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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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Red Baron WWI 38th Victim Correspondence (4) 1930 [177526]2150 - Red Baron WWI 38th Victim Correspondence (4) 1930 [177526]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An account of the 38th victim downed by the Red Baron, Baron von Richthofen, c1930. Len Heath-Cantle was killed in action on April 8, 1917 (April 1917
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Red Baron WWI 48th Victim Account, c1917 [177524]2151 - Red Baron WWI 48th Victim Account, c1917 [177524]
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An account of a request for acknowledgment by the Red Baron for his 48th victory. Regarding F.J. Kirkham, an observer in the 13th Squadron of the RFC,
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Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Red Baron WWI 52nd Victim Account, c1917 [177514]2152 - Red Baron WWI 52nd Victim Account, c1917 [177514]
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An account of the 52nd victim of the Red Baron (Baron von Richthofen) being shot down in WWI. Frederick L. Barwell, captain of the 40th Squadron of th
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Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Red Baron WWI 57th Victim Correspondence c1929 [177512]2153 - Red Baron WWI 57th Victim Correspondence c1929 [177512]
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An account of a WWI dogfight between the Red Baron (Baron von Richthofen) and Hubert A. Whatley. According to the 9.5" x 12.5" account, Wh...
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Sold to b**********2 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Red Baron WWI 64th Victim Account, c1918 [177521]2154 - Red Baron WWI 64th Victim Account, c1918 [177521]
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An account of Baron von Richthofen, the Red Baron's request for acknowledgement of his 64th victory. L.C.F. Clutterbuck, pilot of the 62nd Squad...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to b**********2 for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Red Baron WWI 64th Victim Correspondence, c1929 [177525]2155 - Red Baron WWI 64th Victim Correspondence, c1929 [177525]
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An account by the 64th victim of Baron von Richthofen (Red Baron), H.J. Sparks, second lieutenant, observer and gunner of the 62nd Squadron, RAF. TLS,
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Estimate : 450.00 - 600.00
Sold to b**********2 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Red Baron WWI 72nd Victim Ephemera, c1929 [177527]2156 - Red Baron WWI 72nd Victim Ephemera, c1929 [177527]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Captain J.H. Hedley had just returned home from a lecture called "The Luckiest Man Alive," when he received correspondence requesting his ...
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Red Baron WWI Last Victim Personal Account, c1972 [177528]2157 - Red Baron WWI Last Victim Personal Account, c1972 [177528]
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A handwritten letter written by the 80th, and last victim of Manfred von Richthofen (the Red Baron), over 50 years later. An account by D.G. Lewis of
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Sold to b**********2 for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Red Baron's Brother, Lothar, Signed Postcard, c1918 [177515]2158 - Red Baron's Brother, Lothar, Signed Postcard, c1918 [177515]
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A signed postcard of WWI German Ace Lothar von Richthofen, brother of the Red Baron, Manfred Von Richthofen (1892-1918). Lothar, himself, had over 40
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to b**********2 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Stalin Manuscript DS, Military Content, c. 1919 [183694]2159 - Stalin Manuscript DS, Military Content, c. 1919 [183694]
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c. 1919 Joseph Stalin manuscript DS. He states the goal is to find out the details of the situation in the Twelveth Army. Based on the information fro
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (2,400.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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