Mueller ~ Schmidtmann Western Americana BONANZA

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Grand-scale, world-class auction featuring a spectacular offering of Postal History, Rare Photographs,
Post Cards, Stamps and Western American ephemera. Over 2,000 lots from the famous Al Mueller
Western Photograph Collection, the Gil Schmidtmann Postal History and Nevadiana Collection, the John
Woodward Ingot Collection and the Marshall Fey Gaming Collection, along with a fabulous group of
Native American items, including Navajo rugs and Washoe baskets. Also included will be some historic
Buffalo Bill items, a Goldfield and Bullfrog section, extremely rare philately, and a remarkable Dakota
collection. This sale will cover a massive portion of collecting fields with everything from precious metal
ingots, gold specimens and stock certificates to rare saloon tokens from all over the Western states.
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Miami,AZ - Gila County - 1911 - Miami Saloon Token : 12 1/2c - Genuine - 5225926-016220 - Miami,AZ - Gila County - 1911 - Miami Saloon Token : 12 1/2c - Genuine - 5225926-016
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This unusual square token represents the Arizona ghost town of Miami, site of a huge copper boom and bust.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Miami,AZ - Gila County - 1911 - Peerless Saloon Token : 12.5c - Genuine - 5208190-143221 - Miami,AZ - Gila County - 1911 - Peerless Saloon Token : 12.5c - Genuine - 5208190-143
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Jas. Hagan was proprietor of this saloon. NCS attributes the piece to Miami, Arizona, but guide books don't have it listed there.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Mineral Creek,AZ - Pinal County - June 20, 1866 - Specie Basis Mining Co. Bond :  222 - Mineral Creek,AZ - Pinal County - June 20, 1866 - Specie Basis Mining Co. Bond :
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Measures 12 1/4 x 11 1/4." Incorporated in Pennsylvania. Reads, ". . . E. Potter, Trustee or Bearer in the sum of One Hundred Dollars . . .
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Morenci,AZ - Greenlee County - Copper Ingot Lot :  223 - Morenci,AZ - Greenlee County - Copper Ingot Lot :
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Lot of 6 ingots marked DM&MCO and measure approximately 3.75" x 1.75" x 1." Average weight: 1 lb. 10 oz. These ingots are possibly
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Morenci,AZ - Greenlee County - c1910 - Mill Photograph *Territorial* :  224 - Morenci,AZ - Greenlee County - c1910 - Mill Photograph *Territorial* :
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Nice side view shot of an ore mill. Photograph measures 7 3/4”x6”, dark green single matte 12”x10”, high to medium contrast—minor yellowing, and the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Morenci,AZ - Greenlee County - c1910 - Mining Town Photograph *Territorial* :  225 - Morenci,AZ - Greenlee County - c1910 - Mining Town Photograph *Territorial* :
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A fine view looking down on the mine and town of Morenci, AZ. The photograph measures 8 x 5”, with a dark green single matte measuring 12”x9”. The con
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Morenci,AZ - Greenlee County - c1910 - Vista over Gold Gulch Photograph *Territorial* :  226 - Morenci,AZ - Greenlee County - c1910 - Vista over Gold Gulch Photograph *Territorial* :
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This is a great shot of the layout of the city. Photograph measures 8”x6”, dark green single matte 12”x10”, high contrast in the middle and faded on
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Morenci,AZ - Greenlee County - c1910 - Vista over Smelter and Town Photograph *Territorial* :  227 - Morenci,AZ - Greenlee County - c1910 - Vista over Smelter and Town Photograph *Territorial* :
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This photo has a nice flow as it depicts the mining town in Gold Gulch. Photograph measures 8”x6”, dark green single matte 12”x10”, high to medium co
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Moreno,AZ - Pima County - No Date - Train Hauling Rock Photograph  *Territorial* :  228 - Moreno,AZ - Pima County - No Date - Train Hauling Rock Photograph *Territorial* :
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Men pose on the with an idle train. Photograph measures 9 3/8"x7 1/4", black single matte 11 3/4", 9 3/4", high contrast, and the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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AZ - Navajo County - c1870s-1890s - Arizona Indian Brave Stereoview  *Territorial* :  229 - AZ - Navajo County - c1870s-1890s - Arizona Indian Brave Stereoview *Territorial* :
