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Signed Drawing of Tipi and Squaw

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Primitive sketch of Lakota tipi and squaw hand-drawn and signed by Chief Iron Tail, one of history's more prominent Native...

 


Artist Proof Stock Certificate Blue

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Beautifully engraved and extremely scarce blue-bordered artist proof stock certificate from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus, unissued...

 


Geronimo Signed Hand-Drawn Sketch

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Geronimo signed and hand-drawn sketch of a figure believed to represent a gaan dancer, with headdress, feathers dangling from his...

 


Revolutionary War Letter of Debts Owed

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A fine content Autograph Letter Signed by Philadelphia merchant, William Nichols (3pp, 4to, Philadelphia, 3 February 1783) to Thomas Smith...

 


Eddie Rickenbacker Signed Stock Certificate

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Eastern Air Lines engraved Stock Certificate dated May 1939 and issued to one of the company's financial backers, the prominent...

 


Artist Proof Stock Certificate Green

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Beautifully engraved and extremely scarce green-bordered artist proof stock certificate from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus, unissued...

 


Set of 3 Baraboo Scrip

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Set of three scrip notes from the 50th anniversary celebration of the Ringling Bros. Circus show in Baraboo, WI. Included...

 


Vintage Photo with Medals for Sharpshooting

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Vintage original matte finish photograph of Annie Oakley from the Culver Archives, her chest adorned with medals from her many...

 


Signed Hotel Registration

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A unique historical item in the form of a guest registration card from Kansas City's Hotel Muehlebach, signed by American...

 


Autographed Columbian Exposition Admission Ticket

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An extremely rare autograph signed in pencil on the face of an original Admission Ticket to the 1893 Columbian Exposition...