2012 Hot August Auction

The American Railway Express, according to Encyclopedia Britannica, was established by the U.S. Government in 1918, during WWI when the government too

This lot is a fabulous assortment of lanterns for budding or veteran railroad collectors. Lot of 4: 1) Short-Globe lantern, 9” tall, without bail, emb

An impressive collection of 160 passes from railways all over the US and Canada. Includes passes from Southern Pacific; many from Rock Island Lines; C

Assorted Railroad items: 1) A metal locomotive model. 2) A pair of sheet metal padlocks (one with key) and a separate Union Pacific key. 3) A set of m

A small ivory-handled wax sealer for a steam rail road, possibly used in sealing envelopes for shipping on the rail line. The sealing end is brass and

Lot of 6 representing major western railroads. Included are Two Bills of Laden from The Union Pacific Railroad. One is dated 1898, the other 1900. Als

According to the Alaska Railroad website, the Alaska Central Railway was opened in 1903 and was reorganized and renamed the Alaska Northern Railway Co

28 railway passes from many California lines, dating back to 1900. - Jacobitz Collection -59889

Eight photographs, three post cards, one stereoview, a 1915 topographic map from Carlin to Deeth. Also a railroad tie hammerhead. - Jacobitz Collectio

The Central Pacific Railroad Company was founded in 1861 and federally funded in 1862 when Abraham Lincoln signed the Pacific Railroad Act and determi

A magnificent 19” by 16” ink line drawing of men building a railroad trestle along a mountainside. In the rear of the drawing is a “2” steam engine in

An 1865 PACIFIC RAILROAD BOND, number 242, for $1000. Signed by the board of supervisors president Conn, treasurer Paxson and Mr. Hale, the city and c

Telegraph insulators have existed for longer than most people realize, with some of the earliest dating to the late 18th century. By 1860, insulators

Beautiful 27" x33" framed and mounted preliminary topographical map of explorations and surveys in Nevada and Arizona, south of the Central

Clear glass tall-globe “S.P. Co” lantern with matching markings on lid and globe. Adlake “Reliable” model, circa 1912-25. “Adlake Kero” short-globe la

A 9.25” by 7.5” photograph of men standing “On the Line of the ‘Shasta Route’, Southern Pacific Railway Co.”. The photograph is affixed to a simple ba

The original Western Pacific Railroad Company was established in 1865 to build the westernmost portion of the Transcontinental Railroad, and was abso

Assortment of railroad photos, tickets, and postcards, including great images of locomotives, depots, and railway routes. Also includes 5 various Rail

This is a bond in the amount of $1000 issued by The Bodie and Benton Railway and Commercial Company. The issuing signatures are difficult to make out

This is a very rare bond issued by the Death Valley Railroad Company for 100 Pounds Sterling. The document is signed by Death Valley millionaire and p

This 17” tall, by 10.5” wide lantern was likely used at the head of a steam engine. The bottom bears four holes through which it could be mounted to t

The Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods Railway was a scenic tourist railway that operated between Mill Valley and the peak of Mount Tamalpais. The railroa

This is a stock certificate issued by Sierra Iron and Quincy Rail Road Company for 10 shares at $100 per share. It is issued to William Mansfield and

Wells-Fargo & Company Express Reward Notice. "Look out For Train Robbers and Murderers." The notice is dated April 28, 1904, and boldly

Daguerreotype of San Francisco & San Jose locomotive, Atlantic. This engine was built at the Union Iron Works in San Francisco in 1865, one of thr

Presentation lanterns such as this nice example were given as gifts to commemorate retirements or to reward special service. This particular presentat

Lot of 2 certificates for The Nevada and Oregon Railroad Company. Both pieces are unissued and bear creasing and small tears. - Jacobitz Collection -6

Lot of 7 passes from the Nevada Copper Belt and Nevada Central and Nevada Northern Railroads. - Jacobitz Collection -59920

A rare, perhaps unique NCO bond specimen number 0000 for $1000. Beautiful condition with some fold creasing, but no tears or foxing visible. A very ni

Nevada Central Railroad Police badge. Six pointed star. - Jacobitz Collection -59792

Lot of 3 railway photos: Minden, Imlay and Searchlight. - Jacobitz Collection -60057

Lot of 11: these documents follow the route of the Central Pacific and Southern Pacific Railroads through Nevada. 1) Western Union telegraph from Wads

The Nevada Central Railroad was chartered 7 August 1879 and opened 24 February 1880 [Ref: Poor’s Manual of Railroads, 1899, p. 589]. The construction

The Nevada Central Railroad was chartered 7 August 1879 and opened 24 February 1880 [Ref: Poor’s Manual of Railroads, 1899, p. 589]. The construction

Lot of 7 from the Nevada Central Railroad Company, includes a telegram, a letter from the Glendale and Melrose Railway, an accident report brochure, a

