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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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Santa Clara Ephemera Collection, c. 1864-1910 [167858]3472Santa Clara Ephemera Collection, c. 1864-1910 [167858]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of about 50 pieces of Santa Clara ephemera, c. 1864-1910. Mostly billheads and letterheads with pictorials, a telegram, Los Gatos foldout b
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****r for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
Santa Cruz and Monterey Ephemera Group, c. 1871-1904 [167847]3473Santa Cruz and Monterey Ephemera Group, c. 1871-1904 [167847]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 20 pieces of ephemera from Santa Cruz and Monterey, c. 1871-1904. Billheads, letterheads, promo brochures, liquor license, etc. Santa Cruz, Sole
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to D*****6 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
Cal Coast Vegetable Can Bundle, 2" [166708]3474Cal Coast Vegetable Can Bundle, 2" [166708]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2" original bundle of Cal Coast vegetable can labels with California map, 5x13". Saticoy California Stuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera C...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Sonoma County Ephemera, 22 [171119]3475Sonoma County Ephemera, 22 [171119]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 22 pieces of Sonoma County ephemera, c. 1879-1938, mostly 1800's. Tax collector letter, color N S Cobb Furniture and Undertaking 2 page le...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
Sonoma County Ephemera, 8 [171117]3476Sonoma County Ephemera, 8 [171117]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 pieces of late 19th century Sonoma County ephemera. 2 covers with contents, no stamps. 5 letters related to land in Sonoma, 1910 photo of Russian Ri
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Claim Deeds, Spanish Flats, 8 [175880]3477Claim Deeds, Spanish Flats, 8 [175880]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 deeds to claims in the area of Spanish Flats, Plumas County, California. Includes: deed dated March 29, 1869, from Simeon Plant to Louis Libe
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****6 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
Sutter and Solano County Ephemera Group, c. 1852-1916 [167848]3478Sutter and Solano County Ephemera Group, c. 1852-1916 [167848]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 25 pieces of ephemera from Sutter and Solano counties, Pictorial billhead, legal docs, peach promo, deed, etc. Dixon, Vallejo, Benicia, Marysvil
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6******n for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
Topaz Lake Area Ephemera (9) 1891-1904 [172975]3479Topaz Lake Area Ephemera (9) 1891-1904 [172975]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mono County receipts from The Rickey Land & Cattle Company (4), receipts for Kirman & Rickey General Merchandise (2) and two (2) letters fro...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*****d for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Trinity, Del Norte & Humboldt Counties Ephemera [171337]3480Trinity, Del Norte & Humboldt Counties Ephemera [171337]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 55 pieces of ephemera from Trinity, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, c. 1868-1915. Billheads and letterheads, some pictorial, IOOG 1868 booklet,
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Truckee Area Ephemera Collection [171467]3481Truckee Area Ephemera Collection [171467]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
13 pieces of Truckee, CA area ephemera. Boca Mill Co. cover, date 1??7. 1908 Boca postcard with trees. View from Truckee Station, Looking West stereov
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to C*****r for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Tuolumne Ephemera Group [171113]3482Tuolumne Ephemera Group [171113]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 80 pieces of Tuolumne ephemera, c. 1871-1910. Land statements, billheads-some pictorial, Sierra Railway, Confidence Gold Mining payroll ledger s
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
Trinity Mining region, Weaverville and Douglas Receipts (30) 1888-1900s [173140]3483Trinity Mining region, Weaverville and Douglas Receipts (30) 1888-1900s [173140]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment (30) of receipts from various towns in the Trinity Mining region, including Weaverville and Douglas. There are receipts from Abrahm &...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
Bank of California Checks [171093]3484Bank of California Checks [171093]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two Bank of California vintage checks: 1) 1874 Virginia, Nevada, duplicate of exchange payable in gold coin. 2) 1868 Gold Hill, Nevada with Nev
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (65.00 + 0.00BP) = 65.00
California Color Paper & Color Vignette Billheads & Letterheads [171146]3485California Color Paper & Color Vignette Billheads & Letterheads [171146]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nic mix of about 50 California color paper and color vignettes billheads and letterheads, c. 1883-1912. San Francisco, Jamestown, Sacramento etc. Colo
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to O*********n for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
California Local Telegraph Companies Ephemera--Rare Lines! 1874-1913 [167566]3486California Local Telegraph Companies Ephemera--Rare Lines! 1874-1913 [167566]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 different. Great little collection with some rare pieces! Includes: Sierra Telegraph Co. (Oakdale, 1913); American District Telegraph billhea
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to l*******c for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Central California Fruit Crate Labels, 100 [166781]3487Central California Fruit Crate Labels, 100 [166781]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 100 Central California fruit crate labels. Manteca, Visilia, Exeter etc. 15 lbs. California Stuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Western Billheads (Many) 1800-1900s [171628]3488Western Billheads (Many) 1800-1900s [171628]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Billheads from all over the western states, including the National Ice Company of San Francisco, T.J Hammond Fruits & Produce of Fresno, Charles...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to O*********n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
Leadville Live Stock Diecut Calendar Advertising in Frame, 1899 [172583]3489Leadville Live Stock Diecut Calendar Advertising in Frame, 1899 [172583]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice, The Leadville Live Stock Company die cut advertising piece with 1899 calendar in 20x18" frame. Blue eyed baby girl in front of a basket....
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********r.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
Colorado Bank Checks [171094]3490Colorado Bank Checks [171094]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two early Colorado bank checks: 1) 1869 Jerome B. Chaffee & Co. Bankers, Central City and Georgetown, with U. S. revenue stamp. 2) 1874 C...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Ellendale AsparagU.S. Can Labels ~600 [166454]3491Ellendale AsparagU.S. Can Labels ~600 [166454]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Paper labels for cans of Ellendale All Green Asparagus, 15oz, packed by John S. Isaacs of Ellendale, Delaware. Background of pale yellow, green, and d
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00