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

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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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Blackford, Attorney's Original Legal Correspondence File [140697]1220 - Blackford, Attorney's Original Legal Correspondence File [140697]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A complete alphabetic file of original business correspondence kept by Mr. William Blackford, Attorney of Lewistown, Montana. c1923-1931 A massive fil
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 500.00
Sold to A*****d for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Lima Letter Correspondence Collection [140906]1221 - Lima Letter Correspondence Collection [140906]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A mix of approximately 35 printed letterheads and manuscript letters, c1800s- 1900s. Mostly general merchandise and a few other businesses, but other
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 220.00
Sold to A*****d for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Madison County, MT Illustrations (14) [142748]1222 - Madison County, MT Illustrations (14) [142748]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14 pages of B&W prints of sketches of people, buildings and landscapes of 19th century Madison County, MT. Collection includes an inter...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Malta Letter Correspondence Collection [140908]1223 - Malta Letter Correspondence Collection [140908]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A mix of approximately 50 printed letterheads and manuscript letters, c1800s- 1900s. Mostly general merchandise, liquor, and a few other businesses, b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to F*********h for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Martinsdale Letter Correspondence Collection [140909]1224 - Martinsdale Letter Correspondence Collection [140909]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A mix of approximately 20 printed letterheads and manuscript letters, c1800s- 1900s. Mostly general merchandise, liquor, and a few other businesses, b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to A*****d for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Marysville Family Photo [140440]1225 - Marysville Family Photo [140440]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rural family poses for a photo near Marysville, Montana sometime in the 1890's. Picture measures 5"x 7", mounted on a 8 x 10-inch bo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Marysville, MT Billheads (Approx. 160) [140434]1226 - Marysville, MT Billheads (Approx. 160) [140434]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot of approximately 160 documents deals mostly billheads from commercial enterprises in Marysville, Montana. Businesses include, The Bon Ton Hot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 320.00 - 600.00
Sold to F*********h for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Meaderville Fraternal Badges, 3 [158696]1227 - Meaderville Fraternal Badges, 3 [158696]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Meaderville fraternal badges, c. 1890-1910. King George Lodge, MW of A, Druztvo. About 9". Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Meadow Creek Letter Correspondence Collection [140910]1228 - Meadow Creek Letter Correspondence Collection [140910]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A mix of approximately 35 printed letterheads and manuscript letters, c1800s- 1900s. Mostly general merchandise, lumber, and a few other businesses, b
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 220.00
 
 
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Miles City, MT -- City Correspondence & Accounting Documents (220) [142244]1229 - Miles City, MT -- City Correspondence & Accounting Documents (220) [142244]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 220 pieces, all to/from the city of Miles City, MT. Correspondence from the City Clerk as well as the Mayor and City Council predomin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 600.00
Sold to A*****d for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Miles City, MT -- City Letterheads/Legal/Financial Documents (180) [142246]1230 - Miles City, MT -- City Letterheads/Legal/Financial Documents (180) [142246]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 180 pieces to/from the city of Miles City, MT c. 1910 - 1925. Majority of items related to Mayor's office and City Clerk's o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to A*****d for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Miles City, MT -- City Related Letter/Legal/Financial Documents (140) [142247]1231 - Miles City, MT -- City Related Letter/Legal/Financial Documents (140) [142247]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 140 letterheads/billheads to/from the city of Miles City, MT c. 1910 - 1925. Included are monthly reports from the City Treasurer as well as S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 400.00
Sold to A*****d for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Missoula Check Collection [150106]1232 - Missoula Check Collection [150106]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 300 checks from four different Missoula entities. Missoula Street Railway; Missoula National Bank (territorial); First National Bank of Missoula
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 360.00
Sold to a*********3 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Radio Station KQTE Editorial Log & Archive [145354]1233 - Radio Station KQTE Editorial Log & Archive [145354]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the log and archive of daily editorials read on the air by Missoula, Montana, radio station KQTE from October 1 to December 30, 1960. The firs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 250.00
Sold to A*****d for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Monarch Letter Correspondence Collection [140911]1234 - Monarch Letter Correspondence Collection [140911]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A mix of approximately 20 printed letterheads and manuscript letters, c1800s- 1900s. Mostly general merchandise, hotel, and a few other businesses, bu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 160.00
Sold to A*****d for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Prints, Papers & Photos, Oh My Grab-Bag [140608]1235 - Prints, Papers & Photos, Oh My Grab-Bag [140608]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An assortment of everything from Hubert Humphrey's official senate photo to drawings of Nevada City, Montana. This will be a real scavenger hun...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Philbrook Letter Correspondence Collection [140914]1236 - Philbrook Letter Correspondence Collection [140914]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A mix of approximately 27 printed letterheads and manuscript letters, c1800s- 1900s. Mostly general merchandise. Date: Country (if not USA): Stat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to f********2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Correspondence from San Francisco to Phillipsburg (8) [140447]1237 - Correspondence from San Francisco to Phillipsburg (8) [140447]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Correspondence between San Francisco mining interest San Francisco Con Mining Company to parties in Phillipsburg, Granite County, Montana. There are e
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
Sold to A*****d for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Red Lodge Letter Correspondence Collection [140919]1238 - Red Lodge Letter Correspondence Collection [140919]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A mix of approximately 28 printed letterheads and manuscript letters, c1800s- 1900s. Mostly general merchandise and mining. Red Lodge, an hour southea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to F*********h for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Red Rock Letter Correspondence Collection [140920]1239 - Red Rock Letter Correspondence Collection [140920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A mix of approximately 25 printed letterheads and manuscript letters, c1800s- 1900s. Mostly general merchandise and letters. Red Rock Lakes National W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to A*****d for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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