2446

Minnesota Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate, 1866 [141487]

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Stock & Bond - Mining Start Price:120.00 USD Estimated At:240.00 - 400.00 USD
Minnesota Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate, 1866 [141487]
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. Shipping and handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing as it is based on the size and weight of your purchase. Additional shipping and handling costs, if required, will be re-invoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size.SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size a...
No. 125, issued for 2 shares to Walter Webb on March 19th, 1866 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Signed by president Sibley and treasurer Prince. Not cancelled. 25 cent IR adhesive stamp attached at bottom right with pen cancel. Two vignettes: prospector with his dog (upper left) and placer mining scene (top center). Very attractive! Printed by Hatch & Co., NY. Mine was discovered in 1865 . Geologist Henry Ames had travelled to Lake Vermillion earlier that summer and returned to St. Paul in October with a small gold sample and reports of finding gold. This began what was known as the Vermillion Gold Rush. Little gold was found, but iron was discovered, causing the development of the Vermillion Iron Range. Lake Vermilion is located in Saint Louis County. VF. Uncanceled.

Date:
Country (if not USA):
State: Minnesota
City: Saint Louis County
Provenance: