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1 IWP - ORIGINAL CUSTER'S LAST STAND
1925 MOVIE POSTERS.
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three movie advertisements for a movie made on the exact spot of the
original battle, using indians who fought in the original battle, done
on the 50th Anniversary of the battle.
Space here is not adequate to quote even a fraction of the
exciting text of these handbills, or describe the
many original photos of Custer, Buffalo Bill Cody, Curly, the
Indians, Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, used in the text.
Consists first of a heavy white card poster, 14 x 22",
printed in red "COMING!! The Mighty
Epic Spectacle of the Old-Time West/CUSTER'S LAST FIGHT ... THE
GREATEST INDIAN FRONTIER SPECTACLE EVER SHOWN ... FAMOUS INDIAN UPRISING
IN 1876 Under the Bloodthirsty SITTING BULL, taken in the Black Hills.
Over a year in the making ... ".
ALSO INCLUDED are TWO HAND BILLS, ONE ABSOLUTELY GREAT, on
pastel paper 8 x 22", printed both sides, and another, similar, 4 ½
x 12". Larger one makes
a great subject for framing. Each
paragraph is better than the last.
Dramatic!! Cast of
thousands ... furious fights, the great plainsman and scout, Col. Geo.
Custer lives over again ... (plus paragraph on each of the famous
Western characters pictured), "unparalleled in all Filmdom ... the
great masses of the Indians in this production were gathered ... many of
the older ones ... remembered the actual battlefields of that famous
fight." Smaller
handbill is similar with less text.
Condition of the 3 pieces is MINT! Absolutely original.
These were found in an old theater many years ago.
Dated 1925. $295
2 IWP - FANTASTIC ANTIQUE INDIAN
BEADED NECK YOKE OR BIB.
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Possibly
a very small apron, but more likely for the neck area. I believe there
is about a full pound of beads here, and all you see are the beads,
making up a complex fretwork which is the apron. Am unable to specify
the tribal origin. Markings on the rear of the waistband are typical
museum accession numbers which is almost certainly where it came
from. My feeling on the date is well pre-1900. Made for formal or
ceremonial wear, it being too elaborate, and valuable, and of a fairly
fragile nature (even when new) that any other wear would be
illogical. A little over 13” wide at top, splaying wider toward the
bottom. All the fretwork hangs from a slim band of bed ticking
fabric, tightly beaded on the front. A very worn fabric tie hangs from
one side, originally worn around the back. Mostly sound. Extremely
artistic. Has some parting, hopefully well shown in the photos, but
essentially intact. Worthy of full restoration, a small matter
compared to the labor, skill, artistic talent and costly amount of
beads in it. $325
3 IWP - EXQUISITE ANTIQUE OFFICIAL
U.S. ARMY HAND PAINTED EAGLE DRUM.
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Identical to U.S.
Army eagle drums used during the Civil War, but this one is an equally
official specimen from the Indian War-Spanish American War period –
the post-Civil War dating
is based on its brass shell. This is the finest example of the
official U.S. Army Infantry eagle drum I have encountered in over 46
years in the militaria business. I thought so much of this drum, I
retained it for over 30 years. This is Americana of the highest
order – patriotic art in the classic form. Measures 14½” high and
14½” in diameter. Rims are red. Body is sheet brass. Half the body
is faced with dark blue paint, upon which the spread eagle insignia is
entirely hand painted in full color…totally identical to Civil War
specimens, done professionally, and in perfect condition. All parts
are original...snares, ropes, tugs, heads, rims, body. Issued to U.S.
Army Infantry Regimental bands, and has the classic ribband held in
the eagle’s beak reading “REG. U.S. INFANTRY”. Excellent, original
heads. Top head has 5” tear along one edge. Rest is excellent. Fine
original rim paint. Fine original rope, including the braided loop
underneath. Fine gut snares. Brass snare adjuster. Brass belt
hook. White buff leather tugs. Brass body excellent, needing polish
on unpainted area, now tarnished darkly. An exquisite portrait of the
American Emblem, the spread eagle/shield in full color.
