Holabird's Americana Holiday ( December Timed Auction 2022)

Auction Details

Welcome to our special end-of-the-year timed auction!

Yes, this sale is different from our normal catalog sales. You can bid starting right now and until the item comes up on Saturday or Sunday. There won't be a live audio/video feed since there won't be an auctioneer/podium.

PLEASE NOTE: To get the bidding going, we have already lowered opening prices on EVERY lot in this sale! The prices WILL NOT be dropped again.

The items are a mix of old and new items. For the old items, this may be your last chance to buy it before it goes home--so don't miss the opportunity if you're interested. There is also a lot of new material in here, especially the second session that has a great new batch of postcards from the Ken Prag Collection.

Within the old and the new items, there are some FANTASTIC and RARE pieces in this sale. Many categories are represented, including railroad and steamer passes, rare California and Nevada mining stocks, coins and tokens, jewelry, checks, billheads, covers, postcards, and more. Be sure to click through the whole auction!

This special event is being hosted exclusively on iCollector, our preferred auction platform. We like to say that the "i" in iCollector must stand for "intelligent" because the platform is so well-designed and easy-to-use for both bidders and auctioneers! If this is your first time using them, we think you'll really enjoy the experience.

If you have any questions or need help placing an absentee bid, please call our office at 775-851-1859

Everyone at Holabird's wishes you a safe and happy holiday season!

And stay tuned because some very exciting items are coming to the collecting market in 2023!

--The Holabird Team--

--Holabird's Americana Holiday Auction--
A Special Two-Day Timed Auction Event Hosted Exclusively on iCollector, Our Preferred Auction Platform.

Featuring Both Old & New Items from the Gary Bracken Collection, Ken Prag Collection, Stuart MacKenzie Collection, & Others

~Over 1,300 Lots~

*Railroadiana *Numismatics *Mining *General Americana *Stocks *Philatelic


Full Auction Schedule

Session 1, Saturday, December 17th, 2022, Lots 1000-1647
Transportation (1000-1047)
Mining (1048-1103)
Stocks (1103-1178)
Numismatics (1179-1268)
Currency & Scrip
Coins & Medals
Tokens
General Americana (1269-1594)
Geo. Sort
Misc. Categories: Jewelry, Sports, Militaria, Etc.
Philatelic Part I: Stamps and Covers (1595-1647)

