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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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Mt. Lassen National Park Postcards (100) [143844]2300 - Mt. Lassen National Park Postcards (100) [143844]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 100 vintage postcards picturing Mt. Lassen. No eruptions, but views from Manzanita Lake, Lake Helen. Scenes of lava flows and lava caves.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******n for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Postcards of Dolls and Doll Houses (107) [145152]2301 - Postcards of Dolls and Doll Houses (107) [145152]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 107. Collection of color and B/W. Borderless and white border cards. A few RPCs. 15 + tucks cards, 14 are clean. One Leather postcard, Thr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m****y for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Mt. Wilson Postcard Collection [146461]2302 - Mt. Wilson Postcard Collection [146461]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 100 vintage postcards of Mt. Wilson in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California. Hotel Mt. Wilson, views of Los Angeles, the Obs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to m**********w for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Mt. Wilson/Mt. Lowe Black and White Postcards [147560]2303 - Mt. Wilson/Mt. Lowe Black and White Postcards [147560]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About forty black and white vintage postcards of the Mount Wilson observatory, the Mount Lowe railway and people and animals on the mountains. Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Mt. Wilson/Mt. Lowe Color Postcards [147559]2304 - Mt. Wilson/Mt. Lowe Color Postcards [147559]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 90 vintage color postcards of Mount Wilson and Mount Lowe. Mt. Lowe railway, horse back riders, views of the fog from the mountain; views
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to T********r for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Postcards with Graniteville Postmarks (17) [159651]2305 - Postcards with Graniteville Postmarks (17) [159651]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 17 postcards with postmarks from Graniteville or other towns in Nevada County, California. These postcards were sent from all over the United
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****0 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Oakland 1930-59 Postcards (100) [145224]2306 - Oakland 1930-59 Postcards (100) [145224]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 100. Color and B/W, white borders and borderless. Seventeen postmarked 1930-59 : Richmond, Oakland, Alameda, 1-3 cent stamps, one h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********s.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Oakland Buildings Postcard Group (65) [145620]2307 - Oakland Buildings Postcard Group (65) [145620]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Buildings around Oakland. Includes City Hall, First Congregational Church, Fabiola Hospital, Temple of Scottish Right, Grant School, Oakland Public Li
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********s.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Oakland Fairyland Postcard Collection (118) [145606]2308 - Oakland Fairyland Postcard Collection (118) [145606]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
More than 100 postcards c1950s-60s era of the gardens and various attractions located at Fairyland theme park in Oakland. Date: Country (if not USA
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to T********r for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Oakland Mills College (200+) [145623]2309 - Oakland Mills College (200+) [145623]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
More than 200 cards. About 90% of Mills College plus other colleges, Healds, St Mary's etc. Some real photo cards. Date: Country (if not USA)...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********s.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Vintage Oakland Postcard Collection [147485]2310 - Vintage Oakland Postcard Collection [147485]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 120 vintage postcards from Oakland, California. Western Pacific Railroad Depot (4); Idora Park (North Oakland amusement park) (15); Lake M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********s.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Vintage Ocean Park Postcards [148036]2311 - Vintage Ocean Park Postcards [148036]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 200 vintage postcards from Ocean Park California. Frazier's Million Dollar Pier; The Bath House; Nat Goodwin Cottage; The Plunge. De...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
 
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Oroville Ca. Advertising Postcards [128172]2312 - Oroville Ca. Advertising Postcards [128172]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection five (5) advertising postcards for drugstores in Oroville, California (Recently claiming to be a republic). Some are used, some blan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********s.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Oroville Ca. Outskirts RPPC (6) [128212]2313 - Oroville Ca. Outskirts RPPC (6) [128212]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection of RPCs of scenes surrounding the town of Oroville, California. Scenes include the main street and the surrounding area There are si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Postcards & RPCs of the Railroad in Oroville (10) [128175]2314 - Postcards & RPCs of the Railroad in Oroville (10) [128175]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection five (10) RPCs of the railroad in Oroville, California (Recently claiming to be a republic). Scenes are of the depot and train sce
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****Q for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Postcards of Oroville, California (25) [127659]2315 - Postcards of Oroville, California (25) [127659]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection of downtown scenes in Oroville, California (Recently claiming to be a republic). Scenes include the main street and the surrounding
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Pacific Grove/Monterey Vintage Postcards [148056]2316 - Pacific Grove/Monterey Vintage Postcards [148056]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 100 vintage postcards from Pacific Grove and Monterey. Robert Lewis Stevenson house; the Monterey Presidio; Hall of Records building buil
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
 
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Palo Alto Vintage Postcards [148081]2317 - Palo Alto Vintage Postcards [148081]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 200 vintage post cards of Palo Alto. Mostly street scenes, buildings, only some Stanford University. Date: Country (if not USA): Sta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Pasadena, CA Postcard Collection (120+) [140146]2318 - Pasadena, CA Postcard Collection (120+) [140146]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 120 postcards depicting Pasadena, CA from the early 20th century. One undivided back card postmarked 1906. Rest all split backs. All pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******e for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
 
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Historic Cawston Ostrich Farm Postcards (70+) [142664]2319 - Historic Cawston Ostrich Farm Postcards (70+) [142664]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 70 postcards of South Pasadena's Cawston Ostrich Farm located in the Arroyo Seco Valley three miles north of Los Angeles. Collectio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 500.00
Sold to q******s for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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