Great Americana Pow-Wow Auction (August 2020)

This is a map depicting the Nanaimo and Westminster Mining District of 1906, scale is 4 statute miles=1 in. completed by the Canada Dept. of Mines Ge

Eight volumes of Cyclopedia of Civil Engineering by the Chicago American School of Correspondence 1909. Date: Country if not USA: State: City:

Loft of eight. Includes a 16x11" broadside on Instructions and Rules for transporting, shipping, handling and using high explosives. Three DuPo...

Mine shaft painting on Masonite? with a reclaimed wood rustic frame, unsigned, 20x14" Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenanc...

Engineering and Mining Journal Press 1924, Mines and Minerals 1901, Mining and Metallurgy 1934, 4 Financial Debater-Criterion 1929, Western Mining Wor

Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, Bulletin 127, "Gold Dredging in the United States". Covers early history, gold dredging distr...

Lot of 27. Includes ten letters addressed to Miss Minnie King of San Luis Obispo. Three envelopes HAR(tford) and LOS OLIVOS RPO. 1890. Mostly personal

Modern Blasting In Quarries and Open Pits, by J. Barab, copyright 1927, Hercules Powder Company, Wilmington, Delaware. Paperbound edition, 169 pages o

Rare hardcover Literary and Historical Miscellanies by Bancroft. Culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know i

Large group of reproduction photos perhaps 50 photos mostly western mining. At lease six pieces framed. See photo. Great selection for interior decora

Oregon hydraulic mining by Keystone, Escabana, MI crusher by Underwood. Nice contrasts. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: F

1) Plat of the "Great Western Group" Round Mountain, Jefferson M.D. Nye Co., Nevada 1906. 11.5" square blueprint. 2) "Wilhelm ...

Three items: Homer M&MC stock certifictae from Lundy LAke, 1881; JAnuary, 1954 Nevada State Journal special historical section, abpout 40pp, ra...

Issued September 1899 to Henry P Walter for 500 shares in the Powning Gold and Silver Mining Stock. No mention of location of the mine. Date: 1899 C

This book published in 1881 is Clarence King's masterpiece to science of ore deposits in the SIerra Nevada Mountains. This copy has a torn cover...

Annual Production of the Precious Metals of the United States, 1883 Report of the Director of the Mint. Part 1: Production of States & Territo...

Key reference volume. 805pp with index. Spine missing, boards detached Date: 1870 Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:

Two gorgeous and unique vintage bolo ties feature a lucite square set in goldstone settings. Embedded in the lucite are gold flakes, a miniature gold

This is a collection of three books by the U.S. Geologic Survey for Montana, Wyoming, and Utah from 1870-1872 by V. Hayden. This hardcover collection

1) Economic Geology of the Mercur Mining District, Utah from 16th Annual Report of the U.S.G.S. by J.E. Spur 1895, 7.5 x 11" rebound, 10 plates...

By the end of 1935, the Yukon Gold Company no longer had gold operations in the Klondike, but active tin mining in Malaysia. This 8 1/2 x 11 inch rep

History spanning 150 years of Fresno, CA from1856 to 2006; California Drawbridge by O.L."Monty" Dewey; Photo of the Fresno Elk Officers, c...

116 pp. with color and B&W photos and advertisements. Opens to 16 x 19" color illustrated map of GGIE fairgrounds on Treasure Island. Guide...

Two (once) bound volumes of the Stockton Independent. Jul-Dec. 1918, only one board, many loose, 18 x 23 x 4"; Oct-Dec 1924, partially bound, n...

Lot of 3. Gus Bundy (1907-1984) was a Nevada author, artists, and photographer. 1) Two signed and inscribed editions of "Short Thoughts." ...

Approximately 44 issues of the Mid-Week Pictorial, an 11 x 16-inch news magazine published by the New York Times from September of 1914 to 1937 to car

Cassselton-FArgo 1905; Jamestown 1909; Bismarck 1912 Date: Country if not USA: State: North Dakota City: Provenance:

Accident 1908; Barnesboro 1913; Elders 1905; Elkland 1903; Foxburg 1911; Gaines 1903; Indiana 1904; Johnstown 1910; Latrobe 1904; Mercersburg 1909; Ru

Aberdeen 1909; Alexandria 1903; Desmet 1904; Edgemont 1904; Huron 1904; Mitchell 1903 plus dupe; Orlichs 1902; Olivette 1903; Parker 1904; Date: Co

Louden 1896; McMinnville 1895 and a dupe; Pikeville 1895; Cleveland 1895; Columbia 1903; Greenville 1905 (no cover); Wartburg 1897 Date: Country if

Bristol 1899; Franklin 1896; Fredricksburg 1894; Huntington 1900; Monterey 1899; Nomini 1896; Paw Paw 1912; Piedmont 1896; Pocahontas 1896; St Marys 1

This is a little leather bound book titled "Speeches and Addresses by Abraham Lincoln" in green leather measuring 3 in. X 4 in. and 96 pa...

