Western Americana Safari

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Western Americana Safari Auction

This four day sale features some of our best offerings to date in the following categories: Gold, Mining, Native Americana, Cowboy, Firearms, Taxidermy, Railroad & Express, Tokens, Coins, Ingots, Medals, Bottles, Gaming, and General Americana.

Highlights include: the Don Young Collection of US Medals & Exonumia, arguably one of the largest collections ever offered; a major collection of identified gold nuggets and Comstock mineral specimens; a huge collection of mining artifacts, including candlesticks, carbide lamps, mining ephemera and stock certificates; silver ingots and large American silver medals; US & Mexican coins, gold tokens, and dies; nearly 100 taxidermy mounts centralized on the American West and Africa; a gaming section of rare chips and a pre-1910 roulette table; a token section with the final Montana Svoboda pieces as well a rare Bodie token and gold nugget tokens; historical autographs including George Armstrong Custer, Ben Holladay, Sharon-Mills-Ralston, and important Comstock and Western political figures; firearms and weaponry including nearly 50 firearms and a Constitutional Delegate's sword; Western cutlery (1850s-1880); antique bottles incl. Bodie & colored Nevada; a California Gold Rush section incl. an 1856 vigilance committee medal, a presentation belt buckle, and rare ephemera; fantastic Native Americana and Cowboy sections; and much more!

Please see the auction schedule below.

Auction Schedule

Day One (Friday, December 9th, 2016) (Lots 1000-1706)
Gold (Lots 1000-1053)
Ore/Mineral Specimens (Lots 1054-1074)
Mining Part I (Lots 1075-1706)
Mining Candlesticks (Lots 1075-1095)
Mining Hardhats (Lots 1096-1098)
Carbide Mining Lamps (Lots 1099-1254)
Safety Mining Lamps (Lots 1255-1275)
Teapot Mining Lamps (Lots 1276-1301)
Assay (Lots 1302-1328)
Mining Ephemera (State/City) (Lots 1329-1706)
Alaska thru Nevada

Day Two (Saturday, December 10th, 2016) (Lots 2000-2674)
Mining Part II (Lots 2000-2155)
State/City (New Jersey thru Foreign) (Lots 2000- 2103)
Gold Rush (Lots 2104-2134)
Mining Spoons (Lots 2135-2155)
Native Americana (Lots 2156-2334)
Baskets (Lots 2156-2184)
Beadwork (Lots 2185-2203)
Cradleboards (Lots 2204-2207)
Jewelry (Lots 2208-2251)
Moccasins (Lots 2252-2258)
Weapons & Points (Lots 2259-2279)
Pottery (Lots 2280-2301)
Rugs (Lots 2302-2317)
Art, Artifacts, & Ephemera (Lots 2318-2334)
Cowboy (Lots 2335-2404)
Franz Trevors (C.M. Russell) Paintings (Lots 2335-2338)
Saddles (Lots 2339-2349)
Spurs & Bits (Lots 2350-2377)
Clothing (Lots 2378-2390)
Ephemera (Lots 2391-2404)
Firearms, Weaponry, & Military (Lots 2405-2498)
Taxidermy (Lots 2499-2579)
Sorted Alphabetically
Railroad, Stage, & Steamship (Lots 2580-2635)
Sorted by State/City
Wells Fargo & Other Express (Lots 2636-2674)
Wells Fargo (Lots 2636-2659)
Railroad Express (Lots 2660-2666)
Other Express (Lots 2667-2674)

Day Three (Sunday, December 11th, 2016) (Lots 3000-3651)
Tokens (State/City) (Lots 3000-3139)
Numismatics (Lots 3140-3651)
Ingots (Lots 3140-3152)
Currency & Scrip (Lots 3153-3163)
Ephemera (Lots 3164-3185)
Coins & Coin Collectibles (Lots 3186-3262)
US & Other Coins (Lots 3186-3193)
Mexican Coins (Lots 3194-3255)
Coin Collectibles (Lots 3256-3262)
Cal Fractionals & Gaming Counters (Lots 3263-3280)
Hart’s Coins of the Golden West (Lots 3281-3295)
Medals & So-Called Dollars (Lots 3296-3342)
Don Young US Medal Collection (Lots 3343-3651)
Alphabetical by Association (ANA-TAMS)

