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"Christmas Chronicles", 2023 December Live Auction

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

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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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Leadville, Colorado Stereoviews (2) [123608]2220 - Leadville, Colorado Stereoviews (2) [123608]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1)J. Thurlow Photo, Manitou, Col. No. 188. "Chestnut street, looking west." Fantastic early view with easily readable ...
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Start Price : 240.00 | Estimate : 480.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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ProspectU.S. Consol. Yankee & Breece Hills MC, 1880 [173302]2221 - ProspectU.S. Consol. Yankee & Breece Hills MC, 1880 [173302]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an original prospectus of the Consolidated Yankee and Breece Hill's Mining Company, Leadville, Colorado. Incorporated June 29, 1880. Cap...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to g******k for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Colorado Assay Receipts -SCARCE (2) 1885 [123634]2222 - Colorado Assay Receipts -SCARCE (2) 1885 [123634]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two different receipts from scarce Colorado assayers. 1) Colorado Smelting Company. South Pueblo, Colorado. Assayer A. Wright, For the D. Wood
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Two Summit County Patented Claims Maps Pair [175573]2223 - Two Summit County Patented Claims Maps Pair [175573]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare printed map of Jessie & Dania Gold Mining Companies claims by Thos. Perry, Chicago, c. 1893. Claims are colored by "group". 9.5x1...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Victor, Colorado Assay Office Photograph c1891 [123571]2224 - Victor, Colorado Assay Office Photograph c1891 [123571]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shortly after gold was discovered in the Cripple Creek area, Victor was born. Although poorly processed, this 6.5 x 4.25" photograph clearly sh...
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Colorado Assayer Document Collection, c1897-1911 [173124]2225 - Colorado Assayer Document Collection, c1897-1911 [173124]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven documents from various smelting companies or sampling works, c 1897-1911. Includes ASARCO Denver (1900, Habendum MC, Leadville); Arkansas Valley
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Colorado Gold Mining Co. Stockholder's Reports (4) [173496]2226 - Colorado Gold Mining Co. Stockholder's Reports (4) [173496]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colorado United Gold Mines Co., Colorado Springs, Feb. 1, 1911. ~ Letter to stockholder's announcing absence of dividends. Includes stamped cove...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Colorado Letter/letterhead Grant Smelting Co. 1883 [130553]2227 - Colorado Letter/letterhead Grant Smelting Co. 1883 [130553]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dated Feb. 10, 1883. The Captain has spoiled the author's chances in Virginia. It seems he wasn't willing to write a letter of support. The ...
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Stereoview of Mining Arrastre, Possibly in Colorado [164582]2228 - Stereoview of Mining Arrastre, Possibly in Colorado [164582]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"The Gold Regions. No. 20. Arrastre in Motion and Arrastre at Rest. Near Stirling, with snow-clad Mountain in the distance." Two early Arr...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to t********n.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Ramshorn Mining District Ephemera (Approximately 30) 1889 [171596]2229 - Ramshorn Mining District Ephemera (Approximately 30) 1889 [171596]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ramshorn Mining District ephemera group (30) The Ramshorn Mine is a silver and gold mine located in Custer County, Idaho at an elevation of 7,799 feet
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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5x Atlanta Mine Docs, 1866-70 [175933]2230 - 5x Atlanta Mine Docs, 1866-70 [175933]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of Mining Documents from the Atlanta Lode out of Middle Boise Mining District, Idaho; All papers are regarding John H. Downing, a miner who
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Hampton Mining and Smelting 1863 Report [173366]2231 - Hampton Mining and Smelting 1863 Report [173366]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1863 report from Hampton Mining and Smelting. Located in boston, they formed in 1863 when it purchased lead mining properties in 1863. in North Hampto
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Michigan Mining Reports, 5 [167788]2232 - Michigan Mining Reports, 5 [167788]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Michigan mining reports with assets and liabilities, shaft info and expectations. 1886 Osceola Cons. Mining-vertical crease. 1886 Quincy Mining-vert
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Osceola Cons. Mining Annual Reports, 1896 and 1897 [175564]2233 - Osceola Cons. Mining Annual Reports, 1896 and 1897 [175564]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1896 and 1897 annual reports from Osceola Cons. Mining, a Michigan copper mining company. 1896 has foldout shaft map. 1897 has a vertical crease. Mi
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Tamarack Mining Reports, 3 [167787]2234 - Tamarack Mining Reports, 3 [167787]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 reports from Tamarack Mining, 1886, 1896, 1897. Copper mining assets and liabilities, discussion of yields, machinery etc. Vertical creases. Michi
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Ledger For The Huron Silver Mining Company 1865 [175501]2235 - Ledger For The Huron Silver Mining Company 1865 [175501]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thomas Couch was a Butte, Montana, miner and Great Falls, Montana, rancher and had mining interests all over the state, including the Huron, also know
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Boston and Montana Cons. Copper and Silver Mining Annual Reports, 7 1894-97 [175563]2236 - Boston and Montana Cons. Copper and Silver Mining Annual Reports, 7 1894-97 [175563]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Annual reports of Boston and Montana Cons. Copper and Silver Mining, 1890-92 and 1897-97. 1890-92 have foldout mine maps. They were a major Montana co
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 1**9 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Butte Highlands Mining Ephemera Collection [172817]2237 - Butte Highlands Mining Ephemera Collection [172817]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of Butte Highlands Mining Co. ephemera. Maps, stock receipts, assay receipts, 1920's correspondences, bond agreement etc. Butte Mont...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Butte Highlands Mining Ephemera Group [171688]2238 - Butte Highlands Mining Ephemera Group [171688]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 40 pieces of Butte Highlands Mining ephemera. Includes promo sheets, map, correspondences, several mining reports with claim info etc. Butte M
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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SF Molitor's Assay Letter For a Job to Elling [173782]2239 - SF Molitor's Assay Letter For a Job to Elling [173782]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare letter to Henry Elling (later working for the USAO) on a SF Molitor letterhead in 1870's asking for an assayer job. Letter is unsigned...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to f*****E for (130.00 + 0.00BP) = 130.00
 
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