NEVADA

1820. Nevada. Banking. Check Collection. Lot of 65 pcs. All record charges to Bullion & Exchange Bank, 1884-86. All “PAID”. (2) Anglo Californian Bank, Ltd. Checks, 1884, both issued to Farmer’s Exchange Bank, San Bernardino. Both “Paid”. (3) Agency of the Bank of California Checks. Two different styles. One has a scrip masthead, and a tied 2 cent adhered revenue stamp at upper left, 1876; the other has plain masthead, no revenue, 1896. (4) Bullion & Exchange Bank Checks. Four different styles: two with maroon print on light blue paper, 3” x 8”; one with black print on light blue paper, block, laced print in mast head, 3” x 6 1/2”; one with black print on yellow paper, scrip in masthead, 3” x 8”; one with black print on tan paper, scroll style masthead. (5) Bullion & Exchange Bank Checks. All note the succession of the State Bank & Trust Co. across the top in red. Black print on light blue paper. 1904. All cancelled by hole punches. (6) Bullion & Exchange Bank Check Collection, 1892. Black print on light blue paper, with block, laced letters in masthead. All “PAID”. (7) Bullion & Exchange Bank Checks. Various styles, ranging in date from 1884-1896. Est. $50-100

1821. Nevada. Churchill. Fallon. Corral Bar Gaming License, 1944. Gaming License #1898 issued to K.L. Ogden, upon receipt of $6.00, granting legal right to operate one 5-cent and one ten-cent slot machine in the main ground floor room of the Corral Bar at 30 East Center St. in Fallon, Nevada for three months ending on February 12, 1944. Oddly, the date of issue was 12 days after the license expired! Signed by G. Etcheverry, City Clerk with stamped signature of Mayor. Embossed seal at lower right. 7 3/4” x 6”. Folded, some small tears and dirt. VF. Gaming licenses are extremely rare. Est. $50-150

1822. Nevada. Churchill. Wonder. Vulture Mining Co. Cert #1508. Incorporated in Arizona 1906. Issued to H. H. Burge for 5000 shares in 1910. Signed by Thos F Manning president and D. H. Kehoe secretary. Small vignettes at each corner of a perched vulture. Green border with black print. Cancelled by hole punches. Printer not noted. 7 x 10”. &#x201CMines, Wonder, Nevada” printed at top. Extremely fine. Est. $100-200

1823. Nevada. Churchill. Wonder. Vulture Wonder Mines Co. Cert #B103. Incorporated in Delaware. Issued to C. E. Horton for 100 shares in 1917. Signed by George Manning president and A. H. Manning treasurer. No vignette. Green border and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Broun Green, NY. 9 x 12”. The mine was located 3 miles northwest of Wonder at Hercules. The company was succeeded by Nevada Silver Lens Co. George Manning also controlled the New York Oro MC which took control of the Goldfield Oro MC, both located in Esmeralda County. The Vulture mine became famous in its day as the first to ship ore from the Wonder district in Feb, 1907. Two 12 horse teams left town to the cheers of the residents of Wonder. The teams carried 15 tons of ore averaging $200-400 per ton. The mine also earned notoriety because it was under the control of Henry Weber, who in 1908 was to prison for embezzling $20,000 from his mining properties. (Schamberger). Minor wear to fold creases with small tears. Very fine. Est. $50-100

1824. Nevada. Clark. Boulder. Boulder Dam Drawings. Titled “Boulder Dam and Power Plant,” showing the manner in which Boulder Dam works, with principal dimensions. Cut-away of the Arizona wall shows the intake towers, spillway, penstock pipes, and outlet works, common to the Nevada side as well. 8” x 10”. Wrinkled and torn along top edge. Est. $25-50

1825. Nevada. Clark. Goodsprings. Oro Amigo Platino Mining Co. Cert #1627, incorporated in Nevada, dated Jun 17, 1929, to Herman Smith, 1000 shares. Signed by E. Kennedy, President, and N.G. Camatshon, Assistant Secretary. Vignette top center of miners underground; another vignette in gold, center bottom, showing seated woman with scales Gold border on cream paper. Uncancelled. Printer “GOES .94.” Approx. 8” x 10” size. Dateline Goodsprings, Nevada. Good condition. Est. $25-50

1826. Nevada. Clark. Las Vegas. Owen A. Wood Gold Properties Interim Receipt. Cert. #1561. Issued to Anna G. Elliott for 200 interests in 1933. Signed by Owen A. Wood and O.B. Wood. Uncancelled. Black border on green paper, no vignette. No printer noted. 7” x 8”. Xf, folds. Est. $25-75

1827. Nevada. Clark. Overton. V. K. Jones / Overton. / Nevada // blank. Rd, br, 25mm. Au-Unc. Est. $150-300

1828. Nevada. Clark. Searchlight. Dupont Copper Mines Co. Cert #668, incorporated in Arizona, dated Jul 7 1916, to E.H. Weir for 100 shares. Signed William Bostwick, President, and L.H. Scott, Treasurer. Vignette of eagle, top center. Green border, embossed seal, center bottom. Uncancelled. Printer, The Broun-Green Co.., 48 John St., N.Y. Measures 7 1/2” x 11.” Owned the Sazarac group, 18 miles from Searchlight. (Mines Handbook, 1920, p.1036). Fine. Est. $25-50

1829. Nevada. Clark. Searchlight. Searchlight Helena Mining Co. Cert #285. Incorporated in Territory of Arizona. Issued Isaac Williams for 1000 shares in 1908. Signed by H. Shannon president and C. R. Frankstock secretary. Vignette of a mining camp on a treeless slope with two smaller vignettes of miners underground. Gold border, seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8x 11”. Minor wear and small tears along fold creases. Fine to very fine. Est. $50-100

1830. Nevada. Elko. (Elko). Bakery Saloon / Joe Currey / Prop. // GF / 12 1/2 / IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Xf. Rare. Est. $75-150

1831. Nevada. Elko. Carlin. Breslin Hotel Token. Breslin Hotel / Carlin / Nevada // GF / 5 c / IT. Rd, br, 21mm. XF, toned. Est. $50-75

1832. Nevada. Elko. Elko. Commercial Hotel Letterhead, 1939. Letter on letterhead of Commercial Hotel, Elko, Nevada, from the desk of Newton H. Crumley, Jr., Mgr., dated September 23, 1939, to Norris Bertrand in South Mountain, Nevada. Signed: Frank B. Evans, Las Vegas, Nevada. Est. $25-50 (not illustrated)

1833. Nevada. Elko. Elko. Elk & Club and G. R. Trade Tokens. Lot of 5 tokens. G.R./ C.L./ Stamp/ Co.// Good For/ 5 c/ In Trade. Rd, br, 21mm. VF. Each reverse has a slight variant from the other two. Two near identical tokens from: Elk & Club// Good For/ 5 c/ In Trade. Rd, br, center punched with circle, 20mm. VF. Est. $40-80

1834. Nevada. Elko. Elko. Elko High School Real Photo Postcard, c.1950. Real photo postcard of Elko High School c.1950. No photographer noted. 5 1/4” x 3 1/2”. Slight folded affects upper left, VF. Est. $50-100

1835. Nevada. Elko. Elko. Elko Trade Tokens. Lot of 6 tokens. G.R./ C.L./ Stamp/ Co.// Good For/ 5 c/ In Trade. Rd, br, 21mm. VF. 2pcs. Elk & Club// Good For/ 5 c/ In Trade. Rd, br, center punched with a circle, 21mm. XF. Commercial/ Bar// Good For/ 12 1/2 c/ In Trade. Rd, br, 21mm. Commercial/ Hotel/ Elko, Nevada// Good For 6 1/4 c/ In Trade. Rd, br, 20mm. VF, dirt, wear to high points. The Pioneer/ Elko, Nev.//Good For/ 12 1/2 c In Trade. Rd, br, center punched with circle, 20mm. Au-bu. Est. $50-75

1836. Nevada. Elko. Elko. Owl Saloon / Elko // Good For / 12 1/2 c / In Trade. Rd, br, 21mm. VF, wear to high points. Est. $150-300

1837. Nevada. Elko. Gold Circle. Gold Circle Queen Mining Co. Cert #441. Incorporated in Nevada, 1912. Unissued, unsigned. Vignette of a spread winged eagle clutching stars and stripes shield and American flag. Black border with green seal and safety print. Extremely fine. Est. $50-100

1838. Nevada. Elko. Jarbidge. Bluster Cons Gold Silver Mines Co. Cert #737. Incorporated in Nevada. Issued to Frank Benan for 10,000 shares in 1924. Signed by T. B. Beadle president and Geo Winkler secretary. No vignette. Black border with orange seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer not noted. 9 x 12”. Owned the Bluster and Winkler mine in the Jarbidge district. Company was averaging $5 per ton recovery in the late 1920’s (Mines Handbook, 1931, p.1389). Extremely fine. Est. $50-100

1839. Nevada. Elko. Jarbidge. John Ensunsa / Jarbidge / Nevada // GF / 12.5 / Cts / In Merchandise. Rd, al, 25mm. Xf. Est. $20-40

1840. Nevada. Elko. Jiggs. Jiggs // Jiggs. Rd, br, 25mm. Pitted on reverse and obverse. Red stain affects both sides. Larger pit on reverse, or is it the obverse? Vf. Est. $50-75

