Spring Americana Auction -- May 2019

High-grade silver ore specimen from the Independence Consolidated Mine, White Caps Property, Central District, Manhattan, Nye County, Nevada, approx 8

This specimen demonstrates why crystallized gold specimens from the huge, open-pit Round Mountain Mine so highly prized by mineral collectors. Round M

This is a piece of refractory material coated with a thin layer of slag in which are incorporated small spherules of metallic gold and silver. The ori

High-grade gold-silver ore from the Rawhide Mine, Mineral County, Nevada, approx 80 x 55 x 55 mm. Quartz breccia with reddish-brown iron staining and

High-grade silver ore from the Rawhide Mine, Mineral County, Nevada, approx 65 x 50 x 35 mm. Clearly a cemented breccia, this specimen shows infilling

High-grade silver ore from the Silver King Mine Ledge, Silver King District, Lincoln Co., Nevada, approx 75 x 75 x 75 mm. Specimen appears to be a qua

High-grade silver ore from the Silver King Mine in Lincoln County, Nevada, approx 65 x 40 x 30 mm. Original collector described native silver with cer

High-grade gold ore from the 145-foot level of the Therien Lease of the Minnehaha Group, Seven Troughs Merger Mining Company, Pershing County, Nevada,

High-grade silver-gold ore specimen from the Prior Lease of the Mazuma Hills Mine in Seven Troughs, Nevada, approx 45 x 35 x 35 mm. Original collector

High-grade silver-gold ore from the Harris Lease of the Seven Troughs Mine, Florence Mining & Leasing Company, Seven Troughs, Nevada, approx 25 ...

High-grade gold-silver ore from the Kindergarten Mine near Seven Troughs, Pershing County, Nevada, approx 20 x 20 mm. Silvery-gray mineralization in a

High-grade gold ore specimen from the Desert Queen Mine in Tonopah, Nevada, approximately 75 x 75 x 50 mm. Iron-stained quartz breccia with small pock

High-grade gold ore from the Keystone Shaft of the Keystone Mine in Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada, approx 80 x 55 x 35 mm. Reddish brown porphyry with v

High-grade gold oxide ore specimen from the Commodore Mine in Tonopah, Nevada, approx 85 x 65 mm. Reddish-stain from iron oxides is pervasive, and und

High-grade gold-silver ore from the 1130-foot level of the North Star Mine near Tonopah, Nevada, approx 95 x 70 x 45 mm. Very dense, heavy specimen, a

High-grade silver ore specimen from the Mizpah Mine in Tonopah, Nevada, approx 50 x 50 mm. Original collector identified "light ruby silver&quo...

High-grade silver ore from the California Tonopah Mine in Tonopah, Nevada, approx 100 x 10 x 40 mm. Deep red oxidized and brecciated porphyry, with si

High-grade silver ore from the infamous Belmont Mine in Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada, approximately 50 x 50 x 30 mm. Massive white quartz with what app

High-grade silver ore from the main vein of the Tonopah Divide Mine, Esmeralda County, Nevada, approx 65 x 55 x 35 mm. Specimen is a silicified volcan

High-grade silver ore specimen from the Midway Tonopah Mine in Tonopah, Nevada, approx 75 x 60 x x45 mm. Massive quartz with abundant dark, silvery-gr

Large, high-grade silver ore specimen from the Mizpah Vein, Mizpah Mine, Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada, approx 160 x 65 x 40 mm. Massive quartzite with

High-grade silver ore specimen from the Grand Trunk Claim in Tonopah, Nevada, approx 50 x 35 mm. Lots of argentite in quartz. Fairly dense for its siz

High-grade silver-gold ore from the West End Mine near Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada, approx 90 x 35 x 40 mm. Massive white quartz peppered with small c

High-grade silver-gold ore specimen from the Montana Tonopah Mine, Nye County, Nevada, approx 90 x 55 x 40 mm. Massive quartz permeated by dark, silve

High-grade copper ore from the Blue Jay Mine east of Yerington, Nevada, approx 70 x 50 x 35 mm. Contains native copper crystals, red cuprite, green ma

An extremely attractive stream-worn gold nugget with minor quartz association. This nugget had previously been part of the world-famous gold collectio

A large, spectacular, water-worn, spinel-law twinned crystal of native gold. This specimen was formerly part of the world-famous F. John Barlow Collec

Here are four diamond drill cores from the Ophir Mine District in Utah. They are approximately 10, 9, 5 and 4.5 inches in length. One has been polishe

