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

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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 North American Auction Company tucker@naabid.com
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"Mary and I, 40 Years With The Sioux", Riggs 1887
Lot 560

"Mary and I, 40 Years With The Sioux", Riggs 1887

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For your cosideration is "Mary and I, 40 Years With The Sioux", S. R. Riggs, 1887, Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society. The book chronicles Riggs' experiences living among the Dakota Sioux Native American tribe for forty years, starting in the mid-19th century. Born in Ohio, Stephen Return Riggs (1812-1883) spent much of his life working as a missionary amongst members of the Dakota Sioux tribe in what is now the state of Minnesota. During this period, he also worked to document the language and culture of the Dakota Sioux, producing several important linguistic works. In 1862, he served as interpreter at the trials of the Sioux Uprising. The brown cloth bound silver gilt textured hardcover is in very nice condition. Intact pages exhibit age tanning, marbled endpapers. Measures 5.25"W x 7.625"L x 1.25"D, weight is 1lb, 6oz.

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