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A Collector's New Year: Philatelic, Americana, & Dealer Auction TIMED

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

Auction Details

A Special Two-Day Auction Event Featuring

*Featuring Both Old & New Items from the Gary Bracken Collection, Ken Prag Collection, Stuart MacKenzie Collection, & Others

~Over 1,500 Lots~

Including Civil War, Indian Territory, Kansas, & Missouri Covers from the Bracken Collection and California & Oregon Postcards from the Prag Collection

*General Americana *Stocks *Philatelic *Books *Mining *Sports

*Bargain & Dealer Lots including Colorado & Montana Billhead & Mining Archives from the Gary Bracken Collection and Stuart MacKenzie Collection

*Reduced opening prices on EVERY lot in the sale!

Welcome, collectors, to a new year of exciting auctions!

Our 2023 New Year's resolution is to continue to bring fantastic history at auction to collectors, dealers, and institutions around the world. And we hope you have resolved to keep building your collections and/or dealer inventories!

As a big thank you for an incredible 2022 year of auctions, we've created a special "auto-pilot" auction with reduced start prices and a whole bunch of great material for our beginning to intermediate collectors and/or Americana dealers.

You'll find a mix of new and old items, including new philatelic goodies from the Bracken Collection and Prag Collection, and new collections of books and historical resources. You'll also find tons of Americana including Montana and Colorado paper and check archives from the Stuart MacKenzie Collection and Bracken Collection.

This is an "auto-pilot" auction, so there won't be an auctioneer or audio/video feed. But you will be able to log into an auction console, place live bids, and watch the progression of the auction, just like in our other sales.

If you have any questions or need help placing an absentee bid, please call our office at 775-851-1859

Everyone at Holabird's wishes you a safe and Happy New Year!

And stay tuned because many more exciting items are coming to the collecting market in 2023!

--The Holabird Team--

So how does our auto-pilot auction work?

*Just like normal, you can start bidding absentee right now on iCollector. We can also help you register and place absentee bids for you. Give our office a call at 775-851-1859.

*On the day of the auction (January 7th and 8th), you'll be able to join the live auction console, place bids, and watch the lots progress. (But there won't be an audio/video feed or person on a podium).

*Once a lot opens, there will be a 20 second countdown.

*If a bid is placed during this countdown, the timer is reset to 20 seconds. Each live bid resets the timer!

*Once the countdown runs out, the lot will be sold, and the next lot will come up with the same settings.

It's up to you--the bidders--to keep the action going! But we'll be watching and cheering you on!


Auction Schedule

Session 1, January 7th, 2023, Lots 1000-1751
General Americana (1000-1455)
Geo. Sort (1000-1403)
Jewelry (1404-1420)
Sports (1421-1455)
Mining (1456-1564)
General Books (1565-1751)

Session 2, January 8th, 2023, Lots 2000-2774
Philatelic (2000-2480)
Covers & Stamps feat. Indian Territory, Kansas, & Missouri Covers from Bracken Collection (2000-2197)
Postcards feat. Foreign, California, & Oregon from Prag Collection (2198-2481)
Stocks & Bonds (2481-2774)
Mining (2481-2608)
Railroad (2609-2629)
Misc. (2630-2774)
SHIPPING & HANDLING: The customer is responsible for all shipping and packaging charges. We offer shipping service as a convenience to our buyers. Items are not shipped until the invoice and shipping charges are completely paid. Shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately after your items have been paid for. Purchases will be shipped via our approved, insured carriers: FedEx, UPS, USPS or DHL. Pick up is available from our Reno office, once you have received your invoice post auction
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Willits, California Hotel Postcards [127271]2368 - Willits, California Hotel Postcards [127271]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19 including three real photo postcards. Best is a choice RPPC from 1910 showing early autos and wagons in front of the hotel! Remaining cards
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******h for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Willits, California Street Scene Postcards [127268]2369 - Willits, California Street Scene Postcards [127268]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 different that show the evolution of Willits from wagons to autos. Three RPPC (two by Frank Patterson, one by Bender). Three printed cards: o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Yreka, California Real Photo Postcards Circa 1915 by Frank Patterson (3) [111996]2370 - Yreka, California Real Photo Postcards Circa 1915 by Frank Patterson (3) [111996]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three great real photo cards including a wonderful street scene. In addition, a great shot of the Yreka Inn and the third card is a tree lined street
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*******h for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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California Desert Postcard Collection [134900]2371 - California Desert Postcard Collection [134900]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 80. Most are linen or modern chrome (post WWII). One real photo postcard of the kitchen at Scotty's Castle in Death Valley. Locations: ma...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to m****y for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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South California Towns Postcards [147542]2372 - South California Towns Postcards [147542]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 60 vintage postcards from foothill towns of Southern California. Hemet; Yucaipa; Elsinore; Colton; Redlands; Beaumont; Fontana; Banning;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to q******s for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Central and Northern California Postcard Collection [147505]2373 - Central and Northern California Postcard Collection [147505]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 180 vintage postcards from Central and Northern California. Northwestern California (31); Northeastern California (28); Fresno & Tu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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California Winery Postcards [148881]2374 - California Winery Postcards [148881]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 100 vintage postcards from California wineries. Italian Swiss Colony; Greystone; Beringer; Christian Brothers; Neibaum's Winery; Ing...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
 