Day Four (Monday, December 12th, 2016) (Lots 4000-4626)
Bottles, Saloon, & Brewing (Lots 4000-4071)
Bottles (Lots 4000-4056)
Saloon & Brewing (Lots 4057-4071)
Gaming (Lots 4072-4112)
General Americana (Lots 4113-4626)
Various (Lots 4113-4194)
Sorted by State / City (Alabama thru Foreign) (Lots 4195-4570)
Books (Lots 4571-4626)
Directories (Lots 4571-4587)
General (Lots 4588-4626)


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W. Rose & Co, Bureau of Mining Circular1681 - W. Rose & Co, Bureau of Mining Circular
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We aren't sure exactly what to call this 3.25 x 5.5" paper. On one side is the fancy script title with their locations in Virginia City (co...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Virginia & Andes Corporation Stock Certificates1682 - Virginia & Andes Corporation Stock Certificates
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Dealer lot with 22 framed stock certificates for the Consolidated Virginia & Andes Mining Corporation. Contains gold-seal and three pictorials o...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******g for (140.00 + 29.40BP) = 169.40
 
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Four Nevada Mining Town Scene Real Photo Postcards1683 - Four Nevada Mining Town Scene Real Photo Postcards
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Identified as Ely on back of one postcard, but probably a satellite town of Ely. Looks like office buildings, dormitory, and other buildings. Nice set
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Two Wonder Mill Photographs1684 - Two Wonder Mill Photographs
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1) The Nevada Wonder Mill. Photo by Walter Browden. Photo has some fading and is lifted a bit from mount. 2) View of Wonder, Nevada. Photo by Walter B
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to p******1 for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
 
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Two Wonder, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates incl. Monnette Signature1685 - Two Wonder, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates incl. Monnette Signature
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Two different. 1) Monnette Wonder Mining Company. Mines in the Wonder Mining District, Churchill County. No. 141, issued for 500 shares in 1907. Signe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to r*********r for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Unique Wonder, Nevada Photo Album1686 - Unique Wonder, Nevada Photo Album
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This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a/the premier Wonder, Nevada photograph album. 50 photographs. 17 photos identified as G. H. Richardso
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to p******1 for (1,600.00 + 368.00BP) = 1,968.00
 
