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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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United Nations Stamp Collection (200+) [183052]2290 - United Nations Stamp Collection (200+) [183052]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 200+ stamps from the United Nations dating from 1950-1960's. From family dealer and trade stock collections. Mostly mint some used...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to F*******8 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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World Health Org. Stamps 75 Countries 1962 [180773]2291 - World Health Org. Stamps 75 Countries 1962 [180773]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1962 World Health Organization stamps from 75 countries. See photo. Salvatore Falcone Collection
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Modern Postage Stamp Albums (4) [182978]2292 - Modern Postage Stamp Albums (4) [182978]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3x 1938 and 1x 1950 Modern Postage Stamp albums. They are about 3/4 filled in this significant collection. A nice set of 1000's of stamps. ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Postage Stamp Albums (6) + loose stamps [183186]2293 - Postage Stamp Albums (6) + loose stamps [183186]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 stamp albums with the 2 best having a nice mix of 19th century foreign and US stamps. Hundreds of stamps in all with 3 cigar boxes of loose stamps.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Pre-Cancelled Stamp Horde 1890s + [185365]2294 - Pre-Cancelled Stamp Horde 1890s + [185365]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Too many to count notebooks full of pre cancelled stamps from 1890s and up. Several duplicates a great opportunity to make or add to your collection.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****0 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Stamp Albums (3) Classics-Advanced Collectors [182741]2295 - Stamp Albums (3) Classics-Advanced Collectors [182741]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1963 Scotts US Commemorative album with mix of mint and used. 1947 Scott International part 1 and 2 postage stamp album with US and foreign mint and u
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Estimate : 220.00 - 350.00
Sold to w**********e for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Stamp Commemorative Sets (20) [183027]2296 - Stamp Commemorative Sets (20) [183027]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Commemorative Mint Stamp sets (20), from the mid 1970s to the mid 1980s. Subjects include Senator Everett Dirksen, American Flowers, the American Red
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to r********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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All American Stamp Albums, 5 [182729]2297 - All American Stamp Albums, 5 [182729]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 "All American" stamp albums. Nice group with 1 album nearly full, older issues mostly used. 4 other volumes partly filled with mix of mi...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Scott 1789 John Paul Jones Imperforate Quad [184231]2298 - Scott 1789 John Paul Jones Imperforate Quad [184231]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Imperforate Scott 1789 block of four, 15c John Paul Jones.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold to j*****n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Hawaii Stamp Group, 30 [182945]2299 - Hawaii Stamp Group, 30 [182945]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 30 Hawaii stamps, mint and used, 1c and 2c, some with Provisional Government 1893 over stamps. See photo. From family collections, dealers and t
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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