Western Americana Signature Sale (May 2021 Auction)

Print of Jerry Rice, SF 49ers and 2010 Football Hall of Fame inductee, by Bill Dotson. Signed by Rice, Number 80. Print 206/ 5000. Also framed are cop

Large, framed printed photo replica of the world champion Washington Redskins of 1937. "Washington Redskins- 1937 World's Champions" c...

Football fans will get a kick (no pun intended) out of this nice collection of team pin backs. Teams represented include The Vikings, Colts, Cowboys,

These are two cards that came in boxes of dog food back in the 1940's. Frank Seno (February 15, 1921 Ò March 31, 1974) was an American foot...

This incredible archive traces the life of thoroughbred racehorse trainer, Ted Saladin. A trainer since the 1950's, Saladin trained many winners...

Published by Floyd Clymer, Los Angeles – Detailed Accounts of the Race, Technical Section, Photos, Charts, Drawings and Feature Articles

Syrian Olympic flag that was carried in the opening and closing ceremonies at the 2012 London Olympics. The organizers of the Olympics sold off memora

1. Yellow and Blue Felt Bear Badge labelled on reverse: "Wheeler Mfg. Co. / College and School / "Pep" Specialties / Berkeley, Califo...

A small collection of sports pin backs that include a spelling bee, The San Jose earthquakes and a Pop Warner team, among others. Date: 1980's...

This collection of largely baseball memorabilia includes two autographs of World Champion boxer Larry Holmes with photo; the World Series Encycloped

1) Signed poster from America's Cup Nineteenth Challenge, Sept. 17, 1964. Original screen print over map. Metal framed, 26.25" x 31.75"...

Compiled by the Department of Agriculture. Timber, farm, animals and small section on minerals and railroads. 142 pages with lots of charts. No soft c

Five Alaska letterheads circa 1960 from five different Alaskan cities. VF. View photos. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Alaska City: Prove

Approx 100 flower greeting cards, mostly embossed Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City: Provenance:

Lot of 15 various items, several from the 1800s, from the Fresno-Madera, Calif., area. Includes several receipts, with one from C.E. Brown, M.D., c188

Lot of 18. Included: Reflections of Shaver Lake, Rose, 1987, hc; 120 degrees in the Shade, Chaddock, 1989, sc; Early Days in Selma, Johnston, 1974, si

For film horror fans, a nice collection of books telling about the films and the stars who made them classics. There are 18 books with titles like, ...

Five beautiful large posters with vivid color: 3 of Fred Raymond's Great Scenic Production of Old Arkansaw; 1 poster of 4 singers, 2 men &am...

Dated January 3rd, 1889, a handwritten legal document detains the sale of the building known as the Chalmers House on the Imperial Mill Site near Moun

Lot of 10 pieces related to George W. Swan. In our June 2018 auction, we sold a group of Lake Tahoe toll road material that included pieces from Swan.

Lot of 13. 1) Stockton. 6 items: 1853 I.O.O.F. receipt; 1867 manuscript promissory note; two 1900 Stockton Savings & Loan Society checks; and tw...

A copy in three sections, of the commemorative California centennial edition, dated Monday, October 18, 1948. Features include Carmel Mission, The Ban

Short, but sweet letter introducing GW Swan to George Hearst. Hearst need no introduction! He was a mining man turned newspaper mogul. He also built a

Original 1906 edition of The Call-Chronicle-Examiner with the headline: Earthquake and Fire: San Francisco in Ruins. The four page special edition was

The El Toro Marine Corps Air Station at Irvine, California was staffed from 1943 until 1999. There were many poker games in the non commisioned office

Lot of 8. 1) Unissued 1850s receipt for Freeman & Co's Express / Adams & Co. Dateline Sacramento City, 185_. Has list of Adams & Co....

Two photos of a family in the hills, two of a snow scene, dog on porch and photo of a photo of a ship. Also a post marked Tahoe post card with view of

1) April 17, 1851 receipt issued to Henry Teschachaer during the liquidation of Simmins Hutchins & Company. Signed by a clerk named Walls. 2) 18...

House of Representatives, United States of America. 63 pages relating to the investigation of Ashley making F. M. Case surveyor general of the Colorad

1795 debenture document to Zebulon Peck signed by Andrew Kingsbury, CT State Treasurer. 4.25x7.75" Date: 1795 Country (if not USA): State: ...

Dahlonega's Blue Ridge Ranges in the Civil War by O'Kelley, The Neighborhood Mint by Head, The Civil War in Georgia by Lenz, Ghost Trains &a...

Hardback and paperback books, VHS tapes is telling about the Cherokee Nation, The Story of New Echota. Book of Etowah Papers by Moorehead; Sam Houston

Withdrawn. Lot was misdescribed. It is a reprint from 2000.

