The Cardozo Collection of Edward S. Curtis – Ephemera Offerings

In addition to the auction lots, we are offering a limited number of Curtis ephemera at fixed prices.
There are examples of original subscription contracts, The North American Indian Prospectus, vintage Curtis studio photography and other interesting well preserved ephemera that Chris Cardozo found important.
All items will be on display and may be purchased at any time, before or after the auction.
EPHEMERA OFFERINGS

Edward S. Curtis Self Portrait, ca. 1899
Photogravure on Van Gelder etching stock
10 x 6 15/16 in. (25.40 x 17.62 cm.), Paper: 15 x 11 1/8 in. (38.10 x 28.26 cm.)
SOLD

"Elsie Allen" Sailboat, ca. 1914
Cyanotype
6 x 4 1/4 in. (15.24 x 10.80 cm.)
Curtis used this boat for his field trips to British Columbia and Alaska.
$1,750

The North American Indian Subscription Agreement, Olney, Set #74, 1907
Letter press print
10 3/8 x 7 7/8 in. (26.35 x 20 cm.)
Signed: Elam Ward Olney
In Ink: this copy to be signed by Theodore Roosevelt
$1,500

The North American Indian Patrons' Form of Subscription, ca. 1907
Ephemera
5 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. (13.97 x 23.50 cm.)
SOLD

The North American Indian Subscription Agreement, Brown, Set #47, 1909
Letter press print
12 3/4 x 8 in. (32.39 x 20.32 cm.)
Signed: Mrs Annie M Brown
Notes the set to be autographed by Curtis and Franklin Roosevelt
SOLD

The North American Indian Subscription Agreement (half-sheet), Worthington, Set #84, 1909
Letter press print
8 11/16 x 7 7/8 in. (22.07 x 20 cm.)
$1,500

The North American Indian Subscription Agreement, Yrae, Set #243, 1911
Letter press print
10 3/8 x 7 15/16 in. (26.35 x 20.16 cm.)
Signed: ‘Yraye’
$1,500

The North American Indian Subscription Agreement, DC Collier, Set #255, 1912
Letter press print
12 3/4 x 8 in. (32.39 x 20.32 cm.)
Signed: DC Collier
$1,500

The North American Indian Subscription Agreement, Ballantine, Set #358, 1913
Letter press print
12 3/4 x 8 in. (32.39 x 20.32 cm.)
Signed: Penny Ballantine
SOLD

The North American Indian Subscription Agreement, Stickney, Set #414, 1914
Letter press print
12 1/16 x 8 in. (30.64 x 20.32 cm.)
Signed: Stickney
$1,500

The North American Indian Subscription Agreement, Glenconner, Set #470, 1920
Letter press print
12 7/8 x 7 15/16 in. (32.70 x 20.16 cm.)
Signed: Glenconner
$1,500

Signal Fire to the Mountain Gods, With Greeting Card, ca. 1909
Photogravure & ephemera
Image: 8 3/8 x 5 5/8 in. (21.27 x 14.29 cm.), Card: 3 x 5 in. (7.62 x 12.70 cm.)
Signed in the plate, lower center: E.S. Curtis
Comes with original holiday greeting card from Curtis.
Presentation print on vintage bifold folder made of hand made laid paper.
SOLD

Zuni Maid, ca. 1904
Penny postcard
5 3/16 x 3 1/8 in. (13.18 x 7.94 cm.)
Zuni, Southwest
$150

The North American Indian Prospectus Proof, ca. 1904
Letter press print & photogravure
12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (31.75 x 24.13 cm.)
Included in this lot is photogravures of: “The Oath” and “Navaho Medicine Man”
This is a galley proof of The North American Indian prospectus, and is unique, with hand-written notations.
SOLD

The North American Indian Prospectus, ca. 1908
Letter press print
12 1/2 x 9 5/8 in. (31.75 x 24.45 cm.)
$1,250

The North American Indian Prospectus, ca. 1908
Letter press print & photogravure
12 1/2 x 19 1/8 in. (31.75 x 48.58 cm.)
Included in the prospectus is a photogravure of “The Pool – Apache”
$3,000

The North American Indian Lauriat Prospectus & Envelope, ca. 1935
Letter press print & photogravure
Envelope: 12 5/8 x 9 9/16 in. (32.07 x 24.29 cm.), Prints: 12 5/8 x 9 9/16 in. (32.07 x 24.29 cm.)
Includes two photogravures, The Oath – Apache and The Wedding Party – Qagyuhl
$2,000

