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American Treasures of the Past, 2024 August Auction

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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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Boca & Loyalton RR Co 1914 [183426]1050 - Boca & Loyalton RR Co 1914 [183426]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#12 issued 1914 to E W Cronan, Over Entire System, Pac. Car Demurrage Bureau, signed E S Brown 1st VP. tan card stock, unk printer. Founded 1897 to
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Boca & Loyalton RR Co 1915 [183460]1051 - Boca & Loyalton RR Co 1915 [183460]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#154 issued 1945 to C W Carpenter, WP RY Co, signed E S Brown pres., blu card stock, title old english lettering, unk printer. Founded 1897 to serv
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Boston and Worcester RR Stock Certificate [185358]1052 - Boston and Worcester RR Stock Certificate [185358]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued to Otis W. Pierce, 20 shares of Boston & Worcester Rail-Road Corporation stock at $100 per share. Dated September 12, 1867 and has an emb...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to O*********n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Burlington & Missouri RIver RR in Nebraska 1890 [182638]1053 - Burlington & Missouri RIver RR in Nebraska 1890 [182638]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#E2271 issued 1890 to B H Garland, Wabash RR, signed GM, tan card stock, upper left company logo in circle/sunburst gray rays, reverse "Burli...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Butte County RR Co 1908 [182644]1054 - Butte County RR Co 1908 [182644]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#29 issued 1908 to J B Robertson, Complimentary, signed F W Clough gm, brn card stock, showed title top center, unk printer. Incorp 1903, not comple
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p**********k for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Butte-Anaconda & Pacific RY Co 1915 [182689]1055 - Butte-Anaconda & Pacific RY Co 1915 [182689]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#E201 issued 1915 to J W Grasse, W U Tel Co, Over Entire System, signed VP tan card stock, "Exchange" left side red print, unk printer. ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Butte-Anaconda & Pacific RY Co 1918 [182645]1056 - Butte-Anaconda & Pacific RY Co 1918 [182645]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#731 issued 1918 to J C McNaughton, All Stations, Switchman, signed W A Gallway, GM, tan cards stock, unk printer. Chartered in 1893 by Anaconda Coppe
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Butte, Anaconda & Pacific RY Co 1899 [182681]1057 - Butte, Anaconda & Pacific RY Co 1899 [182681]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#11 issued 1899 to W H Hurlburt, OR & I Co, signed VP, blu card stock, "1899" top center blu print, unk printer. Formed in 1893 by An...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6****A for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Calif RR Station Postcards 1907-33 (65) [184195]1058 - Calif RR Station Postcards 1907-33 (65) [184195]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 65 California railroad station post cards, c. 1907-33, about half RPC's. Red Bluff, Lodi, Tracy, Brookdale, Monte Rio, Sonora, Kenwood, So...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to t*****N for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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California Central RY 1887 [182576]1059 - California Central RY 1887 [182576]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#S57 issued 1887 to W E Webb, International Co of Mexico, signed C W Smith VP, tan card stock, "Exchange" red print above title, reverse ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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