Western Americana Signature Sale (May 2021 Auction)

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Withdrawn.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...

22 children related broadsides. Features, songs, rhymes and poems. British printed. Colorful images. Mostly good condition, 1 bottom tear and some wit

This lot includes thee identical periodicals: Vo. 47 Saturday November 17th, 1888. No. 1,221. The commercial and financial chronicle was popular alter

Hardcover and slip case, New York, Heritage Press, 1948 reprint of the fampous original, 316pp. Fishing for trout, grayling, pike, carp and more. The

1. The Collectors Encyclopedia of Dolls. Crown Publishers, 1986. Hardcover. Condition: used. 1266 pages. 2) Creating Original Porcelain Dolls by Hild

3 full moon views. One says the "Moon at age of seventeen days' on reverse. . 1 uncredited, C. Bierstadt, Stromeyer & Wyman, Keystone ...

Lot of 8 CDVs plus one tintype plate. All the CDVs but one have a revenue stamp on the reverse. Some have printer info and year: Salem Crossroads, PA;

American Biography a New Cyclopedia, illustrated, approx. pp.360 each volume. Condition issues noted. Spine covers missing, & staining, wear on ...

Red, Yellow black, white, and blue. One side shows American soldiers in 1776 weighing a heavy barrel with stone weights the other an 1876 Fairbanks Sc

Gorgeous gold lithography with an eagle sitting on top of the world and ten gold coins around the vignette. Mint condition. "Fabric de Tabacos ...

This lot contains post cards and maps from varied places around the globe. The most impressive pieces are the two stereo-views of the Pyramids in Egyp

large lot of silverpate items: 1) Keystoneware silver-plate serving bowl with glass insert and lid, 8.5" diameter; 2) Oneida round platter,12.5...

Seven piece large advertisement collection from the U.S., most matted and plastic wrapped, from the early 1900s. Matted advertisements are: 12 3/4 x 1

Fascinating desk clock from Marine Chartering Company. The second hand is an airplane circling the globe. While the international date line and cities

28 books. Frame is intact, but wobbly! Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

6 pages from Art and Archaeology possibly May-June 1934, A Minoan Gold Treasure. 10.75" x 7.75". 10 black and white photos of Minoan art o...

A fun group of different things: Dizzy Dean inviting us to join him drinking Falstaff beer; a drawing of an unidentified gentleman signed Gertrude Hoa

Lot of seven: 1-2) Two war ration booklets. 3) Interesting little booklet on auditoriums with full page layouts. 4) 1903 Excelsior Diary and Address B

Lot of 5. Includes: 1) Order of Railway Conductors Ribbon, Wolverine Div. No. 182, Jackson Michigan. 9" 2) Tintype of 19th century man, 5 x 6.7...

Close to 80 magazines including a 1912 issue of "To-Day's Magazine," a 1937 issue of "Time" and several hobby and otherinter...

Three copies of Felix The Cat May No 1. , Dec 2. (2) Walt Disney's Donald Duck Finds Pirate Gold No. 250. Mask of Zorro Nov 12. The Young India...

70 magazines themed to movies, Hollywood and nostalgia. Included are copies of Frankenstein Classic Magazine, Screen Greats Gable, The Life and Death

Five very rare issues of Knott's Berry Farm founder Walter Knott's "Western Magazine from Ghost Town Village. Published at Knott's ...

A group of 22 magazines from the world of horror and monsters. Lot include a couple of copies of Famous Monsters of Filmland and other Warren publicat

Includes Life, Post, Colliers and so many more! More than 30 different titles and a variety of subjects. Perhaps 200 magazines in old plastic protecti

Eight issues of True West magazine, starting with volume one number one, summer 1953. Issues through 1955. Date: Country (if not USA): State:

18” high by 38” circumference. Loose slats. Old and authentic! Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Includes 2 rare 1.5" Harvey's Casino Chips, both brown, one with white heart, one with white star, $1.00 Blue "Corda" 1.5" C...

6 blank checks "sold by Thomas & Andrew & Butler" 9.5" x 15". Slight staining right side & wear, please inspect. Da...

Lot of 18. Nice collection of various sizes and shapes. Some Crystal. See Photo. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: