December 2018 Auction- A Sale to "Die" for.

Auction Details

DAY 1 (Wednesday, December 5) Lots 1000-1582

Minerals (1000-1028)
Bargains & Dealer Specials (1029-1096)
Bottles (1097-1275)
Numismatics
Banks (1278-1279)
Books (1280-1282)
Catalogs (1283-1292)
Coins (1293-1342)
Counterfeit Detectors (1343-1349)
Currency (1350-1374)
Medals (1375-1403)
Scales (1404-1408)
So-Called Dollars (1409-1437)
Tokens (AL-OR) (1449-1582)

DAY 2 (Thursday, December 6) Lots 2000-2663

Tokens (Texas-on) (2000-2352)
Dies (2353-2663)

Day 3 (Friday, Dec 7) Lots 3000-3654

General Americana
Autographs (3000-3002)
Badges (3003-3010)
Checks (3011-3024)
Circus (3024-3025)
Fireman (3026-3029)
Music (3030-3039)
Navigation (3040-3149)
Auto (3150-3152)
Outlaw & Lawmen (3153-3163)
Silver/Flatware (3164-3166)
World’s Fairs & Expos (3167-3170)
Geographical Sorted AK-on (3171-3452)
Military (3453-3452)
Political (3543-3481)
Postal History (3477-3481)
Wells Fargo & Express (3482-3518)
Cowboy (3519-3527)
Firearms & Weaponry (3528-3551)
Saloon (3552-3570)
Gaming (3571-3583)
Mining Alaska (3584-3654)


Day 4 (Saturday, December 8) Lots 4000-4746

Mining (4000-4003)
Artifacts (4000-4003)
Books (4004-4007)
Explosives (4008-4031)
Spoons (4032-4040)
Geo Sort AZ on (4041-4746)


Day 5 (Sunday, December 9) Lots 5000-5752

Textiles (5000-5072)
Native Americana (5073-5110)
Jewelry/Watches (5111-5115)
Entertainment Industry (5116-5124)
Furnishings (5124-5132)
Sculptures (5133-5166)
Art (5167-5227)
Railroadiana (5228-5693)
Passes (5228-5233)
Imprinted Revenue Stamps (5694-5752)



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Huntoon Chief Mining Company Collection4400 - Huntoon Chief Mining Company Collection
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1906. The Excelsior Mining District is located right next to the Pahdet (Whiskey Flat) Mining District on the north west side of the Huntoon Valley. I
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*****b for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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East Bonanza Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock4401 - East Bonanza Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock
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# 51 for 25 shares to TE Teegarden trustee.Signed by secretary Thomas Teegarden And president JH Lieman. (Teegarden and Lieman located a claim under t
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b**********7 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Pacific Tunnel & Mining Company Stock4402 - Pacific Tunnel & Mining Company Stock
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This is one of the early ones. # 55 for 16 shares to James Aitken. Signed by LW Ferris, Louis Feuser and TH Pinkerton. Dateline Virginia City Sept. 7,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to p********n for (700.00 + 154.00BP) = 854.00
 
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Tri Union Silver Mining Company Stock4403 - Tri Union Silver Mining Company Stock
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# 55 for 25 shAres to George Lovejoy. Signed by secretary N Shiverick (office Clay Street in SF) and president William Brackett. Dateline San Francisc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8***1 for (400.00 + 88.00BP) = 488.00
 
