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Christmas Card Check from 19054705 - Christmas Card Check from 1905
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to c*********p for (25.00 + 5.63BP) = 30.63
 
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Collier's Photographic History of the European War4706 - Collier's Photographic History of the European War
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Large Book(16 1/2" x 12"). 144 pages of photographs with descriptions of each. Copyright 1916. Photos of civilian and military leaders, ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Five Antique Men's Canes4707 - Five Antique Men's Canes
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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
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 6******n for (375.00 + 84.38BP) = 459.38
 
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Food Advertisements4708 - Food Advertisements
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Most ads are geared toward the food industry (The Champion All Steel Wire Screen Scoop for Potatoes; Taplin Rice Company, Manufacturers of Stoves), pr
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Foreign Documents4709 - Foreign Documents
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Various documents from several countries; some have revenue stamps: Austria, France (certificates of residence: 1939/44), Spain, South America, Englan
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****6 for (40.00 + 9.00BP) = 49.00
 
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Hand-Tooled Leather Wallet4710 - Hand-Tooled Leather Wallet
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Beautifully made hand-tooled worn brown leather wallet with many compartments. Engraved Hahor H. Heggem, 1865. City: State: United Sta
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Insurance Policies4711 - Insurance Policies
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Two insurance policies: The Home Insurance Company policy (with adhesive revenue stamp) issued to Mrs. Avis Johnson for $1100. against loss or damage
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to l*******c for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
 
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James Reynolds: Two Ship Watercolor Paintings4712 - James Reynolds: Two Ship Watercolor Paintings
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"26"" x 32"" and 26"" x 35"" framed. These two paintings make a wonderful portrayal of two scenes of me...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to a****a for (500.00 + 112.50BP) = 612.50
 
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Little Black Sambo4713 - Little Black Sambo
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16 Cloth-like pages. 10" x 13". Colorful illustrations by noted illustrator Ethel Hays. Taped binding is loose. Pages are very good. ...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to D*****2 for (55.00 + 12.38BP) = 67.38
 
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Middle and Eastern U. S. Maps4714 - Middle and Eastern U. S. Maps
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25 maps from various middle and eastern states (one for Mexico): Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, New York, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and more. City: S
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to N*******n for (30.00 + 6.75BP) = 36.75
 
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Mining Related Letters4715 - Mining Related Letters
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Three handwritten letters concerning mining ventures dates 1872, 1876 and 1881. City: State: United States, Date: FHWAC#
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*******c for (30.00 + 6.75BP) = 36.75
 
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New Mercantile Maps4716 - New Mercantile Maps
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Small hardcover booklet. 48 pages. 24 maps with advertising on back of each. 6" x 3 1/4" City: State: United States, Date: 18
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to h*******e for (75.00 + 16.88BP) = 91.88
 
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Phelp's Travellers Guide through the United States4717 - Phelp's Travellers Guide through the United States
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Extremely rare pocket guide and map by Humphrey Phelps, Subtitle: "Upwards of Seven Hundred Rail-Road, Canal, Stage and Steam-Boat Routes accom...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to e*****r for (150.00 + 33.75BP) = 183.75
 
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Postcards, Covers, The First Overland Mai,l Butterfield Trail booklet4718 - Postcards, Covers, The First Overland Mai,l Butterfield Trail booklet
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13 postcards of Charles Russell paintings, 1 of a Frederick Remington painting, and about 15 others; a booklet (9" x 6") titled "The ...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****l for (35.00 + 7.88BP) = 42.88
 
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Road Maps of the Automobile Club of Southern California4719 - Road Maps of the Automobile Club of Southern California
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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...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Slavery Documents4720 - Slavery Documents
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From Thomas Caldwell: " In consideration of John R. Kelso having delivered to me the negro____ I hereby ____ all claims against said kelso for...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (55.00 + 12.38BP) = 67.38
 
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Street Directory for All Cities in 1908 with Post Offices4721 - Street Directory for All Cities in 1908 with Post Offices
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De Graw, P.V. (Under the Direction of). Street Directory of the Principal Cities of the United States. Reference book "Embracing the Letter-Ca...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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The Archbishop of Cambray's Meditations and Sololoquies4722 - The Archbishop of Cambray's Meditations and Sololoquies
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On various religious subjects, with directions for a holy life, also a letter concerning religion. Published Ipswich, 1756. 4 1/2 x 7". Hardbou...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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The New Popular Atlas of the World4723 - The New Popular Atlas of the World
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Large Book(11" x 14"). 220 pages. 62 pages of colorful maps of states, provinces of Canada and other countries. Descriptions of countries ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (50.00 + 11.25BP) = 61.25
 
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U. S. State Maps4724 - U. S. State Maps
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Nine Maps: Oregon, folded, 1889 (railroad and county map, some tearing); Colorado, folded, 1931 (Standard Oil Company); Minneapolis: City of Lakes, Of
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to N*******n for (20.00 + 4.50BP) = 24.50
 
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US Ephemera4725 - US Ephemera
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A large eclectic assortment of old paper. 1890 catalog from Kirtland Brothers, ledger from the First National Bank of Cheyenne Wyoming. 1918 dairy. 19
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (40.00 + 9.00BP) = 49.00
 
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Various Western Maps4726 - Various Western Maps
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25 maps from various states: Alaska, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and more. City: State: United States, Date:
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to N*******n for (30.00 + 6.75BP) = 36.75
 
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Whale Capsizing Sketch, c. 1870s, John Mazzanovich4727 - Whale Capsizing Sketch, c. 1870s, John Mazzanovich
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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
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Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b*******n for (120.00 + 27.00BP) = 147.00
 
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African Beaded Wall Hanging4728 - African Beaded Wall Hanging
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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
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to d********7 for (50.00 + 11.25BP) = 61.25
 
