Civil War & Bottles Galore Auction

Lot of approximately 20 miscellaneous pieces. Included are: Red Cross certificate, 1918; 2 blank debit memos from Dos Cabezas, AZ; Bisbee, AZ check, 1

Lot of seven. 1) 1900 Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Railway Company billhead. 2) Grand Gulch Mine 1909 receipt. 3) 1932 Miners and Merchants Bank...

Lot of 3 items. 1) Letter from the U.S. Indian Service to Samuel Day. Letter measures 10.35” x 6.75” on white paper with black ink. Letter is concerni

Lot of 4 pieces, including 1) Location certificate for quartz claim Titania No. 1; 2) Ludlow & Southern Ry .Co. receipt; 3) Hesperia 1907 letter...

This Western monthly magazine contains numerous historical articles, one of which is titled The Seven Cities of Cibola by Theodore H. Hittell. Paper b

Lot of 17 items. Included are: two RPCs of Bishop structures—the Consolidated Grammar School and the Inyo County Court House; Chas. Brown General Merc

A completely filled payroll ledger from September 16, 1937 to May 15, 1938. Although the paper cover is missing from this 11 x 16” ledger book all pag

1878 letter signed by M Griswold; 1907 wedding announcement; 1917 membership certificate of James Sinnamon to The American Red Cross; 1885 Appointment

1) Elpion, 1913. 2) Case with Meinke's Recreation Parlor token, Vondy token, Bishop Club token, 1898 Knights of Pythias Second Annual Ball ribbo...

This early day view of Bishop in the summer was taken on Line Street looking west. Mounted on cardboard. (Ames Collection) State: CA City: Bishop Cou

"Lot of three 4" x 8” assay sheets for gold and silver deposits. All have handwritten mathematic calculations on the reverse and each has ...

Lot of six. 1) Bodie Knights Templar Calling Card used by Alex Bock at Triennial Concave in 1883. 2) 1898 Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. Applicati

Lot of 32. Most older, but a few newer. Bodie Toll Road, post office, busy main street, ore car track on Bodie Bluff (Bodie Bluff is no longer assessa

Also Native Americans, Los Gatos, Corinne Griffeth home, navy, Gay Lion Farm and lions, Lake Arrowhead, etc. State: CA City: Bodie County: Mono Date

Lot of 4 pieces. Included are: Invoice from the Ancient Order of United Workmen to the Grand Lodge of California, Bodie Lodge # 143, in amount of $5.5

This lot contains 6 receipts from various entities in historic Bodie. 1) A "Warrant" from the State of California to the Treasurer of Mono...

Two warrants. One for $1.60 for lumber and one for $35.56 for commission. Signed by D Jeffrey's, auditor of Mono County. (Ames Collection) Stat...

With the strong anti-Chinese sentiments in west in the 1860's and 1870's, it is hard to imagine the city of Chinese Camp still exists. This ...

Lot of three. 1) May 9, 1864 telegraph to Samuel Davis of Downieville. "Runyan has arrived." From Brown, Cox, & Rhodes. 2) Cover for f...

A.W. & J.E. Eibeshutz General Merchandise billhead. Two small holes and wear and tear on edges, but still a nice find. State: CA City: Indep...

12 pieces including billhead from The Binton Co. of 1909; 2 billheads of Nathan Rhine of 1889; United States Land Office Register letter of 1899; bill

Santa Rosa Mines Development Company Stock Agreement; Santa Rosa Mine prospectus; billhead from Rivers Bros. Co.; J. R. Lecyr business card of Santa R

1931 Commencement Exercises. Gretta Houser card. 1935 Kappa Delta Sorority certificate. 1933 "The Claw." 1928 "The Baccalaureate Serm...

