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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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St Louis, San Francisco & Texas RY-Ft. Worth& Rio Grande Ry 1915 [182574]1280 - St Louis, San Francisco & Texas RY-Ft. Worth& Rio Grande Ry 1915 [182574]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#V4572 issued 1915 to W S Dawson, Between All Stations, Class "A", EP&SW System, signed GM, blu card stock, unk printer. Multi-Line...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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St Louis, Rocky Mountain and Pacific RY 1911 [183414]1281 - St Louis, Rocky Mountain and Pacific RY 1911 [183414]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#A207 issued 1907 to F T Woodard, AT&SF RY, signed J Van Houten VP/GM, blus card stock, company logo upper left red print. unk printer. Incor...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Union Pacific 1923 Wyoming Wreck [185350]1282 - Union Pacific 1923 Wyoming Wreck [185350]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three photos from the Rawlins, Wyoming wreck of a Union Pacific train. It was the worst train wreck in the state's history killing 31 people. Th...
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Start Price : 62.50 | Estimate : 125.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Western Railroad Assessment Documents (2) [185353]1283 - Western Railroad Assessment Documents (2) [185353]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An 1836 and an 1842 Notice of Assessment document from Western Rail Road. One is dated December 15, 1836, the other, February 10, 1842. Torn corner on
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Western Railroad Timetable 1845 [185352]1284 - Western Railroad Timetable 1845 [185352]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RARE Timetable for the Eastern Trains of the Western Rail Road, dated December 1, 1845. On the reverse of the 7"x 8" document are the regu...
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Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Western Railroad 1845 Time Table [185364]1285 - Western Railroad 1845 Time Table [185364]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Time Table for The Western Rail Road between Springfield and Greenbush, Massachusetts, a distance of about 115 miles. On the reverse are the regulatio
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Pacific Mail Steamship Ticket, c1858 [182920]1286 - Pacific Mail Steamship Ticket, c1858 [182920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pacific Mail Steamship Co. second cabin ticket aboard steamship "Golden Age," c1858. About 3.25" x 2" ticket printed, "Stea...
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Estimate : 650.00 - 800.00
Sold to p********n for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Portland and Coos Bay Steamship Line 1915 [183483]1287 - Portland and Coos Bay Steamship Line 1915 [183483]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#S33 issued 1903 to Mrs W M Nelson and Daughter, Between All Ports, PE&E RY, signed Wm L Moule pres, tan cards stock, reverse ìnot good fo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to I********S for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Canadian Pacific Rail & Ship Passenger List 1904 [184506]1288 - Canadian Pacific Rail & Ship Passenger List 1904 [184506]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canadian Pacific Railway Company & Royal Steamship Line Japan & China Passenger list from 1904. This is the Saloon Passenger list for those ...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Ford Model T Ignition Key/Original Fob [179458]1289 - Ford Model T Ignition Key/Original Fob [179458]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Model T Ford ignition key with original leather fob. Metal ring reads: Sam L. Matz Coal Corp. "5". Dayton Ohio on reverse. Salvatore Fal...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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