Western Prospects: Discovering Americana & Numismatics

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West End Chemical Company Paychecks5121 - West End Chemical Company Paychecks
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Unused paychecks from the West End Chemical Company in Las Vegas, Nevada. Starts with No. 10906 and ends with 11000. Water damage to the right side of
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (15.00 + 3.38BP) = 18.38
 
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Betty O'Neal Mining Company stock certificate5122 - Betty O'Neal Mining Company stock certificate
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This rare stock is numbered 558 for 50 shares in 1881 to Oliver Brightman and signed by president H. H. Allen and secretary R. Heath. Uncancelled. The
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to c*********p for (50.00 + 11.25BP) = 61.25
 
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Eagle Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate5123 - Eagle Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate
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Lewis Mining District. Incorporated in New York, 1881. No. 260 for 100 shares issued to Eldridge & Straine Ransom and signed by John A. Mothrull...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********e.. for (25.00 + 5.63BP) = 30.63
 
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Mountain City Mining Company stock certificate5124 - Mountain City Mining Company stock certificate
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1 sheet of four attached unissued stock certificates- Mountain City Mining Co., Cope District. This piece would look nice framed! Incorprated April 4,
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Independent Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate5125 - Independent Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate
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Incorporated in 1863. No. 82 issued on October 5, 1863 to A. J. Williams for 10 shares. Signed by secretary George Greene and president (illegible). T
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to p********n for (160.00 + 36.00BP) = 196.00
 
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Yuba Mining Company Stock Certificate5126 - Yuba Mining Company Stock Certificate
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Incorporated in 1863. No. 29 issued on February 27, 1864 to G. A. Moore for 100 shares. Signed by secretary J. H. McFudden and president John McAlly.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to p********n for (110.00 + 24.75BP) = 134.75
 
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Dahlgren Mining Company stock certificate5127 - Dahlgren Mining Company stock certificate
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The Dahlgren Mining Company filed for business in June of 1881. This certificate Is issued to Howard Eells and signed by Hutchinson and Masterson. It
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Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Sold to a********e.. for (30.00 + 6.75BP) = 36.75
 
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Rawhide Consolidated Mines Company Full Page Advertisement5128 - Rawhide Consolidated Mines Company Full Page Advertisement
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One page advertisement in the San Francisco Chronicle, Sunday, April 19, 1908. The "Story of the Coalition," provides "The Invitation...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to V********e for (25.00 + 5.63BP) = 30.63
 
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Ray Consolidated Gold stock certificate5129 - Ray Consolidated Gold stock certificate
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The Ray Consolidated Gold Mining Co. Certificate for 100 shares. Cert. # 323 issued to Annie M. O'Key on Sept. 8, 1905. Signed by M Makeover and...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*****l for (50.00 + 11.25BP) = 61.25
 
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Nevada Territory Crittenden Mining Stock Certificate5130 - Nevada Territory Crittenden Mining Stock Certificate
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This is a stock certificate issued by the Crittenden Gold & Silver Mining Company to H.K. Stearns and dated Dec. 29, 1863. It is for 100 shares ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 700.00
Sold to V********e for (275.00 + 61.88BP) = 336.88
 
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United States Mining Co. Stock Certificate5131 - United States Mining Co. Stock Certificate
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This is a stock certificate issued to Anna Eliza Sparks by the United States Mining Company for three shares at $50 per. It is signed by F.P. Steel, s
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to e******9 for (75.00 + 16.88BP) = 91.88
 
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Grizzly Mine, Ruby Hill Mining District documents: indenture, location, articles of incorporation5132 - Grizzly Mine, Ruby Hill Mining District documents: indenture, location, articles of incorporation
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This is a lot of five documents pertaining to the Grizzly Mine in the Ruby Hill Mining District of White Pine County, Nevada. Included is a Notice of
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Ruby Hill Tunnel & Mining Company stock signed by future Governor Jones5133 - Ruby Hill Tunnel & Mining Company stock signed by future Governor Jones
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#78 to Thomas Weathered for 600 shares in 1883. Signed by J. E. Jones and Mitchell. One assessment stamp on back signed by Jones. John Edward Jones w
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Estimate : 50.00 - 175.00
Sold to n********t.. for (25.00 + 5.63BP) = 30.63
 
