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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NV - Pre 1910 -  Gaming In Nevada Post Cards - Pre 1910 :  1036 - NV - Pre 1910 - Gaming In Nevada Post Cards - Pre 1910 :
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A 4 post card set of pre 1910 gaming in Nevada. All are un-used. Two are RPCs and they other two are White Border RRPCs
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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NV - 1919-45 - Assorted Counties Postal History Group 4 :  1037 - NV - 1919-45 - Assorted Counties Postal History Group 4 :
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Lot of covers. U.S.S. NEVADA: 25 covers, 1931-41, mostly diff. PM--ranging from Olympic Games 1932 to Guantanamo Bay Cuba 1934. One cover corner. S
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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NV - 1926-81 - Assorted Counties Postal History Group 5 :  1038 - NV - 1926-81 - Assorted Counties Postal History Group 5 :
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Lot of First Flight Commemorative covers. NEVADA CANCELLATIONS: Boulder City, 4 covers, 1938. Carson City, 1 cover, 1949. Elko, 3 covers, 1926 and
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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NV - No Date - Assorted Counties Postal History Group 7 :  1039 - NV - No Date - Assorted Counties Postal History Group 7 :
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Lot of three express company covers. WELLS FARGO, ADAMS, and PACIFIC UNION EXPRESS COMPANIES w/Nevada Cancellations. Adams Cancel is red and Pacific
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NV - 1869-1873 - Assorted Counties Postal Histroy Group 2 :  1040 - NV - 1869-1873 - Assorted Counties Postal Histroy Group 2 :
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Lot of three covers. HAMILTON (1869-1931 White Pine Co.): 1 cover, 1873, Wells Fargo PM, and contents. PIOCHE (1870-Present Lincoln County): 1 cover
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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NV - Bucket Craps Table :  1041 - NV - Bucket Craps Table :
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One man bucket craps table, with full layout, diamond quilted sides, dealer chip rack, full drink rack, dice and stick. Good condition. Also included
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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NV - No Date - Carson River Flood Post Cards :  1042 - NV - No Date - Carson River Flood Post Cards :
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A set of 6 un-used post cards. Four are and two are white border RPCs. They are different photographs of the Carson River flooding.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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NV - Coke Bottle Collection :  1043 - NV - Coke Bottle Collection :
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20 different Nevada embossed and silk screened Coke bottles. This collection includes some of the very rare varieties. Caliente; Ely - 2 different &...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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NV - Various Dates - Collection of Misc. Post Cards and Photographs :  1044 - NV - Various Dates - Collection of Misc. Post Cards and Photographs :
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A hugh collection of Nevada post cards and photographs. Over 100 post cards in total, 35 are used and 68 are un-used. There are a lot of greeting ca
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NV - Crown Top Soda Bottle Collection :  1045 - NV - Crown Top Soda Bottle Collection :
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18 different crown top soda bottles from Nevada. This group includes: Old Colony, Ely; Cleo, Reno; Vegas Vic, Las Vegas; 7-up Reno; 7 up Winnemucca; 4
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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NV - no date - Crude 1880's Silver Ingot :  1046 - NV - no date - Crude 1880's Silver Ingot :
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This is a classic legitimate historical ingot. Cute 3.4 troy ounce silver ingot, probably used as an exhibition piece placed next to an ore specimen f
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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NV - unknown - Crystalline Gold with Quartz Crystals :  1047 - NV - unknown - Crystalline Gold with Quartz Crystals :
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Specimen weight is 3.65 toz but contains perhaps a half ounce at most of gold. Measures 2" x 1.75" x 1.5." Crystalline gold intergrown
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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NV - District Courts of the United Stated: In and for the District of Nevada :  1048 - NV - District Courts of the United Stated: In and for the District of Nevada :
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By R. G. Withers. Good condition. 301 pages. United Stated of America vs. Orr Water Ditch Co. Defendant claims. Includes cited cases and text books.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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NV - April 3, 1865 - Eagle Mining Co. Stock Certificate :  1049 - NV - April 3, 1865 - Eagle Mining Co. Stock Certificate :
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Measures 12 1/8 x 8". Incorporated in Pennsylvania. Certifies John Pool is authorized seventy-five shares. Signed by James Mae Nichol as Treasure
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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NV - 1871 - Explorations and Surveys in Nevada and Arizona (Publication) :  1050 - NV - 1871 - Explorations and Surveys in Nevada and Arizona (Publication) :
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Preliminary Report Concerning Explorations and Surveys Principally in Nevada and Arizona, from Brigadier General A.A. Humphreys, Chief of Engineers. H
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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NV - No Data - Gaming Collection Post Cards #2-Secondary Collection :  1051 - NV - No Data - Gaming Collection Post Cards #2-Secondary Collection :
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A collection of 22 post cards. 5 are used and 17 un-used post cards from various locations in Nevada. Some are chromolithograph, some are chromolith
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to whererugoi.. for (75.00 + 13.13BP) = 88.13
 
