Great American Treasure Hunt

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Holabird’s Western Americana Collections Presents
The Great American Treasure Hunt
Western Americana & Numismatic Auction

PREVIEW
HWAC Office
3555 Airway Drive
Reno, NV 89511
Friday - September 12 - 10am-6pm
* Preview also available by appointment

Sessions 1 & 2
LIVE AUCTION
Saturday, September 13, 2014 & Sunday, September 14, 2014
Starting Time: 9am PST, both days

Session 3
ABSENTEE AUCTION
Internet or phone bidding only.
Sept 15, 2014
Starting time: 9am monday

LOT PICKUP
Tuesday through Friday after the sale,
normal office hours or by appointment

AUCTION LOCATION
HWAC Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
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Yankee Doodle Lake Celluloid Piece2047 - Yankee Doodle Lake Celluloid Piece
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Denver and Salt Lake Railway used to roll pass Yankee Doodle Lake for several years up until 1928. The route was abandoned after the opening of th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to a****a for (35.00 + 6.83BP) = 41.83
 
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Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad tags2048 - Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad tags
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four tags: numbers 1839, 1880, 2653 and 2663. Complete and ready for use. City: Goldfield County: Esmeralda State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 7*****B for (55.00 + 10.73BP) = 65.73
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Silver Tray2049 - Virginia & Truckee Railroad Silver Tray
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nothing like this has been seen before. The eagle/star W. Rogers mark was used by William Rogers between 1825 to 1841 on his coin silver spoons. From
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to F*****6 for (180.00 + 35.10BP) = 215.10
 
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Virginia and Truckee Railroad Pass2050 - Virginia and Truckee Railroad Pass
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dated August 16, 1877 and issued to a Mrs. Reynolds of Virginia City to Carson City. The item measures 4.5" x 2.80" and has some wear incl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********e for (65.00 + 12.68BP) = 77.68
 
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37 V&T Railway Tickets2051 - 37 V&T Railway Tickets
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Bowers and Return, Carson to Virginia and Return, Reno to Carson and Return, Special Reno to Bowers and Return, Special Minden to Carson City and Retu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to f*****o for (30.00 + 5.85BP) = 35.85
 
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4 V&T Ledger Sheets2052 - 4 V&T Ledger Sheets
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Unused City: County: State: NV Date:
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Virginia and Truckee Railway Pass2053 - Virginia and Truckee Railway Pass
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Pass no. 263 is an unissued pass for the 1929 year. This pass was an educational half-rate permit. A stateted on the card "One-way tickets betw...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to r******8 for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Co. Post Cards2054 - Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Co. Post Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of 3 items from the Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Co. 1) Post card to notify a delivery. Dated June, 11, 1906. 2) An unused post ca...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 7*****B for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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Nevada Copper Belt Railway Co. Pass2055 - Nevada Copper Belt Railway Co. Pass
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Pass no. 14 issued to a Mrs. W.J. Askins for the 1928 year. Askins was the wife of a conductor. This piece has some wear including some stains on the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 125.00
Sold to r******8 for (55.00 + 10.73BP) = 65.73
 
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Nevada Lot of Checks and V&T Tickets2056 - Nevada Lot of Checks and V&T Tickets
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1) 1886 First National Bank of Reno letterhead. 2) 1886 Indemnity Bond. 3) Unused V&T tickets Gold Hill to Reno. 4) Thirteen checks includes: Co...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********e for (20.00 + 3.90BP) = 23.90
 
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Northern Nevada Railway 1926 Pass2057 - Northern Nevada Railway 1926 Pass
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Pass no. J 40 issued to Carl R. Gray, President of the Union Pacific System. The pass has some fading. City: County:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for (45.00 + 8.78BP) = 53.78
 
