"Christmas Chronicles", 2023 December Live Auction

Auction Details

Christmas is coming early to our Collectors this year! Welcome to our Holabird's 2023 Christmas Chronicles, our biggest sale of the year!


The Christmas Chronicles December Auction is our Grand Finale of 2023 and we've included every collecting category as a Christmas Thank-You for our valued customers.

December is loaded with BRAND NEW ITEMS featuring collectibles from the Robert Coelln Western Collection, The Jan Garvis Mining Collection, The Franklin Collection, The Herzog Collection, The Chunlin Zhu Natural Wonders Collection, The Gary Bracken General Store Collection, plus many others!
No matter what you collect we encourage you to browse the entire online catalog for the DECEMBER LIVE AUCTION as hidden rarities are scattered throughout the sale! While our December's Sale includes an incredible selection of RARE Antique Photographs, you will also find photographs peppered in almost every other section, like the never-before-offered original, antique photograph of Doc Holiday and Big-Nose Kate you will find listed in our Cowboy section!
We've worked hard this fall to clear out our warehouses and list another big group of MINERAL DISPLAY SPECIMENS from the Chunlin Zhu Collection! Many of you have purchased massive specimens from this collection for incredible prices and dealers have made huge profits in this category since our premier sale over a year ago. We are proud to offer another BRAND-NEW GROUP of spectacular display specimens, as we are reaching the last of the Chinese pieces. This may be one of your last chances to purchase pieces like this well below wholesale -- just in time for the 2024 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show! We recommend pick-up for the larger pieces as shipping prices on some of these rocks are restrictive but this has offered an unbelievable opportunity for nearby customers willing to make a trip to Reno. And while you are in the neighborhood, don't miss the General Store items from Bracken, another collection that is coming to a close. For Dealers who enjoy a winter vacation in Reno/Tahoe, picking up from our year-end sale will definitely give you a leg up on your 2024 profit margin!
If you aren't within driving distance of Reno, no worries! December has an incredible variety of ephemera, coins, jewelry, and other easy-to-ship items for you to cross off your wish list this Christmas and if you won in our Black Friday Weekend Timed auction and your shipment did not go out early, we will combine your items and ship both orders together to save you money on your shipping invoice.

Thank you and happy bidding!

Day 1
Art (1000-1051)
Photography (1052-1138)
Native American Art (1139-1162)
Imported Collectibles (1163-1201)
Home (1202-1215)
Souvenir Plates (1216-1225)
Silverware (1226-1230)
Jewelry (1231-1241)
Native American Artifacts (1242-1392)
Maps (1393-1418)
Books (1419-1535)
Entertainment (1536-1551)
Musical Instruments (1552-1555)


Day 2
Minerals (2000-2052)
Mining (2053-2400)
Cowboy (2401-2438)
Tobacciana (2439-2452)
Bottles (2453-2476)
Saloon (2477-2492)
Gaming (2493-2501)
Firearms-Weapons (2501-2509)
Military (2510-2552)
Political (2553-2587)

Day 3
Sports (3000-3009)
Tokens (3010-3023)
Badges (3024-3037)
Numismatics (3038-3181)
Coins (3039-3056)
Currency (3057-3083)
Ephemera (3084-3112)
Ingots (3113-3149)
Exonumia & Medals (3150-3182)
SS Central America (3183-3213)
Transportation (3214-3300)
General Collectibles (3301-3332)
Tools (3333-3334)
General Store (3335-3411)
Ephemera,
Geographically Sorted (3412-3593)

Day 4
Stocks & Bonds (4000-4429)
Including mining, railroad, etc
Philatelic - Postal History (4430-4465)
Postcards (4466-4486)
Stamps – USA (4487-4521)
Stamps – Worldwide (4522-4528)
Wells Fargo & Express (4529-4576)
Firefighting Memorabilia (4577-4579)
Fraternal Organizations (4580-4582)

Shipping is billed separately. Pay your auction invoice early as purchases are packed in the order payments are received. Pick-up must be scheduled 24 hours in advance when you receive your shipping preference email after the auction. Invoices will go out immediately after the auction ends.