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Three Yerington, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates1687 - Three Yerington, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 3. Included: 1) Yerington Mountain Copper Company. Issued for 100 shares in 1919. Not cancelled. Very nice looking design with mining vignette.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 9*****W for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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"Washoe" Mining Stock Certificates1688 - "Washoe" Mining Stock Certificates
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3 Stock certificates with Washoe in the name. One is for The Washoe Tool Manufacturing Company from New York that made hand tools like picks and shove
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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20 Different Nevada Mining Stock Certificates1689 - 20 Different Nevada Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 20. Includes: Mineral Mountain Mining Co., Genii Cons. Mines Co., Eureka Silver Lick Extension Mines Co., U.S. Consolidated Mines, Inc.,Black B
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F*********h for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Second Group of 20 Different Nevada Mining Stock Certificates1690 - Second Group of 20 Different Nevada Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 20. Includes: American Eagle Mines Co., Nevada Birch Creek MC, The Realization Co., Angleus Mining & Leasing Co., San Rafael Cons. MC, Ge...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F*********h for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Third Group of 20 Different Nevada Mining Stock Certificates1691 - Third Group of 20 Different Nevada Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 20. Vast majority are mining. Includes: Cactus Nevada SMC, The Quicksilver Corp., Submarine Gold Dredging Co., California-Nevada Creamery Co.,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F*********h for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Fourth Group of 20 Different Nevada Mining Stock Certificates1692 - Fourth Group of 20 Different Nevada Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 20. Includes: El Camino Oil Co., Nevada-Commonwealth M&MC, Nevada Coalition GMC, Nevada Homestake MC,Premier Paymaster MC, Oro Belle Cons...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F*********h for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Bristol & Castleton, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates1693 - Bristol & Castleton, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of two certificates. Bristol and Castleton are Nevada ghost towns located near Pioche. 1) Prince Consolidated Mining Company. (Castleton). Inc. in
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b******a for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Central Nevada Mining Stock Certificates1694 - Central Nevada Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 4 different from Simon, Quartz Mountain, Silver Hill, and Broken Hills. Included: Simon South Silver Mines Co. (1919, punch cancelled, mining v
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Eastern Nevada Mining Stock Certificates1695 - Eastern Nevada Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 5 different. Included: Ferber Copper Company (1917, not cancelled), Argyle Mining Company (1925, not cancelled), Tenabo Mining & Smelting...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to T*********t for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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National and Mountain City, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates1696 - National and Mountain City, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 3 different. 1) National Mining & Tunnel Company. Issued in 1911 to A.L. Baker for 215,000 shares. Signed by the president (Fisher) and s...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Nevada Mining Stock Certificate Collection (16)1697 - Nevada Mining Stock Certificate Collection (16)
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Lot of 16 different. Many unknown to us. Included: Banner Dev. Co. (1930), Oro Amigo Platino MC (1929), Black Mammoth Cons. MC (1955), Uncle Same Mini
