Mueller ~ Schmidtmann Western Americana BONANZA

This lot contains business documents such as retail liquor dealer license, typed articles of amendment for claim locations from 1907, handwritten lett

Here is a piece from Tonopah, a bustling mining town in the early 1900s.

Labeled "An every day scene in Tonopah, Nev." measuring 3.5 x 11." Shows a downtown scene at the corner of Golden Block 1902, includin

Lot of 3 unused coupon books- good for 250 pounds of ice from the Joe Knezevich Company. Book #s 292,293,299. Each measures 3.25 x 5." Sections

By Zola Ross. Hardcover, 329 pages. The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc, Indianapolis & New York, 1950. The book is the "story of beautiful Judith

Lot of 2. Original issue of The Tonopah Sun, dated August 26, 1909, and the Tonopah Daily Times, dated November 4, 1916. 4 pages each. Great collectio

Original 8-page edition, Vol. V, No. 36. Lead articles regard well known mining men operating in the Baxter Springs section, the reorganization of the

Union ribbon in white satin with red/white/blue rosettle at top, and red and blue print in the body. July 4, 1906 is in red print just above Tonopah.

A 3 card set from Tuscarora, Nevada. One is a view of the Post Office, General Store and Amusement Hall. The other two are landscape views of a coun

This is a Lot of 3 mining documents dating from 1918, 1920, and 1925. First is a report on Unionville’s Arizona Mine, by Charles D. Wilkinson, mining

A white border RPC, picture of Lola Munoz, the oldest cowboy in Elko, Nevada. Un-used.

Los Angeles Contract. Mineral Lands Improvement Co. for lot 16, block 38 in Velma (Ghost Town), for $5.00. Very nice looking with visible folds.

A single un-used RPC with ink writing on the front.

A group of three post cards from Verdi, Nevada. Verdi is located 10 miles west of Reno, Nevada. The Photographs are Indian writings on a rock, Hotel

Five chromolithographs, and four RPCs of Virginia City, one written, postmarked 1911.

Collection of three chromolitho cards. One used, the other un-used. Two shoots of Butters mill and one of Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Lot of seven publications: 1) Mineral Resources of Douglas, Ormsby, and Washoe Counties, by Theodore D. Overton, UNR Geology and Mining Series No. 46,

Lot of 7 includes: 1) The Comstock Guidebook by Townley, John M. Soft cover, 25 pages including many maps and illustrations. Published for the Great B

Lot of 6 includes: 1) The History of the Comstock Lode: 1850-1920, by Smith, Grant H. Soft cover, 297 pages, including photographs and illustrations (

Lot of 9 includes: 1) Mines and Mills of the Comstock Region: Western Nevada by Ansari, Mary B. Soft cover, indexed, 101 pages including illustrations

From the Fey collection: five Comstock trade tokens. Three Comstock Club: "good for 12 1/2 in trade," (the Comstock Club was in Gold Hill);

Lot of 3 different Comstock stock certs. All are datelined San Francisco: 1) Exchequer MC [Gold Hill Mining Dist.] Cert. #2138. Incorporated in 1904.

Nine bordered RPCs of the interior of the Crystal Bar, Virginia City. Three undivided, six divided, unwritten.

Lot of 3 RPCs. 1) Picture reads Wagon Train Crossing Nevada Desert, and shows a team of 10 horses and 3 covered wagons . 2) Wagon train at Train Stati

A great collection of interior and exterior white border RPCs, two used and eight un-used.

By Johnson, Kenneth M. Hardcover, 85 pages, 1 of 225 copies printed by Richard J. Hoffman, Los Angeles, 1964 (Paher #984). Work covers the famous tria

Devil’s gate mining District, NV. Incorporated in Nevada in 1873. Cert #. 116 for 1000 shares to J.D. Roberts. Signed by L.B. Hoastings, President

Edited and with an introduction by Oscar Lewis. Published by Lewis Osborne: Ashland, 1971. Hardcover, 53 pages with white paper dust-jacket. On Januar

Lot of 4 items each in regards to shares of stock and ownership claims in 2 mining companies: East Bonanza Gold and Silver Mining Company and Brophy...

A collection of five post cards, two used and three un-used. They are all white border RPCs.

A collection of RPCs and white border RRPCs Many of the Photographs are from "Zan" Photo Studio. All nine are un-used.

This report is concerned with informing and persuading stockholders to reinvest in specific mining companies of the Comstock. The report is focused t

12 post cards. Eight unwritten, postmarks from 1907-1913.

Collection of nine white border RPCs. Three used, the rest un-used. Various views of Virgninia City's buildings and mines.