Session 2, Sunday, December 18th, 2022, Lots 2000-2670
Philatelic Part II: Postcards (2000-2670)
Geo. Sort
Misc. Categories
SHIPPING & HANDLING: The customer is responsible for all shipping and packaging charges. We offer shipping service as a convenience to our buyers. Items are not shipped until the invoice and shipping charges are completely paid. Shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately after your items have been paid for. Purchases will be shipped via our approved, insured carriers: FedEx, UPS, USPS or DHL. Pick up is available from our Reno office, once you have received your invoice post auction
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Pre Split Back Santa Monica Postcards [147567]2412 - Pre Split Back Santa Monica Postcards [147567]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 30 pre split back vintage post cards from Santa Monica and vicinity. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Santa Monica Pro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Will Rogers Santa Monica Home RPC Postcards (50) [147568]2413 - Will Rogers Santa Monica Home RPC Postcards (50) [147568]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 50 RPCs from Will Roger's Santa Monica Ranch. Will, his family, his pony "Soapsuds," interior and exterior shots. His ran...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Santa Paula Calif. Postcards [147182]2414 - Santa Paula Calif. Postcards [147182]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
lot of 25. RPC's , Wht. border and borderless, amber cards, one amateur radio card, couple of pre-split. Thirteen postmarked 1903-45: Santa P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Santa Paula Calif. Real Photo Post Cards [147163]2415 - Santa Paula Calif. Real Photo Post Cards [147163]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
lot of 9. White borders, one borderless. Two postmarked 1908-37: Pasadena, Fillmore, Seattle WA. Street view : Street scene c1925 and 1940'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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April 1906 Earthquake Santa Rosa Calif. Postcards [145238]2416 - April 1906 Earthquake Santa Rosa Calif. Postcards [145238]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. B/W, white borders. Three postmarked 1905: Santa Rosa, L.A. All street level view depicting: Santa Rosa Hotel ruins, Fourth St, Court
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to d****9 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Folding Postcards of Santa Rosa Pre Split Back [142024]2417 - Folding Postcards of Santa Rosa Pre Split Back [142024]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four folding postcards circa 1906. Road map of Sonoma compliments of the Occidental Hotel (which would be destroyed April 18, 1906 by earthquak
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Greeting Card Postcards from Santa Rosa [142023]2418 - Greeting Card Postcards from Santa Rosa [142023]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven greeting cards from Santa Rosa circa 1900-12. Merrie Christmas, Happy New Year, etc. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Luther Burbank's Santa Rosa Home, Farm & Gardens Postcards (32) [129083]2419 - Luther Burbank's Santa Rosa Home, Farm & Gardens Postcards (32) [129083]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
32 postcards total. None are real photo cards. Cards are mostly color or color tinted. Includes nice ivy covered views of Burbank's home as well...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Mark West Mineral Spgs. Real Photo Postcard, Santa Rosa, Cal. [128892]2420 - Mark West Mineral Spgs. Real Photo Postcard, Santa Rosa, Cal. [128892]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare, real photo postcard, "Entrance - Ranch House, Mark West Mineral Springs, Santa Rosa, Calif. " Mark West Springs is a set of springs ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 80.00
Sold to D****7 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Modern Era Postcards and Ephemera from Santa Rosa California [142012]2421 - Modern Era Postcards and Ephemera from Santa Rosa California [142012]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 35 postcards, storecards and ephemera from Santa Rosa California. Picture postcard of the Greyhound Bus Station. Date: Country (if not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****0 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Private Mailing Postcards of Santa Rosa [142021]2422 - Private Mailing Postcards of Santa Rosa [142021]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The oldest of all the Santa Rosa Pioneer postcards in this sale, circa 1898-1906. Lot of six cards: Santa Rosa Business College; home of Mr. & M...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Santa Rosa Luther Burbank's Fruits Postcards (5) [141337]2423 - Santa Rosa Luther Burbank's Fruits Postcards (5) [141337]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five nice derivations of fruits postcards improved by Luther Burbank. Signed by artist Alma M. Keser, and copyrighted by Cree Publishing Co., Minneapo
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Santa Rosa R.R. Depot Photo Postcard [128893]2424 - Santa Rosa R.R. Depot Photo Postcard [128893]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postmarked 1905. Real photo insert photo of the railroad depot in Santa Rosa. Rare view. Date: 1905 Country (if not USA): State: California City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to y******e for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Woolen Mill Fire R.P. Postcard, Santa Rosa, Cal. 1909 [128891]2425 - Woolen Mill Fire R.P. Postcard, Santa Rosa, Cal. 1909 [128891]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Real photo postcard shows a large group of people watching the fire. Titled, "Woolen Mill Fire, July 31, 09" in the negative. This is a ra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8***4 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Sausalito and San Anselmo Cal. Postcards [142151]2426 - Sausalito and San Anselmo Cal. Postcards [142151]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 23. Some RPC's, one white border. Color and B/W. One matchbook cover for Valhalla Inn Sausalito. Three postmarked w/1cent stamp :...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to D****7 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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National Soldiers Home Postcard Collection [145494]2427 - National Soldiers Home Postcard Collection [145494]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About a dozen unused postcards with views of the National Soldiers Home located between Westwood and Santa Monica in the area of Sawtelle California.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Sebastopol, California Postcard Collection [134352]2428 - Sebastopol, California Postcard Collection [134352]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 39 postcards plus 4 pieces of ephemera. No real photo postcards. A mix of early printed and modern. Some duplication. Includes some nice color
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Shasta, California Real Photo Postcards of Old Views [134941]2429 - Shasta, California Real Photo Postcards of Old Views [134941]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. All are RPPC. Three are reprints of pre-1900 views: Main St. in 1865 looking north; bird's-eye view 1865 looking south; and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Shasta Area Ephemera [143514]2430 - Shasta Area Ephemera [143514]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 30 pieces of vintage ephemera from Mount Shasta area. Souvenir folder of Shasta Dam; postcards; Wells Fargo & Co's express tags;...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Shasta Postcard Collection [142509]2431 - Shasta Postcard Collection [142509]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage post cards from the area of Mt. Shasta. Private Mailing Card from 1898 by Edwin. H. Mitchell of San Francisco showing views along the Shasta R
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
 
 
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