Western Prospects: Discovering Americana & Numismatics

The booklet (6" x 4") is a guide through the states of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri, and the Territories of Wisconsin a...

Issued by the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Passenger Departments. "The route of the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific from Omaha to San ...

All that is human must retrograde if it do not advance. -Gibbon. Rare version with maps verso. Published for Macullar, Parker & Company, Boston,...

Clason's Touring Atlas (12" x 8.25", opens to 12" x 16.5"), 4 copies. An accurate guide to the best roads in every state. Pu...

Pocket map, published by J.H. Colton, New York, 1852. (6" x 4") 89 pp. plus 18 pp. catalogue of maps, etc. Colton’s Western Tourist & ...

Pocket map, published by J.H. Colton, New York, 1852. 89 pp. plus 18 pp. catalogue of maps, etc. Large folding map: Smith, J. Calvin: "Guide Th...

This Colton map came from a atlas in 1871s showing Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and southern British Columbia. Wyoming was a new addit

Traveler and Tourist's Guide-Book through the Western States and Territories containing brief descriptions of each, with routes and distances on...

Foldout Picture Booklet. "From the Lakes & Mississippi River to the Pacific including Puget sound & Alaska". 29 pages. 7 1/2"...

c.1870s. A single page of charming drawings of a man and woman with quotes about agreeing to cross the country to the west (some numeric figures on th

Map clearly shows how the range of the bison has shrunk form 1860 to 1870 to 1880 to 1889. Prepared by W. T. Hornaday. In 1889 the herds were limited

Very nice map as proposed by Charles Gratiot, in his report of Oct. 31, 1837. Compiled in the U. S. Topographical Bureau under the direction of Col. A

Lot of 11 maps: 1869 Dalles Military Map, map of the northwest as it appeared in 1848 (date of map unknown), handdrawn map of mining claims in 1863 Be

Map shows the original Central Pacific and Union Pacific and their competitors. (18.5" x 19.5") City: State: United States, Date:

Autophone manufactured by S.H. Bouch Co. Inc., Boston. Patent date is May 17, 1910. 50 station. Oak case. Missing earpiece and a bell on the top. Othe

Telegraph stamps, cancelled checks, stock certificates billheads and written letters from telephone and telegraph companies around the state of Califo

A dozen items related to the Postal Telegraph (The Mackay System). Telegrams dating from 1890 through 1910, Goldfield Consolidated stock certificate.

1874 telephone message and 1882 to Graniteville from Citizens Bank. From the Weber telephone and telegraph collection. The Ridge Telephone Company was

Two pieces one unissued, one dated 1897. From the Weber telephone and telegraph collection. City: State: United States, Date:

A box full of Plaques, tokens, stickers and advertising from telephone companies. From the Weber telephone and telegraph collection. City:

Over 80 stock certificates and checks from telephone companies around the United States. From the Weber telephone and telegraph collection. City:

A large collection of articles, letters and pamphlets concerning telephone tokens around the world. Also a bag of tokens from the Mountain Bell Museum

Over 200 stamps from telephone and telegraph companies: American Rapid Telegraph, Postal Telegraph, Pacific Mutual Telegraph, Northern Mutual Telegrap

Lot of 8 stock certificates from southern states: New Orleans, Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri., and 2 letters from related companies. From the Weber Tel

Stock certificates and ephemera from midwestern phone companies including Franklin Telegraph Company, Illinois and Mississippi Telegraph Company, Webs

Unissued stock certificate from the Cottonwood and Casino Creek Telephone Company of Lewistown; an 1891 billing to Rocky Mountain Telegraph Company; a

Nine stock and bond certificates from New York and New Jersey telephone companies: Consolidated Telephone Company (1884), The Peoples Telephone Co. (1

Two stocks from Callensburg Telephone Co. and Acme Telephone of Philadelphia. Unissued American Mutual Telephone Company, 1863 letter from Atlantic an

Lot of five: American Rapid Telegraph stamps,(1881), Connecticut Telephone Co. (1881), National Telephone (1889), Connecticut River Telegraph (1867),P

Seven pieces from West Coast companies: Central Telephone of Las Vegas; 1886 stock certificate from the Aspen and Glenwood Springs Telegraph and Telep

Six stock certificates for Mexican phone companies: The Guadalajara Telephone Company (1882), Mexican Phone Company (1905 & 1899), two unissued...

Lot of 5. 1) Two Carlisle Deposit Bank deposit certificates (1864 and 1865), both with adhesive revenue stamps. Two patriotic vignettes. 2) Draft from

Three pieces. 1) Handbill advertising Robert L. Davey and Lucille Everson Presenting their Original Singing ,Scenic, and Musical Act "Moonlight...

Photograph measures 10" x 12". Contrast is medium. Seventeen people and one dog are visible, along with hundreds of rolls of cotton balls....

