"Wild West Wonders" Premier Live Auction (2025 August)

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“Wild West Wonders” Premier Live Auction

Day 1, August 8th, 2025 (Lots 1000-1574)

General Americana (Lots 1000-1449)

Geo. Sort (1000-1171)

Misc. Categories incl. Saloon & Bottles, Fishing, Books, Maps, Jewelry,
Toys, Compasses (1172-1449)

Philatelic (Lots 1450-1574)

Wells Fargo & Other Express (1450-1460)

Postcards & Covers (1461-1503)

Stamps (1504-1574)



Day 2, August 9th, 2025 (Lots 2000-2591)

Art incl. Salvador Dali (Lots 2000-2035)

Native Americana feat. Ken & Carolyn Osborne Jewelry Collection (Lots 2036-2125)

Cowboy & Wild West feat. Black Bart and “Bloody Bill” Anderson (Lots 2126-2158)

Minerals feat. Shaddrick Ore Collection (Lots 2159-2292)

Mining feat. Tri-State Collection (Lots 2293-2442)

Stocks & Bonds (Lots 2443-2591)

Mining feat. Shaddrick Homestake Collection (2443-2547)

Railroad (2548-2563)

Misc. incl. Express & Robert Morris (2564-2591)



Day 3, August 10th, 2025 (Lots 3000-3572)

Railroadiana (Lots 3000-3057)

Numismatics (Lots 3059-3333)

World’s Fair (3059-3074)

Scrip & Currency (3075-3097)

US Mint (3098-3126)

Coins & Ingots (3127-3199)

Medals & Exonumia (3200-3255)

Tokens (3256-3333)

Militaria (Lots 3334-3476)

Political (Lots 3477-3509)

Firearms & Knives (Lots 3510-3572)
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Midland Terminal Railway Stocks, late 1800s (approx. 100) [199537]2550 - Midland Terminal Railway Stocks, late 1800s (approx. 100) [199537]
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Group of approx. 100 unissued stocks from the Midland Terminal Railway Company, a notable railway company in the Cripple Creek mining area. Certifica
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Pullman Palace Car Company Stocks Signed by Pullman (5) [199268]2551 - Pullman Palace Car Company Stocks Signed by Pullman (5) [199268]
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Lot of 5 stocks signed by Pullman and issued in 1870. All punch cancelled. Folds, some stains, tears. 5.5 x 8.5" Pullman developed his "pa...
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Mississippi Central Railroad Bond Signed by Two Confederate Veterans [196921]2552 - Mississippi Central Railroad Bond Signed by Two Confederate Veterans [196921]
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$1,000 gold bond issued in 1873. Not cancelled. Signed by Absolom M. West as president and Rufus Polk Neely as secretary. Southern vignette that inclu
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Tonopah and Tidewater Company Stock, Very Rare, 1908 [193547]2553 - Tonopah and Tidewater Company Stock, Very Rare, 1908 [193547]
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Very rare, issued 1908 Tonopah and Tidewater Company stock. In fact, we have never seen this one! "The Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad (T&...
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Storey County Bond for the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, 1869 [199558]2554 - Storey County Bond for the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, 1869 [199558]
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$1,000 bond to build the county portion of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. December 1869. Signed by DW Balch as President Board of County Commi...
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Bond Signed by William Sharon [192925]2555 - Virginia & Truckee Railroad Bond Signed by William Sharon [192925]
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$1,000 bond to Thomas Bell, issued in August 1874. Signed by William Sharon as president and Geo. King as secretary. Punch cancelled signatures. Black
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Black River & Utica Rail Road Co. Stock Signed by John Butterfield [197291]2556 - Black River & Utica Rail Road Co. Stock Signed by John Butterfield [197291]
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Organized April 1850. No. 111, issued to Richard Moore in Utica in 1855. Signed by John Butterfield as president and Lynch as treasurer. Not cancelled
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New York Railroad Stock & Bond Collection [199658]2557 - New York Railroad Stock & Bond Collection [199658]
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Lot of 13 different. Included: Broadway & Seventh Ave. Railroad Co. ($1,000 bond, 1884); New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad (unissued. bo...
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 260.00
 
