January 2018 Auction: Americana, Bottles, Numismatics, Railroad, Mining, Native Americana

This Monograph of US Geological Survey produced by the Department of Interior, contains some great photos and illustrations. Leather bound hardcover i

Hardcover-Intl. Symposium on Hydrometallurgy, Kuroko and Related Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposits, Geology of the Ilimaussao Alkaline Intrusion,

Lavish deluxe edition hardcover in cardboard case. In German. Beautiful color photos. 380 pages with index. 16" x 12". Date: Location: ...

Library of hardback and paperback books. Includes Mineralogy and Geology of Radioactive Raw Materials by E. William Heinrich c. 1958, 654 pp.; Systema

14 Volumes, excellent condition, (faux leather) Edited by K.H. Wolf, 1981. Date: 1981 Location: HWAC# 56732

2 hardback books, several pamphlets and maps regarding platinum. Date: Location: HWAC# 56725

3 books Edited by VI Smirnov, very good condition, hardback books, 10" x 7.75". Date: 1977 Location: HWAC# 56723

Soft cover, Proceedings of the Porphyry Copper Symposium 1976. Hardcovers- Copper Porphyry by Sutulov, Geology of the Porphyry Deposits of the Western

Complete hardcover 463pp with index and catalog of publications. By H. Van F. Furman. Front cover has paint spots, spine and front cover are attached

Assortment of many books, primarily Mining Reference books. 9 are hardback books; 1 is a large volume of Geology of Southern California, dated 1954, D

Production of the Precious Metals in the US, Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury. 1881, 443 pages. Covers are missing. Key mining reference. Dat

USGS Mineral Resources of the US 1907, Part 1 Metallic Products. Hardcover 743pp with large foldout map in back pocket. A great reference for the Neva

Important reference on western states mines, by Ross Raymond, the US Mineral Commissioner. This copy inscribed M.E. Wadsworth, and without front cover

Two superintendent size lamps made in the style of the New York Wolf, but with no manufacturer's marks. Date: Location: HWAC# 42414

Two antique brass Auto Lite carbide lamps. They measure 4" tall including the reflector. These have dents and scratches, which add character. B...

3 inches tall. Ashland, Pa. Date: Location: HWAC# 48720

Hazelton, PA. 3.75 inches tall, Very nice condition. Date: Location: HWAC# 48763

Large carbide. BREVETE, S. G. G. G. Foreign, heavy duty carbide lamp. This is an unusual lamp with the reflector on the handle. The only one in the co

Large carbide. Justrite. For belt attached carbide lights by Justrite, different models. Two with original belt. Date: Location: HWAC# 47259

Possibly Hardsocg. 3 Inches tall. Brass Collar, nice condition. Date: Location: HWAC# 49111

Two Premier lamps from Leeds. One has the brass plaque insignia, the other does not. The one with the insignia has a brass top, the one without is all

Two small reflector Baldwin lamps, one brass one nickel, one handheld, see Thorpe page 28, figure 42 at left. Date: Location: HWAC# 46479

This is a "Stinking Tommy" candlestick holder for early US mining. pre-1880's. This one is commercially made by RUSSELL and is 12 in. ...

This is a set of three (3) mining candlestick holders pre-1880's. One is 12 1/2 in. overall length; one at 8 1/2 in. overall length; and one is ...

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6 silver spoons from Colorado without a city designation. 2 have die struck bowls-loaded mules , 1 stamped 1909 Date: Location: Colorado HWAC# 56

1 made by E. L. D. Denver, front die struck--mining scene and Indian, "Wyoming"; 2 "Colorado", similar mining scenes on handles...

Demitasse. 1) "Nevada" with a gold pan handle with nuggets in pan. Bowl shows prospector panning. Sterling Silver. 2) "Mining Fair 1...

Two Rapid City spoons with buildings engraved on the bowls, die struck handles, one ornate floral. Date: Location: Rapid City, North Dakota HWAC#

7 Teaspoons: One is gold washed, one is copper and the other five are sterling. 2 demitasse spoons: one sterling, one copper. all spoons are die struc

1) Group of 3 pieces: teaspoon, gravy spoon and butter knife, plain bowls, same handles--standing miner holding pickax; 2) teaspoon, plain bowl, miner

Rare! Issued to ES Johnstone. $250. Signed by president JD Ferree. The 1910 American Globe mentions that this mien and the Southern Bell are giving ev

Rare, not seen by us before. Datelined San Jose, Cal, January 1879, issued to F.F. Britton for 100 shares. Signed by Wm N. Lovell as president and Joh

1) Silver Nugget Mining issued 1882 2) Calumet and Arizona Mining issued 1920 3) New England and Arizona Gold and Copper Mining issued 1906 4) Signet

group of 23 early topo maps, mostly from mining regions. About 80% are pre-1920, many from the first survey period of c1895-1912. After about 1915, th

Two 1927 issued stocks for the New Monte Cristo Mining Company, a Death Valley mining scam by C.C. Julian. Julian signed both as president. Two differ

"Miners of the Exchequer 1876" from Alpine Co., California, (standing in the prospect). Stereo views by Mrs. E.W. Withington, Photo Artist...

