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"Fall Frontier Fortunes" Numismatics & Americana Timed Auction (2025 September)
"Fall Frontier Fortunes" Numismatics & Americana Timed Auction (2025 September)
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Auction Location
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
Auction Details
Day 1, September 19th, 2025 (Lots 1000-1730)
Mining (1000-1188)
Stocks & Bonds (1189-1730)
Mining & Oil
Railroad & Transportation
Misc. Categories
Day 2, September 20th, 2025 (Lots 2000-2614)
Transportation & Express (2000-2067)
General Americana (2068-2614)
Geo. Sort (2068-2349)
Misc. Categories (2350-2614)
Day 3, September 21st, 2025 (Lots 3000-3724)
Numismatics
Currency & Scrip (3000-3031)
World’s Fair (3032-3048)
Gaming (3049-3060)
Coins & Bullion (3061-3453)
Medals & Exonumia (3454-3524)
US Mint & Other Ephemera (3525-3553)
Tokens & Counters (3554-3724)
Day 4, September 22nd, 2025 (Lots 4000-4584)
Native Americana & Cowboy (4000-4024)
Art (4025-4119)
Firearms, Weaponry, Militaria, Political (4120-4219)
Sports (4220-4322)
Philatelic (4323-4439)
Maps & Books (4440-4519)
Bottles (4520-4557)
Fossils (4558-4584)
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Excursions in Northern British Columbia & Yukon Territory & Along the North Pacific Coast [202380]
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Rare. Late stage Yukon Gold Rush. Missing back cover. Issued by the Geological Survey, Ottawa, Canada, 1913. Guide Book No. 10. 179pp. with photos and
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Fred N. Atwood Signed Check 1905, Dawson Figure [200111]
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Mining related autograph check: Fred N. Atwood. Born in Boston 1867, Atwood went to the Klondike (Dawson City) in 1897. He crossed the Chilcoot Trail
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1152 -
Vintage Map Of Principality of Piedmont Showing Mines [199199]
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Map of Principality of Piedmont, showing the Alps, France on the left, 1724-80. 20 x 23 ". Copper engraved, hand colored. Under the soldie...
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1153 -
Japan Mining Postcard (1) [185450]
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One postcard from Japan, an RPC of a Japanese mine. "THE TSUDO OF MANUFACTORY/(ASHIO COPPER MINE)" along with Japanese lettering printed i...
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Bullion to Books 1942 [181798]
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Bullion to Books by Henry R. Wagner-1942. Tracks the author's experience mining in Mexico. Book is in near new condition 370 pages. Please see ...
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1155 -
Miner's Funeral, Killed in a Fall c1890 Photograph [200414]
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Photo taken at a funeral held for a miner killed in a fall. Location unknown. 10.25x8" photo on a backing ~13x10". Top left corner missing...
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1156 -
1747 Treatise on Lead Mining (1979 Reprint) [202546]
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1979 reprint in slipcase. The Miners Dictionary. "Explaining Not only the Terms used by Miners, but also Containing the Theory and Practice of ...
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A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, & Mines, Vol. II, Andrew Ure, 1853 [202386]
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Fourth Edition. Volume Two. 998pp. Covers "K" through "Z". Water damage and staining. Sold as is. ^ Date: 1853 Country (if not...
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1158 -
Lazarus Ercker's Treatise on Ores & Assaying (1951 Translation of 1580 Work) [202541]
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Translated from the German Edition of 1580 by Sisco and Smith. University of Chicago Press, 1971. 360pp. with index and some illustrations. Wear to co
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The Fire Assay of Gold, Silver, and Lead in Ores & Metallurgical Products, 1907 [202314]
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By Leonard S. Austin, Professor of Metallurgy and Ore-dressing, Michigan College of Mines. First Edition. 1907. Published by Mining & Scientific...
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1160 -
Mine Smelting & Refining Reference Pair [202316]
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Lot of 2 different. 1) Matte Smelting. Its Principles and Later Developments Discussed With An Account of the Pyritic Processes. By Herbert Lang. Publ
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Mining Metal Extraction References: Ore Dressing by Taggart and Copper Smelting [202363]
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Lot of 2 different. 1) Elements of Ore Dressing by Arthur F. Taggart. 1951. 595pp. Dust jacket in pieces. Otherwise a nice copy. 2) Recent Copper Smel
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1162 -
Mining Steel & Iron References incl. Gold Dredge [202317]
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Lot of 2 different. 1) The Making Shaping & Treating of Steel. Carnegie Steel Company. 1920. Second Edition. 614pp. with index and many illustra...