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Corona Consolidated Mining Co.4404 - Corona Consolidated Mining Co.
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Incorporated April 3, 1872. Cert. # 245 for 500 shares of common stock @ $100 per share, issued April 14, 1872 to H.A. Chiever, signed by president s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to V********e for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Gold Hill, NV Stocks (2)4405 - Gold Hill, NV Stocks (2)
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2 rare Gold Hill stocks. Alpha Con. I/U Mill and Mining Co #7272 E Gauthier 100 1895 shares signed by President illegible. Inc 1887. Creases. I/U Twin
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Justice Mining Co. Stock4406 - Justice Mining Co. Stock
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A choice Gold Hill mine, inc in 1871. I/U #25409 RE Kelly 50 shares 1892. State: Nevada City: Gold Hill Date: 1892 HWAC# 83311
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Kentuck Mining Company Stock - G. T. Brown Lithographer4407 - Kentuck Mining Company Stock - G. T. Brown Lithographer
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# 12543 for 5 shares to Lizzie A Waters. Signed by J Peal and president (?). Dateline San Francisco 1878. Incorporated August 22, 1865. Not cancelled.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to I*******r for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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"Lafayette Gold and Silver Mining" Company Stock4408 - "Lafayette Gold and Silver Mining" Company Stock
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Incorporated August 18, 1860. Although listed in 'Nevada Territory' in 1860 this area was still part of the 'Utah Territory.' This m...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to p********n for (800.00 + 176.00BP) = 976.00
 
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Central Park Mining Company Stock4409 - Central Park Mining Company Stock
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Central Park Mining Company, Number 16 for 20 shares to JVP Perry in 1864. Signed by Joseph Loryea and Captain J. H. Mallett. It was issued on Februar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to o******3 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Eliza Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock4410 - Eliza Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock
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VERY EARLY NUMBER 3. For 5 shares to PB Fox. Signed by M Cooper and William (?). Dateline May 27, 1863. Incorporated May 13, 1863. Location: Gold Hill
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to m********r for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Golden Eagle Silver Mining Company Stock4411 - Golden Eagle Silver Mining Company Stock
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VERY EARLY NUMBER 7 for 15 shares to WA Hays. Signed by Hays and president E Caldwell. Dateline Gold Hill 1863. Incorporated March of 1863. Not cancel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to 2*****l for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Golden Horn Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock4412 - Golden Horn Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock
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Location: Gold Hill District, N.T. (printed under logo). Inc. in Nevada Territory, June 22nd, 1863. Dateline Gold Hill, January 15th, 1864. No. 308,
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to 2*****l for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Jo Daviess Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock4413 - Jo Daviess Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock
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This is a very striking certificate: blue on white, fancy scrip, gold bars to hold numbers, etc. # 10 (70?) for 20 shares to Samuel Pryor. Signed by S
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to V********e for (550.00 + 121.00BP) = 671.00
 
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South Overman Mining Company Stock with RARE 25c Nevada Revenue Stamp!4414 - South Overman Mining Company Stock with RARE 25c Nevada Revenue Stamp!
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There are two interesting aspects of the stock certificate. 1) The first is the 25c Nevada Revenue stamp on a stock certificate. This just isn't...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m********r for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Gold Park Mining & Milling Co. Broadside & Stock Certificate4415 - Gold Park Mining & Milling Co. Broadside & Stock Certificate
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Rare pairing. Gold Park, Jackson Mining District, Counties of Nye & Lander. 1) Notice printed by H.N. Morse, Bank of Austin, Trustee, April 2nd,...
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Four Goldfield, Nevada Stock Certificates4416 - Four Goldfield, Nevada Stock Certificates
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1) Goldfield Brooklyn Mining Company. Number 1376 for 500 shares to HK Shaw. Signed by (?) and Frank Ish. Frank and his brother Milton ran a grocery
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to t******h for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Four Stocks and Checks from Mines in the Gut of Goldfield4417 - Four Stocks and Checks from Mines in the Gut of Goldfield
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1) John S. Cook Bank with elephant vignette. From the Jumbo Mining Company in 1906. Number 41. February 1906 payroll for Martin Gorman. Signed by HL T
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
 
 
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Goldfield May Queen Mining Company Stock Certificate: Wingfield Collection4418 - Goldfield May Queen Mining Company Stock Certificate: Wingfield Collection
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Number 641 for 1000 shares to John N Ward in 1905. Signed by secretary Luko and president Wingfield. Three mining vignettes. One hole where the seal w
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to V********e for (65.00 + 14.30BP) = 79.30
 