Lot of 7 items. 1) Hale & Norcross Mining Company, Virginia district. Cert. #7397. Inc. In 1898. Issued to Jas. Gartland, Trustee in 1909 for 100

This Nevada Supreme Court document lists Brophy Mining Company as the Plaintiff vs. Brophy and Dale Gold and Silver Mining Company as the Defendant. T

Collection of six white border RPCs, one used five un-used. Shots of inside and outside Piper's Opera House in Virginia City.

Lot of 5 includes: 1) Young Reporter Mark Twain in Virginia City by Hillyer, Katharine. Soft cover, 92 pages including photographs and illustrations.

Seven real Photographs with different views. Some have cars in the view.

This Savage Mine duplicate receipt is in the amount of $66.50 for a full 19 days work in the month of April (1867) at the rate of $3.50 per day. Print

A single RPC, dated 1891 in ink. More likely from the early 1900's.

Collection of seven white border photo post cards. 1 used, six un-used. Inside and outside shots of St. Mary's Church.

Eight RPCs of Virginia City street and building scenes. One postmarked 1914.

By Lucius Beebe and Charles Clegg. Subtitled: A Story of Virginia City and Comstock Times. Published 1949 by Grahame H. Hardy, Oakland, California. G

Five RPCs of Virginia City, unused, four with white border, one borderless. Four undivided backs, one divided.

Short newspaper clipping about William Stewart and a bullion and Exchange bank receipt signed by Stewart.No 49. Issued to P.B. Ellis. Red Two

Two un-used plain back post cards from the flood in 1912 in Washoe City, Nevada. They are both blue print post cards. One is a photo of the town and

A collection of seven post cards, two used and five un-used. Four are white border RPCs, two are linen cards and one is a Chromolitho card. They inc

A single un-used white border RPC. The photo is a Highway sign on Highway 40 on the way from Reno to Wadsworth, Nevada. It is for food, gifts and fu

Lot of 3 includes: 1) Pioneer Nevada, published by Harolds Cub, Reno NV, copyright 1951. Hardcover, indexed, 207 pages including appendix and many ill

Lot of covers and cards. PURDYS (1911-13): 1 card, 1912, rare intro to Washoe County second period. VERDI (1874-present, second period): 8 covers, 1

Lot of full face ad covers. RENO RPO OGDEN & SAN. FRAN. W.D.: 1 cover, 1902. Full face ad for the Reno Free Street Fair and Carnival. Second co

Lot of 8 pieces includes letters and notes to the Bullion and Exchange Bank, and a Washoe & Storey County Map.

This is a nice photo of the Weepah boom that began in 1927. Photograph measures 4 ½”x2 ¾”, no matte, high contrast, and focus is sharp. ...

A collection of 24 post cards, nine are used and fifteen are un-used. Some are Chromolithograph cards and the others are Chrome cards. The pictures

The top of the impression reads "Wells Fargo Express", the bottom "Wells, NV" and in the middle is the ID number "515".

Lot of cover and card of a mining boom area approximately 30 miles west of Ely. EBERHARDT (1871-1893): 1 card, manuscript Rec’d at Eberhardt. Sent f

Lot of covers and cards. AURUM (1881-1938): 3 covers, 2-1916 w/contents and 1930, 2 diff. PM. Contains a letter to Will Parker in Trout Creek. Loca

Lot of cards and covers. BAKER (1895-1901 and 1909-present): 1 cover, 1936. 3 cards, 1911, 41, and 60, 1911 purple cancellation. BLACK HORSE (1906-

Lot of 2 covers south-southeast of Ely. TAYLOR (1883-93): 1 cover, no date, bull’s eye cancellation. WARD (1877-87): 1 cover, 1877, blue octagonal w

A collection of 12 post cards. Ten are used and two are un-used. They are either Chrome Cards or Chromolithograph cards. All are greeting cards or h

A large collection of post cards from Winnemucca. A total of 42, 13 used and 29 un-used. All are chrome cards or linen cards. They are pictures or

3 white border RPCs. 1 is used and 2 are un-used. They show a man panning for gold, a freight team of horses and the damage from a earthquake.

This is a White border RPC sent to a family member. The photo is a mine and mill located in Wonder. Wonder was a mining district and site of an aban

A single unused RPC with a photo of a mine shaft, dated 10-20-1907. The photo was taken by G.S. Richardson.

This is a un-used post card with a photo of a small mining camp, near Wonder. It is a RPC card, dated 10/23/1907. The photo was taken by G.H. Richar

A mining district and site of an abandoned settlement on the west slope of the Clan Alpine Mountains, 17 miles northeast of Frenchman, Nevada.

