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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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New York Railroad Map, 1909 [201315]5040 - New York Railroad Map, 1909 [201315]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A railroad map of the state of New York "To Accompany the Annual Report of the Public Service Commission, Second District, State of New York, 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Hutchinson Train Indicators Catalog [165319]5041 - Hutchinson Train Indicators Catalog [165319]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. National Indicator Company, New York. Brown wrappers, string binding, 38 pp. full of B&W photographs of train terminals and diagrams of th...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Oregon & California Railroad Co. RN Check Signed by Ben Holladay [200896]5042 - Oregon & California Railroad Co. RN Check Signed by Ben Holladay [200896]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pictorial revenue imprinted check (RN-B) signed by stagecoach pioneer Ben Holladay as company president. Holladay, known as the "Stagecoach Kin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Stagecoach King Ben Holladay Ephemera Collection [204541]5043 - Stagecoach King Ben Holladay Ephemera Collection [204541]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. 1) Holladay Overland Mail and Express Co., Special Deposit package receipt, unissued, 186_, like new. 2) Same company, Virginia City, MT, 18
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Oregon Stage Company Ephemera Collection, 1860s [203573]5044 - Oregon Stage Company Ephemera Collection, 1860s [203573]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. Includes: two different 1866 Eugene City receipts, one large; 1867 Salem receipt; 1866 receipt (from Blue Gut?); 1860s way-bill, California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******r for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Pictorial Steamer Billhead Collection, San Francisco to Portland Shipments, 1860s-70s [202749]5045 - Pictorial Steamer Billhead Collection, San Francisco to Portland Shipments, 1860s-70s [202749]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fantastic collection of 14 package receipts, dated 1863 to 1871, datelined Portland (Oregon). The receipts are from the steamships Ajax, Idaho (two, o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to p****5 for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Fantastic Oregon Steamship Ephemera Collection [203568]5046 - Fantastic Oregon Steamship Ephemera Collection [203568]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. 1) People's Transportation Company. Company ran riverboats and trains between Portland and Corvallis. Five shipping receipts, 1865-70...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to G********s for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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F.S.B & CO. Button, Cufflinks [179248]5047 - F.S.B & CO. Button, Cufflinks [179248]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There is a button from the "F.S.B.& Co. of Easton, Pa." 13/16 in. (.8125) two piece button with bale. Two locomotive cuff links at 3/...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Philadelphia and Reading RR Summer Excursion Routes Handbook. [204587]5048 - Philadelphia and Reading RR Summer Excursion Routes Handbook. [204587]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Philadelphia and Reading RR Summer Excursion Routes Handbook., 1889, 120 pages with map back cover. In very good cond. ^ Date: 1889 Country (if not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to L******8 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Pittsburg Official Railroad Guide [204585]5049 - Pittsburg Official Railroad Guide [204585]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Pittsburg Official Railroad Guide, 1872 and 77. Timetables for ten railroads operating in the Pittsburg area, ads. Both are complete, s
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Passes [204582]5050 - Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Passes [204582]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Passes. 1908-16. All issued to Melvin G. Welker , Chemist -Laboratory. In very good cond. Internet search r
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*******4 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Memphis & Ohio River Packet Co. Annual Pass [164552]5051 - Memphis & Ohio River Packet Co. Annual Pass [164552]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Principal cities on the route printed in the corners: "Cincinnati", "Louisville", "Cairo", and "Memphis." Pa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Fort Worth & Denver City Railway Pass, 1906 [172082]5052 - Fort Worth & Denver City Railway Pass, 1906 [172082]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# VP 17 issued 1906 to A S Dodge and Family, complimentary, signed VP. Tan color card stock, wave title shadowed, logo vignette center of title.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*******4 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Fort Worth & Rio Grande Railway Pass 1902 [180417]5053 - Fort Worth & Rio Grande Railway Pass 1902 [180417]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1902 Fort Worth & Rio Grande Railway pass with printed signature of N B illegible vp. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: Texas City: Pr...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*******4 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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International & Great Northern Railroad Pass, 1879 [182693]5054 - International & Great Northern Railroad Pass, 1879 [182693]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#290 issued 1879 to L P Barton, Railway Mail Service, signed H W Hexie Gen. Supt., blue card stock, "1879" upper right red sun burst circl...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*******4 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Four Different "Santa Fe Route" Railroad Passes [200922]5055 - Four Different "Santa Fe Route" Railroad Passes [200922]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. Includes: Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway (1897); Santa Fe Pacific RR/Southern California Rwy (1899); Atchison, Topeka &am...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*******4 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Southern Pacific RR Passes [205290]5056 - Southern Pacific RR Passes [205290]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. Southern Pacific RR Passes, 1891-99. 1892 pass on the back has a stamp from Engineer Dept. San Francisco. VG or better. ^ Date: 1891-9
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*******4 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Order of Railroad Telegraphers Passes [204583]5057 - Order of Railroad Telegraphers Passes [204583]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. Order of Railroad Telegraphers Passes, 1908-16. Issued to J.B. Taft. All in VG-excellent cond. Each has the logo in underprint of the ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Binder of Rio Grande Train Photos Circa 1960's- 1990's [201133]5058 - Binder of Rio Grande Train Photos Circa 1960's- 1990's [201133]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot is a binder of Rio Grande Train photos featuring the Rio Grande Train travelling the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad through mount...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to S*******4 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Dietz RR Lanterns (3) [179004]5059 - Dietz RR Lanterns (3) [179004]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dietz railroad lanterns (3). One's in red, one teal, one blue. The measure about 5"x 10" and are on wire bases. Founts and burners are...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*********e for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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