One addressed to H R Ward of Grass Valley, one to Daniel Stalker of Genoa NV. State: CA City: Nevada City County: Date:

Two 13" x 21" Pay roll sheets. 1913. Mounted on Cardboard State: CA City: Placerville County: El Dorado Date: 1913

The Ohio House of Placerville, California key fob has a 3" diameter. Room Number 54. "...one of the finest hotels in the Mother Lode—the O...

Lot of nine. Includes letters to Golden West Plating Works and back. Four letters to John McClintock from John Taylor. Billhead. Mine report. (Ames C

Three Rand Mercantile Co. Merchandise and Mining Supplies billheads. One Large and two small. State: CA City: Randsburg County: Kern Date: 1920

2 Consignee's receipts from Wells Fargo & Co's Express, and one to Geo. W. Lloyd, Dr. of 1899. (Ames Collection) State: CA City: Randsb...

$1,200 to Guliette Pines. Cancelled. She takes the money out in three installments in 1851. (See reverse.) State: CA City: Sacramento County: Sacrame

Augustus, Woods, Kershaw, Holmes, McEwers, etc. Daily record of money made. State: CA City: Sacramento County: Sacramento Date: 1931

James Birch has deposited $1,00 dollars in coin. (Placer Gold has been crossed out). Signed by James Birch on reverse. In the spring of 1848 Birch arr

Lot of 11. Included are: 1) Idyllwild Dairy cardboard bottle cap from Idyllwild, CA.; 2) Card from A.C. Rudolph Fine Candies; 3) 1930s era post card

1897 Cover seems to be to the Assembly Chamber in Sacramento. Unused. Contents are titled "The Pest House, Arguments against the Location!"...

1) 1868 petition of leading businesses and businessmen in San Francisco giving C. A. Law and Irwin Otis money. Includes J. A. Folgers & Co $85.1...

20" x 11". Shows two children enjoying the water. Advertises games, water spots, picnics, and swimming. Take Sutter Car No. 2 or Drive Out...

A bound booklet containing “A Mother’s Sorrow,” a sermon preached before the Young Men’s Christian Association of San Francisco at Calvary Church, Sab

Notice to all Employees, Collection receipt, blank freight report State: CA City: San Francisco County: Date:

Lot of 5 receipts for goods from the Chas. Brown General Merchandise establishment, for Bill Priest. State: CA City: Shoshone County: Inyo Date: 195

This is a December 30, 1854 report from the San Francisco branch of Adams & Company to Stockton. "Gents: _ _ _ Herewith please find stateme...

July 9, 1846: Early morning [c. 4 a.m.], Lieut. Joseph W. Revere dispatched to Sonoma from the U.S.S. Portsmouth by boat. John Elliot Montgomery, the

Lot of 21. Includes 1893 letter about JS Cain datelined Laws, Thomas Hughes 1909 Laws billheads, 1910 Southern Pacific, Benton AD Schiveley, Lone Pine

26 photographs including mining dredger at Marysville and San Francisco earthquake street view. Also wagons, street scenes, houses, docks, etc. June 1

Feather River Mining flyer, 1847 Discovery of Gold Painting print, Mine and Industrial Equipment Co. sign. State: CA City: County: Date:

Lot of approximately 20 pieces. Included are: a Hat Creek Public School diploma, 1899; an 1884 Monthly Musical Review publication with sheet music; le

1) Diana Gold & Silver Mining Company 1878 letterhead. J. Hussey writing about the copper mine. 2) 1870 copy of sale of 1/4 of the Oneida Mining...

1908 Annual report, 1908 meeting notice, 1908 appeal to stock holders, 1908 letter to stockholder, and 1908 United States Gold Bulletin (newspaper) Vo

Kit Carson Pioneer of the Mountains fob State: CO City: Denver County: Date:

Denver State Lottery tickets. 25 Cents each State: CO City: Denver County: Date: 1890

Health, Wealth, and Recreation was the theme of this Chamber of Commerce booklet. State: CO City: Idaho Springs County: Clear Creek Date: 1902

Two-page, W.A. Burleigh autographed letter sent to Charles B. Wing of Yankton in the Dakota Territory.  The letter is dated March 24, 1868 and ...

