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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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Civil War Confederate Death Certificate 1863 [185079]2090 - Civil War Confederate Death Certificate 1863 [185079]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
It is rare to find a Death Certificate from the Civil War. This one was issued on August 25, 1863 for a Private Lewis Fouche of Cutt's Battalion...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Civil War Confederate Draft Exemption Cert 1864 [186159]2091 - Civil War Confederate Draft Exemption Cert 1864 [186159]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rare find; a Confederate soldier, B.W. Pullam, is exempted from service due to pulmonary disease in March of 1864 only to have it revoked in June,
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Civil War Confederate Fagan Signed Document [182776]2092 - Civil War Confederate Fagan Signed Document [182776]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
James Fleming Fagan Autographed Document. James Fleming Fagan (1828-1893) was a farmer, politician and senior officer of the Confederate States Army.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Civil War Confederate Orders 46th Regiment 1964 [185072]2093 - Civil War Confederate Orders 46th Regiment 1964 [185072]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Condederate Orders, 46th Regiment, Virginia Infantry. This document from the Richmond, Virginia Headquarters Quartermaster's Office, has a numbe...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Civil War Confederate POW Docs c1865 (3) [186179]2094 - Civil War Confederate POW Docs c1865 (3) [186179]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two documents + envelope. Documents are for safe passage from the Shreveport, La. prison for a Confederate POW. It is an important document fo
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Confederate Salt Works Pass 1863 [186160]2095 - Civil War Confederate Salt Works Pass 1863 [186160]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This rare find is a Confederate Salt Works Pass to Mr. Elmon Longworth dated July 16, 1863 in Wilmington, North Carolina. State salt works employees w
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Civil War Confederate Spy Rose Greenhow Photo [184378]2096 - Civil War Confederate Spy Rose Greenhow Photo [184378]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 11"x 14" albumin photo of Confederate spy, Rose O'Neal Greenhow Greenhow was a famous Confederate spy during the American C...
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Confederate Veteran Signature on Check [185065]2097 - Civil War Confederate Veteran Signature on Check [185065]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Endorsed Check Walter W. Williams Last Surviving Confederate Veteran. Walter W. Williams had been identified as the last surviving (Confederate) Civi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Civil War Election Ticket Jefferson Davis / Alexander Stephens V.P. [186169]2098 - Civil War Election Ticket Jefferson Davis / Alexander Stephens V.P. [186169]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a confederate election ticket for Jefferson Davis as President and Alexander Stephens as Vice Pres. No date shown. A square ink stain on the b
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Civil War Endorsed Check Confederate Spy [185075]2099 - Civil War Endorsed Check Confederate Spy [185075]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This check is made out to Confederate Spy Thomas Conrad dated 1859. Conrad was a noted resident of Washington D.C. as a respected school administrator
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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