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Goldfield Sierra Mining Company Stock Certificate4419 - Goldfield Sierra Mining Company Stock Certificate
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Fabulous vignette of Goldfield when it was still primarily a tent town! Number 449 for 500 shares to James Morris in 1905. Signed by secretary JA Wrig
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to i*****s for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Jumbo Mining Company of Goldfield Check4420 - Jumbo Mining Company of Goldfield Check
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Check number 9 for payroll for JW Rutherford for the Jumbo Mining Company of Goldfield. This John S. Cook check has an elephant background vignette. A
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to b*****s for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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M. J. Monnette Mining Stock Collection4421 - M. J. Monnette Mining Stock Collection
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Lot of five mining stocks. 1) Mohawk Ledge. Number 461 for 1000 shares to WD McDonald in 1907. Signed by president Monnette and secretary Showmaker. 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to f*****y for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Nine Different Goldfield, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates4422 - Nine Different Goldfield, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 9 issued. Includes: Florence-Goldfield Mining Co. (1911); United Tonopah & Goldfield Mines (1905); Seyler-Humphrey Gold Mining Co. (1908)...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 320.00
Sold to t******h for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Red Top Mining check with Red Top Vignette4423 - Red Top Mining check with Red Top Vignette
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This is an iconic (and arguably the most sought after) Nevada check. The red top with the red pull string make this a bright and colorful check. It is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to b*****s for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Two Goldfield 'Big Cat' Stock Certificates4424 - Two Goldfield 'Big Cat' Stock Certificates
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1) Royal Goldfield Mining Company. 1905 Number 79 fo 50,000 shares (that's a lot!) to Ingalls & Company. This might refer to the Palace Salo...
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 320.00
 
 
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Two Goldfield-Columbia Mining Stock Certificates4425 - Two Goldfield-Columbia Mining Stock Certificates
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This is before the consolidation to the Goldfield Consolidated. The Goldfield Consolidated would yield over $50,000,000! 1) Goldfield-Columbia Mining
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to i*****s for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Two Mining Stocks with the Name Velvet for Significant Shares4426 - Two Mining Stocks with the Name Velvet for Significant Shares
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1) Spectacular, colorful Original Velvet Leasing and Mining Company. 1906. Very early number 7 for 500,000 shares to trustees JC McCormick and Louis S
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Two Most Iconic Nevada Checks4427 - Two Most Iconic Nevada Checks
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These two John S Cook bank checks are two of the most sought after checks from Nevada. The Red Top mine has a Red Top and the Jumbo mine has a green e
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to e*****r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Two Oddie Stocks that Spelled his demise!4428 - Two Oddie Stocks that Spelled his demise!
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Tasker Oddie is a household name in Nevada mining and politics. But in 1907 he hit rock bottom when five mines he invested heavily in failed without s
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to 8***1 for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Goldfield, Nevada Ephemera from the Key Mines4429 - Goldfield, Nevada Ephemera from the Key Mines
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Lot of 11. Included: By-Laws of the Goldfield Consolidated Mines Co. 15pp, 1906; three different issued stock certificates: Goldfield Madonna Mining C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Chico Gold & Silver Mining Stock - NUMBER 14430 - Chico Gold & Silver Mining Stock - NUMBER 1
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Emerald Lead, One Foot to the Share. Hardin District, Humboldt County, Nevada printed at top of stock. No. 1, issued for 10 shares to W H Duren on Oct
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****r for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Kawich Gold Mining Company of Nevada Stock Certificate4431 - Kawich Gold Mining Company of Nevada Stock Certificate
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Located in Nye County, Kawich is located 70 miles south of Tonopah and is now part of Nellis Air Force Base. Number 532 for 1000 shares to George H L
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to i*****s for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Eagle Silver Mine & Mill Company Stock4432 - Eagle Silver Mine & Mill Company Stock
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# 81 for 100 shares to MS Martin trustee. Signed by HS Byrne and JM Byrne. Dateline San Francisco 1875. Incorporated June 29, 1875. Cancelled. No loca
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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New York Silver Mining Co. of Nevada Stock Certificate, 18654433 - New York Silver Mining Co. of Nevada Stock Certificate, 1865
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Inc. in New York. No. 262. Issued for 10 shares to D.W. Chambers on September 21st, 1865. Signed by Thomas Sproull as president and S.R. Hutchinson as
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Phenix Silver Mining Co4434 - Phenix Silver Mining Co
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Incorporated Jan 3, 1871. Cert #3070 for 100 (number is punched w/stars) shares @ $100 per share of common stock issued to Miller & Van Wyck, ...
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Estimate : 110.00 - 150.00
Sold to V********e for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Silver City Gold and Silver Mining Co Stock4435 - Silver City Gold and Silver Mining Co Stock
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I/U #79 John Landers 8300 shares 1896. Signed by President illegible. Nice condition. Probably at location of Donovan Mill. State: Nevada City: Lyon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D******a for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Ina Ledge Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock4436 - Ina Ledge Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock
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Early number 12 for 25 shares to Henry Boulerand. Signed by Sealy as president and Cicilly(?). Dateline San Francisco 1863. Incorporated June 30, 1863
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to V********e for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
 
