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"Christmas Chronicles", 2023 December Live Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 308, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

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Christmas is coming early to our Collectors this year! Welcome to our Holabird's 2023 Christmas Chronicles, our biggest sale of the year!


The Christmas Chronicles December Auction is our Grand Finale of 2023 and we've included every collecting category as a Christmas Thank-You for our valued customers.

December is loaded with BRAND NEW ITEMS featuring collectibles from the Robert Coelln Western Collection, The Jan Garvis Mining Collection, The Franklin Collection, The Herzog Collection, The Chunlin Zhu Natural Wonders Collection, The Gary Bracken General Store Collection, plus many others!
No matter what you collect we encourage you to browse the entire online catalog for the DECEMBER LIVE AUCTION as hidden rarities are scattered throughout the sale! While our December's Sale includes an incredible selection of RARE Antique Photographs, you will also find photographs peppered in almost every other section, like the never-before-offered original, antique photograph of Doc Holiday and Big-Nose Kate you will find listed in our Cowboy section!
We've worked hard this fall to clear out our warehouses and list another big group of MINERAL DISPLAY SPECIMENS from the Chunlin Zhu Collection! Many of you have purchased massive specimens from this collection for incredible prices and dealers have made huge profits in this category since our premier sale over a year ago. We are proud to offer another BRAND-NEW GROUP of spectacular display specimens, as we are reaching the last of the Chinese pieces. This may be one of your last chances to purchase pieces like this well below wholesale -- just in time for the 2024 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show! We recommend pick-up for the larger pieces as shipping prices on some of these rocks are restrictive but this has offered an unbelievable opportunity for nearby customers willing to make a trip to Reno. And while you are in the neighborhood, don't miss the General Store items from Bracken, another collection that is coming to a close. For Dealers who enjoy a winter vacation in Reno/Tahoe, picking up from our year-end sale will definitely give you a leg up on your 2024 profit margin!
If you aren't within driving distance of Reno, no worries! December has an incredible variety of ephemera, coins, jewelry, and other easy-to-ship items for you to cross off your wish list this Christmas and if you won in our Black Friday Weekend Timed auction and your shipment did not go out early, we will combine your items and ship both orders together to save you money on your shipping invoice.

Thank you and happy bidding!

Day 1
Art (1000-1051)
Photography (1052-1138)
Native American Art (1139-1162)
Imported Collectibles (1163-1201)
Home (1202-1215)
Souvenir Plates (1216-1225)
Silverware (1226-1230)
Jewelry (1231-1241)
Native American Artifacts (1242-1392)
Maps (1393-1418)
Books (1419-1535)
Entertainment (1536-1551)
Musical Instruments (1552-1555)


Day 2
Minerals (2000-2052)
Mining (2053-2400)
Cowboy (2401-2438)
Tobacciana (2439-2452)
Bottles (2453-2476)
Saloon (2477-2492)
Gaming (2493-2501)
Firearms-Weapons (2501-2509)
Military (2510-2552)
Political (2553-2587)

Day 3
Sports (3000-3009)
Tokens (3010-3023)
Badges (3024-3037)
Numismatics (3038-3181)
Coins (3039-3056)
Currency (3057-3083)
Ephemera (3084-3112)
Ingots (3113-3149)
Exonumia & Medals (3150-3182)
SS Central America (3183-3213)
Transportation (3214-3300)
General Collectibles (3301-3332)
Tools (3333-3334)
General Store (3335-3411)
Ephemera,
Geographically Sorted (3412-3593)

Day 4
Stocks & Bonds (4000-4429)
Including mining, railroad, etc
Philatelic - Postal History (4430-4465)
Postcards (4466-4486)
Stamps – USA (4487-4521)
Stamps – Worldwide (4522-4528)
Wells Fargo & Express (4529-4576)
Firefighting Memorabilia (4577-4579)
Fraternal Organizations (4580-4582)

Shipping is billed separately. Pay your auction invoice early as purchases are packed in the order payments are received. Pick-up must be scheduled 24 hours in advance when you receive your shipping preference email after the auction. Invoices will go out immediately after the auction ends.