McKesson and Robbins was a major central USA wholesaler. Documents c1910. Lot of twelve including billheads and receipts to William Busch of Muscatine

A road map before real roads. Includes railroads. Includes pocket folder. Some small holes wear folds meet, but in very good condition. State: ID Cit

Over 100 items. Includes: 1) Coupons for County of Alturas, wagon road bond, territory of Idaho, state of Idaho, state of Montana 2) 1920's cut ...

1) W. H. Bates unused 190- billhead. 2) T. Lafond & Son coal merchants 1919 receipt. 3) Kewanee Coal Co. of Illinois group of Fourteen letters, ...

1) Application for loan, Solomon Wise, 1884. 2) John Walton estate paper 1868. 3) 1834 indenture between John Walton and the Osborns. 4) 1883 Presbyte

Issued June 23, 1882 to Mess. Jas Vergus & Son for $25.15 in goods. Includes codfish, apples, syrup and vinegar. With short note at bottom indic...

Good for The Mint, The Weiss Café, The Turf Café & Bar. All blank. Also cancelled coupon bond from Great Falls. State: MT City: Hele...

AL Furstnow Saddlery Co. tag for marking saddles. State: MT City: Miles City County: Date:

One passenger, Mrs. Showberger, and eight packages sent on May 11, 1901. Stage was running from Sappington to Virginia City. Ran from approximately 18

Railway tickets, State fair buttons, United Mine Workers buttons, Elkton Gold Mine Agent's Stub, Black Star Washed Coal emblems, Horseshoe money...

Lot of seventeen. Abstract of Title 1916, four first mortgages 1916/17, two assignments of mortgage 1918 and 1925, affidavit of foreclosure 1925, assi

Measures 8.75” x 6” closed and 8.75” x 12” open. The menu is printed on white paper with yellow and maroon colors on the cover. There is some wear on

Lot of 16 various inspection and tool tags. Representative businesses include Kennecott Chino Mines, Anaconda, and the 85 Mining Company, among others

REAT RESOURCES for the explorer! Lot of 2 early county maps—one of Esmeralda County and the other of Nye County—folded into brochure form. Compiled by

Lot of 10 receipts, letters, invoice billheads for the following entities: The Eureka Sentinel, Reese River Reveille, Nevada Press Co., the Eureka Dai

Lot of 4 pieces: 1) Mason Products Co., Elko, NV //GF 10cts on Return of Bottle. NSG # 1584883-018, MS60; 2) Commercial Hotel Café business car...

3 pieces. Letter of Complaint filed with Mono County in 1875; 1882 Poll Tax receipt for E. C. Drulfinfer (sp); Real del Monte Consolidated Gold and Si

Lot of 4. 1) G. S. Johnson "Market Letter" featuring Bullfrog West Extension. 2) G. S. Johnson "Market Newsletter" featuring Bul...

1887 Constitution and By-laws for the Nevada branch of the IOOF. Unused.` State: NV City: Carson City County: Ormsby Date: 1887

Muller Drug Store (The Rexall Store) was operated by Carson City native Jake Muller. Located across from post office. Metal. Well worn. State: NV Cit

So rare we have never seen this before! Kelly & Lindsay. Light lunches, cakes, Breads and sweets. WITH toothpick! State: NV City: Carson City C...

"Tahoe Beer, as famous as the lake." All for Mrs. Geometti of Dayton! State: NV City: Carson City County: Ormsby Date: 1935-1936

1913 official appointment by Tasker Oddie appointing A. R. Shewalter as Notary Public. Signed by Oddie (part of signature is soiled and faint) and Geo

Lot of 10. 1-3) Blue Label Double Countered Fuse labels. Manufactured by Coast MFG. & Supply Co. Blue on white. Noted to have been found in a mi...