Includes: Digest of the Vehicle Act, 1915; pad of unused Western Telegraph invoices, c. 1890s; Operation of Motor Cars and Motor Boats, 1909; two Edis

Lot of 25. Six Coca-Cola checks from the 1930s and 40s; one Coca Cola draft from 1969; thirteen dividend checks from Playboy (1970s); two Mattel, Inc.

Lot of 9. 1) Two illustrated letterheads for the Oregon Lumber Company, Pleasant Valley, Oregon, 1891. 2) A.L. Bancroft & Co., Booksellers, San ...

Lot of 11. 1) Portland, Oregon billhead for H.T. Hudson, Breech-loading Guns and Implements. Special Agent for Spalding's Base Ball Goods and Gy...

Beautiful map shows railroads throughout the U. S. and Canada. Engraved and printed by rand McNally & co., Chicago. Good condition, a couple of ...

This is Equity No. A-3, a Recommended Temporary Restraining Order, 88 pages. Cover is torn slightly. In 1913 the United States filed in the U.S. Distr

Over 50 letters; a few receipts; two deeds:one warranty deed and one quitclaim deed; four newspaper articles and a University of Pennsylvania student

Exhibiting the various routes of travel, with explanatory notes, and other useful information, together with descriptions of, and routes to, the promi

Six postcards that deal with "Boot Hill" Western cemeteries. 1) Grave of Buffalo Bill on Lookout Mountain, Colorado. c.1922. Postally unu...

Three bound volumes of the French newspaper "Detective" published by the Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios research department. Ex-library books...

Crossing the Plains, Narrative of the Scenes, Incidents and Adventures attending the Overland Journey of the Decatur and Rush County Emigrants to the

Advertisements relating to automobiles (Goodyear, Star-rite Dry Batteries, Firestone Tires), hardware, clothing (Mishauwake Woolen Mfg. Co.,Philadelph

A hand-made artwork/poster of ABC's that is made with animal picture stamps from various places in the world: Africa, Australia, The Falklands, ...

11 maps by auto clubs: AAA, etc. for California, Nevada, Western U. S., and more. City: State: United States, Date: FHWA

This is a Buffalo Nickel water requiter. Simply depress in water, press back and watch the fun. Old prank! City: State: United States,

Four uncommon books: "Bandits and the Southern Pacific", 1929, 294 pp.; "The Gasoline Age: The Story of the Men Who Made It", 19...

Interesting piece! Has the shape and appearance of a check but the dateline is Christmas, 1905, and the sum is 365 happy days! Pay to Henry F. Schmidt

Large Book(16 1/2" x 12"). 144 pages of photographs with descriptions of each. Copyright 1916. Photos of civilian and military leaders, ...

Very nice collection. 1) Silver on top, beautifully hand engraved, plus silver tip. Dark wood. 2) Lighter wood, darker tip with hand engraved (more mo

Most ads are geared toward the food industry (The Champion All Steel Wire Screen Scoop for Potatoes; Taplin Rice Company, Manufacturers of Stoves), pr

Various documents from several countries; some have revenue stamps: Austria, France (certificates of residence: 1939/44), Spain, South America, Englan

Beautifully made hand-tooled worn brown leather wallet with many compartments. Engraved Hahor H. Heggem, 1865. City: State: United Sta

Two insurance policies: The Home Insurance Company policy (with adhesive revenue stamp) issued to Mrs. Avis Johnson for $1100. against loss or damage

"26"" x 32"" and 26"" x 35"" framed. These two paintings make a wonderful portrayal of two scenes of me...

16 Cloth-like pages. 10" x 13". Colorful illustrations by noted illustrator Ethel Hays. Taped binding is loose. Pages are very good. ...

25 maps from various middle and eastern states (one for Mexico): Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, New York, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and more. City: S

Three handwritten letters concerning mining ventures dates 1872, 1876 and 1881. City: State: United States, Date: FHWAC#

Small hardcover booklet. 48 pages. 24 maps with advertising on back of each. 6" x 3 1/4" City: State: United States, Date: 18

Extremely rare pocket guide and map by Humphrey Phelps, Subtitle: "Upwards of Seven Hundred Rail-Road, Canal, Stage and Steam-Boat Routes accom...

13 postcards of Charles Russell paintings, 1 of a Frederick Remington painting, and about 15 others; a booklet (9" x 6") titled "The ...

34 Maps and a small pamphlet titled: "Why You should be a member of the Automobile Club of Southern California". Maps are of: Arizona: Alb...

From Thomas Caldwell: " In consideration of John R. Kelso having delivered to me the negro____ I hereby ____ all claims against said kelso for...

De Graw, P.V. (Under the Direction of). Street Directory of the Principal Cities of the United States. Reference book "Embracing the Letter-Ca...

On various religious subjects, with directions for a holy life, also a letter concerning religion. Published Ipswich, 1756. 4 1/2 x 7". Hardbou...