Very cool and rare blotter featuring a picture of a racecar on the track at Indianapolis. The blotter notes that Mauri Rose won the event in 1947 and

Consists of 11 panoramic photos. Eight are of boaters enjoying Lake Tahoe. These beautiful photos measure 9.5"x 32". Besides the canoes an...

Entirely handmade "farewell"storyboard book given to Judy Heaslip on May 10, 1953 by a group of friends. Judy Heaslip Biggs was the daught...

A unique set of Nevada related items, as well as a Jim Beam Bourbon "Slot Machine" themed decanter. Ephemera part includes about 20 postal...

About 150 brand new, never out of the box ash trays and huge box of unused matchbooks, maybe 1000+. c1933-1976, probably c1970 for this material. Hist

72 pieces. Included: Palace Club (27), Reno Horseshoe Club (7), Reno Horseshoe (10), Comstock (4), Overland (24). Most of these are from the 1970s, of

Includes Nevada Club, Hotel Riverside, MGM, Hotel Fremont, Lucky Strike Club, Desert Inn, Harold’s Club, Dick Graves, Nugget, Hotel Humboldt,

Lot of four collectible ashtrays from iconic Nevada venues including Joe and Sally's Cabin in the Sky, Goldhill Nevada. Joe Conforte of the Cab...

Metal slot gaming tokens from the period of time between silver dollars and all coupon machines from small casinos: Stockmen's, Elko (2); State ...

Lot of 15. Anniversary Ball held in Silver City held at the Moners’ Union Hall by IOOF lodge No. 2. In very good condition Date: 1877 C

Fans of the psychedelic era in music will enjoy this lot of reproduced posters from the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City, Nevada. These posters advertise

36 pages and one fold out. Written by AW Anderson. Four pages of photos (20 all together). Date: 1930 Country (if not USA): State: New Mexico Ci

Albuquerque National Bank service letters, 10 First National bank assorted sheets-some with tears, 4 Mora County tax receipts 1906-1919 and more. Dat

Roughly 160. Other checks from Colorado Springs, Curlew Iowa, Dansville New York, Deep River, etc. During the Civil war Elmira was known as Hellmira.

1) Map of the city of Elmira. 1898. 29x17”. Historic, but very rough. 2) 1892 color map of New York City. 25x11”. Rips at upper fold

The Brotherhood of America was a secret society formed in Philadelphia in the 1850's with membership of native born Americans. This is an unissu...

Very rare Texas monthly published by J. Marvin Hunter. Devoted to frontier history, border tragedy and pioneer achievement. 48 pages with stories such

Approx. 10 books in this library of Utah History. Hardcovers include: The Peoples of Utah, pp. 472, with photos (some wear on corners of cover, please

This is a collection of historical periodicals and books on the state of Washington. Pilchuck the Life of a Mountain by Higman and Larrison; Business

Twenty brown and white photographs with small descriptions. c1910 Date: c1910 Country (if not USA): State: Washington, D.C. City: Provenance:

Views of Mrs. McKinley, the government gunshop at the U.S. Navy yard, the Pension Office, and two of Pennsylvania Avenue. One of these shows the stree

This is a collection of playing cards; all aces and mostly ace of spades. Over 50 cards in all, from around the world.. Date: Country (if not USA):

Lot of approximately 300 vintage animal themed playing cards. Includes many types of animals, from birds, to butterflies, to bears, to zebras, to unic

Lot of about 342 artsy playing cards, both U.S. and foreign, from the 1900s. Includes silhouettes, modern, art deco, and classics. See photo for more

Vintage collection of approximately 500 playing cards includes a wide variety of colorful and nostalgic cards. Clowns, rodeos, oriental, ships, Royal

This is a deck of cards issued by Fred Harvey as souvenir cards with images of the Great Southwest. Like new condition with carrying box. C.1920'...

This is a cache of Joker only playing cards; about 100 cards in all. Most are advertising cards, and airlines. Date: Country (if not USA): State:

This is a cache of miscellaneous playing cards, incomplete sets with various picture backs and scenes. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:

Lot of 33 foreign and domestic tour ship and ship companies advertising playing cards. This collection includes many scarce cards from lines such as:

This is a collection of different playing cards from around the world; incomplete sets but interesting designs, historical, different card games, very

This is a collection of playing cards advertising sports teams, farms, golf, airlines, cruise lines, bicycles, vacation destinations, several hundred

Lot of 42 gaming chips from many locations: Round Tent, Placerville; Gordy's Club, Roseville; Elk Horn, Placerville; The Club, Camino; El Dorado...