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Nevada Mining Stock Certificates (11)1698 - Nevada Mining Stock Certificates (11)
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Lot of 11, including one bond. Includes: Consolidated Mining & Refining Co. (1924, not cxl); Mornington Mining Co. (1923, not cxl); Valley Gold ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******g for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Nevada Mining Stock Certificates (9)1699 - Nevada Mining Stock Certificates (9)
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Lot of nine different. Includes: Operator Cons. Mines Co. (1934, not cxl, vignettes); Mineral Mountain Mining Co. (1927, not cxl); Silver Pick Cons. M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******g for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Nevada Mining Stock Certificates: Rawhide & Bovard1700 - Nevada Mining Stock Certificates: Rawhide & Bovard
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Two different. 1) Rawhide Coalition Mines Company. No. 1872, issued for 100 shares to U.G. Persing on Aug. 29, 1908. Signed by the president (E.W. Kin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 130.00
Sold to 6****A for (45.00 + 9.45BP) = 54.45
 
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Nevada Mining Stock Certificates: Rye Patch, Getchell, Winnemucca1701 - Nevada Mining Stock Certificates: Rye Patch, Getchell, Winnemucca
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Lot of 4. Included: Rye Patch Agnes Mining & Milling Company (1926, not cancelled, three mining vignettes), Getchell Mine, Inc. (two issued and ...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Nevada Mining Stock Certificates: Seven Troughs, Wonder, Luning1702 - Nevada Mining Stock Certificates: Seven Troughs, Wonder, Luning
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Lot of 4 different. Included: Luning Consolidated Silver Mine Co. of Nevada (1921, stamp and punch cancelled, mining vignette), Seven Troughs Coalitio
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Nevada Salt Marshes in Mining & Scientific Press1703 - Nevada Salt Marshes in Mining & Scientific Press
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Two volumes: September 27 and March 29. Both volumes have information on Nevada Salt Works. Also a nice Colorado River look. Includes all the usual mi
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to s****l for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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Nice Nevada Mining Stock Certificate Group1704 - Nice Nevada Mining Stock Certificate Group
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Lot of six different. Includes: The Manhattan Union Mining Co. (1906, not cancelled, folds with some separation); Butte Boys Cons. Mining Co. (1929, n
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Nine Different Nevada Mining Stock Certificates1705 - Nine Different Nevada Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of nine. Includes: Holly Consolidated Mines Co. (1924, not cxl); Morington Mining Co. (1921, not cxl, deep folds); Syndicate Hydraulic Mines Inc.
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Packard Extension Mines Co. Stock Certificate1706 - Packard Extension Mines Co. Stock Certificate
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Stock certificate for the Packard Extension Mines Company for 1,000 shares in 1916. It is the only Packard Extension Mines stock certificate we have
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9***6 for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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John A. Roebling's Sons Co. Wire and Cable Catalog and Information Booklet2000 - John A. Roebling's Sons Co. Wire and Cable Catalog and Information Booklet
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Booklet from the John A. Roebling's Sons Co. Manufacturers of Iron and Steel Wire Rope, Iron, Steel, and Copper Wire, Galvanized Telegraph Wire...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Colossal Mining Company Archive2001 - Colossal Mining Company Archive
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Lot of 12, 1) 1919 lease to purchase on letter head of C. T. Brown, mining engineer. 2) 1919 letter from Socorro State Bank with the $15,000 loan agre
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
 
