Great American Treasure Hunt

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Holabird’s Western Americana Collections Presents
The Great American Treasure Hunt
Western Americana & Numismatic Auction

PREVIEW
HWAC Office
3555 Airway Drive
Reno, NV 89511
Friday - September 12 - 10am-6pm
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Sessions 1 & 2
LIVE AUCTION
Saturday, September 13, 2014 & Sunday, September 14, 2014
Starting Time: 9am PST, both days

Session 3
ABSENTEE AUCTION
Internet or phone bidding only.
Sept 15, 2014
Starting time: 9am monday

LOT PICKUP
Tuesday through Friday after the sale,
normal office hours or by appointment

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Reno, NV 89511
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Three Stock Certificates from Patagonia District2101 - Three Stock Certificates from Patagonia District
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Three different Patagonia district mining stocks. 1)Ruby Copper Company (AZ), issued in 1910. Small size certificate. Unc. 2)Four Metals Mining Compan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to T*********t for (95.00 + 18.53BP) = 113.53
 
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Monster Chief Mining Co. Issued to and signed by George Graham Rice2102 - Monster Chief Mining Co. Issued to and signed by George Graham Rice
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Monster Chief Mining Company cert. #A3634 issued in 1916 to the infamous G.G.Rice. The company owned 22 claims adjoining the Green Monster mine. The p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d********9 for (120.00 + 23.40BP) = 143.40
 
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Two Different Yavapai County Mining Stocks2103 - Two Different Yavapai County Mining Stocks
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Two of the nicer certificates from Yavapai County. 1)The Grand Island Mining and Tunnel Co. cert. #328, issued in 1902 for 500 shares. Three mining vi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to T*********t for (110.00 + 21.45BP) = 131.45
 
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Seven Stocks from Yuma, Arizona2104 - Seven Stocks from Yuma, Arizona
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Seven mining stocks from Yuma. 1)Montana-Arizona Copper Company (AZ), issued 1907. Offices were at Yuma. Held 26 claims, 30 miles north of Wendendale.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for (35.00 + 6.83BP) = 41.83
 
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Copper Metals Company Gold Bond, A.T. 19102105 - Copper Metals Company Gold Bond, A.T. 1910
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Cert. #242, $100, 6% Twenty Year Gold Bond. The company was incorporated in Arizona Territory. Signed by Ella Rawls Reader as president and Thos. F. D
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Lot Withdrawn2106 - Lot Withdrawn
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Lot Withdrawn City: County: State: Date:
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Start Price : 0.00
 
 
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Diamondville Blue Gravel Mining Company and Two Bonuses2107 - Diamondville Blue Gravel Mining Company and Two Bonuses
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1) Unissued Diamond Blue Gravel stock c187-. 2) Northern California Goldfield, Inc. #1059 for 100 shares in 1939. Blue border with beautiful vignette.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********e for (70.00 + 13.65BP) = 83.65
 
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Larkin Mining Company Stock Certificate2108 - Larkin Mining Company Stock Certificate
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Cert. #214, issued at San Francisco in 1896 to N.A. Tilcomb for 1000 shares. Signed by C.H. Dunton as president at Tilcomb as secretary. The company o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********e for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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The Ida Mitchell Mining and Milling Company2109 - The Ida Mitchell Mining and Milling Company
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Cert. #669, issued in 1904 to James W. Bell for 50 shares. Inc. in Maine. Signed by W.W. Appel as president and A.A. Jackson as secretary. The company
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********e for (45.00 + 8.78BP) = 53.78
 
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Little Butte Extension Mining Co. Stock Certificate2110 - Little Butte Extension Mining Co. Stock Certificate
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Cert. #44, issued at Los Angeles in 1898 to H.D. Williams. Signed by E.Lee Allen as president and H.C. Oakley as secretary. The company was operated b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 2*****s for (110.00 + 21.45BP) = 131.45
 
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Madera Gold Mining Co. of Coarse Gold, California2111 - Madera Gold Mining Co. of Coarse Gold, California
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Cert. #92, issued at Los Angeles, Cal. in 1905 for 3750 shares to Hundley and Miller. Signed by the president W.H. Gafford and secretary Geo. W. Brown
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********e for (45.00 + 8.78BP) = 53.78
 