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North Vietnamese Army Magazine Pouch Chest Belt SKS    [162509]2540North Vietnamese Army Magazine Pouch Chest Belt SKS [162509]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Viet Cong army chest magazine belt for the SKS. In like-new condition with room for ten mags with wood toggle closures. Part description in
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Reward Flier for Col. C.A. Reynolds' Meerscham Pipe Prescott, Arizona Territory 1877    [161239]2541Reward Flier for Col. C.A. Reynolds' Meerscham Pipe Prescott, Arizona Territory 1877 [161239]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a reward flier for Col. C. A. Reynolds looking for the return of his very elaborate Meerscham pipe. Written by Henry R. Mizner Major 8th Infan
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to y*****5 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
New York of the Pacific Land Receipt, c. 1849  c. 1849  [170042]2542New York of the Pacific Land Receipt, c. 1849 c. 1849 [170042]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
August 6, 1849 New York of the Pacific land receipt for lot 16, block 158, 50' front on F Street, 100' deep. New York of the Pacific was at ...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
La Porte Guards, Xrare Cert., 1865    [175914]2543La Porte Guards, Xrare Cert., 1865 [175914]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Certificate of Membership for the La Porte Guards, Volunteer Company Infantry, 4th Brigade, C.M. valid for 90 days, issued to A.M.Pecks(?), signed by
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
Colorado National Guard Appointment Certificate, 1888    [164362]2544Colorado National Guard Appointment Certificate, 1888 [164362]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Colorado National Guard 2nd assistant surgeon appointment certificate, issued 1888 to W W Rowan, signed by Alva Adams and Geo. West. 3 nice Col
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
In Memoriam to Companion William Tecumseh Sherman by the Military Order Loyal Legion of the United S2545In Memoriam to Companion William Tecumseh Sherman by the Military Order Loyal Legion of the United S
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This memorial speech written at the time of General William Tecumseh Sherman's death in 1891 includes a copy of his hand written letter to the G...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
5th Infantry at barracks, Custer, Montana c1882  [171242]25465th Infantry at barracks, Custer, Montana c1882 [171242]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Company “K”, 5th Infantry at attention in front of their barracks at Fort Custer, Montana. Photo shows age and is a little light. Ba
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
Military Metal Detector    [173819]2547Military Metal Detector [173819]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Military metal detector in case. Marked E.O.D. TEAM NO. 2. Used after World War 2 for treasure hunting, mainly in Arizona and New Mexico. All equipmen
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Rock Island Arsenal Marked Spurs 1880s    [161279]2548Rock Island Arsenal Marked Spurs 1880s [161279]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a set of spurs marked "R.I.A. 1905" (Rock Island Arsenal) with original black leather straps. One spur has an inspector's mark...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
U.S. Navy Training Bomb MK-15 Model 4 (Inert)    [161082]2549U.S. Navy Training Bomb MK-15 Model 4 (Inert) [161082]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This inert training bomb was used by the U.S. Navy with a manufacture date of 3-65 (March of 1965) an MK-15 model 4 for water and sand fill. In origin
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
U.S. Navy Training Bomb MK-15 Model 4 (Inert)    [161089]2550U.S. Navy Training Bomb MK-15 Model 4 (Inert) [161089]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This inert training bomb was used by the U.S. Navy with a manufacture date of 3-65 (March of 1965) an MK-15 model 4 for water and sand fill. In origin
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
U.S. Air Force Wool Top Coat and Dress Uniform    [158965]2551U.S. Air Force Wool Top Coat and Dress Uniform [158965]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US Air Force wool top coat size 35L, needs cleaning. Vintage dress uniform, jacket size 40L, slacks 34/33.
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Conn made Bugle for the U.S. Cavalry c.1880's-1890's    [160003]2552Conn made Bugle for the U.S. Cavalry c.1880's-1890's [160003]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an original bugle for the US Cavalry made by Conn instruments. It is 15 in. long without the mouthpiece. Made of brass and copper. It is marke
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Autographed Cuban Document for Pulaski Hyatt Appointment  1894  [158219]2553Autographed Cuban Document for Pulaski Hyatt Appointment 1894 [158219]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spanish document from Dona Marie Christina, Queen Regent during the minority of D. Alfonso XIII dated July 20, 1894 appointing Mr. Pulasky(sic) Hyatt
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
U. S. Consulate Glasgow Correspondence  1833  [163478]2554U. S. Consulate Glasgow Correspondence 1833 [163478]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Alexander Thomson, Consul of the United States of America for Glasgow and the Dependencies thereof, is certifying James Crum, Esquire and ordering goo
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Land Patents (3) All signed By Governors  1877-1890  [173143]2555Land Patents (3) All signed By Governors 1877-1890 [173143]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Land patents (3) all signed by the governors at the time, Included is a 40 acre parcel intended for a school. It's dated March 27, 1877 and sign...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B*********5 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Land Sale Contract Signed By Don Jose Dolores Pacheco  December 2, 1851  [172983]2556Land Sale Contract Signed By Don Jose Dolores Pacheco December 2, 1851 [172983]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a contract that calls for Don Jose Dolores Pacheco to Franklin Williams for the sum of $3000, plus a deferred payment of $500. The contract is
