2012 December Americana & Numismatic Auction

1870-72 - Rare. This is a collection of editions from the old Carson City newspaper that lasted only two years. Its former name was The Carson City Da

An oval 22x18" enameled metal sign advertising "Genuine Austrian / Elite Enameled Ware / Best / Purest / Ed. J. Walsh / the Nevada Boy.&a...

1887 - Large original receipt book from E. Pierce, the Carson City agent. All goods were signed for at the right. The book has 12 line entries per pag

c1883 - Lot of 2: 1 is the "State Bank & Trust Co."Check register, dated 1903. This book is composed of yellow carbon paper check receip

c1880s - Lot of 5, including an extra rare B.I. Barlow Groceries token. Others include Merchants Hotel, Souvenir Saloon, and Columbia Club (2, one of

Tonopah Studio and its photographer E.W. Smith produced this 8x6" portrait of the short lived mining camp in Nye County. By 1913, most of the cam

1914 - This is a blue line map of the Ely Copper District. Made from linen, the map measure 32" x 14", scaled 1" to 2,000 ft. and is sc

c1910 - Lot of 28, including certificates for the Jebel Mining and Milling Company, The St. Lawrence Mining Company, The Raymond-Ely Extension Mines C

1915 - This is map that provided a visual outline of claimed areas. Some of the businesses featured on the map include the Ely Consolidated Copper Co.

c1950 - Two sided barber shop sign from mid-century Ely, Nevada. Made from heavy metal, the colorful piece is porcelain coated. There is rusting on ar