May 2018 Americana, Railroad, Mining, & More Auction

Not a mirror, but an emory board on reverse with a scantily clad woman in a big hat on the front of this oval advertisement. 2 3/4 inches tall. HWA

Sailing card from Lake Seaman's Union, June 1895 . Vertical crease and small water stain.Orange approx 2.5" x 4.5". HWAC# 62470 D...

3 Maps of Illinois. 1) Illinois by Counties with Railroads, Geo. Cram Presents Cartography & color by Lithography, 1883. Double truck pp. 130,13...

Lot of 2. 1) Rand, McNally with engraving and color by lithography, 1885. Approximately 14.5" x 21." 2) Johnson and Ward. 1864. Engraved, ...

Cabinet card is 6.5 x 4.25". Shows a man posing. Back in pencil says, "Ford playing part of Jesse James." Perhaps for some sort of pr...

2 metal 4' property line markers. IOWA STATE/ PROPERTY LINE / UNLAWFUL TO DISTURB/ CONSERVATION COMMISSION. One has signs of wear, one may be...

Lot of 6. Included: 1859 A.B. Semple & Sons loan document for $196.60; 1859 Thomas & Anderson loan document for $208.03; 1860 Thomas & A...

5 different Kentucky and Tennessee 1) Hand colored by Gray 1874 , pp 111, 14.5" x 17" 2) Engraved and hand colored by Mitchell 1871, 12....

Double truck, pp. 48,49. Engraved Cartography with hand coloring by Johnson & Ward. 2 vignettes at bottom of the State House of Nashville & ...

Just about the time of the discovery in California leading to the Gold Rush. Dateline New Orleans, Nov. 2nd, 1848. Billed to Mr. Parks for board for o

Lot of 2. 1) Louisiana, 1883. Lithography and color by Hardesty. Approximately 14.5" x 11." 2) Louisiana by County. Published by George F....

We did a quick search and could not find any copies available for sale online. The last copy that we know of sold in 1989 for $1,100. Compiled J. H. H

DM Ferry Seed Co Vintage Advertising Poster. 24" x 12" , matted and framed 30" x 19". In 1856, Milo T. Gardner, Dexter M. Ferry,...

Land patent on parchment with Martin Van Buren secretary signature. Small hole thru "Martin". HWAC# 61369 Date: 1839 Location: ...

The 1886 Sauk Rapids Tornado was a violent tornado that tore through the cities of Sauk Rapids, St. Cloud, and Rice, Minnesota, on April 14, 1886. It

This early map of Minnesota Territory is engraved & hand colored by Colton. Vivid color, slight foxing on outside edge that does not encroach on...

Lot of 2. 1) Minnesota, 1886. Hand colored by Bradley. Approximately 12.5" x 15." 2) Minnesota by J.H. Colton, 1855. Hand colored by Count...

Lot of 3. 1) Minnesota. Hand colored by Mitchell, 1874. Approximately 12.5" x 15." 2) Map of Minnesota with rail and wagon routes. Engrave...

A post Civil War letter July 6, 1866 from a man to his little sister. The crop of corn and cotton will be light due to heavy rain then heat and lack o

Lot of 4 c.1890s business cards. Two for A.L. Cox, Lime Burner, Wholesale & Retail Dealer in Plaster, Cement, Hair, White Sand & Fire Brick....

Issued to B. M. Hypes, M. D. Signed by A Steele and (?). Dr. Hypes has purchased one share for $25.00. Rough condition, but a nice medical certificate

Issued to Dr. B. M. Hypes. Signed by James Richardson and (?). Vignette of Henry Ames Hall in the public library. Dr. Benjamin M. Hypes graduated from

White Mason Inspector General 33rd Degree Hat in hard carry case with handle embossed J. A. Morlan, St. Louis, MO. Also framed Inspector General Mason

Phone 398. c1920's. HWAC# 62226 Date: Location: Missouri

Lot of 3 maps. 1) Missouri & by Cram, circa 1900. Cartography & color by Lithography. Double truck, pp. 200, 201. Beautiful map with vivid c...