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NV - Pre 1910 - Gaming Photo Post Cards - Pre 1910 :  1052 - NV - Pre 1910 - Gaming Photo Post Cards - Pre 1910 :
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A group of 7 Pre-1910 gaming post cards. They are from various locations in Nevada. Many are color cards. One is used and six are un-used. Two are
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to whererugoi.. for (140.00 + 24.50BP) = 164.50
 
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NV - No Date - Indian Section Post Cards :  1053 - NV - No Date - Indian Section Post Cards :
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A large collection of RPCs, white border RRPCs chromolithograph, chromolitho and chrome cards, along with two photographs. Fifteen of the cards are u
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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NV - Mills Slot Machine :  1054 - NV - Mills Slot Machine :
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Mills High Top 5c Slot Machine in all original conditon. Fully functional in working order, circa 1946. Unrestored and a little rough. Similar to pl
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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NV - c1931 - Mining Files of Jos. D. O'Brien, 2 Volumes :  1055 - NV - c1931 - Mining Files of Jos. D. O'Brien, 2 Volumes :
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The first volume contains numerous reports on mining properties worked on by O'Brien. Some examples are: The Bare Mountains--Gold Center Group i...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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NV - Nov. 1868 - Monte Christo Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate :  1056 - NV - Nov. 1868 - Monte Christo Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate :
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Measures 10 1/2 x 6 3/4". Incorporated 1866. "Certifies that Alphonso entitled to Twenty Five Shares on the Capital Stock. . . ." Three
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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NV - 1896-1970 - Nevada Themed Sheet Music Collection :  1057 - NV - 1896-1970 - Nevada Themed Sheet Music Collection :
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Lot of 21 pieces. These are real period pieces with interesting artwork and photographs on the covers. This sheet music collection all relates to Neva
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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NV - Nov. 8, 1866 - New England and Nevada Stock Certificate :  1058 - NV - Nov. 8, 1866 - New England and Nevada Stock Certificate :
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Measures 11 x 7 1/2". The stock was issued to Blakely for one share of $100.00 and signed by the treasurer and president of the company. To the b
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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NV - Sept. 21, 1865 - New York Silver Mining Co. of Nevada Stock Certificate :  1059 - NV - Sept. 21, 1865 - New York Silver Mining Co. of Nevada Stock Certificate :
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Measures 11 1/8 x 6 3/4". Incorporated in Nevada 1865. Certifies ". . .that D.W. Chambree is entitled Ten Shares. . ." Signed by S.R. H
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
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NV - c1940 - Paiute Beaded Basket With Lid :  1060 - NV - c1940 - Paiute Beaded Basket With Lid :
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This small basket measures 5.5" x 4". A black and orange zigzag design with white bead background. The entire basket is covered with miniscu
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
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NV - Photograph of an unknown Nevada Mine :  1061 - NV - Photograph of an unknown Nevada Mine :
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Photograph of what appears to be several men and one woman viewing a mining claim. No name, date or otherwise is noted on the picture. Double matted.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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NV - 1886 - Quinn Mill & Mining Company Stock Certificate :  1062 - NV - 1886 - Quinn Mill & Mining Company Stock Certificate :
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Incorporated under the laws of the State of California. Certificate #408, issued to J.R. Gofer, Trustee in 1886 for 100 shares. Signed by illegible
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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NV - No Date - Railroad Shortlines of Nevada Photograph :  1063 - NV - No Date - Railroad Shortlines of Nevada Photograph :
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These four photographs make a nice collection from a time in Nevada when shortlines were integral for integrating the mining and ranching infrastructu
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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NV - 1864-1945 - Revenue Stamps Postal History :  1064 - NV - 1864-1945 - Revenue Stamps Postal History :
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A great collection of used and unused stamps. Includes 3 covers from Tonopah Divide Mining Co., 1945. Wine & Liquor stamps, 1938. M.S.M. Co. of
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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NV - c1907 - Richardson Photo Post Card :  1065 - NV - c1907 - Richardson Photo Post Card :
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A single unused RPC of a house and tent from an unknown city in Nevada. Said to be a G.S. Richardson Photo from 1907.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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NV - Oct. 13, 1865 - Shoshone Chief Silver Mining Co. Bond :  1066 - NV - Oct. 13, 1865 - Shoshone Chief Silver Mining Co. Bond :
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Measures 18 x 12 3/4". Reads, ". . .Luther G. Bingham or bearer, in the sum of one thousand dollars. . ." Signed by Hayward as presiden
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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NV - Jan. 22, 1866 - Shoshone Chief Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate. :  1067 - NV - Jan. 22, 1866 - Shoshone Chief Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate. :
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Measures 10 1/2 x 6 5/8". Incorporated in New York. Certifies ". . .that Chap. G. Arnold is entitled to Ten Shares. . ." Signed by Hayw
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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NV - June 26, 1906 - Sierra Nevada Mines Development Company Prospectus and Promotional Items :  1068 - NV - June 26, 1906 - Sierra Nevada Mines Development Company Prospectus and Promotional Items :
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Lot of 5 items. All items are part of a brochure for "The Sierra Nevada Mines Development Company" that was sent in the enclosed cover to M
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 601club for (55.00 + 9.63BP) = 64.63
 
