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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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1928 Saint Gaudens $20 Gold [183620]4150 - 1928 Saint Gaudens $20 Gold [183620]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CAC certified MS61. Nice BU 1928 Saint Gaudens $20 gold piece.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to p******y for (2,200.00 + 451.00BP) = 2,651.00
 
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Nazi - German Notgeld Currency Album [183654]4151 - Nazi - German Notgeld Currency Album [183654]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 x 12 inch hardcover album with thirty pages of German notgeld (emergency money) currency. Each page has about ten pieces, so there are hundreds of
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to k********h.. for (400.00 + 82.00BP) = 482.00
 
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Nazi- Inflation Money 10 Million German Marks c.1923 [185058]4152 - Nazi- Inflation Money 10 Million German Marks c.1923 [185058]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This crisp uncirculated 10 million mark note is emblematic of inflationary times in Germany after WW1. It is dated August, 1923. A lavender note with
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Nazi- British Counterfeit 10 Pound Bank Note c.1943 [185053]4153 - Nazi- British Counterfeit 10 Pound Bank Note c.1943 [185053]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an original 1943 counterfeit British bank note for 10 pounds. This was an attempt by the German government to undermine the security of the Br
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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CSA T- 1 $1,000 Written dates Nat. Bank Note Company [184390]4154 - CSA T- 1 $1,000 Written dates Nat. Bank Note Company [184390]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CSA Type 1 $1,000 1861 Confederate States of America Written dates National Bank Note Company; 607 Issued; R-9. May 27, 1861. S/N 321 pp A. PMG certif
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 45,000.00
Sold to p*****e for (18,000.00 + 3,690.00BP) = 21,690.00
 
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CSA T- 2 Confederate States America $500 Written Dates [184391]4155 - CSA T- 2 Confederate States America $500 Written Dates [184391]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$500 1861 Confederate States of America T-2 Various/Elmore; S/N 229 pp A. PMG certified 15 choice fine; restoration. May 23, 1861. This is the 1st of
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to p*****e for (10,500.00 + 2,152.50BP) = 12,652.50
 
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CSA T- 3 $100 1861 Confederate States of America 184392]4156 - CSA T- 3 $100 1861 Confederate States of America 184392]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Type 3- $100 Written Dates National Bank Note Company . Montgomery Issue . May ?, 1861. Clitherall/Elmore; S/N 284 pp A. PMG certified 12 fine; repai
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (4,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 5,000.00
 
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CSA T-4 $50 1861 Confederate States of America [184393]4157 - CSA T-4 $50 1861 Confederate States of America [184393]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CSA Type 4 $50 Written Dates Issued April 5, 1861 to June 21, 1861 Cr. 4. R-8. S/N 1005 pp A. PMG certified 35 choice very fine. A gorgeous $50 Green
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Estimate : 19,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to p*****e for (11,000.00 + 2,255.00BP) = 13,255.00
 
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CSA T -5 $100 Written Dates 1861 Southern Bank Note Co. Richmond, VA Cr. 5 R-6 [184394]4158 - CSA T -5 $100 Written Dates 1861 Southern Bank Note Co. Richmond, VA Cr. 5 R-6 [184394]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CSA Type -5 $100 Written Dates 1861 Southern Bank Note Co. Richmond, VA Cr. 5 R-6. S/N 2310 pp B. PMG certified 58 choice about unc. Beautiful Train V
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Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,500.00 + 375.00BP) = 1,875.00
 
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CSA T-6 $50 Written Dates Sept. 3rd, 1861 Cr. 6 [184395]4159 - CSA T-6 $50 Written Dates Sept. 3rd, 1861 Cr. 6 [184395]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
T-6: $50 1861 Confederate States of America Written Dates Sept. 3rd, 1861 Cr. 6; S/N 2388 pp B. PMG certified 58 choice about unc; minor ink burn. No
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
 
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