Western Americana Signature Sale (May 2021 Auction)

The quintessential art dictionary reference work in 34 volumes, well indexed. A must have reference for the professional. Ex library excellent conditi

George Eliot's Poetry and Other Studies was written by Rose E. Cleveland (President Cleveland's sister). Fourteenth Edition. Subscription Ed...

1) 1862 Harper's Weekly "A Journal of Civilization" Large Bound VolumeVI No. 262. Jan 4 - Dec 27. Book seems complete without any mis...

1) Historical Memoirs of Napoleon Book IX, 1815. Translated From The Original MS. By B. E. O'Meara. Philadelphia: Printed and Published by Abrah...

Historical Sketches of the Angling Literature of all Nations by Robert Blakey. London: John Russell Smith, 36, Soho Square. 335 pages. Original cloth.

Book,” Thrilling Adventures of Hunters in the Old Wold And New” by Henry C. Watson, published 1855 by Kelly & Brothers. 508 pages.

1) Fremont First and Second Expeditions, 1842-3-4. Report of the Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842, and to Oregon and North

1) Kings Handbook of the United States planned and edited by Moses King. Text By M. F, Sweetser. Buffalo, N.Y. The Matthews-Northrup CO, Publishers.

1) “In the Redwood’s Realm”, Humboldt Co., California Facsimile Edition of 1893 original, reprinted with an introduction by

1) “Yankee Loggers”, a Recollection of Woodsmen, Cooks, and River Drivers – By Stewart H. Holbrook, Published byInternation

Lot of 6. 1) “This Fascinating Lumber Business” by Stanley F. Horn Pub’l by The Bobbs-Merrill Co., N.Y., 1943 – (6

1) "Tell It All" The Story of a Life's Experience in Mormonism. An Autobiography by Mrs. T. B. H. Stenhouse of Salt Lake City, For mor...

My Attainment Of The Pole: Being The Record Of The Expedition That First Reached The Boreal Center By Dr. Frederick A. Cook. The Polar Publishing Co,

A New Gazetteer of the United States of America; containing a copious description of the States, Territories, Counties, Parishes, Districts, Cities an

The quintessential Oxford dictionary in 20 volumes. 1989 edition, all with protective slip covers. Ex library, excellent condition. 9.5 x 12.5.&quo...

The quintessential Oxford dictionary in 20 volumes. 1998 edition, all with protective slip covers. Ex library, excellent condition. 9.5 x 12.5.&quo...

Includes reports on Michigan, Louisiana, Arkansas, Wisconsin, etc. Discussion from town and villages to swamp lands. Has a discussion of private land

Published by A. B. Coutrney of 671 Tremont Street, Boston, this May 1894 issue is 3 x 4 1/2 inches. The cover story is "Mormonism Exposed. By a...

The magazine was founded in the 1980's with the title Timber Beast. It is read by both model railroaders and those into logging history and mod...

The book: "That Special Grace" is a memoir of John F. Kennedy written by his friend Benjamin Bradlee copyrighted in 1964. A hardcover book...

The City of the Domes - The Panama Pacific International Exposition. Written by John D. Barry. This is a rare Pan-Pacific Publication. P.P.I.E.San Fr

1) The Expeditions of John Charles Fremont Vol I Travels from 1838 to 1844. Edited by Donald Jackson and Mary Lee Spence. 1970. 2) The Expeditions o

Book on silver. Rare, “Review of the mineral and other wealth , the attraction and material development of the former Kingdom of New Spain

1) Pacific Law by J. F. Cowder. A Complete Hand Book of All Matters Ordinarily Coming Before Judges, Attorneys, Justices of the Peace, Farmers, Mercha

Lot of 3. 1) A Fool's Errand and The Invisible Empire by Albion W. Tourgee. 2) The Tribulations of a Chinaman by Jules Verne. 3) The Son of Tar...

Book, “abridged from the best writers for Young Persons” by Theodore Dielitz, professor The Royal Institute Berlin. Published 1857,

5 hardcovers. The Mystery of E Troop by Michno, Cowboy Poetry by Barker, The Business of Jews in Louisiana 1840-1875 by Ashkenazi, Panama Canal by Ma

1) War for the Colorado River V-I- The California-Arizonia Controversy by John Upton Terrell. The Author Clark Company, Glendale, California; 1965. 2)

Women of the War: Their Heroism and Self Sacrifice by Frank Moore. Illustrated with Steel Engrabings, Stanford, Conn; S.S. Scranton & Co., 1867....

Royal Edition- The World's Best Essays from the Earliest Period to the Present Time. David J. Brewer- Editor. No. 350 out of 1000 in the Royal E...

