Western Americana Auction April 2022

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Auction Details

Day 1 - Thursday, April 21
Lots 1000-1597

Art (1000-1097)
Native Americana (1098-1163)
Philatelic (1301-1597)
First Day Covers (1301-1352)
Postcards (1353-1525)
Stamps (1526-1597)

Day 2 - Friday, April 22
Lots 2000-2637

Jewelry (2000-2017)
Attire (2018-2041)
Miscellaneous Collectibles (2042-2114)
Bottles (2115-2119)
Toys (2120-2130)
Circus (2131-2135)
Gaming (2136-2147)
Liquor (2148-2167)
Tobacciana (2168-2179)
Menus (2180-2195)
Entertainment Industry (2196-2224)
Sports (2225-2258)
Calendars (2259-2266)
Advertisement (2267-2333)
Autographs (2334-2336)
Photography (2337-2387)
Maps (2388-2419)
Transportation (2420-2457)
Military (2458-2494)
Firearms & Weapons (2495-2502)
General Americana Geographically Sorted (2503-2637)


Day 3 – Saturday, April 23
Lots 3000-3628

Mining (3000-3116)
Fossils (3117-3131)
Minerals (3132-3271)
Numismatics (3272-3439)
Bullion (3272-3280)
Ingots (3281-3287)
Coins (3288-3301)
Currency (3302-3310)
Dies (3311-3335)
Ephemera (3336-3349)
Foreign (3350-3377)
Medals & Exonumia (3378-3439)
Tokens (3440-3628)


Day 4 – Sunday, April 24
Lots 4000-4618

Stocks & Bonds (4000-4229)
Misc (4000-4013)
Mining (4014-4173)
Railroad (4174-4189)
Other (4190-4229)
Bargains & Dealer Lots (4230-4618)
Advertising (4255-4276) 197
Tobacciana (4277-4280)
3D Collectibles (4281-4315)
Toys & Model Railroading (4316-4327)
Photography (4328-4341)
Postcards (4342-4385)
Philatelic (4386-4491)
Stamps (4492-4524)
Stocks (4525-4534)
Maps (4535-4542)
General Americana (4548-4618)

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Native American Rug  [146545]1151 - Native American Rug [146545]
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Native American Rug, "Lazard Lion Ranch" San Martin, California, Circa 1930. Dimensions: 30 x 30". Three distinct tones consisting o...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Native American Rug  [146542]1152 - Native American Rug [146542]
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Possibly Two Gray Hills. This 48" x 7.5 ft American Indian rug has gray tones, several yellow stains, Circa: 1930, generally fine. City: St...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Native American Rug  [146543]1153 - Native American Rug [146543]
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Possibly Two Gray Hills. Native American Rug, Circa 1930's era, Size: 7 x 4.5 Ft. Please see photo for details. City: State: Date:c1930s
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Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Tule Grass Duck Decoy - Lake Lahontan Style by Mike Williams  [147073]1154 - Tule Grass Duck Decoy - Lake Lahontan Style by Mike Williams [147073]
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This Canvasback Tule grass decoy is about half-scale made by Mike Williams of the Schurz, Nevada Paiute tribe. It is in the Lake Lahontan- Lovelock Ca
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to k*****f for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
 
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Tule Grass Duck Decoy - Lake Lahontan Style by Steve Allen  [147071]1155 - Tule Grass Duck Decoy - Lake Lahontan Style by Steve Allen [147071]
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This lot has a full-scale Tule duck decoy made by Steve Allen dated 2004. The style is of the Lake Lahontan- Lovelock Cave design. The piece is 12 in.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to c********o.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Tule Grass Duck Decoy - Large with Matt  [147069]1156 - Tule Grass Duck Decoy - Large with Matt [147069]
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This lot contains one large Tule grass decoy with a mat. The decoy measures 16 in. X 8 in. while the mat measures 10 in. X 14 in. This combination is
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to c********s.. for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Tule Grass Duck Decoy Family of 7 by Allen  [147068]1157 - Tule Grass Duck Decoy Family of 7 by Allen [147068]
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This lot contains seven (7) pieces of a Tule duck decoy family. The largest is 15 in. X 9 in. followed by 12 in. X 8 in., followed by an 8 in. decoy,
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Tule Grass Duck Decoys and Miniature Tule Boat by Mike Williams  [147070]1158 - Tule Grass Duck Decoys and Miniature Tule Boat by Mike Williams [147070]
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This lot contains two Tule duck decoys one 8 in. the other 7 in. made in exacting detail with both Tule grass and cattails. The miniature Tule boat is
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to j*****r for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Tule Grass Duck Decoys by Wesley Dick and Martin George  [147072]1159 - Tule Grass Duck Decoys by Wesley Dick and Martin George [147072]
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This lot has three Tule duck decoys by local artists. Two are made by kwassuh/Wesley Dick also known as kwassuh ibbi (the English translation is &qu...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Tule Grass Goose Decoy - Large   [147067]1160 - Tule Grass Goose Decoy - Large [147067]
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This large Tule grass decoy measures 16 in. X 9 in. tall. In all probability this is actually a goose decoy. Unpainted, c. 1920-1940's marked:&q...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to v*********f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Goose Decoy Contemporary Art by John Blueboy  [147074]1161 - Goose Decoy Contemporary Art by John Blueboy [147074]
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This decoy is of a goose made from natural trigs by artist John Blueboy. Contemporary art that measures 9 in. X 8 in. Well made, please see photos for
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Native American Indian Publications & Correspondence (14)  [146860]1162 - Native American Indian Publications & Correspondence (14) [146860]
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Lot of 14 printed items related to Native American Indians. Highlights include a US Senate report from the War Department, Office of Commissary-Gene
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to c***7 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Stone Tools for Primitive Fire Starting   [147087]1163 - Stone Tools for Primitive Fire Starting [147087]
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This cashe of stone tools is thought to be used for fire starting and food preparation. The two gray stones are each pierced for the ends of a bow dri
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Alaska's Fisheries Atlas  [147434]1164 - Alaska's Fisheries Atlas [147434]
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Alaska's Fisheries Atlas Volume 1 issued by the State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game. This atlas is divided into 3 parts; Part I: Species...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*o for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Glimpses of the Grand Canyon  [148090]1165 - Glimpses of the Grand Canyon [148090]
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Glimpses of the Grand Canyon of Arizona by H.G. Peabody. Published by Fred Harvey in Kansas City in 1900. This book contains black and white photograp
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
 
