"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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1915 Panama-California Exposition Pieces (2) [201464]3000 - 1915 Panama-California Exposition Pieces (2) [201464]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of publications from the Panama-California International Exposition which took place from 1915 to 1917 in San Diego, California. Includes a daily
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********e.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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San Francisco Mechanics Fair Pavillion Handbook, 1878 [203676]3001 - San Francisco Mechanics Fair Pavillion Handbook, 1878 [203676]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1878 Mechanics Fair Pavilion handbook. Illustrated by drawings and in handwritten form, this books describes the Mechanics Pavilion and its many disp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to m*****r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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1894 California Midwinter Exposition So-Called Dollars Group [204738]3002 - 1894 California Midwinter Exposition So-Called Dollars Group [204738]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California Midwinter International Exposition tokens lot, (6) different pieces. Official 1894 SCD, gold-plated brass, XF cleaned: R-6 rarity. 1894 Mic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to n*******e for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Panama-Pacific International Exposition Co-Called Dollar Collection [205325]3003 - Panama-Pacific International Exposition Co-Called Dollar Collection [205325]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of (4) SCD's, from multiple states. Units are as follows: 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition Official SCD, bright bronze, EF condi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 225.00
Sold to m*****d for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Pan Pacific Exposition So Called Dollars (2) [204847]3004 - Pan Pacific Exposition So Called Dollars (2) [204847]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two So Called Dollars from the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition San Francisco: 1) HK-400: Obv. Winged Mercury opens Canal locks, through w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to G********_.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Pan Pacific Four Portraits So Called Dollar: HK 420 [204969]3005 - Pan Pacific Four Portraits So Called Dollar: HK 420 [204969]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv. Exposition buildings and grounds, in miniature, cover North America; below Pacific and the Ancon, first ship to pass through Canal; to r. Atlanti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Coin Cases for PPIE Coins: Reproductions (2) [203810]3006 - Coin Cases for PPIE Coins: Reproductions (2) [203810]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two black cases (5 x 4 1/2 inches) with purple lining. Gold printing inside top: Panama-Pacific / International Exposition / 1915 - San Francisco - U.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T*****1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Coin Cases for PPIE Coins: Reproductions (4) [203808]3007 - Coin Cases for PPIE Coins: Reproductions (4) [203808]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four black cases (5 x 4 1/2 inches) with purple lining. Gold printing inside top: Panama-Pacific / International Exposition / 1915 - San Francisco - U
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to T*****1 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Panama-Pacific Expo Signed Artist's Works, 1915 [201465]3008 - Panama-Pacific Expo Signed Artist's Works, 1915 [201465]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 3 identical signed silhouettes by artist Beatrix Sherman, whose work was exhibited at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a*****s for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Panama-Pacific International Exposition Ephemera, San Francisco, 1915 [202171]3009 - Panama-Pacific International Exposition Ephemera, San Francisco, 1915 [202171]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 rare Pan-Pac Expo items. 1) Official Handbook; The Sculpture & Murals of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, The Wahlgreen Co....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k********h.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Fire Engine Panoramic Photograph, Pan Pacific International Exposition (PPIE), 1915 [200905]3010 - Fire Engine Panoramic Photograph, Pan Pacific International Exposition (PPIE), 1915 [200905]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular matted and framed panoramic photograph showing a large group of firemen posing in front of fire engines on the grounds of the Pan Pacific
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to l*********n for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Pan Pacific Exposition PPIE Panoramas of Fire Chief's Convention [200904]3011 - Pan Pacific Exposition PPIE Panoramas of Fire Chief's Convention [200904]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different rare panoramas taken at the 1915 PPIE in San Francisco on "Fire Chiefs Day", Oct. 1, 1915. 1) Photo by P. Cardinell-Vin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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The Blue Book Pan-Pac Expo Souvenir Book [203780]3012 - The Blue Book Pan-Pac Expo Souvenir Book [203780]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Blue Book Pan-Pac Expo Souvenir Book, 1915, Hardbound, 328 pages, B/W photos. one in color. In good condition, front cover is beginning to separ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k********h.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Golden Gate International Exposition Group [202983]3013 - Golden Gate International Exposition Group [202983]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Multiple souvenir items from the Golden Gate International Exposition on San Francisco Bay. There are (2) official 25c Guidebooks, with both B&W...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to S*******4 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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California Exposition So Called Dollars (3) [204640]3014 - California Exposition So Called Dollars (3) [204640]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three So Called Dollars from the Golden State: 1) HK-245 California Mid Winter Fair 1894; EF-AU. 2) HK-415A California The Exposition State Panama Pac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 280.00
Sold to k********h.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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World's Columbian Exposition Stock Certificate, 1893 [204934]3015 - World's Columbian Exposition Stock Certificate, 1893 [204934]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The World's Columbian Exposition Stock, 1893, Chicago, Ill. Fantastic vignette "America" allegorical female w/ American flag and eagl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to k********h.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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World's Columbian Exposition Ephemera [202981]3016 - World's Columbian Exposition Ephemera [202981]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, lot of (2) items. A Siegal, Cooper &Co's Portfolio, illustrated by Graham. Booklet lists (and s...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d********d.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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World's Fair Tokens: Chicago & New York (2) [202636]3017 - World's Fair Tokens: Chicago & New York (2) [202636]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two unusual World's Fair Exposition tokens: 1) 1933 Chicago A Century of Progress, good luck token; 31 mm. 2) 1939 New York World's Fair Th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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St. Louis World's Fair Pitcher - Scarce!  [204688]3018 - St. Louis World's Fair Pitcher - Scarce! [204688]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1904 St. Louis World's Fair Pitcher, "Palace of Electricity". 7" tall. Scarce size and scene. See Photo. ^ Date: Country (if n...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to x********w.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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St. Louis Expo Fraternal Membership Certificate 1904 [201240]3019 - St. Louis Expo Fraternal Membership Certificate 1904 [201240]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 12610 World's Fair Fraternal Building Assoc. of St. Louis, Mo. membership certificate. Green border, gold embossed seal, Vignette of the &quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to k********h.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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