This lot includes three large pieces of high-grade ore from the Ophir Mine in Tooele County, Utah, primarily a lead-zinc mine with minor amounts of ot

More than five pounds of high-grade ore from the Ophir Hill Mining District consisting of eleven pieces ranging in size from one-inch to four-inch lar

This is a collection of 22 specimens from the Ophir Mining District in the Oquirrh Mountains of Tooele County, Utah. Most contain bright massive or cr

A superb example of crystallized gold in quartz from Venezuela. The area around Santa Elena de Uairen is currently a hotbed of gold exploration. The c

A fantastic specimen of wire gold in quartz recovered during the last decade from near surface, gold-bearing quartz veins during the last decade near

This beautiful gold and white quartz nugget from Canada's Yukon Territory weighs in at 27.1 gm (0.87 Troy oz), approx 30 x 25 x 15 mm. The accom...

Small but finely detailed specimen of native silver in blocky crystalline, dendritic form, approximately 10 x 7 mm across, from Germany. No specific m

Fossilized mastodon tooth, approx 150 x 140 x 70 mm. Original collector did not specify location. See image for details. Date: Paleogene City/Count

Leaf on brown stone. Wyoming fish 5x7"slab. Polished shark tooth 3.5x3.5". 2 shadow box fossil frames 7x11". Nice display group Dat...

Baby Stingray fossil. Image size: 6.5" x 4.25", beautifully framed: 18.5" x 16". This is from Green River formation, the upper...

Gold nugget necklace--24 small nuggets (1.11 ozt) and one large nugget (1.91 ozt) set with a .5 carat round cut diamond on a gold chain necklace. 22...

Technical papers on copper deposits and copper minerals, perfect for an advanced copper research library. Generally dated 1940's and 50's. ...

Here is a strange grouping. Item # 1 of 2 : Native American print, showing a young girl riding a horse. Entitled " Stephanie Rides Horse "...

8 RPC postcards of Hawaii Lei Vendors in Honolulu; Diamond Head Honolulu; The Pali, Honolulu; "The Sausage Tree" University of Hawaii-Hono...

Here is a really nice collection of early calendar tops, with Native American themes. Navajo Ponies, Monument Valley, Bead Making, Publeos, Families,

4.5x7.5" mounted photo of 6 Native Americans and other in front of a pueblo. By TM Ronth? James Mackie Collection James Mackie Collection Date...

22 different colored postcards of New York Indians. Indian postcards include Seneca Indian family, Shinnecock chief Thunderbird's daughter. Che...

18 different color postcards and 3 duplicates of American Indian Hunters hunting buffalo and deer. Locations in places like Glacier National Park, MT

Over 200 postcards with few duplicates. More then 1/2 of the cards are unique to this lot. Grab bag with many rare photographs - eclectic mix of car

Over 200 cards with some duplicates. Many of the postcards are unique to this lot. An eclectic mix of styles, dates, subjects, locations, tribes and

16 Photos of Wyatt Earp (3), Doc John Holliday (4). Judge Roy Bean (6) and John Ringo (3). Wyatt Earp was a lawman and gunfighter. Died with boots o

The cutest, tiniest, little basket up for auction. Horse hair, brown color. Paiute. Contemporary. Moe & Mary Royels Wigwam Collection Date: C...

33 different and 5 duplicate mainly colored postcards. Wanita Redbird cards signed by John Eckrich, House of Tiles, Public Market, Ciudad Juarez, Mex

Duplicate of 5012

12 cards, 2 duplicates of colored and black and white postcards. Includes Jivaro Indian in dance costume, Kuna Indians from Panama, and women washing

11 different color postcards and 2 duplicates of Indians from the Southwest. Include Chief Running Horse and family. Chief Cooper Sylestine of the A

19 postcards of Famous Western Portraits from T. B. Walker Collection by H. H. Cross. Portraits include Chief Yellow Hand (Oglala Sioux), Chief Big

This is possibly a person filing for a land patent after the Civil War. First National Bank of Mobile. Number 686. $15.00. Deposited by Edward Livings

Approx 30 Alabama postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: State: Alabama

Lot of ten. 1929-1933. Most in the 9700's range. Mostly 50 shares. One English revenue stamp. Condition is mostly excellent. These are bright, c...

