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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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Montana Business License Book, c. 1878 [171690]3512Montana Business License Book, c. 1878 [171690]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Important book of Virginia City, MT issued business licenses, c. 1878-87. Info on who, what type of business, license expirations etc. 1 loose page, 7
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to Q*****y for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
S R Buford Personal Notebook, Bank Book and More [175561]3513S R Buford Personal Notebook, Bank Book and More [175561]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
S R Buford, the big merchant in Virginia City, Montana, c. 1890's personal notebook from Perrine, Cook & Co., South Omaha, Neb. c. 1890'...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to Y******o for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Alhambra Hot Springs Broadside [172790]3514Alhambra Hot Springs Broadside [172790]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
On the Great Northern Railway between Butte and Helena was the Alhambra Hot Springs offering vapor, mud and private plunge baths inside the Hotel. M.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Historical Montana Newspaper Collection, 21 [172813]3515Historical Montana Newspaper Collection, 21 [172813]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
21 historical Montana newspapers with 10 from Virginia City. Montana Post, 4/28/1866, Virginia City, condition problem. Daily Madisonian, Virginia Cit
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to Q*****y for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
Ledger Book for Patrick A. Largey & Co. Hardware Butte, Montana c.1880 1880 [161196]3516Ledger Book for Patrick A. Largey & Co. Hardware Butte, Montana c.1880 1880 [161196]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This ledger book is from the P.A. Largey & Co. hardware store in Butte, Montana c.1880. The materials sold are interesting for a frontier hardwa...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 1**9 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
List of Goods Taken by Sheriff [167782]3517List of Goods Taken by Sheriff [167782]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 full page and 2 half pages of goods taken by sheriff, undated and unidentified owner. Goods taken range from alcohol, horses, tea, nails, gloves, ca
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Montana Bank Checks [171018]3518Montana Bank Checks [171018]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three bank checks from Montana: 1) RN-G1 imprinted revenue, 1883 drawn on Anglo California Bank of San Francisco. Printed by Corlies, Macy & Co....
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Montana Correspondences and BU.S. iness Related Ephemera [166678]3519Montana Correspondences and BU.S. iness Related Ephemera [166678]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly 19th century Montana correspondences and business related ephemera. Checks, legal documents, billheads etc. Dozens of items. About 3.8 lbs. M
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 1**9 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Montana Ephemera Assortment [168147]3520Montana Ephemera Assortment [168147]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 15 pieces of Montana ephemera including mine map with Petosi Mine etc. 44x41".N P Railroad track map 1960, telegraphs, bill of lading, ra...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Montana Invoice Books, 4 [166695]3521Montana Invoice Books, 4 [166695]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Montana original invoice books and some loose invoices. 1906 C W Rank, 1909 Buford Mercantile, 1923 Anaconda Copper, 1894 SR Buford. 26 lbs._x000D_
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to Y******o for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
Montana Territorial/State Warrants [171080]3522Montana Territorial/State Warrants [171080]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two warrants: 1890 for Transport of Prisoners; 1891 bounty on one coyote. Montana
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Carson City Banking Ephemera Group [175736]3523Carson City Banking Ephemera Group [175736]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carson City banking ephemera group all related to Carson City Savings Bank, Bullion and Exchange Bank and State Bank and Trust. No US Mint documents.
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
Fairview & Wonder, NV Advertising Art, Very Rare [171744]3524Fairview & Wonder, NV Advertising Art, Very Rare [171744]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare advertising art from I H Kent Company in Fallon, Fairview and Wonder, NV. c. 1908-10. Oval art is 2 girls, 8x9.5". Overall size is 12...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*****E for (80.00 + 0.00BP) = 80.00
White Pine Check Collection (6x), rare RN's, 1870-73 [175925]3525White Pine Check Collection (6x), rare RN's, 1870-73 [175925]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6x White Pine Region Checks with some very rare revenue stamps: Agency of the Bank of California Checks: 1) #? , 1870 for $60 in Hamilton. 2) #27, 187
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
Old Nevada Ephemera (10) 1800s [171504]3526Old Nevada Ephemera (10) 1800s [171504]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tax bill from 1876, mine stock from The Cash Boy Consolidated Mining Company, a stock certificate for the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, three far...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to f*****E for (150.00 + 0.00BP) = 150.00
Virginia City Nevada Billhead Collection (24) 1800s-1900s [171512]3527Virginia City Nevada Billhead Collection (24) 1800s-1900s [171512]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Virginia City billhead collection from the 1800s and 1900s. Billheads include The Cosmopolitan Bakery, Virginia Steam Coffee & Spice Mills, The ...
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to B*********g for (145.00 + 36.25BP) = 181.25
Virginia City Nevada Ephemera (12) 1800s [171505]3528Virginia City Nevada Ephemera (12) 1800s [171505]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Virginia City history can be your in these 12 pieces of ephemera, including a blank Storey County Hotel & In-Keeper's License, a stock certi...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Bank of California Gold Hill Nevada Check 1871 [171082]3529Bank of California Gold Hill Nevada Check 1871 [171082]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
April 13th 1871 check payable in gold coin drawn on the Bank of California, Gold HIll, Nevada. U.S. and Nevada revenue stamps attached left side. Prin
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to S********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Carson City Savings Bank Checks [170861]3530Carson City Savings Bank Checks [170861]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five bank checks from the Carson City Savings Bank: 1) Scott imprinted revenue RN-F1. Drawn on the Merchants' Exchange Bank, San Francis...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Pioneer Mills Flour Trademark Letter and Stencil Imprint, c. 1868 [171111]3531Pioneer Mills Flour Trademark Letter and Stencil Imprint, c. 1868 [171111]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1868 Nevada trademark letter attached to brown paper, 19x30", with 2 Pioneer Mills Bakers Flour sack stencil imprints. Nevada
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50