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"Christmas Chronicles", 2023 December Live Auction

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

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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Virginia & Truckee RR Trestle Photo 1800s [171178]3252Virginia & Truckee RR Trestle Photo 1800s [171178]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice 6.5"x 8.5" photo of a trestle of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad located in the Pleasant Valley section of Washoe Valley. in Neva...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D******a for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
Nevada Railroad Library with Key References [166800]3253Nevada Railroad Library with Key References [166800]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different Nevada railroad books. 1-3) Railroads of Nevada by Myrick, Vols. 1-3. All first edition hardcovers with original dust jackets. a) V
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Concord Railroad Annual Pass 1883 [134724]3254Concord Railroad Annual Pass 1883 [134724]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. C20, issued for 1883 to Louis Hasbrook, attorney for Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain Railroad. Signed by superintendent HE Chamberlain. Bla...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to s********v.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Railroad Company Annual Reports (2) [158039]3255Railroad Company Annual Reports (2) [158039]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Annual Reports of the Warwick Valley Railroad Company and the Staten Island Shore Railroad Company. Both reports are for the year ending September 30,
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Revenue Stamped Railroad Documents incl. Rare Checks (4) 1867-1900 [155844]3256Revenue Stamped Railroad Documents incl. Rare Checks (4) 1867-1900 [155844]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Check. New York & New Haven Railroad Company. 1867. Second National Bank of New Haven. Two cent adhesive revenue stamp with tied ca...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*******3 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Lonergan Locomotive Steam Whistle 1800s-1900s [175523]3257Lonergan Locomotive Steam Whistle 1800s-1900s [175523]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Lonergan Steam locomotive brass whistle. Measures 9" tall by 2" in diameter and has a nice patina. Valve lever seems tight, maybe operat...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to K*****1 for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
Lonergan Locomotive Steam Whistle 1800s-1900s [175524]3258Lonergan Locomotive Steam Whistle 1800s-1900s [175524]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Steam locomotive brass whistle. Measures 9.25" tall by 3" in diameter and has a nice patina. Has no brand or railroad name evident. In ver...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to K*****1 for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
Banknote Company Railroad Proof Vignettes [151346]3259Banknote Company Railroad Proof Vignettes [151346]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 75 proof vignettes, many with railroad themes. Locomotives, terminals and more. Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
Montour Railroad Company Annual Pass 1888 [134682]3260Montour Railroad Company Annual Pass 1888 [134682]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass issued for 1888 to GR Creighton. Signed by GPA LM Jenkins. Printed on green cardstock with black print and red date underprint. Reverse has small
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Pennsylvania Railroad Bank Check with RN-J5 1873 [171091]3261Pennsylvania Railroad Bank Check with RN-J5 1873 [171091]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad bank check with Scott RN-J5. Black and green on white. Printed by American Bank Note Company. Cattle in field, trai
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********p for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Western Union Railroad Annual Ticket 1871 [164566]3262Western Union Railroad Annual Ticket 1871 [164566]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early pass. Pass. no. 539, issued to AB Andrews, supt. of the Raleigh & Gaston Railroad. Signed by general superintendent DA Olin. Black print w...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
Adlake Non Sweating Railroad and Inspector Lighting, 2 [170733]3263Adlake Non Sweating Railroad and Inspector Lighting, 2 [170733]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 railroad lamps. Dietz Acme Inspector Lamp, clear globe, 14" tall. Side indents on back. Adlake Non Sweating, red and blue lamps, 3" cas...
