Desert Riches: Mining, Gold, Numismatics, Americana, 2025 January Auction

Group of 4 bond certificates from San Francisco: 1 bond of the city of San Francisco and 3 bonds of the city and county of San Francisco. Certificates

$500 bond certificate from the City and County of San Francisco Department of Public Instruction, dated 1861. No. 24 issued. Signed by President of th

Group of 3 bond certificates from the City and County of San Francisco, all dated 1863. No. 1243, 1244, and 1290 issued; one redeemed, two cancelled.

2 bond certificates from San Francisco: a $1000 Bond of the City & County of S.F. (1863, no. 1044 issued) and a $1000 Hospital Fund Bond from th...

A certificate for a $1000 Hospital Fund bond issued by the City & County of San Francisco, dated 1871. No. 26 issued. Cancelled. Signed by SF ma...

A certificate for a $1000 school bond from the City & County of San Francisco, dated 1872. No. 83 issued. Cancelled. Signed by SF mayor William ...

$1000 water supply bond from the City and County of San Francisco, dated 1911. No. 152 issued. Cancelled. Signed by S.F. mayor Edward R. Taylor. Certi

This lot holds three signed bonds by San Francisco Mayor and later Governor James Rolph. These bonds matured into the 1950's. Scenes in vignette...

A stock certificate for one share in the Panama-Pacific International Exposition Company, made out to M.H. Phillips in 1914. No. 5392 issued. The Pana

A certificate for a $1000 Golden Gate Park and Presidio Extension Bond issued by the City and County of San Francisco, dated 1904. No. 69 issued. Canc

$1000 bond certificate from the County of San Joaquin, California, dated 1887. No. 42 issued. Signed by auditor J.F. Moseley and chairman of the board

Blank stock certificates (13) for the Wawona Hotel at $5 per share. The hotel, located inside the boundaries of Yosemite National Park, was built in 1

Book of stock certificates from the Anglo-California Trust Company, dated 1929-1931. All certificates are issued and cancelled with a hole-punched can

Very rare town, issued 1903 Swede Ditch Co. stock. 2x 1.5" left crease and 1" upper right crease tears. Please inspect. Issued in Pella, C...

3 stock certificates from the Goodyear's Metallic Rubber Shoe Company, dated 1859 to 1884. The certificates are all issued and signed by secreta...

A group of seven stock certificates for shares in Connecticut banks, dating from the 1880s to the 1950s. Three of the certificates are unissued; all o

Issued 1871 St. Johns Marine Telegraph stock. Light toning on lower left. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Florida City: Jacksonville Prove

A stock certificate for ten shares in the Society of the American Institute of Hebrew, dated 1884. The American Institute of Hebrew, which was later r

A group of 5 stock certificates from the Electric Dice Game Company, all dated 1893. All certificates are issued, signed by president H.N. Carlisle an

Early, pre-Civil War telegraph! Loan certificate issued in 1854 to RG Gantt for $38.57. Signed by president W. Tenner and secretary Geo. L. Dingley. T

1859 $1000 bond with 1 coupon, pen writing is light. 1858 stock with lower left water stain. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Louisiana City

1880 $5, 1892 $100, 1892 $500. Date: 1880-92 Country (if not USA): State: Louisiana City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection

Issued-1867 and 1883 Thomaston National Bank, 1919 Georges National of Thomaston, 1906 First National of Skohegan, 1886 Peoples National of Waterville

A group of nine stock certificates for shares in various Maryland banks, dating from 1878 to 1961. The certificates are in excellent condition; all ar

A collection of seven stock certificates from Massachusetts banks, dating from 1866 to 1918. The issuing banks are the Manufacturers' National B...

1821 Commonwealth of Massachusetts stock issued to William B Bradford. Signed by H Dearborn and Thaddeus Page. #36. Date: 1821 Country (if not USA

Stock certificate issued by the Boston American League Base-Ball Club (The Boston Red Sox). It is #5 for 41 shares. It is signed by treasurer Robert M

Stock certificate issued by the Boston American League Base-Ball Club (The Boston Red Sox). It is #13 for 25 shares. It is signed by treasurer Robert

Two stock certificates issued to The Boston Globe's publisher Charles H. Taylor and issued by ballclub owner James R. McAleer. One, dated Octobe...

For Red Sox fans and baseball historians. This lot includes three stock certificates issued by former team owners John Taylor (1904-1911) and Joseph L

Red Sox stock certificates signed by the fourth owner of the ball club, James R. McAleer (1912-1913). It was during this time that Fenway Park was con

Boston Red Sox stock certificates (10), signed by owner Joseph J. Lannin, the man who brought Babe Ruth to the major leagues in 1914. While eight are

A stock certificate for 321 shares in the Martha's Vineyard Company, made out to Lucy Treadwell and dated 1893. No. 41 issued. The certificate h...

