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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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1860 Chollar Mine Deed, Virginia City, Nevada [204929]2405 - 1860 Chollar Mine Deed, Virginia City, Nevada [204929]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare and early! Dated April 16th, 1860 when Nevada was still part of Utah Territory. Agreement between John J. Collins of Nevada County, Cal
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to A*****0 for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
 
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Gould & Curry Silver Mining Co. Official Documents, 1880s-90s [205210]2406 - Gould & Curry Silver Mining Co. Official Documents, 1880s-90s [205210]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. Includes: 1891 authenticated copy of Certificate of Incorporation, signed by president HB Havens; 1881 authenticated copy of Certi
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Articles of Incorporation & Official Documents for Major Comstock Mines [205015]2407 - Articles of Incorporation & Official Documents for Major Comstock Mines [205015]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. Authenticated copies of Articles of Incorporation for: Ophir Silver MC (1881 and 1894); Hale & Norcross (1896 and 1897); Best & B...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Assay Memorandum for the Savage Mine at the Gould & Curry Office, Comstock, 1867 [205046]2408 - Assay Memorandum for the Savage Mine at the Gould & Curry Office, Comstock, 1867 [205046]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Shows assay for bullion deposited from three different mills: Santiago, Manhattan, and Temelec Mill. Signed by assayer Gideon Moore. 10 x 17&q...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to o******x for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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E. Ruhling & Co. Assay Memorandum for the Summit Mill, 1870 [202731]2409 - E. Ruhling & Co. Assay Memorandum for the Summit Mill, 1870 [202731]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This small 7.80 ounce deposit likely represents them cleaning out the pan at the mill. The reason we believe this is that the assay is very "hi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B*********g for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Yellow Jacket Silver Mining Assay Receipt for Conrad Wiegand, 1865 [195896]2410 - Yellow Jacket Silver Mining Assay Receipt for Conrad Wiegand, 1865 [195896]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a fantastic assay piece with great Comstock historical content! Deposit receipt for one package from the Merrimac Mill, 88 pounds. Bars to be
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B*********g for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Best & Belcher Mining Company Check Issued to Assayer Conrad Wiegand, 1878 [201608]2411 - Best & Belcher Mining Company Check Issued to Assayer Conrad Wiegand, 1878 [201608]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare. 1878 Best & Belcher issued to C. Wiegand & Co. for $5. Signed by supt. FF Osbiston. RN-G imprinted revenue. Not signed by Wiegand...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to G********s for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Comstock Mine, Mill, & Miners Postcard Collection (35) [198216]2412 - Comstock Mine, Mill, & Miners Postcard Collection (35) [198216]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a choice collection of 35 postcards with 27 RPPC and 8 early printed cards. Views of mines, mills, groups of miners, birds-eyes and more. Some
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****H for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Virginia City, Nevada Real Photo Postcard Collection (21) [198215]2413 - Virginia City, Nevada Real Photo Postcard Collection (21) [198215]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 21. Nineteen are RPPCs; two are early printed cards. One is Gold Hill; rest are VC. Many 19th-century views (published in the 1930s). Includes:
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Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to b*******n for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Virginia City, Nevada Real Photo Postcards of Buildings (19) [198212]2414 - Virginia City, Nevada Real Photo Postcards of Buildings (19) [198212]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19 RPPC. No dupes. Views of famous structures on the Comstock, including: Fourth Ward Schoolhouse, International Hotel (standing and ruins), St
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*******n for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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