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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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Tionesta Postcards (35) [184220]2340 - Tionesta Postcards (35) [184220]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 35 Tionesta mostly RPC's. Tionesta was settled in 1850, and the lumber trade flourished thereafter for more than a century. Tionesta Creek...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********s.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Lumber Mill Real Photo Postcards 1909-28(30) [185841]2341 - Lumber Mill Real Photo Postcards 1909-28(30) [185841]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Northwestern States Lumber Mill Real Photo Postcards (30). California (9), Oregon (11), Idaho (4), Washington (6) - No Dups - 1909-1928
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to t*****N for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Lumberjacks Postcards 1908-13 (30) [185843]2342 - Lumberjacks Postcards 1908-13 (30) [185843]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lumberjacks, Activity Postcards, in Color (30). 1908-1913 - (No Duplicates)
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to w**********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Store Interiors & Exteriors Postcards 1907-09 (28) [185636]2343 - Store Interiors & Exteriors Postcards 1907-09 (28) [185636]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 28 postcards with photos of interiors and exteriors of stores, c1907-09. Includes 27 RPCs, and a wide selection of types of stores - s
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Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to p********n for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Fishing Themed Real Photo Postcards (64) [185005]2344 - Fishing Themed Real Photo Postcards (64) [185005]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fishing themed RPCs (64). All sorts of fishermen posing with their catch or the catch alone. Some a used with postmarks and text, others are blank. Qu
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Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********s.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Boy Scouts Postcards, 35 [184198]2345 - Boy Scouts Postcards, 35 [184198]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 35 undated mostly Boy Scouts RPC's. At attention, in campaign hats, camping, marching, Crescent City CA redwood-its big!, 1936 Olympics, b...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Children - Cars Carts Postcards (11) 1910-20 [184918]2346 - Children - Cars Carts Postcards (11) 1910-20 [184918]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 11 postcards depicting children in cars, carts and other ridable toys, c1910-20. Includes 10 RPCs, 1 other. All RPCs are unused, with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Children - Girls w/Dolls Postcards 1903-10 (12) [184919]2347 - Children - Girls w/Dolls Postcards 1903-10 (12) [184919]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 12 postcards depicting girls with dolls, with postmarks dated 1903-10. These are some of the best, all RPCs, featuring fantastic photo
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to a******r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Children - Hand Colored Postcards 1905-20 (33) [185091]2348 - Children - Hand Colored Postcards 1905-20 (33) [185091]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 33 postcards with real photos of kids that have been hand colored, c1905-20. Most are unused, or with handwritten text, but a few have
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Children / Dolls Real Photo Postcards 1900-20 (125) [184933]2349 - Children / Dolls Real Photo Postcards 1900-20 (125) [184933]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 125 or more historical dolls on RPC's from assorted states, c. 1900-20. Many with children.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to C******5 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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