"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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Virginia City Mining Geology Group: Becker and Lord [201913]2402 - Virginia City Mining Geology Group: Becker and Lord [201913]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Key references. Average condition/ well used. 1) Geology of the Comstock Lode and the Washoe District, Becker, 1882, Monograph of the USGS V
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to S********e for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Geologist Maps Comstock and Central Nevada c.1900 (9) [205154]2403 - Geologist Maps Comstock and Central Nevada c.1900 (9) [205154]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are working maps by a geologist sectioned on canvas, notated for formations. Nine maps in all: Roberts Mtn., Tonopah District, Sonoma Range, Com
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c********l for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Storey County Labor Union Seal and Member's Badge w/Ribbon.  [205073]2404 - Storey County Labor Union Seal and Member's Badge w/Ribbon. [205073]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Storey County Labor Union Seal and Member's Badge with Ribbon. c1901. Name tag is missing from badge. Tag on reverse from Whitehead & Hoag C...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to c*********p for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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1860 Chollar Mine Deed, Virginia City, Nevada [204929]2405 - 1860 Chollar Mine Deed, Virginia City, Nevada [204929]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare and early! Dated April 16th, 1860 when Nevada was still part of Utah Territory. Agreement between John J. Collins of Nevada County, Cal
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to A*****0 for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
 
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Gould & Curry Silver Mining Co. Official Documents, 1880s-90s [205210]2406 - Gould & Curry Silver Mining Co. Official Documents, 1880s-90s [205210]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. Includes: 1891 authenticated copy of Certificate of Incorporation, signed by president HB Havens; 1881 authenticated copy of Certi
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Articles of Incorporation & Official Documents for Major Comstock Mines [205015]2407 - Articles of Incorporation & Official Documents for Major Comstock Mines [205015]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. Authenticated copies of Articles of Incorporation for: Ophir Silver MC (1881 and 1894); Hale & Norcross (1896 and 1897); Best & B...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Assay Memorandum for the Savage Mine at the Gould & Curry Office, Comstock, 1867 [205046]2408 - Assay Memorandum for the Savage Mine at the Gould & Curry Office, Comstock, 1867 [205046]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Shows assay for bullion deposited from three different mills: Santiago, Manhattan, and Temelec Mill. Signed by assayer Gideon Moore. 10 x 17&q...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to o******x for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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E. Ruhling & Co. Assay Memorandum for the Summit Mill, 1870 [202731]2409 - E. Ruhling & Co. Assay Memorandum for the Summit Mill, 1870 [202731]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This small 7.80 ounce deposit likely represents them cleaning out the pan at the mill. The reason we believe this is that the assay is very "hi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B*********g for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Yellow Jacket Silver Mining Assay Receipt for Conrad Wiegand, 1865 [195896]2410 - Yellow Jacket Silver Mining Assay Receipt for Conrad Wiegand, 1865 [195896]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a fantastic assay piece with great Comstock historical content! Deposit receipt for one package from the Merrimac Mill, 88 pounds. Bars to be
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B*********g for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Best & Belcher Mining Company Check Issued to Assayer Conrad Wiegand, 1878 [201608]2411 - Best & Belcher Mining Company Check Issued to Assayer Conrad Wiegand, 1878 [201608]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare. 1878 Best & Belcher issued to C. Wiegand & Co. for $5. Signed by supt. FF Osbiston. RN-G imprinted revenue. Not signed by Wiegand...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to G********s for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Comstock Mine, Mill, & Miners Postcard Collection (35) [198216]2412 - Comstock Mine, Mill, & Miners Postcard Collection (35) [198216]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a choice collection of 35 postcards with 27 RPPC and 8 early printed cards. Views of mines, mills, groups of miners, birds-eyes and more. Some
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****H for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Virginia City, Nevada Real Photo Postcard Collection (21) [198215]2413 - Virginia City, Nevada Real Photo Postcard Collection (21) [198215]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 21. Nineteen are RPPCs; two are early printed cards. One is Gold Hill; rest are VC. Many 19th-century views (published in the 1930s). Includes:
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Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to b*******n for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Virginia City, Nevada Real Photo Postcards of Buildings (19) [198212]2414 - Virginia City, Nevada Real Photo Postcards of Buildings (19) [198212]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19 RPPC. No dupes. Views of famous structures on the Comstock, including: Fourth Ward Schoolhouse, International Hotel (standing and ruins), St
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*******n for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Virginia City, Nevada C Street Scenes Real Photo Postcards (16) [198213]2415 - Virginia City, Nevada C Street Scenes Real Photo Postcards (16) [198213]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16. No duplicates. These are mostly 19th-century views, published in the 1930s. Views include: horse team hauling supplies, 1887; pioneer stage
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to p********n for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Miscellaneous Comstock Postcards (19) [200777]2416 - Miscellaneous Comstock Postcards (19) [200777]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of 19 real photo postcards. These postcards feature trains, buildings, and people located in multiple cities throughout Nevada, such as
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*******n for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Virginia City, Nevada Comstock Library (5 Different) [201907]2417 - Virginia City, Nevada Comstock Library (5 Different) [201907]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different. Includes: A Peep at Washoe, Washoe Revisited, J. Ross Browne, 1959 hardcover; The Saga of the Comstock Lode, George D. Lyman, 1934
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to G********s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Choice Comstock Ephemera Group [201905]2418 - Choice Comstock Ephemera Group [201905]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. 1) Comstock Tunnel Company stock issued in 1889, signed by Theodore Sutro, brother to Adolph. 2) Washoe Wood & Fluming Company stock, ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Comstock & Other Regions Mining Operations Ephemera (18) [198210]2419 - Comstock & Other Regions Mining Operations Ephemera (18) [198210]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18. Mostly all Comstock documents used by mining companies in their daily operations. includes checks, billheads, assay, and reports. Includes:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to G********s for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Comstock Mining Ephemera Collection (Plus Some Other Western Pieces) [198209]2420 - Comstock Mining Ephemera Collection (Plus Some Other Western Pieces) [198209]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22. Mostly Comstock, with 6 pieces of other Western ephemera included. Includes: Hale & Norcross Mining reports; Pacific Mill & Minin...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to B*********g for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Comstock Lode Mining Ephemera  [204993]2421 - Comstock Lode Mining Ephemera [204993]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Articles of Incorporation for the Crown Point Gold & Silver Mining Company. 1879 copy of the 1861 document. Signed by president Wel...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to S********e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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