"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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Tornado Consolidated Gold & Silver Mining & Milling Stock #13 Signed by Seth Bullock [200327]1480 - Tornado Consolidated Gold & Silver Mining & Milling Stock #13 Signed by Seth Bullock [200327]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirteenth issued stock for this company, found in the Homestake hoard. Dave Shaddrick notes that this mine encountered a fabulously rich stope that p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to R********r.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Three Different South Dakota Mining Stocks Signed by Seth Bullock [201472]1481 - Three Different South Dakota Mining Stocks Signed by Seth Bullock [201472]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. All signed by Seth Bullock as president. This is a rare group! Bullock was the first sheriff of Deadwood and ran a hardware store
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Colorado-Dakota Mining & Milling Co. Stocks for 1,000,000 Shares [201766]1482 - Colorado-Dakota Mining & Milling Co. Stocks for 1,000,000 Shares [201766]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 stocks issued 1901-1905 for huge amounts totaling 1,000,000 shares, likely control of the company. 1901 cert. for 600,000 shares to company s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Esmeralda Mining Company Stock Certificate, South Dakota, 1881 [204165]1483 - Esmeralda Mining Company Stock Certificate, South Dakota, 1881 [204165]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. "Location Lawrence Co. Dakota" printed at bottom left. Inc. in New York. Low number 5, issued for 1,000 shares to Thomas W. Pierce i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Father De Smet Consolidated Gold Company Stock Pair Plus Receipt [201559]1484 - Father De Smet Consolidated Gold Company Stock Pair Plus Receipt [201559]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 stocks issued in 1880, one to ER Grant, the other to Adams Kellogg & Mason. Signed by an illegible president (A. -----). Signatures are...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Father De Smet Consolidated Gold Company Stock Trio Plus Receipts [201476]1485 - Father De Smet Consolidated Gold Company Stock Trio Plus Receipts [201476]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. Three different stocks plus two receipts. Includes 1880 stock (cut hole cancelled), 1882 signed by JB Haggin (Hearst partner) (cut cancelled
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Golden Reward Mining Company of Deadwood $500 Bond [203734]1486 - Golden Reward Mining Company of Deadwood $500 Bond [203734]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
18 x 19" framed. Unissued but rare. Mines located in the Ruby Basin district. Organized in 1887. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Highland Mining Co. Stocks Signed by Lloyd Tevis (5) [198220]1487 - Highland Mining Co. Stocks Signed by Lloyd Tevis (5) [198220]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five unissued stocks that are signed by Lloyd Tevis as president and Edward Clark as secretary. Not cancelled. Green border and black print, th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Homestake Mining Co. Stock Issued to Lounsbery & Haggin, Two Key Players [201760]1488 - Homestake Mining Co. Stock Issued to Lounsbery & Haggin, Two Key Players [201760]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This stock is issued for a huge piece of the company, 89,698 shares, to Lounsbery & Haggin in 1878. Signed by Lounsbery as vice president and Pa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to c******y for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Homestake Mining Company Stock Certificate No. 7, 1878 [198219]1489 - Homestake Mining Company Stock Certificate No. 7, 1878 [198219]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular. This is stock No. 7, found in the Homestake hoard by mining geologist Dave Shaddrick. "Location, Whitewood Milling District, Lawre...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Five Generations of Homestake Mining Company Stocks, 1878-1936 [201892]1490 - Five Generations of Homestake Mining Company Stocks, 1878-1936 [201892]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Company inc. in November 1877. This group represents five different generations of leadership, plus a fractional share certificate. Includes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****H for (1,150.00 + 287.50BP) = 1,437.50
 
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George Hearst/Homestake Mines Stock Group (Bullock, Tevis, Haggin) [203719]1491 - George Hearst/Homestake Mines Stock Group (Bullock, Tevis, Haggin) [203719]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Premier group. From Shaddrick's personal collection. Arizota Mining signed by Seth Bullock 1909, Ontario SMC 1878, signed by JB Haggin, Highland...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to 6*****H for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
 
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Estrella del Norte Mining Company Stock Certificate, Black Hills, 1883 [203925]1492 - Estrella del Norte Mining Company Stock Certificate, Black Hills, 1883 [203925]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare. "Location of Mines, Black Hills, Dakota" printed at bottom center. Inc. in New York. No. A8, issued for 100 shares to CT Lewis ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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South Dakota Mining Stocks [205295]1493 - South Dakota Mining Stocks [205295]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. I/U, I/C. VF or better cond. Bullion Mining Co. issued 1888. Metals Exploration and Mining Co., issued 1907. Ruby Bell Gold and Silve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Mineral Point Consolidated Mining & Milling Co. Stock, Utah, 1880 [205376]1494 - Mineral Point Consolidated Mining & Milling Co. Stock, Utah, 1880 [205376]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. "Location, Bingham Canon, Utah Territory" printed at upper left. No. 60, issued for 200 shares to Jacob Alt. Signed by secretary Cha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to t****c for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Little Cottonwood Mining and Tunnel Co. Stock, Utah Territory [204949]1495 - Little Cottonwood Mining and Tunnel Co. Stock, Utah Territory [204949]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#119, I/U, Little Cottonwood Mining And Tunnel Co. , issued 1871, vignette of mine, embossed seal, Gluyas & Dutton Co printers. EF cond. ^ D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to t****c for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Northern Chief Mining Company Stock Certificate, 1881 [203583]1496 - Northern Chief Mining Company Stock Certificate, 1881 [203583]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Utah Territory (printed above the title). Inc. in New York. No. 117, issued for 200 shares to William A. Conway on January 11th, 1881 in New York. Sig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******y for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Silver Mountain Mining Company of Utah Stock Certificate, 1880 [195887]1497 - Silver Mountain Mining Company of Utah Stock Certificate, 1880 [195887]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 70, issued for 50 shares to Ernst Berlin in 1880. Signed by the president and secretary. Not cancelled. Black border and print with two vignettes:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t****c for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Victoria And Imperial Tunnel and Mining Co. Stock, Utah Territory  [204948]1498 - Victoria And Imperial Tunnel and Mining Co. Stock, Utah Territory [204948]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1091, I/U, Little Cottonwood, Victoria And Imperial Tunnel And Mining Co. Stock, Utah Territory, issued 1879, no vignette. Crocker & Co. prin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t****c for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Queen of the Hills Mining Company Stock Certificate, 1884, WS Godbe [195870]1499 - Queen of the Hills Mining Company Stock Certificate, 1884, WS Godbe [195870]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare; we have no records of selling this in the last 11 years. Properties, including the Silver King, in the Rush Valley District of Tooele Count
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t****c for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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