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Blue Canon Mining and Development Company2112 - Blue Canon Mining and Development Company
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Cert. #281, issued in 1906 at Blue Canon, Cala. To H.P. Shrace for 100 shares. Signed by W.H. Holmes as vice-president and J.B. Knapp as secretary. Th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********e for (80.00 + 15.60BP) = 95.60
 
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Golden West Consolidated Mining Company2113 - Golden West Consolidated Mining Company
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Cert. #434, issued at Iowa Hill, Cal. in 1903 to Joseph L. Pinkerton for 100 shares. Signed by F.H. Lohuze as president. Miner pushing a loaded ore ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********e for (35.00 + 6.83BP) = 41.83
 
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American Mining and Exploration Company Stock Certificate2114 - American Mining and Exploration Company Stock Certificate
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Cert. #45, issued in 1897 to Harriet Dougherty for 100 shares. Signed by W. Kolman as president and C.A. Webster as secretary. Eagle on shield vignett
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********e for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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Gray Eagle Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate2115 - Gray Eagle Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate
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Cert. #60, issued in 1909 to F.L. Dreischmeyer for 202, 300 shares, or just over 20% of the total authorized shares. Signed by F.M. Spouogle as presid
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********e for (35.00 + 6.83BP) = 41.83
 
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Sonoma Magnesite Company Stock Certificate2116 - Sonoma Magnesite Company Stock Certificate
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Cert. #1206, issued in1915 to Rudolph Plasil for 100 shares. Inc. in South Dakota. Signed by L.D. West as president and Frank A. Jauda as secretary. T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********e for (35.00 + 6.83BP) = 41.83
 
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Gold Mountain Chief Mining Co. Stock2117 - Gold Mountain Chief Mining Co. Stock
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Cert. #97, issued in 1903 at San Francisco, Cal. Issued to Chas. W. Warren. Signed by Warren as president. This company possibly operated in the Gold
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********e for (35.00 + 6.83BP) = 41.83
 
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United States Gold Corporation Stock Certificate2118 - United States Gold Corporation Stock Certificate
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Inc in Colorado. No. 1767. Uncancelled. Issued for 400 shares to R.O. Kaufman on Dec. 24th, 1915 in Boulder, CO. Signed by vice president and secretar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to m********e for (16.00 + 3.12BP) = 19.12
 
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The Annie C. Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate 18962119 - The Annie C. Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate 1896
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Cert. #304, issued at Omaha, Neb. In 1896 to T.A. Brock for 1250 shares. Signed by C.B. Bosturck as secretary and the company pres (ill). Incorporated
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to d********d for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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The Yale Gold Mining and Utility Co. Stock Certificate2120 - The Yale Gold Mining and Utility Co. Stock Certificate
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Cert. #39, issued to Miss Dille Miller for 800 shares at Denver in 1912. The company's office was at Buena Vista, Colorado. The company's pr...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Vivandiere Cons. Mining & Shareholding Co. Bond2121 - Vivandiere Cons. Mining & Shareholding Co. Bond
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Cert. #754, 6% Refunding Mortgage Gold Bond issued in 1904. The co. incorporated in Arizona Territory. Signed by W.J. Root as president and C.O. Patto
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to d********d for (35.00 + 6.83BP) = 41.83
 
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The Firemen's and Conductor's Mining & Milling Co. Stock Certificate2122 - The Firemen's and Conductor's Mining & Milling Co. Stock Certificate
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Cert. #193, issued at Denver in 1905 to Andreco Kuefner for 1000 shares. Signed by Henry J. Grimm as president and V.G. Lawson as secretary. Wonderful
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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The Cleopatra Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate 19052123 - The Cleopatra Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate 1905
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Cert. #174, issued for 100 sh. at Denver to Sadie A. Small, signed by C.S. McElrath as president and Elvin J. Price as secretary. Inc. in Wyoming. We
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to T*********t for (60.00 + 11.70BP) = 71.70
 
