2012 December Americana & Numismatic Auction

1906 - Lot of 2 photos. 1) A 6 x 8” matted photo taken by E.W. Smith Tonopah Studio, showing the main street of the town with 5 well dressed men and 2

c1900-1920 - Lot of 3. 1) Two men and 2 dogs stand on a rocky outcropping. The reverse of the photos reads: 100 mi south of Tonopah. O.K. Reed saw the

1906 - This lot contains extensive documentation (5 legal size manila file folders, full) from such assay offices as the American Smelting & Refin

Lot of 11 photos of Goldfield, Round Mountain, Manhattan, Reveille Mountain, mines, miners, women at work sewing and others. -61045

1902 - Lot of 5 E.W. Smith 6 x 8” photos: 1) Tonopah Sport, taken September 1st, shows 6 men mounted on burros on the main street of the town. Each is

1907 - Lot of several and sundry paper items from Tonopah, dated from the early 1900s to the Roaring 20s. Documents range from a bill for hauling rock

1908 - Lot of 5 matted 5 x 7” color photos of the Tonopah fire on May 12. All were taken by E.W. Smith and mounted on crude linen/paper mattes. Four s

c1900-1908 - Lot of 2 items. 1) A matted photograph (and a more recent copy of it) taken in the desert of Nye County, showing men and horses and carts

c1900-1920 - Lot of 14 of varying sizes, most from the Tonopah Times-Bonanza files. Some of the mines are the Mizpah claim of the Tonopah Mine “where

Lot of 5 photos of Tonopah mining scenes, two attributed to E.W. Smith. Two are damaged. -61051

1910-1915 - Real photos of Tonopah and nearby areas, perhaps in Manhattan, Belmont, Goldfield or Beatty. Approximately 50-60 snapshots in the album, m

Lot of 13, showing various scenes from the town and it`s history. - Maish Collection -61081

1900-1920 - Lot of 31 snapshots and photos showing Nevada landscapes, buildings, city views, horse breaking, Indians (Old Sooner George of the Duckwat

c1900-1920 - Lot of 4 photos, 3 matted. 1) A group of men stand in front of the Merchants Hotel. An E.W. Smith photograph. 2) A group of men, women an

c1900-1910 - Lot of 2 matted photos. The larger shows a group of men and boys standing and seated before a large flag-decorated tent structure. Severa

c1900-1920 - Lot of 13. Subjects include the Mizpah Hotel, an early rodeo, Tonopah Mining Co., a dance at the Airdrome, Grant Crumley’s residence, and

c1900-1920 - Lot of 7 postcards and 15 reprint photos from the files of the Tonopah Times-Bonanza. Subjects include miners and mine sites, Tonopah as

1904 - An E.W. Smith matted photo from his Tonopah Studio, showing about 8 dignitaries seated on and standing beside a touring car—possibly a Thomas F

c1900-1920 - Lot of 2 underground mine shots from the Tonopah Times-Bonanza files. One caption describes its photo: “Stalls (poles) holding up hanging

1900 - Lot of 2 photos showing 14-hitch mule teams hauling wagons loaded with hay, ore, and equipment down the streets of Tonopah. One photo is by E.W

1902 - One 5 x 8” E.W. Smith photograph titled “First Water in Tonopah, Oct. 24, 1902.” It shows a group of men standing near en elevated pipe just pa

Issued in 1869 to G. Clem Uhler for 50 shares at $100 each. Signed by M.J. McDonald as president. Treasure Hill White Pine Mining District, Nevada pri

Lot of 3 stocks. Tuscarora is located 45 miles northwest of Elko and settler John Beard, a native of North Carolina, named the area after a tribe of N

1865 - Lot of 4 previously unknown documents. Incorporated in New York, 1864. 1) Stockholders letter sent from the "Head Office of Mount Vista Go

c1911-1920 - Lot contains several hundred photos. The best include about 46 views of Verdi and its surrounding areas, including several small panorama

1881 - This lot consists of an 1881 publication entitled "A Summary of the Geology of the Comstock Lode and the Washoe District." by George

This lot features a view of the interior and the exterior of the California Pan Mill. They were photographed for the Watkins’ New Series Yosemite Pac

c1860s - This fascinating lot includes 36 portraits and their original antique photo album; however, the photos have been removed from the original al

This is a lot of 2 great interior and exterior views of the Consolidated Virginia Pan Mill. Both were They were photographed for the Watkins’ New Seri

1877 - Original “Storey County Courthouse Bond” certificate, No. 24, issued on 7 March 1877 to Sutro & Co. or Bearer for $1000 in gold coin. Signe

1896-1908 - Lot of 38 stock certificate stubbs in hardcover book (7 1/2" x 4"), with all but 9 certificates still attached to stub. Incorpor

