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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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El Paso & Southwestern 1914 [182601]1100 - El Paso & Southwestern 1914 [182601]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#A2093 issued 1914 to F W Thompson, Over Entire System, Exchange, Rock Island Lines, signed VP, light green card stock, upper left corner color compan
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Eureka & Klamath RIver RR Co pass [182680]1101 - Eureka & Klamath RIver RR Co pass [182680]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#390 issued 1902 to J K Weatherford, Corvallis & Eastern RR Co, signed pres., tan cards stock, title brn billboard style and cloud backing, Rand...
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Sold to d*******r for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Florence & Cripple Creek RR Co 1912 [182602]1102 - Florence & Cripple Creek RR Co 1912 [182602]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#B815 issued 1912 to W A Chamberlin, Complimentary, Over All Lines, signed J H Waters pres/GM, blu card stock, shadowed title, unk printer. Incorp 1
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Sold to d*******r for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Florence & Cripple Creek RR Co 1914 [182609]1103 - Florence & Cripple Creek RR Co 1914 [182609]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#A1976 issued 1914 to F W Thompson, Over All Lines, CRI&P RY, signed pres/GM, brn cards stock, title in shadow box, unk printer. Incorp 1893, ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Fort Worth & Denver City RY Co 1907 [182551]1104 - Fort Worth & Denver City RY Co 1907 [182551]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1862 issued 1907 to T J Anderson, CH&SA RY , signed VP, blu card stock, upper left corner black circle with "The Denver Road" printed...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******D for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Fort Worth & Rio Grande RY 1901 [183389]1105 - Fort Worth & Rio Grande RY 1901 [183389]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#588 issued 1901 to A A Burleigh, Bangor & Aroostook RR, signed pres., light brn card stock, title center of pass, unk printer. Operated 1885-...
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Sold to m****y for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Fort Worth & Rio Grande RY 1904 [182564]1106 - Fort Worth & Rio Grande RY 1904 [182564]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#A1146 issued 1904 to F W Thompson, CRI&P RY Co, signed pres. , blu card stock, unk printer. Operated 1885-1948. Owned by the Frisco Railroad a...
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Fort Worth and Denver 1908 [183451]1107 - Fort Worth and Denver 1908 [183451]
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#1829 issued 1908 to Mrs J T Anderson , Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio RY. signed VP, tan card stock, C F Hoeckel Co printer.
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Fort Worth and Denver City RY 1887 [183432]1108 - Fort Worth and Denver City RY 1887 [183432]
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#34 issued 1887 to Wm. Kerrigan Esq., Mo Pac RY, signed C L Frost supt., green card stock, vignette: upper left frontal view loco w/cars passing th
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Sold to j******D for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio RY -Sunset Route 1879 [183410]1109 - Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio RY -Sunset Route 1879 [183410]
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#522 issued 1879 to L P Barton, signed supt., grn card stock, vignette top of pass of Guadalupe River Bridge w/loco-tender-one pullman car, blk borde
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t**********3 for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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