Spooktacular Auction: Americana, Mining, Numismatics, & More (October 2020)

World War I era. Lot of 14. The first thirteen have long descriptions on reverse. Twelve are by Keystone and one by HC White. Includes French battlesh

Lot of three: 1) Clay County Kansas / red,white and blue ribbon / 1917-18 / United States Forces. Rev.: Presented by Clay County Kansas to her gallan

Lot of two: one white metal, 31 mm; the other bronze, 37 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): Germany State: City: Provenance:

One-piece winter issue flying suit in heavy brown wool gabardine. It has a zip fastener from the crotch to the neck and a concealed buttoned fly. Bo

Lot of 3. Published in 1965 by Aero Publishers, in cooperation with Ed Maloney Curator of Air Museum. In excellent condition. 1. Heineken HE162. 2.

Lot of 90 plus, These are possibly WWII or current deployments. 15 medals US Coast Guard, 35 plus collar rank insignia ( Capt. Commander, Auxiliar

2 large photo albums and 4 US Army photo sets plus ephemera of World War II. Photos include training camps, action scenes. One of the albums is entire

Lot of 4. 1. US Navy CO. 42-251, May 1942. 31” x 8”. 2. Two 372nd Aero Squadron marked left USA March 1918 returned May 1918 39

Lot of 5. 1. 1945 Yank Weekly w/drawings of the after war in Europe, photos, and back in the US and even Sad Sack, Dusty Anderson Pin Up Girl. 2

Hamilton pocket watch in white metal case. Enscribed: Bureau of Ships / U.S. Navy / Comparing Watch / N 11408 - 1943. Twelve inch chain. Date: Coun

Lot of 25. Three pages of mounted shoulder titles from England, Gt Britain, Bahamas, Canada, Belgium Netherlands Marines, Norway all appear in near

Three WWII "Blood Chits," measuring 11"x 8", 9"x 11" and 8"x 10", these"chits" were sewn on the f...

Lot of 30 plus items. Two published books: “ They Made Me a Leatherneck” and the “ Officers Guide”. Numerous

Lot of 72. Correspondence 48 letters Between Sgt Gray and Anita Makinston 1942. 20 loose photos of training camps, soldiers, sailors, families. ,

Lot of twenty black and white photos from the South Pacific during World War II. Taken at Butaritari and Makin Atoll. Assault landing, wounded, nativ

WWII Poster with an infantry soldier printed in greyscale with red words above his head, "We have just begun to fight!" and a list of war ...

More than three dozen issues of WWII-era Armored News tabloid (11x17-inch) from the years 1943 and 1944. Typically 24 pages each issue. From the Pierc

A fascinating photo album showing life in Florida and Cuba for military personnel and civilians during the Spanish American War. The pictures are moun

The Spanish–American War was an armed conflict between Spain and the United States in 1898. Hostilities began in the aftermath of the interna

A group of 22 black & White photos taken from 1930 to 1983, showing life aboard ship in The United States Navy. Most photos are 8'x 10"...

An autographed copy of "Sidewheelers to Nuclear Power" a history of Mare Island. Book and small accompanying pamphlet have several very co...

Solid oak display case containing approx 38 challenge coins, one high-relief, brass buckle from Leupold, and 5 small lapel pins, some enamelled, some

Three letters for the Civil War. 1) Great letter which talks about the Battle of Savannah. Letter is written fro Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee. 2) 1861

Three signed, annotated photographs and a Pakistani plaque: BW photo of The Presidential Citation from Jack Kennedy to Barnett Hughes, Sept 1945, at T

Jane's Fighting Ships, the classic reference for military equipment. This lot includes 1898 (a modern reprint of the first edition of this serie...

Large collection of military and airplane related memorabilia. Includes the Crescent Color Guide to Military Aircraft by Michael Taylor; pistol, rifle

Approximately 800 full-color trading cards featuring the equipment, countries, and national figures involved in Desert Storm. About half of the set is

2 large shell casings, beautifully handcrafting into floral pattern trench art. The first is a 14" long 3.5" diameter 75mm brass shell cas...

Lot of two: 1976 American Veterans Bicentennial Medal; Veterans Of Foreign Wars pinback. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Crisp and Clear, Near perfect. Universal View Company. 1900. Copyright by William H Rau. Date: 1900 Country (if not USA): State: Alaska City: D

Lot of nine. All Keystone View Company. Includes Roosevelt Dam - two different, Painted Desert. cliff dwelling in Walnut Canyon, Red Mountain - two di

Lot of fifteen. Includes Granite Gorge, Zoroaster Tower, Pipe Creek, Grand View Trail, Hance's Cove, Rowe's Point, Red Canon Trail, O'Ne...

