Books, Photos, Etc...

1207. Books. Historical. History of the Studebaker Corporation by Albert Russell Erskine, 1918. Book is written "...for the information of the 3,000 stockholders of the Studebaker Corporation, the 12,000 dealers in its products living throughout the world, its 15,000 employees and numberless friends" according to the author's preface. Contains lots of illustrations, photos, facts and figures. Hardbound, 5 1/4" x 8 3/4", printed by Poole Bros. of Chicago, 97 pages. Very handsome edition. Each page is two toned with a dark vanilla rectangle centered on white paper. Images and print are contained within each vanilla rectangle. Covers show wear to corners and edges, some dirt. VF. $150

1208. Books. Historical. Story of the Airship, by Hugh Allen, 1931. Seventh edition. Tons of great pictures of dirigibles. Published by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Contains classes of airships, military uses, training operations, notable flights and much more. Hardbound, 84 pages, dirt, chips to spine which is somewhat brittle, VF. 6" x 9 1/4". $150

1209. Books. Historical. Story of the Typewriter 1873-1923, Herkimer County Historical Society, 1923. Includes drawings, advertisements and photographs. "I feel that I have done something for the women who have always had to work so hard. This will enable them more easily to earn a living." Statement of Christopher Latham Sholes, inventor of the typewriter. Book contains lots of forward thinking tidbits such as this. An interesting read. Hardbound, chips to spine, dings to corners, Interior is flawless, VF. 6 1/4" x 9 1/4", 142 pages. $150

1210. Corporate Seals. U. S. Navy Embossed Sealers. Two different Department of the Navy sealers used in a corporate seal-type crimping device. Paul Franklin bought the dies from an eastern die manufacturing company in the early 1960's. These tow dies were among them. A) Department of the Navy/ (wreath) / (eagle with shield) Round, brass, 45mm, XF. B) Department of the Navy/ U. S. S. Mack / (wreath) / (eagle with shield) 32mm, round, brass, VF. $75 (no illustration)

1211. Economics. General. Let's Take A Bearing, Economic Review & Outlook by Henry H. Clifford, 1964. 40 pages. This soft bound booklet, 6 x 4, was written as a mailer from the offices of Clifford Associates. The booklet is an informational piece perhaps for the novice investor. Included with the booklet is a postcard mailer to determine whether the person would like to remain on the mailing list. It appears that the Clifford family had written several different informational booklets that the company then mailed out to its clients. An excellent marketing tool, and a great word of mouth advertising scheme. Clifford had acquired one of the best California collections. Very fine. $30 (no illustration)

1212. Federal. General. IRS Manuals. Lot of 2 pcs. Internal Revenue Code, 1956 ; Federal Tax Regulation, 1958. Both Vf, hardbound in burgundy covers, with gilt lettering. Both approx. 800pp. $10 (no illustration)

1213. General. "LSU Columbia" Insulators, 7 pcs. All different colors, from cobalt blue to light green. They were made in 1987-8 in the original "Mickey Mouse ear" glass molds in limited quantities. The best were held back for sale. Included in these sets was a stock certificate-style set registration sheet. This set is #199 of 370 produced. A quick check on Ebay shows individual insulators selling for $40-60/ea. Very fine. $300

1214. General. Laws. Justices' Teatise, by Langdon, 1870. Excerpt from the Preface: "The author of this treatise has directed his labors, in its compilation, with special reference to the duties and office of Justices of the Peace... It is not enough that a Justice of the Peace should be impartial and sensible - that he should be honorable and practical; all this is useful in a Justice, but, at best, is as uncertain as may be the causes bearing upon his friendships or exciting his passions."Leather bound, with nicks and scratches. Back cover missing. Probably owned by a western judge, Justice of the Peace or lawyer. $85 (no illustration)

1215. General. Photograph. Washington Family, J.Q. Adams, and James Monroe, Printed portrait collection cards. Two are bust illustrations, the third of the entire Washington family. 3 3/4" x 2". VF. $150

1216. Law. Criminal. American Criminal Law. Volume 2. Cites States' Statutes and pertinent cases. Leather bound, with scratches and tears to leather. Fine. $50 (no illustration)

1217. Law. General. Northwestern Reporter Volume Se, 1885. Published in 1885 and edited by Whelan. 26 Volumes. Volumes: 1, 2, 23, 24, 25, 32, 35, 36, 37, 56, 57, 58, 60 ,68, 69, 74, 75, 91, 100, 113, 117, 123, 128, 137, 138, 139. Cover cases which took place in the Midwest, NB, IA, MN, DAK, WIS and MI. Northwestern University Law Reporter volume set. Unique. All leather bound, and in varying conditions, some poor with missing spines, and others fine, with scratches and torn leather. $200 (no illustration)

1218. Masonic. General. Masonic Tokens. Lot of 7 different tokens. Masonic penny, rd, br, vf, toned, 26mm; Masonic Medal from the Iowa City lodge, 1967, rd, gilt, br, AU, 33mm; Unissued Masonic membership token, rd, br, 27mm, vf, toned; four Masonic pennies, actual pennies with Masonic stamp, rd, br, 21mm, xf. $40

