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"Fred Holabird's Grand Finale": Mining, Americana, & Numismatics Live Auction (2025 October)

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Day 1, October 31st, 2025 (Lots 1000-1632)
Stocks & Bonds (Lots 1000-1632)
Mining feat. McDonald Collection (1000-1526)
Railroad (1527-1580)
Misc. Categories incl. Banking, Government, Express (1581-1632)

Day 2, November 1st, 2025 (Lots 2000-2575)
Art feat. Dan Muller Western Collection (Lots 2000-2040)
Native Americana & Cowboy (2041-2192)
Minerals & Fossils (2193-2310)
Mining Ephemera & Artifacts (2311-2575)

Day 3, November 2nd, 2025 (Lots 3000-3579)
Numismatics (Lots 3000-3579)
World’s Fair & Expositions (3000-3037)
US Mint (3038-3057)
Currency & Scrip feat. McDonald Nevada Collection (3058-3139)
Ingots (3140-3153)
Coins (3154-3363)
Medals & Exonumia (3364-3450)
Tokens (3451-3579)

Day 4, November 3rd, 2025 (Lots 4000-4541)
General Americana (Lots 4000-4541)
Geo. Sort (4000-4297)
Jewelry feat. Comstock Collection (4298-4357)
Misc. Categories incl. Bottles, Books, Fire (4358-4541)

Day 5, November 4th, 2025 (Lots 5000-5467)
Transportation (Railroadiana, Steamer, Stage) (Lots 5000-5074)
Wells Fargo & Express (5075-5122)
Philatelic (5123-5202)
Sports (5203-5229)
Political feat. Presidential Autographs (5230-5263)
Militaria (5264-5410)
Firearms & Weaponry (5411-5467)
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CSNA San Francisco Mint Coin Die [204457]3039 - CSNA San Francisco Mint Coin Die [204457]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coin die used to make a dollar sized (38 mm) medal for the California State Numismatic Association 80th convention in 1977 with the Old Mint at San Fr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****r for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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San Francisco Mint Medal [203513]3040 - San Francisco Mint Medal [203513]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1937 silver plated San Francisco Mint medal. Old Granite Lady obverse; spread eagle with the continental U. S. map on the reverse. 37 mm. ^ Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s******V for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Denver Mint Photo and Document Collection, 1862-1945 [196865]3041 - Denver Mint Photo and Document Collection, 1862-1945 [196865]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 1862-1945 Denver Mint photos and documents. 1906 Sterling silver souvenir spoon. Letter opener. 1862 and 1876 branch reports. Three bul
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to s******V for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Dahlonega Mint Letter: Supt. Rossignol Fired, Replaced by President Tyler Family Member 1843 [1969093042 - Dahlonega Mint Letter: Supt. Rossignol Fired, Replaced by President Tyler Family Member 1843 [196909
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two page letter from Walter Forward, Secretary of the Treasury to M (Mark). A. Cooper, "Hse of Reps." Feb 4, 1843. Mr. Forward is telling...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to S*******e for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Carson City Mint Silver Bullion Memorandums for Comstock Mines (4) [201533]3043 - Carson City Mint Silver Bullion Memorandums for Comstock Mines (4) [201533]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 Memorandums of Silver Bullion, all the black form (instead of blue for silver, red for gold). Deposits by E. Niles, who was chief clerk for V
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to D******a for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Carson City Mint Silver Bullion Memorandums from Key Comstock Mines (3) [201488]3044 - Carson City Mint Silver Bullion Memorandums from Key Comstock Mines (3) [201488]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. These are printed on black font forms, which is very scarce. We normally see these earlier forms printed in blue (for silver) and red (f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to l*****8 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Carson City Mint Memorandum of Silver Bullion & Comstock Mine Letterhead [202722]3045 - Carson City Mint Memorandum of Silver Bullion & Comstock Mine Letterhead [202722]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 rare items. 1) Rare blue form Memorandum of Silver Bullion, April 1888 by A. Cutts. No mine or mill listed (likely Comstock, as it is .931 fi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to F******r for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Carson City Mint Document Trio (Comstock Mine Deposits) [202693]3046 - Carson City Mint Document Trio (Comstock Mine Deposits) [202693]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) Memorandum of Silver Bullion Deposited in 1888 by A. Cutts. No notation of mine. Signed by WR Davis for supt. 3095 ounces of am
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B*********g for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Carson City Mint Letter Re: Hale & Norcross Mine Deposit [202768]3047 - Carson City Mint Letter Re: Hale & Norcross Mine Deposit [202768]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter list the accounting of 19,090 gold and 14,152 silver coin. Via Wells Fargo Express from Hale & Norcross Mining Co. Virginia City, NV. I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to B*********g for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Carson City Mint Ephemera Group [204187]3048 - Carson City Mint Ephemera Group [204187]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Includes five bullion memorandums: 1886 gold bullion; 1889 silver bullion for material from the Rock Point Mill for the Savage Mining Compan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*****6 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Carson City Mint Ephemera Group [204521]3049 - Carson City Mint Ephemera Group [204521]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. Includes: 1890s cashier's office note for payment to DB Lyman at the Nevada Bank of San Francisco in Virginia City, signed by TR Hofe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****W for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Carson City Mint Bags (Modern) [202764]3050 - Carson City Mint Bags (Modern) [202764]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. Cloth bags marked US Mint Carson City Nevada. These from the 1960's not the original mint. They show use and dirty. But overall ver...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A*****0 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Carson City Mint Bags (Modern) [204253]3051 - Carson City Mint Bags (Modern) [204253]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US Mint Burlap Sacks from the Carson City, NV mint. The sacks have serger finished edges visible on the mouth of the sack. Good condition, with 3 tone
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to A*****0 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Photographic History of Philadelphia Mint, 21 Views [196857]3052 - Photographic History of Philadelphia Mint, 21 Views [196857]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
21 historic views of the Philadelphia Mint. five stereo views: probably all taken in prep for of just after the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, circa 1875
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to s******V for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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History of Philadelphia Mint Collection [197334]3053 - History of Philadelphia Mint Collection [197334]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Huge collection of ephemera relating to the history of the Philadelphia Mint: 1792 ad (c1930s) inspecting coins (the first women employed by the feder
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to a*******s for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
 
