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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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California Eastern RY Co 1898 [182647]1060 - California Eastern RY Co 1898 [182647]
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#112 issued 1898 to J B Rhodes, Bellaire, Zanesville and Cincinnati RY, signed R W Woodbury pers., tan card stock, attractive banner style title top
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********-.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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California Northwestern RY Co 1900 [182570]1061 - California Northwestern RY Co 1900 [182570]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#C95 issued 1900 to F W Thompson, RGVI Ry, signed A Foster pres., blu card stock, upper left corner company logo, wave gray underprint, unk printer.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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California Northwestern RY Co 1905 [182589]1062 - California Northwestern RY Co 1905 [182589]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#D168 issued 1905 to F W Thompson, Frisco System, signed GM, tan card stock, upper left corner RR logo, "Lessee San Francisco and North Pacifi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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California Southern RR and California Central RY 1889 [182625]1063 - California Southern RR and California Central RY 1889 [182625]
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#M623 issued 1889 to F W Thompson, CRI&P RY , signed GM. blu card stock, "Santa Fe Route" top center red print, Western BNC printer. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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California Transportation Co 1915 [182618]1064 - California Transportation Co 1915 [182618]
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#127 issued 1915 to F E Mower, W Virg. & South RR, signed pres., tan card stock, "1915" hollow green underprint center of pass, unk pr...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to I********S for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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California Western RR and Navigation Co 1939-40 [182642]1065 - California Western RR and Navigation Co 1939-40 [182642]
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#220 issued to J A Miklas, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy RR, signed gen supt, tan card stock, upper left corner color company log, unk printer. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Central RR of Oregon, Blue Mountain Route 1914 [182591]1066 - Central RR of Oregon, Blue Mountain Route 1914 [182591]
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#3197 issued 1914 to Mrs. Glenn Warner, Between All Stations PMRR, signed VP, yellow card stock, unk printer. Formed in 1909 First attempt at opera
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Chicago, Iowa and Dakota RY 1892 [182632]1067 - Chicago, Iowa and Dakota RY 1892 [182632]
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#315 issued 1892 to Wm Geagen, Merchants Dispatch Trans. Co, signed John Porter pres. brn card stock, upper left vignette 4-4-0 under steam, banner
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Colorado Midland 1914 [183423]1068 - Colorado Midland 1914 [183423]
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#S171 issued 1914 to J P Bowers, Over Entire Line, OSL, signed G W Vallery receiver, yellow card stock, unk printer. [Ron Lerch Collect
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Colorado Midland 1907 [182565]1069 - Colorado Midland 1907 [182565]
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# A283 issued 1904 to F W Thompson, St.L&SF RR, signed GM, tan card stock, unk printer. Incorp 1883, first standard gauge RR built over the Co...
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