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to f********a.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Air Powered Locomotive Train Bell Bronze [170392]3264Air Powered Locomotive Train Bell Bronze [170392]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This bronze bell is air-powered (pneumatic) for locomotive use. It measures 9 in. high and 12 in. in diameter with a piston driven clapper. No maker i
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
Articulated Steam Locomotives of North America, by Robt. [173487]3265Articulated Steam Locomotives of North America, by Robt. [173487]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A. Le Massena, (Volume 1), First Printing, 1979, by Sundance, Silverton, Colorado~ Complete study of all articulates and the many railroads that emplo
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Buying a Locomotive Letterheads, 4 [167819]3266Buying a Locomotive Letterheads, 4 [167819]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Birmingham Rail and Locomotive Co. c. 1935-38 pictorial letters to Trap Rock Co in Minneapolis, MN about buying a Baldwin, Browning and American loc
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Canadian Pacific Railroad Silver Plated Ice Bucket [175475]3267Canadian Pacific Railroad Silver Plated Ice Bucket [175475]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver plated ice bucket made by A. T. Wiley Co. of Montreal for the Canadian Pacific Railroad. "C. P. R." engraved on the side. Nine inch...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********r.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Central Pacific and Southern Pacific Nice Ephemera Collection [171450]3268Central Pacific and Southern Pacific Nice Ephemera Collection [171450]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice Collection of Central Pacific and Southern Pacific ephemera. Railroad Commision Act, 1911, California by Hull. Extracts from the Report of the U
Estimate : 600.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to i***y for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
Central Pacific Railroad Views [171223]3269Central Pacific Railroad Views [171223]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Views by Savage. Mountain Views. One has the tracks in the bottom of the photo. Charles Roscoe Savage was a British-born landscape and portrait photog
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Charles Crocker Autograph on Central Pacific Railroad Deed, 1883 [172764]3270Charles Crocker Autograph on Central Pacific Railroad Deed, 1883 [172764]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1883 Chas. Crocker autograph on 1883 Central Pacific Railroad deed as vice president for Stevenson owned land in Wyandotte, CA, Butte County, a Gold R
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to j********s for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railroad Check 1872 [171084]3271Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railroad Check 1872 [171084]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scott RN-B1. Chicago, Illinois. Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Co. draft. Black on white. Printed by Western B.N. & Engraving Co., Ch...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d****z for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Electric Railroad Library Collection (30) 1900's [131657]3272Electric Railroad Library Collection (30) 1900's [131657]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
If you love electric railroading, this is the lot for you. This collection includes magazines, hard bound publications, illustrated histories, all thi
Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 260.00 - 1,000.00
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Timetable, 1885 [159588]3273Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Timetable, 1885 [159588]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway map and timetables. Printed by the Herald Printing & Publishing Co. in May 1885. Map extends from the e...
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Modern Blacksmithing, Self-Contained Railway Motor Cars, Audels New Automobile Guide three books (33274Modern Blacksmithing, Self-Contained Railway Motor Cars, Audels New Automobile Guide three books (3
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Technical books: Modern Blacksmithing by J.G. Holstrom hardcover 1904, pp.196 stain on front cover, green fabric very good condition ; Self-Contained
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Northern Pacific Railway Distances Schedules [168093]3275Northern Pacific Railway Distances Schedules [168093]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3x Northern Pacific Railway Table of Distances, c. 1925, 1926, 1930 single page only. Blue print style Distance Schedules-Montana Union Railway, Rocky
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Northern Pacific Railway Employee Manuals, 4 [168098]3276Northern Pacific Railway Employee Manuals, 4 [168098]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Northern Pacific Railway employee manuals c. 1911-47. Work rules, engine specs, promotions etc. Schedule for Firemen, 2x Schedule for Engineers, Sch
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Orient Express Train Replica [173476]3277Orient Express Train Replica [173476]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The "Orient Express", an authentic model train replica of the world's most famous train. It was referred to as the "Queen of Trai...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******n for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
Railroad Banknote Company Proofs [155845]3278Railroad Banknote Company Proofs [155845]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 different. Includes: Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad ($1,000 bond end, Kendall Bank Note); Philadelphia & Reading RR ($100 bond end...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Railroad Ticket Dispenser - Poole Brothers [152505]3279Railroad Ticket Dispenser - Poole Brothers [152505]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Railroad ticket dispenser with the original label // Poole Brothers, Chicago //. Oak roll-top tambour opening. Tin dispenser for classic, small-sized,
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Railroad Ticket Dispenser - Rand McNally [152506]3280Railroad Ticket Dispenser - Rand McNally [152506]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Railroad ticket dispenser with decal that reads // Manufactured by Rand McNally and Co / Chicago NY and London //. Roll-top tambour back door. Tin dis
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Set of Early Historical Railroad Classics (5) [173474]3281Set of Early Historical Railroad Classics (5) [173474]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"This Was Railroading", by Geo. B. Abdill, published by Superior Publishing Co., Seattle, WA, 1st Ed., 1958 ~ An histor­ ical collect...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Southern Pacific Co. Corporate Data Sheets (12) [173486]3282Southern Pacific Co. Corporate Data Sheets (12) [173486]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
For the operation of it's Pacific System, which included the above Southern Pacific Co., the Southern Pacific Railroad Co. the South Pacific Coa...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****6 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
Southern Pacific RR Steam Locomotive Compendium [173488]3283Southern Pacific RR Steam Locomotive Compendium [173488]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Southern Pacific RR Steam Locomotive Compendium, Publ. by Diebert & Strapac, 1987, and Companion Addition, 2003 ~ Catalogs all the known steam l...
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
Steam Gauge By Ashcroft [175472]3284Steam Gauge By Ashcroft [175472]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chicago & North Western Railway Company, 2-8-8-2 type locomotive steam gauge. Wooden base has dymo labelled: N.W. Ry. Co. 2.882. Type. Santa.F...
