"Treasures from the Shelves": Americana, Mining, & Numismatics Auction (February Timed 2023)

Auction Details

Day 1, Lots 1000-1757
Minerals and Mining (1000-1103)
General Americana (1104-1699)
Bottles (1700-1757)

Day 2, Lots 2000-2722
Gaming & Tobacciana (2000-2027)
Jewelry (2028-2056)
Stocks & Bonds (2057-2193)
Transportation (2194-2253)
Philatelic (2254-2494)
Military & Firearms (2495-2552)
Native Americana & Cowboy (2553-2624)
Numismatics (2625-2722)
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Ammonite Fossils [156413]1000 - Ammonite Fossils [156413]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 ammonite fossils with 2 other spike shaped fossils. Slab 16x12". Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to u*******y for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Fossils found in Pennsylvanian Limestone [155854]1001 - Fossils found in Pennsylvanian Limestone [155854]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 30 pieces of fossils in one box. There are listed and identified as from the Pennsylvanian Limestone in which they were found. Most have been ide
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to y******1 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Washington School Collection of Minerals and Rocks [139846]1002 - Washington School Collection of Minerals and Rocks [139846]
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Box of 40 minerals and rocks with descriptions on the cover. Produced by Science Kit and Boreal Laboratories, copyright 1985. Date: Country: Stat
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to y******1 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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High-Grade Gold Ore, Hishikari Mine, Japan  [132280]1003 - High-Grade Gold Ore, Hishikari Mine, Japan [132280]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Hishikari Gold Mine near the southern tip of Japan is a world-class gold deposit with an average grade of 40 grams per ton. In 2008 it was the onl
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to m********y for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Large Buckskin Mine, High Grade Ore Sample [158551]1004 - Large Buckskin Mine, High Grade Ore Sample [158551]
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Large high grade gold silver specimen 5" x 3" x 3" Beautiful large hand specimen of banded quartz with aguilarite, nominate and pos...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to m********y for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Gold-Bearing Slag, Rawhide, Nevada [135357]1005 - Gold-Bearing Slag, Rawhide, Nevada [135357]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a piece of refractory material coated with a thin layer of slag in which are incorporated small spherules of metallic gold and silver. The ori
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Native Copper, Massive, Chino Mine, Santa Rita, New Mexico [132512]1006 - Native Copper, Massive, Chino Mine, Santa Rita, New Mexico [132512]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Another large piece of native copper, believed to be from the Chino Mine near Santa Rita, New Mexico. Size is approx. 6 x 5 x 2 inches, and it weighs
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Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
Sold to b******a for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Chino Mine Native Copper, Pyrite, and Bornite - 8 pcs [132445]1007 - Chino Mine Native Copper, Pyrite, and Bornite - 8 pcs [132445]
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Two large leaves of native copper, a rock with a seam of chalcopyrite/bornite, and five pieces of iron pyrite -- all attributed to the Chino Mine near
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Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
Sold to y******1 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Close In Alunite Mine and Mineral Products Mine Specimens [61118]1008 - Close In Alunite Mine and Mineral Products Mine Specimens [61118]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Probably Landside blocks containing banded potassium alunite-KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6-vein material very similar to that found on Alunite Ridge. 4.5x8.5"...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 400.00
Sold to b******a for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Gold Ore Slab, Cannon Mine, Wenatchee, Washington [132524]1009 - Gold Ore Slab, Cannon Mine, Wenatchee, Washington [132524]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This specimen is a 448-gram slab from a high-grade portion of the Cannon Mine showing the characteristic banded structure with visible gold and electr
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Estimate : 525.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to m********y for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Gold Ore Slab, Cannon Mine, Wenatchee, Washington, and Buckle [132523]1010 - Gold Ore Slab, Cannon Mine, Wenatchee, Washington, and Buckle [132523]
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This specimen is a 725-gram slab from a high-grade portion of the Cannon Mine showing the characteristic banded structure with visible gold and electr
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to w**********e for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Gold Ore Slab, Cannon Mine, Wenatchee, Washington, with Buckle [132522]1011 - Gold Ore Slab, Cannon Mine, Wenatchee, Washington, with Buckle [132522]
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This specimen is a 561-gram slab from a high-grade portion of the Cannon Mine showing the characteristic banded structure with visible gold and electr
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Estimate : 450.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to w**********e for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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U.S. Geological Survey Folios for Alabama (Lot of 4) [110507]1012 - U.S. Geological Survey Folios for Alabama (Lot of 4) [110507]
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Four Alabama USGS Geological Survey folios. Includes Bessemer 1927; Gasen 1896; Gaffney 1931; Montevallo 1940. This group contains both one of the ver
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to m****y for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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"Mine in the Dragoons" Photograph [146295]1013 - "Mine in the Dragoons" Photograph [146295]
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Enlarged b&w photograph titled Mine in the Dragoons. Mounted under glass and framed w/metal title plate attached to board mounting below photo....
