SOLD!!! Idaho Museum of Natural History Collections


  • Live On-Site Auction:
    Sat, Mar 27th 2010, 10:00 AM
  • Inspection:
    Sat, Mar 27th 2010, 8:30 AM
  • 921 S. 8th
    Idaho State University
    PocatelloIdaho  83209
  • SOLD!!! Historic: Foreign Paper Money, Ancient Coins, Books, Textiles Precious Stones, Invertebrate Fossils, COMPLETE Gift Shop, Custom Oak Displays, New Natural History Books, Clothing, Jewelry; Dinocerata, Proboscidia, & Much More.

Seating available. Time frames now posted. Some new items just added.

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Collections / Rare / Historical

Proboscidea Vol 1 & 2, Complete Set

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  • Proboscidea: A Monograph of the Discovery, Evolution, Migration, and Extinction of the Mastodonts and Elephants of the World, by Henry Fairfield Osborn

2 Volumes, Complete Set. First and Only Edition Print Run. Volume 1 is Book No. 64 of 675 Copies Printed, Volume 2 had no Print Limitation but a Similar Number was Printed. Volume 1 Issued August 15, 1936, Volume 2 Issued After Osborn was Deceased, in 1942 from the Library of Ruben Arthur Stirton.

Hardcover, 2 Color Frontis Plates, 30 Full-Page Plates (Some are Folding), 1244 Text-Figures. Publisher's Gilt-Decorated Red Cloth with Gilded Mastodons Emblazoned on the Front Covers, Distribution Map Endpapers. This Work is a Classic Monograph in Vertebrate Paleontology. Slight Discoloration to Spine Edges and Minor Page Folds. Overall, a Tight, Clean, Very Good Condition Set.  Library Call-Number Sticker on Spine.

Dinocerata: An Extinct Order of Gigantic Mammals

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  • Dinocerata: An Extinct Order of Gigantic Mammals (Monographs of the United States Geological Survey - Volume X) by Othniel Charles Marsh, Copyright 1884.

First and Only Printed Edition, Signed by the Author. Nearly Excellent Condition. Hardcover, No Dust Jacket. 56 Plates (Some are Folding) and Numerous Woodcuts. Binding is Tight, Spine is Excellent, No Noticeable Shelfwear. Library Call-Number Sticker on Spine.

Historic / Rare Books

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  • Bibliography of Fossil Vertebrates by Joseph Tracy Gregory, Copyright 1986
  • Time, Life, and Man: The Fossil Record by Ruben Arthur Stirton, Copyright 1959
  • Flora of Idaho by Ray Joseph Davis, Copyright 1952
  • American Weasels by E. Raymond Hall, Copyright 1951
  • Chief Joseph: The Biography of a Great Indian by Chester Anders Fee, Copyright 1936
  • The Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandfon, Copyright 1930
  • A Manual of Style with Specimens of Type, Gift Inscription from Erinnd to Stirton, Copyright 1927
  • Natural History: May - June, Vol XXI, Journal of the American Museum of Natural History, Copyright 1921
  • The Mine and Smelter Supply Company General Catalog, Vol 22: Machinery and Supplies
  • Ein Wunderkraut erabert die Welt by Starker Tobak
  • Evolution in Modern Thought by Haeckel, Thomson, Weismann, et al., Copyright 1903
  • Iowa Academy of Sciences: Vol IV (Copyright 1896), Vol II (Copyright 1894), Vol X (Copyright 1902), Vol XI (Copyright 1903)
  • Science and Culture and Other Essays by Thomas Henry Huxley, Copyright 1893
  • Variety Used Science, Chemistry, and History Books

Gems / Minerals / Invertebrate Fossils

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  • Polished Petrified Wood: with Carved Face, in Druzy Quartz
  • Quartz: Rose, Botrioidal, with Copper Malachite Inclusions, Crystals, Icicles
  • Chalcedony
  • Agate: Idaho Agate, Green Moss, Bubble, Rose, Montana Moss, Holly Blue, Botrioidal
  • Azurite Mineral
  • Amethyst
  • Varisite
  • Dentalaum
  • Halite
  • Muscorite Mica
  • Palm Root
  • Snowflake Obsidian
  • Fluorite
  • Uranium Salts
  • Iron Pyrite
  • Leafy Calcite
  • Gypsum
  • Geyser Pipe
  • Tempsky
  • Coral: Horn, Honey Comb
  • Sandstone
  • Desert Rose
  • Barite Roses
  • Smokey Crystal
  • Plant Fossils
  • Yellow Sulfur

Foreign Currency

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Currency: Over 200 Original, World War I and World War II • Military and Foreign • Many from American Bank Note Company • Many from Philippines, Brazil, England, Germany, Canada, Italy, Sweden, Mexico, Malaysia, France, Luxembourg, Belgium • Much of the Paper Currency Signed by Military • Prisoner's of War Camp

Historic / Rare

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  • German Violin in Case
  • Painting / Early Historic
  • Original Sheet Music: "That Mysterious Rag," "Good-Bye Broadway, Hello France"
  • Embroidered Cloth
  • Mid-Century Traditional Euro Clothing
  • Native Headband
  • Tapestry Wall Hangings
  • Historic Period Textiles, Woven Grass
  • Smoking Implements, Ivory Carved Pipe
  • Wooden Carved Arrowheads
  • Large Metal Shield with ABC Coat of Arms
  • Leather-Bound Ledger Books
  • Jewelry

1960's Stamps

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Collection of 1960's Stamps: Most in Pristine Condition, a Few Have Postmarks. Amazing Colors, Kept in Sealed Environment.

