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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San Pedro Postcards [140357]2400 - San Pedro Postcards [140357]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. Five with writing/postmarked : San Pedro. L.A., 1 cent cancelled stamps. Street Level : Big Shark Catch (B/W, White border), 32 ft shark,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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San Quentin Calif. Postcards [142150]2401 - San Quentin Calif. Postcards [142150]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. None postmarked . 1. Five identical views of San Quentin from a distance w/ Mt. Tamalpais in the background. Borderless. Small pencil
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Early Santa Barbara, CA Mission Postcards [147458]2402 - Early Santa Barbara, CA Mission Postcards [147458]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
21 c. 1898-1905 Santa Barbara Mission and pioneer postcards including pre splitback. Old cemetery, guides, interior and exterior mission and more. D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Persian Hotel Real Photos PC's (40) [147468]2403 - Persian Hotel Real Photos PC's (40) [147468]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 40 RPC's of Persian Hotel including waters, statues, gardens, archway, exteriors and more. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Cali...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Railroad Depots of Santa Barbara Calif. Postcards [145192]2404 - Railroad Depots of Santa Barbara Calif. Postcards [145192]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 total. Four postmarked 1908-12, Santa Barbara. Color cards of S.P.R.R. Depot and Miramar station. Views are distant, landscape, passengers tr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Santa Barbara Earthquake Printed Postcards [134988]2405 - Santa Barbara Earthquake Printed Postcards [134988]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14 printed cards showing the damage caused to structures in Santa Barbara from a June 29, 1925 earthquake. The earthquake caused 13 casualties
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
Sold to d****9 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Santa Barbara Earthquake Real Photo Postcards [134989]2406 - Santa Barbara Earthquake Real Photo Postcards [134989]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15 RPPC showing the damage caused to structures in Santa Barbara from a June 29, 1925 earthquake. The earthquake caused 13 casualties and $8 mi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Big Trees Park Santa Cruz Calif. Postcards [147196]2407 - Big Trees Park Santa Cruz Calif. Postcards [147196]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
lot of 13. Borderless, B/W and color, amber cards. Two postmarked 1912 : San Francisco Presidio, Mount Hermon. Street level : "Jumbo", ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Santa Cruz Private Mailing Cards & Ephemera [148045]2408 - Santa Cruz Private Mailing Cards & Ephemera [148045]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three private mailing cards, Santa Cruz High School graduation commencement activities 1916; sheriff's warrant for arrest for grand larceny to t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Santa Cruz Cal. Real Photo Post Cards.  [147185]2409 - Santa Cruz Cal. Real Photo Post Cards. [147185]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15. Borderless, B&W. Two postmarked 1910-38 : Del Monte, Boulder Creek. All are ground level views: Boulder Creek , Entrance to &qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Santa Cruz Postcards [148047]2410 - Santa Cruz Postcards [148047]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 50 postcards from Santa Cruz California and vicinity. Felton, Big Basin, Aptos and others. Several leather cards; mostly modern 1940s-1960
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Pioneer & Better Quality Santa Monica Postcards [147565]2411 - Pioneer & Better Quality Santa Monica Postcards [147565]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A dozen pioneer and better quality postcards of Santa Monica including a rare panoramic double card. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Californ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to y******e for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Pre Split Back Santa Monica Postcards [147567]2412 - Pre Split Back Santa Monica Postcards [147567]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 30 pre split back vintage post cards from Santa Monica and vicinity. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Santa Monica Pro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Will Rogers Santa Monica Home RPC Postcards (50) [147568]2413 - Will Rogers Santa Monica Home RPC Postcards (50) [147568]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 50 RPCs from Will Roger's Santa Monica Ranch. Will, his family, his pony "Soapsuds," interior and exterior shots. His ran...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Santa Paula Calif. Postcards [147182]2414 - Santa Paula Calif. Postcards [147182]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
lot of 25. RPC's , Wht. border and borderless, amber cards, one amateur radio card, couple of pre-split. Thirteen postmarked 1903-45: Santa P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Santa Paula Calif. Real Photo Post Cards [147163]2415 - Santa Paula Calif. Real Photo Post Cards [147163]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
lot of 9. White borders, one borderless. Two postmarked 1908-37: Pasadena, Fillmore, Seattle WA. Street view : Street scene c1925 and 1940'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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April 1906 Earthquake Santa Rosa Calif. Postcards [145238]2416 - April 1906 Earthquake Santa Rosa Calif. Postcards [145238]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. B/W, white borders. Three postmarked 1905: Santa Rosa, L.A. All street level view depicting: Santa Rosa Hotel ruins, Fourth St, Court
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to d****9 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Folding Postcards of Santa Rosa Pre Split Back [142024]2417 - Folding Postcards of Santa Rosa Pre Split Back [142024]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four folding postcards circa 1906. Road map of Sonoma compliments of the Occidental Hotel (which would be destroyed April 18, 1906 by earthquak
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Greeting Card Postcards from Santa Rosa [142023]2418 - Greeting Card Postcards from Santa Rosa [142023]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven greeting cards from Santa Rosa circa 1900-12. Merrie Christmas, Happy New Year, etc. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Luther Burbank's Santa Rosa Home, Farm & Gardens Postcards (32) [129083]2419 - Luther Burbank's Santa Rosa Home, Farm & Gardens Postcards (32) [129083]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
32 postcards total. None are real photo cards. Cards are mostly color or color tinted. Includes nice ivy covered views of Burbank's home as well...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
 
 
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