December 2018 Auction- A Sale to "Die" for.

Auction Details

DAY 1 (Wednesday, December 5) Lots 1000-1582

Minerals (1000-1028)
Bargains & Dealer Specials (1029-1096)
Bottles (1097-1275)
Numismatics
Banks (1278-1279)
Books (1280-1282)
Catalogs (1283-1292)
Coins (1293-1342)
Counterfeit Detectors (1343-1349)
Currency (1350-1374)
Medals (1375-1403)
Scales (1404-1408)
So-Called Dollars (1409-1437)
Tokens (AL-OR) (1449-1582)

DAY 2 (Thursday, December 6) Lots 2000-2663

Tokens (Texas-on) (2000-2352)
Dies (2353-2663)

Day 3 (Friday, Dec 7) Lots 3000-3654

General Americana
Autographs (3000-3002)
Badges (3003-3010)
Checks (3011-3024)
Circus (3024-3025)
Fireman (3026-3029)
Music (3030-3039)
Navigation (3040-3149)
Auto (3150-3152)
Outlaw & Lawmen (3153-3163)
Silver/Flatware (3164-3166)
World’s Fairs & Expos (3167-3170)
Geographical Sorted AK-on (3171-3452)
Military (3453-3452)
Political (3543-3481)
Postal History (3477-3481)
Wells Fargo & Express (3482-3518)
Cowboy (3519-3527)
Firearms & Weaponry (3528-3551)
Saloon (3552-3570)
Gaming (3571-3583)
Mining Alaska (3584-3654)


Day 4 (Saturday, December 8) Lots 4000-4746

Mining (4000-4003)
Artifacts (4000-4003)
Books (4004-4007)
Explosives (4008-4031)
Spoons (4032-4040)
Geo Sort AZ on (4041-4746)


Day 5 (Sunday, December 9) Lots 5000-5752

Textiles (5000-5072)
Native Americana (5073-5110)
Jewelry/Watches (5111-5115)
Entertainment Industry (5116-5124)
Furnishings (5124-5132)
Sculptures (5133-5166)
Art (5167-5227)
Railroadiana (5228-5693)
Passes (5228-5233)
Imprinted Revenue Stamps (5694-5752)



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Western Calendar Art3300 - Western Calendar Art
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2 calendars, 1 from Russell Gates Mercantile Co. Calhan Colorado; 1 from Thomas P. Smith, Clothier, Coalinga, Cal. 1919. State: California City: D
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Office of Secretary of U. S. Senate Letterhead3301 - Office of Secretary of U. S. Senate Letterhead
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Very hard to read letter which seems to be the second part. Signed by Hansen. There was no Hansen that was ever Secretary of the Senate, so it must ha
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*********d for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Chicago-Florida Phosphate Stock3302 - Chicago-Florida Phosphate Stock
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I/U #298 George Lyon 50 shares 1893 signed by President Rice. Unique of phosphate mine vignette. Creases, fair condition. Prag Collection. State: flo
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
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Japanese Ephemera3303 - Japanese Ephemera
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Ten pieces of ephemera from the Japanese culture. Photographs, post cards, a German pamphlet on Japanese coinage, a commemorative of the Japanese Peac
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South American Treasures3304 - South American Treasures
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Lot of 3 magazines, National Geographic, hardback book of The Spanish in the Southwest, Of Men & Gold by Stephen B. Shaffer (Spanish Gold Mines ...
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Three Deeds for the same Property in Cobb County3305 - Three Deeds for the same Property in Cobb County
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This file of deeds well illustrates the title problems of the South. Record keeping was problematic, and a systematic approach was not universal from
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Bank of Clayton County Stock Certificate3306 - Bank of Clayton County Stock Certificate
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Number 69 for three shares to LZ Gilbert and signed by president Gilbert and secretary King. Bank seems to have been incorporated c1909 and run until
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Sold to N*******r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Pamphlet for Line of Pulley Machines3307 - Pamphlet for Line of Pulley Machines
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Pamphlet from The E.A. Delano Co. of Chicago Ill. pp.22. Show details of machine. 9" x 6.25". State: Illinois City: Chicago Date: early...
