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1102.      Nye.  Amargosa.  Amargosa Gold Dredging Potential Correspondence, 1959.  Lot of 3 pcs.  The first piece is a telegram to Neal M. Muir, who was located in Grand Junction, CO, sent by W. C. Hammon.  Hammon was hired to inspect some potential placer properties along the Amargosa River.  His telegram states that the interested parties should be prepared to spend $20,000 to $25,000 in exploratory work to establish the economic viability of the property.  Hammon thought there was some potential and was willing to continue investigating.  A manuscript letter dated the same day of the telegram and written after its receipt.  The writer reiterates much of the information from the telegram with more detail than is offered within the telegram.  He also indicates that the lab that a sample was sent to was no adequate and was trying to get more business without doing the work they wanted.  The name of the lab is not offered.  The letter is not signed and was probably a draft for a more formal typed letter to a partner or financial backer.  The paper used for the draft is on the reverse side of Pioneer Gold Dredging Company Shift Reports.  This company is listed as a dead company in the Mines Handbooks of 1949.  The relationship between Mr. Muir and the Pioneer Gold Dredging Co is unclear.  The Pioneer GDC, was owned by W. P. Hammon, for operations in Alaska.  The company was disbanded by before 1946.  W. P. Hammon went on to own the Hammon Goldfields Co, one of the most successful dredging companies in California history, and Hammon was an accomplished and respected Mining Engineer.  Very fine.  Est. $25-75

1103.      Nye.  Bellehelen.  Bellehelen Mo-We-Na MC.  Cert.#242.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1920.  Unissued, uncancelled.  Vignette of Lady Liberty in upper left.  Brown border.  No printer noted.  The Bellehelen District is 44 miles east of Tonopah at the north end of the Kawich Range, where a cyanide plant was built in 1923, and where several shafts and drifts existed.  (Ref: Weed 1925, Lincoln).  Vf, small tear at top edge.  5 1/2” x 10”.  Est. $25-75

1104.      Nye.  Belmont or Tonopah.  Belmont or Tonopah Photographs, c. 1905.  Lot of 3 pcs.  The first shows three donkeys in a coral.  The second is of a little girl in a buggy being pulled by a dog with wooden buildings in background.  The third is a cute photo of a mother cleaning the ears of a very reluctant young boy.  Very fine.  Est. $50-100

1105.     Nye.  Bull Frog.  Stock Trade Request from Thomas Hawley to State Bank Trust Co, 1906.  Mr. Hawley is informing the bank to purchase 2000 shares in the Gold Bar Extension Co not to exceed 5 cents per share and to sell 100 shares in Montana Tonopah (Mining Co) at $3 per share.  “Dead” written in blue pencil at bottom right.  Small tear at center.  Fold creases.  Very fine.  Est. $25-50

1106.     Nye.  Bullfrog.  A. E. Holt panorama photograph of Rhyolite, 1906.  Mounted on grey board from May, 1906 of Rhyolite and surrounding area.  “Panorama looking northwest from Montgomery Mountain.” Shows Bonanza mountain at far left with Rhyolite in foreground and road that later became the B & G RR along with LV & T RR.  The only two prospects that show and are labeled are the Elkhorn and Steinway. Busch peak and Rainbow Mtn. are labeled. 5.5 x 14”. Excellent. No scratches and clear image. Est. $200-500

1107.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Bullfrog Bank & Trust at Beatty, Two checkbooks. Light blue-green paper in red board booklets of 10 checks each. Unused, in very good conditrion.One has red and the other blue linen binding. Est. $150-300

1108.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Bullfrog Bank & Trust Co.  Lot of 2 unissued checks.  Black print on pink paper.  Vf, small tear at top edge of one, the other Xf.  2 1/2” x 6 1/2”.  Printed by the Irwin Hodson Co.  Est. $10-20

1109.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Bullfrog Bank and Trust Co.  Lot of two unused checks, two different varieties.  One has fancy black print on blue paper, and the other has plain print on pink paper.  The Irwin-Hodson Co., printers noted on the second, but no printers are noted on the first.  3” x 7 3/4” and 2 1/2” x 6 1/2”.  Xf.  Est. $10-20

1110.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Bullfrog Central MC.  Incorporated in South Dakota in 1906.  Issued to N.P. Reinhard for 1000 shares, cert #396 in 1907.  Signed by president George Wingfield and secretary Fenwick(?).  Vignette at top center of mill site at edge of river with mountains in background.  At left, small circular vignette of three miners examining a rock and at right, four miners picking and shoveling in a stope.
Bullfrog in green underprint, green seal, green border.  Black and gilt print.  Printer – B. Rotholtz.  8 ¼ x 11.  Cancelled by small hole punches through signatures.  Very fine. Wingfield was very busy in Goldfield, primarily running the Goldfield Consolidated.  But he couldn’t resist acquisition of properties in the very hot Bullfrog District. The company was active in 1907.  Not much is known about the company. It is not mentioned in Wingfield’s biography. This is the only Wingfield signed stock from Bullfrog that we are know about.  Wingfield was an  important mining financier in central western Nevada. He took over the mines in Goldfield, started Goldfield Consolidated which made millions.  He continued in the Banking business, then re-emerged in mining with the Getchell mine. He made and lost several fortunes. Est. $300-500

1111.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Bullfrog Daisy MC.  Cert.#382.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1906.  Issued tp Wm. Stansbury for 1000 shares in 1906.  Uncancelled.  Green border, no vignette.  Printed by Dempsey & Carroll.  7 1/4” x 11 1/2”.  Xf.  We could find no information regarding this company within our library.  This company does not show up within our list of Bullfrog mines as listed in our Filer II catalog.  Est. $100-200

1112.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Bullfrog Gold Bar MC.  Incorporated in South Dakota 1905.  Issued to W. P Ward for 500 shares, cert.#2465, in 1907.  Signed by J. P. J. P. Loftus president and H. Swayer secretary.  Vignette at upper left of spread winged eagle.  Black border with gilt seal and gold safety print.  Mines at Bullfrog, Nevada in red underprint.  Datelined Goldfield, Nev.  Uncancelled.  Printer - Goldfield Publishing.  The Gold Bar is a gold deposit on the outskirts of the Bullfrog district to the northwest, about four miles out of Rhyolite.  It was discovered contemporaneously with Bullfrog in 1904 and by early 1907, had a shaft up to 350 feet deep.  A mill was built and production began.  Meanwhile, a neighboring property, the Homestake, had begun construction of a huge mill but it was found that some of their ore on Gold Bar property.  Ensuing lawsuits slowed production of both companies and local newspapers incorrectly called both shyster promotions.  Both fell victims of financial panics that followed the failure of the Sullivan Trust Co. in Goldfield.  The news writers were wrong.  The engineers of both mines had diligently driven crosscuts looking for high grade ores.  Some was found in both mines.  More so in the Homestake, but the Gold Bar just missed it - it was right under their hoist, as found Fred Holabird, in 1986, which resulted in an open pit mine.  Loftus was an honorable man who had made money at the Goldfield and Tonopah stocks, but at times was under attack by local newspapers.  Fold creases.  Extremely fine.  Est. $75-150

1113.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Bullfrog Golden Sceptre MC.  Cert.#998.  Incorporated in Arizona.  Issued to Irving K. Farmington & Co. for 100 shares in 1907.  Signed by president J.C. McCormack and secretary H. McMullin.  Cute vignette of a green bullfrog seated with his legs crossed, and holding a golden scepter, making this piece a particular favorite.  Orange border on crème paper.  The Golden Scepter is a part of the Rhyolite town site.  8” x 10 1/2”.  Vf, some water stains and cuts at the creases where folded.  Est. $200-400

 

1114.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Bullfrog Mining Co.  Lot of 2 pcs.  One is issued the other is unissued.  Cert.#3739.  Incorporated in Arizona in 1904.  Issued to J.B. Findley for 1000 shares in 1907.  Uncancelled.  Signed by vice-president Key Pinman and secretary James H. Montruth.  Vignette of two men working a hydraulic drill in underground mining scene.  Black border on crème paper.  Printed by the American Bank Note Co.  6” x 9 3/4”.  Xf. Est. $30-60

1115.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Bullfrog Mining Co.  Incorporated in Arizona 1904.  Issued to D. G. Doubliding for 500 shares, cert #2286, in 1904.  Signed by G. W. Ladd vice president and H. H. Clark secretary.  Green underprint vignette of bullfrog sitting at center.  Green border with black print and green safety print.  Uncancelled.  Printer not noted.  6 x 10.  The Bullfrog MC owned property immediately north of the Original Bullfrog, as well as groups of claims all over the district.  Their company was more of a land play than true mining.  They were not listed in the Shearer directory.  Fold creases.  Staple holes at upper left.  Very fine.  Est. $400-600

1116.      No Lot.

1117.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Bullfrog Mining District Claim Map, c.1910.  Compliments of the Forward Mining Development Co & the Patrick Investment Co, Fiscal Agents.  Printed by Williamson-Haffner Co, Denver.  The Patrick properties are denoted by red.  The Montgomery-Shoshone group is shown in black.  All other claims are left unfilled with their claim name inside.  There is a “Bullfrog” about two inches tall at the upper left corner under the map title.  Tears along the fold creases mostly along the left and right edges and not much more than one inch.  18 x 22.  Very fine.  Est. $200-400
1118.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Bullfrog Monitor MC.  Cert.#32.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1905.  Issued to M. Schuline for 1000 shares in 1906.  Signed by president M. Schuline and secretary James T. Boyd.  Two small vignettes of underground mining scenes flank a central vignette of a mining operation at a river’s edge.  Green border n crème paper.  Carlisle, printers.  8” x 10 1/2”.  Xf, small tear at crease where folded.  We found no information regarding this company.  Est. $50-100

1119.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Bullfrog National Bank GMC.  Cert.#482.  Incorporated in South Dakota in 1905.  Issued to W.F. Patrick for 1000 shares in 1905.  Uncancelled.  Signed by president W. F. Patrick and secretary E. J. Brabing.  Central vignette features underground mining scene with about nine men at work.  Two smaller vignettes of gold panner and three men inspecting ore.  Black border on crème paper.  John Partridge, printer.  5 1/2” x 10”.  W. J. Patrick was the brother of the well known mine promoter L. L. Patrick.  The National Bank mine had a great name, but not so much ore.  It was on the west slope of Ladd Mountain, much of which is now part of an open pit mine.  While they undoubtedly had some production, records are scarce.  One of the leases on the north end of the National Bank experimented with whiskey barrel cyanide extraction.  They may have spent many a tough day at the office emptying out the barrels.  (Rhy Herald)  Xf.  Est. $100-200

1120.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Bullfrog North Star MC.  Cert.#384.  Incorporated in Arizona in 1905.  Issued to W.G. Phillips for 1000 shares in 1905.  Signed by Richard Willis as president and B.D. Powers as secretary.  Black print on white paper.  Out West P’TG & Stay’y Co., printers.  The Bullfrog North Star, located at the end of Ladd Mountain, was an active company in the 1905 period.  It was probably named after the famous North Star mine in Grass Valley, California.  Rare.   61/4” x 9 3/4”.  Xf.  Est. $100-200

