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Holabird-Kagin Americana
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Mueller ~ Schmidtmann Western Americana BONANZA
Mueller ~ Schmidtmann Western Americana BONANZA
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Auction Location
Atlantis Casino Resort 3800 S. Virginia St.
,
Reno
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Nevada
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89502
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United States
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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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1642 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - Indian Trading Post Advertisement :
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This 4 page booklet describes the Indian Trading Post as "The Most Interesting Place in Reno." Approximately 5.5 x 5" when open. The fr
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55.00
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1643 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - 1910 - Jack Johnson Drinking "James E. Pepper Whiskey" (Photograph) :
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This 1910 photograph highlights former heavyweight world champion boxer Jack Johnson drinking James E Pepper brand whiskey the day before his infamous
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700.00
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1644 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - c1906 - Jack Johnson Fight Post Card :
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Post card of one of the most famous boxing matches in history. 11’’x 3 ½ , in good condition with slight wear. A crease is present down the mi...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
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(240.00 + 42.00BP) =
282.00
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1645 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - 1910 - James P. Johnson Photograph :
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Street scene photograph captioned: "Johnson collecting his share of the $121,000 purse the evening of July 4, 1910." Crowded scene around th
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1646 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - 1910 - Johnson & Jefferies 1910 Fight Post Card :
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A group of four RPCs post cards from the July 4, 1910 fight in Reno, Nevada. None were ever mailed. All have writing on the back that states "J
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200.00
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1647 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - July 4th 1910 - Johnson Jeffries Fight Street Scene Post Cards (2) :
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These two postcards capture the crowd excitement and setting of the Johnson/Jefferies Heavyweight Championship fight. Jeffries had been touted as the
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1648 -
Reno,NV - Washoe county - July 4, 1910 - Johnson-Jeffries Prizefight RPC Collection :
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Lot of 21 RPCs showing aspects and scenes of the Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries fight. Many photos taken by Dana Studio of San Francisco. Included are:
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750.00
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1649 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - No Date - Landscapes, Buildings, Birds-Eye Views, Rivers & Lakes Post Card
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A large collection of general views throughout the Reno area. The total is over 75 Linen and Chromolitho cards.
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1650 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - 1905-1908 - Leather Post Cards :
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A set of four post cards, one un-used.
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1651 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - Mechanic's Saloon Token : 5 c I.T. -
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V. Bony was proprietor of this Biggest Little City saloon.
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120.00
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1652 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - Mitchell Style Post Cards :
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36 postcards issued by Edward H. Mitchell of San Francisco, of Reno sights. 21 unwritten, postmarks from 1908-1918.
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
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1653 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - Native American Post Cards :
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Eleven postcards of Native Americans in Reno, 3 RPCs, five written with postcards from 1907-1917.
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1654 -
Reno,NV - Washoe county - 1907-2007 - Nevada Historical Society Quarterlies, Papers and Reports Coll
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A mostly complete run of Nevada Historical Society Quarterlies from Vol. 1, No.3 (March 1958), including the Centennial 1964 issues, to Vol. 50, No. 2
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
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(150.00 + 26.25BP) =
176.25
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1655 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - 1930 - Old Mining Dump Watercolor :
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This watercolor titled "Old Mining Dump" by Minerva Lockwood Pierce is circa 1930. The watercolor is 13 1/2" x 19," housed in orig
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350.00
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1656 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - 1942 - Pacific Meat Company Calendar :
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Calendar features a right side/back depiction of a nude female. She is leaning on a mantle with her left arm, admiring her beauty in a mirror, while h
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110.00
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1657 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - 1918 - Parade View Post Cards :
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A collection of six cards, five used and one un-used. Sates that can be read are from 1918. All are street views. All are white border RPCs.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
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110.00
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1659 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - 1910 - Photo Fan In Envelope :
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A fan with black and white Photographs mailed in an envelope. Photographsto's are various views of streets, landscapes and buildings.
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1660 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - PNC Post Card Collection :
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42 Reno street scene and buildings postcards issued by the Pacific Novelty Company of San Francisco, made in Germany. 16 unwritten, postmarks ranging
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1661 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - 1883 - Pyramid Lake Mining Co. Stock Certificate :
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Reno, Nevada, Washoe County, Pyramid Mining District. Incorporated May 1st, 1883. Certificate No. 46, issued to Alvaro Evans for 500 shares at $100 ea
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1662 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - Rainbow Club Inc. :
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Token Reads: Rainbow Club inc. /Good for/1/Free Game/146 N Center St.Reno, Nevada//(around the edge) Your prosperity is built on 4 corners here/Good F
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1663 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - Rare California Sales Co. Photo Post Cards :
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"On the Road of a thousand wonders," was the theme of the California Sales Company's early divided-back photo postcards. Eight cards,...
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1664 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - Rare locations near Reno Post Cards :
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Nine chromolithographs, five the same (of the Truckee River above Reno), Hunter's Canyon (2), and Moana Springs training facility. Six unwritten...
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1665 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - 1906 - Rare Post Card :
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June 10, 1906 R. Cooper sent Townsend Hawkes of Corning, New York, a photo postcard of Reno reporting meeting an Irishman who knew Hawkes' grand...
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1666 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - Reno Arch Post Cards :
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24 post cards of the Reno Arch, 16 unwritten. Two rare RPCs, 12 RPCs with border. Postmarks date from 1931-47. One 1931 card comments: "Boy! Wha
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
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(110.00 + 19.25BP) =
129.25
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1667 -
Reno,NV - Washoe county - No Date - Reno Buildings Post Cards :
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A great collection of 29 post cards. Only four are used. All but one are white border RPCs. The other is a RPC.