August 14, 1863 - Very rare certificate, issued to Alfred L. Tubbs, for 4 shares, serial No. 1182. Signed by John O. Earl, president, and James Wadswo

c1870 - This is an image overlooking the famous mining town of Virginia City. The numerous buildings suggest that the photograph was taken during the

1894 - This is an unusual piece of Nevada history. This lot includes a National Guard muster roll that was filed on Sept. 28, 1894. It is for Company

1905 - Ophir Brunswick Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Company: about 420 unissued stock certificates. The first several pages of stocks and stubs

May 23, 1879 - Rare and unique certificate, to J.J. Applegate Taulee, for 5 shares. Serial No. 160, signed by J. McCoy, president and J.J. (illegible)

This s a lot of 4 terrific views of the Ophir mill. 1) This one is an interior shot of the mill, showing the incline hoisting works. 2) Another interi

Lot of 2. 1. The second document is a stock certificate of the United States Mining Company. No. 487 is made out to William Baker for 25 shares on

1869 - Original "Bond of the County of Storey" certificate, No. 246, issued on 15 December 1869 to the bearer for $1000 in gold coin. Signed

1874 - This is a lot of two printed items, relating to Adolph Sutro and his tunnel in Virginia City. Included is a cross section map showing the depth

c1870 - This is a framed and matted map of the Sutro Tunnel. Several landmarks give a sense of the date. Lake Tahoe is also marked as “Lake Bigler or

May 22, 1872 - This is possibly the finest known with no discoloration or dirt. Rare and substantial stock certificate for 100 shares, certificate No.

c1887-1951 - Assortment of correspondence from mining concerns, State entities, businesses, etc. Dated between 1935 and 1951. 1 "Letters" bo

Lot of of 3. Measure 7” x 3.5”. Some wear with light damage and freckle marks. Photographers listed as G.J. Hepurn and Thomas Houseworth and Co. Shows

Measures 3.75” x 2.5.” Medium contrast and focus is sharp. Little wear, small mark on the front. From Album Views of Nevada. Photographed and publishe

1842, c1910-1978 - Seven books: MINERAL OCCURENCES OF NEW YORK STATE, 1959. MINERALS OF NEW YORK STATE, Jensen, 1978. MINERALOGY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Gord

c1860 - Rare Stock note, for 100 shares of capitol stock. This is signed by the president and secretary, payable to one Leonard W. Jerome. The printer

Certificate No. 130, datelined New York, Dec., 1866. Signed by Walter Roberts as secretary and William S. Fogg as president, with red 25c internal rev

Steel. 3 x 4 inches. Man carrying a large basket. Deeply toned. Original heavy paper wrapper included, inscribed "Indian Carrier" on cover.

Lot of 6 editions of The America Missionary, which published from 1846 to 1934. These samples date from August, 1869 to July, 1871. The American Missi

1935 - Lot of 2. This is a personal letter written by Edith Kermit Roosevelt, widow of President Theodore Roosevelt to one Mrs. Andre Marsaudon (Flore

1900 1900 - This is a very nice hanging scale built by the Gurley Brothers of Troy, New York. It comes complete with weights and wooden case that is p

c1893 - This W. & L. E. Gurley Transit is a Builder`s model--as indicated by the lack of a compass for gaining bearing. Transits with compasses we

Lot of 3. All measure between 7” x 4” and 7” x 3.5.” Medium contrast and focus is sharp. Little wear, some light damage on one stereoview. Shows sever

By the late 19th Century, the number of fatalities that occurred in Pennsylvanian mines started to alarm workers and mining owners. 1896 saw the the a

c1916 - Lot of 3: 1 is the "Service Supply Corp. Philadelphia for Contractors & Road Bldrs. Equipment & Supplies," c1916, contains s

c1902 - Lot of 2: Mining machinery and supplies catalogs from the "Frick & Lindsay Co." (373 pages) and from the "Somers, Fitler ...

Lot of 3: various period catalogs from vendors such as (2) from Logan Greg Hardware, from 1912 and 1925, and the Demmler Bros. Company, c1915, for tin

c1930 - Lot of 4: Mine Safety Appliance (M-S-A) masks, in successively larger cases with all components inside. "Chemox Oxygen Breathing Apparatu

C1940 - Small, medium and large dynamite tote boxes from the J.V. Hammond Co. Boxes have the company title and patents painted on the sides, along wit

This lot consists of a 5" x 7" black and white photo, showing a bank safe that has obviously been blown up by a person or persons wishing to

This prospectus includes information on the company’s property, which was located 21 miles of Salt Lake City. There is also a report written by the Ge

This publication provides information on the Iron County Coal and Iron Company. It was written by J.S. Newberry. Published in 1882 by E.Wells Sackett

