Sizzling Summer Western Americana Auction (August 2021)

This lot of 20 Civil War buttons are from varied manufacturers. 13 buttons are in poor and damaged condition, several appear to be dug-ups. 7 more but

This lot contains thirty-five (35) buttons all with the American Eagle on face made by Scovill Co. Waterbury from 5/8 in. to 7/8 in. Two buttons have

This lot contains 6 Civil War coat buttons made by Scovill in bright condition 7/8 in., 5 shirt buttons by Scovill, 1 coat button by W. G. Mintzer phi

This is a cache of 25 buttons and pins. Four coat buttons from the Civil War, Scovill, one is Horstman, one Boylan. Many others are WW2 vintage infant

The first fob offered is the 39th UCV (United Confederate Veterans) fob. It actually started as a medal with ribbon when originally issued to particip

A touching handwritten letter from the Hospital of the Illinois Cavalry from Legrange Tennesse: "To Mrs. Murdock, Re Joseph Murdock, patient, g...

This clothing roster is for Company I , 12th Connecticut Heavy Artillery dated (illegible) 9th, 1864 received by Captain John H. Burton. There are 61

This letter is written by a surviving Confederate soldier listing the Southern recruitments from 1861 through 1864, as well as referencing J. M. Longs

Lot of 6 different. Some are identified on the reverse, but we're not sure the accuracy of these identifications. Includes: two identified as Ge...

Lot of 6 different. Very rare. Identified in pencil on reverse. Five are published by E&HT Anthony, New York. Includes: Gen. Arnold Elzey; two d...

Lot of 3 different early shots of Civil War generals. Identified in pencil on the reverse. Two are published by E&HT Anthony, New York. Includes...

This tintype photo depicts a Spanish-American War soldier, with a trapdoor Springfield musket. An extremely rare quality photograph. The tintype is in

Thanks to an observant customer, we now know that this is a stereo-view of Washington's headquarters in Newburgh, NY, a.k.a. the Hasbrouck House...

Twelve CDV-size tintypes from a folding pocket album. None identified. At least four shots appear to contain the same man, sometimes with others. Two

Francis Miller, editor, NY, the review of reviews company 1912. Blue binding, 8.5x11" generally very fine. Outstanding photographic history of ...

"The Smoked Yank" by Melvin Grigsby c1888. Book gives an account of the Civil War. In later years, the author lead a detachment during the...

A 16 volume set in softcover detailing the Civil War with photographs actually taken in Civil War Times. Also includes Elson's New History. Plea...

Two volume set of General Phillip Sheridan's U.S. IANA 394-398) autobiography c1888. Life and times of the Union General and Indian Wars partici...

These two early books outline strategies for battle in the mid-19th century. First, we have ""Advanced Guard Outpost & Detachment Serv...

Two books about the Civil War, or as one book is entitled "History of the Great Rebellion" by Thomas B. Kettell c1865. Fly pages are intac...

Three rare, massive reference books written about the War Between the States in retrospect. The first is "Catalogue of Connecticut Volunteers...

Four books, each offering first hand accounts of the War Between the States. First, "On Wheels and How I came There" by Private W.B. Smith...

Three books that offer different views and accounts of the life of Union General William Tecumseh Sherman. First we have "Sherman and His Campa...

Three volume publication of "History of the War for the Union"by E.A Duyckinck and was published in 1870. Although the volumes are full of...

A pair of vintage books giving a view of the Civil War through the eyes of women. First, we have "Women of the War" by Frank Moore c1866. ...

A boxed set of two volumes "Personnel of the Civil War" by William Frayne Amann c1961. These are near new, with very little scuffing and j...

Three accounts of the Civil War each in beautifully embossed cover. First we have "Battles for the Union" by William Glazier c1875. All fl...

This book combines the stories of the hardships endured by officers and by private soldiers. It attempts to give a somewhat more extended view of the

Three biographies about three different Civil War generals. First, we have "Pickett...and His Men," written by his widow Lasalle Corbell P...

Revised edition Guide to Chattanooga Lookout Mountain and the Battle Fields. Published by T.H. Payne & Company. Circa 1885. 56 pages with illust...

Archive for Medal of Honor winner William B. Lewis. Three personal items plus a large group of research materials and background information including

This lot has three pins for the United States Indian Scout Service c. 1890. The Riker box contains the hat badge of crossed arrows, a design used in 1

1. The Indian Wars by Utley, et. al. 1977 2. Brave Warriors, Wiltsey, 1963 3-4. Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, ( 2 copies) 1975, 1991 both by Brown 5.