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Hopi Pueblos. A young man stands with his hands on his hips in front of an adobe wall. He is barefooted and wears a checked loincloth. The caption rea
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Newtown,AZ - Gila County - c1907 - Roosevelt Dam Construction Photograph *Territorial* :  230 - Newtown,AZ - Gila County - c1907 - Roosevelt Dam Construction Photograph *Territorial* :
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Dam workers stand on the cliffs of a narrow gorge. Photograph measures 6 3/4”x4 3/4”, green single matte 9”x7”, high contrast—tends to the grays, and
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Newtown,AZ - Gila County - c1907 - Store Front Photograph *Territorial* :  231 - Newtown,AZ - Gila County - c1907 - Store Front Photograph *Territorial* :
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Men pose in front of the Sultan-Newman and Co., General Merchandiser. Photograph measures 6 3/4”x4 3/4”, green single matte 9"x7", high con
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Pima County,AZ - March 3, 1881 - Amaranth & Q. N. Mining Co. Stock Certificate :  232 - Pima County,AZ - March 3, 1881 - Amaranth & Q. N. Mining Co. Stock Certificate :
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Measures 10 3/8 x 5 1/4". Incorporated in New York. Tombstone Mining District. Entitles J. N. Airkley to fifty shares. Signed by C. A. Shelles as
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
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Chihuahua, Mexico - Dec 15, 1863 - American & Mexican Silver Mining Co. Bond :233 - Chihuahua, Mexico - Dec 15, 1863 - American & Mexican Silver Mining Co. Bond :
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Measures 13 3/4 x 18 3/4". Incorporated in New York. About 56 miles from Tucson. Bond reads, ". . .For Value Received hereby acknowledge tha
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (280.00) = 280.00
 
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Pima County,AZ - May 12, 1884 - Buena Vista Mining Co. Stock Certificate :  234 - Pima County,AZ - May 12, 1884 - Buena Vista Mining Co. Stock Certificate :
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Measures 9 1/8 x 4 1/8." Incorporated just seven days before this certificate(May 5 1884). Amole District. Entitles H. N. Pearson trustee Five Hu
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pima County,AZ - Jan 15, 1874 - Cerro-Colorado Mill & Mining Co. Stock Certificate :  235 - Pima County,AZ - Jan 15, 1874 - Cerro-Colorado Mill & Mining Co. Stock Certificate :
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Measures 9 x 5." Incorporated Sept 29, 1876. Cerro-Colorado District. Certifies T. M. McEntee (sp?) "Trustee" is entitled to Five Hund
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
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Pinal County,AZ - June 2, 1881 - Cedar Tree Mining and Milling Company Stock  *Territorial* :  236 - Pinal County,AZ - June 2, 1881 - Cedar Tree Mining and Milling Company Stock *Territorial* :
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Pioneer district. Incorporated in New York in 1881. Cert. #609, issued to D.N. Watkins, Trustee in 1881 for 100 shares. Signed by Wm. Williams, presid
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Pinal County,AZ - Feb 27, 1879 - Essex Mining Co. Stock Certificate :  237 - Pinal County,AZ - Feb 27, 1879 - Essex Mining Co. Stock Certificate :
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Measures 9 1/2 x 5 1/4." Incorporated January 13, 1877. Pioneer District. Entitles P. S. Swain (sp?) trustee to One Hundred shares. Signed by E.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Pinal County,AZ - May 16, 1882 - Ferre Mining Co. Stock Certificate :  238 - Pinal County,AZ - May 16, 1882 - Ferre Mining Co. Stock Certificate :
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Measures 10 5/8 x 6 7/8". Incorporated in Illinois. San Pedro district. Entitles L. W. Bilcham to Twenty shares. Signed by J. C. McFarland as sec
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Prescott,AZ - Yavapai County - c1905 - Vista of Town Photograph *Territorial* :  239 - Prescott,AZ - Yavapai County - c1905 - Vista of Town Photograph *Territorial* :
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Crisp shot over the early Arizona town. Photograph measures 6 1/2”x4 1/2”, gray single matte 8 3/4”x7”, high to medium contrast—faded on the peripher
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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