Book "Cities of the American West" A History of Frontier Urban Planning, by John W. Reps. Is in good condition with some portions highlig...

3 hardback books, "Up Front " Text and Pictures by Bill Mauldin, writing about the 45 Division, Army; Doctor in Buckskin, by T.D. Allen; ...

A box of books, including a few from "The Five Little Peppers" series. There are also several pamphlets and booklets dealing with Alaska. ...

This is a collection of 12 books depicting art, photography, and history in books. This Painted Ponies American Carousel Art by Manns, Shank, and St

Lot of 2 items. 1) Under the Tonto Rim by Zane Grey; 1926. True First Edition. 2) The Admiral's Caravan by Charles E. Carryl; 1892. Neither book...

Here is a treasury of classic English literature including David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens, missing the publisher information at the front of th

Vintage mystery books : The Mystery of the Flying Express by Franklin W Dixon, with illustrations pp.217; The Short-Wave Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon

Historical headlines from Magazines and newspapers, Includes Apollo 2 including three issues of life regarding the moon landing. 1957 Eisenhower inaug

French Silver 1450-1825, Battledress, Illustrated History of Weapons, Pictorial sword reference-home assembled, Art of the Catapult, partial Nordic ar

Carlisle 1923; Colchester 1919; Ditney 1902; Danville 1900; Galena 1916; Gillespie 1926; Murphysboro 1912; New Athens 1921; Patoka 1904; Tallula 1913;

Varied lot contains some magazines of periodicals from the 1920's including the Sunday Mirror, Mcleans and "The Oilpull Magazine, 1923"...

This is a a collection of newspapers highlighting the Charles Lindbergh flight across the Atlantic ocean in 1927; the decloration of war dated Decembe

This is a collection of reference books about birds from around the world: Parrots and related birds, third edition by Bates and Busenbark 1978; Tamin

There are four reference books on fabrics: America's Quilts and Coverlets by Safford and Bishop 1972; Claremont Rug Company catalog date unknow...

This is a lot of newspapers describing the earthquake in Long Beach, Ca. in 1933 and another earthquake in Los Angeles in 1994, and the Bay Area earth

A collection of Time, Newsweek and a few other magazines. All magazines in good condition. Topics covered include the 1960's, Watergate, the Ame...

Buckhannon 1896; Charleston 1901; Franklin 1896; Huntington 1900; Kenova 1912; Monterey 1899; Pocahontas 1896; Raleigh 1902; Staunton 1894; Tazewell 1

Fredericksburg 1894; Tazewell 1897 plus 2 dupes; Buckhannon 1896; Franklin 1896; Raleigh 1902 Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenan

5 Hardcovers. The Dalton Brothers by An Eyewitness, The Violent Years by Jahns, Frontier Justice by Gard, The Outlaw Years by Coates, Desperate Men by

Billhead for F. Multner, Dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Wines, Liquors, Tobacco, Medicines, etc. Dateline Ophir, Dec. 10, 1879. Billed to John Knoff

Lot of 2. 1) Billhead for the Lovelock Pharmacy, The Rexall Store, May 1920. Billed to Mrs. Torry for ice cream and pictures. 2) Card advertising sale

Small (8.5 x 4") billhead for TR Cheatham, Druggist and Pharmacist, at 136 Virginia Street. Billed to Theodore Winters of Washoe on November 6,...

The "Blacksmith at the Cyrus Noble Mine 1901"Searchlight, Nevada/The mine produced over $250,000.00", 4" x 13.5" Date: c....

"Commemorating Cyrus Noble Mine/Bought for a bottle of whiskey 1901" /Searchlight Nevada/ The mine produced over $250,000.00. Stopper cork...

Trade card for Knapp & Laws, Hawthorne, Esmeralda Co., Nevada. Reverse has vignette of girl and cows. Text advertises Dr. Jayne's Expectoran...

Group of perhaps20 old bottles in a variety of categories. Includes a Chevalier whiskey, Grace Bros beer, whittled spice bottle. see photo. Date: C

Lot of four apothecaries weights reference books, includes: "Apothecaries Weights - An Outline Catalogue," Norman Biggs, 1994, White House...

Thirteen clear label-under-glass bottles from a San Francisco drug store. Each one has a similar scalloped closure top with nine scallops. A nice matc

Eleven bottles, 9 are canning jars with a nice "Gem" jar. Vallejo pint milk, Shasta Water seltzer. Date: Country if not USA: State: ...

4 paperback books; 1)Picker's Pocket Guide by Michael Polak, color photos pp.207, 4" x 8"; 2) Bottles, Identification & Price Guid...

Beautifully made skater's skirt from 1929 made of 100% wool by Chippewa Falls Wisconsin Woolen Mill. This skirt will fit a woman with 24"...

White metal buckle with Bert engraved on banner. 2.75x3.75", small surface scratches Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:

2.37x4" white metal buckle with 1883 Morgan silver dollar Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:

Used pair of heavily insulated leather gauntlet gloves with separate thumb and index fingers and mitten for the the other three fingers, size large. W

This is a pair of women's Code West cow-girl boots. In a beautiful red with fringe on the side size 8M. They look to have been worn for a few mi...

