"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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Map of Alaska and the Northwest Territory for the Washington & Alaska Steamship Company 1897 [2051504005 - Map of Alaska and the Northwest Territory for the Washington & Alaska Steamship Company 1897 [205150
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This map was prepared by the Washington & Alaska Steamship Co. dated 1897. At a scale of 100 miles to the inch it could hardly be used for coast...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G********s for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Temple Bar Saloon Advertising Card, Flagstaff, Arizona [188940]4006 - Temple Bar Saloon Advertising Card, Flagstaff, Arizona [188940]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Business ad card for J J McMurtrey operator of the 'The Temple Bar Saloon' Flagstaff, Arizona. Front looks legitimate. Beer is only 5 cents...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 2**3 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Globe, Arizona Bird's-Eye View Mounted Photograph [204530]4007 - Globe, Arizona Bird's-Eye View Mounted Photograph [204530]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This detailed sepia image measures 6x8 inches mounted on an 8.5x11 inch heavy cardstock. Identified on the back as photographer R. Williams. ^ Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Letter From Major C.B. McClellan 1891, Fort Apache [200725]4008 - Letter From Major C.B. McClellan 1891, Fort Apache [200725]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter From Major C.B. McClellan, 1891 Fort Apache Arizona Territory. The letter is difficult to read. It is fragile cond. ^ Date: 1891 Country (if
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
 
 
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"Tombstone Daily Prospector", 1903 Souvenir Edition [204649]4009 - "Tombstone Daily Prospector", 1903 Souvenir Edition [204649]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rare illustrated souvenir edition of the "Tombstone Daily Prospector" of Tombstone, Arizona. Published in 1903, this souvenir edition wa...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Grand Canyon Geologic Atlas, 1882 [204311]4010 - Grand Canyon Geologic Atlas, 1882 [204311]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Atlas to accompany the tertiary district of the grand canyon district. Contains 23 sheets which includes shaded relief views. This atlas is often cons
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 7****y for (1,200.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,500.00
 
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Grand Canyon of the Colorado book, 1899 [191972]4011 - Grand Canyon of the Colorado book, 1899 [191972]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Personal Impressions of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado by Capt. John Hance, Guide, Story-Teller, and Path-Finder, Collected and Compiled by G. K. Wo
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Photo Album "The Grand Canyon of Arizona" [203790]4012 - Photo Album "The Grand Canyon of Arizona" [203790]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1. "The Grand Canyon of Arizona" 1913, cover and photos in VG 20 views shot by the Kolb brothers. These are great scenes tha...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 4*******x for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Report of an Expedition Down the Zuni and Colorado Rivers. Captain L. Sitgreaves, 1853 [200915]4013 - Report of an Expedition Down the Zuni and Colorado Rivers. Captain L. Sitgreaves, 1853 [200915]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Report of an Expedition Down the Zuni and Colorado Rivers. Captain L. Sitgreaves, Corps Topographical Engineers. Published: Washington: Robert Armstro
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Bodie Billhead Group [204292]4014 - Bodie Billhead Group [204292]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) The Bodie Bank, 1880s. 2) George W. Penter, 1889. 3) JS Cain, 1895. Requesting $1,500 in gold coin to be sent express from Carson City. ^
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to G********s for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Bodie Morning News and Daily Free Press Reproduction Newspapers [202975]4015 - Bodie Morning News and Daily Free Press Reproduction Newspapers [202975]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Three repro. newspapers, but still rare : Two Bodie Morning News, dated August 1879 and one Daily Free Press March 1879. Ads, political ne
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to t********n.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Rare Bodie Bank Blue Revenue Check, RN-G, to Wells Fargo, 1880 [201082]4016 - Rare Bodie Bank Blue Revenue Check, RN-G, to Wells Fargo, 1880 [201082]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare variety of the Bodie Bank check with imprinted revenue RN-G. Issued in 1880 to Wells Fargo & Co. Signed by cashier Pope. Two Wells Fargo st...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to A*****0 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Bodie Wells Fargo Pair: Rare Revenue Check & Partial Cover to Chinese Merchant [201083]4017 - Bodie Wells Fargo Pair: Rare Revenue Check & Partial Cover to Chinese Merchant [201083]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Rare variety Bodie Bank blue check issued to Wells Fargo & Co. for $1,400 in 1879. Signed by cashier Pope. RN-G imprinted revenue. ...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to A*****0 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Walker Lake & Bodie Toll Road Ticket [204171]4018 - Walker Lake & Bodie Toll Road Ticket [204171]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
W. L. & B. (Walker Lake & Bodie) Toll Road, Toll Ticket, c.1897. 1.75 x 3.25" This ticket allowed a wagon and 14 animals, as punched, t...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to B*********g for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Caricature Map of Bridgeport California [203998]4019 - Caricature Map of Bridgeport California [203998]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Characture map of Bridgeport California and surrounding area incl. Mono Lake, 27 x 17". In excellent cond. This is very rare. C.1954, Hayden Ma...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to L******8 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Columbia Wagon Road Stock (1891) and WF Express Shipping Document (1856) [190857]4020 - Columbia Wagon Road Stock (1891) and WF Express Shipping Document (1856) [190857]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Columbia was one of the absolute key California gold rush mining camps located at the southern end of the mining region near Sonora. Today, it is a Ca
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******s for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Donner Lake, California Framed Photograph, c.1889, Possibly by WH Jackson [203767]4021 - Donner Lake, California Framed Photograph, c.1889, Possibly by WH Jackson [203767]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original oak frame is 28 x 73.5". Image is 20 x 65.5" Damage at the bottom of the photo. Brass plaque that says "Donner Lake, Califor...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to t********n.. for (1,900.00 + 475.00BP) = 2,375.00
 
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c1940-1950s Pioneer Festival, Folsom Area 8mm film [202619]4022 - c1940-1950s Pioneer Festival, Folsom Area 8mm film [202619]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Pioneer Festival, 1951 pt 2" & "Pioneer Festival 1946", held in the Folsom area. Pair of 8mm films in tin cases. Appear to ...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*******4 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Early Grass Valley Glass Plate Negatives Collection [202505]4023 - Early Grass Valley Glass Plate Negatives Collection [202505]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Larger group of true glass plate negatives, very rare. These are black & white period photos negatives. Shots of early Grass Valley buildings (e...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*******4 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Actors From the 1920s Postcards (55) [178561]4024 - Actors From the 1920s Postcards (55) [178561]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early film star postcards (55). These are stars from the early 1920s, not exactly household names, like Paul Panzer, Grace Cunard, Leo White, Cleo Mad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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