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NV - 1941 - Slot Machine - Jenning's Five Cent :  1069 - NV - 1941 - Slot Machine - Jenning's Five Cent :
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Original professionally restored 1941 Silver Moon Club slot machine. Complete with embossed Silver Moon Club 5 cent panel at top and embossed Silver M
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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NV - Slot Machine Stand - Fancy Custom Made :  1070 - NV - Slot Machine Stand - Fancy Custom Made :
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Custom made oak stand for two antique slot machines. Art nouveau Caille "nude front" brass plates circa 1930 on each door front. Brass feet
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to nevadabird for (300.00 + 52.50BP) = 352.50
 
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NV - c1940 - Smaller Washoe Ploychrome Bowl :  1071 - NV - c1940 - Smaller Washoe Ploychrome Bowl :
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The authentic bowl measures 8"x 4.5". On a single rod foundation with stylized butterflies in redbud and bracken fern. Willow rods are seen
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Estimate : 1,150.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,150.00) = 1,150.00
 
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NV - No Date - State Line Post Cards :  1072 - NV - No Date - State Line Post Cards :
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A 9 post card collection of Nevada/California & Nevada/Utah State lines. All are un-used. Most are white border RPCs, 1 is a true RPC and 1 is a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to whererugoi.. for (100.00 + 17.50BP) = 117.50
 
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NV - 1879 - Succor Mill & Mining Company Stock Certificate :  1073 - NV - 1879 - Succor Mill & Mining Company Stock Certificate :
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Incorporated under the laws of The State of California. Certificate # 5177, issued to W.G. Crandall, Jr. in 1879 for 100 shares. Signed by Janer as Pr
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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NV - 1968 - The Indian Massacre of 1911 Book :  1074 - NV - 1968 - The Indian Massacre of 1911 Book :
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The Chronicle of the Last Battle Fought in the United States. The Indian Massacre of 1911 at Little Rock Canyon Nevada by Effie Mona Mack. Printed 1
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Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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NV - Washoe Basket and Ephemera from Cohn's Emporiam in Carson City, Nevada :  1075 - NV - Washoe Basket and Ephemera from Cohn's Emporiam in Carson City, Nevada :
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The Washoe Tribe basket weavers had a special relationship with Abe and Amy Cohn. They were the proprietors of Cohn's Emporium in Carson City, ...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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NV - c1920 - Washoe Degikup Basket :  1076 - NV - c1920 - Washoe Degikup Basket :
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This measures 10.5" x 5.5". Three rod foundation with fancy design in bracken root.
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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NV - Western Indian 19th Century Basket :  1078 - NV - Western Indian 19th Century Basket :
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This measures 8" in diameter x 3" deep. It has a very light arrow shaped pattern woven into basket. Some damage at the top rim. Reverend Bye
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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NV - 1889-1981 - White Pine Postal History Group 7 :  1079 - NV - 1889-1981 - White Pine Postal History Group 7 :
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Lot of covers and cards within the Robinson Mining District. ELY (1878-present): 19 covers, 1889-1964, 11 diff. PM including 1889 and 95 purple canc
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Arrowhead,NV - Nye County - Arrowhead Townsite Birdseye Photograph :  1080 - Arrowhead,NV - Nye County - Arrowhead Townsite Birdseye Photograph :
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Original, sharp focus view of the mining camp of Arrowhead, Nevada. Circa 1919. Paher stated that this camp was at the north end of the Reville Range
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Aurora,NV - Esmeralda County - October 20, 1880 - Aurora Consolidated Mill and Mining Company Stock 1081 - Aurora,NV - Esmeralda County - October 20, 1880 - Aurora Consolidated Mill and Mining Company Stock
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Cert. No. 57, Incorporated in 1880. Issued to Joe. Morizlo in 1880 for 200 shares. Signed by C.O. Dean, President, and J. Morizlo as secretary. Vignet
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
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Aurora,NV - Esmeralda County - c1860s - Bodie Bluff Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate :  1082 - Aurora,NV - Esmeralda County - c1860s - Bodie Bluff Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate :
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Incorporated January 26, 1863. Unissued. Signed Leland Stauford. Lithographer not noted. Measures 12 1/2” x 5 3/8”. Black print on crème paper ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Aurora,NV - Esmeralda County - September 26, 1860 - Deed by the Founders of Aurora :  1083 - Aurora,NV - Esmeralda County - September 26, 1860 - Deed by the Founders of Aurora :
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This is a deed of property for a claim known as the Silver Hill Discovery on the Silver Hill Quartz Lode situated in the Esmeralda District, Territory
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Aurora,NV - Esmeralda County - c1907 - Mark Twain's Cabin, RPC Collection :  1084 - Aurora,NV - Esmeralda County - c1907 - Mark Twain's Cabin, RPC Collection :
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Lot of 7 color lithos and real photos. Six show Mark Twain’s wooden cabin in Aurora, where he wrote Roughing It in the late 1860s. Two color lithos ar
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Aurora,NV - Esmeralda County - Photographs :  1085 - Aurora,NV - Esmeralda County - Photographs :
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Lot of 9 photographs from Aurora, NV. For years the town was governed by both California and Nevada until it was finally determined the town was 3 mil
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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