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

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 308, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

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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Atlas of the Geology of the Aspen District, 1898 [204313]2362 - Atlas of the Geology of the Aspen District, 1898 [204313]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Geology of the Aspen dist. of Colorado by Spur. excellent condition 30 sheets. rarely found in this condition. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to m******n for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Atlas of the Geology of the Aspen District, 1898 [204317]2363 - Atlas of the Geology of the Aspen District, 1898 [204317]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Geology of the Aspen dist. of Colorado by Spur. excellent condition 30 sheets. rarely found in this condition. Aspen was an important mining district
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Mining Claim Discovery Form, Clear Creek County, Colorado, 1866 [201661]2364 - Mining Claim Discovery Form, Clear Creek County, Colorado, 1866 [201661]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ichabod Rowe and Norris West have located 1400 feet on the Tecumseh Lode situated in the Lower Union Mining District, about 400 feet north of the disc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S****2 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Federal Union Gold Mining Co. Booklet, 1866 [201076]2365 - Federal Union Gold Mining Co. Booklet, 1866 [201076]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A booklet listing the bylaws of the Federal Union Gold Mining Company of Clear Creek County, Colorado, dated 1866. 11 pages, printed by the Franklin J
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Hug Water Wheel Company Catalog (Rare Mining Waterwheels), 1906 [200926]2366 - Hug Water Wheel Company Catalog (Rare Mining Waterwheels), 1906 [200926]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Catalogue No. 3 for this Denver based company. 1906. 48pp. with some illustrations, description of what sets their product apart (with their Hug bucke
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********n.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Antique Mining Reference Books Pair [202869]2367 - Antique Mining Reference Books Pair [202869]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of Mining reference books, both aligned to minerals and mining west of the Rockies. Book one is titled "Mineral Resources West of the Rock...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 4*******x for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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"Colorado" Mines Book by F. Fossett [202493]2368 - "Colorado" Mines Book by F. Fossett [202493]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover Book, complete with maps, tables, illustrations, fold-out vellum maps, and a multi-pronged approach to the State of Colorado. There is a tri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to S****2 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Colorado Directory of Mines, Corbett, 1879 [200913]2369 - Colorado Directory of Mines, Corbett, 1879 [200913]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nearly pristine copy! Colorado Directory of Mines. Thomas Corbett. 440pp. Rare directory of mines in Colorado containing a description of the mines
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to S****2 for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Colorado Gold Rush Era Pioneer Travel Guides/Maps, Set of 4 [202122]2370 - Colorado Gold Rush Era Pioneer Travel Guides/Maps, Set of 4 [202122]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold rush pioneer's guidebooks for traveling, including a packing list, terrain descriptions, game of the area, distances from camp to camp, ge...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Colorado Mining Town Books - R.L. Brown - 5 [163501]2371 - Colorado Mining Town Books - R.L. Brown - 5 [163501]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colorado Mining Town Books by R. L. Brown (5) #1. 1) "Ghost Towns of the Colorado Rockies". Published by Caxton Printers, 1973. Illus....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to W********y.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Colorado Mining Town Books - Various Authors - 3 [163503]2372 - Colorado Mining Town Books - Various Authors - 3 [163503]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
More Colorado Mining Books (3) #3. 1) "Rocky Mountain Boom Town", a History of Durango, by Duane A. Smith, published by University of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to p********n for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Colorado Mining Town Views & Buildings RPPC Collection (32) [198198]2373 - Colorado Mining Town Views & Buildings RPPC Collection (32) [198198]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 32. All but 1 are real photo. Includes photos of mines, mills, and buildings/landmarks in Colorado mining towns: Aspen, Central City, Cripple C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*******4 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Early Colorado Mining Postcard Collection (28) [198202]2374 - Early Colorado Mining Postcard Collection (28) [198202]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 28. No duplicates. Mine, mill, and town views. Includes 4 real photo postcards, rest are early sepia or B&W cards. A choice collection! I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to p********n for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Miners Playing Cards [203898]2375 - Miners Playing Cards [203898]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Promotional deck of playing cards with a miner vignette on one side and scenes of well-known Colorado places on the money side. There are a few UT mix
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to W********y.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Two c.1890s Colorado Mining Photographs: Creede & Cripple Creek [201350]2376 - Two c.1890s Colorado Mining Photographs: Creede & Cripple Creek [201350]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 choice views. 1) View of the Independence and Portland Mines in Cripple Creek. Photo by Mazterz Photo, CC. Mount is 7 x 10" Stratton&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*****s for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Gold Deposits of Georgia [204696]2377 - Gold Deposits of Georgia [204696]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold Deposits of Georgia, Bulletin No. 4-A, by Geological Survey of Georgia, 1896, 542 pages. Hardcover. Must have reference key for Georgia gold. Di
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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ID Coeur d'Alene Mining Dist. Real Photo Postcards (36) [201844]2378 - ID Coeur d'Alene Mining Dist. Real Photo Postcards (36) [201844]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Idaho's Coeur d'Alene mining district postcards, group of 36. All are real photos. Good condition. Includes Burke (6), Kellogg (10), Mullan ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****H for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Iowa Geological Map, Pocket Map, RARE [203622]2379 - Iowa Geological Map, Pocket Map, RARE [203622]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RARE: "Sectional and Geological Map of Iowa", by N. H. Parker, with colored fold-out map, approximately 18 folds, measures about 46x16&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to t*h for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Minesota (sic.) Mining Co. Pay Ledger Sheet, 1856 [205220]2380 - Minesota (sic.) Mining Co. Pay Ledger Sheet, 1856 [205220]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Double-sided sheet with record of wages for mines, all dated March 15, 1856. Five entries each side. Blue paper, black print. 13 x 7.75" Listed...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k********h.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Butte, Montana Mining Postcard Collection incl. Underground Views (45) [198200]2381 - Butte, Montana Mining Postcard Collection incl. Underground Views (45) [198200]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 45 early printed color postcards; no RPPC. Includes 10 different underground views: setting charges, miners with ore cars at 1400, 200, and 300
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to k********h.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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