Great American Treasure Hunt

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

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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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Ramsey-Nevada Mining Co. Stock Certificate2201 - Ramsey-Nevada Mining Co. Stock Certificate
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This rare certificate features 5 beautiful vignettes, above the masthead and inside the scrolled border. Litho is by the Broun-Green Co. of New York.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to e*****r for (25.00 + 4.88BP) = 29.88
 
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Shoshone National Bank Mining Co. Stock Certificate2202 - Shoshone National Bank Mining Co. Stock Certificate
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Incorporated April 15, 1905. Location of Mines, Bullfrog District. Datelined Goldfield, Nevada, May 18, 1906. #430. Uncancelled. Issued for 1000 share
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Shoshone National Bank Mining Company Stock Certificate2203 - Shoshone National Bank Mining Company Stock Certificate
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Incorporated April 15, 1905 (does not specify where). No. 419 issued May 18, 1906 to Peter Neeson for 1000 shares. Signed by the President, Jno Cook a
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Bullfrog Red Fox Mining Co. Stock Group2204 - Bullfrog Red Fox Mining Co. Stock Group
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This group contains a Prospectus and 2 subscription blanks for the Red Fox Mining Co. There is a stock certificate for the Revert Mining Co. It is No.
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Consolidated Imperial Mining Company stock certificate, Gold Hill, Nevada2205 - Consolidated Imperial Mining Company stock certificate, Gold Hill, Nevada
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Issued in 1898 for 100 Shares, #7572 to Coffin Sanderson, Trustee. Signed by James Newlands, president and C. L. McCoy, secretary. Black border with A
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to c********3 for (30.00 + 5.85BP) = 35.85
 
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Rockland Gold Mines Stock certificate signed by Sandy Bowers and Eilley Orum Bowers2206 - Rockland Gold Mines Stock certificate signed by Sandy Bowers and Eilley Orum Bowers
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Fantasy piece created c1960. Seal says incorporated 1905 and stock says 1921. Either way, the first millionaires from Virginia City silver were dead.
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Tecopa Consolidated Mining Stock Certificate2207 - Tecopa Consolidated Mining Stock Certificate
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Certificate #5769 for 500 shares of Mining Company stock. Incorporated in South Dakota in 1907. Nice terra cotta borders, with a central vignette of C
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
 
 
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Nevada trio: Getchell stock signed by Wingfield, Wells Fargo receipt, and Round Mt. stock certificat2208 - Nevada trio: Getchell stock signed by Wingfield, Wells Fargo receipt, and Round Mt. stock certificat
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1) Getchell Mines stock #39321 in 1960 signed by Wilcox and Wingfield. 2) Goldfield, Nevada Wells Fargo receipt from 1909. 3) Round Mountain Mining Co
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 70.00
 
 
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The Sterling Iron and Railway Company Stock2209 - The Sterling Iron and Railway Company Stock
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Cert. #453, issued at New York in 1906 to Theo H. Price for 100 shares. Signed by Price as president and C.B. Moffat Jr. as secretary. Inc. in New Jer
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Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to c*********p for (45.00 + 8.78BP) = 53.78
 
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Wells Fargo Bank & Union Trust Co. Stock Cert.2210 - Wells Fargo Bank & Union Trust Co. Stock Cert.
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Stock no. 11695, issued to Dean Witter & Co. on July 17, 1951 for 1 share. It was signed by the secretary and vice-president. This stock was cer...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 175.00
 
 
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Llano Mining, Milling and Smelting Company Stock2211 - Llano Mining, Milling and Smelting Company Stock
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Cert. #299, issued at Forth Worth, TX in 1902 for 312 shares to A. Calhoun. Signed by C.C. Wilson as president and W.A. Diboll as secretary. Inc. in T
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Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6****A for (45.00 + 8.78BP) = 53.78
 
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The Mammoth Hill Mining Company Stock2212 - The Mammoth Hill Mining Company Stock
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Cert. #291, issued in 1892 at Provo City, Utah for 50 shares to Martha M. Bowen. Signed by Peter Stubbs as president and W.H. Freshwater as secretary.
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6****A for (35.00 + 6.83BP) = 41.83
 
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Mountain Chief Mining Co. of Utah, Ltd. 18722213 - Mountain Chief Mining Co. of Utah, Ltd. 1872
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Cert. #1082, issued in England in 1872. Signed by directors M. King and John Elwell and secretary Henry Downing. This was a ten pound share warrant. T
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (35.00 + 6.83BP) = 41.83
 
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The Saturn Silver Mining Co. of Utah, Ltd.2214 - The Saturn Silver Mining Co. of Utah, Ltd.
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Cert. #903, issued in England in 1871. Share warrant to purchase one share for 5 pounds. After the Comstock Lode excitement, mining prospectus' ...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (35.00 + 6.83BP) = 41.83
 
