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Leadville Mining Stock Trio: Brookland, Grafton, and Carbonate Hill [155434]

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Leadville Mining Stock Trio: Brookland, Grafton, and Carbonate Hill [155434]
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Lot of 3 different. 1) Carbonate Hill Consolidated Mining Company. Inc. in Colorado. No. 76, issued for 100 shares to JB Parks in 1881 in Denver. Signed by CH White (president) and JM Dickey (secretary). Not cancelled. Vignette of group of miners working underground. Printed by Collier & Cleveland, Denver. Very clean. The Carbonate Hill Consolidated owns three claims on the northwest end of the Carbonate. The workings have been conducted on the Pocahontas claim. The shaft is 240 feet deep and at 180 feet contact was cut and drifts are being run southeast and east. The prospects of the mine are very good at present." [Engineering and Mining Journal, Volume 35, 1883] 2) Brookland Mining Company. Map on the reverse! Inc. in Colorado. No. 103, issued for 500 shares to Wm. H. Gelsheren(?) in 1882. Signed by president Adams and secretary Dunne. Cut hole cancelled. 3) Grafton Consolidated Mining Company. Inc. in Colorado. No. 126, issued for 50 shares to Mrs. HG Curren in 1901 in Leadville. Signed by president AD Searl and secretary John A. Ewing. Not cancelled. Attractive design with gilt border and vignette with Colorado state seal and eagle. Folds, excellent condition. 7 x 10.75" Not in Corregan & Lingane. Listed in Leadville in the Poole Bros. 1898 Mining Directory. According to E&MJ Vol 73, 1902, the Grafton was located on Poverty Flat (pg. 738).

Date: 1881-1901
Country (if not USA):
State: Colorado
City: Leadville
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