Dynamite, Guns, and Gold

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April auction
Highlights
1. The Great American Mining Collection
a. Miners Candlesticks. About 300 different. This is easily the finest public offering of uniquely American historic miners candlesticks in history. The sheer volume of the offering is sure to stimulate new collectors in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The material is organized roughly around Wilson-Bobrink, the breakthrough reference for miners candlesticks. You’ll find new discoveries, personalized sticks and expanded discussion regarding manufactured sticks.
b. Mine Carbide Collectibles. The Collection is so massive that we’ve split it into two parts, with the second part coming in June. The development of the acetylene lamps was a scientific breakthrough for the mining industry. The April sale has many tidbits for the collection, including some large hand held lamps and a sampling of other lamps. The June sale has the majority of the Superintendent style hand/hanging lamps and the cap lamps. The collections of carbide/acetylene devices number in excess of one thousand pieces, all different.
c. Miner’s Safety Lamps. This historic invention created generations of scientific devices used for the all-important gas detection. The Collection has 90 different safety lamps. Most will be offered in June.
d. Miner’s Oil wick lamps, hundreds, all different. A large collection of these coal region lamps, they will be offered in June.
e. Other underground mine lighting devices – a vast collection of foreign lamps
f. Wood Blasting and Candle boxes. There is a wonderful collection of these very “showy” collectibles. The variety of the collection is excellent, from explosives boxes to cap boxes to candle boxes. The variety in size is notable too, with a number of the smaller 25 pound boxes. There are at least 50- a sizable collection. A few will be in the June sale, but most in April.
g. Blasting cap tin collection. A significant collection that has singles as well as original boxes full. Easily over 100 blasting cap tin boxes.
h. Mine bell signal signs and other mining enamel signs. A Collection you won’t want to forget. This collection has a wide variety of not only western mines, but international mine signs. The individual state mine bell signal signs are the clear highlight.
i. Mining equipment Patent models -three of them, nineteenth century
2. Antique Bottle Collections
a. Arizona Collection. A wide variety of medicines, sodas and milk bottles
b. Small Nevada Collection. The April sale has some rare Nevada items, with more coming in June.
c. Major Western Whiskey Flask Collection. This collection is slated for June.
d. Great Rarities of Western Whiskies. The April sale offers some outstanding rarities not usually seen at any auction gallery. These are sure to excite the advanced collectors.
e. Colorful antique bottles. It seems we always have submittals of beautiful antique bottles. We’ve got a section in every sale.
f. Leadville, Colorado Collection. A collection of medicines and soda bottles. This one is different – nearly every specimen is dead mint. Watch for the Colorado whiskies coming in June!
3. Postal History and Wells Fargo Express- a large collection of widely varied material. A section we always have, a popular colleting category.
4. Gold
a. Nuggets from Western Sites
b. High grade visible gold in ore specimens from major Nevada mining districts such as Austin and Tuscarora.
c. Jewelry and watches. A collection of pocket watches, gold and Native America jewelry. Diamond jewelry too.
5. Coins, Currency – Numismatics
a. Important 1860’s Unionville silver ingot, a discovery piece
b. Major Morgan Dollar Collection, including varieties
c. US coins, including gold
d. US $20 Gold Note, AU
e. Hundreds of US Proof and Mint sets
f. Fun US currency collectible lots
g. Rare So-Called dollars and gaming items
h. Tokens- great variety of national interest
6. Toys
a. Trains. HO sets, more than 60 engines
b. Hot Wheels. Hundreds of cars.
c. Military toy planes, boats, etc.
d. Original boxed models
7. Documents
a. Mining stocks, some great material
b. Rare western maps
c. V&T RR Document Collection- a beauty
d. Lots of other key pieces
8. Firearms- More than 100 antique firearms. A wide variety of collectible firearms including rarities.
9. Militaria. A nice collection of maybe 100+ pieces coming in June.
a. Swords. A couple dozen
b. Helmets. Dozens
10. Cowboy
a. Great spurs, including silver inlay Garcia
11. Western Research- Key books – a dozen rare western directories, etc.
More Coming In June or Later:
1. A great Western Antique Bottle Collection- considering having a sale in conjunction with the Reno Show in June.
2. Swords- Katana Collection, about 800 different, one of the best collections in America. Watch for an important separate auction!