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Six Mining Stocks from Washington State2215 - Six Mining Stocks from Washington State
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Group of six different Washington mining stocks.1)Pierre Lake Gold Mining Company, Northport, Wash. (WA), issued in 1901 for 500 shares. The Pierre La
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for (65.00 + 12.68BP) = 77.68
 
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Three Wyoming Mining Stocks2216 - Three Wyoming Mining Stocks
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A group of three different Wyoming miners. 1)The Portland Copper Mining Company (CO), issued at Denver, Colorado in 1906. The company's mine off...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (55.00 + 10.73BP) = 65.73
 
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Atlas Consolidated Mining Company Trust Certificate2217 - Atlas Consolidated Mining Company Trust Certificate
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Trust Certificate to Bearer. Inc. in New Mexico. Offices in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Certificate and coupons are undated. Ten dividend coupons attached
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Eastern Mining Stock Group2218 - Eastern Mining Stock Group
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Group of 12 mining stocks from eastern states. 1)The Blue Bell Copper Mining Company (WV), issued at Cleveland, Ohio in 1901. Miners working undergrou
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to w*****s for (75.00 + 14.63BP) = 89.63
 
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Group of Foreign Mining Stock Certificates2219 - Group of Foreign Mining Stock Certificates
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Seven mining stocks from foreign locales. 1)Colonial Copper Company (WV), issued at New York in 1900. Their mine offices were at Cape D'Or, Nova...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to w*****s for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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Seven odds and ends stock certificates2220 - Seven odds and ends stock certificates
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1) Oatman-Combination Mine. #838 in 1916. Mohave County, Arizona. After a few other names, the city and mining district of Oatman was named in the pos
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to l*******c for (16.00 + 3.12BP) = 19.12
 
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Quartz Creek Properties 19312221 - Quartz Creek Properties 1931
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5 page prospectus from the Quartz Creek Dredging Company operating on the Keewalik River Basin. Gold was discovered in 1921. Nice condition.
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Ballou's California Gold Diggers Illustration c.1855-18592222 - Ballou's California Gold Diggers Illustration c.1855-1859
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Wonderful foldout illustration of the California Gold Rush. Taken from Ballou's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, pages 280 and 281. Illustratio...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d********9 for (45.00 + 8.78BP) = 53.78
 
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Gold Washing in Sierra Nevada Print by Darley c. 1880s2223 - Gold Washing in Sierra Nevada Print by Darley c. 1880s
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Print showing three miners working gold over a small stream. Titled: "Gold-Washing in the Sierra Nevada." Back of print shows that it is a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 75.00
Sold to R**********s for (35.00 + 6.83BP) = 41.83
 
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Boulder-Summit Mining2224 - Boulder-Summit Mining
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Mine was above 8,000 feet elevation. City: Alhambra County: Boulder County State: CO Date: 1895
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*******r for (25.00 + 4.88BP) = 29.88
 
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H.E. Bassett of Colorado Springs is looking for a 5 stamp mill2225 - H.E. Bassett of Colorado Springs is looking for a 5 stamp mill
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1891 letter in which Bassett is purchasing from McFarlane of Central City. Bassett is not taking the engine and boiler just quite yet! The complete st
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to b*******d for (45.00 + 8.78BP) = 53.78
 
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Good Hope Mining Sealer2226 - Good Hope Mining Sealer
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The Good Hope Mining, Milling, and Transportation Company Operated fron 1898 until 1930 but main production ended in 1902. City: Gunnison
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to R**********s for (30.00 + 5.85BP) = 35.85
 
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Pocket Map of Leadville, CO Mining Claims2227 - Pocket Map of Leadville, CO Mining Claims
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"Map of Mining Claims adjoining Leadville/ Situate in / California Mining District/ Lake County, Colorado. Carefully compiled and drawn from of...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to b***5 for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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Ward Cons. Mining Company Check, Leadville, CO2228 - Ward Cons. Mining Company Check, Leadville, CO
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Check No 551 from The Ward Consolidated Mining Co. of Leadville, CO. Dateline Leadville, Col., July 10th, 1880. Pay to Robt. Heasman $8.95. Signed by
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 40.00
Sold to P*******x for (15.00 + 2.93BP) = 17.93
 
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Yellow Jacket Mines Sealer2229 - Yellow Jacket Mines Sealer
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Located in Bear Creek Canyon at Ouray. City: Ouray County: Ouray County State: CO Date: 1916
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****d for (45.00 + 8.78BP) = 53.78
 
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Opnia-Queens Sealer2230 - Opnia-Queens Sealer
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The Opnia-Queens Gulch Silver Mines Co. located in Pitkin county south of Aspen City: Queens Gulch County: Pitkin County
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*******r for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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Three Cripple Creek Maps2231 - Three Cripple Creek Maps
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1) 1905 Map of Underground Workings by W Lingren and FL Ransome. Drawn by JL Bruce. One rip at fold. 40" x 32". 2) 1903 Topographic map li...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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New Haven Gold Mining Sealer2232 - New Haven Gold Mining Sealer
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The New Haven Gold Mining Corporate Seal. Manufactured by S. Carter, Denver. City: County: State: CO
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8******1 for (70.00 + 13.65BP) = 83.65
 
