Western Prospects: Discovering Americana & Numismatics

Thirteen page report of the directors of the Morris Canal & Banking Company to the stockholders, April 5, 1869. 6 x 9". The Morris Canal w...

Approved March 20, 1872. Published by Starbuck & Dunham, Newark. 5 pages. City: Ocean County State: New Jersey, Date: 1872

Lot of 36 checks. Three are Thomas A. Edison, Jr.'s account, Orange, N.J. dateline, 1917. The other 33 are from Mrs. Thomas A. Edison, Junior, B...

Territory served by The Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co. Green covers. 76 pages with a few pages loose. Writing and toning. Heavily use...

Lot of five. One large bill head for Cook Dougherty & Burrows. Two small bill heads to J. F. Cook. Two small receipts for J. F. Cook. City: M

This is a wanted broadside for Harry Eaton who had just escaped from the state penitentiary. If it dated September 29, 1914. IT is a copy of the origi

John Anderson is to be arrested and his body to be safely kept so that his body will appear before the District court withing the county of Socooro on

Lot of 4 items pertaining to the same event. 1) September 2: letterhead from Strauss & Co. in San Francisco to H. M. Dougherty agreeing to the p...

Lot of nine. 1-7) small bill heads from P. N. Yunker of Socorro. All for items purchased from the Lemitas Ranch from 1894 to 1904. P. N. Yunker was a

Lot of 14. Includes: an 1883 time certificate for Silver City, Deming & Pacific Railroad Co.; five checks (1905) from the Santa Fe Central Railw...

Report as to Socorro County, this report was prepared by M. Fischer and Antonio Y. A. Abeytis, Commissioners, Socorro, Socorro County. Printed by Soco

Rustic hand-made pinewood chest, original forged steel hinges and locks, and key, 18" h x 32.75" w x 15.5" d. Two locking compartment...

Delivered before the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of New Mexico, December 8, 1858, Governor Abraham Rencher (1798-1883). Printed by the Santa

1) Department of the Interior General Land Office William A. Richards, Commissioner. Territory of New Mexico. Compiled under the direction of Frank Bo

Filed August 14th, 1818. Document regarding a loan taken by Augustus Taylor for $100 that went unpaid and the settlement from this civil case. 12.5&...

Two small checks, both from Ostego County Bank in Cooperstown, New York, which was founded by his father, William. 1842 and 1849. Signed "J. Fe...

Fabulous vignette capsized boat of whalers next to breaching whale on this Manhattan Oil Co. check from 1868. Adhesive revenue with tied cancel at bot

Over 60 receipts and statements (warrants to comptrollers, all hand-written) for services and equipment, much regarding road widening, paving, sold pr

A great group of historic documents from Eastern Air Lines. 1) Typed letter signed by Eddie Rickenbacker, the famous flying ace, as head of Eastern Ai

Moody's Analyses of Investments, Public Utilities, and Industrials. By John Moody, 1916 City: New York State: New York, Date:

With a Compendious Gazetteer of the States of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri, and the Territories of Wisconsin and Iowa...By J. Calvi

9" x 6 1/2" Photograph of Engine Co. 131, NYFD. Shows horse-drawn apparatus pulled by three horses. Horse names written on photo: "Ji...

Orangetown Fire Co. No. 1. Nyack, New York. Great vignette of horse-drawn fire wagon. All three have adhesive revenue stamps. Folds and cut cancels. (

Personal letter (dated Nov. 4, 1849) from Thomas Hight from West Point to Mary Legg (probably a family member). In the letter he talks about how much

Lot of 20 early bank drafts. Includes: nine drafts from Lombard Bank, 1825 (2.5" x 6"); one unused draft from the New York, Providence an...

A caring datelined letter (Nov. 30, 1831) from Caleb (last name?) possibly to his brother saying to be careful who he trusts and wishing him prosperit

200+ checks from New York state. Most are 19th century. Cooperstown, Albany, New York city, New Berlin, Canajoharie, etc. Please inspect! (Prag Collec

Lot of 8. Includes: 1855 with steamer paddleship; unused Chelsea Bank w/ carriage; unused 1860s Fulton National Bank w/ steamer vignette; 1885 J.C. Ki

The text is a little hard to read, but it appears to reference the transport of a body to Jonathan K. Horton, who was a municipal clerk in Washington

Two certificates of the DeForest Radio Company, one issued to Emil Joseph, the other to Miss Mathilda A Gilles City: State: New York,

Lot of 65. Many pictorial. Some have adhesive revenues. Includes checks from: Blowing Rock (NC), Memphis, Piedmont, Asheville, Richmond, Salem (VA), B

Shows the North Pacific Railroad Company from Jamestown, North Dakota to Montana boundary. Large foldout out map. Reverse is full of information and a

This is a 1933 reprint of a 1923 book. Great book for early resource for Tulsa. IT starts wit "Tent Town," first in Tulsa, earliest reside...

