Photographs of Generals & Indians

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This is an auction of original vintage historical photographs, narrower in focus than our regular catalog/internet auctions. It is primarily from a single-owner collection of Cartes de Visite of Civil War generals, and postcards and cabinet cards and some prints of American Indians. I have added some appropriate things, including some wonderful cabinet cards from prior Be-hold sales, now with a lower minimum bid. The descriptions of the Civil War subjects emphasize the pre-War and post-War experience of these military personnel, and will hopefully make the offerings of interest to a wider group of collectors than those whose interest is strictly in the Civil War. Great attention is paid to giving you a clear and accurate sense of the condition of the material. An explanation of our condition codes at the end of every entry, such as [3+], can be found at our website Be-hold.com. You will also find there a more extensive introduction to this material, and the historical context. Contact Be-hold at behold@be-hold.com or 914.423.5806 for further information.
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Horatio Gouverneur Wright.151 - Horatio Gouverneur Wright.
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10 years service in Florida in the 1850's. He led a division at Gettysburg, fought at the Wilderness (among much other action.) Problematic lead...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Joseph Reid Anderson.152 - Joseph Reid Anderson.
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An engineer, he was superintendent of the Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond. After some combat he returned to the Iron Works, and continued in its admin
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to thedanoa414 for (220.00 + 33.00BP) = 253.00
 
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Braxton Bragg.153 - Braxton Bragg.
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Participated in the Seminole Wars and in Mexico. Victor at Chickamauga. Vignetted head and shoulders by Anthony/Brady, highly retouched. Green 2 cent
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Richard Stoddert Ewell.154 - Richard Stoddert Ewell.
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Fought in the Mexican War. Major service at First Manassas, the Seven Days. Lost his leg at 2nd Manassas. Fought at Gettysburg (thought not successful
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Roger Weightman Hanson.155 - Roger Weightman Hanson.
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Colonel of the 2nd Kentucky Infantry. Captured at Fort Donelson. Mortally wounded at Murfreesboro. Seems to be a period copy print on plain white moun
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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William Joseph Hardee.156 - William Joseph Hardee.
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Fought against the Seminoles and in Mexico. Wrote "Hardee's Tactics." Some of his major commands were at Shiloh, Murfreesboro, Mission...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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John Bell Hood.157 - John Bell Hood.
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Commanded the "Texas Brigade." Fought well at Gaines' Mill, Second Manassas, and Antietam. Wounded at Gettysburg, and again at Chickam...
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Estimate : 35.00 - 90.00
Sold to SJMcGrew57 for (55.00 + 8.25BP) = 63.25
 
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Sterling Price.158 - Sterling Price.
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Congressman from Missouri. Fought in New Mexico and Mexico. Governor of Missouri. Captured Lexington. Fought at Iuka, Corinth, in Missouri, and later
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Stonewall Jackson.159 - Stonewall Jackson.
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Rich, very retouched, barely photographic 3/4 profile bust by Lumpkin & Tomlinson, Richmond, with 2 cent orange bank check stamp. NOTE-- the rev...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Albert Sidney Johnston.160 - Albert Sidney Johnston.
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Born in 1803. Fought in the Black Hawk War. Served in Texas ands was Texas Secretary of War. Fought in Mexico. Commanded the Department of Texas. In c
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 175.00
 
 
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Joseph Eggleston Johnston.161 - Joseph Eggleston Johnston.
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Fought well in the Seminole and Mexican wars. Served in Texas and in Albert S. Johnston's Mormon Expedition. Fought at First Manassas and in th...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Robert E. Lee.162 - Robert E. Lee.
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Waist-up by M. J. Powers for Whitehurst Gallery, Washington. A few just very slight and hardly visible darker spots on background. Slight fade toward
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to pjb64 for (390.00 + 58.50BP) = 448.50
 
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James Longstreet.163 - James Longstreet.
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Fought on the Louisiana and Texas frontier, and in the Mexican War. Distinguished at Bull Run, and again at Second Manassas. Charged with failing to f
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Estimate : 40.00 - 125.00
Sold to pjb64 for (120.00 + 18.00BP) = 138.00
 
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Thomas Ewing, Jr.164 - Thomas Ewing, Jr.
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Commanded at the District of the Border. Fought at the battle of Pilot Knob. Ohio Congressman and candidate for Governor. Oval portrait as civilian, c
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to cdkat for (160.00 + 24.00BP) = 184.00
 
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Henry Halleck.165 - Henry Halleck.
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See lot 63. Vignetted head and shoulders, by Brady, Washington. Retouched. Cabinet card by Brady, Washington, with backstamp for L. C. Handy. [3]
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Estimate : 45.00 - 125.00
Sold to jodyhawk for (50.00 + 7.50BP) = 57.50
 
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James Longstreet.166 - James Longstreet.
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See Lot 163. Vignetted as Civilian, Cabinet card by M. B. Brady, Washington. Backstamp for Brady's National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Histo...
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Estimate : 65.00 - 225.00
Sold to realfatdog for (240.00 + 36.00BP) = 276.00
 