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Akron Belting Company Stock Certificates (4) 1896 [155819]4008Akron Belting Company Stock Certificates (4) 1896 [155819]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four consecutive stocks, all issued in 1896, pen cancelled. Inc. in 1885 in Ohio. Same design: blue border and print with vignette of rolls of
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to O*********n for 62.50
Western Stock Certificates (27) 1900s [172047]4009Western Stock Certificates (27) 1900s [172047]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock certificates (27) from various industrial entities including Eastern Cananea Devlopement Company, Franklin Gas Turbine Company, Decora Manufactu
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to O*********n for 87.50
Los Angeles Street Improvement Bonds, 1000 [172647]4010Los Angeles Street Improvement Bonds, 1000 [172647]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 1000 or more Los Angeles Street Improvement canceled bonds, c. 1931. About 18 lbs, a mostly full file box! Los Angeles California
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 68.75
Los Angeles Street Improvement Bonds, 1000 [167331]4011Los Angeles Street Improvement Bonds, 1000 [167331]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 1000 c. 1911 Los Angeles Street Improvement bonds. About 28 lbs. Los Angeles California
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 81.25
San Diego Bay Land Co. Stock [173749]4012San Diego Bay Land Co. Stock [173749]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice San Diego Bay Land Co. issued 1879 stock with nice regional map. San Diego California
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s********3 for 312.50
Nevada State Bond,1865, and Virginia City Water Bond, 1877 1865-1877 [164504]4013Nevada State Bond,1865, and Virginia City Water Bond, 1877 1865-1877 [164504]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) $500 bond issued to Sol Lewis on April 17th, 1865. Signed by first Nevada Governor Henry Blasdell and controller C. Nightingill. Signatur
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to S********e for 187.50
Alabama Military Defense Bond, 3, 1861 [168892]4014Alabama Military Defense Bond, 3, 1861 [168892]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1861, Criswell, Alabama, 61A, R7, Lot of 3 bonds Issued for Military Defense/State of Alabama all are $500, with 9 coupons attached. No.'s 9...
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for 437.50
North Broken Hill Silver Mining Co. Stock Archive, 1900-09 1900-1909 [167009]4015North Broken Hill Silver Mining Co. Stock Archive, 1900-09 1900-1909 [167009]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 100+. All but one are "North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company," 50 and 100 shares, issued 1900-04. One is for the later name, &quo...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 100.00
Great Cariboo GMC, Stock, 1915, Nuggets Galore! [173215]4016Great Cariboo GMC, Stock, 1915, Nuggets Galore! [173215]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The very famous stock of terh Great Cariboo MC with vignettes all around of gold nuggets and two vails of gold, with placer mining scenes and undergro
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 6****A for 750.00
American Mining Company stock, 1851, Antioquia [173443]4017American Mining Company stock, 1851, Antioquia [173443]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
American Mining Company stock certificate, incorporated in Vermont, issued for 10 shares, Certificates #10181-10190. Datelined Windsor, Vermont, May 1
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
American & Mexican Silver Mining Company Bond--Number 1 1863 [107789]4018American & Mexican Silver Mining Company Bond--Number 1 1863 [107789]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bond number ONE, issued for $500 in 1863 in New York. Signed by president Lyman Gilbert and treasurer William Hickock. Not cancelled. Four coupons att
Start Price : 95.00 | Estimate : 190.00 - 600.00
Cordillera Gold & Silver Mining Stock 1864 [173855]4019Cordillera Gold & Silver Mining Stock 1864 [173855]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Morelos Chihuahua Mexico" printed at top center. The mines of the company are printed above the San Francisco dateline: "Santa Barba...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6****A for 200.00
Mexico MC stock, 1860s-1920s, Rare [173300]4020Mexico MC stock, 1860s-1920s, Rare [173300]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5x stock certificates belonging to California-based companies operating mines in famous silver mines in Mexican state of Sinaloa and includes a report
