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"Christmas Chronicles", 2023 December Live Auction

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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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Holman GMC, stock, 1865, [173298]4120 - Holman GMC, stock, 1865, [173298]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Holman Gold Mining Company stock certificate No. 264, incorporated February 17, 1848 in New York. For mining works, Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties, C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to c*********p for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Moore Mining and Smelting Co. Stock Certificate 1887 [123586]4121 - Moore Mining and Smelting Co. Stock Certificate 1887 [123586]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. No. 156. Ink and punch cancelled. Issued for 200 shares to Allen Hubbard on Nov. 22, 1887. Signed by president (William Moore) and secretary, bu
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Early Leadville MC stock, rare [173296]4122 - Early Leadville MC stock, rare [173296]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2x Leadville and Lake County mining stock, include prospectus for Plant of the Leadville Leader Mining Company. 1. The Denver City Consolidated Silv
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Corydon Mining Company Stock, Nevadaville 1866 [169076]4123 - Corydon Mining Company Stock, Nevadaville 1866 [169076]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nevada district, Colorado Territory. No. 981 for 100 shares to G.L. Haight signed by the secretary E.W. Whiskey and president H.A. Johnson. Dated Oct
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to d****z for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Mineral Hill Tunnel Co. Stock, 1886, imitation $1000 bill on reverse - Breckenridge [169060]4124 - Mineral Hill Tunnel Co. Stock, 1886, imitation $1000 bill on reverse - Breckenridge [169060]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare. The Mineral Hill Tunnel Company stock certificate, incorporated in Indiana and datelined La Fayette, Ind., August 18, 1886. Issued for $100
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S****2 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Bank & Finance Themed Mining Stocks, 3 [173360]4125 - Bank & Finance Themed Mining Stocks, 3 [173360]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 issued Colorado mining stocks with bank and finance themed names. 1906 Banker Mining and Tunnel. 1899 Bankers Gold Mining and Leasing Co. with great
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Boulder & Buffalo Hunter Consolidated Mining Co. Stock [169074]4126 - Boulder & Buffalo Hunter Consolidated Mining Co. Stock [169074]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No 38 for 200 shares to A. W. Waters. Signed by A.S.Rhodes as secretary, and Israel Brutha? as president. Dated Aug 23, 1881. Buffalo Hunter related?
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8***1 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Brown Silver Mining Company Stock Cert, 1869 1869 [170596]4127 - Brown Silver Mining Company Stock Cert, 1869 1869 [170596]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock certificate #307 from the Brown Silver Mining Company issued to David Weaver for two shares at $50 per. It is signed by company president Georg
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (300.00 + 66.00BP) = 366.00
 
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Colorado Mining Stock Trio [173357]4128 - Colorado Mining Stock Trio [173357]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 issued Colorado mining stocks. 1880 Silver Cord Mining, a silver, copper, and lead mine located in Hinsdale county with underground miner vignette,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to S****2 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Colorado Stock Certificates, 1871-1907 [173457]4129 - Colorado Stock Certificates, 1871-1907 [173457]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of Stock Certificates from Colorado. 1. The Little Annie Mining Company, incorporated in Colorado, operating in Roaring Fork Mining District, P
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Columbus Tunnel M&MC stock, 1881, Rare [173290]4130 - Columbus Tunnel M&MC stock, 1881, Rare [173290]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Columbus Tunnel Mining & Milling Company, incorporated in Colorado. Boulder County location. Cert. no. 212 issued to Fred Michel for 500 at $10 ...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Isabella Gold Mining Stock with Percy Hagerman Signatures, 40 [172770]4131 - Isabella Gold Mining Stock with Percy Hagerman Signatures, 40 [172770]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 40 Isabella Gold Mining stock, c. 1890's with Percy Hagerman signatures. Hagerman was an important figure in Colorado mining, with activit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to O*********n for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Raven and Beacon Hill Gold Mining Stocks in Book [168325]4132 - Raven and Beacon Hill Gold Mining Stocks in Book [168325]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 185 Raven and Beacon Hill Gold Mining stocks in original book, c. 1900's. Nice mine vignette, 15 tax stamps inside front board. Cripple C...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Black Hill Mining Certs, 1880-1886, Stock [173467]4133 - Black Hill Mining Certs, 1880-1886, Stock [173467]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. The Columbus Gold Mining Company of the Black Hills, inc. New York; located at Central City, Lawrence County. Cert. no. 324 issued to R.W. Hamilton
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Tornado Consolidated G&S M&MC, 1887, Seth Bullock [173464]4134 - Tornado Consolidated G&S M&MC, 1887, Seth Bullock [173464]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tornado Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining and Milling Company stock certificate No. 47, issued to James Shields for 5000 shares ($5 per share) in Le
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to u***9 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Tornado Consolidated G&S M&MC, 1887, Seth Bullock [173181]4135 - Tornado Consolidated G&S M&MC, 1887, Seth Bullock [173181]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tornado Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining and Milling Company stock certificate No. 74, issued to John Marley for 250 shares ($5 per share) in Lead
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to v*g for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Dahlonega Gold Mining Stock [173272]4136 - Dahlonega Gold Mining Stock [173272]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued 1880 Dahlonega Gold Mining Stock. The Georgia gold rush began about 1828, long before the California gold discovery, and continued until about
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*****8 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Findley Gold Mining Co of Georgia, 1881, Stock 1881 [173880]4137 - Findley Gold Mining Co of Georgia, 1881, Stock 1881 [173880]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 36123 I/U for 100 shares to Geo Codington on April 26, 1881. Signed by secretary Peabody and president DA Brody. Vertical creases and pin holes, ha
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Lumpkin Chestatee Mining Stock [173273]4138 - Lumpkin Chestatee Mining Stock [173273]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued 1868 Lumpkin Chestatee Mining stock with brown revenue stamp and miners working a sluice. The Georgia gold rush began about 1828, long before t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to S*****8 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Abbott Mining Company of NY, 1880, Stock [175895]4139 - Abbott Mining Company of NY, 1880, Stock [175895]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Abbott Mining Company of New York, Certificate #322 issued to W. E. Blanchard for 100 shares at $10 each on Jun 28, 1880 in New York. Signed by pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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