23.25" long. Vignette of Native American chief and white text "101 Ranch." Purple/blue background. Overall good condition with light...

Lot of 26. Includes: three pictorial Ferdinand Ritterbusch checks, Guthrie (1899); Muskogee, I.T. (1905); Olney, I.T. (1908); Coalgate, I.T. (1907); W

Over 50 Letters, billheads, price lists, broadsides, advertising requests, blank letterheads for A. B. Hudelson & Son, dealers in General Mercha...

Small hardbound book (5.5" x 7"). The exposition commemorates the one hundredth anniversary of the famous and daring expedition of the int...

Very nice color map put out by the General Land Office. Measures 19" x 23.5." Scale 1 inch=15 miles. C. Roeser, Principal Draughtsman. Sen...

Letters (several from his brother, R. H. Haines), petitions, agreements, hand-written bills, etc. and a writing that declares: "Our Gov. sprung...

Nice map from the Dalles of the Columbia River to Great Salt lake under the Command of Capt. H. D. Wallen, 4th Inf. by Lieut. Joseph Dixon T. Eng., 18

Some Letters and misc. of J. D. Haines (possibly in the state congress on Oregon) of the Office of Haines & Lawrence,Attorneys at Law ("It ...

A letter to J. D. Haines from his brother R. H. Haines in Montana: "A few days ago, Bill Ferguson and myself bought a claim for $50. We commenc...

Photograph (positive and paper negative) of the first U. S. Post Office west of the Rocky Mountains, in Shivley's, Astoria, Oregon (1847); color...

Seven pieces of Oregon history. Two photographs, legal letters (1861), reproduction broadside from steamship to Idaho and Montana gold mines, receipts

Bill heads from various companies: Foster & Robertson jobbers of Hardware, Iron, & Steel: mantels, chandeliers, and farm bells, safes and sc...

17 way bills. Two different stage companies: ten from Malheur Stage Co. (all 1891) and seven from Canyon City Stage Co. (1887-1890). For service betwe

Lot of 34 stereoviews. Only a few are stamped on the reverse "Frank Patterson/ Stereo-Photographer/ HOOD RIVER, OREGON" but they all seem ...

Fourteen total, 13 different. Earliest is 1916. Grand Lodge Reunion, Oregon State Elks Assoc. Convention, etc. Seattle, Portland, Tacoma, Salem, Yakim

Four nice pieces from different stage companies dating back to 1866. 1) Canyon City Stage Co. Waybill, from Oregon, 1889, between Baker City and Malhe

Four deeds of land and tenement houses in Philadelphia. They have adhesive revenue stamps and notary seals; One (issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsy

Mitchell's Traveller's Guide through The United States. Containing the Principal Cities Towns &c. Alphabetically Arranged; together with...

Lot of 23 checks from Pennsylvania banks dating from 1868 through 1898. Some unissued. City: State: Pennsylvania, Date:

Three large hand-written land deeds, one with a sketch on the back. City: State: Pennsylvania, Date: 1793/1851 FHWAC#:

1) Straw & Morton, General Agents for Singer's Sewing Machines, Pittsburgh, July 19th, 1870. Adhesive revenue with tied cancel. Delicate pap...

Lot of approx. 100 checks, drafts, and vouchers from Southern states. Mix of pre and post 1900. Some are pictorial. Some have adhesive revenues. Inclu

60 page booklet. Includes the Constitution of the Texas State Grange, By-laws for Pomona and Subordinate Granges, Relations to Subordinate Granges, Ge

Booklet (5.5" x 8") published by the city of San Antonio listing events and advertisements for many different businesses (Alamo Flats--roo...

"A Brief Sketch of the Life of Ole T. Nystel, Embracing His Experience While in Captivity to the Comanches, and Subsequent Liberation from Them...

Map of the United States and Texas Boundary Line and Adjacent Territory determined and surveyed in 1857-8-9-60. J.H. Clark, U.S. Commissioner. Drawn b

Memories of the Pioneer Days, Indian Depredations and the Northwest Cattle Trail. Written by J. M. Franks, Gatesville, Texas, 1924. In telling of Hick

Lot of 5. Best piece is an 1862 Treasury Warrant for $5 for Appropriation 49P, approved under Act on Feb. 11, 1860. Paper has soiling, creases and is

A 32 page pamphlet written by Andre L. George drawing sketches of the penitentiary, convict farms. and railroads together with poems. George did five

An index to the mercantile, manufacturing and professional interests of the state. Great reference source for collectors and historians. The second ow

Three Keystone View Company stereoviews of the same photograph of Ogden, though the reverses feature different text. Stereoview No. 2459. Ogden and Wa

By O.J. Hollister. Published by A. Zeehandelaar (Secretary and Special Agent for Utah at Denver Exposition). Tribune Printing and Publishing Co., Salt

Lot of 5. Three are birds-eye views of Salt Lake City: a south-east view of the city (good contrast), one with the tabernacle in view (low contrast),

Good contrast and detail. Location: "Lion and Bee-hive Houses." Reverse has information for photographer C.R. Savage, Art Bazar, Salt Lake...