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Two Different Manhattan Cowboy Mining Co. Stock Certificates4437 - Two Different Manhattan Cowboy Mining Co. Stock Certificates
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Two different stocks from the Manhattan Cowboy Mining Company. Issued in 1906 and 1907. Uncanceled. State: Nevada City: Manhattan Date: 1906-07
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Two Milltown Stock Certificate4438 - Two Milltown Stock Certificate
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Milltown was the dream of Taylor and Kendrick. They would lay out the townsite in November of 1903. This would make Milltown and incredibly early subu
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Amazon Tunnel and Mining Company Stock with Rare Como Dateline4439 - Amazon Tunnel and Mining Company Stock with Rare Como Dateline
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# 173 for 10 shares to George Smart. Signed by William Virdon and Weston. There was a Weston who was proprietor of the Como Sentinel. Viron was a memb
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to V********e for (600.00 + 132.00BP) = 732.00
 
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American Eagle Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock4440 - American Eagle Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock
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# 28 for 10 shares to Crosman & Jones. Signed by CA Witherell and president DE Jones! Dateline Como, Lyon County, N. T. December 16, 1863. Locat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to p********n for (350.00 + 77.00BP) = 427.00
 
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Washington Mining Company Stock4441 - Washington Mining Company Stock
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Nice looking cert. # 130 for 20 shares to A Van Winkle. Signed by P Van Winkle and president A Van Winkle (a family affair). Dateline Carson City, N.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8***1 for (650.00 + 143.00BP) = 793.00
 
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Monitor, Belmont, Mining Company Stock with note to D O Mills4442 - Monitor, Belmont, Mining Company Stock with note to D O Mills
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# 777 for 50 shares to EA RIchardson. Signed by M W Hopkins and Oliver Eldridge as president. Dateline San Francisco 1875. Incorporated in May of 1872
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to V********e for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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1880 Mining Laws of the Spring Valley Mining District4443 - 1880 Mining Laws of the Spring Valley Mining District
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Handwritten manuscript outlining the mining laws set down by mine owners in the Spring Valley section of the Prospect Mountain Mining District. The do
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Burchfield Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock4444 - Burchfield Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock
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# 45 for 10 shares to Monroe. Signed by William T Stanford and S DeWolfe president. Dateline San Francisco October 23, 1863. Incorporated August 12, 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to V********e for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Butte Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock4445 - Butte Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock
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Early number 17 to AK Stearns for 10 shares, Signed by James L Pond and president JWE Felt. Incorporated and datelined 1863. Location: Clyde Ledge, Re
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Chas. Pope Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock4446 - Chas. Pope Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock
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SECOND certificate issued! For 5 shares to John S Love. Signed by Thompson Campbell and president JW Foust(?). Dateline San Francisco December 30, 186
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Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to V********e for (325.00 + 71.50BP) = 396.50
 