1) R. L. Bernier Company of Goldfield newsletter. 2) Diamondfield and Goldfield good news. Ripped at fold. 3) Copy of the Diamondfield Black Butte Reo

Lot of seventeen. Two 1878 Storey County Court House Bonds coupons for John Randall. Five 1902 Squaw Dance at the Rebekah Lodge in Eureka. Six Grand

The New Year's entertainment in Gardnerville was none other than Waylon Jennings. He played December 31st to January 10th. Appeared wit the Wayl...

Four items. 1) 1916 stock holder letter. 2) 1916 envelope for letter. Cancelled Goldfield with a Jumbo Extension Mining Co. cover advertising. 3-4) Tw

Tule Canyon was a placer gold mining district just outside of Goldfield. This is a fabulous map of the Silver Hills Nevada Mines Company locations. Do

A 12 November receipt for $92.45 of chemical supplies, film, and other goods. Rare. Bears small holes and brown stains in the upper left and right cor

SIX billheads from M. W. Mitchell, General Merchandise and Mine Supplies. 1921. TWO maps. One is a close-up f the Western Gold Mining Company properti

This large lot of Lovelock city documents. Includes hundreds and hundreds of vouchers. Many have billheads attached. Unused 1931 ticket book from poli

NICE rare check from Ophir, Nevada. Signed by M. S. Yoger to W. T. O'Hara(?). All that remains of Ophir is a crumbling stone building on old US ...

This famous eulogy was given on April 3, 1908 by W. H. Knickerbocker. One says eleventh printing, 1952. The other is the 1931 printing by A. Carlisle

HOLY COW - it weights 8 1/2 pounds! It will keep your ice cream cold. Side says 'Chism I. C. Co. Reno.' Includes a 1918 envelope with a corn...

University of Nevada Reno homecoming program from 1936. Wolves Frolic to be performed at the Granada Theatre October 23. Parade and football game vs.

Between James St. Clair and Mary St. Clair. Two Nevada 25c red tax stamps and one rectangular 50c blue United States tax stamp. Saint Clair, Nevada wa

Mr. and Mrs. Dressler portraits and a sketch of the ranch and home of the Dresslers State: NV City: Sheridan County: Douglas Date: 1881

1) John Freeman Company and Livestock Ranch bill head. 2) 1870 report from the district attorney (Stillwater was the county seat of Churchill County a

Sheet after sheet of lease information. Jameson and Paxson lessees. The March 30, 1929 'Nevada Mining News' reported Jameson and Paxson, who...

1) 1918 National War Finance, American Red Cross receipts. Masons, Tonopah Extension Mine, and Mr. Ferguson of Duckwater were some of the first to giv

This wanted poster for the Symbionese Liberation Army with Patricia Hearst, William Harris, and Emily Harris comes was mailed to the Verdi Post Office

1) 1924 automobile certificate of registration for Ferdinand Beck for his 1923 Hudson. Ferdinand was a proprietor of a hardware store at one time. He

1) Pacific Mill and Mining Company, Virginia City, 1879. To J. F Angel (signed) for hauling 453 tons from Bacon and Trench Reservoir to Monmouth Mill.

Lot of 13 items: 2 8 x 11” reproduction photos of the Gould & Curry Mining Co., Virginia City, 1964; 3 reproduction photos of the interior of a ...

On one half sheet of lined paper. An example of a folded over revenue stamp. An I. O. U. for $2,090.00 between Summit Mill Co. by O. S. Carrill and

Well Fargo & Co. Express and Savage Mining Company Voucher # 18 State: NV City: Virginia City County: Date: May 31, 1878

19 journals. One 1912-1922 ledger focuses on philanthropic organizations. Others are day books for items sold to local people and companies: Wonder Co

Five journals tell the story of Winnemucca and the people who lived there. This is a day-by-day look of who bought what and what they paid for almost