Western Americana Signature Sale (May 2021 Auction)

A nice collection of varying stamp sheets from several books, generally pre WWII. China: about 20 stamps. Shangai: about 10. Mongolia: 2 modern stamp

Collection from France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and some French Colonies. Spain: fairly decent collection, mid range, several hundred stamps, includ

Large selection of stamps from various albums generally prior to WWII. Bavaria: nice selection, perhaps 50. Austria: possibly up to 200 stamps mostly

Two albums and many pages from other albums. The two albums are both Scott Specialty albums for Germany. 1.) 100-150 single pages all numbered, all mi

Scott album plus portions of other collections. 1975 Scott Album: A classic large 3.5" thick album unpaginated probably 200 pages, nearly full ...

Greece: nice beginner collection c1870-1940 perhaps 100 stamps plus one stock page of more modern material. Italy: varied collection including one nic

Iraq, 1 stock page about 50 stamps. Syria 1 page plus singles about 50 stamps. Bahrain, 3 stock pages about 120 stamps; Afgan 1 page about 50 stamps.

A very large collection of varying stamp sheets from several books modern and pre WWII. Includes about 150 Japan Postal Issue pages from the 1960&...

A nice collection of varying stamp sheets from several books, generally pre WWII. Turkey: perhaps 50-75 stamps. Palestine: maybe 20 Israel: about a d

New Zealand and Colonies in an album. Mint unhinged stamps in protective sleeves. Mostly complete after 1935. Also includes pages from other collectio

Collection of album pages from numerous different collector albums from varying dates, generally collected before 1950. Romania: a nice selection incl

9 different countries represented here, consisting of single stamps on album pages from a number of different collection. Collected before WWII. Nethe

About 10 album pages, nice collectio, mostly mint please see photo. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

10 stock pages, about 500 stamps. Nice collection. Date: Country (if not USA): Romania State: City: Provenance:

Includes Ukraine, Lithuania, south Russia, Prussia. Russia: nice collection of material through about WWII about 200 stamps. Prussia: less than 20. Wh

12 countries represented here. These are mostly album pages from various collector albums before 1945, some containing mint modern stamps as noted. Ar

A collection of varying stamp pages from several books, includes modern as well as pre WWII. Fiji Islands: 2 Island: less than 15. Gilbert Islands: ab

A nice collection of varying stamp sheets from several books, generally pre WWII. Siam: about 20 Malaya: about 20 Corea/Korea: about 20 India: about

Spain, 3 stock pages about 150 stamps; Portugal about 10 stock pages perhaps 400 stamps. Switzerland 3 pages about 70 stamps; Monaco, 2 stamp pages a

A nice collection of varying stamp sheets from several books, generally pre WWII. Liechtenstein: about 50. Luxenburg: about 50. Switzerland: about 30

About 6 stock pages about 300 stamps. Turkish Calicos, 4 stock pages about 100 stamps. Date: Country (if not USA): Turkey State: City: Provena

United Nations: approximately 40 album pages single sided of mint stamps, unhinged in black sleeves, 1951 through c1970s. Perhaps 100 or more stamps.

Giant selection of foreign stamps c1860-1980. Two specialty series green albums, possibly Scott. The first is French Colonies, and Scandinavian and Fi

Two specialty stamp collections. The first is a Europa postal issues c1974 forward. All mint unhinged stamps in protective black sleeves, including so

International postage and stamp album, 19th century. 9.5x12" 2" thick. Bogert and Derbin. Manuscript inside front cover Thomas Mitchel Phi...

Copyright 1955. This is the classic dark blue 2 volume set, about 4" thick by Scott. Our collector in this case has made an attempt to collect ...

This 20-pound, solid copper cannon comes with stories of how Bill Mayrsohn had the cannon made from an ingot of Copper Range (Michigan) copper . Mayrs

This J. Stevens single-shot shotgun is marked "Springfield manufactured by J. Stevens Arms Company Chicopee Falls, Mass. USA" . "Proo...

This is a NIB Model 1841 "Mississippi rifle" made by Antonio Zoli and imported by Navy Arms S/N 26573. This is a reproduction black powder...

