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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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North San Juan, Nevada County Mining Stocks & Ephemera 1875-1907 [144684]4078 - North San Juan, Nevada County Mining Stocks & Ephemera 1875-1907 [144684]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. North San Juan dates back to the California Gold Rush. It prospered during the era of hydraulic mining at nearby Malakoff Diggins from 1850
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to M********C.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Last Chance Mining of Pacheco California June 6, 1863 [172981]4079 - Last Chance Mining of Pacheco California June 6, 1863 [172981]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock certificate issued by the Last Chance Gold, Silver and Copper Mining Company to E.B. Benshaw for 25 shares at $25 per. It is signed by Samuel Ba
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Pittsburg Coal Mining Co. Stock Certificate 1879 [172984]4080 - Pittsburg Coal Mining Co. Stock Certificate 1879 [172984]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock certificate for The Pittsburg Coal Mining Company #71 issued to Helena M. Kent for eighteen (1*0 shares at $100 per share. This company out of C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to s********3 for (1,700.00 + 425.00BP) = 2,125.00
 
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Julian Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate 1880 [169304]4081 - Julian Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate 1880 [169304]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Placer County, California (printed to the left of vignette). Inc. in New York. No. 48, issued for 50 shares to R.C. Jackson on April 21st, 1880. Signe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to b*******e for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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South Fork Canal Company Stock Certificate, Gold Rush 1852 [155322]4082 - South Fork Canal Company Stock Certificate, Gold Rush 1852 [155322]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully engraved partially-issued certificate. No. 321. Placerville, El Dorado County, Cal. Dec. 9th, 1852. This item has been hand signed by the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to C*****r for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Williams & Kellinger Mining Co stock, 1863, Rare [173180]4083 - Williams & Kellinger Mining Co stock, 1863, Rare [173180]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Williams & Kellinger Mining Company, incorporated , April 28, 1863 in Pitsburg Disrict, Shasta Mountain, printed by H. S. Crocker & Co. in S...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Reese River stocks, fancy, San Francisco [173835]4084 - Reese River stocks, fancy, San Francisco [173835]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 certificates relating to Reese River district, datelined San Francisco. Includes: 1) Pensylvania, 1864. The best part of this certificate is
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 650.00 | Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Alta California Telegraph Company Stock & Telegram, California Gold Rush 1853-60 [167567]4085 - Alta California Telegraph Company Stock & Telegram, California Gold Rush 1853-60 [167567]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Very rare stock! Pre-Transcontinental Telegraph! Gold Rush era. Certificate No. 686, issued for one shares to (blank) on December 1st, 18
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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GT Brown Collection, 1st African-American Illustrator [173817]4086 - GT Brown Collection, 1st African-American Illustrator [173817]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An important collection of stock certificates printed by Grafton Taylor Brown in San Francisco, the first African-American printer and artist to depic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,700.00
Sold to d*******f for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
 
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Kennedy Company Stock, Reese River, Santa Fe Mining District 1864 [173836]4087 - Kennedy Company Stock, Reese River, Santa Fe Mining District 1864 [173836]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 129 for 10 shares to Patrick Welsh. Signed by M. L. Power (Virginia City miner in 1863) and president J. A. McDonald. McDonald & Company made ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to j********g for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Sierra City Mining Stock Duo [171530]4088 - Sierra City Mining Stock Duo [171530]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Sierra City mining stocks, both issued. 1890 Lone Star Gold, 1889 Excelsior Drift Gold. Sierra City California
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Crinoline Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate 1863 [107710]4089 - Crinoline Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate 1863 [107710]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Silver Mountain District, Amador County, Cal." printed at bottom center. Inc. Sept. 1863. No. 101, issued for 5 shares to Jas. M. Connell...
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Start Price : 95.00 | Estimate : 190.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Silver Mountain District, 1860s, Stock [173185]4090 - Silver Mountain District, 1860s, Stock [173185]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4x Certificates of stock from various Mining Companies in the Alpine & Amador County, Silver Mountain District, California. When Silver Mounta...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Silver Mountain District, 1863/64, Stock [173188]4091 - Silver Mountain District, 1863/64, Stock [173188]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2x uncancelled stock certificates from the Silver Mountain District, Amador County. 1. Crinoline Gold and Silver Mining Company, incorporated on Sep
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Silver Mt. Mining Docs, 1863, Stock & Letter 1863 [173870]4092 - Silver Mt. Mining Docs, 1863, Stock & Letter 1863 [173870]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) "The Pearl" Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock; Mine in Silver Mountain, later renamed Oro Grande in Mojave Desert. #110 i/u Mary F O...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 2*****s for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Hastings Copper Mining Company June 9, 1863 [172985]4093 - Hastings Copper Mining Company June 9, 1863 [172985]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock certificate #81 issued to Thomas A. Brown by The Hastings Copper Mining Company for eighty (80) shares at $100 per. Dated June 9, 1863, it is si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to a********o.. for (220.00 + 55.00BP) = 275.00
 
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Bullion G&SMC, 1863, Stock, Rare [171854]4094 - Bullion G&SMC, 1863, Stock, Rare [171854]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bullion Gold & Silver Mining Company, Van Horn District, Mono County, California. Certificate #69 for 2 shares at $100 each, issued to E. Arnold...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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California Stocks w/Mining (3) [128790]4095 - California Stocks w/Mining (3) [128790]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First, we have a Proof certificate from the Iowa Tunnel Mining & Milling Company, printed on thick paper by Western Bank Note & Engr. and Eb...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 300.00
Sold to p******n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Lafayette Hill And Stamford Mining Stock [168577]4096 - Lafayette Hill And Stamford Mining Stock [168577]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare issued 1881 Lafayette Hill and Stamford Mining stock. Issued to Frank Armstrong for 25 shares, signed by Clement Gould as secretary and F. Armstr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*********r for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Mariposa Gold Mines Stocks (4) [150518]4097 - Mariposa Gold Mines Stocks (4) [150518]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains four stocks issued for separate gold mines in Mariposa County with international investors. Quartz Rock Mariposa Gold Mining Company
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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