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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Montana Mining Mini Stock Collection [147618]1140 - Montana Mining Mini Stock Collection [147618]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Paupers Dream, 2 Davis Daly, Miners' Savings(damaged), Butte and Isele, Butte Copper Cons, Pennmont Gold, Last Chance Copper, Marine Lead, Paxso...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to n******n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Moulton Mining Stocks (4) w/2 WA Clark Signatures [147983]1141 - Moulton Mining Stocks (4) w/2 WA Clark Signatures [147983]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 different Moulton Mining stocks, 2 with clear WA Clark signatures. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana City: Provenance: Stuart Mack
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Young America Tunnel Company Stock with rare Esmeralda District, Silver Hill, Nevada Territory locat1142 - Young America Tunnel Company Stock with rare Esmeralda District, Silver Hill, Nevada Territory locat
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 440 for 11 shares to Sol Carter. Signed by George S. Morton and William Hughes. Dateline Aurora August 20, 1864. Incorporated February 25, 1863. Not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
Sold to a********x.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Bay City SMC Stock  - president was WB Cooke the San Francisco printer! [144149]1143 - Bay City SMC Stock - president was WB Cooke the San Francisco printer! [144149]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 20 for 10 shares to J. W. Hendrie (San Francisco clothier). Signed by H. H. Conghtey(?) and William B. Cooke as president. Dateline San Francisco 18
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********x.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Stranger Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock [144143]1144 - Stranger Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock [144143]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 126 for 25 1/2 shares to Samuel Bernhard. Signed by Julius Sichel secretary and H. H. Allen president. Dateline Austin, N. T. [The 'T'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********x.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Ruby Hill Tunnel & Mining Co. Stock Certificates; 1882 [147257]1145 - Ruby Hill Tunnel & Mining Co. Stock Certificates; 1882 [147257]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original uncut page with four stock certificates from the Ruby Hill Tunnel and Mining Company in Eureka County, Nevada. All four of these stock certif
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Yuba Mining Company Stock Certificate [144682]1146 - Yuba Mining Company Stock Certificate [144682]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Place of Operating: Nevada Territory." Inc. Nov. 1863. Dateline Timbuctoo, Yuba County, Cal. No. 32, issued for 50 shares to CA Moore on ...
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Ruby G&S  MC Stock - Star Mining District [144156]1147 - Ruby G&S MC Stock - Star Mining District [144156]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 99 for 5 shares to E. W. Pratt. Signed by William H. Martin and president D. Q. Pipen(?). Dateline San Francisco 1863. Incorporated Feb. 19, 1863. 5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********x.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Pepperill G&S MC Stock signed by Winton, first Virginia City president [144163]1148 - Pepperill G&S MC Stock signed by Winton, first Virginia City president [144163]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 44 for 5 shares to J. M. Bell. Signed by Levi Ross and N. W. Winton as president. Dateline Virginia, June 12, 1863. Incorporated May 1863. 25c wareh
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Kentucky Mineral & Timber Co. Bond and Vermont Marble & Soap Stone Co. Stock [122218]1149 - Kentucky Mineral & Timber Co. Bond and Vermont Marble & Soap Stone Co. Stock [122218]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A) Kentucky Mineral and Timber Company $1000 bond. No. 187. Signed by president J Metcalf and secretary Thomas F. Ryan. Ryan was an American tobacco,
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
 
 
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West Cost Mining Stock Group (with a few surprises) [157752]1150 - West Cost Mining Stock Group (with a few surprises) [157752]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine. The premier piece is a Victor-Empire Mining and Milling Company. #65 for 5000 shares to FM Plummer. Striking green on white. Incorporated
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*****r for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Western Mining Stock Group, 30 [155044]1151 - Western Mining Stock Group, 30 [155044]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 30 Western mining stocks, 2 bonds. Alhambra Flume, Moulton Mining, Montana Fire Clay, Silver Bell, Brookhill United Gold, Interstate Cons. Mines
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 400.00
Sold to c*****r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Western Mining Stock Certificate Collection (9) [146987]1152 - Western Mining Stock Certificate Collection (9) [146987]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9 vintage stock certificates from the following companies: Benson, Inc/NV, 2 certs issued 1931 & 1934, signed by President Hamm; Hale &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to t******2 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Western Mining Stock Group; c. 1860-1900 [147259]1153 - Western Mining Stock Group; c. 1860-1900 [147259]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 21 stock certificates including the following: five certificates from the Ruby Hill Tunnel and Mining Company in Eureka, Nevada from 1891 and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to t******2 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Uranium and Oil File of Steve Bocinec; 1953-54 [147004]1154 - Uranium and Oil File of Steve Bocinec; 1953-54 [147004]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original file of Steve Bocinec containing stock certificates and correspondence from Ute Uranium, Inc. and Clearfield Development Corporation. This fi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to d****z for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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San Bernardo Mining Bond [154532]1155 - San Bernardo Mining Bond [154532]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare bond. Sonora Mexico silver mine, issued in England, 1895. Date: Country (if not USA): Mexico State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
 
 
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San Francisco-Oakland Terminal Railways Issued to Borax Smith [145656]1156 - San Francisco-Oakland Terminal Railways Issued to Borax Smith [145656]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five preferred shares of this company issued to F.M. Smith in 1912. "Borax" Smith formed the U.S. Borax Company in 1890 after discovering ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Yosemite Short Line Railway Bond [156417]1157 - Yosemite Short Line Railway Bond [156417]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Yosemite Short Line Railway bond. $100, issued in 1905. Has 2 French 1924 over stamps. YSL locomotive vignette. Date: Country (if not USA): Stat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to L******8 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Galveston, Houston and Henderson Rail Road Bond [156482]1158 - Galveston, Houston and Henderson Rail Road Bond [156482]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Green Galveston, Houston and Henderson Rail Road bond with 19 coupons. 1855. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Texas City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Bonds, 2 Different [156438]1159 - Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Bonds, 2 Different [156438]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 different Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway bonds. Brown $500 issued 1895 with 2 stamps, green $1000 issued 1895. Date: Country (if not USA)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to c*****r for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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