1841. Nevada. Elko. Lamoille. Cowboy Real Photo Postcard, c.1910-20. Card shows a cowboy on a small bucking bull with a cowboy in the background. AZO stamp box. No photographer or publisher info. Card appears to have been trimmed. This shot is probably in the Lamoille area. Provenance: Byers Collection. Fine to very fine. Est. $50-150

1842. Nevada. Elko. Montello. A. Bryant / Montello, Nevada. // GF 10 IT. Holed at middle. Rd, br, 18mm. The post office opened in 1912. Dents cross both sides, seem to appear to be on the original blank. Vf. Est. $60-120

1843. Nevada. Elko. New Deal Club Poker Chip. Black, $25. R-6 (Elko), valued $80-120. Est. $40-120

1844. Nevada. Elko. Tecoma. Black Hawk Coal Co. Lot of 2 pieces. One issued in 1911, other unissued, unsigned. &#x201CCancelled” through signatures. Fine. Incorporated in Nevada. 10 1/2” x 8 1/4”. White paper with black print and artwork. Border, embossed seal and safety print in gilt gold. Vignette of miners at work underground at center above masthead. Est. $25-50

1845. Nevada. Elko. Tecoma. Tecoma Hotel Letterhead, 1908. Printed at top “ Tecoma Hotel, Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Mrs. Mary Barry, Proprietor.” Datelined Tecoma, Nev. 1908. Short note to Becker Brewing Co. 8” x 11”. Very fine. Est. $30-60

1846. Nevada. Elko. Tuscarora. North Belle Isle Mining Co. Cert. #848. Incorporated in 1879. Issued to G.B. Bayley for 200 shares in 1879. Signed by president Thomas Cole and secretary Jno. E. Dixon. Uncancelled. Black border and print, no vignette. Printed by Britton & Rey. 3 1/2” x 8”. Vf, foxing. Est. $75-150

1847. Nevada. Elko. Wells. Bank of Wells. Cert. #80. Incorporated in Nevada. Issued to Mrs. Bodt & Co.for 1 share in 1916. Datelined Wells, NV. Signed by president Badt and cashier Selby Badt. Uncancelled. Brown border, no vignette. Printed by Goes. Vf, folds. 9” x 11”. Datelined Wells, Nevada. Est. $20-40

1848. Nevada. Esmeralda. Bovard. Bovard Cons Mines Co. Cert. #C2081. Incorporated in Maine. Issued to F.P. de Percin for 100 shares in 1909. Signed by president E.R. Dodge and asst. secretary Grevet. Uncancelled. Vignette of miner working hydraulic drill. Green border. Printed by NYBNC. 8” x 11”. Xf. Est. $25-75

1849. Nevada. Esmeralda. Divide. Aladdin Divide Mining Co. Cert #3039. Incorporated in Nevada 1919. Issued to M. Grotyohn for 1000 shares in 1929. Signed by C. N. Miller president and M. Grotyohn secretary. Small vignette of an eagle with to the top center of the border. Green border with gold accents. Uncancelled. Printer not noted. 8 x 12”. The company originally had property in the Divide district. But by 1922, the company had property in the Hamilton district, White Pine County and in Quartz Mountain district of northwest Nye County. (Mines Handbook, 1926, p.1120). Very fine. Est. $50-150

1850. Nevada. Esmeralda. Divide. California Divide Mining Co. Cert #610. Incorporated in Nevada, 1919. Issued to W. V. Richardson for 1000 shares in 1919. Signed by T. L. Oddie president and W. V. Richardson secretary. Vignette of several miners working a placer operation. Brown border with gilt seal. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 5 x 9.5”. The company owned 100 acres south of the Toggery and the Operator mines in the Divide district. (Mines Handbook, 1920, p.1131) Not listed in subsequent volumes of the Mines Handbook. Discoloration along bottom edge. Very fine. Est. $75-150

1851. Nevada. Esmeralda. Divide. Cresson Divide Mining Co. Cert. #115. Incorporated in Nevada in 1919. Issued to Joe Fuetsch for 1000 shares in 1919. Signed by president Chris Sprague and secretary Ben Gill. Uncancelled. No vignette. Black border. Printed by Mysell Rollins Co. 5”x 9”. Vf, folds. Est. $25-50

1852. Nevada. Esmeralda. Divide. Lucky Boy Divide Mining Co. Cert #4476. Incorporated in Nevada 1919. Issued to Harry McNamara for 1000 shares in 1926. Signed by Harry McNamara president and W. Hogan secretary. Brown border and seal. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11”. 2 cent revenue stamp affixed on reverse. The company owned 2 fractional claims in the Divide district and was planning on sinking a shaft. (Mines Handbook, 1920, p.1148). Very fine. Est. $50-100

1853. Nevada. Esmeralda. Divide. Tonopah Hasbrouck Mining Co. Cert #4798. Incorporated in Nevada 1918. Issued to N. Sabbath for 1000 shares in 1925. Signed by A. A. Codd president and G. V. Ward secretary. Vignette of a mountain with the mine buildings, most likely the actual mountain in the Divide district. Black border with orange seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Mysell Rollins Co. 6.5 x 11”. The company formed after purchasing the property of the old Hasbrouck MC in 1918 which included 6 claims in the Divide district, just west of Kernick Divide. The mine had small production numbers from 1919 to 1926. (Mines Handbook, 1926, p.1324-25). Very fine. Est. $50-150

1854. Nevada. Esmeralda. Gilbert. Well Dressed People 8 Miles From Gilbert Original Photograph, c.1925. An original photograph, about the size of a postcard, of four very well dressed men, a woman and a young boy posing behind their auto. One of the men is holding a sign that reads “Gilbert (with arrow pointing to the right) 8 miles.” The area the group is standing is probably near present day location of Hwy 95, north of Lone Mountain or at the north end of Clayton Valley. Small tear at lower right corner, with piece attached, but hanging. Shot is clear. The town of Gilbert was named for three prospecting brothers, who discovered the district in 1924. A post office was operational from 1924 through 1942. (Nevada Place Names, p.119). Very fine. Est. $50-75

1855. Nevada. Esmeralda. Gold Mountain. Oriental Gold Mining Co. Cert #A3444. Incorporated in New York. Issued to Sam Swan for 50 shares in 1881. Signed by Verdenal secretary and McCaulley vice president. Vignette at upper left of a miner leaning on his pick with attractive mountainous scene behind. Brown border with woman vignette at right edge. Uncancelled. Printer not noted. 7 x 11”. &#x201CLocation of mine, Gold Mountain District, Esmeralda Co, Nevada.” printed at bottom of the certificate. Datelined New York. Minor creases to upper corners. Minor foxing along edges. Fine to very fine. Est. $100-200

1856. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. Broadway / Baking Co. / Goldfield, Nev. // GF / 10 / Loaf of Bread. Sc(8), al, 23mm. Dirt on both sides, dark toned. Vf. Est. $25-50

1857. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. Duncan Patents. Lot of 8 pieces. Land and ore patents for the Goldfield Consol. Milling & Transportation Co., and Tonopah Belmont land and ore. All Xf. Est. $50-150

1858. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. E. L. Patrick Autograph on Patrick Letterhead, 1905. A short typed letter to State Bank & Trust regarding an account with the West Coast Motor Car Co for L. L. Patrick, who was out of town. Signed by A. T. Patrick. Very fine. Est. $50-100

1859. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. Gans Nelson Fight Photo Postcard. Captioned “The Big Fight At Goldfield, Nev. Sep 3, 1906.” Shows Nelson on left and Gans on right. Provenance: W. Marks Photopostcard Album. Vf. Est. $25-50

1860. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. General Washington Development Co. Lot of 2 identical pcs. Cert #293 & 292. Incorporated in Nevada, 1917. Unissued, signed by H. H. Howe president, no secretary signature. No vignette. Green border. Uncancelled. Printer - New York Bank Note. 8 x 15” with original stub attached. Company owned a few unpatented acres near Goldfield. Was a reorganization of the General Washington Mining Co. (Mines Handbook, 1920, p.1189). Very fine. Est. $25-75

1861. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. Gold Dust / Saloon / Goldfield, Nev. // Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade. Rd, br, 21mm. Au-bu. Est. $75-150

1862. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. Goldfield Banner Gold Mining Co. Cert #463. Incorporated in Territory of Arizona. Issued to Isaac Williams for 1000 shares in 1906. Signed by Thos Fisher president and John Pape secretary. Vignette at left edge of a woman with shield and American flag and a spread winged bald eagle. Green border and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11”. Datelined Colorado Springs, Colo. Very fine. Est. $50-150

1863. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. Goldfield Brooklyn Mining Co. Cert #1274. Incorporated in Arizona 1905. Issued to H. K. Shaw for 500 shares in 1907. Signed by Frank Walsh president and Downey secretary. Vignette of a seated woman reading a book with a globe behind her. Black border with gilt seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer not noted. 9 x 11”. Very fine. Est. $50-150

1864. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. Goldfield Brooklyn Mining Co. Cert. #240. Incorporated in the Territory of Arizona. Datelined Goldfield, NV. Issued to Chris Malalesta for 500 shares in 1905. Signed by v.president J.F. Bradley and secretary Betch (?). Uncancelled. Vignette of Spread-winged bald eagle atop dome. Black border, gilt seal. Printed by Goes. Vf, slight foxing at edges. 8” x 11”. Est. $25-50