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Proclamation for Public Thanksgiving & Praise Broadside3308 - Proclamation for Public Thanksgiving & Praise Broadside
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By His Excellency Henry J. Gardner, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Proclamation. "God save the Commonwealth of Massachusetts!&q...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to a****a for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Proclamation for Public Thanksgiving & Praise Broadside3309 - Proclamation for Public Thanksgiving & Praise Broadside
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By His Excellency George N. Briggsm, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Proclamation. "God save the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.&...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to a****a for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Broadsides (2)3310 - Broadsides (2)
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Sonny Sugar Cones, 5 c. Has slight staining on rights side, please inspect. 19" x 8". State: Massachusetts City: Cambridge Date: early...
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Smith's Egg Broadside3311 - Smith's Egg Broadside
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Smith's Egg and Hen Health Producer 22 x 13.5" broadside with 8 chickens.ge State: Massachusetts City: Date: c1880-1900 HWAC# 85178
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Photo's of Minnesota Doctor with Cert. from Board of Examiners3312 - Photo's of Minnesota Doctor with Cert. from Board of Examiners
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2 photos of Dr. G.A. Eisengraeber his office at the turn of the 20th Century. Cert. from State Board of Medical Examiners; Invitation & more. Fr...
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Cabinet Cards, Letterhead signed by Sheriff3313 - Cabinet Cards, Letterhead signed by Sheriff
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Cabinet card of Sheriff with his wife (card mount has been trimmed); Letter from Sheriff of Wright Co.,MO to Sheriff of Springfield MO. He is looking
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Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Butte, MT Ephemera Group3314 - Butte, MT Ephemera Group
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2 checks from State Savings Bank 1906, assorted trade cards, program from 1946 Butte HS Commencement, Texaco letterheads, Montana Mine Exp. Co bank de
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Daily Inter Mountain Full Page Bicycle Ad3315 - Daily Inter Mountain Full Page Bicycle Ad
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July 19, 1894 Daily Inter Mountain newspaper partial edition. Full page ad for a bicycle give away by Daily Inter Mountain. Large horizontal tear, sti
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McDonald v. McCoy Fight Photo3316 - McDonald v. McCoy Fight Photo
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Reproduction of May 18, 1884 photo of middleweight championship fight between Peter McCoy and Duncan McDonald in Butte, MT. Fight lasted 2 hours and 1
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Old Felt Pennant "Please Excuse Our Dust"3317 - Old Felt Pennant "Please Excuse Our Dust"
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Gold and black felt pennant with Please Excuse Our Dust. Origin unknown, possibly Butte, MT. 11x57". 2x .7" holes, some edge wear. State:...
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Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Cooke City Store Ornate Hunting Calendar3318 - Cooke City Store Ornate Hunting Calendar
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1962 calendar with June-December pages. Bamboo mat body with colorful hunting scene of 2 hunters with dogs and pheasants. Made in Japan stamped on bac
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Sold to D******a for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Elk Horn Barn Feed Original Broadside3319 - Elk Horn Barn Feed Original Broadside
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14 x 22.5" original brown broadside, 2" tear. State: Montana City: Elk Horn Date: HWAC# 85154
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Northwestern Milling Co. Unused Flour Sacks3320 - Northwestern Milling Co. Unused Flour Sacks
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3 unused sacks, vivid colors, really nice. 23" x 13" State: Montana City: Helena Date: HWAC# 85174
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Highwood, MT Town Panorama3321 - Highwood, MT Town Panorama
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8x33" panorama photo of Highwood, MT town. Some inked notes. Chips, stains and tears. Sold as is. State: Montana City: Highwood Date: HWA...
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Lewiston and Manhattan, MT Panorama Postcards3322 - Lewiston and Manhattan, MT Panorama Postcards
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B/W town folding panorama postcards. 11" Manhattan, 16.5" Lewiston. State: Montana City: Lewiston Date: HWAC# 86414
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Sold to b********t.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Framed Kennedy Hotel, Missoula, MT Photos3323 - Framed Kennedy Hotel, Missoula, MT Photos
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3 Kennedy Hotel images, 1 large, 1 RPC? and enlarged photo of RPC. 5 paper lunch counter coupons and business card. 23x17" State: Montana Cit...
