"Fred Holabird's Grand Finale": Mining, Americana, & Numismatics Live Auction (2025 October)

Auction Details

Day 1, October 31st, 2025 (Lots 1000-1632)
Stocks & Bonds (Lots 1000-1632)
Mining feat. McDonald Collection (1000-1526)
Railroad (1527-1580)
Misc. Categories incl. Banking, Government, Express (1581-1632)

Day 2, November 1st, 2025 (Lots 2000-2575)
Art feat. Dan Muller Western Collection (Lots 2000-2040)
Native Americana & Cowboy (2041-2192)
Minerals & Fossils (2193-2310)
Mining Ephemera & Artifacts (2311-2575)

Day 3, November 2nd, 2025 (Lots 3000-3579)
Numismatics (Lots 3000-3579)
World’s Fair & Expositions (3000-3037)
US Mint (3038-3057)
Currency & Scrip feat. McDonald Nevada Collection (3058-3139)
Ingots (3140-3153)
Coins (3154-3363)
Medals & Exonumia (3364-3450)
Tokens (3451-3579)

Day 4, November 3rd, 2025 (Lots 4000-4541)
General Americana (Lots 4000-4541)
Geo. Sort (4000-4297)
Jewelry feat. Comstock Collection (4298-4357)
Misc. Categories incl. Bottles, Books, Fire (4358-4541)

Day 5, November 4th, 2025 (Lots 5000-5467)
Transportation (Railroadiana, Steamer, Stage) (Lots 5000-5074)
Wells Fargo & Express (5075-5122)
Philatelic (5123-5202)
Sports (5203-5229)
Political feat. Presidential Autographs (5230-5263)
Militaria (5264-5410)
Firearms & Weaponry (5411-5467)
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Texas Saloon & Drugstore Interiors Mounted Photographs [200807]4244 - Texas Saloon & Drugstore Interiors Mounted Photographs [200807]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. Only one is identified on the reverse, but these come from a Texas collection. 1) Wichita Drug Store, Wichita Falls, Texas (stampe
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to s*********d for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Antique Texas Photos, late 1880s-early 1900s (5) [204931]4245 - Antique Texas Photos, late 1880s-early 1900s (5) [204931]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 5 antique photographs from Texas, including 1 large mounted photo and 4 RPCs. The large photo is mounted on stiff board with a label reading
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to p********n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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1870s CDV of Mormon Leader Brigham Young [195483]4246 - 1870s CDV of Mormon Leader Brigham Young [195483]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c.1870s Brigham Young portrait CDV by CR Savage of Salt Lake City. With Young's preprinted signature at bottom. Brigham Young (1801-1877) was an...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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CDV of J.M. Gaertner. Utah [204593]4247 - CDV of J.M. Gaertner. Utah [204593]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed carte de visite portrait card of J.M. Gaertner, July 10, 1869. Excellent cond. 2.5x4". The card is a series made by Savage & Ottin...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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The Catholic Church of Utah-Book-1776-1919 [200735]4248 - The Catholic Church of Utah-Book-1776-1919 [200735]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Catholic Church of Utah-Book-1776-1919, by Dean Harris, 350pages, hardcover, glit lettering. Story of pioneers bringing the Catholic religion to
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Pocket Map of Utah, 1915 [201318]4249 - Pocket Map of Utah, 1915 [201318]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copy of the 'Rand-McNally Indexed Pocket Map and Shipper's Guide of Utah', published in 1915 by Rand McNally & Company of Chicago an...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t****c for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Utah Views, Softcover, (2) [202830]4250 - Utah Views, Softcover, (2) [202830]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Salt Lake City & Greater Utah picture books showing beautiful scenic locations and important buildings. Covers and spines are intact. Green cove...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to s**********j for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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'A Trip to the Rainbow Arch', 1920 Signed 1st. Ed. [201056]4251 - 'A Trip to the Rainbow Arch', 1920 Signed 1st. Ed. [201056]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare, signed original edition copy of 'A Trip to the Rainbow Arch' by W.D. Sayle, published 1920. The book chronicles Sayle's ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to e*******l for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Virginia Land Office Treasury Warrant, 1780, Revolutionary War-Era [200159]4252 - Virginia Land Office Treasury Warrant, 1780, Revolutionary War-Era [200159]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Land Office Treasury Warrant, Commonwealth of Virginia. Issued May 9, 1780, for 2,976 acres for 1190 and 8 schillings. US dollars today $277,000 and
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to G********s for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Tacoma, WA Broadside & Photo, c. 1889 [201466]4253 - Tacoma, WA Broadside & Photo, c. 1889 [201466]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 antique pieces (c. 1889) from Tacoma, Washington; a broadside advertising an auction sale of items from the Metropolitan Hotel and Restaurant, and a
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*****b for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Washington Nature/Tourism Book, 1916 [201078]4254 - Washington Nature/Tourism Book, 1916 [201078]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copy of 'The Beauties of the State of Washington' by Harry F. Giles and I.M. Howell, published in 1916 by the State of Washington Department...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to m********r.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Washington State 8mm Films (3) [202621]4255 - Washington State 8mm Films (3) [202621]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Washington state films, likely to show cityscapes and nature c1940-1950. Probable vacation film. 3 reels of 8mm films in tin cases. Appear to be in g
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*******4 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Smithsonian, Washington D.C. Photos (6) [203616]4256 - Smithsonian, Washington D.C. Photos (6) [203616]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Smithsonian & Washington D.C., very crisp photographs. Photos are in very good condition. About half of the backing pieces have light damage, su...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*******4 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Fort Bridger, Wyoming Territory Post Trader Archive incl. Otto Mears, Pony Express [204994]4257 - Fort Bridger, Wyoming Territory Post Trader Archive incl. Otto Mears, Pony Express [204994]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fabulous. This is an archive of material related to post trader WA Carter at Ft. Bridger. Group of about two dozen items. 1) Handwritten letter fr
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to G********s for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
 