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The Georgetown Mining, Power and Tunnel Transportation Company stock certificate2124 - The Georgetown Mining, Power and Tunnel Transportation Company stock certificate
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Two certificates: number 73 for 200 shares 1905(?) and one unissued. Signatures include Clara Edgerton, George Parks, and (?). Cancelled. Exchanged fo
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Two Unissued Georgetown, Colorado Stock Certificates2125 - Two Unissued Georgetown, Colorado Stock Certificates
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Lot of 2. 1) Cons. Republican Mountain Mining Company. Unissued. No. 1223. Company inc. in New York. Mines in Georgetown, Colorado. Printer: Maverick
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Group of 4 Denver Issued Certificates2126 - Group of 4 Denver Issued Certificates
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Four different mining stocks issued at Denver issued between 1903 and 1929. 1) The Marcelle Mining and Milling Company, issued in 1903. Inc. in Wyomin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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Second Group of 4 Denver Issued Shares2127 - Second Group of 4 Denver Issued Shares
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Four different Denver mining stocks issued between 1902 and 1918. 1) The Jefferson-Calhoun Mining Company, issued in 1906. Cert. #1163. Large vignette
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for (60.00 + 11.70BP) = 71.70
 
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The Frontier Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate 19042128 - The Frontier Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate 1904
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Cert. #276, issued at Denver in 1904 to W.H. Cloudman for 1000 shares. Signed by A.S. Baldwin as president and C.E. Rich as secretary. Inc. in Arizona
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for (35.00 + 6.83BP) = 41.83
 
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The Golden Era Mining & Milling Co. Stock Certificate 18922129 - The Golden Era Mining & Milling Co. Stock Certificate 1892
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Incorporated in Colorado. Cert. #15 issued to C.W. Davis 2 October for 1000 shares. Signed by Jno. B. Patterson, president, and by A.W. King, secretar
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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The International Gold Mining & Milling Co. Stock Certificate2130 - The International Gold Mining & Milling Co. Stock Certificate
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Cert. #430, issued for 1000 sh. in 1896 at Denver to H.R. Smith, signed by A.D. Wall as vice president and R.W. Griswold as secretary. We found no ref
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*********t for (35.00 + 6.83BP) = 41.83
 
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The Perkins Cons. Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate2131 - The Perkins Cons. Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate
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Cert. #162, issued in Paris in 1902. Printed half in english and half in french (on the right side). Issued for 10 shares. Principal office: Denver, C
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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The Queen Gold Mining and Milling Company Stock Certificate2132 - The Queen Gold Mining and Milling Company Stock Certificate
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Cert. #390, issued at Denver in 1904 to H.J. Dewey. Signed by J.M. Eubanks as president and T.W. Hill as secretary. Inc. in South Dakota. We could not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********e for (30.00 + 5.85BP) = 35.85
 
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Two Denver, Colorado Mining Stock Certificates2133 - Two Denver, Colorado Mining Stock Certificates
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Two certificates from two different companies issued in Denver. 1) The Golden Hills Mining Company, issued to Mrs. Julia E Richie for 2000 shares in 1
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Eureka Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate2134 - Eureka Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate
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Inc. in Colorado in 1894. No. 143. Uncancelled. Issued for 1,500 shares to H.R. Altinau (?) on Sept. 21, 1894 in Colorado Springs, CO. Signed by G.M.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*********t for (25.00 + 4.88BP) = 29.88
 
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Franklin Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate2135 - Franklin Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate
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Inc. in Colorado 1894. No. 849. Uncancelled. Issued for 500 shares to R. L. Boyer on Dec. 26, 1895 in Colorado Springs. Signed by S. B. Dickens, Secre
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Lottie Gibson Mining and Milling Co. Stock Certificate2136 - Lottie Gibson Mining and Milling Co. Stock Certificate
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No. 1507. Uncancelled. Issued for 2000 shares to James McCombs on Mar. 28, 1899 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Signed E. Barnett (president) and J. Ar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*********t for (25.00 + 4.88BP) = 29.88
 
