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S. M. Shoemaker G&S - Bolivia District [144058]

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Stock & Bond - Mining Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 400.00 USD
S. M. Shoemaker G&S - Bolivia District  [144058]
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Three things make this certificate very interesting. 1) A rare dateline Star City. It is especially rare since they did not use the standard two r's. 2) Bolivia District is extremely hard to find. 3) Located on the Adams Express Ledge in the Star District. Adams Express was one of the main western express companies at this time. What was the certificate tie to the express company? # 46 for 10 shares to Fred M. Mills. Signed by George H. Smith and president T Prescott. Dateline Star City, January 17, 1867. Incorporated October 1865. Not cancelled. 25c Power of Att'y Revenue Stamp. Note on who Shoemaker was (Adams Express partner). City:Starr City, Humboldt Co. State:Nevada Date:1867