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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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Mexico MC stock, 1860s-1920s, Rare [173300]4020 - Mexico MC stock, 1860s-1920s, Rare [173300]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5x stock certificates belonging to California-based companies operating mines in famous silver mines in Mexican state of Sinaloa and includes a report
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8***1 for 305.00
 
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Cordillera Gold & Silver Mining [173751]4021 - Cordillera Gold & Silver Mining [173751]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular, I/U #166 to Nathaniel Page 104 shares, 1864. Unique and interesting vignettes. Lower left chip. According to Daily Alta California, Vol
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Mexican Mining and Real Estate Stock, Rare [173752]4022 - Mexican Mining and Real Estate Stock, Rare [173752]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare issued Mexican Mining and Real Estate stock. Oval mining camp litho by G T Brown, San Francisco. Mine in Cosala, state of Sinaloa, Mexico. Mex
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*********r for 158.60
 
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Fairbanks based gold MC stock certificates, early 1900's [173190]4023 - Fairbanks based gold MC stock certificates, early 1900's [173190]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three separate stock certificates from different Fairbanks, Alaska, based gold mining companies. 1. Reynolds-Alaska Development Company stock certif
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
 
 
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North American Transportation and Trading Stock [175975]4024 - North American Transportation and Trading Stock [175975]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued North American Transportation and Trading stock, 1900,#B1218, $100. Mountain, harbor and railroad vignette. This company transported miners, pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********e for 125.00
 
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Alaska Mining and Other Stocks Group, 13 [175783]4025 - Alaska Mining and Other Stocks Group, 13 [175783]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
13 Alaska stocks. Prince of Wales Pk'g., Alaska United Gold Mining, Alaska Package Assoc., Alaska State Mines, Alaska British Columbia Metals, A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for 158.60
 
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San Augustine Mining Co. Stock, Very Rare [173278]4026 - San Augustine Mining Co. Stock, Very Rare [173278]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare unissued, c. 1860's San Augustine Mining Co. stock. Signed by secretary James A Lucas and president Samuel G Jones. Some discoloration...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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North Extension Atlanta Mining Co Stock, Pima County, Arizona, 1881 [165470]4027 - North Extension Atlanta Mining Co Stock, Pima County, Arizona, 1881 [165470]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 81 for 1000 shares to James Skeene. Signed by SH Brown and president Silas A George as president. Dateline Camden, New Jersey 1881. Location: Meyers
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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American Pioneer Copper, Silver and Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate 1863 [123655]4028 - American Pioneer Copper, Silver and Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate 1863 [123655]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorporated August 1863. "Location Weaver District Arizona Territory" (printed at upper left). "Ledges Excelsior, Eagle Bird, Occide...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to C*********Z for 250.00
 
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Colorado River Copper and Gold Mining Stock [173753]4029 - Colorado River Copper and Gold Mining Stock [173753]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued 1874 Colorado River Copper and Gold Mining stock. Litho by G T Brown, San Francisco. He was an African American lithographer and was one of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8***1 for 366.00
 
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Arizona Mining Stocks, 1881-1923, 6 [171659]4030 - Arizona Mining Stocks, 1881-1923, 6 [171659]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6x Arizona mining stock certificates: 1) Salero Mining & Manufacturing Company, Pima County, Arizona Territory. Unused, very nice condition....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 650.00
Sold to C*********Z for 343.75
 
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Arizona Mining Company Stock, Very Rare! [173755]4031 - Arizona Mining Company Stock, Very Rare! [173755]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare issued Arizona Mining Co. 1865 stock, none found in Herzog collection. Cert #549 for 48 shares issued to M O Davidson. Signed by J Randall a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to C*********Z for 375.00
 
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Arizona Mining Stock Pair [173274]4032 - Arizona Mining Stock Pair [173274]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 issued Arizona mining stocks. 1881 Moonlight Mining, Globe Mining District, Pinal county. Incorporated 1878. Silver foil moonlight in top center vig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*********Z for 218.75
 
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Volcano Water and Mining Co., 1855, Stock [173191]4033 - Volcano Water and Mining Co., 1855, Stock [173191]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Volcano Water and Mining Company, Amador County, Oct. 9th, 1855. The receipt no. 156 is for $50 for the use of water upon the canal of the company, si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to C*****r for 375.00
 
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Richmond GS MC stock, 1863, Very Rare [173452]4034 - Richmond GS MC stock, 1863, Very Rare [173452]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Richmond Gold & Silver Mining Company stock certificate, Aurora, 1863. Very rare. Inc. May 21, 1863,. Dateline Aurora, June 27, 1863. Certificat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to a********x.. for 250.00
 
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West Wind Mining Co., 1863, Stock [173451]4035 - West Wind Mining Co., 1863, Stock [173451]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The West Wind Mining Company, incorporated March 5, 1863; located in Aurora Mining District, Mono County, California. Certificate no. 6 issued to C.C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to a********x.. for 250.00
 
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Addenda Silver & Gold Mining Company Stock 1880 [123542]4036 - Addenda Silver & Gold Mining Company Stock 1880 [123542]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued June 22, 1880, Bodie Mining district. Incorporated in 1878. Cert. #1787, issued to Geo. T. Marye & Son, Trustees in 1880 for 100 shares. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 320.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for 187.50
 
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Empire Gold & Silver Mining Bond, 1864 [170961]4037 - Empire Gold & Silver Mining Bond, 1864 [170961]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1864 Empire Gold & Silver Mining bond, 7%, #386, $1000. Signed by Henry Gates secretary. Alonzo Child president. David B Turner trustee. "R...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Empire Gold & Silver Mining Company Bond, Bodie 1864 [168001]4038 - Empire Gold & Silver Mining Company Bond, Bodie 1864 [168001]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early Bodie mining piece! Issued 1864, No 387, $1,000 7% bond signed by Alonzo Child and Henry K Gates Secretary. Ornate border with three vignet
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Handly Mining Company Stock, Bodie 1879 [123556]4039 - Handly Mining Company Stock, Bodie 1879 [123556]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. #143 issued to RN Van Brunt, Trustee for 100 shares on July 21st, 1879 in San Francisco. Signed by Edward Stone secretary and Fred w Hadley pre
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Start Price : 160.00 | Estimate : 320.00 - 800.00
 
 
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