"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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Waltham Pocket Type Brass Compass  c.1910  [198371]3400 - Waltham Pocket Type Brass Compass c.1910 [198371]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Waltham brass pocket compass marked "US" on the top cover, WW1 vintage 1910. The needle is jeweled with stop that engages when t...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 106.25
 
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Waltham Pocket Type Compass with Original Box c. 1910-1919 [198368]3401 - Waltham Pocket Type Compass with Original Box c. 1910-1919 [198368]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Waltham Pocket Type Compass engraved "US" on the top cover (of Waltham, Mass.). Solid brass construction made during the first w...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*******e for 187.50
 
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WW1 USA Engineering Compass made by Neuchatel  [198381]3402 - WW1 USA Engineering Compass made by Neuchatel [198381]
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This is a WW1 vintage compass made by "PLAN LTD Neuchatel" of Switzerland. The unit is solid brass however anodized for concealment. The c...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 100.00
 
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WW1 USANite Compasses (2) c.1918 [198380]3403 - WW1 USANite Compasses (2) c.1918 [198380]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are two compasses from USANite marked "ENG. DEPT./ U.S.A./ 1918" at 1.75 in. in diameter. These are WW1 vintage military compasses ...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****T for 100.00
 
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Abercrombie & Fitch Co Compass WW2 Military Issue [200051]3404 - Abercrombie & Fitch Co Compass WW2 Military Issue [200051]
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This Abercrombie & Fitch compass is marked "Abercrombie & Fitch/ New York/ Made in Switzerland" on the back cover. Radium points a...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 162.50
 
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Cruchon & Emons Berne Compass WWII Infantry  [200054]3405 - Cruchon & Emons Berne Compass WWII Infantry [200054]
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This Cruchon & Emons compass is marked on the cover "U.S. Engineer Corp." S/N 56489. It is scratch etched "E R Hill" in two ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to h*******i for 62.50
 
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Cruchon & Emons Berne Compass WW2 USNR with Dog tags c.1943 [200120]3406 - Cruchon & Emons Berne Compass WW2 USNR with Dog tags c.1943 [200120]
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This is a Cruchon & Emons compass with WW2 provenance from "Clark/ John/ Joseph/ 850-04-27/ 0 T-12-43/ USNR"(dog tag info.). The compa...
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cruchon & Emons Paris WW2 Compass [200050]3407 - Cruchon & Emons Paris WW2 Compass [200050]
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This is a WW2 vintage Cruchon & Emons military compass. Marked "US Engineering Corp." on the cover. The lanyard is handmade indicatin...
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Neuchatel WW2 Compass  [200052]3408 - Neuchatel WW2 Compass [200052]
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This is a WW2 compass used by US troops marked "U.S. Engineering Corps." on the cover. The back cover has "Neuchatel/Switzerland"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 87.50
 
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S&W New York Brass Compass marked US  [198369]3409 - S&W New York Brass Compass marked US [198369]
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This is a World War I US Military Schwab & Wuischpard brass compass. Marked "S&W NY" on the card and "US" on the cover. ...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 187.50
 
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Stein Wehrmacht Compass WW2  [198674]3410 - Stein Wehrmacht Compass WW2 [198674]
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This WW2 wehrmacht compass is an orienteering compass to be used with a map. 3 in. X 3 in. complete with original box. In complete working order. Plea
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Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******i for 100.00
 
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T.G. & C. Ltd. Military Compass Mk 111 c. 1940 [200044]3411 - T.G. & C. Ltd. Military Compass Mk 111 c. 1940 [200044]
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This T.G. & C. compass is marked "MK 111, 1940" with an "arrow" indicating ownership of the British Crown, and "M"...
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 360.00 - 500.00
 
 
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U.S.C.E. Compass WW2 Vintage [198387]3412 - U.S.C.E. Compass WW2 Vintage [198387]
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This is a pocket compass marked in the lid "U.S.C.E." (United States Corp. of Engineers). It is brass construction with a copper interior...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******i for 50.00
 
