The Big Bonanza Auction: Mining, Philatelic, Numismatics, Americana (March 2023)

# 31 for 500 shares to EW Whitney. Signed by George Gordon and Hiram A Johnson. Dateline New York 1882. Location of mines: Tombstone Mining District,

Great name! Very rare; we have no record of listing this in the last 10 years. Location: Tucson Mining District, Pima County, Arizona Territory (print

Lot of 5. 1) Grenoble Mining Company. Inc. in CA. No. 376, issued for 100 shares to secretary ER Grant in 1887. Also signed by the vice president. Not

Issued April 2, 1851 to E W Kimball, $100, signed by W. M. Gorham President and K. Root Secretary. This is an early California mining stock as the com

Lot of 28. Includes: San Domingo Gold Mining Co. (1901); Calaveras Water & Mining Company (uniss.); Murray Creek Mining Co. (unissued); Mar-John...

This water system was in the heart of the California gold mining area and an important source of water for the miners! Number 83 issued on June 29, 18

# 301 for 10 shares to AK Guin(?). Signed by PJ Hopper and John Bigler. Dateline Folsom April 21, 1863. Incorporated March 31, 1863. This must have be

EARLY #2 for 50 shares to Thomas Hawley. Signed by secretary Hawley and president Williams. California seal vignette. Revenue stamp. WB Cooke of S. F.

Incorporated June 1870. #100, issued for 100 shares to Charles Kingenspor on Oct. 25, 1874 in Nevada City. Signed by Rolfe as secretary (an original i

Herbertville Quartz Mining Company stock certificate No. 115 for one share. Issued to Even Ashton. Dated April 20, 1857. Signed by President, Lorenzo

Rare. "Property located at South Bullfrog Mining District, Inyo Co., Cal." (printed at bottom left). Inc. in Arizona, 1907. Low certificat...

Lot of 4 different. 1) Bishop Creek Gold Company. Inyo County. No. 13222, issued for 100 shares in 1909. Signed by the vice president and treasurer. P

Inc. December 1875. "Location Inyo County California" (printed under title). No. 25, issued for 100 shares to secretary Hughes in 1876. Si...

Certificate No. 177 from the York Mining Company in Little York, Nevada County, California. Dated May 17, 1852. Signed by Richard Savage, President an

Philadelphia and California Mining Company of Mariposa County. # 1775 for 50 shares to Theodore Walter. Signed by secretary l Alter and president Pear

Incorporated under the laws of the State of California. Both issued to Brumagini. Red is #A557 in 1880.for 8 shares. Green is2433 in 1881 for 10 0shar

Property Located at Meadow Lake Mining District, Nevada County, Cal. (printed under title). No. M69, issued for 1000 shares to Sarah Reynolds (wife of

Early California Gold Rush stock certificate # 25 to Evert & Curtiss for 100 shares in 1853. Signed by LP Anderson president pro term and RB Hol...

#281 for 10 shares to Hannah Fernald. Signed by secretary G Staacke and president William Barron. Datelined San Francisco (San Luis Obispo crossed out

# 117 for 5 shares to Frank Cooper. Signed by LA Britten and president Frank Cooper. Datelined San Francisco 1863. Incorporated July 1863. 25c Protest

"Silver Mountain District, Amador County, Cal." printed at bottom center. Inc. Sept. 1863. No. 87, issued for 20 shares to Jas. M. Connell...

Although a Silver Mountain mine, it was sold from Gold Hill in Territorial Nevada. This just shows the close proximity of the Comstock and Silver Moun

"Location: Silver Mountain District, Cala." Incorporated July 28, 1863. #16 issued December 26, 1863 to Charles Bailey in San Francisco. S...

Lot of 7. Includes: Providence Tuolumne Gold Mines, Inc. (1957, mining vignette); Transierra Gold Mining Company (two stocks, 1951 & 1952); and ...

Rare, unissued stock certificate from the Sierra Quartz Mining Company, Yuba County, California. Because it is unused, it could be a printer's p...

