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Lot 154
Three Indian silver beakers or julep cups with etched decoration, each stamped T.100 to base, 9.5 cm H; nine One Rupee India coins, 1906-1919 and an Indian silver book-shape trinket box, 10 x 6.5 cm; 381g together with three Queen Mother £5 coins, 2000 and a Prince Charles 50th birthday £5 coin,
Lot 233
A 16th century "Breeches" Bible: 'The Bible: Translated according to the Ebrew and Greeke, and conferred with the best translations in... London, by the deputies of Christopher Barker, printer to the Queenes most excellent Maiestie, 1597', woodcut title page, in text woodcuts, spine missing, first few pages seem missing, starts with 'Of Matrimonie' and seems complete thereafter; some annotations handwritten opposite the first page by William Seamons, Nicholas Crouch, Fellow of Balliol and of Falldoe and Nicholas Oxourk born 1692; on back page is a piece about 'January 29, 1782 'the morning a star appeared in figure 12070 - title of book - "A treature upon the life of faith" ' 22 x 16 x 8 cm
Lot 125
Offered for public sale is a rare and important pipe tomahawk attributed to the Sioux Ghost Dance of 1890 of the Eastern Santee Sioux and formerly owned by a Cheyenne, Little Bear. Provenance: The piece was originally collected by Dr. Charles Eastman who acquired the tomahawk from Little Bear of the Cheyenne Indians at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation sometime near the turn of the century. Dr. Eastman donated the weapon to Father Joseph Ward’s Yankton Indian College Museum where it remained on display until the museum closed in 1984. During the museum deaccession the contents were purchased by Piedmont, South Dakota artifact dealer Jim Aplan. Aplan sold the tomahawk later to Cyrus Eaton of London, England in 1985. The tomahawk features a hand-forged iron head with tall bowl, forged moldings and chevrons with filed lines and a large long tapering blade that exhibits a rare four-point morning star cut out surrounded by four circular full moon piecing’s. This style of morning star and the cutouts exhibited on this piece have been documented as known Ghost Dance symbols. The pipe axe head shows a diamond shaped eyelet or eye hole and is paired with an ash wood haft handle with extensive hot file brandings and brass trade tack bands. The head is secured to the haft with an old thick buckskin gasket. Just below the gripping area of the tomahawk shows a spurred out pierced section holding a drop tied with Indian tanned hide lacing and is comprised of a strip of brain-tanned Buffalo hide with typical Sioux beaded geometric patterns in glass trade seed beads also exhibiting long hand cut fringe, two strands of wound glass large sky padre blue padre or pony beads with rolled tin jingle cones at the end with fringe and two strips of old red and green trade cloth tied on. The tomahawk has a nice mellow patina with expected minor wear from age and use. The piece is of a larger size of other similar third quarter-19th-century pieces. Previous collectors presumed that Little Bear already had the tomahawk which was thought to date to the Indian Wars era and contracted the blacksmith to apply the cutout symbols to the blade to use in ceremonial dance, this is of course a theory. This style of morning star with four pieced holes has not been seen on a tomahawk such as this making this a unique Ghost Dance example with nice collection history. Provenance recap: Owned by Little Bear Cheyenne Indian and is of Eastern Santee Sioux origin, ex-collection of Reverend Joseph Ward, ex-collection of the Yankton Indian College Museum from its nearly 70-80 year collection, ex-collection Dr. Charles Eastman, ex-collection of Jim Aplan of Piedmont, South Dakota, ex-collection of Cyrus Eaton of London, England. Published in the 2020 book "Rare American Indian Weapons Volume 2" by Mark Francis on page 95. The head measures 12 ½ inches long by 4 ¼ inches wide across the bottom of the blade. The tomahawk overall is 24 inches in length
Lot 126
For your consideration is this 1883 copy of Thirty-Three Years Among Our Wild Indians by Col. Richard Irving Dodge with introduction written by General Sherman. This is a popular account of The social life, religion, habits, traits, customs, exploits, etc with thrilling adventures and experiences on the great plains and in the mountains of our wide frontier. The condition of this book is in good condition with some wear to the cover and to the spine of the book, there are some pages with browning to the pages but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this book are 9" x 6".
Lot 127
For your consideration is this 1888 first edition copy of Story of the Wild West and Camp Fire Chats by Buffalo Bill Cody. This is a full and complete history of the renowned pioneer quartette Boone, Crockett, Carson and Buffalo Bill complete with graphic descriptions of wild life and thrilling adventures by famous heroes of the frontier. There are 250 original illustrations that are superb and made specially for this book. The condition of this book is good with no obvious signs of damage with a well preserved cover and the pages only showing slight browning despite its age. The measurements of this 8 1/2" x 6 1/4".