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E.R. Watts Artillery Clinometer Inspectors MK.3 Admiralty Pattern Tool c.1942 [198364]3413 - E.R. Watts Artillery Clinometer Inspectors MK.3 Admiralty Pattern Tool c.1942 [198364]
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This is an artillery Clinometer Admiralty Pattern built by E.R. Watts of London dated 1942 with mahogany case S/N 23349. This piece would have been us
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Estimate : 360.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*****6 for 225.00
 
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P.T. I. Company Inclinometer with Wood Case c. 1943 [198366]3414 - P.T. I. Company Inclinometer with Wood Case c. 1943 [198366]
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This is a clinometer made by P.T.I. Co. dated 1943 S/N 2314 with matching S/N wood case. Used in artillery applications. In excellent condition with w
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Maritime Parallel Ruler made by Alteneder & Son WW2 vintage with Wood Case (3) [198362]3415 - Maritime Parallel Ruler made by Alteneder & Son WW2 vintage with Wood Case (3) [198362]
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This maritime parallel rolling ruler is 3 in. X 24 in. overall length made by "Theo. Alteneder & Sons Phila. Pa. ". It was not assign...
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Hercules Powders World War One Poster [197539]3416 - Hercules Powders World War One Poster [197539]
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"Bagged in France". Framed (18 x 23 inches) poster: man in hunting outfit admires a German helmet shipped from France with his hunting dog...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 250.00
 
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WWI and WWII Posters [199294]3417 - WWI and WWII Posters [199294]
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Lot of 2. Recruiting poster for the U.S. Navy in WWII. Full color, over all good cond, but does show age. WWI poster of Soldiers Memorial of the War
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 118.75
 
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Funeral Speech by Admiral Karl Donitz for Captain Wolfgang Lueth 1945 [183330]3418 - Funeral Speech by Admiral Karl Donitz for Captain Wolfgang Lueth 1945 [183330]
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This six page document is titled: "Ten Years and Twenty Days: Epilogue" and delivered May 16, 1945. It is the farewell funeral speech for ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 175.00
 
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Hitler Stamp & German Aircraft Postcards (8) [183775]3419 - Hitler Stamp & German Aircraft Postcards (8) [183775]
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Postcards showing German aircraft from WWII. Included is a written on postcard showing a Henschel 123, with an Adolf Hitler postage stamp. Other card
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Adolph Hitler Postcards (3) [183857]3420 - Adolph Hitler Postcards (3) [183857]
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Lot of 3. 1) Real photo postcard of Adolph Hitler and four of his officers studying a war map, including Generals Coring & Keitel ~ German stam...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 75.00
 
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WW2 Books Pertaining to Adolph Hitler (6) [183867]3421 - WW2 Books Pertaining to Adolph Hitler (6) [183867]
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Lot of 6. 1) "With Hitler to the End", the Memoirs of Adolph Hitler's Valet, by Heinz Linge, Publ. by Frontline Books, London, 2009 ~ ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for 75.00
 
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WWII Nazi Leadership Related Publications (6) [183869]3422 - WWII Nazi Leadership Related Publications (6) [183869]
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WWII Nazi Leadership Related Publications (6) 1) "Himmler's Black Order, A History of the SS, 1923-45, by Robin Lumsden, Sutton Publishing,...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Nazi- Signed Photo Field Marshal Wilhelm List [185062]3423 - Nazi- Signed Photo Field Marshal Wilhelm List [185062]
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This large photo 7 in.X 9 in. is of Wilhelm List signed in blue ink, undated. Field Marshal Wilhelm List a Commander of the 12th Army was relieved of
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 280.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Collection of WWII Nazi Germany Photographs (7) [183862]3424 - Collection of WWII Nazi Germany Photographs (7) [183862]
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Lot of 7. 1) The Berghof, Hitlers vacation home in the Obersalzberg of the Bavarian Alps ~ 2) Reichminister Dr. Goebbels meeting with Collaborators i
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 75.00
 