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Mounted Photograph of Silver King Mine [155423]1014 - Mounted Photograph of Silver King Mine [155423]
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Mounted photograph of the entrance to the famous Silver King Mine. You can see ore track leading into the mine, as well as machinery and men standing
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to G********r.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Grand Central Mine Original Patent Papers, Tombstone [136607]1015 - Grand Central Mine Original Patent Papers, Tombstone [136607]
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The Grand Central mine was not only one of the most famous of all the Tombstone mines, it later became the center of the modern day open pit gold-silv
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Tombstone Mining Engineers Personal Equipment [137076]1016 - Tombstone Mining Engineers Personal Equipment [137076]
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William Willard c1920 had these possessions with him. Contains a lot of medical equipment, souvenir plate from Bisbee 1911. A nice collectible lot. Se
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Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
Sold to r*****r for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Montezuma Developing and Mining Company Prospectus [132614]1017 - Montezuma Developing and Mining Company Prospectus [132614]
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Very rare prospectus detailing Colorado River prospecting and mining companies. Dated San Francisco, Sept. 9th, 1863. One page, 8 x 11 inches. William
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Estimate : 130.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6*****b for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Topographical Maps of Arizona [117838]1018 - Topographical Maps of Arizona [117838]
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This is a group of 22 maps at 6.25 scale of Arizona and bordering with California. Published by the Geologic Society 1927-1962: Needles, Cal. and Ariz
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Estimate : 130.00 - 280.00
Sold to m********1 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Sunny Peaks Mine Cabinet Card by Buehman, Tucson AT [155422]1019 - Sunny Peaks Mine Cabinet Card by Buehman, Tucson AT [155422]
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Great view showing over 25 miners posing on the side of a rock hill. A few are very young. A well-dressed man on the right might by the mine supt. Sta
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****b for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Evergreen Mines Annual Report; Blue Ribbon Mining Prospectus [100078]1020 - Evergreen Mines Annual Report; Blue Ribbon Mining Prospectus [100078]
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Evergreen Mines 1925 action notice and annual report with cover toning. Blue Ribbon Mining undated prospectus with fold out claim map in Cartersville,
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to f*****E for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Mariposa County Mine Reports and Maps, 1900s-1930s [157902]1021 - Mariposa County Mine Reports and Maps, 1900s-1930s [157902]
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Reports and maps for various mines in Mariposa County, California. Most of these reports and maps are for the Ruth Pierce Mine, about 28 miles east of
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to S****2 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Pacific Coast Gold Mines Corporation Correspondence [23909]1022 - Pacific Coast Gold Mines Corporation Correspondence [23909]
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Various letters from Pacific Coast Gold Mines to Angels Iron Works regarding equipment. Date: 1918/1819 Country: State: California City: Quartz
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Gold Bullion Assay Receipts [127958]1023 - Gold Bullion Assay Receipts [127958]
