Western Prospects: Discovering Americana & Numismatics

This is an oil painting done, according to the signature, in 1929 by Thomas H. Grimm. According to Ancestry.com, Grimm was a Reno based lawyer, so, it

A size 7.25 military style hat from the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Nevada No. 1. Brass staff-sword cross brass insignia with "NEV 1&qu...

This is a lot of 2 images of the bridge overlooking the Truckee River. The stereoviews were produced by the Keystone View Company. Both photographs me

A collection of white border RPCs, 7 used and 10 un-used. Some are plain back cards. In good to very good condition. City: Tonopah State:

Lot of 52. 51 small pennant banners in yellow, orange, white and red for the celebration of Tonopah’s 50th anniversary May 19-21, 1950. The pennants h

Group of approximately 45 items, including: two photographs, one measuring 13" x 4 1/2" with "Tonopah, Nev." printed along botto...

A variety of documents, ephemera, and decorative items. Among the most interesting are: 1) Two Brookfield insulators, one olivine (with wood screw pe

Lot of 5. 1) Paxton & Thornburgh 1862 to HH Day signed by R Morrow. 2) Blank sheet of 4 Paxton & Thornburgh checks. 3) Blank sheet of 3 B. F...

On one half sheet of lined paper. An example of a folded over revenue stamp. An I. O. U. for $2,090.00 between Summit Mill Co. by O. S. Carrill and

Lot of three Storey County Nevada Bonds; The bonds include the following: 1) Blank Bond sheet originating from the City of Virginia Water Bonds. 2) Bo

Lot of 3. 1) Stateler & Arrington, 1862. To Isaac Stevenson from Charles Strong. 2) Stateler & Arrington, 1863. To William Murphy from Charl...

1-2) Strelecki prints from Virginia City. Original art was done in 1927 and 1928. Strelecki was born in Poland and resided in Paris, New York, and Lo

Lot of of 3. Measure 7” x 3.5”. One is very rough. The others have some wear with light damage and freckle marks. Photographers listed as G.J. Hepurn

1,700 Humboldt County Warrants from the 1920's. A treasure trove of names for the historian or a large lot of Nevada documents for less than 20c...

Wooden frame in the shape of Nevada with brass plaque inscribed "To Gene Coughlin in appreciation for his winning float design for the prisons`...

Lot of 9 items, including: 1) State, School and County Taxes for the Year 1879. "Assessed to" and "Received of" W.H. Fillmore, N...

Lot of 5 images. Sizes range from 6.5” x 3.25” to 7” x 3.5.” All feature low to medium contrast and sharp focus. Some age related wear is evident on

Lot of 7 images ranging in size from 6” x 3” to 7” x 3.5”. Medium contrast and sharp focus. Little wear. Shows views of Reno, Austin, Tonopah, Easter

Fabulous rendition of Nevada, Utah and parts of surrounding territories. The data is pre-1865, post-territorial. Measures 12 x 14,” in color. Choice.

This colored full-page map was drawn and engraved by W.H. Gamble of Philadelphia. The map is taken from an atlas, as it is numbered page 49. Printed a

Lot of 5 identical posters of Senate Concurrent Resolutions, No. 70 in Relation to Adolph Sutro, thanking him on behalf of the people of the State of

A box full of history and culture. This large collection of ephemera dates from 1860-1945 and includes several business cards, calling cards, pamphlet

Wooden box, 10" x 4.25" x 2.25". With slide-out drawer. Brass knob with Whittal Tatum & Co. Inscribed on the top. Drawer contains...

Thirty three bond certificates from American Can Company. Denominations range from $100 to $25,000. Allegorical figures. The bonds were to mature in 1

Group of 96 issued certificates from the American Thread Company, issued between 1933 and 1960. Spool of thread vignette. The company incorporated in

A group of 8 certificates issued between 1908 and 1911 from the National File and Tool Company. Incorporated in New Jersey. Nice vignette of a "...

First Pfd. Stock issued in 1895. Vignette of Claflin at top left. The company was a Manhattan based dry goods business incorporated in 1890. The compa

The North American Company was a railroad holding company organized in New Jersey in 1890, controlled by Henry Villard. The Oregon and Transcontinenta

A group of 44 issued certificates from the Douglas Microwave Co. Incorporated in New York in 1952. Certificates issued in 1961 and 1962. Two different

58 stock certificates from the Norwich Pharmacal Company issued in the 1960's. Allegorical figures vignette. The company incorporated back in 18...

This great compass predates the popular Brunton compasses, which were first created in the 1890s. In fact, this early compass dates much earlier: Fold

Thirty four issued certificates in three formats. 1-3) American Telephone & Telegraph Company common shares issued 1964-1971. Vignette of Alexan...

Childs Company stock certificates (65). About 1/2 issued in 1928 and the rest between 1948 and 1956. Two different colors. The Childs Company was one

Colorful certificates intended to be distributed to a grade school class commending the students for maintaining good dental health. These were distri

Nice group of telephone stocks and bonds. 1-4) General Telephone & Electronics Corporation (NY), bond certificates issued in 1974-76. Allegorica...

The IOS Investment Program Certificate issued in 1968 with Bernard Cornfeld's facsimile signature. Cornfeld started IOS as a mutual fund "f...

Nice group of telephone stocks and bonds. 1-6) Indiana Bell Telephone Co., Inc., Forty year 9% Debentures, all issued in 1970-71. Bell system logo. Tw

Sixty three certificates issued to different individuals for 1 share between 1969 and 1973. Three nice vignettes of a grain elevator, a farm scene and

A group of 48 bond certificates from Armco Steel Corp. (OH) issued in the 1970's. A few issued for $25,000 denomination, but most are the $1000 ...

Five issued certificates from the Bloomsburg Silk Mill, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, issued between 1893 and 1895. The Bloomsburg Silk Mill was establish

Thirty one nicely engraved certificates from the Harrisburg Steel Corporation. Incorporated in Pennsylvania. State seal vignette. All issued in 1951.

Approx. 160 stock certificates from Edgewater Steel Company (PA). Issued between 1918 and 1921. Eagle vignette. Stubs attached at left by glue. Stamp

Receipt book from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1860-1875, including many revenue stamps. About 4 receipts per page, hundreds of different signatures. H

A group of 14 certificates from the Tidewater Steel company issued between 1899 and 1909. Green and brown variety. Zephyr or gargoyle vignette. Huston

Group of 13 issued certificates from the Universal Rolling Mill Company (PA). Issued between 1909 and 1912. Parts of stubs attached at left, large cut

Eight different issued steel company stock certificates. 1) The Diamond State Steel Company (DE), issued in 1902. Great vignette of a steel mill. ABN.

Thirteen issued certificates from Pennsylvania. 1-6) Millville Tanning Company, all issued 1913. Inc. in Pennsylvania. State seal vignette. Ex. Condi

A group of 9 certificates from the Nicholson File Company issued between 1908 and 1910. Vignette of William T. Nicholson in a rocking chair. The compa

Artist Chuck Dehann is known to many collectors as a cowboy artist. He was born and raised around horses, and was fascinated about the animals' ...

Twenty six certificates from Continental Bank and Trust Co., Fort Worth, Texas issued in 1904. Lady liberty with flag at top left. Pen cxls. Most in V