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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![SSCA- Justh & Hunter Assay Receipt 1858 [173244]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50998088_1s.jpg?v=8DBF137F95F6110)
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: E. Justh Photo Card, circa early 1860s [173237]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50998091_1s.jpg?v=8DBF137F2C32DF0)
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]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50998092_1s.jpg?v=8DBEA2F88A367F0)
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]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50998093_1s.jpg?v=8DBEA2F50239990)
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]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50998094_1s.jpg?v=8DBEA2F50239990)
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]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50998095_1s.jpg?v=8DBF8EB18B05730)
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]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50998096_1s.jpg?v=8DBF8EB40CF7D40)
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 SF Receipt, 1854 1854 [173252]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50998099_1s.jpg?v=8DBEA2F83C86CD0)
3203SSCA: U.S. Branch Mint SF Receipt, 1854 1854 [173252]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exceptional! No. 3853 "Mint Receipt Received from Adams & Co. a Deposit of Gold Bullion for Coinage." dated San Francisco, Oct. 5th, 1...
Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 9,000.00
![SSCA: Wass, Molitor & Co. Assay Receipt, 1852 1852 [173234]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50998100_1s.jpg?v=8DBEA2F83C86CD0)
3204SSCA: Wass, Molitor & Co. Assay Receipt, 1852 1852 [173234]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Memorandum of Gold Dust deposited by Mr. A. M. Rosborough, dated Decr.(?) 8, 1852. Not numbered. Measures 7 3/4 x 6 1/4 inches, printed in black ink
Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 9,000.00
![SSCA:U.S. Mint Memorandum of Gold Bullion, 1855 1855 [173253]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50998101_1s.jpg?v=8DBF8EBB62D9220)
3205SSCA:U.S. Mint Memorandum of Gold Bullion, 1855 1855 [173253]Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 8909. Receipt for gold bullion deposited by James Wilson, 1 Oct. 1855. (we do not know if this is the same James Wilson who became famous for the
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to l*****8 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
![SSCA-Kellogg & Richter Assay Office Receipt 1854 [173245]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50998102_1s.jpg?v=8DBEA2F83C86CD0)
3206SSCA-Kellogg & Richter Assay Office Receipt 1854 [173245]Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 879 Memoranda of Gold Bullion deposited with Kellogg & Richter by Almy & Anthony, 16th March, 1854. Printed on thin light blue paper wi...
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
![U. S. Mint San Francisco Stereoview, c1868 [173249]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50998103_1s.jpg?v=8DBF8EBE6964D30)
3207U. S. Mint San Francisco Stereoview, c1868 [173249]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare stereo view card produced by American Scenery showing The Old Granite Lady The United States Branch Mint in San Francisco. In 1867, Mint official
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****r for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
![SSCA: U. S. Branch Mint Memorandum of Gold Bullion 1857 [173254]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50998104_1s.jpg?v=8DBF8EC079D3250)
3208SSCA: U. S. Branch Mint Memorandum of Gold Bullion 1857 [173254]Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 104 Memorandum of Gold Bullion deposited at the Branch Mint of the United States, New Orleans, the 1st day of July, 1857 by H. Prince. "Cal...
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to l*****8 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
![SSCA: Curtis, Perry & Ward, 1852 1852 [173233]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50998107_1s.jpg?v=8DBEA2F50239990)
3211SSCA: Curtis, Perry & Ward, 1852 1852 [173233]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold dust! No. 1647 Memorandum of Gold Bullion Deposited with assay results. San Francisco, CA August 17, 1852. This piece is an R8 with just 2 to 3
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00