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Butte Montana Historical Hardcovers (3)3324 - Butte Montana Historical Hardcovers (3)
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First National Bank of Butte 1877-1852. Butte Above and Below Ground, The World's Greatest Mining Camp 1900 by Freeman-cover is worn, spine deta...
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Sold to b*******g for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Everlasting Copper, Copper Stationery (10)3325 - Everlasting Copper, Copper Stationery (10)
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Everlasting Copper copper stationery with Montana state outline and "from Montana, The Treasure State". 9x6" State: Montana City: ...
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Sold to a****a for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Montana Ephemera Group3326 - Montana Ephemera Group
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2 pictorial mauve eye glass cloths from Dr WJ Sullivan in Helena, old letter from First National Bank in Great Falls on letterhead. 3 letterheads rela
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Montana Postcards with RPC's3327 - Montana Postcards with RPC's
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Approx 20 Montana postcards, RPCs, chromolitho. Best is torn Watertown Grocery RPC. State: Montana City: Date: HWAC# 86412
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Sold to b********t.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Teachers Certs. Diplomas, Cabinet Card3328 - Teachers Certs. Diplomas, Cabinet Card
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2 Generations of Teachers from the Jameson Family. From the Salvatore Falcone Collection. State: Nebraska City: Fremont Date: 1925 HWAC# 84404
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Story of the Boulder Dam, 2 Booklets3329 - Story of the Boulder Dam, 2 Booklets
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Vols 4 and 5, lots of bw photos of dam construction. 24 and 48pp State: Nevada City: Date: HWAC# 84814
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t****0 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Reese River Reveille Holiday Supplement3330 - Reese River Reveille Holiday Supplement
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Rare 8 page 16 x 11" newspaper supplement. Pages are coming loose, tape repair on cover. State: Nevada City: Austin Date: 1888 HWAC# 85140
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6*****b for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Pullman Strike of 1894 and its Effect in Nevada3331 - Pullman Strike of 1894 and its Effect in Nevada
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This rather nondescript type written 8 x 7" note is about one of the earliest, and most important, nationwide strikes and leads us directly to...
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Red House Atrifacts, Ephemera and a Bottle3332 - Red House Atrifacts, Ephemera and a Bottle
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Lot of five. 1) An early and possibly unique cash drawer. We could find its beginnings (This 1859 invention consists in the employment or use of a ser
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Two Teamster Cards for Ore Headed to Tonopah.3333 - Two Teamster Cards for Ore Headed to Tonopah.
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One from Sodaville and one from Candelaria. The second card is very interesting. It seems that when the wagon arrived it was short sacks of ore. The t
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to i*****l for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Carlin, Nevada Letter Secured by Owyhee Road & Bridge Stock3334 - Carlin, Nevada Letter Secured by Owyhee Road & Bridge Stock
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Letter about the building of the Owyhee Road & Bridge Company in 1868. Dated July 21, 1869 and datelined Carlin, Nevada. From Thomas. H. Smith t...
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Sold to p******1 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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1892 California & Nevada Stage Company Pass3335 - 1892 California & Nevada Stage Company Pass
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No. 445, issued for 1892 to George Sanderson, president of the Williamsport & North Branch Railroad. Signed by V.H. Pease as general manager. Or...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to I********S for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Carson City Savings Bank Ledger and Ephemera Collection3336 - Carson City Savings Bank Ledger and Ephemera Collection
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Lot of 7 check sized financial documents, 1 stock certificate and one ledger. 1) The Carson City Savings Bank Ledger [May 14, 1875- March 31, 1881]: s
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Quote, Contract and Refusal to Pay for Artesian Well at the Stewart Indian School3337 - Quote, Contract and Refusal to Pay for Artesian Well at the Stewart Indian School
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1890. This is a sad tale indeed. George Hawkins was a V&T trained engineer. He work in the Bodie mines and mills, ran the 'Rocket' on Mo...