Lot 157
This is an authentic rare original steatite bowl from Bird Woman (Sacagawea) a Lemhi Shoshone dating to circa 1800. The steatite bowl has been examined and authenticated by renowned historian and Togia language expert, Wendell Grangaard of The Guns of History, Inc. Sacagawea was a Lemhi Shoshone woman who at age 12 was kidnapped by the Hidatsa tribe. When she was 13, she was won by the Frenchman Toussaint Charbonneau while gambling with the Hidatsa. At age 16, Charbonneau and Sacagawea joined and helped the Lewis and Clark Expedition in achieving their chartered mission objectives by exploring the Louisiana Territory. Sacagawea traveled with the expedition thousands of miles from North Dakota to the Pacific Ocean, helping to establish cultural contacts with Native American populations in addition to her contributions to natural history. The bowl is constructed of steatite and is considered a bowl which would have been used as a frying pan. According to the message which is carved into the bowl in Togia (Lakota) language the bowl was a gift given to Bird Woman from her Brother Chief Cameahwait dating this piece to circa 1800. The bowl was a gift from her brother Chief Cameahwait when Sacagawea was reunited with relatives on the expedition with Lewis and Clark. The reunion was recorded by Lewis in his journal on August 17, 1805. The inside of the bowl is marked, “fish eaters – Good Road – long journey – good special person – brother chief – give gift bowl – standing lodge of relative.” The backside of the bowl is marked “Birdwoman.” The piece comes with the signed letter describing the piece’s history from Wendell Grangaard along with a detailed illustration showing the markings he has translated. Wendell Grangaard is the foremost knowledge on the Togia language along with the Battle of the Little Bighorn as he is the author of the book, “Documenting the Weapons Used at Little Bighorn” 2015. Wendell was also intricate in the authentication and examination of the historic George Armstrong Custer Captured Sharps Carbine from Chief Black Kettle that sold at auction for $127,000. Comes with documentation including a detailed description authenticating the piece signed by Wendell, along with an illustration showing the togia language carvings drawn along with a few images of the piece. This is truly a fantastic authentic original tomahawk with immense authentic history and provenance. Measures approximately 10” in circumference by 1” thick. The piece shows a nice even patina and well-preserved condition.
Lot 165
Included in this lot we have "Done in the Open" drawings by Frederic Remington and introduction and verses by Owen Wister. The book originates from 1902 and is copyright by Robert Howard Russell. The book contains 72 Frederic Remington art pieces with a few in color. The piece shows 12 double page drawings, 28 full page drawings, and 32 smaller drawings. Each of the drawings are accompanied by the arts title and a verse or poem about the piece. The book shows a hard cover with a clear plastic cover protector. The cover of the book shows the image of a soldier with a rifle and marked "Done in the open Drawings by Frederic Remington" in blue lettering. The book shows good condition overall with some light wear. The piece measures 11 1/2" wide by 16 1/2" tall.
Lot 177
For your consideration is this new and enlarged edition of The Mountains of California by John Muir, 1922. This book was published by The Century Co, New York. This book provides a description of California's mountains including their geography, plant life, climate, etc. The book contains numerous maps and illustrations. It is illustrated from prelimary sketches and photographs furnished by the author. John Muir also known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks", was an influential Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States of America. The condition of this book is good with a tight binding and wonderful guilt with a decorative design. The measurements of this book are 7 3/4" x 5 1/2".
Lot 216
For your consideration is a rare first edition of "Stanley and the Congo" written by J.F. Packard and published in 1884. It's full title reads "Stanley and the Congo. Explorations and achievements in the Wilds of Africa of Henry M. Stanley." The book chronicles the adventures and explorations of Henry M. Stanley who famously made several expeditions to the interior of Africa during the mid to late 1800's. The book contains numerous illustrations, including a portrait of Henry M. Stanley, and features a crisp, beautiful gilt decorated cover and spine. It has tight hinges and binding and is in good condition overall. It measures 6.25" x 9".
Lot 217
For your consideration is a first edition copy of "With Indians In The Rockies" by James Willard Schultz, 1912. This book was published by Houghton Mifflin Company, The Riverside Press Cambridge out of Boston and New York. J. W. Schultz (1859–1947) was an author, explorer, and historian known for his historical writings of the Blackfoot Indians in the late 1800s, when he lived among them as a fur trader. In 1907, Schultz published My Life as an Indian, the first of many future writings about the Blackfeet that he would produce over the next thirty years. Schultz lived in Browning, Montana. There are numerous illustrations throughout the book by George Varian. It is in overall good condition with a tight binding; there are a few pages with tears towards the front. This book measures 5.75 x 8".
Lot 234
For your consideration is this set of Yellowstone National Park stereoviews and book published by Underwood and Underwood circa 1909. The set includes 30 different views taken form inside Yellowstone. The book serves as a guide for each of the views with a brief description of where each was taken. The book also contains a map with each of the views marked. This is a RARE piece that includes a complete set of stereoviews as well as the guide. The stereoviews and book are in good condition. The measurements of each plate are 3 1/2" x 7" with the box measuring 4 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 7 3/4".
