The "Mint State" Americana & Numismatics Auction (2025 May)

This lot contains a lenticular metal sign for the Brown Shoe Company that hung inside Crescenzo Dry Goods, a historic business once located in the sma

This lot contains a business license for Crescenzo Dry Goods, a historic business once located in the small town of Austin, Nevada, as well as a metal

A group of 4 books on the history of Austin, Nevada, a mining town founded in the 1860s in response to Nevada's silver rush. The lot includes on...

A group of 7 books on the history of Austin, Nevada, a mining town founded in the 1860s in response to Nevada's silver rush. The lot includes on...

Two copies of 'The Sazerac Lying Club' by Fred Hart, one first edition and one second edition. 'The Sazerac Lying Club' is a satiric...

A first edition copy of 'The Sazerac Lying Club' by Fred Hart, a satirical book based on the Nevada mining town of Austin and originally pub...

Lot of 5. Includes two territorial pieces signed by Orion Clemens, brother to Samuel Clemens/Mark Twain. Orion Clemens (1825-1897) served as Secretary

Lot of 2 documents and a modern copy of a photo for Clement T. Rice, an important figure in the story of Samuel Clemens becoming Mark Twain, and refer

Fantastic three page document from Mark Twain’s friend Robert M. Howland. Letter was written in 1864 when he was the warden of the territoria

An outstanding view from the roof of the new Nevada capital building. Mount 7 x 10", photo 4.5 x 7.5". In pen below photo "Carson Cit...

Wells, Fargo Express Way Bill Receipt Book, 1889, Carson City, 16 x 19", binding shot, original covers present. E. F. Pierce, Agent at Carson. ...

This witness certificate is a piece of history from a very big murder trial in the Nevada Territory! It certifies that "William Mann has served...

3 Nevada Territory documents on blue paper. 1862 Territorial Auditor receipt signed by Geo Turner, who was a Chief Justice appointee by Lincoln. He wa

A pair of antique legal documents from Carson City, Nevada, dated 1879 and 1885. Lot includes an 1879 insurance certificate made out to William H. Hil

Large and diverse group of Goldfield collectibles. 50+ items. Includes: Goldfield Hotel prescription labels, five shot glasses, three ash trays, histo

A ceramic egg cup from the Goldfield Hotel in Goldfield, Nevada. This cup measures 4"x 3" and the foot has a piece broken off. This partic...

State of Nevada, County of Humboldt. Official form certifying that Crittenden Thornton has deposited his official oath and bond as notary public. Sign

Large and diverse group of Tonopah collectibles! 50+ items. Includes: sterling silver spoon, 10 gaming dice (Mizpah Hotel, Tonopah Club, and Town Hall

27 different Virginia City billheads, c. 1860's-90's. 1 with RN stamps, some pictorial. Mining equipment, household goods, clothing etc. ^ D...

Lot of 7 different RPPC. Includes: General Grant 1879 visit & pose with Fair and Mackay; 1887 view of Joe B. Ferretta Team Hauling Supplies; vie...