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Timeless Treasures: 19th C. Native, Western Photographs & French Elegance

Sat, Sep 13, 2025 11:00AM EDT
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Join us Saturday, September 13th at 9am MT in Bozeman, MT for Timeless Treasures: 19th C. Native, Western Photographs & French Elegance. This exceptional auction features a remarkable collection of 19th-century Native American artifacts, rare Western photography by Haynes, Huffman, and other Montana photographers, and an impressive selection of 18th-century French furniture. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to acquire historic and elegant treasures. Browse the full catalog at live.naabid.com
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Lot 117

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

Estimate: $750 - $1,500
Starting Bid
$200

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For your consideration is the 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 repaired with tape. The book measures 12 1/4" L x 9 1/4" W x 3/4" D and weighs 2 pounds.*

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