Very rare advertising calendar from Puget Sound & Alaska Powder Co., Dec. 1915. The company manufactured Low Freezing Vulcan Stumping Powder and...

4 Total. 1. Heald's College. Round clear glass, 4" diameter X 1.5 " height, 14.8 oz. center portrait of Edward Payson Heald, found...

This is a 1966 card stock advertising piece issued by the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner to sell their California Almanac. Sign measures 14"x 21&q...

Lot of three pieces: 1) National Collector's Mint proof "COPY" of a frosted 1849 Twenty Dollar gold piece; in original blue velvet ca...

Small copper tray from National Air Tours, 1928, Great Falls, Montana, July 21, 1928. Stamped, compliments of Texas Pacific Coal & Oil Company, ...

Do you need something, bight and cheerful, for a side table ? Here it is . It is a small Mexican side table runner . Really nice condition, with bigh

about 22 x 28", framed. label on lower part of frame missing. otherwise excellent. Date: c1940 Country if not USA: State: City: Proven...

Vintage bag from Old Mill Yow Yuen & Co. from San Francisco. Green print of old mill with a tree and river on front of bag. Dragon symbol on to...

Large cast iron Bluebell Cream Harvester made by International Harvester Co. About 42" tall, 16 x 18", weighs about 150-200 pounds. 60 r...

This is a beautiful, working miniature reproduction of a sextant complete with four sun filters, split mirror, and a graticule with a magnifying glass

Three Coca Cola serving trays in this lot. 1) Copyright 1927, Soda Jerk Serving Tray, fair condition. Mfg. by American Artworks. 2) Copyright 1937, Ba

A collection of muffin pans, a coffee pot and a vintage ice cream maker (Not electric, hand cranked). After a little cleaning, all these items, includ

An assortment of 35 different varieties and designs of flatware. Most are of the plain, brushed metal type. All appear in good condition. See photos f

Two framed pieces dealing with the early pioneers. They measure 10"x 14" 11"x 14" and include the Pioneer 10 Commandments and a...

Wooden hand-crafted wall mount holder, which possibly held sprigs of flowers, comes with provenance. An old very yellowed note is taped to it, which r

Lot of 22 ribbons from U.S. history, c1925-1965. Includes some dated and some not. Dated are four "Member" ribbons from the S.F. Archdioce...

This is a framed piece, where the frame is worth more than the document copies in the frame. Made strictly as a wall hanger, the subject of the piece

Framed copy of a a picture showing depictions of five shipwrecks that occurred over a 60 day period in 1853. Picture is a reproduction, frame is wher

Miscellaneous Collectibles Lot: 2 brass owls (2” tall); a brass bath tub soap dispenser (Approx. 5 x 2 x 2”); an interesting luci

A 3 x 5 x10 inch box stuffed full of miscellaneous badges, pinbacks and patches. Includes some from the late 1800s through the mid- and later 1900s. Y

This is a lot of three half scale decoys. There is a Joe Ravello #263 Pintail decoy, a Ross Trading mallard marked Dak Master (tm) Ross Trading -2016

This is a group of 23 sunburst patterned flatware. This not a complete set, but perhaps you can add to a set you already have or know of. All pieces a

Large lot includes: 18 small 6" to 12") figures in Victorian clothing; 13 small (2-3") shoes and handbags; 10 small (5-7") frame...

NON original Bodie goodies-2 small gold coin bags-bags are real stamps are not. Wells Fargo tag and keys, Salisbury & Richardson card. 7 postcar...

Here is an interesting pair of early Items. Item# 1 of 2 : Very early , hand made and hand soldered cow bell, with clanger !! Also has the original be

Set of five old branding irons, approx 35 to 46 inches long, including the letters A, F, I, S, and a Bar. Date: Country if not USA: State: Monta

Set of five old branding irons including the numbers 6, 7, 8, 9, and a Bar. Lengths vary between approx. 35 and 42 inches. The largest 9 (or 6) is abo

Set of six old branding irons, including a five-inch Triangle and the letters J, N, X, Y, and a Bar. Lengths vary from about 34 to 44 inches. Date:

Set of six old branding irons including a small Triangle, an offset ED, W--, conjoined ME, A, and a Bar. ED is a little more than six inches tall, and

Three large branding irons, and two branding tools. First one is 42-inch long unconnected KH pattern approx 4x5 inches; second is 41-inch-long, with a

Eleven bolo ties from Montana, each with a beautiful polished agate stone. Very attractive western piece. Date: Country if not USA: State: Monta

Six multi-letter branding irons, between 11 and 24 inches long. Patterns include Rocking C, Rocking D, Rocking V, X-bar-J, S-curly-H, and Circle-VC. A

Photocopy of Edward Kirby article on likely fantasy Butch Cassidy raid in Winnenucca, NV with 8x10" color photo of First National Bank of Winne...