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8***1 for 305.00
Cordillera Gold & Silver Mining [173751]4021Cordillera Gold & Silver Mining [173751]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular, I/U #166 to Nathaniel Page 104 shares, 1864. Unique and interesting vignettes. Lower left chip. According to Daily Alta California, Vol
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Mexican Mining and Real Estate Stock, Rare [173752]4022Mexican Mining and Real Estate Stock, Rare [173752]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare issued Mexican Mining and Real Estate stock. Oval mining camp litho by G T Brown, San Francisco. Mine in Cosala, state of Sinaloa, Mexico. Mex
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*********r for 158.60
Fairbanks based gold MC stock certificates, early 1900's [173190]4023Fairbanks based gold MC stock certificates, early 1900's [173190]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three separate stock certificates from different Fairbanks, Alaska, based gold mining companies. 1. Reynolds-Alaska Development Company stock certif
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
North American Transportation and Trading Stock [175975]4024North American Transportation and Trading Stock [175975]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued North American Transportation and Trading stock, 1900,#B1218, $100. Mountain, harbor and railroad vignette. This company transported miners, pr
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********e for 125.00
Alaska Mining and Other Stocks Group, 13 [175783]4025Alaska Mining and Other Stocks Group, 13 [175783]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
13 Alaska stocks. Prince of Wales Pk'g., Alaska United Gold Mining, Alaska Package Assoc., Alaska State Mines, Alaska British Columbia Metals, A...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for 158.60
San Augustine Mining Co. Stock, Very Rare [173278]4026San Augustine Mining Co. Stock, Very Rare [173278]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare unissued, c. 1860's San Augustine Mining Co. stock. Signed by secretary James A Lucas and president Samuel G Jones. Some discoloration...
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
North Extension Atlanta Mining Co Stock, Pima County, Arizona, 1881 [165470]4027North Extension Atlanta Mining Co Stock, Pima County, Arizona, 1881 [165470]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 81 for 1000 shares to James Skeene. Signed by SH Brown and president Silas A George as president. Dateline Camden, New Jersey 1881. Location: Meyers
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
American Pioneer Copper, Silver and Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate 1863 [123655]4028American Pioneer Copper, Silver and Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate 1863 [123655]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorporated August 1863. "Location Weaver District Arizona Territory" (printed at upper left). "Ledges Excelsior, Eagle Bird, Occide...
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to C*********Z for 250.00
Colorado River Copper and Gold Mining Stock [173753]4029Colorado River Copper and Gold Mining Stock [173753]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued 1874 Colorado River Copper and Gold Mining stock. Litho by G T Brown, San Francisco. He was an African American lithographer and was one of the
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8***1 for 366.00
Arizona Mining Stocks, 1881-1923, 6 [171659]4030Arizona Mining Stocks, 1881-1923, 6 [171659]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6x Arizona mining stock certificates: 1) Salero Mining & Manufacturing Company, Pima County, Arizona Territory. Unused, very nice condition....
Estimate : 450.00 - 650.00
Sold to C*********Z for 343.75
Arizona Mining Company Stock, Very Rare! [173755]4031Arizona Mining Company Stock, Very Rare! [173755]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare issued Arizona Mining Co. 1865 stock, none found in Herzog collection. Cert #549 for 48 shares issued to M O Davidson. Signed by J Randall a
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to C*********Z for 375.00
Arizona Mining Stock Pair [173274]4032Arizona Mining Stock Pair [173274]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 issued Arizona mining stocks. 1881 Moonlight Mining, Globe Mining District, Pinal county. Incorporated 1878. Silver foil moonlight in top center vig
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*********Z for 218.75