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1163 -
The National Atlas of the United States, 1970, USGS [197301]
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Hardcover. Published by the Department of the Interior Geological Survey, 1970. 417pp. Includes general reference maps of the US, as well as geologica
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1164 -
"Interviews with Mining Engineers", 1922 [202119]
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A copy of "Interviews with Mining Engineers" by Thomas Rickard, published in 1922 by the Mining and Scientific Press of San Francisco. Ric...
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1165 -
Antique Metallurgy Manual, 1875 1st Ed. [202106]
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A first edition copy of "A Manual on Metallurgy" Volume 1 by William Henry Greenwood, published 1875 by G.P. Putnam's Sons of New York...
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1166 -
Antique Metallurgy/Mining Books (2) [202103]
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A pair of antique books on metals intended for metallurgists or mining technicians/scientists: "The Playbook of Metals" by John Henry Pepp...
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1167 -
Books on Flotation for Mine Engineers (3) [202108]
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Group of 3 books on flotation and its relevance to mine engineering, published in the 1910s by several different authors. Books included in the lot ar
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1168 -
Educational Book on Coal Mining, 1892 [202107]
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An 1892 copy of "Coal and the Coal Mines" by Homer Greene, originally published 1889 by the Riverside Press, an imprint of Houghton Miffli...
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Mineshaft Timbering Guide, 1918 [202104]
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A copy of "Timber Framing" by Henry D. Dewell, published 1918 by the Dewey Publishing Co. of San Francisco. The book is a practical guide ...
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Pair of Vintage Mining Books, 1894-1944 [202181]
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A pair of antique/vintage books on mining and metallurgy. Lot includes a first edition copy of "The Romance of Mining" (1944) by T.A. Rick...
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"Dr. Ure's Dictionary", 1879 Manufacturing Guide [202117]
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A copy of "Ure's Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines, Containing a Clear Exposition of their Principles and Practice, Volume IV Sup...
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T.A. Rickard Mining Books, 1945-1966 (2) [202180]
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A pair of books on mining by T. A. Rickard, a significant mining engineer and author on mining who worked in United States, Europe and Australia throu
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Miner's Wood Pipe Handbook, 1945 [202088]
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Copy of the "Wood Pipe Handbook" (2nd edition) from the National Tank & Pipe Co. of Portland, Oregon, published 1945. Product and pric...
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Weight Guide for Engineers, c. 1922 [202087]
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A copy of the Metallurgical Bulletin of the General Engineering Company of Salt Lake City and New York City, published c. 1922. The booklet contains a
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1175 -
Western Mining Library: California, Nevada, Gems, Placer [197898]
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Lot of 6 different. Includes: California Journal of Mines and Geology, July 1937, mining districts in Los Angeles County; Prospecting and Operating S
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1176 -
Bullion Molds (2) [195294]
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A couple of bullion molds. One is marked Knight Foundry Sutter Creek 40 OZ. Sil. It measures 3"x 7"x 2". The other has no markings. I...
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Bullion Weights (8) [196423]
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Two large (481 Troy ounce) bullion weights and 9 much smaller weights. These are all in nice condition, ready to weigh your riches. Please see photos
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1178 -
Gold Miner Portable Scales (2) [194668]
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Portable miner's scales in metal boxes. First is marked "Miners Improved Gold Scale" "Manufactured Especially For California.&q...
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1179 -
Big Burch Blasting Caps Box [201158]
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Western Cartridge Co., East Alton, Ill. Big Burch Blasting Caps Box , 5.5 x 8.5 x 10.75 ". 1000 No 6 blasting caps. Very good cond. Very rare...
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Blasting Caps Can Kill! Public Safety Announcement Circa 1961 [201140]
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This lot is a public safety announcement flyer by the Institute of Makers of Explosives, advising people that blasting caps are dangerous. The flyer c
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1181 -
Miners' Safety Lamps Group [202507]
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Pair of Miners' Safety Lamps, 'Permissible' models by the Koehler Mfg. Co. Patent number 209. Aluminum construction, gas lamps with safe...
