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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North Carolina Fractional Currency, 1861 and 1866 Series [185260]4480 - North Carolina Fractional Currency, 1861 and 1866 Series [185260]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina fractional currency, mostly series of January 1, 1861. 5c Criswell 48 CU condition. 10c Criswell 47 CU. 25c Criswell 43 VF. 20c Criswel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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North Carolina Fractional Currency, 1861, 5 Different [185278]4481 - North Carolina Fractional Currency, 1861, 5 Different [185278]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina fractional currency group, series of January 1,1861 with rarities. 5c Criswell 58 F, 10c Criswell 47 CU, 10c Criswell 52b VF, 25c Crisw
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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North Carolina-2 Varieties of 25c & 50c Confederate Currency, 4 Total [185267]4482 - North Carolina-2 Varieties of 25c & 50c Confederate Currency, 4 Total [185267]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina-25c, Criswell 141, 1864, R5, Twenty on verso AU+ condition. Criswell 150 R3, 1864, blue overprint CU. 50c, Criswell 136, 1863, CU. Cris
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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North Carolina-Criswell 1 & 25a Confederate Currency [185263]4483 - North Carolina-Criswell 1 & 25a Confederate Currency [185263]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual 1861 North Carolina Confederate currency, both printed with reverses for $3 State Bank of North Carolina overruns! Criswell 1, reverse brown $
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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North Carolina-Criswell 137 and 139 [185285]4484 - North Carolina-Criswell 137 and 139 [185285]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina notes. Criswell 139, 25c, 1863, R3, CU condition. Criswell 137, 1863, 50c, Vf condition with small hole and verso stain.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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North Carolina-Criswell 24 & 28 $1 Obsolete Banknotes [185262]4485 - North Carolina-Criswell 24 & 28 $1 Obsolete Banknotes [185262]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina 1861 $1 obsolete banknotes signed by different Treasurers. Criswell 24, R6 signed by Hardie, F+ condition with $1 overprint on verso. C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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North Carolina-Criswell 75 $20 Confederate Currency [185277]4486 - North Carolina-Criswell 75 $20 Confederate Currency [185277]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina Criswell 75, 1862 $20 Confederate currency. R4. A plate number. Choice CU condition. [North Carolina]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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North Carolina-Criswell 77 $20 Obsolete Banknote [185281]4487 - North Carolina-Criswell 77 $20 Obsolete Banknote [185281]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina Criswell 77, 1862 obsolete banknote. Richmond second of exchange on verso. VF condition. [North Carolina]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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North Carolina-Criswell 78c $20 Obsolete Banknote, Rare [185276]4488 - North Carolina-Criswell 78c $20 Obsolete Banknote, Rare [185276]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina Criswell 78c, 1862 $20 obsolete banknote. R8. Red overprint, "Payable only in six percent bonds". AU++ condition. [North...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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North Carolina-Criswell 80a $20 Obsolete Banknote [185280]4489 - North Carolina-Criswell 80a $20 Obsolete Banknote [185280]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina Criswell 8a, 1862 $20 banknote with born overprint "Fundable only in six percent bonds". VF condition with a few brown sp...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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North Carolina-Criswell 82 $20 Obsolete Banknote [184809]4490 - North Carolina-Criswell 82 $20 Obsolete Banknote [184809]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina Criswell 82, 1865 $10 obsolete banknote. Choice VF+ condition with some left side toning. [North Carolina]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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North Carolina-Criswell 83 $10 Obsolete Banknote [185273]4491 - North Carolina-Criswell 83 $10 Obsolete Banknote [185273]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina Criswell 83, 1865 $10 obsolete banknote. VF+ condition with some brown toning on verso top. [North Carolina]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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North Carolina-Criswell 85 & 86 Obsolete Banknote [185271]4492 - North Carolina-Criswell 85 & 86 Obsolete Banknote [185271]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina 1862 $5 obsolete banknote with no overprint. Criswell 85 F+ condition. Criswell 86 choice VF+. [North Carolina]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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North Carolina-Criswell 86a & 87 Obsolete Banknote [185272]4493 - North Carolina-Criswell 86a & 87 Obsolete Banknote [185272]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina, 2 different $5 obsolete banknote with red overprint, "Fundable Only". Criswell 86a VF+ condition. Criswell 87 XF+ conditio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to p*****e for (200.00 + 41.00BP) = 241.00
 
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North Carolina-Criswell 88a $1 Obsolete Banknote [185270]4494 - North Carolina-Criswell 88a $1 Obsolete Banknote [185270]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina Criswell 88a, 1862 $1 obsolete banknote. CU condition. [North Carolina]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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North Carolina-Criswell 90 & 92-94, 4 Different Signers [185209]4495 - North Carolina-Criswell 90 & 92-94, 4 Different Signers [185209]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina 1866 series fifty cents obsolete banknote with clipper ship vignettes. C 90 signed by Row? VF. C92 signed by Hardin VF. C93 signed by i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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North Carolina, $2 Confederate Currency, 3 Issue Dates [185265]4496 - North Carolina, $2 Confederate Currency, 3 Issue Dates [185265]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina $2 Confederate currency with 3 different October 1861 issue dates. None have State Bank note overruns on reverses. Criswell 22 Oct. 6,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Bank of Washington, Hx85G26, $100 [184585]4497 - Bank of Washington, Hx85G26, $100 [184585]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1861 Bank of Washington Hx 85G26 $100 obsolete bank note. Gem CU condition. [North Carolina]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to m*****1 for (275.00 + 56.38BP) = 331.38
 
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N. Carolina Criswell CRW217, $4 Bank Note [184584]4498 - N. Carolina Criswell CRW217, $4 Bank Note [184584]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bank of Washington, NC, Criswell W217,$4 obsolete bank note. Gem CU condition, bold blood red print. [North Carolina]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****1 for (170.00 + 34.85BP) = 204.85
 
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Bank of N. Carolina Bank Note, Hx 465, $10 [184582]4499 - Bank of N. Carolina Bank Note, Hx 465, $10 [184582]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bank of North Carolina, $10, obsolete bank note, drawn on Philadelphia, 1860. Hx 465-G204c. Conditionis XF/AU. [North Carolina]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to m*****1 for (600.00 + 123.00BP) = 723.00
 
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