Gift Shop / New

Triceratops / Sabertooth Casts

  • Saber Tooth
  • Triceratops Mount
  • Saber Tooth Skull, Miniature

New Books

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  • E-Guides: Mammal, Earth, Dinosaur, Rock & Mineral, Insect
  • Birds of North America
  • North American Mammoths: An Annotated Bibliography
  • Idaho Mountain Wildflowers
  • The Sibley Guide to Bird Life & Behavior
  • Dinosaur Under the Blue Sky
  • Seismosaurus
  • Salmon & His People
  • Ice Age Mammals of North America
  • Lewis and Clark: Green World, Among the Grizzlies
  • Fossils at a Glance
  • The Last of the Mountain Men

Store Displays / Gate / Compressor

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  • Chain Metal Room Security Gate 8' Tall / Locking Gate to Separate Rooms
  • Compressor for Walk In Freezer / Freezer Door
  • Tempered Glass Display Cases
  • Custom-Made Wooden Cabinets
  • Post Card Holders
  • Magnifying Glass Object Holder Stands

Furniture / Variety Store Items

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  • Wrought Iron Patio Set, Black
  • Diamond-Shaped Tables
  • Variety Store Furnishings
  • Cash Register
  • Fridge
  • Cement Garden Stones
  • 2) Glass Fish Tanks
  • Large Oak Fish Tank with Stand

New Gift Shop Items / Toys

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Gemstone Key Chains • Homeosaurus • Mini Gem Bottles • Slooh Kids • Glimpses of Nature • Carved Gemstone Animals • Gel Candles • Large Natural Salt Candles • Window Stones • Earthstones • Italian Charms Logo • Explore Space Live • Magnets • Belt Buckles • Rock Samples • Dissecting Kits • Flintknapping Kit • Dinosaur Toys • Planet Stickers  • Miner Mike's Rocks  • Wheelie Pull Toys  • Wooden Model Dino • Glow in the Dark Sand Art  • Map Compass  • Tornado Tube  • Folding Microscope  • Mineral Specimens • Rocket Volcano  • Discover Fun - Toysmith  • Buffalo Jerky  • Quartz Crystal Points  • Brazilian Slabs  • Fossils - Replicas from the Past  • Flint Knapped Knives  • Planet Books  • Counting Dinosaurs  • Small Mammals  • Dot to Dot Reptiles  • Planets  • Mammal Fossils  • Dig-a-Dino  • Dinosaur Putty  • Zoo Mazes  • Turtle Mazes  • Animal Adventure  • Large Assortment of Idaho Postcards • Fool's Gold • Gold Ore

Variety Quality Items

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  • Jewelry: Native Made Necklaces and Earrings, Variety Necklaces, Earrings, Leather Bracelets, Stone Chip Bracelets, Embedded Shell Pendants, Glass Leaf Earrings, Ceramic Necklaces
  • Stuffed Animals: Bison, Sitting Triceratops, Moose, Wolf, Owl
  • Clothing: T-Shirts in a Variety of Sizes, Assorted Print Socks
  • Large Laminated Posters: Weird Dino, Dino Evolution, Milestones of Vertebrate Evolution, Backyard Birds, Human Evolution from Primate to Modern Man, Animal Kingdom, North American Wildlife, Butterflies of the World, USA State Birds and Flowers, Fossils

Museum How-To Books / Variety Used Books

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Variety Museum Design and Exhibit How-To Books • Variety Historical Books

 

Great selection coming in every day!

 

Auction start: 2010-03-27 10:00:00 GMT-06:00

 

Auction Notes

Rare and one-of-a-kind auction.  The Museum is making great changes and in order for this to happen they are offering some of their collections to make room in storage and for collections.  All proceeds from this sale will go towards the improvements of YOUR museum!

Order is set. Times are approximate.

Precious Stone / Historical / Gift Store

Money / Coins / Stamps / Lumber 2nd Ring

10:00 - 11:30 Precious Stones, Rocks, Invertebrate Fossils    
11:30 - 1:00 Historical Items, Books, Collections 12:30 - 1:00 Plywood, Oak, Fish Tanks, Etc
1:00 - end NEW Gift Shop Items, New Books, Store Displays 1:00 - 2:00 Coins, War Money, Stamp Collection

 

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