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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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Columbia Wagon Road Stock (1891) and WF Express Shipping Document (1856) [190857]4020 - Columbia Wagon Road Stock (1891) and WF Express Shipping Document (1856) [190857]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Columbia was one of the absolute key California gold rush mining camps located at the southern end of the mining region near Sonora. Today, it is a Ca
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******s for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Donner Lake, California Framed Photograph, c.1889, Possibly by WH Jackson [203767]4021 - Donner Lake, California Framed Photograph, c.1889, Possibly by WH Jackson [203767]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original oak frame is 28 x 73.5". Image is 20 x 65.5" Damage at the bottom of the photo. Brass plaque that says "Donner Lake, Califor...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to t********n.. for (1,900.00 + 475.00BP) = 2,375.00
 
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c1940-1950s Pioneer Festival, Folsom Area 8mm film [202619]4022 - c1940-1950s Pioneer Festival, Folsom Area 8mm film [202619]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Pioneer Festival, 1951 pt 2" & "Pioneer Festival 1946", held in the Folsom area. Pair of 8mm films in tin cases. Appear to ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*******4 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Early Grass Valley Glass Plate Negatives Collection [202505]4023 - Early Grass Valley Glass Plate Negatives Collection [202505]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Larger group of true glass plate negatives, very rare. These are black & white period photos negatives. Shots of early Grass Valley buildings (e...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*******4 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Actors From the 1920s Postcards (55) [178561]4024 - Actors From the 1920s Postcards (55) [178561]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early film star postcards (55). These are stars from the early 1920s, not exactly household names, like Paul Panzer, Grace Cunard, Leo White, Cleo Mad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Cowboy Johnny Mack Brown Movie Posters (3) [205078]4025 - Cowboy Johnny Mack Brown Movie Posters (3) [205078]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Cowboy Movie Posters. 1)Man from the Black Hills 2) Partners of the Trail 3) Gun Smoke. All are about 14 inches x 36 inches. Full Color. See ph
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to C*****t for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Cowboy Movie Stars Photographs, Signatures and More - 3 Albums [205077]4026 - Cowboy Movie Stars Photographs, Signatures and More - 3 Albums [205077]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three full Scrapbooks/Photo Binders of Cowboy Movie Stars, with Photographs, Scenes, Promo Shots, original signature, clippings, movie tickets, and mo
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Photo of Movie Actor Harlin "Shorty" Talbert, Serial Film "The Squaw Man" [195365]4027 - Photo of Movie Actor Harlin "Shorty" Talbert, Serial Film "The Squaw Man" [195365]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 5x8 inch sepia photo of "Shorty" mounted on a 7.5x13 card with his signature at the bottom. Talbert was born in Albany, Oregon in 1887. ...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Will James Original 1926 Cropped Press Photo [205038]4028 - Will James Original 1926 Cropped Press Photo [205038]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Will James Original 1926 Cropped Press Photo. Beginning in 1924 James wrote several books about the cowboy and his surroundings. His lively, and somet
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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William S. Hart Film Reel [178811]4029 - William S. Hart Film Reel [178811]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small packaged reel of western star William S. Hart in 16MM. These were made for toy projectors on "safety film." One of the boxes still ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to f**********r for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Walt Disney Autograph Cut Signature w/ COA [202172]4030 - Walt Disney Autograph Cut Signature w/ COA [202172]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 x 5" matted autograph with COA from James Spence Authentication in 2022. Walt Disney (1901-1966) was an American animator, filmmaker, and ent...
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Start Price : 3,500.00 | Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Mickey Mouse Storybook Set (5) c1934 [204501]4031 - Mickey Mouse Storybook Set (5) c1934 [204501]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse storybook set of 5. Original set of 6 included: MM & Tanglefoot, MM's Misfortune, MM Will Not Quit, MM at the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to E********y for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Lake County CA & Hunt/Fishing Camp Photos [204268]4032 - Lake County CA & Hunt/Fishing Camp Photos [204268]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lake County, California picnic picture with what appears to be a duplicate. Taken by O. E. Meddaugh at Lakeport. Includes a hunting/fishing camp photo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Tahoe Tourism Brochures, c. 1915 [201462]4033 - Tahoe Tourism Brochures, c. 1915 [201462]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 3 Lake Tahoe tourism brochures, all three c. 1915. The lot includes one piece from the Lake Tahoe Railway & Transportation Co. and two ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to L******8 for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Tahoe Tattler Newspaper Pair, 1881 (Lake Tahoe)4033a - Tahoe Tattler Newspaper Pair, 1881 (Lake Tahoe)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. These papers have become nearly impossible to find. Short-lived mini-newspaper printed out of the Grand Central Hotel in Tahoe Cit
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Lake Tahoe Ephemera: Corner Ad Covers & Rare Resort Brochure [205219]4034 - Lake Tahoe Ephemera: Corner Ad Covers & Rare Resort Brochure [205219]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: 1) rare Brockway Tahoe-Vista brochure, c.1920s. Put out by Sierra Mountain Homes Corporation in Brockway. Full of over two dozen black and w
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Lake Tahoe 8mm Films [202620]4035 - Lake Tahoe 8mm Films [202620]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lake Tahoe films. Pair of 8mm films in tin cases. Appear to be in good condition. See photo. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*******4 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Long Beach Collectibles - Grab Bag [204264]4036 - Long Beach Collectibles - Grab Bag [204264]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of landscape prints measuring 59x12", with about 4 folds. Santa Barbara AKC 1938 1st prize blue ribbon. Toy tire advertisement. Franciscan...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Old LA & SoCal Views [202819]4037 - Old LA & SoCal Views [202819]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Los Angeles & Southern California views, photos taken over 100 years ago in 9x12" and 9x6" magazine-like booklets. Beautiful pictures....
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to t********n.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Los Angeles Corral Brand Books (3), 1947-1950 [201290]4038 - Los Angeles Corral Brand Books (3), 1947-1950 [201290]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 3 editions of 'The Westerners Brand Book: Los Angeles Corral', published 1947, 1949, and 1950 by the Los Angeles Westerners. Great ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*******4 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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