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Ellemada Tunnel and Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock4447 - Ellemada Tunnel and Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock
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VERY EARLY NUMBER 8 for 1 share to SS Brewster. Signed by Henry Jacobs and president G Wood. Dateline Austin June 15, 1864. Incorporated May 1864. Loc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to V********e for (300.00 + 66.00BP) = 366.00
 
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Julia Hunter Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock4448 - Julia Hunter Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock
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# 37 for 15 shares to AK Stearns. Signed by HC Kibbe and president AH Titcomb. Dateline San Francisco 1863. Incorporated Sept. 28, 1863. 25c Power of
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Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to 2*****l for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Keystone, Silver Mining Company Hard Cover Prospectus and Wonderful Map4449 - Keystone, Silver Mining Company Hard Cover Prospectus and Wonderful Map
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This is a most lavish mining prospectus imaginable. Either the owners had incredibly high hopes for these mines or this was a scam! One might say it w
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Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Kingston Junior Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock4450 - Kingston Junior Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock
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Early number 18 for 20 shares to D Hogan. Signed by DM Dames(?) and EC Dixon. Dateline Austin, N. T. 1864. Incorporated November 1863. Location: Marsh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to e*****r for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Marshall Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock4451 - Marshall Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock
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#32 for 5 shares to P B Grundy. Signed by Waterman and I J Rolfe as president. Dateline Austin, Lander, Co., N. T. Incorporated July 15, 1863. 25c Pro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to V********e for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
 
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National Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock4452 - National Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock
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VERY EARLY NUMBER 3 for 10 shares to H Clarkson. Signed by Sturdivant and president F(lournoy) Shockley. Dateline San Francisco June 20, 1863. No inco
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to V********e for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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New York and Lander Mining Company Stock4453 - New York and Lander Mining Company Stock
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# 80 for 20 shares to MC Riggs. Signed by RK Dow and P(?) Dow. Dateline March 10, 1866. Incorporated in New York. Not cancelled. Two vignettes: Underg
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 2*****l for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Pomona Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock4454 - Pomona Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock
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# 31 for 13 shares to J Monroe. Signed by William T Stanford and president S DeWolfe. Dateline San Francisco 1863. Incorporated August 12, 1863. Small
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to 2*****l for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Roman Brothers Silver Mining Company Stock4455 - Roman Brothers Silver Mining Company Stock
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"Lander County, Nevada Territory" printed under logo. Inc. in 1864 in New York. No. 264, issued for 40 shares to Luther Marsh on Sept. 9th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to V********e for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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South American Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock4456 - South American Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock
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# 34 for 20 shares to Ben Evans. Signed by AB Montgomery and Thomas W Triplett. Dateline Austin, 1864. Incorporated February 13th, 1864. Small steam t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to 2*****l for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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St. Mary's Silver Mining Company Stock4457 - St. Mary's Silver Mining Company Stock
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Early # 22 for 100 shares to AK Stearns. Signed by HC Keibbe and president Rumsey. Dateline San Francisco 1863. Incorporated Sept. 7, 1863. Not cance
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to 2*****l for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Stearns Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock4458 - Stearns Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock
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Stearns Mining Company, stock issued to Stearns, Stearns was the superintendent and Stearns was the founder of the important Clyde Ledge! # 13 for 25
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to V********e for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
 
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Sultana Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock4459 - Sultana Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock
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Early number 10 for 10 shares to David R McKee. Signed by Thompson Campbell Jr. and Thompson Campbell president - one doesn't see this very ofte...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to j******d for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Round Mountain Hydraulic Mining Stock - for Nugget Hunters!4460 - Round Mountain Hydraulic Mining Stock - for Nugget Hunters!
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Number 109 for 5,000 shares to George W Thatcher in 1907. Signed by CO Olive and Thomas Wilson. Incorporated in Nevada. Very fine condition! Thomas Wi
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to r********e.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Liberty Silver Mining Company Stock - Number 24461 - Liberty Silver Mining Company Stock - Number 2
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# 2 to JVB Perry. Signed by Lewis Hyntman and president George Seitz. Dateline Austin June 29, 1864. Incorporated May 1864 (hand written). 25c Power o
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to s***0 for (550.00 + 121.00BP) = 671.00
 
