Brian Lebel's Old West Auction - Mesa, AZ.

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700+ total lots of authentic Western art, antiques, artifacts and collectibles to be auctioned over 2 evening sessions, January 20th and 21st, 2023. Highlights of this sale include remarkable Roy Rogers and Dale Evans material, including Dale’s personal tooled gun rig with Colt revolver (cover lot), Roy’s Nudie’s gun rig, Roy’s Bianchi gun rig, Roy & Dale’s monogrammed Tiffany silver service, and other Rogers family memorabilia. Edward Bohlin pieces are also among the highlights, including multiple silver parade saddles, bridles and buckles, including one of Ed’s personal Bohlin buckle sets. For fans of the TV series Yellowstone, original oil paintings by Dave Powell, which are prominently featured on the show behind John Dutton’s and Kayce Dutton’s desks, will cross the block on Saturday night. Other fine art includes works by Eanger Irving Couse, Nick Eggenhofer, Ed Borein, Peter Hurd, Dave McGary, and many others. For the bit and spur collectors, we will be offering a single-owner, fresh-to-market collection of some of the rarest and most collectable makers. Wild West show lithographs and memorabilia, vintage hats and clothing, historic ephemera, Hollywood cowboy screen-worn costumes, and other western treasures will all be offered. Lot estimates range from $100 to $100,000, guaranteeing that there is truly “something for everyone.”
Packing and shipping costs are the sole responsibility of the Purchaser. Items may be picked up in person at the auction site until 5:00 pm on Monday, January 23rd after the auction. If purchased items are not picked up by 5pm Monday, or other arrangements with the Auction House have not been made prior to this time, your items will be removed from the facility and marked for third party shipping. Please let us know prior to the auction if you think you will want to make alternate arrangements.
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Lot of Three (3) Pair of Studded Batwing Chaps51 - Lot of Three (3) Pair of Studded Batwing Chaps
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Lot of three pair of very decorative Wild West chaps, performance-used in the Tom Mix Circus a) A pair of saddlery-made chaps, altered, cut-down, an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00 + 399.00BP) = 2,299.00
 
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Lot of Four (4) Pair of Batwing Chaps52 - Lot of Four (4) Pair of Batwing Chaps
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Lot of four (4) pair of Tom Mix performance-used batwing chaps. a) A pair of rough-out batwings with rolled edge conchos and a roll tooled belt. 32...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Hamley & Co Studded and Fringed Exhibition Chaps53 - Hamley & Co Studded and Fringed Exhibition Chaps
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Fantastic studded Hamley chaps from the Tom Mix Circus through the notable A.T. Jones & Sons Costumer Co. Double two tone fringe on the pockets,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00 + 682.50BP) = 3,932.50
 
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Lot of Four (4) Pair of Black Cowboy Cuffs54 - Lot of Four (4) Pair of Black Cowboy Cuffs
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Tom Mix Circus used studded cuffs, double circle centers with large studded edges. About 7" tall with laced and snap sides. Provenance: A.T. ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Lot of Cowboy Cuffs55 - Lot of Cowboy Cuffs
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7 pair of leather wrist cuffs used in the Tom Mix Circus. 3 pair of 6" with large brass spots, 1 pair of commercial 6" with diamond and bo...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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3 Framed Vintage Tom Mix Cigar Labels56 - 3 Framed Vintage Tom Mix Cigar Labels
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A nice collection of Tom Mix color litho embossed paper labels, circa 1930s, beautifully framed. a) 3" x 2" shield shape, framed to 10 1...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Lot of Tom Mix Circus & Wild West Memorabilia57 - Lot of Tom Mix Circus & Wild West Memorabilia
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Large lot of Tom Mix Circus and Wild West ephemera and memorabilia. a) Felt figurative pendant: Tom Mix Circus 1937; red with white lettering, green
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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Child's "Tom Mix" Vintage Cowboy Boots58 - Child's "Tom Mix" Vintage Cowboy Boots
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Brown with white inlays and cloth pulls marked "TOM MIX". 10 1/4" long and 9" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Ted  Long (1932-2007)59 - Ted Long (1932-2007)
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Cowman Bronze 8" x 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" on 2" wood base Signed, titled and numbered 24/50 in bronze Note: Given at the 1992 Wild...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (900.00 + 189.00BP) = 1,089.00
 
