1887 Fairfield California Hanging Invitation
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Below is a recent realized price for an invitation to a hanging in Fairfield California form 1887. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:
1887 Fairfield California Hanging Invitation. Sold for Over $5,000.
Here are some items we have sold from the Old West era:
Scarce Copy of the ”Pony Express Bible” — Distributed to Riders of the Famed Old West Mail Service
Scarce copy of the Holy Bible that was specially ordered by Russell, Majors & Waddell – the company that founded the Pony Express – to give to each of the riders of their famed mail service. New York: American Bible Society, 1857. Bound in original calf leather boards, Bible is stamped in gilt on front board, ”Presented by / Russell, Majors & Waddell / 1858”, and on spine ”Holy Bible”, with elaborate decorative stamping on boards and spine. With 1,278 double-columned pages as called for. Bible is one of two types given to Pony Express riders, all of which bear the 1858 date on the front cover, and which were originally ordered by the company to give to its wagon crews, and then repurposed for the new Pony Express venture in 1860.
Alexander Majors, one of the founders of the company, was a deeply religious man who not only required each of his Pony Express riders to carry a Bible, but had it delivered to them only after they signed a pledge not to swear, drink or fight with other riders. The riders were also required to abstain from working on Sunday, an unusual practice that allowed them to rest after a grueling schedule of riding 250 miles per day on horseback. Although the Pony Express lasted a mere 19 months from April 1860 to October 1861, the lore of its riders, symbolizing the rugged individualism of the American west, has been emblazoned into the nation’s collective consciousness, with these Bibles one of the only artifacts of their noble mission.
A quote in pencil appears on the front pastedown, ”I will do what good I can as I pass along for I may not come this way again”, and a faded inscription appears on the rear pastedown possibly dating the book to 1859. This copy may have been given to one of the wagon riders, although it’s impossible to conclusively know. Bible measures 3.75” x 5.875” x 2”, well-worn with rubbing to boards and some creasing to spine. Missing first few pages including copyright page, and partial loss to last page. Overall a very good copy with original boards still present and intact. Sold for $9,375.
Exceptionally Rare Sitting Bull Autograph
Very rare autograph of Sitting Bull, the Native American holy man, Sioux chief and U.S government defier. Signature was originally part of an autograph album of late 19th and early 20th century notables, likely obtained during the brief period of four months that Sitting Bull performed in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, where he earned approximately $50 per week and reportedly cursed attendees in his native tongue. Ultimately, though, Sitting Bull would be shot by Indian Agency Police upon the reservation, ostensibly when he resisted arrest. Autograph page is signed boldly and clearly in black ink: “Sitting Bull” with distinctive dotting of “i’s”. Minor soiling and toning, else near fine condition. Dark Sitting Bull autograph. Sold for $7,866.
Annie Oakley Autograph on Her Cabinet Card from 1880
Annie Oakley autograph on her cabinet card, circa 1880s. A young Ms. Oakley poses holding a double-barrel shotgun with her gloved right hand. Boldly signed in ink, “Annie Oakley.” Annie Oakley became famous when her future husband Frank Butler bet $100 that he could beat anyone in a shooting contest. He lost the bet to Annie, but won her heart. They set out performing their own act which included Annie shooting ashes off Frank’s cigarette. They later joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show in 1885. Ironically, her greatest source of wealth came in later years when William Randolph Hearst’s newspaper created a false story that she was using cocaine. She sued Hearst and won, netting her a sum that allowed her to become a philanthropist. Image measures 4.25″ x 6.5″. Baker’s Art Gallery, Columbus, Ohio backmark. Small thumbtack holes to each corner and mounting remnants to verso. Overall, near fine condition. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity from PSA/DNA. Sold for $7,000.
Buffalo Bill Cody Cabinet Photo Signed — Rare
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody signed cabinet photo, capturing, in full cowboy regalia, the American frontier scout and entertainment mogul whose Wild West Show defined the image of the untamed West. Signed upon the mount “W.F. Cody / ‘Buffalo Bill’ / To Mr. J.G. Fraser / 1910″. Photograph is published by Repro Photo (identified in negative at lower right). Tack hole at top and small loss at bottom not affecting signature, likely from a second tack. Image measures 4″ x 5.5″; matting measures 6″ x 9”. Overall in very good plus condition, with an especially sharp image and bold writing. Sold for $2,262.
