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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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Pittsburgh, Chicago and Penn Railroad Timetable [185357]1210 - Pittsburgh, Chicago and Penn Railroad Timetable [185357]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Timetable for The Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne, Chicago Railway and Penn Central timetable and map. It advertises 27 hours from Chicago to New York. Pullma
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Port Townsend Southern RR Co 1911 [182627]1211 - Port Townsend Southern RR Co 1911 [182627]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#28 issued 1911 to C E McMullin, NP RY, signed H C Nutt pres., light green card stock, unk printer. Incorp 1887, by 1889 one mile of track had been la
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Portland and Willamette Valley RY Co 1892 [183388]1212 - Portland and Willamette Valley RY Co 1892 [183388]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#10 issued 1892 to B H Garland, Between Portland and Dundee, TPA Wabash RR Co, signed no title, tan card stock, unk printer. Incorp. 1885 operated
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Portsmouth & Concord RR Mortgage Bond [184502]1213 - Portsmouth & Concord RR Mortgage Bond [184502]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Mortgage Bond for the Portsmouth and Concord Railroad. In 1845, the state of New Hampshire had three north-south routes, all starting in Ma
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Quincy RR Co 1921 [182633]1214 - Quincy RR Co 1921 [182633]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#224 issued 1921 to C W Carpenter, WPRR Co, signed F S Murphy pres., Countersigned W Y Stoddard, light blu underprint card stock, unk printer. Form
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********-.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Quincy, Missouri & Pacific RR 1887 [182615]1215 - Quincy, Missouri & Pacific RR 1887 [182615]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#890 issued 1887 to F C Powers Esq., B T Leg., signed supt., blu card stock, ornate title, "1887" upper left blu print circle, unk print...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Railroad Passes All 1893 [183495]1216 - Railroad Passes All 1893 [183495]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 40. Passes from Holabird personal family collection, issued to William H Holabird, Freds great grandfather traveling between L.A. and Chicago
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Railroad President, William B. Strong Signed Photo [183729]1217 - Railroad President, William B. Strong Signed Photo [183729]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed 5.5x4" photo of William Barstow Strong. Inscribed on verso, "I am proud of the partnership. May it grow richer and brighter to the ...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Railroad Station Postcards (44) 1905-15 [185844]1218 - Railroad Station Postcards (44) 1905-15 [185844]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Train Station PC's from Eastern States (44). All in color - All over 100 years old - 21 postmarked - 1905-1915.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to D*****6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Railroad Themed Porcelain Doorknobs (3) [185370]1219 - Railroad Themed Porcelain Doorknobs (3) [185370]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three railroad themed porcelain doorknobs mounted on a 3"x 15" board. There are two RXR crossing signs and one with a Katy MKT Lines RR t...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
 
 
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