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Northern Nevada Railway 1928 Pass2058 - Northern Nevada Railway 1928 Pass
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass No. A 545 issued to F.C. Mathews. The pass has little wear, except for some fading on the bottom. City: County:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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Northern Nevada Railway 1929 Pass2059 - Northern Nevada Railway 1929 Pass
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Pass no. A 407 issued to Mrs. T.H. Perleywits, wife of A.G.F. The pass has little wear. City: County: State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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Northern Nevada Railway 1938-1939 Pass2060 - Northern Nevada Railway 1938-1939 Pass
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Pass no. A 21 issued to Miss Nellie Calvin Daughter of the retired Vice-President of the Union Pacific Railroad. There is some wear on the pass, the i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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Three Railroad Depot Real Photo Post Cards from Nevada2061 - Three Railroad Depot Real Photo Post Cards from Nevada
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1) Unique S. P. Depot in Carlin, Nevada. Atherton & Son photographers. 1908 Ogden & ? Postmark on back. 2) Battle Mountain depot with large ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j******e for (110.00 + 21.45BP) = 131.45
 
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Monthly Official Railway List July 19112062 - Monthly Official Railway List July 1911
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Vol. 30, No.7. Published by the Railway List Co. in Chicago. 725 pages, the front cover is detached and worn on the spine. Former library book. There
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Nye and Riley's Railway Guide2063 - Nye and Riley's Railway Guide
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Written by humorists Edgar W. Nye and James Whitcomb Riley. The book features hilarious poems and illustrations. James Whitcomb Riley later became kno
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Travelers' Official Railway Guide September, 18872064 - Travelers' Official Railway Guide September, 1887
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Miscellaneous information relative to railway improvements and progress as may be useful to the traveling public, the business community, and railway
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to j*********t for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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Blackwood Mining2065 - Blackwood Mining
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The Blackwood Mining & Milling Co. located in Idaho Springs, Colorado City: Idaho Springs County: Clear Creek County
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*********p for (80.00 + 15.60BP) = 95.60
 
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B & R Electrical2066 - B & R Electrical
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B & R Electrical Supply Company City: Denver County: Denver County State: CO Date: c1910-1915
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Blue & White Stages2067 - Blue & White Stages
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Belived to be short time stage line between Denver and LaJunta in 1970's put out of business by the railroad. City: Denver Count
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Gibson2068 - Gibson
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Gibson Colorado Company City: Denver County: Denver County State: CO Date:
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Joe Alpert's Inc.2069 - Joe Alpert's Inc.
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Joe Alpert's was a clothing store in the 1930 - 1940 era. It was located in downtown Denver City: Denver County: Denver Coun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to k***v for (25.00 + 4.88BP) = 29.88
 
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Middle States Development2070 - Middle States Development
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Middle States Development Company Corporate Seal. City: Denver County: Denver County State: CO Date:
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Livestock Company2071 - Livestock Company
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The Colorado Springs Livestock Company City: Colorado Springs County: El Paso County State: CO Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to R**********s for (25.00 + 4.88BP) = 29.88
 
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Silver Spruce Ranch2072 - Silver Spruce Ranch
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Silver Spruce ranch started operation in 1872 in the Platte Canyon. It is still in operation today as a girl's summer camp. City: Bailey
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to k***v for (25.00 + 4.88BP) = 29.88
 
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Icnicio Lodge No. 1822073 - Icnicio Lodge No. 182
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Started as a Masonic Lodge in 1913 and was short lived. City: Ignacio County: La Plata County State: CO
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Craig Clothing & Cleaning2074 - Craig Clothing & Cleaning
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Corporate Sealer for clothing store in Craig, Colorado serving miners in the Aspen area. City: Craig County: Moffat County
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Palestine Commandery No. 222075 - Palestine Commandery No. 22
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Knight's Templar Temple City: Lajunta County: Otero County State: CO Date: 1900
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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White River2076 - White River
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White River Grange No. 395 Meeker was started in 1880 by the U S Army. They pulled out in 1883 and sold the buildings to local townfolk. City
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to R**********s for (25.00 + 4.88BP) = 29.88
 
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Cripple Creek2077 - Cripple Creek
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Cripple Creek Water & Ice. City: Cripple Creek County: Teller County State: CO Date: 1901
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*********t for (30.00 + 5.85BP) = 35.85
 
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Cripple Creek Transfer2078 - Cripple Creek Transfer
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The Cripple Creek Transfer Company City: Cripple Creek County: Teller County State: CO Date: 1905
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to 2******o for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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Mining Company of Colorado2079 - Mining Company of Colorado
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Mining Company of Colorado. Eventually purchased by Cripple Creek & Victor Mining. City: Cripple Creek County: Teller County
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to b******1 for (25.00 + 4.88BP) = 29.88
 