Lot 236
The lot features a beaded hide sheath with knife from the Cheyenne Native American Indians of the 19th Century. The sheath is comprised of Indian brained tanned buckskin with a fringe-cut back edge and shows traditional geometric Cheyenne beadwork in all glass trade early seed beads. The beadwork includes a chalk white background with design in cobalt, greasy green and red. The knife included in this lot shows a pattern of blade which has been documented by John Baldwin in his 1997 book “Early Knives and Beaded Sheaths of the American Frontier” as a “scalping knife”. The trade knife is a known Plains used style and shows a two piece hardwood grips with copper brass rivets and brass trade tacked design. One side of the knife shows diagonal parallel “tally” marks thought by some to indicate kills. Provenance: The set was originally collected in Wyoming by author and collector Dr. Colin Taylor from a Cheyenne Indian family in the 1960’s. The piece was later sold to his colleague and fellow club member Cyrus Eaton of London, England in the 1980’s. Knife is 9.25”L. Digital Copies of Baldwin's book documenting scalping knives is shown for examples sake.
Lot 245
Included in this lot is a pair of handsome vintage bookends depicting the busts of Dante and his beloved Beatrice on slightly open books with their names engraved. Perfect for the scholarly library or office. Made of metal, by the Jennings Brothers. "JB 2396 Pat. Appl'd For, " found in tiny letters on the edge of the bottom book cover in the back. Circa 1935. Condition is excellent: no damage. Finish has aged to a lovely deep burnished bronze color. 5.5 x 5.5 inches.
Lot 250
For your consideration is an exquisite “Indian and Bear” mechanical bank by J.&E. Stevens which was patented on Feb. 2, 1875, by J. & E. Stevens. This piece depicts a Western Indian Shooting a Bear and is often referred to as the "Bear Hunt” Bank. All the mechanical functions and pieces are operating and accounted for which is truly enjoyable due to the ability to launch coins into the bears chest which also causes the mouth to open. This piece has original coloring and originates from The Book of Knowledge which was an early encyclopedia founded by a scholastic corporation. The first tales from this company were renditions of stories from the wild west which started 1888. This cast iron piece measures 10” long by 2 ¾” wide by 7 ½” tall.
Lot 251
The lot features a fantastic ball head war club with spike attributed to the Chippewa Native American Indians of Wisconsin of the 19th Century. The piece has a typical Great Lakes Woodlands pattern of ball head war club being carved entirely from one piece of wood from the ball root burl of a tree. The piece shows a carved spherical ball root ball end with slightly curved and tapering rounded handle which recurves at the gripping area and overall shows remnants of old black paint on the haft and ball. The hardwood haft has an artful curl at the grip end and some high relief carving. The piece is finely adorned with small circular bone inlays, brass trade tacks and an old wrap of rawhide at the gripping section. The club has a nice mellow patina and minor and expected wear from honest age. The club likely dates to the third to fourth quarters of the 19th Century being used at the tail end of the Indian Wars era and into the pre-reservation era as a dance club. The Ball shows a dagger spike blade with median ridge, crude forged hammer marks and a double blade. The gripping area is highly carved showing a filed ridge above and below the rawhide wrapping and finished by the round pommel like end, a truly artistic addition. The club truly has a presence and displays very well. Ball head war clubs with similar black-paint and black-paint remnants have been documented in John Baldwin’s 2001 book “Indian War Clubs of the American Frontier”. Provenance: From the ex-collection of Tom Hardy of Indianapolis, Indiana. Measures overall 22 inches in length with a spike being 3 inches long.
Lot 27
For your consideration is this 1923 first edition copy of Cowboys North and South by Will James. This is a profusely illustrated copy with illustrations by the author; this book is a missive being a first hand story telling of the authors experience at cow camp and working the range as a cowboy. This book shows its original decorative gray cloth with orange stamped vignette on the front cover and is lettered in black. This, Will James' first book, is a series of short stories about cowboy life in the real and actual West as it truly was between the 1870's and the early years of the 20th century. These stories, in colorful words and striking illustrations, portrayed the true working West rather than the Hollywood variety. All of the eight short stories in the book were previously printed in magazines. Seven of them appeared first in Scribner's Magazine, and the last one was printed in The Saturday Evening Post" (Frazier). The condition of this book is good with some wear to the cover and the corners of the cover but shows good overall condition for its age. The measurements of this book are 8" x 5 1/2"
Lot 276
For your consideration is this rare, leather bound "The Achievements of Stanley: and Other African Explorers," by J.T Headley. This is a first edition book and was only originally available by subscription only. The book was published in 1878 by Hubbard Bros, N.D. Thompson & Co, and A.L. Bancroft & Co depending on where it was printed. The book details the adventures of Sir Henry Morton Stanley, who was a well known Welsh journalist and explorer. The piece covers Stanley's discovery of the lost explorer Livingstone and his eventful trip down the Congo river. The book shows numerous wonderful illustrations depicting the travels, including a fold out map on the last page. This book shows leather backing with tooled floral patterns to the front and back covers with gilt gold lettering on the spine of the book. It shows good condition overall with tight binding and hinges. The measurements of this book are approximately 9" x 6.5".
