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  • The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. Catalogue c 1902
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    $425 - $825

    The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. Catalogue c 1902

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    $425 - $825
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    $125
  • "History Of Our Wild West", Rare 1st Ed., Kelsey
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    $300 - $600

    "History Of Our Wild West", Rare 1st Ed., Kelsey

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    $300 - $600
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    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $50
  • Virginia City Ledger Book Alder Lodge No. 30 1901
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    $300 - $600

    Virginia City Ledger Book Alder Lodge No. 30 1901

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    $300 - $600
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    Current Bid
    $100
  • Campaigns of General Custer in the North-West
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    $200 - $400

    Campaigns of General Custer in the North-West

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    $200 - $400
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    Current Bid
    $50
  • 1878 Stanley by J.T. Headley 1st Ed
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    $250 - $500

    1878 Stanley by J.T. Headley 1st Ed

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    $250 - $500
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  • Collection of Seven Modern Presidential Books
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    $100 - $200

    Collection of Seven Modern Presidential Books

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    $100 - $200
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  • "Boots and Saddles" 1st Ed. Elizabeth Custer
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    $500 - $1,000

    "Boots and Saddles" 1st Ed. Elizabeth Custer

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    $500 - $1,000
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    2 Bids
    Current Bid
    $150
  • 1895 Illustrated Pony Track By Frederic Remington
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    $900 - $1,400

    1895 Illustrated Pony Track By Frederic Remington

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    $900 - $1,400
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    $250
  • "The Work of Frank Lloyd Wright" Wendingen Ed 1965
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    $100 - $200

    "The Work of Frank Lloyd Wright" Wendingen Ed 1965

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    $100 - $200
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    3 Bids
    Current Bid
    $70
  • "Across The Continent" by Samuel Bowles, 1st Ed.
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    $250 - $500

    "Across The Continent" by Samuel Bowles, 1st Ed.

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    $250 - $500
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  • 1926 1st Ed. "Signposts of Adventure"  J. Schultz
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    $300 - $600

    1926 1st Ed. "Signposts of Adventure" J. Schultz

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    $300 - $600
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    $150
  • The Discovery of Yellowstone Park By Langford 1905
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    $500 - $1,000

    The Discovery of Yellowstone Park By Langford 1905

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    $500 - $1,000
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    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $125
  • "The Life of General Houston" First Edition 1867
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    $750 - $1,500

    "The Life of General Houston" First Edition 1867

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    $750 - $1,500
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    $150
  • Will James "Sun Up Tales Of The Cow Camps"
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    $200 - $400

    Will James "Sun Up Tales Of The Cow Camps"

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    $200 - $400
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    $75
  • "Life Of Kit Carson", Edward S. Ellis, 1889 1st Ed
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    $300 - $600

    "Life Of Kit Carson", Edward S. Ellis, 1889 1st Ed

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    $300 - $600
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    $100
  • 1st Ed. "Wild Life in the Far West", C.M. Simpson
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    $200 - $400

    1st Ed. "Wild Life in the Far West", C.M. Simpson

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    $200 - $400
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    $50
  • The States of the Great West, Jacob Ferris 1st Ed
    Estimate
    $350 - $700

    The States of the Great West, Jacob Ferris 1st Ed

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    $350 - $700
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    $125
  • "With God in the Yellowstone" by Alma White 2nd Ed
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    $150 - $300

    "With God in the Yellowstone" by Alma White 2nd Ed

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    $150 - $300
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    $50
  • First Edition Western Books By Hooker & Hebard (2)
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    $100 - $300

    First Edition Western Books By Hooker & Hebard (2)

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    $100 - $300
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    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $50
  • Tallis' "Exhibition Of The World's Industry" 1851
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000

    Tallis' "Exhibition Of The World's Industry" 1851

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    $2,000 - $4,000
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Yellowstone Geysers by Clyde Bauer & Jack Haynes
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    $300 - $600

    Yellowstone Geysers by Clyde Bauer & Jack Haynes

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    $300 - $600
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    $100
  • L.A. Huffman's Personal Red River Trails Book
    Estimate
    $100 - $175

    L.A. Huffman's Personal Red River Trails Book

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    $100 - $175
    North American Auction Comp...
    5 Bids
    Current Bid
    $125
  • Memorial Book Life & Character of James Garfield
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    $200 - $400

    Memorial Book Life & Character of James Garfield

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    $200 - $400
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    $50
  • 1885 Life & Deeds of General Grant by Frank Burr
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    1885 Life & Deeds of General Grant by Frank Burr

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    $300 - $500
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    $50
  • Pair of Books on Native American Indians (2)
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    $200 - $400

    Pair of Books on Native American Indians (2)

