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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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Wells Fargo Gold Bullion Shipment; Melones Mining [183737]2320 - Wells Fargo Gold Bullion Shipment; Melones Mining [183737]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Receipt Book c. 1904-08 Melones Mining gold bullion shipping record via Wells Fargo. Each entry is signed by the Wells Fargo agent accepting the packa
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to o********r.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Wells Fargo Gold Dust / Bullion Rcpts 1858-1907 (6) [184136]2321 - Wells Fargo Gold Dust / Bullion Rcpts 1858-1907 (6) [184136]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 receipts for gold dust or bullion shipped in Wells Fargo & Co. stagecoaches. 1858, 1860, 1881, 1879, 1904, 1907.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to R*********r for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Wells Fargo Virginia City Commission (Bullion) Ledger, 1879 [182783]2322 - Wells Fargo Virginia City Commission (Bullion) Ledger, 1879 [182783]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large 12 x 17" cloth covered ledger marked on the spine "Out Commissions / Virginia/ W.F. & Co. July 1, 1879 to Dec. 1913, which may c...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 6*****b for (2,400.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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Wells Fargo Covers, San Jose "Depot" (6) 1890s [182905]2323 - Wells Fargo Covers, San Jose "Depot" (6) 1890s [182905]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of six covers from Wells, Fargo & Co's Express. Three addressed to Mr. Farwell, Esq., Niles, Calif.; of them two cancelled San Jose ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Wells Fargo, Virginia City Checks (6) [183816]2324 - Wells Fargo, Virginia City Checks (6) [183816]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Virginia City Wells Fargo checks. Very rare 1861 blue, signed by supt. Graves of Gould and Curry Mine with condition issues, blank red and green, 18
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Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to S********e for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Wells Fargo Ephemera Group (7) [184137]2325 - Wells Fargo Ephemera Group (7) [184137]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice group of Wells Fargo ephemera. 1891 small letterhead, 1860 Yreka second of exchange, 1883 Seattle WT, 1899 Oakland, 1887 Express billhead, 1876 C
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to S********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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American Express, Charles Fargo Sig 1879 [182922]2326 - American Express, Charles Fargo Sig 1879 [182922]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
American Express Company 7" x 4.25" document, signed by Assistant General Superintendent Charles Fargo in 1879. Charles was a son of Willi...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d****z for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Western Stagecoach Postcards (29) 1906-47 [184914]2327 - Western Stagecoach Postcards (29) 1906-47 [184914]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 29 postcards depicting Western stagecoaches, c1906-47. Includes 17 RPCs, 12 other, mostly from California, some Idaho, Nevada and Colo
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to s*****l for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Edwards Express Agency Tin Sign, Maine, c1925 [184454]2328 - Edwards Express Agency Tin Sign, Maine, c1925 [184454]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6' wide x 12" tall. Excellent condition. The company ran from about 1909 to the 1930s out of Portland. They were very active in the 1920s,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Overland Stage Line Holladay Receipt, 1865 [182923]2329 - Overland Stage Line Holladay Receipt, 1865 [182923]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An Overland Stage Line receipt, Ben Holladay, Proprietor, c1865. An 8.5" x 4.25" one-sided receipt, partially pre-printed, which reads: &q...
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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