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California Postcard Album [139121]2375 - California Postcard Album [139121]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 100 postcards adhered to black pages. Most vintage chromolithos. Some cards missing - torn off pages. Images from San Francisco, Mt. Tamalpais
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to v*********f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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California Souvenir Postcards by Walt M. Reeves Los Angeles [136210]2376 - California Souvenir Postcards by Walt M. Reeves Los Angeles [136210]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Huge lot of about two hundred unused postcards produced by Walt M. Reeves, Mission Artist, 230 1/2 S. Spring St., Los Angeles. Because these were repr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
Sold to t******2 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Cripple Creek Panorama RPC's, 2 [152879]2377 - Cripple Creek Panorama RPC's, 2 [152879]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 nice Cripple Creek, CO panoramic RPC's. The Portland Mine, Colorado's Greatest Gold Mine. Center of the Cripple Creek Mining District with...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****0 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Russell Gulch, CO Rare RPC [152771]2378 - Russell Gulch, CO Rare RPC [152771]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare RPC of buildings in Russell Gulch, Co. 1908. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Russell Gulch Provenance: Gary Brack
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****0 for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Colorado Historical Postcard Group; c. 1900s-50s [153131]2379 - Colorado Historical Postcard Group; c. 1900s-50s [153131]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 65 historical postcards from Colorado. Includes RPCs, linen, and white border postcards. Nice variety, most depict natural scenery arou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to P*****8 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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U.S 4th Cavalry at Schofield Barracks Real Photo Card [110758]2380 - U.S 4th Cavalry at Schofield Barracks Real Photo Card [110758]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One real photo postcard of the 4th Cavalry at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. The 4th Cavalry Regiment is one of the most decorated and famous regiments
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
Sold to P*****8 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Hawaii Postcards: Other Islands incl. Maui, Kauai, Molokai [127186]2381 - Hawaii Postcards: Other Islands incl. Maui, Kauai, Molokai [127186]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25 including 17 real photo postcards. Most of these cards cover islands other than the Big Island. RPPCs: Hamoa Beach, Maui; Craters of Haleaka
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******e for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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Hawaiian Postcard Collection [147500]2382 - Hawaiian Postcard Collection [147500]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 350 vintage postcards from Hawaii. Private mailing cards through the 1950s. Also some old Hawaiian stamps. Date: Country (if not USA): Stat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to y******e for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Kansas Floods, Disaster & Rare View Postcards [127203]2383 - Kansas Floods, Disaster & Rare View Postcards [127203]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7 including two real photo. 1) Three printed photo cards of the 1908 Kansas City flood. 2) Flood at Elm Wood Park in Norton, 1908. 3) Ice Cover
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to a******4 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Kansas Postcards (74) [127200]2384 - Kansas Postcards (74) [127200]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 74. This variety group does not have any RPPC or PMC or undivided back. All divided back, most early color printed cards c.1907-1920. Towns inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****0 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Military Postcards, Michigan & Wisconsin (22) [111926]2385 - Military Postcards, Michigan & Wisconsin (22) [111926]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 22 mostly color postcards of Camp Custer in Michigan and Camp Douglas in Wisconsin. Groups of troops and barracks shown. View for close up. A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to s**********1 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Montana Postcards, 60 [157737]2386 - Montana Postcards, 60 [157737]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 30 Montana postcards and about 10 Montana decals. Mining, Native American etc. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana City: Provenan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******4 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Vintage Montana Postcards (75) [159049]2387 - Vintage Montana Postcards (75) [159049]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 75 vintage postcards, mostly from Montana. A lot of these Montana postcards are cowboy themed. Others have scenic views of Montana, inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 170.00 - 350.00
Sold to n*******4 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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