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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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Andersonville- John Winder Signed Letter 1863 [182433]2060 - Andersonville- John Winder Signed Letter 1863 [182433]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
John Winder, a West Point graduate, was assigned to run the prison system for the Confederates. Winder's signature is at the bottom of a letter ...
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Andersonville- Louis W. Stevenson Witness to Henry Wirz's Hanging Autograph Photo 1865 [182439]2061 - Andersonville- Louis W. Stevenson Witness to Henry Wirz's Hanging Autograph Photo 1865 [182439]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot of family letters are written by Louis W. Stevenson before and during the Civil War. An autographed card and tintype photo are also included.
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Andersonville- Muster-Out Papers for Private David Dennison [182445]2062 - Andersonville- Muster-Out Papers for Private David Dennison [182445]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This paper eight page fold-out document is the Muster-Out paper for Private David Dennison of the Massachusetts Cavalry. He completed three years of s
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Andersonville- Presidential Order for the Execution of Henry Wirz and Conf. Veterans Doc. [182442]2063 - Andersonville- Presidential Order for the Execution of Henry Wirz and Conf. Veterans Doc. [182442]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A complete General Court Martial Orders No.607 outlines the "malicious(ly), willful(ly), and traitorous(ly)" crimes committed by Henry Wir...
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Andersonville- Prison Victim's Widow Archive 1866 [182434]2064 - Andersonville- Prison Victim's Widow Archive 1866 [182434]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot holds three documents for the widow of Private Ephraim Churchill (fighting for the Union) of Decatur County, Tennessee. The widow, Comfort Ja
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Andersonville- Private Oliver Seymour Tintype, Rei-nlistment, Discharge Papers 1863-1866 [182432]2065 - Andersonville- Private Oliver Seymour Tintype, Rei-nlistment, Discharge Papers 1863-1866 [182432]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This collection is of Private Oliver Seymour (Zimmer) reenlistment and discharge papers (2) and a tintype photo of this 17 year old Illinois volunteer
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Andersonville- Signed Document by Lt. Robert W. Brown [182444]2066 - Andersonville- Signed Document by Lt. Robert W. Brown [182444]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lt. Robert W. Brown aid de Camp to Genl. Winder and Major Henry Wirz. This signed half sheet document is giving permission for two women to search Con
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Sold to 8********l.. for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Andersonville- Single Page Signatures of the Wirz Prosecution Team [182443]2067 - Andersonville- Single Page Signatures of the Wirz Prosecution Team [182443]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This document has four signatures from the prosecution team convicting Major Henry Wirz of war crimes. There is Norton Parker Chipman (third signature
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Andersonville- Survivor E.R. Stillman of Andersonville Prison answers State Questionnaire 1865 [1822068 - Andersonville- Survivor E.R. Stillman of Andersonville Prison answers State Questionnaire 1865 [182
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The State of New York requested the completion of a questionnaire by their soldiers once home after the Civil War with regard to their treatment at An
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Andersonville- Union Questionnaire requesting Information of Andersonville Treatment [182435]2069 - Andersonville- Union Questionnaire requesting Information of Andersonville Treatment [182435]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This three page legal document was solicited post-war by the state of New York. The paper requests information as to the treatment while a POW at And
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