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"Collector's Jackpot" Numismatics & Americana Timed Auction (2025 July)
"Collector's Jackpot" Numismatics & Americana Timed Auction (2025 July)
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3555 Airway Drive Suite 308
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Reno
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Nevada
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89511
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United States
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The “Collector’s Jackpot” Numismatics & Americana Auction
Day 1, July 12th, 2025 (Lots 1000-1751)
Philatelic (Lots 1000-1154)
Postcards (1000-1070)
Covers & Postal History (1071-1106)
US and World Stamps (1107-1154)
Stocks (1155-1429)
Mining (1155-1259)
Oil (1260-1282)
Railroad & Transportation (1283-1342)
Misc. incl. American Express & Robert Morris (1343-1429)
General Americana (1430-1751)
Geo. Sort (1430-1550)
Misc. Categories incl. Books, Photography (1551-1677)
Political, Militaria & Firearms (1678-1751)
Day 2, July 13th, 2025 (Lots 2000-2752)
Railroadiana (2000-2094)
Mining (2095-2195)
Numismatics (2196-2752)
Currency & Ephemera (2196-2262)
Ingots & Coins (2263-2487)
Medals (2488-2548)
Tokens (2549-2752)
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Green Moss Agate in Quartz [193149]
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Green moss agate in clear quartz setting form Horse Canyon north of Mojave, CA. 2x2.75". ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: California C...
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2101 -
Sulfohalite Crystals, 5 [190960]
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5 sulfite crystals from Trona Dry Lake. These are very rare crystals from Trona, only about .1% are sulfohalite. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): Sta
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2102 -
Churn Drill Copper Mine RPC [198870]
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C. 1910 RPC of Churn Drill Copper Mine on top of the hill. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City: Miami Provenance:
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2103 -
Macaulay Foundry Cast Iron Ingot, c1996 [191568]
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Macaulay Foundry cast iron ingot, c1996. Disc shaped ingot commemorates the Berkeley, Calif., company's centennial, 1896-1996. Approximate 3&quo...
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2104 -
Geology & Ore Deposits of the Bodie Mining District w/ Great Maps [199826]
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Geology and Ore Deposits of the Bodie Mining District, Mono County, California. Bulletin 206. California Division of Mines and Geology. Chesterman, Ch
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2105 -
Check written off of Berton & Co. Bank Grass Valley 1879 [194530]
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This is a check written off of the F. Berton & Co. Bank in Grass Valley, California dated 1879; for $231.00 . This is the successor to Hentsch &...
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2106 -
Miners Consumnes & Deer Creek Water & Mining Co. Promissory Note, Prairie City 1854 [193632]
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A promissory note from the Miners' Cosumnes and Deer Creek Water and Mining Company, issued in 1854 to D.D. Munger. No. 17 issued. Note promises...
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2107 -
Assays From Thomas Price of San Francisco 1879, 1883, 1889 [194544]
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These are three assays from Thomas Price of San Francisco dated 1879, 1883, and 1889. Thomas Price ingots are extremely rare: about four silver ingot
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2108 -
Sierra County Native Gold Documents Lot c. early 1900's [190421]
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Large lot of Sierra County famous native gold locations ephemera. (15) Multiple stock unissued certificates from the Plumbago Gold Mine Company (Stock
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2109 -
Gold Dust Receipts from Northern California 1860's (3) [194524]
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There are three gold dust receipts from Forest Hill, Moore's Flat, and North San Juan dated between 1860 and 1866. These were: Banking House of ...
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2110 -
Pair of California Mercury Mining Books [191660]
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A pair of books on the California mercury mining industry: 'The New Almaden Quicksilver Mine (1963) by Kenneth M. Johnson and 'Cinnabar Hill...
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2111 -
Long Chance MC - Blank Checks, Notated [198950]
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Long Chance MC was the last major ore strike in Colorado to date, and signaled to the miners this was their last chance to make money. This partially
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2112 -
Long Chance/Last Chance Mining Co. Blank Checks [198941]
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Long Chance Mining Company checks in good condition. This mining company is also possibly known as "Last Chance Mining Co", though nothing...
