Mueller ~ Schmidtmann Western Americana BONANZA

A collection of Chromolitho and Chromolithograph cards. Nine are used and twenty-seven are un-used. Many are the same pictures.

An RPC, white border RPC and Chromolitho Cards. Pictures and Photographs include a birds-eye view, street scenes and mines.

A rectangular white metal token.

Lot of about 14 items related to Goldfield. Includes: A single blank billhead in triplicate from the Goldfield Deep Mines Co.; checks on the John S. C

Cole and Starkley were the proprietors of the Exchange.

Miners pan for gold. Photograph measures 7”x5”, no matte, medium contrast—some yellowing, and focus is good—photo is mildly grainy. There is a creas

Fantastic view of men loading ore onto wagons before the Florence site was heavily mined. Photograph measures 7”x5”, no matte, medium contrast—affect

This black and white print measures 9 x 13”. Four tables are clearly visible, along with a variety of wide and narrow stools and chairs in addition to

A set of four RPCs. One is used and three are un-used. Includes an RPC, a white border RPC, a chromolitho card and a chromolithograph card.

An RPC captioned “Gambling in Goldfield,” taken by Welch & Tune of that city. The scene depicts numerous men and a couple of women gambling. On th

Lot of 145 pcs (nos. 549-680 and 689-701). Goldfield, Nevada. Esmeralda County. Incorporated in Nevada on March 3, 1917. All signed by E.P. Jones as P

Possibly a dignitary in Goldfield. Photograph measures 6 ½”x4 ½”, no matte, high to medium contrast—tends toward the grey, and focus is s...

Founded in 1902, Goldfield became the largest city in Nevada for a time with over 30,000 residents.

A 14k gold men's ring with Goldfield written in raised letters and a crossed pick and shovel depicted below. Inside the ring is stamped "S...

Single post card with what appears to be an aerial view of Goldfield. Very clear. Has been written on but not postmarked. Probably dates to c1910.

Lot of 7 documents. 1) Dated November 16, 1921, two copies of a contract between Goldfield Blue Bell Mining Company and its agent, D.S. Johnson (party

Lot of 4 issues of this paper dated December 23 and 25, 1905 and January 16 and 17, 1906. Each 4 pages. A wonderful view into the life and times of th

Lot of 3 papers: 1) Goldfield Daily Tribune, dated September 27, 1906, with two headlines, reading: Tonopah Mining company Takes Up Its Option on The

Lot of 24 newspapers, all dated 1922: 6 from July, including items on the Tonopah North Star & Silver Pick mines, the Pioneer & Mayflower, Ton

Lot of 11 bound volumes spanning 10 years of Nevada history. Dates range from April 1-September 30, 1914 (Vol. 7); July 1-September 30, 1916 (Vol. 9);

An interior shot of a local dance hall, the proprietors of which are Eckstein & Ovens. A large group of people—many in costumes and some with mas

A notice that Goldfield Operators, Ltd. is the lessee of the following claims: All of the Polverde and Dick Bland Fraction Lode Mining, and the Velvet

Elmer J. Chute's Diamond Map of the Goldfield Mining District, published by Elmer J. Chute, E.M. And Olmstead & Rich of Goldfield. The data ...

Material in this lot dates in the early 1900s. Included in this lot are 1) 2 promotional brochures on the Goldfield Mascot Mining Company. These broch

Rare.

Original edition, 8 pages. Headline reads: "Another Large Dividend," referring to the Combination Mining Company. VF.

A sketch, from the time of discovery, of the various claims surrounding the Goldfield Townsite. This sketch locates claims that developed after Harry

A good-sized promotional framed mirror for hanging. Gold colored metal frame. At the top of the mirror is the name of the store, and Goldfield Nevada,

Lot of 33 pieces, 21 of which are post cards. Some of the cards are real-photo, some color litho, some colored photos. Subjects include: Pioneer dug-o

Five men pose with donkey in front of a wooden structure on the outskirts of Goldfield. Photograph measures 8”x6”, black single matte with black bord

A large-size man's gold ring with a cabochon cut stone in the center, and worn scrolled designs in the band next to the stone. On the inner side...

This photograph is of the St. Nicholas Hotel located on Myers Avenue. Photograph measures 9 ½”x7 ½”, no matte, high to medium contrast—te...

A single used RPC.

Nice shot of a 20 mule train parked at the January Mine. Photograph measures 7”x5”, no matte, high to medium contrast—minor yellowing, and focus is s

Nice shot of early mining operations at the January Mine. Photograph measures 8”x5”, no matte, high to medium contrast—minor yellowing, and focus is

A small metal matchbox, with main part of body covered in black leather. The two ends are explosed silver-colored metal. Stamped in gilt print on the

A single used RPC with an interior view of a bank.

