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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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Vigilance Committee Execution Print 1856 [184384]2020 - Vigilance Committee Execution Print 1856 [184384]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Convicted of separate murders by the Vigilance Committee of the City of San Francisco, Philander Brace and Joseph Hetherington were hung in a public e
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Dalton Coffeyville RPC [186057]2021 - Dalton Coffeyville RPC [186057]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
On October 5, 1892, the Dalton Gang were planning to rob a couple of banks in Coffeyville, Kansas, This RPC shows the result of that planning. This sh
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*******0 for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Lot Withdrawn2022 - Lot Withdrawn
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Duplicate of Lot 2023
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Dalton Gang Spur [184169]2023 - Dalton Gang Spur [184169]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hand made iron spur with tooled silver trim including hearts and chevrons. About 4x5". The rowel holder has a heavy bend with rowel missing. In...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Hatfield/McCoy Feud: Randolph McCoy Signed Doc - RARE! [184218]2024 - Hatfield/McCoy Feud: Randolph McCoy Signed Doc - RARE! [184218]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare undated Randolph McCoy Signed Document: DS in lower right. Signed with his "X" mark. 8x3". "Randolph "Randall" ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to a******r for (1,700.00 + 425.00BP) = 2,125.00
 
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Hatfield/McCoy Feud: Willis Hatfield Autographed Cover, 1967 [184212]2025 - Hatfield/McCoy Feud: Willis Hatfield Autographed Cover, 1967 [184212]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1967 cover with signed return address of Willis Hatfield, son of "Devil Anse" Hatfield and the last survivor of 13 children. "The Hat...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Butch Cassidy - LeFors Signed Stock, 1918 [182924]2026 - Butch Cassidy - LeFors Signed Stock, 1918 [182924]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Butch Cassidy related - An issued/uncancelled stock certificate dated 1918, signed by Western lawman "Joe La Fors" (LeFors) who, as Deputy...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to s*****o for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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F.M. Canton (Joe Horner) Signed Receipt, 1895 [182921]2027 - F.M. Canton (Joe Horner) Signed Receipt, 1895 [182921]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Autographed document signed "F. M. Canton" as Deputy United States Marshal, c1895. The document is an 8.25" x 3" prisoner's ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Belle Starr Trial, Witness Form, 1886 [182926]2028 - Belle Starr Trial, Witness Form, 1886 [182926]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rare and historical list of witnesses' payments for the Belle Starr trial of 1886 in Arkansas, signed by witnesses such as her son and daughte...
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Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (4,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 5,000.00
 
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Belle Starr's Son Ed Reed Photograph, c1880 [182908]2029 - Belle Starr's Son Ed Reed Photograph, c1880 [182908]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A later photograph of a cabinet card of three men, one identified as Ed Reed, son of Belle Starr. 6.5" x 4.5". Handwritten on reverse, &qu...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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