The Great Montana Territorial Library Auction

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Join us for one of the most phenomenal libraries offered to the public in years from a local Montana Estate. Day 1 will include Bob Borcherdt's personal library in its entirety featuring rare Western 1st Edition Books. Fine Western and Indigenous Art (Including Artists such as Eanger Irving Couse, Bert Geer Phillips, and Ray Swanson), Montana Historical Photography, Taxidermy, Uzbek and Turkomen Rugs, Asian and Ethnographic Antiques, Rugs, Advertising Signs and Instruments. Day 2 will feature the next edition of our ongoing military artifact extravaganza including relics from all wars and firearms.
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The Colt Single Action Army David M Brown 1971 #11 - The Colt Single Action Army David M Brown 1971 #1
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Condition is new old stock. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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North Vietnamese Army Pith Helmet Vietcong1 - North Vietnamese Army Pith Helmet Vietcong
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Very nice pith helmet. North Vietnam Army.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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WW2 Homefront Sweet Heart Wings 3"2 - WW2 Homefront Sweet Heart Wings 3"
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Very nice pair of sweetheart wings. Gold plated with rhinestones. 3" size.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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The Colt Single Action Army David M Brown 1971 #22 - The Colt Single Action Army David M Brown 1971 #2
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Condition is new old stock. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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The Colt Single Action Army David M Brown 1971 #33 - The Colt Single Action Army David M Brown 1971 #3
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Condition is new old stock. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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WW2 Inert Pineapple Practice Grenade3 - WW2 Inert Pineapple Practice Grenade
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Nice grenade. Missing the spoon. Marked as shown.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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RADIAC DT60/PD Personnel Dosimeter (1950s-1960s)4 - RADIAC DT60/PD Personnel Dosimeter (1950s-1960s)
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Very nice pair of personal radiation detectors. Vietnam era.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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The Colt Single Action Army David M Brown 1971 #44 - The Colt Single Action Army David M Brown 1971 #4
Davis Brothers Auction
Condition is new old stock. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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The Colt Single Action Army David M Brown 1971 #55 - The Colt Single Action Army David M Brown 1971 #5
Davis Brothers Auction
Condition is new old stock. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Vintage Thumbcuffs FIE Corp Miami Florida5 - Vintage Thumbcuffs FIE Corp Miami Florida
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Nice pair of cuffs with keys. New in package.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vietnam War Colt 1911 Pistol Belt6 - Vietnam War Colt 1911 Pistol Belt
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Nice belt and holster complete with magazines.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Philip R. Goodwin by Larry Len Peterson Signed #16 - Philip R. Goodwin by Larry Len Peterson Signed #1
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Phillip R. Goodwin; America's Sporting & Wildlife Artist by Larry Len Peterson. 2001, limited to 2900 copies. Signed 1st edition. Condition ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Philip R. Goodwin by Larry Len Peterson Signed #27 - Philip R. Goodwin by Larry Len Peterson Signed #2
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Phillip R. Goodwin; America's Sporting & Wildlife Artist by Larry Len Peterson. 2001, limited to 2900 copies. Signed 1st edition. Condition ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Lot of 3 AK74 5.45 x 39 Rifle Magazines7 - Lot of 3 AK74 5.45 x 39 Rifle Magazines
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No sales to the following areas, a bid from any of these restricted areas will result in immediate termination of your agility to place bids with our
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Black or Plum Chinese AK47 Magazines8 - Black or Plum Chinese AK47 Magazines
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No sales to the following areas, a bid from any of these restricted areas will result in immediate termination of your agility to place bids with our
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Philip R. Goodwin by Larry Len Peterson Signed #38 - Philip R. Goodwin by Larry Len Peterson Signed #3
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Phillip R. Goodwin; America's Sporting & Wildlife Artist by Larry Len Peterson. 2001, limited to 2900 copies. Signed 1st edition. Condition ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Ruger & His Guns RL Wilson 1996 1st Edition9 - Ruger & His Guns RL Wilson 1996 1st Edition
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Ruger & His Guns A History of the Man, the Company and Their Firearms by R.L. Wilson. Published 1996 1st Edition. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigf...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Russian Bakelite AK47 Magazine9 - Russian Bakelite AK47 Magazine
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No sales to the following areas, a bid from any of these restricted areas will result in immediate termination of your agility to place bids with our
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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3 Russian Bakelite AK47 Magazines10 - 3 Russian Bakelite AK47 Magazines
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No sales to the following areas, a bid from any of these restricted areas will result in immediate termination of your agility to place bids with our
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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The World of Beretta RL Wilson 1st Edition 200010 - The World of Beretta RL Wilson 1st Edition 2000
Davis Brothers Auction
First Edition. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Conquering The Frontiers James Serven 1974 1st Ed11 - Conquering The Frontiers James Serven 1974 1st Ed
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Stories of American Pioneers and the guns which helped them establish a new life. First Edition 1974. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Pair of AK47 Magazines11 - Pair of AK47 Magazines
Davis Brothers Auction