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Lead Ingot from the Bunker Hill Mine in Idaho2233 - Lead Ingot from the Bunker Hill Mine in Idaho
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1 1/4 pounds. The Bunker Hill Mine and Smelter), was a large smelter located in Kellogg, Idaho. When built, it was the largest smelting facility in th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to j*******r for (25.00 + 4.88BP) = 29.88
 
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Highgrade: The Mining Story of National, Nevada2234 - Highgrade: The Mining Story of National, Nevada
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By Nancy B. Schreier. Like new with dust cover! National was one of the richest gold camps in Nevada. Two prospectors made the initial gold discovery
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********y for (80.00 + 15.60BP) = 95.60
 
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United Comstock 1923 Maps, Charts, and Tables2235 - United Comstock 1923 Maps, Charts, and Tables
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Meant to accompany 1923 report to stockholders. Yellow Jacket Longitudinal Study, Maps of Sub-haulage levels measuring 33" x 11", Cross-cu...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p*****0 for (55.00 + 10.73BP) = 65.73
 
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Ely Valley Mines blank assay pages2236 - Ely Valley Mines blank assay pages
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Blank Certificate of Assay. Gold, silver, lead, zinc, etc. Around 100 sheets. City: Pioche County: White Pine State
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Must have State Journals for Nevada mining enthusiast2237 - Must have State Journals for Nevada mining enthusiast
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These two "Appendix to State Journal" volumes are the key mining volumes. Both volumes are in nearly perfect condition and would make a gr...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to V********e for (180.00 + 35.10BP) = 215.10
 
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Horse-drawn Wagon, Baker City, Oregon Photograph2238 - Horse-drawn Wagon, Baker City, Oregon Photograph
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Baker City, Oregon written on back. City: Baker City County: Baker State: OR Date:
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Estimate : 30.00 - 70.00
Sold to p********n for (24.00 + 4.68BP) = 28.68
 
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San Luis Mining Co. Ingot2239 - San Luis Mining Co. Ingot
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The San Luis Mining Co. was organized in November of 1900 under the laws of the state of West Virginia. The main office was located in New York but mi
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d***1 for (25.00 + 4.88BP) = 29.88
 
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Miner's Candlestick Holder2240 - Miner's Candlestick Holder
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No markings. No markings. City: County: State: Date:
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Report of the Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company2241 - Report of the Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company
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1898. Report by Superintendent Frank Kleppetko. Excellent condition. 12 pages - some blank. City: Butte County: Silver Bow
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to a****a for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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Fairbanks Postal Indicator Scale2242 - Fairbanks Postal Indicator Scale
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Number 501. These scales were adopted by the United States Government. Weight is fracturing. Does not work. City: County:
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Fairbanks postal indicator scale2243 - Fairbanks postal indicator scale
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Number on arm shows charge for 1st class letters and second class newspapers. Seems to be in working condition. Partial Fairbanks Scale sticker still
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Fairbanks Scale postal scale2244 - Fairbanks Scale postal scale
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These scales were adopted by the United States Government. Arm is broken and in three pieces. Number 716509 stamped on arm. Does not work. Could be us
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Tewkesbury's Who's Who in Alaska and Alaska Business Index, 19472245 - Tewkesbury's Who's Who in Alaska and Alaska Business Index, 1947
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Vol. I. Tewkesbury Publishers, Juneau, Alaska and Seattle, Wash. Copyrights, 1947. "Containing a biographical index of personal sketches of pro...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to a****a for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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Atlanta and West End Directory for 18762246 - Atlanta and West End Directory for 1876
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Photo re-printed edition of the 1876 edition. Paperback. Published by Sunny South Steam Book and Job Print, Atlanta. 298 pages. The piece has some sta
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Directory of Honolulu and the Territory of Hawaii, 19122247 - Directory of Honolulu and the Territory of Hawaii, 1912
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"Giving the Names, Occupations, Places of Business and Residences of the Adult Population of the Islands; also a Complete Classified Business R...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to 8******1 for (85.00 + 16.58BP) = 101.58
 
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McPherson County, Kansas Directory, 1905-62248 - McPherson County, Kansas Directory, 1905-6
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Directory McPherson County Kansas--Containing Names, Addresses, Townships and Location in Townships of Every Male Resident Over Twenty-one Years of Ag
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6*****b for (25.00 + 4.88BP) = 29.88
 
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The Brookline Directory for 18752249 - The Brookline Directory for 1875
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Published by W. S. Adams & Co. Contains a table of contents, a general index, and an alphabetical index to businesses. Unlike the 1868 directory...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******e for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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The Brookline, Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury Dire2250 - The Brookline, Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury Dire
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The first Brookline Directory. Compiled and published by Dudley & Greenough. “…containing a general directory of the citizens, town officers, co...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 250.00
Sold to h*******e for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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