Sizzling Summer Western Americana Auction (August 2021)

Unused Souvenir Letter Card for Golden, Colorado. Published by The Colorado News Company, Denver. Seven B&W printed illustrations of views in an...

Over 30 pieces of Colorado history. Fort Collins Public Schools report cards 1899 & 1900; Trestle-Board Directory of the Denver Fire Department...

Over 20 pieces of Colorado history. Bill from the Pinkerton Detective Agency for service during union labor violence; sheriff's deed, postal cov...

Forty eight page brochure (7 x 10 inches) in excellent condition published by the Union Pacific Railroad extolling the virtues of visiting Colorado&...

Lot of five brochures describing how to visit Pike's Peak; by auto, via World Famous Cog Wheel Route. Circa 1920. Date: Country (if not USA...

Rare typewritten letter of June 16, 1919 from the manager of the Rocky Mountainn Bank Note Company to the First National Bank of Cripple Creek. Gorgeo

Over 36 pieces of ephemera from Idaho and Montana. Brochures on Butte, Anaconda and Glacier National Park. Billheads from Bunker Hill & Sullivan...

Hoard of 2200 cancelled checks from the St. Francois County Railroad Company drawn on the Bank of Farmington Missouri. Checks are 8 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches

Six (6) drawings of mine pumps, shafts and supply car. Stapled 20 page summary of shaft elevations in the Butte district. Possibly photocopied. App

This is a lot of fifteen (15) tumbler glasses from the McGill Club bar in McGill, Nevada. C. 1970's. Each glass has a different dessert plant pi...

An assortment of ephemera from the state of Nevada, even one from neighboring Arizona. Included is a way bill from the VT&T, a used ticket from ...

1) September 26, 1866: Mill Receipts to the Savage Mine from the Savage Mill and Atchison Mill. 2) 1864 Savage Mining Company's Treasurer's ...

12" tall 3" wide Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Provenance:

Four brochures detailing the construction of the Boulder Dam, explaining the engineering in depth. Also a 11 x 7 black and white glossy photograph of

A variety of about 60 pieces. Includes pamphlets, magazines, promo material, photos c1960-80. Perhaps the best item is a Nevada shaped copper ashtray.

"A Souvenir of Cleveland Ohio," published for Kresge & Wilson by W.G. MacFarlane. About 30 pages of printed photographs of buildings a...

Over 30 pieces of vintage Yellowstone National Park ephemera. Accomodation brochures from 1921, 1939 & 1942. Souvenir folders of post cards; 10 ...

Printed for Philip Lane at Grayes-Inne Gate October 11, 1641. The headlines on page one are: "The Earle of New-Castle difcomfited," and &q...

Over forty pieces of ephemera pertaining to black americans. A 1917 typewritten letter from the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute; a photo of t

Over 40 beer and wine labels, and six coupons for Dealers in Manufactured Tobacco Special Tax for the 1870s & 1880s. Date: Country (if not U...

Huge grab bag. Hundreds of pieces included. Some highlights include a copy of the Story of American Bank Note Company by William H Griffiths; North an

Large box, about 1 cubic foot or more of a wide variety of Americana. This is what we get at the end of the day after sorting through a major collecti

Lot of 5 pieces. Wells, Fargo & Co's Express letterhead made out to Thos Knowles, dated May 9, 1908; Wells Fargo Nevada National Bank of San...

Came out of Virginia City Rail Road Depot. 3 Round back arm chairs in rough condition with 3 different finishes. 2 Very nice ladderback chairs in good

Came out of the Virginia City Railroad Depot. Nice, Antique Chairs in good condition. Engraved and painted with floral design on backs. Dark brown (m

Came out of the Virginia City Railroad Depot. Set of 3 nice antique chairs with floral design carved into wood on top of back. one rung ladder back, l

c1920-1950? Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Many different kinds of greeting cards from the early 20th century. Many unused and could be unique greetings for Valentine's, Mother's or ...

Ten packages of sets of 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 Christmas Cards with naughty verses and erotic drawings. One set of six cards sold for 50 cents; each package h

Lot of eighteen pieces circa 1910-20, ten photos and eight postcards. Early autos, scenes of Mexico, and a sheepherder. Date: Country (if not USA)

A nice collection of this and that. 1933 Seasons Greetings card showing the Golden Gate Bridge; A Lake Superior cave, with underground water (1941); P

Application for membership in the Association for Legalizing American Lotteries ticket book. Two tickets remain, four stubs show four people bought ti

Small group of lighting fixtures, including a vintage table lamp, a lantern chimney a small nightstand lamp and a large glass shade. Please see photos

Large box of approximately 2500 basketball cards from the 1990s-2000s. Sorted by maker: Collectors Choice, Edge, Victory, Upper Deck. Date: Countr

Box of approximately 2000 basketball cards from the 1990s-2000s, sorted by maker: Ultra Fleer, Press Pass, Fleer Metal, Wildcard, Classic, Flair, Hoop

Large box of approximately 4000 basketball cards. Unsorted, mostly 1990s-2000s. All varieties: Fleer, Topps, Sports Illustrated, Presspass. Date: C

A large assortment of mostly football cards, with some baseball and "Star Wars" cards sprinkled in the mix. The gridiron cards are mostly ...

