 [143760]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are two volumes of the Dun and Bradstreet Reference Book. a) Volume 357, January 1949, contains ratings of merchants, manufacturers, and traders
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****r for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Minnesota, Dakotas, Montana Business Directory  [145320]3466 - Minnesota, Dakotas, Montana Business Directory [145320]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
R.L. Polk and Co.'s Minnesota, North and South Dakota, and Montana Gazetteer and Business Directory for 1914-1915. Paginated by state, beginning...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to c********n for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Northern Pacific Coast Directory; 1888-1889  [144934]3467 - Northern Pacific Coast Directory; 1888-1889 [144934]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Northern Pacific Coast Directory printed in May 1888 by Niles-Rentschler Directory Co. Publishers in San Francisco, California. Extremely rare directo
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to C*****r for (700.00 + 154.00BP) = 854.00
 
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Southern Pacific Coast Directory; 1888-1889  [144553]3468 - Southern Pacific Coast Directory; 1888-1889 [144553]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This book is an extremely rare directory of the Southern Pacific Coast of the United States from 1888-1889. The directory carries information about go
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to b*******e for (300.00 + 66.00BP) = 366.00
 
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Pocket Edition State Directories; 1915, 1920, 1922  [144556]3469 - Pocket Edition State Directories; 1915, 1920, 1922 [144556]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pocket Edition State Directories for California, California-Nevada, and New Mexico. Pocket directories such as these were perfect for traveling salesm
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****r for (550.00 + 121.00BP) = 671.00
 
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1867 Western Railway Directory  [145054]3470 - 1867 Western Railway Directory [145054]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1867 M'Gregor Western Railway Directory. Contains a business directory of all towns along the line of the McGregor Western Railway from M&#...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to 6*****b for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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1872 Central Pacific Railroad Directory  [145383]3471 - 1872 Central Pacific Railroad Directory [145383]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare McKenney's Gazetteer and Directory of the Central Pacific Railroad and Its Branches for 1872. According to Quebedeaux, this is the first di...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to G*********r for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Northern Pacific Railway Directory, 1883-1884  [145055]3472 - Northern Pacific Railway Directory, 1883-1884 [145055]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Northern Pacific Railway Business Directory for 1883-1884 published by Mowry & Fairbank. This directory gives the name and occupation of bu...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to w********b.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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1916 Express Station Directory  [145303]3473 - 1916 Express Station Directory [145303]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1916 Joint Directory of Express Stations across the United State, paginated by state. Includes the Adams Express Company, American Express Company, So
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to f*****E for (70.00 + 0.00BP) = 70.00
 
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1874 American Newspaper Directory  [145311]3474 - 1874 American Newspaper Directory [145311]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
American Newspaper Directory for 1874 published by George P. Rowell & Co. in New York. Contains a list of all newspapers and periodicals publish...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to r********e.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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1883 American Newspaper Directory  [145052]3475 - 1883 American Newspaper Directory [145052]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
George P. Rowell & Co.'s American Newspaper Directory published in 1883. This directory contains a list of all newspapers and periodicals pu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6*****b for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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1902 Polk Lumber Directory  [145053]3476 - 1902 Polk Lumber Directory [145053]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Polk's Lumber Directory of the United States published in 1902, first edition. Contains lists of lumber manufacturers, wholesale and retail deal...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 6*****b for (800.00 + 176.00BP) = 976.00
 
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1928 Lumber Directory  [145309]3477 - 1928 Lumber Directory [145309]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Abbey's Register of Western Lumber and Allied Industries published by the Industrial Service Co. in 1928. This directory covers the states ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (325.00 + 71.50BP) = 396.50
 
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1874 Statia's Hotel List Guide  [145059]3478 - 1874 Statia's Hotel List Guide [145059]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Statia's Hotel List Guide published by W.E. Statia in 1874. Contains a list of hotels across the United States and parts of Canada and West...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Pullman Company Hotel Red Books; 1913, 1921  [145049]3479 - Pullman Company Hotel Red Books; 1913, 1921 [145049]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two volumes of the Pullman Company's Official Hotel Red Book and Directory. Because rail was a popular mode of transportation in the early 20th ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 280.00
Sold to 6*****b for (300.00 + 66.00BP) = 366.00
 
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