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Ruth Open Pit Mining Postcards5134 - Ruth Open Pit Mining Postcards
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A collection of 12 black and white post cards. Two are used and 10 are un-used. Various views of the open pit mine. Some are white border RPCs, some
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pennsylvania Mining & Milling Company stock certificate #25135 - Pennsylvania Mining & Milling Company stock certificate #2
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This company had a capital of $2,000,000 and an issue of 20,000 shares. This is stock #2 for 9,000 shares issued to Frank Tagliabue. (Was stock certi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (225.00 + 50.63BP) = 275.63
 
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Four Searchlight, Nevada stocks (home of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid)5136 - Four Searchlight, Nevada stocks (home of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid)
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1) Stephens Searchlight Gold Mining Company, #91 for 500 shares to E. J. Phillips Jr. in 1907. 2) Santa Barbara-Searchlight Mining Company, #28 for 3
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to a********e.. for (45.00 + 10.13BP) = 55.13
 
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Searchlight Midas Mining Co. Stock Certificate5137 - Searchlight Midas Mining Co. Stock Certificate
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Stock no. 303 issued to George Kellis for 100 shares on December 10, 1906. The stock has a large tear down the right side that has resulted in a 1/3rd
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to c*********p for (15.00 + 3.38BP) = 18.38
 
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Oversized Department of Interior publication on ore deposits5138 - Oversized Department of Interior publication on ore deposits
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This oversized publication (9x12") is entitled "Ore Deposits of the Silver Peak Triangle, Nevada" and is written by Josiah Edward Spu...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*****3 for (45.00 + 10.13BP) = 55.13
 
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Alabama & Humboldt Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certificate: rare location5139 - Alabama & Humboldt Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certificate: rare location
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This Silver Star Mining District stock certificate is from a very rare location in Storey County, Nevada - home of the Comstock. This certificate in #
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (120.00 + 27.00BP) = 147.00
 
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Lot Withdrawn5140 - Lot Withdrawn
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Lot Withdrawn
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Bullfrog Red Fox Mining Co. Prospectus & Stock5141 - Bullfrog Red Fox Mining Co. Prospectus & Stock
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This group contains a Prospectus and 2 subscription blanks for the Red Fox Mining Co. There is a stock certificate for the Revert Mining Co. It is No.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********e.. for (20.00 + 4.50BP) = 24.50
 
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1920's Tonopah Divide Mining Company lease reports5142 - 1920's Tonopah Divide Mining Company lease reports
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Sheet after sheet of lease information. Jameson and Paxson lessees. The March 30, 1929 'Nevada Mining News' reported Jameson and Paxson, who...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 500.00
Sold to p*****0 for (50.00 + 11.25BP) = 61.25
 
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Gold Reef Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate Books  (2)5143 - Gold Reef Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate Books (2)
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Gold Reef Mining District. Two volumes of unissued stock certificates. The first has stock numbers 43 through to 500. The second has numbers 3100 t
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Nevada Boy Goldfield Mining Company with Tasker Oddie signature5144 - Nevada Boy Goldfield Mining Company with Tasker Oddie signature
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#949 for 1,000 shares to T. W. Kendall in 1907. Signed by secretary ? and president Tasker Oddie (future Nevada Governor and Senator). George Wingfiel
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Ohio Tonopah Mining Company with Jim Butler signature5145 - Ohio Tonopah Mining Company with Jim Butler signature
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#107 Participation Certificate for H. L. H. Blair. Signed by president Jim Butler. Tonopah began circa 1900 with the discovery of gold and silver-rich
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to m******1 for (20.00 + 4.50BP) = 24.50
 
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Hidden Treasure Mining Company Transfer Book5146 - Hidden Treasure Mining Company Transfer Book
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Ledger to record the transfer of stocks for the Hidden Treasure Mining Company. Entries range from 1895-1909. Many pages are blank. Some have other pa
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Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****l for (35.00 + 7.88BP) = 42.88
 
