2012 December Americana & Numismatic Auction

c1890-1905 - This Arlington Hotel key tag, in a sunburst design, has a rich patina of age. Eureka was first settled in 1864, around silver mining. Le

1879 - This lot of 18 items from Eureka features some of the best Real Photo Postcards of Eureka, including scenes of the Eureka and Zadow hotels, the

c1890 - Lot of 4. Photographs ranging in size from 4.25” x 2.5” to 10” x 8” on black mats. Medium contrast and sharp focus. Little wear. Three images

Lot of 6 black and white photos of early Eureka: 2 mountain lake scenes, one marching band ("not marching through Georgia, But Nevada" writt

1911 - Lot of 9. Photos range in size from 4.5” x 2.75” to 5.75” x 3.5.” Medium contrast and focus is sharp. Little wear. These photos show buildings

c1925 - Lot of 11 photos with views of The U.S. Hotel in Truckee, Black Canyon, the town of Fairview, a few novelty shots including gossiping ladies o

Thomas Rickey was born in Ohio in 1836. His family came to California in 1852. Rickey came to Douglas County, Nevada in 1859. He was a rancher, and ow

c1930s - The lot consists of a small postcard album containing 19 photos processed by Frashers Photo of Pomona, California, a company founded by Burto

Lot of 12. 1-3) Gilbert Leasing & Development Corporation. Incorporated in Delaware, 1926. No. 510, 511, & 512 all for 1,000 shares. All issue

This is an extremely rare document from the Comstock. It is dated August 31st 1870 to what appears to be a “W.N.H. Louve.” The document measures 8.5”

Lot of 2 measuring 7” x 4.25” and 7” x 3.5.” Medium contrast and focus is sharp. Some wear. Produced by the Continent Stereoscope Company and H.C. Scr

This is a lot of 2 great steroviews that looked at different parts of Gold Hill. 1) This one shows a view of the town including a view of the bridge o

A collection of 19 post cards from Gold Hill, Nevada. One is used and 18 are un-used. Some are white border RPCs, some are Chromolitho and one is a

This Silver City & Gold Hill Billhead Collection consists of 17 items, including Silver Hill Mining Co., Lawson McTigue Wines and Liquors (from Si

1873, 1880 - Lot of 2: 1) New York Consolidated Mining Co. Incorporated 1872. Cert. #1182 issued 4 November 1873 to Knox & Trustee fo

One issued certificate from each State Line Mining Company Nos. 1-4. Lot of 4. 1) State Line Gold Mining Company No. 1, issued in 1881 to L.K. Taylor

1906 - Although without covers, this is an immensely fascinating program of a famous prize fight that includes much more than fight information. Appro

This is a lot of 12 assorted documents from Goldfield, Tonopah and Millers, Nevada. There are 5 documents from Goldfield assayers Western Ore Purchasi

1904-1912 - Lot of 10 rare stocks. 1) Wonder Goldfield Mining Company. Incorporated in the territory of Arizona. Cert # 895, issued to O.A. Earle Ruk

1905, 1906 - 1) A double-sided badge and ribbon from the Junior United Order of American Masons, Local Union/ No. 450/ Goldfield, Nev. One side is bla