October 2017 Premier Auction

Official souvenir booklet published in 1893 by Idaho World's Fair Commissioner. Approx 50 pages, with numerous Idaho drawings and photos. Measu...

Trails of Early Idaho, The Pioneer Life by George W. Goodhart. Six Decades Back by Charles Shirley Walgamott. City: State: Idaho

Early History of Idaho by W. J. McConnell. Signed by author, 420 pages. City: State: Idaho Date: HWAC# 50507

Reminiscences of a Pioneer by W. A. Goulder. The State of Idaho 1905. Idaho Yesterday and Today, Souvenir Handbook, 1834-1934. Binding has some sep

Wells Fargo & Co. in Idaho Territory by W. Turrentine Jackson. The Pony Express by Arthur Chapman. Letters of Long Ago by Agnes Just Reid. ...

3 different General Idaho books and pamphlets. Books include Steamboats in the Timber by Ruby El Hult and A Romance of Old Fort Hall by Minerva Teich

Commercial Reference on Idaho Territory, and Resources and Attraction of Idaho by Robert Strahorn. Has a torn and taped on cover. Worn condition.

First Edition of Jim Wardner of Wardner Idaho by Himself. Approx 160 pages. There is a pencil inscription on the first page. 2 cover corners are di

Ghost Towns and Live Ones, A History of Idaho Post Offices 1862-1973 by Frank R. Schell and Wells Fargo & Co. in Idaho Territory by W. Turrentin...

2 copies of Little Bits of Lost River History, as published in the Arco Advertiser under the title of do you remember when by C. A. Bottolfsen. A bri

2" x 5" vintage metal bottle opener with 2 types of openers. Compliments of Undertakers Supply Co, Chicago. City: Chicago ...

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

Obv.: Pictorial of a man enjoying a glass of whiskey; Rev.: Clarke's Pure Rye / Peoria's / Famous Whiskey / Bottled by / The Government. Whi...

Framed map of the City of New Orleans drawn by J.L. Gubernator demonstrating the proposed additional drainage works. Gold painted wooden frame is 26 x

John Slidell (1793 – July 9, 1871) was an American politician, lawyer, and businessman. A native of New York, Slidell moved to Louisiana as a young ma

24.5" x 19.5" original Medical Doctor Degree from a Baltimore, Maryland school. Dr. George Hammond. Blue ribbon on the bottom with remna...

In business from 1874-1983. While they advertise as 'manufacturers,' they may have, in fact, only been dealers. The only known patent to Goo...

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

60 cards. 2 b/w photos-matted 4.5" x 6.5" coastal scene,5.75" x 8" roofing factory in Everett. 2 stereoviews-teaming granite in ...

Four inch long metal tomahawk. Obverse: "But Laurel Stoves & Ranges / Art Stove Co. Detroit, Mich.; Reverse: 1901 / Ax of All Nations / Cut...

Lot of 17 different automobile related stock certificates. Includes: Rauch & Lang, Inc., issued 1921, UNC., Templar Motors Company, issued 1920....

Letter from Lake Superior Fur Farm dated 1938. 17" x 11" broadside, envelope and tag from Leo. M. Goldberg Fur and Wool House. C...

Lot of five. 1) Four are for A.B. Shubert, "The Largest house in the World Dealing Exclusively in American Raw Furs." Four covers, moat wi...

2 Volumes, A History of the Fur Trade of the Far West by Hiram Martin Chittenden. A History of the Pioneer Trading Posts and Early Fur Companies of th

Room key to room 18 on the S.S. Meteor Washington-Hampton Roads Line. The SS Meteor is the last remaining whaleback freighter designed by Captain Ale

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

Photographer was William Decker. N.E. Cor. Public Square. He was working in Mt Vernon in c1870's. Some foxing on the back where the tintype has ...

Three 1883 receipts for licenses issued to operators of billiard tables in Benton, Montana. 6.25" x 4" Heavy soiling. City: Ben...

Twelve license receipts for saloon operators in Benton, Montana Territory. All issued in 1883 except one in 1887. Match them with your Montana saloon

This group of 30 various includes stubs for licenses issued for restaurants, hotels, laundry, butcher, auctioneer, saloon, bakery, dentist, gaming, et

Letter from City of Bozeman to a city clerk in Miles City, Montana regarding Fire Department pay and staffing. Nice red illustration of a fire engine

Gorgeous 1897 pictorial letterhead for H.B. McCay, General Hardware, Mill & Mining Supplies, Stoves, and Ranges. Dateline Bozeman, Montana, Aug ...

Official due card, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Stablemen and Helpers. 1938-1939. Constitution and By-laws, Butte Teamsters U

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...

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.

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...