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William T. Sherman.167 - William T. Sherman.
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Knees-up with sash & sword, cabinet card by Sarony, copyright 1888. Slightly light. See Lots 120, 170.[3-]
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Estimate : 45.00 - 125.00
Sold to pjb64 for (85.00 + 12.75BP) = 97.75
 
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George Henry Thomas.168 - George Henry Thomas.
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See Lot 136. Very rich seated portrait in uniforml Cabinet Card by Brady, Washington. [4-]
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to allfortheu.. for (300.00 + 45.00BP) = 345.00
 
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Philip Sheridan.169 - Philip Sheridan.
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See Lot 119. This is an 8" x 4 1/2" engraving on silk, that has been nicely mounted in a frame. [4-]
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Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to generalzach for (90.00 + 13.50BP) = 103.50
 
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William T. Sherman.170 - William T. Sherman.
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See Lots 120, 167. 8 1/2" x 4 5/8" engraving on silk, nice light blue color. Nicely mounted in a frame. [4]
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 225.00
 
 
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6 real photo postcards by Bates, Lawton, Oklahoma.171 - 6 real photo postcards by Bates, Lawton, Oklahoma.
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a) "Comanche Indian War Dance. County Fair, Lawton." b) "Quanah Parker, Chief of the Comanches, at the Comanche Co. Fair, Lawton.&quo...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to usscout for (300.00 + 45.00BP) = 345.00
 
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Two real photo postcards by Bates, Lawton, Oklahoma.172 - Two real photo postcards by Bates, Lawton, Oklahoma.
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Quanah Parker, Chief of the Comanches... and "Home of the late Quanah Parker.... " Clean, unsent, with divided backs, AZO "Place St...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 225.00
Sold to usscout for (280.00 + 42.00BP) = 322.00
 
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Three real photo postcards by Bates, Lawton, Oklahoma.173 - Three real photo postcards by Bates, Lawton, Oklahoma.
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a) "Comanche Indians at Comanche County Fair... " b) "Buffalo Dance in 'Apache Jay's' ranch near Apache Okla" and c)...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 225.00
Sold to thedanoa414 for (100.00 + 15.00BP) = 115.00
 
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2 studio portraits, by Bates.174 - 2 studio portraits, by Bates.
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a) "At-toch-nik (Lone Lodge) Comanche" and b) "Kiowa Indian in Dancing Costume.." Unsent, undivided backs, AZO boxes. [4]
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to thedanoa414 for (220.00 + 33.00BP) = 253.00
 
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Three by Bates.175 - Three by Bates.
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a) "Comanche Indian Mother & Babe...." b) "Wanada Parker, daughter of Quanah Parker.... " c) "Paul Kickingbird, Kiowa, ...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 225.00
Sold to postcard_mt for (75.00 + 11.25BP) = 86.25
 
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Four by Bates.176 - Four by Bates.
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a) George Washington and Mother Martha Wa-pei. George was born July 4th. Comanche...." b) "Comanche Indian woman & papoose.... " ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 225.00
Sold to newmexkan for (100.00 + 15.00BP) = 115.00
 
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Three by Bates.177 - Three by Bates.
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a) "Wanada Parker, daughter of Quanah Parker.... " Copyright 1904. Kruxo box. b) "Paul Kickingbird, in Buckskin Suit.... " Copyr...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 225.00
Sold to newmexkan for (75.00 + 11.25BP) = 86.25
 
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Two by Bates.178 - Two by Bates.
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a) Apache Indian Mission, Ft. Sill, Okla." Divided back, "AZO" stamp box, Bates imprint. Clean [3]. b) "Wichita Indian Tepee.&q...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 125.00
Sold to usscout for (50.00 + 7.50BP) = 57.50
 
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Geronimo by Bates.179 - Geronimo by Bates.
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Apache Chief Geronimo telling his story. Two journalists. Divided back. Bates' stamp on verso. "AZO" box. [4-]
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Three by W. H. Martin.180 - Three by W. H. Martin.
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a) "Cowboy Trading with Indians - Sign Language." C. 1909. No cancellation but message: "Do you have many Indians in Mich.? Their a...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Three by W. H. Martin.181 - Three by W. H. Martin.
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a) "Cowboy Trading with Indians - Sign Language." C. 1909. Message & cancelled July 1910. [3] b) "A Little fresh meat for the Red...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to thedanoa414 for (60.00 + 9.00BP) = 69.00
 
