2013 Cowboys, Cameras & Coins

c1884-Wells Fargo "Franked" Express covers, lot of 4. The cover addressed to San Francisco features both blue oval Express cancellation st...

c1852-Wells Fargo "Franked" Express cover, from the town of Jacksonville. This cover features the oval W-F Express cancellation stamp, in ...

c1960-This is an early painting by American artist Gary Smith. It depicts a stage stop in Utah. The stop is called Rockwells Express, a way station th

c1861-1862-Wells Fargo "Franked" Express cover."Nevada Comstock" Silver City, Utah Territory. The cover addressed to Aurora feat...

c1880-This is a pair of pommel bags, complete with cartridge loops on the inside. They measure 16” x 9” and have a major repair with the horn loop be

1868-March 11, 1868 letter from United States Treasury Office in Boston, Massachusetts advising E.I.J. Neally, Customs Collector of Bath, Maine that h

1882-This is a very rare Mono County cover, dated 1882 and addressed to Mrs. C.D. Hawkins of Carson City. There is a notation that reads c/a Kinsey, G

c1854-1910-Lot of 12: USPS covers from the gold mining town of Georgetown. The USPS cancellation/ postmarks are a diverse 6 different types, and stamp

c1900-This is a trio of black and white RPCs showing Grass Valley, California, one of the northern mine locations of the Gold Country region. Two show

1864-This is a very early cover sent from Tahoe on August 19, 1864 to A.J. Graham, a miner in Grizzly Flat, a town near Placerville, California. There

-This is a very early cover from Markleeville in Alpine County, California. It is addressed to Capt. James Jones whose address is The Merchants Hotel,

c1852-1899-Lot of 7: USPS covers from the famous gold rush town of Placerville, with 2 from the 1848 gold discovery town of Coloma. The USPS cancellat

c1870-This is a very unique cover from a mining town in California that only had a pot office for only about 20 years. First called Konigsberg, it was

c1887-1941-Lot of 13: USPS covers from the gold mining towns of Eldorado, Fairplay, Greenwood, Smith flat, Cool, Pino Grande, & Quintette. The U...

1898-This lot contains several letters and cancelled covers dating from 1891 to 1918. Some of the letters are from soldiers serving during WWI, others

1863-October 3, 1863 Denver, Colorado cancel CDS on "United States Branch Mint, Denver City" imprinted cover. To U.S. Assay office, New Yo...

-This is an exceptional collection of 16 Dakota Territory US Revenue Tax stamp books for specific business, liquor, brewing and tobacco. 1) 1873, $100

c1887-1895-Lot of 12 from Columbus, Nevada: 1) a sheet with the rules to be observed in executing the enclosed oath. 2) a copy of the oath taken by pr

c1908-Now’s your chance to have your very own post office, complete with service windows and post office boxes. This is the main façade of the ...

1915-This is a date stamp from Gold Point, Nevada, a former gold mining site in Esmeralda County. Originally called Hornsilver, because of the mining

-This is a cover from Ophir business Hackett & Kendall Dealers in General Merchandise. It is addressed to A.C. Ellis Esq. Attorney at Law, Carso...

1907-1935-Lot of covers. A large group of covers, many with contents and many with advertisers. 49 are PM Nevada, 37 are PM California and 14 are PM

-In 1845 Reed decided to head west to California and organized a small group which left the Springfield area in the spring of 1846. The other members

-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 o

c1860-This is a cover addressed to Mr.William H. Russell Virginia, Nevada Territory. It was delivered by Langton’s Express of Carson City. It is canc

1956, 1962-Lot of 2. 1) Seminole Music. Densmore, Frances. Bulletin 161 (1956). With list of songs, phonetics, camps and villages, dances, and composi

The print measures 13 3/4 x 19 1/2 inches and comes mounted on hardboard with no matte. There is some slight wear on this piece, but overall it is in

-The matte measures 16 x 20 inches, exposed print opening is 10 x 13. There is some slight wear on this piece at the edges (covered by the matte), and

-The matte measures 18 x 22 inches, exposed print opening is 13 x 17. There is some slight wear on this piece at the edges (covered by the matte), but

-Print measures 13 3/4 x 19 1/2 inches, mounted on hardboard, no matte. Some wear on this piece but overall it is in fine condition. The son of great

-The matte measures 18 x 20 inches, exposed print opening is 13 x 17. There is some slight wear on this piece but overall it is in fine condition. An

c1994-Lot of 4: 1 & 2 are Native American artwork, showing Braves in full regalia, next to their spirit wolves. Feathers and weapons adorn the p...

