Auction Details
Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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3409Comstock Mines Payroll Checks from Four MinesHolabird Western Americana Collections
One check for the Ophir Silver Mining company when Fair was Supt. Two checks from the Potosh Mining Co. One check from the Choller Mining Company. Fou
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to d******0 for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
3410Cons. Virginia & California Joint Shaft Check Signed by FairHolabird Western Americana Collections
Scarce check from this mining operation that was tied to the "Bonanza" discovery of 1873. Check No. 1557. Drawn on the Nevada Bank of San ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D******a for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
3411James G. Fair Signed Check Issued to "Chinaman Bill"Holabird Western Americana Collections
Trench Mill check issued on December 22, 1873 to "Chinaman Bill" for $63.75. Signed by Bonanza King James G. Fair. Interesting to see a Ch...
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to i*********1 for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
34124 Revenue Stamped Checks Signed by John MackayHolabird Western Americana Collections
A lot of 4 revenue stamped checks between 1869 and 1870 from Virginia City, Nevada and from the Agency of the Bank of California and signed by John Ma
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to D******a for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
3413Occidental Mill Check Pair w/ Mackay & Fair SignaturesHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Really nice check with RN-C21b revenue imprint (Nevada over federal) signed by John Mackay. Issued to J.P. Smith on June 3, 187-. Blue font at left
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to v********o.. for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
3414Ophir Silver Mining Co. Check Signed by Mackay (RN-G)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare mining check and even rarer to find Mackay's signature on it, 1878. Nevada Bank of San Francisco stamp over Bank of California. Signed by J...
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to B*********g for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
3415Potosi Mining Company Check (RN-G)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Payroll check No. 1 issued for $50 to Colton on June 2, 1884. Bank of California. RN-G. Signed by Isaac Requa as superintendent. Punch cancelled thru
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to B*********g for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
3416Two Pacific Mill RN Checks w/Fair & Mackay SignaturesHolabird Western Americana Collections
The Pacific Mill & Mining Company was a consolidated milling operation formed by the "Bonanza Firm" to process Cons. 1) Check No. 241,...
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to 1*****c for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
3417Comstock "Gut" Stock Certificates Lot 2Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 issued certificates for Comstock mining companies that operated in the center of the lode. Includes: Comstock Tunnel Company (1907), Bullion Gold ...
Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to m****r for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
3418Virginia City RN Mining Checks w/ Fair & Mackay SignaturesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight, all different. Great variety! First three are the rarest in the group. Includes: Woodworth Mill RN-D signed by Comstock millionaire John
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d******0 for (180.00 + 41.40BP) = 221.40