 
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New Mexico Mining Documents2002 - New Mexico Mining Documents
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Lot of three 1) Expenses for the Merritt Mining and Milling Company from September 1887 to January 1889. Mostly for the watchman. This was a Socorro f
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Three Different New Mexico Mining Stock Certificates2003 - Three Different New Mexico Mining Stock Certificates
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1) Chino Copper Company. No. NY022110, issued for 5 shares in 1915. Punch cancelled thru corporate signatures. Allegorical woman vignette and ornate l
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to b******a for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Mines Register, 1956 Volume XXV2004 - Mines Register, 1956 Volume XXV
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Mines Register- Successor to the Mines Handbook. Volume XXV, 1956. Nice, tight copy. 875 pp. including index. 24 pages of ads in the front and a list
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c*********p for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Moody's Analyses of Investments2005 - Moody's Analyses of Investments
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Moody's Analyses of Investments, Part II Public Utilities, and Industrials. By John Moody, 1916. Seventh Year. 1800 pages! State: New York ...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Annual Report of The Person Cons. Copper & Gold Mines Co.2006 - Annual Report of The Person Cons. Copper & Gold Mines Co.
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Location: Virgilina Mining District, Person County, North Carolina. 12 pages. A somewhat critical report by L.N. White, manager. They are working on t
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Blue Mountain Coal Mining Company Stock Certificate2007 - Blue Mountain Coal Mining Company Stock Certificate
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According to the Daily Alta, the company was formed "to mine for and trade in coal, and to deal generally in coal mines and coal mining interes...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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The Mining Catalog, Metal-Quarry Edition (1923)2008 - The Mining Catalog, Metal-Quarry Edition (1923)
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Metal-Quarry Edition, Third Issue, by Consolidated Keystone Publishing Company, Inc. Includes General Index, Alphabetical Index of Sections, and Alpha
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Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
Sold to e*****r for (10.00 + 2.40BP) = 12.40
 
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Pennsylvania Mining Stereoviews2009 - Pennsylvania Mining Stereoviews
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Lot of eighteen. Includes anthracite mine shaft,coal breaker no. 8, shipping coal by train, slate picker, young boys picking up slate in the coal brea
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Homestake Mining Company Stock Certificate Pair2010 - Homestake Mining Company Stock Certificate Pair
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Almost 100 years separate these two issued stocks. Location: Whitewood Mining District, Lawrence County, Dakota Territory. 1) No. 2492, issued 50 shar
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN2011 - LOT WITHDRAWN
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LOT WITHDRAWN FHWAC#: 37679
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Maitland South Dakota Mining Photographs2012 - Maitland South Dakota Mining Photographs
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2 Mining photographs from the ghost town of Maitland South Dakota that was part of the Black Hills Gold Rush. Photo of a completed ore processing mill
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 2********e for (130.00 + 31.20BP) = 161.20
 