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Geological Map of Vredefort Area4729 - Geological Map of Vredefort Area
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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
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (35.00 + 7.88BP) = 42.88
 
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Antique Wood, Leather & Iron Foot Bellow4730 - Antique Wood, Leather & Iron Foot Bellow
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Four iron legs and foot handle, wooden top, leather pouch. Manufactured by Fletcher, Russell & Co., Warrington, Manchester, London. Most likely ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to N*******n for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
 
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Tithes Antichristian and Impolitic4731 - Tithes Antichristian and Impolitic
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Published in London by Thomas Clark, 22 pages, 4 1/2 x 7". City: State: z.England, Date: 1798 FHWAC#: 25017
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Eight French Buffalo Bill Comics4732 - Eight French Buffalo Bill Comics
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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
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to a****a for (150.00 + 33.75BP) = 183.75
 
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Theater Tickets for Cine 'Regio'4733 - Theater Tickets for Cine 'Regio'
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Tickets to the Cine 'Regio' and tickets to the Kermesse (charity fair or bazaar), a Beneficio de Mejoras Materiales City: State: zMexi
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to t******2 for (30.00 + 6.75BP) = 36.75
 
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Octave Mining Company Stock Certificates5000 - Octave Mining Company Stock Certificates
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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.
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Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********e.. for (25.00 + 5.63BP) = 30.63
 
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Michigan Gold Company Stock Certificate *Territorial*5001 - Michigan Gold Company Stock Certificate *Territorial*
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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.
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Stock Certificate- Kennedy Consolidated Gold Mining Company5002 - Stock Certificate- Kennedy Consolidated Gold Mining Company
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Ultra Rare- 200 Shares/motif of miners pictured on borders /upper left corner City: State: Arizona, Date: 1908 FHWAC#:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to V********e for (20.00 + 4.50BP) = 24.50
 
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Wells , Fargo & Co. Express Bullion Shipments for the Utica Mine (c.1890s)5003 - Wells , Fargo & Co. Express Bullion Shipments for the Utica Mine (c.1890s)
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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
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Black Hawk Tungsten Mining Corporation5004 - Black Hawk Tungsten Mining Corporation
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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
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Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*****n for (80.00 + 18.00BP) = 98.00
 
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South Pacific Mining Company Stock Certificate5005 - South Pacific Mining Company Stock Certificate
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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
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Estimate : 50.00 - 160.00
Sold to v*g for (30.00 + 6.75BP) = 36.75
 
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Monolith Portland Cement Bag5006 - Monolith Portland Cement Bag
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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
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to 2******d for (30.00 + 6.75BP) = 36.75
 
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Yellow Aster Mine stock certificate5007 - Yellow Aster Mine stock certificate
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VERY EARLY # 34 for 100 shares to John Singleton. Signed by president John Singleton (an expert carpenter and millwright) and Roselle Burcham. Singlet
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to e******9 for (50.00 + 11.25BP) = 61.25
 
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Yellow Aster Mining and Milling Company billheads5008 - Yellow Aster Mining and Milling Company billheads
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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
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
 
 
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The Needles Eye Copper Mining Co. Co-Op Certificate5009 - The Needles Eye Copper Mining Co. Co-Op Certificate
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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
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Assay: Memorandum of Gold Bullion, San Francisco Mint5010 - Assay: Memorandum of Gold Bullion, San Francisco Mint
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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
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Assay: Memorandum of Gold Bullion, San Francisco Mint5011 - Assay: Memorandum of Gold Bullion, San Francisco Mint
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5.2 ounce specimen that was .882 fine. $89.37 deposited to Mercantile National Bank. Signed by H. Mahler. Nice condition, some folding. City:
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Assay: Savage Mine Receipt5012 - Assay: Savage Mine Receipt
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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
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (50.00 + 11.25BP) = 61.25
 
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Homer Mining Company stock certificate5013 - Homer Mining Company stock certificate
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MONO COUNTY, MINING STOCK, DATED 1881: Homer Mill And Mining Company, location, Homer Mining District, Mono County, Cal., dated 1881. City:
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Estimate : 70.00 - 125.00
Sold to i*****l for (35.00 + 7.88BP) = 42.88
 
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Zacatero Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate5014 - Zacatero Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate
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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
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Breckenridge Stock Certificate Grouping5015 - Breckenridge Stock Certificate Grouping
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Lot of 4.  1.  El Dorizpa Mines Company incorporated in Colorado.  No. 26 issued to Arthur Taylor by Harold W. Young, Secretary, and ...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********e.. for (30.00 + 6.75BP) = 36.75
 
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The Yale Gold Mining and Utility Co. Stock Certificate5016 - The Yale Gold Mining and Utility Co. Stock Certificate
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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...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
Sold to a********e.. for (35.00 + 7.88BP) = 42.88
 
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Colorado Stock Certificate Group5017 - Colorado Stock Certificate Group
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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
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Estimate : 40.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********e.. for (40.00 + 9.00BP) = 49.00
 
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Two stocks: Golden Cycle Corp. and Golden Cycle Mining & Reduction5018 - Two stocks: Golden Cycle Corp. and Golden Cycle Mining & Reduction
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The Golden Cycle Corporation, and Golden Cycle Mining and Reduction Company City: Colorado Springs State: Colorado, Date: F
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*********p for (7.00 + 1.58BP) = 8.58
 
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Aola Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate5019 - Aola Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate
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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
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********e.. for (30.00 + 6.75BP) = 36.75
 
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Arvilla Tunnel and Mining Company Stock Certificate5020 - Arvilla Tunnel and Mining Company Stock Certificate
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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...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********e.. for (20.00 + 4.50BP) = 24.50
 
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