2012 December Americana & Numismatic Auction

c1900 - Vintage panorama photo of a mining wagon train ferrying a large ore roaster. There appears to be 15 mules pulling this wagon, along with the t

c1930 - Lot of 5 advertisements for a picture book of what later became Hoover Dam on the Colorado River. These signs are made of heavy-duty poster bo

1920s-1930s - Lot of 18 photos of the engineering feat that would later become known as Hoover Dam. Images show the dam site, Black Canyon. These phot

1928 - Lot of 20 images showing Rhyolite as a ghost town. Scenes include The "$40,000 Depot," the bottle house, the school house, and severa

c1920 - Lot of 5 items from the Bullfrog area mine. Four photos showing workers and visiting stockholders. There is one Golden Ace stock certificate i

1876, 1891 - Lot of 15 Carson City-related billheads, many relating to Bullion and Exchange Bank. Lot includes: 1) Ticket for E.D. Straus` Grand Gift

Lot of almost 50 checks including 11 checks with the following revenue types: RN-F1, RN-X7 (2), RN-G1 (2), RN-D7 (3), hand tied R15 R2 adhesive perf s

c1890 - Lot of 2. Both measure 7” x 3.25” and 7” x 4.5.” Medium contrast and sharp focus. Little wear, some light damage. One shows a bird’s eye view

Lot of 22 printed copies from around 1920-1930 of original 1895 photographs. The photos showed a variety of places inside the Carson City Mint in its

1867 - Lot of 2 dated 6 February 1867 and issued in the amount of $1000, each with an attached $75 payment coupon. One has a gold seal, the other silv

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

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

c1850s - This is a ivory or bone handle handmade dagger found in Goldfield, Nevada. The steel blade measures 5 inches, the handle, 4 inches. The pomme

1906 - Interesting group of letters of correspondence from December 27, 1906 through February 4, 1908 between Truett Mines and Mining, the Begole Synd

c1905-1915 - Lot of 18 photos, which includes 7 original prints, 3 reprints, and 8 postcards (2 real photo pcs). Of the 7 original prints, only one is

1910s-1950s - Lot of 42 Goldfield stock certificates from various businesses. A brief sampling of this lot includes 1) Reorganized Booth Mining Compan

c1900-1906 - Lot of 2 photos and a short biography of this young man who “made it good” by developing the rich ores of the Palmetto district. One phot

1904-1906 - Over 200 letters between McCune, who resided in Pittsburgh, Pa. and several different people in the west. He wrote to mining engineers, Th

1864 - Elmira Silver Bullion Co. of Nevada. Incorporated in New York (probably in 1864), issued in Elmira, New York Dec 17, 1864 to Thos. H. McGrath f

1864 - Steamboat Silver MC. Incorporated in California,.1864. Issued at San Francisco April 23, 1864 to Wm. D. Bliss and signed by Rich M. Sefsutz as

1863 - Stranger Gold & Silver MC. Incorporated in California 1863, issued 5 Nov 1864 to Joseph Kallines for 34 shares, signed by H.H. Allen as pre

This is a group of 30 documents relating to several abandoned properties being sold at auction for delinquent taxes. There are several from such place

This is a lot of 13 documents for several mining companies. The companies included are, Gold Quartz Mining Co. of Lander County, the Nevada Bonanza M

1922 - This lot of 10 contains documents so rare that they might not ever have been published and included in statistical research and assessments for

This is a lot of over 50 assorted mining related documents from Lander County, Nevada. The lot includes several letterheads, bill heads and mining dee

This is a lot of 53 documents from a variety of sheriffs throughout Lander County. The documents relate to the selling of different real estate, many

1886 - This is a group of 6 incredible documents that showed the abandonment of saloons and other businesses in Lander County, Nevada. The abandonment

1952 - Cowboy, horse trader, gambler and bootlegger are just some of the job titles one could give Benny Binion. Binion was also a well known casino o

1869 - This lot consists of two nice old black and white photos, depicting daily life in 19th century Nevada. One shows the Odd Fellows Hall in possib

1903-09 - These are two early photographs of Manhattan, NV. Pictures are mounted on poster board and measure 11” x 13”. They are in very nice conditi

A lot of 17 black and white 3" x 4" and 4" x 7" scenes of miners and mines in and around Manhattan NV. Also included are 12 black

Lot of 11 photo prints 8x6" or larger of the mining town of Manhattan. All except one attributed to E.W. Smith, photographer. One cardboard mount

1906-1935 - Lot of 54. This grouping covers the later mining period of Manhattan. By the time most of these stocks were issued, Manhattan had passed i

Lot of 12 issued stock certificates from the following companies: Manhattan Rocklin Mining Company 1907; Manhattan Dexter Mining Company of Nevada(2

c1915 - Album containing 61 stock certificates 3" x 5" black and white photos of mining and daily life, bank drafts, and a folder containing

The town of Manhattan was the host of two mining booms, once in the 1860s and another in 1900. This photograph showed a large group of people posed f

Lot of 4, one matted, dated, and taken by noted Tonopah photographer E.W. Smith. This one shows a group of people, mostly men, standing out in the ope

1867 - Issued in 1867 to Mrs. Harriet Wagner for 20 shares. Signed by president (illeg) and G.W. Kinzer as secretary. Heavy browning on right fold lin

c1906 - Lot of 12 photos, most taken by E.W. Smith’s Tonopah Studio. They show early street scenes, the Willie Boy claim site, men in a bar, newsboys,

A 6.5” x 4.5” and 9” x 7” on white matte. Medium contrast and focus is sharp. Little wear. Shows several men lined up for a meal outside a boarding ho

1908 - Rare panoramic birds-eye-view photograph of Rawhide, NV. This 8” x 65” photograph sharply depicts the town Rawhide and its surrounding region.

