2012 December Americana & Numismatic Auction

c1900-1930 - Lot of 12: large collection of mining and other embossing seal stamps. Most are from Nevada. Condition varies, although several could ben

c1870 - 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 evi

c1930 - 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, Eastern

No Date - Lot of 7. 1) Slate pencils and marble found under the school house in Aurora, NV. They are contained in a 2 x 3” Chicago World’s Fair metal

Set of 3 stock certificates from different Nevada banking institutions: 1) The Bullion and Exchange Bank, issued in 1896 at Carson City to W.E. Lester

c1900 - Lot of 170. Large swath of Nevada bank checks drawn on a variety of regional banks. Some from Virginia City, Beatty, Las Vegas and Lovelock. M

1878, 1890, 1910, 1917 1930 - Lot of 59 images measuring in size from 2” x 1.5” to 7” x 5”. All feature low to medium contrast and good to sharp focus

1905 - Nickel silver flatware by Daniel & Arter of Birmingham, England. Set of 17 pieces total; 11 dinner forks monogramed W, 1 salad fork, 3 spoo

Includes information on the company owned properties in Nevada and Western Utah, as well as their plans for the areas and future value. The properties

1864 - This is a written tally of tolls paid in the American Flat area between Oct. 1, 1864 to June 30, 1865. The document has a state revenue stamp

Three original unused photo postcards of Fourth of July scenes, 2 Pitts photos, SF, and one unidentified photographer. 2 street views and one tug of w

July 24, 1864 - Two early deeds from the Nevada Territory. Both involve sales of mine property to Martin Levy in Aurora. One is signed by Frank Firth

c1909-1914 - This lot features 2 fantastic post cards hand-marked and dated from Bodie. The fact that these cards are used--unlike most Bodie RPCs tha

c1900 - The first glass negative was produced in 1839 by John Herschel, the English mathematician, astronomer, chemist, experimental photographer and

c1880 - Hardcover book with claps. 15 pages of small portrait photographs. These photos feature medium contrast and sharp focus. Many produced and pub

c1900 - Lot of 9 images of Austin, NV. These images measure from 4” x 2.5” to 8.25” x 6.25” and the largest is affixed to a green mat. Images feature

C1870 - Lot of 67 various Assay receipts for ores from the mines under contract to the Manhattan SM Co. Of Nevada. Each receipt is signed by the consi

1868 - Lot of 11 Revenue Stamped, both state and federal, documents. Stamps featured on the items include, R36 R3 Blue 10 cent Inland Exchange, R24 R3

1866 - Incorporated in 1865 under the laws of the State of New York. Certificate No. 381 issued to E.R. Pelton for 20 shares. Signed by Richard Amerma

1920s - This is a lot containing several items relating to mining operations in the Beatty Nevada area. The collection includes letters, telegrams, re