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c. 1875. Measures 7” x 3 ½.” Stereoview shows the town of Blackhawk from above several wood and brick buildings and a lovely white church can b...

c.1900. Cabinet card with view of Central City, Colorado. Photographer is listed on front as A.M. Thomas. Wonderful view of town and surrounding hills

Central City & Blackhawk birds-eye views. Trimmed tight to the printed borders. No lithographer name present, however, it may be the same as the...

Williamson-Haffner Engraver. Gilpin Tramway. C&S RR. Townships of Black Hawk and Central City. Newhouse Tunnel. Canvas backed. Fraying around th...

“Looking Northwest of Nevadaville." Stereograph measures 7"x3 1/2", tan single matte, high contrast, and the focus is sharp. Photogr...

Large volume of Colorado's Kit Carson County. "Villages, Cities and Townships of the County., by Geo. A. Ogle & Co." Book includes...

c. 1878. Stereoview No. 188. “Leadville and Vicinity, elevation 10,300 feet…Chestnut street, looking west.” Colorado Views. Photographer is identified

A cabinet card showing a view of Fryer Hill (which is noted in pencil on the back of the card): lots of wooden structures and a few dump piles. The re

Cabinet card with a view of busy street scene. Notation on back of card indicates this is Harrison Avenue. Street is full of wagons, people, stacks of

c. 1879-80. Cabinet card with a view of Leadville, CO. Reverse has writing “E. of Har. Ave. from E. of Hill.” Photograph by G.D. Wakely. View shows a

1880s. Stereoview No. 1117. “La Plata Smelting Works.” Leadville Series. Photographer: W.H. Jackson & Co., Denver, Colorado. View shows La Plata...

c. 1879. Cabinet card with a view of Chestnut Street and Carbonate Hill in Leadville, CO. You can see many important businesses, such as the Grand Hot

Large volume of Colorado's Phillips County. "Villages, Cities and Townships of the County." Book includes Plat Maps, System of Govern...

Original birds-eye view drawn by E.S. Glover, lithograph by Strobridge & Co. Cincinnatti. Printed on thin paper, this spectacular broadside has ...

Black ink on linen, 3 sheet composite map drawn by Hollis & Harrison of Silverton, circa 1880-90. New additions include Reese, Blague, Wyman, an...

Three horses were requisitioned and approved by Fort Sedgwick, originally called Camp Rankin, which was located opposite the mouth of Lodgepole Creek

Large atlas of the "Villages, cities and Townships of the County, including a Plat Book." Compiled by Geo. A. Ogle & Co. Large 15.5&qu...

Colorado Senator Henry M. Teller Archive. Teller (1830-1914) arrived for the pikes peak gold rush in 1861 after passing the Bar in New York in 1858. H

Geological and Geographical Atlas of Colorado and Portions of Adjacent Territory by F.V. Haden, U.S. Geologist in Charge. Julius Bien, Litho. Small pe

Geological and Geographical Atlas of Colorado and Portions of Adjacent Territory by F.V. Haden, U.S. Geologist in Charge. Julius Bien, Litho. Sticker

1894. William Henry Jackson (1843 - 1942) was an American painter, Civil War veteran, geological survey photographer and an explorer famous for his im

Frank S. Thayer, Denver, 1902. Large folio, 18 x 20", green covers with gilt lettering, snap closure. Red cloth snap holders for folio prints. ...

Mathews, A.E.; Pencil Sketches of Colorado. 1866. Nolie Mumey reprint of 1961. Typical Mumey slip case. This is a reprint of perhaps the most famous

Map Broadside of Villa Park, Denver, Colorado, by Geo. Bowen, drawn by T.F. Nicholl, printed by Baker Co. , printed by Landowner press, Chicago. Villa

Russ Coleman, editor, Sundance Publications, 1976, Silverton, Colorado, copy #2. 18.5 x 25", unpaginated, about 80pp. 76 numbered photos. Larg...

1) The Famous Loop at Georgetown, Colorado. By Keystone Views Company. #365. Described on back as one of the greatest marvels in mountain climbing bet

This Seth Thomas watch comes with its original cloth cover and presentation box. This open face, stem wind / stem set, railroad style watch features a

History of Idaho Territory...; 1884, Elliott & Co., San Francisco. 304pp plus advertising. About 12 x 14", brown boards, gilt lettering. Bi...

Illustrated.; Bowen & Co.; 1904; 664pp. Approximately 9 x 12". Dark leather covers with gilt lettered face and spine. Original, with little...

1870. "The Heathen Chinee" by F. Bret Harte. Illustrated by Joseph Hull. Published by The Western News Company, 121 & 123 State St., C...