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WWII German U-Boat Commander Certificate & Book [183871]3425 - WWII German U-Boat Commander Certificate & Book [183871]
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LOT OF 2. 1)Hans-Georg Hess, Commander of U-995, Certified as being the YOUNGEST COMBAT SUBMARINE COMMANDER OF WORLD WAR II ~ Issued by Sharkhunters I
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 75.00
 
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Germany's Luftwaffe During World War II (7) [183868]3426 - Germany's Luftwaffe During World War II (7) [183868]
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Lot of 7 1)"The Luftwaffe Data Book", by Dr. Alfred Price, publ. by Stackpole Books, PA, 1997 ~ Contains information on the High Command,...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Significant WWII German Airforce Signed Photos (2) [183858]3427 - Significant WWII German Airforce Signed Photos (2) [183858]
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Lot of 2. 1)Hans Bauer, Chief Pilot for the Fuhrer, 1938 ~ Was Hitler's pilot during the political campaigns of the early 1930ís ~ Later ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 81.25
 
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Military Japanese, WWII Manual for US Troops, POW Interactions [165536]3428 - Military Japanese, WWII Manual for US Troops, POW Interactions [165536]
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World War II Manual for U.S. Troops, interacting with Japanese prisoners of war or civilians. The Americans were given training to communicate includi
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Photos of  American Occupation of Japan [197461]3429 - Photos of American Occupation of Japan [197461]
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A photo album from the occupation of Japan by American GIs after World War II. Photos show life in the occupied country, including what amount to tour
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 87.50
 
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WW2 American Ace Fighter Pilot Prints (3) [183874]3430 - WW2 American Ace Fighter Pilot Prints (3) [183874]
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#1 1) Capt. Jack M. Ilfrey, flew the P-38 Lightning, first with the 94th"Hat in the Ring" Squadron, 1st Fighter Group in Africa, and lat...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
 
 
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WW2 US Military Training Station Publications  [183863]3431 - WW2 US Military Training Station Publications [183863]
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Lot of 5. 1. Camp Campbell, Kentucky, ~ Army, established March 18th, 1942 (20page pictorial, 9"x 12") 2. Laredo Army Air Field, Lorado,...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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WWII Military and Homefront Ephemera (10) [183864]3432 - WWII Military and Homefront Ephemera (10) [183864]
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Lot of 10 1) American Red Cross Map of London ~ Has list of places to see: Cinemas, Theaters & Underground Stations and photos of Clubs ~2-sided...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to k********h.. for 75.00
 
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Government Issue: U.S. Army European Theater of Operations Collector Guide by Enjames (2) [197214]3433 - Government Issue: U.S. Army European Theater of Operations Collector Guide by Enjames (2) [197214]
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This lot has two books: "Government Issue: U.S. Army European Theater of Operations Collector Guide: by Enjames and "United States Militar...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to k********h.. for 50.00
 
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"Newsmap" (6) WWII [183872]3434 - "Newsmap" (6) WWII [183872]
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Lot of 6. Prepared and distributed by the Army Information Branch of the Army Services Forces during WWII on a weekly basis ~ Unique publication cove
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to k********h.. for 50.00
 
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Misc. WW2 U.S. Naval Carrier Operations Photographs (8)  [183860]3435 - Misc. WW2 U.S. Naval Carrier Operations Photographs (8) [183860]
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Lot of 8. Flight Deck (3) ~ Fighter Pilots (3) ~ Carrier (1) ~ Officers (1)(Note: Names and Descriptions are on backside of photos) ^ Date: WWII Co
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to k********h.. for 68.75
 
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Miscellaneous WWII Ephemera (7) [183834]3436 - Miscellaneous WWII Ephemera (7) [183834]
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Lot of 7. U.S. Navy "American Theatre Campaign Medal"~ 2) "Distinguished Flying Cross Medal ~ 3) U.S. Navy Chain Pin ~ 4) Collection...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******n for 112.50
 
