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