August 2018 Auction

Lot of 7. Three different supts. 1) Two green Bank of California, G&C SMC checks issued in 1866 and signed by Louis Janin Jr. as superintendent....

Lot of 6 different including one territorial. 1) Stateler & Arrington territorial check issued 1864, signed by superintendent Charles Strong. 2...

Lot of 9 checks including one territorial. Spans from the early days in the 1860s to right before the Bonanza Period in the early 1870s. Includes: Sta

One of Comstock's most sought after checks. Includes Philip Deidesheimer's signature as superintendent of the Gould & Curry. Cut cancel ...

Lot of 6 Virginia City, Nevada mining checks signed by Louis Janin, Jr. as superintendent for the Gould & Curry Mining Company. All have IR and ...

Storey County Auditor's Office. Dateline Virginia, Feb. 4, 1875. At a meeting of the Commissioners of Storey County, $75 was allowed for the Mon...

Franklin & Schroeder proprietors of the Washoe Brewery on South C Street at the Junction of B Street. June 1, 1880. Signed by Schroeder. Small r...

Lot of four. 1) Metropolitan Livery Stable. 1868. C. H. Light proprietor. Number 62 South C Street. Addressed to Hillier. Note on back from Hillier. 2

1) 1872 revenue imprinted 2c rectangle US stamp. From the Woodworth Mill to AA Savage. Signed by James Fair. 2) 1876 Chollar-Norcross - Savage Shaft C

Lot of 6 different spanning from the territorial days until before the Bonanza Discovery in the early 1870s. All have adhesive or imprinted revenue st

Lot of 3 very early Stateler & Arrington checks issued in 1862 and signed by Charles Strong, who was superintendent of the Gould & Curry Min...

1) Isaac Requa signed Chollar-Norcross-Savage Shaft Company. July 1, 1876. Revenue imprinted US Stamp. 2) 1898 Bank of California check. Signed by sup

1) Chollar red Bank of America check. Issued to Virginia City assayer W. S. James. Revenue imprinted 2c stamp. Signed by AC Hamilton. water-stained. 2

Lot of seven. 1) Comstock Tunnel & Drainage Company First Mortgage 30 Year Gold Income Bond. 1919. All 60 coupons are attached. Extremely fine c...

Lot of 7 different. Six are for the Gould & Curry Mining Company. One is for Empire Mill and Mining Company. Four are territorial. 1) Four terri...

Not your normal view on this VC RPC. Virginia City cancel. "I only weigh 174 pounds by McGraiths scales." (Prag collection) Date: 1925 C...

Very scarce! Way-bill for travel from Virginia (City) to Dayton and Dayton to Virginia, dated May 27th 1874. Lists both passengers and consigned pack

Lot of 7 different incl. 3 territorial checks. Six different mine superintendents! Great collection! 1) Wells Fargo & Co. 1863. Signed by RN Gra...

Four Storey County Auditor's Office documents attached together that are receipts from July, August, September, and October 1878 for the funds a...

5.75" Nevada, The Sagebrush State. 9" Oregon Caves National Monument. 10.75" Expo 4, Spokane. 10" Alaska. 10.25" Seattle Sp...

Extra Rare Nevada Badge from "Member /Organized/November 6th 1901/Storey County Labor Union. This badge has pin for lapel. Red on obverse side,...

Nice assortment of Nevada ephemera. USGS Mohave Desert book. 5 USGS water supply maps. Palace Club, Reno wine list. I80 topo profile. Paper on history

Nicely framed and matted 1872 Mitchell single truck map of Nevada and Utah. Page 48. Map 12" x 14.5", frame 17.75" x 22.75". Da...

Rare Nevada reference. Has 4 page article, The Lakes of Nevada, by Lisle Lester. Covers Washoe Lake, Pyramid Lake, Humboldt Lake, Walker Lake, and Car

Humbolt County 1905 by Bragg, assorted old Lovelock ephemera, Lovelock ledger journals from Anker family c.1919 and 1918. They appear to have had a tu

Misc. Ephemera; 1) Old receipt book stubs from Mound House Nevada, 1905; several postcards; a metal insignia reads "Veterans of Foreign Wars/Bi...

Lot of 4. 1) Sheet of three 1880 stock transfers recorded for the Davenport Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company (a Colorado mining operation). Th

Lot of 14 maps of Nevada & Western States. Vivid colors sizes differ, (8.5" x 11") to (11.5" 16") Some have slight wear &...

This is an unusual pair. The first is by the Continent Stereoscopic Co. of New York. The view is labelled as "C Street, Virginia City, Nevada--...

1881, SA Mitchell. 1886 Bradley. 1887 The Century Atlas. Rand McNally page 548 without Clark County. Undated Rand McNally without Clark County. Nice s

The Edison Portland Cement Company was a venture by Thomas Edison that helped to improve the Portland cement industry. Edison was developing an iron o

3rd Annual Report of the Board of Directors to the Stockholders of Central N.J. Land Improvement Co., 1875. Pamphlet, pp.6. 6" x 9". Date...

