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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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USS Martha Washington Panorama 1919 [185879]2180 - USS Martha Washington Panorama 1919 [185879]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an 8"x 37" panorama photo of the USS Martha Washington at Newport News, Virginia. The USS Martha Washington was a transport for th...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to W**********s for (48.00 + 12.00BP) = 60.00
 
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USS Delaware Panorama Photo 1918 [186031]2181 - USS Delaware Panorama Photo 1918 [186031]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large 16"x 44" panoramic photo of the battleship, USS Delaware on December 5, 1918, shortly after the end of WWI in November. USS Delaware...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to w**********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Allied Forces Safe Conduct Leaflets (German Drop) [185014]2182 - Allied Forces Safe Conduct Leaflets (German Drop) [185014]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two WWII era leaflets allowing German soldiers to surrender without incident to Allied Troops. Leaflets were dropped from aircraft as the war was look
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Allied Forces Silk Escape Map [184481]2183 - Allied Forces Silk Escape Map [184481]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 20"x 24" silk escape map from WWII. Silk escape maps were used by Allied servicemen during World War II to help them escape from...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to b**********2 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Autograph: Ace Fighter Pilot Richard Bond Signed Short Snorter & Photo [183761]2184 - Autograph: Ace Fighter Pilot Richard Bond Signed Short Snorter & Photo [183761]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Series 1935 A Hawaii brown Silver Certificate Short Snorter signed Richard I. Bong Major A. C. vertically to the left of Washington.He was the top US
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to W**********s for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Autograph: Douglas MacArthur Cover & Photo [183768]2185 - Autograph: Douglas MacArthur Cover & Photo [183768]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First Day cover May 11, 1958 autographed by Douglas MacArthur. Original unsigned 1951 back stamped International News Photos, 7x8.75" b/w photo...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to S*******3 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Autograph: Dwight Eisenhower Cover, Photo & Letter [183767]2186 - Autograph: Dwight Eisenhower Cover, Photo & Letter [183767]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
April 20, 1959 First Day cover autographed by Dwight Eisenhower. Vertical center crease. SHAEF 23 February, 1945 letterhead signed by Kay Summersby. S
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Autograph: Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery ALS & 5 Photos [183696]2187 - Autograph: Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery ALS & 5 Photos [183696]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
January 27, 1948 War Office letterhead regarding receipt of several books in Danish. Montgomery has written in his hand at bottom, "Sincerely/M...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to j******D for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Autograph: General Patton Photos[183764]2188 - Autograph: General Patton Photos[183764]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Autograph of G S Patton Jr./LT. Gen on blank 3 3/8x5.5" postcard. 2 b/w 8x10" photos. The more interesting one is General Patton relieving...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to c*******t for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Autographs General Walt Short ASL & 3 Related Letters [183691]2189 - Autographs General Walt Short ASL & 3 Related Letters [183691]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 letters from February and March 1930. The first is a 2 page hand written document and signed by W C(Walter) Short. He was responsible for the defens
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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