Issued Bay county bond, 1867. No coupons, some bottom adhesive residue. Please inspect. Date: 1867 Country (if not USA): State: Michigan City:

Madison County bonds. 1876 and 1881 with upper damage. Please inspect. Date: 1876-81 Country (if not USA): State: Montana City: Madison County

3 issued in 1874 for $25 or "one 400th interest in the Town Site of Franklin, laid out, platted and owned by the Franklin Town Company in Frank...

3 different Morris Canal & Banking. 1875, 1846(creased) and 1859. Date: Country (if not USA): State: New Jersey City: Provenance:

A group of six stock certificates from various New Jersey banks, dating from 1876 to 1976. The banks in question are the Moorestown National Bank, Mor

American Express Company stock certificate signed by Henry Wells and William Fargo and issued to George Tassarow (?). It is for three shares at $100 p

American Express Butterfield and Fargo signed stock certificate issued to Jonathan R. Herrick (1818-1890) for ten shares at $100 per and dated Decembe

American Express Stock Certificate, issued to John Butterfield. John Butterfield was a transportation pioneer in the mid-19th century in the American

This is an American Express stock certificate signed by William Fargo and Henry Wells. Wells and Fargo were known for their innovation and dedication

Issued 1867 Merchants Union Express stock with nice large horse and carriage vignette. Toning and bottom edge issues. Please inspect. Date: 1867 C

Issued 1868 American Merchants Union Express stock with William Fargo signature as president. Some light tonight, right edge is wrinkled, left staple

City of Niagara Falls bond, c1906. Incorporated in New York. No. 26, School Series G, for $1,000. Signed by Mayor O.W. Cutler and City Treasurer. City

2x 1867 Washington Fire Co. Stock Association stocks with green steam pumper vignette. Appear to be issued, but lack president signature. Some edge to

All issued. 1x 1897 The Commercial Cable Company with trans Atlantic map vignette. 5x 1912 Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co. of America. Date: Count

Unissued-5x Pine Plains, Briggs National. Issued-1874 First National Bank of Brooklyn, 1956 and 1966 Franklin National of Franklin Square, 3 different

Unissued-Central National. Issued-1871 Jefferson Savings and Loan, 1925 First American Bank and Trust, 1922 Commercial & Savings, 3x 1900 German...

Issued-1886 Chester Bank and Saving Fund, 1885 Equitable Savings and Loan of Reading, 1879 Humboldt Safe Deposit and Trust, 1872 German Banking of Pot

Issued 1852 Manheim, Petersburg and Lancaster Turnpike or Plank Road stock. Coach vignette. Some toning and right edge degradation. Please inspect.

2x 1795 North American Land Company stocks signed by Robert Morris, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. His pen used acidic ink and there is

April 18, 1795, North American Land Company stock, boldly signed by Robert Morris, signer of Declaration of Independence, and James Marshall. Issued t

A stock certificate for 310 shares in the Walker Smokeless Furnace Company, dated February 1st, 1888. It is made out to Kenny C. Nutt. The certificate

Issued 1836 Insurance Company of Columbia, South Carolina stock. Some edge small creases, tears etc. Please inspect. Date: 1836 Country (if not US

Stock certificate No.29 issued by The Dale Land & Cattle Company to J.B. Dale Jr. for 50 shares at $100 per share. It's dated April 20, 19...

1840 Republic of Texas $100 bond. Cut cancels, small upper chip. Please inspect. Date: 1840 Country (if not USA): State: Texas City: Provenan

1840 Republic of Texas $500 bond. Cut canceled with no missing pieces. 10 coupons attached. Date: 1840 Country (if not USA): State: Texas City

Very rare, fully issued, Washington National Monument Society Certificate, 1852. Issued to Dr. E. L. Beadle for $5, May 11, 1852, signed by I.H. Ecklo

Dairy stock certificates include Cooperative Creamery Company 1921, Omaha Dairy Association 1885, United Milk Company 1903, The Scranton Dairy Company

Bond-1892 Municipal Manufacturing of New Orleans, poor condition. Stocks-4x 1904-05 Marion Ice and Cold Storage, 1x 1906 Crystal Ice Manufacturing and

Mostly issued. 1835 Insurance Company of Columbia, SC. 5x 1949-53 Phoenix Insurance, 5x 1880 Germanica Fire Insurance, 5x 1938 National Liberty Insura

Drug stock certificates include Bristol-Meyers Company 1971, The Keeler-Wilson Drug Company 1912, Associated Pharmacists Inc 1920, Jayzon Pharmacal In

About 95x 1925 5% China gold bonds. Fifty U S A gold dollars. About half folded, half unfolded. About 18 coupons attached. See photo. Date: Count

Lot of 8. 1. I/U, United Cuban Oil, Inc. Incorp. State of Delaware. Issued 1959 100 shares @ 10 cents par. Vignette of refinery equipment. Excel

Lot of 11. 1. I/U, Three Banco Territorial De Cuba, $100 gold certificate. with some coupons attached. Three great vignettes, in exc. cond. Amer

Lot of 11. Incorp. in State of Delaware 1930. 1. Four Gold Bearer Bonds, all I/U, all have coupons but one that is a temp. gold debenture. Two $100

