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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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North Missouri RR and Branches 1869 [182614]1170 - North Missouri RR and Branches 1869 [182614]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Not numbered. issued 1869 to W W Walker Esq., Sioux CIty & Pac RR, tan card stock, reverse " Admit To Ladies Car" blk print. John G...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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North Pacific Coast RR 1892 [183486]1171 - North Pacific Coast RR 1892 [183486]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#141 issued to F W Thompson, CRI&P RY Co, signed gen mgr, tan card stock, vignette top center of Elk center of circle, American BNC printer. o...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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North Pacific Coast RR 1896 [183492]1172 - North Pacific Coast RR 1896 [183492]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#28 issued 1896 to Arthut Stetson ESQ., NPC RR, signed James B Stetson pres, tan card stock, unk. printer. Incorp. 1871. James B Stetson (sig. on p
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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North Pacific Coast RR 1897 [183401]1173 - North Pacific Coast RR 1897 [183401]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#142 issued 1897 to F W Thompson, Tri P&T Agent, CRI&P RY, signed James B Stetson pres., tan card stock, block letter title, "1897"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to y******e for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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North Pacific Coast RR 1898 [182567]1174 - North Pacific Coast RR 1898 [182567]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#137 issued 1898 to F W Thompson, CRI&P RY, signed James B Stuson pres., tan card stock, unkk printer. Formed 1874 as narrow gauge track and ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to y******e for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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North Pacific Coast RR 1902 [183488]1175 - North Pacific Coast RR 1902 [183488]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#655 issued 1902 to F W Thompson, CRI&P RY Co, signed asst gen mgr, tand card stock, title in red print, unk printer.Begun in 1874 and sold in 1...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to y******e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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North Pacific Coast RR 1889 [182634]1176 - North Pacific Coast RR 1889 [182634]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#308 issued 1889 to F W Thompson, CRI&P RY, aigned Wm W Coleman GM, tan card stock, vignette of elk top center middle of title, "1889&quo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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North Pacific Coast RR 1900 [182596]1177 - North Pacific Coast RR 1900 [182596]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#918 issued 1900 to F W Thompson, Rio Grande RY, signed John C Coleman pres., tan card stock, reverse not readable. Established 1874 narrow gauge RR
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to y******e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Northern Pacific RR 1889 [183393]1178 - Northern Pacific RR 1889 [183393]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#A2499 issued 1889 to D J Flanders, Boston & ME RR, signed pres/GM, tan card stock, unk printer. Chartered 1864 merged in 1970 w/three other ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Northern Pacific RR 1892 [183409]1179 - Northern Pacific RR 1892 [183409]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very attractive pass. # 1848 issued 1892 to Mrs F L Parker & child, CN RY, signed GM, grn cards stock, green underprint of train passing ov...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t**********3 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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