3. More from the Great American Mining Collection, Carbide lamps, part 2; and Oil wick Lamps
4. The Appalachian Gold Belt Collection- America’s First Gold Discoveries, 1828- the finest collection of documents in private hands. Watch for a stand-alone sale here. We are negotiating venues now.
5. A special offering of mining properties in Colorado. The fee-simple patented claims are in a major gold district, where current exploration is just getting going. Some properties in this district have also produced great gold specimens for the collectors.


If you have collections that might fit into our upcoming sales, please be sure to contact us - we will be traveling to pick up collections for the next 2 months in California, Arizona, Montana and Colorado, with a possible trip to the New York-Boston area later in the year as well.
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Wells Fargo & Company Letter about a Brakeman Screw Up1001 - Wells Fargo & Company Letter about a Brakeman Screw Up
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"On this occasion that the Brakeman had removed his bag from the car then placed it in the depot and was well on his way home...." On Well...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G****d for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Contract between American Express and the city of Marysville.1002 - Contract between American Express and the city of Marysville.
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This 1917 contract is a two year lease to American Express for a store room at 128 D Street. Signed by N. T. Ellis of Ellis estate and E. M. Whittle,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G****d for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Jonathon Valentine letter to HM Yerington of the V&T1003 - Jonathon Valentine letter to HM Yerington of the V&T
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Valentine, general superintendent of Wells Fargo in San Francisco, writes to Yerrington (sic) about rates. Yerington wants to add 15%. Valentine says
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to G****d for (95.00 + 22.80BP) = 117.80
 
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Wells Fargo Receipts for Gold Dust1004 - Wells Fargo Receipts for Gold Dust
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Lot of thirteen. 1) Received of Hershfield &Co. one package of gold dust. Sent to the 9th National Bank of New York. Signed by W.C.Child, an age...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G****d for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Wells Fargo Receipts for Gold Dust1005 - Wells Fargo Receipts for Gold Dust
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Lot of nine issued receipts of Hershfield to Northrup & Chick of new York. Receipts range from $12,300 for two bags of gold dust to $6,200 for 1...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d******c for (130.00 + 31.20BP) = 161.20
 
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Wells Fargo / City of Reno Lease1006 - Wells Fargo / City of Reno Lease
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This is a lease between WH Pearson and WE Cafferata for a storeroom in their building. Signed by both and ER Jones for Wells Fargo. State:Nevada
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to u********y.. for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Adams Express No Smoking Sign1007 - Adams Express No Smoking Sign
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11 x 9". Sign advertising that smoking is forbidden in the building and will result in dismissal On authority of Jas. C. Fargo, President. Hand...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to F****e for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Wells Fargo Stickers1008 - Wells Fargo Stickers
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Lot of four. 1) Shasta, California. 2) Paid, do not collect charges. 3) redlands, Cal., prepaid. 4) Pictorial (ship and train) Express from..."...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*****5 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Wells Fargo Baggage Tags and Business Cards1009 - Wells Fargo Baggage Tags and Business Cards
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Lot of seven. Baggage tags include Phoenix, Burlingam (sic) California, Menlo Park California unused and (??) Cal to Tracy. Three business cards for O
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to G****d for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Wells Fargo Reno $60.00 receipt1010 - Wells Fargo Reno $60.00 receipt
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Signed by R. Smith. Charges are COD. From Miss Davis. For $60.00 in coin. State:Nevada City:Reno Date:1879 ID#46646
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*****5 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Lot Withdrawn1011 - Lot Withdrawn
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Lot Withdrawn
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Gold Rush / Wells Fargo Collection Envelope1012 - Gold Rush / Wells Fargo Collection Envelope
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$42 bill on this hard-to-find collection envelope. . From M. Simonds (?) of 103 Court Street to Lafayette C Baker of 137 Mark St. See photo for condi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F****e for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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San Francisco related Wells Fargo Covers1013 - San Francisco related Wells Fargo Covers
