Mining, Minerals and Mayhem Auction

Lot of 4. 1. Mori's Noodle Shop "Chow Mein - Fried Shrimp Dial Amherst 4-2229 Ely, Nevada". Clear plastic frame. Picture of a small to...

Research of this unique W. L. Berry ingot is difficult. He was not found in any of the standard references, which includes the 1867 Bean Directory

Tied U 13 postal stamp. Cover postmarked on 18 December. Addressed to Mr. Samuel Rowe of Carroll Maine. No return address. Has tears, some wrinklin

Lot of 3. 1. Cross Section Assayer's Notebook. Hard cover in mustard color. Nevada and California contents. Grid sheet pages. Few torn pages, ne...

Incorporated in Pennsylvania. Cert. #B 187 issued in 1866 to J. F. Stine for 30 shares. One red vertical R44 R4 hand tied perf stamp at left. Signed b

Incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1867. No. 1 issued on January 16, 1868 to John C. Fall Trustee for 500 shares. Signed by Treasurer, T. B. Putnam, Secr

Lot of 10. 1. First National Bank of Nevada Reno, Nevada. No 1179 certified Mary Dolores Young and Mary Dolores Cunningham own 42 shares. Dated May 31

58 unissued checks from various Nevada banks. Some of the best of the group are: 1: Austin Manhattan Consolidated Mining Company, Bank of Austin, No

Rare group of 7. 1: Bullfrog Bank and Trust Company, Rhyolite; check #22 issued May 12, 1909 payable to Pioneer Central Leasing Co. for $50. Front i

Lot of 4 items, including 2 related to important embossed bottles. 1. "Statement/ To Thos. Taylor & Co./ Dealers in/ Wines and Liquors, 309

Lot of 11 individual items. 1. Goldfield brochure titled “the greatest gold camp in the world.” Measures 9” x 4”. Produced by the Forward Mining De

Lot of 4. Unknown District Locations. 1. Amalgamated Mines Co. Incorporated October 19, 1929. No. 1708, Dated July 25, 1929 issued to D.S. Beals for

Nevada Newspapers Collection. Lot of 30. 1. Carson Valley News: fragile condition, some partial editions (2)Friday edition, May 26, 1876, Vol. 2, N

Lot of 43 various newspapers from around Nevada. Most of these papers are well preserved. 1. Belmont Currier, Saturday 25 February 1882, Vol. 9, N

Obverse: Nevada Silver Co. /.999 fine /4.96 ozs. /val. $6.39; reverse: 999 fine /silver

Lot includes following: 1. Wells Fargo cover containing 2 letters sent from Elko to Virginia, Nev., dated July 26 and Mar. 15, 1874. Postmarked July

Measures 11" x 7 1/2". Incorporated in 1866. No. 373 issued to Blakely for one share at $100.00 each and signed by the treasurer and presid

Lake Mining District. Incorporated Jan. 21, 1878. Cert. #24 issued to Geo. B. Hill, Trustee, for 100 shares at $100 each on February 16, 1878. Signed

Stock ledger, about 500pp, , 12 x 18", water stained. Some of the named shareholeders are Rochester mining companies, thus the suspicion this is

Approximate 500 page ledger of stock owners 6 x 9". No date, circa post-1920. Shareholders were primartily Massachuttes residents, indicating a m

Lot of 4. 1) State Line Gold Mining Company No. 4; Incorporated in New York; Certificate No. A963 issued May 26, 1881 to George A. Post for 50 shares;

Lot of 6 certificates from the Gold Mountain District. Included are: 1) State Line Gold Mining Company No. 3, Cert. #A817, issued to Benj. N. Martin f

Closing Argument of Adolph Sutro on the Bill Before Congress to Aid The Sutro Tunnel, Delivered Before The Committee on Mines and Mining of the House

Cortez District. Incorporated in 1896. Cert. #52, issued in 1896 at San Francisco, Cal. for 100 shares to Travers Knox Duncan, signed by L. Minban(?)

