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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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Sutro Baths Advertising Broadsides (2) [204108]4064 - Sutro Baths Advertising Broadsides (2) [204108]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of advertising broadsides for the Sutro Baths of San Francisco, California. Date unknown, likely early 1900s. One ad for an "Aquatic Carni...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to f*****E for (80.00 + 0.00BP) = 80.00
 
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1854 Santa Barbara, California Estate Document (Gold Rush Era) Signed by First Mayor [204135]4065 - 1854 Santa Barbara, California Estate Document (Gold Rush Era) Signed by First Mayor [204135]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare Gold Rush era. Executors Notice to the Creditors of Thomas Robbins. Signed by the executor Lewis T. Burton, who served under John C. Fremont
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Santa Barbara Post Cards & Photos Lot [203528]4066 - Santa Barbara Post Cards & Photos Lot [203528]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large group of Post Cards (colorized and B&W, approx. 36), real photo post cards, period photos on hard bases, panorama school photo, (2) mounte...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*****3 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Rare Santa Barbara Ephemera Group [203527]4067 - Rare Santa Barbara Ephemera Group [203527]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large extensive group of booklets, a directory, bank statement ledger, map, Vaccaro picture, official program from the Old Spanish Days Festival of 19
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to s**********j for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Rare Truckee, California Billhead & Letterhead Collection [205386]4068 - Rare Truckee, California Billhead & Letterhead Collection [205386]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 different. Includes: Sierra Nevada Lumber Association (1875); Truckee Lumber Company (four different, 1886, 1887(x2), 1891); Richardson Bros.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Rare 1870s Truckee, California Druggist Ephemera (near Lake Tahoe) [205385]4069 - Rare 1870s Truckee, California Druggist Ephemera (near Lake Tahoe) [205385]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1-2) Corner ad cover and letterhead for W.J. Shinn, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Books, Stationery. Truckee, Califor
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Rare Pacific Coast Souvenir Book [204017]4070 - Rare Pacific Coast Souvenir Book [204017]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare souvenir hardcover book published by E.S. Dennison. It contains period photos on every page of historic scenes. From the "Driving of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to P***1 for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Scenes In California Leather Bound Book [202765]4071 - Scenes In California Leather Bound Book [202765]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scenes In California Leather Bound Book, published in 1862 by Hutchings. 267 pgs. 105 engravings Full title of book "Scenes of Wonder And Cur...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 350.00
Sold to t********n.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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California. A Book For Travellers and Settlers. 1873 Rare [202838]4072 - California. A Book For Travellers and Settlers. 1873 Rare [202838]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California: For Health Pleasure, and Residence. A Book for Travellers and Settlers By Charles Nordhoff, Author of "Cape Cod and All Along Shor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********n.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Hittell's Hand-Book of Pacific Coast Travel 1887 Bancroft RARE! [203950]4073 - Hittell's Hand-Book of Pacific Coast Travel 1887 Bancroft RARE! [203950]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hittell's Hand-Book of Pacific Coast Travel 1887 by the Bancroft Company. Original cloth, gilt lettering on cover decorated in black, front hing...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********n.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Geographical And Climatic Map of California. [203791]4074 - Geographical And Climatic Map of California. [203791]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1888 Geographical And Climatic Map of California. Unfolded to 28x32". Full color. There is info on the back of the map on every aspect of the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to L******8 for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Cram's Township & Railroad Map of California 1888 [202010]4075 - Cram's Township & Railroad Map of California 1888 [202010]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare spectacular! Published 1888 by George F. Cram of Chicago. Township and Railroad map of California. Blue booklet (4 x 6 inches) holds an 18 x
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to 6*****b for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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McNally's Atlas Map of California, Oregon, Washington, Utah & New Mexico, c1855 [205018]4076 - McNally's Atlas Map of California, Oregon, Washington, Utah & New Mexico, c1855 [205018]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
McNally's Atlas Map of California, Oregon, Washington, Utah & New Mexico, c1855. Map shows many towns in California but not a single town in...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*********r for (170.00 + 37.40BP) = 207.40
 
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Colorful Pin-up Fruit & Cigar Labels [204420]4077 - Colorful Pin-up Fruit & Cigar Labels [204420]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very large group of colorful period labels, graphic artwork and artist renderings for multiple products. A whole stack of Pin-up Girl labels for fruit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to s**********j for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Vintage California Fig Syrup Co Ad Cards [200728]4078 - Vintage California Fig Syrup Co Ad Cards [200728]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Three fold out ad brochures California Fig Syrup Co "Syrup Of Figs" female on front holding figs and Yosemite Falls on back. T...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (60.00 + 0.00BP) = 60.00
 
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California Fair Ephemera [204468]4079 - California Fair Ephemera [204468]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two envelopes: 1) small unused envelope: Santa Clara County Carnival of Roses; San Jose California, May 1901, art nouveau vignette; 2) large envelope
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s**********j for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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c1880 California Ephemera - Group [202820]4080 - c1880 California Ephemera - Group [202820]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Partial newspaper from 1879, unfolds to 20 x 26 inches. Displays foxing and water damage; however, the content remains legible and clear. Includes thr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to 6*****b for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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California Ephemera Collection. [200703]4081 - California Ephemera Collection. [200703]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. 1864 Deed recorders in San Francisco. Blank Check The London and San Francisco Bank dateline 186_. Two stereoviews. Postcard photo of Sc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*******r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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California Promotional Brochures & Pamphlets [202158]4082 - California Promotional Brochures & Pamphlets [202158]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. Includes San Francisco, Redwoods, Yosemite, San Diego, Catalina, Feather River, Marin County, Railroad related, 1935 Pan. Pacific Expo, etc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to L******8 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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California Travel Letter 1887 [201287]4083 - California Travel Letter 1887 [201287]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A letter dated July 5, 1887 from Bob about his travels from San Francisco to Santa Barbara and then on to Pasadena, Calif.. Having arrived in Pasaden
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s**********j for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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