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Lot of three. 1) May 3, 1864 (written on back) circular Wells Fargo cover. Torn roughly through stamp and cancel. From Mrs. A Luck of San Jose to Dr.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to G****d for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Gold Rush / Wells Fargo Collection Envelope1014 - Gold Rush / Wells Fargo Collection Envelope
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Pictorial. From G. Graves (call) on Page & Bacon of St. Louis. For $132 plus interest. If it is not paid promptly, "state the probability o...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********2 for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Rare Marble's Express, Boston Money Package Envelope1015 - Rare Marble's Express, Boston Money Package Envelope
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Unused. 24 Court Square in Boston and A. W. Thompson in North Easton. Hard to find! State:Massachusetts City:Boston Date:187- ID#46635
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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RARE and UNUSUAL Adams Express Official Letter with Safe Combination1016 - RARE and UNUSUAL Adams Express Official Letter with Safe Combination
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J Allenbach is writing to his superior in San Francisco, W elder. "When Mr. McMahon was here had him change the combination of safe. 20 - 68 - ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to V********e for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Virginia City Wells Fargo Themed RPC's1017 - Virginia City Wells Fargo Themed RPC's
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Lot of eleven. 1-2) Remains of an "Elite" wagon used for transportation. 3) First Wells Fargo Vault. 3-5) Three different views of the Wel...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*****8 for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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American Railway Express Sign1018 - American Railway Express Sign
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American Railway Express wood sign, 10.5" x 70". Fabulous condition. The Railway Express Agency (REA) was a national monopoly set up by th...
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Wells Fargo Contact with the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad1019 - Wells Fargo Contact with the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad
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Typed duplicate 1905 contract that states the Railroad will provide space for all Wells Fargo goods, will carry free of charge the safes, etc, transmi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********n.. for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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Miniature Wells Fargo Scale Model Stage Coach1020 - Miniature Wells Fargo Scale Model Stage Coach
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This stagecoach has the look and construction of a well-known model artist Dale Ford in the 1970s. This is a beautiful scale model reproduction of a W
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to t********n.. for (900.00 + 189.00BP) = 1,089.00
 
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Classic Wells Fargo Oak Secretary1021 - Classic Wells Fargo Oak Secretary
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Beautifully refinished. Original paperwork adhered to the back of the door, as usual. The Wells Fargo oak secretaries known today were generally are f
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to m********r.. for (900.00 + 216.00BP) = 1,116.00
 
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"Way Bills of an Expressman" by TW Tucker1022 - "Way Bills of an Expressman" by TW Tucker
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Boston, 1872. Inscribed WA Austin, Albany. March 1876, with famous book plate of Wiltsee. 143 pages, hardbound, 5 x 7". Very rare; a must for e...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to R*****7 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Six Volumes on Wells Fargo and Western Expresses1023 - Six Volumes on Wells Fargo and Western Expresses
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Includes Wells Fargo by Loomis, Wells Fargo by Hungerford, All the Way Bills by Harlow, Wells Fargo Detective by Dillon, Treasure Express by Wilson, a
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Trinidad Station RPC1024 - Trinidad Station RPC
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Photo of train going through Trinidad Station. Sent from Eureka to Claremont Calif. State:California City:Humboldt County Date:1908 ID#44111
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*********r for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Stamp Sheets: 1956 U+International Philatelic, Texas Centennial, Franklin, Washington, etc1025 - Stamp Sheets: 1956 U+International Philatelic, Texas Centennial, Franklin, Washington, etc
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Lot of thirty. 1) Ten Franklin (5c) and Washington (X) sheets. 1947 International Philatelic Exhibition. 2) Three 1930 3c purple stamps on sheet: Conn
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to f*****E for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Portrait of Edwin Thomas Booth1026 - Portrait of Edwin Thomas Booth
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Exquisite portrait of Edwin Thomas Booth (November 13, 1833 – June 7, 1893). Portrait by Bradley & Rulofson, San Francisco. Booth was a 19th-cen...