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Union Pacific Railroad Ledger Pages, 1877-1882 (3) [167500]3285Union Pacific Railroad Ledger Pages, 1877-1882 (3) [167500]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.) May 1877 payroll for the mountain division track department. The document contains 21 workers names and their job, and the amount paid on June 23
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
VarioU.S. Railroad Manufacturer Catalogs (15) [131658]3286VarioU.S. Railroad Manufacturer Catalogs (15) [131658]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of about 15 publications about various and sundry railroad equipment manufacturers. Books include "History of the J.G. Brill Compa...
Start Price : 160.00 | Estimate : 320.00 - 1,000.00
Vintage 19th Century Railroad Pieces (3) incl. Two Bonds [167438]3287Vintage 19th Century Railroad Pieces (3) incl. Two Bonds [167438]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.) Traveling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1831. Printed color litho by tuck and sons London Paris and NY, published and printed 1894. Copy
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Western Railroad Ephemera Collection, 150 [172820]3288Western Railroad Ephemera Collection, 150 [172820]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
150 or more pieces of Western railroad ephemera. Mostly correspondences-Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway, PM Halloran, agent. Also Northern Pac...
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Small Brass Steam Whistle 1800s-1900s [175526]3289Small Brass Steam Whistle 1800s-1900s [175526]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass steam brass whistle. Measures 7" tall by 1" in diameter and has a nice patina. This smaller whistle, according to research, was prob...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to K*****1 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
Lionel And American Flyer Train Accessories 1929-60 [170499]3290Lionel And American Flyer Train Accessories 1929-60 [170499]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17. A diverse collection of model RR in accessories 1. Collection of transformers all tested and working.: Lionel Dual Control Type ZW, MRC
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to s********v.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Marklin Complete HO Model RR set [166370]3291Marklin Complete HO Model RR set [166370]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 50+. Marklin is a German made model train and is a high end, highly detailed model RR, and should be considered an adult rating. All items a
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
DIe Cast Cars By DInky and Models of Yesteryear. 1970’s era [170277]3292DIe Cast Cars By DInky and Models of Yesteryear. 1970’s era [170277]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17. 1. An entire collection of Coca-Cola Dinky and Models of Yesteryear all in one spot . The most popular muscle cars : 1953 corvette, [x=
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Die Cast Car and Truck Collection 1970’s era. [170278]3293Die Cast Car and Truck Collection 1970’s era. [170278]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 29. Some are NIB, most have no boxes. Manufacturers include: Mattel, Dinky, Models of Yesteryear, Hallmark. All are in excellent cond. 1.
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
ETRL , American And Liberty Classics Die Cast Banks 2000’s [170276]3294ETRL , American And Liberty Classics Die Cast Banks 2000’s [170276]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17. Nice collection of die cast banks and trucks from three of the top makers, with American Classics being made in the U.S.A.. Everything fr
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 325.00
Hubley Cast Iron Popeye On Motorcycle 1930’s [170295]3295Hubley Cast Iron Popeye On Motorcycle 1930’s [170295]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hubley’ s Cast Iron Popeye Motorcycle is complete and in overall good condition. Paint does show some slight wear. There is an old repair t
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to w**********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
Tonka and Kingsbury TIn Toy Collection 1950-60’s [170270]3296Tonka and Kingsbury TIn Toy Collection 1950-60’s [170270]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. These are all 17 X 10 “ or larger. All have been in storage for an extended period and need cleaning, have some rust and are mi
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Toy Truck & Car (2) 1932-50 [170791]3297Toy Truck & Car (2) 1932-50 [170791]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tin toys (2), one from the 1930s, one from the 1950's. First, we have a "Buddy" Mobile Repair-It Unit. It measure 24" and the pai...
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
Vintage Cast Iron Fire Ladder Wagon [168910]3298Vintage Cast Iron Fire Ladder Wagon [168910]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage cast iron fireman's ladder wagon with 2 horses and 2 7.75" ladders, one is severed. Overall length 16".
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Bicycle Themed Pinbacks, Tokens & Tray (18) 1900s [173965]3299Bicycle Themed Pinbacks, Tokens & Tray (18) 1900s [173965]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pinbacks, tokens and a small tray (3"x 4") related to bicycles including Tiger Cycles, The Barns White Flyer, Joerns-Thiem 2 Speed, Ramble...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,250.00 + 312.50BP) = 1,562.50
Vintage Motorcycle pinbacks, fobs, and a Coin [172721]3300Vintage Motorcycle pinbacks, fobs, and a Coin [172721]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has four pieces of Indian motorcycle memorabilia: one pin-back, two fobs, and one Indian pin with wings. There is one Excelsior fob and a pi
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
Hundred of Vintage Buttons Collection [175615]3301Hundred of Vintage Buttons Collection [175615]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of hundreds of vintage buttons. Some arranged for display, others in bulk. See photos. Gary Bracken Collection
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to f********2 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50