"Wild West Wonders" Premier Live Auction (2025 August)

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“Wild West Wonders” Premier Live Auction

Day 1, August 8th, 2025 (Lots 1000-1574)

General Americana (Lots 1000-1449)

Geo. Sort (1000-1171)

Misc. Categories incl. Saloon & Bottles, Fishing, Books, Maps, Jewelry,
Toys, Compasses (1172-1449)

Philatelic (Lots 1450-1574)

Wells Fargo & Other Express (1450-1460)

Postcards & Covers (1461-1503)

Stamps (1504-1574)



Day 2, August 9th, 2025 (Lots 2000-2591)

Art incl. Salvador Dali (Lots 2000-2035)

Native Americana feat. Ken & Carolyn Osborne Jewelry Collection (Lots 2036-2125)

Cowboy & Wild West feat. Black Bart and “Bloody Bill” Anderson (Lots 2126-2158)

Minerals feat. Shaddrick Ore Collection (Lots 2159-2292)

Mining feat. Tri-State Collection (Lots 2293-2442)

Stocks & Bonds (Lots 2443-2591)

Mining feat. Shaddrick Homestake Collection (2443-2547)

Railroad (2548-2563)

Misc. incl. Express & Robert Morris (2564-2591)



Day 3, August 10th, 2025 (Lots 3000-3572)

Railroadiana (Lots 3000-3057)

Numismatics (Lots 3059-3333)

World’s Fair (3059-3074)

Scrip & Currency (3075-3097)

US Mint (3098-3126)

Coins & Ingots (3127-3199)

Medals & Exonumia (3200-3255)

Tokens (3256-3333)

Militaria (Lots 3334-3476)

Political (Lots 3477-3509)

Firearms & Knives (Lots 3510-3572)
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Western Token Collection (29) [197320]3328 - Western Token Collection (29) [197320]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dealer lot of 29 certified Western Tokens. 11 are certified Genuine by Numismatic Conservation Services (NCS) and 18 are graded by NGC with grades ran
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w**********e for 468.75
 
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Winery Tokens (5) [197365]3329 - Winery Tokens (5) [197365]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five metal tokens issued by California wineries: 1) 1976 Bargetto's Santa Cruz Winery, Soquel; 2) 1976 Beringer Vineyards, St. Helena; 3) 1976 C...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for 62.50
 
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California Tokens by Charles V. Kappen, 1976 [197864]3330 - California Tokens by Charles V. Kappen, 1976 [197864]
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The token "bible." Hardcover, 1976, Token & Medal Society. 746 pp. Organized geographically. Foxing. 9 x 6" ^ Date: 1976 Countr...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to W********y.. for 87.50
 
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Mitchiner: Jetons, Medalets & Tokens, 3 Volumes [3] [198306]3331 - Mitchiner: Jetons, Medalets & Tokens, 3 Volumes [3] [198306]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 Books: Jetons, Medalets & Tokens, Vol. 1 by Michael Mitchiner (1988) - 704 pp. Catalog of post-classical coin-like objects (c.1200-1800...
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 280.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Western Token Reference Library (10) [198602]3332 - Western Token Reference Library (10) [198602]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 10 reference books on the tokens of the American West. Titles include 'California Tokens', Kappen; 'California Food Stamp Cre...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to I********S for 137.50
 
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British Tokens Reference Library (11) [198603]3333 - British Tokens Reference Library (11) [198603]
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A group of 11 reference books on the tokens of the British Empire and its colonies/possessions, originally published 1891-2001. The group includes mod
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to n*******8 for 93.75
 
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Military Instruction Handkerchief in Spanish [197241]3334 - Military Instruction Handkerchief in Spanish [197241]
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This military instruction handkerchief is written in Spanish for the model 1871 Remington musket. It includes shooting instructions, cleaning instruct
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History of the Conquest of Mexico, 1791, Vol 2 only [197048]3335 - History of the Conquest of Mexico, 1791, Vol 2 only [197048]
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(In Spanish) "History of the Conquest of Mexico, population and progress of North America, known by the name of New Spain." By don Antonio...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 500.00
 
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Mexican Revolution: 1850 Benito Juarez Signed Letter [185598]3336 - Mexican Revolution: 1850 Benito Juarez Signed Letter [185598]
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Letter signed by President Benito Juarez of Mexico. Juarez is often called "The Abraham Lincoln of Mexico" because of policies that were e...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 500.00
 