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Dakota Mining Company Limited Stock Certificate2013 - Dakota Mining Company Limited Stock Certificate
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Stock certificate for the Dakota Mining Company Limited, a mining company part of the black hills gold rush. Rare pictorial mining stock with an eagle
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Very Early Tennessee Stock Certificate2014 - Very Early Tennessee Stock Certificate
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Number 245 of 1,400 shares. Signed by Hurley. One share in all the Mineral Property of W. R. Hurley & Co. Also the bearer is to pay $100 to the ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Le Champ D'Or, French gold Mining Company Stock Certificate2015 - Le Champ D'Or, French gold Mining Company Stock Certificate
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Le Champ d'Or, French Gold, May 22, 1895. Share Warrant issued from London. Ten shares, nos. 125136 to 125145. Bearer no. 31677. Half of the cer...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to h*********d for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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The Horn Silver Tunnel Mining & Milling Company Stock Certificate2016 - The Horn Silver Tunnel Mining & Milling Company Stock Certificate
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Choice and unusual design. Border, seal, title and much of the font is silver foil. Mines located in Beaver County, San Francisco Mining District, Uta
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b******a for (55.00 + 11.55BP) = 66.55
 
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Thirteen Bingham, Utah Mining Stock Certificates2017 - Thirteen Bingham, Utah Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 13 different. Included: Bingham Mary Copper Co. (1906, not cxl), Utah Cons. Mining Co. (1907, not cxl, mining vignette), Montana-Bingham Cons.
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Frisco Mining & Smelting Company Stock Certificate (Ghost Town, Territorial)2018 - Frisco Mining & Smelting Company Stock Certificate (Ghost Town, Territorial)
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Extra rare, never before seen by us, certificate issued in Frisco, Utah Territory. No. 324, issued for 100 shares on Feb. 23rd, 1883. Signed by Henry
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to T*********t for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Aluminum Clock Case with Garfield, Utah Mining Tag2019 - Aluminum Clock Case with Garfield, Utah Mining Tag
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An aluminum clock case with the brass equipment tag on the front for the Garfield Smelting Company at Garfield, Utah. The brass plaque is approximatel
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Mercur Deep Mining & Milling Company Stock Certificate2020 - Mercur Deep Mining & Milling Company Stock Certificate
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Choice! Mines located at Mercur, Utah. Inc. in Utah. No. 25, issued for 6,419 shares to Albert Cerf on Jan. 18th, 1897. Signed by B.L. Olson as presid
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*********p for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Ontario Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate Signed by J.B. Haggin (George Hearst Partner)2021 - Ontario Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate Signed by J.B. Haggin (George Hearst Partner)
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Ultra rare stock certificate signed by James Ben Ali Haggin, partner and collaborator with George Hearst in their mining conglomerate Hearst, Haggin,
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to e*****r for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Four Tintic, Utah Mining Stock Certificates2022 - Four Tintic, Utah Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 4 different. Included: Tintic Central Mining Company (1931, not cancelled, mine vignette), Sunbeam Consolidated Mining Company (1898, stamp can
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Four Other Tintic, Utah Mining Stock Certificates2023 - Four Other Tintic, Utah Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 4 different. 1) The Grand Central Mining Company, issued in 1909 for 500 shares, stamp cancelled. Mining vignette. 2) Lehi Tintic Mining Compan
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Two Reports for Carisa Copper & Gold Mining Company2024 - Two Reports for Carisa Copper & Gold Mining Company
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Mines at Mammoth, Tintic Mining District, Juab County, Utah. 1) 1902 Statement to Stockholders. 12 pages. Claims include: Carisa, Miners' Deligh...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****a for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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2 Volumes on Utah Geology & Mining2025 - 2 Volumes on Utah Geology & Mining
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2 volumes: 1) "Geology and Mining of the Tintic District, Utah", George Warren Tower, Jr. and George Otis Smith. Fold out maps and photos ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****a for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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The Ore Deposits of Utah2026 - The Ore Deposits of Utah
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The Ore Deposits of Utah by B. S. Butler, G. F. Loughlin, V. C. Heikes and others. Published by the Dept. of the Interior, US Geological Survey, 1920.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****a for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Five Different Utah Mining Stock Certificates2027 - Five Different Utah Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 5 different. Included: The East Tintic Mining Company (1907, not cancelled, mining vignette), Bradshaw Mining & Milling Company (1908, no...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Five Other Different Utah Mining Stock Certificates2028 - Five Other Different Utah Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 5. Included: Log Cabin Mining Company (1931, not cxl), Mountain View Mining Company (1924, pen cxl), King William Mining Company (1911, punch c
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Four Different Utah Mining Stock Certificates2029 - Four Different Utah Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 4. Included: Nevada-Utah Mines & Smelters Corporation (1908, not cancelled, vignette of mine), Lisbon Valley Uranium Company (1957, stamp...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b******a for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Kennecott Mining Company Collectibles2030 - Kennecott Mining Company Collectibles