1865. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. Goldfield Combination Fraction Mining Co. Cert #E53. Incorporated in South Dakota. Issued to William Sulzer for 100 shares in 1907. Signed by A. D. Myers president and A. K. Heford asst secretary. Square vignette of three miners working underground. Green border and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer not noted. 6.5 x 10”. Below the vignette is “Mines at Goldfield, Nevada.” Extremely fine. Est. $75-150

1866. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. Goldfield Hospital Association Dues & Disbursements Ledger, 1918-1923. Goldfield Hospital Assoc stamped on first page. 153pps, 9 x 14”, leather accents at corners and spine. About half of the ledger is full of entries. Due paying companies include Tonopah & Goldfield RR, Red Hill Florence MC, Pioneer MC, etc. Very fine. Est. $75-150 (not illustrated)

1867. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. Goldfield Leasing Association. Cert #71. Incorporated in Territory of Arizona. Issued to Nettie M. Miller for 1000 shares in 1906. Signed by Ellis president and asst. secretary. Vignette of a mining camp on a treeless slope with two smaller vignettes of miners underground. Gold border, seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes, distributed by W. H. Kistler. 8 x 11”. Datelined Denver, Colo. Minor wear to fold creases. Very fine. Est. $50-150

1868. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. Goldfield Mutual Prospecting & Developing Co. Cert #51. Incorporated in Territory of Arizona. Issued to Fred W. Hahn for 1000 shares in 1905. Signed by P. C. Eichhorn president and L. E. Olison secretary. Vignette of an allegorical man riding a winged wheel, flying through the sky. Attractive floral pattern around title. Black border with gilt seal and gold safety print. Uncancelled. Printer Goes, distributed by W. H. Kistler. 8 x 11”. Minor wear to fold creases on reverse. Very fine. Est. $50-150

1869. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. Goldfield Newspapers, 1906 & 1907. Goldfield Daily Tribune, January 25, 1907, and September 29, 1906. And photo postcard of Nixon Bldg. After Goldfield fire, 1923. Lot of 3. “World’s Greatest Single [$584,246.11] Carload Shipment of Ore” front-page article. 8pp. Some tears along edges, stains. September 1906 issue is badly stained top right quarter, some tearing. Snapshot/postcard of Nixon Bldg. T.G.R.R. Office Bldg. After Goldfield Nevada Fire July 6, 1923. Stained lower left quarter. Est. $50-75 (not illustrated)

1870. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. Goldfield Newspapers, 1915 & 1920. Goldfield News & Weekly Tribune, 1915 with a headline of “Review of Mining Operations in Goldfield District.” 8 pps, with hardly any ads, hard to believe the publisher lasted long with no ad revenue. Goldfield Daily Tribune, 1920, with headline “Man Confesses; Then Denies He Killed Denton.” 4 pps. Goldfield Daily Tribune, 1920, headline “Britain, France and Italy Sign Secret Pact.” 4 pps. Printed on rag paper. Rare newspapers. Very fine condition. Est. $50-150 (not illustrated)

1871. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. Goldfield Trade Tokens. Lot of 3 different tokens. (1) J. D. Lathrop / Goldfield, / Nev. // GF / 5 / IM. Rd, al. (2) San Francisco / Bakery / 328 / Columbia St. / Goldfield, Nev. // Good For One / 10 / Loaf. Rd, br. (3) Employees’ Co Operative Association / Goldfield / Nev. // GF / 50 / IM. Rd, al. All are XF. Est. $50-100

1872. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. Grandma Cons Mines Co. Cert #1423. Issued to Benj. W. Deming for 1000 shares in 1916. Signed by J. Turner vice president and B. Gill secretary. Vignette of miners underground. Green border. Uncancelled. 9 x 11”. Datelined Goldfield, Nev. Fourteen different assessment stamps affixed along the edges of the certificate. Minor tears along fold creases. Fine. Est. $50-100

1873. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. Great Bend Annex Mines Co. Cert #798. Incorporated in South Dakota. Issued to Winthrop Smith Co for 1000 shares in 1907. Signed by Arden president and Ish secretary. Vignette at top center of a spread winged eagle. Black border with green seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11”. Datelined Goldfield, Nevada. Great Bend is located outside of Goldfield named for a small area where faults bend offering ore at intersections - vp. Very fine. Est. $50-150

1874. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. Martha Jeanette Mining Co. Cert #144. Incorporated in Nevada, 1910. Issued to Samuel Devlin for 500 shares in 1911. Signed by E. E. Swindler president and Frank Axlum secretary. Vignette at upper left of miners underground with small vignettes at corners. Black border with bronze seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11”. &#x201CPrincipal Agent, Jno. F. Kunz. Principal Office - Goldfield, Nevada” printed at top. This company probably had its operations near Goldfield. The president’s name of this company is hopefully no indication of his financial or mining practice - Mr. Swindler. Very fine. Est. $25-75

1875. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. Mohawk Mine Payroll Ledger, 1913-14. Suede covered time book from the Mohawk Mine with employee names and positions, 1913-1914. Suede coming away from boards and spine is loose. 5 1/2” x 7 1/2.” Est. $50-100 (not illustrated)

1876. Nevada. Esmeralda. Goldfield. Northern Saloon Ad Sign. &#x201CWe Treat The Boys Right at the Northern Saloon,” in black print on gold ground with orange border. Rectangular with “squared arch” at top with hole for hanging. Printed by Ithaca Sign Works, Ithaca, N.Y. Size: 3 3/4” x 8 3/4”. Est. $75-150

1877. Nevada. Esmeralda. Lida. Lida Queen Mining Co. Cert. #286. Incorporated in Arizona in 1905. Issued to Mrs. J.C. Jones for 2000 shares in 1906. Signed by president R.H. Prouty and secretary W.P. Wilson. Uncancelled. Vignette of capped woman turned to profile. Black border, gilt seal and underprint. Printed by Goes. Vf, foxing at bottom right and top left. Est. $50-100

1878. Nevada. Esmeralda. Lone Mountain. Weepah Gold Mines Co. Cert #942. Incorporated in Nevada, 1927. Issued to Victor Fromwiller for 100 shares in 1927. Signed by vice president and W. J. Gomm secretary. Vignette of miners working underground with two small vignettes of miners inspecting ore. Black border with bronze seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 5.5 x 10”. The company owned 3 ledge claims one mile north of the Electric Gold in the Lone Mountain district. (Mines Handbook, 1931, p.1641). Very fine. Est. $50-100

1879. Nevada. Esmeralda. Tule Canyon. J. M. Beck & Co. Mines Letterhead. Datelined Goldfield, NV, 1905. Addressed to Jos. Brees of N.Y., regarding an accompanying stock for shares in the Tom Jaggers Tule MC. Stock not present here. Signed by J. Handy. 8” x 11”. Xf, folds. Est. $20-40

1880. Nevada. Esmeralda. Weepah. Weepah Hill Mining Co. Cert #60. Incorporated in Nevada 1927. Issued to Sam West for 5000 shares in 1927. Signed by S. Hess president and John Grosman secretary. Vignette of a mining camp on a treeless slope with smaller vignettes of miners underground. Gold border, seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11”. We have never offered an issued certificate for this company. Very fine. Est. $50-100

1881. Nevada. Eureka. Eureka. Eureka County Licenses, 1917 & 1941. Two blank Eureka County 1917 licenses and one issued 1941 Churchill County license with original lapel button which held the license. Very rare. Est. $25-50

1882. Nevada. Eureka. Palisade. Becker Brewing & Malting Co Letterhead, 1908. Vignette at upper left of the brewer building. Printed at top “J. W. Ebert, Becker Brewing & Malting Co, Ogden, Utah, The Favorite Beer Throughout the West.” Datelined Palisade, Nevada, 1908. 8 x 11”. Very fine. Est. $30-60

1883. Nevada. Fallon. Palace Club, $20 Poker Chip. Yellow, $20. Rated R-5 at $100-150. Est. $50-150

1884. Nevada. Gaming. Nevada Casino Gaming Chip Collection. Lot of 25 different pcs. A nice array of Casino gaming chips. Mapes, $100 (2 different styles) and 9 different denoms and styles. Hotel Nevada, Ely, $1 and $5. Sahara, (5 different pcs and syles). Chuck’s Golden Spike (4 different denoms and styles), Overland Hotel $1, and three other casinos. All very fine. Est. $60-120

1885. Nevada. Gaming. Nevada Casino Gaming Chip Collection. Lot of 24 pcs. A similar array of chips to that listed above. Mapes, #100 (2 different styles) and 7 other denoms and styles. Hotel Nevada, $1 and $5. Chuck’s Golden Spike, 4 different denoms and styles. Sahara, 5 different denoms and styles. Overland Hotel $1. 3 other misc casinos. Very fine. Est. $75-150 (similiar to image above)

1886. Nevada. General. Bank of Nevada Bank Bag. Grey canvas bank bag with blue lettering reading “Bank Of Nevada” across bottom and “Cont’l Bag Co. Mexico, MO” at neck. Drawstring closure with silver balls at either side. 6 3/4” x 10”. Dirt and rust (?) staining affects both sides and eyelets for drawstring, otherwise excellent condition. Est. $25-50

