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Lander County,NV - October 24, 1863 - Pride of the East Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock *Territ

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 USD
Lander County,NV - October 24, 1863 - Pride of the East Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock *Territ
Reese River District. Incorporated in 1863. Cert. #129, issued to Sam’l Winans for 10 shares. Signed by John B. Frank, president, and by Wm. T. Reynolds, secretary. Vignette at center of 2 people walking up a tree-studded slope above a river canyon. Black border and print, with 2 applied revenue stamps at left (20cts & 5cts). Small vignette at bottom of a dog guarding a safe. Printer: Robbins & Co’s Print, S.F. Uncancelled. 5.5 x 9.5.” The census of 1860 reveals that there were 3 Winans brothers–Stephen, Robert and Samuel—living in Nevada County, California and working as masons.