Stock no. 150 issued to F.D.F. Ferno Trustee for 10 shares on February 1, 1893. It was incorporated under the laws of the state of Illinois. There is

Stock no. 135 issued William H. Hutchinson for 100 shares on February 9, 1870. Hutchinson is a name that is fairly well-known in the bottle collecting

Nice set of three SPECIMEN stock certificates from this famous company in three different colors. All three feature the stunning Willy Rey reclining i

The White City (as it was). Chicago, c1893, published by the White City Art Company, photography by William Henry Jackson. Front board loose. 13 x 1

Lot of two insurance ledgers 1.) Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co. operating out of Clinton, ILL 2.) Royal Insurance Company. One of the volumes still

This is a signed document from Richard Yates, the governor of Illinois, recognizing the valor of Sergeant George T. Hudson, and his promotion to Secon

The Great Fires in Chicago and the West. History and incidents Losses and Sufferings, Benevolence of the Nations. By A. Chicago Clergyman. J.W. Goodsp

Stamp from the National Bank in Seneca. Unusual metal stamper. Two different materials: one for the stamp and one for the handle. City: S

1) Burdett Town Company, State of Kansas, cert. #9, issued for 21 shares at Topeka in 1886. Burdett is located in Pawnee County. Red pen cancelled wit

During the American Civil War, both the Union and the Confederate side relayed heavily on volunteers for the war effort. The first call for reenlistme

Sold by Ward & Cornhill, Boston. Published by Ensign & Thayer, New York. 23.5 x 32", wood rollers at each end. Vignettes line the left ...

Stock no. 15877 issued to George Prentiss for 1 share on May 4, 1913. Incorporated under the laws of the state of Maine. This stock has very little we

Topographical Maps of the Road from Missouri to Oregon in Seven Sections, 1846. Compiled by Charles Preuss, Assistant to John C. Fremont. Scale 10 mil

Official AFC "Buffalo" die side for the Super Bowl coin. The opposite side would be the Washington Redskins of the NFC, the eventual winne...

Helena Board of Trade, Frank L. Thresher, Publisher. 72 pp., softbound. Illustrations of Public Buildings, Prominent Business blocks, beautiful homes.

Lithograph of Helena, Montana. Compliments of Kessler's Brewery. Published by American Publishing Co. Milwaukee. Classic birds-eye view broadsid...

G.W. Anderson, 1916. 16 x 17.5". Front cover detached as are first two pages. Missing page 3, the index map. 63pp.Colored maps of the township...

Great North Dakotans in 1913 represented by portraits. Four to a page. From bankers to lawyers, educators to religious, businessmen to judges, find al

Unique Coal Tables book that offers multiple tables for cost per ton of commodities. Small volume, in good condition, with some minor tears on the spi

1891. Original map atlas of nearly 100 pages, 23 x 25". Front board nearly detached. Binding loose. Spots and water damage. Typical Sanborn Fir...

1) Sketch of Public Surveys in New Mexico to accompany the annual survey general for 1863. 20x20”. John A. Clark. Aging along folds. 2) Sketch of Publ

Great photographs: city, mines, people, buildings etc. First tent, first hotel (tent), Tex Rickard's famous drill, EARLY photographs of the town...

32" x 22". "Hoover Dam - 727 feet high / near Las Vegas, Nevada / reached via / UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD." Faded. No rips, no tear...

Vintage B&W photo card of the olds Court House, with a very rare postmark on the reverse, along with (2) 1c stamps. City: Las Vegas

Lot of 17: Color print cards of various federal and court buildings, elementary & high schools, post offices, Mormon and Masonic Temples, and Me...

Lot of 6: Night views of downtown Fremont Street gambling casinos and hotels. Photographers were Oakes & Frasher. Crisp shots, in excellent cond...

Lot of 25: Color print cards of famous casinos, hotels, and street-views during day and night times. Excellent condition, with some duplicates.

Lot of 17: most are color cards in this group, and there are two B&W cards from this famous landmark. There are various pool shots, entrance and...

Lot of 2: colorized photo cards of the famous Hotel Nevada in Las Vegas. Both are in excellent condition. City: Las Vegas County

Lot of 15. These look to be Frasher photos, of in and around Las Vegas. There are 4 courthouse cards, 3 schools cards, 3 scenic cards, and 5 other vie

Lot of 3. This group from circa 1940 features two different churches (2) and a Traveler's Hotel card, all in very good condition. City: L

Vintage court house and post office cards, one published by Wilson Drug Co. This specific card is older, and the photo is somewhat faded. The other tw

Shot of the famous old "Hotel Overland" from the street, probably from the 1920's or '30's. Some fading, but clear focus. Ci...

Lot of 3: early Stewart Ranch photo post cards, showing burros on the ranch, and a colorized Ranch house card. All are in very good condition.

This is a lot of 2 stereoviews overlooking the Boulder Dam, which is known today as the Hoover Dam. 1) A view of the dam with different signs to denot

This badge belonged to Henry Overbury, Goldfield Constable 1901-1904. Measures 2 1/2" in diameter. Good Condition City: Goldfield

Date: April 22nd, 1873. Hiskey & Walker. Drawn on Parker, Wattson, & Co. Pay $325 to M. Duratte. Endorsed and cancelled (@ Independence) on ...