1) 1908 BATTLE MOUNTAIN postcard of the tracks. Addressed to MRS.EDITH MILLER of Reno and postmarked 1910. 2) A 1953 postmarked card addressed to R. M

The globe and lantern frame do not match: UP stands for Union Pacific Railroad, while C&C RR indicates the “Carson & Colorado Railroad.” In 18

Carson & Colorado Railroad was incorporated 10 May 1880 and purchased by the Carson & Colorado Railway on 2 Aug 1892 [Ref: Poor’s Manual of Ra

Carson & Colorado Railroad was incorporated 10 May 1880 and purchased by the Carson & Colorado Railway on 2 Aug 1892 [Ref: Poor’s Manual of Ra

Eight postcards featuring Elko scenes: 1) U.S. POST OFFICE AND HOTEL MAYER, undated. 2) WESTERN PACIFIC ROUNDHOUSE depot, dated April 30, no year, add

Lot of 15 postcards: 1) A postcard of East Ely Train Depot addressed to a “MRS. S.D. HOOD” and signed by someone named Bert. The postmark is illegible

Tall-Globe lantern, 9” tall, without bail, machine embossed “Handlan/ St. Louis/ U.S.A.” on the ventilator top, hand embossed “N.N.R.Y.” on the lid, a

Lot of 2 padlocks: 1) Riveted Adlake manufactured switch lock. Spring loaded front key drop marked “Adlake”. Shackle rear marked “N” and “17” and the

Lot of 27 various ephemera and photos from Eureka & Palisade Railroad. There are 11 nice black and white photos showing steam engines, a station,

A first mortgage bond for 1000 Eureka & Palisade Railroad Company. Issued to D.O. Mills, founder of the Bank of California. Piece has been ink as

Lot of 2 luggage tags from the E & P. Round and square with leather fobs. Mint, undug. The railroad was built in 1875 to haul ore from Eureka. Ver

Brass key marked “E 4654 P” across round handle. No other markings. Round neck leads to blade with two teeth, designed to fit a padlock. EP is diffic

This unused Eureka Nevada Railway pass, number 267, is marked valid “UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1912” and bears no markings or signs of use. The railroad oper

This is the 1879 annual report to the stockholders of the Ruby Hill Railroad Company. It shows that the total profit for the year was $117,149.45. The

Postcard addressed to Mr. Louis Hanson of Nebraska and postmarked 1908. The stamp has been removed. The front shows the train station in Fallon with a

The front of this postcard is marked, in white, S.P. DEPOT/ FERNLEY. NEV. and the S and both N are written backwards. - Jacobitz Collection -60121

Postcard addressed to “MISS RUTH A BRADLEY” shows the bustling Gerlach train station, with 3 cars and 5 men standing outside. - Jacobitz Collection -6

A stunning 17.5” by 23.5” map encased in a double-sided, 23.5” by 29.5” wooden frame. The front is a full map of the Las Vegas & Tonopah Railroad’

Four scenes of the Lovelock Depot: 1) A busy scene, “TRAIN TIME AT LOVELOCK NEVADA” and addressed to “MRS. C. A. ERWIN” and postmarked 1913. 2) A clos

1914 pass to B.A. Rives passenger agent. - Jacobitz Collection -59891

Lot of 17 photos, RPCs and color postcards all relating to the Lake Tahoe/ Truckee area. The most endearing photo in this collection is a 5" x ...

1) A 1915 letter from H.R. Grier, general agent for the Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad announcing resumption of regular schedules after a fire in th

Eagle Lock Company was established in 1833, incorporated in 1854, and closed in 1954. At one time, Eagle was the largest trunk and cabinet lock maker

On 1 November 1905, the Tonopah Railroad and the Goldfield Railroad merged to become the Tonopah and Goldfield Railroad, which operated until 1947

This lock and luggage tag likely belonged to Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Company, which operated 1906-1947. Riveted bronze padlock marked “M 70”

A nice collection of ephemera from the Tonopah and Goldfield Railroad Company. Lot includes a blank stock certificate, 2 rail tickets with various sto

Heavy riveted padlock, marked “T&T RY” on front shackle and marked “Adlake” on the key drop. “1/1” is also marked under the key drop, by the keyho

This is a rare, possibly unique Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad Company specimen bond. This is a specimen in the amount of 100 Pounds Sterling and is p

Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad (T&T RR) was chartered 5 July 1904 and directed by Francis Marion Smith, the “Borax King” [Ref: Poor’s Manual of

Lot of 5 passes for Tonopah Railroads dating from 1916 to 1930. - Jacobitz Collection -59919

Postcard showing 3 men building a depot in Verdi. Two are standing on step ladders, and a third is standing on a box. The reverse of the card is inscr

Steam whistles were adopted by railroads during the 1830s [Ref: Historical and Descriptive Anecdotes of Steam Engines and of their Inventors and Impro

An absolutely fabulous archive of Virginia and Truckee Railroad documents, tickets, receipts, handwritten letters, and photographs documenting the com

Lot of 4, framed: 1) "Route to the Comstock" Reno-Carson-Virginia City with a waving miner. Frame measures 25" x 18". 2) "MAP

Bond certificate issued by Virginia & Truckee Rail Road Company to Thomas Bell. Bond is in the amount of $1000. It is signed by company secretary

The Virginia & Truckee Railroad advertised their service via large broadsides put up at every point along the route. This is an ad for their &am...