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1182 -
Dixon's Prepared Carburet of Iron Stove Polish Wooden Box (Manufacturer of Crucibles) [202373]
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Marked on all four sides. Label on one end. Joseph Dixon & Co., Crucible Manufacturers, Jersey City, NJ. 6.5 x 9.5 x 14" ^ Date: Country ...
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1183 -
M.W. Werk Candle Box [201925]
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The M. Werk Co. Cincinnati, Ohio, Stearic Acid Candles, 6s, 20lbs, green label with full company logo on one end, other end stamped/painted company lo
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Excelsior Eagle Stearine Candles Box [201159]
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Excelsior Eagle Stearine Candles box, no candles. Box is complete w/ label on top. "Warranted To Stand The Hottest Climate. " on top of l...
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1185 -
Mine Brass Bell [201926]
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Brass 6" signal bell on steel frame. Works, but needs adjustment, but in very good condition. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:...
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1186 -
Placer Gold Dealer Sign (Not Original) [194908]
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An 18"x 22" framed sign soliciting for placer gold. This is not an original but is a beautiful example of what a gold dealer might place i...
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Miniature Minecar Wheels (4) [195074]
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4 miniature minecar wheels, 4 curved spokes. Modern made, probably for a small ore car model. Made of white metal painted black. Diameter is 7 1/4&q...
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1188 -
Oil Lamps and Miner Panning For Gold Statue [200152]
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Lot of 3. 1. Perkins and House non-explosive lamp, 1871, no chimney. Very good condition, 9.5 ". 2. Glass oil lamp, no chimney. Unknown make...
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1189 -
Fox Mining Company Stock Certificate & Real Photo Postcard [200479]
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Lot of 2. Inc. in Washington. Hydraulic mining at Fairbanks. 1) Stock certificate no. 75, issued for 380 shares to secretary Francis Waldron in 1905.
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Alaska Gold Syndicate Company Stock Certificate, 1899 [201543]
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Very early and important Alaska operation. Number 4665 for 23,333 to Wm. Bellknap in 1899. Signed by president James Simmons and the secretary. Not ca
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Turnagain Arm Gold Mining Company $50 Bond [201729]
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Mines probably located in the Hope-Sunrise area on the Turnagain Arm side of the Kenai Peninsula, where gold was discovered in 1895. This area is not
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Yukon Basin Gold Dredging Co. LTD. Stock [200233]
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I/U. Yukon Basin Gold Dredging Co. LTD. Stock, issued April 1908. Signed William Ogilvie president. Unk. printer. Ogilvie bio and company ad incl
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Bisbee, Arizona Mining Stock Certificate Group (5) [200850]
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Lot of 5 different. Includes: Calumet and Arizona Mining Company (three different, 1907, 1922, 1923, underground mining vignette); Cadena de Cobre Min
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Cochise County, Arizona Mining Stock Group (Bisbee and Tombstone) [200851]
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Lot of 5 different. 1) Calumet & Arizona Mining Company. Two different, issued 1911 and 1923. Punch cancelled. Underground mining vignette. 2) C...
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Globe-Miami, Arizona Mining Stock Group (7) [200845]
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Lot of 7 different. Includes: Arizona & Michigan Mining Co. (1910); Arizona Commercial Mining Co. (1921 and 1927); Superior & Boston Copper ...
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Jerome and Verde, Arizona Mining Stock Group (6) [200847]
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Lot of 6, 2 each of 3 different. Includes: Clemenceau Mining Corporation (Verde, 1943 and 1945); Pittsburgh-Jerome Copper Company (1918 and 1920); and
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Ten Different Mojave County, Arizona Mining Stock Certificates [200849]
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Lot of 10 different. Includes: United Western Mines Co. (1916); Tom Reed Gold MC (1919); Western Apex MC (1927);Rainbow MC (1921); Katherine Gold Mini
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Five Different Oatman, Arizona Mining Stock Certificates [200848]
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Lot of 5 different. Includes: Gold Range Mining & Milling Company (1910); Western Apex Mining Company (1927); Tom Reed Gold Mines Company (1929)...
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Salero Mining & Manufacturing Co. Stock w/ Henry Wells Vignette (of Wells Fargo) [201750]
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Unissued. Shares are $100 each. Green border. Mine located in Pima County, AZ Territory. Inc. 1875. Rich silver mine located on the Arivaca Ranch in T
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