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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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Gold Coin Mines Company Stock [169067]4108Gold Coin Mines Company Stock [169067]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. A1554 for 100 shares to Butler Williamson, signed by Chook as Secretary and Bush as president. Dated July 30, 1896. Bags of coins at center, woman
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*****E for (120.00 + 0.00BP) = 120.00
Hagerman Signed Isabella GMC Stock [173825]4109Hagerman Signed Isabella GMC Stock [173825]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty-one Isabella Gold Mining Company stock certificates issued 1895-1896. All signed by J.J. Hagerman, an important Colorado railroad and mining fi
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Jerry Johnson Mining Stock in Original Book [168324]4110Jerry Johnson Mining Stock in Original Book [168324]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Jerry Johnson Mining stocks in original book, c. 1900-02. About 65 canceled certificates and 50 unissued. Mining site vignette. Cripple Creek Colorad
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Hayden Gold Mining Co., 1899, Stock, Spencer Penrose [173294]4111Hayden Gold Mining Co., 1899, Stock, Spencer Penrose [173294]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Hayden Gold Mining Company, incorporated in Cripple Creek , Colorado. Certificate no. 1839 issued to E.J.Morse(?) for 1,000 shares by H. L. Shepha
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8***1 for (225.00 + 49.50BP) = 274.50
Apothecaries Gold Mining Company, stock, 1898 [173295]4112Apothecaries Gold Mining Company, stock, 1898 [173295]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful and rare Cripple Creek district mining stock. The Apothecaries Gold Mining company stock certificate No. 1071, incorporated in Colorado. Is
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
Colorado MC Stocks, 4, 1870s, 1890s. [173459]4113Colorado MC Stocks, 4, 1870s, 1890s. [173459]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four Cripple Creek and Roaring Fork districts mining company stocks, includes stereoview of Black Hawk Mine (the stereoview information indicat
Start Price : 225.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 700.00
Cripple Creek Gold Stocks, 1890s [173293]4114Cripple Creek Gold Stocks, 1890s [173293]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine, formerly and historically the Cresson Mine, is an active gold mine located near the town of Victor, in the...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*********e for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
Cripple Creek District Cert, 1896-1899, Stock [173304]4115Cripple Creek District Cert, 1896-1899, Stock [173304]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5x uncommon Mining Companies Certificates for Stock incl. postcard from McKinney Mine. 1. The Lady Campbell Gold Mining Company, incorporated in Cri
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to d****z for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Mountain Queen Mining Co., 1888, Stock [173305]4116Mountain Queen Mining Co., 1888, Stock [173305]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mountain Queen Mining Company, incorporated in Colorado with principal offices in San Juan County, Colorado & Chicago Illinois. Certificate no. ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*********e for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
British Queen Mining Stock [173358]4117British Queen Mining Stock [173358]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued 1883 British Queen Mining stock with underground miner vignette. Signed by Herman Burgin as president. Mine in San Juan county. Georgetown Col
Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to m********e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
Crescent Silver Co. of Cincinnati, 1870/1, Stock [173455]4118Crescent Silver Co. of Cincinnati, 1870/1, Stock [173455]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Crescent Silver Company of Cincinnati, Stock Certificate Pair, Georgetown, Argentine District, Clear Creek County, Colorado. 1. Certificate no.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to j********g for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
Colorado Mines Stock, 1867 & 1880 [173314]4119Colorado Mines Stock, 1867 & 1880 [173314]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2x Stock Certificates from the early Gilpin/ Clear creek discoveries in Colorado. Philadelphia investors for Colorado mines. 1. The Baker Silver Mini
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Holman GMC, stock, 1865, [173298]4120Holman GMC, stock, 1865, [173298]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Holman Gold Mining Company stock certificate No. 264, incorporated February 17, 1848 in New York. For mining works, Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties, C
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to c*********p for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
Moore Mining and Smelting Co. Stock Certificate 1887 [123586]4121Moore Mining and Smelting Co. Stock Certificate 1887 [123586]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. No. 156. Ink and punch cancelled. Issued for 200 shares to Allen Hubbard on Nov. 22, 1887. Signed by president (William Moore) and secretary, bu
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Early Leadville MC stock, rare [173296]4122Early Leadville MC stock, rare [173296]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2x Leadville and Lake County mining stock, include prospectus for Plant of the Leadville Leader Mining Company. 1. The Denver City Consolidated Silv
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Corydon Mining Company Stock, Nevadaville 1866 [169076]4123Corydon Mining Company Stock, Nevadaville 1866 [169076]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nevada district, Colorado Territory. No. 981 for 100 shares to G.L. Haight signed by the secretary E.W. Whiskey and president H.A. Johnson. Dated Oct
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to d****z for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
Mineral Hill Tunnel Co. Stock, 1886, imitation $1000 bill on reverse - Breckenridge [169060]4124Mineral Hill Tunnel Co. Stock, 1886, imitation $1000 bill on reverse - Breckenridge [169060]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare. The Mineral Hill Tunnel Company stock certificate, incorporated in Indiana and datelined La Fayette, Ind., August 18, 1886. Issued for $100
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S****2 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
Bank & Finance Themed Mining Stocks, 3 [173360]4125Bank & Finance Themed Mining Stocks, 3 [173360]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 issued Colorado mining stocks with bank and finance themed names. 1906 Banker Mining and Tunnel. 1899 Bankers Gold Mining and Leasing Co. with great
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Boulder & Buffalo Hunter Consolidated Mining Co. Stock [169074]4126Boulder & Buffalo Hunter Consolidated Mining Co. Stock [169074]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No 38 for 200 shares to A. W. Waters. Signed by A.S.Rhodes as secretary, and Israel Brutha? as president. Dated Aug 23, 1881. Buffalo Hunter related?
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8***1 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
Brown Silver Mining Company Stock Cert, 1869 1869 [170596]4127Brown Silver Mining Company Stock Cert, 1869 1869 [170596]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock certificate #307 from the Brown Silver Mining Company issued to David Weaver for two shares at $50 per. It is signed by company president Georg
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (300.00 + 66.00BP) = 366.00
Colorado Mining Stock Trio [173357]4128Colorado Mining Stock Trio [173357]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 issued Colorado mining stocks. 1880 Silver Cord Mining, a silver, copper, and lead mine located in Hinsdale county with underground miner vignette,
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to S****2 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Colorado Stock Certificates, 1871-1907 [173457]4129Colorado Stock Certificates, 1871-1907 [173457]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of Stock Certificates from Colorado. 1. The Little Annie Mining Company, incorporated in Colorado, operating in Roaring Fork Mining District, P
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Columbus Tunnel M&MC stock, 1881, Rare [173290]4130Columbus Tunnel M&MC stock, 1881, Rare [173290]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Columbus Tunnel Mining & Milling Company, incorporated in Colorado. Boulder County location. Cert. no. 212 issued to Fred Michel for 500 at $10 ...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Isabella Gold Mining Stock with Percy Hagerman Signatures, 40 [172770]4131Isabella Gold Mining Stock with Percy Hagerman Signatures, 40 [172770]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 40 Isabella Gold Mining stock, c. 1890's with Percy Hagerman signatures. Hagerman was an important figure in Colorado mining, with activit...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to O*********n for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
Raven and Beacon Hill Gold Mining Stocks in Book [168325]4132Raven and Beacon Hill Gold Mining Stocks in Book [168325]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 185 Raven and Beacon Hill Gold Mining stocks in original book, c. 1900's. Nice mine vignette, 15 tax stamps inside front board. Cripple C...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Black Hill Mining Certs, 1880-1886, Stock [173467]4133Black Hill Mining Certs, 1880-1886, Stock [173467]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. The Columbus Gold Mining Company of the Black Hills, inc. New York; located at Central City, Lawrence County. Cert. no. 324 issued to R.W. Hamilton
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Tornado Consolidated G&S M&MC, 1887, Seth Bullock [173464]4134Tornado Consolidated G&S M&MC, 1887, Seth Bullock [173464]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tornado Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining and Milling Company stock certificate No. 47, issued to James Shields for 5000 shares ($5 per share) in Le
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to u***9 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
Tornado Consolidated G&S M&MC, 1887, Seth Bullock [173181]4135Tornado Consolidated G&S M&MC, 1887, Seth Bullock [173181]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tornado Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining and Milling Company stock certificate No. 74, issued to John Marley for 250 shares ($5 per share) in Lead
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to v*g for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
Dahlonega Gold Mining Stock [173272]4136Dahlonega Gold Mining Stock [173272]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued 1880 Dahlonega Gold Mining Stock. The Georgia gold rush began about 1828, long before the California gold discovery, and continued until about
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*****8 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
Findley Gold Mining Co of Georgia, 1881, Stock 1881 [173880]4137Findley Gold Mining Co of Georgia, 1881, Stock 1881 [173880]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 36123 I/U for 100 shares to Geo Codington on April 26, 1881. Signed by secretary Peabody and president DA Brody. Vertical creases and pin holes, ha
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
Lumpkin Chestatee Mining Stock [173273]4138Lumpkin Chestatee Mining Stock [173273]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued 1868 Lumpkin Chestatee Mining stock with brown revenue stamp and miners working a sluice. The Georgia gold rush began about 1828, long before t
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to S*****8 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
Abbott Mining Company of NY, 1880, Stock [175895]4139Abbott Mining Company of NY, 1880, Stock [175895]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Abbott Mining Company of New York, Certificate #322 issued to W. E. Blanchard for 100 shares at $10 each on Jun 28, 1880 in New York. Signed by pr
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Casco Gold of Idaho Territory Company Stock, 1868 [169075]4140Casco Gold of Idaho Territory Company Stock, 1868 [169075]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No 248 for 100 shares to A.W. Hobby dated Aug 13, 1868. The Casco Gold Co. owned and operated the Red Warrior Mine in Alturas County. A very early or
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Idaho Mining Stock Assortment (25) 1900s [172056]4141Idaho Mining Stock Assortment (25) 1900s [172056]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large assortment of mining stocks from Idaho, including Nicholson Creek Mining Corporation, Hypotheek Mining & Milling Company, Idaho Copper C...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k********h.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
