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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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US Military Officer Daguerreotype C.1840's-1850's [175956]2520 - US Military Officer Daguerreotype C.1840's-1850's [175956]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A daguerreotype of a US military officer, c. 1840's to early 1850's. He is cavalry or possibly an artillery officer. In half case with Walsh...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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WW 1 U.S. Bugle [168854]2521 - WW 1 U.S. Bugle [168854]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
WW1 US bugle with horn inscription H N White/Spec 1152/53/Phila. Depot. 9.5" long with mouthpiece. 1" dent on top of narrow section of hor...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to K*****1 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Photo Album of Lindbergh at Messerschmitt Factory 1938 [171046]2522 - Photo Album of Lindbergh at Messerschmitt Factory 1938 [171046]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In the Fall of 1938, aviator Charles Lindberg was invited by the Nazi high command, Herman Goring in particular, to come to Berlin and inspect what wa
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Third Reich Photo Negative Ribbontrop Family Collection (50) 1934-1945 [171798]2523 - Third Reich Photo Negative Ribbontrop Family Collection (50) 1934-1945 [171798]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are reproduced negatives from what appears to be a collection of photos once belonging to the Joachim von Ribbontrop family. Ribbontrop was Ad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to d*******f for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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WW2 U.S. Inert Training Grenades and Repro. German Hemets [161093]2524 - WW2 U.S. Inert Training Grenades and Repro. German Hemets [161093]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot holds three types of vintage WW2 grenades, all are inert for training purposes. There is one pineapple grenade, one lemon grenade, and one ba
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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WW 2 Alaska Photo Album, c. 1940s c1940s [159657]2525 - WW 2 Alaska Photo Album, c. 1940s c1940s [159657]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photo album from St. Paul Island, Alaska during WWII. Judging by the photographs inside, it can be assumed that this photo album originally belonged t
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Sierra Ranch Internment Camp Badge 1940s [172966]2526 - Sierra Ranch Internment Camp Badge 1940s [172966]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a badge from Sierra Vista Ranch in Tulare County, California. It was a fruit ranch for many years, reaching 40,000 acres at its height. It was
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********a.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Chuck Yeager Authenticated Autographs (9) 1997 [171788]2527 - Chuck Yeager Authenticated Autographs (9) 1997 [171788]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brigadier General Chuck Yeager authenticated autographs, including two 50th Anniversary First Day issues of his flight, breaking the sound barrier in
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6******n for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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187th Infantry Airborne Ring WW2 [175761]2528 - 187th Infantry Airborne Ring WW2 [175761]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This ring represents the 187th Infantry Airborne Regiment formed in 1945. The ring is size 12 with the airborne insignia on the crest with "RAK...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Pilot Signed, Framed WWII Aces Lithograph by Robert Taylor [169320]2529 - Pilot Signed, Framed WWII Aces Lithograph by Robert Taylor [169320]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1986 Limited Edition print #600/1000. Lithograph J-52 by famous aviation artist, Robert Taylor. Beautifully double matted on teal green suede with tw
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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U.S. Navy Practice Round WW 2 Inert [161090]2530 - U.S. Navy Practice Round WW 2 Inert [161090]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a U.S. Navy practice (inert) dummy round made of a hardwood, with a metal base and a metal collar at the bullet (ojive) tip. All metal parts a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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U.S. Navy Practice Round WW 2 Inert [161091]2531 - U.S. Navy Practice Round WW 2 Inert [161091]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a U.S. Navy practice (inert) dummy round made of a hardwood, with a metal base and a metal should and armor piercing tip. All metal parts are
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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WW 2 Posters, 2, Navy Panorama Photo and More [158954]2532 - WW 2 Posters, 2, Navy Panorama Photo and More [158954]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Panorama photo in frame of US Navel(sic) Training Station, San Diego-Jan 1942, Company 4212, 7.5x32', vertical creases and broken glass. This Is...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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WW 2 Photo Collection [167323]2533 - WW 2 Photo Collection [167323]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 750 mostly original WW 2 b/w photos. Some 8x10', mostly smaller. Some loose, some in albums. Ships, mess, Naval shipyard San Francisco, bo...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m********e for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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WW 2 War Bonds Poster [167628]2534 - WW 2 War Bonds Poster [167628]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original "Doing all you can, brother?/ BUY WAR BONDS" WW2 poster with head bandaged soldier. Nice condition, 40x28".
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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John Hyatt in Cuba Documents, 3 1893 [159931]2535 - John Hyatt in Cuba Documents, 3 1893 [159931]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed John Hyatt appointment by Walter Q. Gresham, Secretary of State, as American Vice Counsel to Santiago de Cuba, dated September 12, 1893, on his
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Adult Israeli gas mask w/filters, model 4A1 [173602]2536 - Adult Israeli gas mask w/filters, model 4A1 [173602]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three gas masks (each come with NATO filter) plus 3x additional replacement filters, for a total of 6 filters. All unused, unopened. Includes 2
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Navy Seabee Atsugi, Japan Yearbook and Photos, 1952 [161886]2537 - Navy Seabee Atsugi, Japan Yearbook and Photos, 1952 [161886]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1952 Navy Seabee yearbook for Navy Mobile Construction Battalion 2 stationed at Atsugi, Japan. 10.5x14.5" flip style binder for this unit that ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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John Hyatt In Spain Documents, 2 1894 [159932]2538 - John Hyatt In Spain Documents, 2 1894 [159932]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 documents related to John Hyatt while he was in Spain. Union Hero Americana Society, June 11, 1894, making John Hyatt a member on account of certain
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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British Signed Letters, Battle of Trafalgar Related, 4 [158346]2539 - British Signed Letters, Battle of Trafalgar Related, 4 [158346]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1819 letter signed by Sir Richard Grindall, Admiral at Battle of Trafalgar. Letter relates to him not having employment between September 30 and Decem
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m********e for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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