Lot 277
For your consideration this first edition copy of "The Life of Kit Carson; Hunter, Trapper, Guide, Indian Agent, and Colonel U.S.A.", by Edward S. Ellis; 1889 First Edition. The book was published by The New York Publishing Company and copyrighted by The American News Company 1889. This book is in very good condition with a tight binding and hinges. It is protected with a dust cover also in good condition. This book measures 5.25" x 7.5" x 1.25".
Lot 289
For your consideration is 19th century iron and oak crank book press. The book press is used for binding and rebinding books by pressing and condensing pages together and keeping them from shifting. The piece is constructed out of cast iron and oak frame. Overall this piece is in good condition showing signs of surface rust, and age on the wood appropriate with age and use. The press measures approximately 25.5"T x 19.5"L x 12.5"W.
Lot 305
This is an outstanding set of Lakota Sioux Ledger Art prints of the Red Hawk Ledger Art Book captured at the Battle of Wounded Knee, 1890. The prints were produced by the Milwaukee Public Museum and were titled, “Primitive Art Series No. 1” showing 35 color plates. Each print, which is completely unique is marked along the bottom with the plate number, title and artist. The artist included are such important historic Indians as; Red Hawk, White Shield, No Braid, Shows the Feather, Holy Standing Bear, Holy Standing Buffalo, Quick Thunder, Sitting Hawk, Eagle Crow, Standing Bear, and White Magpie. The set appears to be complete with all 36 color plates and the original holder. The set was published in 1961 originally from the Red Hawk Ledger Book which was purchased by the museum in 1897 and captured from Red Hawk at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota on January 8, 1891 just days after the infamous massacre at Wounded Knee. The artwork is exceptional and is truly a rare and wonderful collection. Each individual print measures 15.25”x13”. Ledger drawings by Cetanluta (Red Hawk), Pte Wakannajiu (Holy Standing Buffalo), Unklekiraska (White Magpie), Matoniyaluta (Red Living Bear), Matonajiu (Standing Bear), Kangi Wanbli (Eagle Crow), Cetaniyotake (Sitting Hawk), Cetan Wa miniyomini (Whirlwind Hawk), Wakinyano ranko (Quick Thunder), Itkaminyanke, Ki Sunsui (No Braid), and Wiyaluaofra Zan (Shows the Feather)
Lot 306
For your consideration is this Yellowstone Park postcard collection circa 1901-1905. There are 45 postcards in total in the Yellowstone Park postcard collection with postcards from Gardner and various places in Yellowstone like the Liberty Cap. The condition of this postcard book is fair with no obvious signs of damage tot he postcards however the integrity of the book shows pages falling apart. The measurements of this postcard book collection 5" x 8".
Lot 314
For your consideration is this rare Aldine Edition of "The Daring Adventures of Kit Carson and Fremont Among Buffaloes, Grizzlies, and Indians" published in 1888 by Worthington Co., New York. The book is a fantastic narrative of Kit Carson and John C. Fremont written in diary form. The book is in good condition and features a wonderfully decorated dark green cover with gold gilt on the spine. The book measures 5.5" x 7.5".
Lot 315
This is a scarce first edition of "Life and Adventures of Buffalo Bill" written by Colonel William F. Cody and published in 1917, Stanton and Vanliet, Chicago. The book chronicles the thrilling life and times of one of the greatest adventurers of the late 1800's and early 1900's. From his start as an army scout during the westward expansion to the Buffalo Bill's Wild West, this book is an exciting read as Buffalo Bill's own words grace its pages. The book is illustrated with many rare engravings throughout. This piece shows fading across the cover including the original portrait of Buffalo Bill on the front cover having faded. The binding shows sign of wear with use. The book measures 8 1/2" tall by 6 1/4" wide and 1" thick.
Lot 344
For your consideration is this 1907 first edition copy of Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known by Major-General O.O. Howard of the U.S. Army. This is a illustrated copy by the Major-General with illustrations by George Varian and other photographs throughout. The condition of this book is good with some wear from age to the corners of this cloth wrapped cover, and shows slight browning to the pages from age and usage but is in good overall condition. The measurements of this book are 7 1/2" x 5 1/4".
Lot 345
For your consideration is this 1885 Memorial copy of Life and Deeds of General Grant by Frank Burr. This book contains a full history of his early like; his record as a student at the West Point Military academy; His gallantry in the Mexican war; His honorable career as a business man in St. Louis and Galena; His eminent services to his country in our great Civil War; His election to the presidency; among many more inclusions. The condition of this book is good with some wear to the spine and cover and some slight browning to the pages of the book. The measurements of this book are 8 1/2" x 6 1/4".