Large Book(11" x 14"). 220 pages. 62 pages of colorful maps of states, provinces of Canada and other countries. Descriptions of countries ...

Nine Maps: Oregon, folded, 1889 (railroad and county map, some tearing); Colorado, folded, 1931 (Standard Oil Company); Minneapolis: City of Lakes, Of

A large eclectic assortment of old paper. 1890 catalog from Kirtland Brothers, ledger from the First National Bank of Cheyenne Wyoming. 1918 dairy. 19

25 maps from various states: Alaska, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and more. City: State: United States, Date:

Page from the sketch book of scenic artist John Mazzanovich. One side: small color sketch of whale capsizing small whaling boat. Pieces of the boat, a

This hand-beaded hanging is African in origin. The beads are sown onto linen; the designs are two houses (huts) and two plants. The beaded part is out

Geological Map of the Country Around Vredefort Surveyed in 1923-5 by Louis T. Nel, M.Sc., assisted by A.K. Parrott. Published by the Union of South Af

Four iron legs and foot handle, wooden top, leather pouch. Manufactured by Fletcher, Russell & Co., Warrington, Manchester, London. Most likely ...

Published in London by Thomas Clark, 22 pages, 4 1/2 x 7". City: State: z.England, Date: 1798 FHWAC#: 25017

Eight different comics with color covers. Issue numbers: 65, 75, 79, 83, 88, 92, 95, and 96. Cost: 25 cents. A. Eichler, Editor. All text is in French

Tickets to the Cine 'Regio' and tickets to the Kermesse (charity fair or bazaar), a Beneficio de Mejoras Materiales City: State: zMexi

Three certificates, incorporated under the laws of Arizona. No. 321 and 1499 dated 1907; 3518 dated 1908. All issued to D.W. Potter, each signed by C.

Incorporated under the laws of the Territory of Arizona. Certificate No. 390, issued to Irene and Otto Lutz for 60 shares. Datelined November 2, 1904.

Ultra Rare- 200 Shares/motif of miners pictured on borders /upper left corner City: State: Arizona, Date: 1908 FHWAC#:

5 receipts. Datelined Angels Camp. All from Charles Lane, Superintendent of the Utica Mine. For sealed bullion at $9,000, sealed bullion at $25,000, 2

Incorporated under the laws of California, No. 185 issued for 200 shares to Caroline Richards on January 16, 1918. Signed by J. Miller as President an

Certificate No. 5322 issued for 100 shares to J.A. Baker, dated 1882. Signed G Height as President and J.A Baker as Secretary. Printed by the Homer Le

A rough cotton bag measuring 15” wide x 26” in length and stamped with Monolith/ M/ Portland Cement / 11-27-C / Monolith, Calif. In faded black and re

VERY EARLY # 34 for 100 shares to John Singleton. Signed by president John Singleton (an expert carpenter and millwright) and Roselle Burcham. Singlet

Great grouping. Three 1904/5 Bullion Assays. Three 1905 Memorandums of Gold Bullion from the United States Mint in San Francisco. Each Bullion Assay i

Rare certificate, for 1000 shares to a J.N. Norcek, signed by M.A. Gordon, Secretary and Alfred W. Allen, President. Lists American Mines Developing A

2 ¾ ounce bar that was .857 fine. $42.07 deposited to Mercantile National Bank. Signed by H. Mahler. Folds and some fading. City: San Francisc

5.2 ounce specimen that was .882 fine. $89.37 deposited to Mercantile National Bank. Signed by H. Mahler. Nice condition, some folding. City:

This is an assay receipt issued by G.W. Bell of Assay Office No. 512 California Street, San Francisco. It’s for two sacks at a total weight of 2665.90

MONO COUNTY, MINING STOCK, DATED 1881: Homer Mill And Mining Company, location, Homer Mining District, Mono County, Cal., dated 1881. City:

This is stock no. 143 issued to R. Hamm Trustee on August 4, 1874 for 1,000 shares. It was incorporated February 1873. The printer is identified as Li

Lot of 4.  1.  El Dorizpa Mines Company incorporated in Colorado.  No. 26 issued to Arthur Taylor by Harold W. Young, Secretary, and ...

Cert. #39, issued to Miss Dille Miller for 800 shares at Denver in 1912. The company's office was at Buena Vista, Colorado. The company's pr...

Group of 9 certificates, dated 1896-1953, several from Cripple Creek. Includes: 1) The Hester Gold Mining Company; 2) The Dante Gold Mining Company; 3

The Golden Cycle Corporation, and Golden Cycle Mining and Reduction Company City: Colorado Springs State: Colorado, Date: F

Number 1735 issued to R. L. Boyer by H. V. Wandell as Secretary and D. Weyand as Vice President and President on 16 December for 500 shares. This sto

No. 796 issued to D. L. Webb, Trustee by C. D. Wood, Secretary, and M. J. McNamara, President on 23 May for 10,000 shares.  There is an error o...