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Sold to 6*****b for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Very early State of Nevada Bond3338 - Very early State of Nevada Bond
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One of the earliest Nevada state bonds issued to William Chapman Ralston for $1000 on December 20, 1864. William Ralston was a California investor who
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to D******a for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Daily Elko Independent, 27 Issues3339 - Daily Elko Independent, 27 Issues
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27 issues Vol VIII Daily Elko Independent, 1879 State: Nevada City: Elko Date: 1879 HWAC# 85149
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to u********y.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Early Eureka, NV Newspapers (20)3340 - Early Eureka, NV Newspapers (20)
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Early Eureka, NV newspaper, approx 20. 2 Daily Sentinal 1876. 18 Eureka Daily Leader 1879. Some wear, normal for age. State: Nevada City: Eureka D
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Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Eureka County Bank Stocks Numbered 1 and 23341 - Eureka County Bank Stocks Numbered 1 and 2
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It is not often that you can find a matching pair of Number 1 and Number 2 stocks. Both are cancelled. #2 to MD Foley for 85 shares. # 1 to Daniel Mey
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to u********y.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Eureka County Bank Stock Certificate3342 - Eureka County Bank Stock Certificate
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I/C 1886/1889 to WE Griffin who was the exclusive Wells Fargo agent for Eureka and his signature is on the back. #9, 10 shares. State: Nevada City:
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Warren Williams Mine Contract, Ranching Correspondence and Tract Purchases in Fallon3343 - Warren Williams Mine Contract, Ranching Correspondence and Tract Purchases in Fallon
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Mine Contract: This 1906 contract is between the owner George Williams and George Abel to sink a shaft into the Gold Northern Mine at $12.50 a foot. G
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Estimate : 130.00 - 250.00
Sold to p******1 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Four Color Plat Map of Fletcher on Rare Light Blue Cotton Paper3344 - Four Color Plat Map of Fletcher on Rare Light Blue Cotton Paper
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c1890. Fletcher lies where the roads to Bodie, Aurora, Carson City, and Hawthorne meet. Names on map include Henry D Fletcher (active in public affair
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to p******1 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Blue Bull Mining Company3345 - Blue Bull Mining Company
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Extremely Rare! Goldfield. No. 3097 for 500 shares issued to Thomas H. Cline(?) signed by President J.M. Fergusson(?). This cert. has beautiful blue
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c****o for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Payroll from Huffaker's Camp to a Chinese Gang Boss3346 - Virginia & Truckee Railroad Payroll from Huffaker's Camp to a Chinese Gang Boss
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This is an amazing piece of Nevada railroad and Chinese history. It is an 1878 payroll for the month of May for the Chinese working out of Chinese Cam
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to j***d for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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President Herbert Hoover autograph during a Trip to Nevada (Jungo)3347 - President Herbert Hoover autograph during a Trip to Nevada (Jungo)
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This page from a c1936 autograph book was collected when President Hoover was in Carson City, Nevada by Don Dondero as a youth. Also on the page is th
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to 2*****s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Lander County Abandonment Papers (Includes Many Chinese)3348 - Lander County Abandonment Papers (Includes Many Chinese)
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c1890's. 1) Lot of 18 official documents from places like Kingston, Lewis, Galena, Austin, Reese River, Morgan, New Pass, Battle Mountain, Mill ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*****n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Nevada Register of State Lands to Dangberg3349 - Nevada Register of State Lands to Dangberg
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This beautiful 12 x 17" official document is written in exquisite hand writing is for Wilhelm Dangberg. He is a cousin to the famous Dangberg f...
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Quartz Mountain Panorama (Hugh Shamberger)3350 - Quartz Mountain Panorama (Hugh Shamberger)
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Quartz Mountain was fifteen miles north of Gabbs. Most people would not recognize this mining camp, but it had a post office from 1927 to 1929. This p
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to S*****8 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Herz Brothers Gold Watch, Reno, Nevada3351 - Herz Brothers Gold Watch, Reno, Nevada
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A gold, open-faced pocket watch, 2” diameter, with “R. Herz & Bro./ No 2/ Reno, Nev.” Engraved on the back. Includes chain and bar. The front cr...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to D******a for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Panoramic View of Reno (Reprint)3352 - Panoramic View of Reno (Reprint)
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Panoramic Reprint of Reno, NV in early 1900's. This panorama shows Truckee River, old touring cars, Model T's, Virginia Street Bridge, Cente...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to D******a for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Reno Evening Gazette, 8 Issues3353 - Reno Evening Gazette, 8 Issues
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8 Vol 3 issues of Reno Evening Gazette, 1877. State: Nevada City: Reno Date: 1877 HWAC# 85148
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Sold to D******a for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Reno Rare Checks (6)3354 - Reno Rare Checks (6)
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Rare. 6 checks from 1) Paxton, Curtis & Co., Bankers; 2) The First National Bank payable to Dave McFarland;3) The First National Bank payable to...
