2012 Hot August Auction

Lot of 2: BG 1037, and an 1858 octagonal charm, possibly 10 or 14 carat. -59074

Lot of 2: 1) San Francisco Life Insurance Co. Dated around 1890. It was found in Oakland and was possibly attached to a structure that was destroyed i

James Mason Hutchings was born in England, emigrated to the U.S. In 1848 and came to California in 1849. He became wealthy as a miner, lost his fortun

Measures 6” x 4” and 6.5” x 4” on mat. Some wear on the top corners and photograph has minor wear from exposure to light. Shows 2 men examining crysta

Lot of 2: The Native Sons (and Daughters) of the Golden West (NSGW) were a group of the children of the founding pioneers of California. 1) the main b

Orofino Gold & Silver Mining Co., incorporated in California. Bond certificate No. 52, issued on 30 May 1865 to E. C. Robinson, Trustee, for $10...

Private company or engineer firm's bound oversized U.S. Geodetic Maps of California. Includes 368 maps from 1912-1918 at various scales with ind...

Lot of 6 pieces including 2 small envelopes, one letter-size envelope (#10 size using today’s standards), and one express label, framed. 1) Handwritte

Lot of 2. Item 1, Alturas Milk bottle, (1) quart size. Beautiful clear glass, with ribbed neck, and "ALTURAS STORE BOTTLE" on the front slab

Advertising Woman in red gown with a series of pearl necklaces on a scantily clad chest: silver brooch on her dress: she is looking down towards the c

Framed large paper print of the town of Auburn, CA., including 20 insert vignettes of various important landmarks. Included are the residence of J. Pa

Original 1912 San Born Fire insurance maps for Auburn CA 1912, last updated in 1916. This is an original set, in color at a scale of 1"=50'...

Dated Nov.2, 1901, this circular was issued by Charles Keena, sheriff of Placer County, for the arrest of H.C. Hill , who is also known as A.E. Dodge,

Issued by the Eagle Tunnel & Mining Company to W.S. Card for 20 shares of capital stock at $100 per share. Signed by the company secretary, J.H. S

Early First National bank of Beverly Hills checks book. Multiple unused checks remain behind the many filled in register sheets, all hand-lettered fro

Lot of 10: 1) 2 warrants issued by Mono County treasurer, dated 1872 and 1874. 2) 1 report on the Angeles Mining Co. by O. Perry Riker. 3) 1 document

5" oval. ABS monogram. Outstanding condition. - Jacobitz Collection -59556

Lot of 2. 1) The Bodie Bank stock certificate. The Bodie Bank was the major financier of the mining companies as well as the general population of the

Placed in an exquisite hand carved wooden frame that measures 24” x 21”, this photo is a blow up of another photo of the historical mining town. The S

Lot of 9 including 1) Check from the Bodie Bank, no. 13039 issued on November 20, 1880 for $100. Issued to James Austouny from W.V. Pope. Blue paper a

Lot of 6 different issues from 1882: September 19, October 18, 19 & 21, and November 2 and 3. Not only are the articles interesting—such as the Re

Lot of 12. 1) Check no. 136 from the treasure of Mono County. Issued September 29, 1874 for $58. It was for the salary of Frank Shaw. 2) J.S. Cain, le

Framed Newspaper drawing of the famous Bodie Mining area. Measures 25" x 17", matted with image space approx. 17.5" x 13". Sketch

Two previously unknown stocks: 1) TIGER GOLD AND SILVER MINING COMPANY stock, number 303 for 25 shares at $100 each, issued to Ellis Edwards. Signed b

Early example of a stock certificate for a western telephone company. It is signed by R.L McCarty, secretary. McCarty was also the Bodie School teache

Lot of 18: photographs, a map and California state mineralogist report pertaining to Mono County. The collection includes a 9.5" x 7.5" c192

Bodie District. Incorporated in 1879. Cert. #797 issued to F.E. Luty, Trustee for 10 shares. Signed by Atkinson, Vice President, and F.E. Luty, Secret

Fourteen separate pieces of business correspondence from 1903 to 1915. The collection includes three J. S. Cain Company letterheads (1913, 1915, 1903)

Lot of 3 : 1) Card mounted above ribbon to "Mrs. Ben H. Miller/Triennial Conclave, August, 1883. Bodie Commandery No. 15. Bodie, Cal." On th

Bodie Mining District. Incorporated in 1878. Cert. #1131 issued on Oct. 27th to Nat. Stein, Trustee for 30 shares. Signed by Geo. W. Cope as president

Bodie Mining District. Incorporated March 14, 1878 in California. Cert. #2279 issued to Greenebaum, Helling & Co., Trustees on February 14 for 30

Bodie Mining District. Incorporated in New York in 1880. Cert. #165, issued to E.F. Patchur in 1881 for 100 shares. Signed by Nat B. Freeman as presid

One photo album completely filled with hand-numbered and titled photo post cards taken by Burton Frasher (1888-1954) of Pomona, CA. This looks to be a

Lot of 3: 1) A bill from the "Rickey Land and Cattle Co., Inc." from Topaz, Mono County CA. dated June 27, 1911 to a Mr. G.E. Tuman of the...

Lot of 4. 1) Disney Company War Bond. United States Treasury War Finance Committee certificate certifying ownership of a War Bond, unissued. Multicolo

Lot of 3 including a hand signed gift card and 8" x 10” color photo of Walt Disney. During the 1930s and 1940s when the Studio staff was still re

Another Deed of Gift, this document is also transferring 200 shares of stock to Alexandra Hurrell, a minor, in care of Phyllis Hurrell of Los Angeles

A carbon copy on onion skin paper dated July 23 and addressed “To Whom It May Concern.” The letter certifies that Hazel B. Cottrell will be a member o

Titled a “Deed of Gift Under the California Gifts of Securities to Minors Act,” the document is deeded to Alexandra Hurrell, a minor, in care of Phyll

Certificate no. 4., issued to Walter E. Disney as custodian for Christopher Miller, a minor under the California Gifts and Securities to Minors Act fo

Front page reads, “Preserve this for use at the October Election. Copy of the uncanceled entries existing on the great register of Butte County, Calif

This stunning lithograph measuring 26.25" x 20.5", was engraved by G.K. Stillman and printed by the Times Steam Job Color Press of Cincinnat

The charming little town of Carmel began to form as a resort community on the late 19th Century. Visitors were drawn to the area’s peaceful ocean view

This 5" long spoon features a deeply carved handle, terminating in a bear. The enamel on the bowl simply indicates "CARMEL" above a vig

A 4.25" long wooden handle wax sealer. 1.25" x 1" metal oval stamp: "FOR PUBLIC USE/ CASCADE, CAL." - Jacobitz Collection -59

Lot of 2: A letter on letterhead from "S.P. McKnight, C.E. United States Deputy Mineral Surveyor, Inyo County, Bishop CA." to Mr. Clayton Be

Two receipts from Clinch Gold & Silver Mining Company dated 1864. The key piece is serial #1 issued to H. Jackson, transferring his interest in 20

Lot of 10 white border RPCs and real photo postcards. They show historical places within Coloma, including the 1849 Chinese banks, old mine street, Ma

Large hard cover General Ledger Book with metal screw-binder spines. Individual pages assigned to numerous accounts, all hand-scribed, some with the b

Measures 9.25” x 4” Incorporated Aug. 14, 1875. No. 186, issued to P.T. Colby on December 10, 1875 for 500 shares. Inyo County Signed by secretary and