Dynamite, Guns, and Gold

Seems to be for a mining operation. Includes photos of mine, tracks, town, and hills. 3.5 x 5". State:California City:Randsburg Date: ID...

Four papers from the Crocker Family of sacramento California. State:California City:Sacramento Date:1924 ID#44127

Deeds for Land Between George Dearth and John Dearth, also J. Talbot and George Dearth, and Emmett Breeding and UNA C. Breeding State:California C

7 SF earthquake stereographs. 6 are photographed and published by B. W. Kilburn, Littleton, NH. Amazing photos of the earthquake damage. State:Califo

6 stereographs: 1) Earthquake and Fire Series, 1906 (hand colored) 2) Lick House, Montgomery Street; 3) Cliff House and Seal Rock; 4) Christian Endeav

Two stereograph cards: 1) A Street Scene in Chinatown, children with mother; 2) Chinese Theatre , Jackson Street, SF. State:California City:San Fr

Will & Fink was one of the west's finest cutlery manufacturer. This Will & Fink chair, 19th century, has been beautifully refinished and...

Original photo, 6 x 9", framed and matted in old frame, but not contemporary to photo. Sterling City in Butte County was formed by the Diamond ...

1) JH Genuit , Pacific Coast Gallery photo. Stockton, California. Genuit was listed int eh 1877 California and Nevada business directory. 2) J. Pitche

Two RPC's--Cottage at Independence Lake, 1910; and photo of two indians posed at Tahoe City, 1932. Two other postcards--Depot, Truckee, Sal., 19...

Six cards are b/w (three toned, one is a duplicate). 1) The Old Stage Coach, Colfax, Cal. Fitzpatrick photo. Inset note reads: in service about 1850 b

Consolidated Gold Mining Corporation $1000 Gold bond at 10%. Both unissued, No. 8724. For Hollywood movie prop use. State:California City: Date

Silverplated Pioneer Donner Monument Napkin Ring. Very rare. State highway sign with image of monument. "Near Truckee, California". Sleepi...

Photograph of Boston Railroad cars in Brighton, Colorado. Photo by D. O. Bullis where he used to work, 6-1-89. 7.75" x 9.25", mounted 10&q...

This is a lot of 2 official programs from the Fourth and Fifth Festival of Mountain and Plain State Fair from 1898 and 1899. The goal of the festival

This is a lot of two pictorial booklets from Denver. 1) Souvenir Album of 1891 of Denver, Colo. It was complied by W.A. Barbot and produced by the Str

1) 1926 edition of The Colorado Pioneer. 46 pages. Includes articles on William Gilpin, John Evans, Henry M. Porter, William N. Byers, First Discovery

1) Bound volume. Sixteen photographs. 8.5 x 5.75". Leather bound and snaps. Gold guilt. Fancy script. Great condition! 2) Fold out version. nic...

Three Photographs of Colorado: 1) Silver Plume-Colorado, 9176 Ft. Above Sea Level. 2) Among the Silver Mines, Silver Plume-Colorado 3) In the Rockies-

Lot of three historic publications. 1) Denver Colorado 1892, Ninth Annual Report by the Denver Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade. This publicati

This is a lot of three charming Colorado pamphlets. Two are original and one is a reprint. 1) The Mountain Flower Annual 1915. This pamphlet features

Very Rare. Aloha Pineapple box. Haiku Fruit an Packing Co., Haiku Maui, T. H. (Hawaiian Territory) stamped on one end. 15.75" x 11.25". Ot...

Main Street, Jerome, Idaho, Oct. 1, 1908. Postcard. State:Idaho City:Jerome Date:1908 ID#44115

Obverse: Idaho Territorial Centennial / 1963 / Miners; reverse: Seal of the Territory of Idaho / 1863 / state seal. 2 1/2 inches in diameter, bronze,

27 brands are listed in this unique brand's historical document. Find ranchers from Doc Everett to Frank Davis, to John Case to Wheeler Russell ...

Between 1885 and 1915, the Liberty Bell made seven trips to various expositions and celebrations. Each time, the bell traveled by rail, making a large

This company kept a newspaper scrapbook of shipwrecks from around the world. As various ships were lost, the company gathered clippings about them. Su

Photograph of a small child with some fun props. The photograph is identified as C.E. Pinsonneault who was located at 87 Main Street, Chicopee Falls.

This is a photograph of the Detroit Horse Infirmary by Dr. J. Hawkins Veterinary Surgeon booth at an unknown Exhibition. .The photographer is identifi

Photographer was William Decker. N.E. Cor. Public Square. He was working in Mt Vernon in c1870's. Some foxing on the back where the tintype has ...

This was an invitation to the dedication of the Shrewsbury Park Station on May 10, 1890. The invitation has a few ink spots but is in overall fine con

Brass seal for the Order of Eastern Star for the Oro Y Plata Temple, 1881. It features the Masonic's group inverted five-pointed star. Approxim...

