Holabird's Americana Holiday ( December Timed Auction 2022)

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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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Pasadena, CA Early Street Scenes Postcard Collection (29) [142660]2280 - Pasadena, CA Early Street Scenes Postcard Collection (29) [142660]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 29 postcards depicting street scenes of Pasadena, CA from the early 20th century. Collection includes one Private Mailing Card postmarked 190
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Pasadena, California Early Postcard Group [134894]2281 - Pasadena, California Early Postcard Group [134894]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. Includes one Private Mailing Card (of the library) and seven undivided back cards: interior of the Church of Angels, Garvanza; Pasadena Chri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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South Pasadena, CA Rare Postcard Collection (16) [142662]2282 - South Pasadena, CA Rare Postcard Collection (16) [142662]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16 rare postcards of South Pasadena, CA. Two undivided backs postmarked 1899 and 1905. Five RPCs, one white border. Rest are prints, most co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****0 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Paso Robles Calif. Framed Postcards [147190]2283 - Paso Robles Calif. Framed Postcards [147190]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17. Silver framed B/W except for one amber of Paso Robles Hot Springs Hotel c1900 and made to appear framed and matted, embossed. Five postma
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Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
Sold to t******2 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Paso Robles Calif. Pioneer Post Cards [147168]2284 - Paso Robles Calif. Pioneer Post Cards [147168]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
lot of 7. Five postmarked 1905: Paso Robles. San Fran, Boston MASS. Street level view: The hotel front (distant View), the lobby, the Cub House, th
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Estimate : 30.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Paso Robles, Calif. Real Photo Post Cards [147171]2285 - Paso Robles, Calif. Real Photo Post Cards [147171]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
lot of 5. Borderless and wht border. Four postmarked 1907-11 : Paso Robles, Templeton. Street level view: Olive grove Olson Ranch, Paso Robles San
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Paso Robles Calif. Hand Colored Post Cards [147175]2286 - Paso Robles Calif. Hand Colored Post Cards [147175]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
lot of 16. Four postmarked 1926-51 :National City CA, Paso Robles, Bath House and Hotel, Municipal bath house, grammar and high schools, Hotel El Pa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Paso Robles Calif Early Post Cards [147179]2287 - Paso Robles Calif Early Post Cards [147179]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. Borderless and wht. border, four Pioneer cards, Five Southern Pacific RR cards, one aluminum card and a Southern Pacific Time schedul
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Pescadero Vintage Postcards [148082]2288 - Pescadero Vintage Postcards [148082]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 50 vintage postcards from Pescadero, California. Steel Bridge, Hotel Pebble Beach; street scenes. Pescadero is in San Mateo County, two
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Petaluma, CA, Vallejo's Adobe Fort Postcards (9) [134355]2289 - Petaluma, CA, Vallejo's Adobe Fort Postcards (9) [134355]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9 postcards for "The Old Adobe" fort near Petaluma built by General Vallejo in 1834. Includes 4 real photo postcards (white border)...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
Sold to b*******e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Petaluma, California Undivided Back Postcards (9) [134347]2290 - Petaluma, California Undivided Back Postcards (9) [134347]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9 pre-split back printed postcards (c.1905-1907). City Hall, Main St., Carnegie Library, and Upper Park View. All but one mailed. Date: Coun
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to l*******c for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Pine Crest, California Postcard Collection [134786]2291 - Pine Crest, California Postcard Collection [134786]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. Pine Crest was a resort located in the San Bernardino Mountains. "Reached via San Bernardino on famous Run of the World Drive."...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Pittsburg/Black Diamond Postcards [148143]2292 - Pittsburg/Black Diamond Postcards [148143]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 70 vintage postcards from Pittsburg, California, previously known as Black Diamond (named for the coal mines on the north side of Mount Di
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****Q for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Churches of Placerville Postcards [142211]2293 - Churches of Placerville Postcards [142211]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15. Three white border. Publishers : C.E. Uptown, Atchison, J.C. O'Donnell, EDW. H. Mitchell, W.F. Fairchild,, One postmarked 1942, ...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 200.00
 
 
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"Hangtown", Placerville Real Photo Post Cards [142219]2294 - "Hangtown", Placerville Real Photo Post Cards [142219]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. Frashers Ford Card pub. RPC's , ,white borders. Two w/writing, one postmarked Pittsburg CA. 1951, 1 cent stamp. Street level v...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to m*****H for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Old Hangtown Bell Placerville Postcards (27) [142221]2295 - Old Hangtown Bell Placerville Postcards (27) [142221]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 27. Colorized, B/W, RPCs w/white borders. Freshers Foto. Two postmarked : Placerville, Auburn, 1 and 2 cent stamps. Birdseye View : Placerv
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Placerville Birdseye Postcard Collection [142218]2296 - Placerville Birdseye Postcard Collection [142218]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9, Color s B/W, Amber. C.E. Uptown Pub. Six Postmarked.: Burlingame, San Francisco. Placerville, Two steer level view train cards: Steam
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Placerville Hangtown, Modern Chrome Postcards [142217]2297 - Placerville Hangtown, Modern Chrome Postcards [142217]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 43. Color postcards. Six are postmarked: So. Lake Tahoe, Santa Rosa, Crystal Bay NV., Diamond Springs CA. 1.3.5.6, 10 cent stamps. Several
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Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Playa Del Rey  Postcards [143436]2298 - Playa Del Rey Postcards [143436]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. Two postmarked : Playa Del Rey, L.A. 1 cent stamp. STREET Level VIEW: Pleasure Pier, Casino, Beach & Pier,. Ad card for Entertai...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Two Meadow Valley, California Real Photo Postcards- Rare [141407]2299 - Two Meadow Valley, California Real Photo Postcards- Rare [141407]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two, rare Eastman photo cards of Meadow Valley. One pictures the Meadow Valley Store and the other shows Train's Store (Gen'l Merchandise &a...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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