1887. Nevada. General. Embossed Bottle Merchant Billheads, 1871-1882. Lot of 3 pcs. Each of these billheads are from merchants who also had an embossed bottle from their business. W. H. Stowell, Druggist, Eureka, NV, 1882 (2) S. J. Hodgkinson, Drugs, Perfumery, etc, Reno, NV, unused. (3) Geo C. Thaxter, Pure Drugs, Medicines and Chemicals, Carson City, Nev, 1871. Very fine to extremely fine. Est. $50-75

1888. Nevada. General. Nevada Banking Documents. Lot of 350 pcs. (1) Bank Postcards, three different kinds, C.1900-1907. 100 are Wells Fargo & Co., Bank credit memorandums. The remaining 50 are from the Washoe County Bank of Reno, NV, also credit memorandums. 3” x 5”. All Very fine, with some smudging and foxing. (2) Wells Fargo & Co., Bank Receipt Collection., 1902-1904. All from Carson Nevada. 3 1/2” x 8 1/2”. Vf, some foxing, folds. Est. $50-75 (not illustrated)

1889. Nevada. General. Nevada Brochures and Publications, 1923-1961. Lot of 21 pcs. (1) Carson City High School Commencement Program, 1922. (2) St. Mary’s In the Mountains Church, Virginia City, Tourist Brochures, (2 pcs). (3) Rules & Regulations Governing the Public Employees Retirement System of the State of Nevada, 1948. (4) Official Program of the Silver State Jockey Club, 1928. (5) Nevada Footprints: Footprints of bird, beast, and possibly prehistoric man, hardened from the mud of an ancient Eden and uncovered after ages to the view of modern man at the Nevada State Penitentiary at Carson City. Published by the State of Nevada, c.1930. 3 identical pcs. (6) Message of

Gov. F. B. Balzar to the Legislature, 1929. (7) Nevada Highways and Parks, 1938, full of photographs and illustrations. (8) Reno, Land of Charm promotional brochure put out by the Reno Chamber of Commerce, full of photographs, c.1945. (9) Guide of Virginia City, fold out promotional map of Virginia City, c.1940. (10) Carson City High School Play Program, 1933. (11) Nevada State High School Basketball Tournament Program, 1938. (12) Tax List, Ormsby County, 1960 & 1961, 2 pcs. (13) Nevada Highways and Parks, 1936. (14) Admission Day Celebration Program, 1938. (15) Nevada Magazine, 1947. (16) Nevada Highways Map, 1957. (17) 100th Anniversary of Genoa, 1951, Cover and first day of issue of the stamp “Nevada, First Settlement, 1851-1951, mailed and postmarked from Genoa, 1951. Provenance: Vaughan Collection. All fine to very fine. Est. $100-200

1890. Nevada. General. Nevada Color Photo Postcards. Lot of 7. Various color photo postcard depicting downtown Dayton, two bird’s eye views of Virginia City, two Churchill County Museum cards, Rye Patch Dam and the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. Three of the cards have experienced liquid damage. Fine to VF. Est. $25-50 (not illustrated)

1891. Nevada. General. Nevada Documents. Fun collection. Lot of 26. Nevada Copper Belt Railroad, three pieces; Six Nevada photo postcards, c. 1940-50; One sheet mint 1964 Nevada statehood stamps; Seven Carson City bank documents; and nine misc pieces. Est. $50-100

1892. Nevada. General. Nevada Ephemera. Lot of 14. Includes color post cards (two souvenir packets) of Reno, post-1960; color negative of rural scene; copy of a drawing of the “Original Store, Tuscarora, Nev. 1897;” a Nevada Highways and Parks article published in commemoration of the Pony Express 80th anniversary; two poems on Nevada and the West; two issues of “Outdoor West, The Sierra Sportsman” magazine, 1932; a letter from the Club Fortune in Reno (1937); and a copy of “Pioneer Nevada” book of single-page tales of Nevada history, published by Harold’s Club in 1951, 3rd printing. 204pp. Softcover. Prov: Laverne Lane Collection. Est. $75-150

1893. Nevada. General. Nevada Frisbee Mining & Milling Co. Cert. #503. Incorporated in Arizona. Issued to Geo. Harp for 5000 shares in 1910. Signed by C. W. Hays president and S. M. Campbell secretary. Vignette of a mill next to a stream in a valley with two smaller vignettes of miners underground. Black border with gilt seal and gold safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 6 x 10. Extremely fine. Est. $25-50

1894. Nevada. General. Nevada Mining Related Publications. Lot of 6 books. (1) A Range Guide to Mines and Minerals, by Jay Ellis Ransom, 1964, 305pps, indexed, original hard boards. (2) Gold and Silver Colossus William Morris Stewart and his Southern Bride, by Ruth Hermann, 1975, printed in Sparks, Nevada, original hard boards and dust jacket, 430pps. (3) The Big Bonanza, by C. B. Glasscock, 1931, 368pps, original hard boards. (4) Mineral for Industry, Northern Nevada and Northwestern Utah, by the Southern Pacific Co, 188pps, original hard boards, maps in sleeve attached to inside back cover. (5) Legends of Nye County, by Fred S. Cook, c.1960, 40pps, soft covers. (5) Ghost Towns of the West, a Sunset Pictorial, 1978, 224pps, indexed, soft color cover. All are very fine. Est. $50-75 (not illustrated)

1895. Nevada. General. Nevada Photographs, c.1950. Lot of 31. Collection is primarily composed of original Reno photos c.1950. Most are of what appears to be an outdoor car show featuring c.1914 cars along Virginia St., the main drag in Reno. Others are from a parade through downtown Reno. Lot includes shots from Candelaria, Tonopah and Carson City. VF. Est. $50-100

1896. Nevada. General. Nevada Postcards. Lot of 5 pcs. Three different chromocards, one shows the State Prison, Carson City; one shows State Armory, Carson City; and State Library, Carson City. Photocard showing the Tonopah Bottle House. The last is a photocard showing a storm blowing over the Sierras either in Carson or Washoe Valley. All have creases. Poor to fine. Est. $25-50 (not illustrated)

1897. Nevada. General. Nevada Silver Pieces, 1875 & 1915. Lot of 2 different pcs. (1) 1875-CC seated trade dollar, dark toned, holed at 2:00 for necklace suspension. (2) Nevada Grand Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons, 1915, triangular breast pinback made of sterling silver. Each side is about 1.5”. Both fine. Est. $100-200

1898. Nevada. General. Nevada Trade Tokens. Lot of 7 pcs from around the state. (1) International / Hotel / Austin, Nevada. // GF / 1 / Drink. Rd, br. (2) H. Pohlabel / Elko // Arden / Milk. Rd, al. (3) Commercial / Wm Helm / Club // GF / 5 / IT. Ruth. Rd, br. (4) Breslin Hotel / Carlin / Nevada // GF / 5 / IT. Rd, br. (5) The Delta / Virginia City / Nevada // GF / 5 / IT Only. Rd, white metal. (6) The Washoe Bar / H. C. // GF / 1 / Drink. Rd, br. (7) Dewey Trade / Check / Ely, Nev. // GF / 5 / IT. Rd, br. All are XF except the Washoe Bar token which is G-VG. Est. $120-200

1899. Nevada. General. Reno & Carson City Trade Tokens. Lot of 5 pcs. (1) Randall / And / Evans // GF/ 25 / Cents / IT. Rd, br. (2) Two different: Nevada / Novelty / Co // GF / 50 (25) / Cents / IT. Rd, br. (3) Colbrandt & Reilly / 155 / N. Virginia / St. / Reno, Nev. // GF / 12 1/2 / Cigar. Rd, br. (4) Hotel Golden / Bar / Reno, Nev. // 12 1/2 / IT. Rd, br. All Fine, Colbrandt & Reilly is BU. Est. $50-100

1900. Nevada. General. Vallery Oil Co Stock & Gateway Mining Company Stock Certificate Book. (Certs.# 14-44; #s 10-14 are missing), 1957 and 1965. Vallery Oil Co certificates are signed by C.R. Merrick, President, but unissued and undated. Inc. in Nevada, Oct. 11, 1957. The book of Gateway Mining Company certificates are unissued, undated, and unsigned, numbering 10-44, with 10-13 showing stubs only, not filled out. Est. $25-50

1901. Nevada. Humboldt. Jungo. Jungo Mining Co. Cert #1005. Incorporated in Nevada 1939. Issued to L. H. Hilke for 250 shares in 1940. Signed by Wm Barnard vice president and Leo W. Givins secretary. Vignette of a mining camp on a treeless slope with smaller vignettes of miners working underground. Gold border, seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11”. Jungo was a small town located between Antelope and Gaskell. The post office was operational from 1911 to 1952. (Nevada Place Names, p.147). We have never had a certificate from Jungo. Very fine. Est. $50-150