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Wells Fargo Cover addressed to Crescent Mills, Indian Valley, Plumas County, Cal.1027 - Wells Fargo Cover addressed to Crescent Mills, Indian Valley, Plumas County, Cal.
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Addressed to R. C. Chambers. Robert Craig Chambers was the third sheriff of Plumas County, is a native of Ohio, and came to California in the year 185
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*****5 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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RPC of Daggett's Grocery Store1028 - RPC of Daggett's Grocery Store
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G. T. Daggett, Prop. Meat Market and Groceries. Postmarked Los Angeles. State:California City: Date:c. 1910 ID#44106
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********n.. for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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Early "California Mail Bag" Publication Booklets1029 - Early "California Mail Bag" Publication Booklets
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From The Book Club a California, 1960, Includes the article The Stampless Covers by Basil C Pearce. Other articles include Pioneer Expressmen, Gregory
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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RARE "The Pioneer Miner and the Pack Mule Express"1030 - RARE "The Pioneer Miner and the Pack Mule Express"
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California Historical Society's special publication number five, 1931. By Ernest Wiltsee. Signed by author. Wiltsee was a major philatelic colle...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********y for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Five California Wells Fargo Covers1031 - Five California Wells Fargo Covers
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Sacramento, Los Angeles, Stockton, and San Jose. One used Mexican cover. Sacramento is 1870 State:California City: Date: ID#46665
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to K*****5 for (55.00 + 11.55BP) = 66.55
 
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Arcola Postal Cover1032 - Arcola Postal Cover
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July 31, 1886. From Arcola to Robert Jackson of Bozeman, but forward to the town of Lewistown. There is some wear including tears on the side of the c
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Fort Assiniboine Cover1033 - Fort Assiniboine Cover
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From Fort Assiniboine to Hartford CT. Some wear including missing backflap. State:Montana City:Fort Assiniboine Date:1903 ID#43920
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Gildford RPC1034 - Gildford RPC
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RPC features a man standing next to a railroad with a sign that reads "Get a Free Home, Great Northern Express Railway." In good condition...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m*******1 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Noxon Cover1035 - Noxon Cover
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April 16, 1889, from Noxon to Virginia City Montana Territory. Marked with a purple stamp on the front. There are tears on the right side from being o
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to h*******c for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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Two Pony Territorial Cancels1036 - Two Pony Territorial Cancels
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1) Manuscript; May 27, 1877 cancel. Addressed to Miss Mary McKay of Virginia City, Montana. 2) Double circle with inverse star killer. October 5, 1885
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to h*******c for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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Meadow Creek Cover1037 - Meadow Creek Cover
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1878 cover from Meadow Creek to Mrs. Caroline McCoy Virginia City, Montana Territory. The cover has tears on the lefty side from being torn open. St
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to K*****5 for (15.00 + 3.15BP) = 18.15
 
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Two Covers w/ Letters from Tobacco Cos.1038 - Two Covers w/ Letters from Tobacco Cos.
