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

Lot of 10 antiquarian paper magazines: Nine issues of Mining and Scientific Press, weekly, published by Dewey & Co, San Francisco, oversized, 11...

Engineering Drawing by French, Intro to Mine Surveying by Stanford, Theory and Practice of Surveying by Johnson, Mine Surveying by Durham, Standard Fi

Formal banquet room photograph with palm frond decorations indicating a California location. Possibly the 1899 miners' convention. 12 x 10 inche...

DOI Mine Gases, SL Fusco machinery listing, Beginning of Long-Distance Transmission by Decker-rough condition, Meet the New Jackhammer by Ingersoll Ra

2 shingles that "Phyllis" borrowed from the old church in Bennett, Alaska, and sent to "Adele" 11.25 x 4". Date: c1970 Co...

Glacier Pilot by Day. Glaciers of North America by Ferguson. Bush Pilots by Mills. Alaskan Voyage 1881-1883. The Alaskan Journal, a 1986 Collection.

Rare CDV of Hartman House, Prescott, AZ. 2x3.75" Date: c1880 Country: State: Arizona City: Prescott Provenance:

Collection of various pieces of clothing from Tombstone, Arizona. Includes a pair of boy's pants, a boy's jacket, a boy's cap, three pai...

This pair of pants is a light brown with light blue pinstripe wool. The inseam is 26 in., the label on the back is "Rivercool dry clean do not ...

68.2 gr of quality turquoise from an unknown Arizona mine from the Shirley Bovis Private Cowboy Museum in Tombstone. The smallest bead is 1/4" ...

Photographed by Henry Buehman, this stereoview of downtown Tucson is looking North East. 7 x 4 inches. Although he is listed in the index of "B...

Extra rare. Dateline. Tucson, Arizona, Dec. 15, 1885. First issue. "A bright sparkling stamp paper, written in a lively interesting style."...

This lot of 14 photos mostly of Northern Arizona near Williams. Two photos are from Boulder Dam about 1933 the rest are of ranch life in the high coun

Snowflake, Arizona Newspaper Articles: 1)The Snowflake Herald, AZ 1917. "Snowflake and Taylor will have an Electric Light and Power Plant. Foxi...

Hardcover 1906, 509pp with index and TOC. Date: Country: State: Arkansas City: Provenance: Stuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection

Two different photographs stamped "H.B. Cockrill, Foto, Bartlett Springs." One shows a large group of well-dressed people standing around ...

Color photograph 79 in. X 50 in. unsigned of the Miners Union Hall c. 1960. A very high quality photograph. Date: Country: State: California Ci

Photograph of two-story white house surrounded by trees, labelled on the reverse in pencil as "Luther's place Cloverdale." 5.25 x 8.25...

Officers and Chevaliers at the Grand Encampment, Eureka, California October 1925. Photo is 40 x 10 inches, with a hole in the lower right and a slight

Autographed photographs of various American entertainers including Robin Wright (actress), Arthur Fiedler (conductor), some 1920s theater performers,

Signed check from "The King of Hollywood" actor Clark Gable. Check is mounted in a 30"x 20" presentation frame, along with a 10&...

Lot of 2. 1) Nice early color photograph, 8 x 10". 2) Booklet, "Shirley Temple Twinkletoes," published in 1936. Saalfield Pub. Co. 6 ...

JACKIE Coogan candy container jar 1925. Westmoreland Specialty Co. Child star as portrayed in Charlie Chaplin's "The Kid", this clear ...

9 small movie and entertainment posters. The Long Ships, Behind a Pale Horse, tom thumb. Sierra Shakespeare, 8 on the Lam, The Complete History of Ame

1) An Original Vintage Movie Standee that measures 24 x 51" by Artist Steven Chorney. 'Round Midnight, the 1986 Bertrand Tavernier U.S./Fre...

Major archive of Hollywood movie posters all printed in America. About 35-40% are 1970s and the remainder early to mid 1980s. Titles include voyage of

This movie poster is 26 in. X 41 in. Starring George Montgomery, co-starring Jim Davis, Beverly Tyler, directed by Earl Bellamy. Serial numbered 1SH 5

This is not a promotional script that the actors signed with the lobby photo for hand out. Originally titled "3000" by Jonathan Lawton a...

Five beautiful large posters with vivid color: 3 of Fred Raymond's Great Scenic Production of Old Arkansaw; 1 poster of 4 singers, 2 men & 2...

Staple holes, creases, rear stain. 27x41" Date: Country: State: California City: Hollywood Provenance:

Fun with Dick and Jane, Raphael, Macintosh & Cj, Who is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe, Jennifer, and Vanishing Wilderness. Date: Country:...

Three full color movie posters (27 x 40 inches). "Santa and the Three Bears," (1970); "The Last Tycoon," (1976); and "Two A...

5 original movie posters. U-571 39x26", frayed edges. City of Industry 39x26". 3 x 24x18"- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl ...

