PHILLIP BROWN PARSONS (1895-1977)HunterPHILLIP BROWN PARSONS (1895-1977)Hunter and Gordon Setter
signed "P B Parsons" lower left
watercolor, 15 by 21 1/2 in.
titled on Doll & Richards, Inc., Boston label on back
Phillip Parsons was a popular sporting artist and illustrator from the Boston area. Born in 1896, he studied at the Boston School of Painting and went on to create cover artwork for magazines such as “National Sportsman,” calendars for Remington Arms, and work for L.L. Bean, Colt Firearms, and Parker Brothers. In addition to his own sporting pursuits, Parsons taught art and was a member of the Guild of Boston Artists, the Boston Watercolor Society, and the Concord Art Association for many years.
Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts
RARE SAMUEL COLT BIOGRAPHY, SIGNED BYRARE SAMUEL COLT BIOGRAPHY, SIGNED BY MRS. COLTFirst edition of extremely rare, privately printed Colt memorial volume, Armsmear, The Home, The Arm & The Armory of Samuel Colt, 1866. SIGNED and inscribed by Elizabeth Hart Colt ("Mrs. Samuel Colt") to Sarah I. Cowan in 1867. Original boards and binding, with some weakness on the rear spine hinge and a 3" separation. (A very easy conservation job for a competent bookbinder.) Additionally, ex libris bookplate of Charles T. Haven inside front board. Haven wrote multiple books on the history of Colt firearms, including A History of the Colt Revolver from 1836 to 1940. Gold page edges are fine. Spine is straight. A solid and very desirable volume. Book measures 8" wide x 10 5/8" high x 2" deep. 399 pages.
(2) BOOKS: FIREARMS REFERENCE, WINCHESTER(2) BOOKS: FIREARMS REFERENCE, WINCHESTER & COLT(lot of 2) Books: firearms reference and history, including: (1) "Winchester: An American Legend," R.L. Wilson, Random House, New York, 1991, 404 pages; (1) "The Book of Colt Firearms," R.L. Wilson, Blue Book Publications, Minneapolis,1993, 604 pages; largest: approx 12.25"h, 9.5"w, 1.5"d; 11lbs total
1857 COLT FIREARMS PIMLICO WORKS LONDON1857 COLT FIREARMS PIMLICO WORKS LONDON GUARD HATCOLT FIREARMS PIMLICO WORKS LONDON GUARD HAT, the black felt hat with leather bill, dated 1857 size 7 on top interior, brass: badge reads "Colt Firearms" over "Pimlico Works London" centered "GUARD", leather chin strap. "Best English Make" embossed in sweatband.
28-PIECE AUTOGRAPH / SIGNATURE LOT.28-PIECE AUTOGRAPH / SIGNATURE LOT. TO INCLUDE:PAYTON C. MARCH (WWI GENERAL), CHARLES J. BONAPARTE (ATTORNEY GENERAL), HENRY CABOT LODGE (US SENATOR), BOIES PENROSE (US SENATOR), FREDERICK FUNSTON (US GENERAL), JAMES E. WATSON (US SENATOR), CHARLES CURTIS (VICE PRESIDENT), CECIL SPRING RICE (BRITISH AMBASSADOR), WILLIAM C. GORGAS (SURGEON GENERAL), HERBERT HOOVER, WOODROW WILSON, EDWARD EVERETT HALE (AUTHOR), MARCELLA SEMBRICH (OPERA SINGER), ELISHA ROOT (PRESIDENT OF COLT FIREARMS), WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN (ORATOR AND SECRETARY OF STATE), DEAN RUSK (SECRETARY OF STATE), AND OTHERS.