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Copy of 1866 Location Document with Hand Drawn Plat Map4462 - Copy of 1866 Location Document with Hand Drawn Plat Map
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1870 copy of an 1866 document laying out the location of a claim laid out by Patrick Ford and William J Dugan. It clearly states the hand drawn map do
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*****s for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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St. Louis Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock - with Big Four W. S. O'Brien Signature4463 - St. Louis Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock - with Big Four W. S. O'Brien Signature
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State: Nevada City: Silver City Date: 1861 (1871) The St. Louis Mining Co. Stock certificate signed by one of the Comstock Silver Kings By Fre
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to D******a for (2,300.00 + 575.00BP) = 2,875.00
 
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Minnehaha and Stevedore Consolidated Mining Company Stock4464 - Minnehaha and Stevedore Consolidated Mining Company Stock
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VERY EARLY # 9 for 1250 shares to Trenmor Coffin of Carson City fame. Signed by HB Bales and SL Swift president. Dateline Carson City 1887. Incorporat
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s***0 for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Two Monarch Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Company Stocks4465 - Two Monarch Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Company Stocks
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1) NUMBER 1 for 10 shares to TR Hofer. 2) # 50 for 2,490 shares to TR Hofer. Signed by James Judge and president TR Hofer. Location Silver Lake Mining
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to u********y.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Louisiana Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock4466 - Louisiana Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock
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# 48 for 20 shares to T Keys. Signed by CP Rieux and president F Deslander(?). Dateline Stockton September 16, 1863. Incorporated September 1863. Not
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Mount Diablo Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock4467 - Mount Diablo Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock
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Second Stockton, California stock certificate. #216 for 50 shares to William Crider. Signed by A McShane and president WIlliam Fogarty. Dateline Stock
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 2*****l for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Smoky Valley Silver Mining Company Stock4468 - Smoky Valley Silver Mining Company Stock
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# 110 for 5 shares to Minaile(?). Signed by AS Gould and president Larrou(?). Dateline San Francisco 1863. Incorporated April of 1863. 25c Bond Revenu
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to V********e for (300.00 + 66.00BP) = 366.00
 
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Combination Mining Company Stock4469 - Combination Mining Company Stock
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42 for 2 shares to AJ Rhoads. Signed by president Ferguson and secretary (?). Dateline Virginia Sep. 23, 1863. Incorporated July, 1863. Mining vignett
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to V********e for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
 
