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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 Signed Letter [185594]2050 - Pancho Villa Signed Letter [185594]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A signed letter by famous Revolutionary Francisco "Pancho" Villa. The typed letter is to Professor Virgil Y. Russell of Tucson, Arizona an...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,800.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,250.00
 
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Pancho Villa Spur-Gifted 1911 w/ Letter from Recipient/Friend [183789]2051 - Pancho Villa Spur-Gifted 1911 w/ Letter from Recipient/Friend [183789]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spur that once belonged to Mexican Revolutionary Leader Francisco "Pancho" Villa, along with a letter by a Texas testifying to the fact t...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
 
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Pancho Villa Wanted Poster 1916 [183778]2052 - Pancho Villa Wanted Poster 1916 [183778]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dated March 9, 1916, this wanted poster offers a $5,000 reward for Francisco "Pancho" Villa , with a reward of $1,000 offered for the arre...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Andersonville Prison GAR Poster 1884 by G. F. Keller [183315]2053 - Andersonville Prison GAR Poster 1884 by G. F. Keller [183315]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Let us Forgive, But not Forget" is the theme of this Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) poster depicting incidents and acts of cruelty whil...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****b for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Andersonville- ALS Sketch Sales Document and Letter by Thomas O'Dea 1887 [182446]2054 - Andersonville- ALS Sketch Sales Document and Letter by Thomas O'Dea 1887 [182446]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a sales document selling Thomas O'Dea's print of Anderson Prison. The flyer is 7 in. X 11 in. with folds. The lot includes a letter ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Andersonville- Andersonville Survivors' Association Postal Cover [182431]2055 - Andersonville- Andersonville Survivors' Association Postal Cover [182431]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This postal cover has a return address of: "Andersonville Survivors' Association". A beautiful handstamp circle. Beautiful hand writin...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Andersonville- Autograph Henry Wirz and Prison Witness Pass to his Execution 1865 [182438]2056 - Andersonville- Autograph Henry Wirz and Prison Witness Pass to his Execution 1865 [182438]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There is a clear autograph by Henry Wirz on a cut square 1.5 in X 3.5 in. Wirz was the commanding officer at the Andersonville Prison and responsible
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,800.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,250.00
 
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Andersonville- Captain Henry Wirz Prison Pass [182429]2057 - Andersonville- Captain Henry Wirz Prison Pass [182429]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This prison Pass was issued at the Old Capitol Prison to visit Captain Henry Wirz, the commanding Confederate officer in charge of the Andersonville P
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Start Price : 2,300.00 | Estimate : 4,600.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Andersonville- From a Prisoner of War Postal Cover 1864 [182430]2058 - Andersonville- From a Prisoner of War Postal Cover 1864 [182430]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This extremely rare postal cover was sent from the Andersonville, Ga prison. It has the approval of Cpt. Henry Wirz with his mark top center: "...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Andersonville- John January Andersonville Survivor Cabinet Card [182441]2059 - Andersonville- John January Andersonville Survivor Cabinet Card [182441]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Andersonville prisoner John January survived scurvy and gangrene by cutting off his own foot with a pocket knife. Living until 1901, he is pictured he
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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