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"Christmas Chronicles", 2023 December Live Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 308, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

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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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To The Girls We Left Behind Us Medal [175806]3152To The Girls We Left Behind Us Medal [175806]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Elaborately engraved silver medal: Obv.: To The Girls We Left Behind Us around a bottle and two glasses, a wolfhound and harp at bottom, fancy scrolli
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to b*********L for (1,050.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,312.50
History of the U.S. in Bronze Medals - 210 pcs 1966-1977 [163538]3153History of the U.S. in Bronze Medals - 210 pcs 1966-1977 [163538]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Franklin Mint's History of the United States in 210 Franklin Bronze Medals. 45mm.Proof. Medals issued, 1966-1977 Provides comprehensive history ...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
History of the U.S. in Pewter Ingots - 100 pcs [163537]3154History of the U.S. in Pewter Ingots - 100 pcs [163537]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Franklin Mint's Issue of the "History of the U.S.", 100 ingots in Antique Pewter, 2.1" x 1.4". This Collection is an off...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to c********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Franklin Mint: Great Historic Sites of America-over 80 ounces of silver! 1970-72 [169872]3155Franklin Mint: Great Historic Sites of America-over 80 ounces of silver! 1970-72 [169872]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
91 medals in this lot. In order to stimulate support for the preservation of the great historic sites where America took form, the National Trust for
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Franklin Mint: Medallic History of Mankind-114 ounces of silver! [169881]3156Franklin Mint: Medallic History of Mankind-114 ounces of silver! [169881]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of Franklin Mint's premier set, rarely seen. Brown leather album (11 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 4 inches): The Franklin Mint Medallic History of Mankind...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Franklin Mint: Treasures of the Louvre [169868]3157Franklin Mint: Treasures of the Louvre [169868]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First edition proof set struck by the Franklin Mint, celebrating the treasures of the Louvre. Thirty four medals are included; sixteen holes are empt
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
GAR Badge Series with Presidential Medals, 1909-1920 [158515]3158GAR Badge Series with Presidential Medals, 1909-1920 [158515]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three choice GAR badges with presidential medallions, 1909, 1910, 1920, all with yellow ribbon backing, all with red, white, blue enamel filling GAR .
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
Medals Collections [162397]3159Medals Collections [162397]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dealer lot of 15 albums of medals. 1) Capitals of the European Union; complete set of 27 colorized coins issued by American Mint. 2) Bill of Rights: t
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to w**********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
Rare Religious Medals [172782]3160Rare Religious Medals [172782]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two rare early church medals: 1) Catholic/Protestant dispute: joined busts "O Why So Fickle"; reverse: Birds of a feather flock together. ...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b*********L for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Silver Wildlife Medals [169789]3161Silver Wildlife Medals [169789]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Created by Longines Symphonette, sixteen different high relief .925 silver medals celebrating animals. Each medal is 34.2 grams and 40 mm. Coyote; Har
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Society of the Rouen Regatta Rescue Medal 1899 [175695]3162Society of the Rouen Regatta Rescue Medal 1899 [175695]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver medal from France: Ville De Rouen / offert / Par la societe / des / Regates Rouennaises / Salvetage & Ambulance / de la / Jeanne d Arc / ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Sterling Silver Freedom Medals [169887]3163Sterling Silver Freedom Medals [169887]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued by the American Express Company, produced at the Royal Mint of England, 39 sterling silver Freedom Medals symbolizing the words that inspired t
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
U.S. Grant Peace Medal 1871 [175803]3164U.S. Grant Peace Medal 1871 [175803]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Julian IP 42; designed by Anthony Pacquet. Obv: Draped bust of the President facing right above an Indian peace pipe and olive branch; around, UNITED
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
United Nations Silver Medals [168807]3165United Nations Silver Medals [168807]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight silver medals: 38 mm, .925 silver, 24.7 gr. (.7250 oz. asw): 1973 Hope for Peace; 1974 Peace; 1973 Namibie (2); 1970 25th anniversary; 1
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********n.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
Silver Arizona Territory Commemorative Coin 1863 [175516]3166Silver Arizona Territory Commemorative Coin 1863 [175516]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A commemorative silver coin from 1863, paying homage to the Arizona Territory. The coin is blank on the reverse and weighs 19.6 grams. Please see phot
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Bell, G.W. Assays and Bullion Receipts 1863 [173666]3167Bell, G.W. Assays and Bullion Receipts 1863 [173666]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This small collection of three pieces containing assay of groups of bullion bars, deposited by the Dalls Mill in Virginia City and the Franklin Mill i
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Molitor, San Francisco Collection 1860-1863 [173664]3168Molitor, San Francisco Collection 1860-1863 [173664]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 7 gold bullion deposits at S. Molitor's San Francisco office at 418 Montgomery St. Each of these bullion deposit forms is for the ...