1) Penn Yan Mining Company, Montana, no. 227, unissued, c. 18--Beautiful vignette of US coins. 2) Helena Steam Power and Lighting Co.; 3) The Helena

"Compliments of Ellsworth Bros. Helmville, Mont." calendar and tokens. At top of calendar are the names: E. C. Ellsworth and A. E. Ellswor...

Pinback features the image of a small do wearing a muzzle, accompanying the image are the words "You Won't Get Bit If You Buy." The p...

Municipal papers, mostly Miles City, many to or from the Mayor and/or City Council. Binder full of these papers. Some of these papers may be subject

Articles of Incorporation of O'Grady's Great Western Shows Company. Three directors: Gilbert f. O'Grady, daniel Wickers and John R. Cope...

Photograph of the Little Italy Canning Co. near Red Lodge. Property of "Montana Vera" Buening written on the back of photo. Photo, 6"...

Handbill for The Mitchell--This Justly Celebrated Wagon manufactured by Mitchell & Lewis Co. Limited, Racine Wis. Handbill for selling at S. R. ...

1) Medicine woman Praying th the Sun. 2) The Real Americans and the Simple Life. Both are in good condition. State:Montana City: Date: ID#44176

Lot of 11 photographs from Big Sky Country! 8 of the photographs were taken in an area south of Miles City and show various farming and ranch images.

Lot of 4. 1) June 27, 1883 from Virginia City, MT. It is from the Banking House of Henry Elling to E. W. Krught Cash of the National Bank of Helena. 2

Lot of 4. 1) June 17, 1884. Comet, Montana Territory. 2) April 13, 1907. Chinook. Image on the front features a heard of buffalo. 3) March 23, 1910.

Montana Letterhead Collection: E. A. Arnold & Son. Ernest Rohde, General Blacksmith; City of Great Falls; Schreiner & Co.; Wm. C. Jackson, F...

Rare. Overland Freight Line, Union Pacific & Utah Northern Railways letter to Bohm Co., Helena State:Montana City: Date: ID#44161

Territorial check from the First National Bank of Helena dated Nov. 17, 1866, including 2 cent revenue stamp. Also a complete gasoline coupon book fro

"Indian and White in the Northwest: A History of Catholicity in Montana 1831 to 1891." By L.B. Palladino, S.J. Wickersham Publishing Compa...

1) Four items addressed to M. Walter Smethurst, at various places in Montana. Covers and letters from U. S. Senate, United Mine Workers (2), Montana S

This is a lot of 20 documents once belonging to White Sulfur Springs resident Henry J. Herman. Herman was born on March 24, 1900 in Walla Wall, Washin

Metal tag on top of box says J. S. Cain / Drayage / Aurora / Nev. We have never seen this Cain tag before and can not verify authenticity since we kno

This August 21, 1875 voucher of $184.14 was issued from the U. S. Mint in Carson City to the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. For two cases of cruci...

Two early black and white real photo post cards. Back identifies it as the Nob Hill Fire Department. The background is a classic view of Eureka, Nevad

White border. Pristine condition. State:Nevada City:Eureka Date: ID#46631

This is a the only known film footage of the reproduction of the boxing match between Oscar Nielson (Battling Nelson) and Joe Gans that took place on

This 10 x 4.75" handbill is for 1867. It is a Programme of Excercises! A celebration in Gold Hill. CC Stevenson was responsible for the handbil...

Panoramic photograph of Academic Procession, Graduation class, University of Nevada, May 15, 1912. Image: 6" x 41.5", framed: 9" x 45...

Looks like a mining geologist of surveyors snapshots of the hills around Searchlight. 3 x 5". State:Nevada City:Searchlight Date: ID#43815

1) E Wheece delivering 105 sacks of ore weighing 10,990 pounds from Sodaville. 1902. 2) AE Gish delivering 31 sacks weighing 3,385 pounds from Candela

Placer Gold Dredge Photo of the Federal Mines Co., 1910 by E. W. Darrah, Winnemucca, Nevada. Photo: 16" x 20". State:Nevada City:Winne...

1) End of the line Chinese Camp in the Humboldt Sink. During building of Central Pacific RR. 2) Searles phtograph of a small railroad stop. 1916. Sho

Three RPC's: Tonopah, Nevada; V & T Passenger Train at Virginia City, Nev.; and Historic Old Piper Opera House, built during 1880's, Vir...

Eleven North American Mining & Smelting Corporation $100 Three-Year Sinking Fund Gold Debenture, 1931. One $10 Three-Year Sinking Fund Gold Debe...

Obv.: Newark Industrial Exposition / Sept. 12-26 1914 / (pictorial); rev.: The Hayes Bros. Co. / Newark, N.J. State:New Jersey City:Newark Date:

Vintage ornate Ansonia cast iron mantel clock, not working. 13" high, 7" wide. Shows wear, top present, but off. State:New York City: ...