This item is rolled, produced on vellum, and is too large for the Nevada Show Binders. It is available at the Reno office.

Lot of approximately 110 unissued certificates (nos. 14123-14175, 18109-18163, and 18197-18198 with a few missing from complete order). Goldfield, NV.

Lot of 6 documents related to the Jumbo Extension Mining Company. 1) Shift Boss Daily Reports for the "Grandma Shaft" for the months of Janu

Burlap sacks of high grade ore are stacked and being loaded onto a wagon. Photograph measures 6 1/2"x4 1/2", no matte, medium contrast--som

Wagons and mule train looking east from the Jumbo Mine. Photograph measures 8”x5”, no matte, medium contrast—suffers from some fading, and focus is s

A collection of old post cards from Larson Palm Studio, active in Goldfield, Nevada in 1906. Eight are used and five are un-used. Some are RPCs. Pho

A twenty mule train full of lumber arrives to an early Goldfield. Photograph measures 7”x5”, no matte, high to medium contrast—suffers from minor yel

D. Mackenzie and Company, Inc., Mine Operators and Commission Brokers, Goldfield, NV, Collection containing a map of Nevada and a newsletter, both pub

1) There is a collection of letters, telegraphs, stock, property and utility applications, general business inquiries, and letters of friendship that

A single RPC, dated and mailed in 1907. It pictures soldiers present to keep controll during a mine strike.

Goldfield's early hopefuls pose with donkeys. Photograph measures 8”x5 ¾”, no matte, high contrast, and focus is sharp. Very nice conditi...

A landscape shot overlooking the mining camp of Goldfield. Photograph measures 6 3/4 x 4 3/4" with minimal border, no matte, medium contrast, and

A collection of Chromolithograph and Chromolitho cards. Five are used and thirteen are un-used. They are various pictures or Photographs of mining s

Wonderful collection of early Goldfield, Nevada stock certificates totaling 115 certificates, including 100 that are fully issued including a few mult

This advertising mirror backing is light yellow or cream colored celluloid with red printing around the edge, reading: German Beer on Draught At The M

A rare chromolithograph post card with a photo of Montezuma Club House, published by Cardinell-Vincent Co. They have locations in California and Wash

Lot of 2 items. 1) Montezuma Club membership card for Captain John Shay, signed by O. Berlon Dunham, secretary. Card is ivory card stock with black pr

Ultra-rare moving picture post-card. The only one we have seen. "Compliments of The Bank" and "Goldfield, Nevada, the Greatest Mining C

A rare used RPC. Theme is base on a Boxing Match.

A set of three original art post cards . One is used and dated 1906. They are all from the Nelson vs Gans fight. They were published by Ben Michael

About 45 pages in this black leatherette-covered photo album are filled with snapshots. Quite a few have handwritten labels and many of the photos are

If Joseph Conrad’s philosophy and life experiences could be reflected in the image of a prospector… . Photograph measures 7”x5”, no matte, medium con

One of Goldfield’s early establishments. Photograph measures 7”x5”, no matte, high to medium contrast—tends toward the darks, and focus is sharp. Th

An authentic $5 gaming chip from the original Northern Saloon in Goldfield, founded and owned by Dink "Tex" Rickard in 1906. Both sides of t

A collection of various RPCs, white border RRPCs Chromolithograph, Chromolitho, Chrome cards and an RPC. Many are buildings and landscapes. Some are

Choice photo of opium paraphernalia seized in a raid. Photograph is affixed to cardboard backing measuring 9 3/8”x7 3/8”, medium contrast, and the fo

Lot of 12. A great collection of Landscapes, Buildings and Street Scenes. Some are RPCs and some are Chromolithograph cards. Six are used and six ar

Lot of 33 candid snapshots from Goldfield, 3.5 x3.5" of various people on horses and in cars. Many are identified and dated on the back. One not

Lot of over 40 Goldfield-related items. 1) Newsletter, Seeing Goldfield Without the Trouble and Expense of Going There, devoted to the interests of th

A set of four RPCs, three used and one un-used. Photographs are of mines and buildings.

A set of four used yellow cards. Photographs include a Mill, Barrel House and Prospectors.