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Two covers w/ letters from tobacco companies: Blackwell's Durham Tobacco Co. to Mr. Buford, Virginia City, Mont., 1896; Continental Tobacco Co. ...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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B. J. Semmes & Co. Cover and Ad1039 - B. J. Semmes & Co. Cover and Ad
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B. J. Semmes & Co. Cover and Ad to S. R. Buford & Co., Virginia City, Montana, 1907. Advertising Importations of Vintage Wines and Champagne...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to l*******c for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Pictorial Cover and Shipping Memo1040 - Pictorial Cover and Shipping Memo
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Pictorial cover and shipping memo from Willow Springs Distillery to S. R. Buford, Virginia City, Mont., 1895. Nice image on cover. State:Montana
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to l*******c for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Pictorial Cover--Cracker Jack Box & Letter1041 - Pictorial Cover--Cracker Jack Box & Letter
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Pictorial cover--Cracker Jack Box and letter. Letter is from Rueckheim Bros. & Eckstein Manufacturing Confectioners. Cracker Jack, Chicago. sent...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to l*******c for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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California Powder Works Cover & Letter1042 - California Powder Works Cover & Letter
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Cover and letter from The California Powder Works (explosives), San Francisco to S. R. Buford, Virginia City, Mont., 1888. State:Montana City:Virg
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*********1 for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Pictorial Cover & Letter1043 - Pictorial Cover & Letter
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Nice Vignette on envelope--"We Serve The World's Fair at St,. Louis-1904, Branch House, Salt Lake city, Utah" from Chas. Rippe Tent &a...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to l*******c for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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3 Food Covers, 2 Pictorial1044 - 3 Food Covers, 2 Pictorial
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3 food related covers, 2 are pictorial--1) Briggs, Cooper & Co. image of Home Brand Peaches, St. Paul, Minn, 1908 to Buford Merc Co., Virginia C...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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H. L. Griffin Pictorial Cover & Letter1045 - H. L. Griffin Pictorial Cover & Letter
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H. L. Griffin Pictorial cover & letter. H. L. Griffin, established 1881, Ogden, Utah, Imported Fruits A Specialty. sent to S. R. Buford Virginia...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d********e for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Mitchell Wagons Pictorial Cover & Letter1046 - Mitchell Wagons Pictorial Cover & Letter
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From L. B. Mattison, Mitchell Wagons and Farm Machinery. Salt Lake City, Utah, 1879 to S. R. Buford, Virginia City, Montana. Very nice vignette of a w
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Cover & Letter from Studebaker Bros. Mfg. Co.1047 - Cover & Letter from Studebaker Bros. Mfg. Co.
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Cover and letter from Studebaker Bros. Mfg. Co., 1897. Studebaker manufactured wagons, carriages and harnesses. The letter discusses a sheep camper wi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Pictorial--Staver Carriage Co. Cover and Letter1048 - Pictorial--Staver Carriage Co. Cover and Letter
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Pictorial cover and letter from Staver Carriage Co. Wholesale Manufacturers of Fine Buggies and Carriages, Chicago. Illustration of mfg. plant and log
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to l*******c for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Covers & Letters from Mitchell & Lewis Co.1049 - Covers & Letters from Mitchell & Lewis Co.
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Two covers, 1 letter and and a statement from Mitchell & Lewis Co. Ltd. manufacturers of the Mitchell Wagon, Farm and Spring. Covers have illust...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Radersburg Postcard1050 - Radersburg Postcard
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Mailed from Radersburg on April 18, 1881 to the First National bank of Helena. State:Montana City: Date:1881 ID#43923
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******c for (10.00 + 2.40BP) = 12.40
 
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Four Covers with Letters1051 - Four Covers with Letters
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Four covers with letters: New York Life Insurance Co. To Virginia City, MT, 1891; National Loan and Saving Union to Boulder, Montana, 1892; H. Hertbst
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Revenue Stamped 1867 Gold Hill Document1052 - Revenue Stamped 1867 Gold Hill Document
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John D. Stephens $250 loan. Signed by Patrick Henry and Jonathon Grier (?). September 28, 1867. State:Nevada City:Gold Hill Date: ID#46625
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*********r for (110.00 + 23.10BP) = 133.10
 
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V&T Railroad Advertising Cover to Sutter Creek1053 - V&T Railroad Advertising Cover to Sutter Creek
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"If not delivered in 10 days. Return to Thos. Long. Gold Hill, Nevada." Corner cover says "Virginia and Truckee Railroad Co." Bo...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to V********e for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Goldfield Postcards1054 - Goldfield Postcards
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Two RPC's of Goldfield, Nevada, Goldfield Hotel and Main Street. One hand-colored card of the US Mail Coach en route to Bullfrog, Nevada. State...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*********r for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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Good Hope unlisted Nevada Postal History Cover - 18841055 - Good Hope unlisted Nevada Postal History Cover - 1884
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The 2015 edition of Gamett and Nelson's book on Nevada Postal History list no known examples of this post office. The post office was only open ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 9*****e for (1,150.00 + 241.50BP) = 1,391.50
 
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Wells Fargo Cover Addressed to Pinto, Nevada1056 - Wells Fargo Cover Addressed to Pinto, Nevada
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Very interesting straight line Wells, Fargo * Co., San Francisco advertising cover. To John Potter, Esq, Supt. Eureka, Nevada. Eureka is crossed out a
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to M*********n for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Three Views of Reno1057 - Three Views of Reno
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Choice Reno postcards. 2 RPC's: one from train coming into Reno and one of train arrival in Reno (soldiers and large crowd). One cyanotype postc...