Official letters to the Secretary of the Interior. Includes one from the Office of Indian Affairs about the character of the coal in the White Mountai

3 hardback books & 1 paperback book. 1) A History of Banking in Arizona by Larry Schweikart pp.248, c. 1982; Confederate Pathway to the Pacific ...

Approx 12 Alacatraz postcards including several RPC's Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Alcatraz State: California

Approx 25 postcards including a few RPC's from this historic SoCal spot Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Arrowhead/Big Bear S...

8 Sales contracts from Lukin's & Sons in Auburn, CA for general store items. Date: c1903 City/County: Auburn State: California

Mostly full book of billheads, cover stamped From FS Stevens, Druggist, Auburn, Cal. trains and steamships vignettes on cover. 4.75 x 8.5". D...

Approx 33 postcards from Bakersfield, CA. Chromolitho, a few RPC's Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Bakersfield State: Calif...

1 chromolitho, 2 sepia, 2 b/w. Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Bartlett Springs State: California

Approx 4O postcards from Mission Sonoma, Mission San Rafeal, Mission Solano Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Bay Area State: Calif

Approx 20 postcards with a few RPC's. San Anselmo, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Vallejo, Castroville etc. Several RPC's Salvatore Falcone Collect...

Approx 15 Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley postcards with a few RPC's Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Berkeley State: California

Approx 7 UC Berkeley football stadium historical view postcards with RPC's Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Berkeley State: ...

16 Burney Falls, CA postcards with 6 RPC's Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Burney Falls State: California

Approx 20 postcards from Fruitvale, Davis, Hanford, Stockton, Gilroy, CA. A few RPC's Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Centra...

3 RPC's of Chula Vista, CA-Little Chapel of the Roses x2, The Meadows Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Chula Vista State: Ca...

Unissued print sample. Principal place of business: Colton, California. 188-. Black border and print. Vignette of mountain lake. 4.5 x 13.5" wi...

7 Coronado, CA chromolitho postcards. Hotel del Coronado, Spreckles home, tent city, beach Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Coro

Approx 50 Death Valley and Scotty's postcards with several RPC's Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Death Valley State: Ca...

6 leather postcards: "Rah-Rah-Rah, Dixon"; Greeting from Dixon, Cal.; Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. All of these appear to be made...

7 Downieville/Sierraville, CA RPC's Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Downieville/Sierra County State: California

Written to JW Britton of San Francisco and asking for supplies. Stamped "Adams & Co. / Express / Los Angeles" oval. Sent a $100 Adams ...

Approx 15 Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake, Piedra, CA postcards with several RPC's Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Fresno State...

Approx 30 Fresno/Maricopa/Kern postcards with several RPC's Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Fresno/Maricopa/Kern State: Cal...

RPC of a flooded house in Glendale, Ca Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Glendale State: California

Approx 40 Glendale, CA postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Glendale State: California

School district bond from Santa Clara County for the Guadalupe School District. Three detached dividend coupons included. Date: 1907 City/County:

Approx 25 postcards including 7 RPC's of Happy Camp/Orleans/Klamath River, CA Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Happy Camp/Orl...

Inc. Nov. 1895. No. 16, issued for 25 shares to H.M. Rider on March 20th, 1896 in San Francisco. Signed by president Johnson and secretary Fred Wilson

Approx 14 postcards. Mostly chromolitho, 1 RPC Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Hollywood State: California

Approx 23 Hollywood and animal farm postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Hollywood State: California

Hollywood Bowl. CA postcards with 7 RPC's and approx 15 other chromolitho and modern Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Hollywo...

Hop garden, hop picking, Indian Rancherie Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Hopland State: California

Approx 20 Humboldt, CA Postcards with a few RPC's Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Humboldt State: California

27 Redwood Highway RPC's of tourist and unusual spots Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Humboldt State: California

18 RPC's of Redwood Highway, Eel River and ocean views Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Humboldt State: California

10 unissued stocks, Cerro Gordo mining district Date: c1870's City/County: Inyo State: California

3 RPC's of Julian, CA-winter sports, Fine Hills Lodge x2. 1 modern Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Julian State: California

16 views around majestic Lake Tahoe, Kirkwood etc Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Lake Tahoe State: California

Fallen Leaf Lake and Angora Lake, 8 chromolitho Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Lake Tahoe State: California

4 chromolitho-Emerald Bay, Steamer Tahoe and 2 more steamers Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Lake Tahoe State: California

28 views of iconic Emerald Bay, my favorite view of Lake Tahoe Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Lake Tahoe State: California

Mt. Tallac and Lake Tahoe views Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Lake Tahoe State: California