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Ted  Long (1932-2007) Award to Ben Johnson60 - Ted Long (1932-2007) Award to Ben Johnson
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Buffalo Bill Award - awarded to Ben Johnson. Bronze Bronze 16" x 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" Base 5" x 9" x 9" Overall height...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 525.00BP) = 3,025.00
 
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Ted  Long (1932-2007)61 - Ted Long (1932-2007)
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A Reasonable Doubt Bronze 13" x 13" x 11" 1 3/4" wood base 9/30 Provenance: Ben Johnson Estate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 252.00BP) = 1,452.00
 
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Western Heritage Wrangler Award to Ben Johnson62 - Western Heritage Wrangler Award to Ben Johnson
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Wrangler Bronze Signed R. Muno 13" x 9 1/2" x 4 3/4" overall on 1 3/4" wood base with brass plaque Plaque: "Western Heri...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,420.00
 
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Ben Johnson, His Personal Archive63 - Ben Johnson, His Personal Archive
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The following items are from the from Ben Johnson Estate a) Lot of (3) Three Large Photo Albums containing mostly 8" x 10" images, 2 of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00 + 189.00BP) = 1,089.00
 
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Ben Johnson's Personal Items64 - Ben Johnson's Personal Items
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A lot of items from the collection of Ben Johnson. a) A well done rawhide reata with a wrapped hondo approximately 40 feet. b) Vintage hitched horse
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Ted Long (1932-2007)65 - Ted Long (1932-2007)
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When Nature Kept the Balance Bronze 7/20 14 1/2" x 27" x21" overall on 2 1/2" wood base Provenance: Ben Johnson Estate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to b********d.. for (2,750.00 + 577.50BP) = 3,327.50
 
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Big Horn Sheep Statue66 - Big Horn Sheep Statue
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Group of Big Horn Sheep Unsigned Metal with green patina to resemble bronze 11" x 17" x 8" 17" Provenance: Ben Johnson Estate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Lot of Ben Johnson Items67 - Lot of Ben Johnson Items
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Two (2) framed Ben Johnson Items plus booklet. a) The Wild Bunch Movie Poster 18 1/2" x 13 Framed to 23" x 17 1/2" b) Louis Lamour&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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Group of 4 Powder Kegs68 - Group of 4 Powder Kegs
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a) Sea Shooting Gunpowder / Hazard Powder Co. , red tin, paper labels both ends, 6 1/4" diameter. , 7 1/4" tall, ribbed sides. b) Orienta...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Group of Powder Cans69 - Group of Powder Cans
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6 Antique Gun Powder Cans a) Hazards Electric Gunpowder / red rectangular can with paper label (some missing) , round label on reverse, 6 1/4"...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to l*****Q for (500.00 + 105.00BP) = 605.00
 
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Group of Antique Powder Tins70 - Group of Antique Powder Tins
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Lot of (10) Miscellaneous early powder tins. a) General store stenciled oval tin, 5" with cap. "Sporting Powder" in black on silver ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to E********h.. for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Lot of 3 Powder Kegs71 - Lot of 3 Powder Kegs
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a) Popular Sporting / Kings Great Western Powder, green tin keg, large colorful paper label, second label illegible. 7 3/4" dia. , 9 1/4" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (700.00 + 147.00BP) = 847.00
 
