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May Flower Gravel Mining Company Stock (90484)

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Stock & Bond - Mining Start Price:60.00 USD Estimated At:120.00 - 250.00 USD
May Flower Gravel Mining Company Stock  (90484)
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This is the busiest mining stock we have seen. The good news is that there are 13 dividend stamps on the front. The bad news is that there is 13 assessment stamps on the back. #1340 for 5 shares in 1890. Location of Mines: Placer County near Forest Hill. "The late rich strike at the May Flower mine, near Forest Hill, continues to be the absorbing topic of interest to miners and all others who are connected with mining enterprises in this county. That ninety or a hundred thousand dollars have been taken out in a little more than a month is in itself a statement of the splendid results which pluck and perseverance will some times command...The May Flower Gravel Mining Company was organized October 26, 1877. The mine, which was bought of W. A. Freeman, is situated in Second Brushy Canyon, a mile and a half northeast of the town of Forest Hill, and comprises a large extent of ground in May Flower Canyon, Crary Canyon, Young America Canyon and Stone Canyon." [Mining and Scientific Press, V. 51, 7/26/1885, p. 66 - found at http://www.placercountyhistoricalsociety.org] Prag Collection

Date: 1890
City/County: Placer County
State: California