This two volume set published in 1907 written in the survivors own hand covers the war between the states, the Indian wars, to the Spanish-American wa

So, if you fought in the Mexican War and failed to apply for your pension, now's your chance to apply. These are two documents issued to war vet...

This cabinet card 5 in. X 8 in. appears to be in the 1880's-1890's with one officer wearing a dated kepee with artillery badging. Great pho...

Very interesting mounted photograph of three men on horseback, all with guns drawn, with one man raising his arm in surrender. Location is some sort o

This large frame photo 8 in. X 5 in. appears to be at a military hospital with members of an artillery unit present. Thought to be taken during the In

Originally written to promote the cause of the Cubans in their revolution against Spain, and published in 1896, two years before the Spanish-American

Lot of 17. Many are Teddy Roosevelt-related. Photographs and ephemera. The Rough Riders were a 1st US Volunteer Calvary Unit formed by President McKin

Lot of 4 original Spanish-American War photographs related to Charles Cochran, a member of the "Rough Riders," Company H, 1st US Volunteer...

Seven books about Roosevelt's Rough Riders. Included is "Bully!" by Jeff Heatley c1998. softcover, "The Arizona Rough Riders"...

This tintype photo is 3 in. X 3 in. in its original case. The photo is of an American Soldier from the Spanish American War. The photo is crisp but th

Photo 1393 by Alfred S. Campbell (not in Mautz). 4.25 x 6.5" Medium contrast. Some foxing. George Dewey was Admiral of the Navy and is best kno...

Cabinet card 6 3/4 x 8 1/2", no photographer showmn. Mount and photo are soiled. edges worn. Reverse" "A friend of mine in 7th Cav&q...

Almost 100 stereo cards of images from the Spanish American War. Rough Riders, Roosevelt, American battleships, wrecks, skirmishes, prisoners, Spanish

Lot of 5. 1) Double-sided album page with two labelled soldier photographs on each side. Photos are 3.25 x 3.25" Labelled: Taking it easy at Ta...

This dress pin was used during the Spanish-American War. It displays an American eagle with pin back and a spiked helmet attachment. Worn as jewelry,

This lot of three service medals from the Spanish-American War are: 1897 100% Duty medal, 1898 2nd Class Marksman medal from the state of Pennsylvania

This Spanish-American War Veteran's medal depicts the American eagle over a cloth ribbon of the flag, with cross in near perfect condition. In...

Includes 2 breast badges for the Cuba conflict, 2 hat badges, 2 infantry pins, and a shoulder epaulet. No number on edge of Indian Wars Medal.

Sterling silver 3 handled trophy cup, 11" tall, 7.5" diameter, gold wash interior, made by Shreve and Company SF, "sterling" 3.5...

A report by Major General Harry C,. Corbin Adjutant General of the United States on the Spanish American War in three volumes. All fly pages and tiss

by Henry Waterson, 1898 Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Elegant large hardback volume. "The Story of the Spanish-American War and the Revolt in the Philippines," told by W. Nephew King. Illustra...

This is a lot of six books dealing with the history of the Cuban campaign during the Spanish American War. First, "History of the Essex Troop&q...

An Account of the Part Played by Troop "C" of the New York Volunteer Cavalry in the Spanish-American War of 1898. [Brooklyn, N. Y.] :[Eagl...

Lot of 15 pieces. Includes very graphic images! 1) Twelve real photo postcards. a) Two showing a Moro native displaying the head of someone identified

Three books focused on the Spanish American War. Included is "The Life of George Dewey and the Conquest of the Philippines" by J.R. Jones ...

The primary feature of this lot is a massive and important collection of 184 real photo postcards (RPCs) and six original 5 x7 prints, most of which

Biography about the Mexican revolutionary leader by Louis Stevens. It's subtitled "The Anecdotal History of a Genial Killer." Book is ...

Back reads Mexican Mud-homes distroyed by Villa's men in Columbus NM 1916 Date: Country (if not USA): State: New Mexico City: Provenanc...

This call to service bronze coin commemorates the troops that were sent to the Mexican border to defend the United States against Pancho Villa after t

This lot is a riker box with eight U.S. Army service medals and one large pin back identifying life on the border as hot with bugs and rattlesnakes. D

Obverse: US / (Crossed Cannons, Eagle, and Other Imagery). Reverse: U.S. Army / Maneuvers / Atascadero, Cal. / 1910. 1.5" diameter plus leather...

In early April of 1914, the USS Utah was sent to the Gulf port of Tampico to take aboard American refugees who were caught up in the diplomatic confli

Dewey A. Decker was gunner's mate 3rd class on the U.S.S. Texas during World War One. This lot contains his bronze plaque for gunning efficienc...

This trio of "Great War" medals includes a unique "Victory Medal with its original ribbon. These were issued by The United Kingdom to...