1121.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Bullfrog Red Mountain Mining Co.  Incorporated in Arizona.  Issued to The Bearer for 5000 shares, cert $1031, in 1929.  Signed by Harry Montgomery president and Leo Megent secretary.  Vignette of spread winged eagle atop domed building.  Black border with gilt seal and gold safety print.  Uncancelled.  Printer - Goes.  8 x 11.  Datelined Goldfield, Nevada.  While their office was in Goldfield, they were not too active and do not appear on the list of active Bullfrog companies in the Filer II catalog. By this certificate, Leo Megent, the secretary, was trying to place this certificate into the scrip status. On the reverse he states: “This certificate becomes negotiable at demand of holder at any time as is presented for cash on demand thru and bank or clearing house in America.”  Red Mountain is in the Silver Peak Range, Esmeralda County, just 6 miles from the town of Silver Peak.  The corporate seal has John Kincaid, Notary, Kern County, Cal, embossed.  We have not had this certificate before to my knowledge.  The folds are in delicate condition with small tears and easily damaged.  Water staining at right edge and wear to bottom edge.  Fine.  Est. $150-300

1122.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Bullfrog Syndicate MC.  Cert.#350.  Incorporated in South Dakota, issued in 1909 to Fenton E. Roff for 300 shares.  Signed by J. Riedel as vice president.  Printed by Kistler Stationery in Denver.  8” x 10”.  Extremely fine.  We don’t know what properties this company held, if any.  Est. $100-200

1123.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Bullfrog Syndicate MC.  Cert.#590.  Incorporated in South Dakota.  Issued to C. S. Hinchman for 100 shares in 1909.  Uncancelled.  Signed by vice-president H. Riedel.  Black border, with purple print on white paper.  W.H. Kistler Stat’y Co., printers.  No vignette.  8” x 10”.  No information was found regarding this company.  Xf.  Est. $100-200

1124.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Consolidated Mayflower MC.  Cert.#1523.  Incorporated in 1917.  Issued to Wm. A. Krasselt for 50 shares in 1919, and signed by president W.J. Tobin.  Two small vignettes of miners flanking a larger vignette of an underground mining scene.  Black border on crème paper.  Printed by Goes.  Located next to the Pioneer, another company which Tobin ran, the Mayflower had a small production capital.  5 1/4” x 9 1/2”.  Xf.  Est. $75-150

1125.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  First National Bank in Rhyolite, NV  & Southern Nevada Banking Co. from Bullfrog, NV., Letteheads.  Both utilize the same illustration of a bullfrog in their letterhead.  Very cute pieces.  The first letter addresses a situation with the Bullfrog Extension, dropping two claims outside its property.  The other regards the depressed situation of the mining stock industry, and its reflection on the consolidation between the Bullfrog MC and the Diamond Bullfrog  Both letters talk about the shiftiness of a Mr. Hill.  Green print.  11” x 8 1/2”.  Fine, damage at sides.  Est. $200-400
1126.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Geology and Ore Deposits of the Bullfrog District, Nevada, 1910.  Authored by F. L. Ransome, W. H. Emmons and G. H. Garrey.  This is USGS Bulletin #407 printed in 1910.  Includes a full color plate of the geology and cross sectional interpretation of the district which is folded and in an envelope located on the rear inside cover.  Also includes a stratigraphic and structural geologic descriptions, black and white photos of the area and other geological information.  Front and rear cover is laminated.  Front cover is missing 1.5 x 1.5 inch piece at lower right corner.  Text pages in excellent condition.  Indexed.  130 pps.  Very fine.  Est. $100-200

1127.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Gibraltar Mines Syndicate.  Cert.#4638.  Incorporated in South Dakota in 1905.  Issued to Stedman Bent for 100 shares in 1906.  Uncancelled.  Signed by vice-president J.H. Shockley.  Vignette of an Indian sitting on shore, with a ship at sea in the distance.  Orange border on crème paper, with an orange seal.  The Gibralter was on the south slope of Bonanza Mountain, facing Rhyolite from the west.  Although the records from this district are poor, it is clear that this mine was a small producer.  W.H. Kistler Stat’y Co., printers.  8” x 10 1/2”.  Vf.  Est. $75-150

1128.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Gibralter Mines Syndicate.   Cert.#2178.  Incorporated in South Dakota in 1906.  Issued to Otto Spaeth for 500 shares in 1906.  Signed by vice president Shockly.  Vignette of Indian at S.F. Harbor.  Orange border on white paper.  8 x 11.  Red/Orange seal.  Four hole punches at left margin, folds, wear, some brown spots.  The Gibralter is on the south slope of Bonanza Mountain facing Rhyolite from the west.  It also was a small producer, but there are poor records of the district.  Est. $50-150

1129.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Gold Bar Anchor MC.  Cert.#3.  Incorporated in South Dakota in 1906.  issued to J.S. McCord for 1000 shares in 1906.  Uncancelled.  Signed by president Horace T. Serau.  Vignette of a spread-winged bald eagle perched atop stars and stripes shield.  Green border.  Wm. F. Murphy’s Sons Co., printers.  7 3/4” x 11 1/4”.  Xf, three small rips at three ends of creases where folded.  This company probably had property at Gold Bar.  Est. $100-200

1130.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Gold Center Mining & Development Co.  Cert.#478.  Incorporated in Arizona in 1904.  Issued to Charles S. Hinchman for 1000 shares in 1905.  Uncancelled.  Signed by vice-president W. McDearmon and secretary Richard Tobin.  Vignette of river running down valley with snow-capped mountain in the background.  Gilt border, black print.  Printed by Kistler.  Vf, folds.  6 1/2” x 10 1/4”.  The Gold Center owned a large piece of the Bullion Syndicate (Polk, 1907).  Est. $100-150

1131.     Nye.  Bullfrog.  Gold Summit MC.  Cert.#2.  Incorporated in Arizona in 1907.  Issued to A.F Broege for 1000 shares in 1907.  Uncancelled.  Signed by president E.W. Cordes and secretary C. Kyle Smith.  Black print on creme paper.  No printers noted.  8 3/4” x 9 3/4”.  Xf, creases where certificate was folded.  Datelined Rhyolite, Nev.  We are sure that this company was working in the Bullfrog district at the certificate is datelined from Rhyolite and drawn on the Bullfrog Bank & Trust Co.  Est. $200-400

1132.     Nye.  Bullfrog.  Goldfield Bull Frog Mining Co.  Incorporated in Arizona 1905.  Issued to Edward Prince for 1000 shares, cert #20, in 1905.  Signed by W. S. Achasu secretary and Russel Collins president.  Vignette at upper left of spread winged eage.  Black border with gilt seal and gold safety print.  Uncancelled.  Printer - Goes.  6 x 9.  Trimmed tightly at right edge.  The company was active in 1905 with a  property 3.5 miles north of Rhyolite, but worthless. (ref: Forward Mining Co. Map, 1905).  We have never had this certificate before.  Very fine.  Est. $100-300

1133.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Homestake King Cons Bullfrog Mining & Milling Co.  Incorporated in Arizona 1906.  Issued to C. D. Lang for 200 shares, cert #560, in 1907.  Signed by B. D. Milaw president and Geo. L. Schwucker secretary.  Vignette of woman seated holding up a wreath.  Orange border, seal and safety print.  Uncancelled.  8 x 11.  The Homestake King was located at Gold Bar, just 2 miles north of Bullfrog.  The mine was very active, producing about $55,000 in gold in 1909.  They got into a lawsuit with the Gold Bar Company over rich ore found at the intersection of two mineralized fault zones.  The Homestake had sneakily mined underground well onto Gold Bar property until they got caught by a Gold Bar leaser who sunk a shaft, ran a short drift, and surprisingly rant into the huge stores of the Homestake.  A huge cyanide mill was built fort the Homestake on the site.  The mine became part of the Gold Bar open pit in the 1980’s.  Near mint condition.  Est. $100-300
1134.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Homestake King Cons. Bullfrog M&MC.  Cert.#2341.  Incorporated in Arizona in 1906.  Issued to Leo Froman for 333 shares in 1907.  Uncancelled.  Signed by president B.D. Milany  and secretary Geo. L. Schumaker .  This certificate features a vignette of a seated female allegorical figure, holding out a wreath.  Orange border and orange seal.  The Homestake was the neighboring property to the Gold Bar.  The two companies grappled over rich ore found on the boundary separating the two properties, causing substantial financial strife to both.  Homestake had mined some of the rich ore on Gold Bar property, only to be caught when a Gold Bar lessee drove a drift along an ore zone and popped into a huge stope already mined by the Homestake Co.  Both mines eventually became part of the Gold Bar open pit mine in the 1980’s.  8” x 10 3/4”.  Vf, small tear at top edge, and two vertical creases where folded.  Est. $100-200

1135.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Montana Bullfrog MC.  Cert.#787.  Incorporated in Arizona in 1904.  Issued to G.L. Johnson Brokerage for 1000 shares in 1907.  Uncancelled. Signed by president A.G. (?) and secretary C.H. Elliott.  Vignette of Lady Liberty holding wreath and shield to the left of the masthead.  Black border on crème paper.  H.S. Crocker Co., printers.  7 1/2” x 9 1/2”.  Vf, two vertical creases from fold.  The company’s property was located on Ladd Mountain between the North Star and Bullfrog of Nevada. (Rhy Herald, 1909).  Very fine.  Est. $150-300

1136.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Montgomery Hill Mines Co.  Cert.#528.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1905.  Issued to W.M. Stanabury for 1000 shares in 1907.  Signed by vice-president F.M. Manson and secretary A.Noehlich.  Uncancelled.  Dateline Reno, NV.  No vignette, by foliage design under fancy masthead.  Lime green border and underprint.  Printed by Carlisle.  5 1/2” x 10”.  This company was probably working near Montgomery Mountain.  Extremely fine.  Est. $75-150

1137.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Montgomery Shoshone Consolidated Mining C0.  Cert.#2975.  Incorporated in South Dakota in 1906.  Issued to C.M. Schwab for 550 shares in 1907.  Cancelled by cancellation stamp at lower right.  Signed by 2nd vice-president McDonald and secretary J.H. Ward.  Vignette of two men working hydraulic drill in underground mining scene.  Green border on crème paper.  Printed by the American Bank Note Co.  This certificate was issued at the beginning of Montgomery’s large production period, turning out more than $10 million by 1920.  Schwab kept his stock for a long time, thinking the mine would produce again, but it was not until the late 1980’s to early 1990’s that it again reached its previous peak performance.  Signed by Schwab on reverse.  7 1/4” x 11 3/4”.  Xf.  Est. $75-150

1138.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Montgomery Shoshone Consolidated Mining Co. Checks, 1941.  Lot of 7.  These checks appear to be dividend payments printed on modern style check forms.  Signed by W. A. Mitchell.  Extremely fine.  Est. $25-50

1139.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Original Bullfrog Mines Syndicate.  Cert.#7417.  Incorporated in Arizona.  Issued to C.H. Jonasson & Co. for 100 shares in 1908.  Signed by vice-president Carney and asst. secretary E.P. Foster.  Green Bullfrog vignette at center.  Green border on white paper.  5 1/2” x 9 1/2”.  Extremely Fine; very cute piece.  Printer – Kistler.  This is the classic Bullfrog certificate.  The Original Bullfrog Mines Syndicate, discovered by Shorty Harris in 1904, held the Original Bullfrog mine on “Bullfrog Mountain.” I used quotes because it is no more than a hill about 100 feet above the Bullfrog campsite off the west flank of the hill.  It was known by its unusual blue-green minerals in quartz with native gold.  Specimens of this ore were sent to Tiffany’s in New York for lapidary work, and a number of fobs were made.  A small test open pit mine was begun in the 1980’s.  It was not successful because they placed uncrushed mine dumps on the pad, and all the gold was in the quartz, which needed crushing.  There was a 50,000 ounce reserve in place in the late 1980’s, but it may have become sub economic under the present conditions.  This is the more rare of Mines Syndicate certificates.  Est. $400-500