Two pieces of ephemera from the American River Water and Mining Company. A) American River Water & Mining Company stock certificate. No. 329 for...

1864. Stock # 329 for 100 shares to James Wadsworth. Signed by Hobart Ford president and James Wadsworth secretary). Dateline New York 1864, Not cance

Very rare; we have not offered this stock before. Inc. in Colorado. No. 228, issued for 1,500 shares to Jane Payne in Breckenridge in 1884. Signed by

#32 for 20 shares to Charles Bisselt. Singed by president Heath and secretary CC Baumbaugh. Incorporated in Maryland with mines in Colorado. Vignette

Territorial. NUMBER 4! (very early!!!) Issued in August 3, 1864 to Benjamin Tucker of Central City, Colo. for 4000 shares. Transferred to CC Welch of

Lot of 2: extremely rare issued stock and a typed letter from the same company. The letter plus stock contains the signatures of all 3 figures involve

Inc. in Colorado. "Cripple Creek, Colorado" (printed under title). No. 328, issued for 3,000 shares in 1893. Signed by HAW Tabor as presid...

Large Bull Hill Gold Tunnel company stock, issued 1896. Nice central mine area vignette. 9x12". The company owned the Great West, the Shakespea...

Fantastic early Cripple Creek mining stock. Nighthawk and Nightingale Gold Mining, issued 1892. Above and underground mine vignettes. Upper left edge

Very rare Cripple Creek stock with an important autograph. Inc. in Colorado. No. 163, issued for 100 shares to WS Stratton in April 1897. Signed by WS

Attractive and unique stock from Moon-Anchor Gold Mining in Cripple Creek. Features gold highlights on paper with a gold anchor hanging from a crescen

Issued 1900 Stratton's Independence stock for this key Cripple Creek mine. (Includes 1999 receipt when Gary Bracken purchased this stock for $12...

Hardscrabble Mining District of Custer County, Colorado. Inc. in New York. No. 78, issued for 5000 shares to Thomas Nelson in 1881. Signed by the pres

Rare. Inc. in Colorado. No. 1125, issued for 100 shares to RH Tallant in Leadville in 1882. Signed by president Chester Bullock and secretary Henry D

Inc. in Maryland, 1868. No. 165, issued for 100 shares to CJ Goss on Jan. 4th, 1869 in Baltimore City, Maryland. Signed by president Wm. Helmish and s

# 988 for 100 shares to Charles Hughes. Signed by HL Bradford and president Charles Denison(?). Dateline New York 1879. Mining winze vignette. Green p

RARE [1881 version is actually easier to find]. No. 263, issued for 10 shares to JH Robeson in 1897 in Georgetown, Colorado [Philadelphia is crossed o

Territorial. The company had 300 feet east of the Clark-Gardner, one shaft 250 feet deep, one 80 feet deep; a drift 220 feet from the surface, runs 25

Stock Certificate from the Consolidated Gregory Co., incorporated in New York , certificate number 536 for 100 shares issued in 1867. Issued to JB New

We have not seen on of these certificates for quite a while! Rare. #110 for 44 shares to John H. Scott Jr. Signed by C Pierce and president Bishop. Is

Inc. in Colorado. Early #49, issued to James E. Martyn, the company treasurer, for 600 shares on Sept. 7, 1881. Signed by Martyn as treasurer and C.M.

Ultra rare. Location printed on certificate: Mines at Texas Creek, Gunnison Co. Principal Office at Buena Vista. Inc. in Colorado. No. 95, issued for

Rare Sylvanite Mining Co. stock, issued 1883.Underground miner vignette. Sylvanite is a metallic mineral with a color that ranges from a steely gray t

Leadville Mining District. # 34 for 50 shares to Herman Hauser. Signed by A Kerr and M J Watkins. Dateline Leadville 1881. Interesting horse drawn wag

Inc. in Colorado. No. 7, issued for 9.620 shares to A. Kent in Leadville on September 22, 1881, Signed by president B.F. Smith and secretary E. Howard

Mike and Starr Gold and Silver Mining, issued 1885, mine in California Mining District. Banker Mining and Milling, issued 1906, mine in Leadville Mini