This is a mid-production Model 1863 Sharps carbine S/N C,778 about 1864 manufacture in.52 caliber. The rifle has the customary 22 in. barrel on a stra

This is a Gewhr 88 rifle otherwise known as a Commission rifle made at the Amberg, Germany arsenal, S/N 8808 marked Amberg 1891 S, chambered for 7.92

This is a pair of replica non-working flintlock pirate pistols made by Denix of Spain. This is a very detailed design with lions head and lanyard ring

This Bacon Revolver is SERIAL # 1, FIRST NAVY MODEL 1. Distinguishing features are: the bored through cylinder with a thumb wheel brake, 7 1/2 in. oc

This lot has two small caliber dig-up guns of small caliber. The first gun is about 6 in. long heavily encrusted with rust and no grips, sheathed spur

These are two dug-up revolvers from the Black Powder era. A) is a 5-shot marked U.S. Revolver Co. that has the hammer missing, chambered in .32 cal, b

This is a right handed loop holster for a large frame Colt Single Action Army (SAA) or similar framed revolver with a 4 1/2 in. barrel. The maker is F

This is a lot with a black leather basket weave holster and belt. The holster is by Safariland and fits a right hand mount for a mid-frame Smith &am...

Mining, Sporting and Hercules Powder! Information on Cabinet Gunpowder, Eureka Gunpowder, California Sporting Duck, Pacific Rifle Gunpowder. Quail Sho

Rare! Original Catalogue of Guns, Swords, Cannons, Equipments, Military Goods, &c. For Sale By Francis Bannerman. Office, 1114 Butler Street, Br...

This is a copy of "A History of Browning Guns from 1831" by J.M. Browning and S. Browning Co. copyright 1942. This copy is sixty pages of ...

How to Organize and Conduct a Revolver Club, Compiled and Distributed for the Promotion of Better Marksmanship and in the interest of Better Citizensh

This is a group of 10 rounds of 8mm X 57mm FMJ ammo, also known as 8mm (7.92mm) Mauser. Made by Star-Line (logo present) marked 2 50 X Star-Line logo.

Medevil replica weapons / 2 items: The opium pipe & ax combination is approx 19" length has 3 diamond designs with brass center beading, wo...

48" stainless steel full Scimitar with brown wood grip and scabbard Date: Country (if not USA): Pakistan State: City: Provenance: Date...

43" polished white metal rappier sword with sheath.Stamped China stainless Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Knights of Pythias Uniformed Rank Sword and Belt, c1890-1900. Red leather belt with unique ornate silver chain, silver buckle "UR". Sword ...

This is a lakonia sword with horn grips. The overall length is 22 in. with a 16.5 in. blade. The blade is made with fullers on both sides and held to

RARE (Unique!) Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek Civil War Loan. We believe this is one of three known. This is 11 for $200 to Charles B Ward. Pu

RARE (Unique!) Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek Civil War Loan. We believe this is one of three known. This is 9 for $100 to Peter Dubois. Purch

RARE (Unique!) Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek Civil War Loan. We believe this is one of three known. This is lucky 13 for $100 to Amasa S Clar

Pre-Civil war tactics book. Published by the Department of War. Starting with the formation of the Regiment, Marching to Front, Marching to Flank, Det

These come from a German book on America’s Civil War. Condition is very rough. Prints include A. Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Union and Confeder

These cover the early years of the war. All are mounted in excellent condition and mounted in hard board folders with gilt title and date. 17 x 23

This is a lot of about 30 cover issues of the New York Herald from Jan. 1 to June 30, 1864. Feb. 12 states "Sherman's army captures the Rai...

This is a lot of about 29 cover stories of the progress of the Civil War from July to Dec. 31, 1864 in the New York Herald. Headlines from Sept. 4 &...

Lot of 4. New York Herald and New Times 1. Framed and well preserved is The New York Herald Nov. 6, 1862 article titled “The Great Naval a

This is a lot of nineteen (19) newspaper groupings from the South during and after the Civil War. Papers are from Richmond, Virginia 1861; Norfolk, Vi

Group of about 25 separate applications to the US Commissioner of claims office in Washington DC. This group was handled by Attorney William H back ou

Two pair of unmarked stove pipe boots that appear to pre-date the classic 1870s cartouched boots. The first pair appear to be vintage and original Civ

This is a choice collection of four pair of very historical Stove Pipe style boots "made for drovers, prospectors and shooters." It is fr...

Personal letter during the Civil War regarding ‘butternuts” (those sympathetic to the south), Dated Nov. 1863. B/W photo of union

Includes 12 Civil War era documents & photos, including a death notice for Union soldier James Shuff in 1865, leave papers for another soldier, ...

Lot of 5. Three small evelope's w/color vignettes of seated Liberty, Eagle fighting snake w/American flags and Defender. One patriotic token ...

Two cdv's of Union Soldiers. The one standing is from G.H. Loomis, Boston. The second is from Guay's Photo Gallery, New Orleans. No other id...

