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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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Los Angeles Building Postcards (125) [147424]2280 - Los Angeles Building Postcards (125) [147424]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 125 vintage postcards from various buildings and landmarks in Los Angeles including the Coliseum, the Hollywood Bowl, the County Court
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to c***c for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Los Angeles Postcards (150) [147427]2281 - Los Angeles Postcards (150) [147427]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 150 postcards from various buildings and landmarks around Los Angeles. These postcards are mostly linen style postcards from around the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****y for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Ambassador Hotel Postcards; c. 1920s-40s [146775]2282 - Ambassador Hotel Postcards; c. 1920s-40s [146775]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of approximately 30 postcards from the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. The Ambassador Hotel was a resort hotel that opened in 1921. It was demo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Vintage LA Residence Postcards; c. 1910-20 [147421]2283 - Vintage LA Residence Postcards; c. 1910-20 [147421]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 30 vintage postcards featuring illustrations of residences in Los Angeles. Some of these postcards are real photo, but most are printed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Martinez Postcard Collection [148139]2284 - Martinez Postcard Collection [148139]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 100 vintage postcards from Martinez, California. John Muir House; Shell Refinery; bird's eye views of the Carquinez Straits where t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Casual Celebration Cards for Marysville, Ca. (8) [128214]2285 - Casual Celebration Cards for Marysville, Ca. (8) [128214]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection of casual Fourth of July postcards advertising events in Marysville, California. Some are used, some blank. Please see photos for mo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********s.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Marysville, California Patriotic Puzzle Postcards (2) [128215]2286 - Marysville, California Patriotic Puzzle Postcards (2) [128215]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Duplicates of a rare puzzle postcard offered by Patriotic Supply Company in Marysville, California. Both are unused. Please see photos for more detail
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to m****y for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Mendocino, California Postcard Collection [127229]2287 - Mendocino, California Postcard Collection [127229]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 45 including 24 real photo postcards, 3 undivided back cards, and rest are divided back. Includes views of: Mendocino State Hospital; rough sea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to t******2 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Mendocino, California Wells Fargo Postal Cards [127257]2288 - Mendocino, California Wells Fargo Postal Cards [127257]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. Includes three cards mailed in 1889 to the Mendocino Dis. Bank from San Francisco. Also a delivery notice dated Mendocino 1880 and an 1888 p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 120.00
Sold to j*****0 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Mendocino County and Northern California Railroad Postcards [127265]2289 - Mendocino County and Northern California Railroad Postcards [127265]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16. 1) Three real photo postcards: CWR&N Co. train crossing bridge in Mendocino County; NWP depot at Hopland; and tracks from Willits to ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Mendocino County, California Coastal Postcards [127263]2290 - Mendocino County, California Coastal Postcards [127263]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 29. Includes 17 real photo postcards, 4 divided back printed cards, and 8 modern chrome cards. Coastal scenes and views including: Noyo Harbor;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Mendocino County, California Lumber Postcards [127256]2291 - Mendocino County, California Lumber Postcards [127256]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17. Includes 5 real photo and the rest are divided back, most early printed. Includes: Mill at Greenwood; mill pond at Willits; Diamond D Mill,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******h for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Mendocino County, California Postcard Collection [127267]2292 - Mendocino County, California Postcard Collection [127267]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25. This is a miscellaneous Mendocino County collection. Includes two rare Native American cards: Yokayo Indian Village at Ukiah; and Christmas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******h for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Noyo River Tavern, Mendocino County, California Postcards [127270]2293 - Noyo River Tavern, Mendocino County, California Postcards [127270]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9 including 6 real photo postcards. The Noyo River Tavern was an upscale resort built c.1915 by the Union Lumber Company when their California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******e for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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Mendocino Redwood Empire Postcard Collection [147481]2294 - Mendocino Redwood Empire Postcard Collection [147481]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 300 vintage postcards from the Redwood Empire. Willets, Fort Bragg, Caspar, Ukiah and others. Fishing, logging, street scenes. Date: Country
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to T********r for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Western Steamer Postcards: Mendocino County, California [127264]2295 - Western Steamer Postcards: Mendocino County, California [127264]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different printed cards. Includes: Steamer Fulton at Mendocino Bay; Steamer Sea Foam leaving Mendocino; Steamer Sequoia on Mendocino Bay; Ste
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*******h for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Monrovia Sanitarium Postcards (16) [110779]2296 - Monrovia Sanitarium Postcards (16) [110779]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A grouping of sixteen postcards that picture Pottenger's Sanitarium in Monrovia, California. Some are postmarked, with the earliest postmarked i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********s.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Hotel Del Monte Postcard Collection [148054]2297 - Hotel Del Monte Postcard Collection [148054]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine private mailing cards; 24 RPCs; about 35 vintage cards. Two old photographs of the lodge; four playing cards from Southern Pacific featuring a ph
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Hotel Del Monte Postcard Collection [129095]2298 - Hotel Del Monte Postcard Collection [129095]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 98 postcards from the Hotel Del Monte of Monterey. Various publishers: Pacific novelty (9); Mitchell (15); Green (4); Rieder (5); Lee (4); Newm
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Hotel Del Monte Photos and RPC [120347]2299 - Hotel Del Monte Photos and RPC [120347]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 38. 1. 32 RPC, color and b/w.. Del Monte, Cal. (Monterey).Some w/white borders and some no borders. Various locations around the Del Mont
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
 
 
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