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Group of Gunpowder Tins72 - Group of Gunpowder Tins
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A nice collection of antique red cans a) American Powder Mills / Boston Dead Shot / F.G., 6" b) American Powder Mills / Deadshot Rifle / F.F.G...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Group of Indian Rifle Gunpowder Tins73 - Group of Indian Rifle Gunpowder Tins
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Group of Indian Rifle Gunpowder Tins with Original Caps. a) 4 1/4" tall, "E. I. Dupont De Nemours & Company", oval 3" paper...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to E********h.. for (700.00 + 147.00BP) = 847.00
 
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Group of Powder Tins74 - Group of Powder Tins
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a) Hercules Powder / Black Sporting, orange tin with black and yellow label. 6 1/4" b) Hercules Sporting Rifle Powder / HiVel No.3, wraparound...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Lot of 4 Wild West Glass Target Balls75 - Lot of 4 Wild West Glass Target Balls
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Blue glass with square line pattern, most likely French made circa late 1800's shooters target balls. The type used by performers such as Annie ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (750.00 + 157.50BP) = 907.50
 
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Books Related to Buffalo Bill & The Wild West76 - Books Related to Buffalo Bill & The Wild West
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Group of 13 books related to the famous frontiersman and showman William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody a) Buffalo Bill, Boy of the Plains by Aug...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Buffalo Bill's Wild West Programme and Photograph77 - Buffalo Bill's Wild West Programme and Photograph
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This lot includes an 1894 from the Greater New York performances, complete with slight wear and feature on Annie Oakley. Also a nice condition F. W. G
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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Buffalo Bill's Wild West European Tour Booklet78 - Buffalo Bill's Wild West European Tour Booklet
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München, Charles Henckel, Bruckmann Sche Buchdruckerei, 1891 1st. Hardback. Buffalo Bill's Wild West / Drawings from life by Charles Henke...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Buffalo Bill Wild West Lot79 - Buffalo Bill Wild West Lot
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a) Handwritten and Signed letter on Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Pawnee Bill's Far East letterhead circa 1909 regarding debt. Framed with a ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00 + 189.00BP) = 1,089.00
 
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Buffalo Bill Statues80 - Buffalo Bill Statues
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A collection of eleven (11) Spelter metal statues of W. F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. They were believed to have been for sale at the Wild West ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (650.00 + 136.50BP) = 786.50
 
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Pawnee Bill Memorabilia81 - Pawnee Bill Memorabilia
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a) Advertising sheet for 1904 Historic Wild West. b) Photograph of Pawnee Bill Wild West employees in front of train; 71/4" x 9 7/8" image...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Collection of Wild West Show Admission Tickets82 - Collection of Wild West Show Admission Tickets
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Lot of original Wild West show admission tickets from various shows. Sizes range from 1 3/4" x 4" to 2 3/4" x 4 3/4". a) Bucksk...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Grouping of Buffalo Bill Wild West Admission Tickets83 - Grouping of Buffalo Bill Wild West Admission Tickets
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Lot of five (5) admission tickets (used and unused) to Buffalo Bill's Wild West. a) Complete three-piece set for "excursion" to the 19...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Buffalo Ranch Real Wild West Original Lithograph Poster84 - Buffalo Ranch Real Wild West Original Lithograph Poster
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Colorful advertising featuring the "Real Indian War Dance and Equestrian Football". Shows slight creasing and water spotting. Colors are s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (800.00 + 168.00BP) = 968.00
 
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Group of Three (3) Buffalo Bill Wild West Programs85 - Group of Three (3) Buffalo Bill Wild West Programs
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All three are scarce, desirable, colorful and early examples of Buffalo Bill programs. a) 1884, overall very good, bottom right of front cover chipped
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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Collection of Eight Buffalo Bill's Wild West Programs86 - Collection of Eight Buffalo Bill's Wild West Programs
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Lot of eight (8) Buffalo Bill Wild West Programs from the 1890s. The decade of fabulous color and graphics. a) 1893 second issue; b) 1894; c) 1895; d)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 525.00BP) = 3,025.00
 