Lot of 12. 1. I/U. Cuban Cane Products Co. Inc. Organ. State of Delaware. One $1000 gold bearer bond w/coupons, vignette of factory at top. Five

Lot of 15. Telephone company bonds, sugar cane production bonds and stock, debt gold bearer bonds. Letter of Reorganization of company. Most bonds

Lot of 16. All I/U, in exc. cond. In consecutive order w/matching coupons from 116-565 to 583. Green underprint and black stamped seal coat of ar

Lot of 20+. 1. #1 438 353 thru 390 consecutively missing a couple. 2. Coupons and two bonds #1 008 101 thru 104 missing the cert for 101. All in

Lot of 16. All I/U, in exc. cond. In consecutive order w/matching coupons from 116-584 to 600. Green underprint and black stamped seal coat of ar

Lot of 20. 1000 Reichsmarks German Empire 1925 bonds, green borders and print. eagle head underprint vignette. German Empire printer. All in excell

Lot of 16. All I/U Denominations form 2,000 to 50,000 marks. All are in exc. cond. Some have the cert. and matching number coupon page. Others are

Lot of 16. All I/U, in exc. cond. Coupons included however, a couple are missing the cert. 1922 German Empire Bonds from 1000 to One Million marks.

Lot of 11. All are I/U and in exc. condition. The bonds are in consecutive order #145 237-247. Single head eagle Coat of Arms in green underprint

Lot of 6. 100,000, 1 million, 2 million 5 million Marks , remainder are One Billion Marks notes, coupons attached. Issued 1923 and redeemable by

Lot of 6. One 100,000 Marks , remainder are One Billion Marks notes, coupons attached. Issued 1923 and redeemable by different coupon rears and inv

2 post 1900 Darwin, CA postal hand cancel devices with 3 O-ring style cancels. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Darwi

A trio of postcards that have postcard union adhesives, c1906-08. Postmarks New York, NY (2) and Altoona, PA. Date: Country (if not USA): State

Around 75 to 100 first day covers with U.S. postmarks. Also includes unusual covers like certified and airmail. In nice condition. Please see photos f

This group of first day postal covers include political messages from the USA and Europe. There are 30 covers in all. There is June 6th, 1941 D -Day i

This lot has 1950's postal first day covers. Over 75 covers in all. One Railroad postal cover. Please see photos for details. Date: Country...

An unusually large and important collection of Hindenburg zeppelin philatelic covers. Stamps from Brazil, US and Germany. Some with multiples. See pho

About 200 or more c. 1960's small air mail envelopes with cancels from Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, British Guinea, Burma, South Africa, Kuw...

Collection of 23 CT checks with imprinted revenue stamps. Mostly RN D, G, X, a few others. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Connecticut City

Nice group of Montana imprinted revenue stamps on checks plus a key Idaho Wells Fargo piece. About 28 pieces, possibly a little duplication. Five diff

Lot of 38: two each of 19 different RN varieties. Butte, Helena, Virginia City, and Glendale, Montana. Includes: 20 RN-G, 4 RN-D, and 14 RN-X. Issued

Pennsylvania is always a great state to collect imprinted revenue stamps. They've got great variety and colors of many of the RNs. This group ha...

34 checks with RNs. Best may be the rare and great western Wells Fargo check from Silver City, Idaho. Some duplicates. perhaps 20+ different, a nice g

Issued 1867 Dubuque and Silver City Railroad bond with rare and unusual imprinted RN's! Original imprint is W2 with overprinted V1 and P1. See C...

5x 1868 Flint and Pere Marquette Railway bonds with imprinted RN W and RN P on front, RN P on verso. Multiple cancel tears, bottom toning. Please insp

7x 1868 Flint and Pere Marquette Railway bonds with imprinted RN W and RN P on front, RN P on verso. Multiple cancel cuts, bottom toning. Please inspe

3x 1870 Pennsylvania Canal bonds with 6 different adhesive RN's. R144, R137. R69, R23d. R66, R24c. Date: 1870 Country (if not USA): State: ...

2 I/C 1872 Panama Rail Road stocks with imprinted U1 revenue stamps. The Panama Rail Road carried the passengers, crew and gold from S S Sonora across

Unissued Chicago & South Western Railway stock with imprinted RN U. 1868 Flint and Pere Marquette Railway bond with imprinted RN W and RN P on f...

1867 bond, Montgomery and West Point RR of Alabama with imprinted 50c Lincoln stamp on front and imprinted 5c Lincoln on verso. Bond has cancel perfor

About 35 1867 Mutual Benefit Life stocks with R33 and R34 adhesive revenue stamps. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ke

9 issued 1865 Mutual Benefit Life stocks. 7 have R34 adhesive revenue stamps, the 2 w/o stamps are stained. Date: 1865 Country (if not USA): Sta

10x 1865 Mutual Benefit Life stocks. 5 each with R34 and R44 adhesive revenue stamps. Certs. may have stains, please inspect. Date: Country (if n