Bob Martin ran the Red Top. The Red Top was a well known, legal brothel, saloon, and dance hall. Many photos have been published showing the rows of

Titled “The New Strike on the Red Top.” Photograph measures 7”x5”, no matte, high to medium contrast—some fading, and focus is sharp except for a few

Lot of 11 bills of sale addressed to Red Top Mining Company (Nos. 37, 44, 47, 59, 305, 392, 490, 491, 492, 537, and 539). The first four (37-59) inclu

The letter is on Rocky Marciano Enterprises, Inc., Farming, Processing, Investments letterhead located in South Miami, Florida. It is addressed to Mr.

A set of six post cards, five are used. All are RPCs or white border RRPCs The are Photographs of people and buildings.

What does it take to get a drink in the Mohawk on New Year’s? Photograph measures 9 1/2”x7 1/2”, black single matte mounted in wood frame 14”x11 1/2”

These were some of the original discovery sites. Photograph measures 6 ½”x4 ½”, no matte, high to medium contrast—minor yellowing, and fo...

Early mining operation at one of the first major mines. Photograph measures 6 ½”x4 ½”, no matte, medium contrast—suffers from some yellow...

Early photograph of one of Goldfield's big producers. Photograph measures 6 ½”x4 ½”, no matte, high contrast, and focus is sharp. On...

A collection of post cards, four used and four un-used. Some are RPC, some are white border RPCs, some are Chromolitho cards and some are Chromolithog

Stage crossing near Goldfield. Photograph measures 7”x5”, no matte, medium contrast—tends toward the whites, and focus is sharp. There are some mino

Rare photo of an auto stagecoach, or “auto bus.” Photograph measures 8”x6”, black single matte 9 1/4”x7 1/4”, high to medium contrast—minor yellowing

This is a very rare and important image that deals with mining and stocks. Photograph measures 12’’x3.75’, black single matte 13’’x 5’’. Medium contra

Lot of 2. This photograph is a great depiction of the exterior and interior of the Spenker and Miller Co. grocers. Photographs measure 8 ¼”x6 ...

A crowd in front of the Nixon Building listen to W.J. Brewer. Photograph measures 9 3/8”x7 3/8”, no matte, high contrast—minor yellowing, and focus

Men line up to vote for the Governor of Nevada. Photograph measures 9 3/8”x7 1/2”, no matte, high contrast, and focus is sharp. Photographer identif

Lot of over 26 items. 1) Two checks datelined Philadelphia, PA from 1928 drawn on an account from the Franklin Fourth St. National Bank. One check is

Original 32-page newsprint publication, Vol. IV, No. 4, "Devoted to the Interests of Investors." Headline reads: "Great Developments A

A rare collection of six post cards, five used. The pictures are of a school, mills, mine and an interior/exterior of Hotel Goldfield. All pictures

This is a photograph of Halfway House (unverified). Measures 9’’x 7’’ on black matte, focus is sharp and contrast is medium. The black matte has one

Addressed to famous assayer S. Van Wyck in Santa Rosa Cal. Postmarked Hamilton Nevada.. Provenance: Rush for Gold lot 860.

This is a report from the V & T Railroad Co. To Estate of N. Wines, Bodie & Hawthorne Stage, on ticket sales for the month of March 1900, and

Lot of 3 different RPCs showing the wreckage of a vehicle in a rocky, desert canyon. None of the cards are used or postmarked, but one has “6 Mile Can

A great collection of post cards from Hawthorne, Nevada. Eight are used and 16 are un-used. One is a RPC, a number are white border RPCs, some are C

The Congressional Reclamation Act was passed on June 17, 1902, making possible an extension of government aid to irrigate the dry west. The law makes

A real photo, oval shaped in blue tones showing a small community in the distant valley below the hills from which the photo was taken. The card is un

This stereograph depicting a mule team waiting for the Central Pacific Railroad, measures 7”x 3 1/2”, has an orange single matte, high contrast, and f

Incorporated in New York. Cert. #111, issued to H. Pennewill for One hundred Shares. Signed by J.M. Warren secretary and Chandlerdonk president. A ver

There are three different mines carrying the Chico name in the western U.S. through about 1873 but only one was a silver mine. It was in the Unionvil

Wagons and horses travel stand idle in the desert. Four men pose for the picture, three are standing on the wagon and one is sitting on a horse. Loc

Lot of cards. VERNON (1906-1918): 2 cards, 1908. FARRELL (1907-1911): 1 RPC Card, 1908. MAZUMA ( 1907-1912): 4 cards, 1908, 1 ROC, no date.

Lot of covers and cards. NATIONAL (1908-1919): 1 cover, no date. 1 card, 1915. MCDERMITT (1891-1904) & (1908-Present): 4 covers, 1906-1975.