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Montana Territory & Early Statehood Ephemera

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
Montana Territory & Early Statehood Ephemera
Presented in this lot is a collection (30 pieces) of Antique Montana Territory and Early Statehood Ephemera from Helena, Montana with some items dating from when Helena was the territorial capital and many items after statehood was achieved. Montana Territory became one of the territories of the United States on May 26, 1864, statehood not coming until 1889. Pieces include bills of sale and correspondence dated from 1876 to 1896, included letterheads from Great Northern Railway Line, A. M. Holter & Bro., Kinna & Jack, Fred Gamer, American Biscuit Manuf'g Co., and collection notices from The Helena Herald among other ephemera. The pieces are in good condition with signs of age and wear including foxing and staining and brittle paper. Largest items measure 10"W x 11.5"L, most items average 5"W x 8.5"L