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 Montana Militia Richard Lacey 1st Ed Signed51 - The Montana Militia Richard Lacey 1st Ed Signed
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Signed first edition. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Gunsmoke and Saddle Leather Charles Worman Signed52 - Gunsmoke and Saddle Leather Charles Worman Signed
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Firearms in the Nineteenth-Century American West. 1st Edition 2005 author signed. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Mountain Men Stanley Vestal 1937 1st Edition53 - Mountain Men Stanley Vestal 1937 1st Edition
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Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle Association 1984-1989 Book54 - Kentucky Rifle Association 1984-1989 Book
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Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Russell Chatham Montana Artist Etel Adnan 198455 - Russell Chatham Montana Artist Etel Adnan 1984
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Rare edition. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Sidelights of the Sioux Wars Francis Taunton 196756 - Sidelights of the Sioux Wars Francis Taunton 1967
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The English Westerners' Society Copy 282 of 350 Limited Edition printing. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Campaign Against Nez Perce Indians 1878 Sutherland57 - Campaign Against Nez Perce Indians 1878 Sutherland
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Howard's Campaign against the Nez Perce Indians 1878 by Thomas Sutherland. Facsimile Reproduction 1966 special printing to 50 copies.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Bozeman Trail Scrapbook Elsa Spear Signed 1st 196758 - Bozeman Trail Scrapbook Elsa Spear Signed 1st 1967
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Number 411 of 500 signed by the author Elsa Spear. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Photographs of North American Indians Jackson 197859 - Photographs of North American Indians Jackson 1978
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Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Early Libby and Troy Montana Olga Johnson 195860 - Early Libby and Troy Montana Olga Johnson 1958
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Flathead and Kootenai Series. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Military Rifles of Japan Honeycutt Signed 1983 2nd61 - Military Rifles of Japan Honeycutt Signed 1983 2nd
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By Fred Honeycutt Jr and F. Patt Anthony. Singed by Honeycutt. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Mosquito Creek Roundup Nanton Parkland 1st Ed 197562 - Mosquito Creek Roundup Nanton Parkland 1st Ed 1975
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Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Exploring with Custer 1874 Ernest Gafe Horsted63 - Exploring with Custer 1874 Ernest Gafe Horsted
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Exploring with Custer The 1874 Black Hills Expedition by Ernest Grafe & Paul Horsted. 2nd Edition 2002. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Monta...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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3 Pioneer Gunmakers To The West Balentine 1st 199764 - 3 Pioneer Gunmakers To The West Balentine 1st 1997
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Lot of 3. Condition is brand new with slight warping. Freund & Bro Pioneer Gunmakers To The West by F.J. Pablo Balentine. Bob Borcherdt collecti...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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3 Pioneer Gunmakers To The West Balentine 1st 199765 - 3 Pioneer Gunmakers To The West Balentine 1st 1997
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Lot of 3. Freund & Bro Pioneer Gunmakers To The West by F.J. Pablo Balentine. Condition is brand new. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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3 Pioneer Gunmakers To The West Balentine 1st 199766 - 3 Pioneer Gunmakers To The West Balentine 1st 1997
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Lot of 3. Freund & Bro Pioneer Gunmakers To The West by F.J. Pablo Balentine. Condition is brand new. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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3 Pioneer Gunmakers To The West Balentine 1st 199767 - 3 Pioneer Gunmakers To The West Balentine 1st 1997
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Lot of 3. Freund & Bro Pioneer Gunmakers To The West by F.J. Pablo Balentine. Condition is brand new. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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2 Pioneer Gunmakers To The West Balentine 1st 199768 - 2 Pioneer Gunmakers To The West Balentine 1st 1997
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Lot of 2. Freund & Bro Pioneer Gunmakers To The West by F.J. Pablo Balentine. Condition is brand new. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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National Parks Portfolio Department of Interior #169 - National Parks Portfolio Department of Interior #1
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Comes with all 9 inserts (introduction is missing). Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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National Parks Portfolio Department of Interior #270 - National Parks Portfolio Department of Interior #2
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Comes with all 9 inserts + introduction. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Lot Historical Reprints Sources Northwest History71 - Lot Historical Reprints Sources Northwest History
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Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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US Rocket Ordnance WW2 Scientific Research Navy72 - US Rocket Ordnance WW2 Scientific Research Navy
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U.S. Rocket Ordnance Development and Use in World War II. Released by the Joint Board on Scientific Information Policy for: Office of Scientific Resea
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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American Book Collector Charles M. Russell No. 373 - American Book Collector Charles M. Russell No. 3
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Vol. XII No. 3. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Lot of 2 Original Sharps Rifle Co. Catalog Flier74 - Lot of 2 Original Sharps Rifle Co. Catalog Flier
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Very nice original catalogs. Not copies. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Dexter's Antique Weapon Trade Journal75 - Dexter's Antique Weapon Trade Journal
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Presenting the Antique Firearm Craft of Chester Wing published by F. Theodore Dexter. Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Flathead Kootenay Indians Sale of Reservation 188376 - 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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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Montana Central Railroad Public Land Grant Book77 - 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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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Montana Territorial Militia Book Secretary of War78 - 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
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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45th Congress Montana Steamer Don Cameron Sinking79 - 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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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Appendix SS Explorations Dakota Report 188080 - 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
Sold for (15.00 + 3.30BP) = 18.30
 
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Appendix Annual Report Edward Maguire Dakota 187981 - 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
Sold for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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39th Congress Montana Iron Mining Purchase 186682 - 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
Sold for (15.00 + 3.30BP) = 18.30
 
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Indian Interference NP Railroad Montana 187383 - 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
Sold for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
 
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Fort Harrison Montana Purchase of Land 189784 - 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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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Montana Crow Indian Reservation Lease 188485 - 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
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Senate 39th Congress Message from President 186686 - 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 186887 - 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
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Belgrade Montana The Hub the Gallatin Empire Map88 - 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 194089 - 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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Study of Beaver Yancey Yellow National Park 192190 - 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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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Fourteen Thousand Feet Lathrop Hart 192591 - 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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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Lot of 5 Armax Buffalo Bill Historical Center 198792 - 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
Sold for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Lot of 5 Arizona Highways Turquoise Magazines93 - 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
Sold for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Hoofprints Magazines Yellowstone 1970s Will James94 - 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
Sold for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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Folsom-Cook Exploration Upper Yellowstone Signed95 - 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
Sold for (3,300.00) = 3,300.00
 
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Treaty USA OGallala Band Dakota Sioux Indians96 - 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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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Investment in The Bad Lands of Dakota Huidekoper97 - 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
Sold for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
 
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Reconnaissance In The Ute Country 1873 Ruffner War98 - 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
Sold for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Porsche Spyder Type 550/1500 RS Driver's Manual99 - 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
Sold for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Joint Maps Northern Boundary of the US Campbell100 - 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
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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