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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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Bears Roosevelt Postcards (22) 1906-09 [184916]2352 - Bears Roosevelt Postcards (22) 1906-09 [184916]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 22 postcards that came from sets of Roosevelt Bears, c1906-09. The numbered postcards included are as follows: No. 1, The Roosevelt Bears a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 125.00
 
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Disney - European Mickey Mouse Postcards 1931-51 (14) [185631]2353 - Disney - European Mickey Mouse Postcards 1931-51 (14) [185631]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 14 Disney postcards featuring Mickey Mouse from Germany, Netherlands, France, Belgium, and England. Postmarked on seven of them, 1931-
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 237.50
 
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Disney - European Postcards c1965 (6) [185627]2354 - Disney - European Postcards c1965 (6) [185627]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 6 postcards of Disney characters, c1960s. Five were printed in Belgium, 1 in France. Three are postmarked: Denhelder, 1960; Bruxelles, 1961
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 50.00
 
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Disney - French Postcards 1948 (17) [185628]2355 - Disney - French Postcards 1948 (17) [185628]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 17 Disney postcards, printed in France. One postmarked 1948. Printed on front with captions in French. Rear, "Editions: SUPERLU...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 137.50
 
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Disney - French Postcards w/Pinocchio c1940-1960 (21) [185629]2356 - Disney - French Postcards w/Pinocchio c1940-1960 (21) [185629]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of Disney postcards for Pinocchio fans! Includes 21 postcards, all depicting Pinocchio, along with other characters from the Pinocchio st
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 100.00
 
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Fairytale Silk Postcards (2) [186052]2357 - Fairytale Silk Postcards (2) [186052]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Burdett silk woven postcards, each with a fairytale story, including Lady Godiva and fittingly enough, Peeping Tom. Both are unused and in near new co
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Start Price : 48.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Little People Postcards w/RPPCs 1907-16 (21) [185096]2358 - Little People Postcards w/RPPCs 1907-16 (21) [185096]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 21 postcards of "little people," with postmarks 1907-16. Includes 11 RPCs, 10 other. A few used, others blank.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********s.. for 137.50
 
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Parade / Circus Real Photo Postcards -Choice! (9) [184237]2359 - Parade / Circus Real Photo Postcards -Choice! (9) [184237]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 choice Ely RPC"s of a parade including Cole Bros. Circus with elephants!
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8***4 for 437.50
 
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Kewpie O'Neill Postcards 1918-25 (20) [185093]2360 - Kewpie O'Neill Postcards 1918-25 (20) [185093]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 20 postcards that are dual signed O'Neill and Kewpie imprint, published by the Gibson Art Company, Cincinnati. Each features ill...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to C******5 for 81.25
 
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Kewpie O'Neill Postcards 1918-26 (19) [185092]2361 - Kewpie O'Neill Postcards 1918-26 (19) [185092]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 19 postcards that are dual signed O'Neill and Kewpie imprint, published by the Gibson Art Company, Cincinnati. Each features ill...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 50.00
 
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