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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Kansas Sender Related Advertising Covers [151861]2080 - Kansas Sender Related Advertising Covers [151861]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twenty-two. Includes 1) Second year Scottsville, Mitchell County. 1880. 2) 1883 Russell 5c to Germany. 3-5) Three Columbus Exposition covers: A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*******h for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Random Kansas Advertising Covers [151862]2081 - Random Kansas Advertising Covers [151862]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twenty. Includes two pictorial: Linsburg Bethany College and Kansas City Seminary. Cherokee Zinc, Weir, Kansas with Arcadia & C.Vale RPO....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to m****y for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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1860s Louisville, Kentucky Correspondence  [77374]2082 - 1860s Louisville, Kentucky Correspondence [77374]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 37 covers. Most if not all is addressed to Wiseman & Waters in Golconda, Illinois (on the Kentucky/Illinois border). Earliest pieces are ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Missouri Covers-Very Early Adrian [157296]2083 - Missouri Covers-Very Early Adrian [157296]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small double ring Adrian postmark dated Apr. 23 1882. The post office at Adrian opened in 1880 making this a second year postmark. Target cancel. Adri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****0 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Missouri Covers-Ash Grove Manuscript [157294]2084 - Missouri Covers-Ash Grove Manuscript [157294]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Manuscript Ash Grove, Mo., June 6 and pen cancelled. Fancy cover. Shows wear of years. Stamp indicated perhaps c1855. Post office opened in 1849. Loca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 150.00
Sold to R****7 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Missouri Covers-Billings Manuscript [157291]2085 - Missouri Covers-Billings Manuscript [157291]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Manuscript postmark reads Billings, Mo. 3/20. Pen X cancel. Post office opened in 1871. Located Christian County. Billings is part of the Springfield
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Missouri Covers-Bois D'Arc Manuscript [157293]2086 - Missouri Covers-Bois D'Arc Manuscript [157293]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Posta office was opened in 1868. Letter inside confirms that the cover was mailed in 1870 making this cover very early. Also 1872 deposition that auth
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 150.00
Sold to R****7 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Missouri Covers-Cape Giraudoux [157300]2087 - Missouri Covers-Cape Giraudoux [157300]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 covers from the city and state of Cape Giraudoux. Includes one letter that is Civil War related, "several of the boys are sick" "ha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 180.00
Sold to R****7 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Missouri Covers- Cassville [157290]2088 - Missouri Covers- Cassville [157290]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cassville, Barry County manuscript postmark and cancel. Dated Jan. 3, 1863. Post office opened in 1845.The land which would be called Cassville was pl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 150.00
Sold to o**********s for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Missouri Covers- Daviess County [157301]2089 - Missouri Covers- Daviess County [157301]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. Includes an 1) 1842 stampless letter with a manuscript 18 3/4 charge. Manuscript Gallatin, Mo., Dec. 5. 2) Manuscript postmark with a Paid 3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 160.00
Sold to R****7 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Missouri Cover-Rare Daviess Prairie Cover & Letter [157307]2090 - Missouri Cover-Rare Daviess Prairie Cover & Letter [157307]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This post office was only open from 1839 to 1843. Manuscript postmark. No stamp as it is written as FREE, C. C. Daviess P. M. Dated Oct 29th. Cover an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 250.00
Sold to j*****0 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Missouri Covers-Dunnegan First Year and Oval Postmark [157298]2091 - Missouri Covers-Dunnegan First Year and Oval Postmark [157298]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This cover has a lot going for it. The Dunnegan post office opened in 1886. This postmark is for Aug. 22, 1886. It is a fancy perforated oval. Located
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****0 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Missouri Covers-Gasconade County [157303]2092 - Missouri Covers-Gasconade County [157303]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Total. Stampless letter, Hermann, 1851. Manuscript 'Hermann, Mo., June 22, 1951' and '10'. Also Gasconade front to France. 1894 Bl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
Sold to R****7 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Missouri Covers-Glasgow, Hoard County (Slavery Related) [157308]2093 - Missouri Covers-Glasgow, Hoard County (Slavery Related) [157308]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Total. 1) Letter from Glasgow to Booneville, Mo. Stamped postmark and ink '5'. Dated December 18, 1845. Visitors planned on taking a ferry...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
Sold to k*********n for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Missouri Cover-Hainsville Manuscript [157049]2094 - Missouri Cover-Hainsville Manuscript [157049]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hainesville postmark and cancel are hand written. Dated Oct. 20. Clinton County. Post office was open from 1843 to 1880 fancy scrollwork on cover. Sta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****0 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Missouri Covers-Harrisonville, Cass County [157309]2095 - Missouri Covers-Harrisonville, Cass County [157309]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 total. One is a stampless circular PAID 5. Letter dated 1853. 2) Colored Napoleon Flour corner advertising. Three Harrisonville double circle postma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Missouri Covers-Henry County with Fleet of Columbus Stamp [157196]2096 - Missouri Covers-Henry County with Fleet of Columbus Stamp [157196]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 total. 1) Coal, Henry County. Coal post office was open from 1892 - 1907. 2c red Washington. Two additional 4c blue Fleet of Columbus stamps have
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Missouri Covers-Jackson County [157302]2097 - Missouri Covers-Jackson County [157302]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 total. Includes 1) one stampless Independence cover with a paid 10. Fold. 2) 1858 Independence cover . 3 1842 Independence stampless letter. 4) Lees
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Missouri Covers-Jasper County [157305]2098 - Missouri Covers-Jasper County [157305]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
13 Total. The most interesting is a RARE Smithfield shield postmark with star killer, 1884. Carthage manuscript cover pen cancelled. c1860. Joplin adv
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to m******a for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Missouri Covers-Jefferson City, Cole County [157310]2099 - Missouri Covers-Jefferson City, Cole County [157310]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Total. Two 1845 stampless covers. One has content and one is blank and probably carried something. One is marked 12 and one 10 payment. Also one cov
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to b******y for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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