Lot of 6 different. 1) Green Mountain Consolidated Mining Company. Issued to Fisk in 1882. Signed by vice president Babcock and secretary Waite. Not c

Lot of 2 different scarce certificates. 1) The Ouray Gold Mining Company, Limited. Issued for 5 shares in 1889 in London. Signed by two directors and

Rare. Inc. in Colorado. No. 226, issued for 500 shares to A.C. Palmer on February 17th, 1881 in Denver. Signed by president D. Mortimore and secretary

"of Colorado." The title covers all possibilities for this mine. Inc. in New York. Not in Filer or Holabird indexes. Not in C&L 1883 C...

Extra rare. Inc. in Pennsylvania, March 31st, 1864. No. 157, issued for 100 shares to John C. Da Costa Jr. on May 16th, 1864 in Philadelphia. Signed b

Mines Located in San Juan Co., Col. (printed under title). Inc. in Colorado. No. A7132, issued for 50 shares to Edward John Poole on December 19, 1881

Inc. in Colorado. No. 25, issued for 5,000 shares to president WJ Hammonds on August 29th, 1882 in Pittsburgh. Signed by president Hammond and treasur

Gold King Cons. Mining stock, issued 1900. Signed by Mark Gallert president and Cyrus W Davis treasurer. Mine in the Eureka district, near Silverton,

Rare. Location: Shock Hill, Spaulding District, Summit County, Colorado. (printed under vignette). Inc. in New Jersey. No. 506, issued for 400 shares

Rare; we have not offered this stock before. Inc. in Colorado. No. 87, issued for 200 shares to James McKern in Leadville in 1881. Signed by president

Inc. in Colorado. Issued for 20 shares to NE Parish on Aug. 8, 1881 in Denver. Signed by MM Pomeroy as president and secretary AS Whitaker. Not cancel

Rare ghost town certificate; we have no records of selling this stock before. Inc. in Colorado. "Principal Offices in Kokomo, Summit Co., and i...

#138 for 1000 shares to SA Barnes. Signed by president Walter Beane and secretary Humphreys. Nice underground mining vignette. Dated October 17, 1903.

# 3053 for 100 shares to AW Lewis. Signed by Charles P Adams and president WK Ma---. Underground mining vignette. "Location: Willis Creek, Russ...

Possibly Colorado. No. 168, issued for 500 shares to N.F. Fenno on June 5th, 1873 in Boston. Signed by president John Brown and secretary H.W. Nelson.

Rare stock certificate from Colorado-only one of these certificates we have ever seen! Cert. #57, issued for 3,758 shares to H.L Bridgeman and signed

Issued at Boston, Mass. in 1882. Incorporated in Connecticut. Cert. #556,issued for 111 shares to W.B. Witherell and signed by W.B. Frazier as preside

Includes 1) Caly County Mining & Milling. 1892. Location of Mines Gilpin County printed below a mining scene that could be the actual mine! 2) C...

Lot of two different. 1) Hidden Treasure Consolidated Mining Company. No. 94, issued for 5,000 shares to EW Ramsey in 1885 in Leadville. Signed by pre

Mike and Starr Gold and Silver Mining bond, issued 1885, mine in California Gulch. Banker Mining and Milling bond, due in 1907, mine in Leadville Mini

Placer District, Boise Co., Idaho Terr. (printed at right under title). Inc. 1863. No. 33, issued for 175 shares to William Daly (namesake of the comp

Inc. in Idaho. No. 162, issued for 1,050 shares in 1910. Signed by president JB Purcell and secretary CJ Dondero. Not cancelled. Gold border and seal,

Property was at the Belt Mine, Ontonagon Co., Michigan. Inc. in Michigan. No. A4982, issued to Alexander Holmes for 100 shares in 1921. Signed as pres

No. 145, issued for 10 shares to Walter Webb on March 19th, 1866 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Signed by president Sibley and treasurer Prince(?). Not cance

