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American Treasures of the Past, 2024 August Auction

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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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Annual Report From Director of the Mint-1873 [182822]1000 - Annual Report From Director of the Mint-1873 [182822]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The annual report from 1873 of the United States Mint director. and the much smaller report from 1875. These are from the Washington Printing Office.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to l*****8 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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San Mateo County Assessment Index Rolls Book, 1908, & Natomas Stock Book [183958]1001 - San Mateo County Assessment Index Rolls Book, 1908, & Natomas Stock Book [183958]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1908 San Mateo county Index to Assessment Rolls book, 378pp with 8000 entries. Natomas Co. of California stock book with 38 cancelled stock, some with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Thomas Darling Letters 1817and 1826 [185871]1002 - Thomas Darling Letters 1817and 1826 [185871]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are two letters (One dated 1817, the other, 1826) from Bermuda privateer and merchant Hezekiah Frith to Frances and Thomas Darling. Darling was
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Letterheads Early New York (25) [185857]1003 - Letterheads Early New York (25) [185857]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early New York State Business Letterheads (25). No Duplicates - Different Sizes - All have Vignettes - 1887-1912. [New York]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to T********0 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Billheads Pennsylvania (30), 1882-1916 [185859]1004 - Billheads Pennsylvania (30), 1882-1916 [185859]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
State of Pennsylvania Business Billheads (30). Each is 100+ Years Old - No Duplicates - 1882-1916.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to O*********n for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Billheads New England States (40), 1882-1912 [185440]1005 - Billheads New England States (40), 1882-1912 [185440]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New England States Early Business Billheads (40). Each is 100+ Years Old - No Duplicates - 1882-1912.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a******4 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Billheads U.S. States (36), 1881-1914 [185441]1006 - Billheads U.S. States (36), 1881-1914 [185441]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Billheads from States Around the U.S. (36) - Illinois (3), Minnesota (9), Michigan (3), Nebraska (4), Ohio (9), Others (7) - No Duplicates - 188
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to O*********n for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Letterheads Early Midwest, c1871-1927 (24) [185856]1007 - Letterheads Early Midwest, c1871-1927 (24) [185856]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Midwest States Business Letterheads (24). Includes: Iowa (6), Kansas (1), Missouri (13), Nebraska (3), Texas (1) - No Duplicates - Different Siz
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to O*********n for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Letterheads Early Minn. Mich. (27) [185855]1008 - Letterheads Early Minn. Mich. (27) [185855]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of Business Letterheads (27), includes Early Minnesota (21) & Michigan (6). No Duplicates - Different Sizes - All have Vignettes - 1886-...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to O*********n for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Letterheads Early New England (20) [185853]1009 - Letterheads Early New England (20) [185853]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early New England States Business Letterheads (20) - Conn. (1), Penn. (4), Maine (3), MD (1), Mass. (3), NH (1), NJ (5), Phil. (4), VA (2) - No Duplic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to a******4 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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