OVERSIZE SPEAR-RIG BLACK DUCKJosephW. Lincoln (1859-1938)
Accord, MA, c. 1910
22 in. long
“Lincoln was a laconic man, a consummate Yankee craftsman whose solid-bodied decoys are reflections of their maker’s...
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MACKEY LONG-TAILED DRAKELong Island,NY, c. 1880
11 1/4 in. long
An early hunting decoy that saw use along the rugged waters of the Atlantic Coast. William Mackey owned this decoy and illustrated a pair of rigmates...
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EXEMPLARY DOWITCHERA. Elmer Crowell(1862-1952)
East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
12 1/2 in. long
A rare and important working Crowell dowitcher decoy displaying glass eyes, richly painted detail, and split-tail carving...
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THE O'BRIEN CHAMBERS WOOD DUCKThomasChambers (1860-1948)
Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900
15 in. long
“There are few, if any, areas in North America which provide such accessible hunting for such a large...
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THE MCCLEERY BOYD MERGANSER DRAKEGeorgeBoyd (1873-1941)
Seabrook, NH, c. 1910
18 ¾ in. long
“I had the good fortune of visiting with Jim McCleery on several occasions in his home in Texas. He was one of the...
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RARE AND EARLY TUCKED-HEAD BLACK DUCKFerdinandBach (1888-1967)
Detroit, MI, c. 1926
19 in. long
This decoy and its rigmate, lot 457, represent half of the known black ducks by Bach. These rare and highly distinct birds...
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RARE AND EARLY SLEEPING BLACK DUCKFerdinandBach (1888-1967)
Detroit, MI, c. 1926
16 in. long
This decoy and its rigmate, lot 458, represent half of the known black ducks by Bach. These rare and highly distinct birds...
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GRAND CURLEWCharles Sumner Bunn (1865-1952)
Shinnecock,NY, c. 1900
17 1/2 in. long
In 1971 Milton Weiler’s “Classic Shorebird Decoys” portfolio was published with text by William J. Mackey Jr. Across from Weiler’s Plate...
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EARLY HUMPBACK BLACK DUCKThe Ward Brothers
LemuelT. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, 1921
17 in. long
“Stephen W. Ward (1895-1976) and his brother Lemuel Travis Ward (1896-1984) of Crisfield, Maryland...
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THE HARMON RUNNING COBB CURLEWNathanF. Cobb Jr. (1825-1905)
Cobb Island, VA, c. 1880
15 1/2 in. long
“Every Nathan Cobb decoy had its own natural pose. Even his Hudsonian Curlews…seemed to run, feed, and...
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FLYING BRANTGeorge William McLellan(1897-1987)
Eureka, CA, c. 1941
24 in. long, 41 in. wingspan
One of only nine flying decoys originally created for this legendary rig. Few would argue that Bill McLellan’s...
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EARLY CURLEW PAIRLewis A. Cranmer (1845-1920)
CedarRun, NJ, c. 1890
14 in. long
A pair of curlew with pronounced cheeks. As North America's largest shorebird, curlew are recognizable by their signature curved bill shaped...
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IMPORTANT PINTAIL DRAKEAndrew A. Tull(1840-1915)
Philadelphia, PA, c. 1856
17 1/2 in. long
An exceptional Delaware River pintail drake, this example is a regional archetype quite distinct in form from other...
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RARE LESSER YELLOWLEGSA. Elmer Crowell(1862-1952)
East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
9 1/2 in. long
Crowell author and historian Brian Cullity states, "The lesser yellowlegs was a relatively uncommon species to be used...
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FREDERIC REMINGTON (1861-1909), FEEDINGTHE DOGS (HUNTING MUSK OX: FEED) Title: Frederic Remington (1861-1909), Feeding the Dogs (Hunting Musk Ox: Feed) Medium: oil en grisaille on canvas Dimensions: 22 x 20 Frame...
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CIVIL WAR ARCHIVE, 11 ITEMS TOTAL1stitem: Confederate States of America Oath of Allegiance, Department of East Tennessee, Office Provost Marshal. Inscribed "Greeneville Augt. 26th" with printed "1863", top right,...
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PAWNEE BILL'S WILD WEST SEASON 1899.Wilson,Harry. Pawnee Bill's Wild West Season 1899. Official route book for Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show. Gilt-stamped hardcover embossed with bust portrait of Pawnee Bill. Illustrated....
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PAWNEE BILL'S WILD WEST SEASON 1898.Wilson,Harry. Pawnee Bill's Wild West Season 1898. Official route book for Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show. Hardcover embossed with bust portrait of Pawnee Bill. Illustrated. 127 pages....
