Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Pennsylvania Frontier

A Collection of Pennsylvania Frontier History and Native American Archaeological Books and Booklets - A collection of historical and archaeological publications primarily focused on the frontier history of Pennsylvania and Native American cultures. The group includes several official publications of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Pennsylvania Historical Commission. Notable titles include The Indian Wars of Pennsylvania by C. Hale Sipe (Wennawoods Publishing, 1999 reprint), Indian Chiefs of Pennsylvania by C. Hale Sipe (Wennawoods Publishing, 2002 reprint), and Indian Prehistory of Pennsylvania by John Witthoft (1965). The collection further features specialized studies such as A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs by Gladys Tantaquidgeon (1942), Three Archaeological Sites in Somerset County Pennsylvania by Mary Butler (1939), and a blue cloth-bound volume titled The Tutelo Spirit Adoption Ceremony by Frank G. Speck and George Herzog (1942). Also included are The Battle of Bushy Run by Niles Anderson (1991), Indian Relics and Their Story by Hugh C. Rogers (1964), and a reference booklet titled Bowie Knives by Robert Abels. The items consist of a mix of hardbound books and softcover pamphlets or booklets, featuring various printing dates from the mid-20th century through the early 2000s.