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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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Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix RY 1898 [183462]1250 - Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix RY 1898 [183462]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#B282 issued 1898 to T J Anderson, Seaboard Air Lines RR, signed Asst. GM, tan card stock, upper left corner vignette :miners working in mine, unk
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix RY 1908 [183413]1251 - Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix RY 1908 [183413]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fantastic vignettes. #A123 issued 1908 to Avery Turner, E RY of NM, signed F M Murphy pres/GM, tan cards stock, vignettes" upper left : ci...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to i********-.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Seattle and International RY 1901 [183440]1252 - Seattle and International RY 1901 [183440]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#308 issued 1901 to H F Whitcomb, pres. Wis Ctl RY Co, signed W A Pearce, GM, brn card stock, unk printer. Est. 1901, successor to Seattle, Easter
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to I********S for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Sierra RY Co of Calif. 1899 [182621]1253 - Sierra RY Co of Calif. 1899 [182621]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#42 issued 1899 to F E Jones, Nevada Central RR Co, signed no title, blu lined underprint on tan card stock, unk printer. Founded 1897, sold 1937 a
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********-.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Sierra RY Co of Calif. 1900 [182688]1254 - Sierra RY Co of Calif. 1900 [182688]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#138 issued to B Rhodes, BZ&I Ry Co., signed illegible, tan card stock, "1900" red underprint, unk printer. Founded 1897 operating ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********-.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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SIerrra RY Co. of California 1910 [183491]1255 - SIerrra RY Co. of California 1910 [183491]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#269 issued 1910 to LL Eicholtz, Illinois Central RR, signed no title, rose card stock, Poole Bros. printer. Founded 1897 to serve lumber industry of
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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South Pacific Coast RR 1887 [182540]1256 - South Pacific Coast RR 1887 [182540]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Not numbered, issued 1887 to F W Thompson, CRI&P RY, signed A E Davis GM, tan card stock, vignette top center of title 4-4-0 forward view , un...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********-.. for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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South Pacific RR 1889 [183425]1257 - South Pacific RR 1889 [183425]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#560 issued 1889 to L F Dibble, Member Legislature, signed VP, tan card stock, blk border, R P Studley & Co printer. Formed in 1868 after the ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Southern Calif RY 1894 [183407]1258 - Southern Calif RY 1894 [183407]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#B342 issued 1894 to F W Thompson, CRI&P RY, signed GM, Blu card stock, filigree style blu underprint design, Santa Fe Route above title, "...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Southern Calif RY 1890 [182585]1259 - Southern Calif RY 1890 [182585]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#334 issued 1890 tp F W Thompson, CRI&P RY signed GM, orange cards stock, "Santa Fe Route" blk print above title, "1890" i...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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