1219. Merchandise. Catalogs. Rebekah Goods Catalog, 1912. The Ward-Stilson Co put out catalogs that catered to the I. O. O. F members and chapters across the county. This catalog is specific for goods that had to do with the Rebekah degree. Extensively illustrated in both black and white and color. 135 pages, indexed. Cover is worn. Very fine. $40

1220. Military. Stereocards. Spanish American War View Stereocards, c.1898. Lot of 2 different cards. Both cards are by Keystone View Co and copyrighted 1898 by B. L. Longley. View #9417 - U. S. Battleship "Indiana in Dry Dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard" with a description on back. View #10014 - U. S. Firing Line, Soldiers Occupying Native Huts, Philippine Islands", no description on back. Extremely fine. $50

1221. Misc. Bartlett Aircraft Corp. Cert #46. Incorporated in Nevada, 1946. Unissued, unsigned. Vignette of an propeller airplane and other aircraft behind. Green border. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11". Mint condition, no folds. $30

1222. Misc. Coast Perlite Corp. Cert #21. Incorporated in Nevada, 1949. Unissued, unsigned. Vignette of spread winged eagle. Orange border. Printer not noted. 8 x 11". Mint condition, no folds. $25

1223. Misc. Continental U308 Corp. Cert #142. Incorporated in Nevada, 1955. Unissued, unsigned. Vignette of a spread winged eagle. Orange border. Printer not noted. 8 x 11". This company was clearly going after uranium with a title like U308. Also, the incorporation date clinches the early timing of the uranium rush. Mint condition, no folds. $35

1224. Misc. General Pictures Corp. Cert #28. Incorporated in Nevada, 1936. Unissued, unsigned. Vignette of a torch with stripes emanating. Brown border, seal and safety print. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11". Mint condition, no folds. $25

1225. Misc. Independent Theatres, Inc. Cert #78. Incorporated in Nevada, 1929. Unissued, unsigned. Vignette of spread winged eagle. Green border and safety print. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11". Mint condition, no folds. $25

1226. Misc. Kaymo Electric Speedboat Corp, Ltd. Cert #90. Incorporated in Nevada, 1939. Unissued, unsigned. Vignette of a spread winged eagle. Bold, ornate green border. No corporate seal. The main office was located in Reno, as indicated on the certificate. Mint condition, no folds. $25

1227. Misc. King's Pictures Corp. Cert #135. Incorporated in Nevada. Unissued. Signed by M. E. King secretary. Vignette of a spread winged eagle between Greek style columns. Orange border. No corporate seal. Mint condition, no folds. $25

1228. Misc. Martinware Gas can, with original label. C.1930-40. 7" tall x 7" diameter. Blue paint with orange and white label. Both of the screw caps intact and functional. Red painted wood grip on metal handle. Blue paint is heavily chipped, but can is not rusted. $15 (no illustration)

1229. Misc. Master Chef Corp. Cert #1. Incorporated in Nevada, 1947. Unissued, unsigned. Vignette of a torch with stripes emanating. Brown border, seal and safety print. Printed - Goes. 8 x 11". Mint condition, no folds. $25

1230. Misc. Milk Can with Cap and Handle. About 5 gallon . At one time the can was painted red, but now much of the paint is peeled off. Only minor rust. 19" tall x 12" wide. Found in a Nevada ghost town, but the name is now lost. $40

1231. Misc. Moore Egg Cartons Inc. Cert #33. Incorporated in Nevada, 1942. Unissued, unsigned. Vignette of the Capitol building. Black border with bronze seal area and bronze safety print. Printer -Goes. 8 x 11. Mint condition. No folds. $25

1232. Misc. Mustang Motor Corp. Cert #59. Incorporated in Nevada, 1944. Unissued, unsigned. Vignette at top left of spread winged eagle atop crag. Black border with gold seal and safety print. Printer - Goes. 6 x 11. Mint condition, no folds. $25

1233. Misc. Philatelic. U. S. No 1 Stamp, New Orleans Cancel and Manuscript Correspondence, 1851. Bold red New Orleans cancel at left center. The stamp is the first stamp issued by the US Government. Brown 5 cent stamp with portrait of Benj Franklin that is manuscript cancelled. Dated on reverse as 1851. Correspondence discusses a banking transaction. Extremely fine. Rare. $550

1234. Misc. Stereocard. Stereoviewer with Stereocards, c.1960's. The viewer appears to be a modern reproduction, but still allows for viewing in stereo. The viewer comes with 8 different stereocard views of various locations and things. Fine. $45 (no illustration)

1235. Misc. Stereocards. African American Stereo Card Collection, c.1880. Lot of 5 different pcs. African American men and women posing for picture in cotton field. Image of a young girl and woman picking cotton. With several others working in the background. Two Caucasian boys and an African American boy, who seems to be cleaning them up. Image of a man and woman with three children at a table with the caption "De Breed am Small, be de Flabor am Delishus." Final image is of am family seated on a porch. Publishers include: B. W. Kilburn, T. W. Ingersoll and Strohmeyer & Wyman. Vf. $250