Lot of over 50 papers. "Esmeralda Has Yielded Up Her Millions And Has Billions Left For Honest Toil" printed below masthead, datelined &qu...

P. H. Hjul on South Main Street in Eureka posted this Holiday broadside for Hjul's Bazaar. Large tear on bottom right. 12" x 8". Cit...

USGS 1881 geological map of the Eureka District by Arnold Hague. F. A. Clark was the topographer. Bright, colorful, and in excellent condition. 15 1/2

Early pull-down rolled school map on cloth, which we believe was used in Winnemucca. Maps all mounted in wooden frame, hooks for hanging piece still a

Very early number signed on June 5, 1909 for 2,000 shares by Fred to his brother Charles. The Grutt's were major players in the development of R...

1) Check for M. N. Van Fleet. With the famous green bullfrog vignette. Rhyolite. Signed by Grigsby. Grigsby was the town doctor! 2) Rhyolite check. 19

Silver plate cover, engraved “Mizpah”, from the famous Mizpah Hotel, circa 1910. 12 x 8.5 x 6.5”. This showy piece does not have the platter base. Fro

Parts from three rare Tonopah bottles that date prior to 1905. Face and lower back of a clear Washington Bar, Coleman & Granger, Tonopah, Nevada...

157 pages. Biennial Report of the Surveyor General and State Register of the State of Nevada for 1867 and 1868. Printed by Henry R. Mighels, State Pri

BOLD SIGNATURE! $100.00 on August 26, 1862. Did he take this money for services rendered or to take a trip? City: Carson City Co

Wonderful collection of Nevada printing history. Set of 145 pieces. This wood type set was originally used by the Nevada Appeal in Carson City for the

Lot of 2. Two great resources for lovers of Nevada history. 1) 1883. Report of Surveyor General and State Land Register of the State of Nevada for the

Never before seen by Fred Holabird! Ribbon has black script on yellow material. Virginia City Premiere / Nevada Celebrates Virginia City and Reno / Ma

1-2) Strelecki prints from Virginia City. Original art was done in 1927 and 1928. Strelecki was born in Poland and resided in Paris, New York, and Lo

New Discovery William T. Eaves medallion Pattern Silver Spoon. Circa 1868-1870. Offered here are two tea spoons in Medallion pattern, one marked ...

This stereoview features a lookback on the Comstock. The stereoview was a part of of the Wakins' New Series. Both the photographs measure 3.05&q...

This is an early view of the Comstock. The photographer is identified as Lawrence & Houseworth Opticians, Importers of Stereoscopic Goods, San F...

Virginia and Gold Hill Water Company. Bond No. 6. $1000 in gold coin issued to N. Lernning (?) or Bearer. Signed by Mayor J.S. Kaneen & Clerk J....

From the Gordon Harris estate. Lot of 2. 1) Front: "Nevada White Hats 1943" on top, "Gordon Harris 1944" on bottom, raised cowbo...

From the Gordon Harris estate. A personal, custom-made silver belt buckle with an 1899 $20 U.S. gold coin, gold overlay on buckle, and four diamonds.

Great lot of 3. 1) Two women's Western leather belts with silver buckles. One has smaller silver plates with sheep and flower engravings. No mak...

Lot of 2 notebooks. 1) Cover: Laboratory Notes. Nat. E. Wilson. Bayonne City, New Jersey. Begins in Jan. 1891. Last entry in June 1895. Most pages in

Glass lantern slides, possibly from a UNR Geology class, as these were found in Reno. Approx. 350 slides, mostly from rural Nevada and the Comstock,

Glass lantern slides, probably from UNR Geology class, as these were found in Reno. Approx. 500 slides, including such categories as Seismology &...

This is a lot of 2 images of the bridge overlooking the Truckee River. The stereoviews were produced by the Keystone View Company. Both photographs me

Belonged to William T. O'Neil. Has state seal in middle. No markings on back. O'Neil was a representative from White Pine County in the Neva...

The stereoview was taken along the Carson River. Wakins' New Series. Both the photographs measure 3.05" x 3.05" while the matte measur...

No Mineral County. No Clark County. No Pershing County. The cities in the boldest print are Belmont, Hamilton, Elko, Stillwater, etc. Rand McNally.

Hard to find. 28" x 21". Includes William Stewart, J P Jones, Charles Belknap, Russell Colcord, Orvis Ring, Lem Allen, George Nixon, Willi...

Very Rare. 31 1/2" x 24". Complete slate featuring George Nixon, Tasker Oddie, EE Roberts (Reno's famous pro-alcohol Mayor during proh...

40" x 10". Bright and sharp. Includes first female member of the Nevada legislature, Sadie Hurst (R-Washoe), elected to Assembly in 1918. ...

Unusual Nevada seal. Fred Bixby was well known for his Santa Barbara Ranch, but there is no Internet indication that he ran cattle in Nevada?

Expense account for Highway Patrol, Driver's License Division, Motor Vehicle Division, and Safety Division. City: County: