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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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Alice G&SMC Annual Report, 1899, Montana [173292]2241 - Alice G&SMC Annual Report, 1899, Montana [173292]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an original Annual Report for Alice Gold and Silver Mining Company, dated January 1, 1899. 26 pages (one sided). Each page has black print wit
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Merk Family Letter Archive, Montana Mining [164221]2242 - Merk Family Letter Archive, Montana Mining [164221]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 200 or more letters to and from Fred R. Merk Esq., c. 1890-1900. 200 or more letters c. 1869-1906 from Ella Merk to her parents. Fred Me
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to a****a for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Bivin's Gulch Mining Archive, 1863-1872 [166476]2242b - Bivin's Gulch Mining Archive, 1863-1872 [166476]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A fascinating and very historical archive of just under 60 (sixty) original mining claim documents from Bivins Gulch, Madison County, Montana. The doc
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to 1**9 for (1,200.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,500.00
 
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Mining Papers Group [172819]2243 - Mining Papers Group [172819]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment of mining papers with approximated counts. Missouri Mining Co, 1917, possibly in Norris, MT, 30 pieces. Eastern Mine and Mill, c. 1902, Vir
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S****2 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Montana Mining Co. Incorporation Paper Collection, 29 [164238]2244 - Montana Mining Co. Incorporation Paper Collection, 29 [164238]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
29 Montana mining incorporation papers. Mines include Orq Fino, Coeur D'Alene, National, Galena, Bearpaw, Orlando, Pennmont, Triangle, Mint, New...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to h****y for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Montana Mining Ephemera [168092]2245 - Montana Mining Ephemera [168092]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 25 pieces of Montana mining ephemera c. 1885-1935. Anaconda Copper, Elkhorn Mining, Nevada Crescent Gold Mines, Fraser Chalmers, Highland Cons.
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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North Horn Silver Mining Stock, Report by Couch and More [168304]2246 - North Horn Silver Mining Stock, Report by Couch and More [168304]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Horn Silver Mining stock issued to Thos. Couch, 1882. Couch wrote the included 12pp mine report with color maps. 1885 Couch note book with hand
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S***6 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Aurora, Nevada Photograph Group with 3 NE Johnson c.1927 [168861]2247 - Aurora, Nevada Photograph Group with 3 NE Johnson c.1927 [168861]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 photos. Three are c.1920s similar bird's-eye views, 5 x 7". All from the NE Johnson Photograph Collection. Third is a modern copy ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*****E for (100.00 + 0.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Assay certificates, framed, Austin, William Pardy [175620]2248 - Assay certificates, framed, Austin, William Pardy [175620]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes three assay certificates for William Pardy from assay offices located in Austin, Nevada, professionally mounted and framed (glass feature
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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11x Different Austin RN Checks, 1870-82 [173913]2249 - 11x Different Austin RN Checks, 1870-82 [173913]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the best collection we have had up for sale so far: 11x checks from Austin with various imprinted revenue stamps. All in good to great conditi
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Austin, Nevada "Sack of Flour" 1864 Bid Sheet, the Original Document 1864 [169387]2250 - Austin, Nevada "Sack of Flour" 1864 Bid Sheet, the Original Document 1864 [169387]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Document of pledges signed by the United Merchants of Austin, Nevada for a “Sack of Flour” auctioned for the U.S. Sanitary Fund by R
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Start Price : 5,000.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 17,500.00
 
 
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Nevada & Colorado Mining District Prospectuses (6x) [173183]2251 - Nevada & Colorado Mining District Prospectuses (6x) [173183]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nevada and Colorado Mining District Prospectuses: 1. Advanced proof for Bullfrog Mining and Milling Co., incorporated in Nevada, pamphlet with 4 pag
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph Co. Mining Messages in Code 1877 [155826]2252 - Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph Co. Mining Messages in Code 1877 [155826]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two 1877 telegrams sent from San Francisco to Carson City, Nevada. Both messages addressed to Carson City Savings Bank and are in code because
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Carson City Mint Archive [175590]2253 - Carson City Mint Archive [175590]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 10 Carson City Mint silver bullion receipts, c. 1885-1904. 1897"bars, dust etc." 10.3oz, 423F Ag, 238 F Gold from C H Peters thru...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Christian Zabriskie "Seeking a Favor" Letter 1888 [170591]2254 - Christian Zabriskie "Seeking a Favor" Letter 1888 [170591]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A letter handwritten and signed by Christian Zabriskie who was the vice president of the Pacific Borax Company and the namesake of Zabriskie Point in
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Delamar Nevada 5"x 9" Photo 1800s [171386]2255 - Delamar Nevada 5"x 9" Photo 1800s [171386]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Delamar, Nevada is a ghost town today, but back in the late 1800s, it was booming goldmining town that produced $8.9 m Unfortunately, the gold in the
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to c****o for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Territorial Assessment Receipt for WC Ralston in Nevada Mine 1864 [155357]2256 - Territorial Assessment Receipt for WC Ralston in Nevada Mine 1864 [155357]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assessment receipt from the San Francisco office for the Independent Gold & Silver Mining Company, June 22, 1864. Received of WC Ralston, $1,000...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Esmeralda County Assessment of Mines [150404]2257 - Esmeralda County Assessment of Mines [150404]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assessment of 11 mines. Listed by owner. Wilson & Brothers and A. J. Homes owned the mines with the greatest yield; over $11,000. Has a 5c green...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*****E for (120.00 + 0.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Eureka Mining District Cloth Map, 1882 1882 [171209]2258 - Eureka Mining District Cloth Map, 1882 1882 [171209]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
If you are looking for a Eureka mine you will find it here-From the famous to the forgotten. Eureka itself appears on map. Has to include near 250 min
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
 
 
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G.W. Bell Assay Office - Silver Bars Receipt, rec'd from Dalls Mill, Franktown, NV 1864 [169261]2259 - G.W. Bell Assay Office - Silver Bars Receipt, rec'd from Dalls Mill, Franktown, NV 1864 [169261]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
G.W. Bell Assay Office, Savage Mine, Dalls Mill, Franktown, NV, 1864. Nevada territorial deposit of Silver Bars (bullion crossed out) deposited for th
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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