Colt firearms related books: three copiesColt firearms related books: three copies John Parsons, The Peacemaker ; two copies Ted Tivey, The Colt Rifle ; R. L. Wilson, Colt An American Legend ; A Century of Achievement: Colt 100th Anniversary Firearms Manual 1936 ; P.L. Shumaker, Colt's Variations of the Old Model Pocket Pistol ; two copies (1940 and 1960) Haven and Belden, A History of the Colt Revolver ; three copies James E. Serven, Colt Firearms ; Nathan L. Swayze, '53 Colt Navies ; R. Bruce McDowell, A Study of Colt Conversions ; Keith Cochran, Colt Cavalry, Artillery and Militia Revolvers ; Dixon Larsen, Colt Tips ; Horace Greeley IV, The Colt U.S. General Officer's Pistol ; Sutherland and Wilson, The Book of Colt Firearms ; Keith Cochran, Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia ; David M. Brown, signed by author, The 36 Calibers of the Colt ; Joseph G. Rosa, Colonel Colt London ; two copies Albaugh and Steuart, The Original Confederate Colt , one in poor condition ; John Kopec, first edition, 1976, Colt Single Action Army Revolver ; four copies (one signed) Robin Rapley, Colt Percussion Accoutrements ; R. L. Wilson, The Evolution of the Colt ; Lucien Cary, The Colt Gun Book ; Gerald Keogh, Sam Colt's New Pocket Pistol ; Theodore Dexter, Colt Root Model 1853 ; James E. Serven, 1952, Colt Cartridge Pistols ; Albert Watson, III, signed by author, Those Other Colt or Colt Conversions ; U.S. Government Printing Office, 1917, Handbook of the Colt Automatic Machine Gun ; Fred Sweeney, signed by author, A Guide to the Proper Accoutrements for Hartford Produced Percussion Colt Models ; pamphlet, A.J.R. Cormack, Small Arms Profile 16 Colt Percussion Revolvers , (38 books and pamphlets); detailed photographs and descriptions not available for this lot. Most in average condition, some with original dust jackets. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
1860 Army Colt miniature, finely crafted,1860 Army Colt miniature, finely crafted, original case colors, serial number 186, engraved cylinder scene and wooden grips, 6-3/8 in., in fitted mahogany case with label "Classic Edition Colt Firearms United States Historical Society". Excellent condition. Private Collection, Michigan
Colt Navy miniature, finely crafted,Colt Navy miniature, finely crafted, original case colors, serial number 186, engraved cylinder scene and wooden grips, 6-1/8 in., in fitted hardwood case with brass label "1851 Navy Colt Miniature Classic Edition Colt Firearms United States Historical Society". Excellent condition. Private Collection, Michigan
1837 Colt Walker miniature, finely crafted,1837 Colt Walker miniature, finely crafted, wooden grips, engraved cylinder, original case colors, serial number 186, cylinder scene, 7-3/8 in., in fitted hardwood case with label "1847 Walker Colt Miniature Classic Edition Colt Firearms United States Historical Society". Excellent condition. Private Collection, Michigan
Ledger of Deadwood Mining Supplier andLedger of Deadwood Mining Supplier and Colt Arms Distributor George Ayres & Co. Ledger of handwritten records and checks written between 1896 to 1898 noting the payee and the subject of the transactions plus a 1907 First National Bank of Deadwood check from Geo. V. Ayres & Co. Hardware and Mining Supplies. Ayres was also Deadwood's official distributor of Colt firearms.
Seven books on Colt firearms; Colt CartridgeSeven books on Colt firearms; Colt Cartridge Pistols, James Serven, 1952, paperback, stains, tears, loose at staples; Colt: An American Legend, R.L. Wilson, Abbeville, excellent condition, with dust jacket; Samuel Colt Presents, Wadsworth, Atheneum, 1961, very good condition, script on spine slightly faded, no dust jacket; '51 Colt Navies, Nathan Swayze, 1967, hinges tight, dust jacket worn, faded, small tears; A History of the Colt Revolver, Bonanza, 1940, Charles Haven, boards worn, split, torn at top with paint splatter, no dust jacket; The Book of Colt Firearms, Sutherland, Wilson, 1971, good condition, no dust jacket; Colonel Colt London, Joseph Rosa, 1976, excellent condition, with dust jacket. Private Collection, Sarasota, Florida
Cased Colt Signature Series Walker BlackCased Colt Signature Series Walker Black Powder Revolver .44 cal. 9" barrel S/N 6333. Blue/cc finish walnut grip. Walnut case with book Colt Firearms from 1836 by James E. Severn. Condition: This gun remains new in the box with all papers.?The case is very good with a broken latch.