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Kellogg & Humbert's Gold Bullion Receipt, 1859 [173708]3169Kellogg & Humbert's Gold Bullion Receipt, 1859 [173708]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1859 gold bullion assay receipt from Kellogg & Humbert's, gold value $2295.66, .888 fine. San Francisco California
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Price, Thomas Bullion Receipt Collection [173667]3170Price, Thomas Bullion Receipt Collection [173667]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This very fine collection contains seven gold bullion receipts, one assay certificate and a business card, c1879-1900. The lone assay receipt, which
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Riehn, Hemme & Co. Gold Bullion Receipt Collection 1867 [173668]3171Riehn, Hemme & Co. Gold Bullion Receipt Collection 1867 [173668]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four gold bullion receipts from this important competitor of the major assay houses who was located literally just down the street from the Kellogg ...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
U.S. Branch Mint, San Francisco Gold Bullion Deposit Collection [173663]3172U.S. Branch Mint, San Francisco Gold Bullion Deposit Collection [173663]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US Branch Mint, San Francisco Gold Bullion Deposit Collection. 15 Different gold bullion deposit receipts 1867-1937. This important collections shows
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Molitor San Francisco USAO, Helena, M.T. 1869 [173665]3173Molitor San Francisco USAO, Helena, M.T. 1869 [173665]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a very rare gold bullion deposit receipt when Molitor ran the new US Assay Office at Helena. Dated January 1869, the receipt was for an 87 ou
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
U.S. Assay Office, Helena, MT Historic Document Collection c1879-1898 [173597]3174U.S. Assay Office, Helena, MT Historic Document Collection c1879-1898 [173597]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US Assay Office at Helena, Montana document collection, probably the best ever assembled outside National Archives. Includes 4 different gold bullion
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
U.S. Branch Mint, Carson City, NV Silver Bullion Deposit Archive [173662]3175U.S. Branch Mint, Carson City, NV Silver Bullion Deposit Archive [173662]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US Branch Mint, Carson City, NV Silver Bullion Deposit Archive. This is a magnificent collection of ten different silver bullion deposits at the famou
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Tables of the Value of Gold & Silver 1881 1881 [171188]3176Tables of the Value of Gold & Silver 1881 1881 [171188]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Prepared by San Francisco assayer Thomas Price, this is a 60 page softcover edition of The Tables of the Value and Silver. Book measures 7"x 1...
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to y*****5 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Confederate Bond Coupons [170775]3177Confederate Bond Coupons [170775]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight Confederate Bond coupons: 1863 CSA cotton coupon $1000 bond, also $4 1866, $4 1867, $20 1869, $15 1889, $30 1866, 1871, 1880.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Fifty Cent Piece 1871 Altered as "Police" Pinback 1871 [173958]3178Fifty Cent Piece 1871 Altered as "Police" Pinback 1871 [173958]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RARE fifty cent piece dated 1871 that has been turned into a "Police" pinback. It measures about 1.25" and is in very nice condition....
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*********r for (325.00 + 71.50BP) = 396.50
Seated Liberty Half Dollar Engraved: Occidental Hotel [175822]3179Seated Liberty Half Dollar Engraved: Occidental Hotel [175822]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Well worn pocket piece. New Orleans Mint Walking Liberty half dollar reverse: obverse has been engraved "Occidental / Hotel". There was a...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Unique Theatre Engraved Half Dollar [175813]3180Unique Theatre Engraved Half Dollar [175813]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique! Seated Liberty half dollar reverse; obverse is engraved May 12 / 1903 in the center, with a brass horseshoe around the perimeter "Uniq...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********t.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
U.S. Mint Pamphlets, 1872-81 [173863]3181U.S. Mint Pamphlets, 1872-81 [173863]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Annual Report of the Director of the Mint 1872. 2)Transaction of Business of the Mint and Assay Offices,1874. 3) Report of the Commission of Charge
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
SSCA Wells Fargo & Co. Receipt for a Nugget Pin, 1875 [173805]3182SSCA Wells Fargo & Co. Receipt for a Nugget Pin, 1875 [173805]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
SSCA 1875 Wells Fargo & Co. receipt from Virginia City, MT for a nugget pin valued at $15 going to Kansas. Montana
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Jumbo Mining Check with Elephant Vignette [173368]3183Jumbo Mining Check with Elephant Vignette [173368]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued 1906 Jumbo Mining check with light green elephant vignette. Mine in the heart of Goldfield district. R7 rarity, probably less than 7 known. Ver
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
SSCA: Miners Bank of Savings of Alta California Scrip, c1849 [173236]3184SSCA: Miners Bank of Savings of Alta California Scrip, c1849 [173236]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miners Bank of Savings of Alta-California:25 cent scrip payable in Gold Dust. Early 1850s. Printed by Gavit & Co. Albany. Steamship between two...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to l*****p for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
SSCA: H. Harris & Co. Memorandum of Gold, 1859 [173239]3185SSCA: H. Harris & Co. Memorandum of Gold, 1859 [173239]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 19609 Memorandum of Gold deposited by Bankers Cadwallader Co. at the Pioneer Assay Office of H. Harris & Co. Late Harris & Marchand. Da...
