2012 Hot August Auction

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

This wonderful Adams Express Company ticket cabinet includes 25 slotted compartments, a front door with the original latch and added porcelain fitting

Lot of 60 handwritten letters, which date from 1897 to 1911, from California/Nevada Historian Myron Angel, of San Luis Obispo, to his first cousin, Ma

Lot of 2 stock certificates from the Eureka District. Included are a certificate from Silver Peak Tunnel & Mining Company for 200 shares at $100 p

The photograph shows a broad dirt street lined on either side by a cluster of various businesses, several of which are saloons. Approximately 6"

Three photo albums from German Town, California. These albums contain hundreds of small snapshots of a single family`s life in German Town, later rena

A 4.5" wooden registered stamp with "Apr." in the date holder and elsewhere marked "REGISTERED/ GOFFS, CALIF." Goffs is a rai

Watercolor painting by artist George Maltins of Brush Creek Mine at Goodyears Bar along the north fork of the Yuba River. Goodyears Bar is where the f

This double-sided 19” by 25” framed item includes a 22 March 1968 newspaper front page and main story about the murder of Nevada Sheriff William Henry

Lot of 2 rare, unused postcards. Both measure 5.5” x 3.5” and have some wear. There are minor creases on the corners and some age marks. 1) Shows a sn

Stock number 61 issued to F. H. Williams for 5,000 shares. Incorporated March 12, 1880. Some wear including creases. Note that the date was never reco