 
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Pennsylvania New York Central Transportation Co. Stock Certificate 1969 [198636]2558 - Pennsylvania New York Central Transportation Co. Stock Certificate 1969 [198636]
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This stock certificate was issued in January, 1969 to Credit Suisse for ten shares. Later called Penn Central Company stamped on the front. Credit Sui
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Texas Railroad Company Stocks [199660]2559 - Texas Railroad Company Stocks [199660]
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Lot of four. 1) International & Great Northern. Number 353 issue din 1878. INTERESTING Buffalo Round-up vignette. 2) Texas Central Railroad. Num...
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Panama Rail Road Company Stock Certificates - All Different RN's [199661]2560 - Panama Rail Road Company Stock Certificates - All Different RN's [199661]
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One dated 1870 and two 1872, Two different RN's. Two different printers for one RN. All star punch cancelled. Two signed by James Foy. Before th...
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Railroad Bonds: New York Central & Hudson River and Cleveland, Cinn., Chicago & St. Louis Stocks Rai2561 - Railroad Bonds: New York Central & Hudson River and Cleveland, Cinn., Chicago & St. Louis Stocks Rai
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These two Railroad bonds are for the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company and the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Rai...
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Huge US Railroad Stock Collection [200343]2562 - Huge US Railroad Stock Collection [200343]
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Lot of 75+. Issued 1830s-1920s. 17 Cincinnati, New Orleans, & Texas Pacific Railway; 8 Cincinnati, Washington & Baltimore RR; 9 Bell Rail Ro...
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China Motor Corporation Stock Certificates (100) [165537]2563 - China Motor Corporation Stock Certificates (100) [165537]
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This describer has never seen these before. The company operated in 1942. They were the first Chinese factory manufacturing jet engines. It was establ
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Wawona Hotel Company Stock Certificate, #5 Issued, 1891 [200337]2564 - Wawona Hotel Company Stock Certificate, #5 Issued, 1891 [200337]
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From the original issue group of 5 certificates (according to Ken Prag)! Three Washburn brothers from Vermont went to California to seek their fortun
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Wawona Hotel Company Stock Issued to John S. Washburn, 1915 [200338]2565 - Wawona Hotel Company Stock Issued to John S. Washburn, 1915 [200338]
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No. 41, issued to company president John S. Washburn for 12,500 shares in 1915. Signed by JS Washburn and C. Washburn secretary. Not cancelled. Vignet
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Connecticut River Telegraph Company Stock Certificate  [199550]2566 - Connecticut River Telegraph Company Stock Certificate [199550]
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No. 821, issued for 4 shares to S. Gildersleeve in 1867. Signed by the president. Not cancelled. 5.5 x 7.5" The company wanted to build a teleg...
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Bank of Kentucky Stock Certificates [199927]2567 - Bank of Kentucky Stock Certificates [199927]
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Lot of 4. Bank of Kentucky stock certificates, 1842-55. Two issued 1842 , 5 vignettes top, center. Eagle spread wing on bottom. E. Lyman & Co...
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Bond of the State of Nevada Signed by Governor Blasdell, 1865 [196628]2568 - Bond of the State of Nevada Signed by Governor Blasdell, 1865 [196628]
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No. 52, issued for $500 to SC Lewis in 1865. Signed by governor Blasdell, E. Rhoades, and controller Nightingill. Punch cancelled (though not through
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American Express Company Stock Issued to & Signed by Butterfield, and Wells & Fargo [199964]2569 - American Express Company Stock Issued to & Signed by Butterfield, and Wells & Fargo [199964]
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Key certificate with signatures of the 4 important players in the company! No. 886, issued for 21 shares to John Butterfield of Utica on February 3rd,
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American Express Company Family Stock Trio incl. Wells & Fargo Signatures [197911]2570 - American Express Company Family Stock Trio incl. Wells & Fargo Signatures [197911]
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Lot of three different stocks that show the evolution of this company. Be sure to read Fred Holabird's essay on the history of these companies a...
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American Express Company Stock Certificate Signed by Butterfield, Fargo, Holland [199966]2571 - American Express Company Stock Certificate Signed by Butterfield, Fargo, Holland [199966]
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Early period. Issued for 5 shares to DF Williams on November 20th, 1857. Signed by John Butterfield as vice president, William S. Fargo as secretary,
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American Express Company Stock Collection incl. Key Signatures (Wells, Fargo, Butterfield) [199965]2572 - American Express Company Stock Collection incl. Key Signatures (Wells, Fargo, Butterfield) [199965]
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Lot of 4 different. These stocks tell the story of this company and its evolution. For a full story, and discussion of the different stock types, plea
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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American Express Company Stock Signed by Wells & Fargo [197912]2573 - American Express Company Stock Signed by Wells & Fargo [197912]
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No. 1411, issued to Mary Gilbert in 1865. Signed by Henry Wells as president, William Fargo as secretary, and Alex. Holland as treasurer. Not cancelle
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Merchants Union Express Company Stock Certificates (5) [199963]2574 - Merchants Union Express Company Stock Certificates (5) [199963]
