Western Americana Signature Sale (May 2021 Auction)

A fascinating collection of Tucson, Arizona Territory ephemera. Included is an 1881 letter that discusses the recent Indian outbreak which would b

Panoramic photo of Fort Bowie, located in the Arizona Territory, circa 1870. The fort was built in 1864 and billitted soldiers engaged in battles wit

A handwritten letter from the Public Administrator of Yuma County Dr. A.A. Mix regarding a victim of typhoid fever, a George Jackson of Arizona City.

This lot of photos covers construction at Three Forks, Arizona from 1933-1942 by the CCC. About 100 photos in all. Date: Country (if not USA): S

This is an etched wooden sign advertising the Can Am Minerals Company. an Echo Bay Company, founded in 1986. The company is now known as Echo Bay Min

Early promissory note for $1,596 in gold coin from the San Bernardino Ranch in the Arizona Territory. At this time the ranch was owned by the Ignacio

Rare, early date lithograph shows the fort on the hill overlooking the Colorado River circa 1857. The view is looking toward the east. Also shows two

The Hunt for Pancho Villa, 1916-1917 Archive of 26 black and white photographs and a Reward Poster for a soldier who deserted at Columbus, NM right af

An assortment of eight (8) pieces of ephemera from smaller towns in the Arizona Territory. Included are a coded section map from Greaterville, a blan

1) Archeological remains in the Whitewater District, Part 1. House Types. By Roberts. Includes some photographs and fold out map in extremely nice con

Five views of old Arizona, including three stereo views that show a cattle drive, a scene along the Colorado River and a mining camp. There's al...

A full length women's fur coat designed by New York fashion designer Kip Kirkendall and sold through Beverly Hills furrier Somper Furs. It's...

Lot of 11. 1. Two large mounted B/W photos (10x7). One, two women w/fishing poles “Aunt Jo And Friend Gone Fishing”. Second, G

Color photograph 79 in. X 50 in. unsigned of the Miners Union Hall c. 1960. A very high quality photograph. Date: Country (if not USA): State:

Lot of 5. B/W. Framed Professional school photos of Decoto Public School from 1895- 1940’s(?) Calif.. Decoto was formed 1871to 1959. In

Lot of two. 1) Photo copy of Mary Graves, Donner Party survivor. Copy by Tifton. Marysville was named for her. 1910 gift from McGlashan of Truckee and

Contains 18 buttons, such as "Meet me in Coloma 125th Anniversary Gold Discovery 1973", "Gold Discovery Day, 1968", "Wagon ...

Lot of 6. 1. Three photos of the Union Hotel and Bar. Mounted B/W 5x7”. Two exterior and an interior picture. Believe to be Grass Valley,

Great lot of movie lobby cards with dates ranging from 1948-1981. Most are from the 1950's and 1960's, however. Many famous stars are featur...

This is a lot of movie stills that range from the 1930's to the 1980's. Pure fun to explore. There are 17 newspaper pages depicting stars of...

Two 27"x 41" "one sheets" from two iconic films of the late 90's. First, we have a beautiful ad piece for the Spielberg, Tom...

Theatre lobby poster for The Notorious Landlord with Jack Lemon autograph. 40x27" Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Ho...

Lot of seven autographs from Hollywood stars, six on personally addressed letters in appreciation of Miss Elizabeth Daly's appreciation of the a...

Framed B/W photo inside a saloon. Shows Daytion Bros. King City on wall behind patron. Look close those bottles behind the bar are in focus I.E.; J

Alligator skin album with approx 70 small b/w California photos at the beaches, on a boat, various outdoor poses. Most dated. Nice set. Date: c. 193

8 volumes total. Includes the Saga of Lake Tahoe by Scott Volumes 1 and 2; Lake Tahoe, Photo Essay Larry Proser; Castle in the Sky by James; Above Tah

Nice wood one-sided business sign from El Dorado County, California. Sign measures 18"x 30" and reads "N.R. Sargent Tahoe Valley. The...

A nice collection of Los Angeles merchant billheads from the 1870's. Businesses include Broderick & Co. School Supplies, Adolph Junge, Drugg...

The Complete Report on Construction of the Los Angeles Aqueduct from 1916, published by the Department of Public Service of Los Angeles. The Owens V

Cardinal and Gold. A pictorial and factual record of the highlights of sixty years of progress on the Southern Campus with views and news of some of t

A stereo view from 1901, showing President William McKinley's visit to Los Angeles. Also a pair of cabinet cards showing a livery stable (torn c...

Lot of 26. All are labeled on reverse; for example, 300 block, South Main, west side. Shows Al’s Men’s Shop, Joe Krogh and the Folli

Rare, beautiful reprint copy of the notable History of Los Angeles County by Thompson & West, 1880. Published by Howell-North, Berkeley, Califor...