1140.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Pioneer Cons. MC.  Cert.#7483.  Incorporated in Wyoming.  Issued to James L. Leonard for 1000 shares in 1916.  Signed by president Wm. Tobin and secretary Chas. K. Clayton.  Uncancelled.  Vignette of mining operations on hillside.  Orange border on crème paper.  Smith-Brooks Co., printers.  8” x 11”.  Vf, heavy crease/fold to left.  Became Reorganized Pioneer Consolidated MC by late 1918. Consisted of 12 claims on 180 acres.  It was thought that high grade ore would be found in the main pioneer vein, but due to lack in funds, the company was unable to pick up the main vein, resulting in mediocre production.  (Ref: Weed 1918, p.1165).  Est. $50-100
1141.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Pittsburgh Bullfrog MC, Ltd.  Cert.#1080.  Incorporated in South Dakota in 1905.  Issued to Israel W. Duross for 100 shares in 1906.  Signed by William Scott as president and Amille Bayley.  Two ladies flank the company’s masthead, rather than in a vignette.  The company’s name does not appear on the patent plats or Bradford’s map of 1905, nor is there a single mining claim which carries the Pittsburgh name.  William Scott is credited with the first discovery of ores at Lida, a small mining camp about 50 miles north of Bullfrog, in 1871, which took its ore to the revamped mill in Deep Spring Valley.  Green border.  Printed by the Republic Bank Note Co.  7 3/4” x 11”.  Vf, crease down center where folded.  Est. $75-150

1142.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Pittsburgh Bullfrog MC, Ltd.  Cert.#126.  Incorporated in South Dakota in 1905.  Issued to L.A. Carman for 200 shares in 1906.  Uncancelled.  Signed by president William Scott and secretary Emille Bayley.  Two female figures flanking the masthead.  Green border.  Printed by the Republic Bank Note Co.  Vf, ball point pen writing in top margin.  8” x 11 1/4”.  See lot above for the story.  Est. $75-150

1143.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Promotional brochure on Bullfrog and other stocks. Written as a newspaper titled Mining News Bureau, the paper, No. 3, no. 52 dated 1909, is 4pp 11 x 17 format, with much news on mining camps and a full page of mining stock quotes from various markets around the world.  folded.Center article is on bullfrog. Est $50-100

1144.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Reorganized Pioneer MC.  Cert.#1436.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1918.  Issued to A.E. Blakesley for 1000 shares in 1918.  Cancelled by hole punches and red writing.  Signed by president Wm. Tobin and secretary Ben Gill.  Vignette of five men in underground mining scene.  Green border on crème paper.  No printer noted.  8 1/2” x 11 1/8”.  Vf, 1/2” tear in top edge, and 1 1/2” tear an folds in left edge.  The company is a reorganization of the Pioneer Cons. MC.  It is described as having made “slow progress, but  in September, 1921, main shaft reached water level at 800’ ...”, with an ore average of $43.71 per ton.  (Ref: Weed, 1920, p.1098).  Est. $50-100

1145.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Shoshone National Bank Mining Co.  Incorporated in 1905.  Issued to R. M. Brin for 1000 shares, cert #719, in 1906.  Signed by Jno. Cook vice president and H. F. Hobuskaw secretary.  No vignette.  Fancy masthead.  Black border.  Uncancelled.  Printer - H. S. Crocker, SF.  6 x 9.  Location of Mines, Bullfrog District.  This company appears to be the same property as the Bullfrog National Bank, but we are unsure how they are related.  They could be two different issues floated for the same property, which would be some unethical promoting.  The other possibility is that the company was a rip-off of the real National Bank property.  One inch tear at top edge along left fold crease.  Two binder hole punches at left edge.  Very fine.  Est. $100-300

1146.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Spearhead Bullfrog MC.  Lot of 2 pcs.  Cert.#194, A289.  Incorporated in Delaware in 1906.  One is issued to J.S. McCord & Co. for 100 shares in 1906.  The other was issued to C.A. Stigber for 1000 shares in 1906.  Signed by vice-president Arthur Brock and secretary Clyde Heller.  Delaware state seal as vignette.  7” x 11”  The Spearhead was located high on Bonanza Mountain, where there remains prospects for pocket mining, not ore.  Vf.  Est. $100-200

1147.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Sunset Mining & Development Co.  Cert.#7841.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1912.  Issued to Roscoe B. Smith for 150 shares in 1919.  Uncancelled.  Printer-R.J. Orozco.  This company is a reorganization of the Tramp Cons., Bullfrog Sunset MC, and Denver Bullfrog Annex, three different properties not connected on Bonanza.  It would have been a land play: an attempt to attract interest by having more properties.  5 1/4” x 9 1/4”.  Xf.  Est. $50-100

1148.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Tonopah & Tidewater R.R., Bullfrog Goldfield R.R. Co. & Death Valley R.R. Co. receipt, datelined Goldfield, NV.  These three railroads resided in Beatty during the 1906-07 boom, serving as a north/south terminus for local mining.  (Ref: Paher, 1970, p.312).  Vf, edges rough.  3 1/2” x 7”.  Est. $25-50

1149.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Tramp Consol. MC.  Inc. in SD, 1906.  Cert #A8397, issued to H.J.H. Blair for 100 shares in 1907.  Signed by pres. J.J. Satterthwait and asst. sec. (?).  Underground vignette at bottom of certificate.  Orange border and safety print.  8 x 12.  Printer - ABN.  Uncancelled.  Light stains at right edge, very fine.  The Tramp is an important mine on the west side of Rhyolite.  It was a good producer, and in the 1980’s there was still a pillar of high grade rock left that ran 12 ounces per ton gold.  Production figures as are seriously lacking for this district.  Est. $50-100
1150.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Tramp Consolidated MC.  Cert.#3794.  Incorporated in South Dakota in 1906.  Issued to J.W. Sparks & Co. for 100 shares in 1910.  Uncancelled.  Signed by president J.H. Carslain and asst. secretary Bryan (?).  Wm. F. Murphy’s Sons Co., printers.  Green border and underprint, with black print on crème paper.  8 1/2” x 11 1/2”.  See lot above for story.  Xf.  Est. $25-75

1151.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Tramp Consolidated MC.  Cert.#A14393.  Incorporated in South Dakota in 1906.  Issued F.H. Schuman for 100 shares in 1906.  Signed by Carstairs as president.  Underground vignette.  Orange border on white paper. 8” x 12”.  Printer ABN (both).  See lot above for the story.  Xf.  Est. $75-150

1152.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Tramp Consolidated MC.  Cert.#A50887.  Incorporated in South Dakota in 1906.  Issued to Chas. D. Barney & Co. for 100 shares in 1907.  Uncancelled.  Signed by president J.H. Carslain and 2nd assistant secretary Alynille.  Vignette of three men working hydraulic drill in underground mining scene.  Orange border and black print.  American Bank Note Co., printers.  8 1/4” x 12”.  Listed as one of the mines at Bullfrog in Nevada Ghost Towns and Mining Camps, the Tramp became nationally known for its success.  But it, along with others such as the Montgomery-Shoshone and the Original Bullfrog, folded in 1907, not soon before the entire district collapsed.  Xf.  Est. $75-150

1153.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Tramps Cons Extension Mining Co.  Incorporated in Utah.  Issued to R. M. Brin for 1000 shares, cert #291, in 1907.  Signed by president and Herbert Cohen secretary.  No vignette.  No border.  Black print.  Uncancelled.  No printer noted.  8 x 10.  Location of Mines: Bullfrog District, Nye County, Nevada printed at top of certificate.  We could find no reference regarding this company within our library.  Small tear at bottom edge.  Minor wear to fold creases on reverse.  Two binder hold punches at left edge.  Very fine.  Est. 100-300

1154.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Transvall Nevada GMC.  Cert.#186.  Incorporated in Arizona in 1905.  Issued to James Godshad for 500 shares in 1906.  Signed by president James Godshad and secretary Charles F. Knorse.  Uncancelled.  Central vignette features underground mining scene with about nine men at work.  Two smaller vignettes of gold panner and three men inspecting ore.  Black border and gold underprint.  A.Carlisle,  printers.  5 3/4” x 10”.  Very rough, several tears/some pieces missing.  “Transvall” was probably a spelling error.  This company was no doubt located in the Transvaal mining district (Bullfrog).  The word literally means “across the river” in South Africa, a direct reflection on the district’s location, directly across the Amargosa River from Beatty and Rhyolite.  Boasted to have enough gold to gather on one’s boots to buy dinner in Beatty, Transvaal was certainly no sleeper, with “floating” populations reaching up to 800 at times.  Est. $25-50

1155.      Nye.  Bullfrog.  Yankee Girl GMC of Bullfrog.  Cert.#1344.  I in Arizona in 1905.  Issued to Dennis Searler for 500 shares in 1907.  Vignette of mine and mill on river’s edge, flanked by two vignettes of underground mining scene.  Black border, gilt seal.  Printed by Goes.  Xf.  5 1/2” x 10”.  The company had property on Ladd Mountain just north of the National Bank.  (Rhy Herald, 1909).  Est. $50-150

1156.      Nye.  Esmeralda.  Chicago Goldfields MC.  Inc. in AZ.  Cert.#443, issued to Wm. R. Adee for 1000 shares in 1906.  Signed by pres. J. W. Smith and M.Z. Bauman (?).  Vignette at top left of several miners working underground, one of which is calling up to have ore bucket hoisted.  Six small vignettes of miners incorporated into border.  Black border, gilt seal and safety print.  Dateline Chicago, IL.  Printer – Goes.  Two folds.  Uncancelled.  11 x 8.  XF.  This mine is located on the Pipe Dream claim with a 500 foot deep shaft.  It is in the western heart of the district next to the Florence-Mohawk. Chicago investors had been involved with L. L. Patrick on the Combination. It may have been some of the same group that formed this company. (Ref: Ransome, Zanjani).  Est. $25-50

1157.      Nye.  Hannapah.  Nevada Central MC.  Cert.#6.  Inc in Nevada in 1919.  Signed by president Srustein and secretary Noel.  Vignette of spread-winged bald eagle.  Black border and gilt seal.  Printed by Goes.  5 1/2” x 10”.  Xf.  The Hannapah district is 15 miles northeast of Tonopah. Ore was shipped in 1908-9 and c1914-15. (Ref: Weed 1925, Carlson, Lincoln) Est. $25-50

1158.      Nye.  Kawich.  Kawich Gold Flat MC.  Inc. in AZ, 1905.  Cert #63, unissued, 190x, but signed by pres. A.G. Raycraft and sec. J.A. Magill.  Very attractive certificate with a vignette in upper left, in red, or an Indian with a feather headdress and another vignette in blue underprint of a photo-reproduction of a river scene.  Black border, gilt seal, company name in gold, and gilt safety print.  Printer – Press of John Partridge, SF.  11 x 8.  XF. Probably for a prospect west and north of Quartzite Mountain. Kawich was located 5 miles north of , and Gold Flat was just west of This mountain. Kawich was an Indian chief locally, whose name meant “mountain.” [Carlson, Lincoln] Rare and colorful. Est. $50-100
1159.      Nye.  Lodi.  Argent MC.  Cert.#90.  Incorporated in 1877.  issued to S. B. Caldwell for 5 shares in 1887.  Signed by vice president G.P. Theller.  Uncancelled.  Black border.  Francis & Valentine, printers.  Fine, condition problems at left.  4” x 9 1/2”.  Lodi is a small mining camp north east of Gabbs on the east side of the Mammoth range, and was discovered in 1863, first called the Mammoth District. The name was changed to Lodi about 1875. Production was on and off for sixty tears. Couch and Carpenter reported less than $1 million produced in gold and silver. [ref: C&C, Lincoln]  The condition alters the price of this item. Est. $40-80