Lot 352
The lot features a 19th Century spontoon pipe tomahawk from the Plains Native American Indians. The piece shows a forged iron head with diamond shaped spontoon blade with median ridge running down the center and sharp blades coming to a point. The piece also shows two basal processes in unique form being long tapering to a point but facing downward. The median ridge runs the entirety of the blade ending at the heavy forge molded beveled step at the base of the smooth tear drop eye which is further accented by heavy molded chevrons. At the top of the head shows a beveled thin neck flowing to a sharp ridge and smooth widening large pipe bowl with thick walls and large smoking area. There is a slight forge line seen on both sides of the bowl neck marriage to the eyelet top, suggesting the bowl was a cast piece forge welded to the blade. The head has a dark coloring with exposed worn metal. The head is secured to the wood haft with a gasket of hide showing a partial protrusion from the front which exhibits the clean out plug. The haft itself starts as a tear drop shape fitting the eyelet hole having a slight ridge down the first three to four inches along the base of the haft which then cuts in to a flat which later cuts back out at the base of the gripping area giving a true pommel end with sharp ridge being pieced which would have held a drop of feathers or bead work. The top of the haft has a smooth surface. The back features a long-carved wood smoking tip. The piece is accented by solid brass round shank later added tacks. The piece is very similar to an example features in Harold L. Peterson’s 1965 book “American Indian Tomahawks” on page 132 figure / photograph 262 showing a diamond shaped spontoon blade with slightly downward turned basal processes and tall bowl and undercut wood haft flaring at the end of grip attributed to circa 1860-1880 Comanche Indians. Provenance: From a historic Eastern Montana American Indian Collection where the piece was found to be an authentic original, one of the finest collections of American Indian weaponry and antiquities in Montana. Measures 21.25”L with a head that is 10.75”L with a blade that is 2 3/8”W.
Lot 367
For your consideration is this 1987 Collectors Edition copy of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. This deluxe collector's edition of Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is boxed and bound in Red leather with gold gilt with blue and green foil decorations of stars and gold gilt lettering on the spine. The condition of this book is in like new condition and shows well preserved and great display condition and shows a decorative sleeve and well protective pages. The measurements of this book with sleeve are 10" x 6 3/4" x 2 3/4".
Lot 384
This is a scarce first edition of "Ocean to Ocean on Horseback" by Captain Willard Glazier and published in 1895. The full title of the book is "Ocean to Ocean on Horseback; being the story of a tour in the saddle from the Atlantic to the Pacific: with especial reference to the early history and development of cities and towns along the route; and regions traversed beyond the Mississippi; together with incidents, anecdotes and adventures of the journey." The book chronicles the author's journey from Boston, Massachusetts to San Francisco, California in the late 1800's. There are numerous illustrations throughout and the book features a beautifully decorated gilt cover and spine. The book is in good condition. It measures 5.25" x 7.5".
Lot 421
In this lot we have "Life of the Great Scouts Life Story of Col. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) by Helen Cody Wetmore C. 1899. The story of William F. Cody, known as the legendary Buffalo Bill. Born in a log cabin in Iowa, he was a buffalo hunter, stagecoach driver, Pony Express rider, Civil War soldier, and a scout for the U.S. army before beginning his career as the star of Buffalo Bill's Wild West, which electrified audiences around the world from 1883 to 1917. Bill's sister, Helen Cody Wetmore writes an affectionate biography that recalls both the man and the legend, his colorful personality and ironic wit, as well as his celebrated international status. Before becoming a showman, Cody tried his luck as a land speculator, a hotelkeeper, and a justice of the peace. These pages also show the author herself growing up on the wild frontier. "Buffalo Bill" introduces us to an unforgettable and controversial figure in American frontier history. The book is in good condition, The book measures 6" W x 8 3/4" L
Lot 422
For your consideration is an Illustrated 1st Edition of Western Wilds and the Men Who Redeem Them by J.H. Beadle, 1877. This is a late 19th-century account of early American figures and their accomplishments, explorations, and events. This first edition book follows the lives of men at the Alamo, the westward voyages of the Mormons, Native American Indians, geographical phenomena in the West, and much more. The book is illustrated throughout and features a wonderful gilt decorated cover. The full color map of Aboriginal America in the front is present. The book is in good condition. It measures approximately 7" x 9.5".