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Henry Clay Gold and Silver Mining Company4470 - Henry Clay Gold and Silver Mining Company
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Unissued. Incorporated August 25th, 1863. Dateline Washoe City, N. T. Location: Summit Lake Mining District, Storey County, Nevada Territory.Printer D
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 2*****l for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Sutro Tunnel Mining Company issued to namesake of Emma Mine on the Comstock4471 - Sutro Tunnel Mining Company issued to namesake of Emma Mine on the Comstock
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Here is a unique Nevada mining stock certificate for the discriminating collector. This Suro signed Sutro Tunnel cert is issued to Miss Emma Sutro. Em
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Sutro in London; Actual Documents from his European Trip to Find Funding4472 - Sutro in London; Actual Documents from his European Trip to Find Funding
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When the Bank of California shut out Sutro with Eastern financiers, he went to Europe. This is a fabulous collection that highlights this part of Sutr
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Golden Anchor Mining Company Stock Certificate Issued to John W. Sparks & Company4473 - Golden Anchor Mining Company Stock Certificate Issued to John W. Sparks & Company
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Issued for 1000 shares on December 20, 1906. Certificate number 6645. Endorsed by the company on the reverse. The Golden Anchor was an important compa
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to V********e for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Two Different Golden Anchor Mining Company Stock Certificates4474 - Two Different Golden Anchor Mining Company Stock Certificates
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Two different Golden Anchor MC stock certificates, issued 1906 and 1907. These uncanceled stocks have green and brown borders with a very attractive L
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Goldfield Securities Syndicate Proposition4475 - Goldfield Securities Syndicate Proposition
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21 x 18" proposition for investing in mines in Tonopah, NV area. Tears, stains etc, sold as is. State: Nevada City: Tonopah, Goldfield, Bull...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*****b for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Nevada Queen Mining Stock4476 - Nevada Queen Mining Stock
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Very rare. Issued sold #4077 Stauf Casper? 500 shares 1893. Signed by President Cole.This mine is now part of the Tuscarora open pit mine. State: Nev
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 1*****c for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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California Mining Company Stock Certificate4477 - California Mining Company Stock Certificate
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Virginia Mining District, Storey County. Inc. Dec. 1873. No. 63453, uncancelled. Issued for 15 shares to CC Read on Feb. 4th, 1882. Signed by Follis (
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*****s for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Gould & Curry Silver Mining Co. Ephemera, Virginia City, Nevada4478 - Gould & Curry Silver Mining Co. Ephemera, Virginia City, Nevada
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Lot of 3. 1) Scarce 1889 Report of Operations. Details work done on the 300 and 400 ft. levels. Lists the various types of workers, number, wage, etc.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*****s for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Nevada Comstock Check Collection4479 - Nevada Comstock Check Collection
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Approx. 25 in this collection of checks, some have revenue stamps, some are issued. Gold Hill, Heve, Justice Silver Mining Co. U/I; No. 28694 Agency o
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*****s for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Nevada Silver Mining Company Stock4480 - Nevada Silver Mining Company Stock
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One of the great Comstock, Nevada Territory Stock Certificates. Blue and Red on light pink background. #93 for five shares (numbers 974 1/2 to 979 1/2
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to p********n for (750.00 + 165.00BP) = 915.00
 
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Nevada Territory Ephemera: Virginia City & Gold Hill, 1862-644481 - Nevada Territory Ephemera: Virginia City & Gold Hill, 1862-64
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Lot of 4 territorial Comstock pieces. 1) Gold Hill: a) 1863 Maynard & Flood check issued by the Imperial Silver Mining Co.; b) unused (as is sta...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 2*****l for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Piper's Opera House Ticket, Virginia City, Nevada Theater4482 - Piper's Opera House Ticket, Virginia City, Nevada Theater
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Rare paper admission ticket to this historic landmark in Virginia City, Nevada. Edward Piper is listed as the manager (son of John Piper), so this lik
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******c for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Rich Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock4483 - Rich Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock
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VERY EARLY # 7 for 20 shares to JVB Perry. Signed by secretary and president. Dateline San Francisco 1863. Incorporated July 1863. Location Virginia H
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8***1 for (325.00 + 71.50BP) = 396.50
 