Early California oil certificate, illustrated with an oil rig scene in green. Issued Dec. 1899 to C.R. wood, for 500 shares, signed by W. C. Shafer as

Number 76. Located in Inyo County. Signed by Wm. S. Corwin president and Miles Hudson secretary. Foxing throughout. The company operated the Oro Fino,

El Dorado County, California. Unissued for two shares, but signed by Jacob A Shorb as president and E.H. Cornwall as secretary in January 1853. Pinhol

Two letters from John Coleman. "...we have about 6" of bedrock today..." "We area also cutting down No. 3; it will take 3 or 4 d...

1880 issued, uncancelled stock for the Argonaut near Georgetown in El Dorado County, very active in the first part of the 1880's, according to B...

Number 10,400 for 49 shares to RH Rennie in 1915. Hole cancelled. Located at Giant Station. The Giant Powder Company was the first company in America

Incorporated September 22, 1863 and capitalized at $180,000; 1800 Shares at $100 per. Cert. #127, issued to Benjamin Dore for 5 shares and dated Decem

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

Four assay receipts for gold bullion deposited with Stephen Molitor in San Francisco. 1860, 1861 (2), 1863. Molitor used a different receipt every ye

Lot of five. 1-3) William Tell Consolidated Gold Mining Stock Certificates. Numbers, 38, 61, and 66. All 1890. Company incorporated May 9, 1890. Direc

3 boxes (approx. 3 cubic feet) of Mining Company Records, 4 Hills Mining Co., Contracts & work on mines in Sierra, Plumas Counties, California d...

Number 26. 1896. Signed by James B Hughes President and George D Munford secretary. 17 x 11". Attractive light green background. Outside of sev...

One shows the aftermath of the hydraulic hose on a mountain. It is amazing the devastation it caused. Excellent contrast. Photo size is 5 x 7"....

1) Pennsylvania Consolidated Mining issued 1898 2) San Domingo Gold Mining issued 1904 3) Golden Gate mining issued 1903 Date: Location: Californi

1) Two different Gold Bullion deposited with Selby Smelting & Lead Co.. 1889 & 1896; 2) Densmore Cons. G. M. Co., Columbia, California, Redu...

Large group of letterheads, billheads(some pictorial), stock certificate book from Natomas Co. of Calif., Cutting family legal document copies, typed

65 early topo maps, mostly from mining areas as well as part of the Bay area. duplication rare, except San Mateo. About 80% are pre-1920, many from th

Lot of 14. includes: Tuolumne County Water Co, Columbia, Cal. 1862, fabulous mining vignettes; Calaveras Water & Mining Co., 1880; Aurora Mining...

Lot of 18. Included: pictorial Monte Cristo Mining Co. (Sierra County), 1872, not cancelled; Calaveras Water & Mining Co., 1882, issued to secre...

This $100 bond was issued in 1867 and signed by secretary Armitage and president Tucker. Number 185. 18 x 16". Excellent condition! Includes gr...

Group of checks and documents related to mining at Cripple Creek, c 1895-1930. The best are perhaps the Miners Protective Association membership appli

Very rare 1870s Colorado assay from the US Mint at Denver. No. 757, issued Oct. 21st, 1878 for a deposit by the City National Bank. Produced a 20 ounc

Silver mine near Georgetown. 20 pages. Printed by Press of Wynkoop & Hallenbeck, New York. Located on the Charter Oak Ridge (five miles up the v...

Cert. #18, issued to Shalor W. Eldridge for 200 shares in 1880. Incorporated in New York. Signed by Lewis Jones as president and Meredith L. Jones as

Properties in Empire & Gregory Districts (according to 1864 prospectus). Number 69. Signed by EL Bolles secretary and HC Beach president. Also t...

1) New England Gold & Copper Mining issued 1912 2)Front Range Mines issued 1958 3) 2 Ophir Tidal Wave Mining u/i 4) 2 Silver Bell Mines issued 1...

1) List of mining capital stock owners (one is Kit Carson) and some expenses for the Consolidated Republican Mountain Mining Co. 20 Abstract of record

Lot of 9. Three advertising covers with letters. 1) Stratton Independence of Victor. Strong 1903 strike. 2) Happy Jack Gold & Silver Mining Comp...

#453. Issued for 100 shares to CC Snyder, the company secretary in 1880. Also signed by the president (C.J. Fry?). Not cancelled. Two mining vignettes

1 Stock Cert. with vignette of 5 miners in a mining scene working. This is no. 454, amount of 400 shares, issued to to CC Snyder, the company secret

1) Standard Assay Office and Chemical Laboratory--Gold and Bullion melted and Assayed, Central City Colo.,1903; 2) two from Assay Office of J.R. Reedy

Two later reports for the Monte Cristo Mine, a gold mine located at Loon Creek, Sea Foam Mining District, Custer County, Idaho. 1) Report by A.G. Burr

Bunker Hill & Sullivan Company. The BH & S was the scene of major mining problems in the 1890's. April 8, 1909 "Mining Science"...