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Independence Consolidated Mining Co. stock certificate5147 - Independence Consolidated Mining Co. stock certificate
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Number 58 Issued in 1869 to G. Clem Uhler for 50 shares at $100 each. Endorsed on reverse. Signed by M.J. McDonald as president. Treasure Hill White P
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to l*******c for (60.00 + 13.50BP) = 73.50
 
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Commonwealth Consolidated Mining Stock Certificate (w/ interesting vignettes)5148 - Commonwealth Consolidated Mining Stock Certificate (w/ interesting vignettes)
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Issued to James Rolph in 1895 for 100 shares #3714. Greek ladies, Indians and a spooky tunnel adorn the piece. City: Tuscarora State:
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to D******a for (20.00 + 4.50BP) = 24.50
 
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Union Area Mining Photographs, Eureka County, Nevada5149 - Union Area Mining Photographs, Eureka County, Nevada
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Lot of 3. Measures 5.5” x 3.5.” Medium contrast and focus is sharp. Little wear. Shows various mining camp scenes including a camp and a part of the U
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to V********e for (50.00 + 11.25BP) = 61.25
 
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Unionville Stock Certificate Group (9)5150 - Unionville Stock Certificate Group (9)
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Unionville Stock Group (9) area mines, 14 certificates- HUMBOLDT KING MINING CO./500 shares/No.85/1910. #2) ARIZONA EXTENSION SILVER MINES CO./100 sh
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to c*********p for (85.00 + 19.13BP) = 104.13
 
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Unionville Stock Certificates (6)5151 - Unionville Stock Certificates (6)
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Unionville Stock Certificates (6)-SILVER REEF MINING CO./200 shares/1921 (2). #2) CONSOLIDATED MINING & REFINING CO./1500 shares/1922. #3) SHE...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for (30.00 + 6.75BP) = 36.75
 
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3 Virginia City mill checks with Mackay/Fair signatures5152 - 3 Virginia City mill checks with Mackay/Fair signatures
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Lot of 3. 1) Bacon Mill. 1870. #133. James Fair signature. To Paul Gross. 2c orange Nevada and US revenue stamps attached. Stamped 'Paid by Gold...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to T*******4 for (100.00 + 22.50BP) = 122.50
 
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5 Comstock mining stock certificates5153 - 5 Comstock mining stock certificates
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1) Union Consolidated, 1927. Cancelled. 2) Hale & Norcross. 1909. Cancelled. 3) Ophir. 1919. Cancelled. 4) Two Consolidated Virginia. 1935. Canc...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to D******a for (30.00 + 6.75BP) = 36.75
 
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Bacon Mill check w/ James G. Fair signature, RN-E, V&T5154 - Bacon Mill check w/ James G. Fair signature, RN-E, V&T
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No. 965. Dateline Virginia, Nev., Nov. 5, 1873. Agency of the Bank of California. Pay the V&T Railroad $1174.80. Signed by James G. Fair. Rare R...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 2****1 for (30.00 + 6.75BP) = 36.75
 
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Badger Silver Mining Company stock certificate5155 - Badger Silver Mining Company stock certificate
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John Clark is entitled to 50 Shares at $100.00 each/vignette of eagle & flag top center City: Virginia City State: Nevada, Date:
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Estimate : 250.00 - 800.00
Sold to D******a for (75.00 + 16.88BP) = 91.88
 
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California Mining Company stock certificate.5156 - California Mining Company stock certificate.
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100 shares at $100 per share to H. B. Parsons, Trustee. The California Mining Company was split from the major Consolidated Virginia Mining Company in
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (50.00 + 11.25BP) = 61.25
 
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Clean Mariposa Mill Company Check w/ Fair signature5157 - Clean Mariposa Mill Company Check w/ Fair signature
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Dateline Virginia, Nev., Dec. 4, 1871. Pay $792 to Chamberlin & Tritle? Signed by James G. Fair. RN-C21. Spindle hole, light smudges, otherwise ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (35.00 + 7.88BP) = 42.88
 
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Consolidated Virginia Mine Assay Book - Virginia City5158 - Consolidated Virginia Mine Assay Book - Virginia City
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Tiny leather-bound book, filled with hand-writen assay information, diagrams, ledger counts, assay amounts and records, plus other insriptions, all in
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to p********n for (75.00 + 16.88BP) = 91.88
 