$2,500
4 IWP -
FOUR CUSTER PHOTOGRAPHS.
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These are reprints
that were once framed and displayed in my office, pre-1985, alongside
my Custer collection. When we sold the collection in 1985 (catalogs
of that sale still show up for sale), I retained these photographs,
and they just recently came out of storage. These are exact reprints
done in precise original tones, and done in extremely limited numbers
back then. These are all famous views of Custer, and would be great
once again framed and hung in your den or office. From top left, the
sizes are: 11 x 13 ¾”; 8 x 10”; 5 x 7”; 5 x 7”. Back sides of the two
smaller have a little tape residue, otherwise, these are all
excellent. $60
5 IWP - RUTHERFORD B. HAYES U.S.
MINT
INAUGURAL MEDAL
IN BOX.
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Large 3” circular,
heavy brass medal, prox. 1/4” thick. In the original “The Department
of the Treasury/1789” blue box. Exterior rubbed, but solid. Front
has portrait of Rutherford Hayes and rear has his inaugural date of
March 5, 1877. Comes with a two sided folded sheet (U.S. Government
Printing Office) that lists the entire history of Hayes, covering 1822
to 1881. This was from a group of
similar medals of other presidents,
purchased back in the mid 1970’s. $15
7 IWP - EDWIN BOOTH CABINET PHOTO.
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Extremely important and pleasing portrait. C.1880's photo.
Famous actor from a famous acting family and brother to the infamous
John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln assassin. Edwin's life was devastated
by his brother's actions. From an exquisite album of top
government, military and celebrity photos. By Gurney of New
York. The accompanying handwritten name was clipped from
the page in the album. $175
9 IWP -
RARE M1874 “SHOEMAKER” U.S. CAVALRY HORSE BIT
– ADOPTED BY ARTILLERY IN 1889 AS WELL.
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Adopted as the best of
suggested designs to replace the Civil War pattern bits, universally
considered as too heavy. This specimen is excellent and complete.
Fairly dark, thinned and patinated nickel plate finish. Has original
"US" studs on each side. The only marking we see is a stamped number
"870".
$345
10 IWP -
RARE PATRIOTIC 42 STAR
FLAG.
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Dates Nov. 1889 – July
1890. An extremely short period, and for the entry of
WASHINGTON STATE. Star pattern 6 rows of 7. Measures 12 ¼ x 21 ½”. Fine size
for framing. Fine bright flag, stencil colored polished cotton –
typical of all patriotic flags for parades and decorating homes and
businesses. The only signs of age are some scattered small worm holes
and two+ stars have the white eaten-out.
Still on the upper half of its wood shaft. Can ship with or without
the wood. From our collection of historic flags, long in storage.
$195
12 IWP - EXTREMELY
FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE CAST IRON "TAMMANY" MECHANICAL BANK.
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"PAT'd DEC 23, 1873".
The most under-priced of all the designs once produced, and one
of the more attractive, intriguing, and nicely done.
Unquestionably original.
(Believe me, I know.
I specialized in these fantastic collectible banks some years
ago).
This one retains 90-95% original paint!
Never retouched, or cleaned.
Perfect patina.
Complete with trap.
Colors only muted.
Edges show handling wear.
Tiny little dings scattered.
Hairline crack in back at lower left corner.
Fine face.
Arm which takes coin in hand rotates on a rod which was once
peaned on the end, which held the arm on the rod.
This bit of "bulge" at the end of the rod is worn, so the
arm can slip off.
Displays fine.
Operates (needs coin bit bigger than penny).
Can leave as is or professional bank restorer can fix with
little trouble.
Nothing visible.
Should be priced at $850 with this fine paint.
$650
13 IWP -
RARE INDIAN WAR INFANTRY PATTERN 1874 CLOTHING BAG.