All unused. Includes Game Lodge on the Camp Ground of Custer State Park, Bad Land Wall, Castle of the Agents, Cedar Pass, with a dirt road, State Game

The man is identified on the back in period writing: Fritz Kuehn (period writing, but hard to decipher!). This was a stock backdrop for Peterson as ca

Certificates in the South Tillman Oil Company and the W.A. Patterson Developing Company, several letters concerning the companies. Circa 1920s. Stat

All are copyright Luke C. Dillon, Photographer of Mount Vernon. State:Virginia City:Mount Vernon Date: ID#46666

50 Unissued Nat'l Deposit & Security Co. Certificates. Home Office, Seattle. Collateral Trust Fund Certificates, $1200. State:Washington ...

Over 100 Yellowstone National Park postcards. Most are hand colored images. All unused. Great lot! State:Wyoming City:Yellowstone National Park D

Button key accordion. Bakelite box, mother of pearl keys., art deco metal grill. "Made in Italy" engraved on box. Very good condition. The...

1) Buffalo Grazing North Montana, 1880 by L. A. Hoffman. Image size: 7.25" x 9.25" , nicely framed: 15" x 17.25". Reproduction, ...

Four stereoviews: 1) Miners Going Into the Slope, Hazleton, PA. 2) Palace of Mines and Metallurgy. 3) Niagara Falls. 4) New Suspension Bridge, Niagara

The Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a world's fair held in Paris, France, from 14 April to 12 November 1900. Ornate, well worn. Two sets of S...

He was a United States Army officer, notable for his leadership in the Mexican-American War and American Civil War. He was killed in action in the 186

Dressed in a white shirt and knee high boots. Housed in a paper mount. Some foxing on reverse.Person is unidentified. State: City: Date: ID#46

Some minor foxing. Sheridan was a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War. His career was noted for his rapid

2 wooden cases: 27" X 24 " hinged glass door oak , and 24" X 19 1/2 " with sliding glass top. Good condition State: City: ...

A group of 6 different pipes of varying sizes, styles and dates. Sizes range from 1.5" to 9" State: City: Date: ID#33528

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A neat little safety razor. Marked Myatt Ladies Razor. Quite small, head is about 1 by 1/2 inch as are the blades. Comes with a little metal case that

This lot contains only the game board. 16.5" x 15.75" Very colorful and highly illustrated (train. ship, Jules Verne, Nellie Bly). The gam...

Reproduction, aged to look old, extra heavy quality made cast iron "White Bandana, House Maid" mechanical bank. Approximately 6.5''...

Lot of banjo strings from Black Diamond Strings, Bell Brand, Kuenzel's Eclipse, Cremonatone, Gloriatone, and Corde E Deluxe. State: City: D...

Antique brass telescope, leather hand hold area. Fully extends to 25". Good condition. State: City: Date: ID#43826

Reproduction (replica of 1800's model) of antique brass Captain's sextant in beautiful walnut box with brass inlays. Length: 5.25", wi...

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

Similar to Tillotson keys, perhaps the easiest to date of the early landline instruments, because Tillotson moved location frequently and imprinted th

Baby Stingray fossil. Image size: 6.5" x 4.25", framed: 18.5" x 16". This is probably from Green River formation, the upper 3/4...

Challenger Smooth Plane, 8" plane, #V2. Wood handles and steel. Used, good condition. Original box. State: City: Date: ID#43862

1) "Man Wanted $1000 Reward C. B. Raymond" with list of aliases. Wanted in New York for Grand Larceny. 2) "Notice!" Reward offer...

Lot of 15 photographs, most by Guy F. Cameron. Mt. Drum, waterfalls, seals covering a large rock, a cabin in the wilderness, hiking on a snowy trail.

Nine by fifteen inch old frame houses this matted, hand colored photograph of a smiling young woman with a scant scarf. Surely a Victorian scandal. T

Five letters from early 20th century car makers: Hupmobile, Studebaker, Metz Company, Marshall Oil Company, and Parry Mfg. Company. State: City:

Three fireman pose with a white horse drawn fire wagon. 6 1/2 x 8 inch photo mounted on a 10 x 12 inch board. Sticky note on back says "Anacord...

Beautiful metal yo yo, no strings attached. Although the yo yo dates to 500 BC, the modern era began in the 1920s. State: City: Date: ID#44240

Spanish American War silver spoon dated May 1, 1898 / Manila engraved on the front with a portrait of Admiral George Dewey. Reverse has a scene with t

Three bells polka composed & dedicated to Capt. Creighton. by T.J. Cook. Pearson, engraver Sarony & Co. (active ca. 1853-ca. 1857), lithogr...

An old photo: 9 x 6 inches with several dozen people on the steps of a large building. A dozen pieces of paper: 1905 postcard of the Princess Victori

Issued in 1865 to Benjamin F. Bayley for one share at $100 each. Signed by C.H. Sanborn as president and Bayley as treasurer. Twenty five cent revenue