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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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Rodeo Champ Lulu Bell Parr Stationery [183283]2000 - Rodeo Champ Lulu Bell Parr Stationery [183283]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pages of Lulu Bell Parr Staionery and a letter plus addressed cover of a letter written to her by a Mae Fullmer in 1934, talking over old times.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to c******m for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Mulhall, Miller 101 Bucks & More (7) [183282]2001 - Mulhall, Miller 101 Bucks & More (7) [183282]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pioneer and showman Zack Mulhall 8"x 10" photo, a 7'x 6" press photo of women's rodeo champion McGinnis, four "Buck"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to p********n for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Black Rodeo Cowboy RPCs (6) [183276]2002 - Black Rodeo Cowboy RPCs (6) [183276]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pendleton Roundup rpcs of black cowboys in the saddle bronc competitions in 1911 and 1921. They feature Jesse Stahl, George Flatcher, Mose Molley and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Trick Rider RPCs (6) [183281]2003 - Trick Rider RPCs (6) [183281]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rodeo trick rider RPCs include Lloyd Saunders, Veldene Strauss and a couple of unidentified riders. All are blank. Please see photos for more details.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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American Indians at the Rodeo Postcards (9) [183280]2004 - American Indians at the Rodeo Postcards (9) [183280]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Indians at the Pendleton Roundup and at frontier day pow wows. Some are used, some are unused. Please see photos for more details.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*********n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Bronc Rider RPC Postcards (7) [183284]2005 - Bronc Rider RPC Postcards (7) [183284]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RPCs of rodeo champions Yakima Canutt, Paddy Ryan, Claire Gilliford, Lee Caldwell & Ernest Cannon. Out of this group, Canutt is probably the be...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bronc Riding Lady Postcards (9) [183288]2006 - Bronc Riding Lady Postcards (9) [183288]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lady buckaroo postcards 7 RPCs, including Mabel Strickland, Fox Hastings, Maime Stroud and more. Some are written on, some are blank. Rare group and i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 600.00
Sold to c******m for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Cowboy and Cowgirl Stereo Views and Photos (8) [183770]2007 - Cowboy and Cowgirl Stereo Views and Photos (8) [183770]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photos and stereo views includes a posed photo of Pawnee Bill & sharpshooter May Lillie, a group of Indians, a photo from the Golden Gate Exposi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to p********n for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Cowboy and Rodeo Postcards, 7, c. 1911-24 [184180]2008 - Cowboy and Rodeo Postcards, 7, c. 1911-24 [184180]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 different cowboy and rodeo postcards. 2 men in woolies, Bob Crisp taking a bad spill, 5 bucking broncs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold to r******W for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Cowgirl Trick and Bronc Rider RPCs (8) [183289]2009 - Cowgirl Trick and Bronc Rider RPCs (8) [183289]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cowgirl trick & bronc rider RPCs (8), include Vera McGinnis, Bonnie McCarroll, Mildred Douglas, Mabel Strickland and more.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to c******m for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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