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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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Railroad Ticket Dispenser - Rand McNally [152506]3280 - Railroad Ticket Dispenser - Rand McNally [152506]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Railroad ticket dispenser with decal that reads // Manufactured by Rand McNally and Co / Chicago NY and London //. Roll-top tambour back door. Tin dis
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Set of Early Historical Railroad Classics (5) [173474]3281 - Set of Early Historical Railroad Classics (5) [173474]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"This Was Railroading", by Geo. B. Abdill, published by Superior Publishing Co., Seattle, WA, 1st Ed., 1958 ~ An histor­ ical collect...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Southern Pacific Co. Corporate Data Sheets (12) [173486]3282 - Southern Pacific Co. Corporate Data Sheets (12) [173486]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
For the operation of it's Pacific System, which included the above Southern Pacific Co., the Southern Pacific Railroad Co. the South Pacific Coa...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****6 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Southern Pacific RR Steam Locomotive Compendium [173488]3283 - Southern Pacific RR Steam Locomotive Compendium [173488]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Southern Pacific RR Steam Locomotive Compendium, Publ. by Diebert & Strapac, 1987, and Companion Addition, 2003 ~ Catalogs all the known steam l...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
 
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Steam Gauge By Ashcroft [175472]3284 - Steam Gauge By Ashcroft [175472]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chicago & North Western Railway Company, 2-8-8-2 type locomotive steam gauge. Wooden base has dymo labelled: N.W. Ry. Co. 2.882. Type. Santa.F...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Union Pacific Railroad Ledger Pages, 1877-1882 (3) [167500]3285 - Union Pacific Railroad Ledger Pages, 1877-1882 (3) [167500]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.) May 1877 payroll for the mountain division track department. The document contains 21 workers names and their job, and the amount paid on June 23
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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VarioU.S. Railroad Manufacturer Catalogs (15) [131658]3286 - VarioU.S. Railroad Manufacturer Catalogs (15) [131658]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of about 15 publications about various and sundry railroad equipment manufacturers. Books include "History of the J.G. Brill Compa...
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Start Price : 160.00 | Estimate : 320.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Vintage 19th Century Railroad Pieces (3) incl. Two Bonds [167438]3287 - Vintage 19th Century Railroad Pieces (3) incl. Two Bonds [167438]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.) Traveling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1831. Printed color litho by tuck and sons London Paris and NY, published and printed 1894. Copy
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Western Railroad Ephemera Collection, 150 [172820]3288 - Western Railroad Ephemera Collection, 150 [172820]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
150 or more pieces of Western railroad ephemera. Mostly correspondences-Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway, PM Halloran, agent. Also Northern Pac...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Small Brass Steam Whistle 1800s-1900s [175526]3289 - Small Brass Steam Whistle 1800s-1900s [175526]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass steam brass whistle. Measures 7" tall by 1" in diameter and has a nice patina. This smaller whistle, according to research, was prob...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to K*****1 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Lionel And American Flyer Train Accessories 1929-60 [170499]3290 - Lionel And American Flyer Train Accessories 1929-60 [170499]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17. A diverse collection of model RR in accessories 1. Collection of transformers all tested and working.: Lionel Dual Control Type ZW, MRC
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to s********v.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Marklin Complete HO Model RR set [166370]3291 - Marklin Complete HO Model RR set [166370]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 50+. Marklin is a German made model train and is a high end, highly detailed model RR, and should be considered an adult rating. All items a
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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DIe Cast Cars By DInky and Models of Yesteryear. 1970’s era [170277]3292 - DIe Cast Cars By DInky and Models of Yesteryear. 1970’s era [170277]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17. 1. An entire collection of Coca-Cola Dinky and Models of Yesteryear all in one spot . The most popular muscle cars : 1953 corvette, [x=
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Die Cast Car and Truck Collection 1970’s era. [170278]3293 - Die Cast Car and Truck Collection 1970’s era. [170278]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 29. Some are NIB, most have no boxes. Manufacturers include: Mattel, Dinky, Models of Yesteryear, Hallmark. All are in excellent cond. 1.
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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ETRL , American And Liberty Classics Die Cast Banks 2000’s [170276]3294 - ETRL , American And Liberty Classics Die Cast Banks 2000’s [170276]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17. Nice collection of die cast banks and trucks from three of the top makers, with American Classics being made in the U.S.A.. Everything fr
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 325.00
 
 
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Hubley Cast Iron Popeye On Motorcycle 1930’s [170295]3295 - Hubley Cast Iron Popeye On Motorcycle 1930’s [170295]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hubley’ s Cast Iron Popeye Motorcycle is complete and in overall good condition. Paint does show some slight wear. There is an old repair t
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Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to w**********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Tonka and Kingsbury TIn Toy Collection 1950-60’s [170270]3296 - Tonka and Kingsbury TIn Toy Collection 1950-60’s [170270]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. These are all 17 X 10 “ or larger. All have been in storage for an extended period and need cleaning, have some rust and are mi
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Toy Truck & Car (2) 1932-50 [170791]3297 - Toy Truck & Car (2) 1932-50 [170791]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tin toys (2), one from the 1930s, one from the 1950's. First, we have a "Buddy" Mobile Repair-It Unit. It measure 24" and the pai...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
 
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Vintage Cast Iron Fire Ladder Wagon [168910]3298 - Vintage Cast Iron Fire Ladder Wagon [168910]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage cast iron fireman's ladder wagon with 2 horses and 2 7.75" ladders, one is severed. Overall length 16".
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Bicycle Themed Pinbacks, Tokens & Tray (18) 1900s [173965]3299 - Bicycle Themed Pinbacks, Tokens & Tray (18) 1900s [173965]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pinbacks, tokens and a small tray (3"x 4") related to bicycles including Tiger Cycles, The Barns White Flyer, Joerns-Thiem 2 Speed, Ramble...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,250.00 + 312.50BP) = 1,562.50
 
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