Lot of 2. 1. Tule Canyon Goldfields Company; Incorporated in Nevada, February 25, 1907; Certificate No. 68 issued May 31, 1907 to (no name given) for

Ultra Rare Map. The place was also known as Bullfrog and previously as Lathrop Wells. The first community was set up in the early 1900s in the Amargos

Incorporated January 26, 1863. Unissued. Signed Leland Stanford. Measures 12 1/2” x 5 3/8”. Black print on crème paper with black border. Certi...

On 1 May Thomas N. Brown and Mrs. S. J. Baldy "were lawfully united in Marriage . . . according to the laws of Nevada Territory." Signed by

Incorporated in 1863; Cert. #34 issued June 4, 1863 to W. S. Card for 10 shares; signed by Samuel Young(?) as President and J. H. Livermore, Secreta

Lot of 6 items, including: 1. letter from "Superintendents Office, Mount Cory Mining Company. Coryville, Esmeralda Co., Nev. Sept. 19th, 1883. Ad

Group of 3: all measure 14” x 20.5” 1. Saturday edition: May 17, 1870, Vol. IV, No. 6. Complete edition. Fair condition; the edges are flaking. Yell

Lot of five papers, dated: Nov. 15, 1879 (Vol. V, No. 6); May 29, 1880 (Vol. VI, No. 8); July 30, 1881 (Vol. VIII. No. 17); Nov. 19, 1881 (Vol. IX, N

A three page document made on the 15th of January between James C. Burnett of Bridgeport, Mono County, CA and S. G. Cobb of Aurora for property in the

This sheet of three unissued certificates is believed to be the only uncut sheet left in existence. All the certificates are signed by Leland Stanfor

Lot of 3. Two covers with postmarks of Austin all with red three-cent adhesive serrated edged postal stamps. 1. This cover is from Mahlon Dickerso

Lot of 2. 1. A bright yellow cover addressed to Epres Ellery Esq., at 16 Athenian Building which was at the corner of California and Montgomery Stre

Incorporated in 1864. No. 62 issued on November 21, 1864 to J.N. Thompson for 10 shares. Signed my secretary William M. Lorell and President J. G. Fin

Lot of 7. A complete set of colorful Manhattan SMC scrip with buff two cent RND1s from the 1870s. Excellent condition.

The paper was first published in Austin, Nevada on May 16, 1863. It was published as a weekly newspaper, and intermittently as a daily paper. The pape

People’s Advocate, Austin. Wednesday, May 6, 1891, Vol. 1, No. 37.The paper was published between December 3, 1890 and January 31, 1893 in Austin. It

Lot consisting of 80+ receipts, letters, and various other pieces of correspondence addressed to or concerning Judge L.O. Ray. A Justice of the Peace

Personal letter from Harry C. Stimler, one of the discoverers of Goldfield in 1902, to Louis Dahloss in San Francisco, Jan. 20th, 1915. The cover has

Survey and sketch of the Northumberland Ledge and surrounding area. It was survey No. 395 done by T. F. White and recorded by Joseph Stow, Recorder. T

Certificate No. 17 for 1 share at $10/share. Text and border is in red with writing in black ink. The border has flowers with ribbons in the corners a

Lot of 9. Early Belmont merchant documents. 1) Cover to George R. Williams, Att. of Law. "Paid Wells, Fargo & Co." 3-cent printed stamp.

Philadelpia Mining District. No. 7152 issued to W. G. Crandall for 2 shares at $100 each. Certificate has a black decorative border with black text a

Lot of 4. 1. Cover to Mr. Leslie W. Stocher in San Francisco from Young in Belmont, postmarked 11 Oct. 1906 with a 2-cent red postal stamp embossed on

Lot of 2 letters. 1. Written by Deputy F.R. Brotherton on the letterhead of the County Clerk of Nye County, addressed to Gen. R. M. Keating in Virgini

Rare certificate. Company incorporated April 9, 1872. Certificate Number 3444 for 100 shares. Decorative border and text in black. Company name is in

Philadelphia Mining District. The Highbridge was a key mine in the area. It incorporated in Aug. 8, 1878 with offices in San Francisco. No. 36 issued

Certificate No. 562 for 1,000 shares, Dec 18, 1916. Black border with decorative text and florishes in the top corners. This mining company was locate

Certificate No. 955 for 1,000 shares. Vignette of three underground miners working in top center of certificate. Decorative border of grape vine. Comp

Lot of 8. These documents are from the courthouse. 1. Unused photo postcard. "Historic Abandoned Court House at Belmont (Nye County), Nevada.&a...

