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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CSA  T-8  Cr. 19 $50Series of 1861 Note  R-6 [184413]4160 - CSA T-8 Cr. 19 $50Series of 1861 Note R-6 [184413]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Type 8 $50 Dated July 25, 1861 Cr. 19 R-6 Beautiful XF Note. Washington at Center , Tellus- At Left.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to m*****1 for (200.00 + 41.00BP) = 241.00
 
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CSA T-9 $20 Dated July 25th 1861 Cr. 32 R-4  [184414]4161 - CSA T-9 $20 Dated July 25th 1861 Cr. 32 R-4 [184414]
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Type 9 CSA $20 Note Large Sailing Vessel center, 20 to the left. Beautiful AU + Small "XX" 264,988 Issued
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 650.00
Sold to 0***8 for (275.00 + 56.38BP) = 331.38
 
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CSA T-10 $10 Dated July 25, 1861 Cr. 37 R-6 [184415]4162 - CSA T-10 $10 Dated July 25, 1861 Cr. 37 R-6 [184415]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Type 10 $10 Note Cr. 37 R-6 Small "10" "A" Plate. VF 25... S/N 87028. Liberty Seated by Eagle Issued July 25, 1861 to November ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 575.00
Sold to m*****1 for (350.00 + 71.75BP) = 421.75
 
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CSA T-11 $5 Dated July 25th 1861 Cr. 43(?)  [184397]4163 - CSA T-11 $5 Dated July 25th 1861 Cr. 43(?) [184397]
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CSA T-11 $5 Dated July 25th 1861 Cr. 43(?); S/N 21978 pp BB. PMG certified 15 choice fine net; restoration.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,250.00 + 312.50BP) = 1,562.50
 
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CSA T-12 $5 Dated July 25th 1861 Cr. 49  [184398]4164 - CSA T-12 $5 Dated July 25th 1861 Cr. 49 [184398]
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CSA T-12 $5 Dated July 25th 1861 Cr. 49; S/N 1145 pp I. PMG certified 20 very fine. R-7. Confederate States of America in blue on blue reverse. Known
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,350.00 + 337.50BP) = 1,687.50
 
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CSA T -7 $100.00  Dated July 25, 1861 Confederate States of America   [184396]4165 - CSA T -7 $100.00 Dated July 25, 1861 Confederate States of America [184396]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
37,155 Issued. PMG certified 30 very fine; previously mounted. This bank note was the first in a series of Confederate bank notes that did not bear i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
Sold to m*****1 for (700.00 + 143.50BP) = 843.50
 
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CSA T-13 $100 Dated September 2, 1861 Cr. 54 [184416]4166 - CSA T-13 $100 Dated September 2, 1861 Cr. 54 [184416]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CSA T-13 $100 A really nice XF and nicely centered. S/N 3931. Plate "E" No flourishes...R-6
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 850.00
Sold to C*****r for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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CSA T-14 $50 Sept. 2, 1861 Cr. 59 R-4 [184417]4167 - CSA T-14 $50 Sept. 2, 1861 Cr. 59 R-4 [184417]
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CSA T-14 $50 Sept. 2, 1861 Cr. 59 R-4 Nice XF Note R-4 469,660 Issued. Sailors to left Moneta Seated by treasure chests.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 395.00
Sold to C*****r for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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CSA T-15 $50 Series of 1861 Cr. 79 R-8 [184399]4168 - CSA T-15 $50 Series of 1861 Cr. 79 R-8 [184399]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CSA T-15 $50 Dated September 2nd 1861 Cr. 79 R-8; S/N 7158 pp A. PMG certified VF 25; cancelled, minor repairs. Railway train center, Justice right,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,950.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to m*****1 for (2,100.00 + 430.50BP) = 2,530.50
 
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CSA T-16 Cr. 80 $50 Dated Sept. 2, 1861 R-4  [184418]4169 - CSA T-16 Cr. 80 $50 Dated Sept. 2, 1861 R-4 [184418]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CSA T-16 $50 Dated Sept. 2, 1861 R-4 Cr. 80 S/N 12493. Jefferson Davis center. Engravers names above Fundable...Choice VF Black and Green, Red Fiber
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 2*****s for (200.00 + 41.00BP) = 241.00
 
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