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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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San Francisco and North Pacific RY Co 1896 [183463]1240 - San Francisco and North Pacific RY Co 1896 [183463]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great vignettes! #318 issued 1896 to Thos. R Broan, SLS&E RY, signed GM, tan card stock, vignettes: upper left corner paddle wheeler under st...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m****y for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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San Isabel Transportation Co 1928 [183420]1241 - San Isabel Transportation Co 1928 [183420]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#10 issued 1928 to J L Fisk, Over All Routes During Season, MOPac RR, signed V J Driscoll pres., vignette of pine tree bottom center, unk printer.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to I********S for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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San Juan Pacific RY Co 1909 [183433]1242 - San Juan Pacific RY Co 1909 [183433]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# B76 issued 1909 to H Trinwith, "And Operated Lines", O&E RR Co, signed Frank L Brown pres., brn card stock, vignette upper left co...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********-.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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San Luis Central RR Co 1938-1939 [182568]1243 - San Luis Central RR Co 1938-1939 [182568]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#89 issued 1938 to F W Myers, AT&SF RY Co, signed pres, tan card stock, "Through The Heart of The San Luis Valley Colorado, Home of the ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake RR Co 1902 [182624]1244 - San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake RR Co 1902 [182624]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#700 issued 1902 to F W Thompson, CRI&P Ry, signed GM, blu card stock w/brown border and hatch work underprint, Rand-McNally printer. Incorp 19...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake RR Co 1903 [182572]1245 - San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake RR Co 1903 [182572]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#204 issued 1903 to F W Thompson, CRI&P RY, signed R C Wels GM, brn card stock, banner style title , brn fades underprint, Rand-McNally & ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake RR Co 1906 [183485]1246 - San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake RR Co 1906 [183485]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1716 issued 1906 to L R Robinson, Wabash RR Co, signed gen mgr, blud cardd stock, right side ìNot Good Limited Trains 7& 8î red prin...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to S****B for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Santa Fe Pacific RR/So. Calif RY 1899 [183442]1247 - Santa Fe Pacific RR/So. Calif RY 1899 [183442]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
@=#A395 issued to Avery Tumer, Santa Fe Route, AT&SF RY, signed GM, tan card stock, "Not Good On Limited Trains 3&4, reverse "Sa...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********-.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Santa Fe Prescott and Phoenix RY/Prescott and Eastern RR 1902 [183489]1248 - Santa Fe Prescott and Phoenix RY/Prescott and Eastern RR 1902 [183489]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great looking pass. Multi-line pass. #B124 issued 1902 to E A Hornbeck, Exchange, NC&O RY, signed F M Murphy pres& gen mgr, tan card stock...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Santa Fe Route 1901 [182631]1249 - Santa Fe Route 1901 [182631]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#A377 issued 1901 to C M Baker, RO & E Assoc., signed GM, yellow card stock, left side red print "Not Good On Limited Trains", right ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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