1160.      Nye.  Manhattan.  Atlantic & Pacific MC, Manhattan.  Cert.#775.  Incorporated in South Dakota.  Issued to Joseph B. Toplitz for 1000 shares in 1906.  Signed by vice-president Kennedy and secretary E. McFadden.  Vignette of Underground mining scene.  Two vignettes of a miner at sides.  Gilt border and seal.  Printed by Goes.  8 1/4” x 11”.  Vf.  The company is listed on Cromwell’s map of 1907, but there is no significant production reported in C&C.  Est. $25-50

1161.      Nye.  Manhattan.  Capital Claims Map, c. 1930.  Map shows location and bearings of claim boundaries and projections of underground workings.  Silver was discovered in the Manhattan district in 1866, but it was not until the discovery of gold in 1905 that the district boomed.  Within a period of two weeks after promoters and speculators announced the discovery, the population swelled to 4000.  By 1947, the district had produced $10.3 million in gold and silver.  The 1980’s saw a revival of activity with several open pit operations and small placer operations still continue.  26” x 42”.  Very fine.  Est. $25-75

1162.      Nye.  Manhattan.  Dexter -Union MC.  Cert.#515.  Incorporated in South Dakota in 1912.  Issued to Nat Boas for 1000 shares in 1912.  Uncancelled.  Signed by president Hugh H. Brown and secretary Percival Nash.  Vignette of spread-winged bald eagle stretched atop the top border.  Red print and black border.  No printer noted.  8 1/4” x 10 1/4”.  Vf, folds.  The Dexter Union may have involved some of the nine plus Union claims at Manhattan. Several did very well. Dexter also did well, with two of their other properties producing gold. But we cannot find record of this actual company producing a single ounce. [ref: Furguson, C&C] Est. $25-50

1163.      Nye.  Manhattan.  Great Manhattan Cons. MC.  Cert.#242.  Incorporated in Arizona in 1906.  Issued to W.H. Fisher for 1000 shares in 1906.  Signed by president W.B. Boardman and secretary Dolin Pape.  Vignette of underground mining scene; several smaller vignettes in border.  Black border, gilt seal.  Printed by Goes.  8 1/2” x 10 3/4”.  Vf, some tears at folds.   This was a good paying mine in Manhattan, near the White Caps mine.  We are not positive that the Great Manhattan Cons are the same companies.  Est. $25-50

1164.      Nye.  Manhattan.  Little Grey MC of Manhattan.  Cert.#59.  Incorporated in South Dakota in 1906.  Issued to Mrs. J.S. Harper for 400 shares in 1906.  Signed by vice-president Kane and secretary Edward Bowers.  Blue border, gilt seal, no vignette.  Printed by John Partridge.  The little grey mine is on the western limit of the producing area of Manhattan. It reportedly produced more than $100,000 in its early days through a shaft and four levels, mostly from one large ore chute that extended from the surface to at least the 300 level.[ref: Furguson].  5 1/4” x 9 3/4”.  Xf, folds.  Rare.  Est. $25-50

1165.      Nye.  Manhattan.  Manhattan Bridget MC.  Cert.#72.  Incorporated in Arizona in 1906.  Issued to Chas. F. Seegar for 100 shares in 1907.  Uncancelled.  Signed by president W. Douglass and secretary W. Shockley.  Small vignette of spread-winged bald eagle perched atop masthead.  Light green border and underprint.  L.A. Litho Co., printers.  4 1/2” x 9 1/2”.  Xf, upper right corner folded.  We could find no record of the company in Furguson. Signed by WJ Douglass. Douglass was a man who took a chance on buying the original mining claims staked by Goldfield discoverer Harry Stimler in 1902, and went on to a successful career in mining.  (ref Zanjani).  Est. $50-100

1166.      Nye.  Manhattan.  Manhattan Central MC.  Cert.#601.  Incorporated in Arizona in 1906.  Issued to Jas. Shane Robertson for 1000 shares in 1906.  Signed by Claus Kroeger and secretary O.P. Stidge.  Uncancelled.  Vignette of a dog in upper left.  Black border, with gilt underprint and seal.  No printer noted.  No significant production is noted in Cromwell’s, but the Manhattan Central is located on C&C’s map of 1907.  vf, folds.  8” x 10”.  Est. $25-50
1167.      Nye.  Manhattan.  Manhattan Cowboy MC.  Cert.#1613.  Incorporated in Arizona in 1906.  Issued to president Edmond Godchaux and secretary V. Hoggett.  Vignette of underground mining scene, with three men inspecting ore at left and a gold panner at right.  Great name because this is truly cowboy country. There is no record of the company in the mines handbooks or in Furguson’s paper on Manhattan Geology and ore deposits of the Manhattan Mining District, Nevada.  Black border, gilt underprint and seal.  Printed by Goes.  5 1/2” x 10”.  Xf.  Est. $25-75

1168.      Nye.  Manhattan.  Manhattan Dexter Mining Co. of Nevada, Lot of 5 certificates (2492, 4564, 4262, 4553, 731 )  Inc. in SD, 1905.  Issued to various for various amounts, c1907.  Three certificates signed by R.C. Moore as president, and R. F. Brown as secretary. The other two signed by A.G. Raycraft as president and Percival Nash as asst. secretary.  Gold seal.  Printer - Goes. The three certificates signed by Moore and Brown have three underground vignettes at top, uncancelled, 6 x 10.  The other two certificates have slightly different eagle vignettes and both have Tonopah, Nevada printed on them.  All are uncancelled.  The Company is listed on the Cromwell map of 1907, had production of $300,000 from 1908-1920.  The company owned one patented claim at Manhattan, Nye County and was operated intermittently by lessees in 1915-16. (Ref: Mines Hdbk, 1916, p728;  C&C). Est. $50-100

1169.      Nye.  Manhattan.  Manhattan Giant MC.  Cert.#994.  Incorporated in South Dakota in 1905.  Unissued.  Central vignette of mining operations at river’s edge, flanked by two small vignettes of underground mining scenes.  Black border with gilt underprint and seal.  Printed by Goes.  5 1/2” x 10 1/4”.  Xf.  Not in Furguson.  Est. $10-15

1170.      Nye.  Manhattan.  Manhattan Higgins MC.  Cert.#148.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1906.  Issued to Goldfield Jackpot MC.  No shares noted.  Signed by John Salsberry as president and T.S. Glory as secretary .  Red border , black print and gilt seal on yellow paper.  Printed by John Partridge.  5 1/2” x 9 3/4”.  Xf, folds.  Not listed in Furguson. Here is a case where the Goldfield Jackpot Co. was apparently going to buy stock in this company, or at least exchange stock, a common practice in those days. But this cert was never fully executed. Est. $25-50

1171.      Nye.  Manhattan.  Manhattan Mining District Claim Map, Cromwell & McLaughlin’s 1907.  The map is of surveyed mines south of Round Hill, east of Peavine, three miles north of Baxter Springs and six miles west of Belmont.  25” x 35”.  Very fine.  Est. $300-600

1172.      Nye.  Manhattan.  Manhattan Nevada GMC.  Cert.#8214.  Incorporated in Arizona in 1906.  Issued to Barnard Turner for 100 shares in 1907.  Signed by vice-president Edw. P. Antrim and secretary E. L. McClure.  Vignette of an elk upon a hillside, with mountain range in distance.  Green border.  Printed by Broun-Green Co.  Supposedly run by the United Tonopah & Goldfield, which was run by A.L. Wisner & Co., the Manhattan was found by the Federal Government to be non-existent, and, therefore, worthless.  Wisner, like so many other con artists of the time, had swindled people out of millions, for which he was eventually sent to prison.  Xf, creases where folded a bit weak.  9” x 12”.  Est. $50-100

1173.      Nye.  Manhattan.  Manhattan Rattler Mining Co.  Promotional Flyer.  Incorporated in Arizona 1906.  A straight forward account of the potential for the six Rattler claims, in the heart of the Manhattan district.  Contains a description of the property, a map of the claims, assay reports and an engineer’s report.  The ore is described as free-milling gold in a granulated quartz porphyry, with values as high as $82.50/ton.  Printer - A. J. Johnston, Sacramento.  Right edge of cover missing small pieces.  Very fine.  Est. $50-100

1174.      Nye.  Manhattan.  Manhattan Sunset MC.  Cert.#61.  Incorporated in South Dakota in 1906.  Issued to James Shaw Robertson for 2500 shares in 1906.  Signed by president E.H. Krautz? and secretary F. MacPherson.  Central vignette of a mine and mill at a river’s edge, flanked by two smaller vignettes of men in underground mining scenes.  Black border, red print and gilt underprint and seal.  Printed by Goes.  5 1/2” x 10”.  Xf.  Not listed on Cromwell’s 1907 map, no production listed in C&C.  Est. $25-75
1175.      Nye.  Manhattan.  Manhattan Union Amalgamated Mines Syndicate.  Cert.#172.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1917.  Issued to J.A. Callahan for 75 shares in 1917.  Probably signed, but like the date, is severely faded.  Vignette of an Elk standing on a grassy hillside.  Brown border (severely faded at bottom, near signatures).  Printed by Goes.  Fine, fading, eight small tears at top edge, stain at left.  8 1/2” x 11”.  Is a reorganization of the Union Amalgamated MC, which was originally a merger of the Manhattan, Litigation Hill Merger and the Manhattan Earl.  This company, post merger, produced about 10,000 tons at $15 to $21 per ton.  Shortly after reorganization, the mine ceased production and has been idle ever since.  Est. $20-40

1176.      Nye.  Manhattan.  Manhattan Verde Co.  Incorporated in South Dakota 1906.  Issued to R. M. Brin for 500 shares, cert #115, in 1906.  Signed by R. P Dunlap president and C. M. Latimer secretary.  Vignette at upper left of miners working underground.  Gold border, seal and safety print.  Uncancelled.  Printer - Goes.  8 x 11.  We could find no information regarding this company within our library.  Four tape repairs on reverse along fold creases apparently to fix tears.  Two binder holes at left edge.  Very fine.  Est. $25-50

1177.      Nye.  Manhattan.  Myra MC.  Cert.#1749.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1927.  Issued to M. Grotyohn for 1000 shares in 1930.  Signed by president L.E. Brown and secretary W.W. Evans.  Cancelled by cancellation holes along signatures and at right.  Green border and underprint.  The company owned 6 claims in the Manhattan district that had a 150’ shaft.  The company was formed as the successor to the Myra Divide MC.  (Mines Handbook, 1931, p.1515).  6 1/4” x 9 1/2”.  Xf.  Est. $25-50

1178.      Nye.  Manhattan.  Nevada Mines Co.  Cert.#296.  Incorporated in Arizona.  Issued to R.F. Robinson for 1000 shares in 1907.  Uncancelled.  Signed by president Luther Bain and secretary H.L. Emberson.  Vignette of  a mining operation in underprint.  Black border.  6 3/4” x 10 1/2”.  Based on the underprint vignette, this company had operations in Fairview, Manhattan and Goldfield.  Vf, tears at folds.  Est. $25-50