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
SSCA: Office of Adams & Co. Gold Dust Receipt, 1854 [173248]3186SSCA: Office of Adams & Co. Gold Dust Receipt, 1854 [173248]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dec. 21, 1854 memo from the Office of Adams & Co. list of charges of gold dust made to the Stockton Office from these mining towns, Jamestown,...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to j******n for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
SSCA-Baldwin & Co. Receipt 1856 [175693]3187SSCA-Baldwin & Co. Receipt 1856 [175693]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dated: Rattlesnake, Jan. 12, 1856. Peter E. Mead deposited $400 in coin to be returned to him on his order on presentation of this receipt, signed Bal
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
SSCA: Blake & Co. Assay Receipt, 1860 1860 [173241]3188SSCA: Blake & Co. Assay Receipt, 1860 1860 [173241]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exceptional! No. 9853: From the Assay Office of Blake & Co. (G. Blake, W.R. Waters) of 5252 J Street: Certificate of Gold deposited by D. O. Mil...
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
SSCA: Waters & Co. Assay Receipt [173243]3189SSCA: Waters & Co. Assay Receipt [173243]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Business card sized (3 1/2 x 2 inches) assay receipt from Waters & Co. Assay Office of 54 J Street, Sacramento (Successor to Blake & Co.) D...
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Adams & Co. Report of Assays to Coloma 1854 [173247]3190Adams & Co. Report of Assays to Coloma 1854 [173247]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A report back to A. A. Van Guilder in Coloma, from L. Robie from Adams & Co. on three assays of gold recovered from amalgam. The assays varied b...
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
J. G. Kellogg Assay Receipt 1854 [173246]3191J. G. Kellogg Assay Receipt 1854 [173246]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This rare bullion receipt is from the outstanding collection of John J. Ford. To our knowledge, there are only three such examples extant. They are ex
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
SSCA- Justh & Hunter Assay Receipt 1858 [173244]3192SSCA- Justh & Hunter Assay Receipt 1858 [173244]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 6713 Memorandum of gold Bullion deposited by Wells Fargo & Co. - Hardy & Kennedy (Forest Hill, Cal., near Auburn), July 30, 1858. Measur...
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
SSCA- Kellogg & Richter Memoranda of Gold Bullion, 1854 1854 [175694]3193SSCA- Kellogg & Richter Memoranda of Gold Bullion, 1854 1854 [175694]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assay receipts from Kellogg & Richter are among the most desirable and rarest of all gold rush bullion receipts. The partnership only lasted fiv...
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
SSCA: Adams & Co. (Curtis, Perry & Ward/ Kellogg & Richter), 1854 1854 [173235]3194SSCA: Adams & Co. (Curtis, Perry & Ward/ Kellogg & Richter), 1854 1854 [173235]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 157 Assay results printed in black ink on thin light blue paper measuring 7 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches. The names of Adams & Co. and those of Curtis...
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
SSCA: E. Justh Photo Card, circa early 1860s [173237]3195SSCA: E. Justh Photo Card, circa early 1860s [173237]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique! Only known portrait of assayer E. Justh, posing in business attire. Signed on reverse. Card is 2 1/2 x 4 inches. Emanuel Justh was a lithogr
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
SSCA: Kellogg & Humbert Broadside [173238]3196SSCA: Kellogg & Humbert Broadside [173238]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exceptional! This unique and historically significant Kellogg & Humbert Assay Office broadside personifies the theme "The Rush For Gold.&qu...
Start Price : 5,000.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
SSCA: Kellogg & Humbert's Assay Receipt 1856 [173242]3197SSCA: Kellogg & Humbert's Assay Receipt 1856 [173242]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare pre-SSCA assay receipt: No. 3140 Memorandum of Gold Bullion deposited by J. M. Libby, December 17, 1856. Receipt measures 10 1/2 x 5 in
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
SSCA: Moffatt & Co. Assay Receipt, March 1851 1851 [173232]3198SSCA: Moffatt & Co. Assay Receipt, March 1851 1851 [173232]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exceptional rarity! No. 176 Memorandum of Gold Bullion deposited by Teschemacher & Co, March 21st, 1851. H. F. Teschemacher is listed in Campel...
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimate : 6,000.00 - 10,000.00
SSCA: U. S. Branch Mint Illustrated Letter Sheet, Baird 34 [173251]3199SSCA: U. S. Branch Mint Illustrated Letter Sheet, Baird 34 [173251]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare, four copies known, Baird 34. This is one of the rare California illustrated letter sheets published during the Gold Rush era. It con
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to C*****r for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
SSCA: U. S. Branch Mint Lithograph [173250]3200SSCA: U. S. Branch Mint Lithograph [173250]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Artistic rendition of the U. S. Branch Mint at San Francisco, "The Old Granite Lady", in the horse and buggy days. 9 x 5 1/2 inch mat, the...
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to C*****r for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
SSCA: U. S. Branch Mint Memorandum of Gold Bullion, 1864 1864 [173255]3201SSCA: U. S. Branch Mint Memorandum of Gold Bullion, 1864 1864 [173255]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 1809 Memorandum of Gold Bullion deposited at the branch mint of the United States at San Francisco the 19th day of April, 1864 by CTH Palmer for W
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*****8 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00