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Hillsboro Land2080 - Hillsboro Land
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Hillsboro Canal Land Company. An attempt to furnish water to Hillsboro from the Platte River. City: Hillsboro County: Weld C
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Checker Cab Company2081 - Checker Cab Company
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From Colorado but unknown service area or era. City: County: State: CO Date:
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Colorado Chreokee Oil and Gas Company2082 - Colorado Chreokee Oil and Gas Company
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colorado Chreokee Oil and Gas Company. Definitely eastern Colorado; believed to be around Limon. City: County: St
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Colorado-Kansas Coal2083 - Colorado-Kansas Coal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Believed to be transportation firm that operated between the San Juan basin and Kansas City. City: County: State:
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Commonwelth Industrial Bank2084 - Commonwelth Industrial Bank
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Colorado sealer. City: County: State: CO Date: c1920
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Double B Livestock2085 - Double B Livestock
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Company Seal. This seal needs repair work. City: County: State: CO Date:
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Jel Mining2086 - Jel Mining
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The Jel Mining Company. Seal Made By Sachs-Lawlor, Denver City: County: State: CO Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to k***v for (25.00 + 4.88BP) = 29.88
 
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La Fiesta Inc.2087 - La Fiesta Inc.
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Colorado sealer. City: County: State: CO Date:
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Northern Colorado Coals2088 - Northern Colorado Coals
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Seal Made By Sachs-Lawlor, Denver City: County: State: CO Date:
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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The Nome-Montana-New Mexico Mining Co. Consolidate2089 - The Nome-Montana-New Mexico Mining Co. Consolidate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #1365, issued in 1907 to Geo. Antenreith for 1250 shares. Inc. in Arizona Territory. The company had 8000 acres of placer ground on the Solomon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to u******i for (35.00 + 6.83BP) = 41.83
 
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Three Stocks from Bisbee, Arizona2090 - Three Stocks from Bisbee, Arizona
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Three stocks from Bisbee. 1)Copper King of Arizona (WV), issued at New York in 1901. The company operated next to the Copper Queen mine at Bisbee. VF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********e for (30.00 + 5.85BP) = 35.85
 
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Mellgren Mines Corporation Stock, Tombstone, AZ.2091 - Mellgren Mines Corporation Stock, Tombstone, AZ.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #33, issued in 1934 to W.W. Grace for 25,000 shares. Signed by V.G. Mellgren as president and B.E. Grace as secretary. Mellgren Mines Corp. Cert
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to t****r for (35.00 + 6.83BP) = 41.83
 
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Four Mining Stocks from Cochise County, Arizona2092 - Four Mining Stocks from Cochise County, Arizona
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice group of four certificates from companies that operated in Cochise County. 1)Bonanza Belt Copper Company (AZ), issued 1907. The company held 12 c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for (35.00 + 6.83BP) = 41.83
 
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Morenci Copper Company Stock Certificate  19002093 - Morenci Copper Company Stock Certificate 1900
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Cert. #279, issued at New York in 1900 to Leopold Balbach for 100 shares. Signed by Jack M. Coy as president and corp sec. (illeg.) Mines and Works: M
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********e for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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Relief Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate2094 - Relief Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate
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Cert. #925, issued in 1910 to William G. Snow. Signed by Wm G. Leland as president and secretary (illeg). George A. Treadwell was previously involved
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********e for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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Hite Gold Mines Company Stock Certificate #12095 - Hite Gold Mines Company Stock Certificate #1
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Cert. #1, issued in 1906 at Wickenburg, Arizona for 5 shares. Eagle vignette. Signed by P.Y Hite as president and A.W. Black as secretary. Issued to J
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Three Oatman, Arizona Mining Stock Certificates2096 - Three Oatman, Arizona Mining Stock Certificates
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Three different Oatman mining stocks. 1) Oatman Gold Mining and Milling Company, cert. #2554, issued in 1927. Inc. in Arizona in 1914. Picture vignett
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to 1*****c for (95.00 + 18.53BP) = 113.53
 
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