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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Angwin, Napa County Postcards (6) [141323]2240 - Angwin, Napa County Postcards (6) [141323]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six postcards depict Angwin, Cal. Two cards show the road to Angwin and the other four show the Pacific Union College there. Duplication of views in t
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Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Early Napa, California Hand Colored Postcards from Napa Publishers [141319]2241 - Early Napa, California Hand Colored Postcards from Napa Publishers [141319]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Published by Haas Stationers, Napa, E.E. Cook, Napa and Jos. Levinson, Napa, Cal. Some of the cards are postmarked 1908. Schools, the library, the Met
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Howell Mountain Resort Photo Postcards, Rare [141321]2242 - Howell Mountain Resort Photo Postcards, Rare [141321]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine photo postcards of Howell Mountain resort in Napa County, California. Cottages, Toland House and Woodworth's Resort are pictured. Howell Mo...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Lakoya Mountain Lodge Postcards (11) [141322]2243 - Lakoya Mountain Lodge Postcards (11) [141322]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven postcards depicting scenes at the Lakoya Mountain Lodge. The lodge was a rustic mountain retreat overlooking the Napa Valley 2,000 feet below.
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Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Modern Era Napa Postcards (41) [141289]2244 - Modern Era Napa Postcards (41) [141289]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Forty-one modern era Napa, California postcards. Dates range from c. 1930-60. Contains one real photo card of Old Man of the Mountain postmarked 1951.
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Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Napa Baths Postcards, Napa, Cal. (2) [141304]2245 - Napa Baths Postcards, Napa, Cal. (2) [141304]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both postcards are the same card. One is postmarked on the front at San Francisco, 1907 and the other is postally used and postmarked 1907. Both cards
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Napa Real Photo Street Scenes Postcards (5) [141275]2246 - Napa Real Photo Street Scenes Postcards (5) [141275]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five real photo postcards of Napa, California street scenes. Two cards are of Main Street, Napa, with one of them being published by J. Bowers Photo C
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to K*****4 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Napa Scenic Postcards (26) [141294]2247 - Napa Scenic Postcards (26) [141294]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty-six scenic Napa, California postcards by various major Bay Area postcard publishers. Includes six cards published by Edward H. Mitchell, San Fr
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Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Napa State Hospital and Veterans Home Postcards, Early Dates (13) [129082]2248 - Napa State Hospital and Veterans Home Postcards, Early Dates (13) [129082]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pictured are views of the state hospital and the veterans home. Cards are black and white and color tinted. Five are postmarked between 1907-1913. Thi
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Napa Wine Postcards- Vineyards, Tasting Rooms and More (8) [141303]2249 - Napa Wine Postcards- Vineyards, Tasting Rooms and More (8) [141303]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight postcards depicting the wine industry in Napa Valley, California. Some wineries pictured along with vineyards, a restaurant and more. These are
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Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Napa, Cal Postcards- Real Photo & Leather Cards (8) [141305]2250 - Napa, Cal Postcards- Real Photo & Leather Cards (8) [141305]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four real photo postcards and four leather postcards of Napa, California. Mixed subject matter. Real photo cards show river scenes, lake scenes and th
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Estimate : 30.00 - 90.00
Sold to b*******e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Napa, California Agriculture Postcards (No grapes) [141309]2251 - Napa, California Agriculture Postcards (No grapes) [141309]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten postcards showing agricultural scenes from the area. Includes cherries, poultry, hay, prunes and dairy. Most of these are circa 1910-20. Date:
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Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Sequoia Resort Postcards, Napa, Cal (3) [141310]2252 - Sequoia Resort Postcards, Napa, Cal (3) [141310]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three postcards depicting scenes at Sequoia Resort near Napa. The cards have the address of the resort printed on the back and were likely picked up a
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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July 4th Parade Real Photo Post Cards (113) [145169]2253 - July 4th Parade Real Photo Post Cards (113) [145169]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. One postmarked 1908 Nevada City. RPC of float of group of women. Writer says shies on the float. Usual parade photos: floats, band Nat
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Nevada City Postal Card to Chinatown at Washington, CA w/ Rare Cancel [134821]2254 - Nevada City Postal Card to Chinatown at Washington, CA w/ Rare Cancel [134821]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great postal history postcard! Sent in November 1884 from Nevada City to Washington (in Nevada County). Unlisted double circle cancel. Chinese charact
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Estimate : 30.00 - 200.00
Sold to T********1 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Street Scenes of Nevada City Real Photo Post Cards [145168]2255 - Street Scenes of Nevada City Real Photo Post Cards [145168]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. Seven are unused. Whitebirders. Three postmarked 1905 : Nevada City. Scenes include : National Hotel, South Pine St, Broad St ((30&...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******i for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Newcastle, California Postcard Group [134926]2256 - Newcastle, California Postcard Group [134926]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different including 2 real photo. Newcastle is located in Placer County, California and dates back the mid-1860s. RPPC include: view of orcha
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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FM Smith Postcard Group (20) [144989]2257 - FM Smith Postcard Group (20) [144989]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20 postcards including 3 rare cards presented by Smith Bros c1902-5 Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Oakland Provenance: Ke
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Four Different Postcard Views of the Pacific Pipes Tank & Pipe Company [130282]2258 - Four Different Postcard Views of the Pacific Pipes Tank & Pipe Company [130282]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes 1) standpipe 15 feet in diameter and 54 feet high, 2) 60" continuous wood stave pipe, 3) 80" continuous wood stave pipe, and 4) 4...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Idora Park Postcard Collection [148134]2259 - Idora Park Postcard Collection [148134]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oakland's Idora Park was a popular amusement park from the 1903 through the 1920s. This lot of about 60 vintage postcards includes two "tok...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
 
 
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