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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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Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping News Stories (3) [185618]2030 - Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping News Stories (3) [185618]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Newspaper "A" sections (2) and one insert. One chronicles the kidnapping of the Lindbergh Baby in 1932 as an insert list serial numbers of...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Lindbergh Kidnapping Forensic Evidence Archive [184362]2031 - Lindbergh Kidnapping Forensic Evidence Archive [184362]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Evidence envelopes, slivers of ladder, and nail photos from the Lindbergh trial and cigar box nails from the Good Friday Bombings of 1936. The &quo...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Georgia Lynching of Leo Frank Postcard c1915 [184360]2032 - Georgia Lynching of Leo Frank Postcard c1915 [184360]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postcard showing the aftermath of the lynching of Leo Frank. Leo Max Frank (April 17, 1884 ñ August 17, 1915) was an American factory superinte...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Coroner Report on Suicide 1819 [185375]2033 - Coroner Report on Suicide 1819 [185375]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A document signed September, 1819 by Charlotte County Coroner John A. Adams with regards to the suicide death of Thomas Cook. The coroner states that
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John Dillinger Wanted Poster (9"x 16") [184381]2034 - John Dillinger Wanted Poster (9"x 16") [184381]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wanted poster, measuring 9"x 16" for public enemy Number one, John Herbert Dillinger. This poster is from 1934 and is authorized on June 3...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Mexican Revolution: President Bustemante Signed Letter [185593]2035 - Mexican Revolution: President Bustemante Signed Letter [185593]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a handwritten condolence letter written by Mexican President Bustemante, to a brother of a Mexican soldier, who died from illness during his
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Mexican Revolution: 1850 Benito Juarez Signed Letter [185598]2036 - Mexican Revolution: 1850 Benito Juarez Signed Letter [185598]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter signed by President Benito Juarez of Mexico. Juarez is often called "The Abraham Lincoln of Mexico" because of policies that were e...
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Mexican Revolution: Post Battle Executions Real Photo Postcard [186747]2037 - Mexican Revolution: Post Battle Executions Real Photo Postcard [186747]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RPPC of an execution, after the First Battle of Ciudad Juarez (April 7-May 10 1911) The First Battle of Ciudad Ju·rez took place in April and M...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Mexican Revolution: President Modero Signed Doc 1912 [185592]2038 - Mexican Revolution: President Modero Signed Doc 1912 [185592]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed commendation and promotion of Emiliano Lojero on November 7, 1912. LeÛnides Emiliano Antonio Jes˙s Lojero Luna was a Mexican soldie...
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Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Mexican Revolutionary Emiliano Zapata Signed Letter [185597]2039 - Mexican Revolutionary Emiliano Zapata Signed Letter [185597]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Typed letter signed by Emiliano Zapata, informing General Jose I. Robles that he will see that the funds the general needs to continue fighting will b
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to s*****o for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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