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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Ray and Gila Valley RR Co 1918 [183450]1220 - Ray and Gila Valley RR Co 1918 [183450]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#113 issued 1918 to W R Scott, Between All Stations, So Pac RR, signed VP?GM. tan card stock, unk printer, excellent cond. Incorp 1910 by Ray Con
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Rio Grande & Western RY Co 1906 [182605]1221 - Rio Grande & Western RY Co 1906 [182605]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#G151 issued 1906 to W C Finley, Employe's Time Pass, Grand Junction and Green River, tan card stock, unk printer. Organized in 1889, merged w/...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Rio Grande Western RY Co  1894 [183456]1222 - Rio Grande Western RY Co 1894 [183456]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1793 issued 1894 to F W Thompson, All Lines, CRI&P RY Co, signed D C Dodge VP/GM, tan card stock, marquee style title center of pass, Elgan B...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Rio Grande Western RY Co 1901 [182588]1223 - Rio Grande Western RY Co 1901 [182588]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#B154 issued 1901 to M Carty, All Stations in Utah, Judge 6th District, signed D C Dodge 2nd VP, blu card stock, upper left corner company logo, W H
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Rio Grande Western RY Co 1902 [182542]1224 - Rio Grande Western RY Co 1902 [182542]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#B1984 issued 1902 to F W Thompson, Annual Exchange, CRI&P RY Co, signed E T Jeffery pres. , tan card stock, 1902 upper lft corner in sunburst...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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SAC Railway Mortgage Bond 1938 [185354]1225 - SAC Railway Mortgage Bond 1938 [185354]
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Gold Bond for The Sandusky, Ashland and Coshocton Railway Company First Mortgage Sinking Fund. All coupons attached starting for July, 1888 up to July
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Sacramento & Placerville RR Co 1882 [182561]1226 - Sacramento & Placerville RR Co 1882 [182561]
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#18 issued 1882 to M V Nichols, Special Ticket for, A Stage Co, signed supt., rose card stock, unk printer. The Sacramento & Placerville Railro...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Salt Lake & Mercur RR Co 1911 [182656]1227 - Salt Lake & Mercur RR Co 1911 [182656]
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#B208 issued 1911 to James Solberg, son of employee, signed A D Smith VP/GM, tan card stock, upper left vignette of Utah /Eagle Mtn. Incorp 1894 runn
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Salt Lake & Utah RR Co  1926 [183402]1228 - Salt Lake & Utah RR Co 1926 [183402]
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#847 issued 1926 to Frank W Meyers, Between All Station, District Freight Agent, AT&SF RY, signed receivers, tan card stock, upper left corner...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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San Antonio and Aransas Pass RY - Mission Route  1911 [183392]1229 - San Antonio and Aransas Pass RY - Mission Route 1911 [183392]
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#A1935 issued 1911 to Wm O'Herin, MK&T Ry Co, signed 1st VP/GM, yellow card stock, left side Mission San Jose in red print vignette, old en...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******D for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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San Diego & Arizona RY Co  1921 [183446]1230 - San Diego & Arizona RY Co 1921 [183446]
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#A7028 issued 1921 to B H Smith, Between All Stations, A&WP RR, signed D U Bonlius GM, tan card stock, "Ferrocarril de Tijuana y Tecate&qu...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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San DIego & Arizona RY Co 1918 [182599]1231 - San DIego & Arizona RY Co 1918 [182599]
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#605 issued 1918 to T C Peck, LA&SL RR, Between All Stations, signed GM, tan card stock, "Ferrocarril de Tijuana y Tecate" (Tijuana &...
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San Diego & Arizona RY Co 1925 [182582]1232 - San Diego & Arizona RY Co 1925 [182582]
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#9604 issued 1925 to Geo. McLean, San Luis Central RR Co, signed GM, tan card stock, upper left corner company logo red print " San Diego Shor...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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San Diego, Pacific Beach and La Jolla RR 1901 [183381]1233 - San Diego, Pacific Beach and La Jolla RR 1901 [183381]
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#49 issued 1901 to M I Robinson, signed GM, tan card stock, "1901" red underprint, unk printer. Incorp 1886 abandoned in 1917, the rai...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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San Francisco & North Pacific RR 1883 [182626]1234 - San Francisco & North Pacific RR 1883 [182626]
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#H1472 issued 1883 to I L Sanderson, Special Ticket, Stage & Express Lines, signed Jme M Donahue no title, tan cards stock, some discoloration...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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San Francisco & North Pacific RY Co  1892 [183452]1235 - San Francisco & North Pacific RY Co 1892 [183452]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1353 issued 1892 issued to F W Thompson, CRI&P RY, signed GM, tan card stock, ornate title, unk printer. Chartered 1889 by Peter Donahue , ope...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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San Francisco & North Pacific RY Co 1893 [182613]1236 - San Francisco & North Pacific RY Co 1893 [182613]
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#391 issued 1893 to J M Toss, Cent VA. RR, signed GM, tan card stock, shadow box background title, unk printer. Established 1869 operated until 1907.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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San Francisco & Northern Pacific RY Co 1895 [182577]1237 - San Francisco & Northern Pacific RY Co 1895 [182577]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very Attractive pass. #123 issued 1895 to F W Thompson, CRI&P RY, signed H C Whiting GM, tan card stock, vignettes : upper left paddle wheeler...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t**********3 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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San Francisco and North Pacific and Sonoma Valley RR 1886 [182543]1238 - San Francisco and North Pacific and Sonoma Valley RR 1886 [182543]
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No number, issued 1886 to M H Arnst, Special Ticket, SLS RR Co, signed Jas. N Dousbury pres. tan card stock, front is red lined underprint, title i
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********-.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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San Francisco and North Pacific and Sonoma Valley RR's 1888 [183396]1239 - San Francisco and North Pacific and Sonoma Valley RR's 1888 [183396]
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#361 issued 1888 to H C Wicker, Special Ticket for use of, C&NW RR signed Jas W Donahue pres., tan card stock, front lined rose underprint, un...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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