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American Treasures of the Past, 2024 August Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 308, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview

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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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Missouri, Kansas & Texas RY (KATY) 1880 [182597]1150 - Missouri, Kansas & Texas RY (KATY) 1880 [182597]
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#1015 issued 1880 to L P Barton, Railway Mail Service, signed A Mitchell GM, tan card stock, reverse: "1880" red underprint, red stamped ...
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Missouri, Kansas & Texas RY 1879 [182612]1151 - Missouri, Kansas & Texas RY 1879 [182612]
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#413 issued 1879 to L P Barton, RY mail service, signed gen. supt., brn card stock, blk lined border, "1879" red underprint on reverse. ...
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Missouri, Kansas and Texas RY 1889 [182630]1152 - Missouri, Kansas and Texas RY 1889 [182630]
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#A215 issued 1889 to Wm Kerrigan, Gainesville, Henrietta & Western RY, signed Geo A Eddy and H C Cross receivers, tan card stock, title banner ...
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Missouri, Kansas and Texas RY Co 1902 [183443]1153 - Missouri, Kansas and Texas RY Co 1902 [183443]
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#A2238 issued 1902 to R H Laing, StLSW RY , signed VP?GM, tan card stock, banner style title, "1902" lower left in circle blk print, Ameri...
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National City & Otay RY Co 1899 [183490]1154 - National City & Otay RY Co 1899 [183490]
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#51 issued 1899 to C M Warner, Randsburg RY Co., Signed Pres., Rose color card stock, dark shadow underprint, American BNC printer. Incorp 1886
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National City & Otay RY Co 1894 [182586]1155 - National City & Otay RY Co 1894 [182586]
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#236 issued 1894 to E A Hornbeck, Asst Treas., signed pres., tan card stock, American BNC printer. Organized 1887 operated until 1909 reorganizatio
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National City & Otay RY Co 1897 [182559]1156 - National City & Otay RY Co 1897 [182559]
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#3 issued 1897 to E A Hornbeck, supt. NC&O RY, signed pres., green card stock, American BNC printer. Formed in 1886 as San Diego's first ...
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Nevada County Narrow Gauge RR 1881 [183412]1157 - Nevada County Narrow Gauge RR 1881 [183412]
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#189 issued 1881 to Wm H Gatzmun Trustee, Special Ticket fo, PFA CIty RY, signed gen supt., gray card stock , lined red underprint pass face, "...
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Nevada County Narrow Gauge RR 1884 [182635]1158 - Nevada County Narrow Gauge RR 1884 [182635]
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#67 issued 1884 to A H Maw, Special Ticket for the use of, NY&SB RR, signed John F Kidder gen. supt, blu card stock, '1884" blu und...
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Sold to r******8 for 343.75
 
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Nevada County Narrow Gauge RR 1892 [183476]1159 - Nevada County Narrow Gauge RR 1892 [183476]
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#25 issued 1892 to R H Garland, Special Ticket, Wabash RR, signed pres/mgr, tan card stock, ì!892î upper right corner in red print keysto...
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Sold to r******8 for 200.00
 
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