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Philadelphia U.S. Mint Silver Dollar Bag Tag [203630]3054 - Philadelphia U.S. Mint Silver Dollar Bag Tag [203630]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cloth tag (2 x 4 inches) with metal seal. U. S. Mint / Philadelphia / $1000 - 193 / S. S. Dollars / Delivery. Signed, weighed (59.65 oz.) and checked
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*******e for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Assistant U. S. Treasurer Discusses the Gold Market 1877 [196205]3055 - Assistant U. S. Treasurer Discusses the Gold Market 1877 [196205]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten page handwritten letter dated February 13, 1877 on the letterhead of the Office of U.S. Assistant Treasurer, New York. Signed honorable Charles F.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to s******V for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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U. S. Assay Office Collection [197333]3056 - U. S. Assay Office Collection [197333]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four publications from U. S. Assay offices: 1) 1870 Treasury Department report on the assay office in New York and the branch mint in San Francisco; 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to l*****8 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Coin Ephemera Group [203524]3057 - Coin Ephemera Group [203524]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coin and ingot related group of multiple documents, ranging from Treasury of the United States Redemption receipts (3), Treasury Redemption Bank notes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Depression Scrip from Tombstone, Arizona, 1907 [195484]3058 - Depression Scrip from Tombstone, Arizona, 1907 [195484]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
During the short depression of 1907, some banks issued bearer checks in a specific amount, usually one dollar, which could be used as circulating curr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 2**3 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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