2013 Cowboys, Cameras & Coins

1908-This is a lot of three RPCs from the Sacramento valley and east foothills of California. The foothill establishment is Bob’s Place in El Dorado C

c1850s-This is a litho of Seal Rock and Point Lobos from Currier & Ives. The scene shows what is probably today’s Highway 1 along the Carmel, C...

c1900-1915-Lot of 10 white border RPCs and real photo postcards. They show historical places within Coloma, including the 1849 Chinese banks, old mine

- HKA#65096

c1890-Lot of 18 handwritten receipts, invoices and occasional inventory with J.H. Martin listed as the agent. Lake Valley extends 8 miles along the up

1897-1911-Lot of 60 handwritten letters, which date from 1897 to 1911, from California/Nevada Historian Myron Angel, of San Luis Obispo, to his first

c1900-This is an interesting selection all with something in common, blasting holes in mountains. Included is an empty can that once held about a gall

1932-This is a window card for the 1932 western Law of the West, starring former matinee idol Bob Steele. The poster measures about 18”x 22” and is do

c1980-This is a fine pencil and ink lithograph depicting a scene from the 1948 Warner Bros. production of The Treasure of Sierra Madre. The scene sho

c1950-This lot is a treasure trove of memorabilia featuring “The King of the Cowboys” Roy Rogers (1911-1998). Born Leonard Slye in Cincinnati, Ohio, R

1868-This lot includes over 30 assorted pieces of ephemera, including stock certificate stock premium receipts, bill heads, checks, etc. Areas represe

-Lot of Five 7"x 11" black and white photographs of "The Jewel of the Sierra" at sunset. Pieces are in good to very good conditi...

c1864-Lot of 2, each measures 7” x 3.25.” Some wear. Shows views of Lake Tahoe from the shore. Both were photographed and published by Lawrence &...

1953-An oil painting of San Gorgonio in springtime, painted on 18" x 14" board and framed in a simple 22" x 18" wooden frame. Th...

c1900-Large check ledger from the "State Bank &Trust Co. Los Angeles, Cal." All checks are numbered, the registers filled out, and th...

c1900-This is what appears to be a calendar ad piece from a Los Gatos, California. It’s entitled “The Beauty of the Ranch.” This is a colorful litho

May 6, 1862-Framed and matted bill touting the results of a sheep shearing contest. It indicates the weights of the sheep (ewes and bucks) and the wei

-This piece measures 7.5” x 3.25”and was printed on thick paper. UC, has some small smudge marks. It was printed by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Eds...

-A James Marshall Monument commemorative porcelain serving bowl marked WHEELOCK MADE IN GERMANY FOR J.C. O`DONNELL CO. PLACERVILLE, CALIF. The 9&quo...

c1900-1915-Lot of 13, including 11 postcards and 2 stock certificates. The group of postcards include white border RPCs and real photo postcards. They

c1880s-1890s-This archive contains approximately 90 pieces and includes letters, checks (about39) and documents, among which are deeds from Colusa Cou

1500-1800-This is a fabulous and unique collection of wood block prints that span 400 years and include such artists as Raphael and Van Dyck. There ar

c1850-Extremely rare hand-drawn and written account of the great June 14 1850 fire (Baird #97). The cover sheet is a detailed panorama of the bay, wit

c1860-An advertising color card for the Clipper Ship "Robin Hood," by George D. Sutton`s Clipper line. Listed as the "Sharpest Clippe...

-A handwritten complaint of playing cards at night in San Jose with a bet of $48.00 and Plaintiff, Meyer Levy claims defendant Adolph Helm cheated Lev

c1930-This is a magnificent black and white photograph of a cherry orchard in the Santa Clara Valley. Once one of the leading agricultural areas in th

1891-92-This collection includes several pieces from the late 1800s, including nine American Trotting Register Official Certificates, registering the

c1900-Lot of 15 photographs including posed and candid family portraits. Also included are scenic images, like Natural Bridges State Park and wreckage

1914-1915-A single large ledger book covered in tan suede and red leather with gilt accents. Approximately 120 pages of more than 300 are filled in. A

1903-A first year photo of Stirling City showing a rough camp site in the pine trees. Two men, two women, and 3 children are standing before a rustic

1920-Eleven pieces of Montana history: typewritten from Marysville, 1894; handwritten from Wickes, 1887; a Helena Motor Railway pass; a Climax Fuse Co

c1875-Lot of 31 great stereo view cards from various areas in Yosemite. These stereo views range in size from 6.5” x 3.25” and 7” x 3.5”. The scenes f

c1860s-This is a beautiful black and white photograph taken of Bridal Veil Fall by one of Yosemite’s earliest, if not first photographer, Charles Lean

c1930s-1950s-Lot of 10 black/white photographs, 8 are 11 x 14” size and 2 are 7 x 11” size. These are gorgeous photos of the Georgetown and Cripple Cr

c1935-Lot of approximately 30 black/white photos, most 5 x 7” and some 8 x 10,” a few duplicates. The photos include shots of the park headquarters bu