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BUFFALO BILL UNDER GENERAL CARR.BuffaloBill Under General Carr. Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill Film Company. One sheet (42 x 27"). One third of a three-sheet poster with an illustration of Buffalo Bill and his horsemen....
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BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST 1906 EUROPEANTOUR ROUTE MAP B...Cody, W.F. Buffalo Bill's Wild West 1906 European Tour Route Map Book. Lithographed and printed by J. Weiner, Vienna. Single page route foldout map of Europe,...
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BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST 1906 EUROPEANTOUR PRINT.Cody, W.F. Buffalo Bill's Wild West 1906 European Tour Print. Single page route foldout map of Europe, measuring 34 x 26." Map illustrates the 1906 route of Buffalo...
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BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST 1905 TOUR OFFRANCE ROUTE MAP ...Cody, W.F. Buffalo Bill's Wild West 1905 Tour of France Route Map Book. Lithographed and printed by Weiner's Ltd., London. Single page route foldout map...
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DANIEL BOONE, BUFFALO BILL & INDIANSBOOKS (3)For your consideration is this collection of three (3) vintage Western books from various authors. First book in this collection is titled "Indians of America" by...
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1911 THRILLING LIVES BUFFALO BILL &PAWNEE BILLFor your consideration is this 1911, third edition copy of “Lives Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill” by Frank Winch. This is account of the lives of Buffalo Bill,...
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1899 1ST ED. LAST OF THE GREAT SCOUTSBUFFALO BILLFor your consideration is this 1899 first edition copy of “Last of the Great Scouts: Life Story of Co. W.F. Cody (Buffalo Bill)” written by Helen Cody Wetmore....
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DON BALKE (B. 1933) "ROSEATE SPOONBILL"DonBalke (North Carolina, B. 1933) "Roseate Spoonbill" Signed lower left. Original Watercolor on Illustration Board.
Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder...
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BILL H. WARD (AMERICAN, 1919-1998);ORIGINAL BLACK INK AND WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATION FOR "BLACKHAWK" 1943-1952, DEPICTS A PILOT MID-FL...Bill H. Ward (American, 1919-1998); original black ink and watercolor illustration...
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BILL WARD; ORIGINAL BLACK INK DC COMICSSTORY PAGE FOR STARMAN; SEVEN ILLUSTRATIONS ON ONE SHEET, 16 ½" H. X 11 ½" W.Bill H. Ward (American, 1919-1998); original black ink DC Comics story page for "Starman"; seven...
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1969 NFL FOOTBALL WRITERS DINNER PROGRAM,NAMATHNew York Chapter of the Pro Football Writers Association dinner. Bill Gallo illustration of Namath and others on cover. Provenance: From the personal collection of Jack...
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Rosebud Agency Sketchbook, by "Jack"9 x 5 1/2 inch sketchbook containing 72 illustrations on unlined paper, in color pencil, ca 1880s-1890s. Paper cover featuring blue pencil inscription "Capt McCauley for Indian...
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CARL LUDWIG BILLE (DENMARK, 1815-1898),VESSELS IN CALM SEAS., OIL ON CANVAS, 36.5" X 53.5". FRAMED 45.5" X 62.75".CARL LUDWIG BILLE, Denmark, 1815-1898, Vessels in calm seas. Luminous and crisp work evocative...
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J. T. HEADLEY, THE ILLUSTRATED LIFEOF GEORGE WASHINGTON, PUBLISHED BY GUDON BILL 1865J. T. Headley, The Illustrated Life of George Washington, Published by Gudon Bill 1865,...
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COWBOY ARTIST ILLUSTRATED AUTOGRAPHCALLING CARDSA very unique collection of twenty-one cowhide calling cards illustrated, signed, and in some cases dated with original artwork. These were collected by Tom Watson,...
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Rare Wild Bill Hickok CDV by A.P. TrottJunction City Kansas Albumen photograph featuring a rare pose of Wild Bill Hickok identified in ink on verso The veritable "Wild Bill" / City-marshall of Abilene with backmark...
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Pair of Nimschke-Style Engraved Smith& Wesson Model No.2 Revolvers Inscribed to D.B. Dyer .32 caliber RF 6'' octagonal barrels S/N 19189 S/N 17780. Nimschke-style engraving with nickel finish and pearl grips;...
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SIX ORIGINAL BILL GALLO ILLUSTRATIONSFOR THE NEW YORK TIMES: To include ''It's Not Nice to Fool with Mother Nature'' ''What's a Rico Carty?'' ''Dream Ralphie Dream'' ''On the Run'' ''Operation Glue Pot'' ''Drydock...
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