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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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Colorado Midland RY Co 1905 [183449]1070 - Colorado Midland RY Co 1905 [183449]
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#A788 issued 1905 to James T Hogan, Complimentary, signed T M Vallery GM, yellow card stock, upper left corner company logo circle w/triangle inside
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Colorado Midland RY Co 1908 [183428]1071 - Colorado Midland RY Co 1908 [183428]
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#A343 issued 1908 to F W Thompson, StL&SF RR, signed G N Vallery GM, rose card stock, marquee style title top center, unk printer.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to v*****r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Colorado Midland RY Co 1906 [183445]1072 - Colorado Midland RY Co 1906 [183445]
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#A3380 issued 1906 to T J Burns, CP SS Lines, signed H W Vallery GM, grn card stock, company embossed logo center of title "Midland Route"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to f*****E for (35.00 + 0.00BP) = 35.00
 
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Colorado Midland RY Co 1917 [182557]1073 - Colorado Midland RY Co 1917 [182557]
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#W20 issued 1917 to F W Myers, Over Entire Line, signed receiver, tan card stock, unk printer. Incorp 1883 , first standard gauge RR built over the
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Columbia & Puget Sound RR Co 1910 [182659]1074 - Columbia & Puget Sound RR Co 1910 [182659]
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#271 issued 1910 to T H Huntley, All Stations, C & PS RR Co, signed C H Farrell pres., yellow card stock, unk printer. Incorp 1880 from the f...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Columbia Southern RY 1906 [182608]1075 - Columbia Southern RY 1906 [182608]
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#H83 issued 1906 to F W Thompson, StL&SFRR, signed pres., blu card stock, unk printer. Incorp 1897 by 1905 UP has control of the RR.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Colusa & Lake RR Co 1907 [182584]1076 - Colusa & Lake RR Co 1907 [182584]
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#67 issued 1907 to Jas England . H & GN Co, signed not legible, tan cards stock, unk printer. Incorp. 1886 operated until 1916.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (1,150.00 + 287.50BP) = 1,437.50
 
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Connecticut River RR Passenger Fare List 1849 [185362]1077 - Connecticut River RR Passenger Fare List 1849 [185362]
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passenger fares for the Connecticut River Rail Road. It's pointed out in the brochure that the fares are to be paid in the coaches. The route ru...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Connecticut River RR Time Table 1849 [185363]1078 - Connecticut River RR Time Table 1849 [185363]
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A time table for The Connecticut River Rail Road, dated July 2, 1849. The schedule is for the route between South Vernon, Mass. to Springfield, Mass.
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Corpus Cristi, San Diego & Rio Grande RR 1880 [182687]1079 - Corpus Cristi, San Diego & Rio Grande RR 1880 [182687]
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#189 issued 1880 to Jas. Converse Esq, GH & SA RR, signed U Lott pres., tan card stock, banner style print title, M Strickland printer. Chart...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (4,750.00 + 1,187.50BP) = 5,937.50
 
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