Pan-American exposition silk handkerchief/scarf, dated December 26, 1899. Mounted and adhered to paperboard, brown stain throughout. No tears or repai

Misc. mining ephemera with Deed, check, photo of a mine, Sunday Amusements "funnies" & more. Date: 1869 City: Manhattan State: New...

Two receipts. One for August 19, 1857 and one for August 21, 1857. One for $1.00 for certificate of rice paper and one for $2,00 for survey of flour o

Lot of 14 different. One side advertises the coffee; the other focuses on one state and has illustrations and a map. States include: North Dakota, Was

The Novelty & Champion Clothes Wringers, manufactured by the Bailey Washing & Wringing Machine Co., NB Phelps & Co., Gen. Agents, New Yo...

Amazing autograph piece! Inc. in New York. No. 1195, issued for 5 shares to Carrie S. Rich in 1921. Signed by world-famous magician Harry Houdini as p

Lot of 3. 1) Huston, Baldwin & Co. 3rd of Exchange for 10,000 francs dated may 20th, 1870. To be drawn on a bank in Paris. Two 20 cent revenue s...

Kodak Brownie Target Six-16 Camera 1920's. This Brownie is a box roll film camera with rotary shutter, film size 616 with meniscus lens. Made by...

"This Bank Protected By The William J. Burns International Detective Agency Inc. for American Bankers Association." Slight rubbing of gilt...

This lot concerning a large farm located in Dutchess County New York. Ephemera relating to buying & selling mortgaged parcels,mostly relating to...

3 pieces of ephemera (possibly from Andrew Adams?) a letter with an accounting of what was bought & sold. Very delicate condition. Please inspec...

Michael Jackson AM/FM radio by Vanity Fair, ERTL. Original radio in original box, 1984 copyright date, appears unused in the original packaging. Class

This is the only New York Custom House receipt we have seen. #834 from 1867.Signed by Collector and naval Officer. Internal Revenue Express stamp. Thi

1) Westchester Cross County Parkway Authority for 1000 Unemployment Work Relief Bond, with 25 specimen coupons attached, color is orange; 2) County of

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Covers & lengthy correspondence to Wesley Knox from Orilla. Date: 1873 City: Barnesville State: Ohio HWAC# 76931

This is a hand-written land lease from John Erwin of Cleveland, Ohio to Albert Bailey and Lott Reznor under the name of the firm Bailey and Reznor. T

Griffith & Wedge Manufacturers of Hoisting Engines & all kinds of mining machinery. Letter signed by Griffith Wedge. Date: 1876 City: Ja...

Unissued National McKinley Birthplace Memorial Assoc. Member document signed by Joseph E Butler Jr. Nice blue and gold seal. Date: City: State:

White Rose pattern. Roseville Pottery Company was organized in Roseville, Ohio, in 1890. Another plant was opened in Zanesville, Ohio, in 1898. Many t

This 1911 Kansas City Journal newspaper has a photo article on the capture of outlaw Ben Cravens. Also included is a 1989 magazine--True West with Cra

Canyonville was an important way-station on the route from California to the Oregon gold rushes in the 1850s. This is a United State Internal Revenue

Oregon City from the west side. Copyright 1904 by S.P. Davis. Black & white, moderate staining on matting on lower right, faint staining on pict...

Two letters on Larrabee & Edmonds, Attorneys, Portland, Oregon. The first is dated April 18, 1867 on steamship Henry Chauncey near Aspinwall (dr...

HQ for the department of the Columbia. Subsistence HQ was at 3rd and Adler, Portland. Calls for supplies of beef and flour fro Fort Klamath, Fort Lapw

Lot of 7 letters and one cover. 1) Six of the letters were written from Bedford, Pennsylvania. The cover is also addressed to Bedford. Letters are add

Two-sided cardstock pictorial advertising card for G.A. Gemunden's "Giant Lightning Vehicle Washing Device." Vignette on one side show...

A fabulous stock with large historical significance. No. 225. Issued March 16th, 1795 for one share to William Sansom of Philadelphia. Signed by the c

Lot of 13. Most are Pennsylvania. 1) Eight State Appropriation warrants/drafts from the Treasurer of the State of Pennsylvania. Two different types, h

Lot of 7. 1) Erie Canal Company debit memorandum for interest on bonds. Issued January 1st, 1850. Signed by the president and treasurer. 2) Northern L

Brass badge with blue lettering: Trooper / Rhode Island / State Police / R,. I. 2 7/8 x 1 3/4 inches. Date: City: State: Rhode Island HWAC# 78

Consignor is John Thomas. Ship is the Mary, in anchor at the River Thames and bound for Charleston. Dated London, July, 29th, 1790. Lists cases and tr

C. early 20th century glass slides. Foster meeting room, Milk River with livestock in winter, Supt. Johnson, family in front of a cabin, another famil

2 i/u 1901 #231 and 232 500 and 5000 shares. Wrinkles and small tears. Date: 1901 City: State: Texas HWAC# 72035

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Lot of 5. 1) Letterhead from J.C. Conklin, Utah Ore Sampling Mill, Salt Lake City, Utah, July 15, 1882. Re: processing of silver and lead ore from the

Three panoramic views from the Great Salt Lake. Detailed lithographs in various sizes (5.25" H x 25" W, last part of panel has bee separat...