No Date-Lot of 2 pairs. 1) Deerskin beaded moccasins, primarily in turquoise, with red, white and blue design. The soles are made of a tougher hide an

-This lot features a sterling silver medal bearing number 34, with display box, photograph and book. The Mescalero Apache Tribe celebrated the centenn

c1900-1950s-Native American. A large, plain, slightly oval, willow bowl probably used for storage. It measures 21” in diameter, about 9” in height an

No Date-Native American. A bright willow basket with redbud and bracken fern root scattered diamond design. It measures 5.5” in height, 6.5” diameter

No Date-A large Navajo wool weaving measuring 43” x 83” with a pattern of gray, black and red serrated diamonds on a natural or buff ground. Professio

No Date-Native American. This tray measures 16” at widest point and 23” in length and is coarsely woven of willow and laced with strips of willow betw

-Native American. A large, fairly straight-sided coiled bowl measuring 5” height, 12” across, and 9” base. The design consists of redbud and black bra

c1874-Lot of 20, ranging in size from 7” x 3.5” to 7” x 4.5.” Low to medium contrast and focus is sharp. Some wear. The stereo views show the Native P

c1950s-A smaller rug consisting of a dark brown, light brown and natural color border, enclosing a central pattern of stacked diamonds surrounded by s

c1900-1950s-Native American. This coiled polychrome basket is typical in style, weave and design to those of Washoe weavers. A beautiful tightly woven

No Date-Native American. A large flat-bottomed storage basket measuring 22” across. The bottom center where the weaver began her work is a 4 x 6” flat

1911-Handbook of American Indian Languages. Part I. Boas, Franz. Bulletin 40 (1911). One of the most notable developers of the field of anthropology,

1887-Includes papers on the following: 1) Introduction by J.W. Powell with accompanying reports from field work completed 1883-1884, mainly mound expl

1908, 1911, 1919, 1960, 1966-Lot of 5. 1) Physiological and Medical Observations Among the Indians of the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexi

-The Yokuts are a member of the Penutian language family, and are closely related to the Maidu, Miwok and Wintu. The Yokuts lived in the San Joaquin V

1955, 1960-Lot of 2. 1) The Horse in Blackfoot Indian Culture. Ewers, John C. Bulletin 159. Ewers became interested in Plains Indians (specifically th

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-Obverse: Navajo Church/ Store / C.L. Frederick. Reverse: Good For/ $1.00/ In Merchandise. Oct. Br, 32mm, R10, very fine condition. HKA#64349

1856-This is a lithograph published by Currier & Ives in 1856. It’s titled “The Last War Whoop” and is British artist , Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait...

c1709-Two prints of the mountain and village, one is matted. Both show the Montagna del Potosi’ rising precipitously from the flat plano, with the tow

c1897-1928-Lot of 5: These companies all operated in close proximity or actually in Death Valley. The oldest, "Amargosa Mining and Milling"...

Dec 1, 1913-Rare certificate from the Kimberlite company for 800 shares for $5 each to Geo B. Harris. It’s signed by company secretary Austin Q. Milla

c1863-Beautiful certificate for 50 shares of capital stock assigned to a J.H. Baird, June 11, 1863. Signed by C.A. Eastmand, Secretary and E.M. Leonar

1892-Lot of 2 pieces. The bond was issued January 1, 1892 for 100 pounds sterling (clearly a British company), and is signed by O.F. Thornton as Presi

1879-Bodie Mining District. Incorporated March 14, 1878 in California. Cert. #2279 issued to Greenebaum, Helling & Co., Trustees on February 14 ...

1853-Eureka Quartz Mining Company stock certificate, No. 128, for one share of capital stock. The issuee line is blank, but the stock is dated 24 Janu

1863-This certificate from the Roanoake Gold and Silver Mining Company is issued to James (Cancel punch renders last name illegible) for five shares o

1863-From the Cinco Senores Gold and Silver Mining Co. of Copala, Sinaloa, Mexico. The company was incorporated in 1863 in S.F. Issued to Jacob Schrei

1863-Issued to George Perkins in 1863 for 15 shares at $100 per share. Both president and secretary signatures are illegible. There is an R44 R4 Red 2

1868-No. 275 issued to Nancy Johnston for 2 shares. This extremely rare stock certificate from the early mining boom has one vertical red R44 R4 stamp

c1890s-1900-Lot of 103 certificates, new, unissued, and unsigned: 14 certificates form The Statesman Mining Company; 75 certificates from The Montrozo

c1890s-Lot of 156 certificates, all new, unissued, and unsigned. Included are: 10 certificates from the Capitan Gold Mining Company; 47 certificates f

1881-Rare "The Cadillac Consolidated Mining Co. Colorado" document No. 48, uncancelled, certified to Sal Levy for 500 shares. It is signed...

1883-Rare "The Continental Mining Company" document No. 787, uncancelled, certified to E. Moeser for 50 shares. It is signed by J.M. Sheaf...

1903-Lot of 3: 1) The Leadville Gold Belt Exploration Co. Incorporated in Colorado. Cert. #110 issued in 1895 to William Fatham for 2500 shares. U/C.