Sepiatone photograph of heavyweight champion James J. Jeffries selling oranges from his Burbank ranch at $20 each to benefit the victims of the Earthq

An adorable group of fourteen pins in a bowling theme. Includes four Amatos 200 bowling pins, 200 club, League high series WIBS, a bowling man and a f

Original rolled beeswax candle with white metal stand 8" tall, no maker. Sensitive thermometer also included. Date: Country (if not USA): ...

Ornate brass welding torch by Clayton and LA? manufacturing company Michigan. 12" tall 8" wide 4" diameter Date: Country (if not U...

CMG stamped on front. Measures about 18" wide by 28" tall. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Vintage match book covers, mostly casinos. Milton Prell's Aladdin; Las Vegas Hacienda Hotel & Casino; Sahara Tahoe; The Mint; Harolds Club; ...

Lot of 27. Colorfully illustrated, most sports-themed. Range in size from 2.5 x 1.5" to 3.25 x 2.5". Brands include Mecca, Hassan, Murad, ...

Large collection, about 40 items pertaining to cigars and cigarettes. Advertising, trading cards that came in packages, cigar labels, and a 1938 hardc

Lot of about 30 pieces of aviation history. Route maps from United and American; 8 x 10 glossy photos; 1947 calendars from Air Express; Pan Am time se

Lot of over 45 travel brochures and tourist guides from various airlines. An American Airlines deck of playing cards, still sealed. Brochures from: TW

Lot of 25 stickers from various airlines: United, Pan Am, TWA, Northeast, Imperial, Northwest Orient. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:

Vintage tickets from many different airlines. United, Delta, TWA, Eastern, American, National, Pan Am; and souvenir booklets about the airlines. Over

Lot of over 40 menus from cruise ship lines. Cunard, Panama Steamship, Holland America Line, Swedish American Line, Hamburg-America Line, Swedish Amer

Lot of 16 menus from cruise ships. American President Lines (1941); Cunard White Star Lines (1950); S.S. President Grant (1941); Queen Mary (1936);

Brochure from the Pacific Coast Steamship Company outlining the Ideal Vacation for 1905; bills of lading from shipping companies in the 1870s; Old Osw

Lot of 17 railroad related postcards, and 8 pieces of railroad ephemera. Western Pacific by-laws of the medical department; Southern Pacific suggestio

Lot of 5. Includes: Knox & Lincoln Railroad Company pictorial stock transfer form, unissued, 1870s; Sterling Iron & Railway Co., 1907, billh...

Lot of 5. Two are for 1928, three are for 1929. Each is 11.75" x 9" Each has a map in the back that shows the lines, 18 x 16.5" Some ...

Collection of brochures, trade cards, postcards featuring dogs, cats and animals, including a menu from the Poodle Dog Restaurant. "Spratt'...

1) Burpee’s Manual of Thoroughbred Live Stock & Fancy Poultry, W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, PA – 1895 Catalog has illust...

Lot of over 30 brochures, magazines, advertisements and some old negatives that would be interesting to print. "Kodak on the Farm," "...

Over 70 pieces of American ephemera: deeds, income tax forms from the 1920s & 30s (taxes were ridiculously complicated even then); city guides, ...

About 14" diameter x 18" tall, no shade. Heavy ceramic construction. High quality, signature not readily visible. A couple of minor chips....

Caved purple glass vase, 7" tall 5" diameter; leaded crystal vase, 12" tall, 5" diameter; leaded crystal vase 8.5" tall 5.5...

Very early leather case cassette tape recorder; small microscope; ladies silvered bathroom hair set c1890s; several framed documents Date: Country

2.5 up to 8"Includes everything from ladles for lead to cooking Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Lot of 60+. Includes: pamphlets such as Travelling in beautiful Germany (American Express Co.); Tijuana; Mexico City Hotel Prada; Australia Calls You;

Lot of 13 booklets marketing various companies: Morris & Ireland Safes of Boston; Pittsburgh Perfect Fencing; Driftwood Dinnerware of Red Wing M...

Four items: metal ashtray "Everywhere is Victory / Napoli 1943-1944"; 5 x 4 inches; two pinbacks: Red Cloud / Dakota Sioux; Charles E. Hug...