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Reno was a Sure Shot to Host the 1960 Olympics (Presentation Booklet)3355 - Reno was a Sure Shot to Host the 1960 Olympics (Presentation Booklet)
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1955. This is the presentation booklet (soft cover) that Reno used as a presentation to the United States Olympic Committee (they would receive hard c
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*******3 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Sparks Harrell Ranching Empire3356 - Sparks Harrell Ranching Empire
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Lot of three. 1) A rare San Jacinto datelined billhead for the Sparks Harrell company, Dated 1907. 2) A nice horse pictorial billhead from James Bain
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Seven troughs Hotel Key Tag3357 - Seven troughs Hotel Key Tag
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Spectacular Seven Troughs Hotel brass key tag for room 16, with postage return insignia at the bottom. 2.25" x 5". This is the finest Sev...
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Collection of ten RPC's of the Sparks Railroad Yard c19133358 - Collection of ten RPC's of the Sparks Railroad Yard c1913
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These photos come from the George Abbey collection. Three generations of Abbey's worked in Wadsworth and Sparks. 1-2) 1911. Two almost similar p...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a******4 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Two Nevada Pamphlets: Fort Carlin and Sutro vs Bank of California3359 - Two Nevada Pamphlets: Fort Carlin and Sutro vs Bank of California
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1) Fort Carlin! Ever Heard of It? Official executive document from December 11, 1874. It is a proposal for a bill from William W. Belknap to the House
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Territorial Enterprise Insurance Policy3360 - Territorial Enterprise Insurance Policy
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Territorial Enterprise, Virginia City, NV. Hartford $1,000 fire insurance policy, Dec 14, 1896, on the office furniture, type cases, stands, imprinti
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Virginia City Building Real Photo Postcards3361 - Virginia City Building Real Photo Postcards
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1) Five RPC's. Burro BIll's Antiques by Zan-T. 2) Roos Brothers Clothing Store. Frasher 9109. 3) Old 62 Bar reprint. 4-5) Two St. Mary's...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to v*******l for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Original Harper's Magazine "A Peep at Washoe" by J Ross Browne3362 - Original Harper's Magazine "A Peep at Washoe" by J Ross Browne
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Includes all three installments of the 1860 / 1861 story. Installment 1 (Dec., 1860) focuses on getting to the Comstock; 'Whole trains of pack-m...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to r********e.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Stage Coach and Transcontinental Mail Tycoon Ben Holladay Receipt for 5' of Ophir Mine3363 - Stage Coach and Transcontinental Mail Tycoon Ben Holladay Receipt for 5' of Ophir Mine
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Ben Holladay was famous as the owner of the Overland Mail Route for many years. But he got his start in San Francisco with steamers. This is aa 1863 l
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The Savage Mine and the Eyeless Fish3364 - The Savage Mine and the Eyeless Fish
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This 1876 letter is sent from Mr. Vanderbilt of the Fort Edward Institution and he wants to know about the eyeless fish found at 127 degrees in the de
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White Pine, NV History Books (6)3365 - White Pine, NV History Books (6)
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Mostly hardcovers. McGill, The Man The Town The Bar by Allen, White Pine County-A Pictorial History 4 vols, Romancing Nevada by Hall State: Nevada C
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White Pine, NV Library (9)3366 - White Pine, NV Library (9)
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McGill The Man The Town The Bar, 2 A salute to White Pine's Gold Stars, Romancing Nevada by Hall, Copper Camp Kids by Johnson, White Pine Lang S...
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Wonder, Nevada Ephemera Collection!3367 - Wonder, Nevada Ephemera Collection!
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Lot of nine. These are all 1907. 1) Kleeman & Crotto Stage Company: They had the first post office delivery from Fallon to Wonder. They withdrew...
