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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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Pancho Villa / Mexican Revolution Real Photo Postcards (11) [183798]2040 - Pancho Villa / Mexican Revolution Real Photo Postcards (11) [183798]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pancho Villa era RPCs, include some rather gruesome photos of battle casualties as well as the execution of 256 POWs. There's also a pose of Vil...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Pancho Villa 1934 Movie, Viva Villa Document [183790]2041 - Pancho Villa 1934 Movie, Viva Villa Document [183790]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Legal Doc / Agreement between Pancho Villa Widow, Luz De Villa and MGM Studios. One-of-a-kind legal document from the MGM files, regarding written ap
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Pancho Villa Mexican Border Service Medal 1916/17 - RARE! [185474]2042 - Pancho Villa Mexican Border Service Medal 1916/17 - RARE! [185474]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Pancho Villa era military medal: Presented by the State of New York: Mexican Border Service medal, 1916/1917. Br., rd., 33 mm, with loop.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to j********g.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Pancho Villa Military Real Photo Postcards (9) [183779]2043 - Pancho Villa Military Real Photo Postcards (9) [183779]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pancho Villa military RPCs, including photos of the American forces, as well as Villa's army. One curiosity among the group is two that show rat...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Pancho Villa Photo Diary w/RPPCs by Horne & Runyon Circa: Mexican Revolution 1910s [133775]2044 - Pancho Villa Photo Diary w/RPPCs by Horne & Runyon Circa: Mexican Revolution 1910s [133775]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The primary feature of this lot is a massive and important collection of 184 real photo postcards (RPCs) and six 5 X 7 originals, most of which are d
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Start Price : 7,500.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Pancho Villa Photos Signed by Widdow Luz Villa (2) [183795]2045 - Pancho Villa Photos Signed by Widdow Luz Villa (2) [183795]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photos (2) of Mexican Revolutionary Leader Francisco "Pancho" Villa, both signed by widow, Luz De Villa. The photos measure 8"x 10&qu...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Pancho Villa Pursuer: Black Jack Pershing Documents (2) [184373]2046 - Pancho Villa Pursuer: Black Jack Pershing Documents (2) [184373]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Announcement from The Department of the Army of the death of General John Joseph Pershing in Washington D.C. on July 15, 1948. It measures 5"x...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Pancho Villa Pursuer: Colonel John Joseph Black Jack Pershing Signed Photo [184374]2047 - Pancho Villa Pursuer: Colonel John Joseph Black Jack Pershing Signed Photo [184374]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photo of John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing, inscribed and signed to fellow officer Colonel Frank C. Burnett. Photo measures 7.25"x 10...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Pancho Villa Raid on NM Town Commemorative Watch Fob [183786]2048 - Pancho Villa Raid on NM Town Commemorative Watch Fob [183786]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Souvenir watch fob belonging to the Columbus, New Mexico postmaster L.L. Burkhead, who had it made to commemorate the raid on the town by Pancho Villa
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Pancho Villa RPPCs c1916 (2) [186054]2049 - Pancho Villa RPPCs c1916 (2) [186054]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RPCs (2) showing Pancho Villa in and around 1916, in Parral (Where he was eventually assassinated in 1923). displaying war casualties after the Battle
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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