The Meyer Konversations-Lexikon is an historic German encyclopedia, first published in 1839. The final issue appeared in 1964. It was created by Josep

First edition American Journal of Archaeology, Oct.-Dec. 1932, Vol. 36, No. 4. Printed by the Rumford Press, Concord, N.H. Published by the Archaeolog

Group of five nursery rhyme books issued as an ad grabber for the Colgate Company to hawk their toothpaste and talcum powder. These books are in very

A group of four hardcover books on various aspects of engineering. Titles include "Transactions of the American Society of Engineers," &qu...

This is a first edition leather bound book in excellent condition titled " Locks and Hardware" by Henry Towne gifted to Henry Ford and dat...

The two large volume set of the works of Charles DAna Gibson, the famous women's fashion sketch artist. These two volumes are classic, but here ...

Vol. 1 No. 2 February 1875 L.P. McCarty Statistician, San Francisco, Calif. Filled with stats from every aspect of the US/World at the time. 157 pp

Story of the life and death of George S. Mighels, died at age 11. As told by his father Jesse W. Mighels, to a pastor. Very detailed memories of the

A book about the flying adventure of Richard Halliburton and pilot Moye W. Stephens, Jr. These two cover 36,000 miles of air space in 1930 in a modifi

The World's Columbian Catholic Congresses was published in time for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair or Exposition celebrating the progress of ...

Full title is "Report upon the Colorado River of the West, Explored in 1857 and 1858 by Lieutenant Joseph C. Ives, Corps of Topographical Engin...

Formally titled Hand-atlas über alle Theile der Erde und über das Weltgebäude ( Handy atlas of all parts of the world and univ

Maps of the continents, countries, colonies, plus all geographical and political divisions of the world. Also contains astronomical charts, diagrams,

Newly engraved maps and charts of each U.S. state and detailed maps of each country, state and kingdom in the world. Fully indexed and colorfully illu

Contains 137 maps, 31 diagrams and tables, 70 engravings and 189 historical and descriptive articles. It measures 11"x 14" has 196 pages a...

1) New York City showing portions of Jersey City, Brooklyn, and Westchester County - 1892 - (22" x 34" in frame); 2) San Francisco, Ca., w...

1) Railroad Terminal Map of Chicago - 1895 - with inset of downtown & index to railroads and depots - (27 1/2" x 21 1/2"); 2) Michigan...

1) 30 maps from the People’s Cyclopedia of Universal Knowledge. 1892. Mostly states, but a few world regions and two solar systems. 2) 13 map

Unique road map, produced jointly by the National Highway Assn. and the Automobile Club of America, promoting the building of more paved highways all

Four pamphlets of circus history: 1) "Random Notes on the History of the Early American Circus, by R.W.G. Vail; 1934, softcover, 75 pages. 2) &...

Four colorful and detailed reproductions of vintage circus poster advertisements from the late 1800s, ready to be framed. Group includes: two Sells Br

Group of 16 collectibles from cinema, theatre and entertainment from the early 1900s. Included in the group are: Seven covers, three autographed photo

Lot of 15 plus. 1859 Farmer Almanac, Bureau of Naval Personnel Morse Code Pocket Trainer, Chicago Opera House 1893 Ali Baba pamphlet, B&W pho...

Boy Scout Canteen (with original box, in three pieces), Girl Scout Aluminum Mess (box in good condition), girl scout purse, boy scout canteen case, 3

Post WWI broadside of prices for the local Butte Beautician’s Union No. 635, J.B.H.C. & P.I.U. of A. In near new condition in sealed protective ...

1) Pittston Stove Company. Lot of 13. Four patents (one Canadian), stock, catalogue, mounted photo, etc. Two newspaper articles fire and flood at the

1) Contract for the Reading Company with the 101 Ranch Wild West Show to deliver supplies, 1929. 2) 1876 newspaper about P. T. Barnum and politics. 3)

This Fire Alarm Box was manufactured by Gamewell Auxiliary Fire Alarm Co. Salvaged from San Francisco's fabulous Fox Theater. The companion piec...

Historic First Issue from Fireman's Hall, the National Fire House & Museum in Philadelphia. A spectacular showpiece in rich hardwood & g...

Forty slides of Yellowstone, Firehole River, Castle Peak, Mud Geyser, Old Faithful, etc. All in metal sleeves. 250 self-identified slides from New Yor

Consists of perhaps 100 or more pieces. Includes Mickey Mouse Cineart films c1940, numerous ticket books, postcards, buttons, oversized buttons, progr

Interesting and fun remainders of the Wagner Collection. From the fabulous a 25th Infantry Division, Hawaii token to the subline a Smoky the Bear slap

Lot of nine. Premier pieces are two 1854 Adams & Co. deposits. San Francisco. Vignette of Express Company Building. Also unused 185- New York Ad...

This lot contains two Indian themed Almanacs: The Herbalist Almanac dated 1967, and the Swamp-Root Almanac dream book dated 1939. The dream book provi

Vintage ladies coat. "The Crescent Spokane". Tilly Heitner Original, Forstmann 100% Cashmere. Approximate ladies size 10. This style of co...

