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Philadelphia Mining Company Stock - Rare 1861 Nevada Territorial, signed by founder of VC Fire Co.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Stock & Bond - Mining Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Philadelphia Mining Company Stock - Rare 1861 Nevada Territorial, signed by founder of VC Fire Co.
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This stock has serious condition issues, but the story is priceless. Number 32 issued to John Pullen(?). Virginia ND. One share equaled five feet. Signed by secretary F. Voltz and president Jacob Young Jr. Christian Bauer Voltz and Ferdinand Zingraff claimed a lot in Virginia City on September 23, 1861. [The Records of Carson County, Utah & Nevada Territories" by Ellison] This is three weeks before this stock was issued. That gives this stock provenance. Jacob Young Jr. organized the Young American Engine Company No. 2 in Virginia City on March 19, 1862. Engine Company No. 1 was made up of more upper class persons and Young's company was made up of working men. They were generally referred to as "The Boys." There was great tension between these two companies and a fight during a fire lead to a death and even greater animosity! What a great signature piece. The stock itself has two holes in the middle of the paper. The edges have been worn away over the last 150 years. Writing is strong. 1861 Nevada stock certificates are very RARE! Also Nevada historical backgrounds on the names and mine on the certificate are included.

Date: 1861
Country (if not USA):
State: Nevada
City: Virginia City, Storey Co.
Provenance: Joe Elcano Nevada Mining Stock Collection