The North American Indian Lauriat Prospectus & Envelope, ca. 1935
Letter press print & photogravure
Envelope: 12 5/8 x 9 9/16 in. (32.07 x 24.29 cm.), Prints: 12 5/8 x 9 9/16 in. (32.07 x 24.29 cm.)
Includes two photogravures, The Oath – Apache and The Wedding Party – Qagyuhl
$2,000

The North American Indian Lauriat Prospectus & Envelope, ca. 1935
Letter press print & photogravure
Envelope: 12 5/8 x 9 9/16 in. (32.07 x 24.29 cm.), Prints: 12 5/8 x 9 9/16 in. (32.07 x 24.29 cm.)
Includes two photogravures, The Oath – Apache and The Wedding Party – Qagyuhl
$2,000

The North American Indian Lauriat Prospectus & Envelope, ca. 1935
Letter press print & photogravure
Envelope: 12 5/8 x 9 9/16 in. (32.07 x 24.29 cm.), Prints: 12 5/8 x 9 9/16 in. (32.07 x 24.29 cm.)
Includes two photogravures, The Oath – Apache and The Wedding Party – Qagyuhl
SOLD

The North American Indian Lauriat Prospectus and Envelope, ca. 1935
Letter press print & photogravure
Envelope: 12 5/8 x 9 9/16 in. (32.07 x 24.29 cm.), Prints: 12 5/8 x 9 9/16 in. (32.07 x 24.29 cm.)
Includes two photogravures, The Oath – Apache and The Wedding Party – Qagyuhl
$2,000

Advertising Brochure for The North American Indian, ca. 1908
Brochure on handmade paper with half-tone dot image
Booklet: 9 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (23.50 x 15.88 cm.), Interior pages (open): 8 7/8 x 12 in. (22.54 x 30.48 cm.)
Has half tone dot image of Crow Eagle – Piegan
$1,200

Advertising Brochure for The North American Indian, ca. 1908
Brochure on handmade paper with half-tone dot image
Booklet: 9 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (23.50 x 15.88 cm.), Interior pages (open): 8 7/8 x 12 in. (22.54 x 30.48 cm.)
Printed on card, inside front cover: This brochure is for presentation to Howard S. Rath Esq
Has half tone dot image of Crow Eagle – Piegan
SOLD

Advertising Brochure for The North American Indian, ca. 1908
Brochure on handmade paper with half-tone dot image
Booklet: 9 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (23.50 x 15.88 cm.), Interior pages (open): 8 7/8 x 12 in. (22.54 x 30.48 cm.)
Has half tone dot image of Crow Eagle – Piegan
SOLD

Curtis Studio Brochure, ca. 1908
Brochure
7 3/16 x 9 1/8 in. (18.26 x 23.18 cm.), Inside pages: 6 15/16 x 8 5/8 in. (17.62 x 21.91 cm.)
This is an original brochure detailing the images and pricing for platinum prints and goldtones.
SOLD

Curtis Studio Brochure, ca. 1908
Brochure
7 3/16 x 9 1/8 in. (18.26 x 23.18 cm.), Inside pages: 6 15/16 x 8 5/8 in. (17.62 x 21.91 cm.)
This is an original brochure detailing the images and pricing for platinum prints and goldtones.
$800

Curtis Studio Brochure for Platinum Prints, ca. 1912
Brochure
7 3/16 x 9 1/8 in. (18.26 x 23.18 cm.), Inside pages: 6 15/16 x 8 5/8 in. (17.62 x 21.91 cm.)
Custom bound, hand-made paper, letter-press, half-tone images
This is an original brochure detailing the images and pricing for platinum prints and goldtones.
SOLD

Field Notes with Image of a Mohave Woman, ca. 1904
Silver gelatin print – toned & type written note
Image: 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (21.59 x 16.51 cm.), Notes: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.94 x 21.59 cm.)
Mojave, Southwest
SOLD

ESC Research Material with Holographic Notes, Yakima, ca. 1909
Type written notes
11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.94 x 21.59 cm.)
$800
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Royal Netherlands Geological Society Review, ca. 1910
Bound letter press print
10 x 6 1/2 in. (25.40 x 16.51 cm.)
$400

Royal Netherlands Geological Society Review, ca. 1910
Bound booklet
10 x 6.56 in. (25.40 x 16.67 cm.), Inside pages, open: 9 1/2 x 12 5/8 in. (24.13 x 32.07 cm.)
$400

ESC Research Material with Holographic Notes, Haida, ca. 1915
Type written note
11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.94 x 21.59 cm.)
$650