War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies; United States War Department, Series 1 Volume 20, Vo

5 color map, attached to board with plexi glass screwed on top through the edges, damage along edges. This rare map has key cities highlighted in red

Lot of 9. 1. Two books by Charles Morris:” War With Spain” (1899) U.S. war with Spain, cause, time period , this is an illustrated

This medal was worn by the Brigadier General of the Spanish-American War in either Cuba or the Philippine Islands. No. 2345. The medal includes a sing

Letter dated December 17, 1968 signed by World War One flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker, in response to a letter of commendation for his autobiography. R

The Saturday Review of Politics, Literature, Science and Art, a British newspaper published June 24, 1916, with World War I articles, and "The...

This is a lot of two small pinbacks from WWI. Liberty Loan date 1917. Please see photo for details. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:

gPrivate Eldred H. Barker; Company C; 132nd U. S. Machine Gun Battalion; Enlisted October 4, 1917.h The 132nd arrived in France late

Wonderful original poster mounted and framed, 35 x 48" of Allied flags over a bowed submissive Kaiser with a broken sword. "L'Emprunt ...

Go where this American soldier went, see what he saw. 1) Flandern (Flanders) hard cover book of the people and landscape. 76 pages. Large black and wh

Booklet showing the US Air Force Pre-Flight School in Alabama. Classes shown are from 1983 and 1944, 32-pages. Also comes with six color postcards. Pl

First edition, edited by Phillip Andrews and published by Dell, Sloan & Pearce, N.Y. - Discusses the Design & Operation of U.S. Combat Aircr...

Military insignia guide booklets (4) Please see photos for more detail and condition. Date: 1940's Country (if not USA): State: City: Pr...

This is a pair of WWII era bomber pants in size 34. The label states that they are A-11A and Property of U.S. Army Air Force. The lining is intact, b

This lot has a silk table cloth from Camp Robinson, Arkansas and a pennant flag of Army Camp McCord Field, Washington. Date: Country (if not US

This lot contains WW2 ration books, a photo of a Civil War artillery officer, VFW encampment medals 1920's-1930's, Veteran wool hats, a book...

Four booklets published during WW!! that are insignia guides for both the army and the navy They measure 3.50"x 6.25." Please see photos f...

Two books for US Air Force. "The 8th Air Force Sees England," a picture book designed for servicemen stationed in England during WWII, 76-...

This lot contains photos of: Admiral A.A. Burke of WW2 and Korean War; Admiral James L. Holloway 111 released 1974; Colonel Paul L. Freeman of WW2 and

Lockheed P-38 Lightning Fighter (22" x 18" W) - North American B-25 Mitchell Bomber (24" W x 20" H) - North American AT-6A Train...

Camps & Plants for Men & Munitions - A record of six months of toil & sweat - to triumph over tremendous problems, handicaps and the for...

1) Boeing B-29 Fire Bombing Tokyo after dark; 2) Douglas A-26 Invaders in Formation; 3) Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress on Bombing Mission; 4) Douglas DBD

FM 21-30 Conventional Signs, Military Symbols & Abbreviations - FM 21-50 Military Courtesy & Discipline - FM 21-100 Soldier's Handbook -...

1) Calship Log, a record of the achievements of the employees of the California Shipbuilding Corp., Victory Edition, September 7, 1945 - Includes Pict

1) "Steel Horizons", Published by Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp., Pittsvurg, Pa., 1942 - Covers the importance of successful scrap and salva...

This lot of five (5) medals includes the: WW2 Son in Service pin in sterling silver; the America Campaign badge 1941-1945; WW2 Merchant marine pin in

This is a vintage World War II metal detector. The case holding the unit measures 28"x 15"x 9" and stenciled SNL 044175 100-200. Th...

Lot of five pieces of Japanese currency in centavos and pesos; two black and white snapshots; Japanese propaganda map of shipping lanes and military a

This lot contains two war posters. The first is a G.I. boarding a ship titled: "Till We Meet Again", 22 in. X 28 in. The second poster is ...

One features Air Depot Training Station, Albuquerque, New Mexico-activated 1942. This book is hardcover, embossed 9"x 12" 103-pages. Next ...

Military training station booklets and postcard folios for: 1. Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Tx. Instruction in flying boats, bombers, and figh

A group of WWII era military info and recruitment publications including "Aviation Cadet Training for the Army Air Forces," 24-pages, Amer...

Military informational publications include: "All Hands" by the Bureau of Naval Personnel Bulletin-June 1945, "Victory in Europe.&quo...

1.Keesler Field, Biloxi, Ms, Course for airplane mechanics, July, 1942, 20 pages. Includes four postcards. 2.Hancock College of Aeronautics, Santa M

Lot of 41pieces of currency from around the world. Bills all appear to be from around WWII. Countries issuing the currency include Russia, The Netherl

1) The Milwaukee Journal Book of War Maps, 1942 - 25 Maps Cover the entire Globe - (10 1/2" x 15" booklet, 15 pages.) 2) The Premier Worl...