No sales to the following areas, a bid from any of these restricted areas will result in immediate termination of your agility to place bids with our
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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WW2 Tom Ford Air Medal Lot Montana12 - WW2 Tom Ford Air Medal Lot Montana
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Nice grouping of medals and pins from the Tom Ford estate. Tom owned the Ford's Mercantile Clothing Store in Hamilton Montana until his death.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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John Clymer Walt Reed Cowboy Artists 1st Edition12 - John Clymer Walt Reed Cowboy Artists 1st Edition
Davis Brothers Auction
An artist's rendezvous with the frontier west. First Edition. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Bullard Arms G. Scott Jamieson 1988 1st Edition13 - Bullard Arms G. Scott Jamieson 1988 1st Edition
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice condition with dust jacket. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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WW2 Tom Ford Uniform Montana 94th 15th Airborne13 - WW2 Tom Ford Uniform Montana 94th 15th Airborne
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Very nice uniform set. Tom Ford estate. Tom owned the Ford's Mercantile Clothing Store in Hamilton Montana until his death.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Desert Storm Era US Army Field Laptop14 - Desert Storm Era US Army Field Laptop
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old laptop. Has not been tested. Desert Storm era.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Before Barbed Wire 1956 1st Edition LA Huffman14 - Before Barbed Wire 1956 1st Edition LA Huffman
Davis Brothers Auction
First Edition 1956 by Mark H Brown and W.R. Felton. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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American Gunsmiths Frank Sellers Signed 1st Ed '8315 - American Gunsmiths Frank Sellers Signed 1st Ed '83
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Frank Sellers Signed First Edition 1983. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Conestoga Big Bang Tank Cannon New in Box15 - Conestoga Big Bang Tank Cannon New in Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice cannon. New in original box.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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WWII Navy Submarine Course Clock by Seth Thomas16 - WWII Navy Submarine Course Clock by Seth Thomas
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful clock. Appears to have been lightly used. Has been cleaned and serviced and works very well.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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The Art of the Old West 1st Edition Rossi Hunt #116 - The Art of the Old West 1st Edition Rossi Hunt #1
Davis Brothers Auction
First Edition. Condition as pictured. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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The Art of the Old West 1st Edition Rossi Hunt #217 - The Art of the Old West 1st Edition Rossi Hunt #2
Davis Brothers Auction
First Edition. Condition as pictured. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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WW2 1944 105mm M14 Shell Casing17 - WW2 1944 105mm M14 Shell Casing
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Very nice shell.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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The Life Adventures of James Beckwourth Knopf 193118 - The Life Adventures of James Beckwourth Knopf 1931
Davis Brothers Auction
Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Boy's Single Shot Rifles James J Grant 1967 1st Ed19 - Boy's Single Shot Rifles James J Grant 1967 1st Ed
Davis Brothers Auction
Hardcover with Dust Jacket. First Edition. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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25lb US Navy Practice Bob Brass or Nickel Plated19 - 25lb US Navy Practice Bob Brass or Nickel Plated
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Nice practice bomb. Appears to have been plated as a presentation piece.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Marlin Zane Grey Century 336 30-30 Rifle20 - Marlin Zane Grey Century 336 30-30 Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
God knows what happened to this rifle. Looks like someone decided to camoflage it. Missing the forend cap screw and magazine spring and follower. Appe
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Morgan and Peace Dollar Book Wayne Miller 1st Ed20 - Morgan and Peace Dollar Book Wayne Miller 1st Ed
Davis Brothers Auction
First Edition. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Mountain Men Fur Traders Far West Leroy Hafen 2nd21 - Mountain Men Fur Traders Far West Leroy Hafen 2nd
Davis Brothers Auction
Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Indian Wars US Cavalry Canteen and Strap21 - Indian Wars US Cavalry Canteen and Strap
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Very nice example. Complete with strap.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Pair of Deadstock European Military Hosters22 - Pair of Deadstock European Military Hosters
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Guide to Hunting Shooting Angling Richard Hand22 - Guide to Hunting Shooting Angling Richard Hand
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A Bookman's Guide to Hunting, Shooting, Angling, and Related Subjects: a compilation of over 13,450 catalog entries with prices and annotations,...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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You Can Escape Edward H Smith 1929 1st Edition23 - You Can Escape Edward H Smith 1929 1st Edition
Davis Brothers Auction
First Edition. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Pair of Green Rear Vehicle Convoy Vietnam Flags23 - Pair of Green Rear Vehicle Convoy Vietnam Flags
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Red Cross Ambulance Flag24 - Red Cross Ambulance Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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The Adventures of Zenas Leonard 1966 1st Edition24 - The Adventures of Zenas Leonard 1966 1st Edition
Davis Brothers Auction
First Edition. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Jefferson's Western Explorations Lewis Clark 200425 - Jefferson's Western Explorations Lewis Clark 2004
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Discoveries made in exploring the Missouri, Red River and Washita by Captains Lewis and Clark, Doctor Sibley and William Dunbar. The Natchez Edition 1
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Infantry Guidon Blank Flag25 - Infantry Guidon Blank Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Unassigned Guidon Branch Army Flag26 - Unassigned Guidon Branch Army Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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