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Washoe County Bank Cover with an Entire Railroad Advertising Back!1058 - Washoe County Bank Cover with an Entire Railroad Advertising Back!
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1908. See photo. State:Nevada City:Reno Date:1908 ID#46620
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Virginia and Truckee RR Advertising Cover1059 - Virginia and Truckee RR Advertising Cover
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Fabulous V&T railroad postal hsitory piece. Corner advertising on top left and bottom left has " R. R. Business" which has been crosse...
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RPC of Logging Scene1060 - RPC of Logging Scene
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RPC of logging scene near Verdi, Nevada. Postmarked Verdi Nevada, 1907. State:Nevada City:Verdi Date:1907 ID#44112
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RPC Postmarked Reno, Nevada1061 - RPC Postmarked Reno, Nevada
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RPC postmarked Reno, Nevada. Image, possibly outside Reno. Written message at bottom of card, addressed to friend in Oakland, California. State:Nevad
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RPC Postmarked Reno, Nevada (2)1062 - RPC Postmarked Reno, Nevada (2)
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RPC postmarked Reno, Nevada; photo probably somewhere near Reno. To Rose from Harriet--Rose is in Oakland, California. State:Nevada City: Date:19
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Two First Flight RPC's1063 - Two First Flight RPC's
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Two First Flight RPC's: 1) "Lindy' (Lindberg) First Air Mail. Left Miami Feb 4, 6am Arrived Panama Feb 6, 4pm. 2) Lindy arriving at Fra...
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The Josiah K. Lilly Collection, Part IX1064 - The Josiah K. Lilly Collection, Part IX
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Robert A Siegal Auctions catalog, 1968. 72 pages. 7 x 10". Excellent condition. Rare and important catalog for a major philatelic collection. T...
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Field Guides to Revenue Stamped Paper1065 - Field Guides to Revenue Stamped Paper
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7 paperback volumes, Field Guides to Revenue Stamped Paper, 1904-1988. 1) Part 1, 2 copies, The Western States; 2) Part 2, The Southern States; 3) Par
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Four Philatelic Volumes1066 - Four Philatelic Volumes
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Four Philatelic Volumes: 1) 2006 U. s. First Day Cover Catalog; 2) A Guide to 19th Century United States Postmarks and Cancellations; 3) Catalog of U.
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Nevada County RR Ephemera1067 - Nevada County RR Ephemera
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1) The Western Railroader, vol. 25, 1962; 2) Railfan Excursions on the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad, 1938; 3) two blank Storage Bills for the N
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V&T, CP, PMSC, PRC - Four Important early Western Transportion Companies on One Document1068 - V&T, CP, PMSC, PRC - Four Important early Western Transportion Companies on One Document
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This is a shipping receipt for 68 railroad wheels that traveled from the East Coast to Panama. Through the Panama Canal on the Panama railroad Company
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Booklet titled, "Colorado Midland and Midland Terminal Lines"1069 - Booklet titled, "Colorado Midland and Midland Terminal Lines"
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"A Chain of Gold Cities in the Crippled Creek District" including Cripple Creek, Victor, Anaconda, Elkton, Portland, Independence, Goldfie...