Volcano Water and Mining Co., 1855, Stock [173191]4033Volcano Water and Mining Co., 1855, Stock [173191]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Volcano Water and Mining Company, Amador County, Oct. 9th, 1855. The receipt no. 156 is for $50 for the use of water upon the canal of the company, si
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to C*****r for 375.00
Richmond GS MC stock, 1863, Very Rare [173452]4034Richmond GS MC stock, 1863, Very Rare [173452]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Richmond Gold & Silver Mining Company stock certificate, Aurora, 1863. Very rare. Inc. May 21, 1863,. Dateline Aurora, June 27, 1863. Certificat...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to a********x.. for 250.00
West Wind Mining Co., 1863, Stock [173451]4035West Wind Mining Co., 1863, Stock [173451]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The West Wind Mining Company, incorporated March 5, 1863; located in Aurora Mining District, Mono County, California. Certificate no. 6 issued to C.C.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to a********x.. for 250.00
Addenda Silver & Gold Mining Company Stock 1880 [123542]4036Addenda Silver & Gold Mining Company Stock 1880 [123542]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued June 22, 1880, Bodie Mining district. Incorporated in 1878. Cert. #1787, issued to Geo. T. Marye & Son, Trustees in 1880 for 100 shares. ...
Estimate : 320.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for 187.50
Empire Gold & Silver Mining Bond, 1864 [170961]4037Empire Gold & Silver Mining Bond, 1864 [170961]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1864 Empire Gold & Silver Mining bond, 7%, #386, $1000. Signed by Henry Gates secretary. Alonzo Child president. David B Turner trustee. "R...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Empire Gold & Silver Mining Company Bond, Bodie 1864 [168001]4038Empire Gold & Silver Mining Company Bond, Bodie 1864 [168001]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early Bodie mining piece! Issued 1864, No 387, $1,000 7% bond signed by Alonzo Child and Henry K Gates Secretary. Ornate border with three vignet
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Handly Mining Company Stock, Bodie 1879 [123556]4039Handly Mining Company Stock, Bodie 1879 [123556]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. #143 issued to RN Van Brunt, Trustee for 100 shares on July 21st, 1879 in San Francisco. Signed by Edward Stone secretary and Fred w Hadley pre
Start Price : 160.00 | Estimate : 320.00 - 800.00
Rough and Ready Consolidated Gold Mining Company [169066]4040Rough and Ready Consolidated Gold Mining Company [169066]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 283 for 100 shares to W.H. Sent, Trustee. Dated Dec 10, 1879. A classic California mining camp that used an old and trusted phrase. The certificat
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6******n for 437.50
Oregon Gulch GMC stock and ephemera [173454]4041Oregon Gulch GMC stock and ephemera [173454]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oregon Gulch Gold Mining Company stock certificate, No. 66. Issued for 50 shares to W.J. Holliday on January 22, 1872 in Indianapolis. Signed by presi
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Golden Gate GS&C MC stock, 1864, VF [173187]4042Golden Gate GS&C MC stock, 1864, VF [173187]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Golden Gate Gold, Silver & Copper Mining Company stock certificate No. 40, incorporated October 24, 1863 in California. Issued to C.L. Harringto...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to C*****r for 687.50
Melones and Stanislaus GS&C MC stock, 1862, very rare [173193]4043Melones and Stanislaus GS&C MC stock, 1862, very rare [173193]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Melones and Stanislaus Gold, Silver & Copper Mining Company stock certificate No. 542, incorporated in California on October 29, 1862. Issued to...
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to C*****r for 812.50
Mokelumne and Campo Seco Canal & MC stock, 1859, Rare [173182]4044Mokelumne and Campo Seco Canal & MC stock, 1859, Rare [173182]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mokelumne and Campo Seco Canal & Mining Company stock certificate, incorporated in California, for Mokelumne Hill mine in Calaveras County. Cert...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to C*****r for 1,625.00
Summit of Zion Mining Company Stock Certificate 1864 [172989]4045Summit of Zion Mining Company Stock Certificate 1864 [172989]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock certificate #229 issued by Summit of Zion Gold, Silver and Copper Mining Company to B.F. Jackson for twenty (20) shares at $100 per. It is signe
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for 500.00