1881-Rare "South Side Milling & Mining Co. of Colorado" document No. 88, uncancelled, certified to George O`Keelen for 200 shares. It ...

-This stock is a great early territorial piece named after the Yankton Sioux Tribe. Yankton was the first capitol of Dakota Territory. The mining prop

-Stock number A2090, issued Bella T. Nichols on December 3, 1892 for 100 shares. It was incorporated on January 23rd 1878. The stock had very little

-This stock features a unique amount of shares issued to one person. Stock number 6 was issued to Frank Realty Co. for 999,995 shares on December 21,

-Stock number 166 issued to S.W. Hale for 1,000 shares on November 10, 1888. It was incorporated under the laws of the state of Maine. The stock meas

-Stock number 1207, issued to J.W. Pickhouse on October 15, 1903 for 90 shares. Incorprated under the laws of South Dakota. It measures 12" x9....

1888-Stock number 247, issued to E.A. Young for 5,000 shares on June 15, 1888. Incorporated under the laws of Dakota. The stock was issued from Deadw

-The Vulcan Silver Mining Co. of Deadwood Dakota, stock number 64 was issued to Frank G. Abbott Trustee for 400 shares on July 1, 1886. Incorporated u

-Stock number 7, issued to Frank G. Abbott for 1,000 shares on June 24, 1886. Incorporated under the laws of the Territory of Dakota. This stock has s

-Stock number 51 issued to Helen Cohen for 20 shares on March 8, 1900. It was incorporated under the laws of the state of West Virginia. The stock me

1899-1920-This lot consists of seven stock certificates from various South Dakota mining operations. Certs include the Titanic Gold Mining & Mi...

-Stock number 95 issued to Frank Abbott for 1,000 shares dated October 5, 1886. Abbott is also listed as the secretary. It was incorporated under the

-Rare piece from Lawrence County! Stock number 1313 was issued to Isaac Hull Platt on October 13, 1898 for 1,000 shares. It was incorporated under t

-Located at the Whitewood Quartz Mining District. Stock number 79 issued for 100 shares toTj George D. Haven Trustee on September 17, 1879. The stock

-Stock number 213 issued to J. Baker for 1,000 shares on July 8, 1889. It was incorporated May 1887 and located in lead City. It measures 8.5” x 5.25

1855-Extremely rare "The New Mexico Mining Company" document No. 40, hand-cancelled, certified to David Walker for 10 shares. Signed by th...

1880,1887,1888, 1894, 1899-1) Cyrus Noble Mining Company, incorporated under the laws of the state of South Dakota, with mines in Searchlight and Linc

Nov. 8, 1866-Measures 11" x 7 1/2". Incorporated in 1866. No. 373 issued to Blakely for one share at $100.00 each and signed by the treas...

c1916-Lot of 6. 1) Stock certificate (Serial No. 8731) issued by Aurora Consolidated to Oliva R. Taylor for 250 shares at $1 per share. It is dated 27

1863-Incorporated in 1861, Cert. #727, issued to W. Feast for 5 shares. Signed by Alex. Gamble as President and Solon Pattie as Secretary. Applied 25

1863-This lot is a remnant of a checkbook for one of the most powerful and successful of all the Aurora Nevada mines. There is little remaining today

April 29, 1863-Serial No. 10, issued to G. Wendon for 25 shares of capital stock at $1000 per share. Signed by company M.M. Saige, secretary and W. St

1863-Issued to A. Bermudez for 7 shares of capital stock at $100 per share. The piece is dated 14 February 1863 and is signed by the secretary (illegi

1863-This is a stock certificate issued by Bonner Gold and Silver Mining Company to J.S. Thomason for 18.75 shares at $100 each. It is signed by compa

1865-Reese River District. Incorporated in New York. Cert. #119, issued to Daniel B. Christ for 500 shares. Signed by Dan Law, President, and by A. B

1864-This a Territorial piece from Ericson Gold and Silver Mining Company out of the Reese River Mining District near Austin, Nevada. The stock certif

1864-This is a stock certificate issued by the Mills, Post & White Consolidated Silver Mining Company and dated June 1, 1864. It is made out to ...

1865-This is a stock certificate issued on The Old Colony Silver Mining Company of the Reese River Mining District. It is made out to H.F. Cutter for

Oct. 13, 1865-Incorporated in 1865 in State of New York. Bond No. 12, issued to Luther G. Bingham or bearer, for one thousand dollars. Signed by Haywa

1881-Lot of 3 including 2 stock certificates and correspondence from the mine superintendant. 1) Stock issuance for 20 shares at $100 per of Mt Diablo

1863-Extra rare. Incorporated in Nevada Territory. Cert. #26 issued to J. H. Kinkead, a future governor of Nevada, for 5 shares on February 14. Signed