Lot of about 75 pieces. Some pictorial. Most are Salt Lake City with some Ogden. Nearly all are billed to the McCammon Invest Co. Ltd. of Cammon, Ida

Carpenter Paper Co., N. SLC 1990 with Canadian Mountie scene 37" x 20". Economy Tire and Battery, SLC, Dec. 1955 with lady walking a dog i...

Seven point star badge: State Police Patrol / Deputy / Chief. State of Utah. 2 5/8 inches in diameter. Date: City: State: Utah HWAC# 78272

Compiled and Published by Hamilton Child. Three table of contents: general, business, and alphabetical list of advertisers. Illustrated. Many pictoria

These are choice. The last of them. Man with pick ax & shovel, several men working, trees & mine in background. T.C. Williams Co. Manufactur...

Mary and Judge William Carter ran the Trading Post at Fort Bridger, WT for many years. After Judge Carter's death, Mary carried on in her husban...

Artifacts--pieces of pottery, baskets, rock, and piece of corn packed in straw, from Wilber May to Clayton Phillips. Paper inside reads: Government of

Last will and testament of Thomas Ashford. Dated Nov. 14th, 1788. 22 x 25.5" Printed on very thick paper. Ornate handwritten with printed offi...

c. 1860-1866, includes multi colored and pictorial furniture and piano items.Adams Express. Date: City: Memphis State: HWAC# 58944

These items are all from the Salt Lake City Olympics. This very nice black vest from the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics has approximately 50 Olym

Lot of two 14K gold rings. One weighs 6.5 grams, the other 8.6 grams. Date: City: State: HWAC# 78270

This is the original very large certificate for 5 shares to Robert A. Cline in the Capital Board of Finance. Exceptionally outstanding engraving by Bu

Very cute and attractive Sabbath School Certificate good for 10 Merits. "If You Love Me Keep My Commandments." Signed by pupil Bill Brown ...

4" x 6.5" matte multi color Gold Rush lithograph? titled "A DITCH FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF WATER IN THE DRY DIGGINGS", possibly Sou...

10.5 x 7 x 13" tall. Five drawer, highly pictorial on all sides and the top illustrating Zona's corn leaf remedies for Allen's Corn Pla...

1 quart shiny plated with wear, rusty 4 quart with cut down spout, possible for coolant. Date: City: State: HWAC# 58669

Lot of 9. 1) Cabinet card of fireman, 2nd Fire Brigade, Council Bluffs, Iowa. 2) State of Nevada Anglers License, 1920, issued to someone in Carson Ci

Metal 1930's sign measures 14" x 19". Bond bread was founded in 1911 by General Baking Co. Sign is possibly a reproduction, although v...

Probably silver plate chocolate pot with walnut side handle. Left side dent and a couple of dings. Date: City: State: HWAC# 76823

These all come directly to us from the Don Dondero family! Inside this amazing collection you will find eight cameras including a Leica Flex, Polaroid

7 tops of vintage calendars featuring art with Canadian Mounties. Approx 23" x 21". Date: City: State: HWAC# 76843

Article of Russian Settlement & info. on a five stamp mill at the Century Mine, punch cancelled check from McCornick & Co. Bankers, from Sal...

Original Coca-Cola metal sign enamel sign 3' x 3', 1.5" prefab folded edges on all four sides for mounting. Excellent condition, only m...

Amusing collection of pin-up photos, books, matchbooks: 1) Pin-up Poster Book, The Elvgren Collection Limited Edition no. 741 of 1,000 signed by Maria

Circa 1890-1900 salesman sample cooking stove. Royal brand. A choice salesman sample from the Ayers family collection of Virginia City and Reno. Compl

Framed Coors Cutter (Cold Lagered) mirrored design; 14.75" x 13.75". Framed "Marquisat - Vignobles De France" Mis en bouteilles ...

Gold tin with black lettering and hinged top. Dents on top, rear and left side. Some base rust. 5.5" x 5.5" x 5.5" Date: City: S...

Lot of 5. 1) 1810, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts document lists of votes for Senators and Chancellors. One page. 2) 1843 Youngstown, Ohio re

Unidentified mounted photograph of two dozen men (and a few dogs) posing for a picture with "Battleship 'Picket Pin'" written alon...

19 Edison Amberon cylinders in boxes. Assoterd music-Jas. Brennan, Carrie Jacobs,Elizabeth Spencer, Claude Isaacs and more. Date: City: State:

c. 1880's to early 1900's. Family portraits ranging from small to medium sized. Date: City: State: HWAC# 76836