Cosumnes Grove Copper Mining Co., 1863 [175910]4046Cosumnes Grove Copper Mining Co., 1863 [175910]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Cosumnes Grove Copper Mining Company Stock Certificate # 11 issued to A.J.M. Clure(?) for 10 shares at $100 each, stock numbers 306 to 315 on Au
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to C*****r for 175.00
Enterprise Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate 1864 [155348]4047Enterprise Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate 1864 [155348]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Office at S. B. Pelton's House in White Oak Township" (printed to left of vignette). Pilot Knob, Mud Springs and Mound Springs Mining...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****r for 281.25
Eureka Quartz Mining Company Stock Certificate, Gold Rush Era 1853 [155351]4048Eureka Quartz Mining Company Stock Certificate, Gold Rush Era 1853 [155351]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
El Dorado County, California (printed under title). Unissued for one share, but signed by Jacob A Shorb as president and E.H. Cornwall as secretary in
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8***1 for 732.00
Oxford Beta Tunnel &MC stock, 1863, Aurora [173453]4049Oxford Beta Tunnel &MC stock, 1863, Aurora [173453]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oxford Beta Tunnel & Mining Company stock certificate, Aurora, 1863. Location: Silver Hill, Esmeralda District, Mono Co., Cal. (printed to the l...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
General Hooker Con. MC stock, 1863 [173450]4050General Hooker Con. MC stock, 1863 [173450]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
General Hooker Consolidated Mining Company stock certificate, Aurora, 1863. "Esmeralda District, Aurora, Mono Co., Cal." printed under tit...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to o******x for 250.00
Grass Valley California Mining Certs (3 +) 1880s [171523]4051Grass Valley California Mining Certs (3 +) 1880s [171523]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grass Valley mining stock certificates (3) and a county settler recruitment booklet. Included is Magenta Consolidated Gold Mining Company #37 issued t
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 150.00
Grass Valley California Mining Stock Certs (5) 1890s [171524]4052Grass Valley California Mining Stock Certs (5) 1890s [171524]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grass Valley stock certificates (5). Included is Brunswick Gold Mining Company#4231 for 100 shares at $5 per issued to H.K. Lee and signed by Secre
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to O*********n for 106.25
Grass Valley Mining Stock Certs (4) 1870s [171526]4053Grass Valley Mining Stock Certs (4) 1870s [171526]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grass Valley Mining stock certs (4) from the 1870s. included is Centennial Gold Mining Company #160 for 50 shares at $50 per and issued to John Tho
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to O*********n for 137.50
Grass Valley North Star Mining Stock RARE 1868 [171522]4054Grass Valley North Star Mining Stock RARE 1868 [171522]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grass Valley, California North Star Gold Mining Company stock certificate #23 issued to D.S. Garwood Trustee and signed by the president and secretary
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****r for 250.00
Scadden Flat Mine & More Grass Valley Mine Stock Certificates (5) 1890s [171525]4055Scadden Flat Mine & More Grass Valley Mine Stock Certificates (5) 1890s [171525]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grass Valley Mining stock certificates (5) including Scadden Flat #212, dated 1879 for 50 shares at $10 per. Next, Osborn Hill Gold Mining & Mi...
Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
Sold to b*********r for 183.00
Patagonia Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock [169065]4056Patagonia Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock [169065]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An early mining stock from the early days of the Inyo mining regions. Number 52 for 100 shares to NA Chandler, signed by French as Secretary and Lewis
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a********x.. for 312.50
Monte Cristo MC stock, original indenture letter 1867 [175871]4057Monte Cristo MC stock, original indenture letter 1867 [175871]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Monte Cristo Mining Company stock certificate, No. 34, for 100 shares issued to John W. Johnson at $10 per share on July 1, 1875. The mine operat
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S********e for 93.75