Rare early tin mining stock. Cert. #646, issued for one share to Mary T. Andrews in St. Louis in March 1871. Signed by N. Schaeffer as president and W

Dateline Helena, Montana. # 100 for 500 shares to TH Kleinschmidt. Signed by HS Howell and president Samuel Word. Not cancelled. Underground mining vi

Properties located Carter, Missoula Co., Montana. #1345. Issued to CW Off for 100 shares. 1912. Signed by President Charles Rieger and secretary Hinc

#32 for 1000 shares to PS Brokan(?) on Nov. 20, 1866. Dateline Jersey City. Pink underprint of mountains. Mining vignette to right. Signed by treasure

Inc. in Montana. No. 439, issued for 500 shares to Frank McGregor, Jan. 29, 1891. Signed by president JA Talbott and secretary FP Gable. Not cancelled

10 Montana mining stocks-Home Stake Gold, Snow Creek, Brown Eyed Queen, New IXL, Penn Yan, Neihart Tunnel, New Copper Silver, Rock Creek and Clear Cre

American Flat Mining Company Stock Certificate - Gold Hill District, Storey Co., Nevada). Inc. in 1872. No. 2716, issued for 50 shares to T. Glazier...

Georgia Silver Mining Co. - American Flat, Storey Cty., NV -- Cert. #129 issued to Samuel Locke, Trustee on Feb. 19, 1875, for 100 shares. Signed by x

Jo Daviess Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate - American Flat, Gold Hill Mining District, Gold Hill, N.T. This is a very striking certif

Lady Jameson Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate - American Flat, Gold Hill District, Storey County, N.T. - 1864 - 9.50 x 4.75. Incorpora

Washoe Zephyr Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate American Flat, Gold Hill Mining District, Storey County, N. T. Rare American Flat terri...

Printed "Van Horn District, N. T." in left border. Extremely RARE Nevada Territory location. #89 to Silas Fuller for 10 shares on May 4, 1...

Location: Silver Hill, Esmeralda District, Mono Co., Cal. (printed to the left of the title). Inc. July 1863. No. 94, issued for 15 shares to Geo. C.

Amador District, Lander County. Ledges: Coral 1,000 feet, Aspinwall 2,600 feet, Reese River, Nevada (printed in left border). Company was assuredly a

Rare Nevada Territorial Mining Company. # 225 for 6 shares to Orland Jones. Signed by president (?) and secretary RN Van Prunt. Dateline San Francisco

"Reese River Mining Dist. at Austin, Nevada" (printed under vignette). Inc. in New York. No. 1434, issued for 500 shares to Raymond & ...

# 115 for 5 shares to A. P. Bouton. Signed by secretary Robert T. Polk and president M. A. Braly. Dateline San Francisco 1863. Incorporated May, 1863.

Lucky number 13 for 10 shares to J. B. Marshall. Signed by R. Van Brunt and T. Collier. Dateline San Francisco June 22, 1863, Incorporated March 14, 1

Dateline June 22, 1864. Nevada Territorial period. Incorporated February 23, 1864. #25 for 20 shares to S. Fuller. Signed by Signed by secretary John

No. 164, issued for 210 shares to Watson on July 14, 1865 in Austin, Nevada Territory. Signed by president E.S. Davis and secretary William Parry. Pen

Cert. #33, issued for 10 shares to Robt. Battersby in 1863 and signed by James K. Whitaker as president and G. E. Schenck as secretary. Vignette of tw

VERY EARLY NUMBER 3 for 10 shares to H Clarkson. Signed by Sturdivant and president F(lournoy) Shockley. Dateline San Francisco June 20, 1863. Reese R

Strange vignette since there was no railroad at Reese River! # 21 for 15 shares to A. K. Stearns. Signed by H. C. Keibbe and president Ramsey (Rumsey)

# 104 for 5 shares to John Vance. Signed by William Knight and president William Madhaus. Dateline San Francisco March 15, 1864. Incorporated July 24,

# 38 for 15 shares to H. W. Clark. Signed by Edward Quackenbush as secretary with no president's signature. Dateline San Francisco; January 26th...