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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Red Print Series Military Postcard Group (28) [129071]2632 - Red Print Series Military Postcard Group (28) [129071]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
28 red print, color postcards of military troops and scenes in different locales. Most printed by Illustrated Postal Card & Novelty Co., N.Y. Mo...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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WWII U.S. Army Training Facility Postcards for So. States (50) [151028]2633 - WWII U.S. Army Training Facility Postcards for So. States (50) [151028]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
AL, (5) ~ FL, (5) ~ KY-TE, (4) ~ MS, (2) ~ GA, (22) ~ LS, (8) AR, (4) Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
 
 
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WWII U.S. Military USO, Salvation Army, & Service Club Postcards (25) [151014]2634 - WWII U.S. Military USO, Salvation Army, & Service Club Postcards (25) [151014]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
19 Color ~ 4 B&W ~ 2 Real Photo Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Gas Station Postcard Group [134859]2635 - Gas Station Postcard Group [134859]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20. Miscellaneous group. One RPPC of the pumps in front of Bear Creek Lodge on the new Yosemite Highway. Also; early postal card for Republic O
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Major Brand Gasoline Station Adverting Postcards [134881]2636 - Major Brand Gasoline Station Adverting Postcards [134881]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 39 postcards and 2 matchbooks. Postcards are mostly linen or modern chrome with one real photo. Advertise for: Texaco, Standard, Shell, 76, Gil
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Hands Across the Sea Ocean Liner Postcard Collection (3) [142556]2637 - Hands Across the Sea Ocean Liner Postcard Collection (3) [142556]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Novelty postcards, woven silk color images of two crossed flags with two b&w clasped hands impressed within the center of the card. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****d for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Idaho-Montana-Nev-Calif. Mining/Western Real Photo Post Cards [145219]2638 - Idaho-Montana-Nev-Calif. Mining/Western Real Photo Post Cards [145219]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot o 8. 1. Montana-Idaho. Two B/W, white border. Gold dredging Divides and undivided. 2. Nevada, two, , B/W, white border. Natomas Dredge near
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to c*********p for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Inverted Jenny Stamped Postcard [145525]2639 - Inverted Jenny Stamped Postcard [145525]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interesting postcard with a rubber stamp of the upside down Jenny 24 cent stamp, postmarked Oakland 1909; Christmas greetings with the Scottish Rite T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to e*****2 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Jewelry/Gems Postcard Collection (11) [142564]2640 - Jewelry/Gems Postcard Collection (11) [142564]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11 postcards depicting gem/jewelry stores, interior of a gem cutting house, and an exterior picture of the Gorham Manufacturing Co known for st
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to c***c for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Owls and Owl Drug Store on Postcards [143464]2641 - Owls and Owl Drug Store on Postcards [143464]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 20 postcards featuring owls or the Owl Drug store at the end of San Francisco's cable car line. Also some pay envelopes from Owl Dru...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to c***c for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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P.T. Barnum Postcards, c. 1900s [156175]2642 - P.T. Barnum Postcards, c. 1900s [156175]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage postcards from Bridgeport, Connecticut, mostly related to P.T. Barnum. These postcards have illustrations of the headquarters of Barnum &...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Pioneer Postcards: NY & NJ [143807]2643 - Pioneer Postcards: NY & NJ [143807]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 45 pre split back pioneer post cards from New York (13) and New Jersey (33). Asbury Park, Niagara Falls, Buffalo. Date: Country (if not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Postcard of a Hanging [143853]2644 - Postcard of a Hanging [143853]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Cowboy Justice" is the title of this unused post card by George B. Cornish of Arkansas City, Kansas. One man holds the rope while two sta...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to o*******9 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Postcards from Expositions [147504]2645 - Postcards from Expositions [147504]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of vintage postcards from various Expositions around the country. Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition 1909 Seattle (9); St. Louis World's Fair 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Postcards of Cars, Old and Not-So-Old - 35 [147315]2646 - Postcards of Cars, Old and Not-So-Old - 35 [147315]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A varied group of postcards featuring photos and illustrations of cars from several eras. 7 RPPCs, 7 B&W, 14 color lithos, 7 modern color. A div...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to c******y for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Prudential Insurance Co Art Card Series c. 1905-1908 (60) [141384]2647 - Prudential Insurance Co Art Card Series c. 1905-1908 (60) [141384]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 60 cards from Prudential Insurance Company c. 1905-08. Many are pre-split back cards. One is a post office irregularity with a Pan Pacific 1915
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 250.00
Sold to l******8 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Real Photo Postcard of Buildings on Fire [142034]2648 - Real Photo Postcard of Buildings on Fire [142034]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three real photo postcards of buildings on fire. Two by Gilbert Grocery of Portsmouth, Ohio, postmarked 1910. Date: Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8***4 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Cowboy Postcard Collection [143282]2649 - Cowboy Postcard Collection [143282]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 30 postcards of cowboys. RPCs of rodeos, Saddle factories, gun factories, buckaroos. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to f********a.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Lone Ranger Postcard Collection [142032]2650 - Lone Ranger Postcard Collection [142032]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hi Ho Silver! Lot of eleven postcards featuring the Lone Ranger, Tonto and Silver the wonder horse. Most are artistic drawings. None are written on.
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to b********t.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Rodeo Postcard Collection [139087]2651 - Rodeo Postcard Collection [139087]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven RPC action scenes: two J. M. 1913, three Doubleday naming cowboy on bucking bronco, 1911 Ben Jory on Hot Stuff. Four duplicate Newport Harbor B
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 160.00
Sold to 8***4 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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