1902. Nevada. Humboldt. Valmy. Valmy Postmarked Cover and Manuscript Letter, 1916. Envelope is postmarked Valmy, Nev. July 23, 1916. Letter is written on Southern Pacific letterhead dated 9/26/16. Begins with “Dearest Toodler” and appears to be a love letter of sorts written by E. Stinson, the husband of the recipient. “I’ve heard and read that married folks should take a separate vacation and be away from each other once a year, there may be a great deal in that too, for every time I am away I realize how much I need you and how much I love you.” Actually gets a little racy in spots. Mr. Stinson goes on to discuss a labor strike which may affect his work and the date he anticipates reuniting with his wife. “I received my rate order and a pass to Sparks (NV) this morning…Trains are running thick and fast...” Well written and humorous. Ragged right edge. Envelope is torn, dirty and stained. Printed two-cent stamp. Addressed to Mrs. E.B. Stinson in Redondo Beach, CA. There is another letter in this catalog from E.B. Stinson to his wife written seven years later— also to the Redondo Beach address where she must have had friends or family that she regularly visited (although in this instance it sounds as if it is he who is traveling or away). It’s listed under “Southern Pacific Advertising Cover”". Est. $25-50

1903. Nevada. Humboldt. Winnemucca. Van’s Wine Room Letterhead, 1909. Printed at top “The Place Where You Can Get The Best Of Wet Goods. Finest Grade of Cigars. Nothing Too Good For Our Patrons. Van’s Wine Room, C. A. Van Volkenburg, Proprietor.” Datelined Winnemucca, Nev, 1909. Short letter sent to Becker Brewing Co of Ogden, Utah. 8 x 11”. On reverse, on half of the letterhead is discolored from exposure, but does not affect front side. Fine to very. Est. $20-40

1904. Nevada. Humboldt. Winnemucca. Winnemucca Meat Market Wall Calendar, 1925. Putty colored textured paper with a small print of a painting, 5 1/2” x 5 1/4”, of ducks flying over a lake at the foot of a snow capped mountain attached at top center. Painting is captioned “The Land of Many Charms” by Helen Adair. Actual tear-away calendar pages are 3 1/4” x 1 3/4” and are attached with staples at bottom center. 7 1/2” x 10” with white ribbon tie at top. Doubles as an advertising book. Inside contains 8 pages of cuts of meat complete with illustrations of each cut, along with recipes, side dish serving suggestions, cooking times and more. Fascinating! A wonderful advertising piece. Small folds to cover otherwise XF. Est. $25-50

1905. Nevada. Lander. Austin. Austin & Eureka documents. Lot of 24 pcs. Five pieces of correspondence, one from the Office of District Attorney and Superintendent of Public Schools signed by Peter Breen, 1889. Nine checks on the Bank of Austin, 1907-1910. And ten Eureka County Warrants, 1895-1919. Est. $75-150

1906. Nevada. Lander. Austin. Lander County Recorder’s Office, 1865. Datelined Austin, December 21st, 1865. Signed by E.S. Davis, County Recorder, gold embossed seal, two revenue stamps. 1” tear along fold, left margin. VF. Est. $50-100 (not illustrated)

1907. Nevada. Lander. Battle Mountain. Battle Mountain Silver Mining Co. Cert. #8. Incorporation not noted. Issued to Nathan Middleton for 20 shares in 1899. Signed by Samuel Thorp. Uncancelled. Xf, tiny tear at bottom left edge, light folds. 6” x 10”. Est. $50-100

1908. Nevada. Lander. Battle Mountain. Eldorado Gold Mines Co. Cert #111. Incorporated in Nevada, 1908. Issued to John Townsend for 5000 shares in 1908. Signed by W. W. Strong president and E. L. Whitney secretary. No vignette. No border, black print. Uncancelled. Printer - Gowly Simmons Co, Colorado Springs. &#x201CPrincipal office , Battle Mountain, Nevada. Transfer agent, Colorado Springs, Colorado” printed along left edge. 7 x 9”. Minor wear along fold creases. Very fine. Est. $50-100

1909. Nevada. Lander. Lewis. Eagle Silver Mining Co. Cert #242A. Incorporated in New York 1881. Issued to Susan F. Fisher for 1000 shares in 1881. Signed by Wm S. Clark president and John R. Rothurll secretary. No vignette. Black border and print. Cancelled by two different rubber stamps on front. The certificate was cancelled just 3 days after the issuance. The reverse indicates that there was a transfer error and new certificates were issued. Printer not noted. 7 x 11”. Datelined New York. Company owned property in the Lewis district, located in the northern part of Lander County. Burchard noted in 1882 that the district had suffered for two years from stock manipulation without caring about production, and it had crippled the district. The Starr Grove, Eagle and Highland Chief were the three key mines in the district at that time. Bottom edge is discolored with small tears and chips, otherwise very fine. Est. $120-250

1910. Nevada. Lander. Reese River. Austin Manhattan Cons Mining Co. Cert #5534. Incorporated in Nevada. Issued to J. C. Stewart for 133 shares in 1909. Signed by C. Eniesse president and R. O. Evans secretary. Vignette of a mill. Brown border and underprint. Uncancelled. Printer - Western Bank Note. 9.5 x 14”. This company purchased property in Austin that had previously produced nearly $20 million in the 1860-80’s. In 1908, the company began an aggressive development, but with little cash on hand, the property and company were in receivership by 1911. Little, if any, ore was speculated by the Mines Handbook (1918, p.1116-17), but an English geologist who reported on the property suggested that ore lay below the lowest level of the old mine. Most of the workings had caved and were inaccessible. Minor wear to edges. Very fine. Est. $75-150

1911. Nevada. Lander. Reese River. Bunker Hill Silver Mining Co of Reese River. Cert. #125. Incorporated in New York. Issued to Daniel B. Christ for 100 shares in 1865. Signed by president Dan Larry and secretary A. Blevchran. Uncancelled. Vignette of three miners working underground. 25 cent revenue stamp tied to left, 5 and 25 cent revenues on reverse. Black border. Printed by J.O. Seymore & Co. 6 1/2” x 11”. Xf. Est. $200-400

1912. Nevada. Lander. Reese River. Manhattan Silver Mining Co Check, 1878. Payable for $128.00 to O.J. Heath (?), signed by Allen Curtis. Counter-stamped Paxton & Curtis Bankers, Austin Nev. Feb. 7, 1878. Tear at center left from storage on an office receipt spike. Has a printed, orange, diamond shaped 2-cent Internal Revenue Service stamp at center. Folded, faded, minor dirt, small tear to bottom edge. VF. 7 3/4” x 3 14/”. Est. $20-40 (not illustrated)

1913. Nevada. Lander. Reese River. Ruby Mountain Mining Co of Austin and Mills, Post & White Consol. Silver Mining Co. Lot of 2 different certificates. Cert. #128, the other unmarked. The first was incorporated in Nevada in 1920. Unissued, unsigned and uncancelled. Vignette of mine and mill operations on hillside. Black border, and gilt seal and underprint. Printed by Goes. 6” x 10”. The other was incorporated in Nevada Territory in 1863. Unissued, unsigned and uncancelled. No vignette. Black border and print, with green underprint. Printed by Enterprise Print. Receipt attached at left. 3” x 8”. Xf. Est. $50-100

1914. Nevada. Lincoln. (Pioche). Dorothy’s Billiard Trade Tokens. Lot of 2 tokens. Dorothy’s / Billiard / Room // blank. Rd, br, 23mm. Both have pitting, one is dark toned. Fine. Est. $50-75

1915. Nevada. Lincoln. De Lamar. Jas. Nesbitt & Bros Letterhead, 1897. Vignette at upper left of a “B” with an American flag behind and a duck in front. This is only one page of what was at least a two page letter. The manuscript letter was sent to Becker Brewing Co from the Nesbitt & Bros Co about building a small ice plant in Delamar. Datelined De Lamar, Nev. 1897. Crease at left edge. 8 x 11”. Very fine. Est. $50-75

1916. Nevada. Lincoln. Hiko. Peerless Mining Co. Cert #572. Incorporated in Delaware. Issued to Gustaf Lundberg for 100 shares in 1920. Signed by H. Carleton Seseh president and John D. Peckman treasurer. No vignette. Blue border and underprint. Uncancelled. Printer - Broun-Green, NY. 9 x 12”. Company owned 23 claims near Hikowith ore containing silver, lead and copper. The company was absorbed in the Eureka Refining Co by 1925. (Mines Handbook, 1920, p.1092). Tear along left edge, does not affect border. Tear at upper right corner. Fine to very fine. Est. $25-50

1917. Nevada. Lincoln. Pioche. Bank of Pioche Check Collection, 1907-1914. Lot of 27 different pcs. Several different styles and sizes of checks that date from 1907-1914. Checks were made out to various parties as well. All are very fine. Est. $50-100

1918. Nevada. Lincoln. Pioche. Nevada Utah Mines & Smelters Corp. Cert. #C2568. Incorporated in Maine. Issued to Edward T. Magoffin, Aug. 6, 1908, 100 shares. Signed by S.R. Loomis, Vice President, and Frederick F. Burgin, Treasurer. Vignette of Mill with smoke stacks, upper left corner. Gray border, and fancy banner enclosing “Mines and Smelter Corporation.” Uncancelled. Printer: New York Bank Note Company. 8 1/4” x 11 3/4”. This company went bankrupt in 1912 and reorganized as the Cons Nevada Utah Mines Corp. The company operated mines in Pioche, Frisco, Beaver County Utah, and at Bingham. (Mines Handbook, 1918, p.1122). Est. $75-150