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Colorado & Southern Railway Company Annual Reports1070 - Colorado & Southern Railway Company Annual Reports
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1) 1900. 30 pages. Three panel fold out map in back in great condition. Pages 26 and 27 still connecting from printing process. List of equipment, dep
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Third Annual V&T railroad Ball1071 - Third Annual V&T railroad Ball
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Spectacular tri-color invitation to the Third Annual Ball of the Employees of the Virginia & Truckee railroad. Local print. State:Nevada Cit...
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V&T RR State Capitol Excursion Ticket.1072 - V&T RR State Capitol Excursion Ticket.
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One June 9, 1870 the cornerstone was laid for the Capitol of Nevada. This is a June 9, 1870 ticket to that auspicious event. Hole punched. Ticket in p
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RARE Chinese Camp Pay Vouchers for Ah Jack1073 - RARE Chinese Camp Pay Vouchers for Ah Jack
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Huffakers, Nevada. Chines camp #2. One is for 269.5 days worked in the month of May. (Suppose to be $269.50 for the month.) Signed by AO Packard. The
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Mound House Accident report1074 - Mound House Accident report
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1905 Telegraphic report of an accident. The main track was obstructed when a defective frog broke fifteen ties. Signed by WJ Box. State:Nevada Ci
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End of the Line for the V&T1075 - End of the Line for the V&T
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1) V&T passing Steamboat Springs in 1949. 2) Reno Reporter newspaper on the last trip of the V&T. 3) V&T at Virginia depot. Bank of Cali...
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V&T Collectible Lot1076 - V&T Collectible Lot
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Includes three 3x5 engine photos, print of working train entering Lower Canyon of Truckee River, Railway Employees Mutual Benefit Association 1875, ...
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Two Original Virginia & Truckee Railrway Schedules.1077 - Two Original Virginia & Truckee Railrway Schedules.
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1937 and 1942. State:Nevada City: Date: ID#46612
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V&T railroad Tickets1078 - V&T railroad Tickets
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Lot of twenty Virginia & Truckee railroad tickets. Includes agent's stub, Franktown, Reno, Gold Hill, Mound House to Wabuska on the Nevada C...
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Nevada County Railroad Passes1079 - Nevada County Railroad Passes
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Six Nevada County Railroad Passes. 1922, 1924, 1925, 1926(signed H. A. Mitchell, General Manager for these 4 passes), 1930, 1931 (signed by J. Taylor)
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Lot of 14 Nevada County Stock Certificates1080 - Lot of 14 Nevada County Stock Certificates
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This is a lot of 14 stock certificates. 1) Gold Tunnel Mining Co. 2) Union Hill Mines. 3) New York-Grass Valley Gold Mining Co. 4) Imperial Consolidat
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"The Shasta Route;" The Scenic [Railroad] Trip of America1081 - "The Shasta Route;" The Scenic [Railroad] Trip of America
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24 6 x 8" photographs. An early coffee table book. Covers are in rough shape and edges are fraying. Photographs are awesome! State:California ...
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Adams Express / Denver & Rio Grande Express Envelope with Wax Seals1082 - Adams Express / Denver & Rio Grande Express Envelope with Wax Seals
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Two wax seals say "Adams Express / Public / Phila." From Thomas Heelan of Cripple Creek, Colorado. To Benjamin Lyle of Philadelphia. Rare...
