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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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Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio RY System 1884 [183448]1110 - Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio RY System 1884 [183448]
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#23 issued 1884 to F W Thompson, Special Ticket for, CRI&P RY, signed A N Torrance Gm, tan card stock, unk printer. [Ron Lerch Collect
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio RY, Sunset Route [182640]1111 - Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio RY, Sunset Route [182640]
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#431 issued 1877 to L R Barton, RY Mail Service, signed supt., brn card stock, title set in several banners, Woodward, Tiernan & Hale printer. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio RY , Sunset Route 1875 [182651]1112 - Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio RY , Sunset Route 1875 [182651]
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#488 issued 1875 to L P Barton, RY Mail Serv, signed H B Andrews GM, tan card stock, "Sunset Route: banner style print w/circle vignette in ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to I********S for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Galveston, Houston and Henderson RR 1874 [182593]1113 - Galveston, Houston and Henderson RR 1874 [182593]
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Attractive pass. #414 issued 1874 to W H Hodgkiss, C & O RR, signed supt., tan cards stock, RR logo brown underprint almost entire front, Blk...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******D for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe RY 1889 [183457]1114 - Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe RY 1889 [183457]
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#1199 issued 1889 to WGA Yelman, G Cent. Route, signed 2nd VP, green card stock, "Santa Fe Route" red print above title, Western BNC pri...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******D for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe RY 1906 [183479]1115 - Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe RY 1906 [183479]
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#1836 (punch holed) issued 1906 to R H Laing, StL&SW RY, signed 2nd VP & GM, tan cards tock, ìSanta Feî blk print above title, r...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Hartford Providence RR Stock Scrip 1851 [185361]1116 - Hartford Providence RR Stock Scrip 1851 [185361]
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Scrip for stock document for the Hartford, Providence & Fishkill Railroad Company dated August 1, 1851 and issued to the company president James...
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Start Price : 225.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 650.00
 
 
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Hearne & Brazos Valley RR Co 1912 [183478]1117 - Hearne & Brazos Valley RR Co 1912 [183478]
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#67 issued 1912 to H A Conard, CM RY, signed VP. tan cards stock, unk printer. Chartered 1891. [Ron Lerch Collection]
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Houston & Texas Central RR 1877 [183422]1118 - Houston & Texas Central RR 1877 [183422]
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#591 issued 1877 to L P Barton, Railway Mail Serv, signed J Durand gen. supt., brn card stock, blk border, badge gray print left center "Upon...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to f*****E for (50.00 + 0.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Houston & Texas Central RR 1898 [183394]1119 - Houston & Texas Central RR 1898 [183394]
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#1915 issued 1898 to J S Jones, FW&RG Ry Co, signed VP, tan card stock, ornate vignette style title blue print, reverse "1898" red ho...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******D for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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