Lot of 90 plus. B/W photos of families, graduation pictures, parks (Hollenbeck, Westlake, more ) Courthouse entrance 1905, Oldest Mission in Cal ruin

Fourteen trade cards from proprietors in Los Angeles and Anaheim, California: from LA there are Mme. M. Praesent's Millinery Parlors and Fancy G...

This is a wooden tote marked " Murphy Ranch Whittier 42" measuring 16 in. X 24 in. X 12 in. Evidently the Murphy Ranch of Rustic Canyon wa...

Madera Sugar Pine Co.’s, Panoramic Photograph of its massive milling operations at Sugar Pine, Cal., 8/27/19 (36”w x 10”

Professional framed photo of three Chinese individuals from Nesemann Woods Gallery. 1945, Odd Fellows Building Marysville Clair. Phot was found aft

A half dozen "A" sections from the San Francisco Chronicle & Examiner, highlighting the crash of the airship Macon and several other h...

Lot of two. 1) Rare 1906 letter size Trolley Magazine called Trolley Talk. Twenty-six pages. Entire paper dedicated to the aftermath of the earthquake

Lot of 60 plus. Photo collection from the Legg family 1900-20’s outings, old bridges, Nevada County Courthouse 1868, 13 RPC; some with white

This book includes maps and illustrated plates the depict scenes in daily life in a California Wester mining town. Reproduced by Howell-North Books, B

Lot of 7. 1. Three B/W photos/white borders of the Deadwood Fire 1924 near Chicken Hawk Ridge. 2. Two RPC: Pine Ridge & Pacific Lumber CO...

An 18"x 4" panoramic photo of the A.E. Scheiber Dairy Ranch in Nicolaus, California. There are a few blemishes on photo. Please see photo...

This is a lot of three B/W photos of Oakland, California in 1902. The photographer was Frost. In a 6 in. X 8 in. format. Good Condition. Date: Cou

1)Notice of Grand Larceny (stolen horses); dated 1901 by Chief of Police at Oakland, Cal., gives description of man & horses, this is postmarked...

This is the 1934 yearbook from Stanford University. While there may be more famous people included in this edition, the two that stand out are enginee

A pair of programs from two different Rose Festivals in two different California cities. First, is from Pasadena's Tournament of Roses in the ye...

1) “Placer County Citrus Colony & Vicinity”, situated in the Lower Foothills near Auburn and populated by immigrants from England in

Seven tax documents primarily from Placerville in El Dorado County, California. Tax years include 1862, 1864, 1870, 1865, 1868 and 1867. One example

Large 18 x 20" ledger listing expenses for various departments, all listed inside the front cover. Includes various parks, offices, departments...

A half dozen tax related documents including the annual city tax of Sacramento in for 1853, the Sacramento property tax of 1860, an IRS bill to a busi

Framed Buffalo Brewing Company 1974 Somerset Press Litho – Buffalo Brewing Co. reproduction poster from the Sacramento advertisement departme

A vintage 8.5"x 5.5" photo of the Gaslamp District of San Diego when it ACTUALLY was just gas lamps. This is at 867 Fifth St. It's no...

This sketched map is entitled "Sketch of the Actions Fought at San Pascal in Upper California between the Americans and Mexicans Dec 6th & ...

This collection contains eight pieces of Edwardian era ephemera, including advertising pieces, a child's cutout paper doll with a military theme...

Lot of four vintage cardboard beer boxes. Included is a box from Lucky Lager ( Held 24 11oz bottles), John Wieland's Extra Pale Lager (Held 24 8...

A 735 page volume from the works of Hubert Howe Bancroft Volume XXVII History of Northwest Coast. This particular volume was found at the Tombstone,

Kohler & Ritter were successors to Fred Reichel in San Francisco in 1867. Both worked as silversmiths with Reichel, and Gotthard Kohler was Reic...

Circa 1960's, Maxwell Smart era. Great archival photos from the newspapers' files all in black and white which reinforces the period. Lots o...

An incredible 1,174 page catalog from Pacific Hardware and Steel Company of San Francisco. Unlike most hardware stores today, this store sold everyt

Tower of Jewels building is displayed iridescently in this glass paper weight made by A. C. Bosselman of New York. Four inches by 2 1/2 inches and a h

A major collection in quality condition. Color brochure "The Beautiful"; "The Red Book of Views" in gem condition; the Official...

Bi-Fold stitched leather wallet w/brass trim made by Shreveport and Co. of San Francisco. Four compartment one with a button close. Metal name tag

Collection of 80 mostly RPCs and photographs from the Golden Gate International Exposition in 1939. Includes: 50 mostly RPCs and some litho postcards,

1) Reports on an Auxiliary Water Supply System by Marsden Munson, S.F. City Engineer & W.C. Robinson, Chief Engineer, Underwriter's Labs, Ch...