A lot of 3: 1) A ledger from 1903, detailing cash transactions beginning May 1 through August 22. All the entries are handwritten, with a few date sta

Original V&T Railroad Bond, No. 585, good for "One Thousand Dollars Gold Coin of the United States of America" at a rate of 10% indicate

Lot of 3 framed items: 1) A 4.75” x 7” bill from “M C.P. Mason” of Carson Nevada, dated “8/17 1882”, to Virginia And Truckee Railroad Company. The bil

Lot of 5 model V&T Railroad HO gauge engines made by AHM Rivarossi. The lot includes the RENO No. 11 4-4-0 Steam Engine, the INYO No. 22 4-4-0, J.

Lot of 6: 1) A pair of salt/pepper shakers. White crackle glaze, gold details, black screen print of a V&T steam train. Inscribed “V&T/ 1870-1

A 3' x 3' "WELCOME" banner with blue lettering and a blue stenciled image of a steam engine. The tender is marked "V&T,&q...

Lot of 3: 1917 to agent of the Silver Peak RR; and two from the 1870s. - Jacobitz Collection -59890

Weighing nearly 6 pounds, this 12" x 4.75" metal plaque is inscribed: V. & T. R. R. /MF'G. By /Fulton Foundry, /Va. Note on revers...

Wooden plow plane marked "V&T RR SHOPS" on the side. - Jacobitz Collection -59634

16 old postcards and photos depicting the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. - Jacobitz Collection -60221

Lantern stands 10.5” tall, without bail. “The Adams & Westlake Company-Chicago-” is embossed around the outer rim of the lid’s ventilator top, sur

Nothing like this has been seen before. The eagle/star W. Rogers mark was used by William Rogers between 1825 to 1841 on his coin silver spoons. From

Measures 3" tall by 1.75" wide. The simple clip backing may not be the original, as it seems more likely that a pin backing would have been

Standard Truckee and Virginia Railroad Company Incorporated in 1868 in Nevada. No. 66 issued to William Sharon for 500 shares by F.A. Tritte, secretar

Framed local time table with business card on reverse "compliments of Fred Campbell, dealer in Cigars and Tobacco, Carson City, Nevada." Fra

Open face Waltham watch on simple 5" chain. Includes 5" fob with VT logo pendant. The inside of the back cover, which screws off, is imprint

A 3.85" tall, wooden handled wax sealing stamp, "V. & T. R`Y/ Franktown/ Station." - Jacobitz Collection -59782

Large ledger book of shipping bills from "Southern Pacific Company - Pacific System Way Bill for Freight from Reno," for the V & T Railr

The Virginia & Truckee Railroad was chartered 11 February 1869, opened 1 January 1870, and then sold to the Virginia & Truckee Railway on 1 Ju

1) A 3.75” by 6.5” softbound booklet with gold embossing on the cover: “Virginia and Truckee/ Railway/ Rules and Regulations/ for the/ Maintenance of

Archive including an original 1909 10-year Nevada Copperbelt RR mortgage bond #723 for $500, signed by S.H. Curtis, president and W. C. Owens, treasur

This piece has signal lenses on all four sides, a brass handle, and a manufacturer nameplate: ADAMS & WESTLAKE COMPANY MAKER CHICAGO. This lamp ha

The Nevada Copper Belt Railroad Company was incorporated in Maine in 1909, and operations began with the completion of the line in 1911. The company w

Wabuska was established in the early 1870s. In 1881, the town served as the principal Mason Valley supply center on the newly constructed Carson and C

Lot of 8: 1) Four copies of a glossy, unmarked and undated postcard showing a BOISE WINNEMUCCA bus unloading passengers at the Winnemucca WESTERN PACI

2.5" tall railway police badge. - Jacobitz Collection -60046

No. 1733. Measures 2” x 2” Pin has some wear; red color is peeling off slightly. Known as “the Fed-Ex of its day, the Railway Express Agency delivere

A 4" tall black wooden handled wax sealer with a 1" x 1.25" metal oval stamp imprinted RY. EX. Agy. INC/ 6401/ MESSENGER. 4 chunks miss

Heart shaped railroad padlock. Shackle stamped “N&N RR”. The key cover, or “drop” on the lock’s front, is embossed “Close The Lock/ To Get Key Out