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Originally designed
to go with the Palmer Brace system which was rejected by the men.
This left these bags to serve their lives as haversacks for infantry.
This is a RARE-RARE transitional bag between the Type 1 & Type 2, made
1875-60. Made for only a few months, issued to recruits for their few
personal items, and carried by them to their duty stations. Supposed
then to be turned in and sent back to the recruit depots but because
of their obvious utility, the units kept them. This caused the depots
to mark all the bags with large “RECRUIT” markings on the front flap,
in hopes this would induce the units to return the bags. It didn’t
work. See McChristian’s book “The U.S. Army
in the West 1870-1880”, pg. 187 &
206-7-8 for this story. So rare, I haven’t had an example in 10, perhaps
15 years. Heavy khaki canvas bag prox. 13 x 14”, with LEATHER BELTS,
BUCKLE BILLETS, and upper edging to bag opening. Face of bag at top
has second pocket 5 ¼ x 6 ¼”, closed with large Civil War brass EAGLE
BUTTON and leather strap. So rare, I didn’t think I’d ever see
another. Face of closing flap has large US stenciled on as well as
“RECRUIT” marking. Shows good use and damp staining. Leather good.
We found 4 of these, each with different personalized markings
(soldier name or initials). 3 are marked Watervliet
Arsenal and 1 is marked Rock Island Arsenal (this one sold). Lacks the
shoulder strap. Super find. The leather and eagle buttons were
retained for only a few months and then disappeared, replaced with
canvas entirely. You will likely never see another one of these,
after ours are gone.
Two W.A. available...Each…$195
14 IWP - ANTIQUE PATRIOTIC FLAG FOR
DENMARK.
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Came with numerous antique U.S.
patriotic flags of the 1870’s period. A patriotic flag on a stick,
with design stenciled on heavy polished cotton like all historic
patriotic US flags. For waving at parades and decorating convention
halls, businesses and houses. Could well have been used at the 1876
Centennial Fair in Philadelphia. Flags came from that area. Design
is white cross on red background. Nearly new condition. Measures 20 ½
x 35”. On its original 50” stick. Can be shipped without for less
cost. $10
15
IWP - THREE BUFFALO BILL BOOKS.
Although these
date C.1917, we put them in this section due to their subject matter.
All three below for $35
PHOTOS
A. "BUFFALO
BILL - THE BOYS’ FRIEND". 1917
hardbound edition with color cover plate of Bill and Indian about to
bring down a buffalo. 5 1/2 x 8 1/8”, 246 pages. By Elmer Sherwood.
Whitman Publishing Co./Racine…Chicago. Total adventure package, 37
chapters. Clean text. Cover lightly faded. Some wear at a few
extreme edges. Great cover graphics. Little corner off at top
right. Front hinge shaken on inside. Interior spine has come unglued
from spine covering, and needs to be re-glued.
PHOTOS
B.
"BUFFALO BILL AND THE PONY EXPRESS".
Dates 1917 or very close. Undated fly leaf. Inexpensive
pseudo-hardbound, out of heavy cardstock covers with paper covering
simulating cloth. Color plate on cover of Bill being pursued by
Indians. 4 5/8 x 6 7/8”, 125 pages. Clean text, on light grey
paper. Cover nearly loose at spine – I believe easily repaired
inside. Exterior has wear at extreme corners and very edges of spine
at bend. Classic early Western thriller; one step up from the Dime
Novels. By the prolific Elmer Sherwood of Whitman Publishing.
PHOTOS
C.
"BUFFALO BILL’S BOYHOOD". Well written
adventure novel, based considerably on fact. Dates 1917 or very
close. Undated fly leaf. By the prolific Elmer Sherwood of Whitman
Publishing Co. 4 ½ x 7”, 121 pages. Clean text on light grey paper.
Pseudo-hard covers, out of heavy cardstock with printed paper facing.