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California and Montana Library  [147252]1166 - California and Montana Library [147252]
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Library of miscellaneous books related to Montana and California divided into three smaller groups. A) Footprints in the Valley: A History of Valley
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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California Geology and Mines Bulletins (68)  [146768]1167 - California Geology and Mines Bulletins (68) [146768]
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Collection of 68 California geology and mining bulletins or journals. A) Nine issues of the California Journal of Mines and Geology issued by the Stat
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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California Historical Books (2)  [147246]1168 - California Historical Books (2) [147246]
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A) The Civil Code of the State of California, as enacted in 1872, amended at subsequent sessions, and adapted to the Constitution of 1879; and an appe
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Gold Mining Publications (10)  [146936]1169 - Gold Mining Publications (10) [146936]
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Ten publications mostly related to gold mining and the Gold Rush. A) Christie's Gold Rush Treasures from the SS Central America auction catalog ...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Los Angeles and Environs Biographical Vol II  [148164]1170 - Los Angeles and Environs Biographical Vol II [148164]
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Los Angeles biographical resource. Pages 505-1104 with index. Missing both boards. City: State:California Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Los Angeles Co. Directory of Manufacturing  [146594]1171 - Los Angeles Co. Directory of Manufacturing [146594]
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The Manufacturing Directory of Los Angeles County and District, 15th Edition, compiled and published by the Industrial Department of the Los Angeles
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Mono County, California History Library  [144770]1172 - Mono County, California History Library [144770]
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Lot of 16; nearly all are different titles. Includes: "Mono County, California" by McIntosh, 1908; Horseshoe Canyon by Bean; Mono Diggings...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Oakland, Alameda and Berkeley Directories, 1899, 1901, Husted  [143503]1173 - Oakland, Alameda and Berkeley Directories, 1899, 1901, Husted [143503]
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1) 1901. 600 pages. Published by Husted. Giving name, occupation and residence. Classified business directory. Street guide. All the regulars plus fir
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Oakland, Alameda and Berkeley Directories, 1899, 1903,  Husted  [142853]1174 - Oakland, Alameda and Berkeley Directories, 1899, 1903, Husted [142853]
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1) For Oakland, Alameda and Berkeley. Also smaller locations like Sunol, Warm Springs, Midway, Centerville, etc. 1899. 710 pages. Published by Husted.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to C*****r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Pacific Coast Business Directory  [145002]1175 - Pacific Coast Business Directory [145002]
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The Pacific Coast Business Directory for 1867 compiled and published by Henry G. Langley. Contains the name and post office addresses of each merchant
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Pacific Coast Business Directory  [144929]1176 - Pacific Coast Business Directory [144929]
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The Pacific Coast Business Directory for 1871-1873 compiled and published by Henry G. Langley. Contains the name and post office address of each merch
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to b******s for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Picturesque America On the Pacific Slope part #9 in Illustrations  [147062]1177 - Picturesque America On the Pacific Slope part #9 in Illustrations [147062]
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This travel book dated April 14, 1894 covers the Pacific slope of the country from Mendocino beaches, the Russian River, the Marin County coast, Mount
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Polk California Business Directory  [145316]1178 - Polk California Business Directory [145316]
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Rare California State Gazetteer and Business Directory published by R.L. Polk & Co. in 1893. This directory begins with an overview of the state...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****r for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Sacramento Directory  [144555]1179 - Sacramento Directory [144555]
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This book is a Sacramento Directory for the year 1878, it includes a general directory of the residents along with a business directory for statistics
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6*****b for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Sacramento Directory  [145362]1180 - Sacramento Directory [145362]
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City and County Directory including Sacramento City and County, and Amador, El Dorado, and Placer Counties for 1884-1885 published by L.M. McKenney an
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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San Francisco Directory  [147254]1181 - San Francisco Directory [147254]
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Business Directory of San Francisco, California and Principal Towns in California and Nevada published b L.M. McKenney in 1877. Contains names, busine
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Sierra Nevada Mountains and California Missions Reference Books (7)  [146386]1182 - Sierra Nevada Mountains and California Missions Reference Books (7) [146386]
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This collection of seven books and pamphlets reference southern California, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and historic California Missions. Afoot and A
