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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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Civil War Autograph of Thomas Riddle last Surviving Confederate Veteran c.1954 [186168]2080 - Civil War Autograph of Thomas Riddle last Surviving Confederate Veteran c.1954 [186168]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thomas E. Riddle (1846-1954) was the last surviving Civil War Confederate veteran (to see combat). His birthdate was April 16, 1846 in Nashville, Tn.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Civil War Autograph Rear Admiral Dahlgren U.S. Navy 1863 [185069]2081 - Civil War Autograph Rear Admiral Dahlgren U.S. Navy 1863 [185069]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This signed clipping is of John A. Dahlgren of the US Navy. Signed with his title "Rear Admiral" 1863 "So: Attn. Block, Squad(ron)&qu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Civil War Autograph Ulrich Dahlgren Signed Letter 1863 [185068]2082 - Civil War Autograph Ulrich Dahlgren Signed Letter 1863 [185068]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colonel Ulrich Dahlgren was the second son of John Dahlgren, a Navy Admiral. This letter is to his aunt asking that she keep any newspaper accounts of
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to R*****3 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Civil War Autograph W.H. Bissell [186164]2083 - Civil War Autograph W.H. Bissell [186164]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
William H. Bissell is known to have inflamed the temper of Jefferson Davis that nearly resulted in an armed duel between the two politicians. Bissell,
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Start Price : 48.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Civil War Autograph; Mrs. T. J. (Stonewall) Jackson [186172]2084 - Civil War Autograph; Mrs. T. J. (Stonewall) Jackson [186172]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an autographed card from the "United Daughters if the Confederacy, North Carolina Division" signed "Mrs. T.J. (Stonewall) Jac...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c*******t for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Civil War Autograph; Richardson, Union Spy 1866 [186120]2085 - Civil War Autograph; Richardson, Union Spy 1866 [186120]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Albert Richardson was a war correspondent during the Civil War and reported to the New York Tribune; was arrested as a spy and spent 20 months in Conf
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Civil War Autographs of Elizabeth L. Van Lew Union Spy c. 1865 (2) [186167]2086 - Civil War Autographs of Elizabeth L. Van Lew Union Spy c. 1865 (2) [186167]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Elizabeth Van Lew was a cleaver Union Spy while living in Richmond, Virginia capitol of the Confederacy. The impressionable young lady had access to L
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Civil War CdV Pauline Cushman Union Spy [186176]2087 - Civil War CdV Pauline Cushman Union Spy [186176]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This CdV of Pauline Cushman was published by the studio of E. H.T. Anthony of New York City at 2.5 in. X 4 in. Pauline was a struggling actress in L
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to a*******1 for (1,300.00 + 325.00BP) = 1,625.00
 
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Civil War CDV/Autograph Confederate Spy Belle Boyd [186134]2088 - Civil War CDV/Autograph Confederate Spy Belle Boyd [186134]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a CDV of Miss Belle Boyd 2.5 in. X 4in. from the studios of E & H.T. Anthony, NY. Bell Boyd in pencil on the back. In good condition. T...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Civil War CdVs First Lady Mrs. Jefferson Davis (2) [186177]2089 - Civil War CdVs First Lady Mrs. Jefferson Davis (2) [186177]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are two photos of the First Lady of the Confederacy Mrs. Jefferson (Varina) Davis. This CdV is from the studios of Charles Fredericks of New Yor
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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