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American Treasures of the Past, 2024 August Auction

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

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A Sale of National Treasures!
Wow! We’ve got one of our largest sales ever, covering too many categories to list.
The sale has many major collections, all new to the marketplace. Let’s take a look at a few:
Coins and Currency: The American History Collection continues with some of America’s first gold coins, proof coins and great rarities. In addition, the Confederate currency collection is one of the best to hit the market in a long time. Our collector started in the 1960s, and the collection has not seen the light of day in decades, all “fresh.” We will be at the ANA National Coin show in Chicago, August 6-9 with some of the best pieces. Come see us!
Native American Jewelry: There has been a major collection of American turquoise in Native American art in jewelry form since the 1970s hiding in the Midwest for almost fifty years … until now! With more than 300 lots comprised of about 1000 pieces, you’ll see the art of Zuni and Navajo artists at their finest.
Turquoise and raw western gems. We have a collection of raw gem material from many western turquoise mines, all collected before 1980, including a sample of a large amount of the famous No. 8 mine in eastern Nevada.
The Tahoe/Reno Western Art Collection. This amazing collection of high quality bronzes and western oils will knock you across the room. Simply world-class and stunning at every turn.
Art Nouveau. A world-class collection of original vintage art nouveau post cards, including the famous Alphonse Mucha. Nothing like this has been up for sale in many decades. You’ll see more here than in any of the three Mucha exhibits in Mucha’s home town of Prague!
Levi Strauss and miner’s pants. We’ve got a new discovery from Utah and Idaho of about 15 pairs of miner’s pants from the c1875-1890 period, many of which are makes and models not seen before. Sorry- no Levi pants, but there is a signed (autographed) Levi Strauss check at the end of the section!
Antique Western Bottles! A great offering from two collections, highlighted by a Thomas Taylor, Virginia, N. and a new 1850’s California soda discovery.
Western Antiquities. Too many to mention. Don’t miss the 1850s daguerreotype of a group of miners with their sluice box near Placerville in excellent condition.
Eastern Watercolor Art of China. A fabulous selection from a private collection of Qin Wei, known in China as a “National Treasure.” Only one of his pieces resides today in an American museum. Don’t miss your chance at these quintessentially eye-catching art.
UNCLAIMED MERCHANDISE: In the event that a successful bidder has paid in full for their merchandise but fails to settle outstanding shipping invoices or make arrangements for merchandise pickup within 60 days, HWAC reserves the right to declare the merchandise forfeited. This forfeiture will result in the merchandise becoming the property of HWAC and the successful bidder shall have no claim to or rights over the forfeited merchandise.
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Lincoln Assassination: Signed Letter, Sanders 1853 [185066]2142 - Lincoln Assassination: Signed Letter, Sanders 1853 [185066]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed by George Nocholas Sanders c.1853 This signed letter is from George N. Sanders a promotor, lobbyist, a revolutionary, a Confederate agent from
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Lincoln Assassination: Trial Arguments/Bingham, 12 [186904]2143 - Lincoln Assassination: Trial Arguments/Bingham, 12 [186904]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 copies purchased from the Bingham Estate Auction. The consignor states that most of the 300 copies were mice chewed and moldy. These few were the b
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 281.25
 
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Lincoln Related Autographs 1883 (2) [185981]2144 - Lincoln Related Autographs 1883 (2) [185981]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A scarce pair of autographs signed on what would have been President Abraham Lincoln's 74th birthday by President Chester A. Arthur on one side ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 625.00
 
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German Postcards 1890-WWI (About 130) [185443]2145 - German Postcards 1890-WWI (About 130) [185443]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A diverse group of about 130 postcards from Germany, c1890s to WWI. Many RPCs. Some used, others blank.
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 187.50
 
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Red Baron -Ace Who Shot Him Down Autograph, c1934 [177518]2146 - Red Baron -Ace Who Shot Him Down Autograph, c1934 [177518]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photograph with signature by Captain A. Roy Brown of the Royal Flying Corps who shot down the unbeatable Red Baron in an air duel behind British lines
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Red Baron Extremely Rare Signed Cover, c1917 [177516]2147 - Red Baron Extremely Rare Signed Cover, c1917 [177516]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely Rare Manfred Von Richthofen (Red Baron) signed cover, postmarked Hamburg, 1917, with handwritten address on the back of the envelope. Signed
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
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Red Baron WWI 20th Victim Survived, c1929 [177513]2148 - Red Baron WWI 20th Victim Survived, c1929 [177513]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An account of a WWI dogfight between the Red Baron (Baron von Richthofen) and British pilot Cyril Douglas Bennett, in which it's acknowledged th...
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Sold to b**********2 for 468.75
 
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Red Baron WWI 27th Victim Account, c1917 [177523]2149 - Red Baron WWI 27th Victim Account, c1917 [177523]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An account of the 27th plane shot down by the Red Baron. Frances King, WWI air mechanic/observer in the Royal Air Force 25th Squadron. Killed in actio
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Red Baron WWI 38th Victim Correspondence (4) 1930 [177526]2150 - Red Baron WWI 38th Victim Correspondence (4) 1930 [177526]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An account of the 38th victim downed by the Red Baron, Baron von Richthofen, c1930. Len Heath-Cantle was killed in action on April 8, 1917 (April 1917
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to d*******f for 375.00
 
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Red Baron WWI 48th Victim Account, c1917 [177524]2151 - Red Baron WWI 48th Victim Account, c1917 [177524]
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An account of a request for acknowledgment by the Red Baron for his 48th victory. Regarding F.J. Kirkham, an observer in the 13th Squadron of the RFC,
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for 312.50
 
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