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

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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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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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