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

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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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Alaska History Books, 5 [150594]1000 - Alaska History Books, 5 [150594]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Glacier Pilot by Day. Glaciers of North America by Ferguson. Bush Pilots by Mills. Alaskan Voyage 1881-1883. The Alaskan Journal, a 1986 Collection.
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Handcolored Early Alaska Photographs Pair [138995]1001 - Handcolored Early Alaska Photographs Pair [138995]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of two. 1.) 6x8-inches, of a person with a 6-dog sled framed, Fairbanks, 1939 2.) 4x9.5 inches framed hand colored with gilt totem pole in Sitka,
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Letterhead of Queen Lodge No. 6 A. O. U. W. [137570]1002 - Letterhead of Queen Lodge No. 6 A. O. U. W. [137570]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
June 6, 1906 letterhead of "Queen Lodge No. 6, A.O.U.W. Letter concerns the illness of a member in New Mexico. The Ancient Order of United Wor...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Stereoview of Yuma Late 19th Century [137356]1003 - Stereoview of Yuma Late 19th Century [137356]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photo is a period copy photograph not from original negative. Showing railroad tracks and buildings. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******e for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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War Dept. Telegram, 1878 [157873]1004 - War Dept. Telegram, 1878 [157873]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Indian War telegram. War Dept, to Tucson, the first year of telegrams to southern Arizona re: freight on salt. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Arizona Books, 5 [156218]1005 - Arizona Books, 5 [156218]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Arizona books. Arizona Place Names by Granger, binding tape repairs. Brand Book 7 of the Tucson Corral of the Westerners by Chidester. Street Fight
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********t.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Arizona Ephemera Group [157893]1006 - Arizona Ephemera Group [157893]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of four pieces of miscellaneous ephemera from Arizona. Includes letterhead from Lord & Williams Co., a general merchandise store in Tucson...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to g******t for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Arizona History Books (7) [156296]1007 - Arizona History Books (7) [156296]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of seven books about Arizona history. Titles include Gun Notches by Captain Thomas H. Rynning as told by Al Cohn and Joe Chisholm (autographed),
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Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Arizona History Books (8) [156163]1008 - Arizona History Books (8) [156163]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A) Rim of Christendom: A Biography of Eusebio Francisco Kino by Herbery Eugene Bolton. Published in 1960. 644 pages. B) Gila Monsters and Red-Eyed Rat
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*****r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Arizona Proof Plate Photos by Sherman, 2 [156226]1009 - Arizona Proof Plate Photos by Sherman, 2 [156226]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Arizona proof plate photos by James Sherman. Fenced Charleston, AZ tombstone and Kofa, AZ hill. Frames 17x21". Date: Country (if not USA):...
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Burro Wood Train Cabinet Photograph [137352]1010 - Burro Wood Train Cabinet Photograph [137352]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cabinet photo of "Burro Wood Train, near Nogales, Ariz." by B.F. K. Rives. Showing five well loaded burros with their Mexican handler in t...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 350.00
Sold to b*******e for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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Fireside Friend, 1888 [157870]1011 - Fireside Friend, 1888 [157870]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
November, 1888 The Fireside Friend. Rare issue #1. Buried Cities in Arizona, an earthquake. 12pp 6x8". Date: Country (if not USA): State: ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to s**********1 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Membership Certificate [107767]1012 - Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Membership Certificate [107767]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Certificate stating that William Mitchell is a member in good standing and has paid all dues to be transferred to any Post or Order. Dated May 2
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Arkansas Historical Assoc. Publications Vol 1 [150204]1013 - Arkansas Historical Assoc. Publications Vol 1 [150204]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover 1906, 509pp with index and TOC. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arkansas City: Provenance: Stuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Co
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Photograph of the Old Homestead in Centerville, California [125594]1014 - Photograph of the Old Homestead in Centerville, California [125594]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an oval photograph, colorized, of an old homestead in Centerville, Ca. with the Hanscom family. C. 1890's. 20 in. X 14 in. Date: Coun...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6*********2 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Cloverdale, California Cabinet Card [135878]1015 - Cloverdale, California Cabinet Card [135878]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photograph of two-story white house surrounded by trees, labelled on the reverse in pencil as "Luther's place Cloverdale." 5.25 x 8.25...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Fresno history in print [115228]1016 - Fresno history in print [115228]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of print materials of Fresno at the turn of the last century; 1908-1956. There is the membership roster of Fresno County Chamber
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Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
Sold to b********t.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Fresno County Teacher Archive [115483]1017 - Fresno County Teacher Archive [115483]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11 pieces. Mini archive for Daisy O. Burkett, a Fresno County teacher who was educated at UC Berkeley c.1905-1912. Includes 6 university regist
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Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
Sold to w********A for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Grass Valley Advertising Blotters, 30 [157244]1018 - Grass Valley Advertising Blotters, 30 [157244]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
30 vintage Grass Valley 2 sided advertising blotters. Some have paper chips and pencil writing. 17.75x11.25". Date: Country (if not USA): ...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to F*****a for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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A Tale of Two Cities Movie Photos (3) [157687]1019 - A Tale of Two Cities Movie Photos (3) [157687]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three photographs from the 1935 movie, A Tale of Two Cities, based on the Charles Dickens novel. The film starred Ronald Coleman and Elizabeth Allan.
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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