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1870's Nevada Newspapers (3)3368 - 1870's Nevada Newspapers (3)
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Feb 4, 1873 Daily Territorial Enterprise from Virginia City-1.3" tear, Feb 4, 1875 The Nevada Tribune from Carson City, Rare Sept 5, 1874 The D...
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Automobile in Early Nevada: A Rough Ride!3369 - Automobile in Early Nevada: A Rough Ride!
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Lot of two. 1) Automobile 1924 Bluebook. West edition. With roads like Lovelock to Reno (Fork; right from poles, Pass well (good water). Reno to Sacra
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H. S. Homans; Commissioner of Deeds (Very Rare)3370 - H. S. Homans; Commissioner of Deeds (Very Rare)
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This card begs two questions: 1) What is a Commissioner off Deeds? A Commissioner of Deeds is an officer having authority to take affidavits, depositi
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Library of Nevada Towns3371 - Library of Nevada Towns
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Lot of 12 books of Nevada Towns includes The Heritage of the Desert; Candelaria and Its Neighbors; Gold Fever; Mining Camp Days; Las Vegas As it began
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Matched Set of Near Perfect 1933 Nevada License Plates with Original Envelope3372 - Matched Set of Near Perfect 1933 Nevada License Plates with Original Envelope
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PX1-189. Green and orange. Both still have pieces of original plastic that separated the plates. State: Nevada City: Date: 1933 HWAC# 99633
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Nevada Ghost Town Books (3)3373 - Nevada Ghost Town Books (3)
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Hardcover Nevada Ghost Towns & Mining Camps by Paher 492pp with index, dust jacket is taped. Softcovers-Fairview and Seven Troughs by Shamberger...
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Nevada History Books (4)3374 - Nevada History Books (4)
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Softcovers-Black Rock Desert by Wheeler, The Nevada Desert by Caxton. Hardcovers-Carson Valley by Danberg, Nevada by Beatty. State: Nevada City: D
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Nevada Regional Books3375 - Nevada Regional Books
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8 Nevada Regional Books including Ghosts of Humboldt Region, Conflict on the Carson and Of Heart of Nevada. State: Nevada City: Date: HWAC# 483
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Nevada State Bonds3376 - Nevada State Bonds
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Two framed Nevada State bonds: Each is for $1000 and each is cancelled. One has a silver state seal, no. 298, approved 1867. Matted and framed, 22.5...
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Nevada Topo Map Collection3377 - Nevada Topo Map Collection
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Approx 50 topo Nevada maps including privately published county maps, early 1:125,000, 15'quads etc State: Nevada City: Date: HWAC# 85135
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Stock Cert. Comstock Gold Mining and Milling Co.3378 - Stock Cert. Comstock Gold Mining and Milling Co.
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No. 857 for 2500 shares to W.B. McGerry, February, 1908, signed by President George W. Ozias(?). Has staining at upper left & right top at creas...
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1865 Henry Van Sickle Toll Road Official Document3379 - 1865 Henry Van Sickle Toll Road Official Document
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On December 19, 1862 Van Sickle was granted a toll road. The next day the territorial legislature levied a 2% tax on toll roads to build schools. This
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Pittsfield Ledgers (3), 1835-c18603380 - Pittsfield Ledgers (3), 1835-c1860
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Three early ledgers from the Berry family of Pittsfield, New Hampshire. The Berrys ran a large hardware and general store (including foods) for more t
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Lithograph Messett's Musical & Uncle Tom's Cabin3381 - Lithograph Messett's Musical & Uncle Tom's Cabin
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Total of 12 Litho's in this lot. 1) Three Color Litho's by D.L. Co., Newport, KY, No. 5242. Beautiful colors of woman ballerina scene with 3...
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Cincinnati Union Stock Yard Stock3382 - Cincinnati Union Stock Yard Stock
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Issued punch cancelled. #629 11 shares 1886.Catlle head underprint. Left chips, toning, please inspect. Prag Collection. State: ohio City: cincinnat
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Brotherhood of America Enrollment Print3383 - Brotherhood of America Enrollment Print
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The Brotherhood of America was a secret society formed in Philadelphia in the 1850's with membership of native born Americans. This is an unissu...