1887 Document Signed by Ringleaders in the Lincoln Country War — Including James Dolan, Justice of the Peace John Wilson, Sheriff Peppin & Regulator Yginio Salazar
Fantastic and rare legal document signed by dozens of key officials in Lincoln County, New Mexico, home of the 1878 Lincoln County War shootouts that catapulted Billy the Kid to fame. During the five short months of February-July 1878, the Lincoln County War would pit two factions of outlaws against each other for control of economic power in Lincoln County, and not end until federal forces intervened at the Battle of Lincoln. This 1887 document is signed by 24 Lincoln County notables who are petitioning the Board of County Commissioners to limit the width of a major road leading to the Court House. Document dated 15 July 1887 is signed by: James Dolan (leader of the Murphy/Dolan faction), Justice of the Peace John Wilson (who deputized the outlaw Regulators gang), George Peppin (the corrupt Sheriff who helped Murphy/Dolan’s thugs) and Yginio Salazar (one of Billy the Kid’s Regulators). Document is also signed by Sheriff Jason Brent, New Mexican Governor George Curry, Octaviano Salas (a Coroner’s Juror for Alex McSween’s murder), John Wheeler (who rode with Billy the Kid), cattleman George Barber, William Rosenthal (who sued John Chisum), George Sena (Pat Garrett’s Deputy Sheriff), Sheriff Saturnino Baca, Antonio Salazar (the local tax collector) and John Thornton (whose family defended Dolan and Chisum). Document runs two pages (front and verso) with all signatures appearing on the second page, and includes an integral leaf with docketing approving the petition. Measures 7.75″ x 9.75″. A spectacular document displaying the signatures of men who sought to break the untamed West. Sold for $2,237.
Exceptionally Rare Carte de Visite of the Jesse James and Younger Gang, Circa 1876 — Depicting 6 Outlaws Involved in the Famed Northfield, Minnesota Botched Bank Raid
Very scarce 1876 CDV of 6 members of Jesse James’ infamous James and Younger Gang, as well as a bank teller victim, after their failed attempt to rob the First National Bank in Northfield, Minnesota. CDV contains images of James-Younger gang members: Bob Younger, Jim Younger and Cole Younger, as well as Charlie Pitts, Bill Chadwell, Clell Millet and murdered bank teller Joseph Haywood. The day of the failed robbery, 7 September 1876, marked the beginning of the end for the infamous James-Younger gang as its members were captured or killed, save for the James’ brothers, who just barely escaped. In addition to Miller and Stiles dead, every gang member was wounded, including Cole who was shot in his left hip, Frank James in his right leg and Jesse James, the last to be shot, getting a bullet in the thigh as the gang escaped. The Youngers surrendered, and pleaded guilty to murder in order to avoid execution. CDV photographer’s backmark reads: “Den Chamberlain Mitchell’s Block, NO.13, 2ND ST., Winona, – Minn.” CDV measures 2.5″ x 4″. Some fading, else near fine. Sold for $1,954.
Rare and Vintage Annie Oakley Cabinet Photo
Original cabinet photograph of Annie Oakley, circa early 1900’s. Oakley stands holding her signature .22 caliber rifle, which she reportedly could use to split a playing card edge-on. Photograph measures 4″ x 5.5″. Photo mat bears the original portrait studio name and address: “Chandler / 826 Arch St., Phila.” and measures 5.25″ x 7.25″. Light wear at edges, though not affecting photo which is in near fine condition. Sold for $1,609.
Texas vs. John Selman 1895 Legal Document — For the Murder of Infamous Outlaw John Hardin, Killer of 40+ Men
El Paso, Texas legal document from the case of Texas vs. John Selman, the man who killed notorious Texas outlaw John Wesley Hardin. Dated 25 November 1895, document concerns the testimony of J.E. Turner, likely one of the witnesses at the Acme Saloon the night of the famous shooting. 8″ x 7″ document and 4.5″ x 6.75″ photo framed together for an overall size of 17.5″ x 12″. Minor chips to top, trimmed at bottom margin and separation to middle fold. Very good condition. Sold for $1,460.
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