1236. Photographs. Stereocards. American (U. S.) View Stereocards, c.1895. Lot of 6 different cards. Photographers: James M Davis, copyrighted 1893 by B. W. Kilburn, 2 different cards, Niagra and San Rafael, Cal (this card is a chromocard); J. F. Jarvis, scene of boat docks; Keystone View Co, 2 different cards, view #164 - Niagra and view #619 - Her Gaurdian Angel, copyrighted 1893 & 1898; Littleton View Co, scene of Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, S.C. All very fine. $25

1237. Presidential. Medals. Presidential Medals. Lot of 6 different tokens. J.F.K, with bust profile, in original sealed plastic. Rd, br, gilt, 33mm, Unc; Roosevelt, with bust profile, rd, br, gilt, 31mm, Unc; Lucky Tillicum Roosevelt Medal, with bust profile, 1933, rd, WM, 26mm, Vf; two Geo. Washington Indian Peace Medal, rd, br, 33mm, vf and Unc (in original sealed plastic), the other dark toned; Wilke Button, with bust portrait, fine, stains, 31mm. $40

Railroad. Please look for Railroad items in Arizona, California and Nevada Sections.

1238. Railroad. Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Key. 2" long. Brass. Stamped with C & NW on one side and D Lake on other. Extremely fine. $65

1239. Railroad. General. Railroad Reports, 1893 & 1910. Lot of 2 different reports. The first is Interstate Commerce Commission, 7th Annual Report, 1893. The report outlines the activities of the commission, cases resolved, cases pending, commerce rates and other information. 285 pages, indexed. 9 x 6. The second is the Railway Statistics of the United States of America, 1910. The booklet was prepared by Slason Thompson of the Bureau of Railway News and Statistics. The opening statement of the report attacks the Federal Government. "In the United States the government statistics of railway have the appearance of being gathered, compiled and disseminated to discredit and harass the great industry the government is pledged to foster as well as regulate. In no other civilized country on earth is the function of statistics so abused." 106 pages, red soft bound cover, 9 x 6. The cover is faded around the edges on the front cover. The back cover has a pie diagram of the gross earning of American Railways. Both books very fine. $50

1240. Railroad. Lamp. Dietz Blizzard No. 2 Lantern, c.1880-1900. Round based with red globe. The top of the lamp has Dietz No. 2 Blizzard NY USA on top. The base has in large letters Dietz No. 2 Blizzard Two major dings on base. Red paint on base, rest is slightly rusted. The lantern stands 14" tall and is 8" wide at the base. Fine. $50

1241. Railroad. Locks. C. P. R. R. of Cal Lock. C.P.R.R. of Cal (Central Pacific Railroad) is stamped on the reverse side of where the key goes. The cover for the key hole opens but the spring is not functional. Latch is locked, no key. The item has many dings some of which have a corrosion that would indicate the lock was under water. We were at first suspicious about the authenticity, but after talking to an advanced collector, he felt that the lock was genuine. The reproductions are poorly made and marked quite differently. Fine. $300

1242. Railroad. Locks. Misc Rail Locks. Lot of 2 pcs. Both are unmarked, except for one's maker, Yale. Large bronze, with dimpled pattern throughout body, keyhole safe and loop below for chain suspension, 4" x 3", Xf; Other is a small iron, 3" x 2", quite worn. $35

1243. Railroad. Southern Pacific Railroad Key. 2.25" long. Brass. Heavily used. "SP Co A7" stamped on one side. Apparent crack down key shaft. Fine. $60

1244. Railroad. Star Head Light Co Railroad Lantern, c.1900-20. Original glass globe. 11" tall, 7" wide base. Metal, swing handle. Rust affects all surfaces. Fine. $50

1245. Ranch. Tools. Fence Tool & Pliers, c.1900-1910. The fence tool resembles pliers, but with an adjustable turn key at top and front. The pliers are a channel lock style design. There are no markings on the handles or jaws. 13" long. Very fine. $25

1246. Tobacco. Tins. Union Leader Cut Plug Tobacco Tins, c. 1910. Lot of 3 pcs. Union Leader Cut Plug printed in blue outlined letters on top of tin with an vignette of a spread winged eagle atop a small tin. The entire tin is painted in a red faux wicker design. There are two handles that fold up and down, similar to a picnic basket. Wear to paint, but tin has few to no dings. 5" tall x 7"long x 4.5" deep. The second Union Leader tin is missing the top and is painted red. The third tin is from J. B. Pace Tobacco Co. The tin is attractively painted in a yellow and orange patchwork design. The tin was for Pace's scroll cut tobacco. Lid and tin in very fine condition. Very fine. $100

1247. Western. Sterling Silver Spoons. Lot of 3 different pcs. The first spoon in the group has "French Lick Springs Hotel, French Lick, Ind." Along with a picture of the hotel engraved in the bowl. The handle has a local interest theme, about 5". The second spoon is engraved with "Cheyenne, Wyo" and a bucking bronco in the bowl, the handle is engraved with items of local interest, approx. 4". The last spoon in the group has "Royal Gorge" and a picture of said in the bowl, mining themed handle, personal initials "LCH" engraved on back, 5 1/4". $50