Lot of 3. Gorgeous illustrated letterhead for H.B. McCay, General Hardware, Mill and Mine Supplies, Stoves and Ranges. Dateline Bozeman, Montana, Aug

A six page report and detailed map of a natural gas explosion on a Jackson Street Residence in Butte Montana. Believed to have been caused by a ruptur

This shows the described real estate situated in Silver Bow County, Montana & lists the lots and blocks therein. 31 pages and staple rust. H...

Absratct of title from Butte Montana, c 18.86. Lot 550 on Gold Street. 97 pages, cover page is missing bottom portion. HWAC# 50344 Date: Lo

10.75" x 8.5". Abstract of Title To Part of Hamilton Addition to the City of Butt Montana. MONTANA ABSTRACT AND TITLE INSURANCE CO., 114...

2 By Laws and Rules of Local Union No. 41, Butte Montana, revised March, 1954. 3 Union member monthly dues stamp books, hardcover. 1935-1943. HWAC

Photograph of the Trolley at the corner of Park and Main St. in Butte Montana. Done by Elite Photo Studios, 3.5"x 4.75" very good conditio...

Irrepressible Butte. the richest City in the World. Unique, Healthy, and Enterprising. $900.00 Produced Annually for Each Inhabitant. Compliments of P

1) City of Butte. 1890. 15 coupons remaining, Gold & Wihte. Excellent condition other than folds. Hole cancelled, Bottom left corner ripped, Not...

Copper City Radio Club, Butte MT. cloth patch. 5 stapled Gordon's Jewelry receipts c. 1938. Stove Catalog from Butte Stove Repair Company, Bu...

A group photo of "Bagdad Shriners" in Butte Montana taken by Elite Studios. Early Shriner uniforms for this chapter of the fraternal organ...

2 yellow colored 1.25" x 2.25" pads of approx 25 sheets each. The pads proclaim Notice Workers! / Stay Away from / Butte, Montana / Overcr...

Includes a 1905 booklet with numerous photos, mining articles, several tourist color guides. An used cloth bumper sticker for Butte. Perhaps the hig

1) 1880. B. F. White, forwarding and commission merchant. Pay Henry Elling $85.95. Autosigned by White. For value received charge to account of DR Buf

Office of T.C. Power & Bro., Freighters and Forwarding Merchants, Military and Indian Traders. Letter addressed to post trader J,H. McKnight &am...

Lot of 5 letters between two post traders. All are on T.C. Power & Bro., Military & Indian Traders, Fort Benton, letterhead and addressed to...

Ribbon and Medal, Garneill Lodge, No. 47 K. of P. Garneill, Mont. Reverse: "In Memoriam". HWAC# 40628 Date: c. 1895 Location: Gar...

Manuscript Certificate of Deposit at the First National Bank in Helena. Dateline Helena, M.T., June 26, 1866. S.W. Vorhees has deposited one purse sai

Rare. Manuscript document. Dateline Helena, MT June 29, 1866. First National Bank of Helena. John Gropper has deposited one bar of gold weighing 18.55

Rare. Letter written on official letterhead for the Office of the Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Dateline Helena, M.T. (Montana Territory), 1873. A

8.5" diameter circular souvenir (plate?) with woman with flowers in her hair. Back has label: "Souvenir of 1905 / Compliments / of / Sands...

1) Nice vignette of woman with shovel and shield on left side and eagle on right side. Orange adhesive R6c revenue stamp. 2) Jan. , 1871. Orange impri

Rare letterhead for the office of Overland Freight Line via Union Pacific & Utah Northern Railways. Dateline Helena, Montana, November 23, 1878....

All issued pre-statehood. Nice variety. 1) Best is L. Hershfield illustrated draft with green 2 cent revenue imprint (RN-B6). No. 2, issued 1866 to be

Both for territory served by The Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company. 1) Winter 1954-55. 68 pages. 9 x 6" softcover. 2) Winter 19...