The first medal is a Small Arms Practice Medal from New York State with seal depicted, obverse side is stamped Tiffany & Co. red bronze. The sec...

Obverse: Victory Liberty Loans (eagle and building pictorial). Reverse: Awarded / By / The U.S. Treasury / Department / For / Patriotic Service / In B

This plaque was removed from one of the first telephones used in WW1. The earliest radiotelephones were developed by the Signal Corps and introduced

This collection of buttons is from WW 1. There is a total of 28 buttons; 10 coat buttons and 18 shirt buttons. Makers are Ch. Fischer, Waterbury, L.A.

This lot contains eleven buttons with a crown, 3- brass 20.76 mm , 3-brass plated 19 mm, 3 -tin 18 mm, 1-22.42 mm without loop, 1-23 mm of wood with c

This lot contains one Mills canvas twin pouch with two .45 cal. magazines for the Colt Government model pistol. Each mag. is 1/2 blued finish no other

Small ring with a man's head marked "1914". Consignor indicates "trench jewelry/ Austrian/German; 2.7 grams, 14 K - iron." M...

This repurposed WW 1 artillery shell has been made to look like a commander's hat. It is marked "Dez. 1914 , 3.5 in. diam. St 90 Ke 11 unde...

This lot contains five pieces of trench art. Four are from WW1 a picture frame with 30-06 round; two ashtrays dated 1915 and 1917; one jar or humidor

This service medal is brass with an Indian head coin nickel suspended. The nickel is dated 1919. An eagle over the flag banner that reads : "U...

Mostly Contemporary to WWI. An important library of WWI reference works nearly all published at the time of the war or immediately after. Includes a n

The War Paintings published by J.H. Sears & Company, Inc., 1928, New York. Paintings by Claggett Wilson, written by Alexander Woollcott and Henr...

This is a nice collection of nine (9) military manuals, perfect for anyone looking to start their own army or navy. The eight hard bound books are in

1) Original "The Saturday Blade", June 24, 1916. (11" x 14.5", folded) "Militia Rushes to Arms". 2) Original Collier&#...

75 RPCs each carefully captioned using a typewriter by the photographer. This is a soldiers personal photographic record includes captured German sold

Ed Vebell print from color painting, "WWI, Over the Top". Infantry men going over sand bags under fire. Image size, 9 x 10" and 14.5 ...

Nicely matted and framed signed photograph and stamp of iconic Flag Raising on Iwo Jima. Photo print is 8 x 10", signed in black marker "J...

21.5 x 21.5. Plaque reads February 23, 1945, The last three surviving medal of honor recipients of Iwo Jima. Jack Lucas, George E Wahlen, and Hershel

Cartoon map of the San Diego area, produced by the training department of visual eduction United States Naval Training center, San Diego. Appears to b

This is a souvenir pillow cover from the U.S. Army Air Forces of Sana Ana, California. The fact that it is labeled for the Air Forces places the cover

This two book lot includes: "Army Navy Uniforms and Insignia by Williams 1918, surplus library of congress title page torn, blue cloth cover go...

Small lapel pin back of a Nazi Party swastika. Collectors of WWII and Axis souvenirs would like this. In excellent shape. Measures just under an inch.

This letter of surrender is typed in English signed by (German) Colonel Gerhard Wilck and witnessed by (German) Captain E rhard Dabringhaus. This

Mostly WWII includes French phrased book, Organization of the Spanish Army 1808; Handbook of Solvate Ground forces 1975; Vietnamese phrase book 1962;

A LARGE collection of flight charts and military celestial and bomber training maps. These were given to private pilots, making sure they kew various

Stamped w/Lieutenant's Name and Base: Lieutenant Kenneth Wedel Wurzburg, Germany. Dark green with white lettering. Stands on end; opens on to...

Hexagonal porcelain dish made by Richard Ginori. Front has blue and gold lettering, along with logo: 349th Infantry / Liberty and Rights / Kraut Kille

This cache of military items include ammo belts dated 1945; two canvas gun slips for the M1 carbine NOS; bayonet with canvas sheath model N09Mk1 date

An excellent mostly contemporary to the 1940s, WWII history library. 23 volumes, classic topics generally very fine condition. For the WWII collector

Six U.S. Navy related books, including "Navy Blue Jacket Manuals for 1941 & 1942. Also included is "The Uniforms of the U.S. Navy"...

Four US army blankets. The green blanket has blood stains! Plus one US army shirt from WWII. Great for the WWII collector Date: Country (if not

This lot contains two canvas twin pouches for the M1 carbine, both dated 1943. A total of four magazines. Two mags. are complete with about 30 rounds