Over 75 items. Includes 9 black and white amateur photos from 1956 to 1959. Eleven early 3-D postcards. Some Dups. Large Disney on Parade Program - on

1Milton Gann proprietor. Henry Gregson was the driver. One passenger identified as Mr. Newell. 1) October 13, 1903. Three passengers from Milton to An

Watkins was an important 19th century photographer. Ralston was the King of the Comstock in Virginia City, Nevada c1870! Number 1389. Carleton E. Watk

Lot of 5. 1) Three printed letterheads, 1894-95, two different types. All sent to TH Johnstone of Cedarville, California. Regarding shipments of eggs

Dreamy Avalon on Santa Catalina Island has long been a romantic tourist destination. Here is a collection: a stereoview of ships in the Avalon harbor;

Although we could not determine the exact location, Mr. Holabird believes it is in the Columbus area. The mining works captured is a masterpiece! Titl

This is a document signifying that Attorney J. W. Denves motioned in the United States Supreme Court on behalf of John A. Johnson Esquire of Downievil

Lot 10. !) Hobart Mills. Sierra Nevada Wood and Lumber Company: two different billheads, Hobart Lumber Mills, 1901 to Carson & Tahoe Lumber &...

Lot of 10. 1) Best is a pictorial Tahoe Tavern corner advertising cover, c.1906-1910. Vignette of pine tree with lake in the background. Addressed to

Vol. I. No. 15. Tuesday, July 26, 1881. Tahoe's miniature newspaper printed from the Grand Central Hotel. Ads for steamers "Minnie Moody&qu...

Lot of 2. Tahoe Tavern ad. Air Mail cover with Tahoe 1939 cancel and two 3 cent stamps. Send to Los Angeles. Letter inside is on pictorial letterhead

1) Box of 23 business cards. 2) Three 1906 time cards. 3) 1934 thank you letter. 4) Eight letters to the American Consul in Rotterdam. 5) Eight c1940

Even though this is not issued, it does carry the important Beringer signature as secretary. This was one of the earliest public companies in Napa. Be

A great little lot of California themed items. Included is a beautifully colored 1911 calendar. It measures 5"x 11" and ready for hanging....

Edges are a little rough and photo fades at the background, but the view of the New Almaden mining camp is spectacular! Number 162. Carlton E. Watkins

Lot of 2. 1) 1912 mounted photograph of school children taken by Hugo Weitz, Fruitvale and Oakland. Photo is 4.5 x 7.5" on 7 x 10" mount. ...

Number 39 for 25 shares to LM Holt. Signed by LM Holt and president (?). Large fold on left and small rips. Shows wear of its age. The Los Angeles Imm

Lot of two printed store cards from Riverside, San Bernardino County. Jas. H. Roe invites you to try Syrup of Figs to cleanse your system. Lightner...

Two rare editions of the hobby publication, Trade Winds. Both the October, 1941 and November, 1941 editions are marked as No. !. Each four page issue

Ad for farm implement and feed store Marcus C, Hawley & Company. Ad is two sided, measuring about 9"x 12" and appears to come out of a...

Includes an 1896 check to Wilkins and Parson. Signed by Sutro. Issued while he was mayor. 2) RPC Looking up at Sutro Heights. 3) RPC of inside of mass

Taken from Nob Hill, downtown streets, etc. They are all dramatic. Photos are original. Condition varies from good to very nice. Mostly on the highe

This lot of two checks, one letterhead, and one receipt endorsed by an executive of the Levi Strauss Company at 14 & 16 Battery Street in San F...

Three checks printed with Ralston & Grayson, Mines & Mining in the heading. Rare, RNX, they are unlisted in the Castelholz guide. The bottom...

1) Reopening of the Old Mint at 5th & Mission Streets. California Historical Society Presents: "The West Remembered - Artists & Images&...

Lot of five. 1) "Busy Market Street" by Underwood & Underwood. 2) "Spring Street" draped in American flags. 3) "Market ...

1) Three panoramic photographs of the Ruins including a view of San Francisco from the waterfront, view of Telegraph Hill, and views of the Western ad

30th year of the publications. Article’s: regarding GERONIMO’S MEXICAN RAID, giving an account of what happened and Geronimo

Nostalgic Sunday comics from the San Francisco Examiner. Strips like Rosie's Beau, Our Boarding House, The Nut Bros.and Mickey Finn are just a f...

Lot of eleven. (Two issued and dated 1913). Four of sculptures made of apples at Sebastapol. Also Stone tower, Armstrong Wood (1909), Catholic Church

Contains 42 copies of The Pony Express, a monthly publication put out by the Pony Express Association of Sonora, California. Copies range throughout t

Original award diploma with blue ribbon and gold seal, reads: Solano County Agricultural Association awards this Diploma to Mrs. James Megarry For Bes

Another great Carleton E Watkins photograph and Stereo-view. Photo taken inside a tunnel with railroad tracks and hand written in "Tunnel on th...

Lot of 22. Includes Nevada Falls, Glacier Point rock overlook, El Capitan, mule ride up Glacier Point Trail, Vernal Falls, Mirror Lake, Yo-semite Vall

Lot of eight. 1-2) Ferry Landing in Oakland. 3) Handwritten on reverse "Down in the Arroyo Seco, near Golden Crest. March 1, 1911." 4) Han...