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Two historical recreations by W. H. Martin.182 - Two historical recreations by W. H. Martin.
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a) "Perils of the Plains - 1852." C. 1909. Postally sent. Crease at left. [3-] b) "Crossing the great American Desert, Near Dodge Cit...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Three by W. H. Martin.183 - Three by W. H. Martin.
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a) "Indian Chief and Family" C. 1909. Postally send with message, 1910. [3] b) "Indian Family at Home" C. 1909. Not sent, but me...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Two Indian recreational activities by W. H. Martin.184 - Two Indian recreational activities by W. H. Martin.
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a) "Gambling Practiced by the American Indians." C. 1909. [3-] b) "A Quiet Game." C. 1909. Message, but not postally sent. [3-]
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Two by Martin.185 - Two by Martin.
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a) "At Home." Interesting group, C. 1909. No message, not sent. Crease in lower right corner. [D3] b) "Enjoying the Comforts of Home....
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Two of Crazy Snake, by W. H. Martin.186 - Two of Crazy Snake, by W. H. Martin.
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a) "Crazy Snake ready for a Charge on Okla. Settlers, 1908." C. 1909. Postally sent with message, 1910. Impression of the circular cancell...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to thedanoa414 for (60.00 + 9.00BP) = 69.00
 
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Geronimo by W. H. Martin.187 - Geronimo by W. H. Martin.
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Geronimo -- the Greatest Indian Chief - as a U.S. Prisoner. C. 1909. Strong image, slight wear. [3]
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Estimate : 75.00 - 300.00
Sold to cfi for (85.00 + 12.75BP) = 97.75
 
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The Great Chiefs by W. H. Martin.188 - The Great Chiefs by W. H. Martin.
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The Four Greatest Chiefs Now Living. The Original Great Americans. Real photo postcard C. 1909. Divided back. AZO "Place Stamp Here" box. ...
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Geronimo Carving Buffalo Meat for his Indians.189 - Geronimo Carving Buffalo Meat for his Indians.
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Real photo postcard C. 1909 by Martin Post Card Company. No message, not sent. [4-]
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Estimate : 75.00 - 300.00
Sold to usscout for (85.00 + 12.75BP) = 97.75
 
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Buffalo.190 - Buffalo.
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a) Rich photomechanical print by L. A. Huffman, C. 1907. "A Buffalo Family." Not sent. Clean, rich [3+]. b) "Buffalo in Wichita Natio...
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Estimate : 35.00 - 100.00
Sold to usscout for (35.00 + 5.25BP) = 40.25
 
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Family life.191 - Family life.
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2 photo postcards by Martin Post Card Company, C. 1909. a) "Indian Family at Home." Pencil message on back, postally sent. An "impres...
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 45.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Very old man.192 - Very old man.
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John Smith/ Age 128. Ga -Be-Nah-Gwey-Wence. Real photo postcard by Christiansen Cass MR Minn." Pen note on back dated Dec 1917. "Just a...
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 65.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Garden of the Gods.193 - Garden of the Gods.
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3 real photo postcards, undivided backs, AZO boxes. The same person in different poses. 2 have titles. One is "Jose Topolla,” the other is &q...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 125.00
 
 
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6 photo postcards, Indians.194 - 6 photo postcards, Indians.
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a) Iron Owl, by Tuck. His medals are clear. By Tuck, no message, not sent [3+]. b) "Wah-Shun-Gah, Chief of all the Kaws." Matte, probably ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
Sold to 200561-93842 for (70.00 + 10.50BP) = 80.50
 
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Ceremony for rebuilding the school at Rosebud, 1914.195 - Ceremony for rebuilding the school at Rosebud, 1914.
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2 photo postcards, divided backs, possibly by Anderson. a) Working on the bricks. Superintendent S. Olop in dark suit. At lower right Thin Elk holds
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
 
 
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4 photo postcards, Sioux subjects.196 - 4 photo postcards, Sioux subjects.
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a) "Souix Indians Camp Sept. 20 1918" Copyright B.L.B. Mott N.D. 1918. Nice painted tipi. Undivided back with "AZO" box. The c...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to thedanoa414 for (100.00 + 15.00BP) = 115.00
 
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Two photo postcards, rich copy prints on similar stock.197 - Two photo postcards, rich copy prints on similar stock.
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a) Three Generations of the Red Cloud Family." b) "Ruling his Son Famous Pawnee Indian scout." From Pawnee Bill's Old Town. Both ...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 150.00
Sold to roplov for (50.00 + 7.50BP) = 57.50
 
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3 photo postcards, Midwest Indians.198 - 3 photo postcards, Midwest Indians.
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a) "Chief Iron White Man/ Eagle River, Wis." Divided back, no stamp box. [3] b) "Shoopenagon Chief of the Chippewas, Grayling, Mich.&...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
Sold to thedanoa414 for (40.00 + 6.00BP) = 46.00
 
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2 photo postcards, Indian Warriors.199 - 2 photo postcards, Indian Warriors.
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Matte prints, divided backs. a) Group of 3 mounted. Clean, [3-]. b) Large group in street. Clean but slightly dull tones. [2]
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Estimate : 20.00 - 125.00
Sold to thedanoa414 for (20.00 + 3.00BP) = 23.00
 
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Chief Manitou.200 - Chief Manitou.
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Photo postcard by Enos. Close view of a Pueblo man (Taos?), probably participating in a tourist program at Garden of the Gods or Manitou Springs. Not
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Estimate : 20.00 - 90.00
Sold to thedanoa414 for (20.00 + 3.00BP) = 23.00
 
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