1865 - This is a map of the Utah and New Mexico Territories. It states on the bottom left hand corner that is "ENTERED ACCORDING TO ACT OF CONGRE

This lovely little plate was made for the 1910 year. Bingham Canyon was at one point a booming mining town, with a population of over 15,000 people a

1890, 1893 - Lot of 3: all from Niagara Mining and Smelting Company. 1-2) identical certificates No. 41 to E.H. Stoke for 200 shares, and no. 257 issu

This is a large linen backed map showing the mining districts and mines of Park City and vicinity. Counties covered include Wasatch County to the sout

1900s - This is a large linen backed map showing the mining districts and mines of Park City and vicinity. Counties covered include Wasatch County to

1910 - This is a lot of 2 calendar plates from 1910. Included is a 7" white horseshoe designed plate with a Carnation McNicol maker`s mark on the

Certificate issued in 1887 to Wm. M. Wilson for 10 shares at $100 each. Signed by C.T. Anney as president and Chas. Sidney Smith as secretary. The com

This lot contains a wooden crate from the National Carbide Corporation that was used to ship six 10 bound cans of miners lamp carbide. There are also

1893 - A beautiful and rare one of a kind miner’s candlestick made for one of the early pioneers of the Oregon Trail, by his son-in-law, a blacksmith

` - This lot contains several items that once belonged on board of one or more of the ships sailing under the banner of The Alaska Steamship Company.

1902-1904 - This lot of two druggist items provides a fascinating glimpse into human health in the Vancouver Washington area during the turn of the 20

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This photograph is an overview of the surrounding town and mine. It measures 47” x 10” and has some wear including small marks and tears. -61602

Five dollar No. 10506 Specimen Note unissued and cancelled with small star cut outs in the signature boxes. There is a vignette of a miner on center f

Lot of 5 black and white pictures of the Café and bar in this small town. Scenes are of customers as well as staff. Pieces are mounted on poste...

A diverse lot of over 50 foreign mineral books including: 24 volumes of EMSER HEFTE (German) with gorgeous color plates of vibrantly chromatic mineral

This is a group photo of all the miners and employees of the Berkshine Mine. The Berkshire mine was owned by the Brule Mining Co. from 1908 to 1930. I

This lot consists of 7 items. There are 3 badges; each has their own smaller matching tag. Each one has the title of “H.B.M &S” then following a D

c1939 c1945 - Traditional Japanese swords of this length (36" overall), katana, were worn on small lengths of cord called saya. The sword handles

Lot of four carbide lamps from various Western European regions. Lot includes an example from THE PREMIER LAMP CRESTELLA & ENGINEERING CO LEEDS.

This is a collection of 44 RPCs representing many different areas in Mexico. Some of the areas include Nogales, Monterrey, Hermosillo, Juarez, Zochimi

January 1944 - This is a Japanese WWII Nambu 14, complete with holster, extra clip, cleaning rod and spare firing pin. Markings indicate that the pis

c1900 - This fascinating lot of 4 includes: 1) A double-beam, brass pillar scale, mounted to a wooden platform and glazed mahogany case with sliding f

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1898 - This lot consists of two beautiful United Mine Worker of America member ribbons. Included in the lot is a 8" x 2" ornately decorated

January 5, 1917 - Framed UMWA local charter, bequeathed by the organization to the local union chapter No. 3066. Signed by the local president and sec

1919 - Huge carved wooden bat, inscribed with "Clean Up Stick," with "Mustered In September 22-1919 Farprel & Sharon Wks." Mea

c1900 - Large 38" x 32" framed artwork from the famous (or infamous) United Mine Workers Union. Depicted is John Mitchell, "The Miner`s

c1800s - This is a 19th century strong box. It measures 1` x 6.5"x 8.5" and weighs about 40 pounds. It`s hard to imagine anyone throwing thi

Three different company express freight passes issued to Mr. M.T. Jones, superintendant of traffic for United States Express Company. Set of 3: 1) Wel

1872 - This is a lot of two railway passes, one for the New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern R.R. Company, the other, from the Mobile and Ohio Rail

c1910 - This is a very unique black and white photo of a railcar on the tracks of the Tucson, Cornelia and Gila Bend Railroad. Posing in front of the

Issued in 1898 to D.G. Scofield for 250 shares. The Nevada Southern Railway incorporated in 1892 and despite the name, never entered Nevada. By 1893,

1903 - This lot contains a pass for the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company. The pass is issued to W.E. Stoermer and signed by the

1910 - Lot of two building site maps following the route of the Tahoe Railroad. The Lake Tahoe Railway and Transportation Company was a 16 mile narrow

1893-4 - The Nevada Southern Railway Company was incorporated on 15 December 1892 in Colorado. Despite its name, the Nevada Southern Railway never ent