SOLD
12,000.00USD+ buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2018 Mar 31 @ 13:54UTC-6 : CST/MDT
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Charles M. Russell's Good Medicine Book, "Presentation Copy" with slip cover, Inscription "To Will James" from Nancy Russell, signed and dated by Nancy, 1930. Inscription "To Will James" from Will Rogers. Signed by Will Rogers. Both inscriptions on same page. Truly a One Of A Kind. Very rare. Sells without reserve. Provenance: From the Virginia Snook Estate, Billings, MT. Will James lived in the Snook residence basement for a time before moving to California. All his belonging left in the basement went to the Virginia Snook Estate.
According to Yost, there were 59 copies of the first trade edition bound in full blue buckram, with beveled edges, gilt top, for presentation to people who had contributed letters for reproduction."
Auction Location:
1000 U.S. Hwy 191, Lewistown, Montana, 59457, United States
Previewing Details:
Friday, Nov. 4th, 10 A.M.-8 P.M. & Saturday, Nov. 5th at 8 A.M., Trade Center, Lewistown, MT
No Sales Tax.
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
18% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
SHIPPING: After the purchase price has been paid in full and after the sale has been completed, property must be removed from the auction at the Buyer’s expense. The Auction Company will, as a service to Buyers, arrange to have the property packed, insured, and shipped at the request, expense and entire risk of the Buyer. Any claims will be between carrier and Buyer.
All shipping of merchandise purchases will be handled by The Shipping Center, Lewistown, MT. Phone: 406-538-7447. All shipping and insurance charges will be charged to your credit card. Insurance is required.
FIREARMS: All modern firearms (post 1898) will be sold in compliance with Federal and State Firearms Laws. A $25 transfer fee will be charged to the buyer for each Long Gun, which does not include shipping and insurance. The buyer is responsible for all shipping and insurance charges. A $50 fee will be charged to the buyer for each Hand Gun, which includes shipping and insurance. All firearms will be shipped by a licensed FFL (The Sports Center, Lewistown, MT) to a licensed FFL. GUNS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED TO CALIFORNIA. It is the responsibility of the buyer to fax or email his/her license and shipping information to Shobe Auction. Fax#: 406-538-8666.
Payment Details:
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Accepted Payment Methods:
- VISA
- Master Card
- Discover
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10. FIREARMS: All modern firearms (post 1898) will be sold in compliance with Federal and State Firearms Laws. A $25 transfer fee will be charged to the buyer for each Long Gun, which does not include shipping and insurance. The buyer is responsible for all shipping and insurance charges. A $50 fee will be charged to the buyer for each Hand Gun, which includes shipping and insurance. All firearms will be shipped by a licensed FFL (The Sports Center, Lewitsown, MT) to a licensed FFL. GUNS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED TO CALIFORNIA. It is the responsibility of the buyer to fax or email his/her license and shipping information to Shobe Auction. Fax#: 406-538-8666.
11. Buyer's Premium: 18%
12. Sales Tax: Zero (0)