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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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U.S. Travel Guides and Maps c1960-1999 [139468]1020 - U.S. Travel Guides and Maps c1960-1999 [139468]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large collection (2 file boxes!) of Travel Guides and Maps for Attractions, Accommodations, Meals, etc.~ Includes 488 pieces of material, indexed by S
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to s**********j for (175.00 + 43.75BP) = 218.75
 
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N.Y. Sightseeing Pass 1909 [184505]1021 - N.Y. Sightseeing Pass 1909 [184505]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 1101 E.C. Brown Blue Ridge DIspatch 362 Broadway New York.Company Operated Sight-Seeing Tours On New York Automobiles, New York Yachts, Washington
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to t**********3 for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
 
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Oregon Short tlIne/So Pac East of Spraks/UP West of Green River 1907 [183475]1022 - Oregon Short tlIne/So Pac East of Spraks/UP West of Green River 1907 [183475]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#A726 issued 1907 to Geo T ROss, Multi-line pass, CB&Q RY Co, signed GM, tan card stock, unk printer. [Ron Lerch Collection]
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Arizona & New Mexico RY 1900 [182592]1023 - Arizona & New Mexico RY 1900 [182592]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#137 issued 1900 to E J Nally, Postal Telegraph-Cable Co, signed James Colquhom pres., tan card stock. banner style title, "1900" gray un...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Arizona & New Mexico RY 1887 [182637]1024 - Arizona & New Mexico RY 1887 [182637]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#295 issued 1887 to H L Hobar, VT Central RR, signed W H Jones gen supt, brn card stock, unnkk printer. Incorp 1883 as a consolidation of the Clifto
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Arizona & Southeastern RR Co 1898 [182545]1025 - Arizona & Southeastern RR Co 1898 [182545]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of the more attractive passes. Not numbered, issued 1898 to Leroy Spomgs, Pres. Lancaster & Chester RY, signed possibly by Douglas (hard to...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Arizona & Southeastern RR Co 1900 [182641]1026 - Arizona & Southeastern RR Co 1900 [182641]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number left blank, issued 190 to T E Hunt, So Pac Co, signed pres. blu card stock, nice vignette of 2-6-0 loco and tender w/A & SE RR on tender....
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Arizona Eastern RR 1913 [183383]1027 - Arizona Eastern RR 1913 [183383]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#141 issued 1913 to C E Richards, All Stations, pres. Central Ontario RY , signed pres (illegible), tan card stock, unk printer. Incorp 1910 by So
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to f******i for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Arizona Eastern RR 1914 [182563]1028 - Arizona Eastern RR 1914 [182563]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1281 issued 1914 to Ivan Hassarsky, Over Entire System, Louisiana & North West RR, signed pres, tan card stock, handwriting style title, unk pr...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Arizona Eastern RR 1913 [182619]1029 - Arizona Eastern RR 1913 [182619]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#671 issued 1913 to B M Starkes, All Stations, L & N RR, signed pres., tan card stock, title handwritten style print, unk printer. Established...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to f******i for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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