Cigar box with over a hundred vintage chips with a lighthouse, the Star of David, or cats playing poker. Also ten colorful chips from the Big Ben Casi

The Official Rules of Card Games book, Hoyle up-to-date c. 1924 pp. 240; The Goren Point Count Method of Contract Bridge Bidding pp.20; Auction Bridg

Lot of various gaming collectibles which includes: approximately 100 dice, 2 flasks, 5 poker chips, a shot glass and various other chachskis. Please s

The first watch is a Bulova 16AC2,7935,No. 6, 17 jewels. dull crystal, fair condition. The second watch is a Sheffield one jewel about 33 mm. fair co

A collection of about 28 mens watches with linked and leather bands. Some may require repair. A interesting piece is the pocket watch that is in good

11 pairs modern earrings, some silver, one pair with black onyx. Also, 11 pairs various earrings, some silver, set with stones—onyx, pearl, a

Lot of 17, includes: Large round silver (Mayan design) set with sponge coral cabochon--2"; two crosses, one set with topaz, 2-2.5"; vintag...

Group of silver chains: 1) thin silver 19"; twisted silver with heavy sterling tear drops on ends--37"; 2) heavy twisted loop chain--19&qu...

Chinese 925 silver cut-out cuff with turquoise colored beading applied over it; Modern design silver cuff; Lois Hill woven silver cuff; Braided silver

Various natural stones from a jewelry/pawn shop, including 2 opals, an intricately carved green piece believed to be jade, a hematite heart-shaped bea

Several pieces of costume jewelry, including earrings, charms, brooches, pins, chains, lockets and necklaces. Please see photos for more detail and c

This is trove of eleven pearl necklaces, all faux, costume jewelry. Measuring from 5mm to 10 mm in diameter; cream color, ivory color, and set at cr

A lot of 10 various color rhinestone rings. They come in various sizes. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Large group of sparkley costume jewelry: Pins/Broaches, Earrings, necklaces, rings...faux diamonds and more. "Steppin' out tonight" D...

An assortment of bracelets, about 17, some may be of a filigree design, a faux turquoise stone and alabaster/Mother of Pearl. Approximately 42 bangles

About 5 are included in this lot. Carnelian/Jade Rose beaded chain and Rose Pendent Genuine gemstone necklace. Red Agate flower Agate/Jasper beaded ne

Six Pairs of Cufflinks: 1) Mayan raised image design on silver inlay cufflinks, silver. Approx. 1” x 7/8”. 2) Mayan raised image in

Over 1000 pieces. Many jewelry parts, stones, beads, broken pieces, hooks, chains, loops, clasps, et al. Dozens of pins, single earrings, rings, cha

This lot contains a heart locket in rose gold with chain, like new marked 14KR. "I Love You" pendant with chain marked Danbury Mint. A pai...

This is lot of eight pieces of 925 silver pendants with varied semi-precious stones. One is opal in a 925 silver pendant skeleton, one pendant is whit

This is a cache of three necklaces; one box chain, one tube chain, one beaded necklace. One faux stone bracelet, one pendant with chain and matching e

Maurice Hunter, whose fierce likeness appeared for half a century on billboards, in sculpture, in paintings and drawings, was the most photographed Af

Lot of 5. 1. Two posters for the play Uncle Tom’s Cabin” , photos of Abe Lincoln and Harriett B. Stowe in upper corners. (Good

Lot of 35 knives from tourist locations and advertising businesses. Queen Elizabeth's Inauguration souvenirs, Niagra Falls, Lassen Park, New Orl...

1) Havstad (Norway) candle holder. 3.5"h x 4"d. 2) Match Pewter pint tankard engraved: H. Lettey/ Bridge End Inn/ Dunster. 3) Four sauce...

Lot includes postcards of various shapes and sizes, a book of photos The Pike's Peak Region, old advertisements. Panorama of the Siege of Paris,...

A box full of assorted items, including a little brown crock jug, a larger crock jug, a tambourine, a cowbell, a roller massager, several small bottle

Antique cast iron and wood press. Unusual style. See images for detail. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

About two cubic feet of collectibles: beautiful patterned red glass over brass vase (Cloisonne?), 7" diameter, 12" tall, Maltese cross on...

Gene Buck (1885-1957) was a leader in the music industry. He was musician, lyricist, composer, producer and cover artist. He spent 17 years working wi

William A. Starmer (1872-1955) and his brother Frederick W. Starmer (1878-1962) are responsible for one quarter of the large size sheet music produce

A large assortment of checks, issued and blank from banks, businesses and financial institutions all over the United States and up to Canada. Dates st

On my honor, I will do my duty: An entire outfit from a Boy Scout. The cap with patch. A metal piece in green case for morse code. Trusty Boy Scout kn

A collection about a half dozen posters of various sizes, advertising the Buffalo Bill Cody Wild West Show. These are reproductions and would be a nic

This is a cache of cabinet cards of children from Virginia City, Nevada; Nebraska; New York; Detroit, Mich. C. 1880's-1900. All are in very goo...