Research Material with Holographic Notes, Clayoquot, ca. 1915
Type written note
11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.94 x 21.59 cm.)Letter from A.T. Sinclair, 1908
$800

Letter from A.T. Sinclair, 1908
Type written letter
11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.94 x 21.59 cm.)
This letter is from A.T. Sinclair to Edward Curtis regarding tattoo markings.
$750

Roosevelt Signature and Letter, 1909
Type written letter & photogravure
Booklet: 12 3/8 x 9 3/8 in. (31.43 x 23.81 cm.), Letter: 11 x 8 5/8 in. (27.94 x 21.91 cm.)
Signed: Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt signature in TNAI excerpt and a letter to Harry Hurd
SOLD

Letter from The North American Indian offices to G.F.O Smillie, 1911
Type written letter
Letter: 7 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. (19.05 x 24.77 cm.), Envelope: 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (11.43 x 13.97 cm.)
Signed: Edward S. Curtis
Letter to G.F.O Smillie on TNAI letter head regarding engraving of Teddy Rosevelt
SOLD

Letter to Curtis from Aeroscope Kinematograph Hand Camera (Movie Camera), 1914
Letter press print
10 3/8 x 8 1/8 in. (26.35 x 20.64 cm.)
$900

Letter to Richard Crane, 1915
Type written letter
11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.94 x 21.59 cm.)
Signed: Edward S Curits
This letter from Curtis is regarding his portfolio and volume 10 being sent.
$1,000

Application for Copyright - Photograph Published for Sale, ca. 1912
Ephemera
3 1/4 x 6 in. (8.26 x 15.24 cm.)
$500

Picture Musicale Announcement for Performance in Seattle, ca. 1911-12
Ephemera
4 1/4 x 12 1/16 in. (10.80 x 30.64 cm.)
SOLD

The Vanishing Race Poem by E. Higginson, ca. 1911
Ephemera
6 3/8 x 4 7/8 in. (16.19 x 12.38 cm.)
SOLD

Scribner's - Vintage Article "Vanishing Indian Types", June 1906
Ephemera – half tone images
9 3/8 x 13 1/4 in. (23.81 x 33.66 cm.)
$400

Mentor Magazine - George Bird Grinnell article "First Families of America" - "Indian Life Through the Lens" article on Curtis' The North American Indian project, ca. 1921
Bound magazine
10 7/8 x 9 15/16 in. (27.62 x 25.24 cm.)
SOLD

Guildhall Library J.P. Morgan Gift and Reviews, ca. 1907
Printed text
12 x 9 1/2 in. (30.48 x 24.13 cm.)
$300

Green Hotel Announcement (Hotel Green, Pasadena CA.), ca. 1903
Paper brochure
Open: 7 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. (19.05 x 28.58 cm.), Closed: 5 11/16 x 7 1/2 in. (14.45 x 19.05 cm.)
$275

Zuni Girl, ca. 1904
Penny postcard
Zuni, Southwest
5 3/16 x 3 1/8 in. (13.18 x 7.94 cm.)
$150

Chief Joseph, ca. 1904
Penny postcard
Nez Perce, Plateau & Woodlands
5 3/16 x 3 1/4 in. (13.18 x 8.26 cm.)
$300

Untitled Cabinet Card (Family with two children), ca. 1892
Cabinet card
6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (16.51 x 10.80 cm.)
Printed in lower margin: Imperial Studio Rothi and Curtis 713 Third St. Seattle, Wash
This is a cabinet card from Curtis’ first studio partnership with Rasmus Rothi in Seattle.
$800

Untitled Cabinet Card (Young Gentleman), ca. 1893
Cabinet card
6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (16.51 x 10.80 cm.)
Embossed in lower margin: Curtis & Guptil 614 Second St. Seattle, Wash
This is a cabinet card from Curtis’ second studio partnership with Thomas Hnery Guptil in Seattle.
$500

Interior View of Seattle Studio Dressing Room, 1893
Silver gelatin print – toned
9 3/8 x 7 5/8 in. (23.81 x 19.37 cm.)
$850

Studio Portrait Woman in Navy Shirt, ca. 1908
Silver gelatin border print
7 x 4 15/16 in. (17.78 x 12.54 cm.), Paper: 10 9/16 x 6 15/16 in. (26.83 x 17.62 cm.)
Signed in black ink at lower right: Curtis
Studio blind stamp, at lower left corner: THE CURTIS STUDIO SEATTLE
$275