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Documents of Lt. Hubbard Hobbs U.S. Navy Career [199626]3337 - Documents of Lt. Hubbard Hobbs U.S. Navy Career [199626]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Dating from Lt. Hobbs appt. in 1825 to his death and widow case (1843).against the Navy. Documents are by Secretaries of the Navy. The do
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for 187.50
 
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United States Navy Yard Receipt Signed by Commodore John Sloat (CA Annexation) [199756]3338 - United States Navy Yard Receipt Signed by Commodore John Sloat (CA Annexation) [199756]
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United States Navy Yard, New York, December 1st, 1855 receipt from J. Geo Harris, Purser, for $205.27. Signed by John Sloat. 2.75 x 8" John Slo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 62.50
 
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Civil War Confederate Furlough Document 1864 [182306]3339 - Civil War Confederate Furlough Document 1864 [182306]
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October 28, 1864, Civil War Confederate Document: Furlough granted to Confederate Soldier by "Examining Board Georgia Hospitals,". 4 x 5 3...
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Estimate : 560.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 237.50
 
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Fort Churchill, Nevada Territory Civil War Document, 1863 [196922]3340 - Fort Churchill, Nevada Territory Civil War Document, 1863 [196922]
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Very rare. This is a letter dateline Head Quarters, Ft. Churchill, N.T., July 5th, 1863. Addressed to Col. Richard C. Drum, Asst. Adjutant General in
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 343.75
 
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Ft. Churchill, Nevada Territory Telegram to Governor Nye, Civil War-Era [197527]3341 - Ft. Churchill, Nevada Territory Telegram to Governor Nye, Civil War-Era [197527]
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Fantastic! This is a California State Telegraph Company telegram, dateline Ft. Churchill, June 17th, 1864. Addressed to Governor Nye. Message reads:...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c**********e for 187.50
 
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Civil War Documents for West Point Class of 1861 [199764]3342 - Civil War Documents for West Point Class of 1861 [199764]
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Lot of 2 different. 1) Diploma issued by the United States Military Academy to John Benson Williams on May 6, 1861. Signed by Alexander Bowman as supt
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 531.25
 
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Civil War New York 7th Inf. Volunteer Cabinet Card Photo  [197237]3343 - Civil War New York 7th Inf. Volunteer Cabinet Card Photo [197237]
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This cabinet card depicts a young volunteer for the New York 7th Infantry, 1861. His belt buckle is stamped "SR" for Steuben's Rangers...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 87.50
 
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Civil War Document Singed by Future Union General William H. Morris, Plus Photo [196924]3344 - Civil War Document Singed by Future Union General William H. Morris, Plus Photo [196924]
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Lot of 2. 1) Feb. 5, 1862 Consolidated Morning Report of Brigade at Tennallytown, DC, Commanded by Brig. General JJ Peck. Includes officers and men of
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 75.00
 
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Civil War General Daniel Sickles Signed Check and Engraved Portrait [196918]3345 - Civil War General Daniel Sickles Signed Check and Engraved Portrait [196918]
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Lot of 2. Sickles served in Congress (1857-61) and shot his wife's lover within steps of the White House. He was appointed Brigadier General of ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for 106.25
 
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Rare - Civil War--Washington County Soldier's Monument Association Certificate [198790]3346 - Rare - Civil War--Washington County Soldier's Monument Association Certificate [198790]
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Rare doc from Washington County Soldier's Monument Association certifying that civil war soldier David M. Schofield is a member of the associati...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to W********y.. for 75.00
 
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Civil War 1862 Documents (13) [199554]3347 - Civil War 1862 Documents (13) [199554]
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Lot of 13. Includes: 1) Special Requisition, "Camp near Alexandria," March 25, 1862. Requisition for blankets, clothing, and camp equipmen...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c**********z for 75.00
 
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Civil War- Promotion Documents for Henry Young General Sheridan's Scout [185073]3348 - Civil War- Promotion Documents for Henry Young General Sheridan's Scout [185073]
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These are two documents from the Adjunct General's Office of Rhode Island dated 1961, and 1864. Both Documents are for promotions for Henry Youn...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 312.50
 
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Andersonville- Prison Victim's Widow Archive 1866 [182434]3349 - Andersonville- Prison Victim's Widow Archive 1866 [182434]
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This lot holds three documents for the widow of Private Ephraim Churchill (fighting for the Union) of Decatur County, Tennessee. The widow, Comfort Ja
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 100.00
 