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Ike Victory & Other Newspaper Pages (6)  1800s-1900s  [172040]2557Ike Victory & Other Newspaper Pages (6) 1800s-1900s [172040]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eisenhower landslide victory announced on front page of Stanford University newspaper, The Stanford Daily, as well as The San Francisco Chronicle, an
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Jose Dolores Pacheco Handwritten Letter 1848  Feb. 26, 1848  [172982]2558Jose Dolores Pacheco Handwritten Letter 1848 Feb. 26, 1848 [172982]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an 1848 handwritten document by early San Jose, California Alcalde (Mayor) Jose Dolores Pacheco. It appears to be discussing a legal judgemen
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to y******e for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
Governor Booth  Pardon for 1869 Murder  1872  [173970]2559Governor Booth Pardon for 1869 Murder 1872 [173970]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an EXECUTIVE PARDON, dated April 10, 1872 and signed by then California Governor Newton Booth, on behalf of Robert Francis. Francis was tried
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Mariano G Vallejo Sonoma Indenture, 1860  1860  [171151]2560Mariano G Vallejo Sonoma Indenture, 1860 1860 [171151]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1860 Sonoma County indenture issued to Mariano G Vallejo for $1474.12. No Vallejo signature. "Don Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo was a Californio ...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to y******e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
California Civil War Senator John Conness Autograph  c.1860s  [155391]2561California Civil War Senator John Conness Autograph c.1860s [155391]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cut square autograph, John Conness, Cal. 4 x 5.5" Conness served as a US Senator for California from 1863-69. Before that, he was a member of t...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
California Governor Milton S. Latham Autograph on Cover  1862  [155386]2562California Governor Milton S. Latham Autograph on Cover 1862 [155386]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cover sent September 1862 to Mrs. George Wallace in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Sent "Free" from Milton S. Latham, U.S.S. (which stands for Unit...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
California Political Broadsides, 7    [171120]2563California Political Broadsides, 7 [171120]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 smaller California political broadsides, about 11x5". c. 1879. 5 regular Democratic ticket, 2 Republican. Some fraying, back tape repairs, pl...
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
California Political Ephemera, 20    [171129]2564California Political Ephemera, 20 [171129]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 20 pieces of California political ephemera. Republican Ticket, dry candidate M Len Hutchins cards. I, Governor of California by Upton Sinclair-2
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Gold Rush Era Report from California Governor John Bigler, 1853  1853  [155410]2565Gold Rush Era Report from California Governor John Bigler, 1853 1853 [155410]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Governor's Message, Benicia, March 27th, 1853. To the Assembly of California from Governor John Bigler. Discusses the sale of water lot property...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
William Taft Autographed Postmaster Appointment   1910  [170043]2566William Taft Autographed Postmaster Appointment 1910 [170043]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed choice 1910 Post Office Department document signed by William H Taft, 27th President of the United States 1909-13, appointing Samuel F Jenkins
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
Early Passport Signed By John Quincy Adams  1823  [172979]2567Early Passport Signed By John Quincy Adams 1823 [172979]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an early version of a passport, signed by then Secretary of State and future President John Quincy Adams, allowing the bearers to sail his shi
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (2,000.00 + 500.00BP) = 2,500.00
Virginia City Masons v. S V Stewart Masonic Legal Document     [175567]2568Virginia City Masons v. S V Stewart Masonic Legal Document [175567]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1901 Masonic legal document charging S V Stewart, future governor of Montana 1913-21. Stewart is accused of immoral and unmasonic conduct including an
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to Q*****y for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Anti Prohibition Broadside    [172780]2569Anti Prohibition Broadside [172780]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Printed by Bowers Art Service of Newark, New Jersey. 8 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches: The Prohibition Scissors. Prohibition scissors cutting into U. S. Revenues;
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
F.W. Seward Autograph Cuts (3)    [171036]2570F.W. Seward Autograph Cuts (3) [171036]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three signature cuts of Frederick William Seward that are very sharp and legible. Frederick William Seward (1830-1915), the son of Secretary of State
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b********t.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes Signed Letters (2)  1900  [171040]2571Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes Signed Letters (2) 1900 [171040]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two signed letters from former Secretary of State and Supreme Court Justice, Charles Evans Hughes, to Sterling J. Joyner (Unidentified). One is on Se
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*******3 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
The Death of Pres. Garfield in Two Cleveland Newspapers (2)  1881  [171916]2572The Death of Pres. Garfield in Two Cleveland Newspapers (2) 1881 [171916]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Newspaper reports of the death of James Garfield by the Cleveland Plain Dealer (September 22, 1881) and The Cleveland Herald (September 23, 1881). Al