Lot of 13 advertising cards for Valley Dairy in Yerington, NV, with an ink blotter on the reverse. Each card has different pin-up girl artwork, all do

A used post card dated September 3, 1954. The photo is of a atomic bomb explosion mushroom cloud.

An early street scene of McGill after the town boomed as the location for the smelter that serviced the large copper mine outside Ely. Photograph mea

Compiled by the Permanent Secretary in 1888. Follows the Class of 1878 from the School of Mines, Columbia College. The college, now part of Columbia U

A Household Library of Scientific and Useful Knowledge, prepared by Wright, Dexter et al. Hardcover, 756 pages including many illustrations and full c

A handwritten letter of about 9 pages signed by J.K. Jevison and addressed to Ben, written on the letterhead of the Rocky Mountain Club of New York, l

Collecting US Civil War Store cards is a hobby of its own. This is an affordable piece of Ohio history. Certified genuine, but corroded and damaged by

Gruhlers Garden Concert Saloon at 470 Vine St. Own a piece of Civil War time Cincinnati! F. Arnold was the proprietor.

Issued in both 1863 and 1864, the obverse has an Indian head, and the reverse advertises the Jefferson Saloon at 12th and Main Streets. Woesnner was t

This lot contains all four volumes complete with dust covers. The first three volumes were published in Cinnaminson, N.J. And the last one in Conneau

The obverse looks like an Indian Head penny, but the reverse advertises John Schubert's Hamilton Saloon on High Street in Hamilton, Ohio. Sever...

A nice piece of central Oklahoma history.

Large wooden ship under construction at dry dock photograph. Unmatted images measures 9-1/2 x 7-1/2”. Focus and contrast are good. There are minimal w

Lot of 7 Western Places by Patera, Alan H., editor. 1) Volume 1, No. 2, June 1992 covers several settlements in CA and NV, including the "Beginni

Photograph shows a Spokane & Inland flatcar load of Reno Brick and Lumber Company lumber with eight men perched on top. Image measures 6-3/4 x 4-

Passengers and crew aboard the Bailey Gatzert pass through the locks on a sunny day. Unmounted white-bordered albumin print measures 9 1/2 x 7 1/2.&...

Locals gathered in front of hotel photograph. Image measures 7 x 4-3/4”, and overall size with single black matte is 10 x 8”. Focus and contrast are g

White bordered image measures 7 x 5,”, bi-tone gray matte measures 9-3/4 x 8.” Contrast is high. Focus is good. Matte with abrasion at upper left corn

Double wagon with team and postillion standing in front of store photograph. Image measures 8-1/2 x 6”, and overall size with single beige matte is 10

A notice of the time and place for the annual meeting of the above mine. Signed by George J. Brooks, secretary. 3.5" x 6.5.”

Lot of 2 items. 1) Pacific Mining and Development Company prospectus has a business card inside front cover of L.Y. Keady & Co., Minings and Minig

Office interior with large drafting table in foreground. Image measures 6-1/2" x 4-1/2" and with single black matte measures 9" x ...

Collection of two Chromolithograph cards with no border, one used, other un-used. From Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas County

Photograph is interior view of early progenitor of the department store, complete with small boys and customers. White-bordered image measures 6-1/2 x

An attractive piece with the picturesque Mt. Hood

Passengers disembarking from paddlewheel steamer and ferry boat photograph in what may be The Dalles (unverified). Unmounted image measures 10 x 5-3/4

Exterior view of hotel with residents/guests photograph. Image measures 8-1/2 x 6-1/4”, and overall size with single black matte is 10 x 8”. Focus is

Measures 9 1/4’’x 7 1/2’’. Low to medium contrast, focus is sharp. In good condition with wear. Bottom right edge has a piece ripped off and corners

History of the United States Mint and American Coinage, Ancient and Modern, edited by the Publisher, George G. Evans. Published 1227 Chestnut Street,

Official Souvenir Book of the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition, June 1 to December 1, 1926. Copyrighted by Cardinell, John D. (official phot

Map highlighting the States of Texas, Kansas, Nebraska; the Territories of Dakota and the Indians; and points west to the Pacific Ocean. Written in Ge

A full-color page of the state of Utah torn from Rand McNally’s 1911 Atlas of the World. Shows mining camps, railroads, etc. Lots of color. 11 x 14.”

Lot of 2, including Utah…Treasure House of the Nation by Utah State Historical Society, Cooley, Everett (editor); and The Founding of Utah by Young, L