Twelve page newspaper 16 x 12 inches, the Great Register of Voters of Sutter County, California for 1892. Date: 1892 Country (if not USA): State:

This is a full cover page of the New York Daily Tribune dated September 17, 1850 giving accounts of a gold miner receiving mail on the Yuba River. An

Lot of six. 1-2) "Digging Coal" in Starkville. HC White & Company. Same view, different presentation. One is quite remarkable. 3) &quo...

Published by JG Evans of Atlanta. Hand written "No. 7 N. Wing M. B. From the East." This exposition and World's Fair became known as t...

Lot of 22. Many are colorful and pictorial. Includes 7 checks, 1934-1969, incl. Santa Cruz, Petaluma, San Francisco, and Piqua, Ohio. Fifteen receipts

An 1898 edition of The Commercial Advertiser, The Boys in Blue Edition Third Expedition. This is four pages, is 23" by 16" and has woodcut...

Lot of twelve. "Reform Church of Col Junct " by JG Baker. Strong contrast! Seven other Col. Junctions by Baker including suspension bridge,

This is a receipt document, which appears to be in settlement of a lawsuit, showing the list of personal property of an individual, and the personal p

Compliments of Van Doorn and Baldwin, Dealers in Crockery, Glass, and Silver Ware, Wall Papers, Window Shades, Refrigerators, House Furnishing Goods,

Lot of four. All published by HH Bennett of Kilbourn City, Wisconsin. Fancy scroll work on borders. Includes # 1557 main entrance, 1556 illumination o

This is a framed and mounted page from The Daily Citizen, an 1863 newspaper published on July 2, 1863. As one would expect, the news touts all the vic

1) Gentleman at a mailbox looking over the freight yard. 2) Gentlemen looking down a water laden street from the Union Station. Photos by Works Studio

Lot of four. 1-3) Published by NA Forsyth of Butte. Two "Mule Train" photos at the Rarus Mine. "1,600 feet under ground, Original Min...

Lot of 5 different. Two have NV revenue stamps. Includes: RT Hopkins (Newspapers, Cigars, 1884); E. Wallach (Clothing, 1871); Cook Brothers (Clothing,

Four of the seven different denominations ( $1, $3, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100) that the Manhattan Mining Company issued their miners. They would argue i

This broadside is titled, "Las Vegas, Nevada / Gateway to the Great Boulder Dam." It was published with "Compliments of the Boulder R...

Number 28 for 1500 to DH Jackson. Signed HH Clark president and Key Pittman secretary. Key Pittman was a United States Senator from Nevada (1913-1940

1) Letter is about getting help on a ranch. "I haired a vaquero this morning and sent him and Kocett(?) to Boulder Basin..." Trouble findi...

Lot of 8 different. Included: E.B. Rail (1883, pictorial); Carson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming Co. (1878, attached to Omega Mill billhead); Davi...

A nearly complete check register from The Carson Valley Bank of Carson City, Nevada, in the early 1900's, as shown by the dateline on the checks...

The oldest bar in Nevada is in Genoa (the oldest city in Nevada). Livinston was an importer of foreign and domestic wines, liquors and cigars. He was

Various dates in 1904. January, March, June, etc. Date: 1904 Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Carson City Provenance: The Historic V...

Fantastic! Lewis Brothers, Importers & Dealers in Havana and American Cigars, Playing & Monte Cards. Dateline Carson City, May 26th, 1862. I...

Lot of Five.One TERRITORIAL Virginia City check datelined September 1, 1862. From the Empire Mill and Mining Company. Two 1867 with stamped "P...

Lot of four. 1866) Plain. Has U. S. and Nevada 2c revenue stamps. Signed by John Kidd and issued to Mason Huff & Company. 1867) Has both a U. S....

Lot of 5 different. 1) Dayton: three billheads issued to the Woodworth Sluice Co. Includes: P. Barnes, Livery and Feed Stable, 1874, two vignettes; JA

Lot of 10. 1) Savage Mining Company Daily Report for Nov. 5, 1875. Showing workers employed that day at various stations. 2) Two billheads: Joseph Fre

Each copy is in a protective mylar sleeve. Gold Hill News, Comstock Chronicle. Both papers are the only publication centering on news of the Comstock.

This book belonged to J. Emmett Walsh. Walsh was a Goldfield lawyer. Transactions occurred between 1908 and 1913. Most pages full. Overall in good con

The Montezuma Club was an elegant men's organization, anexclusive club for the moves and shakers of Goldfield. This is a visitor's pass date...

1) 1912 Thos. Defenbaugh general merchandise. Talks about proxies, annual work, etc. References McDonald. Probably referring to the Kennedy MacDonald

Two volumes. Starts at January 3, 1891 and goes to July 9, 1894. The first appears to list ores burned at the B. C. Company in Bay--- City, New Jersey

1) 5.5 x 3.75" note book. Has information printed on the first few pages of this Standard Note-Book. Not many notes inside, but one mentions th...