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100.00
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1668 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - Reno High School RPC Group :
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Four RPCs of Reno High, Orvis Ring School. Two written with 1910 and 1913 postmarks.
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1669 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - 1908 to 1931 - Riverside Hotel-Older and Newer Post Cards :
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This is a collection of 22 post cards dating from 1908 to 1931. There are 9 used and 13 un-used. Some are white border RPCs, and some are Chromolith
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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(50.00 + 8.75BP) =
58.75
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1670 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - Sage Brush Saloon Token : 1 drink or cigar -
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The Biggest Little City in the World had several saloons with tokens.
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250.00
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1671 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - c1895 - Salvation Army Band Photograph :
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Band poses with instruments. Photograph measures 8”x6”, tan single matte—upper right corner missing, high contrast—tends toward the blacks, and focus
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1672 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - Scenic Area Post Cards :
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Lot of 38 RPCs of scenic views near Reno. Mountains, Truckee River, Washoe Golf Course etc. All but three are unwritten.
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1673 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - May, 1915 - Store Interior Photograph :
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Two men pose inside the Butcher and Collins Jewelry Store. Photograph measures 7”x5”, black single matte 10”x8”, high contrast, and focus is sharp.
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1674 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - 1910 - Street Scene Before the Fight Photograph :
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Crowded street scene of July 3, 1910 downtown Reno the day before the Johnson/Jeffries fight. Hundreds of people mobbed the street on foot, in automo
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
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1675 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - Street Scene Post Cards :
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15 Reno street scenes, 5 unwritten, postmarks from 1905-1912.
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1676 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - 1908-1918 - Street Scene RPC Group :
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Collection of 7 RPCs with no border. Four are used. Three are un-used. Views of the Riverside Hotel, Virginia St. Bridge, drug store and post office.
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
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1677 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - 1907-1945 - Street Views, Schools and River Views Post Cards :
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Collection of 43 of chromolithograph post cards with no borders. 25 un-used and 22 used.
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1678 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - 1905 - Streetview Southern Nevada Wagon Company Photograph :
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This is a street view photograph of the Southern Nevada Wagon Company and Reno Amusement Company storefront. This single matte photograph measures 6...
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1679 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - Truckee River Post Card Group :
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Twenty two chromolithograph views of the Truckee River, 16 unwritten. Six written with postmarks from 1907 through 1913.
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1680 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - Tunnel Saloon Token : 1 drink or cigar -
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Reportedly located at the Wells Avenue underpass.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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(75.00 + 13.13BP) =
88.13
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1681 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - University of Nevada Post Card Group :
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47 early postcards of University of Nevada, Reno sites. Half RPCs, half linen. 15 written, with postmarks from 1907-1930.
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1682 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - White Border RPC Street Scene Post Cards :
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21 RPCs of Reno, 8 written with postmarks from 1923-1951. "Hi Kids: Guess what--Married again for the last time. Al"
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1683 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - 1910 - World's Championship Battle, Round 1 (Enhanced Photograph) :
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A classic view of Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries in a "clinch" during the 1st round of "The Fight of the Century," on July 4th 1910
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1684 -
Reno,NV - Washoe County - 1910 - World's Championship Battle, Round 14 (Enhanced Photograph) :
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A classic view of Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries, squaring off in the 14th round of "The Fight of the Century," on July 4th 1910, in Reno, NV
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
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1685 -
Rhyolite,NV - Nye County - 1906-07 - Beatty Ranch Near Rhyolite RPC :
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A blue-toned real photo showing 4 small buildings in a grove of aspen trees. The caption reads: “The Beatty ranch near Rhyolite, Nev.” Three of the s
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1686 -
Rhyolite,NV - Nye County - 1907 - Early A.E. Holt RPCs :
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A set of six RPCs, two used and four un-used. The photographs are a mixture of life in town and outside of town.
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1687 -
Rhyolite,NV - Nye County - Holt RPCs of Nevada Mines :
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A. E. Holt, Mining RPCs from Montgomery Shoshone Mine in Rhyolite and Denver Tunnel No. 2 Tramp Consolidated Mine in Rhyolite.
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1688 -
Rhyolite,NV - Nye County - 1907 - Prospectors Post Cards :
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3.5” X 5.5” post card with handwriting on front and addressed on reverse to Mr. Elman A Long in Iowa.
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1689 -
Rhyolite,NV - Nye County - No Date - Railroad Station & Overbury Building Post Cards :
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Two un-used original RPCs. One is a RPC and the other is a white border RPC.
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1690 -
Rhyolite,NV - Nye County - c1908 - Rare RPC Pair :
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Two very rare RPCs in blue sepia tone - cyanotype. One has a divided back the other does not. Both used, one with a postage stamp. Measures about 5 1/
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to bobby7500 for
(155.00 + 27.13BP) =
182.13
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1691 -
Rhyolite,NV - Nye County - 1907 - Rhyolite Clearing House Certificate $1.00 Scrip :
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Series D, One dollar, printed on rust colored paper. Printed by Britton & Rey, San Francisco. Graded by PMG Choice About Uncirculation 58.
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900.00
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1692 -
Rhyolite,NV - Nye County - 1907 - Rhyolite Clearing House Certificate $10 Scrip :
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Series B printed on blue paper with blue safety print and blue under print of vignette. Certificate states, “Securities having been deposited with the
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
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800.00
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