"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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Meerschaum Pipe in Leather Case - Rare! [205065]4373 - Meerschaum Pipe in Leather Case - Rare! [205065]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique Meerschaum Pipe in Leather Case from Germany. c 1860-1870. This pipe likely belonged to the Reick/Schnitzer Family of Comstock Fame, owners o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a******a for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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c1900 Cigar Cutter - Piper-Heidsieck Figural [201859]4374 - c1900 Cigar Cutter - Piper-Heidsieck Figural [201859]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cigar cutter shaped like Piper-Heidsieck champagne bottle. The cutter lever moves fluidly, though it squeaks slightly and the blade may not be sharp.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Indian Motorcycle Company Petrol Lighters [204386]4375 - Indian Motorcycle Company Petrol Lighters [204386]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brand new logo display card of (12) Indian Motorcycle windproof refillable lighters. The plastic is still over these! The reverse illustrates instruct
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
Sold to p********n for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Silver Snuff  Round Box [202987]4376 - Silver Snuff Round Box [202987]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tiny snuff container, round shape with pull-off top. Engraved top and bottom, dated. Ornate design on lid, knurled for grip. Measures 3/4" in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to J******K for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Real Photo Postcards of Major US Fires. c1910 - (33) [201841]4377 - Real Photo Postcards of Major US Fires. c1910 - (33) [201841]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tragic and devastating photos of early major US fires, 1907-1911. Most cards self-ID subjects, locations, & dates. Postcards in good condition, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*******4 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Tragic Real Photo Postcards of Major US Fires. c1910 - (34) [201842]4378 - Tragic Real Photo Postcards of Major US Fires. c1910 - (34) [201842]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tragic and devastating photos of early major US fires, 1906-1912. Most cards self-ID subjects, locations, & dates. Postcards in good condition, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*******4 for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Early American Major Fire Postcards (45) [200758]4379 - Early American Major Fire Postcards (45) [200758]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A lot of 45 early American major fire postcards. There are 30 real photo postcards accompanied by 15 black and white print postcards. The lot contains
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to S*******4 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Early New England States Fire Station Postcards with all Apparatus on Display (57) [200761]4380 - Early New England States Fire Station Postcards with all Apparatus on Display (57) [200761]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A lot of 57 color printed postcards containing no duplicates. The lot contains postcards from 12 states in the U.S: 7 Connecticut postcards, 2 Kentuck
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 650.00
Sold to S*******4 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Early American Major Fire Postcards (44) [200765]4381 - Early American Major Fire Postcards (44) [200765]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A lot of 44 postcards containing no duplicates. There are 30 real photo postcards and 14 black and white postcards mainly from the New England Region
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*******4 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Early Fire Department Apparatus Postcards (32) [200764]4382 - Early Fire Department Apparatus Postcards (32) [200764]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A lot of 32 postcards containing 24 color printed postcards, 7 black and white postcards, and 1 real photo postcard. These postcards include horse-dra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******n for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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