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American Treasures of the Past, 2024 August Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 308, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview

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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 Era Ordnance Captain Documents (4) [183781]2100 - Civil War Era Ordnance Captain Documents (4) [183781]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ordnance documents from the Civil War era. Included are two (2) property returns of a Springfield rifle and ammo belt & box, etc. It was authori...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Civil War Estate Sale- Slaves for Sale 1861 [184367]2101 - Civil War Estate Sale- Slaves for Sale 1861 [184367]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A list of Black Slaves available from an estate sale dated January 1, 1861. The estate, located in Thomaston, Alabama, belong to the deceased, Thomas
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Civil War General Garfield Addressed Cover [183773]2102 - Civil War General Garfield Addressed Cover [183773]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Civil War era cover addressed by the general (And later, President) James A. Garfield to his wife, future First Lady, Lucretia Garfield. It has a note
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Estimate : 450.00 - 700.00
Sold to p*******x for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Civil War General Sheridan Autograph 1863 [185078]2103 - Civil War General Sheridan Autograph 1863 [185078]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a signed requisition by General P. H. Sheridan for guide services rendered by a J. G. Nichols of Tennessee; who offered $50 to guide Sheridan
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Civil War General Sherman ALS / Addressed Cover, 1871 [183815]2104 - Civil War General Sherman ALS / Addressed Cover, 1871 [183815]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare combination of an ALS and return address cover in the hand of William Tecumseh Sherman. Headquarters Army of the United States 4pp letterhea
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Civil War General Williams Signed Document [185076]2105 - Civil War General Williams Signed Document [185076]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This document has General David H. Williams signature for the discharge of a soldier for disability. General Williams was commander of the 31st Pennsy
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Civil War General Young Documents 1961 [185073]2106 - Civil War General Young Documents 1961 [185073]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are two documents from the Adjunct General's Office of Rhode Island dated 1961, and 1864. Both Documents are for promotions for Henry Youn...
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Civil War Grant/Colfax Inauguration Invitation [186157]2107 - Civil War Grant/Colfax Inauguration Invitation [186157]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a formal invitation to President Grant's Inauguration made out to Miss Elisa Chamberlain dated for March 4th, 1869. Roughly 7 in. X 10 ...
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Civil War Letter: Robert E. Lee Salutes Union Soldier Grant c1865 [186163]2108 - Civil War Letter: Robert E. Lee Salutes Union Soldier Grant c1865 [186163]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This letter written by J. G. Grant (written in 1916 reflecting on his duty) as a Union soldier on guard duty in Lexington, Virginia in October, 1865.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (900.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,125.00
 
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Civil War Medical Pass Signed by Dr. James Dunn 1861 [186178]2109 - Civil War Medical Pass Signed by Dr. James Dunn 1861 [186178]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This medical pass is for a soldier at the Headquarters, Camp Cook, August 18th, 1861. It is signed by (Dr.) "James Dunn/ Surgeon 3rd Regiment&...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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