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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9th Annual Report, Denver, CO   [147746]1183 - 9th Annual Report, Denver, CO [147746]
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Red covered 1892 report of Denver Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade. 127pp with index. City:Denver State:Colorado Date:1892
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Colorado Directory  [145916]1184 - Colorado Directory [145916]
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The Rocky Mountain Directory and Colorado Gazetteer for 1871 published by S.S. Wallihan & Company. Comprising a brief history of Colorado, and a...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to a****y for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Colorado Directory  [145327]1185 - Colorado Directory [145327]
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Rocky Mountain Directory and Colorado Gazetteer for 1871 published by S.S. Wallihan and Company. Inscription on the title page reads, "With the...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to a****y for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Laws of Idaho, 3 Volumes   [146906]1186 - Laws of Idaho, 3 Volumes [146906]
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Hardcover 1866, 329pp with index and contents. 1891 with detached boards, 280 pp with index. 1893 258 pp with index. 1 loose page. City: State:Idaho
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Illinois Histories (9)  [147941]1187 - Illinois Histories (9) [147941]
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Nine volumes of the Collections of the Illinois State Historical Library published by the Trustees of the Illinois State Historical Library between 19
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to L*****n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Iowa Historical Journal Collection   [146901]1188 - Iowa Historical Journal Collection [146901]
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Hardcover collection of mostly Iowa journals, Many are ex-library. Annals of Iowa-Index's Vol 1-8, 9-16, 17-28. Volumes--1863 reprint(2), 1895-9...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Iowa History books (4)  [148158]1189 - Iowa History books (4) [148158]
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4 Iowa history hardcovers. Iowa, The First State of the Louisiana Purchase by Salter. Early Algona by Cowles. Iowa Pioneer Foundations Vols 1 and 2 by
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Old Fort Crawford and the Frontier  [147959]1190 - Old Fort Crawford and the Frontier [147959]
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Old Fort Crawford and the Frontier by Bruce E. Mahan. Published by the State Historical Society of Iowa in 1926. According to the editor's intro...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Palimpsest Library (52 books)  [146920]1191 - Palimpsest Library (52 books) [146920]
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The Palimpsest is a historical magazine published the State Historical Society of Iowa. 52 hardcovers. Vols 1-14, 16-18, 20-21, 23-29, 31-41, 46-48,
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Kansa Historical Library (85 books)  [146922]1192 - Kansa Historical Library (85 books) [146922]
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Approx. 85 hardcover Kansas Historical books. Kansas Historical Quarterly 1931-1977 complete with 1931-67 index.. Kansas Historical Collection 1886-19
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Kentucky Geological Survey  [146763]1193 - Kentucky Geological Survey [146763]
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Kentucky Geological Survey Series IV, Volume I, Parts I-II; Series IV, Volume II, Parts II-III; and Series IV, Volume III, Part III (and duplicate). W
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Baltimore & Ohio Rail Road Directory  [147770]1194 - Baltimore & Ohio Rail Road Directory [147770]
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Baltimore & Ohio R.R. Summer Tours Directory for 1894 Gives routes and rates for all New England states Profusely Illustrated and detailed Inclu...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to t*****1 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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History of Minnesota  [146771]1195 - History of Minnesota [146771]
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Minnesota: The Land of Sky-Tinted Waters. A History of the State and Its People. Written by Theodore Christianson and published by the American Histor
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Montana Agriculture Publications (9)  [133262]1196 - Montana Agriculture Publications (9) [133262]
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9 Montana agriculture books and booklets. Related to irrigation, dry farming, Timber Resources, Forest Distribution in the Northern Rocky Mountains by
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Montana Church Histories (7)  [147251]1197 - Montana Church Histories (7) [147251]
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Group of seven books related to the history of various churches, mostly in Montana. Includes the following titles; A History of Episcopal Churchwomen
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Montana Co. Archives Inventory (7)  [146765]1198 - Montana Co. Archives Inventory (7) [146765]
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Seven copies of the Inventory of the County Archives of Montana prepared by the Inventory of Public Archives (Montana Historical Records Division of C
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Montana Cowboy Library (14)  [146767]1199 - Montana Cowboy Library (14) [146767]
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Collection of 14 books related to Montana cowboys including the following titles: A) Free Grass to Fences: The Montana Cattle Range Story by Robert H.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Montana Education Books  [146766]1200 - Montana Education Books [146766]
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Collection of books related to education in Montana. A) Eight Biennial Reports of the Montana Board of Education. First through ninth report, missing
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to r******e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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