Lot 461
For your consideration is this 1885 first edition copy of Volume 1 Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant. Showering the reader with his personal thoughts and excerpts from his life, the volume includes an amazing look into an honorable man. Showing plain leather covers with bold gold stamped lettering along the spine. Of all the memoirs written by former U.S. presidents, those of U.S. Grant are often considered to be the best: being well written and the most readable; full of interesting detail and insight. For example, there is a fascinating fold-out of the terms of surrender given to Robert E. Lee. Volume I shows an excellent etching of Grant as a young soldier. The volume was published by Grant's friend, Samuel Clemmons (Mark Twain) under the alias of his nephew, Charles L. Webster. The condition of this book is fair with wear marks to the spine and cover due to age and use. The measurements of this book are 9 1/2" x 6 1/2".
Lot 469
Included in this lot we have a first edition hardcover copy of "The Story of Man in Yellowstone" by Merrill D. Beal, 1949. The book was published in 1949 by the Caxton Printers, Ltd., Caldwell, Idaho, and is printed and bound in the USA by the COuntry Life Press, NY. The book details the early history and subsequent founding of the National park. The piece displays numerous black and white illustrations and six appendices. The books displays a blue cloth cover with white lettering and a graphic across the front. The piece shows good condition overall with some light wear. The book measures 7 3/4" tall by 5 1/2" wide.
Lot 470
For your consideration is this first edition copy of That's Easy... I Want to be a Cowboy! by Don Hedgpeth and includes paintings and drawing of Montana artist Gary Carter. This book is profusely illustrated with Gary Carter's works from through out his long career. A realist oil painter and sculptor of historical Northwestern scenes, Carter was born in Hutchsinson, Kansas, in 1939 and is currently living in West Yellowstone, Montana. The condition of this of this book is good and in like new condition and shows no obvious signs of damage to the cover, the dust cover, or the pages. The measurements of this book are 12 1/4" x 17".
Lot 484
Featured in this lot we have a early edition of Winston Churchill's book titled "The Crossing". The book was published by Grosset & Dunlap publishing in 1910. The book is a novel concerning the United States Westward expansion and settlement of Kentucky. The piece features numerous illustrations by Sydney Adamson and Lilian Bayliss. The piece shows good condition overall with some light wear. The book measures 7 3/4" tall by 5 1/4" wide.
Lot 485
For your consideration is this 1856 1st edition copy Adventures of Gerard the Lion Hunter by Charles Whitehead. Jules Gerard, also known as 'The Lion Hunter' was a 19th-century French explorer and expert on weapons. He earned his nickname for his relentless pursuit of lion hunting, killing nearly 30 lions over the course of his hunting career. The events of his hunting adventures were published in English for the first time shortly after his death in 1856. The book is in fair condition showing its age with some wear to the corners and the bottom part of the spine but all consistent with the age of the book. The measurements of this book are 7 1/2" x 5".
Lot 486
This is a nice Northern Plains Native American Indian 19th Century beaded teeth necklace. The necklace is comprised of old tarnished brass trade beads and thirty-five adult and juvenile Coyote teeth. Some of the teeth have been grounded down and incised with designs. Truly an unusual hunter’s trophy necklace showing nice appeal. The necklace is pictured in the 2009 book “The Mark Francis Collection of American Indian Art” by Mark Francis on page 148 figure 239. Measures 26 inches in circumference.
Lot 507
For your consideration is this copy of The Gun and the Gospel by Rev. H. D. Fisher, D. This book includes the history of the Relation of Kansas to freedom including Quantrell's raid information on life among the church of the Mormons, and more staples of religious activity in Kansas. The condition of this book is fair with some damage to the spine and cover and some early page damage. The measurements of this book are 8" x 5 1/2".
Lot 512
For your consideration is this special edition Grimm's and Andersen's fairy tails translated by Mrs. E.V. Lucas, Lucy Crane and Marian Edwards and illustrated by Fritz Kredel. This a wonderful profusely illustrated and includes The Twelve Dancing Princesses, The Golden Bird, The Three Spinning Fairies, The Three Children of Fortune, King Thrushbeard, etc. The condition of this book is good with some wear to the spine and to the cloth wrapped cover of the book. The measurements of this book are 8 1/2" x 5 1/2".
Lot 540
For your consideration is this First Edition Before Barbed Wire by Mark H. Brown. This book is a gem of Montana history, with 124 photographs from the famous L. A Huffman. Showing original photos some from horseback. As an early rancher, Huffman had been a part of the life he later recorded with his camera. His studies were not stilted photographs posed for a visiting photographer, but of candid shots of working people who considered him one of themselves. Sometimes Huffman rode with a roundup or followed a herd of sheep for days before he caught the picture he wanted. His was a golden opportunity to record the early life on the Plains, and he exploited it to the fullest. Huffman caught and preserved the spirit of life on the unfenced Montana ranges in the days before barbed wire. This book is in good display condition with some wear and tear to the book cover but the integrity of the book is in excellent condition. The measurements of this book are11 1/4" x 8 3/4".