1) San Francisco Cable Car postcard.(see photo) 2) The Beige Room Postcards. 6.25 x 9. Has photo in center of "Talented Female Impersonators&q...

A collection of 24 very dramatic stereo views taken in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and fire that his San Francisco on the morning of

1) Reopening of the Old Mint at 5th & Mission Streets. California Historical Society Presents: "The West Remembered - Artists & Images&...

This is a collection of two scenic books of San Francisco. One book covered in prose and lithographic photos is dated 1894 in very good condition

Volume 1, #1. Lots of earthquake damage photos. Spine and rear cover wear. Date: May, 1906 Country (if not USA): State: California City: San Fra

About 55 antique trade cards from business in the San Francisco Bay Area just before the turn of the 20th century. Cards are in suites of one or more

Lot of 4. 1. Fascinating San Francisco, Chamber of Commerce published 1924. Stories/description of parts of the city w/illustrations. 70 pages. 2.

A collection of 27 fascinating maps from the early 1900's, reprinted in the 1920's showing regions around the Bay Area. They show rail route...

A 1929 Western Union telegram from William Randolph Hearst to Frank Hadley. A 1930 letter from the same parties. Photo envelopes from the Old Hearst R

Hardback book approx. 513 pp. very nice condition. Many black & white photo's. this book is a definitive history of the city. "...chron...

A lot of newspaper clippings, letters brochures and bulletins from Orange County, California. There are play and commencement programs from Lincoln

This poster depicts the Stockton (Ca.) circus by Crafts at the Santa Fe Depot Show Grounds. Auspices the Karl Ross Post #16 of the American Legion. 1

An unusual time capsule laid at the Stockton post office on June 24, 1901 at the corner of Main and Sutter streets. Sponsored by The Stockton Evening

Letter from Alder Creek Wood and Lumber Company paying a $10 bill for horse doctoring. Date: 1901 Country (if not USA): State: California City:

Published by The Union Democrat under direction of the county supervisors, this is a a report on the county, including statistics, maps and other char

Original award diploma with blue ribbon and gold seal, reads: Solano County Agricultural Association awards this Diploma to Mrs. James Megarry For Bes

Most interesting is the $1.00 and 50c California tax stamps. Tied with Builder Insurance cancel. Builders Insurance Company policy. 1868 for Joseph H.

Paper Co. Mill & other facilities at Weed, California, taken In 1922. It was bought out by the Roseburg Lumber Co. in 1982 and some structures...

This is a half tone print of Hetchy Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park. Original photo taken in 1911 prior to dam construction. Framed at 21 in.

Smaller photo is faded, measures 4.5" x 11", "Redwood Highway, Calif. Paterson 113" Larger photo is of outstanding quality, m...

This delightful little book is 86 pages of prose and photos of Yosemite valley published in 1926 and written by Katherine Ames Taylor. She opens the b

This beautiful document is a land grant to a Mr. Rice for agriculture on 80 acres of land in Yuba County, California. 1885 signed by Governor Stoneman

This lot of checks include one check to the San Francisco Mayor Hugo Strata written by Adolph Sutro, several check s from the New Almaden Mine Co., On

Lot of six. 1) Union Ice wagons ready for service. 7.5 x 9.5 framed. 2) Sea Lions on Seal Rocks near Cliff House, San Francisco, Cal. 3) Plaza at Wat

142 pages. Over 30 pages dedicated to Yellowstone alone. Also the important cities, Shasta, missions, giant trees, etc. Over 80 illustrations. Several

Famous Summer Resort in Siskiyou County, Ca. in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries – Contains 18 Colorful photos – C 1910 10

1) 1896 City of San Francisco, 2000 feet to the inch, printed on newsprint, separated in two pieces at the center fold. Very detailed, some penciled n

Six Business Cards: Benefit Ball for Blake Smith, Sonora; Rocklin Livery Stable; Metropolis Construction, San Francisco; Prof A. Ringer, One Man Band,

This little book is an essay from Ticknor, Reed, and Field's edition of De Quincey Letters and illustrations from "Punch" originally p...

Lot of 32. 1) Thirteen different Images of America: Big Sur, Rio Vista, Morro Bay, Point Piedras Blancas, Grover Beach, Camp San Luis Obispo, San Luis

1) Serra Railroad Company ticket from Stockton to San Francisco. Sierra Railroad Company storage receipt at the Stockton station. Angles to Oakdale. A

An interesting ephemera collection that consists of a message to the House of Representatives by President Franklin Pierce regarding the California In

Five Asian style, possibly Chinese hats. A) 19.5" diameter, 9" high at tall point, constructed of equivalent of palm leaf fibre; 21" ...

Clearly says G.F. Filley, St. Louis. 13" diameter. Might have been a large Dutch oven top. Filley incorporated the Mississippi Valley Iron Work...