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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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Corvallis & Eastern RR Co 1902 [182643]1080 - Corvallis & Eastern RR Co 1902 [182643]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#378 issued 1902 to F W Thompson, CRI&P Ry Co. , signed A B Harwoods pres, blu card stock, top left vignette of 2-4-2 loco in blu print, right ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Corvallis & Eastern RR Co 1904 [182683]1081 - Corvallis & Eastern RR Co 1904 [182683]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#63 issued 1904 to F W Thompson, CRI & P RY Co, signed A B Hammond pres. , tan card stock, title printed in shadow banner style, unk printer. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Corvallis & Eastern RR Co 1905 [183384]1082 - Corvallis & Eastern RR Co 1905 [183384]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#385 issued 1905 to F W Thompson, StL&SF RR Co, signed A B Hammond pres., blu card stock, upper left corner company logo and top center "1...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Denver & New Orleans RR 1886 [183385]1083 - Denver & New Orleans RR 1886 [183385]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#62 issued 1886 to T C Power, Benton Trrans. Co, signed C W Fisher GM, tan cards stock, front green diamond pattern underprint, "1886" ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Denver & Rio Grande RR 1907 [183405]1084 - Denver & Rio Grande RR 1907 [183405]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#B1692 issued 1907 to T J Burns , TPA CP RY, signed VP, tan card stock, ornate title, 'Not Good on Scenic Limited Trains 19 and 20", unk ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Denver & Rio Grande RR 1921 [183399]1085 - Denver & Rio Grande RR 1921 [183399]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#B3415 issued 1921 to C W Carpenter, All Stations, WP RR, signed A R Baldwin receiver, tan card stock, "1921" red hollow underprint. Inco...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Denver & Rio Grande RR Co 1899 [182603]1086 - Denver & Rio Grande RR Co 1899 [182603]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#C888 issued 1899 to W B Curtis, complimentary, Japanese SS Line, signed E T Jefferey pres., tan cards stock, ornate shaded title, The W H Kistler pri
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Denver & Rio Grande RR CO and Rio Grande Western RY Con1893 [183380]1087 - Denver & Rio Grande RR CO and Rio Grande Western RY Con1893 [183380]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1. #B1690 issued 1893 to W H Holabird, Trav. Pass Agent, So Pac Co, Signed pres/GM. blu card stock, ornate company title, Stone & L...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******r for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Denver & Rio Grande RR system 1906 [183395]1088 - Denver & Rio Grande RR system 1906 [183395]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#B2701 issued 1906 to T J Burns, CP RY Co, signed VP, tan card stock, stamped right side " Not Good On "Scenic Limited" Trains Nos,...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Denver & Rio Grande RY Co 1882 [183441]1089 - Denver & Rio Grande RY Co 1882 [183441]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#B5991 issued 1882 to H C Wright, Employee's Pass, signed T H Wigglesam, tan card stock, J M W Jones Co printer. [Ron Lerch Collectio
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to G********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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