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1829 Pennsylvania Will (Possible Newbold Estate)3384 - 1829 Pennsylvania Will (Possible Newbold Estate)
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Four page legal document dated December 1829. Last will and testament of Benjamin Hartley of Washington County Pennsylvania. Three pages. Possibly fro
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1851 Pennsylvania Legal Document, Matthias Aspden3385 - 1851 Pennsylvania Legal Document, Matthias Aspden
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Large legal document, Doan and family and Matthias Aspden of Philadelphia, September 1851. Aspden was from a very wealthy Philadelphia family from a s
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Pennsylvania Justice of Peace Appointment Cert.3386 - Pennsylvania Justice of Peace Appointment Cert.
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Proclamation of Governor Joseph Ritner appointing Lebbeus Whitney Justice of Peace 1838. Signed by J Nallace Deputy Sec. Approx 13 x 16". 7&quo...
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Antique Chism Ice Cream Bucket3387 - Antique Chism Ice Cream Bucket
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This bucket weights 8 1/2 pounds! It will keep your ice cream cold. Side says 'Chism I. C. Co. Reno.' John H. Chism was the proprietor of th...
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Deadwood Sheriff Seth Bullock Framed Items3388 - Deadwood Sheriff Seth Bullock Framed Items
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14.5 x 18" frame with two matted Seth Bullock documents. Rattler Gilroy Consol. Mining Co. stock, issued to Harris Franklin, cert no. 855 for...
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Old South Dakota Felt Pennant3389 - Old South Dakota Felt Pennant
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Red and tan South Dakota pennant, possibly from South Dakota School of Mining. Old, possibly pre WW1. 16x38". Some small holes in red felt. St...
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Medotopes Container3390 - Medotopes Container
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Metal canister 3 1/2 inches tall, 1 3/4 inches in diameter. Engraved on the top is "Medotopes / Squibb." The ziploc bag provided by the c...
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Dale Land & Cattle Co Stock3391 - Dale Land & Cattle Co Stock
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I/U #115 35 shares Henry ? 1910 signed by President Dale. Cattle vignette. Ink bleed thru, creases, worn edges. Still operating in Orange Grove, TX. P
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Texas by James Michener and Bank Bag3392 - Texas by James Michener and Bank Bag
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Michener, James A., "Texas," Random House 1985. Michener's gift for historical storytelling brings the long and colorful history of Te...
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Texas Rangers Grouping (Includes Rare Tintype Photo)3393 - Texas Rangers Grouping (Includes Rare Tintype Photo)
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Rare tintype of Jabez LM Curry. He was in the Texas Rangers, till 1845. After that, he returned to Alabama. He then Joined the Confederate Army, and w
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Two Texas Letters3394 - Two Texas Letters
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Two letters from Texas: 1) A women from Beaumont, TX had two children and then died. Her husband died shortly after that. 2) Letter to Lizzie fro
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Nice set of Tungsten, Nevada Panoramas3395 - Nice set of Tungsten, Nevada Panoramas
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Four unpublished panoramas. 17 x 6 1/2". Framed, viewable on both sides of frame. 1) Toulon Mill on the Southern Pacific railroad line. 2) The ...
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Dry Creek Reservoir and Irrigation Company Stock3396 - Dry Creek Reservoir and Irrigation Company Stock
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# 44 for 30 shares to John W Taylor. Signed by William Fairbaum and Peter P Sorensen. Dateline Draper (rare) 1892. Located in Draper, Salt Lake County
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4 Stocks: National Building & Loan (Wasatch Lake vignette), Salt Lake Rock Company, Salt Lake Lithog3397 - 4 Stocks: National Building & Loan (Wasatch Lake vignette), Salt Lake Rock Company, Salt Lake Lithog
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1) Utah Book & Stationery. # 29. Mormon Tabernacle pictorial. Signed by president DM McCallister. Wrote "A description of the great temple,...
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Arden Dairy Crates - Lot of 43398 - Arden Dairy Crates - Lot of 4
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This is a lot of four wooden crates made for the Arden Dairy. Crates are in good condition with metal banding around the end panels. State: Utah Cit
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Ideal Dairy Crates - Lot of 23399 - Ideal Dairy Crates - Lot of 2
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Two wooden crates created for the Ideal Dairy in Richfield, Utah. Both are in good condition with metal banding to strengthen the ends. State: Utah
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