Two original movie posters from the 1950s. A) Original poster for MGM's "Confidentially Connie" starring Van Johnson, Janet Leigh, and...

Lot of three mounted, framed, and signed B&W photographs, one each from Hollywood actors Tony Perkins, Tab Hunter and Don Dubbins. Date: Coun...

About 50 pieces or so of various photographs, pressbooks, and posters from the 1970s. Includes Titles such as Don't Look in the Basement, A Matt...

LC Ross, Bakersfield, Cal. Pensive Moments, 1916, 12.5x6.25". Wm. D Creager, Coalinga, Cal. January, 1921. 19x9.5". Date: Country: St...

This appears to be the Glenbrook area. Extra rare family photo climbing Cave Rock. Also swimming, boating, riding horses, and at the campsite. Photos

Rare 1925 salesman sample double side calendar. Lake Tahoe and reverse, Loudon, somewhere on East Coast. January 1925 calendars. Thos. D Murphy Co., R

Nice photo of Main Street, Los Angeles with Rosslyn Hotel in background. c. 1890-1900. 7.5x9.5". Old menu from Rosslyn Hotel. Date: Country:...

Lot of 10 architectural schematics for a building for Mr. Tod Ford, 1901. John Parkinson, Architect (his office at 702 Laughlin Bldg., Los Angeles,

Rare newspaper discussing Los Angeles politics. Note paper condition issues. On Mat Board (not adhered) with plastic covers. Date: 1894 Country: S

Fifty years of Banking service under Conservative Management. JA Graves, 34 pages. Early history of this terrific bank. Includes fold out photo of the

Map showing Water System of the Water and Power Company of California, Nevada County by W.W. Waggoner, Chief Engineer, 1908. This slightly faded map s

A rare dismissal slip signed by the first president of Leland Stanford Jr University David Star Jordan. It allows that student Alex McNee be given an

Lot of 37 pieces of sheet music by George Cossitt White, arranged by Mary Scott White. Each piece on 18" x 11 7/8" paper folded in two fo...

Lot of six pieces of ephemera from the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, California. These pieces include a collectible token from the first Tournament

Ledger sheet for the business of Pearson Springs for the year ending November 1st, 1883. Inside list bills due to numerous merchants like Wamboldt Bro

2 very rare advertising mirrors from WF Fairchild & Sons, Placerville, CA. 1 with portrait photo. 2" and 2.25". Date: Country: S...

August 13, 1896 4pp letter signed by John Bidwell, dateline "Camp in Sierra Nevada Mts-Plumas Co". To Dr. Stephen Bowers, Los Angeles, Cal...

Power of Attorney document (1 piece, folded, no tears, legible, in good condition). Dated 6th day of January 1896. British citizen Mrs. Amelia Brough

Large Book of Sacramento Bee Articles from July 1, 1932, to July 30, 1932. Has articles ranging from "Governor Roosevelt Wins Wide Lead in Thre...

October 6th, 1851, Henry Webster deposited one sealed package valued two hundred ten dollars and Freeman & Co's Express Office on Second Str...

Auto Routes of San Diego City, Auto Routes of San Diego County, color San Diego County. Date: Country: State: California City: San Diego Proven

Sunday, September 12, 1880, No. 59. This has only a couple pages. The front page has a cut out portion on lower left front page. Front page has miscel

Nice, approx. 11" x 21" 2 sided cardboard broadside from the Strand Theatre on Market Street in San Francisco, CA. Sept. 29, 1918 showing ...

Two 8"x 20" photographs of Pacific Gas & Electric Company employees in both 1932 & 1949. The group photos were taken by Larry O...

Vintage metal tip tray, most likely from the late 19th century. The following is printed on the back: "Compliments of J.F. Plume [?] Co. Pacifi...

This is a ladle spoon marked from the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco. The Fairmont is named after the Senator and mining magnate James Fair by his d

This is a 14"x 17" broadside highlighting Bank of America's founder A.P. Giannini's creed about his belief in conducting business....

Union Box Co, George W. Swan letter. The masthead states he was a "coin tray and Coin box" manufacturer. Coin boxes were known as "tr...

Native Sons of Golden West (N.S.G.W.) Grand Celebration of Admission Day program, in San Jose, Calif., c1894. Small program, 6 1/4 by 3 1/2 inches, wi

Lot of 4. Softbound publications about the city/county of San Luis Obispo, CA. (1) Whale Primer, Cabrillo Historical Society, 58 pp, 1962; (2) La P

Orange 1934 pass for this exclusive racing horse club in the Bay Area. Excellent condition. Date: Country: State: California City: San Mateo Pr

12 portraits, children, men and women. Various Santa Cruz studios. 2.25x2.25"-5.5X4". Date: Country: State: California City: Santa ...

Lot of 4. 1) Two-fold postcard showing a General View of Occidental, Cal. Mailed 1911. Taped repaired at fold. 2) St. Helena Sanitarium Health Exponen

These are printer overruns of a poster advertising a rock concert in the Gold Rush town of Sonora, California on August 13, 1977. The concert featured

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

Extra rare. Vol. 11. No. 27. Weaverville, California, Saturday, July 25, 1857. Variety of interesting articles: "More Mormon Mischief" abo...