1885-This is a stock certificate issued by the Rocky Mountain Telephone and Telegraph, incorporated in 1884, to Charles Jacobs for five shares at $25

-Ledger from the Denver Bank, converted into a scrap book that holds newspaper clippings and pressed plants and flowers. There are several handwritten

1871-This 6.5" x 9.5" x 1.75" volume contains the 1871 Rocky Mountain Directory in new binding. The front page of the directory has b...

c1900-Large Ledger book, measures 17"L x 13"W x 1"D. The gold-banded brick red rounded spine indicates "Voucher Record 1 Fremont...

c1874-An early photo of Alpine Street in Georgetown with Republican Mountain in the background. This is Photo No. 160 of photographer J.M. Collier’s C

1914-Brass-plated pin with the official B.P.O.E. elk head logo, and Denver, 1914 embossed on the sides. The attached pendant is shaped like a water ju

1860s-70s-The photo shows numerous solid wooden homes, businesses and other structures as well as a large brick building situated at the base of a lar

1885-This cabinet card measures 7" x 4.5", mounted on a light brown mat, which measures 8" x 5". A group of five people riding a...

c1870s-80s-Lot of 2: 1) An early Luke and Wheeler’s stereoview of the town taken from the south, as noted in period handwriting on the reverse. 2) Lea

1905-Measures 17” x 12”. Some wear on cover and pages, but overall the ledger is in very good condition. Produced by W.H. Kistler Stationery Co., loca

-This is a very unique group of receipts for Dakota Territory just dealing with tobacco merchants. With a total of 34 stubs and 1 tax collector check

-Lot of 3. 1) Dakota Central Telephone Co. It was stock number 776 issued to Mrs. Glen Bassett for 10 shares on May 9, 1929 in Aberdeen. It was cancel

-“The Black Hills A Minute Description of the Routes, Scenery, Soil, Climate, Timber, Gold, Geology, Zoology, Ect with An accurate map, four sectional

-Lot of 8 different telephone stocks. 1) Southern Dakota Telephone Co. stock number 311 for 1 share issued to Thomas A. Way on January 9, 1900. It mea

1913-Lot of 2 stocks from the Citizens Bank. Incorporated under the laws of the state of South Dakota. Stock numbers 38 for 40 shares and 40 for 5 sh

1984-This is a pen and ink lithograph done by California western artist Arthur Crofutt in 1984. The scene is the main street of Deadwood, South Dakota

-Stock number 70 issued to EC Jesenhath for 1 share on August 3, 1900. It was incorporated under the general laws of the Territory of Dakota. The stoc

1910-This is a lot of five oil stocks from South Dakota, one from New Mexico and one from Colorado. Companies represented include the Rochford-Wyoming

1906-This is a lot of six stock certificates from various agriculture themed companies in South Dakota. Companies represented include Carlsbad Spring

-Two-page, W.A. Burleigh autographed letter sent to Charles B. Wing of Yankton in the Dakota Territory. The letter is dated March 24, 1868 and is in

c1880-This is a very impressive portrait of Inspector General of the United States, Brigadier General D.B. Sackett. Like all the movers and shakers of

c1927-This is a classic automatic cashier device, invented by Edward J. Brandt who founded Brandt Mfg Co in Watertown, Wisconsin, and produced in Chic

May 24, 1841-A three-page handwritten letter from Mary Daniels and Samuel (husband?) to father and mother, brothers and sisters in New Hampshire, with

1870-An incredible piece of Western Americana. This is the personal business ledger of General George Armstrong Custer with the date Dec. 8, 1870 writ

c1914-This lot contains 33 brass buttons used on the coats and tunics of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts militia members. Sizes range from 0.5” to 1

c1820-1952-Rare lot of 5 printed lottery tickets for the "Merchantile Library Association Gift Concert" promoted by Treasurer W.C. Ralston...

1849-This is a lot of three different knives, with very different origins. The first is an 1887 Hospital Corps knife that was recovered from a barn in

-This is a souvenir plate from Spring Grove, Minnesota. Painted with a scene from Main Street in the 1800s. Appears to have been gold leaf gilded at o

1904-A 34mm brass souvenir coin commemorating the Lousiana Purchase of 1803, on a blue-red-white-yellow ribbon and brass "St. Louis 1904" ...

