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

Sat, Sep 23, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 648

Montana Territory Ephemera circa 1875-1887

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$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
In this lot is offered this collection of Montana Territory Ephemera, circa 1875-1887 including from Virginia City, Helena, Philipsburg, Butte, Great Falls, Holter, Missoula, Lion City, Washington Bar, Miles City, Sheridan, Harrison, Willow Creek, and Dillon. Companies include Hinchman & Alward from Virginia City, and the Virginia City Masonic Lodge #1 which is the oldest lodge room in the nation in which a Grand Lodge was formed and is still in use. Many pieces of personal correspondence and bills of sale. Mining sample & equipment tags from Philipsburg Mining Company and Granite BiMetallic Cons. Mining Company. A very unique piece is a telegram from the War Department Signal Service U.S.A. United States Telegraph to Hinchman & Alward. Items are nicely preserved but exhibit varied marring from age tanning, foxing and slight tears. Ephemera are in plastic sleeves for protection. Sleeves measure 9.25"W x 11.5"L

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