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Crosby Stock Certificate - Virginia City, NV5159 - Crosby Stock Certificate - Virginia City, NV
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Lot of 17 stock certificatse in hardcover book (7 1/2" x 4"). Numbers 1 (issued to Crosby himself in 1896) through 17. 9 unissued stocks. ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 125.00
Sold to C******r for (35.00 + 7.88BP) = 42.88
 
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Flood: Pacific Mill & Mining Co. General Expense Report5160 - Flood: Pacific Mill & Mining Co. General Expense Report
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An interesting voucher for a discount on buffer by J.C. Flood paid to the "Agency of Nevada Bank." The sum of $18,000.00 dollars was depos...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Four Comstock stock certificates: Flowery, Cooicental, Brunswick5161 - Four Comstock stock certificates: Flowery, Cooicental, Brunswick
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One Brunswick-Gould & Curry. Issued to EG Fisher, trustee, for 100 shares, certificate number 105, in 1905. The Flowery Mines (2) issued in 192...
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Sold to a********e.. for (25.00 + 5.63BP) = 30.63
 
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Gould & Curry Documents5162 - Gould & Curry Documents
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This lot contains six documents relating to the offices of Gould & Curry Silver Mining Company. Included is a assay receipt from the Savage Mini...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to p********n for (75.00 + 16.88BP) = 91.88
 
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Gould & Curry, Virginia City check w/ Mackay signature5163 - Gould & Curry, Virginia City check w/ Mackay signature
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Dateline Virginia, Nev., July 3rd, 1875. No. 132. Gould & Curry Silver Mining Company. Agency of the Bank of California. Pay $70 to James Kitto....
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*********p for (40.00 + 9.00BP) = 49.00
 
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Mount Hood Mining Company stock certificate5164 - Mount Hood Mining Company stock certificate
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Issued in 1878 at San Francisco to J W Tripp, Trustee for 100 shares at $100 each. Signed by J.W. Tripp on reverse. City: Virginia City Sta
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (80.00 + 18.00BP) = 98.00
 
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Original Keystone Silver Mining Company stock certificate5165 - Original Keystone Silver Mining Company stock certificate
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100 shares of stock in the Original Keystone Mine which was part of the mining frenzy of the Comstock. Unusual vignette on left of two horses and mot
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to D******a for (80.00 + 18.00BP) = 98.00
 
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Printed Cancellation Revenue Stamps: Empire and United States mines5166 - Printed Cancellation Revenue Stamps: Empire and United States mines
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Lot of 2. 1. The first document is a stock certificate of the United States Mining Company. No. 487 is made out to William Baker for 25 shares on
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to D******a for (275.00 + 61.88BP) = 336.88
 
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Queen Mining Company (G. T. Brown) Stock Certificate5167 - Queen Mining Company (G. T. Brown) Stock Certificate
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Queen Mining Co. Stock in Flowery Mining District in Storey County. Printed by G. T. Brown & Company. Brown was an early African American prin...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D******a for (85.00 + 19.13BP) = 104.13
 
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Shaft Map of the Comstock5168 - Shaft Map of the Comstock
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28x34”. Black with color on canvas. Map of shafts for the Chollar-Potosi, Bullion, Exchequer, Alpha, and Con. Imperial. Shafts include the Julia, Bull
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Estimate : 50.00 - 400.00
Sold to I*******r for (170.00 + 38.25BP) = 208.25
 
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Yellow Jacket Silver Mining Co. stock ledger5169 - Yellow Jacket Silver Mining Co. stock ledger
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Lot of 2. 1). Two ledger sheets from the San Francisco Transfer Office of the Yellow Jacket Silver Mining Co. listing all stocks sold between Sept. 1
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to h*******2 for (25.00 + 5.63BP) = 30.63
 
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2 Nevada Annual Mining Reports5170 - 2 Nevada Annual Mining Reports
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1) Eighth Annual Report of the Eureka Consolidated Mining Co., published in San Francisco, October 20th, 1877, 14 pages, paper covered. The company is
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to p*****0 for (80.00 + 18.00BP) = 98.00
 
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