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"Christmas Chronicles", 2023 December Live Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 308, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview

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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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Denver City Directory 1882, original 1882 [169399]1477 - Denver City Directory 1882, original 1882 [169399]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Corbett & Ballenger's Denver City Directory, 1882. 675pp, John Ford (the great numismatist) bookplate in front inside cover. Tenth Annual di...
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Rush to the Rockies "Pikes Peak or Bust!" by Nora A. Slifer, 12 Boxes Millennium 2000 [166315]1478 - Rush to the Rockies "Pikes Peak or Bust!" by Nora A. Slifer, 12 Boxes Millennium 2000 [166315]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Paperback booklet: Rush to the Rockies "Pikes Peak or Bust! by Nora A. Slifer, Curator. Published by the Denver Public Library in 2000 to acc...
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Colorado Hand-Book, Denver and it's Outings by Stone, Very Rare [173581]1479 - Colorado Hand-Book, Denver and it's Outings by Stone, Very Rare [173581]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare 1892 Colorado Hand-Book, Denver and it's Outings by W G M Stone with foldout map. Tourist info, early history and general information....
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Ghost Towns/Treasure Hunting, Lot of 14 [173617]1480 - Ghost Towns/Treasure Hunting, Lot of 14 [173617]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14x books/booklets on Ghost Towns and old Mining Camps in Colorado. 1.Ghost Towns of Colorado by Workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Pr...
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Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Edwards Chicago Directory, 1869-70, Smoke Patinated [173569]1481 - Edwards Chicago Directory, 1869-70, Smoke Patinated [173569]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare early Edwards' Chicago 1869-70 directory with smoke patination and slight char on page edges with spine split in half. Probably burned in t...
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Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Palimpsest Library 1921-1989 [146920]1482 - Palimpsest Library 1921-1989 [146920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Palimpsest is a historical magazine published the State Historical Society of Iowa. 52 hardcovers. Vols 1-14, 16-18, 20-21, 23-29, 31-41, 46-48,
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Business Directory of the Subscribers to the New Map of Maine, 1862 1862 [82803]1483 - Business Directory of the Subscribers to the New Map of Maine, 1862 1862 [82803]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Business Directory for the Subscribers of the New Map of Maine, with a brief history and description of the state prepared by William Willis. Publishe
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Maine Business Directory for September 1, 1867 1867 [82805]1484 - Maine Business Directory for September 1, 1867 1867 [82805]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Maine Business Directory for September 1, 1867. by Briggs & Co., Boston. 280 pages plus abs, all original board is fine, slight warping of b...
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Boston Directory for the Year 1852 1852 [82821]1485 - Boston Directory for the Year 1852 1852 [82821]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Boston Directory for the Year 1852 with an Almanac, Boston, published by George Adams, 1852. Several sections in the back. The main body is 316 pa
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Boston Directory for the Year 1855 1855 [82820]1486 - Boston Directory for the Year 1855 1855 [82820]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Boston Directory for the Year 1855, Boston, published by George Adams, 1855. 412 pages plus abs very good to fine condition, re-binding is fine, chipp
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Boston Directory for the Year Ending 1860 1860 [82819]1487 - Boston Directory for the Year Ending 1860 1860 [82819]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Boston Directory for the Year Ending 1860, Adams and Sampson and Company, 1859. 549 pages plus advertisements. All original, generally very fine c
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Boston Directory, 1865 1865 [82825]1488 - Boston Directory, 1865 1865 [82825]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Boston Directory, 1865. Published by Adams, Sampson, & Co. Frontispiece is separated at the spine. 560 pages plus advertisements. Excellent ...
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Sold to Y******o for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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New England Cities Business Directory 1867 [81100]1489 - New England Cities Business Directory 1867 [81100]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New England Cities Business Directory, and complete index to the Mercantile manufacturing and professional interests of the cities. Briggs and Company
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Boston Directory, v74, 1879 1879 [82824]1490 - Boston Directory, v74, 1879 1879 [82824]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Boston Directory, Volume 74, 1879 published by Adams, Sampson & Co. The title page notes the price was five dollars, which was very expensiv...
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Michigan State Business Directory 1856 [108499]1491 - Michigan State Business Directory 1856 [108499]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
State of Michigan Gazetteer & Business Directory for 1856-1857 Complete in one volume. H. Huntington Lee & Co. & James Sutherland Publis...
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Michigan State Gazetteer and Business Directory for 1863--4 1863 [82832]1492 - Michigan State Gazetteer and Business Directory for 1863--4 1863 [82832]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Michigan State Gazetteer and Business Directory for 1863--4, Embracing Historical and Descriptive Sketches of All the Cities, Towns and Villages Throu
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Michigan State Business Directory 1870-71 1870 [82833]1493 - Michigan State Business Directory 1870-71 1870 [82833]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Platte, Montague T. Michigan State Business Directory 1870--71 Detroit. Tribune Book and Job Office, 1870. 346 pages plus ads. Rear cover board is st
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Polk's Montana Directory Group 1899-1920 1899-1920 [167358]1494 - Polk's Montana Directory Group 1899-1920 1899-1920 [167358]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Helena 1899, Butte 1915, Butte 1917, Butte 1923. Varying condition. Montana
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Butte Montana Directory Group, 1930s (6) 1930s [167355]1495 - Butte Montana Directory Group, 1930s (6) 1930s [167355]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Montana directories. 1930 (2) 1937 (2), 1939 (2) Polks Butte city directories. Varying condition. Excellent reference material. Butte Montana
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Polk's Montana Directory Group 1940's 1940s-1960s [167356]1496 - Polk's Montana Directory Group 1940's 1940s-1960s [167356]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Butte 1948, Great Falls 1946 (3), Missoula 1948, Great Falls 1949 (3). Montana
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