Includes 1) a 1905 booklet with numerous photos, mining articles, several tourist color guides. 2) A used cloth bumper sticker for Butte. 3) A specia

3 part COPPER LETTER FROM "THE RICHEST HILL on EARTH" / BUTTE, MONTANA. This copper letter is separated into 3 parts. The 1937 postmarke...

5 cards: Sheep shearer's Union of North America No. 1, affiliated with A. F. of L. Cards with leathers holder. For R. E. Cooper in the 1940'...

"The newest, simplest and most accurate method of measuring water. An Instrument for Engineer and Irrigator." Manufactured by the Weir Ga...

"The newest, simplest and most accurate method of measuring water. An Instrument for Engineer and Irrigator." Manufactured by the Weir Ga...

Copper: Butte Special / 1905 / Algeria Temple. City: Butte State: Montana Date: 1905 HWAC# 51824

Lot of around 20 pieces: billheads, postcards, etc. Includes: First Mortgage Note certificate datelined Helena, 1893; Babcock & Co., Hatters, Fu...

Descriptive List of the Convict for William Norby, 22 yrs old, a rancher who committed second degree murder in Winston, Broadwater County and was sent

Lot of seventeen. One "Drinkin Again, Eh?" and one "Battle of the Redmen". Fourteen "A Roper." Battle of the Redmen is...

Banking House of L. H. Hershfield & Bro. Dated 1876. Stamped twice GOLD. RN-D City: Helena State: Montana Date: HWA...

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

10 The First National Bank of Butte loan receipts c. 1920 with stamps. Approx 25 bank checks from various banks in Montana and ND c. 1905-1963.

Placer Hotel and Arbuckle's advertising items. Montana Deaconess School at Helena showing students and grounds. 163 Infantry Journal. Helena Wa...

c. 1950, dated August 30-September 1. Polack Bros. Jaycee Circus booklet. Helena, MT. A woman is on an elephant on the cover. Inside are small ds f

Scare 24 page pamphlet on how the beer is brewed at Kessler Brewery which was established in 1865. There is writing in ink on page 1. City:

3.5" x 6" trade card for The Bain Mountain Wagon. Stamped by BLACKFOOT CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY next to an image of the wooden wagon. Sta...

Lot of two. 1) State Anti-Saloon League pictorial letterhead, dateline Los Angeles, 1908. 2) Board of Trade Saloon, Joplin, Montana, 1914, letterhead.

80+ pieces. Binder full of letterheads and correspondence to the city government of Miles City, Montana, as well as other Mile City documents. c1906-1

Rare early baseball document. Annual report of corporation for the Missoula Baseball Club, dated January 19th, 1915. Signed by HB Campbell as presiden

Framed appointment of Joseph M Dixon as an attorney and counselor of the Supreme Court of the United States. In 1902 and 1904 Dixon won congressional

Illustrated lettersheet for Brown Shoe Company, datelined Basin, Wyoming, Aug. 3, 1936. Sent to Ft. Peck Mercantile Co. in Poplar, MT. Letter is about

Brass fob commemorating the Championship fight between Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons in Shelby Montana, July 4, 1923. 32mm, uniface. Dempsey won a un

4 paper documents. Territory of Montana receipt for a claim on Rasa Clark? Lode , c. 1860. Elling State Bank receipt, and balance due sheet, and ano

1) Virginia City & Red Bluff Stage Company. September 25, 1891. Extra baggage for William Hedge of Norris to Wash Bar! Eleven express items were...

Lot of 25. Includes: earliest is 1865 juror slip; three 1867 slips for services as juror; a group of 14 druggist receipts from 4 different druggists

This is an unused 186- Holladay Overland Mail & Express Company receipt. City: Virginia City State: Montana Date: 186- ...

1902 illustrated letterhead and cover from Fish Bros. Wagon Co. (Racine, Wisconsin) to S.R. Buford & Co. in Virginia City, Montana. Letter is in...

1899 letter and cover from the Mitchell & Lewis Wagon Co. (Racine, Wisconsin) sent to S.R. Buford & Co. in Virginia City, Montana. Re: order...

Advertising broadside booklet and cover for the Commonwealth Carriage Co., St. Louis, Missouri, mailed to S.R. Buford in Virginia City, Montana in 190

Two cute little leather advertising pieces in the shape of cowboy boots. One for Diamond Dan's Saloon in White Sulphur Springs. The other for Do...

Ex. historical society (deaccessioned) bound copy of this important illustrated work published by Frank T. Gilbert, Historic Publishing Company, Publi

Carnegie Library copy of the Constitution of the State of Montana, as Adopted by the Constitutional Convention Held at Helena, Montana July 4 1889. Pu

Montana Fish And Game Laws Booklet, 1931-1932. Perfect for the hunting and fishing license collector. City: State: Montana Date

Lot of 33 billheads/letterheads from various small towns in Montana. Many are mining related. An instant town collection! Includes: Dailey & Ter...

