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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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Northern Pacific RR 1872 [182547]1180 - Northern Pacific RR 1872 [182547]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very Early pass of this RR. Not numbered, issued 1872 to H Monford, Short (unk) Guido, signed pres., tan card stock, two vignettes : upper left : In
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Northern Pacific RR 1885 [183382]1181 - Northern Pacific RR 1885 [183382]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#A1684 issued 1885 to T C Power, Priest Fort Benton Trans Co, signed VP/GM. gray cards stock, banner style title, Western BNC printer. Signed Char
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 1**9 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Northern Pacific RR 1890 [182622]1182 - Northern Pacific RR 1890 [182622]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#62553 issued 1890 to Thomas Cox, Employee Division Pass, Between Station on Coeur D'Alene Division , signed W S Melley GM, dark brn card stock,...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Northern Pacific RR 1893 [183482]1183 - Northern Pacific RR 1893 [183482]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#96 issued 1893 to C S Powell, Dining Car Dept, , signed supt., green card stock/wht border, ì1893î wht underprint, unk printer. Reverse &...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Northern Pacific RR Co 1882 [183467]1184 - Northern Pacific RR Co 1882 [183467]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Not numbered, issued 1882a Hon R P Flower, Western Divisions, ChStPM&O RR Co, signed Gm, tan card stock, two vignettes : lower left man choppi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Oregon & California RR Eastside Div. 1882 [183391]1185 - Oregon & California RR Eastside Div. 1882 [183391]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#903 issued 1882 to Vural Bunt, Boston Hoosac Tunnel & Western RY, signed mgr, light grn card stock, "1882" red print center of title...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Oregon & California RR Eastside Division 1883 [182552]1186 - Oregon & California RR Eastside Division 1883 [182552]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#354 issued 1883 to E Vroman Esq, Schoharie Valley RR, signed MGR, tan card stock, unk printer. Formed in 1869 [Ron Lerch Collec
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to f*****E for (60.00 + 0.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Oregon Railway and Navigation Co 1883 [182580]1187 - Oregon Railway and Navigation Co 1883 [182580]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#611 issued 1883 ti F W Thompson, Time Pass, All Stations, Minn. & St Louis RR, signed mgr., tan card stock, blk border, "1883" gray ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Oregon Railway and Navigation Co 1885 [183461]1188 - Oregon Railway and Navigation Co 1885 [183461]
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#18 issued 1885 to Capt. G J Ainsworth , Complimentary, signed VP/GM. tan card stock, marquee style title, "1885" red underprint, unk pr...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Oregon Railway and Navigation Co 1886 [183471]1189 - Oregon Railway and Navigation Co 1886 [183471]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#833 issued 1883 to O B Severance Egq., Time Pass, signed MGR, tan card stock, ì1886î hollow blk underprint, unk printer. [R...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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