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Three Buffalo Bill's Wild West Programs/Couriers87 - Three Buffalo Bill's Wild West Programs/Couriers
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Very desirable die-cut examples of Buffalo Bill Wild West programs: a) 1907 The "Indian Head", bright and colorful, slight chips and a 2&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (500.00 + 105.00BP) = 605.00
 
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Collection of Buffalo Bill Programs88 - Collection of Buffalo Bill Programs
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Lot of Five (5) Buffalo Bill's Wild West Programs a) 1900; some loss to lower corner of cover, colors bright b) 1901, edges of the cover are wor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00 + 168.00BP) = 968.00
 
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Five Programs from Buffalo Bill's Wild West89 - Five Programs from Buffalo Bill's Wild West
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Lot of Five (5) Buffalo Bill's Wild West Programs a) 1908, spine is worn, colors are good b) 1910-1911 No. 1, very nice example, overall fine. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,210.00
 
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Curt (Kirk) Alexander / Nebraska History Archive90 - Curt (Kirk) Alexander / Nebraska History Archive
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An important collection of photographs and ephemera relating to the famous frontiersman, Senator, Buffalo Bill Cody's look-alike and close frien...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00 + 147.00BP) = 847.00
 
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Lot of 4 Buffalo Bill Cody Related Cabinet Cards91 - Lot of 4 Buffalo Bill Cody Related Cabinet Cards
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Four Buffalo Bill Related Cabinet Cards a) Brisbois Chicago photo, clean, sharp image of Cody in beaded jacket. 5 1/2" x 4", card is 6 1/2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Lot of Two Notable Signed Images of Buffalo Bill92 - Lot of Two Notable Signed Images of Buffalo Bill
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Two (2) autographed photographic images of the famous showman. a) Cabinet card of Cody with gilt-imprinted mount of "The Van Der Weyde Light&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Texas Jack CDV Image93 - Texas Jack CDV Image
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"Texas Jack" Omohundro, Carte de Visite picturing the famous scout and frontiersman,. Believed to be from the sitting at Gurney & Son ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Cabinet Cards of the "Two Bills"94 - Cabinet Cards of the "Two Bills"
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Cabinet Cards of Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill a) Buffalo Bill Brisbois Chicago cabinet card. "Col. W.F. Cody 'Buffalo Bill'" lith...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to B********t for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Ned Buntline CDV Image95 - Ned Buntline CDV Image
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A bust image of Ned in buckskin jacket and slouch hat. Most likely taken by Gurney & Son, New York but unmarked. 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" image...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to E********h.. for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Seven Original Photographs of Pawnee Bill's Wild West96 - Seven Original Photographs of Pawnee Bill's Wild West
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Original Photographs from Pawnee Bill's Wild West: Six of the images are 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 and mounted on photography board 7 1/8" x 9". S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Grouping of Interesting Cabinet Card Photographs97 - Grouping of Interesting Cabinet Card Photographs
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An array of eleven images mostly relating to the west. a) Unidentified man, miner?, cowboy? On card from E. R. Higgins / Fresno, Cal." b) Gentl...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (350.00 + 73.50BP) = 423.50
 
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Arrest Warrant for John Chisum98 - Arrest Warrant for John Chisum
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A scarce and desirable Lincoln County document. "Territory vs John Chisum", "To the Sheriff of Lincoln County..." 1st of October...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00 + 682.50BP) = 3,932.50
 
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Lincoln County Bond Signed by Deputy J. W. Bell99 - Lincoln County Bond Signed by Deputy J. W. Bell
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Signed by Bell for Pat Garrett and himself, a hand written double sided Territory of New Mexico, County of Lincoln personal property bond signed Feb.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00 + 577.50BP) = 3,327.50
 
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W. B. "Bat" Masterson Subpoena100 - W. B. "Bat" Masterson Subpoena
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Document "In the District Court / Ford County Kansas" a summons naming W. B. Masterson, Sheriff. Case of McIntyre vs Read & Masterson,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00 + 840.00BP) = 4,840.00
 
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