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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Nazi  Dead Soldier Propaganda Leaflet [184492]2220 - Nazi Dead Soldier Propaganda Leaflet [184492]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nazi propaganda leaflet trying to intimidate Russian soldiers by depicting an illustrated "Dead Soldier". Leaflet measures 6"x 8"...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Nazi  Germany Ephemera (5) [183777]2221 - Nazi Germany Ephemera (5) [183777]
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Wire photos of Rommel (Including his funeral), bulletins and letters from as early as 1937, postage stamps from WWII Germany. A nice group of Nazi ep
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Nazi  Holocaust Questionnaire [185057]2222 - Nazi Holocaust Questionnaire [185057]
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This undated document illustrates the Nazi racial and genetic policies of the 1930's. On hard paper 8.5 in. X 11 in. this questionnaire was issu...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Nazi  More  Anti-Jewish Propaganda [184497]2223 - Nazi More Anti-Jewish Propaganda [184497]
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Nazi propaganda airdrop leaflet ordering Russians to "Get a Jew." Piece measures 6"x 8" and is slightly stained. Please see phot...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Nazi  Nuremburg Trial Courtroom Photo 1945 [185050]2224 - Nazi Nuremburg Trial Courtroom Photo 1945 [185050]
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This is a 6 in. X 9 in. photo of the Nuremburg Trial courtroom on day two. The photo was released by Acme News and not a copy. It is dated 11-27-1945.
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Nazi  Nuremburg Trials Hanged War Criminals Photos  1946 (12) [183345]2225 - Nazi Nuremburg Trials Hanged War Criminals Photos 1946 (12) [183345]
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This lot holds twelve photos of deceased Nazi war criminals; from the Reverend Cornelius Greenway collection. Mounted in 1946 and likely never publicl
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (2,500.00 + 625.00BP) = 3,125.00
 
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Nazi  Officer Marked Sterling Silver Serving Tray [185368]2226 - Nazi Officer Marked Sterling Silver Serving Tray [185368]
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A sterling silver marked with the eagle and swastika, signifying it once belonged to a Nazi officer. The tray measures 13" and has the sterling...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (1,200.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,500.00
 
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Nazi  Parody of Ike Pamphlet [183772]2227 - Nazi Parody of Ike Pamphlet [183772]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Complementary pair of World War II propaganda leaflet includes: Printed leaflet in English and German, a 'Safe Conduct' pass, to be used by ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Nazi  Prisoners Autographs 1946 (12) [183344]2228 - Nazi Prisoners Autographs 1946 (12) [183344]
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These Nazi prisoners were held at the Nuremburg, Germany Prison when their autographs were collected by an American Army Prison Guard and against Army
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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Nazi  Propaganda Over Russia [184496]2229 - Nazi Propaganda Over Russia [184496]
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Airdropped Nazi propaganda urging Russian soldiers that "Work Awaits You at Home." Russian text on a 4"x 6" page. Lightly stain...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Nazi  Signed Document by Reinhard Heydrich c. 1938 [185056]2230 - Nazi Signed Document by Reinhard Heydrich c. 1938 [185056]
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This is a signed document by SS lieutenant Reinhard Heydrich. signed "Heyd", December 24, 1938. A rare autograph; Heydrich was assassinate...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Nazi  Signed Photo Field Marshal Wilhelm List [185062]2231 - Nazi Signed Photo Field Marshal Wilhelm List [185062]
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This large photo 7 in.X 9 in. is of Wilhelm List signed in blue ink, undated. Field Marshal Wilhelm List a Commander of the 12th Army was relieved of
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Nazi  Signed RPC of Admiral Rolf Carls WW2 [185063]2232 - Nazi Signed RPC of Admiral Rolf Carls WW2 [185063]
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This is a signed RPC of Admiral Rolf Carls; signed with a bold marker simply "Carls". The reverse is unmarked. Admiral Carls was a career ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Nazi  SS Armband Unissued Condition c.1945 [185054]2233 - Nazi SS Armband Unissued Condition c.1945 [185054]
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This is an original SS armband in unused condition at 19.25 in. X 4.5 in. red background, black border, the swastika in black over a white nylon backg
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Nazi  Wilhelm Keitel Signature Nuremburg Trails [183341]2234 - Nazi Wilhelm Keitel Signature Nuremburg Trails [183341]
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This signed document is dated November 16, 1945; four days before the Nuremburg Trials prosecuting Nazi war criminals. The signature is of Wilhelm Kei
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Nazi Anti-Russian Propaganda [184498]2235 - Nazi Anti-Russian Propaganda [184498]
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An 8"x 12" airdrop Nazi propaganda leaflet encouraging the Ukrainian guerrillas to fight against the Russians. The piece is a one-sided pa...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Nazi Disability Stamp Folder 1939 [184483]2236 - Nazi Disability Stamp Folder 1939 [184483]
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Nazi Germany soldier disability stamp folder, with all the stamps affixed. It measures 8"x 5.34" open. It has an authorization stamp and i...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Nazi Leaflet Anti-Jew Propaganda  [184493]2237 - Nazi Leaflet Anti-Jew Propaganda [184493]
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Anti-Jew leaflet airdropped over Russia. It's marked AA311 and measures 6"x 8". It is stained but still in decent shape for being drop...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Nazi Leaflet End Carnage  [184494]2238 - Nazi Leaflet End Carnage [184494]
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Anti-Jew leaflet airdropped over Russia. It reads "End the Pointless Carnage" and measures 6"x 8". It is stained but still in de...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Nazi Leaflet Over Ukraine 1941  [184489]2239 - Nazi Leaflet Over Ukraine 1941 [184489]
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Airdrop German propaganda leaflet written in Ukrainian and dated October 1941. It measures 6"x 8" and has staining, but is in good conditi...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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