-Framed piece that depicts 2 men on horseback battling a bear. The frame measures 23” x 18” and has some minor wear and fading. The artist's nam...

c1900-1905-A large (3” diameter) brass fob cut with “sunburst” edges and holed at top for suspension. According to the Cut Bank Chamber of Commerce, t

c1880-1930-Lot of 9: 1) 5 Great Falls Treasurer’s receipts, dated 1908, #s62-66. Signed by Harry H. Ewing, Mayor, and by the City Clerk. 2) City of Gr

c1900-This is a collection of 176 RPCs from various cities and areas in the state of Nebraska. Towns shown in this collection include Falls City, Teka

-This 7.5” x 9.5” red, hardbound composition book contains short stories, fables, adaptations of Greek myths, and short memoirs, including the account

c1950-Lot of 6. 1) Gallup Tigers. 2) Menaul. 3) Lordsburg H.S. 4) Lordsburg. 5) Co. CCC, 1851 6) Albuquerque. HKA#61204

-Lot of 8 dairy bottles from New Mexico. All are embossed and the names include: Valley Cold Dairies 2, T&M Dairy, Fred Harvey, Creamland, Del R...

c1950-This beautiful leather holster was made by J.H. Hart. The beautiful design features a floral pattern. Over 11" long, very little wear. HK...

-Lot of 16 various inspection and tool tags. Representative businesses include Kennecott Chino Mines, Anaconda, and the 85 Mining Company, among other

c1979-This is a lot of 12 various bird forms including two duck decoys signed by the artist Jim Hopper and one signed by artist Mac Maki. The lot also

c1870-Lot of 5 images. Sizes range from 6.5” x 3.25” to 7” x 3.5.” All feature low to medium contrast and sharp focus. Some age related wear is evide

1870-1890-Nevada Bottles. Lot of 9 paper receipts, deposit slips, and billheads, all for Nevada embossed bottle merchants. Included are F.J. Steinmetz

1897-1905-Lot of 7 lists for Eureka County for the years 1897-98-99-1900-01-03-and 05. A fabulous research tool. HKA#64781

-This is a group of 2 patriotic pieces. 1) Large Nevada state flag painted on canvas. It measures 5’ x 4.45’ and has some wear on the edges. It was

c1930-Lot of 7 images ranging in size from 6” x 3” to 7” x 3.5”. Medium contrast and sharp focus. Little wear. Shows views of Reno, Austin, Eastern N

c1850-A 5.5" x 8” lithograph drawn by George V. Cooper (1810-1878), based upon a sketch by G.W. Casilear in 1849. Matted and framed in a mahog...

c1870s-90s-Lot of approximately 13 pieces, including lists of materials, an 1874 letter signed by Adolph Sutro, an 1880 daily report of labor, an 1891

c1900-The first glass negative was produced in 1839 by John Herschel, the English mathematician, astronomer, chemist, experimental photographer and in

1863-This is a very early indenture between George Sove of Washoe County and John Cowger of Lander County, Nevada Territory. The document is dated Jun

1884-An 8-page, paper covered booklet on the life and death of John Booth, (1818-1864), a native of York, England, who died in Austin. In his working

1870s-1950s-Lot of 14 items. Included are: Instructions and Laws for the Purchase of Land From the State of Nevada, booklet printed 1871 by the State

1891-1894-Lot of 50 +/- pieces, mostly letters, billheads, ledger sheets and receipts for the Nevada-California Creamery located in Carson City. HKA#6

1870s-This is a large collection (a little over 50) of everything Carson City. The lot includes ephemera of all sorts, including billheads, bank recei

c1890-Lot of 2. Both measure 7” x 3.25” and 7” x 4.5.” Medium contrast and sharp focus. Little wear, some light damage. One shows a bird’s eye view of

1962-Lot of 12 pieces, mostly half-sheets of receipts and payment authorizations, most signed by James W Nye (1815-1876), Nevada’s Territorial

-Lot of 4 drugstore bottles that measure 5”, 5”, 4.25” and 3.” All four of these clean, clear glass bottles are embossed "O.P. Willis Apothecar...

1870-72-Rare. This is a collection of editions from an old Carson City newspaper that operated for only two years. Its former name was The Carson City

1870s-1907-Lot of 20 pieces of billheads and receipts, including items from Dunn & Lemmon, Nevada Press Company, The Weekly, Carson Book and New...

1884-Attorney for The Bullion and Exchange Bank of Carson City, Trenmor Coffin left this leather portfolio of papers which include: numerous deeds, no

c1883, 1903-Lot of 2 ledgers from early Nevada businesses. 1) A "State Bank & Trust Co."Check register, dated 1903. This book is compo...

1881-This lot is an assorted group of different photos and documents. There are 2 really great CDV’s from around the Austin area believed to be dated

1896-Lot of 16 checks, 1 cover, 2 bank statements, 2 express bills, a bank envelope and one photograph, all related to the mining town of Eureka. The

c1880s-1890s-Lot of 54 historic billheads. Included are such businesses as: City Drug Store, the Eureka Weekly Sentinel, F.W. Clute Merchandise (an ag

1879-This lot of 18 items from Eureka features some of the best Real Photo Postcards of Eureka, including scenes of the Eureka and Zadow hotels, the m

c1882-Multiple receipt documents, 3 photos, Eureka foil seal and 3 "Beautific Lodge 62nd Anniversary Ball Tickets. The assorted Receipts are fr...