"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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Stereoview of Central Pacific RR Engine at American River Forks, California [145715]5001 - Stereoview of Central Pacific RR Engine at American River Forks, California [145715]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Title of the view is "View of the Forks, American River, Cal." shows men standing astride a Central Pacific Railroad engine running throug...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to S********e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Los Angeles Railway Passes (24) [201664]5002 - Los Angeles Railway Passes (24) [201664]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 24 colorful passes for the Los Angeles Railway, 1930s-40s, printed on cardstock. This was a streetcar system that operated in central Los Angel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to s**********j for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Double Marked Southern Pacific Pick [181764]5003 - Double Marked Southern Pacific Pick [181764]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Double Marked SPCO Pick. This measures about 36" at the handle with a 20" head. Of course, the handle has shrunk a bit with age, but it wo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D***g for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Union Pacific System Guide to California, 1930 [201355]5004 - Union Pacific System Guide to California, 1930 [201355]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"California." 1930. CJ Collins, General Passenger Agent. 47pp. Black and white and color illustrations and photos. Southern California, Sa...
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Estimate : 110.00 - 150.00
Sold to S*******4 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Views of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad [204324]5005 - Views of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad [204324]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5.5 x 7.5" accordion album, 1886 by WH Lawrence Denver. Slight oxidation to cover otherwise cover and contents are very good to excellent. Rare...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to G********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Denver & Rio Grande Illustrated Viewbook, c. late 1800s [201293]5006 - Denver & Rio Grande Illustrated Viewbook, c. late 1800s [201293]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Views along the Denver & Rio Grande & D. & R.G.W. R.R.' (Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad), a viewbook of illustrations c. lat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to G********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Overland Stage Letterhead, Denver, Colorado Territory, 1865 to Ft. Bridger Post Trader [202735]5007 - Overland Stage Letterhead, Denver, Colorado Territory, 1865 to Ft. Bridger Post Trader [202735]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare letterhead that lists Ben Holladay as proprietor. Addressed to Judge WA Carter, Ft. Bridger. Message details the trip: creeks running high,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to M******5 for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Rocky Mountain Scenery Denver and Rio Grande Railroad 1888 [203966]5008 - Rocky Mountain Scenery Denver and Rio Grande Railroad 1888 [203966]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rocky Mountain Scenery. A Brief Description of Prominent Places of Interest Along the Line of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad With Numerous Illustr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to G********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Three Different Colorado Railroad Promotional Guides [201352]5009 - Three Different Colorado Railroad Promotional Guides [201352]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) "Picturesque Colorado", Compliments of the Colorado & Southern Railway, 1900, TE Fisher. Smith-Brooks Printing,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to P*****8 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Colorado Railroad Ephemera Collection [201353]5010 - Colorado Railroad Ephemera Collection [201353]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20. Very fine group! Includes: 1939 Denver & Rio Grande menu; Denver Northwestern & Pacific Time Table, 1912; Denver & Salt Lake ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to P*****8 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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New London & Long Island Steamboat Company Pass  1891 [134689]5011 - New London & Long Island Steamboat Company Pass 1891 [134689]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass for 1891 issued to WE Pearson of the Boston & Portsmouth Steamboat Company. Signed by E. Morgan, secretary. Two punch holes, paper residue ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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North Western Stage Company Letterhead Pair, Boise City, Idaho Territory, 1870s [200897]5012 - North Western Stage Company Letterhead Pair, Boise City, Idaho Territory, 1870s [200897]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. Scarce stage line! Letterhead dated 1872 sent to JD Gaines of Baker City, Oregon. Lists "Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Walla Walla a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to G********s for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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By-Laws of the Chicago & Rock Island Railroad Company, 1858 [200918]5013 - By-Laws of the Chicago & Rock Island Railroad Company, 1858 [200918]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Glossy soft cover. Benjamin F. Corlies, Stationer & Printer, 1858. 10pp. 9 x 5.5" Generally very good condition. The predecessor to the Roc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*******4 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Three Different Chicago Railroad Timetables  [201374]5014 - Three Different Chicago Railroad Timetables [201374]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) Chicago & North-Western Railway, 1889. 6 panel with large map. 2) Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway. Oct. 1905. 38p...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Boston & Gloucester Steamboat Co. Annual Pass  1892 [134736]5015 - Boston & Gloucester Steamboat Co. Annual Pass 1892 [134736]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 56, issued for 1892 to Pearson, president of Boston & Portsmouth Steamship Company. Preprinted signature of agent ES Merchant. Logo inc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Boston Related Steamboat Passes (3)  1892 [130497]5016 - Boston Related Steamboat Passes (3) 1892 [130497]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Boston and Gloucester Steamboat. 1891. Two holes; 2) Boston & Provincetown S. S. Co. 1892. # 14; 3) River Packet Co. of Bisbee and Warrior. H...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Hand Pump Rail Car Mounted Photograph, St. Paul, Minnesota [201666]5017 - Hand Pump Rail Car Mounted Photograph, St. Paul, Minnesota [201666]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fantastic 5.5 x 7.75" photo on 10 x 12" mount. Taken by GD Francis, 319 E. 7th St., St. Paul. Shows three men on a hand pump rail car, whi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to W*********e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Montana & Dakota Territory River Steamer Ephemera [195362]5018 - Montana & Dakota Territory River Steamer Ephemera [195362]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1-3) Benton Line, TC Power & Bro. Powerful Montana mining, mercantile and real estate mogul T.C. Power formed this company in 1874. He...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 1********s for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Missouri River Packet Line Billhead for Steamer Colorado, 1864 [205047]5019 - Missouri River Packet Line Billhead for Steamer Colorado, 1864 [205047]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Dateline Nebraska City, June 20, 1864. For material onboard the Steamer Colorado. Vignette of paddlewheel steamboat in upper left. Folds, a few
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 1********s for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Luggage Tag [191335]5020 - Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Luggage Tag [191335]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Luggage tag from the Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad. It measures about 1.5" and is stamped T.&G. R.R. 65. It's in nice condition. Ple...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to c********e for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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