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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Railroad Lock Key (1) from Rayonier Inc (WA - Timber) [138241]1040 - Railroad Lock Key (1) from Rayonier Inc (WA - Timber) [138241]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
ID Mark: R.I.RR (Rayonier Inc RR) (Washington state lumber co) Date: Country (if not USA): State: Washington City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Central Pacific RR Business Letters - 2 pcs [147785]1041 - Central Pacific RR Business Letters - 2 pcs [147785]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Central Pacific Railroad Business Letters (2): 1) Letter sent to satellite branch discussing a new method of recording sales information Signed by T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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GN RR Hat Badge and UP Luggage tag [159019]1042 - GN RR Hat Badge and UP Luggage tag [159019]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White metal G.N.RY./Brakeman hat badge 1.25x4". Brass luggage tag Union/Pacific/Railroad/208 1.25x1". Date: Country (if not USA): Sta...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to f********a.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Great Lakes Railroad Check Collection [148552]1043 - Great Lakes Railroad Check Collection [148552]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 70 checks drawn on railroad accounts, most addressed to businesses in Montana. Great Northern Railway; Duluth, Rainy Lake and Winnipeg Rai
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 600.00
Sold to L********n.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Southern Railroad Check Collection [148554]1044 - Southern Railroad Check Collection [148554]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 40 checks drawn on Southern Railroad accounts all doing business with Montana merchants. Southern Railway; Nashville, Chattanooga &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Sold to L********n.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Miscellaneous US & Canadian Railroad Checks [134418]1045 - Miscellaneous US & Canadian Railroad Checks [134418]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18. 1) Canadian: Intercolonial Railway of Canada (1910); Canadian Southern Line (1898); and Canadian Northern Ontario Railway (1910). 2) US: At
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to L********n.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Midwest and Eastern Railroad Ephemera [156015]1046 - Midwest and Eastern Railroad Ephemera [156015]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 50 assorted Midwest and Eastern railroad ephemera items. Pullman Co. fare checks, Great Northern Ry. checks, Lake Shore & Michigan Souther...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 400.00
Sold to L********n.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Railroad Letterheads, 10 [151269]1047 - Railroad Letterheads, 10 [151269]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 railroad letterheads c. 1875-1917. 2x Erie Railroad, Jay Street Terminal, 2x Pittsburgh, Shawmut & Northern RR, Brooklyn Rapid Transit, Nort...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Cariboo Gold Mining Ephemera [130474]1048 - Cariboo Gold Mining Ephemera [130474]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ephemera related to gold mining companies in the Cariboo Lode in British Columbia, Canada including the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mining Co., the Cariboo-Hu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6*****b for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Alaska Klondike Co-op Mining Expedition Letter from JW Uppercu [154962]1049 - Alaska Klondike Co-op Mining Expedition Letter from JW Uppercu [154962]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Alaska Klondike Co-op Mining Expedition, 1897, invitation to next general meeting in Philadelphia. Uppercu was accused of embezzling $1800 from First
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to u******i for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Hassayampa District Mine Patent [156045]1050 - Hassayampa District Mine Patent [156045]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hassayampa Mining District, AZ. Gold and Copper Cons. Mining and Milling mine patent.1905_x000D_ Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to T**********t for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Peck District, AZ Mine Patents, 2 [156046]1051 - Peck District, AZ Mine Patents, 2 [156046]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Peck District, AZ mine patents. 1897 Gladiator Gold Mining, President McKinley secretary signature. 1902 Lone Jack, Monitor, Magnet No. 2, Charlesto
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold to T**********t for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Natomas Dredges Folsom Calif. Postcards [145264]1052 - Natomas Dredges Folsom Calif. Postcards [145264]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Two white border. One postmarked 1914 Central N.M. Of Natomas Dredge #8. The remaining five are : Natomas dredges #8, #9. Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Lake County Mining Postcards (7) [141333]1053 - Lake County Mining Postcards (7) [141333]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven Lake County, California mining postcards. Includes four cards of Kelseyville Gas Wells, published by M. Reider, Los Angeles, California. Also co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****0 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Grass Valley Mine Postcards [145189]1054 - Grass Valley Mine Postcards [145189]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. Mostly color, borderless. Eight postmarked 1909-13 : Grass Valley, Nev. City, Auburn, one has 1 cent U.S. Parcel Post Postal Clerk s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******n for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Grass Valley & Nevada City Mining Postcard Collection [144714]1055 - Grass Valley & Nevada City Mining Postcard Collection [144714]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 36 including 25 real photo. Choice collection. Nearly all different. RPPC include: Hogue Mine, NC; Lava Cap Mine; Central Mill, GV; Springhill
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 560.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (280.00 + 70.00BP) = 350.00
 
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Bruce B. Lee, Mine Agent Business Card (Nevada City?) [128843]1056 - Bruce B. Lee, Mine Agent Business Card (Nevada City?) [128843]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
We are guessing that Bruce Lee operated in Nevada City based on the material it was found with. His business card here lists his office address at 302
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to b******a for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Nevada County, California Mining Ephemera [144699]1057 - Nevada County, California Mining Ephemera [144699]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. Includes: 1880 Thomas Price Assay Memorandum for bullion deposited by the Deadwood Mining Co.; 1918 Annual Report of the Brunswick Consolid
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Dredging Oroville Calif. Postcards [145254]1058 - Dredging Oroville Calif. Postcards [145254]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. Some white borders, mostly RPC's. Four postmarked 1907 : Williams Port R.I., Oroville,. Dredgers: El Oro #2, Baggett No 1, Bo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 600.00
Sold to c*********p for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Placerville Mining Postcards [142227]1059 - Placerville Mining Postcards [142227]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. Color, B/W , couple white borders. Seven postmarked : Placerville, Camino Cal. , 1 cent stamps. Publishers: W.F. Fairchild & Son,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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