1) Rare telegram and envelope for the Bay & Coast Telegraph Company. Dateline San Francisco, 10/9/1886. Sent to SP Harvey of Alvarado. "Shi...

High quality copy of a certificate from the Association of Territorial Pioneers of California. The original certificate certified that John Jackson Wa

Metal advertising sign from Council of California Growers reading Agriculture - California's Most Vital Industry. White with red lettering for t...

H Bensen & Sons, San Francisco with WW1 soldier holding baby, 17.25"x10". Hotel Willett, Willett, California, January 1913, First Aid ...

Lot of 8 items. California Historical Publications. All softbound. Collection consists of (1) The Beginnings of Journalism in Southern California,

Two colorful vintage handmade quilt items. Included is a quilt coverlet measuring 54"x 70" and appears to be machine stitched. There is so...

Our only clues are the eEf and eCalifornia.f Very large at 7 inches and extremely heavy. Probably used for a grant opening of a large business. A

1) Ski scene identified as Badger Pass in Yosemite. Dated 1940. Photo by J. H. Jones. 2) Lake Tahoe. 16x18". Yellow stains from glue to hold it...

2 calendars, 1 from Russell Gates Mercantile Co. Calhan Colorado; 1 from Thomas P. Smith, Clothier, Coalinga, Cal. 1919. Date: 1922 Country: State

Lot of over 15 B&W, 8 x 10 inch photographs of unidentified houses, interiors, panoramic views. Date: Country: State: California City: P...

Rare receipt for payment of $600 from the Oregon Stage Co. to the California Stage Company, dated October 30, 1866. Date: 1866 Country: State: Ca

Lot of three extreme trade cards from businesses in Aspen, Colorado. Two are from C.F. Youberg, Dealers in Fine Shoes and Slippers and the other is fr

Lot of three different trade cards from businesses in Salida, Colorado, c. 1880s-1910s. They are from Buchannan & Orr, Dealers in Dry Goods, Clo...

Not listed in Castenholz. Fremont County Bank. Canon City. 1877. Overall nice condition with folds and rough left edge. Issued to Vick McGraw. Date:

5 Colorado Springs Municipal Band programs, 2x Kodaks, 2x Rodeo Pictures, Hiawatha. 1928 band photo. Date: Country: State: Colorado City: Color

Panorama of Cripple Creek, Colorado. This panorama shows the whole town with Mt. Pisgah in the background. Taken from the hillside to capture a nice b

Sales Catalog with prices advertising Stetson Hats, Women's western apparel; gloves, Pendleton Virgin Wool Shirts, horse bits, saddles, pyramid ...

This card is an advertisement for the Smith & Nixon Piano Co. sold by Darrow & Sharp of Denver, Col. The photo depicts Mm. Emma Calve. 3 1/2...

An 18"x 21" framed photo gallery of the 21st General Assembly of Colorado in 1917. Also included is a 9"x 12" photo of the asse...

Black painted scooper. FC Ayers Merc. Co., Wholesale, Grain Flour, Hay, Bags, Cottonseed and Linseed Products, Denver, Colo. 6x12". Some paint ...

Wholesale confections. Baby in crib. Slight tears bottom left edge and bottom right. Hole upper center for hanging. Date: Country: State: Colora

Rare whiskey billhead from Denver, CO. Torn, poor condition. No date. Sold as is. Date: Country: State: Colorado City: Denver Provenance:

Estes Park, CO hotel desk pad with side advertising. Embossed W.H. Note: this is the pad for the hotel guest book. It is not the guest book. Date:

Group of three rare pieces of Estes Park, Colorado ephemera. These pieces include an informational booklet from the Hotel Stanley, a postcard showing

Lot of 2. 1) Boudoir photograph card, No. 1034, "In the Pool at Glenwood." Views Along the Colorado Midland Railway. Advertising label att...

Flowers in a basket diecut calendar, AW Jacobs, Fresh and Salt Meats, Greeley, Colo, with 1914 calendar. Diecut 11.5x10.5". Frame 25x20.5"...

White metal match safe. "The Draper". Men's Outfitters, La Junta, Colo. Edge metal wrinkle. 1.5x2 3/8". Date: Country: State...

Stereoview of Lake City, Colorado from 1881. This is a birds' eye view of Lake City from the west. It was produced by T.E. Barnhouse, Lake City,...

Early view of City Hall in Leadville, Colorado. Shows the City Hall building with a group of men and a horse drawn wagon to the left of it. There is a

Lot of four pieces of ephemera from the Mount of the Holy Cross Commandery in Leadville Colorado. There are two ribbons, one from the 25th Triennial C

Lot of five different trade cards from businesses in Leadville, Colorado. The businesses include the Colorado Cigar Store, W.W. Montelius Temple of Mu