1908 - Lot of 7 from Grutt Hill Truitt Mining Company, Rawhide Regent Mining Company, Rawhide King Hill Mining Company, and The Rawhide Red Hill Gold

Group of 5 rare Rawhide certificates: 1) Truitt Rawhide Mining and Leasing Company, issued 1908 to E.W. King for 1,000 shares at $1 each. Signed by N.

1908 - Three real photo postcards from the heyday of Rawhide, Nevada, all with good contrast and clarity. 1) Titled, “RAWHIDE.”, clear long view of th

1890 - This is a cane once belonging to The Honorable R.R. Bigelow. It measures about 33” and has a gold head that is engraved, TO HON. R.R. BIGELOW D

1980, 1084 - Rare 1933 Duesenberg SJ Speedster porcelain decanter, made in exact scaled proportions from engineers` diagrams. It took 22 separate mold

1915 - "Headquarters Reno, Nevada. 1915." Measures 5" -61600

1908 - This is a lot four black and white photos taken in the mid 19th century and the early 20th century. Scenes include a panoramic birds eye view o

c1925 - Lot of 35 photos of Reno and Carson City, including the capitol building, and various buildings on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. Ther

1908-1909 - Lot of 17. Includes 6 bank checks drawn on Bullfrog Bank and Trust Co. 1). No. 8 issued March 4, 1909 to J.R. Bryan for $900. Signed Pion

1909 - This is a collection of photographs taken or compiled by early 20th century photographer N.E. Johnson. The lot consists of a dozen 8” x 12” bla

November 30, 1907 - $20.00 certificate, in association with the Banks of Rhyolite, funds deposited with the Clearing House Committee. Unsigned. Heavy

c1905 - Lot of 4 images showing street scenes of the old mining town that once boasted a population of over 7,000 people. These scenes include views o

c1920 - Lot of four 10" x 13" black and white scenes of the ruins of this once thriving mining town. The images are very crisp, with some fr

c1920 - Rochester is the collective name for three different sites: Rochester Heights, Upper Rochester, and Lower Rochester, spread out along a 3 mi (

1908 - Original 1908 stock certificate book, measuring 14" x 6.25" x 2.25", containing almost 250 certificates, numbers 1501-1749. Roun

1910 - Original 1910 stock certificate book, measuring 14" x 6.25" x 2.25", containing almost 250 certificates, numbers 3759-4000. Roun

A collection of 12 black and white post cards. Two are used and 10 are un-used. Various views of the open pit mine. Some are white border RPCs, some

Original copy of the well-known Rawhide pictorial book that was later reprinted. 44 pages of illustrations of Rawhide including town scenes and mines,

1905-1929 - Lot of 4 images depicting Sen. Harry Reid`s Clark County birthplace. The lot features three original prints by Johnson and one cut-and-pas

c1920 - Lot of 10. Ranges in size from 4.5” x 2.75.” Low to medium contrast and focus is sharp. Little wear. Show several miners posed for pictures, a

8x6" print of a 16 horse supply wagon on the main street of Sodaville, the cargo transfer point on the Carson & Colorado Railway for Tonopah.

Lot of 2: 8x6" good focus, fair contrast, damage at two corners; 2) 13x5.5" print mounted on cardboard, good focus, fair contrast, damage to

A collection of white border RPCs, 7 used and 10 un-used. Some are plain back cards. In good to very good condition. - Gil Schmidtmann Collection -

Lot of 6: all 6x8" , 5 done by E.W. Smith`s Tonopah Studios, an eleven piece band posing, men lounging around a wood stove , an unnamed graduatin

1915-1950 - Lot of 12. Photos range in size from 5.5” x 3.25” to 10” x 8.” Low to medium contrast and sharp focus. Little wear. Shows mining scenes, t

Lot of 5: 3 8x6" prints mounted on cardboard from the Tonopah Studio of E.W. Smith, two on McQuillan St., 1 of a church, possibly the Christian

Lot of 3 8x6" photos of burros loaded for exploration. 1) 2 mounted prospectors pose in front of the Miners Resort Saloon and the Vienna Bakery...

8x6" photo of "first bank in Tonopah", the Nye and Ormsby County Bank. Shot from across the street, the Lothrop Davis Co. next door is

Lot of 2: 1) 8x6" print "Loading Ore from Tonopah Extension Ore House" by E.W. Smith, excellent focus and contrast; 2) 7.5x4" pri

Lot of 3: 1) Funeral of Sheriff Logan, April 12th 1906, photo by H.T.Shaw Tonopah Nev. 5.75x 4.5" excellent focus and contrast; 2) 8x6" para

Lot of 2: 1) Leaving Tonopah for Manhattan, Nevada, 1906; 7.75x5.75" print, a stage full of men and women posing for the photographer, excellent