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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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CE Young, Taylorsville, California $20 Scrip Note [204527]3059 - CE Young, Taylorsville, California $20 Scrip Note [204527]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
C. E. Young, Taylorsville, California, c.1914 Depression Scrip. Young was the largest merchant in Taylorsville, Plumas County, California. He issued t
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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First National Bank, Denver, $5 Depression Scrip, 1907 [204523]3060 - First National Bank, Denver, $5 Depression Scrip, 1907 [204523]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First National Bank, Denver, $5 Depression Scrip, 1907. This unissued bearer note is a cashier's check meant to circulate as currency. Because t...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Labor Exchange Currency (2), Denver, Colorado [204362]3061 - Labor Exchange Currency (2), Denver, Colorado [204362]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pieces of Labor Exchange currency: 1896 one quarter; balance due bearer in labor (5 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches; political cartoon on back: stop progress l
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*****g for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Postal Savings System $20 Certificate, Denver, Colorado, 1926 [204750]3062 - Postal Savings System $20 Certificate, Denver, Colorado, 1926 [204750]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Series of 1917. Issued March 1926. Certificate of Deposit underprint. 3 x 7" Soiling, water damage on right. ^ Date: 1926 Country (if not USA)...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Postal Savings System $20 Certificate, Pocatello, Idaho, 1926 [204761]3063 - Postal Savings System $20 Certificate, Pocatello, Idaho, 1926 [204761]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Series of 1917. Certificate of Deposit underprint. Issued in 1926. 3 x 7" Rare. ^ Date: 1926 Country (if not USA): State: Idaho City: Poca...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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P. Roberts Mail Contractor, Independence, Missouri, 50 Cents Scrip (1850s-1860s) [197921]3064 - P. Roberts Mail Contractor, Independence, Missouri, 50 Cents Scrip (1850s-1860s) [197921]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is part of a four-denomination series of notes with the issuer name cleverly located on the stagecoach vignette at top center. Not dated, but the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6*****H for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Missouri Defense Bond $4 [203606]3065 - Missouri Defense Bond $4 [203606]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued 186- Missouri Defense Bond rare four dollar denomination with steamboat vignette. F-VF condition, a hole, slight tear at top. ^ Date: Coun
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Missouri Defense Bond $4.50 [203593]3066 - Missouri Defense Bond $4.50 [203593]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued defense bond from Missouri, 186-. $4.50 bond. Apparent grade-About Uncirculated. Criswell-15, Haxby-Unlisted. ^ Date: Country (if not USA)
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****1 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Montana Mining Loan & Investment Company Subscription Certificate [204610]3067 - Montana Mining Loan & Investment Company Subscription Certificate [204610]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an almost uncirculated subscription certificate based in Butte City. Henry L. Haupt as president. This turned out to be a major mining scheme.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Montana Mining Loan & Investment Scrip [203594]3068 - Montana Mining Loan & Investment Scrip [203594]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scrip note for 50 cents issued by The Montana Mining Loan & Investment Company of Butte City Montana, Saturday July20, 1901. 4 x 2 inches. ^ Dat...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Peoples National Bank, Helena, Montana Certificate of Deposit Plus ABN Vignette [204519]3069 - Peoples National Bank, Helena, Montana Certificate of Deposit Plus ABN Vignette [204519]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Peoples National Bank, Helena, Montana Territory, original $5 certificate of deposit. 3 x 7.5" Choice. Plus original vignette from American Ban...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Miles City, Montana "Elk Money" Bank Notes, 1909 [195901]3070 - Miles City, Montana "Elk Money" Bank Notes, 1909 [195901]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two fanciful convention notes from their August 1909 convention at Miles City: 1) "Bank of Elkville will guarantee you a hot time in Old Miles ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********n for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Postal Savings System $5 Certificate, Miles City, Montana, 1927 [204751]3071 - Postal Savings System $5 Certificate, Miles City, Montana, 1927 [204751]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Montana Series of 1917. Certificate of Deposit underprint. Issued in 1927 to Layne Ray. 3 x 7" Soiling. Rare. ^ Date: 1927 Country (if not USA...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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R. P. Bateman, Sheridan, Montana Scrip [204375]3072 - R. P. Bateman, Sheridan, Montana Scrip [204375]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
R. P. Bateman, Sheridan, Montana, 25¢ Scrip, c.1890s. Unissued remainder; almost uncirculated. Federal law forbids issuing this type of note, b...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*****p for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Esmeralda Hotel, Aurora, Nevada Advertising Currency Note [204775]3073 - Esmeralda Hotel, Aurora, Nevada Advertising Currency Note [204775]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare; possibly unique. The Finest Lodgings in the District! / The Esmeralda Hotel / Esmeralda Bar --- Gem Cafe / Delectable Offerings ---- C
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t********n.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $2 Note, 1871 [204924]3074 - Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $2 Note, 1871 [204924]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. Ex. John J. Ford Collection. Two dollar note issued Oct. 1st, 1871. Signed by the superintendent. Located in New York Canyon near Eure
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to a******e for (2,700.00 + 675.00BP) = 3,375.00
 
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Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $3 Note, No. 1, 1870 [204520]3075 - Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $3 Note, No. 1, 1870 [204520]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an extremely rare issued example of this note as most other known others are remainders. This note, number 1, was issued on January 1, 1870, a
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to a******e for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $3 Note, 1871 [204923]3076 - Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $3 Note, 1871 [204923]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. Ex. John J. Ford Collection. Three dollar note issued Oct. 1st, 1871. Signed by the superintendent. Located in New York Canyon near Eu
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to a******e for (2,800.00 + 700.00BP) = 3,500.00
 
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Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $3 Note, Unissued [204927]3077 - Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $3 Note, Unissued [204927]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. Three dollar note unissued. Located in New York Canyon near Eureka, the Butter Cup mine was a real producer beginning in 1867. By the
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $5 Note, 1871 [204922]3078 - Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka, Nevada, $5 Note, 1871 [204922]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. Ex. John J. Ford Collection. Five dollar note issued Oct. 1st, 1871. Signed by the superintendent. Located in New York Canyon near Eur
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to a******e for (1,700.00 + 425.00BP) = 2,125.00
 
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