Large brass tray decorated with detailed, hand-engraved design featuring a fully spread peacock at the center. Around this are entwined chains of red

These are two prints of large wheeled bicycles. One is a print of the Harper's Weekly magazine depicting the Third Annual Meeting of the League ...

Westlake Publishing Co., Westlake Village, Ca Historical articles and photographs, modeling plans & Displays, etc.– First Class Publicatio...

A group of eight bill heads relating to horse themed businesses, including livery, tack and other businesses. Please see photos for more detail and co

Lot of seven. 1) Photo of five men outside a building. Unidentified. 2) Identified large, old bank on South Michigan Street. (Chicago?). See photo for

Lot. Of 15. One metal sign Mesa Verde National Park (10x9”) Informational brochures from the different parks and monuments in Washington D.C.

Group of newspaper advertisement printing plates. We believe all these are from one account- Sunlite Bread- "It's the Bread for Me!" I...

48 newspapers. Five newspapers on the arrival of Dickens and his first American readings in 1867. One on Grant’s tour of the world in 1879. O

Five newspaper publications and periodicals from the U.S. 1904-1934, with colorful covers suitable for framing, including a cover illustration by Albe

No description will do this walking stick any justice. Carved eagle over a shield. Flat head snake winds around the lower half! 36.5”. Please

This is brief description and drawings of the Benj. Brazelle Self-Rocking Cradles patented on May 15, 1866 patent #54815. Nicely detailed drawings.

This is a personal letter written on May 31, 1931 by poet Edwin Markham about the authors Demming on their book "Indian Life Series". Mark...

Pre-Depression and WWII magazines: The American Magazine, March 1927, 224 pages, full of photographs, illustrations and advertisements, some color, co

Clever advertising gimmick -- use a person's innate curiosity to find various animals and faces (and the advertiser's product) artfully conc...

Lot of 8. 1. Referee Mag. Of the World Title fight between Rock Marciano vs Don Cockell. Filed with background article, numerous ads of the time.

This is a lot of 20 issues of Sex to Sexty Magazine. Each issue has a different story-line attached. The earliest issue is # 5 from 1966 "Still...

An interesting archive about 100 pieces regarding the spencer family, ending up with Guy Spencer fire chief in Walnut Creek Ca. Includes tintypes of e

"Sun-Maid Raisins- Their Food Value and 92 Selected Recipes. Seeded Seeds Removal. Seedless Grown Without Seeds. Clusters on the Stem. Califor...

1) The CP book. gEvery woman realizes the importance, the pleasure and the charm of beauty but not every woman knows what she should do

Lot of 2. Article from Ingenuity May, 1912 regarding the Titanic disaster. Also a mariners poem by Tennyson “Crossing The Bar”. D

Lot of 2. 1.”Nectars” published by Londonderry Lithhios Waters Co of N.H. 1901. Talks about the the abilities of their spring wa

Two colorful and detailed reproductions of vintage circus poster advertisements from the late 1800s, ready to be framed. Pair includes: Sells Brothers

This is a lot of three Kodak Retina series cameras. The first is a Retina 11c S/N 548479 built in Germany between 1954-1957 in excellent condition, un

Lot of 11. Best might be an1870 letter from the Virginia City, Montana Office on Wells Fargo State and Express letterhead referencing a shipment of g

A fire buff's delight. 16 reports, many with photos and loaded with statistics. Mostly from larger cities. Date: c. 1950's-70's Countr...

1) Danbury Mint "Fire Capers" Porcelain Collector Plates, trimmed with 23Kt Gold (Series of 8) 1993-1994 in original boxes with certificat...

Lot of 19. Applications questionnaire for, certificates of appointment and donation, letterhead, charter application, brochures women recruitment.

Record Mirror Magazine feat. Jimi Hendrix November 23rd, 1968. Issue No. 402. Record mirror was a very popular magazine in the UK during the 1960...

Lot of 14. Three photos of musicians Includes Carson J. Robinson Song, Songs of the Roaming Ranger, The Cowboys Meditation and The Letter That N

Red Wing by Kerry Mills, Sunbird by Kerry Mills, Cheyenne(Shy Ann)-tears and front pen writing, and a second one matted. 14x10.75" Date: Cou...

Misc. Sheet Music includes The Old Home Ain't What it Used to Be; Your'e the Only Star (In My Blue Heaven) Words & Music by Gene Autry;...

Printed by S. Brainard’s Sons. Cleveland & Chicago. For piano or organ. 1884. Binding coming apart – poor. (W.D. Miles Collection)

Two important pieces. 1) RARE Obeja Native American Sheet Music. 1904. Portrait is of Hattie Tom – an Apache. Artwork is similar to others, b

Upright grand piano by E.G. Harrington, New York, serial number 27189. Using online resources, this dates the piano to approximately October of 1901.

Factor built (commercially built) German violin was made in the 1930's. The violin has good sound on the three treble strings but tends to go de...