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The Great Montana Territorial Library Auction
The Great Montana Territorial Library Auction
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Auction Location
2750 Palmer St
,
Missoula
,
Montana
,
59808
,
United States
Auction Details
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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Flathead Kootenay Indians Sale of Reservation 1883
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Flathead Kootenai Indians Sale of Reservation 1883. Very rare booklet highlighting a tumultuous time in history. Document was part of the 47th Congre
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Montana Central Railroad Public Land Grant Book
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Unusual and early piece of Montana history. Does not have a cover. Document was part of the 41st Congress 3rd Session of the Montana House of Represen
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Post WW2 European Military Helmet
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Nice helmet with liner.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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(15.00) =
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Serbian Military Helmet M59
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Nice helmet with liner.
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Montana Territorial Militia Book Secretary of War
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Book is in regards to the Formation of the Territorial Militia in 1870. No cover. Document was part of the 41st Congress 2nd Session of the Montana Ho
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
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(45.00) =
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45th Congress Montana Steamer Don Cameron Sinking
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Book is in regards to the Sinking of the Steam Don Cameron and the 5th Infantry wishing for reimbursement in 1878. No cover. Document was part of the
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Serbian Military Helmet M59
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Nice helmet with liner.
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Post WW2 European Military Helmet w/ Cover Swiss
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Nice helmet with liner and cover.
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Appendix SS Explorations Dakota Report 1880
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Book is in regards to the Explorations and Surveys in the Department of Dakota. No cover. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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Appendix Annual Report Edward Maguire Dakota 1879
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Explorations and Surveys in the Department of Dakota 1879. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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12.20
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Post WW2 European Military Helmet
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Nice helmet with liner and webbing.
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Pair of Vietnam 20rd Magazine Pouches
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Nice pair of pouches.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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39th Congress Montana Iron Mining Purchase 1866
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Book is in regards to the The Senate Bill 203 Purchasing of Public Lands by the New York and Montana Iron Mining Company in 1866. No cover. Document w
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
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(15.00 + 3.30BP) =
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Indian Interference NP Railroad Montana 1873
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Book is in regards to the Indian Interference with the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1873. No cover. Document was part of the 42nd Congress 3rd Session
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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54.90
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83 -
Lot of Holster Clips and Machine Gun Oil Can
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Nice assortment.
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WW2 US M1 Carbine Magazine Pouch
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Nice marked magazine pouch.
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Fort Harrison Montana Purchase of Land 1897
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55th Congress Letter from The Secretary of the Treasury transmitting a copy of a communication from the secretary of war submitting an estimate of app
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Montana Crow Indian Reservation Lease 1884
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Book is in regards to the Lease of the Montana Crow Indian Reservation in 1885. No cover. Document was part of the 48th Congress 2nd Session of the Mo
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
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Reproduction P08 Leather Luger Holster
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Never used with magazine.
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North Vietnamese Army K-54 Tokarev Holster
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Nice holster with belt.
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Senate 39th Congress Message from President 1866
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Book is in regards to the The Senate Bill 203 Purchasing of Public Lands by the New York and Montana Iron Mining Company in 1866. No cover. Document w
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
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Memorial of the Legislature of Montana 1868
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Book is in regards to the The Montana Volunteers Memorial in 1868. No cover. Document was part of the 40th Congress 2nd Session of the Montana House o
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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Lot of 3 CZ Scorpion Magazine Pouches
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Lightly used.
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88 -
Indian Wars National Guard Artillery Shako Hat Cap
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Very nice cap. Some moth damage.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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88 -
Belgrade Montana The Hub the Gallatin Empire Map
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Rare early map of Belgrade. Condition as pictured. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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The Dexter Antique Arms Trade Journal Vol 2 1940
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Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Indian Wars Cavalry Lancers Shako Hat Cap
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Nice and unusual shako, lancer style top. Front features a starburst plate with eagle. Sides have cavalry buttons. Gold bullion cord.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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European Tanker Radio Headgear Helmet
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Unusual helmet. Never used.
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Study of Beaver Yancey Yellow National Park 1921
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A Study of the Beaver in the Yancey Region of Yellowstone National Park by Edward R. Warren. Investigation made in 1921 and 1923 by the Roosevelt Wild
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Fourteen Thousand Feet Lathrop Hart 1925
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Rare 1925 first edition. A histroy of the Names and Early Ascents of the High Colorado Peaks. The Colorado Mountain Club by John Lathrop & Jerom...
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Lot of 4 German and Russian Military Caps
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3 German 1 Russian. All unused.
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Vietnam War Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Nice original medal. Not a modern copy like many you see.
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Lot of 5 Armax Buffalo Bill Historical Center 1987
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Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
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(35.00 + 7.70BP) =
42.70
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Lot of 5 Arizona Highways Turquoise Magazines
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Nice lot. Two turquoise issues, one on trade beads, one on baskets, one on Charlie Russell. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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(50.00 + 11.00BP) =
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WW1 1902-1918 US Army Infantry Insignia
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Nice lot of 5 original insignia.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
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Rare Lot of 5 WW1 Collar Discs
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Nice lot of Disks. Trench Motor, Headquarters, Chemical Warfare, 332nd Inf.
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Hoofprints Magazines Yellowstone 1970s Will James
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Nice lot of 10 issues. Including vol 1 number 1. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
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24.40
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Folsom-Cook Exploration Upper Yellowstone Signed
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Original text; The Folsom-Cook Exploration of the Upper Yellowstone in the Year 1869 by David E. Folsom. Published 1894. At one point this text was in
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
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Vermont Military Militia Replica Belt Buckle
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Nice buckle.
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Vietnam Combat Crew Badge Parachute Wings
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Nice lot of Vietnam era badges and awards.
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Treaty USA OGallala Band Dakota Sioux Indians
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Original Treaty Between The United States of America and the O'Gallala Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians. Concluded October 28, 1865. Ratification...
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Investment in The Bad Lands of Dakota Huidekoper
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Rare. My Experience and Investment in The Bad Lands of Dakota and Some of the Men I Met There by A.C. Huidekoper. Signed. Introduction by Usher L. Bur
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Indian Wars Us Army Belt Buckle
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Very nice original buckle.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
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(150.00) =
150.00
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Lot of WW1 Assorted US Army Insignia
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Nice lot of insignia.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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Reconnaissance In The Ute Country 1873 Ruffner War
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Includes original map. From the War Department. Original report of a Reconnaissance in the Ute Country, Made in The Year 1873 by Lieut E.H. Ruffner. L
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
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Porsche Spyder Type 550/1500 RS Driver's Manual
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Extremely Rare. Driver's Manual for the Porsche Spyder Type 550 / 1500 RS. 1954-55 Edition. Excellent Condition. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfo...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
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Rare US Model 1875 Medcalf Belt Plate
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Very rare. Few known examples.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
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65.00
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Lot of 10 Post WW1 Gilt Collar Discs
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Very nice assortment.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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Joint Maps Northern Boundary of the US Campbell
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Joint Maps of the Northern Boundary of the United States From The Lake of the Woods to the Summit of the Rocky Mountains. United States Northern Bound
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
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Wild Flowers East of the Rockies Reed 1930
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Flower Guide revised with new illustrations Wild Flowers East of The Rockies by Chester A. Reed with 320 Flowers in Color, Painted by the Author publi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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