1179.      Nye.  Manhattan.  Ralston Valley Gold & Copper Co.  Incorporated in South Dakota, 1906.  Issued to E. Maden for 5000 shares, cert #207, in 1907.  Signed by J. B. Giffen president and C. Lawrence secretary.  Vignette at top center of mill on stream bank in valley; vignettes at upper left and right of miners working underground.  Black border with gold seal and safety print.  Uncancelled.  Printer - GOES.  6 x 10.  Slight foxing along edges.  Fold creases with minor wear.  Very fine.  Est. $50-100

1180.      Nye.  Manhattan.  White Caps Extension MC. Cert.#2464.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1917.  Issued to A.G. Raycraft for 1000 shares in 1926.  Uncancelled.  Signed by president John N. Kirchen and secretary A. Raycraft.  Green border, with no vignette.  The White Caps extension was absorbed by the White Caps MC, which despite many problems grew to be the largest producer in the district, at over $2.5 million through 1943.  (Ref: Weed 1920, Kleinhampfl, C&C).  7 x 10”.  Xf.  Est. $50-150

1181.      Nye.  Manhattan.  White Caps GMC.  Cert.#N6729.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1925.  Issued to Harold Johnson for 25 shares in 1927.  Signed by John Kirchen as president and H. Perry as secretary.  Orange border.  Uncancelled.  No printer noted.  7” x 9 3/4”.  See lot above for the story.  Xf.  Est. $25-50

1182.      Nye.  Manhattan. Manhattan United States GMC.   Cert.#172.  Incorporated in Arizona 1907.  Issued to Ed L. Thomspson for 100 shares in 1907.  Signed by J.W. Merrill as president and Thompson as secretary.  Green seal and underprint, Printer - Goes.  Seven underground vignettes.  Uncancelled.  8” x 11”.  The Company is listed on the Cromwell map of 1907, but had no listed production in C&C.  Est. $25-50

1183.      Nye.  Quartz Mountain.  San Rafael Cons. MC.  Cert.#1047.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1927.  Issued to Geo. R. Swallow for 200 shares in 1929.  Signed by President J. McCormack and secretary W. E. Zoebel.  Brown border, no vignette.  6 3/4” x 10”.  Xf.  The company took over the properties of San Felipe MC, San Rafael Dev. Co., Calico Quartz MC and the Exchequer Quartz Mtn. MC on a stock exchange basis.  In 1927-28, the company shipped 1,396 tons of ore to the smelter, averaging $23.90 per ton.  (Ref: Rand Sturgis, 1931, pp.1593-94).  Est. $25-50
1184.      Nye.  Reville.  Continental Silver MC.  Cert. #30.  Incorporated in New York in 1880.  Issued to W. T. Lees for 500 shares in 1880, uncancelled.  Signed by president Bery  R. Western and secretary Wm. A. Hull.  Small vignette of woman in bottom center.  Black print on crème paper.  W.E. Bandeant, printer.  5 1/4” x 9 3/4”, xf, two small dark marks at top center. The Continental was one of 9 mines that reported production in 1880, but was not reported by Burchard in 1882, or later. Reville is an old mining camp active in the mid 1870’s through about 1890. This mine tried to get something going there, but failed, even though it did produce ore. The Gila mine was the largest producer at $500,000 or more, and other mines remained active through the 1880’s but were not large. Western is not in DAB. Crisp. [Ref: Lincoln; Couch & Carpenter; Ball; Burchard] Est. $150-300

1185.      Nye.  Rhyolite.  N. E. Johnson Photographs of Rhyolite Ghost Town.  1.) On front labeled as “Court House Rhyolite 1927” and on reverse labeled as “Rhyolite, Nevada – September 1927, School House Relic of Boom Days.”  2.) Street scenes of the ghost town of Rhyolite, 1927.  3.) High desert landscape scene.  (See California.  Nevada.  Tahoe for a short biography of Johnson and more lots of his photographs.)  5 x 7.  Est. $300-500

1186.      Nye.  Rhyolite.  Rhyolite Ghost Town Real Photopostcards.  Lot of 6 pcs.  Two are black and white photos.  One of these shows the Bottle House and is by Skrudland Photo Service.  The other card is the dilapidated buildings in Rhyolite with the number “422” written on front.  No photographer noted.  The other four cards are modern color photos.  Two are identical published by two different sources, one the Reno News Agency and the other Sierra News, Co.  The other two were published by Columbia and Royal Pictures.  All the color cards have short captions on reverse.  Very fine.  Est. $25-50

1187.      Nye.  Rhyolite.  Rhyolite Postal Ephemera.  Lot of 6 pcs.  Two are Money Order receipts dated 1907.  One is a blank registered mail receipt for Rhyolite.  Three of the pieces are dividend checks from the Montgomery-Shoshone Consolidated Mining Co, 1941.  All fine to very fine.  Est. $25-50

1188.      Nye.  Round Mountain.  Round Mountain Mining Co.  Cert.#6658, 6647.  Lot of 2.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1906.  Issued to John E. Fryer for 500 shares in 1916; issued to E.A. Culbertson for 25 shares in 1916..  Signed by president Louis Gordon and secretary Moyer.  Bust vignette of young boy.  Brown border.  Both cancelled.  Printed by Gast Bank Note Co.  A producer of beautiful gold, the Round Mountain MC was one among the many fantastic gold discoveries in Round Mountain, about 70 miles north of Goldfield.  However, the development of the district was overshadowed by the existence of overlapping claims along with the impending apex law litigation which threatened to slow production.  J.R. Davis, along with other Goldfield investors, stepped in to mend the problems, consolidating properties under the Round Mountain MC.  The company is still in operation as a world class gold mine.  (Ref: Tingley, Zanjani, Hallm Ferguson).  #6658 has a chunk missing from lower right corner; the other has a repaired rip at left.  6” x 10 3/4”.  Est. $75-100

1189.      Nye.  Round Mountain.  Round Mountain Mining Co.  Issued to John E. Fryer for 1000 shares, cert #5669, in 1915.  signed by P. Davis president and G. Mayer secretary.  Vignette at top center of young boy.  Brown border.  Cancelled by rubber stamp of same.  Printer - East Bank Note Co, St. Louis.  6 x 11.  Stub attached at left.  Right edge slightly worn with foxing.  See lot above for the story.  Very fine.  Est. $50-100

1190.      Nye.  Round Mountain.  Round Mountain Nugget MC.  Cert.#97.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1907.  Issued to J. Norman Ball for 1500 shares in 1907.  Signed by president John Eugart.  Vignette of a spread-winged bald eagle.  Black border, green underprint and gilt seal.  Printer may be listed under seal.  8”x 10 3/4”.  Vf, small tear at upper edge.  Great name for a company with little production in one of the world’s best gold producing districts. The company is reminiscent of the many placer operations here over the years. Nuggets were even mined by Round Mountain gold. Rare. Est. $50-100

1191.      Nye.  Tonopah(?).  Silver Tip MC of Nevada.  Cert.#32.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1906.  Issued to J.C. Robertson for 1000 shares in 1907.  Signed by president J.H. Malled and secretary C. Downing.  Uncancelled.  Vignette of mines operation.  Black border with gilt underprint and seal.  No printer noted.  They had their office in Goldfield for a short period, but we were unable to find the mine. It was not a patent in Goldfield or Tonopah.  8 1/2” x 10 1/2”.  Est. $25-50
1192.      Nye.  Tonopah(?).  South Gold Cons. MC.  Cert.#500.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1927.  Issued to H.S. Young for 20 shares in 1927.  Uncancelled.  Signed by president W.E. Edwards and secretary Geo. E. Ryan.  Mint green border, no vignette.  No printer noted.  8 3/4” x 11”.  Vf, folds.  Unknown. Office in Tonopah.  Not a patented claim in Goldfield or Tonopah.  Rare. Est. $25-50

1193.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Apex MC of Nevada.  Cert.#372.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1921.  Issued to Epstein & Gartland for 1000 shares in 1921.  Signed by president J. Crumley and secretary R.W. Pierny.  Vignette of train cars loaded with  ore bags leaving mill.  Brown border and gild seal.  Printed by goes.  5 1/2” x 10”.  Vf, creases.  They had their office in Tonopah, thus perhaps their properties, which may have been leases.  We found no record of this company. Est. $25-50

1194.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Buckeye Tonopah MC.  Cert.#457.  Incorporated in 1909.  Issued to Geo. W. Webber Jr. for 200 shares in 1914.  Signed by president A.B. Tillinghast and secretary W.B. Voorhees.  Central vignette of road leading to mining camp flanked by two underground mining scenes.  Gilt border and seal.  Printed by The Franklin, Toledo.  8 1/4” x 11”.  Vf, small tear at left edge.  Held by the Buckey Belmont MC, which consisted of 15 claims, 13 patented, over 300 acres.  This company adjoined the Tonopah Belmont, and produced quartz with silver sulphide and gold occurring in fissures in trachyte.  However, as of 1916, two years after issuance, the property was in the development stages, with no production to date.  But the plan was to sink the 900’ shaft to a 1500’ level, which, as was projected, would enable efficient operations.  Projected for 1916.  (Ref: Weed, 1916, pp. 261-262).  Est. $25-50

1195.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Butte-Tonopah MC.  Cert.#237.  Incorporated in Arizona in 1902.  Issued to Walter C. Beatig for 5000 shares in 1903.  Signed by president J.M. Menell and secretary Beatig.  Black vignette and fancy masthead, but no vignette.  Printed by Crocker Co.  6” x 11”.  Xf.  While the name implies a joint venture of sorts of Butte and Tonopah mines or mining interests, it is a specific mine. The shaft is at the base of Ararat Mountain, along a contact between rhyolite and andesite. Spurr in Geology of the Tonopah Mining District cites the shaft but gives no data.  Est. $35-75

1196.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Cash Boy Cons. MC.  Cert.#9428.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1914.  Issued to Louis Berger for 50 shares in 1939.  Uncancelled.  Signed by president and secretary McCarthy.  The Cash Boy was a minor player in Tonopah.  By 1921 the Cash Boy was owned and run by the Tonopah Extension, which enabled the company to pay off its debts, and brought an end to a long litigation battle between the two companies.  (Ref: Mines Handbook, 1926, pp.1142; Rand Sturgis, 1931, p.1402).  Black border on light blue paper.  5 1/4” x 9”.  Xf.  Est. $20-40

1197.      Nye.  Tonopah.  East Belmont MC.  Cert.#147.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1911.  Issued to Walter A. Kirk for 1000 shares in 1912.  Signed by president Fred W. Durner and secretary E.D. Mills.  Vignette of mining operations on hillside.  Brown border and gilt seal.  Printed by Goes.  Vf, creases with two rips at creases.  5 1/2” x 10”.  This company was formed to take advantage of the famous Belmont mine in Tonopah, the second largest producer of precious metals at about $40million in gold and silver. It didn’t make it. Est. $25-50

1198.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Engineering & Ore Production Co.  Cert.#0666.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1926.  Issued to Mrs. C. B. Ashenden for 1000 shares in 1926.  Signed by president Bauer and secretary Hollenbach.  Brown border.  Printed by Goes.  No vignette.  8” x 11”.  Xf. This company may have been in the business of just processing ore and/or building mills.  Est. $25-50