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The Ingalls Gold Mining & Leasing Co. Stock Certificate 19052137 - The Ingalls Gold Mining & Leasing Co. Stock Certificate 1905
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Cert. #830, issued at Denver in 1905 to William B. Reilley for 1000 sh., signed by W.R. Benzie as president and J.M. Shrotz as secretary. The company
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Gilpin & Boston Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate2138 - Gilpin & Boston Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate
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Inc. in Colorado, 1896. No. 35. Uncancelled. Issued for 400 shares to Joseph A. Daggett on May 8, 1899 in Boston. Signed by Edgar S Moultons (?) (pres
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*********t for (25.00 + 4.88BP) = 29.88
 
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The Rose Lee Mining and Milling Company Stock Certificate2139 - The Rose Lee Mining and Milling Company Stock Certificate
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Cert. #349, issued at Irwin, Colorado in 1893 to L.L. Gray for one share. We could find no reference to this company or a Rose Lee mine in Colorado. T
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Colorado Mine Developing Co Stock Certificate2140 - Colorado Mine Developing Co Stock Certificate
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Inc. under the laws of the State of Colorado. Dateline Leadville, Colorado, September 29th, 1880. # 508. Uncancelled. Issued for $100 to J.S. Loomis.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6****A for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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The Long and Derry Hill Mining Co. Stock Certificate 18822141 - The Long and Derry Hill Mining Co. Stock Certificate 1882
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Cert. #682, issued at New York in 1882 to Thomas Higley, signed by S. Oliphant Talbot as secretary and Ernest Cotwell (?) as president. The Long and D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to v*g for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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Grand Junction Smelting Company Stock Certificate2142 - Grand Junction Smelting Company Stock Certificate
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Cert. #539, issued in 1903 at Boston, Mass to George B. Pavitt for 25 shares. The company operated a 125 ton smelter at Grand Junction, Mesa County, C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********e for (80.00 + 15.60BP) = 95.60
 
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The Columbia-Albera Mining Co. Stock 18982143 - The Columbia-Albera Mining Co. Stock 1898
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Cert. #100, issued at La Junta, Colorado in 1898 to D.C. Degan for 60 shares. Signed by J. Conroe? (illeg) as president and Victor Albera as secretary
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Leon Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate2144 - Leon Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate
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Rare. Inc. in Colorado, Dec. 24, 1895. No. 31. Uncancelled. Issued for 5000 shares to A. F. Broege on Dec. 27, 1895 (just 3 days after incorporation)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*********t for (25.00 + 4.88BP) = 29.88
 
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The Saw Tooth Gold Mining & Developing Co. Stock Certificate2145 - The Saw Tooth Gold Mining & Developing Co. Stock Certificate
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Inc. in Colorado. Cert. #439, issued at Pueblo, CO in 1919 to Thomas J. Downer for 100 shares. No information on this company's mine location. S...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Trophy Mining Company Stock Certificate 18802146 - Trophy Mining Company Stock Certificate 1880
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Cert. #115, issued to J.P. Hutchinson at New York in 1880, signed by C.H. McKnight as secretary and G.R. Blanchard as president. The company incorpora
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*********t for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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Cripple Creek Bull-Hill Mining Company Stock Certificate2147 - Cripple Creek Bull-Hill Mining Company Stock Certificate
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Lot of 2 certificates incorporated in Colorado. 1) Cert. #231 issued to John Pedersen in June 1899 for 5000 shares. Signed by Squire Pond, president,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*********t for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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The Silver Leade Mining & Investment Co. Stock Certificate2148 - The Silver Leade Mining & Investment Co. Stock Certificate
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Cert. #643, issued at Victor, Colorado in 1896 to Catharine Anna Fredericks for 500 shares. The company incorporated in 1895 with their principal offi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*********t for (35.00 + 6.83BP) = 41.83
 
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Two Cripple Creek Mining District Stock Certificates2149 - Two Cripple Creek Mining District Stock Certificates
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Two issued certificates from the Cripple Creek District. 1) The Rose Archer Gold Mining Company, issued to Mrs. L.H. Francis for 3000 sh. In 1901, sig
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Two Cripple Creek Mining Stock Certificates, 1900, 19142150 - Two Cripple Creek Mining Stock Certificates, 1900, 1914
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Two issued certificates from the Cripple Creek District. 1) The Orphan Gold Mining Company, cert. #1210, issued at Colorado Springs in 1900 to W.M. Bo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to P*******x for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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