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A group of Kennecott Mining Company collectibles, circa 1960s to 1980s. The best part of this group may be the approximate 70 Kennecott copper corpora
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to c********r.. for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Six Different Pictorial Utah Mining Stock Certificates2031 - Six Different Pictorial Utah Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 6. Included: The Willow Springs Mining Company (1910, for 66,666 shares, not cancelled, multiple mining vignettes and ore buckets), New Quincy
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Six Different Utah Mining Stock Certificates2032 - Six Different Utah Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 6. Included: O.K. Silver Mining & Milling Company (1910, cancelled, 3 mining vignettes), United States Mining Company (1903, punch cxl, a...
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Six More Different Utah Mining Stock Certificates2033 - Six More Different Utah Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 6 different. Included: Tintic Gold Mining & Milling Company (1908, not cxl, 3 mining vignettes), Indianapolis Mining Company (1915, not c...
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Two 19th Century Utah Mining Stock Certificates2034 - Two 19th Century Utah Mining Stock Certificates
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1) The Last Chance Silver Mining Company of Utah. No. 2898, issued for 30 shares in 1874. Signed by the Director and acting secretary. Not cancelled.
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Two Good Utah Mining Stock Certificates2035 - Two Good Utah Mining Stock Certificates
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1) Stormont Mining Company of Utah. Located: Harrisburg District, Washington County, Utah. Inc. in Utah. No. 1758, issued for 100 shares to A.W. Hodge
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Utah Mine Photographs from Paul Kerr of Columbia University2036 - Utah Mine Photographs from Paul Kerr of Columbia University
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Group of about thirty original photographs from the Copper King Mine, the Sawtooth Range, and other locations. Photographs by Professor Paul Kerr of C
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Annual Report of The Rooks Mining Co. (Gold) w/ lithographs and map2037 - Annual Report of The Rooks Mining Co. (Gold) w/ lithographs and map
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Location: Plymouth, Windsor County, Vermont. Black leather binding with gilt lettering. 47 pages with index. Printed by Coburn Bros. & Snow, Bos...
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Annual Report of the James River & Kanawha Co. (Canal Transportation) (R. Pumpelly's Copy)2038 - Annual Report of the James River & Kanawha Co. (Canal Transportation) (R. Pumpelly's Copy)
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64 pages with table of contents. Personal copy of famous geologist Raphael Pumpelly (signed on front cover). The James River and Kanawha Co. was a can
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Piedmont Gold Mining Company of Virginia Stock Certificate2039 - Piedmont Gold Mining Company of Virginia Stock Certificate
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Rare Virginia gold certificate. Inc. in New Jersey. No. 96, issued for 100 shares W.J. Wendell on October 4th, 1882. Signed by the president, H.W. Lit
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The Standard Smelting & Refining Company Stock Certificate2040 - The Standard Smelting & Refining Company Stock Certificate
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Inc. in West Virginia. No. C654, issued for 100 shares to H.G.O. Nye Jr. on May 29, 1902. Signed by AJ Brockett as president and Chas. H.H. German as
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American Mining Law & Mining Engineers Handbook2041 - American Mining Law & Mining Engineers Handbook
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Rare book: "American Mining Law" by A. H. Ricketts of the San Francisco Bar. Published by California State Printing Office, Sacramento, 19...
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Engineering and Mining Journal: April 15, 18932042 - Engineering and Mining Journal: April 15, 1893
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Includes an original report on the Carson City Mint scandal and news from Meadow Lake Camp. 23 more articles from around the United States and the wor
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Mining & Scientific Press: November 30, 18782043 - Mining & Scientific Press: November 30, 1878
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Lots going on here, but nice look at the Pacific Mail Steamship Company offices and wharves in Aspinwall on page 345. State: United States City:
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12 Volumes on Mineral Deposits and General Mining2044 - 12 Volumes on Mineral Deposits and General Mining
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes books on coal mining, metals and mining. Plus 6 bonus volumes. Please see photographs. State: United States City: Date: FHWAC
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20 Volume Geology Library2045 - 20 Volume Geology Library
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Collection of about 20 volumes covers topics such as the Vatican in California geology, ghost towns, rock hounding and general geologic information. P
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Ore Deposit Library2046 - Ore Deposit Library
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20 Volumes on ore deposits with editions on porphyry and copper. Examples from the group include, "Cyanidation and Concentration of Gold and S...
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Excellent Small Mineral Library2047 - Excellent Small Mineral Library
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Research volumes on gold, copper, various minerals. About 20 volumes. Includes many of the classics and some rarities. Please see the photograph. St
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Seven Books on American Mining Companies2048 - Seven Books on American Mining Companies
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Includes Newmont, Anaconda, Phelps Dodge, Kennecott, etc. Nice group in good condition. State: United States City: Date: FHWAC#: 425
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Small Important Library of Mining Collectible Reference Books2049 - Small Important Library of Mining Collectible Reference Books
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18 volumes. Includes miners candlesticks, carbide lamps, blasting caps, German underground lights, and many others. Please see photograph. State:
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Sold to 6****A for (160.00 + 33.60BP) = 193.60
 
