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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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Mechanical Postcards (6) [186301]2370 - Mechanical Postcards (6) [186301]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very clever and colorful mechanical postcards from the early 1900s. Some are made in Germany and use tabs or wheels to add animation to the cards. The
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Mechanical Postcards Amusing & Rare (3) [186306]2371 - Mechanical Postcards Amusing & Rare (3) [186306]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three rare and amusing mechanical postcards, including one for a 60th birthday, showing the aging of a man from 1848 to 1908, a father disciplining hi
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Magic Eye Postcards-Rare (2) 1907 [186055]2372 - Magic Eye Postcards-Rare (2) 1907 [186055]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Magic Eye postcards (2) from the early 1900s. The idea with one, "Gathering Berries (Series 7, No.1), is to cut the eyehole piece off and then ...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Believe it or Not! Postcards 1909-16 (60) [184181]2373 - Believe it or Not! Postcards 1909-16 (60) [184181]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 60 c. 1909-16 postcards with visually exaggerated images. Corn, fish, potato, grapes, apples, lettuce etc. Believe it or not!
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Human Deformity Postcards w/RPPCs (19) [184906]2374 - Human Deformity Postcards w/RPPCs (19) [184906]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 19 postcards depicting human deformities. None are postmarked. 11 RPCs, 8 other.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Pinups & Nudes Postcards 1920s-60s (50+) [180092]2375 - Pinups & Nudes Postcards 1920s-60s (50+) [180092]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
More than 50 postcards of pinups and nudes, c1920s-60s. Some vintage, some modern. Some RPCs. Please see photo(s) for more details. Mostly California.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Gambling - Poker Hands Postcards 1905-12 (15) [185100]2376 - Gambling - Poker Hands Postcards 1905-12 (15) [185100]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 15 postcards related to gambling, with postmarks 1905-12. All are illustrations of hands holding cards. Includes 2 RPCs, 13 other, wit
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Leap Year Postcards 1908-17 (50) [184581]2377 - Leap Year Postcards 1908-17 (50) [184581]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 50 c. 1908-17 Leap Year postcards. Since Leap Year occurs only every 4 years, these cards are unusual to mark this infrequent day. Some are humo
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Disaster - Nebraska, PA Flooded Town RPPCs (22) [186041]2378 - Disaster - Nebraska, PA Flooded Town RPPCs (22) [186041]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An assortment of 22 RPCs, featuring the now submerged town of Nebraska, Pennsylvania The town of Nebraska, Pennsylvania came into being in 1827, and i
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to p********n for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Disasters - Calif. Earthquake RPPCs c1925 (26) [184911]2379 - Disasters - Calif. Earthquake RPPCs c1925 (26) [184911]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 26 postcards depicting the earthquake, June 29, 1925, in Santa Barbara, Ca. All RPCs and unused. Complete set of duplicates with 13 di
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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