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

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

Framed and mounted piece from the spa near Homewood in Tahoe. Frame contains a black and white photo of McKinney Resort, a letter on McKinney's ...

The Loretto was one of the initial group of discoveries at Darwin. Ruthless lawyer Pat Reddy owned the Loretto in 1875 and sold it to the Loretto Mini

Six-page letter from Miner J.E. Nourse to his cousin, one Sarah Caverly of Troy, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Written in brown ink, Nourse waxes po

1) Letter from "The Office of the Lake Vineyard Land and Water Association" dated Mar 12, 1877. The Lake Vineyard Land & Water Assoc. wa

Little information is available about J.M. Ewing. All we know for certain is that the Engine Company 17 of Los Angeles opened on 1 April 1905 and oper

Unbound newspapers. Several dates have multiple copies. Condition of the papers varies. Some are in very good condition and others are in poor conditi

Six pointed star with Indian Chief centerpiece. - Jacobitz Collection -59788

Small 2” x 1.5” stamp, that reads “Joe Scanavino, Mono Lake, CAL.” Some wear, the item was handmade, and has carving marks. Joe Scanavino was the son

The Del Monte was built by Charles Crocker in 1880 and was touted as the state`s largest resort and one of the world`s preeminent luxury destinations.

Fabulous early, circa 1890, panoramaAugustus Humbert of the famous Hotel Del Monte at Monterey, by pioneer photographer William Henry Jackson of D

Original Mounted photo of old Pacific Hotel in Monterey by A.W. Fell of Watsonville. The building appears to be constructed of crude stone and adobe a

"No. 24 Mount Lassen in Eruption" copyright 1914 by P.J. Thompson Susanville, Cal. After 27,000 years of inactivity, the southernmost volcan

"Wells-Fargo & Co. Express Special Officers Dept." Dated November 12, 1888, this small notice offers a reward of $850.00 for the return

This is a wonderful representation showing a life scene from the California Gold Rush. The "Dag" shows 4 miners on the shore of what is iden

Possibly the only known photographs of Nome, California by N.E. Johnson. The town shot was with the office shot, but not identified on reverse. Each p

Two framed Desert Magazine covers featuring the art of Victor Clyde Forsythe, a Southern California artist who once shared a studio with then young ar

Vol. 1 No. 37. Saturday February 27, 1875. Measures 10” x 13.75” and 20” x 13.75” unfolded. Paper provided local and state news as well as advertiseme

Double sheet version. Vol. 1. No. 38. Tuesday March 2, 1875. 8 pages There is some wear including minor tears and some creases. Measures 10” x 13.75”

Lot of 2: 1) "W.C. BENNETT PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST PASO ROBLES" embossed front. Reverse indicates "TABLE" "DESSERT" and ...

This fabulous plat book (about 3’ x 3’) contains dozens of MTP prints and other land maps tucked in the front, as well as a Sacramento Folio geologic

This mail bill is not marked, indicating it was never used, but is pre-printed with standard information: MAIL BILL/ ROUTE NO. 10773---PLACERVILLE TO

A James Marshall Monument commemorative porcelain serving bowl marked WHEELOCK MADE IN GERMANY FOR J.C. O'DONNELL CO. PLACERVILLE, CALIF. The 9&...

Lot of 13, including 11 postcards and 2 stock certificates. The group of postcards include white border RPCs and real photo postcards. They show diffe

A collection of ledgers, prescription records, sheet music and other documents related to Placerville druggist, W.F. Fairchild. Included is a notebook

This lot consists of several sets of court documents, most are blank and include Chattel Mortgages, Assignment of Lease, an Affidavit for Publication

Lot of 3: 1) Unaddressed, front shows steam engines and men working with draft horses. In black ink, someone has written, “CONSTRUCTING THE WESTERN PA

Lot of 38 glossy black/white photographs, 5" x 6” each. Most are wilderness photos of the Pacific Crest Trail area from Carson Pass to Silver Lak

Lot of 3. 1) Photograph measures 8” x 6” and 6” x 9” on tan mat. Medium contrast and focus is sharp. Photographer is identified as C.W. Tucker, and th

A formal wedding portrait of the young couple perched upon a rocky hillside in their wedding finery. His name was Edgar Scott and her name was Louise

Multiple lots, large ledger, cased ledger and ephemera from Randsburg, California. Hand-written and typed correspondence. Contains a multitude of Rand

A canister from H.L. Dean and Company. Container is stenciled H.L. DEAN AND COMPANY MAIL ORDER GROCERS AND PROVISION SHIPPERS SACRAMENTO, CALIF. Piece

Can you identify this poor lost soul? A very rare, San Bernardino Sherriff’s Office, Murdered Poster asking for help in identifying an unknown murder

Extremely rare WF Express Cover from the Calico Station in San Bernardino, California. This is believed to be the only known surviving Wells Fargo &...

Owl window or wall hanging bas-relief plaster sign, signed on the backside as from downtown San Diego, 4th & Broadway streets. Colored glass eyes.

This booklet indicates "Concerning the Fire Resistance of Building Materials Tested in San Francisco 1906 - Opinions, Criticisms and Comparisons

Lot of 6. Various documents and receipts from a variety of entities. 1) a receipt dated May 21, 1892 is from the Assay services of "Nevada Metall

Beautiful blue blob top bottle, for Superior Mineral Water. Measures about 7” tall. Some wear including air bubbles and some little dings. No chips. T

46 Bonds from United Properties Co. Of California dated 1911, uncancelled all signed by R. Allergen as Vice President. The UPC controlled a batch of C

Brown Bros. & Co./ 121-123 Sansome St. S.F./ Wholesale/Manufacturers/ of/ Clothing/ Retaining/ Wholesale/ Prices// Silver Saving Sale/ (eagle imag

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