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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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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe RR 1890 [183408]1040 - Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe RR 1890 [183408]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#B929 issued 1890 to G A Gilman, Car Tracker, GC Route "Blue Line", signed A A Robinson 2nd VP, rose cards stock, "Santa Fe Route&...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Atlantic & Pacific RR Co /Missouri Pacific RR 1876 [182639]1041 - Atlantic & Pacific RR Co /Missouri Pacific RR 1876 [182639]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very attractive pass. #664 issued 1876 to N H Hotchkiss, Ches. & Ohio RR, aigned A A Galway gen supt, tan card stock, vignette top center : bri...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6****A for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Atlantic & Pacific RR Western Division 1884 [182607]1042 - Atlantic & Pacific RR Western Division 1884 [182607]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very attractive pass. #411 issued 1884 to F W Thompson, CRI&P RR, signed H C Autt pres., tan card stock, TItle in arch w/ gray underprint and...
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Sold to t**********3 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Atlantic and Pacific RR Western Division 1889 [182628]1043 - Atlantic and Pacific RR Western Division 1889 [182628]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#A605 issued 1889 to F W Thompson, CRI&P RY , signed C W Smith GM. blu card stock, "1889" center of pass red print, American BNC pr...
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Bellingham Bay & British Columbia RR 1895 [183435]1044 - Bellingham Bay & British Columbia RR 1895 [183435]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#125 issued 1895 to J B Rhodes, BZ&C RY, signed C L Anderson gen. supt., tan card stock, "1895" yellow underprint, unk printer. I...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Bellingham Bay & British Columbia RR 1897 [182575]1045 - Bellingham Bay & British Columbia RR 1897 [182575]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#171 issued 1897 to J M Moore, VT RY Co, signed gen. supt., tan card stock, unk printer. [Ron Lerch Collection]
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******D for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Bellingham Bay and British Columbia RR Co 1903 [182569]1046 - Bellingham Bay and British Columbia RR Co 1903 [182569]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#129 issued 1903 to F W Thompson, CRI&P RY, signed gen supt., tan card stock, "Mt Baker Line" red print below title, green underprint...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Bellingham Bay and British Columbia RR Co 1902 [182617]1047 - Bellingham Bay and British Columbia RR Co 1902 [182617]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#245 issued 1902 to F W Thompson, ORI&P RY, signed gen. supt., tan card stock, upper left corner embossed mountain w/"Mt. Baker Line"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Bellingham Bay and British Columbia RR Co 1904 [182629]1048 - Bellingham Bay and British Columbia RR Co 1904 [182629]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#55 issued 1904 to Thomas Cox, complimentary, signed J J Donovan gen. supt., tan card stock, green underprint of Mt. Baker, " Mt. Baker Line&qu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Bingham & Garfield RY Co 1915 [182650]1049 - Bingham & Garfield RY Co 1915 [182650]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#153 issued 1915 to F C Peck, Between All Points, San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake RR , signed VP & GM, tan card stock, company logo uppe...
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