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Lot of two: 1) 1877 Memorandum of Gold Bullion deposited at the Mint of the United States at San Francisco, red ink; 2) Memorandum of Gold Bullion dep
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Estimate : 40.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Greenhorn Mine Maps, Shasta Co., CA,  1926 - 6 [61246]1024 - Greenhorn Mine Maps, Shasta Co., CA, 1926 - 6 [61246]
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Group of six maps from Greenhorn Mountain Copper Mine: 1) Map of the Greenhorn Mountain Copper Mine Shasta County California. Compiled by E.H. Scott 5
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Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****y for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Elkton Mine Ore Bag [153719]1025 - Elkton Mine Ore Bag [153719]
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Rare cloth ore bag with wood top handles. One of the largest gold mines in Colorado and operated from 1891-1958. A town sprung up around the mine to s
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to m****y for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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U. S. Mint of Denver Assays [108362]1026 - U. S. Mint of Denver Assays [108362]
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Lot of two. Both 1878. Both to City National Bank. Both signed by AS Webster. One for 52.39 ounces of gold for $821.43. The second for 16.77 ounces fo
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Estimate : 150.00 - 600.00
Sold to S********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Mine and Smelter Supply Co. Ore Bag [154463]1027 - Mine and Smelter Supply Co. Ore Bag [154463]
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Burlap ore bag from Mine and Smelter Supply Company, Denver, Colo. c. 1910. 19.5x14.5". Light staining. Date: Country: State: Colorado Ci...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S****2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Map of the Leadville Mining District; 1901 [156617]1028 - Map of the Leadville Mining District; 1901 [156617]
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Map of the Leadville Mining District Compiled from Official Records and Other Reliable Sources by Chas. F. Saunders. January 1901. Scale 1200 Ft. to t
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to S****2 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Orpha May Mine Ore Shipment Record [90308]1029 - Orpha May Mine Ore Shipment Record [90308]
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High grade ore shipment record. Bottom tears and stains Date: 1900 Country: State: Colorado City: Victor Provenance:
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EG Stiles Colorado Mining Archive [154522]1030 - EG Stiles Colorado Mining Archive [154522]
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Archive of EG Stiles. Includes mines of Cripple Creek and elsewhere, 3 mineral patents and various property reports. About 60 items, c. 1893-1905. Da
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m****y for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Colorado Mine Maps, 9 [154531]1031 - Colorado Mine Maps, 9 [154531]
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9 Colorado mining maps. Wellington, Elk Horn, Mineral Belt-torn, Congress, Placer Claim, Formation-torn and water stain, Mary Stuart, Elk Moose Ballar
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to c******y for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Colorado Paper Assayer Envelopes, 3 [154457]1032 - Colorado Paper Assayer Envelopes, 3 [154457]
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3 Colorado paper assayer small envelopes. Buena Vista Assaying and blank result card. 2x Kuenzel Process Smelter, Buena Vista. Ed E Koleberg result sh
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*********G for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Bonner Mine Report by W. S. Yeates [57074]1033 - Bonner Mine Report by W. S. Yeates [57074]
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Two sided. 8 x 5.5" Horizontal fold, two pinholes, slight bend on bottom right corner. Overall in nice condition. Taken from the "State Ge...