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Other WWII Publications of Interest (6) [183835]3437 - Other WWII Publications of Interest (6) [183835]
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Lot of 6.1) "The Hunt for Martin Bormann, the Truth", by Charles Whiting, publ. by Leo Cooper, London, 1973, 1996 ~ At Last The Truth Behi...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 93.75
 
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Publications Related to WWII (4) [183856]3438 - Publications Related to WWII (4) [183856]
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Lot of 4. 1) "Rocket Review" of Naval Ammunition Depot, Hawthorne, NV ~ World's Largest ~ Year book style of presentation ~ (9"...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Silk Maps of Europe for Paratroopers [198447]3439 - Silk Maps of Europe for Paratroopers [198447]
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Lot of 3. 1. Box containing silk maps of Europe. Similar to those given to Paratroopers in WWII. IN excellent cond. 2. A sheet of song lyrics. Titl
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for 162.50
 
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The SAS Training Manual by Author Chris McNab [197014]3440 - The SAS Training Manual by Author Chris McNab [197014]
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The SAS (Special Air Services) is an elite force of soldiers from the United Kingdom. Author Chris McNab claims "This is not an official manual...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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USS Cuyama Photo Scrapbook [197684]3441 - USS Cuyama Photo Scrapbook [197684]
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Fotolog U.S.S. Cuyama. Contains 95 photos. Includes: shipwrecked boats taken by Bunnell Photo Shop, San Diego; photos at sea; photos of sailors; going
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 100.00
 
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Military Holsters of World War II by Author Eugene Bender  [197009]3442 - Military Holsters of World War II by Author Eugene Bender [197009]
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This hardcover book covers the "Military Holsters of World War 2" by Eugene Bender, first edition, 1984. Autographed by the author in 1986...
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World War Two Naval Archive [196958]3443 - World War Two Naval Archive [196958]
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One sailor's World War Two archive. A scrapbook of photographs; a Japanese photo album; a tea tray with four demitasse cups; an empty Japanese p...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 62.50
 
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WW2 Era U.S. Military Training Station Photos (3) [183855]3444 - WW2 Era U.S. Military Training Station Photos (3) [183855]
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Lot of 31) Fort Lewis, Wash., taken by "Fort Lewis Sentinel"~ (10"x14") ~ 2) Quartermaster Replacement Center, Camp Lee, VA. ~ ...
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World War Two Papers [165469]3445 - World War Two Papers [165469]
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Two pieces of World War Two history: 1) Propaganda leaflet in PCGS currency holder stating: "Needs Spec Info Added Research or Attribution ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 50.00
 
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W W II Aviation Books  (6) [183866]3446 - W W II Aviation Books (6) [183866]
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Lot of 6. 1)"Bombers of the Second World War", by Wm. Green, published by Doubleday & Co., 1959 ~ (7 1/2"x 10", HB...
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Tuskegee Airman Sgt. James A. Thompson Photo Archive 1945 [187128]3447 - Tuskegee Airman Sgt. James A. Thompson Photo Archive 1945 [187128]
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Sgt. James Thompson graduated from the Tuskegee Army Flying School in group G, 1945. The Tuskegee Flying School was filled with Negro pilots and supp
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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WW2  U.S.AAF Bomber, Fighter & Trainer Photos [183861]3448 - WW2 U.S.AAF Bomber, Fighter & Trainer Photos [183861]
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Lot of 18. Boeing B-29 Superfortress (1) ~ Consolidated B-24 Liberator (2) ~ Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (1) ~ Douglas B-26 Invader (1) ~ Douglas A-2
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to c********5 for 93.75
 
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WW2 USAAF Twin-Engine Bomber Photographs (9)  [183859]3449 - WW2 USAAF Twin-Engine Bomber Photographs (9) [183859]
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Lot of 9. Douglas A-26C (2) ~ Douglas A-20C (2) ~ Douglas B-25 (5) ^ Date: WWII Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********n.. for 62.50
 
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