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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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Nevada County Narrow=Gauge RR 1900 [183418]1160 - Nevada County Narrow=Gauge RR 1900 [183418]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#30 issued 1900 to J B Robinson, Special Ticket, Sp Co, signed John F Kidder, pres./mgr., tan cards stock, "1900" upper right corner red...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Nevada County-Narrow-Gauge RR 1890 [183458]1161 - Nevada County-Narrow-Gauge RR 1890 [183458]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#125 issued 1890 toF W Thompson, Special Ticket, CRI&P RY, signed John F Kidder pres/mgr, tan card stock, upper right corner green badge w/&qu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Nevada Northern RY Co 1906 [183465]1162 - Nevada Northern RY Co 1906 [183465]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
38 issued 1906 to Thos. Cox, Complimentary, signed VP/GM, yellow card stock, unk printer. Incorp 1905 to serve copper mines in White Pine County.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Nevada Northern RY Co 1911 [183429]1163 - Nevada Northern RY Co 1911 [183429]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3A121 issued 1911 to Thos Elliott, Well Fargo & Co-PD, signed L G Cannon VP/GM, org card stock, vignette: Upper left 2-6-0 /tender pulling line ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Nevada Northern RY Co 1911 [182558]1164 - Nevada Northern RY Co 1911 [182558]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#A399 issued 1912 to L H Clar, Over All Lines, Eureka Nevada RY. signed VP/GM, blu card stock, International BNC printer. Incorp 1905 to connect c
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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New Mexico & Arizona RR Co 1898 [182549]1165 - New Mexico & Arizona RR Co 1898 [182549]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#A27 issued 1898 to F W Thompson, CRI&P RY, signed Asst GM, yellow cards stock, unk printer. Formed 1882. This was the RR in film: 1957 3:10 ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to I********S for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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New Mexico Midland RY Co 1916 [182541]1166 - New Mexico Midland RY Co 1916 [182541]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#71 issued 1916 to J E Preston, All Stations, CM&StP RY, signed pres., tan card stock, unk printer. Formed 1904 ceased operations in 1931. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********-.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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New Orleans, Mobile & Texas RR 1874 [182583]1167 - New Orleans, Mobile & Texas RR 1874 [182583]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#206 issued 1874 to H Hornkiss, company not legible, signed gen supt., tan card stock, front green cross hatch underprint, "1874" grn ho...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******D for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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New York, Ontario and Western Legal Document [185355]1168 - New York, Ontario and Western Legal Document [185355]
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Legal document (Consent Decree?), handwritten, in 1884 for the New York, Ontario and Western Railway . The document is eight pages (Four double sided
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Nezperce & Idaho RR Co 1925 [182581]1169 - Nezperce & Idaho RR Co 1925 [182581]
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#40 issued 1925 to E A Bodin, Between All Stations, Minister of Gospel, signed pres. , tan card stock, lined wave and cross thatched brn underprint,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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