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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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Letter and Cover Grizzly Flat 1858 [184385]2280 - Letter and Cover Grizzly Flat 1858 [184385]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter & cover dated November 30, 1858. Included is an Expert Committee Report from the American Philatelic Society, testifying to condition, au...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Foreign Cover and Postcards [182952]2281 - Foreign Cover and Postcards [182952]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 50 foreign covers with some First Days including UN, some with philatelic specialties. About 35 foreign postcards. From family collections, deal
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Philatelic Oddities [181204]2282 - Philatelic Oddities [181204]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven rare postal items: United States Lettersheet Envelope (1887); U. S. Internal-Revenue Service postal cover (1883); Universal Postal Union 1892 ca
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S*******3 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Bulgaria Stamp Collection (100+) [183051]2283 - Bulgaria Stamp Collection (100+) [183051]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 100+ stamps from Bulgaria 1890's-1980's. From family dealer and trade stock collections. Mixture of mint and used stamps. All ...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Canal Zone Stamp Collection (40+) [183050]2284 - Canal Zone Stamp Collection (40+) [183050]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collections of about 40+ stamps from the Panama Canal Zone. Dating 1900-1960's. From family dealer and trade stock collections. All stamps used,...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Foreign Postage Stamps in 9 Albums [182740]2285 - Foreign Postage Stamps in 9 Albums [182740]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 albums with mostly foreign postage stamps. Mix of mint and used. 2x. The International Postage Stamp Album by Scott 1936-regular and junior edition.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Foreign Small Country Stamp Collection [183174]2286 - Foreign Small Country Stamp Collection [183174]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hundreds of mint and used foreign stamps from small countries. Aden, Congo, Cayman Islands, New Guinea, Yemen, Monaco, Jamaica, Senegal and many more.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Foreign Stamp Hoard, 15 Pounds [182954]2287 - Foreign Stamp Hoard, 15 Pounds [182954]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
15 pound box of mostly foreign stamps, mostly lower end. Some in albums, some First Day covers, mostly used, hundreds of stamps-too many to count! See
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Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to w**********e for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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U.S. & Foreign Stamp Albums (5) [182975]2288 - U.S. & Foreign Stamp Albums (5) [182975]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 different US and Foreign stamps albums. Mix of 1000+ mint and used stamps. Premier World Stamp Album 1960, 1968 Statesman Deluxe by H E Harris, 1996
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Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
Sold to w**********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Ambassador by H E Harris Stamp Album Trio [182730]2289 - Ambassador by H E Harris Stamp Album Trio [182730]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 1960-61 The New Enlarged Ambassador stamp albums by H E Harris. Mostly used mix of US and foreign.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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