1199.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Gold Zone Divide MC.  Cert.#13301.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1918.  Issued to F.G. Huber for 1000 shares in 1926.  Signed by president F. Rienchaw and secretary R. c. Moore.  Uncancelled.  Vignette of mill operations on hillside.  Brown border and gilt seal.  Printed by Goes.  5 1/2” x 9 3/4”.  Hole punches at left.  In 1920, the mine needed to achieve a greater depth in order to get at the potential commercial ore, although stringers carried gold and silver.  By 1921, work resumed at the 500’ level, revealing an ore shoot, resulting in ore shipments at $20 per ton through 1923.  In the same year, the company acquired bond and lease on the Cerro Colorado mine of the Mexican Mineral Syndicate, of Chihuahua, Mexico, where high grade copper-silver sulphide ore was found in fracture zones.  This would prove to be a dead end for the company, because by mid-1925, the results were “highly satisfactory”, but since then had not been in operation.  (Ref: Weed, 1920, p.1142; 1926, p.1197).  Est. $25-50
1200.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Golden Anchor Mining Co.  Cert.#5464.  Incorporated in Arizona in 1905.  Issued to Morris, Brown & Co. for 100 shares in 1906.  Signed by vice-president Austin and asst. secretary Geo. Anderson.  Brown border, printed by the Republic Bank Note Co., seated lady in a fancy masthead at left.  Uncancelled.  8” x 11 3/4”.  See lot above for the story.  Vf, edges folded.  Est. $75-150

1201.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Golden Anchor Mining Co.  Cert.#A3458.  Incorporated in Arizona in 1902.  Issued to James L. Mayberry for 100 shares in 1906.  Uncancelled.  Signed by vice-president Austin.  Vignette of a female allegorical figure seated next to masthead.  Green border.  Printed by the Republic Bank Note Co.  The Golden Anchor shaft is located west of the Midway.  By late 1904 it was already 500 feet deep with numerous crosscuts.  At this point in time, most of the work was advanced (expensive) prospecting.  Their property eventually became part of the Tonopah Extension and then the Tonopah Mining Co.  (Ref: Spurr, Carpenter et al.)  Xf.  8” x 11 1/4”.  Est. $75-150

1202.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Halifax Tonopah MC.  Incorporated in Utah in 1907, cert. #922, issued to F.B. Weis for 100 shares in 1912.  Signed by president F.M. (Borax) Smith and secretary (illegible).  No vignette, brown border, printed by Rocky Mountain Bank Note Co.  8 x 10.  Several light stains.  Folds.  Very fine.  Uncancelled.  This company was headed by Borax Smith and was a good producing mine.  Its figures may have been included with the West End’s, since the West End took over the company sometime after this certificate was issued.  Smith is best known for his development of borax deposits in Death Valley and parts of Nevada.  Smith was the consummate prospector, who made and lost several fortunes at mining and other ventures.  He hit is big on the borax mines of the southwest, selling out his interests to a British company.  After a number of years, he tried to enter the real estate and railroad businesses in the California Bay area, only to get bamboozled out of his money by the Realty Syndicate.  He returned to mining, his love, and his expertise.  He became president of the West End, and led them t many years of profitable mining, churning out about $15 million in precious metals, and headed up other companies along the way.  Est. $100-150

1203.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Jim Butler Mining Co.  Cert.#A2109.  Incorporated in Delaware in 1924.  Issued to Epstein & Gartland for 1000 shares in 1928.  Signed by president C.  A.  Heller and J. Kitto as secretary.  Gray border, black print.  Vignette of hydraulic drilling in underground mining scene.  Printed by ABN, Franklin Lee Div., blue border, underground mining vignette.  8 x 11.  Uncancelled.  The Jim Butler companies produced over $6 million in gold and silver.  Rich silver outcrops were first staked by Jim Butler and the Tonopah Mining Co.  This company was first formed to explore property immediately south of the Tonopah MC ground.  Butler was the president from 1903-1911.  During the big producing years, the Jim Butler MC was managed by the Tonopah Belmont MC.  A lawsuit over ownership of ore cost the shareholders their mine, and only leasing took place at the time of this certificate.  (Ref: Carpenter et al).  Xf.  Est. $25-50

1204.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Jim Butler Mining Co.  Lot of 2 varieties.  Cert.#A2387, A3138.  Incorporated in Delaware in 1921.  One is issued to Thomas Evans & Walter Penn Shipley for 188 shares in 1939, and the other is issued to Charles Fearon & Co. for 750 shares in 1926.  The first is signed by Hacker for the president, and the other is signed C.A. Heller as president.  Both have gray/blue borders.  One printed by the Security Bank Note Co., and the other was printed by the American Bank Note Co.  7 3/4” x 11 3/4”.  See lot above for the story.  Vf.  Est. $50-100

1205.      Nye.  Tonopah.  MacNamara M&MC.  Lot of 2 (one unissued).  Cert.#23773.  Incorporated in California in 1914.  Issued to A. Altenburg for 1000 shares in 1928.  Signed by President J.L. Joseph and secretary E. Elliot.  Black border with two female profiles flanking certificate No.  4” x 9 1/2”.  Unissued certificate is Xf, the other is vf, yellowing and fold at right edge.  The company was established as a reorganization of the MacNamara MC on an assessable basis in order to provide working capital.  With heavy interest in the development of the MacNamara Crescent MC, the company acquired stock control of the MacNamara Crescent, and in 1928, jointly leased the Nash placer property.  The Nash property covered 5 1/2 miles of Coffee Creek, in Trinity County, CA.  The activity seemed to have been intermittent during the 1920’s, due to a shortage of water.  (Ref: Rand Sturgis, 1931, p.1500-01).   Est. $25-75

1206.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Millbrae Tonopah MC.  Cert.#562.  Incorporated in Arizona in 1903.  Issued to Mary Van Beil for 2000 shares in 1911.  Signed by vice-president Fittenhouse and secretary L.H. Cohen.  Vignette of a Capital building at top, and a gilt vignette of a woman at bottom.  Black border, gilt underprint and seal.  Printed by Goes.  8 1/4” x 11”.  Vf, small holes at upper left.  Not listed in Spurr or Weed.  Probably just a prospect. Est. $25-50
1207.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Mizpah Extension Co. of Tonopah.  Cert.#5718.  Incorporated in Delaware in 1902.  Issued to John F. Braun for 800 shares in 1912.  Signed by president J.F. Braun and M.A. Channell signing for the treasurer.  Central vignette of a birds eye view of road leading to a mining camp, flanked by two smaller vignettes of underground mining scenes.  Gilt border and seal.  Printed by Hoskins.  10” x 11”.  Xf, folds.  It is not clear if this company has any relation to the Mizpah Extension MC.  There are the same acting officers for both.  The latter produced silver ore, reported to be low grade by The Mines Handbook, but those who ran the operation wished to wait it out, hoping to determine any profit.  This may be the same company.  (Ref: Weed, 1916, p.780).  Est. $25-50

1208.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Montana-Tonopah Mines Co.  Cert.#4751B.  Incorporated in Delaware in 1912.  Issued to C.E. Welles & Co. for 100 shares in 1914.  Signed by president Chas. E. Knox and secretary M. E. McCrate.  Stock transfer stamp and 2¢ document stamp at right.  Vignette of two men working hydraulic drill in underground mining scene.  Olive green border.  7” x 11 3/4”.  The company owned 15 claims and was one of the oldest in the Tonopah district with an initial incorporation in 1902.  The company later reincorporated.  There was an 865’ shaft with over 15 miles of workings.  The mine closed down in 1914 due to lack of ore and low silver prices.  The management as controlled the Commonwealth M&MC in Arizona (Mines Handbook, 1918, p.1164).  Charles Knox commonly worked with L. L. Patrick (see L. L Patrick letters this volume).  Extremely fine.  Est. $25-75

1209.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Two NE Johnson Photograph of Tonopah (one is an original print by Johnson).  1.) Gambling scene with two tables of men playing cards and a large group of men standing around watching.  2.) Scene of the small town of Tonopah with buildings scattered around. This is a reprint.  (See Tahoe for a short biography of Johnson and more lots of his photographs.)  5 x 7.  (See California.  Nevada.  Tahoe for a short biography of Johnson and more lots of his photographs.)  Est. $200-300

1210.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Nevada First National Bank Check, 1908.  Issued to Tom Marshall and signed by Vail Pittman.  Vail Pittman was a Nevada Senator.  Printer - Union Litho, SF.  3 x 6.  Very fine.  Est. $25-50

1211.      Nye.  Tonopah.  North Tonopah King MC.  Cert.#15.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1926.  Issued to J. E. Bevis and secretary Brady.  Central vignette of mill operations at river’s edge, flanked by two underground mining scenes.  Printed by Goes.  Black border with gilt underprint and seal.  5 1/2”x 9 3/4”.  The King Tonopah had a 300’ shaft in 1906. This property was a northern extension, designed to hopefully continue the ore deposit. Spurr only reported $2 rock, hardly ore.  Rare. Est. $50-100

1212.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Ohio-Tonopah MC.  Cert.#3914.  Incorporated in Arizona in 1902.  Issued to L. O’Neill for 100 shares in 1907.  Signed by vice-president Bullis and secretary Green.  Vignette of buffalo.  Orange border and seal.  Printed by Goes.  Tears at edges, creases/wrinkles.  8” x 11”.  This company became part of the West End, and afterwards rich ore was found, though none was developed under this company’s stewardship.  (Ref: Carpenter).  Est. $25-75

1213.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Philadelphia Tonopah MC.  Cert.#76.  Incorporated in South Dakota in 1905.  Issued to J. Shaw Robertson for 1000 shares in 1906.  Signed by president Teri B. Curtis and secretary Fred L. Seybolt.  Uncancelled.  Vignette of a spread-winged bald eagle atop a peak.  Light brown border.  Company not listed.  8” x 11 3/4”.  Xf, creases.  The company was listed in Shearer’s 1905 directory.  Est. $25-50

1214.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Rail Car Receipts, 1905.  Lot of 10 pcs.  The receipts are for rail cars that have filled with ore from the several of the mines of Tonopah.  Tonopah Mining Co (4), Montana Tonopah MC (2), Tonopah Extension MC (2), Midway Mining Co (1), West End Mining Co (1).  1 x 4.  Very fine.  Est. $75-150

1215.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Reischke’s Grocery Calendar, 1962.  8 x 14.  At the bottom is a paper calendar from the year 1962.  All twelve months are attached by staples.  The calendar has cute cartoons marking the importance of certain days.  For example, every Friday has a fish and birthdays of America’s noted people are shown.  Above the calendar is an 8 x 11 image of a cute young girl with four chicks in what appears to be a store.  The caption at the bottom states “Cute Young Chick”.  Edges show some wear.  Very fine.  Est. $25-75
1216.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Reorganized Belcher Divide MC.  Cert.#3331.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1920.  Issued to Weir Bros. & Co. for 100 shares in 1920.  Signed by secretary Erickson.  Vignette of train cars loaded with ore bags, leaving mill.  Brown border.  Printed by Goes.  Gilt seal.  Vf, 1/2” tear at upper edge.  5 3/4” x 10”.  The company is a reorganization on an assessable basis of the Belcher Divide MC, originally Gold Mtn. Development Co.  With 4 patented claims, the company adjoined the Reorganized Victory Divide on the west, and showed a strong vein.  In 1924, work in the Divide claim had ceased in search of new property, but had resumed work shortly thereafter.  (Ref: Weed, 1924, p.1461).  Est. $25-75

