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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St. Louis Patriotic Cover Group [155420]2120 - St. Louis Patriotic Cover Group [155420]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different pictorial covers. No contents. Includes: Benjamin Franklin ("Imitate his virtues"); eagle with flag ("The Constitu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to m******a for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Missouri Covers- with Interesting Postmarks [157197]2121 - Missouri Covers- with Interesting Postmarks [157197]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Total 10. To really appreciate these postmarks, see the photo and enlarge it. 1) Fulton 1846-1885. Large exceptional circle. Pen cancelled. 2) Cameron
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to s**********1 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Missouri Covers-10 Stampless Letters/Covers [157190]2122 - Missouri Covers-10 Stampless Letters/Covers [157190]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1848 Fayette. 2-4) Three Boonville covers. Includes manuscript paid 10, stamped paid 5 and stamped PAID with manuscript paid 5. 5) New Madrid 1837.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 700.00
Sold to R****7 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Missouri Covers-Advertising Corner Covers (21) [157192]2123 - Missouri Covers-Advertising Corner Covers (21) [157192]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Towns include Butler, Humansville, Barnard, Shelbyville, Fredericktown, De Soto, Cabool, Jamestown, Kirksville, Mexico, New Florence, Licking, Ash Gro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to R****7 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Missouri Covers-Attorneys (11) [157195]2124 - Missouri Covers-Attorneys (11) [157195]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 total. Craig Brothers of Maryville, Givens & Meryhew of Kahoka, Matlock & Hiller of Kahoka, Winslow of Bethany (Atwood crossed out / Post...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****0 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Missouri Covers-Benton and Sand Hill [157045]2125 - Missouri Covers-Benton and Sand Hill [157045]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Benton, Ark. postmark. Saline County. 2) Manuscript Sand Hill, Scotland County. 1849 (post office opened in 1845). Manuscript Paid 10. Date: Cou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
Sold to R****7 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Missouri Covers-Camden Point & Benton Manuscripts [157295]2126 - Missouri Covers-Camden Point & Benton Manuscripts [157295]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Benton, Scott County. Manuscript Benton, Mo., 5/12/1879. Pen cancelled 3c green Washington stamp. 2) Camden Point, Platte County. Manuscript Camde
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****0 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Missouri Covers-Drug, Smoke & Liquor Related [157193]2127 - Missouri Covers-Drug, Smoke & Liquor Related [157193]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 total. 1) La Plata. Gash & Cunningham drugs and books. 1888. 2) Mayville. Mo. State Pharmaceutical Association. 1890. 3) Chamois. Dew Drop In ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to R****7 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Missouri Covers-Farm & Land Corner Advertising Covers [157189]2128 - Missouri Covers-Farm & Land Corner Advertising Covers [157189]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) High Point, Newton, stock and farming machinery. 2) Hughesville, McQuitty, Menlo Park with sheep vignette. 3) Irena, Kaufman Clover Crest Herd. Gra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****0 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Missouri Covers-Hotel Advertising Covers (17) [157194]2129 - Missouri Covers-Hotel Advertising Covers (17) [157194]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
17 total. Pictorial ads include The Newton at Excelsior Springs, Hotel Mitchell at Nevada, Florence at Carrollton, Merchants of Moberly and Laclede at
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 250.00
Sold to s**********1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Missouri Covers-K. C. Historic Hotel Advertising [157022]2130 - Missouri Covers-K. C. Historic Hotel Advertising [157022]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
16 total. Pictorial corner advertising includes the Saint James, Pacific House, New Coates, Midland, Grand Missouri, Windsor, etc. Other corner advert
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 240.00
Sold to s**********1 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Missouri Covers-Manuscript Keysville [157046]2131 - Missouri Covers-Manuscript Keysville [157046]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seems to be a very early Keysville cover. The '4' as a day has been written in. Pen cancelled. Sent to Brunswick, Missouri. Post office was ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 150.00
Sold to o**********s for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Missouri Covers-Official Colorful Envelopes [157316]2132 - Missouri Covers-Official Colorful Envelopes [157316]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a nice collection of five official envelopes in various colors. Three are from Jefferson County: Tan Auditor, Green Insurance Department and P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 75.00
Sold to R****7 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Missouri Covers-Railroad Related [157315]2133 - Missouri Covers-Railroad Related [157315]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 Total. 1) Windsor Hotel corner cover. Has an interesting c/o K. C., Ft. Scott and Memphis RR. 2) 1888 St. Louis, Salem & Little Rock R.R. Co. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
Sold to s**********1 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Missouri Covers-Remainder of 27 Various Postmarks [157188]2134 - Missouri Covers-Remainder of 27 Various Postmarks [157188]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes Fair Grove, Bo0livar, Liberty, Fayette, Boonville, Malta Bend Neosho, Maysville (full length rip), Spring Valley, Bolckow, Gadose(?), Edina,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 400.00
Sold to m******a for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Missouri Covers-Stampless Envelopes [157191]2135 - Missouri Covers-Stampless Envelopes [157191]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 total. 1) New Madrid with a red post mark. Also a circular PAID 3. 2) Red Huntsville. Stamped paid '5'.3) Dadeville. Incredibly fine '...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
Sold to a****a for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Missouri Covers-with Interesting Stamps [157198]2136 - Missouri Covers-with Interesting Stamps [157198]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 total. For a good look at the stamps, see the photograph which can be blown up. 1) Hamilton with Scott 114 train stamp. 2) Browning with 2c green Wa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 240.00
Sold to j*******h for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Missouri Covers-with Saint in Town or County Name [157306]2137 - Missouri Covers-with Saint in Town or County Name [157306]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight. 1) Farmingon of Saint Francois. Pair of Black Jack stamps. Two stampless. 2) Jefferson Barracks of St. Louis County. 1844. Pen 25c. No c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to R****7 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Missouri Stampless Cover Group [155428]2138 - Missouri Stampless Cover Group [155428]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. 1) Camp Girardeau, 1853. Paid 3. Regarding the death of SH Poe. 2pp. 2) Saint Joseph, 1853. Paid 5. 3pp. Illegible. 3) Weston. 1854. Paid 5.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 170.00 - 500.00
Sold to R****7 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Missouri Covers-Early Postmarks (7) [157299]2139 - Missouri Covers-Early Postmarks (7) [157299]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These seven covers were all mailed early in their post office's life. 1) Greenfield, c1865. Manuscript date '27'. 2) Hahatonka 1905. Pos...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to o**********s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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