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Lubec Silver Mining Co. of Maine Stock Letters [113476]1034 - Lubec Silver Mining Co. of Maine Stock Letters [113476]
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Lot of 2: Printed copies of a letter dateline New York, July 27th, 1878. States that the holder of mortgage bond No. 22 and No. 23 is entitled to 500
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Anaconda Company Letters [50330]1035 - Anaconda Company Letters [50330]
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Approx. 19 letters from Anaconda regrading visits, drill hole maps and awards nominations. Date: Country: State: Montana City: Anaconda Provena
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Anaconda Company Letters (5 count) [50328]1036 - Anaconda Company Letters (5 count) [50328]
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5 letters regarding geologic tours of the Anaconda Mine operations in Weed Heights, Nevada. Date: Country: State: Montana City: Anaconda Proven
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to u********y.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Anaconda Mine Letters, varied [50327]1037 - Anaconda Mine Letters, varied [50327]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Anaconda Copper Mining Company, Colville Wa, 5 page letter regarding drill holes and copper samples c 1953. 3 x c. 1960's letters from Anaconda...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 140.00
 
 
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Anaconda Mining Co, Documents [50329]1038 - Anaconda Mining Co, Documents [50329]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 uncashed payroll check c. 1977. 1 blank bill. 11 letters to and from Anaconda about various subjects including pit visits. Date: Country: Sta
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Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
Sold to O*********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Anaconda Copper Mining Lawsuit Hearing  Summary [147844]1039 - Anaconda Copper Mining Lawsuit Hearing Summary [147844]
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Anaconda Copper v. Pilot Butte Mining, 1914 lawsuit hearing. Bound, 1.25" thick. Date: Country: State: Montana City: Anaconda Provenanc...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****b for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Basin Mining Letterheads (Approx. 100) [140430]1040 - Basin Mining Letterheads (Approx. 100) [140430]
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This lot of approximately 100 documents deals mostly with letterheads from mining operations around Basin, Montana. There are also several handwritten
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to O*********n for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Boston and Montana Con. Copper and Silver Mining Letterheads, 4 [146256]1041 - Boston and Montana Con. Copper and Silver Mining Letterheads, 4 [146256]
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4 letterheads. 1893 roofing, 1895 screw blocks, 1891 Kodak film, 1896 star steel. Date: Country: State: Montana City: Butte Provenance: Stuar
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to O*********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Butte, MT Mining Photos. [50269]1042 - Butte, MT Mining Photos. [50269]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ranging in size from 11.25" x 9" to 11.75" to 16.25". Black and white and 1 color photos of Butte mining headframes. One of th...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Two Copies of Letter Endorsed by Marcus Daly (2) [128198]1043 - Two Copies of Letter Endorsed by Marcus Daly (2) [128198]
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Two copies of a letter sent to "The Friends of Silver" dated June 28th, 1893, inviting interested and influential parties to meet in conve...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to f*****E for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Yellowstone Mining Co. Order Letters, 2 [146253]1044 - Yellowstone Mining Co. Order Letters, 2 [146253]
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1892 letter from Castle Mining to AM Holter Hardware regarding a pump, creased. 1891 letter to AM Holter Hardware regarding a safety(sic) valve. This
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Helena & Victor Mining Ephemera [140421]1045 - Helena & Victor Mining Ephemera [140421]
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A time book and correspondence from the Helena & Victor Mining Company of Helena, Montana, from the 1880's. Please see photos for more detai...
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Helena Mine Patent Claims Booklets (2) [140513]1046 - Helena Mine Patent Claims Booklets (2) [140513]
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A pair of patented claim booklets of mines within 25 miles of the city of Helena. Booklets appear to be unused. Please see photos for more detail and
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Surprise Mine, Jefferson County Cross Reference Book [140775]1047 - Surprise Mine, Jefferson County Cross Reference Book [140775]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardbound book. 5-1/2 x 7-1/2 inches. Stapled binding, cover spine partially torn. Full title reads Cross Section Book 375 and contains handwritten re
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Estimate : 80.00 - 400.00
Sold to a*********3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Marysville Mine Time Books (2) [140441]1048 - Marysville Mine Time Books (2) [140441]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a duo of time books kept by the foreman at their St. Louis Mining and Milling Company in Marysville, Montana, dated 1892. Nice relic of the st
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Estimate : 120.00 - 500.00
Sold to s********e for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Stem-Winder MC Documents, 5 [146255]1049 - Stem-Winder MC Documents, 5 [146255]
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1918 minutes of board of directors meeting. Trial balance sheets 1917-2/28, 3/31, 4/30, 5/31. Preliminary prospectus of Rocky Mountain Consolidating
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