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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Bernard Madoff Investment Securities Stock Confirmation Slip- Market Fraudster [141426]2700 - Bernard Madoff Investment Securities Stock Confirmation Slip- Market Fraudster [141426]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bernie Madoff had been the head of the N.A.S.D. and a respected member of the investment community. And then, he committed the largest fraud in U.S. h
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********W for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Wallace Electric Telephone Manufacturing Co. Stock Certificate [134675]2701 - Wallace Electric Telephone Manufacturing Co. Stock Certificate [134675]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New York. Number 146 for 100 shares to Arthur Hunter. 1886. Signed by Gustave Frank and CL Cammann. 7.25 x 12.75" Folds, creases, porti...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Alden Type Setting & Distributing Machine Co. Stock Certificate [126272]2702 - Alden Type Setting & Distributing Machine Co. Stock Certificate [126272]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New York. No. 33, issued for one share to Wm. H. Lee of New York in 1863. Signed by the vice president, Chas. Yeaton, treasurer (illegible) an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Newtown NY 1870 Bond & Loan Certificates (2) [127403]2703 - Newtown NY 1870 Bond & Loan Certificates (2) [127403]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of documents from the town of Newtown, New York, one dated 1870, the other 1875. First, is a $500 bond issued to help finance a road project in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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New York 1884  Moving Company Stock Certificate [127413]2704 - New York 1884 Moving Company Stock Certificate [127413]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock certificated issued to Catherine Bolton for 40 shares at $100 per share by Rochester Baggage and Transfer Company. The certs signed by company p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 300.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Vermont Teddy Bear and Boyd's Bear Makers Stock Certificates (2) [141301]2705 - Vermont Teddy Bear and Boyd's Bear Makers Stock Certificates (2) [141301]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great collectible gift for your little ones. Issued certificates for one share in Vermont Teddy Bear Co. and Boyd's Collection, Ltd. (maker of B...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Wagner Ale Brewing Company Stock [123252]2706 - Wagner Ale Brewing Company Stock [123252]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 10 for 500 shares to none other than Mr. A. E. Wagner himself. Other than folds, pristine! Incorporated in Nevada in 1933 with the end of Proh
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Columbia Pennsylvania Library Company 1829 Stock Certificate [127614]2707 - Columbia Pennsylvania Library Company 1829 Stock Certificate [127614]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Columbia Pennsylvania Library Company, Columbia, Pennsylvania, certificate No. 97, one share issued to Sarah Barber on April 6, 1829, signed by E. Gre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 400.00
Sold to d****9 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Wayne Brewing Company Stock - Post Prohibition Certificate [123262]2708 - Wayne Brewing Company Stock - Post Prohibition Certificate [123262]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 1874 for 100 shares. Signed by president John Conroy in 1937 shortly after reopening after prohibition. Eagle vignettes. Green and black on whi
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Wine Company First Mortgage Bond 1867 [124581]2709 - Wine Company First Mortgage Bond 1867 [124581]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A beautiful First Mortgage Bond for The South Shore Wine Company in Erie County, Pennsylvania. This impressive 12"x 15" document is printe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********o.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Middletown PA. Road Company Stock Certificate [127392]2710 - Middletown PA. Road Company Stock Certificate [127392]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock certificate issued to David Mulford by the Middletown and Chster Turnpike Road Company. It is dated January 10, 1859, is for one share at $50 pe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to c*********p for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Advance Building & Loan Association Stock Certificate [126007]2711 - Advance Building & Loan Association Stock Certificate [126007]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"of the City and County of Philadelphia, No. 2." Certificate no. 21, issued for three shares to Albert Chance in 1864. Signed by president...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Franklin Fire Insurance Company Stock Certificate [107770]2712 - Franklin Fire Insurance Company Stock Certificate [107770]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early! Stock No. 291, issued for 40 shares to The Atlantic Fire Insurance Company on July 18th, 1836, in Philadelphia. Signed by the president and sec
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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(Dairy) Union Dairymen's Association Stock with nice Pink Underprint [123257]2713 - (Dairy) Union Dairymen's Association Stock with nice Pink Underprint [123257]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 60 for 2 shares for $10. Signed by president RW Nash. The association was headquartered int the Township of Plumstead, Bucks County, Pennsylvan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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International Educational Publishing Co. Stock Certificates [126285]2714 - International Educational Publishing Co. Stock Certificates [126285]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different. Inc. in New Jersey. Same general design with black print, red seal, and allegorical vignette. Printed by Wilbur & Hastings, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 200.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Springfield (PA.)  Academy 1854 Stock Certificate [127425]2715 - Springfield (PA.) Academy 1854 Stock Certificate [127425]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock certificate issued by West Springfield Academy at $25 for one share, dated November 15, 1854 and issued to Zachariah Thomas and signed by Thomas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to t******2 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Codorus Navigation Company Stock, Pennsylvania, 1838 [128599]2716 - Codorus Navigation Company Stock, Pennsylvania, 1838 [128599]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early date navigation stock from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania issued in 1838. Cert. #1227, issued for one share. Signed by the company office
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Pennsylvania Printing & Publishing Stock Certificate Collection [126265]2717 - Pennsylvania Printing & Publishing Stock Certificate Collection [126265]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17, most different. Included: Hammermill Paper Co. (1955, 1962); Library Company of Reading (1861); Allentown Printing & Publishing Co. (...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*********E for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Newport Fisheries, Ice & Cold Storage Company Stock [123327]2718 - Newport Fisheries, Ice & Cold Storage Company Stock [123327]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 50 for 5 shares in 1912. Preferred stock. Black on white with blue border. Incorporated in 1911. Signed by president George Cottrell and William R R
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Buffalo Lithia Springs Corporation Stock Certificates (2) [127970]2719 - Buffalo Lithia Springs Corporation Stock Certificates (2) [127970]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Buffalo Lithia Springs Corporation uncanceled stock certificates, both issued Feb. 2, 1927. Buffalo Lithia Springs is located in Buffalo Junction,
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
 
 
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