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2113 -
Silver Plume, Colorado Stereoview Pair [199281]
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Two slightly different birds-eye views of Silver Plume. One is by Keystone View Company, the other by Kilburn Brothers. ^ Date: Country (if not USA)
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2114 -
Colorado Mining Postcard Collection (13) [199225]
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13 different mining postcards (mostly from Colorado). Most of the postcards are in a sleeve. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City:
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2115 -
Pikes Peak Postcard of Burro with Explosives [198749]
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Pikes Peak souvenir Postcard depicting a burro loaded down w/explosives. B/W. Three post marks: Summit of Pikes Peak, Manitou Col, St. Louis MO.. Pro
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2116 -
Montana Mining Payroll Checks (48), 1887-1943 [198697]
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A group of approx. 48 payroll checks from various Montana-based mining companies, mostly from Virginia City, Montana. The checks date 1887-1943, with
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2117 -
Krause & Reese Pioneer Assay Office Memorandum, Aurora, Nevada Territory, 1862 [199034]
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An exceptional rarity. First time offered by us. Pioneer Assay Office of Krause & Reese. Sept. 1862 Memorandum of Bullion for a deposit of 68 ou...
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2118 -
Assay Document John R. Murphy Austin, Nevada 1867 [194262]
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A rare assay document from J.R. Murphy the office of the First National Bank of Nevada, Austin dated May 17, 1867. The assay is of mill pulp deposited
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2119 -
Territorial Assessment Receipt for WC Ralston in Nevada Mine 1864 [155357]
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Assessment receipt from the San Francisco office for the Independent Gold & Silver Mining Company, June 22, 1864. Received of WC Ralston, $1,000...
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2120 -
Gold Hill, Nevada Assay Office Billhead & Assay Memorandum Plus Rare RPPC [192904]
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Lot of 3. The Gold Hill Assay office was founded by Conrad Wiegand, passed onto Dowling, back to Wiegand's son, and then sold to W.S. James. 1) ...
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2121 -
Goldfield Historical Book, Shamberger [199613]
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"Goldfield" by Hugh A. Shamberger 1982. A great condition paperback book about the amazing history of Nevada's historic mining camps. ...
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2122 -
Early Tonopah Fraction MC Financial Records [199433]
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Tonopah Fraction MC check register sheets for the year 1903. Approximately 20+ sheets. Comes with a single sheet of blank checks (5 checks per sheet,
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2123 -
Tonopah Fraction Mining Co. Blank Checks, c. 1903 [198949]
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Group of blank checks from the Tonopah Fraction Mining Company through the State Bank and Trust Company of Tonopah, Nevada, all c. 1903. Lot includes
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2124 -
Super Early 1861 Virginia City, Nevada Mining Check [199023]
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Blue Wells Fargo & Co. check issued May 18, 1861. Dateline Virginia City. Issued to MA Sep(?). Signed by Charles Strong. At this time, Strong wa...
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2125 -
Virginia City, Nevada Territory Wells Fargo Check for "Emigrants Charity", 1861 [199160]
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Extremely early 1861 Comstock check from Wells Fargo / Gould & Curry Mining Company. Issued for "Charity--Emigrants." Signed by mine s...
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2126 -
Bank of California, Virginia City, Nevada Check Collection [199042]
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Lot of 11 different. This is a fantastic collection! The Bank of California Virginia City branch opened in September 1864 with William Sharon installe
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2127 -
Stateler & Arrington Nevada Territory Bank Check Issued to Co-founder NO Arrington [199179]
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Excellent Virginia City, Nevada Territory check issued in May 1864 to NO Arrington, one of the partners in the bank. Signed by Charles Bonner as supt.
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2128 -
Stateler & Arrington, Gould & Curry, Virginia City, Nevada Territory Check Group (5) [199186]
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Lot of 5, all issued in 1864 and signed by Charles Bonner, who replaced Charles Strong as supt. after his disastrous handling of the company's m...
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2129 -
Comstock Mining Checks Issued to Merchants (Two Territorial) [199781]
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Lot of 5 different. Four are from Gould & Curry, one likely from Savage Mining. Includes: extremely early 1861 WF to Louis Feusier (groceries), ...
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2130 -
Virginia City, Nevada Mining Checks to Merchants [199778]
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Lot of 5 different. All issued to Comstock merchants; pair with your billheads! Four have revenue stamps or RN. Includes: 1) Empire Mill & Minin...
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2131 -
Virginia City, Nevada Mining RN checks to Comstock Merchants (3) [199038]
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Lot of 3 different. Includes: 1871 Gould & Curry signed by CC Batterman, RN-C plus NV adhesive with tied cancel, issued to grocers Kennedy &...
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2132 -
Comstock Territorial Check Pair to Book Sellers (Mark Twain Era) [199154]
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Lot of 2 Gould & Curry Mining Co. territorial checks issued in 1864. Both are Stateler & Arrington. Both issued to book dealers on the Comst...
