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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 180

Signed John P. Clum "The Truth About the Apaches"

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Starting Bid
$500

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Featured in this lot is this handwritten and stamp signed by John P. Clum personal edition of: The Truth About the Apache’s told in the Annual Reports by John P. Clum and was displayed in the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum; Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. The copy is hand written on the cover by John Clum and has his official signature stamp from him as well, as well as hand written, annotated inside the back. This is John Clum’s personal copy of the book, depicting his personal involvement in the capture of Geronimo and the political climate of the turmoil of the time. John Philip Clum (1851–1932) was a pivotal figure in the American Southwest during the late 19th century, renowned for his roles as an Indian agent, newspaper editor, and civic leader. Appointed in 1874 as the Indian agent for the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation in Arizona Territory, Clum implemented progressive policies that promoted self-governance among the Apache people. He established the first Tribal Police and Tribal Court, fostering a system of self-rule that was unprecedented at the time. Notably, on April 21, 1877, Clum orchestrated the peaceful capture of the Apache leader Geronimo at Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, without any bloodshed—a feat that embarrassed the U.S. Army and underscored Clum's effective leadership. However, facing opposition from military authorities and bureaucratic interference, Clum resigned from his post on July 1, 1877. Following his tenure as an Indian agent, Clum relocated to Tombstone, Arizona, where he founded The Tombstone Epitaph newspaper on May 1, 1880. The condition of this iconic booklet is well preserved with some browning to the cover and pages consistent with age but otherwise is in well preserved overall condition. The measurements of this booklet is 8 3/4" x 6 1/8". The collective weight of this booklet is U4oz. TTD395

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