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    $200 - $400
    North American Auction Comp...
    2 Bids
    Current Bid
    $60
  • A History of Montana by H.F. Sanders 1st Ed. 1913
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,500

    A History of Montana by H.F. Sanders 1st Ed. 1913

    Est.
    $500 - $1,500
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    0 Bids
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    $150
  • Antique Souvenir Book of Yellowstone National Park
    Estimate
    $250 - $500

    Antique Souvenir Book of Yellowstone National Park

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    $250 - $500
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    $50
  • 1st Ed. Montana-Gold Frontier Cushman 1973 Signed
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    $150 - $300

    1st Ed. Montana-Gold Frontier Cushman 1973 Signed

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    $150 - $300
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    $50
  • Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. Catalogue c. 1903
    Estimate
    $425 - $825

    Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. Catalogue c. 1903

    Est.
    $425 - $825
    North American Auction Comp...
    0 Bids
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    $125
  • "Smoky the Cowhorse" Will James 1929
    Estimate
    $250 - $500

    "Smoky the Cowhorse" Will James 1929

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    $250 - $500
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    $50
  • First Ed. "Frederic Remington The Masterworks"
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    $200 - $400

    First Ed. "Frederic Remington The Masterworks"

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    $200 - $400
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    $75
  • "Hobbit Anniversary Edition in Slipcase"
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    $200 - $400

    "Hobbit Anniversary Edition in Slipcase"

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    $200 - $400
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    $125
  • Kara Walker, 'Freedom, A Fable Bound '(Pop-up Book)
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500

    Kara Walker, 'Freedom, A Fable Bound '(Pop-up Book)

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
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    2 Bids
    Current Bid
    $1,600
  • Four Unposted Letters to Catherine by Laura Riding Circa 1930 Signed Limited Edition of 200
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    $200 - $300

    Four Unposted Letters to Catherine by Laura Riding Circ...

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    $200 - $300
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    $100
  • Ian Fleming Octopussy and The Living Daylights Jonathan Cape First Edition 1966 James Bond
    Estimate
    $150 - $200

    Ian Fleming Octopussy and The Living Daylights Jonathan...

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    $150 - $200
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    $70
  • Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Book of the Month 1951
    Estimate
    $80 - $100

    Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Book of the Month 1...

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    $80 - $100
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    $40
  • Spider House by Van Wyck Mason
    Estimate
    $40 - $60

    Spider House by Van Wyck Mason

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    $40 - $60
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    Starting Bid
    $10
  • The Poorhouse Fair and Rabbit, Run by John Updike 1st Modern Library Edition, 1965
    Estimate
    $30 - $40

    The Poorhouse Fair and Rabbit, Run by John Updike 1st M...

    Est.
    $30 - $40
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    $15
  • The Same Door Short Stories by John Updike 1959 1st Edition
    Estimate
    $40 - $60

    The Same Door Short Stories by John Updike 1959 1st Edi...

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    $40 - $60
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    $20
  • Definitions by David Antin, 1st Edition 1967
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    $40 - $60

    Definitions by David Antin, 1st Edition 1967

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    $40 - $60
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    $20
  • A Farewell To Arms by Ernest Hemingway 1932
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    $40 - $60

    A Farewell To Arms by Ernest Hemingway 1932

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    $40 - $60
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    $20
  • 8 Faces At 3 by Craig Rice 1st Printing 1943
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    $40 - $60

    8 Faces At 3 by Craig Rice 1st Printing 1943

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    $40 - $60
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    $20
  • Joan Miró (1893-1983): Miró Recent Paintings
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    $100 - $200

    Joan Miró (1893-1983): Miró Recent Paintings

    Est.
    $100 - $200
    STAIR
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    $50
  • Ideas of Order by Wallace Stevens, Alfred A. Knopf, London 1936 First Edition
    Estimate
    $100 - $120

    Ideas of Order by Wallace Stevens, Alfred A. Knopf, Lon...

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    $100 - $120
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    $50
  • Apollo Race to the Moon by Charles Murray 1st Edition Hardcover
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    $60 - $80

    Apollo Race to the Moon by Charles Murray 1st Edition H...

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    $60 - $80
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    $30
  • Out of Doors in Florida by Charles Torrey Simpson 1923 Signed
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    $100 - $150

    Out of Doors in Florida by Charles Torrey Simpson 1923 ...

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    $100 - $150
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    $50
  • Color by Countee Cullen 1925
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    $80 - $120

    Color by Countee Cullen 1925

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    $80 - $120
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    $40
  • Ted Berrigan So Going Around Cities 1980 First Edition
    Estimate
    $20 - $30

    Ted Berrigan So Going Around Cities 1980 First Edition

    Est.
    $20 - $30
    GCB Estate Sales and Auctio...
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    $10

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