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Andersonville- Louis W. Stevenson Witness to Henry Wirz's Hanging Autograph Photo 1865 [182439]3350 - Andersonville- Louis W. Stevenson Witness to Henry Wirz's Hanging Autograph Photo 1865 [182439]
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This lot of family letters are written by Louis W. Stevenson before and during the Civil War. An autographed card and tintype photo are also included.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to a********b.. for 562.50
 
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Andersonville- Muster-Out Papers for Private David Dennison [182445]3351 - Andersonville- Muster-Out Papers for Private David Dennison [182445]
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This paper eight page fold-out document is the Muster-Out paper for Private David Dennison of the Massachusetts Cavalry. He completed three years of s
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Estimate : 340.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 100.00
 
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Andersonville- Presidential Order for the Execution of Henry Wirz and Conf. Veterans Doc. [182442]3352 - Andersonville- Presidential Order for the Execution of Henry Wirz and Conf. Veterans Doc. [182442]
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A complete General Court Martial Orders No.607 outlines the "malicious(ly), willful(ly), and traitorous(ly)" crimes committed by Henry Wir...
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Estimate : 340.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 125.00
 
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Andersonville- Private Oliver Seymour Tintype, Reenlistment, Discharge Papers 1863-1866 [182432]3353 - Andersonville- Private Oliver Seymour Tintype, Reenlistment, Discharge Papers 1863-1866 [182432]
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This collection is of Private Oliver Seymour (Zimmer) reenlistment and discharge papers (2) and a tintype photo of this 17 year old Illinois volunteer
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Estimate : 840.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 500.00
 
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Andersonville-Cut Square Autograph of Major Gen. James Harrison Wilson [182447]3354 - Andersonville-Cut Square Autograph of Major Gen. James Harrison Wilson [182447]
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This cut square is of General James Harrison Wilson. The Union general's career was marked with both victories and losses, however, his memorabl...
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Start Price : 280.00 | Estimate : 560.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Civil War - Andersonville- Captain Henry Wirz Prison Pass [182429]3355 - Civil War - Andersonville- Captain Henry Wirz Prison Pass [182429]
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This prison Pass was issued at the Old Capitol Prison to visit Captain Henry Wirz, the commanding Confederate officer in charge of the Andersonville P
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to v********e.. for 625.00
 
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Confederate Spy Greenhow Photo [184378]3356 - Confederate Spy Greenhow Photo [184378]
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This is a 11"x 14" albumen photo of Confederate spy, Rose O'Neal Greenhow (1813-1864), a socialite in Washington D. C., she used her c...
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Civil War- Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow Signed Card [186175]3357 - Civil War- Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow Signed Card [186175]
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This signed card is for Confederate Scout Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow. Signed "Frank Stringfellow/Scout/A.N.V./1865". In excellent cond...
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Civil War & More Letters From 1823-1893 [195251]3358 - Civil War & More Letters From 1823-1893 [195251]
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Lot of 10 Letters dated from 1823-93. Mostly from Virginia. From Civil War, Confederate side on state of the war and upcoming election, voting for D
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********b.. for 118.75
 
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Civil War .58 Caliber Minie Balls (19) count [198658]3359 - Civil War .58 Caliber Minie Balls (19) count [198658]
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This is a Riker box of .58 cal. Civil War battlefield mini balls. The battle site is unknown. A total of 19 disfigured bullet finds from the Union Arm
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 93.75
 
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Civil War Confederate Officer's Coat Button c1861 [179250]3360 - Civil War Confederate Officer's Coat Button c1861 [179250]
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This button depicts the American Eagle facing right, surrounded by a total of 11 states, with lightening bolts in his talons. This Confederate office
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Tintype of Union Army Soldier Civil War  [197003]3361 - Tintype of Union Army Soldier Civil War [197003]
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This tintype photo is mounted in a display case at 2.5 in. X 3 in. of a Union Army Civil War soldier wearing a nine button shell jacket. No further id
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Tintype Photo of Three Union Army Soldiers Quarter Plate Size Civil War [197004]3362 - Tintype Photo of Three Union Army Soldiers Quarter Plate Size Civil War [197004]
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This tintype photo is a quarter plate of three Union Army soldiers in their 9 button frock coats. With a senior family member in the center, flanked b
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Tintype Photo of Union Army Officer Soldier Civil War [197002]3363 - Tintype Photo of Union Army Officer Soldier Civil War [197002]
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This tintype photo is of a Union officer wearing a dress overcoat with toggle style buttons. These coats were also issued to surgeons. This photo lik
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for 200.00
 