1919. Nevada. Lincoln. Silverhorn. Silverhorn Mining & Development Co. Cert. #616. Incorporated in Nevada in 1921. Issued to Bartlett Smith for 10 shares in 1923. Signed by v. president H.J. Gillman and secretary Hutchings. Uncancelled. Vignette of bird’s eye view of mining camp. Brown border and gilt seal. Pack mule and miner at left and right borders. 8” x 11”. Owned the Nickel group, about 23 miles northwest of Pioche. In 1921, the company reported that financing was established and work was to begin soon. The only work took place in 1923, lasting only 3 months. Mines Handbook, 1925, p.1486). Fine to very fine, folds. Est. $50-100

1920. Nevada. Lovelock. Park Café Business Card. S.R. Nulley, Manager. Pink with black print. Punched holes, probably noting room rental. Water stained on right quarter. &#x201CAn Up-To-Date Place To Eat/ Nice Comfortable Rooms.” &#x201CRates $1 and up.” Est. $50-150

1921. Nevada. Lyon. Dayton. Dayton Cons Mines Co Checks, 1938-39. Lot of 89 pay checks made out to various miners from the Dayton Cons from 1938-1939. Company was listed inactive in the 1962-63 Mines Register. All checks are punch holed “Paid” and are overall VF, 8” x 3 1/4”. Est. $50-100

1922. Nevada. Lyon. Dayton. Odeon Saloon Trade Tokens. Lot of 2 different pcs. Odeon Hall Saloon / GF / 10 / At Bar. Sc(8), al, 28mm, Bu. Bert Baroni / O’Deon / Saloon / Dayton, Nev. // GF / 12 1/2 / Cts. / IT. Rd, br, 23mm, toned, Xf. Est. $150-250

1923. Nevada. Lyon. Ludwig. Nevada Union Copper Mines Co. Cert #2575. Incorporated in Colorado. Issued to Millard Harrington for 200 shares in 1920. Signed by Goodale president and M. K. Mueller secretary. No vignette. No border. Printed in black ink with corner accents. Uncancelled. Printer - Rocky Mountain Bank Note Co. 8 x 10”. Datelined Denver, Co. Owned 12 claims in the Yerington district 1.5 miles from Ludwig. &#x201CProspectus says that this looks like a sure winner and soon should be in the class of the big dividend payers, which is not evident from the facts so far known.” Copper Handbook, 1918, p.1138. By 1925, this company had only a scarce production. Very fine. Est. $50-100

1924. Nevada. Lyon. Ludwig. Nevada Union Copper Mines Co. Cert. #3636. Incorporated in Colorado. Issued to Edward Curry Sanger for 200 shares in 1924. Signed by president (illegible) and secretary M.N. Muller. No vignette, but fancy masthead. Small accent border at each corner. Printed by Rocky Mountain BNC. 7” x 10”. Company owned about 200 acres in the Yerington district at Ludwig. (Mines Handbook, 1925, p.1433). Vf, reddish smudges near masthead, ink spots at top edge. Est. $25-50

1925. Nevada. Lyon. Mason. Mason Valley Mines Co. Cert #0000. Specimen. Unissued, unsigned. Vignette of a miner operating a pneumatic drill. Green border and underprint. Cancelled by hole punches in signature lines. Printer - ABN. 8 x 12”. &#x201CSpecimen” printed in red on signature lines. The company owned the Spragg mine located near Bluestone and Mason. In 1916, the company also picked up the Gray Eagle mine at Happy Camp in Siskiyou County. (Mines Handbook, 1918, p.1131-32). Extremely fine. Est. $100-200

1926. Nevada. Lyon. Mound House. Carson & Colorado Railway Correction Sheets, 1899. Lot of 2 similar pcs. Two documents for freight transferred at Mound House. One for shipment to Bishop and the other to Dayton. Fine. Est. $25-50

1927. Nevada. Lyon. Ramsey. Lahontan Mines Co. Cert #402. Incorporated in Nevada. Unissued, unsigned. Vignette of a mill on the side of a slope. Brown border with gold seal. Printer - Goes. 6 x 10”. Minor water stains along right edge. Below title is printed “Ramsey, Nevada.” Very fine. Est. $50-100

1928. Nevada. Lyon. Ramsey. Ramsey Nevada Mining Co. Cert. #273. Incorporated in Arizona in 1907. Issued to C.S. Dawson for 400,000 shares in 1908. Signed by president Frances Griffin and secretary Edw. W. Tisdall. Uncancelled. Vignette of mining camp and mountain view, flanked by two smaller vignettes of men in underground mining scenes. Brown border, with miner propped on pick-axe at left. Printed by the Broun-Green Co. 9” x 12”. Ramsey mining district is located on the southeast flank of the Virginia Range. The post office was open from 1906-1913 (Nevada Place Names, p.198). Xf, folds. Ramsey ephemera is extremely rare. Est. $50-100

1929. Nevada. Lyon. Sutro. Sutro Tunnel Co Letterhead, 1879. Datelined Sutro, Lyon Co., Nev., May 10 1879. Letter regards bill and price for lumber delivery. Letter addressed to Carson Tahoe Lumber & Fluming Co., Carson, Nevada regarding the amount of lumber delivered to Mr. Sutro and check in payment for same. Signed on behalf of Sutro Tunnel Co. by Sheldon. Measures 8 3/8” x 10 3/8.” Left edge shows marks of being torn from a ledge book. Browning along other three sides. Very fine. Est. $50-100

1930. Nevada. Lyon. Sutro. Sutro Tunnel Entrance Modern Photographs, c. 1960’s. Lot of 20. Ten 3” square snapshots and 10 5x7” photos. Smaller ones removed from scrapbook (glue on reverse). Est. $75-150

1931. Nevada. Lyon. Yerington. Physician and Pharmacy Prescription Slips, 1920’s. Lot of 9. Included are Dr. R.D. Smith, Hilp’s Drug Store (Reno), Dr.G.E. Leavitt, Nevada Drug Co., Mason Valley Drug Store, and Golden Key Drug Store (Mason, NV). Est. $50-100

1932. Nevada. Mineral. Candelaria. Candelaria Mines Co. Cert #20408. Incorporated in Nevada. Issued to John C. Clements for 100 shares in 1921. Signed by president and secretary. No vignette. Green border and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - ABN. 8 x 11”. The company formed in 1918, but was reorganized in 1924, becoming a subsidiary of the Rochester Silver Corp. Property included the Argentum group, Lucky Hill group, Blanch claim and the H. & G. millsite. (Mines Handbook, 1926, p.1262-63). Very fine. Est. $50-100

1933. Nevada. Mineral. Gold Mountain. State Line Gold Mining Co No. 3 & No. 4. Lot of 2 different certificates. Cert #A4692 & A2778. Both signed by Sheyock vice president and Verdenal secretary. Both issued in 1881. No. 3 company certificate has vignette of several miners underground, orange border. No. 4 company certificate has two vignettes, one showing three miners at a shaft hoist with an ore bucket, the other of three miners underground; brown border. Both Uncancelled. Both 7 x 11”. &#x201CLocation of Mine, Gold Mountain District, Esmeralda County, Nevada” printed on both certificates. Both very fine. Est. $300-600

1934. Nevada. Mineral. Luning. Simon Junior Silver Lead Mining Co. Cert.#137. Incorporated in Nevada, May 17, 1919. Issued to William Pappas, dated 28 May, 1919, 1000 shares. Signed by W. Dee Jones, President, and E.L. Watson, Asst. Secretary. Three vignettes across top: left and right show miners working underground, center shows mountain vista and mine site. Another vignette in gilt, center bottom, of woman’s head. Gilt border with embossed seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer: Goes. Size: 8 1/4” x 10 1/2”. Fold creases are worn. Otherwise good. Est. $25-50

1935. Nevada. Mineral. Mina. Mina Letterheads, c.1910. Lot of 4 pcs. 1) Adams & Miller, with a store in both Hawthorne and Mina, dealers in General Merchandise, Choice Groceries and Provisions, note sent with check, 1906; 2) Mina Hotel letterhead, 1910; 3) a requisition from the Simon Silver-Lead Mines, Inc., dateline Mina, 1925; and 4) letterhead from the Mina Court & Service Mobil Oil garage, in Mina, undated. Est. $35-75

1936. Nevada. Mineral. Rawhide. Nevada New Mines Co. Cert. #139A. Incorporated in Nevada in 1912. Issued to Watson Butcher for 25 shares in 1912. Signed by president E.W. King and secretary C.F. Loring. Uncancelled. Vignette of miner working hydraulic drill within a larger vignette of mining town. Brown border and seal. Printed by Globe Litho Co. 8” x 12”. &#x201CMines at Rawhide, Regent Mining district, Mineral County, Nevada” printed at bottom of certificate. Vf, folds. Est. $50-100

1937. Nevada. Mineral. Rawhide. Rawhide Coalition Mining Co. Cert. #A59282. Incorporated in Nevada. Issued to C.F. Belser for 100 shares in 1910. Datelined N.Y. Signed by president E.W. King and secretary R.M. Van Dorn. Circular vignette of miner using hydraulic drill, within a larger vignette of mining camp scene. Green border and seal. Printed by Globe Litho Co. Uncancelled. Xf, two pink smudges at bottom. 8” x 12”. Est. $50-100