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to C*****t for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Anti-Trust Act Author Autograph Cuts (3)  19th century  [171039]2573Anti-Trust Act Author Autograph Cuts (3) 19th century [171039]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Autograph cuts (3) from Congressman John Sherman of Ohio and author of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. John Sherman ( 1823 – 1900) was an America
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Declaration of Independence Signer Proof Sheet  1800s  [171045]2574Declaration of Independence Signer Proof Sheet 1800s [171045]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a proof sheet copy showing the signatures of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The two pages, printed on parchment, was publish
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
William Ellery Signed Contract  1784  [172987]2575William Ellery Signed Contract 1784 [172987]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a loan document signed by William Ellery, one of the founding fathers of the United States of America and a signer of the Declaration of Indep
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Mortimer R Proctor Archive    [148624]2576Mortimer R Proctor Archive [148624]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed Society of the Sons of the American Revolution member certificate, 1915, 28x33". MR Proctor Jr. graduate degree. Governor Fletcher D Pro...
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
USGS 1906 Annual Report for the House of Representatives    [150400]2577USGS 1906 Annual Report for the House of Representatives [150400]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This amazing document contains 24 maps from around the United States on "...progress of topographic surveying and primary control. Washington...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Congressmen of the Civil War Signature Cuts (40)  1860s  [171043]2578Congressmen of the Civil War Signature Cuts (40) 1860s [171043]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An amazing group of autograph cuts from 41 congressmen and senators who served during the years of The Civil War. While there are names not really kno
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to b********t.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Grover Cleveland Autographed Appointment Document  1983  [159930]2579Grover Cleveland Autographed Appointment Document 1983 [159930]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Document appointing Dr. Hyatt as American Counsel to Cuba signed by President Grover Cleveland with dark signature, August 25, 1983. Framed, 16x20.5...
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
James Buchanan Autograph  1841  [158211]2580James Buchanan Autograph 1841 [158211]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed letter from James Buchanan, future President of the United States. He served from 1857 to 1861, and served as secretary of state from 1845 to 1
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,500.00
Jimmy Carter & Colin Powell Signed Biographies (2)    [171502]2581Jimmy Carter & Colin Powell Signed Biographies (2) [171502]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Keeping Faith" by former President Jimmy Carter and "My American Journey" by former secretary of state Colin Powell. Both are...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
Betsy Ross Flag Memorial Assoc. Certificate    [166730]2582Betsy Ross Flag Memorial Assoc. Certificate [166730]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association certificate, 1902. Nice center color illustration of Betsy with the flag and George Washington
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to f********d for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
George Washington Souvenir Hatchet Relief Carved Brass 1789    [170412]2583George Washington Souvenir Hatchet Relief Carved Brass 1789 [170412]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This brass hatchet in relief presents "Washington President of the US/ Inaugurated Ari. 30, 1789" with the likeness of George in the hatc...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
George Washingto Inauguration Hatchet 1789 made in 1889    [170408]2584George Washingto Inauguration Hatchet 1789 made in 1889 [170408]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This souvenir hatchet is cast iron "Washington *President* Inauguration, Apr. 30, 1789 US". The back side has "1889" in paint; ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b********t.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Henry Ward Beecher Autograph Cut    [171041]2585Henry Ward Beecher Autograph Cut [171041]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an autograph cut of clergyman and abolitionist Henry Ward Beecher, who was the brother of author Harriet Beecher Stowe of "Uncle Tom...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********t.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Salmon P. Chase Autograph Cuts (2)  1800s  [171037]2586Salmon P. Chase Autograph Cuts (2) 1800s [171037]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two signature cuts from 19th century politician and jurist Salmon P. Chase. Salmon Portland Chase (1808-1873) was an American politician and jurist w
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c****o for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
VP Schuyler Colfax Autograph Cut  19th century  [171038]2587VP Schuyler Colfax Autograph Cut 19th century [171038]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Schuyler Colfax (1823-1885) was known for his opposition to slavery while serving in Congress, and was a founder of the Republican Party. During his f
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to r********e.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
History of California Horse Racing Scrapbooks & Stock (4)    [168008]3000History of California Horse Racing Scrapbooks & Stock (4) [168008]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 volumes of California horse racing history filled with original black and white photos, which appear to be constructed by a professional within the
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
NFLPro Set 1991 Football Cards, 452  1991  [168824]3001NFLPro Set 1991 Football Cards, 452 1991 [168824]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
452 ProSet NFL 1991 football cards in ProSet binder. Many stars-Joe Montana, Barry Sanders, Jerry Rice, Roger Craig, Dan Marino, Jeff Hostetler, Deion
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00