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Little Pittsburg Cons. Mining Co. Stock signed by JB Chaffee (91813)

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Little Pittsburg Cons. Mining Co. Stock signed by JB Chaffee  (91813)
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85.00USDto 8***1+ buyer's premium (21.25)
This item SOLD at 2019 May 17 @ 11:45UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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Signed by JB Chaffee. Jerome B. Chaffee was an important figure in Colorado history. He was one of the founders of Denver and founded the First National Bank of Denver in 1865. He helped organize Colorado Territory, serving in its first legislature as speaker. He was the territorial delegate to the United States Congress starting in 1870. In 1876, Chaffee was elected to the United States Senate. Chaffee County, Colorado is named after him. This stock is No. A1991, issued for 50 shares to Emil Jelpke on April 14th, 1880. Signed by Chaffee as president and H. Kirkham as secretary. Not cancelled. Brown border, black print, allegorical vignette. Printed by ABN. 7.5 x 11" Folds, pinholes, creases, some soiling. This was an important Leadville mining company. They owned the Little Pittsburg, New Discovery, Dives, Union, and Winnemuck on Fryer Hill, California District. Located in 1878. Developments included 2,000 ft. of shafts, considerable stoping. Paid over $1 million in dividends. [Corregan & Lingane, 1883, pg. 424] () Ken Prag Collection

Date: 1880
City/County: Leadville
State: Colorado