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Nevada County RR Postcards1083 - Nevada County RR Postcards
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6 RPC engine and Narrow Gauge RR bridge photos and 1 hand colored postcard of the Narrow Gauge RR Bridge near Grass Valley. State:California City:
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Sierra Iron & Quincy Rail Road Company (The railroad that was Never There)1084 - Sierra Iron & Quincy Rail Road Company (The railroad that was Never There)
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This is possibly the only known stock from this phantom railroad. Stock Certificate #51 for 10 shares to William Hausfield in 1883. Signed by Buel and
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Yosemite Short Line Railway Company Bond1085 - Yosemite Short Line Railway Company Bond
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Another phantom railroad. This forty year first mortgage sinking fund 4 1/2% gold bond was signed by John Hancock AND FJ Salinsky. The Yosemite Short
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San Pedro, Los Angeles, & Salt Lake Railroad Company Specimen Bond1086 - San Pedro, Los Angeles, & Salt Lake Railroad Company Specimen Bond
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1st Mortgage, 4%, 50 year gold bond. Vignette of speeding locomotive. Red specimen overprints. Extra fine condition. Coupons attached. Unlisted bond d
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Houston & Great Northern Railroad Company of Texas Stock Certificate1087 - Houston & Great Northern Railroad Company of Texas Stock Certificate
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This is Scrip Stock. We have never had this stock certificate. Unused, but numbered ,699.' Fabulous Condition and a Real Treasure. One small hol...
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Traveling Card1088 - Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Traveling Card
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Traveling Card, Blue Canyon, Nevada County. To Mr. M. F. Craig a member of Granite Sub-Div. B. H. Kearns, CE., B.
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Unused Nevada County RR Passes1089 - Unused Nevada County RR Passes
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Four unused Nevada County RR Passes. 1918, 1928 (2), 1929. State:California City:Nevada County Date: ID#43879
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Nevada County RR Pass1090 - Nevada County RR Pass
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Nevada County Narrow Gauge RR Pass made to and signed by O. S. Lane, Chief Messenger, American Railway Express Company. H. A. Mitchell, General Manage
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Railroad Ephemera1091 - Railroad Ephemera
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1) Cover and letter from the Wabash Railroad Co., Denver, Co. announcing "Special Freight Service" in Cheyenne, Salt Lake and Butte. 2) br...
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RR Telegraph and Dispatch Cards1092 - RR Telegraph and Dispatch Cards
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1) The Order of Railroad Telegraphers (7 cards). 2) American Train Dispatchers (22 cards) 3) Morse Telegraph Club of America, Inc.(12 cards). all card
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Two Train Wreck RPC's1093 - Two Train Wreck RPC's
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Two Train Wreck RPC's. Engine number shows 481, could be just part of number. Both cards unused. State: City: Date:c. 1910 ID#44133
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Railroad Ephemera1094 - Railroad Ephemera
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Seven railroad photographs and one railroad bond. A photo of the Williams Crooks and Big Bull Mooser engines; photos of Mr. James J. Hill and Mr. Carl
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Railroad Watch1095 - Railroad Watch
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Elgin National Watch Company white metal wind up watch with engraved locomotive on back. Circa 1900-20. For more watches, including railroad watches,
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Kansas and Colorado Railroad Group1096 - Kansas and Colorado Railroad Group
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This is a lot of two items. 1) Kansas and Colorado Railroad Company Supplemental Mortgage, limiting issue of bonds under mortgage of August 2, 1886. I
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The Denver and Rio Grand Railroad Co Annual Report1097 - The Denver and Rio Grand Railroad Co Annual Report
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This is the annual report to the stockholders for the fiscal year, ending on June 30, 1906. It was printed by Smith-Brooks Printing Company of Denver.
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Two Beer Pitchers and Pewter Beer Tankard1098 - Two Beer Pitchers and Pewter Beer Tankard
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1) Derby International Silver 1920's Pitcher. Plated silver pitcher that is hand hammered in a repousse style. Features a scene of five picnicki...
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Bond for Tavern Licence1099 - Bond for Tavern Licence
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Bond for Tavern Licence issued to Jacob G. Near and John D. Feller, May 3, 1830. State:Montana City:Red Hook Date:1830 ID#44149
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Two Antique Pewter Beer Steins1100 - Two Antique Pewter Beer Steins
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1) Lid engraved CJS, 1799. Tank engraved with man in long coat tipping his hat and holding a beer stein. Engraved in German: "Es lebe des Braut...
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