North American Auction Company
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Legends of the West: Western & Native American Sale

Sat, Sep 23, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 224

"Good Medicine" Charles M. Russell 1st Ed. 1929

Estimate: $750 - $1,500

Bid Increments

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$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
For your consideration is this rare "Good Medicine: The Illustrated Letters of Charles M. Russell", 1929 First Edition. Copy-righted in 1929 by Nancy C. Russell and lithographed in New York City, N.Y. by William C.D. Glaser. Introduction by Will Rogers and biographical note by his wife, Nancy Russell. Here is the classic Charles M. Russell book for all collectors. "Good Medicine" is the inspiring chronicle of an old-time cow wrangler revealed in a unique collection of his illustrated letters. It is filled with letters and drawings to friends, and little stories. A print of the painting, "Where Tracks Spell War Or Meat" is on inside of both covers, a print of the painting, "When I Was A Kid" is on the opposite page of the title page. This rare book is a must have for Charlie Russell and Western art fans. The tan linen binding has a rust-colored buffalo skull embossed on the front board and spine as well as the publisher and title label on spine. The book is in good condition with well maintained pages and binding, illustrated paper dust jacket exhibits staining, scuffing and tears. The book measures 9" W 12"L x 3/4" D.

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