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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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Banker's Assoc. of Buffalo Check Pair, 1891-95 [183185]4450 - Banker's Assoc. of Buffalo Check Pair, 1891-95 [183185]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1891 and 1895 Banker's Association of Buffalo checks for $5000 in gold coin. Both with paid perforations and upper right smears. [New York]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to A********S for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Bank of America, Unlisted, $1 Obsolete Bank Note [184571]4451 - Bank of America, Unlisted, $1 Obsolete Bank Note [184571]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1852 Bank of America, unlisted in Criswell and Haxby and very rare, $1 obsolete bank note. XF+ condition. [New York]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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North Carolina-Criswell 84 $10 Obsolete Currency [184808]4452 - North Carolina-Criswell 84 $10 Obsolete Currency [184808]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina Criswell 84, 1865 $10 obsolete currency. Choice VF+ condition with light contrast.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****1 for (85.00 + 17.43BP) = 102.43
 
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North Carolina $2 Confederate Currency 3 Different Issue Dates, 1861 [185264]4453 - North Carolina $2 Confederate Currency 3 Different Issue Dates, 1861 [185264]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina 1861 $2 Confederate currency with 3 different October 1861 issue dates. Criswell 1a, issued Oct. 1, North Carolina $3 note on verso XF+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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North Carolina 25c Fractional Currency, 6 Different, 1863 [185266]4454 - North Carolina 25c Fractional Currency, 6 Different, 1863 [185266]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 different North Carolina 1863 25c fractional currency. Criswell 141, verso is $50, F condition. Criswell 141, R5, Twenty red print on verso, CU. Cri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to p*****e for (120.00 + 24.60BP) = 144.60
 
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North Carolina Confederate Currency 1863 [185305]4455 - North Carolina Confederate Currency 1863 [185305]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate Currency from Raleigh, North Carolina. Jan. 1, 1863. $3 note. Cr-130. Apparent grade-Crisp Uncirculated. (Serial No. 872).
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 Confederate Currency 1863-66 (6) [185303]4456 - North Carolina Confederate Currency 1863-66 (6) [185303]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fractional Confederate Currency Series: 6 different from Raleigh, North Carolina. Includes: Jan. 1, 1863, $1 note, Cr-133, Apparent grade-Crisp Uncirc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-100, 102 (2) [185834]4457 - North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-100, 102 (2) [185834]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different Fractional Notes from Raleigh, North Carolina, both dated Sept. 1, 1862. Included are: 50-Cent Note, Criswell-100, Apparent Grade-Very F
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-103, 105a (2) [185833]4458 - North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-103, 105a (2) [185833]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different varieties of 25-Cent Confederate Notes from Raleigh, North Carolina, both dated Sept. 1, 1862. Includes: Criswell-103, R-5, Apparent Gra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-106, 108 (2) [185832]4459 - North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-106, 108 (2) [185832]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different varieties of 25-Cent Confederate Notes from Raleigh, North Carolina, both dated Sept. 1, 1862. Includes: Criswell 106, Apparent Grade-Ch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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