Color plate on cover of Indians attacking Bill, firing from behind a
downed horse. Covers show good deal of surface wear. Front cover
parted from hinge (just paper). Rear cover and spine about loose.
Needs a bit of glue. One step up from Dime Novels. Well done
adventures.
17 IWP - RARE 1910 EARLY INDIAN COLOR
PRINT.
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Although this is copyright 1910, we decided the subject
matter would be better shown in the IWP section. Among the very earliest color prints published
for framing. An actual
color reproduction of a photograph, not a painting or engraving.
Shows an Indian holding a Winchester rifle, crouched
behind his dead horse, awaiting attack.
He is isolated out in the open, in what looks like a dry river
bed. His only cover is
the dead horse. Great
early color – earliest color press printing, after lithographs.
The title of the scene, written in the image is "The Last
Chance". Also written
is "Copyright by/F. W. GLASIER 1910".
Outside the image, on the 1" cream border is "Published by
F.W. GLASIER & CO. BROCKTON, MASS. U.S.A.".
Image is 12 x 16". Overall
19 x 23". Excellent
with couple little bends, not creases.
Minor handling. The largest I've ever seen.
We've had this for about 30 years, and
it was part of a
larger lot. All the rest
were the more common smaller sizes, which we sold a couple years ago.
They sold for surprisingly high prices.
This is the last. $65
19 IWP -
IMPORTANT AMERICAN INDIAN BEADWORK MITTENS-GAUNTLETS
WITH SPREAD EAGLE EMBLEM ACROSS THE CUFFS!! C.1880.
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Specimens of American Indian artwork rarely seen, employing a
patriotic motif. In a collection or sale, these would be one of the
highlights. The reason is that each cuff has full width beadwork of
the AMERICAN SPREAD EAGLE EMBLEM, interpreted and presented as only a
NATIVE ARTIST could. Such a motif is among the most highly desired of
all types of Indian beadwork. Mittens are puffy tan elk-skin (I
believe), sinew sewn. Tip to tip they measure almost 14”, with a 6”
long cuff, 8 ½” wide. The beaded spread eagle/shield/arrows/olive
branch designs are 7 ½” wide, beaded with twine. Beads are primarily
transparent, with pale shades in various colors, except for sky blue
used on top of the American shield. Head is transparent with cobalt
eye and blue beads; rest of body/wings are wine red, clear and pale
orange. Arrows and olive branches alternating wine red and clear with
sky blue claws. Tail clear and green. Superb character in the
presentation. Condition shows some use. Leather still flexible and
strong. Just a bit of greying to the face of the hands due to
dust/dirt, one more than the other. Rear edges and a narrow belt
around the middle once had a narrow band of fur, long gone due to
mothing. Displays fine as is or should be fairly easy to restore.
Lined with coarse, age toned red/white/blue material. This is worn,
and frayed in spots along the rear edge. Beading is tight and fine
with no apparent bead loss. I can say that I’ve never encountered an
Indian beaded patriotic design I liked better or which had, in my
opinion, more character and display appeal. $475
21 IWP - INDIAN
WAR MARKING SET FOR CLOTHING OR GEAR.
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This has a patent date of 1871 on it. Others I’ve seen virtually
identical, were dated from the Civil War or earlier. Very ornate.
Cast in a lead-based metal with a very decorative surface. Heavy.
Looks like a small table with a plunger going through the center.
Underneath is a slot into which individual metal letters are put, then
clamped in with a set screw. The box has a full supply of extra
letters to make almost any name. Very useful to the soldier. Maroon
cardstock box with nice label on top with picture of item. 3 ¼ x 2 ¼
x 1 ¾” high. Entitled “The Gorham Linen Marker, CURTIS & MITCHELL, 15
Federal St., BOSTON, Mass.”. Lid has a crack along one corner, and a
couple seams on the box are loose. Neat item.
$35
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