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"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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California State Mineralogist's Reports (4), 1885-1894 [202934]2355 - California State Mineralogist's Reports (4), 1885-1894 [202934]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 4 annual reports of the California State Mineralogist, published by the California State Mining Bureau, published 1885 to 1894. Reports inclu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to f*****E for (110.00 + 0.00BP) = 110.00
 
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Key California Mining References from the Fred Holabird Collection (5) [204790]2356 - Key California Mining References from the Fred Holabird Collection (5) [204790]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five key mining references from the Fred Holabird Collection. Includes: 1) California Journal of Mines and Geology Vol 49 Nos. 1 & 2, San Bern...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 240.00
Sold to t********n.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Two Mining Machinery Catalogs: Straub Mfg. Co. and Joshua Hendy Machine Works [202308]2357 - Two Mining Machinery Catalogs: Straub Mfg. Co. and Joshua Hendy Machine Works [202308]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Joshua Hendy Machine Works, San Francisco, 1900. Illustrated Catalogue. Missing front cover. 72pp. Illustrations include hydrau
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to S****2 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Motherlode Mine Archive [202772]2358 - Motherlode Mine Archive [202772]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 35 items. Affidavits of Publication, Attorney letters of contracts, equipment. Registered mail receipts, headframe blueprints for Bunker Hill
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b********o.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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California Miners Lapel Pin [204947]2359 - California Miners Lapel Pin [204947]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lapel pin, 1 1/2". Crossed shovels over wreath with Calif. bear between shovel heads. "'94" is on the shovel heads. "49&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to c********e for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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California Gold Country Mining Themed Trade Cards (8) [205142]2360 - California Gold Country Mining Themed Trade Cards (8) [205142]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are gold country trading cards printed in the 1880's depicting mining life in California. Several are printed by the Donaldson Bros. and n...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to L******8 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Grab Bag Mining Ephemera (Mostly California) [203919]2361 - Grab Bag Mining Ephemera (Mostly California) [203919]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16.. 12x15" framed poster "Survey's and Assay's L.B. Spencer & Co. Mina, Nevada". Nine mine maps I.E.; Rainbow E...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to 4*******x for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Atlas of the Geology of the Aspen District, 1898 [204313]2362 - Atlas of the Geology of the Aspen District, 1898 [204313]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Geology of the Aspen dist. of Colorado by Spur. excellent condition 30 sheets. rarely found in this condition. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to m******n for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Atlas of the Geology of the Aspen District, 1898 [204317]2363 - Atlas of the Geology of the Aspen District, 1898 [204317]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Geology of the Aspen dist. of Colorado by Spur. excellent condition 30 sheets. rarely found in this condition. Aspen was an important mining district
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Mining Claim Discovery Form, Clear Creek County, Colorado, 1866 [201661]2364 - Mining Claim Discovery Form, Clear Creek County, Colorado, 1866 [201661]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ichabod Rowe and Norris West have located 1400 feet on the Tecumseh Lode situated in the Lower Union Mining District, about 400 feet north of the disc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S****2 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Federal Union Gold Mining Co. Booklet, 1866 [201076]2365 - Federal Union Gold Mining Co. Booklet, 1866 [201076]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A booklet listing the bylaws of the Federal Union Gold Mining Company of Clear Creek County, Colorado, dated 1866. 11 pages, printed by the Franklin J
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Hug Water Wheel Company Catalog (Rare Mining Waterwheels), 1906 [200926]2366 - Hug Water Wheel Company Catalog (Rare Mining Waterwheels), 1906 [200926]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Catalogue No. 3 for this Denver based company. 1906. 48pp. with some illustrations, description of what sets their product apart (with their Hug bucke
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********n.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Antique Mining Reference Books Pair [202869]2367 - Antique Mining Reference Books Pair [202869]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of Mining reference books, both aligned to minerals and mining west of the Rockies. Book one is titled "Mineral Resources West of the Rock...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 4*******x for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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"Colorado" Mines Book by F. Fossett [202493]2368 - "Colorado" Mines Book by F. Fossett [202493]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover Book, complete with maps, tables, illustrations, fold-out vellum maps, and a multi-pronged approach to the State of Colorado. There is a tri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to S****2 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Colorado Directory of Mines, Corbett, 1879 [200913]2369 - Colorado Directory of Mines, Corbett, 1879 [200913]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nearly pristine copy! Colorado Directory of Mines. Thomas Corbett. 440pp. Rare directory of mines in Colorado containing a description of the mines
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to S****2 for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Colorado Gold Rush Era Pioneer Travel Guides/Maps, Set of 4 [202122]2370 - Colorado Gold Rush Era Pioneer Travel Guides/Maps, Set of 4 [202122]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold rush pioneer's guidebooks for traveling, including a packing list, terrain descriptions, game of the area, distances from camp to camp, ge...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Colorado Mining Town Books - R.L. Brown - 5 [163501]2371 - Colorado Mining Town Books - R.L. Brown - 5 [163501]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colorado Mining Town Books by R. L. Brown (5) #1. 1) "Ghost Towns of the Colorado Rockies". Published by Caxton Printers, 1973. Illus....
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to W********y.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Colorado Mining Town Books - Various Authors - 3 [163503]2372 - Colorado Mining Town Books - Various Authors - 3 [163503]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
More Colorado Mining Books (3) #3. 1) "Rocky Mountain Boom Town", a History of Durango, by Duane A. Smith, published by University of ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to p********n for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Colorado Mining Town Views & Buildings RPPC Collection (32) [198198]2373 - Colorado Mining Town Views & Buildings RPPC Collection (32) [198198]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 32. All but 1 are real photo. Includes photos of mines, mills, and buildings/landmarks in Colorado mining towns: Aspen, Central City, Cripple C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*******4 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Early Colorado Mining Postcard Collection (28) [198202]2374 - Early Colorado Mining Postcard Collection (28) [198202]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 28. No duplicates. Mine, mill, and town views. Includes 4 real photo postcards, rest are early sepia or B&W cards. A choice collection! I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to p********n for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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