Various documents from the Combination Mines of Belmont including covers from James M. Banks, a stockholder's booklet, and a stock certificate. ...

Lot of 2 early imprint photographs from the late 1860s or early 1870s. Both photos are portraits. The first portrait is of a man in a suit. He has a w

Incorporated in July, 1863. No. 102 issued on October 20, 1863 to John Panee for 50 shares. Signed by secretary G. E. Sch and president H.

An original Union Pacific Railroad poster promoting the Hoover Dam. Poster measures 22” x 32” and is mounted on heavy cardstock backing. Blank Reverse

Incorporated under the laws of the State of California, February 27, 1897; Certificate No. 898 issued June 22, 1900 to Charles S. Hinchman for 1000 sh

Lot of 2. 1. #1: Cert. #356 issued August 29, 1912 to James E. Barlow for 50 shares; signed by John V. Wilson, President and B.M. Maples, Secretary;

Incorporated in the Territory of Arizona, no readable date. Cert. #2190 issued November 6, 1907 to Zadig & Co. for 500 shares. Signed by Lewis Pan

Incorporated under the laws of Nevada, December 8, 1904; Certificate No. 172 issued March 29, 1905 to R. W. Petersen for 100 shares; Signed by R. W. P

Incorporated in Nevada, 1908. Cert. #69 issued October 5, 1908 to B. S. Robinson for 400 shares. Signed by G.C. Taplin, President and George H. Payne,

Incorporated in Wyoming. No. 261 issued to P.O. Perkins for 500 shares. Embossed seal. Signed by Mr. M. Barkley, President and W. P. Lyman, Secretary.

Incorporated in the Territory of Arizona, 1906. No. 14 issued March 14, 1906 to R.M. Brin for 500 shares; signed by John S. Cook as President and J.

Incorporated under the laws of Arizona, April 10,1905; Certificate No. 2385 issued October 19, 1907 to Frances Boesch for 1000 shares; signed E.A.

Incorporated in the territory of Arizona, 1904; No. 646 issued February 15, 1906 to J.H. Schweble for 5000 shares; signed by Albert T. Watson, Vice Pr

Incorporated in the Territory of Arizona, 1905; No. 128 issued March 3, 1906 to Eugene Howell for 500 shares; signed by W.J. Cuddy, president and Euge

Incorporated the Territory of Arizona, June 8, 1906; No. 167 issued June 15, 1907 to Ethel Urkhart for 500 shares; signed by E. S. Chafey, President a

Incorporated in the Territory of Arizona, March 1906; No. 507 issued November 18, 1907 to A. J. Reid for 1000 shares; Thos. Simpson as Vice President

Incorporated in the Territory of Arizona, March 1906; No. 1074 issued December 18, 1906 to Stedman Bent for 500 shares; signed by O.O. Kincaid (?) as

Incorporated in South Dakota, 1905; No. 427 unissued but has Bullfrog logo in center of certificate. Bullfrog Apex Mining and Milling Company - Inco

Lot of 8. 1) Check No. 403 dated August 3, 1907 issued to “So. Nev. Con T & T” (Southern Nevada Consolidated Telephones and Telegraph) for $8.50

Incorporated in the Territory of Arizona, 1905. Cert. #179 issued April 11, 1905 to Thomas Spain for 500 shares; signed by J.D. Birm(?) and A. Bailli

Bullfrog Central Mining Company; Incorporated under the laws of South Dakota, April 1906; Cert. #171 issued October 27, 1906 to Scott T. Armann (?) fo

Lot of 5: 1: Prospectus letter: three page letter dated April 29, 1905 on the letterhead of the mining company, mailed to Geo. L. Allen of Savannah,

Incorporated in the Territory of Arizona, 1905; Cert. #130 issued March 3, 1906 to Eugene Howell for 5000 shares. Signed by M.J. Cuddy as President a