1217.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Rescue MC of Tonopah.  Cert.#945.  Incorporated in Arizona.  Issued to M.H. Fisher for 400 shares in 1903.  Uncancelled.  Signed by W.J. Harris and Secretary Key Pittman.  Vignette  of underground mining scene; several smaller vignettes throughout border.  Black border, gilt seal.  Pittman was a Senator from Nevada for more than 20 years, along with being a mining investor.  The mine is not mentioned in his biography, Nevada’s Key Pittman, by Fred Israel.  Pittman got his start as a prospector. Harris was also a mining man, working for a local bank and stock exchange. The Rescue mine is located south of Mt. Oddie. By 1904 the shaft was already 400 feet deep, according to Spurr in Geology of the Tonopah Mining District. There was no significant production until about 1915-26 when just under $1 million was taken out. { ref C&C]  Est. $50-150

1218.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Silver Glance MC of Nevada.  Cert.#170.  Incorporated in South Dakota in 1906.  Issued to Chas. Downing in 1906 for 1000 shares.  Uncancelled.  Signed by president W. Douglass and secretary H. Sheldon.  Vignette of men in underground mining scene.  Two smaller vignettes of men inspecting gold ore, and panner flanking central vignette.  Black border and gild seal and underprint.  Printed by Goes, with John Partridge as secondary printer.  Silver glance is miners’ lingo for argentite or silver sulfide, a rich silver mineral found in Tonopah.  5 1/2” x 10”.  Xf.  Est. $50-100

1219.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Silver Zone Extension MC.  Cert.#35.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1919.  Issued to G. Quigley for 1000 shares.  Ink is severely faded.  Cannot read date of issue.  Signed by president G. Quigley and secretary B. M. Robb.  Three mining scenes above masthead.  Black border with gilt underprint and seal.  Printed by Goes.  5 1/2” x 9 3/4”.  Vf, piece missing from right side.  Consisted of 5 claims, covering 3000’ on a ledge or dike, said to assay at $13 to $147 per ton., mostly in silver.  (Ref: Weed, 1920, p.1106).  Est. $20-40

1220.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Stone Cabin Cons. Mines, Inc.  Cert.#D4145.  Incorporated in Delaware in 1931.  Issued to Margaret C. McDade for 1000 shares in 1937.  Uncancelled.  Signed by president Darrow.  Vignette of a stone cabin in a valley. The Stone Cabin was a patented claim at Tonopah, as the only holding of the Salt Lake & Tonopah MC. (Ref: Goldfield, Tonopah, Bullfrog Atlas).  Xf.  Brown border.  Printed by Security Bank Note Co.  7 3/4” x 12”.  Est. $20-40

1221.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Tonopah & Tidewater Company Trip Pass, 19xx.  Printed Signature of John Ryan, General Manager.  This company operated the Tonopah & Tidewater RR and the Bullfrog Goldfield RR.  John Ryan is the namesake of Ryan, Cal, located within today’s Death Valley National Monument.  Ryan was the manager of the Pacific Coast Borax Co for years prior to coming to work for the T & T RR.  Unissued and unused.  Mint condition.  Est. $50-100

 

1222.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Tonopah Belmont Development Co.  Cert.#62785.  Incorporated in New Jersey in 1902.  Issued to John Louis Haney for 100 shares in 1923.  Uncancelled.  Signed by president Clyde Heller and secretary J.K. Kitto.  Vignette of three men working hydraulic drill in underground mining scene.  Orange border.  American Bank Note Co., printers.  8 1/4 x 11 3/4”.  Xf.  The company owned 162 acres adjoining the Montana Tonopah and Tonopah Mining properties.  The company also held leases on property in British Columbia,  the Bull Moose and Biddlecome mines near Carrara.  In 1916-17, the Exploration Department examined 53 properties and secured options on the Eagle Shawmut mine in Tuolumne, Cal, the Emma mine in San Juan, Colorado and several smaller properties east of Belmont.  In 1918, the company had its ore processed at the 60 stamp mill of the Belmont Milling Co.  The company owned the mill at Millers and was dismantling it for transport and erection at Tuolumne.  Millers is located about 20 miles northwest of Tonopah where just a few buildings stand today.  The 1918 Mines Handbook states, “Management is highly efficient and publishes results in great detail.”  This is a compliment to the officers and production staff for most of the mining companies offered as little as possible the writers of the Copper (Mines) Handbook Volumes.  Est. $25-50
1223.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Tonopah Belmont Development Co.  Inc. in NJ.  (orange)  Cert.#65093, issued to  James R. Kingsley for ten shares in 1925.  Signed by pres. Clyde A. Hunn and treas. K. Kitto.  Orange border, safety/underprint.  Uncancelled.  11 x 8.  XF.  See above lot for story.  Est. $25-50

1224.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Tonopah Belmont Development Co.  Inc. in NJ.  Cert.#B16449, issued to James R. Kingsley for ten shares in 1914.  Signed by pres. Clyde A. Hunn and treas. K. Kitto.  Underground vignette.  Green border, safety/underprint.  Two holes at left side, punched to indicate the number of shares.  Printer – ABN.  Uncancelled.  11 x 8.  XF.  See lot above for the story.  Est. $25-50

1225.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Tonopah Belmont Development Co.  Incorporated in New Jersey 1902.  Issued to Grace M. Levy for 100 shares, cert #55091, in 1918.  Signed by C. Heller president and R. G. Wilson asst. treasurerer.  Vignette at top center of three miners working underground.  Orange border and underprint.  Uncancelled.  Printer -ABN.  8 x 12.  See lot above for the story.  Fold creases.  Very fine.  Est. $25-50

1226.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Tonopah Central MC of Nevada. Incorporated in Nevada 1905, issued 1906 to Phillip H. Brice, signed by C.E. White as president and Ernest W. French as treasurer. Uncancelled, 8 x 10, underground mining vignette, gold seal and safety print, no printer shown.  Very fine.  The property is not listed as a producer, and does not show up in Spurr, 1905, which probably pre-dates the incorporation of this certificate. “Principal Office, Carson City, Nevada” printed on certificate.  Est. $25-50

1227.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Tonopah District Claim Map, Eastern & Western Properties, 1924.  This map shows the major companies that closed down the Tonopah district in modern times.  Tonopah Ext. MC, Mizpah Ext MC, West End Cons MC, etc.  9 x 15.  Scale 1”=2000’.  A blue pencil line surrounds 5 claims to the southwest.  Extremely fine.  Est. $20-40

1228.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Tonopah Drug Co., Tonopah, Nevada, Embossed Medicine Bottles, Lot of 2.  One is 5.5” tall with major break and piece missing from bottom left rim.  Second bottle is 6” tall with a warp to the bottle at right side with crack on reverse left, otherwise very clean.  Est. $50-100

1229.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Tonopah East End Development Co.  Lot of 2.  Cert.#451, 452.  Incorporated in South Dakota in 1911.  Both are issued to Vera L. Hixson for 1000 shares in 1916.  Signed by president Hugh H. Brown and secretary E. P. Pullinan.  Vignette of Bird’s eye view of mining operations.  Orange border and seal.  Tears at creases on both.  Printed by Goes.  8 1/2” x 11 3/4”. Per the 1920 Mines and Copper Handbook, the Tonopah East had been idle for several years, probably since the issuance of this certificate in 1916.  (Ref: Weed, 1920, p. 1220).  Est. $20-40

1230.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Tonopah Extension MC.  Lot of 2.  Cert.#23787, A42865.  Incorporated in Arizona in 1902.  One issued to Roscoe B. Smith for 10 shares in 1921, and the other is issued to Fred H. Spiess for 100 shares in 1924.  Signed by president M. Ward and secretary Love.  No vignette, but black border with blue and gilt underprints.  Fancy masthead print.  No printer noted.  7” x 11”.  Xf.  In 1916, the company had such favorable output that the mill increased 30% to facilitate the year’s end ore production at 91,981 tons, and by 1921, the company milled just under 90,000 tons, equal to over $18 per ton.  This company had some of the highest grade ore recorded in the district.  (Ref: Weed, 1916, pp.1115-1117; 1925, pp.1509-1512; 1931, pp.1621).  Est. $50-75

1231.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Tonopah Extension Mine Chromo-litho Postcards, c.1910.  Lot of 5 pcs.  One shows the Mizpah Shaft,  two are of Mt. Oddie and principal mines and a Birdseye View of Tonopah.  3 1/2” x 5 1/2”.  Est. $50-75

1232.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Tonopah Extension Mines, Inc.  Cert.#L259.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1929.  Unissued, uncancelled.  Vignette of bald eagle atop stars and stripes shield.  Green border.  Printed by the Union Litho Co., S.F.  7 3/4” x 11 3/4”.  As one of the largest producing mines in Tonopah, the Tonopah Extension had over $20 million in silver bullion taken from the mines.  Because of the large production, in 1910 they had built a 30 stamp mill which could handle the 130 ton per day throughput and 90% recovery.  Xf.  Est. $10-30
1233.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Tonopah Masonic Corp.  Cert.#8.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1911.  Promissory Gold Note for $100 issued on July 1st, 1911.  Signed by president J.W. Stewart and secretary Thos. Lindsay.  Greed border.  Bust vignette of a woman in top border.  The Masonic lodge at Tonopah was established in 1902.  Tasker L. Oddie- one of the original founders of the Tonopah deposit, and later governor of Nevada- was a respected member.  Mr. Lindsay, the secretary of the Tonopah Masonic at this time, became grand Master of the Tonopah Lodge in 1913.  Xf.  14” x 9”.  Est. $25-50

1234.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Tonopah Mines Hospital Association.  Cert.#45.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1914.  Issued to J. Gowen Roper for 25 shares in 1941. Uncancelled.  No vignette, but brown border and underprint.  No printer noted.  Letter of transmittal attached.  Xf.  3 1/2” x 7 3/4”.  Est. $25-50

1235.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Tonopah Mining District Map, 1902.  This early Tonopah claim map measures 32 x 44 and is printed on linen.  There are three black and white photos, two of which show full ore bags at two separate mines.  The third is a portrait photo of J. L. Butler captioned “Discoverer of the Famous Mizpah Lode.”  The main part of the map shows the claims with contour lines outlining the larger relief in the area.  Around the map, on three of the edges (left, top and right), are ads for mining companies, assayers and the like.  On the left and right, these ads measure 2 x 3; on the top edge, the ads are 3 x 3.  To the right are two inset maps.  The map closer to the top edge is of the Ray Mining District which shows the claims located along Clark Mountain and measures about 8 x 16.  The map shows the layout of the town of Ray.  Today there is no remnant left of this town.  The Ray district is located about 15 miles northeast of Tonopah and few miles southeast of the Hall deposit (moly and copper) that was begun by Anaconda in the late 1960’s on what was known as the Liberty property.  We have never seen a district map for Ray.  The second inset map is placed near the lower right corner and is titled, “Vicinity Map of the Tonopah Mining District.”  The southern extent of this inset map shows the Palmetto district, northwest to Luning, north to Austin and northeast to Belmont.  At the right of the map is a unique drawing showing tall cat-tail reeds that have a spider web connecting the them at the top.  From the web, a spider is dropping with the words “Going South” along his drop line.  The spider is dropping towards a bullfrog seated upon a lily pad.  The bullfrog appears to be waving with his right hand.  We strongly believe that this drawing is a very fancy “north” arrow.  We further believe that this drawing may be at the core of naming the more southerly district of Bullfrog.  The Bullfrog district was not discovered until about 1906, four years after publication of this map.  One could envision that the new discoveries were south towards the “Bullfrog”.  Just a speculation on our part.  This lower map inset, including the drawing, measures about 8 x 8.  Printed by Britton & Rey.  Compiled and published by Booker & Bradford, Engineers, Tonopah.  The left edge of the map as tear that affects about a one inch by half inch area but does not travel into the border.  Some fraying along the edges with “strings” of the linen hanging.  Otherwise extremely fine condition.  Rare.  Est. $1500-2000