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2133 -
Gould & Curry Mining Check Issued to Joseph Goodman, Editor & Friend of Mark Twain [198882]
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Early G&C check with NV and US IR stamps. Issued in 1866 to Joseph T. Goodman for $20. Signed by Louis Janin Jr. as supt. Goodman was editor of ...
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2134 -
Virginia City, Nevada Territory Check to AP Crittenden (Lawyer/Politician) [198881]
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Wells Fargo check issued in 1864 to Crittenden & Sunderland, lawyers in Virginia City, Nevada Territory. Signed by Charles Bonner (supt. of the ...
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2135 -
Five Stateler & Arrington Territorial Comstock Checks w/ Red Cancels [199796]
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Lot of 5 Stateler & Arrington checks issued by the Gould & Curry Mine in 1864. Signed by Charles Bonner as supt. All have red S&A cance...
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2136 -
Gould & Curry Mining Co. Check Issued for "Proceeds of Mine" [198887]
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Scarce! 1871 Gould & Curry Silver Mining Co. check issued to State & County Taxes for Proceeds of the Mine. Signed by CC Batterman as supt. ...
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2137 -
Gould & Curry Mining Co. Checks Drawn on 3 Different Banks [199043]
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Lot of 3 different including two territorials. All are Gould & Curry. Banks include Stateler & Arrington (1864) signed by Bonner, Wells Farg...
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2138 -
Gould & Curry Silver Mining Check Issued for an Exchange [199184]
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Great item to pair with your Bank of California exchange! Check issued Feb. 1871 for "Exchange" $90. Signed by CC Batterman as superintend...
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2139 -
Gould & Curry Silver Mining Co. Consecutive Check Group (10) [199279]
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Lot of 10 consecutive checks issued to the company's book-keeper David Bowie who later became the superintendent. Stateler & Arrington, Goul...
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2140 -
Virginia City, Nevada Mining Revenue Check Pair: Best & Belcher, Gould & Curry [198899]
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Lot of 2 different. Both are NV Bank of San Francisco with RN-G imprinted revenues. Both signed by FF Osbiston as supt. 1) 1876 Gould & Curry. 2...
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2141 -
James G. Fair Autographed Check Pair, Virginia City, Nevada [199047]
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Lot of 2 different Gould & Curry Silver Mining Company checks signed by "Bonanza King" mining millionaire and US Senator James G. Fair...
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2142 -
Stateler & Arrington, Virginia City, Nevada Territory Check Trio [199178]
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Lot of 3 different checks issued on the bank of Stateler & Arrington from the Gould & Curry Mining Company. Two are signed by Charles Strong...
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2143 -
Virginia City, Nevada Territory Check Pair Issued to Express Companies [198893]
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Lot of 2 Stateler & Arrington checks issued in 1864. One is issued to Fast Freight & Express Company and the other to Wells Fargo & Co. ...
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2144 -
Gould & Curry Mill Paycheck, Virginia City, Nevada [198884]
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Very scarce paycheck for the Gould & Curry Mill, Louis Janin, Jr. supt. Issued to HA Harville in 1866. Folds, spindle hole, some tears, bends. T...
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2145 -
Empire Mill & Mining Co. Check to Caledonia Tunnel Co., Virginia City, Nevada Territory [199029]
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1864 Wells Fargo check issued to Caledonia Tunnel Co. for $170. Signed by RN Graves as supt. for the Empire Mill & Mining Company. Not endorsed ...
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2146 -
Gould & Curry Mill Paycheck, Virginia City, Nevada [199037]
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Very scarce paycheck for the Gould & Curry Mill, Louis Janin, Jr. supt. Issued to AV Comstock (no relation to Henry) in 1866. Folds, spindle hol...
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2147 -
Two Virginia City, Nevada Mining Checks Issued to Other Mines [198883]
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Lot of 2 different early checks both issued to mining companies. 1) 1864 Gould & Curry Mining Co. territorial check issued to Latrobe Tunnel &am...
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2148 -
Virginia City, Nevada Checks Issued to the Scorpion Mine [199032]
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Lot of 4 checks signed by mine supt. RP Keating (Savage Mine) and issued for payrolls and expenses of the Scorpion Mine. The Scorpion is a claim that
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Virginia City, Nevada Mining Checks Issued to Mine Superintendents [198891]
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Lot of 4 different. Includes: 1864 territorial Gould & Curry check issued to David Bowie (who would supt. for Gould & Curry); 1866 Empire Mi...
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