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Fort Bridger, Wyoming Post Trader Check Pair incl. Rare RN [195376]4258 - Fort Bridger, Wyoming Post Trader Check Pair incl. Rare RN [195376]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Very rare Beckwith & Co., Bankers check with RN-G. Dateline is Evanston, Wyo. T. with handwritten Fort Bridger. 1881. Iss...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to G********s for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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W.A. Carter Post Trader, Fort Bridger, Utah Territory Receipt, 1868 (Later Wyoming) [202733]4259 - W.A. Carter Post Trader, Fort Bridger, Utah Territory Receipt, 1868 (Later Wyoming) [202733]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Receipt dated Dec. 16, 1868 to pay $5 dollars to WA Carter, Post Trader. Signed Henry Jacobs, Company H 36th US Infantry. 3.25 x 8.25" Fort Bri...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to G********s for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Fort Bridger, Wyoming Ephemera Collection [202734]4260 - Fort Bridger, Wyoming Ephemera Collection [202734]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Rare fort ephemera: ME Carter, Post Trader, 1882 letterhead; 1872 receipt from Company G, 13th Infantry to WA Carter post trader; 1868 manus
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to G********s for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Map of the Territory of Wyoming, Dept. of the Interior, 1879 [205203]4261 - Map of the Territory of Wyoming, Dept. of the Interior, 1879 [205203]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
26.5 x 34" Dept. of the Interior, General Land Office, JA Williamson, Commissioner. Scale 15 miles to 1 inch. C. Roeser, Principal Draftsman. P...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to l******8 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Tourist's Guide to Yellowstone, 1882 [203647]4262 - Tourist's Guide to Yellowstone, 1882 [203647]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copy of "The Yellowstone National Park, or the Great American Wonderland, A New, Complete and Accurate Description of the National Park and All...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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A Description of the Coasts of East Africa & Malabar in the 16th Century, Barbosa [202627]4263 - A Description of the Coasts of East Africa & Malabar in the 16th Century, Barbosa [202627]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A description of the coasts of east Africa and Malabar: in the beginning of the sixteenth century by Barbosa, Duarte, a Portuguese. This book appears
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*******Y for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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