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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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Hiroshima Photo Signed by Enola Gay Weapons Officer [183765]2250 - Hiroshima Photo Signed by Enola Gay Weapons Officer [183765]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Non original photo of Hiroshima destruction signed by Morris Jeppson/Weapons Test Officer/Enola Gay Mission on bottom. He notes at top, This photograp
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to E**n for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Iwo Jima Medal of Honor Autographs [184377]2251 - Iwo Jima Medal of Honor Autographs [184377]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Famous, Historic Iwo Jima photo (reprint) by Joe Rosenthal, signed by three marines who fought and won the Medal of Honor at Iwo Jima, an event that t
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Japan Surrender, War Trial and Nagasaki Photo Group, 7 [183763]2252 - Japan Surrender, War Trial and Nagasaki Photo Group, 7 [183763]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7x 4x5" b/w photos of Japan during and after their surrender. No press marking on backs, however there are penciled notes. Chinese junk at Shan...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Russo-Japanese War Postcards 1905-09 (14) [184319]2253 - Russo-Japanese War Postcards 1905-09 (14) [184319]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 14 postcards from the Russo-Japanese War, c1905-09. All appear to be Japanese-made postcards. The Russo-Japanese War was fought betwee
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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German POW Letter from Russian Camp [183776]2254 - German POW Letter from Russian Camp [183776]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
German prisoner of war letter to his mother. Written on 9/9/49 and received by his mother, Frau Boeckh on November 21, 1949. There is a translation t
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Nazi Leaflet Anti-Jew Propaganda [184490]2255 - Nazi Leaflet Anti-Jew Propaganda [184490]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
WWI German airdrop propaganda leaflet aimed at Jews in the Soviet Union. Written in both German and Russian. It measures 6"x 8" and has so...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Wartime Issues of Life Magazine 1941-45 (54) [185838]2256 - Wartime Issues of Life Magazine 1941-45 (54) [185838]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Each issue presents interesting articles, photographs & maps of the War and its military personnel. It was war time's best and most sought-a...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Pre-WWI Fort Omaha Nebraska Balloon School Photos (25) [183298]2257 - Pre-WWI Fort Omaha Nebraska Balloon School Photos (25) [183298]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This collection has 25 photos from Fort Omaha in Nebraska. These are pre-WW1 photos many taken from aboard a balloon at the balloon aviation school th
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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German Blimps Postcards w/Graf Zeppelin 1907-18 (9) [185624]2258 - German Blimps Postcards w/Graf Zeppelin 1907-18 (9) [185624]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 9 postcards of German blimps, c1907-18. Includes: the Graf Zeppelin, 4 (1 dupe); "Zeppelin'sches Luftschiff bei seiner R...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Goodyear Blimp Real Photo Postcards, 1910-1913 (5 + 1) [186278]2259 - Goodyear Blimp Real Photo Postcards, 1910-1913 (5 + 1) [186278]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Goodyear Blimp Real Photo Postcards, 1910-1913 (5 + 1) Important historical group of early balloon real photo post cards and one printed card. This gr
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****0 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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