Checks for 1907-1947 from Tamarack & Custer Consolidated Mining (2), King Mining, 2 Wallace National Bank(1 pictorial), State Bank of Commerce 1...

1) Yellow Jacket Gold Mining issued 1912 2) Pittsburg Lead Mining issued 1905 3) National Tunnel & Mines issued 1944 4) Utah-Apex Mining issued ...

Issued 1882 Idaho Territory to Rodgers #72 44 shares. Location stated on certificate: Guy Mine, Rock Creek, Wood River, Idaho Ter. Nice underground mi

1) De Lamar Gold & Silver Mine. 15 page report by Robert N. Bell, State Inspector of Mines in Idaho. Mine located on Jordan Creek seven miles we...

Group of about twenty photographs from various locations in Idaho. Includes Ima Mine and Murray Idaho. Photos taken in 1939 by Professor Paul Kerr of

12 pages. Offices at Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. Organized in Maine. No date. Printed by Commercial Print, Bangor. As these are by-laws, there is

Union Copper Mines, Mountain View Hotel, Lubec Lead and Zinc, Thomas Lauglin, Rockingham Silver Mining, Unity Mining, Maine Products, Gardner Mountain

Reports from: 2 reports from Tapley Copper Mine, 1880; 3 reports from Manhattan-Tapley Copper Mines, 1883; Small drawings of Tapley and Manhattan mine

Issued in 1877 to Frank Carter. #155 for 180 shares, signed by president Ely. Location stated on stock: Newburyport, Massachusetts. Date: Location:

Inc. in Michigan. No. 297, issued for 25 shares to Mary Ann Evans on April 24th, 1865. Signed by the president and secretary. Pen cancelled. Allegoric

Nice trio representing 60 years in this important Michigan mining operation. 1) Early 1856 issued stock for 50 shares. Railroad vignette. Blue paper.

I/C to Richardson in 1881. #1440 for 25 shares. Pen cancelled. Organized in 1850 as the Butler or Champion Lode. The richest of the Evergreen Range M

Highly pictorial underground vignette at left. Allegorical and mining vignettes at top center. Inc. in Michigan 1853 & 1855. Issued for 50 share...

Lot of 5 different for this Mohawk, Michigan copper mining company that started back in the 1860s. Two stock certificates: 1888 issued (1860s form), h

1) Ahmeek Mining with 2 beaver vignette issued 1919 2) Copper Range issued 1966 3) Quincy Mining i/c 1929 4) Seneca Mining issued 1910 Date: Locati

Issued 1926 to Bright, Sears and Co. #3142, 100 shares. Date: Location: Michigan HWAC# 56516

1) Ahmeek Mining Company of Michigan, 1922, stamp and punch cancelled, beaver vignette. 2) Naumkeag Copper Company. Issued 1914. Not cancelled. 3) Sen

1) Naumkeag Copper Company. Issued 1914 for 100 shares to Wrenn Bros. & Co. Not cancelled. Purple border and background. 2) St. Lawrence Mining ...

1) Naumkeag Copper Company. Issued 1914 for 100 shares to Wrenn Bros. Not cancelled. 2) Indiana Mining Company. Issued 1925 for 100 shares to Estabroo

1) Quincy Mining Company of Michigan. Issued 1859, pen cancelled. Allegorical vignettes. Nice condition. 2) Seneca Mining Company. Issued 1863, pen ca

Includes: Mohican Copper Company, issued 1923, not cancelled; Indiana Mining Company, issued 1924, punch and stamp cancelled, Native American vignette

This is a privately prepaid mining report by Gustav A. Nueberg report on the Eva May Wiladstan group of claims located in the Cataract Mining District

2 Annual mine reports for the Mountain View and East Colusa mines in Silver Bow County Montana. Pertains to the United States Census Office for Gold,

3 Blue print maps of mines near Butte Montana. Includes shaft map of the Gen'l Pettit Mine, overhead map of Mt. View, Little Idol, Johnstown, Ra...

Letters, map, and abstract for the Badger State Lode near Butte Montana. The letters are to Butte lawyers Mr. John F. Forbis and Charles E. Goodale ab

1) Butte Copper Mining & Smelting issued 1903 2) Middle Fork Mining u/i 3) North Butte Mining issued 1930 4) Big ox Mining issued 1896 5) Tolum...

Lot of two. 1) 1886 letter from Omaha & Grant Smelting & Refining Co. to Henry Knippenberg, who was the general manager of the Hecla Mining ...

Photo of inside of Cable Mill Montana (1905). Most likely a gold coin mill. Photo of man standing in mill. Slight staining and slight warp.10" ...

Typed report by Wm. Maxwell about The Irma Mines, their claims and geology. 1 page is detached, paper clip impression and mark. Date: 1925 Location:

The first glass negative was produced in 1839 by John Herschel, the English mathematician, astronomer, chemist, experimental photographer and inventor