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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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French Silk Woven Postcards (5) [186051]2400 - French Silk Woven Postcards (5) [186051]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
French postcards (5) woven with silk. Two are blank, three are used. Included scenes are St. Etienne Hotel de Ville, Martyr Ypres (Site of WWI Battle)
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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German - Gruss & Colorful Postcards 1890s (30) [185549]2401 - German - Gruss & Colorful Postcards 1890s (30) [185549]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 30 colorful and Gruss postcards, c. 1890's etc. Kaiser Wilhelm, Berlin, Besigheim, Dortmund, Munchen, Frankfurt etc.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********5 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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German Early Colorful Postcards c1890s (50) [185410]2402 - German Early Colorful Postcards c1890s (50) [185410]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 50 mostly c. 1890's German postcards. These are the most colorful cards from Germany in this collection and feature fantastic artwork. Gr...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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German Early Greetings Postcards c1895 (35) [185520]2403 - German Early Greetings Postcards c1895 (35) [185520]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 35 c. 1890's-1900's German early Greeting postcards in a wide variety of styles and publishers. Gruss, Leipzig, Berlin, Bahnhof, Dusse...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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German Mechanical Postcards (5) [186313]2404 - German Mechanical Postcards (5) [186313]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mechanical postcards of a humorous nature. Most of this group were made in Germany and still function. Three are unused and two have writing and postm
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Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********s for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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German Transportation Real Photo Postcards (5) Early & Rare! [185546]2405 - German Transportation Real Photo Postcards (5) Early & Rare! [185546]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 rare German RPC's showcasing large vehicles including Autobus, convertibles, buses etc.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********s for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Naples Postcards - EARLY! (20) [185407]2406 - Naples Postcards - EARLY! (20) [185407]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 20 early Naples, Italy postcards with some chromolitho. Waterfronts, volcano, piazza, art, street scenes etc.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to m********s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Japan Artistic Postcards, 1930-60 (41) [185845]2407 - Japan Artistic Postcards, 1930-60 (41) [185845]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Japanese, Very Artistic & Colorful, Postcards, 1930-1960 (41). (In Japanese language)
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********s for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Japan Hand-Colored Postcards 1900-20 (50+) [185442]2408 - Japan Hand-Colored Postcards 1900-20 (50+) [185442]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 50+ hand-colored postcards from Japan, c1903-on, with most from 1900-20. Almost half are postmarked, 11 with Japanese postmarks, 1 wav
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********s for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Butterfly Wing Postcards (24) [185006]2409 - Butterfly Wing Postcards (24) [185006]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique postcards (24). Real butterfly wing postcards by Nawa Entomological Laboratory Gifu Japan Country of origin: Japan Quality of print: Good Qual
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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