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Summit Mill Co. (4 checks, Revenue Stamped)4484 - Summit Mill Co. (4 checks, Revenue Stamped)
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4 checks, revenue stamped. 1) No. 15 for $156.68, Agency of the Bank of California Virginia City, March 12, 1806; No. 18 for $907.50 Agency of the Ban
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B*********g for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Sutro Gold & Silver Mining Company4485 - Sutro Gold & Silver Mining Company
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Rare. # 97 for 50 shares to Francis Read. Signed by JC Ruhling (per Collins 1864) and NW Winton as president. Dateline Virginia 1863. [Although the ye
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 2*****l for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Sutro Tunnel Co Rare Cobalt Stock4486 - Sutro Tunnel Co Rare Cobalt Stock
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Rare and striking cobalt colored cert. #4027 Percey Madsen 10 shares 1886 signed by President Booth. Native American and miner vignettes. Famous Sutro
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Three Comstock Mining Reports: Utah and Savage Mines4487 - Three Comstock Mining Reports: Utah and Savage Mines
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Lot of 3. 1) Savage Mining Company. Daily Report for Nov. 2nd, 1875. Lists number of men working on the day and night shifts at the various stations.
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Van Wyck & Co. Assay Memorandums for Two Different Comstock Mills4488 - Van Wyck & Co. Assay Memorandums for Two Different Comstock Mills
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Lot of 2 assays done for the Savage Mining Company. 1) Territorial memorandum issued Oct. 17, 1864 (two weeks exactly before Nevada achieved statehood
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Estimate : 240.00 - 320.00
Sold to b*****s for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Van Wyck Assay Sheet, 18654489 - Van Wyck Assay Sheet, 1865
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Assay sheet for Van Wyck's Virginia City Assay Office, May 16, 1865 for bullion assayed from the Savage mine.. One bar, 874 fine silver, 0.075 f...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*****s for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Virginia City, Gold Hill, & Sutro, Nevada Mining Ephemera4490 - Virginia City, Gold Hill, & Sutro, Nevada Mining Ephemera
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Lot of 9. This is a nice group! 1) Gold Hill: a) letterhead from the Gold Hill Assay Office, WS James, 1893, to Hofer at the Bullion & Exchange ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*****s for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Virginia City, Nevada Mining Check Collection (Comstock) incl. Mackay Autograph4491 - Virginia City, Nevada Mining Check Collection (Comstock) incl. Mackay Autograph
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Lot of 13 different. Many have revenue stamps. 1) Consolidated Mill check signed by Bonanza King John Mackay, RN-G (damaged). 2) Three different for t
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to t******h for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Wells Fargo Check, 18614492 - Wells Fargo Check, 1861
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Wells Fargo check from November 6, 1861 signed by WH Graves, possible superintendent of the G&C MC. A Utah Territory piece, choice Nevada collec...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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1867 Kuh Assay Sheet for Theall Deposit / Two Comstock Assayers4493 - 1867 Kuh Assay Sheet for Theall Deposit / Two Comstock Assayers
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Very rare assay sheet for the Assay Office of Leopold Kuh, located at Taylor Street, Corner of D Street. Kuh assay sheets are some of the rarer Comsto
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Estimate : 450.00 - 600.00
Sold to b*****s for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Best & Belcher 1870's Receipt Book4494 - Best & Belcher 1870's Receipt Book
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The Best & Belcher was originally staked in 1859 have about 224 feet. It lay between the Consolidated Virginia and the Could & Curry mines. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to T******1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Rare Territorial Van Wyck Assay Receipt4495 - Rare Territorial Van Wyck Assay Receipt
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Very early Van Wyck receipt (he was still in Virginia City). Many of these are known to exist but this seems to be the earliest and perhaps the only
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to B*********g for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Sullivan vs Holcomb Comstock Mining Ephemera4496 - Sullivan vs Holcomb Comstock Mining Ephemera
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Ever wonder what a Comstock legal battle between two mining companies looked like. This lot includes 15 pieces of paper concerning Sullivan vs. Holcom
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lady Washington Silver Mining Company Stock4497 - Lady Washington Silver Mining Company Stock
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VERY EARLY NUMBER 3. For 25 shares to OS Camp. Signed by N Sluiverick(?) and Benjamin Babcock. Dateline San Francisco 1863. Incorporated May of 1863.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to o******3 for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Messenger & Vanderbilt Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock4498 - Messenger & Vanderbilt Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock
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Rare. Location: Virginia Mining District (printed at top). The stock actually says "On Mt. Davidson" which we haven't seen before. The...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 2*****l for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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United States Mining Company Stock4499 - United States Mining Company Stock
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Location: Virginia District, Story [sic.] County, N. T. (printed top center). Inc. Dec. 1862. Dateline San Francisco, 1864. No. 96, issued for 3 shar
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to 2*****l for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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