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"Fred Holabird's Grand Finale": Mining, Americana, & Numismatics Live Auction (2025 October)
"Fred Holabird's Grand Finale": Mining, Americana, & Numismatics Live Auction (2025 October)
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Auction Location
3555 Airway Drive Suite 308
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Nevada
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89511
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United States
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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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Session 1: Stocks & Bonds
2025 Nov 01
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Session 2: Art, Native Americana, Mining
2025 Nov 02
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Session 3: Numismatics
2025 Nov 03
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Session 4: General Americana
2025 Nov 04
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Session 5: Railroadiana, Philatelic, Militaria
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4450 -
'In The Days of Simon Stern' Uncorrected Proof, 1973 [201305]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An uncorrected proof of the novel 'In The Days of Simon Stern' by Arthur A. Cohen, published by Random House of New York in 1973. The book t...
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4451 -
'The Compleat Angler', 1927 Reprint [201057]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 1927 copy of 'The Compleat Angler' by Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton, reprinted from the original 1653 text. Includes 16 excellent wood...
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4452 -
Uses of the Camel [204575]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uses of the Camel, by Joseph Warren Fabens, 1865, 32 pages. Read before the American Geographical and Statistical Society, argued for the use of the c
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4453 -
Publications on Bricks, 1922-1923 (3) [201460]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 3 publications on bricks and building with bricks. Includes "The Story of Brick" 3rd edition, 1922, 55 pages; "The Home of B...
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4454 -
The Smithsonian Book of Books, Michael Olmert [200912]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Smithsonian Book of Books by Michael Olmert, published in 1992 by Smithsonian Institution Press and Viking Studio Books. This volume explores the
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4455 -
Vintage Book Trio [202290]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of (3) fine Collector's books, circa 1900-1920. Two have choice illustrations, one is inscribed the author, Edgar A, Guest. The "Heap O...
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4456 -
New Illustrated Phrenology Physiology Self Instructor Book [204016]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
With this intriguing title, a must-have for the collector. Written by O.S. and L.N. Fowler, Practical Phrenologists, published by Samuel R. Wells of N
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4457 -
A Short Account Of The Malignant Fever [200731]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Missing title page and first six pages of the intro. A Short Account Of The Malignant Fever by Mathew Carey, 1793, 112 pages., this copy goes to page
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4458 -
'Song of Hiawatha' Illustrated by Fisher, 1906 [200589]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 1910 copy of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem 'The Song of Hiawatha' featuring gorgeous illustrations by Harrison Fisher, a reno...
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4459 -
'The Life of Columbus in Pictures', 1892 1st Edition [200595]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rare first-edition copy of 'The Life of Columbus in Pictures by Victor A. Searles, Historical Poem by Emily Shaw Forman', published in 189...
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4460 -
1859 Leather Pocket Diary [203823]
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Pocket diary with the appearance of being leatherbound. This daily pocket diary belonged to a self-employed business owner involved in dry goods manuf
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4461 -
507 Mechanical Movements, Dewy & Co., Scientific Press Patent Agency, 1869 [202365]
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Five Hundred and Seven Mechanical Movements, Embracing All Those Which Are Most Important in Dynamics, Hydraulics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, Steam Eng
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4462 -
Ancient History by Charles Rollin, 4 Volumes, 1815 [181695]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1815 printing of The Ancient History by Charles Rollin. Egypt, Babylon, Greece, Persia, Macedonia etc. "Charles Rollin (30 January 1661 in Pari...
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4463 -
Better Little Books (4) [202538]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Better Little Books by Whitman Publishing Co.. 1948, 286 pgs. each, 4x4 1/2". Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Blonde and Tarzan. Books a...
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4464 -
c1824-1832 Doctors' Finance Books [202810]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Financial records of several doctors from the years 1824-1832 written in cursive script, hardcover. Values appear to track balances owed and paid on g
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4465 -
Dialogues With Rodin [203908]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1931 , Dialogues With Rodin by Helene Von Nostitz Hindenburg. Signed by Rodin on cover and under photo at title page. Hardbound, 84 pages. In very goo
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4466 -
Druggist's Wantbook/Reference Book, 1885 [200592]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The 'Retail Druggist Diary and Want Book, 1885', published by Frederick Stearns & Co. of Detroit, Michigan. Includes dated pages for dru...
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4467 -
Fashion Academy By Emil Hartman [202805]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two copies of Fashion Academy, The Fashionist by Emil Hartman, 1938. 47 pgs. Erté front[plate. Art Deco. Books are in tact, but do show we...
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4468 -
First Edition Book of Locks and Hardware by Henry Towne, 1904, Ex. Ford Library [125602]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a first edition leather bound book in excellent condition titled " Locks and Hardware" by Henry Towne gifted to Henry Ford and dat...
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4469 -
Forges or the Art of Making Iron from 1751-1772 French Encyclopedia [204493]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bound volume "Forge ou Art du Fer. Contenant cinquante-deux Planches, dont deux doubles." Forges or the Art of Making Iron: Complete se...
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4470 -
Great Industries of the United States 1873 - RARE! [203963]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great Industries of the United States Being an historical summary of the origin, growth and perfection of the chief industrial arts of this Country: B
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4471 -
Historical Document Collectors' Guide, 1891 [201451]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A copy of 'A Guide to the Collector of Historical Documents, Literary Manuscripts, and Autograph Letters, etc.', by Dr. Scott Davey and Samu...
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4472 -
Large Chemistry Book, Color Diagrams [202628]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large chemistry book with color diagrams. Page count appears to be complete. Detached spine, though binding appears to remain sturdy. Light foxing thr
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4473 -
Life of Col. Fremont [200734]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Life of Col. Fremont, 1856, 32 pages, paperback, missing front cover. Covering his life with his mother, college years, first buffalo hunt, Professor
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4474 -
Lives Of American Merchants By Freeman Hunt 1857 Vol. I [203962]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lives Of American Merchants 1857 Vol. I By Freeman Hunt, A. M. Editor of the Merchants' Magazine. Published New York: Derby & Jackson. Cinc...
