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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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Disasters - Calif. Earthquake RPPCs c1925 (24) [180152]2380 - Disasters - Calif. Earthquake RPPCs c1925 (24) [180152]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 24 RPCs with photos of the Santa Barbara, Calif., earthquake of 1925. Some duplicates. Please see photo(s) for more details.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Disasters - Tornadoes/Hurricanes Postcards 1910-44 (13) [184908]2381 - Disasters - Tornadoes/Hurricanes Postcards 1910-44 (13) [184908]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 13 postcards depicting disasters, including tornado and hurricane damage, 2 postmarked from 1910 and 1913. Includes 11 RPCs, 2 other,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Fire Departments Postcards 1908-51 (30) [185638]2382 - Fire Departments Postcards 1908-51 (30) [185638]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 30 postcards of U.S. fire departments, c1908-51. Includes 23 RPCs, with several states included, many from California and Rhode Island
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Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Aircraft Postcards (14) [185626]2383 - Aircraft Postcards (14) [185626]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 14 postcards of experimental and fanciful aircraft from the U.S. and foreign, c1911-48. Includes: Tuck's Post Card, 3, two bi-pl...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a******4 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Aircraft Postcards (5) 1904-29 [185625]2384 - Aircraft Postcards (5) 1904-29 [185625]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 5 postcards of early aircraft, domestic and foreign, c1904-29. All RPCs. Includes 4 American, 1 German: "Die Parade ous der Vog...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Aviation Postcards (5) 1917 [185620]2385 - Aviation Postcards (5) 1917 [185620]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 5 aviation postcards from France, c1917. Colorized postcards with several illustrations of airplanes on each are unused and approx. 4&quo...
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Automobile Postcards (12) 1900-20 [185098]2386 - Automobile Postcards (12) 1900-20 [185098]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 12 postcards with pictures of automobiles, c1900-1920. All RPCs. One postmarked, Barberton, Ohio, 1913.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (96.00 + 24.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Motorcycles Indian Postcards (13) [184870]2387 - Motorcycles Indian Postcards (13) [184870]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 13 postcards of Indian Motorcycles, from the early 1900s. Includes 10 RPCs, 3 other. Two postmarked c1915-16, 11 unused, 1 duplicate.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a******4 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Bicycle Postcards (83) [185637]2388 - Bicycle Postcards (83) [185637]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large collection of 83 postcards featuring bicycles, c1904-49, with most from 1904-12. About 64 RPCs. Only one duplicate. Most from the U.S., some f
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to j*****f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Dog Carts European Postcards (12) [185623]2389 - Dog Carts European Postcards (12) [185623]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A selection of 12 postcards depicting dog carts carrying milk, from Belgium, Switzerland, and Germany, which appear to be from 1910. 3 RPCs, 9 other.
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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