1) 1884 license receipt issued 1884 in Dillon to Utah & Northern Railroad Expressman. 2) 1889 license receipt for Omnibus & Expressman in Bo...

10 licenses include store license, board of health, food distributor, building permit, cigarette license etc. c 1950 to 1975. City: S

Montana State Boiler Inspector's Certificate dated 1926. Montana Traction Engineer's License dated 1927. Nice tractor image. Both have som...

Vigilantes of Montana or Popular Justice in the Rocky Mountains by Prof. Thos. J. Dismdale. Mackinaws Down the Missouri by Glen Barrett. Cit

Approx 30 vintage 8" x 10" black and white small town photos. Includes photos of a hotel, church, saloon and more. Photos were taken by ...

4 different 3" x 6" Montana coppers. Greeting from Montana, A BUCK is all I can send you now, A load of Copper greetings from Butte, Mont...

These items are made from very thin copper pressed to paperlike thickness. KGIR radio dated 1936. 2x EVERLASTING COPPER from ANACONDA/ Home of the

4 pink working cards, local 175. Savings passbook The First National Bank of Dillon Montana, 1963-7967. Due book United Brotherhood of Carpenters an

Approx 75 8" x 10" black and white Montana photos. Photos include mostly old mining and ghost towns. Photos were taken by Montana author ...

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

Lot of five different. Includes: copper, 5.75", mining scene on bowl and handle; patriotic handle and (gold-plated?) small Montana seal, 6"...

Includes 10 postal receipts/ working cards. Approx 100 letters from State of Montana Attorney General, State Forester, House of Representatives, gub

Approx 30 Montana Labor News cancelled checks c. 1940, approx 30 receipts from Bessette Printing Company to Montana Labor News c. 1940. Approx 30 var

1876-1976 Homestake Centennial Booklet, 96 pages and lots of photos. Old mining deeds, mining receipts, Santa Fe-The Lee Ranch Mine booklet, self gui

Old Montana checks including Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, The Thomas Cruse Savings Bank, State Savings Bank, c. 1899-1904 plus other...

Lot of 6. Includes: three 1870 Hershfield checks out of Helena w/ adhesive revenue stamps; one illustrated draft for S.R. Buford, Virginia City, 1888;

Lot of 20+. Early 1900s covers, many with contents (billheads and letterheads) either from Montana or addressed to businesses in Montana. Includes pie

Includes: stub for 1883 license; two unidentified mounted photographs (school and large wagon); small cloth bag for Montana Mercantile Co. (Dillon); w

Lot of 3. Two are pointed-badge design (approx. 1" wide) and one is shield design with 3-7-77 (1" x 3/4"). City: Stat...

Lot of 3. 1) 1895 letter from E.E. Keller datelined Ennis, Montana to S.R. Buford regarding cattle & lumber. W/ envelope (no stamps or cancels)....

Includes C. D. Edwards Manufacturing Company road building catalog with pasted in cartoon drawings of "Alec and A'l". Pamphlet, A Tri...

Lot of 9 illustrated letterheads issued to Montana merchants, c.1880s to 1910. Best is 1906 A. Leschen & Sons Rope Co. (Hercules Wire Rope) to M...

Lot of about 15 misc. letterheads issued to Montana merchants, 1906-1916. Best piece is Home Lode Gold Mining Co. (Silver City, SD) to Butte, MT, 1916

Approx 13 old items including receipts from The Tuttle Manufacturing and Supply Company, Montana Electric Co. Thomas P. Fuller Hardware, Official Bon

Collection of approx 30 paper items including various membership cards, letters, insurance policy, placemat from The Placer Hotel Coffee Shop, 1915 P

1) Silver Anniversary Encampment W.R.C., Department of Montana, Billings, April 15, 16, 17, 1909. Yellow cloth, 8" x 2.25". Vignette of ba...

4cm long super cute advertising knife. One side: Dugout Bar / "The Hide-Away" / Galen, Mont. Other side: Swede's Bar / "Sportsmen...

"Main Street, Aurora, Nevada, A Deserted Old Mining Camp." Frasher Foto. Although the town is deserted, on can see a sign for a saloon, th...

Lot of five. Boaters on Lake Mead. RPC. 2) Frasher overview of Boulder City. Definitely a company town as rows and rows of the same type of building s

In 1932 a part-Labrador puppy with a jet black coat and a white blaze on his chest was said to have been born in the crawlspace beneath the first poli