Curtis Studio Portrait (Female), ca. 1925
Silver gelatin print – hand colored
4 13/16 x 3 7/8 in. (12.22 x 9.84 cm.), Frame: 7 1/4 x 6 3/16 in. (18.42 x 15.72 cm.)
Signed in black ink at lower right: Curtis L.A
$1,000

Curtis Studio Portrait (Male), ca. 1925
silver gelatin print – hand colored
4 13/16 x 3 7/8 in. (12.22 x 9.84 cm.), Frame: 7 1/4 x 6 3/16 in. (18.42 x 15.72 cm.)
Signed in black ink at lower right: Curtis L.A
On frame verso: EDWARD S. CURTIS STUDIO BILTMORE HOTEL LOS ANGELES
$1,000

Studio Portrait of Girl Sitting, ca. 1925
Silver gelatin print – toned
6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (16.51 x 11.43 cm.), Mount: 11 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. (29.85 x 19.69 cm.)
Signed, in the negative at lower right: Curtis L.A.
$800

Studio Portrait of Girl Standing, ca. 1925
Silver gelatin print – toned
6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (16.51 x 11.43 cm.), Mount: 11 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. (29.85 x 19.69 cm.)
Signed, in the negative at lower right: Curtis L.A.
$800

Edward S. Curtis, Clara Philips, Effie Grace Garst Wheeler (Daughter of John Garst), ca. 1887
Silver gelatin print – toned
4 x 6 3/4 in. (10.16 x 17.15 cm.), Mount: 5 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (13.34 x 20.96 cm.)
$1,400

Ellen Curtis (Curtis' Mother), ca. 1900
Silver gelatin print – untoned
5 1/2 x 3 13/16 in. (13.97 x 9.68 cm.), Mount: 7 13/16 x 5 1/16 in. (19.84 x 12.86 cm.)
Printed on lower margin: Curtis Seattle Wash
SOLD

10 Commandments Film Still (Leatrice Joy and Richard Dixx), ca. 1923
Silver gelatin print – blue toned
13 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (34.29 x 26.67 cm.), Mount: 19 5/8 x 17 7/8 in. (49.85 x 45.40 cm.)
At lower left corner of mount: EDWARD S. CURTIS STUDIO BILTMORE HOTEL LOS ANGELES
$1,400

10 Commandments Film Still (Theodore Roberts and Charles De Roche), ca. 1923
Silver gelatin print – blue toned
10 1/2 x 13 5/8 in. (26.67 x 34.61 cm.), Mount: 14 5/8 x 18 1/4 in. (37.15 x 46.36 cm.)
At lower left corner of mount: EDWARD S. CURTIS STUDIO BILTMORE HOTEL LOS ANGELES
SOLD

10 Commandments Film Still (Rod Larocq and Leatrice Joy), ca. 1923
Silver gelatin print – blue toned
10 1/2 x 13 5/8 in. (26.67 x 34.61 cm.), Mount: 12 1/2 x 15 9/16 in. (31.75 x 39.53 cm.)
At lower left corner of mount: EDWARD S. CURTIS STUDIO BILTMORE HOTEL LOS ANGELES
$1,200

Untitled (Child in Costume Kneeling by Pool of Water), ca. 1923
Silver gelatin print – blue toned
13 1/2 x 10 1/8 in. (34.29 x 25.72 cm.), Mount: 20 x 17 7/8 in. (50.80 x 45.40 cm.)
Signed in negative at lower right: Curtis
At lower left corner of mount: EDWARD S. CURTIS STUDIO BILTMORE HOTEL LOS ANGELES
$1,600

From Aphrodite Series (Nude Woman with Fabric and Vase), ca. 1920
Silver gelatin print – blue toned
9 7/16 x 7 3/8 in. (22.97 x 18.73 cm.)
Signed in negative at lower right: Curtis L.A. ©
$1,500

Film Still of "The Arab", starring Roman Navarro, ca. 1924
Silver gelatin print – untoned on double weight paper
9 5/16 x 7 5/16 in. (23.65 x 18.57 cm.), paper: 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (24.13 x 19.05 cm.)
Signed in black ink at lower right: Curtis L.A.
$1,000

Hopi Snake Dance Booklet, 1977
Ephemera
8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (21.59 x 13.97 cm.)
SOLD

The North American Indian Prospectus reproduction by "Curtis Gravures", ca. 1975
Half tone print reproductions
11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.94 x 21.59 cm.)
Includes three copies of the booklet.
$50

CHRISTOPHER CARDOZO COLLECTION OF EDWARD S. CURTIS
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