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Tombstone Western Heritage Museum Auction: The Earp Brothers & Cowboys

Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:00AM EDT
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Join North American Auction Company on July 26th for a once-in-a-lifetime auction of the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum Collection. This extraordinary sale features the largest private collection of Tombstone history, including rare and historic pieces tied to Wyatt Earp, the Earp Brothers, and the infamous Cochise Cowboys. From original artifacts, outlaw relics, and the largest collection of C.S. Fly photographs, this is a can’t-miss event for collectors of the Old West’s most legendary chapter.
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Lot 132

Helldorado Celebration Tokens/ Ephemera Collection

Estimate: $750 - $950
Starting Bid
$250

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Featured in this lot is this Helldorado Celebration tokens and ephemera collection circa 1920's to 1970's and was displayed at the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum; Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. This collection of tokens and ephemera is wonderfully and professionally crafted construction that shows a variety of tokens and pins ranging from the first 1929 to the 1970's. The collection comes complete with a photograph of the first celebration in 1929 and comes with an original museum tag that reads as follows: 1st Helldorado celebration 1929. The collection includes an original photograph of Billy Breakenridge at the first Helldorado parade in 1929 along with four tokens from the celebration. Helldorado Days is an annual festival held in Tombstone, Arizona, every third weekend of October. Established in 1929 to commemorate the town's 50th anniversary, the event was initiated to rejuvenate Tombstone's economy and celebrate its Wild West heritage. The festival features a variety of activities, including gunfight reenactments, street entertainment, fashion shows, and the renowned Helldorado Parade on Sunday. The celebration not only serves as a tribute to Tombstone's storied past but also as a means to attract tourism and preserve the town's historical significance. Over the years, Helldorado Days has become a symbol of community pride, drawing visitors from across the country to experience the spirit of the Old West firsthand. The condition of this collection of Helldorado Celebration ephemera and tokens is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage and shows a well preserved overall condition. The measurements of this collection is ranges from 7/8" x 7/8" to 11" x 8 1/2". The collective weight of this ephemera collection is 6oz.

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