Lot 556
For your consideration is a copy of Indians of Canada by Diamond Jenness and a copy of The Blackfeet by John C. Ewers. This is a second edition copy of Indians of Canada and is a non fiction book of the Anthropological Series No. 15. This copy of The Blackfeet: Raiders on the Northwestern Plains and was published in 1958 and is from The Civilization of the American Indian Series. The condition of these books are good with some wear due to age but no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of these books are 9 1/4" x 6 1/4" and 10" x 6 3/4".
Lot 569
Included in this lot we have a hardcover first edition of Lone Cowboy My Life Story by Will James. The book was published in 1931 by Charles Scribner's Sons located in New York and London. The book details the life and adventures of Will James life as a cowboy. The piece contains 35 black and white illustrations, by the author, throughout the book. The cover of the book shows a green cloth cover with gilt gold lettering and a graphic of a cowboy on horseback. There is a portrait of Will James next to the title page. The book shows good condition overall with some light wear. The piece measures 8 1/2" tall by 6" wide.
Lot 599
For your consideration is this 1889 copy of The Johnstown Horror or Valley of Death by James Herbert Walker. This book includes graphic descriptions of the terrible rush waters, the destruction of houses, factories , churches, towns, and thousands of human lives and many more epic events of the destruction. The book is in fair condition with some damage from age and use to the spine and corners of the cover and the pages show some browning to their integrity. The measurements of this book are 7 3/4" x 5 1/4".
Lot 6
For your consideration is this original Rare 1908 Large Map of Montana Railroad Commission. Railroad Commission Map of Montana Copyright, 1908, by Rand, McNally & Co Engravers, Chicago. This is a very rare Montana map that has been backed in linen and folds into a red cloth book with gold lettering across the front. The map measures 41.25"x53.25" and the book The map features Railroad lines such as: Northern Pacific; Northern Pacific (proposed); Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul; Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul (proposed); Billings & Central Montana; Chicago, Burlington & Quincy; Oregon Short Line; Montana, Wyoming & Southern; Butte, Anaconda & Pacific; Gilmore & Pittsburg; Gallatin Valley; Montana Western; Yellowstone Park; White Sulphur Springs & Yellowstone Park; Big Blackfoot Railway; Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie and Three Forks, Helena & Madison Valley (proposed). (One of the most impressive Montana maps). Canvas covered binding shows good well preserved condition and is highly collectable. The measurements of this commission map is 8 1/2" x 6 1/4".
Lot 600
For your consideration is this 1918 first edition Indian Nature Myths by Julia Cowles. The book includes several illustrations by Dorothy Dulin and published by A. Flanagan Company Chicago, Il. This book includes nature stories from tribes such as: Ojibwa, Chippewa, Iroquois, Blackfeet, Algonquin, Shoshonee, and many more. The condition of this book is good with some wear to the corners of the book and the spine and includes slightly browned pages. The measurements of this book is 7 1/2" x 5 1/2".
Lot 606
For your consideration is this 1952 Montana Polk's & Co. Butte city directory. Containing an alphabetical directory of business concerns and private citizens, a directory of householders, occupants of office buildings and other business places, including a complete street and avenue guide and much information of a miscellaneous character; also a buyer's guide. The condition of this of this book is good with some wear to the cover and spine of the book and the pages show slight browning. The measurements of this book is 9 1/4" x 6 1/4".
Lot 621
For your consideration is a copy of Young Traveller's Tales by Ascott R. Hope (1846-1927), with six illustrations by H.J. Draper (1864-1920). This book was published by Blackie & Son, Limited, 50 Old Bailey, E.C. Glasgow and Dublin. Ascott R. Hope is another name for Robert Hope Moncreiff, who was prolific Scottish author known for children's fiction and guidebooks. In this book, the author "tried to present glimpses of different parts of the world, in which certain young travellers meet with more or less strange adventures." Hope travelled extensively, all of his travels contributed no only to the background for his books but also supported his books on geography and history. The book measures 5 1/2 x 7 1/2".
Lot 640
This is a Yellowstone National Park book titled "The World's Wonderland", copyright 1889. This book is a compilation of engravings created from photographs by Ingersoll and Haynes. The book's pages and cover are in good condition considering, the binding has become detached and can be repaired. The book measures 5.5" x 7.5".
Lot 659
Offered in this lot is the Collection of Harvard Classics the Five Foot Shelf of Books, Edition Deluxe, Registered Edition, Vol.1-50. The books are bound in red leather with gold embossing. The collection is missing Vol. 6,14, 17, 30,40,41,42,54,46. But does include the book of lectures on this series. The books are in good shape with some wear due to age and use. These book make a striking display.
