Heart of the Plains: Premier Sale of Native American and Western Artifacts
Sat, Sep 7, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 67
"Good Medicine" Charles M. Russell 1st Ed. 1929
Estimate: $750 - $1,500
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| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Featured in this lot is the rare "Good Medicine: The Illustrated Letters of Charles M. Russell", 1929 First Edition. The introduction is by Will Rogers and there is a 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 bound hardcover has a rust-colored buffalo skull embossed on the front board and spine. The publisher and title label are written on the spine. The book is in overall nice condition with age related tanning and very slight foxing noted to the pages, foxing exhibited on covers and spine. Measurements are 12.25"L x 9.25"W x .5"D, weight 1lb, 14oz.
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