Two National Geographic Magazine issues featuring the HMS Titanic, issued. Dec. 1986, Oct. 1987 - folded rear corner. Date: Country (if not USA):

Five file storage boxes full of vintage classic news magazines. The group includes Life, Post and Look, mostly from the 1950s-1960s. Newsweek from the

1) “Robert F. Kennedy, 1925-1968”, Newsweek, 6/17/19682) “Nixon & Watergate”, Newsweek, 4/30/1973 – 3) Th

Wind up clock made in old China with glass front door. Some damage to wood, missing 1 ornamental tower. Not tested for operation, no winding key. Appr

Lot of 54 envelopes from The Owl Drug Co. "Statement of Wages Earned." Some unused, those issued are from 1946-7. Date: Country (if not...

Lot of five books of general poetry: 1) "English Reader: Pieces in Prose and Poetry"; 1816, by Lindley Murray, hardcover, 253 pages. 2)&qu...

925 barely visible on 1 hook, other hook has numbers stamped on top of each other. One earring stamped with a "5" or "S" on top,...

Great Dealer Lot! 30 Vintage Native American Natural Stone and bone Bead Necklaces in varying styles and sizes. Heishe are small disc- or tube-shape

Lot of three: 1) Helbros (West Germany), men's round watch, self-winding, day-date; ticks, could do with a cleaning, case 10 micro gold plate. 2...

Lot of five includes a turquoise inlaid gold tone bull, USA88, santa, moose/deerhead, and a round symbol. Date: Country (if not USA): State: C

Lot of over forty pieces of ephemera, mostly billheads, including 1898 U.S. Playing Card Co. and 1878 Jas. B. Stetson. 1871 Thomas & McCrea Redw...

This is a grab bag of American ephemera that is to big to list. A few of the items include a Remington Typewriter Pan Pacific Guide publication, The O

A small group of business documents, including a couple of grant deeds, a stock certificate, a hardware store receipt and a canceled check from Minnea

Lot of about fifteen items from early telephony. 1917 telephone price list, catalogs from the Stromberg-Carlson Telephone Mfg.Co. (1918); early yellow

Lot of nine travel brochures published long ago: Porto Rico (1904); Bermuda (c. 1890s); South America (c. 1900); Houston/Galveston (1935); Greater Mia

Lot of 25 travel brochures from America: New York; New Orleans; El Paso; Tulsa; Alton, Illinois; Hot Springs, Arkansas; San Antonio; Atlantic City; Wa

Over forty vintage trade cards from a wide variety of businesses from baby food to undertakers. In between those events we have Johnson floor wax and

An interesting lot that includes pro jewish stamps (Anti-Nazi), tobacco ad cards, ads for Quaker Bread, a small pocket calendar from 1887, Hires Root

Collection of papers pertaining to watchmakers. Billheads from Louis Miller of Laramie Wyoming; Webb C. Ball Official Standard Railroad Watch. 1906 Il

Unique! William J. Perry (1927- now 93 years old) was Secretary of Defense under President Clinton (1994-1997). Recipient of the Presidential Medal of

Measures about 18" tall and 11" in diameter with wooden base. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Vintage tourist pamphlets for Canadian tourist sites. 1914 Atlas of Canada; 5000 facts about Canada, 1928; photo brochure of Vancouver; brochures from

Large collection of Cuban trade cards, travel brochures, hotel sticker/labels, a foldout map and History of Cuba published 1897 including a clear and

Group of four French guidebooks with maps Date: Country (if not USA): France State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection

Large group more modern photo cards and new (post 1959 or so chrome). About 100-120 cards in this goup. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Alask

Two RPC's that are from the same area in California. One is labeled Lyon's Dam and the notes say it's located near Auburn in Placer Coun...

The 1920's RPC's image of the Grapevine (State Route 99) from Kern County to Los Angeles County. It was known as the Ridge Route. There'...

Avalon & Catalina Island photos & ephemera. Date: c 1920 1980 Country (if not USA): State: California City: Catalina Island Provenance...

About 100 or more cards c1940-70 Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Columbia Provenance: Ken Prag Collection

Nine RPCs with various buildings and street scenes in Columbia, California. Places include the Old Fire Station (3 different), the D.O. Mills Bank (2

Including 7 white border RPCs, showing railroads, bridges, tunnels, buildings, and the Feather River through the Feather River Canyon in western Pluma

Lot of 6 RPCs, featuring Fish Camp and the Outside Yosemite Area. c1898-1945 Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Fish Camp Prov

About 175 +/- postcards of Movie sets, famous people's homes, Hollywood starlets, actors, famous musicians and more. A great lot for the Hollywo...

Lot of about 100 postcards of La Jolla California. The caves of La Jolla, the Beach and Tennis club, the Casa de Manana. About 20 black and white RPC