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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 In Person PreviewPreview

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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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Lackawanna RR Stock Certificate 1859 [185360]1130 - Lackawanna RR Stock Certificate 1859 [185360]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lackawanna and Bloomsburg Railroad Company mortgage certificate issued to Maltby & Case for $100 and issued on February 15, 1859, three after ...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Longview, Portland & Northern RY Co 1925 [182616]1131 - Longview, Portland & Northern RY Co 1925 [182616]
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#313 issued 1925 to Robert Hansen, Craig Mtn RY, signed M B Nelson pres., tan card stock, unk printer. Incorp 1922 operated until 1981 with the cl
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Magma Arizona RR Co 1936 [182606]1132 - Magma Arizona RR Co 1936 [182606]
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#67 issued 1936 to W W St, Clair, Over All Lines, CMStP& Pac. RR, issued Charles J Ayer pres., blyu card stock, M B Brown Co printer. Built 191...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********-.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Manitou & Pike Peak RY Co 1900 [182648]1133 - Manitou & Pike Peak RY Co 1900 [182648]
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#100 issued 1900 to F W Thompson, CRI & P RY, signed C W Tells, mgr., grn card stock, upper left corner company logo in red print, "Cog...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Manitou & Pikes Peak RY Co 1901 [183415]1134 - Manitou & Pikes Peak RY Co 1901 [183415]
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#107 issued to F W Thompson, RGW RY, signed C W Dells mgr., yellow card stock, "Cog Wheel Route" logo upper left red print, Rand-McNally...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Maricopa & Phoenix & Salt Lake River Valley RR 1897 [182590]1135 - Maricopa & Phoenix & Salt Lake River Valley RR 1897 [182590]
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#503 issued 1897 to F W Thompson, CRI&P RY, printed signature pres, blu card stock, "1897" light brn underprint top pf pass, " No...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to f******i for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Maricopa & Phoenix & Salt River Valley RR Co 1896 [182682]1136 - Maricopa & Phoenix & Salt River Valley RR Co 1896 [182682]
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No numbered, issued 1896 to Mrs Andersons daughter, signed gen. supt., tan card stock, "From Phoenix to Gage=Kingbury Garden Party and return&q...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Maricopa and Phoenix RR 1894 [183447]1137 - Maricopa and Phoenix RR 1894 [183447]
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#125 issued 1894 to C V Merrick, Exchange Ticket, A&K RY, signed pres., tan card stock, unk printer. Founded 1886. Taken over by SO Pac in 19...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p**********k for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Maricopa and Phoenix RR 1889 [183480]1138 - Maricopa and Phoenix RR 1889 [183480]
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#305 issued 1889 to F W Thompson, Exchange ticket, CRI&P RR, signed C s Master VP, tan cards stock, company logo blu underprint, unk printer. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********-.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Mariposa and Phoenix RR 1891 [183403]1139 - Mariposa and Phoenix RR 1891 [183403]
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#79 issued 1891 to F W Thompson, Trans Pass Agent, Exchange ticket, CPT&T RY, Signed C S Masten Vp, tan card stock, entire pass in red print, ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********-.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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