British-American Gold Mining & Trading Company Stock, 1898 [169072]4142British-American Gold Mining & Trading Company Stock, 1898 [169072]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 3273 for n250 shares to Jas L. Hall. Dated Apr 5, 1898. Certificate offering an investment in as yet unknown Alaska and Yukon gold properties. Thi
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to u******i for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Juanita Coal Company Stock, 1809 1809 [172570]4143Juanita Coal Company Stock, 1809 1809 [172570]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dated September 1809. Bedford, Mass. One of America's early organized publicly held coal mining companies. Datelined Bedford, PA, Sept 3, 1809. ...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,500.00
St. Croix & Lake Superior Mineral Co., 1845, Autographs [169062]4144St. Croix & Lake Superior Mineral Co., 1845, Autographs [169062]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
St. Croix & Lake Superior Mineral Co., 1845, Autographs. Incorporated August 8, 1845. Cert No. 879 dated Dec 22, 1845 for 1 share, to George E. ...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Connecticut Mining Co., 1864, Stock [175893]4145Connecticut Mining Co., 1864, Stock [175893]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certificate from the Connecticut Mining Company #656 issued to Thomas Allen for 100 shares at $2.5 each on May 7, 1864. Signed by president W.S.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to k********h.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
Allegheny Iron Mining & Milling Stock, Duluth, Minnesota [145725]4146Allegheny Iron Mining & Milling Stock, Duluth, Minnesota [145725]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #17, issued for 1000 shares in 1895. Duluth, Minnesota is on the masthead. The company incorporated in 1892. Minnesota's Mesabi Range iron...
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to k********h.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
Missouri Tin Company Stock Certificate 1871 [155762]4147Missouri Tin Company Stock Certificate 1871 [155762]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare early tin mining stock. Cert. #646, issued for one share to Mary T. Andrews in St. Louis in March 1871. Signed by N. Schaeffer as president and W
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
Missouri Tin Company Stock Certificate 1871 [155832]4148Missouri Tin Company Stock Certificate 1871 [155832]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very scarce. Inc. in State of Missouri. No. 66, issued for one share in St. Louis in 1871. Signed by president N. Schaeffer and secretary Woodward. No
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********e for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
Frederic Nickel & Copper Mining Stock [175775]4149Frederic Nickel & Copper Mining Stock [175775]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rare nickel mining stock. Issued 1866 Frederic Nickel & Copper Mining, #32 500 shares.25c brown adhesive Internal Revenue stamp. Underground a...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********e for (1,700.00 + 425.00BP) = 2,125.00
Madison Mining Stock [175970]4150Madison Mining Stock [175970]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Madison Mining stock, issued 1864. #82, 1000 shares. 25c brown Internal Revenue stamp. Nice left side underground mine vinette. They were a major lead
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
Butte Mining Stock Collection, 29 [172022]4151Butte Mining Stock Collection, 29 [172022]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
29 Butte mining stocks with color variations and some duplicates. Moulton, Anaconda, North Butte, Parrot Silver and Copper, Butte & London Coppe...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k********h.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
Butte Mining Stocks, 32 [171324]4152Butte Mining Stocks, 32 [171324]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
32 Butte mining stocks with some duplicates. Butte Georgetown, Butte & Yellow Mountain, Last Chance Copper, several Anaconda Copper, Butte Exemp...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 1**9 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
North Butte Mining Stock Hoard, 500 [171814]4153North Butte Mining Stock Hoard, 500 [171814]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 500 mostly green North Butte Mining stocks, issued c. 1905-26. North Butte Montana Ken Prag Collection
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
Alta Montana Company Stock Certificate 1881 [128116]4154Alta Montana Company Stock Certificate 1881 [128116]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued Cole Sanders, 36 shares at $10 per by Alta Montana Company. Signed by Robert Brookes, secretary and Michael Snow, vice president. Vignette show
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Carbonate King Mine Stock Certificate 1888 [129691]4155Carbonate King Mine Stock Certificate 1888 [129691]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued to Nettie Wilson, 5,000 shares at $10 per by The Carbonate King Mining Company. Signed by both secretary and president. This is dated October 5
Start Price : 95.00 | Estimate : 190.00 - 400.00
Montana MC stocks, William Clark [173466]4156Montana MC stocks, William Clark [173466]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7x collection of Montana mining stocks: 1) Eastern Montana Mining & Smelting Company stock certificate No. 261 issued to J.W. Granis for 50 sh...
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Montana Mining Stock Assortment and 3 Bonds, 21 [171323]4157Montana Mining Stock Assortment and 3 Bonds, 21 [171323]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Montana mining. 18 stocks-Glengarry Mining, Mountain Mining, Home Stake Gold, Basin Montana Tunnell, Jardine, Pioneer Placer, Square Deal Uranium, Vod
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 1**9 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00