Lot 66
For your consideration is this rare, well preserved copy of author John S. Roberts's "The Life & Explorations of Dr. Livingstone; Including Extracts From Dr. Livingstone's Last Journal, By Rev. E.A. Manning", published by E.C. Allen & Co. Augusta, ME, 1875. The book is decoratively bound in green cloth with gilt decoration and title; contains a tissue-guarded portrait of Dr. Livingstone, illustrated plates and a map of Southern Africa. David Livingstone (1813 - 1873) was a British physician, Congregationalist, and pioneer Christian missionary with the London Missionary Society, an explorer in Africa, and one of the most popular British heroes of the late 19th-century Victorian era. He had a mythical status that operated on a number of interconnected levels: Protestant missionary martyr, working-class "rags-to-riches" inspirational story, scientific investigator and explorer, imperial reformer, anti-slavery crusader, and advocate of commercial and colonial expansion. The book shows a bright, crisp guilt cover and spine with a tight binding. It is in very good condition, and measures 5.25" x 7.5" 1.5".
Lot 67
For your consideration is this excellent, very fine First Edition copy of "Stanley's Story or Through the Wilds of Africa".This is an 1890 First Edition copy, published by J.K. Gill & Company. The volume is bound in red cloth with stamped titles and pictorial decoration. The front cover and spine show a pictorial collage design stamped in black, gilt, and silver ink. The book features a fold out map and numerous illustrations, including eight full color, tissue-guarded illustrations. This book in in VERY FINE condition; tight binding, no shelf wear, edges NOT bumped, vivid and unfaded decoration; no ripped or loose pages. Foxing to the title page is the only negative. 8vo; 533 pages. Measures 7" x 9.5" x 2.5".
Lot 681
For your consideration is this 1900 first edition The New Pacific by Hvbert Howe Bancroft. The book shows a bright gilt to the outside cover and spine of the book with a script that reads: "Ye Ancient Mariner - we were the first that ever burst into that silent sea-"; and includes topics such as the pacific rim, the Spanish War, naval history, Hawaii, and more. The condition of this book is fair, it shows some wear to the inside seam of the spine, otherwise the book shows fair overall condition. The measurements of this of this book 8 3/4" x 5 3/4".
Lot 69
For your consideration is this F.V. Hayden 12th Annual Report of Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories: A report of progress of the exploration in Wyoming and Idaho for the year 1878. This is part one of the two part survey. In 1871, Hayden led America's first federally funded geological survey into the Yellowstone region of northwestern Wyoming, given directions by President Ulysses S. Grant's Secretary of Interior Columbus Delano. The survey consisted of some 50 men which included notables such as Thomas Moran, painter and famous frontier/Civil War photographer William Henry Jackson. The following year, Hayden and his work, Preliminary Report of the United States Geological Survey of Montana and Portions of Adjacent Territories; Being a Fifth Annual Report of Progress was instrumental in convincing Congress to establish Yellowstone as the first U.S. National Park, aided by Jackson's stunning large-format photographs and Moran's dramatic paintings. These publications also encouraged the westward expansion of the United States. The condition of this book is good for its age it shows wear consistent with its printing date of 1883; the pages show some browning. The measurements of this book is 9 1/4" x 6 1/4" x 3 1/4".
Lot 736
For your consideration in this lot are two framed prints of Charlie Russells. The prints are in wooden frames that measure 7 1/2" X 10 1/4" . The prints are copyrighted by Trail's End Pub. Co. 1948. These prints were probably released as part of a campaign with the publishing of the book Charlie Russell the Cowboy Artist a Bibliography by Karl Yost that was also published by Trails End Co. The one print is called "Return Of Yhe Warriors" and shows seven Indian braves on their horses. The second print is called "When the Red Man Talks War On The White Mans Trail" and shows three warriors on horseback while a third warrior send smoke signals from a nearby bluff. These prints are in good condition in their simple frames.
Lot 99
A 19th century Tunbridge Ware dome-top box, the hinged cover decorated with a spray of roses, the body with a floral and foliate band, with paper-lined interior; together with a book-form treen box, the "cover" decorated with a pair of birds perched on a branch, the "pages" with marbled decoration and fitted with a drawer. (2) First 8.5cm by 24cm by 10cm, second 3.75cm by 9.5cm by 15cm
Lot 144
Selection (6) of 1893-1956 RAILWAYMEN'S HANDBOOKS comprising 1893 Manchester, Sheffield & Lincs Rlwy 'Locomotive Enginemen & Firemen's Duties with Questions & Answers', 1903 Great Northern Rlwy 'Practical Questions for Drivers & Firemen', 1937 GWR 'General Directions...Management of Stations', 1937 LNER 'Engineer's Dept - Additional Instructions', LNER Locomotiveman's Pocket Book (repr. 1951) and 1956 British Transport Commission (Railways) 'Good Firemanship'. Condition varies from well-used to good. [6]
Lot 159
London Transport A14 GIBSON TICKET MACHINE. A letter-code machine, serial number 37290. Prints a good ticket (could do with re-inking) and still shows 'London Transport'. Comes with a suitable box, backing pad, spare ticket rolls, 1980 time-card for route 159, rule book and lost-property pouch. [1 set]
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