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Union Army Generals CDV Collection [189515]3364 - Union Army Generals CDV Collection [189515]
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Thirty-one CDV-sized images of Union generals mounted to cardstock. Some of the images appear to be original photographs, while others are photographs
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Civil War: Three Great Generals Original Photos (3) [190089]3365 - Civil War: Three Great Generals Original Photos (3) [190089]
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Lot of 3 Cabinet Cards of Great Civil War Generals. 1) General Phil Sheridan; Marratt 131, 133 and 135 Woodward Ave. Detroit, Mich. 4 x 6.5 inches. 2
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for 200.00
 
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Confederate Arms,  and Confederate Handguns by  Albaugh and Simmons (2) [197015]3366 - Confederate Arms, and Confederate Handguns by Albaugh and Simmons (2) [197015]
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These two books by authors William Albaugh and Edward Simmons are "Confederate Arms" at pp.277, 1957; and "Confederate Handguns"...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to J*******C for 112.50
 
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Confederate Edged Weapons by Author Albaugh and A Collection of US Military Knives 1861-1868 by Cole3367 - Confederate Edged Weapons by Author Albaugh and A Collection of US Military Knives 1861-1868 by Cole
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These two books will cover knives and edged weapons of the Civil War for the North and the South. "Confederate Edged Weapons" by William A...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 87.50
 
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Civil War Knives by Author Marc Newman [197016]3368 - Civil War Knives by Author Marc Newman [197016]
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This hardcover book at 120 pages covers the knives of the Civil War and the men who carried them; including John Wilkes Booth. It also covers blade de
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 87.50
 
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Hand Made Patch Quilt with GAR Patches [200153]3369 - Hand Made Patch Quilt with GAR Patches [200153]
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Hand made quilt 60 x 72" approx.. Within the path work are patches of the G.A.R. 20th National Encampment 1886, California Pilgrimage to St. L...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 187.50
 
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Confederate States of America Bond, Criswell 143 [199783]3370 - Confederate States of America Bond, Criswell 143 [199783]
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Criswell 143, R4. First series, $500 bond. March 1st, 1864. 25 x17" Folds, creases, at least one coupon missing. ^ Date: 1864 Country (if not...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 130.00
Sold to S********e for 68.75
 
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Daily Oregon Statesman, Custer Killed!, 1876 [193679]3371 - Daily Oregon Statesman, Custer Killed!, 1876 [193679]
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Rare July 9, 1876, stacked headlines. Great Indian Fight!/Gen. Custer Killed! with a 1/2 column of test with a "first report" of the Battl...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Custer:  First Message Account to the Senate of the Custer Massacre July, 1876 [181558]3372 - Custer: First Message Account to the Senate of the Custer Massacre July, 1876 [181558]
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This unbound document is to the 44th Congress informing of the Custer defeat at the Little Big Horn from President Grant. A five page account of the b
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Custer: First Military Announcement of Deceased At the Little Big Horn Battle [181559]3373 - Custer: First Military Announcement of Deceased At the Little Big Horn Battle [181559]
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This unbound document is the first announcement of the deceased from the Battle of the Little Big Horn with the arrival stamp of August 9, 1876 at For
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Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 187.50
 
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Custer:  Major General Crook US Army Signature [181552]3374 - Custer: Major General Crook US Army Signature [181552]
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This cut-square signature is of Major General George Crook United States Army; a graduate of West Point class of 1852. A career soldier who fought in
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Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to x********w.. for 312.50
 
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Custer:  Signature of Samuel Davis Sturgis [181553]3375 - Custer: Signature of Samuel Davis Sturgis [181553]
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This is a canceled check written by S.D. Sturgis in 1909; a career soldier and a graduate of the famous class of 1846 of which many grads. would later
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Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 187.50
 
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Custer:  W.W. Cooke Autograph 7th Cavalry [181548]3376 - Custer: W.W. Cooke Autograph 7th Cavalry [181548]
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This is an autograph by W.W. Cooke of the 7th Cavalry. A cut-square 1 in. X 4.5 in. Cooke was with Custer at the Little Big Horn and wrote Custer...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d***z for 531.25
 
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Custer:  Winfield Scott Edgerly 1st Lt. 7th Cavalry Signature [181550]3377 - Custer: Winfield Scott Edgerly 1st Lt. 7th Cavalry Signature [181550]
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This is a cancelled check written by Winfield Scott Edgerly of the 7th Cavalry, dated 1903. Winfield Scott Edgerly, named after a Revolutionary War co
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Estimate : 700.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 187.50
 
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