Auction Details
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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![Western States Mining Share Prospectives (4) [173497]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50997066_1s.jpg?v=8DBF83CDCF69190)
2400Western States Mining Share Prospectives (4) [173497]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Butte & London Copper Development Co., Butte, Mt.~ Annual Statement to the Stockholders, January 1, 1907 ~ Includes full-page photograph of the ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S***6 for 250.00
![New Mexico Brand Book Pair, 1915 & 1934 [173571]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50997068_1s.jpg?v=8DBF83D04572290)
2401New Mexico Brand Book Pair, 1915 & 1934 [173571]Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 New Mexico brand books. Hardcover 1915, cover has wear, pencil writing inside verso board. Softcover 1934. Front cover has lower right chip and Offi
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b********t.. for 406.25
![Lost Dutchman Mine Booklet Signed by Author 1954 [170237]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50997069_1s.jpg?v=8DBF83D3A190970)
2402Lost Dutchman Mine Booklet Signed by Author 1954 [170237]Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 70-page soft cover book about Jacob Walzer and his Lost Dutchman Mine, in the Superstition Mountains of Arizona. The book was authored by local dude
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for 162.50
![Doc Holliday/Big Nose Kate Tintype 1870s [173966]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50997071_1s.jpg?v=8DBF83D83DC3F00)
2403Doc Holliday/Big Nose Kate Tintype 1870s [173966]Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are only a handful (Maybe two or four) known photos of John Henry Holliday, better known as Doc Holliday along with his longtime companion Kate
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to B******h for 5,625.00
![Cowboy Author Charlie Siringo Photo 18090-1920s [173147]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50997073_1s.jpg?v=8DBF83DA3F086C0)
2404Cowboy Author Charlie Siringo Photo 18090-1920s [173147]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interesting photo of an interesting guy, author, cowboy and Pinkerton detective, Charlie Siringo. He started life as a wanderer, became a cowboy, a ra
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 150.00
![Annie Oakley Cabinet Card By C.J. Howe 1800s [172986]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50997075_1s.jpg?v=8DBF83DBB064160)
2405Annie Oakley Cabinet Card By C.J. Howe 1800s [172986]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cabinet card of Annie Oakley (Phoebe Ann Moses 1860-1926), star attraction of The Buffalo Bill Wild West Show from 1885-1901. She was married to fello
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for 625.00
![Buffalo Bill Stereoview, Indian Camp c1885 [175964]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50997077_1s.jpg?v=8DBF83DE8941710)
2406Buffalo Bill Stereoview, Indian Camp c1885 [175964]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stereoview marked Indian Camp, Buffalo Bill combination by unknown photographer. 4x5.75". c. 1895? Less contrast on left image.
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for 106.25
![California Frank's Letter, 1927 [158033]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50997090_1s.jpg?v=8DBF83F0B8B6510)
2412California Frank's Letter, 1927 [158033]Holabird Western Americana Collections
California Frank's Western Attractions letterhead. Addressed to Mr. George Miller of the 101 Ranch and signed by C.F. Hafley aka California Fran...
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b********t.. for 75.00
![Mollie Brown (Trick Rider) Presentation Medal 1800s [173956]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50997092_1s.jpg?v=8DBEA2ED9E64840)
2413Mollie Brown (Trick Rider) Presentation Medal 1800s [173956]Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a presentation medal to Mollie Brown (Not that one), who became world renowned as a bareback trick rider.
Mollie debuted with her own act at
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
![Miller Bros. 101 Ranch Performer's Beaded Gun Belt [153633]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50997094_1s.jpg?v=8DBF83F72C57B30)
2414Miller Bros. 101 Ranch Performer's Beaded Gun Belt [153633]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful leather beaded belt and two pistol holsters most likely worn by a Native American performer in a Miller Bro.'s Wild West show at the 1...
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to y*****5 for 10,000.00
![Cowboy Early Tintypes, 3 [175961]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50997096_1s.jpg?v=8DBF83F9034E1B0)
2415Cowboy Early Tintypes, 3 [175961]Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 early different cowboy tintypes. 3.25x2.25"-Seated and standing, single standing man. 3.5x5" -2 men on horses.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for 281.25
![Cowboy Photos, 4, c. 1880 c1880 [173745]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50997098_1s.jpg?v=8DBF83FADEBD880)
2416Cowboy Photos, 4, c. 1880 c1880 [173745]Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 c. 1880 cowboy photos by Charles D Kirkland, who was active in Cheyenne from 1880-84. This is part of his Views of Cowboy Life series. Cabinet cards
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to k****3 for 562.50
![Cowboy Tintype Photograph 1860's-1880's [171741]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50997100_1s.jpg?v=8DBF83FD4876BD0)
2417Cowboy Tintype Photograph 1860's-1880's [171741]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two cowboys or ranch hands strutting their stuff for a gallery photo. Each Hombre has a pistol stuffed into their belts; Lt. is a Colt SAA the one on
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 281.25
![Cowboys Taking Chuck Photos (2) 1800s [170884]](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/63925/50997102_1s.jpg?v=8DBEA2EBBDBDA40)
2418Cowboys Taking Chuck Photos (2) 1800s [170884]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two (2) early frontier photographs by photographer Frank Sherman. Mounted photos measure 16" by 20" and show a group of cowboys enjoying t...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00