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4475 -
Lives Of American Merchants By Freeman Hunt 1857 Vol. II [203961]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lives Of American Merchants 1857 Vol. II By Freeman Hunt, A. M. Editor of the Merchants' Magazine. Published New York: Derby & Jackson. Cin...
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4476 -
National Portrait Gallery Vol/ I & II [201155]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. National Portrait Gallery Vol/ I & II, leather bound, both volumes have one outside cover that has separated. The pages inside are ve...
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4477 -
Nights At Sea [203907]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nights At Sea as told by and Old Sailor, starts on page 269 to 569 and then lots of empty pages, Seven illustrations. Hardbound, cover in very good c
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4478 -
Seeds of Contemplation [203909]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton, 1987 New Directions publisher , hardcover, 201 pages. He's considered one of the best spiritual authors...
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4479 -
Student Artist's Technical Guide, 1785 [201054]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A copy of 'The Artist's Assistant, In the Study and Practice of Mechanical Sciences. (Calculated for the Improvement of Genius.)', an ar...
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4480 -
Sunshine For Little Children [204597]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sunshine For Little Children. A. T. Zeising publisher. 1883, 80 pages,10x14" lots of illustrations and stories. Colorful , well Illustrated co...
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4481 -
The Frontier-A Frontier Town Three Months Old by Ward Platt, 1908 [200737]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Frontier-A Frontier Town Three Months Old by Ward Platt, 1908, 1st ed. Hardcover w/photo of town on cover., 292 pages, full color map fold out map
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4482 -
The Gate of the Pacific, Commander Bedford Pim, 1863 [202320]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extra rare! 1863. 432pp. with color plates and fold-out maps. Commander Bedford Pim's The Gate of the Pacific is a detailed argument for buildin...
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4483 -
The Genuine Works of Flavius Josephus Two Volumes Circa 1821 [201154]
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The Genuine Works of Flavius Josephus, the Jewish Historian: Contains Twenty Books of the Jewish Antiquities, Seen Books of the Jewish War, and the Li
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4484 -
The Great Industries of the United States, Horace Greeley et al., 1872 [202459]
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First Edition. "Being an Historical Summary of the Origin, Growth, and Perfection of the Chief Industrial Arts of the Country." 1872. With...
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4485 -
The Ring Of The Niblung Book [202404]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Ring Of The Niblung Book by Richard Wagner , 342 pgs.8X10". published by Doubleday 1910. Hardcover. Illustrated by Arthur Rackam. Overall...
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4486 -
Tribune Almanac 1838-68 [200740]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tribune Almanac 1838-1868, The politicians and The Whig Almanac. , Vol I, 1868. Horace Greeley editor, hardcover, First published in 1858. nIt was a
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4487 -
Youth's Natural History Guidebook, 1750 [198586]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A copy of "Spectacle de la Nature: Or, Nature Display'd, Being Discourses on such Particulars of Natural History" Volume II, a natural...
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4488 -
'The Leaf-Collector's Handbook', 1902 [200593]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Leaf-Collector's Handbook', printed in 1902 by G.P. Putnam's Sons and the Knickerbocker Press. This extremely unique book provides a...
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4489 -
Archives of Curiosities From Nature And Science [203906]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Archives of Curiosities From Nature And Science, 1833 First volume, first edition.96 pages. 57 plates. Printed by Braunschweig. Very scarce. In v
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4490 -
'Reveries & Recollections of a Naturalist', Signed, 1898 [198587]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A signed copy of 'Reveries and Recollections of a Naturalist' by Oliver Davie, a book of personal reflections by the author on his life as a...
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4491 -
Prichard Natural History Of Man Vol. II 1855 RARE! [203964]
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The Natural History of Man Volume II. 1855. 45 Plates. Comprising inquiries into the modifying influence of physical and moral agencies on the diffe
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4492 -
Olney's School Atlas [202407]
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Olney's School Atlas , 1841. Eighteen maps of the world, US, Asia, South America and more. Hand colored, Heavy paper covers. Book is separated f...
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Olney's School Atlas, 1844 [200590]
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A copy of 'Olney's School Atlas', published 1844 by Pratt, Woodward & Co. of New York. Contains maps of locations around the world, ...
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4494 -
Atlas Maps Of The Northwest 1899 [203901]
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39 fold out maps, color , Dept. of the Interior, Geological Survey.21st Annual Report covering Oregon, Calif. , Washington. Idaho, Montana. Wyoming, S
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4495 -
Cram's Imperial Office Directory and Reference Atlas of The United States [204630]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare, very large hardcover reference book. Measuring nearly 14"x11.5"x1.5", this 382 page volume contains all railroad maps of t...
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4496 -
Mitchell's Reference Of The United States 1845 [200739]
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Mitchell's Reference Of The United States 1845, S. Augustus Mitchell.210 pages. Good cond. hardcover. This is to accompany the Mitchell Maps. ...
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4497 -
Collector's Lock Group (5) [204500]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collector's lock group, set of 5 different padlocks. Only 1 key. Please inspect for completeness. Diameters from 2" to 2.75". See pho...
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4498 -
Psychedelic Artwork Concert Tickets [202985]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of (6). 60's Concert tickets, with corresponding artwork on each piece. The concerts feature some unknowns, Wet Water, The Fugs, along with ...
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4499 -
National Parks 8mm Movies [200654]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. c1940's 8mm movies of three national parks: Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon & Painted Desert (on one reel). In tin container...
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