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2153Two Virginia & Truckee Documents for Comstock Mining DeliveriesHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Central Pacific Railroad Way-bill for powder transported from Sacramento to Carson City, August 28, 1879. Blue Virginia & Truckee stamp (Sept...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to N******7 for (50.00 + 11.25BP) = 61.25
2154V & T Sharon Signed GOLD BONDHolabird Western Americana Collections
This is a very rare gold bond for the Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company, signed by its president, silver-baron William Sharon. It is issued to...
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
2155V&T Railroad 1868 Stock Signed by SharonHolabird Western Americana Collections
V&T Railroad Company. Incorporated in 1868 in Nevada. VERY EARLY No. 66 issued to William Sharon for 500 shares by F.A. Tritte, secretary, and W...
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
2156V&T RR Possible Depot Roof SupportHolabird Western Americana Collections
Early cast iron custom made support bearing the early initials of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. 5' x 4.5', 3' at the diagonal. In...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to F****e for (300.00 + 67.50BP) = 367.50
2157Virginia & Truckee Checks and ReceiptsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. 1) Two different Bank of California, Virginia & Truckee Railroad Co. checks. One is RN-g, 1876, cut cancel. The other is 1894, no RN, ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to N******7 for (75.00 + 16.88BP) = 91.88
2158Virginia & Truckee Railroad Billhead to Kelsey MillHolabird Western Americana Collections
Billhead issued on Nov. 30, 1874 to the Kelsey Mill for 913 tons of ore shipped via the Virginia and Truckee Railroad. Signed by Geo. A. King and Thor
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to N******7 for (25.00 + 5.63BP) = 30.63
2159Virginia & Truckee Railroad Check issued to Mark HopkinsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Bank of California, RN-G. Virginia, Nev., July 10th, 1876. Issued to Mark Hopkins, Treasurer, for $22,614.18! Signed by Yerington as Vice President an
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (140.00 + 27.30BP) = 167.30
2160Virginia & Truckee Railroad Checks and PassesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. Nice variety! 1) Two Employee Passes, both 1878. One is for travel between Reno and Virginia City. The other is for between Scales and Carso
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to B*********g for (30.00 + 6.75BP) = 36.75
2162Virginia & Truckee Railroad EphemeraHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14 items. Includes: two issued and punch-cancelled Employee Passes (1877 and 1879) from Carson to Virginia City, Yerington stamp signature; two
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to N******7 for (100.00 + 22.50BP) = 122.50
2163Virginia & Truckee Railroad Pass and PaycardHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two early V&T pieces. 1) Railroad pass issued Nov. 1st, 1879 to W.L. Bryant, Postal Clerk for the railroad. Has Yerington's signature...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (60.00 + 13.50BP) = 73.50
2164Virginia & Truckee Railroad Pay Roll SheetHolabird Western Americana Collections
Large (18" x 11.5") pay roll sheet for the railroad, October 1877. Lists the following Engines and each engine's employees (w/ wages, ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to r***6 for (20.00 + 3.90BP) = 23.90
2165Wells Fargo and V&T RR checkHolabird Western Americana Collections
Pay to "Wells Fargo & Co. for V&T R Co." for $2,272.31. Signed by DL Bliss for the Carson Lumber Company. Wells Fargo, Carson , Ne...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*****l for (30.00 + 6.75BP) = 36.75
2166Two Different Nevada Bonds: V&T and Storey CountyHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1874, Number 519 for $1000. Signed by William Sharon (cancelled through the name) and George King. Coupons 49 to 60 still attached. Issued to Thoma
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to e*****r for (250.00 + 56.25BP) = 306.25
2167Right of Way & Track Map for Virginia & Truckee RailwayHolabird Western Americana Collections
Right of Way & Track Map Main Line Virginia & Truckee Railway/ Operated by Virginia & Truckee Railway/ From Station 720+00 to Station 96...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to f*********s for (50.00 + 11.25BP) = 61.25
2168Government Lands in NevadaHolabird Western Americana Collections
Booklet about "Government Lands in Nevada" published by Southern Pacific Railroad Company. The booklet (6.5" x 4.5") describes h...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i**b for (30.00 + 6.75BP) = 36.75
2169Nevada Railroad Ephemera (Three Different Railroads)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. 1) Two unused ticket order forms (with stubs attached) for the Carson office of the Central Pacific Railroad Company. c.1870s. For first-cla
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (40.00 + 9.00BP) = 49.00
2170Nevada Railway TicketsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Four cancelled train tickets: Tonopah & Goldfield R. R. Co., no. 2136; Virginia & Truckee Railway, no. 2740; Nevada Copper Belt R. R. Co., H...
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to i*********1 for (20.00 + 4.50BP) = 24.50
2171The New NevadaHolabird Western Americana Collections
New Nevada published by Southern Pacific Railroad Company, 1908. The booklet (6.5" x 4.5") is subtitled "The Era of Irrigation and Op...
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (35.00 + 7.88BP) = 42.88