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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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Ray and Gila Valley RR Co 1918 [183450]1220 - Ray and Gila Valley RR Co 1918 [183450]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#113 issued 1918 to W R Scott, Between All Stations, So Pac RR, signed VP?GM. tan card stock, unk printer, excellent cond. Incorp 1910 by Ray Con
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Rio Grande & Western RY Co 1906 [182605]1221 - Rio Grande & Western RY Co 1906 [182605]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#G151 issued 1906 to W C Finley, Employe's Time Pass, Grand Junction and Green River, tan card stock, unk printer. Organized in 1889, merged w/...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Rio Grande Western RY Co 1894 [183456]1222 - Rio Grande Western RY Co 1894 [183456]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1793 issued 1894 to F W Thompson, All Lines, CRI&P RY Co, signed D C Dodge VP/GM, tan card stock, marquee style title center of pass, Elgan B...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Rio Grande Western RY Co 1901 [182588]1223 - Rio Grande Western RY Co 1901 [182588]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#B154 issued 1901 to M Carty, All Stations in Utah, Judge 6th District, signed D C Dodge 2nd VP, blu card stock, upper left corner company logo, W H
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Rio Grande Western RY Co 1902 [182542]1224 - Rio Grande Western RY Co 1902 [182542]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#B1984 issued 1902 to F W Thompson, Annual Exchange, CRI&P RY Co, signed E T Jeffery pres. , tan card stock, 1902 upper lft corner in sunburst...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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SAC Railway Mortgage Bond 1938 [185354]1225 - SAC Railway Mortgage Bond 1938 [185354]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold Bond for The Sandusky, Ashland and Coshocton Railway Company First Mortgage Sinking Fund. All coupons attached starting for July, 1888 up to July
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Sacramento & Placerville RR Co 1882 [182561]1226 - Sacramento & Placerville RR Co 1882 [182561]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#18 issued 1882 to M V Nichols, Special Ticket for, A Stage Co, signed supt., rose card stock, unk printer. The Sacramento & Placerville Railro...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Salt Lake & Mercur RR Co 1911 [182656]1227 - Salt Lake & Mercur RR Co 1911 [182656]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#B208 issued 1911 to James Solberg, son of employee, signed A D Smith VP/GM, tan card stock, upper left vignette of Utah /Eagle Mtn. Incorp 1894 runn
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Salt Lake & Utah RR Co 1926 [183402]1228 - Salt Lake & Utah RR Co 1926 [183402]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#847 issued 1926 to Frank W Meyers, Between All Station, District Freight Agent, AT&SF RY, signed receivers, tan card stock, upper left corner...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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San Antonio and Aransas Pass RY - Mission Route 1911 [183392]1229 - San Antonio and Aransas Pass RY - Mission Route 1911 [183392]
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#A1935 issued 1911 to Wm O'Herin, MK&T Ry Co, signed 1st VP/GM, yellow card stock, left side Mission San Jose in red print vignette, old en...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******D for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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