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US Mining and Other Correspondence2050 - US Mining and Other Correspondence
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10 pieces include: 1837 letter and cover regarding sinking a new mining shaft and putting in a new boiler and pump; letter (notice) and cover of bank
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Mineral Collecting Letters2051 - Mineral Collecting Letters
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Eleven items. 1) Limestone Products of Newton, New Jersey. "Please be sure that your group is ready to sign the releases..." 2) State of N...
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Six Metal Mining Signs2052 - Six Metal Mining Signs
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1) 12 x 18". Red and black on light yellow background. Reverse is painted red. Reverse bottom where bolt goes in has been torn out. 2) Red '...
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Sold to v*********f for (425.00 + 89.25BP) = 514.25
 
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Cyrus Noble Commemorative Miniatures: Miner, Bartender and Assayer2053 - Cyrus Noble Commemorative Miniatures: Miner, Bartender and Assayer
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1975. Hand painted and in Original Box. 6". All original. See photo for condition. State: United States City: Date: 1975 FHWAC...
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Sold to 9***6 for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Five Different Hand Carved Wood Sculptures of Mining Figures2054 - Five Different Hand Carved Wood Sculptures of Mining Figures
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All by JGK, each with a JGK token embedded in the bottom. They range in size from about 2.5 x 6 x 6" on up. State: United States City: ...
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Sold to F*****6 for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Four Ceramic Art Statuettes of Coal Miners2055 - Four Ceramic Art Statuettes of Coal Miners
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All hand painted, each holding a safety lamp. Made by Art Mark. Nice condition. Approximately 10 inches tall. State: United States City: D
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Original German Mining Parade Cane / Staff2056 - Original German Mining Parade Cane / Staff
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These are well known to collectors because of the mining motifs embossed on both sides of the pewter handle. One side shows an underground mining scen
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Four Rural Mining Scenes2057 - Four Rural Mining Scenes
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1) Overview of five tents for miners. 2) Close up of tents. 3) View of mining shacks were the miners were digging, 4) Close up of the hole. Photos sho
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Mining Watercolor by Harley in Beautiful Gold Nugget Frame2058 - Mining Watercolor by Harley in Beautiful Gold Nugget Frame
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This is a real show piece. Clearly marked "Harley, 1900." 19.5 x 16". State: United States City: Date: 1900 FHWAC#: ...
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Sold to c********e for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Original Oil Painting of a Miner2059 - Original Oil Painting of a Miner
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Grizzled old miner holding a cup of coffee. Photograph measures 13 x 10." Frame has two pieces broken off on the inside. Frame is quite old and...
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Photo of Maynard Dixon Painting2060 - Photo of Maynard Dixon Painting
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Framed photograph of a Maynard Dixon watercolor. Image of two miners and burro. Very nicely framed, 17.25" x 19.25"--image size is 7.5&quo...
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Vintage Photograph of Men on Rail Car2061 - Vintage Photograph of Men on Rail Car
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Four men standing on flat rail car--probably miners. Oval sepia photograph in very nice oval frame, 22" x 16". State: United States ...
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North Star Mine & Gold King Mine lot2062 - North Star Mine & Gold King Mine lot
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All reprints. 1) Photograph of the Tramway at the Gold King Mine in the Gladstone District of Colorado. Original taken in 1906. 2) Skip for sinking ve
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Great Western Smelting and Refining Mining Letter Opener2063 - Great Western Smelting and Refining Mining Letter Opener
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Letter opener from the Great Western Smelting & Refining Metals Co. in San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Chicago, and St. Louis. 9...
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Huge Misc. Mining Archive2064 - Huge Misc. Mining Archive
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Over 60 pieces, included are billheads, letters, covers with corner advertising, map, deeds, publications and more. Some are: Night Hawk Mining Compan
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Western Mining Stereoviews2065 - Western Mining Stereoviews
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Lot of nine. Includes: Guanajuato Mexico, El Oro Mexico, sulfur mine with train, miners with a pack burro, Ontario Gold & Silver in Monda Gulch ...
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Mining Ephemera2066 - Mining Ephemera
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Copper mining pan with shovel and small nuggets; large (3.75") souvenir medal from " The Richest Hill in the World, Butte, MT.", copp...
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Western Check Collection incl. Mining2067 - Western Check Collection incl. Mining
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Lot of 27. Best is Silver City, Idaho Wells Fargo Co. check (RN-C) for the Owyhee Mining Company, 1872. Seven other revenue imprinted from The Merchan
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Sold to 1*****c for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Western Mining Ephemera2068 - Western Mining Ephemera
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Lot of 28. Includes: Tacoma Smelting & Refining Co. Assay Price List (1899); time cards and order forms for the Plumbago Mine (Allegheny, CA); t...
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Major US Mining Company Stock Certificate Collection2069 - Major US Mining Company Stock Certificate Collection
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Lot of 19. Fred notes that these are "major mining companies that we all worked for as exploration geologists." Included: Newmont Mining C...
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Nine Different Pictorial US Mining Stock Certificates2070 - Nine Different Pictorial US Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 9 different. Included: The Patti Rosa Gold Mining Co. (unissued c.1890s, pictorial), Victor-Empire Mining & Milling Co. (unissued c.190-,...
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Three Mining Stock Certificates2071 - Three Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 3: San Juan Consolidated Mining Co., 1875; Tamarack & Custer Consolidated Mining Company, 1913 (framed); Hornsilver Mining and Milling Co...
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Sold to 6*******d for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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Trio of Western Mining Bonds2072 - Trio of Western Mining Bonds
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Two Gold bonds from The Dexter Mining Company (Wyoming), one from Tribune Gold Mining (Territory of Arizona) mining properties in Sonora, Mexico, Regu
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U.S. Oil Stock Certificate Collection (11)2073 - U.S. Oil Stock Certificate Collection (11)
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Lot of 11. Includes: Sunset Pacific (1929), Heart of Mexia Oil Syndicate (1922), Olive Petroleum Co. (1920), Oceanic Oil Co. (1900), Pierce Oil Corp.
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6*******d for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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