Incorporated in the Territory of Arizona. No. 474 issued to Geo. J. Heim for 500 shares on May 18, 1906. Signatures illegible for president and secret

Incorporated in the Territory of Arizona. No. 73 issued to John F. Green for 1000 shares. Embossed gold seal. Signed by P.S. Davis, Vice President (Vi

Incorporated in South Dakota, August 21, 1906; No. 424 issued February 4, 1907 to John P. Poe Jr. for 1000 shares; signed by W.A. Starr, President and

Incorporated in Nevada, March 22, 1906; No. 392 issued September 14, 1906 to Wm. Stansbury for 1000 shares; signed by R. Davis, President and C.C. Th

Lot of 2. #5. Silver, 1.3 oz., in protective holders, 38mm., proof. Obverse • Gold Bar •Bullfrog District, Nye Co, Nevada with a frog in the middle

Incorporated in South Dakota, February, 1905; No. 742 issued February 17, 1906 to H.H. Shrim for 1000 shares; signed by J.P. Loftus as President and

Incorporated under the Non-assessable Laws of the Territory of Arizona, 1906; No. 584 issued April 10, 1909 to Katherine L. Cornman for 250 shares; si

Incorporated in Colorado, 1906; No. 286 issued December 22, 1906 to Dr. Thos. Stark for 2000 shares; signed by A. P. MacKey as Vice President and (ill

Incorporated in the Territory of Arizona; No. 1391 issued April 4, 1907 to H. A. Estabrook for 1000 shares; Signed by J. C. McCormackas President and

Incorporated in the Territory of Arizona; No. 2314 issued June 15, 1907 to J.C. McCormack for 1000 shares; Signed by McCormick as President and G.K. V

Incorporated under the laws of the State of South Dakota, 1906; No. 75 issued July 19, 1907 to George A. Bartlett for 5000 shares; signed by Donald B.

Incorporated in the Territory of Arizona, 1905; No. 77 issued December 4, 1905 to A. J. Lutz for 200 shares; signed by Irving Farrington as President

Incorporated in South Dakota. No. 612 issued to Regina C. Turner for 200 shares. Embossed gold seal. Signed by A. P. Bradstreet, President and J. M. S

Lot of 16 Company Prospectus: The prospectus is not dated but states that the Company was incorporated under Nevada laws on February 14, 1931 and ha

Incorporated Under the Laws of the Territory of Arizona; No. 1391 issued April 4, 1907 to H. A. Estabrook for 1000 shares; Signed by J. C. McCormackas

Incorporated in the Territory of Arizona, 1904; No. 3868 issued 29April1907 to J.K. Britton for 500 shares; signed by Malcolm L. Macdonald as Presiden

Incorporated in the Territory of Arizona 1904; Cert. #2189 issued to D.G. Doubleday for 500 shares signed by T. L. Oddie as President and H.H. Clark,

Incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada, April 20, 1905; Certificate No. 26 issued March 19, 1906 to Josephine Fraley for 10,000 shares; si

Incorporated in South Dakota, January 1906; Certificate No. 2553 issued March 3, 1908 to Barrett M. Pond for 500 shares; signed by L. L. Patrick, Pre

Incorporated under the laws of Arizona, 1905; No. 156 issued April 25, 1905 to F.E. Collins for 100 shares; signed by Richard Willis, president and B.

Incorporated in South Dakota, July, 1905;No. 36 issued March 1, 1906 to John S. Cook, Trustee for 1000 shares; signed by the Secretary, Hugh H. Brown

Incorporated in South Dakota, July, 1905; No. 48 issued April 6, 1906 to John S. Cook, Trustee for 1000 shares; signed only by the Secretary, Hugh H.

Lot of 2. 1. Bullfrog Pioneer Extension Mines Co.; Incorporated the Territory of Arizona, 1909; No. 626 issued August 2, 1915 to Bullfrog Syndicate

“The First Year’s Record of Bullfrog Nevada and Its Marvelous Mines,” published by the Forward Mining and Development Company, Suite 19, Toltec Buil