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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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Southern California RY 1895 [183487]1260 - Southern California RY 1895 [183487]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#A329 issued 1895 to Avery Turner, Exchange, AT&SF RR Co, signed gne mgr, tan card stock, ìSanta Fe Routeî above title blk print, up...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Southern California RY 1893 [183419]1261 - Southern California RY 1893 [183419]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#B1186 issued to C A Hudson, Complimentary, signed Kit Wade GM, rose card stock, "Sant Fe Route" above title, upper left corner "188...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Southern Pacific 1891 [183493]1262 - Southern Pacific 1891 [183493]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#963 issued 1891 to E D Bennett, Bennington & Rutland RY,dsigned gen mgr, tan card stock, ì1891î white w/lined brn underprint, brn ...
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Southern Pacific Co 1888 [183387]1263 - Southern Pacific Co 1888 [183387]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#62 issued 1888 to J B Robinson & four men, employee pass, signed Gm, tan card stock, reverse has a blu stamp from the Engineer Dept., unk pri...
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Southern Pacific Co 1889 [183484]1264 - Southern Pacific Co 1889 [183484]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#660 issued 1889 to E R Hunt, Complimentary, signed gen mgr, tan card stock, below title : wreath surriunding 5 pt star ìSPî center of st...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m****y for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Southern Pacific Co 1887 [183437]1265 - Southern Pacific Co 1887 [183437]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#370 issued 1887 to D J Flanders, B&M RR, signed A C Hutchinson GM, gray card stock, vignette: center under title 5 pt star surrounded by branch...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******D for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Southern Pacific Co 1891 [183477]1266 - Southern Pacific Co 1891 [183477]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#34 (handwritten), issued 1891 to J B Robinson, employee ticket, between L.A. and Tucson, signed gen mgr, gray card stock, block style title red pr
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Spokane & Inland Empire RR 1915 [183469]1267 - Spokane & Inland Empire RR 1915 [183469]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#6108 issued 1915 to B L Kemrmery, employee pass, conductor, all stations, signed L C Eilman pres., yellow card stock, unk printer. Incorp 1907 tran
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Spokane & Inland Empire RR 1916 [183459]1268 - Spokane & Inland Empire RR 1916 [183459]
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#6091 issued 1916 to B L Kammery, All Stations, Conductor of RR, singed L C Gilman pres., blu card stock, unk printer. Electric RR incorp. 1904 ra
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Sold to D*****6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Spokane Fall& Northern RY System 1903 [183470]1269 - Spokane Fall& Northern RY System 1903 [183470]
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#651 issued 1903 to F W Thompson, All Statonns, CRI&P RY, signed pres, blu card stock, unk printer, reverse not readable. Started in 1889 buil...
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Sold to i********-.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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