1236.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Tonopah North Star Tunnel & Development Co.  Cert.#18551.  Issued to C.W. Harvey for 1000 shares in 1949.  Vignette of a spread-winged bald eagle perched atop a rocky peak.  Cancelled by hole punches. Signed by president Harvey and asst.-secretary Yeotyohn.  Blue border.  Printed by Franklin Lee Division-American Bank Note Co.  8” x 11 3/4”.  Vf.  In 1924, the company had 5 claims, with over 46 acres of gold and silver ore laden properties.  However, the company leased much property was lease and eventually taken over by the Tonopah Belmond Development Co.  As of 1949, the company was owned by the North Star Mine, which was formerly owned by the Tonopah North Star.  Some time thereafter, the company operations went dormant, but by 1955, the company was reactivated under new management.  It seems that the company’s long run evolved into exploration in other areas, such as oil.  As reported in the 1956 Mines Register, the company had rights to extensive oil exploration in Utah and Texas.  (Ref: Weed, 1925, p.1516-17; Mines Register, 1949, pp.269, 345; 1956, pp.421).  Est. $25-50

1237.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Tonopah Oriental MC.  Inc. in NV, 1919.  Cert.#006, issued to George Wingfield for one share in 1919.  Signed by pres. J. G. Joseph and sec. J. Caulfield (?).  Vignette at top of miners working underground, operating drills and filling ore cars.  Brown border and safety print.  “Mines in Tonopah Mining District, Nye County, Nevada” printed on certificate.  12 x 8.  Uncancelled.  Small holes in corporate seal.  Small stain at top left.  Very fine.  The property is located in the Tonopah district of Nye County, close to the Esmeralda County line.  It includes the New York claim, was developed by a 900’ shaft and the title of which was in dispute.  Listed as inactive in 1925 and 1926 Mines Handbooks.  Either succeeded by or frequently miscalled Oriental Mining Co.  George Wingfield was probably an investor or a founder of this company and this certificate is a founder share.  Probably defunct by 1931.  (Ref: Mines Hdbk, 1925, p1517; 1926, p1329, 1931, p1628)  Est. $50-150
1238.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Tonopah Oriental MC.  Lot of 2.  Cert.#004, 5.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1919.  One issued to E.A. Keenan for 1 share in 1919, the other issued to J.L. Joseph and secretary H. Arnold.  Uncancelled.  Signed by president J. Joseph and secretary  Arnold.  Vignette of men in underground mining scene.  Brown border.  Printed by The Mysell Rollins Co.  9” x 11 3/4”.  Vf, one with small dark spot at upper left margin, and lower right corner missing.  See above lot for the story.  These two certificates are founder’s shares, one issued to the president and the other issued to an investor or board member.  Est. $50-150

1239.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Tonopah Western Cons. MC.  Cert.#747.  Incorporated in Montana.  Issued to the Estate of Katie Weylman, Deceased for 4 shares in 1926.  Uncancelled.  Signed by president R.H. Cross and secretary W. Rooney.  Vignette of a spread-winged bald eagle perched atop crest.  Green border.  John A. Lowell Bank Note Co., printers.  8 1/2” x 11 1/2”.  Vf, minor stain at lower left edge, and two small rips.  The Tonopah Western lay over 500 acres, as of 1924, on property adjoining the Tonopah Bonanza to the South, and Tonopah Extension to the west.  Dormant in 1924.  According to the 1926 Mines Handbook, work on the property was halted due to “ ‘an unexpected water problem’ ”, forcing the company to adopt a “ ‘policy of watchful waiting’ ”.  But by the end of 1924, the company began a sort of refinancing for revitalization, and by 1925, the property had been increased to 1000 acres through an acquisition of claims, including the Tonopah Bonanza MC, consisting of close to 20 claims alone.  This purchase increased the Tonopah Western to 69 patented claims by 1926.  (Ref: Weed, 1925, p.1516; 1926, pp.1329, 1318).  Est. $25-75

1240.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Umatilla Tonopah MC.  Cert.#4650.  Incorporated in Nevada 1912.  Issued to O.A. Newcomer for 1000 shares in 1924.  Signed by Herman Zadig as president.  Fancy masthead, 6 x 10, uncancelled. This company merged with the Montana Tonopah MC in 1916, according to Weed, 1918, but the deal must have fallen through. Later references show the property leased or optioned to others over the years.  Zadig was a San Francisco broker. (Ref: Weed, various years).  Xf.  Black border, no vignette.  Printed by Orozco.  Est. $25-50

1241.      Nye.  Tonopah.  United Tonopah & Goldfield Mines.  Inc. in AZ, 1905.  Cert #6157, issued to line blank, 190x, 300 shares.  Signed by pres. Geo. B. DeMarsh (?) and sec. G.A. Holsh.  Vignette at top of four miners working underground.  Black border, gilt seal and pink safety print.   No printed noted.  11 x 8.  Uncancelled.  XF.  Unable to find reference to this company in our library.  Not in Zanjani, Spurr, Ransome, or Shamburger. Probably at least 2 mines owned by the same company trying to promote the 2 camps together. Probably worthless. Est. $25-75

1242.      Nye.  Tonopah.  Verdi MC.  Cert.#1931.  Incorporated in Nevada in 1926.  Issued to Lowell Rankin for 1000 shares in 1928.  Uncancelled.  Signed by president Homer Black and secretary Daniels.  Green border, and a vignette of a spread-winged bald eagle atop stars and stripes shield.  The Verdi was a leased out, patented property in Tonopah.  Vf, minor stain at upper edge.  Est. $15-30

1243.     Nye.  Tonopah.  Wells Fargo & Co. Bank lot of 5 unissued checks.  No.’s 3457-3461.  Stamped Treasurer, Tonopah Company for signer at bottom.  Black print on light blue paper, printed by the Union Litho Co.  Some foxing at edges, but otherwise very fine.  Est. $15-30

1244.     Nye.  Tonopah.  Wells Fargo & Company Express, Carson and Tonopah, 1894-1903.   Lot of 4 Consignee’s receipts dated from 1894-1903.  All Nevada datelines.  Vf.  Est. $50-100

1245.     Nye.  Tonopah.  West End Consolidated MC, Lot of 5.  Inc. in AZ, 1906.  Issued to various for various amounts, 1920-27.  Vignette of miners operating power drill underground.  Olive border.  11 x 7.  Printer – ABN.  It had to happen some day. The fellow I bought my F. M. Smith stocks from 20 years ago, consigned us his three that he had kept all these years.  All clean, neat signatures.  See other West End lot for the story of Borax Smith.  This lot also includes two West Ends signed by Ninnis and one by Smith where the signature is completely obscured.  Est $120-250
1246.      Nye.  Tonopah.  West End Extension MC.  Cert.#1092.  Incorporated in Delaware in 1913.  Issued to L.E. Strauss for 1000 shares in 1925..  Signed by president T.M. Smith.  No printer shown.  Black border, gold seal and underground mining scene at top.  The West End Extension was a promotion based on the proximity to Borax Smith’s West End mine that produced about $15 million in bullion.  Nimmis had worked for the West End for years, and was also president at the same time he was president of this company.  The two companies were somehow interwoven in the twenties, with the Extension work done by the West End perhaps under lease.  (Ref: Carpenter et al) 8 1/4” x 10 3/4”.  Vf, folds.  Est. $25-50

1247.      Nye.  Tonopah.  West End Extension MC.  Cert.#1196.  Incorporated in Delaware.  Unissued, cancelled.  Vignette of men working in underground mining scene.  Black border, and gilt underprint and seal.  Printer not noted.  Signed by president Smith.  See lot above for the story.  8 1/2” x 10 3/4”.  Est. $10-30

1248.      Nye.  Tonopah-Gold Reef.  Gold Reef Cons. G&SMC.  Cert.#1079.  Incorporated in 1905.  Issued to Jas. Shaw Robertson for 500 shares in 1905.  Signed by president D.W. Ryan and secretary R.C. Heinsch.  Black border on crème paper.  Brunt, lithographers.  5 1/4” x 10”.  Xf.  Very interesting district name that appears almost nowhere in any index because the name only lasted a few months before being changed to Divide District. This is an important certificate because it may be one of the few remnants of an obsolete district name. Est. $50-100

1249.      Nye.  Tybo.  Tybo Mining & Reduction Co. Letter, 1902.  The letter is written to P. A. Hjul of Eureka regarding shipment of merchandise and payment.  Tybo, which means “White Man” in Shoshone was brought to the attention of prospectors by a local Indian in 1870.  The District produced about $10 million in silver, lead, gold, mercury, antimony, barium, copper and zinc.  The letter is signed by John Lawton Butler, asst treasurer.  It is not clear if this Butler is related to the Tonopah hero of Jim Butler.  Small stain at left edge next to dateline.  Small tear at upper left corner near letterhead.  Penmanship is neat and clean.  Very fine.  Est. $25-50

1250.      Nye.  Tybo.  Tybo Weekly Sun, August 17, 1878.  The headline deals with the Nye County Muddle which is of a political nature.  There is also story about a how the writer would rather be a beggar and spend like a king than to be a king and spend like a beggar.  This story has a little more meat to it than just that.  Edges worn with many chips missing.  Paper is slightly acidified but the text is still bright.  Very fine.  Est. $25-50

1251.      Nye.  Unknown.  Mammon MC.  Cert.#154.  Incorporated in Utah.  Issued to W.H. Bancroft for 73 shares in 1905.  Signed by president W.G. Furman.  Vignette of Lady Liberty seated, holding a wreath.  Orange border.  Printed by Goes.  Uncancelled. 8 1/4” x 11”.  The location of this company is unknown.  Unfortunately when we have an obscure mine from Northern Nye county, it becomes very difficult to research it. There are no indexes covering the more than 400 pages of text in the two key publications of this area.  We hope to index them someday.  Xf.  Rare.  Est. $25-50

1252.      Nye.  Unknown.  Mining photograph featuring four men near the open stopes of a “glory hole”.  This is probably a western Nevada terrain, much like that of the Montgomery Shoshone, pre-1980’s.  Current mining inactivity and the date piece suggests that the mining evidenced in the photo was prior to 1900.  Circa 1905, 4” x 6”, matte.  Xf.  Est. $50-100

1253.      Nye.  Unknown.  Nevada Protective Mining & Investment Co.  Cert.#201.  Incorporated in Reno in 1919.  Issued to Robert F. or Dorothy Cole for 500 shares in 1920.  Signed by president E.R. Argensingood and secretary S. B. Peterson.  Vignette of mill operations on hillside.  Brown border and gilt seal.  Printed by Goes.  Uncancelled.  8 1/2” x 9 1/2”.  Xf.  As described in the 1924 Weed, the company went bankrupt and the property sold by late 1922, two years after this certificate was issued.  (Ref: Weed, 1924, p.1429).  Est. $25-50