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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Camptonville Oil Painting by Reynolds  [145770]4000 - Camptonville Oil Painting by Reynolds [145770]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original oil on canvas board signed by Ben Reynolds at lower right. Original title on typed paper "Night Shift at Cal-Ida mill in Camptonville&...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to P********2 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Truckee-Tahoe Railroad on the Truckee River Oil Painting  [143473]4001 - Truckee-Tahoe Railroad on the Truckee River Oil Painting [143473]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Painted by C.G. Moore in 1969, framed 23 x 19 inches. Engine Number 5 with three rail cars skirting the Truckee River. Date: Country (if not USA):
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN [146510]4002 - LOT WITHDRAWN [146510]
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Classic Western Cowboy Hunting Scene, Oil Painting by Trautwein  [146529]4003 - Classic Western Cowboy Hunting Scene, Oil Painting by Trautwein [146529]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oil painting: 37 X 26", title on frame: "Meat's Not Meat Till It's In The Pan", by F.W. Trautwein, 1972. This is a classic W...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,500.00 + 375.00BP) = 1,875.00
 
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Sierra Nevada Barn Oil Painting  [143474]4004 - Sierra Nevada Barn Oil Painting [143474]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Jose Rodrigues of San Diego, signed by the artist. Frame is 22 x 19 inches. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Pasture, by George W. Coblentz, Original Oil  [146540]4005 - Pasture, by George W. Coblentz, Original Oil [146540]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Painting: Original Oil in a classic, Circa 1910-1915 gilt frame. Image: 23.5 x 17.5". Frame: 31 x 24.5". On the back in pencil is the wo...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Narjot, Ernest, "The Grandchildren", 1863  [146530]4006 - Narjot, Ernest, "The Grandchildren", 1863 [146530]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oil painting by Ernest Narjot, possibly in original gilt frame, with brass label. The frame size is: 34 x 28". Image size: 26.5 x 21.5"....
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (2,500.00 + 625.00BP) = 3,125.00
 
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"Rain", Craig Sheppard Watercolor  [146450]4007 - "Rain", Craig Sheppard Watercolor [146450]
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Subtle and descriptive watercolor (20" x 25") of four horses standing in rain water--titled "Rain", by Craig Sheppard (1913-1978...
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Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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"Don Juan Santo Domingo" painting by Gary Biddle; 1927  [146581]4008 - "Don Juan Santo Domingo" painting by Gary Biddle; 1927 [146581]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Watercolor painting by George Biddle titled "Don Juan Santo Domingo". This is an original piece signed by the artist and dated 1927. Georg...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to Y******9 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Jumbo Canyon Watercolor  [143472]4009 - Jumbo Canyon Watercolor [143472]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed and matted watercolor done by "Lady" Jill Mueller (1944-2020) of Washoe Valley. This watercolor was dedicated "for father X-...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to k*******y for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Dog/Chicken Watercolors by F. Mortimer-Lamb   [146422]4010 - Dog/Chicken Watercolors by F. Mortimer-Lamb [146422]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of original watercolors signed by artist Frederick Mortimer-Lamb, 1861-1936. Known for his landscapes, portraiture, and images of dogs and hunt
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to g**********L for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Watercolor, Asiatic-Oriental Theme  [146536]4011 - Watercolor, Asiatic-Oriental Theme [146536]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very attractive watercolor, image size: 15.5 x 15.5", double-matted, frame size: 22.5 x 22.5". The watercolor image seems to depict wild ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*********7 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Alaska Art Prints, Signed (6)  [146315]4012 - Alaska Art Prints, Signed (6) [146315]
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Lot of six signed and numbered prints from Alaska artists. 1.) "Shanda" by John Van Zyle signed 300/580 11 x 15" 2.0 "Taking T...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to f*******7 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Signed Alaskan Art Prints (6)  [140559]4013 - Signed Alaskan Art Prints (6) [140559]
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A nice collection of Alaskan prints, some artist signed. Included are two by Charles Jeffery, "Buddies" and "Polar Glow" (2). Th...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
Sold to f*******7 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Dehan, Chuck, (2), Pieters, Bob,  Framed Art  Collection (2)-Four Art Prints in total (4)  [146302]4014 - Dehan, Chuck, (2), Pieters, Bob, Framed Art Collection (2)-Four Art Prints in total (4) [146302]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Chuck Dehaan artistic, professionally framed prints. 1. “Mustang Lightening”, signed at lower left, image: approximately 14.5
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 2*******y for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Harvey, G.   Framed Art Print Collection (3)  [146306]4015 - Harvey, G. Framed Art Print Collection (3) [146306]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three (3) separate G. Harvey distinguished and professionally framed prints. 1) "Beside Still Waters", signed at lower right. Framed. D...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Harvey, G.   Framed Art Print Collection (4)  [146304]4016 - Harvey, G. Framed Art Print Collection (4) [146304]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four (4) different G. Harvey artistic and professionally framed prints. 1) "The Blessing", signed at lower right. Image: Approximately ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Harvey, G.   Framed Art Print Collection (4)  [146305]4017 - Harvey, G. Framed Art Print Collection (4) [146305]
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Four (4) different G. Harvey artistic and professionally framed prints. 1) Untitled, signed at lower left. Image: Approximately 19 x 23.5"...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Kincaid, Thos. Framed Art Print Collection (6)  [146301]4018 - Kincaid, Thos. Framed Art Print Collection (6) [146301]
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Six different Thomas Kincaid artistic and professionally framed prints. 1. "A quest Evening" signed at lower left, 3204/3550, image: 20&qu...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Kincaid & Franklin Mint Art (2)  [146690]4019 - Kincaid & Franklin Mint Art (2) [146690]
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Lot of 2 items. (1) Three Thomas Kincaid prints from his Peaceful Christmas series. Certificate of Authenticity on back of framed images, frame dime
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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