Best of The West - February 2014

jAN. 30, 1849 IMPORTANT DESCRIPTION CHANGE. This lot was originally described by another gallery as a SAlmon P. Chase speech. We now believe this to

c1860 This is a pair of framed and matted maps, one of the western United States dated 1860 and the other, a full map of the United Staes, dated 1865

c1882 This lot consists of 11 pieces. There are 4 real photo postcards and 1 large illustration of a stagecoach traveling through Pilot Peak. There i

c1890 This lot consists of 21 black and white stereo views of Yosemite National Park and the surrounding area. While the view are breathtaking and wo

c1887 Bond #263 issued to John Gillson, Secy for $500. Signed by Egbert Judson (1812-1893), President (and founder), and by Secretary. Ten original c

c1900 Very rare view of hydraulic mining behind the pipes at the Kenneback Claim, in Nevada county. This photo is by Thomas Houseworth & Co. Th...

1886 Dated July 9, 1886. Pearson Bros. Dealers in Soda, Sarsaparilla, Ginger Ale and Bar Syrups. Person Bros. was also the same company that produced

c1892 Measures 6” x 4” and 6.5” x 4” on mat. Some wear on the top corners and photograph has minor fade and yellowing from exposure to light. Shows 2

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

1876 Stock no. 8 issued on May 30th 1876 to L. Wolfskill Jr. for 50 shares. It was signed by Secretary Hughes and President Willard. The stock measur

c1940 This is a lot of 10 near mint condition black and white RPCs of Death Valley Scotty, including views of his castle and ranch, Mt. Whitney and t

1867 This is a stock certificate for 50 shares at $100 per for the Redstone Mining Company in Dutch Flat, Placer County. It appears to have been issu

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

c1916 This framed 16" x 18" piece is a colorful advertisement for the Valley Grocery Co. The heacy cut-paper illustration shows two girls...

1892 The photo shows John Crossman walking the tight rope in Gibsonville, Sierra County, CA on July 4. A crowd of people watches from below. Photo wa

c1853 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 Ja

1896 A legal size binder with typed carbon copy of the legal proceedings of: Scadden Flat Gold Mining Company, Plaintiff, vs. Elizabeth Scadden, Admx

c1912 This lot includes three broadsides advertising the Thomas Ince short film, “Custer’s Last Fight.” As with much of the entertainment claims offe

c1890 This lot includes more than 100 items, including many letters, prescriptions, billheads, receipts and correspondence (with covers) all relating

1865 This is a $1000 Bond, No. 32, issued to C.C. Robinson, Trustee, on the 30th of May. Signed by Wm. S. Corwin, President, and by Charles Hudson, S