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Lot of 5 stocks issued and cancelled, 1867. All feature the same great stage / train depot vignette. Two have 5 cent adhesive US IR stamps. All are wr
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Otsego County Bank Stocks [199300]2575 - Otsego County Bank Stocks [199300]
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Lot od 3 I/U, Otsego County Bank, NY. Three stock certificates with paired power of attorney. 1830-53. Very good condition. ^ Date: 1831-53 Count
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Otsego County Bank Stock And Power of Attorney [199298]2576 - Otsego County Bank Stock And Power of Attorney [199298]
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Lot of 9. I/U, six Otsego County Bank stock certificates, 1832-49. Three pages of Power of Attorney filings with the bank. All in good condition.
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North American Land Company Stock Signed by Founding Father Robert Morris [197909]2577 - North American Land Company Stock Signed by Founding Father Robert Morris [197909]
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North American Land Co. stock issued to Dr. Enoch Edwards in 1795. Signed by Robert Morris as president and James Marshall as secretary. NOT CANCELLED
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North American Land Company Stock Signed by Founding Father Robert Morris, Uncancelled [199263]2578 - North American Land Company Stock Signed by Founding Father Robert Morris, Uncancelled [199263]
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North American Land Co. stock issued to James Rees in 1795. Signed by Robert Morris as president and James Marshall as secretary. Morris' signat...
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North American Land Company Stock Signed by Founding Father Robert Morris, Uncancelled [199264]2579 - North American Land Company Stock Signed by Founding Father Robert Morris, Uncancelled [199264]
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North American Land Co. stock issued to James Rees in 1795. Signed by Robert Morris as president and James Marshall as secretary. Morris' signat...
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Providence City Bond 1901 [198646]2580 - Providence City Bond 1901 [198646]
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This is a Providence, Rhode Island city bond issued in 1901. The dated are barely visible. Beautifully framed to view both sides in a frame at 17 in.
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Bank of Charleston Stock Collection [199303]2581 - Bank of Charleston Stock Collection [199303]
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Lot of 19. Bank of Charleston So. Carolina. Issued 1840-57. appear I/U. These show signs of age, but are in very good condition. Draper, Toppan &...
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Grab Bag of Banking Stocks--All Different Banks [199916]2582 - Grab Bag of Banking Stocks--All Different Banks [199916]
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The Viola Building & Loan Association, Second Nat'l Bank of Boston, The Briggs Nat'l Bank and Trust Co, & more. Most certificates we...
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Bank of America Stock Certificates [199930]2583 - Bank of America Stock Certificates [199930]
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Lot of 4. Bank of America stock certificates, all I/C: two issued 1857, Toppan, Carpenter , Casilear & Co. printer. Two issued 1928, same prin...
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Early Banking Stock Certificates, 1845-1926, 10 Different [196917]2584 - Early Banking Stock Certificates, 1845-1926, 10 Different [196917]
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Group of 10 different stock certificates. Includes: American Security & Trust Co. (DC, 1892), Bank of Catasauqua (PA, 1868), Central National Ba...
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Post 1929 Crash  Bank Stocks [199933]2585 - Post 1929 Crash Bank Stocks [199933]
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Lot of 9. All I/C. First National Bank of Cooperstown and Clarkson State Bank, never issued, dateline 19__. Clarkson State Bank 1933. The Viola Buil
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Southern States Bank Stocks. [199944]2586 - Southern States Bank Stocks. [199944]
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Lot of 43. I/C. Bank of Kentucky, Bank of Charleston, The Lowery National Bank of Atlanta. First National Bank of Cameron, The Manchester Home Build
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Brick Company Stock Collection (33) [199666]2587 - Brick Company Stock Collection (33) [199666]
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A very nice collection of 33 brick manufacturers, mostly 1890s-c1920. Includes Montello Brick, i/uc, 1903; Metropolitan Paving Brick Co., 1909, i/c; R
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Bridge Stock Collection, 1880s (9) [199664]2588 - Bridge Stock Collection, 1880s (9) [199664]
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9 different bridge companies, most with nice vignettes. Many of these companies built bridges specifically for railroad transportation. Includes Sault
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Bridge Stocks, post 1890 (15) [199665]2589 - Bridge Stocks, post 1890 (15) [199665]
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Nice collection of 15 bridge stocks some with great vignettes. Includes Newport and Cincinnati bridge company, 1931, i/c; Norfolk Portsmouth Bridge, 1
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Eastern and Midwestern Manufacturing Company Stocks (67) [199667]2590 - Eastern and Midwestern Manufacturing Company Stocks (67) [199667]
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67 stocks from a wide variety of manufacturing companies. Includes Lancaster Starch 1866; International Pneumatic Tube, 1910; Lugren Flexible Door 18
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Hardware Related Company Stock Collection (66) [199695]2591 - Hardware Related Company Stock Collection (66) [199695]
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A major collection of hardware related equipment and products. This includes everything from nails, to boxes, paint and varnish. Generally 1900-1930 w
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