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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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Montana Ephemera Assortment [168147]3520 - Montana 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 62.50
 
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Montana Invoice Books, 4 [166695]3521 - Montana 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_
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to Y******o for 812.50
 
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Montana Territorial/State Warrants [171080]3522 - Montana Territorial/State Warrants [171080]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two warrants: 1890 for Transport of Prisoners; 1891 bounty on one coyote. Montana
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Carson City Banking Ephemera Group [175736]3523 - Carson 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 150.00
 
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Fairview & Wonder, NV Advertising Art, Very Rare [171744]3524 - Fairview & 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*****E for 80.00
 
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White Pine Check Collection (6x), rare RN's, 1870-73 [175925]3525 - White 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 162.50
 
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Old Nevada Ephemera (10) 1800s [171504]3526 - Old 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to f*****E for 150.00
 
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Virginia City Nevada Billhead Collection (24) 1800s-1900s [171512]3527 - Virginia 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 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to B*********g for 181.25
 
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Virginia City Nevada Ephemera (12) 1800s [171505]3528 - Virginia 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********e for 187.50
 
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Bank of California Gold Hill Nevada Check 1871 [171082]3529 - Bank 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to S********e for 37.50
 
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Carson City Savings Bank Checks [170861]3530 - Carson 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...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Pioneer Mills Flour Trademark Letter and Stencil Imprint, c. 1868 [171111]3531 - Pioneer 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*******c for 62.50
 
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New Hampshire Annual Register, c. 1811-1847, 11 Volumes [166098]3532 - New Hampshire Annual Register, c. 1811-1847, 11 Volumes [166098]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 volumes of New Hampshire Annual Register. 1811-missing cover, 1815-spine damage, 1819, 1920-spine damage, 1821-spine damage, 1822-spine damage, 182
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Ley's, Christie & Co. Jewelry Archive c. 1898-1921 [164865]3533 - Ley's, Christie & Co. Jewelry Archive c. 1898-1921 [164865]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Archive of Ley's, Christie & Co. Jewelry c. 1898-1921, across multiple stores. Included lots of correspondences with multi page letters and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to O*********n for 250.00
 
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New York RN Check Collection [172406]3534 - New York RN Check Collection [172406]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large group of New York RN checks. 39 RNX with several yellow, 62 RNG with "stamp redeemed", 37 RND including buff, orange, red/brown, 15 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 106.25
 
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NY RN Check Collection, 300+ [172410]3535 - NY RN Check Collection, 300+ [172410]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
300+ New York RN checks with duplicates, about 7 different types. c. 1877-1901. New York
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to O*********n for 187.50
 
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W. B. Hamilton & Co. "Gold" Check [171088]3536 - W. B. Hamilton & Co. "Gold" Check [171088]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Corvallis, Oregon, 1879 Hamilton & Co. bank check with large "GOLD" imprint and U. S. revenue adhesive. $1000 first of exchange to Mes...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Carlisle Deposit Bank Check 1874 [171083]3537 - Carlisle Deposit Bank Check 1874 [171083]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scott RN-K6. Carlisle Deposit Bank draft. 1874. Black on white. Printed by American Bank Note Co., Philadelphia. George Washington on horse, eagle on
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Fornication of a Female Bastard Child, 1823 Warrant 1823 [130544]3538 - Fornication of a Female Bastard Child, 1823 Warrant 1823 [130544]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1823 warrant for John Sterndman in Menallen, Adams County, Pennsylvania for fornication of the bastard child Solema Slaybaugh. Most interesting! Mena
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 81.25
 
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State of Pennsylvania Billhead & Letterhead Collection (28) [173495]3539 - State of Pennsylvania Billhead & Letterhead Collection (28) [173495]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pittsburg (16B, 2L), Philadelphia (3B, lL) Others (6B) Pennsylvania
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*******c for 137.50
 
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