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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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Western Trust Co. Farm Bond [150024]2668 - Western Trust Co. Farm Bond [150024]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kansas Real Estate Mortgage Co. bond, issued 1889. Train vignette. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Kansas City: Provenance: Stuart Macken
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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New Orleans & Ohio Telegraph Lessees Stock Certificate [107772]2669 - New Orleans & Ohio Telegraph Lessees Stock Certificate [107772]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early, pre-Civil War telegraph! Stock no. 150, issued for 40 shares to Thomas Carter on Sept. 1, 1858, in Louisville, KY. Signed by president N. Green
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 190.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****y for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Maine Printing & Publishing Stock Certificates [126263]2670 - Maine Printing & Publishing Stock Certificates [126263]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different: 1) The Standard Publishing Company. Issued in 1888 in Biddeford. Not cancelled. Allegorical vignette. Folds; 2) American Architect
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 150.00
Sold to m*********E for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Publication Subscription Charles Chauncey Burr Friend of Edgar Allen Poe [127982]2671 - Publication Subscription Charles Chauncey Burr Friend of Edgar Allen Poe [127982]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Certificate is a subscription to a publication, Constitutional Society of the United States, signed by journalist and President Charles Chauncey Burr,
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Boston Daily Publishing Company Stock Certificate [126256]2672 - Boston Daily Publishing Company Stock Certificate [126256]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Maine. No. 335, issued for one share to David C. Clapp on Dec. 8th, 1894. Signed by president RJ Long, treasurer Dixon, and secretary Dunbar.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 200.00
Sold to O*********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Lockwood, Greene & Co. Bond (Architectural Firm) [53747]2673 - Lockwood, Greene & Co. Bond (Architectural Firm) [53747]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Involved with industrial engineering and construction. Lockwood, Greene & Company was established on March 1, 1882 by Amos D. Lockwood and Steph...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 80.00
 
 
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H. J. Brewer Company Stock [123394]2674 - H. J. Brewer Company Stock [123394]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 444 for 5 shares to Ellen Rice. Signed by E. O. Hapgood(?). Black on white with brown border. Slight dogear bottom right. In 1915 the company w
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Two Advertising Printing Company Stock Certificates [126273]2675 - Two Advertising Printing Company Stock Certificates [126273]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different: 1) Railway, Hotel and Steamship Advertising Company. No. 136, issued for 10 shares to Mrs. Jordan in Boston in 1894. Signed by pre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 200.00
Sold to O*********n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Two United Soda Fountain Company Stocks [123256]2676 - Two United Soda Fountain Company Stocks [123256]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Larger extremely fine stock number 133 for 141 shares in 1923. Signed by R Lee Smith as president. Incorporated in Massachusetts. 2) Number 44 for
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Flint Motor Company Common Stock [130217]2677 - Flint Motor Company Common Stock [130217]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 16452 for 6 shares. Comes in original envelope. Advertises the Durant Plan where people invest a few dollars a month as a way to save for the f
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Anaconda, Montana Non-Mining Stock Group [127580]2678 - Anaconda, Montana Non-Mining Stock Group [127580]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different, all unissued. Includes: Anaconda Amusement Company; Anaconda Meat Company (1890s); Anaconda Water Company (1890s); Montana Hotel A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 200.00
Sold to O*********n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Butte, Montana Telephone Stock Certificate Pair [129634]2679 - Butte, Montana Telephone Stock Certificate Pair [129634]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Interstate Consolidated Telephone Company. No. 1002, issued for 10 shares to Mrs. FM Latten in 1911. Signed by the president (L
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
 
 
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City of Great Falls Special Improvement District Bonds [140043]2680 - City of Great Falls Special Improvement District Bonds [140043]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five special improvement district coupon bonds from the city of Great Falls. Early bond numbers 2-4, with each bond for a different district. S
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
 
 
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City of Great Falls Special Improvement District Coupon Bond Certificates [140054]2681 - City of Great Falls Special Improvement District Coupon Bond Certificates [140054]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight special improvement bonds, each for a different district. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana City: Great Falls Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lucky Seven Great Falls Bond Certificates [140044]2682 - Lucky Seven Great Falls Bond Certificates [140044]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four special improvement district coupon bonds from the City of Great Falls Montana, all with the number seven in the bond number. Date: Cou
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Yellowstone Fair Association Stock, 1893, Montana [123950]2683 - Yellowstone Fair Association Stock, 1893, Montana [123950]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 183 for 1 share to WH Clanton. Dateline Billings July 7, 1893. Signed by president ID O'Donnell and Alex Graham. The central figure in th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Montana "Name" Collection of Corporate Stock Certificates (20) [143568]2684 - Montana "Name" Collection of Corporate Stock Certificates (20) [143568]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20 Montana corporate stock certificates of companies named after the founder. Earliest issued was from Christie & Leys Co, issued 1904, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
Sold to s**********1 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Montana Power Companies Stock Collection [129645]2685 - Montana Power Companies Stock Collection [129645]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 different. Included: Flint Creek Power Co. (#1, 1934); Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (two diff. Specimen bonds and a Specimen stock); Madison
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 500.00
Sold to s**********1 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Montana Publishing Stock Certificate Group [127591]2686 - Montana Publishing Stock Certificate Group [127591]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4, all unissued. 1) The Montana Free Press. Unissued stocks no. 4 and 7, green border and seal, black print, allegorical vignette. Independent
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Montana Regional Telephone & Telegraph Stock Certificates [126377]2687 - Montana Regional Telephone & Telegraph Stock Certificates [126377]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 different. Included: Bee Line Telephone Company (1919); Chinook-Cleveland Telephone Co. (1904); Continental Telegraph Company (1908, #4); Cot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 400.00
Sold to m****y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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