"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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Handbooks On Three North American Indian Languages  [200738]2176 - Handbooks On Three North American Indian Languages [200738]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three handbooks, paperback, on North American Indian Languages: 1.Bibliography of the Siouan Languages, James Constantine Pilling 1887, 87 pages, frag
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s*******n for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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'Twenty Years Among our Savage Indians', 1897 1st Ed. [201053]2177 - 'Twenty Years Among our Savage Indians', 1897 1st Ed. [201053]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A first edition copy of 'Twenty Years Among Our Savage Indians' by Captain J. Lee Humfreville, published 1897 by the Hartford Publishing Com...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Native American Archaeology Reference, 1973/1974 [201058]2178 - Native American Archaeology Reference, 1973/1974 [201058]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Volumes I and II of 'Reference Encyclopedia of the American Indian' by Barry T. Klein, published by Todd Publications of New York in 1973 an...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin 30 Handbook of American Indians Vol. 1 & 2 [200510]2179 - Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin 30 Handbook of American Indians Vol. 1 & 2 [200510]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These two books published by the Smithsonian Institute Bureau of American Ethnology defines American Indians in two volumes 1 and 2, fourth edition in
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 4*******x for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Vintage Native American Books (3) [198579]2180 - Vintage Native American Books (3) [198579]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 3 books on Native American topics, published 1938-1978. Titles include "Ancient Native Americans" by Jesse Jennings; "The In...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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c1940 Native American Dolls (3) [202610]2181 - c1940 Native American Dolls (3) [202610]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Native American dolls, c1940. Both 3d dolls are about 7.5" tall and do not balance easily. Fabric doll, appearing to be made of leather, measur...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to T******r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Indian Head Sterling Silver Spoons (5) [204236]2182 - Indian Head Sterling Silver Spoons (5) [204236]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of five sterling silver spoons with Native American figure heads. Two are six inches long, three are five inches long. Brownsville; High Rock Sp
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B*********5 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Nebraska Saddle Fob [204703]2183 - Nebraska Saddle Fob [204703]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Saddle shaped fob, Souvenir of the Round up 1920 Wallace Neb.. Very good cond. ^ Date: 1920 Country (if not USA): State: Nebraska City: Wallace P
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Antique Silver Inlaid Spur [204388]2184 - Antique Silver Inlaid Spur [204388]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Single silver inlaid spur and straps, found on an Ogallala Nebraska ranch in 1920. Believed to have been left from the famous cattle drive trail from
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Reno Rodeo Vintage Pin [203636]2185 - Reno Rodeo Vintage Pin [203636]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pin badge engraved "Reno" with cowboy and bucking bronco. 8 grams; tests 10 carat gold; 1 inch x 1 1/2 inch. ^ Date: Country (if not U...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Western Sterling Silver Cowboy Belt Buckles (2) [205050]2186 - Western Sterling Silver Cowboy Belt Buckles (2) [205050]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Western Sterling Silver Cowboy Belt Buckles. Both intricately engraved with western scroll. 1) Common date 1881 New Orleans silver dollar marked
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Sterling Silver, Gold and Ruby Steer Head Belt Buckle / Belt [204798]2187 - Sterling Silver, Gold and Ruby Steer Head Belt Buckle / Belt [204798]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling Silver, Gold and Ruby Steer Head Belt Buckle / Engraved brown leather belt. This is an authentic cowboy belt and buckle from the Comstock!
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Chambers Nevada Silver Belt Buckles [203917]2188 - Chambers Nevada Silver Belt Buckles [203917]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16. 3x4", Chambers Nevada Silver Belt Buckle, c1980 new in plastic covers.. Crafted in cowboy western theme. One of the following le...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c*****r for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Fantasy Brass Buckle Collection, c1960s (22) [203981]2189 - Fantasy Brass Buckle Collection, c1960s (22) [203981]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
22 different fantasy buckles commemorating various US military, RR, or businesses. All made in the 1960s by John Fairchild of London and distributed b
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Saddle Stirrups [204714]2190 - Saddle Stirrups [204714]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of saddle stirrups, possibly 1700's. Excellent Cond. ^ Date: c1700 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cowboy Tools & More - Blind box [204342]2191 - Cowboy Tools & More - Blind box [204342]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bull/cow pull, decorative bottle, hand sewing machine, dairy bottle, hammer, burlap sack & other tools. Good condition, see photo. ^ Date: Cou...
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Cowgirl Real Photo Studio Postcards [178635]2192 - Cowgirl Real Photo Studio Postcards [178635]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five real photo postcards; four are studio shots and one is posed in the woods. No identifications. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to S*******4 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Faceted Blue Gemstone Group [203885]2193 - Faceted Blue Gemstone Group [203885]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Faceted Blue Gemstone Group 16 Stones of classic gems, such as lapis, blue topaz, black opal, etc. Most 1 ct to 10 cts. Good variety of color. Some
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Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Brown Toned Faceted Stone Group [203879]2194 - Brown Toned Faceted Stone Group [203879]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown Toned Faceted Stone Group. Ten Different Facet Cuts of Gemstones, most 1 ct to 8 cts. Good variety of color. Some artificial. Includes, green am
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to P*********a for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Faceted Green Gemstone Group [203883]2195 - Faceted Green Gemstone Group [203883]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Faceted Emerald Gemstone Group 17 Stones of classic gems, such as jade, emerald, apatite, Russian lab Alexandrite, etc. Most 1 ct to 10 cts. Good va
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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