"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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Nelson Mining Company Stock Certificate, Inyo County, California 1863 [204198]1080 - Nelson Mining Company Stock Certificate, Inyo County, California 1863 [204198]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Tulare County location on the EAST SIDE OF THE OWENS RIVER. #113 for 25 shares to Harbe. Signed by secretary M H Furman and president SW (?). Dat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to a********x.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Oro Fino Gold & Silver Mining Company Bond, Inyo County, CA, 1865 [195480]1081 - Oro Fino Gold & Silver Mining Company Bond, Inyo County, CA, 1865 [195480]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 66 issued in May 1865. Signed by Wm. S. Corwin president and Charles Hudson secretary. The company operated the Oro Fino, Mammoth, Knickerbocker a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*****T for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Jefferson Gold And Silver Mining Co. Stock [200261]1082 - Jefferson Gold And Silver Mining Co. Stock [200261]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U. Incorp. 1863. Jefferson Gold And Silver Mining Co. Stock, issued 1863, 25c revenue stamp on right side. Located in the Slate Range District of I
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********r for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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California Inyo And Mono County  Stocks And Bonds [204944]1083 - California Inyo And Mono County Stocks And Bonds [204944]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 24. U/U, I/U, I/C. Issued 1865-1920. Conditions VG-EF. I.E.; Consolidated Pacific Mining Co., Bodie and Hawthorne Telephone and Telegraph C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to t*******d for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Ione City Mine Stocks  [201225]1084 - Ione City Mine Stocks [201225]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1. Ione Copper Mining Co., I/U, issued 1863, 25c revenue stamp next to left vignette. Two vignettes : top Miner standing on rocks, Left o
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Columbia Consolidated Quicksilver Mining Co. Stock Certificate, 1874 [195490]1085 - Columbia Consolidated Quicksilver Mining Co. Stock Certificate, 1874 [195490]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Location of Mine: Lake Co., Cal." printed at top. Inc. Nov. 1874. No. 53, issued for 3000 shares to RN Van Brunt in San Francisco in 1874...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to o******x for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Lake Mining Co. Stock [201223]1086 - Lake Mining Co. Stock [201223]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U. Lake Mining Co. Stock, issued 1863, 25c revenue stamp left side. Location Lake County, Calif. Towne & Bacon printer. Tri-fold creases. Sig...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Pacific Paint Mining Company Stock Certificate, 1878 [204779]1087 - Pacific Paint Mining Company Stock Certificate, 1878 [204779]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Location of Works, Los Angeles County" (printed under title). . This company operated a mine producing paint ingredients just north of Re...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*******d for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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La Californie, Compagnie Commerciale et Maritime Stock, Mariposa, California, 1850 [205022]1088 - La Californie, Compagnie Commerciale et Maritime Stock, Mariposa, California, 1850 [205022]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early California Gold Rush. "Mines d'Or, Mines de Mercure" [gold and mercury (cinnabar) mines] on the Mariposa Estate, Mariposa C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 5*****r for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Mariposa Land & Mining Company Stock Certificate, 1881 [203949]1089 - Mariposa Land & Mining Company Stock Certificate, 1881 [203949]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. A923, issued for 15 shares to William M. Sandford in New York in 1881. Signed by the vice president and secretary. Not cancelled. Red border, alle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*******4 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Quartz Reduction Company, Limited, Stock Certificate, 1856, California Gold Rush [204753]1090 - Quartz Reduction Company, Limited, Stock Certificate, 1856, California Gold Rush [204753]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold Rush era stock issued in London. No 28937-28946, issued to Charles T Wilson, esq., of Northamptonshire on August 26th, 1856. Signed by directors
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to l****i for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Derwent Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate, 1876 [204161]1091 - Derwent Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate, 1876 [204161]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare; we've never offered this before. "Mariposa County, California" printed at right. Inc. July 1876. No. 89, issued for 2500 shares ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 5*****r for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Eureka Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate, Hornitos, Mariposa County, CA, 1884 [197926]1092 - Eureka Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate, Hornitos, Mariposa County, CA, 1884 [197926]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Location of Mine: Hornitos, Mariposa Co., Cal." (printed above secretary signature). Inc. 1882. No. 189, issued for 500 shares to preside...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to S*******4 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Philadelphia & California Mining Company Stock Certificate, Gold Rush, 1852 [195913]1093 - Philadelphia & California Mining Company Stock Certificate, Gold Rush, 1852 [195913]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice early Gold Rush stock certificate. No. 207, issued for 50 shares to Walbridge in Philadelphia in 1852. Signed by Newfold(?) for John C. Fremont
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to o******x for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Mendocino Flume & Mining Company Stock Certificate, 1881 [205027]1094 - Mendocino Flume & Mining Company Stock Certificate, 1881 [205027]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Organized in New Hampshire. No. 398, issued for 25 shares to George A. Pratt in NH in 1881. Signed by president Albert W. Mann and treasurer Tra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 2*****s for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Cornucopia Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Mono County, California, 1866 [204814]1095 - Cornucopia Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Mono County, California, 1866 [204814]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
We sold one of these out of the Prag Collection, and that one had been identified on the cert. (in pencil) as Colorado Territory. However, we cannot v
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*******4 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Goleta Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Mono County, CA, 1899 [205006]1096 - Goleta Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Mono County, CA, 1899 [205006]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare. "Location of Mines Jordan Mining District, Mono Co., Cal." printed at top center. No. 2197, issued for 1000 shares to ER Grant ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****b for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Metallic Consolidated Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate, 1879 [204298]1097 - Metallic Consolidated Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate, 1879 [204298]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 42, issued to and signed by Ellis Edwards, prominent SF mining investor and lawyer. Also signed by the president (illegible). Mining vignette. The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*******D for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Sierra Blanca Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate, Mono County, CA 1866 [203923]1098 - Sierra Blanca Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate, Mono County, CA 1866 [203923]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare. No. 61, issued for 40 shares to president Low in New York in 1866. Signed by Low and Payson. Not cancelled. Black border and print, allegor
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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El Picacho Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate, 1863 [195885]1099 - El Picacho Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate, 1863 [195885]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare and early. Dateline Nevada City, April 20th, 1863. No. 75, issued for one share to Wm. Morse. Signed by Wm. W. Cozzins, president and secretary E
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to o******x for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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