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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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Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Luggage Tag [191335]5020 - Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Luggage Tag [191335]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Luggage tag from the Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad. It measures about 1.5" and is stamped T.&G. R.R. 65. It's in nice condition. Ple...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to c********e for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Time Tables [201354]5021 - Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Time Tables [201354]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. Time Table 31, to take effect Sept. 1929. 9.25 x 12" Folds, with some separation. 2) Time Table No. 45, to take effect Sept...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to D*****6 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Carson & Colorado Railroad Annual Pass 1886 [201484]5022 - Carson & Colorado Railroad Annual Pass 1886 [201484]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. This is the earliest pass we have offered for this railroad! Pass No. 272, issued to WR Diffenback, auditor for the Bradford B&K...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to r******8 for (2,000.00 + 500.00BP) = 2,500.00
 
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Carson & Colorado Railway Annual Pass, 1892 [201485]5023 - Carson & Colorado Railway Annual Pass, 1892 [201485]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. Pass no. 122, issued to Geo. J. Ainsworth, president of the Redondo Railway. Signed by Ainsworth on reverse. Signed by Henry Yerington
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to d*******r for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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Carson & Colorado Railway Annual Pass, 1894 [201483]5024 - Carson & Colorado Railway Annual Pass, 1894 [201483]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. Pass no. 145, issued to Geo. J. Ainsworth, president of the Redondo Railway. Signed by Ainsworth on reverse. Signed by Henry Yerington
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to r******8 for (2,400.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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Britton, Rey & Co. Billhead for the Printing of Virginia & Truckee Railroad Passes, 1878 [201487]5025 - Britton, Rey & Co. Billhead for the Printing of Virginia & Truckee Railroad Passes, 1878 [201487]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fantastic! This is a Dec. 1878 billhead issued to the V&T for the printing of 500 annual passes (for the year 1879, like the pass in this auctio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to B*********g for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railway Company Annual Pass, 1879 [201492]5026 - Virginia & Truckee Railway Company Annual Pass, 1879 [201492]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely early pass; very tough to get an 1870s pass for this railroad! Pass no. 228, issued to Capt. AJ Ainsworth, asst. general supt. of the OSN Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b*******0 for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railway Company Annual Pass, 1880 [201491]5027 - Virginia & Truckee Railway Company Annual Pass, 1880 [201491]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare and early pass. No. 115, issued to Geo. J. Ainsworth, general supt. of the Oregon Steam Navigation Company. Signed by Henry Yerington a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to r******8 for (1,300.00 + 325.00BP) = 1,625.00
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railway Co. Annual Pass, 1893 [201531]5028 - Virginia & Truckee Railway Co. Annual Pass, 1893 [201531]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare pictorial V&T pass. No. 76, issued to JH McBride, roadmaster for the Carson & Colorado Railway. Signed by Henry Yerington as general su...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******r for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railway Co. Annual Pass, 1894 [201530]5029 - Virginia & Truckee Railway Co. Annual Pass, 1894 [201530]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous pictorial pass! No. 203, issued for 1894 to Geo. J. Ainsworth, president of the Redondo Railway Company. George's father started the Or...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******r for (1,300.00 + 325.00BP) = 1,625.00
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railway Annual Pass, 1909 [201499]5030 - Virginia & Truckee Railway Annual Pass, 1909 [201499]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice early pass. No. 284, issued to EA Hornbeck, general manager of SDC&E Railway. Signed by Henry Yerington as vice president and general manag...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to r******8 for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railway Annual Pass, 1910 [201498]5031 - Virginia & Truckee Railway Annual Pass, 1910 [201498]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pretty pink pass issued in 1910 to WH Kirk, Chief Engineer. Signed by Henry Yerington as vice president and general manager. Printed on pink cardstock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b*******0 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railway Annual Pass, 1911 [201497]5032 - Virginia & Truckee Railway Annual Pass, 1911 [201497]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early 1910s pass. No. 291, issued to HW Conard, tax agent & CCGM for the Colorado Midland Railway for the year 1911. Signed by AM Ardery as vice...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b*******0 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railway Annual Pass, 1916 [201496]5033 - Virginia & Truckee Railway Annual Pass, 1916 [201496]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1910s pass. Pass no. 38, issued to Mrs. PJ Horton & daughter, wife of section foreman. Under the name, it mentions this is for "Betwee...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******r for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railway Annual Pass, 1917 [201495]5034 - Virginia & Truckee Railway Annual Pass, 1917 [201495]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1910s pass. No. 200, issued for 1917 to LE Stanton, general agent for SM & St. P. Ry. Co. Signed by AM Ardery, vice president and general m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to F****e for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railway Annual Pass Trio [201490]5035 - Virginia & Truckee Railway Annual Pass Trio [201490]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different, all unissued. Passes for 1921, 1927, and 1948-49 (signed by the vice president). ^ Date: 1921-48 Country (if not USA): State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to S********e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Ephemera Group [201906]5036 - Virginia & Truckee Railroad Ephemera Group [201906]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. 1) HM Yerington check, Carson, 1877, issued to the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Signed by Yerington. RN-F. Yerington was supt. 2) Virg...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to S********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Iron Bookends [201548]5037 - Virginia & Truckee Railroad Iron Bookends [201548]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wonderful collectible pair of iron rail pieces made into bookends. Both engraved "V&T. RY. 1872 Virginia City Rail Shipped Via the Horn.&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to V******e for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Tuckerton Railroad Tickets [204584]5038 - Tuckerton Railroad Tickets [204584]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 70. Tuckerton Railroad Tickets. Tickets are not dated. Several different styles: stubs, paper sheet, daily pass punch card. Tuckerton R
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t****O for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Harper's New York & Erie Rail-Road Guide Book, 1852, w/ Map [200914]5039 - Harper's New York & Erie Rail-Road Guide Book, 1852, w/ Map [200914]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Containing a description of the Scenery, Rivers, Towns, Villages, and Most Important Works on the Road with One Hundred and Thirty-Six Engravi...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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