Four cabinet cards, three different views. 1) Duplicate view of the exterior to the Mormon Tabernacle, photographed by C.R. Savage. One card has Savag

Six different stereoviews from five different photographers showing different time periods and the evolution of this central piece of Salt Lake City a

Rare pocket map (5.25" x 3.25"), with 3 hand-colored maps and a portrait and autograph of Brigham Young. Published by Skandinavisk Post, N...

Lot of 16. Various photographers and dates. Includes: two of the temple by C.W. Carter, poor contrast; four from Keystone, three of the same view (604

Thirteen stereoviews. 1) Trio of duplicate views of the mammoth organ in the interior of the building. C.W. Carter, photographer, Carter's VIew ...

Lot of three different, each with handwritten notes on the back from the 1890s. Photographer is not identified, but could be Savage. 1) "Interi...

Lot of three, two different. Photographer is C.R. Savage, who operated the Art Bazar in Salt Lake City and is a very well-known Western photographer.

Four stereoviews of Salt Lake City buildings besides the church or tabernacle. Includes: County and City Building (2105, Pan American Publishing Co.,

Six stereoviews, four different views. Five are from Keystone View Co.: No. 2454 (c.1890s) and a later of the same view; a different No. 2454 (c.1920s

Five stereoviews, two different. From Underwood & Underwood, a duplicate pair of stereoview No. 7653. Salt Lake City, N.W. from the Court House-...

Two different. 1) Residence of Prest. B. Young from the University. C.R. Savage, photographer, Pioneer Art Gallery, Salt Lake City. Medium contrast.

No photographer is identified on either stereoview, though they were certainly done by the same company. Pen notations identify each. The exterior is

Engraved with image of Temple and word 'TEMPLE' at end, bust with'JOSEPH SMITH' below,and monument with 'BRIGHAM YOUNG' belo...

Lot of 4, three different photographers. 1) No. 3022. Two-thirds Afloat, Saltair, Utah. People swimming in water with pavilion in background. Universa

with the life, confession and execution of John D. Lee, the Mormon. 64 pages. This edition has a portrait and very lurid full-page illustrations. This

Statements and inventory lists from the Scipio Coop. In March, 1860, a small party of seven men led by T. F. Robins arrived on the site of Scipio, in

Seven letters, a wedding invitation, a bulletin from Dixie Oil Co.--Well N. Five Strikes Oil. City: State: Utah, Date: 1877/

Lot of 5 different. Includes: The Temple of Zion from the West Rim Trial, Zion National Park (Keystone); Column Rock, Wahsatch Mountain, Utah (C.L. Po

1) 1878 wagon road from Salt Lake City to Uintah Agency, Utah and Indian Reservation. Topography from Clarence King's Survey, 40th Parallel, exc...

Lot of 95. Includes: unused Cosgriff Wood Co. Salt Lake City (190-); many from Walker Brothers, Bankers, Salt Lake City, 4 diff. types (early 1900s);

Three different, two in color. All published by Keystone View Company. Includes: UP 29448 "Lobby of Zion Lodge Center, Zion Nat. Park, Utah&quo...

State of Vermont Joint Rules, ules and Orders of the Senate and House of Representatives and of the State Library and Legislative Directory: Biennial

Being the third after bissextile or leap year and closing the ninety-fifth and beginning the ninety-sixth year of Independence of the United States. P

Early Virginia document. Special Tax to pay the first year's installment of subscription of stock in the James River and Kanawha Company. Willia...

Cert. #178, issued in 1949 to Selma W. Williams for 10 shares and signed by Emil Sick as president and S.W. Perkins as secretary. Mount Rainier pictur

Measures 23" x 29.75." Department of the Interior, General Land Office, N.C. McFarland, Commissioner. Scale 1 inch=15 miles. G.P Strum, Pr...

First edition booklet, soft yellow cover (reinforced w/ linen tape) (8.25" x 5.25"), 52 pp. w/ 23 pp. advertising. Washington Territory we...

By David H. Burr, draughtsman to the House of Representatives. To accompany the Hon. Z. Casey's report. Shows Wisconsin Territory at greatest ex...

1) Map of Wyoming, compiled by permission from official records in U.S. Land Office. Published by G.I. Holt, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Frank & Fred Bon...

Atlas, Narrative of the United States Exploring Edition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. By Charles Wilkes, U. S. N., Commander of the

Lot of 20. Range in size from 7”x 3.5” to 7” x 4.5.” Low to medium contrast and focus is sharp. Some wear. The Stereo views show the Native Peoples of

Pocket guide, by J. Calvin Smith, NY. Large fine engraved folding map, with original color in outline of "A New Map for Travellers Through the ...

Narrative of the Travels and Adventurers of Monsieur Violet in California, Sonora, and Western Texas written by Captain Marryat, C.B. Published by Ha