1938. Nevada. Mineral. Rawhide. Rawhide Mining Co. Cert. #4904. Incorporated in Nevada in 1908. Issued to Simmons & Buss for 500 shares in 1910. Signed by president A. A. Codd and secretary A. Coote. Uncancelled. Vignette of men working in underground mining scene at left, and six small vignettes of miners throughout border. Black border, red print and gilt seal. Printed by Goes. 8” x 11”. &#x201CMines at Rawhide, Nevada” printed below title. Xf. Est. $50-100

1939. Nevada. Mineral. Rhodes Salt Marsh. Nevada Salt & Borax Co Billhead, 1884. The billhead is for 400 lbs of table salt purchased by the Watterson Bros. Datelined Rhodes Marsh, Nev, 1884. Company title in purple ink. 3 x 9”. Rare. Est. $50-100

1940. Nevada. Mineral. Schurz. Southern Pacific Advertising Cover, 1926. Southern Pacific Company envelope is worn and folded around edges, but intact. There are small tears to flap of envelope, VF. Postmark on front is from Schurz, NV, March 18, 1926 with a two-cent stamp attached. Also has postmark on reverse from Redondo Beach, CA on March 23, 1923. It appears the recipient returned to Nevada before the letter could be delivered to her in California as her Redondo Beach address is crossed out on the front and Schurz, Nevada is written next to it. Envelope is addressed to Mrs. E.B. Stinson in Redondo Beach, CA from her husband and includes a letter on Southern Pacific Co. letterhead addressed to “Dear Little Pal”. Primary topic is about the creation of a new garden and how Mrs. Stinson, the local postmistress in Schurz, has a lot to look forward to coming home to, “…I’ll bet you think a great deal of your little old home in Schurz - a nice car a flock of little chickens a garden, your post office which is your very own your knowledge of government work with its mark of honor, your surroundings of trees and the lake, plenty to eat and enough work to occupy all our minds and I know you are anxious to come home to it all.” 6” x 3 1/2”. Est. $25-50

1941. Nevada. Mineral. Walker Lake. Nevada Colorado Gold & Copper Mining Co. Cert #217. Incorporated in Arizona. Issued to Emily J. Randall for 2000 shares in 1908. Signed by Grant L. Hudson president and Robert White secretary. Vignette of several miners working underground. Bronze border, seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11”. Datelined Denver, Colorado. The company owned property in both Nevada and Colorado. The Colorado property was located on Chicago Mtn, Idaho Springs; the Nevada property included 10 acres and a mill site near Walker Lake. Listed as dead by 1910. (Copper Handbook, 1910, p.1263). Very fine. Est. $25-75

1942. Nevada. Mining. Alameda Gold Mining Co. Cert #3. Incorporated in Nevada. Issued to Geo H. Strong for 9000 shares in 1903. Signed by S. Dutcher president and Strong secretary. Vignette of a mill next to a stream with two smaller vignettes of miners underground. Green border and seal, which is not embossed. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11”. Very fine. Est. $50-100

1943. Nevada. Mining. International & Intercontinental Mining & Refining Corp. Cert. #156. Incorporated in Delaware in 1916. Signed by president Middleton and secretary Edw. N. Rement. Uncancelled. Vignette at bottom center of seated allegorical figure, leaning on cornucopia, with ship and buildings in the background. Orange border, printed by NYBNC. 8” x 11”. &#x201CWas a paper corporation organized in 1916 by Raoul Madero of Mexico City. Reported to have had no connection with the companies appearing on the balance sheet of 1916…was evidently a rank promotion that nobody wants to father.” (Mines Handbook, 1925, p1374). Vf, wrinkled. Est. $25-75

1944. Nevada. Mining. Nevada Five-of-Diamonds Mining Co. Cert. #3. Incorporated in Nevada in 1907. Issued to Roy Bullen for 75000 shares in 1908. Signed by president R.E.L. Windle and secretary Dunn. Uncancelled. Vignette of two miners working in underground mining scene. Black border, gilt seal and underprint. Printed by F.W.G. Co. 9” x 11”. Xf, folds. Est. $30-60

1945. Nevada. Mining. Nevada Mining Co Stock Certificates. Lot of 5 different certs. Exchequer Mining Co, issued, signed, cancelled, 1908. Hale & Norcross Mining Co, issued, signed, cancelled, 1908. Comstock Extension Mining & Milling Co, unissued, unsigned, vignettes. Jefferson Apex Mining Co, unissued, unsigned, vignettes. Manhattan Higgins Mining Co, unissued, signed, no vignette. All fine to very fine. Est. $50-100

1946. Nevada. Newspapers. Nevada Newspaper Collection, 1872-1890. Lot of 13 pcs. Tuscarora Times Review, 1880. Battle Mountain Messenger, 1884. Carson Appeal, 1876. Territorial Enterprise, 1873. Eureka Daily Sentinel, 1872. Reese River Reveille, 1872. Virginia Evening Chronicle, 1873. Belmont Courier, 1889. Lyon County Times, 1890. Daily Nevada State Journal, 1877. Reno Evening Gazette, 1881. Weekly Nevada State Journal, 1876. All in poor to good condition. Est. $150-300 (not illustrated)

1947. Nevada. Newspapers. Nevada Newspaper Collection, 1872-1956. Lot of 10 pcs. Tonopah Daily Bonanza, 1916. Reese River Reveille, 1956, headline marking the Uranium Strike. Yerington Times, 1916. Reno Evening Gazette, 1914. Virginia Chronicle, 1881. Daily Elko Independent, 1878. Reese River Reveille, (2 pcs), 1872. Tybo Weekly Sun, (2 pcs), 1878. Condition varies from acid paper decay along edges to fine condition. Est. $100-200 (not illustrated)

1948. Nevada. Nye. Big Smoky Valley. Smoky Valley & Round Mountain Gold Mining Co. Cert #125. Incorporated 1906. Issued to J. L. Kahn for 500 shares in 1906. Signed by T. A. Patterson Jr president and J. L. Kahn secretary. No vignette. Black border and print. Uncancelled. Printer not noted. 6 x 10”. &#x201CMines Smoky Valley” printed below company title. Based on the print, the company must have had a mine in Big Smoky Valley. But the Round Mountain in the title suggests that the office was located at Round Mountain or it had property near Round Mountain. Small tear at top of left fold crease. Very fine. Est. $50-100

1949. Nevada. Nye. Bullfrog. Gold Bar Mine Silver Commemorative Silver Rounds, 1987. Lot of 3 identical pcs. Silver rounds are numbered, #40, 48 & 49. Coin design is by Fred Holabird. Only 100 of the 1000 produced are numbered. Gold Bar / (pic of bullfrog spread out with the major towns of the Bullfrog district shown) / Bullfrog District, Nye Co., Nevada // The Gold Bar Mine / (pic of a headframe) 1987. All same design. Each is in proof condition. Est. $75-150

1950. Nevada. Nye. Bullfrog. Lige Harris Bullfrog Extension Gold Mines Co. Cert #253. Incorporated in Territory of Arizona. Issued to Louis Pagano for 1000 shares in 1905. Signed by J. R. Gillespie vice president and J. Edward Nelson secretary. Vignette of miners underground. Black border with bronze seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printed not noted. 8 x 11”. Datelined Denver, Colo. This company was a play on the already established Lige Harris Bullfrog GMC. Lige Harris was a mustached prospector, pictured in the prospectus of the White Wasp MC. Small tears along fold creases, small tears on edges. Fine. Est. $75-150

1951. Nevada. Nye. Bullfrog. Lige Harris Bullfrog Gold Mining Co. Cert #2572. Incorporated in Territory of Arizona. Issued to P. M. Chandler for 1000 shares in 1907. Signed by V. Hoggett president and F. B. Anderson asst secretary. Vignette of spread winged eagle. Black border with bronze seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer not noted. 8 x 11”. Datelined Goldfield, Nevada which is over-stamped with Rhyolite, Nevada. &#x201CLocation of Mines Bullfrog Mining District” printed at upper right. Rare Bullfrog certificate. Small tears along fold creases. Very fine. Est. $75-150

1952. Nevada. Nye. Bullfrog. Lige Harris Bullfrog Gold Mining Co. Cert #3021. Incorporated in Territory of Arizona. Issued to D. D. Peppin for 1000 shares in 1907. Signed by V. Hoggett president and F. B. Anderson asst secretary. Vignette of spread winged eagle. Black border with bronze seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer not noted. 8 x 11”. Datelined Rhyolite, Nevada. This certificate does not have the Goldfield dateline over stamped, rather Rhyolite is printed. &#x201CLocation of Mines Bullfrog Mining District” printed at upper right. Rare Bullfrog certificate. Minor tears along fold creases. Very fine. Est. $75-150 (similar to image above)

1953. Nevada. Nye. Bullfrog. Montana Bullfrog Mining Co. Cert #1565. Incorporated in Territory of Arizona, 1904. Issued to Fred Crosby for 1000 shares in 1907. Signed by McGarry vice president and McGarry asst secretary. Vignette of a spread winged eagle atop stars and stripes shield. Black border with bronze seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer not noted. 8 x 11”. Datelined Rhyolite, Nevada. This company most likely had its operation at Bullfrog. Small tears along fold creases. Chip on bottom edge. Fine to very fine. The name is probably a take-off of the Montana Tonopah mine in Tonopah, a rich silver mine. Est. $75-150

1954. Nevada. Nye. Bullfrog. Pioneer Cons Mines Co. Cert #7644. Incorporated in Wyoming. Issued to H. R. Adams for 2000 shares in 1916. Signed by Wm Tobin president and Chas. J. Clayton secretary. Unique vignette of a mining camp on a slope. Orange border. Uncancelled. Printer - Smith Brooks, Denver. 8 x 12”. Datelined Denver, Colorado. Owned 12 claims with the hope of finding high grade ore in Pioneer vein. In 1918, reorganized to the Reorganized Pioneer Cons MC, (Mines Handbook, 1918, p.1165). Crease from top to bottom at middle. Minor foxing. Fine. Est. $50-100

1955. Nevada. Nye. Duckwater. McGeary / Duckwater // Good For / 10 c / In Trade. Rd, br, 20mm. XF, minor dirt. Est. $20-40

1956. Nevada. Nye. Gabbs. Paradise Peak Dedication Silver Ingot, 1986. Paradise Peak / Dedication / June 28, 1986 / 999+ Fine / Silver / One Troy Oz. / 1931 (serial number). Paradise Peak was a mine run by FMC just south of Gabbs, Nevada. This ingot comes in its original box. Silver is slightly tarnished on obverse. The reverse shows an image of an older style head frame with a mountain scene in background and is still bright. Unc. Est. $35-50

1957. Nevada. Nye. Johnnie. Pittsburg Johnnie Mining Co. Cert #1671, incorporated in Arizona Territory, unissued. Signed by H.G. Schrader, Secretary and Robt. Atkinson, President. Marked “Cancelled.” Brown border, embossed seal. Printed by “Wood’s Red Seal Print, Los Angeles. Measures 5 5/8” x 10 1/4”. Excellent condition. Est. $25-50

1958. Nevada. Nye. Jumbo. Jumbo Cons Mining Co. Cert #206. Incorporated in Arizona. Issued to Isaac Williams for 2500 shares in 1911. Signed by V. E. Roberts president and W. E. Roberts secretary. Vignette at upper left of miners underground with smaller vignettes at each corner. Black border with bronze seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes, distributed by W. H. Kistler. 8 x 11”. Ink spots at top right edge. Minor wear to fold creases. Very fine. Est. $50-150

1959. Nevada. Nye. Manhattan. Manhattan Big Four Mining Co. Cert. #3517. Incorporated in Nevada in 1906. Issued to W.T. Purvis for 100 shares in 1913. Signed by president S.K. Kuentz and secretary Harry B. Ruhs (possibly stamped). Vignette of men working in underground mining scene. Xf, folds. 5” x 9”. Est. $25-50

1960. Nevada. Nye. Manhattan. Manhattan Documents. Lot of 7. Relating to Manhattan War Eagle, 1909-1916, including one signed by James Davis, one of the founders of the Round Mountain Mining Company. Est. $40-80

1961. Nevada. Nye. Manhattan. Manhattan Morning Glory Mining Co. Cert. #2703. Incorporated in Nevada in 1911. Issued to P. Nelson for 1000 shares in 1918. Signed by president Zeb Kendall and secretary B.A. Ruis. Uncancelled. Vignette of men working in underground mining scene, flanked by two vignettes of miners examining ore. Black border, gilt seal. Printed by Goes. 6” x 10”. Xf, folds. Est. $25-50

1962. Nevada. Nye. Manhattan. Nevada / Saloon / Manhattan, Nev. // GF / 25 c / IT. Rd, br, 23mm. VF, toning. Est. $25-50

1963. Nevada. Nye. Manhattan. Reorganized Manhattan Buffalo Mining Co. Cert #297. Incorporated in Nevada. Issued to Henry Donnell for 500 shares in 1909. Signed by Eds. T Patner vice president and secretary. Vignette of a Joshua tree. No border, black print. Uncancelled. Printer - Union Lith, SF. 7 x 10”. This company is probably affiliated with the Reorganized Manhattan Combination MC as they have the same certificates, which was listed on the Cromwell map of 1907. Very fine. Est. $50-100

1964. Nevada. Nye. Nevada Black Swan Gold Mining Co. Cert. #193. Incorporated in Washington in 1905. Datelined Spokane, WA. Issued to Alex Calhoun for 1000 shares in 1906. Signed by president A.B. Railton and secretary J.M. Davis. Vignettes of miners at either corner and left and right borders, as well as a main vignette of underground mining scene to the left of the masthead. Black border, gilt seal and underprint. Printed by Goes. Xf, folds. Est. $25-75

1965. Nevada. Nye. Nye County Mining District Maps, 1939. Lot of 2 maps. Both are from University of Nevada Bulletin, Vol XLV, No. 3. Plate 1 of 8 and 5 of 8. Plate 1 shows Bellehelen, Clifford, Eden, Ellendale, Golden Arrow, Hannapah, Longstreet, San Antone, Silverbow, Tonopah and Tybo. Plate 5 shows Arrowhead, Reveille, Troy and Willow Creek. 14 x 20” unfolded. Fine to very fine. Est. $25-75

1966. Nevada. Nye. Rhyolite. Consignee’s Receipt to Wells Fargo & Co, 1910. Consignee’s Receipt from H. D. & L. D. Porter to Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Rhyolite, Nevada, Sep. 29, 1910 from Los Angeles, in amount of $45. Stamped received by G.H. Shirtz, Agent. Est. $50-100

1967. Nevada. Nye. Rhyolite. Receipt from H.D. & L.D. Porter, Wholesale and Retail General Merchandise, and H.D. & L.D. Porter check, Rhyolite, 1917. Lot of 2. Receipt from H.D. & L.D. Porter, Wholesale and Retail General Merchandise, Rhyolite, Nevada, written to Morris Lee in amount of $1.30 for 2 mackerel, meat, 3 mules shoes 3 1/2. Receipt printed by Pac. Manifolding Book Co., Oakland, Cal. Included with receipt is H.D. and L.D. Porter, General Merchandise Lumber and Mining Supplies check, number 3291, Rhyolite, Nevada, on The First National Bank, Los Angeles, California, dated 7-21-1917, to Michelin Tire Company and cancelled by Farmers & Merchants National Bank, No. 1, Los Angeles, CA, Jul 26, 1917. Check measures 8 7/8” x 3 1/4.” Est. $100-200

1968. Nevada. Nye. Rhyolite. Southern Nevada Cons Telephones & Telegraph Co Letterhead. Letterhead and ledger sheet. No entries. Subtitled: “Accounts due and Payable Monthly.” 8 1/2” x 11”. Est. $25-75

1969. Nevada. Nye. Round Mountain. Melville Round Mountain Mining Co. Cert. #34. Incorporated in South Dakota in 1906. Issued to John PP. Hudson for 5000 shares in 1907. Signed by president Boynehugh and secretary Finnigan. Vignette of Spread-winged bald eagle atop stars and stripes shield. Green border, gilt seal. Printed by Wm. F. Murphy’s Sons Co. Uncancelled. 9” x 12”. Vf, folds. Est. $50-100

1970. Nevada. Nye. Spanish Belt. Raymond Van Ness Mining Co. Cert #215. Incorporated in Nevada. Issued to Wm. L. Geffeney for 1000 shares in 1931. Signed by Peter Buol secretary and Gefferey president. No vignette. Green border. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 9 x 12”. Owned the Barcelona mine in the Spanish Belt district. (Mines Handbook, 1931, p.1576-77). Minor wrinkling of paper. Very fine. Est. $25-50

1971. Nevada. Nye. Tonopah. Geology of the Tonopah Mining District, Nevada, by Josiah Edward Spurr, 1905. Professional Paper No. 42, Department of the Interior, U.S.G.S., Charles D. Walcott, Director. Published by the Government Printing Office, Washington. 295 pp. Hardcover. Some tearing in margin, first 25 pages. Boards rough along edges and corners. Fine. Est. $100-150

1972. Nevada. Nye. Tonopah. Goldfield-Belmont Mining Co Autographed Document, 1904. Signed by Tasker L. Oddie. Agreement between T.L. Oddie & F.A. Keith, with their signatures, and Jack Davis, extending time of payment of $500 balance due on note made by Davis. Typewritten. Good condition. Est. $75-150

1973. Nevada. Nye. Tonopah. Mizpah Gold Mine Chromo-litho Postcard. View of the mine and mountain side in winter. Snow-capped mountains in background. Published by the American News Company, New York. 3 1/2” x 5 1/2”, with 1/2” white margin at bottom of image. Fine, chips at top edge. Est. $10-20

1974. Nevada. Nye. Tonopah. Montana Tonopah Mines Co. Cert #638B. Incorporated in Delaware. Issued to Ervill & Co for 100 shares in 1912. Signed by Chas Knox president and W. B. Renauder treasurer. Vignette of a miner operating a pneumatic drill. Green border and underprint. Uncancelled. Printed - ABN. 8 x 12”. The company was originally incorporated in 1902, later reorganizing in 1912, this certificate is from that reorganization. Owned 15 claims in the Mizpah fault area near Tonopah. There was a 865 foot shaft and over 15 miles of workings. The mine closed in 1914 due to the exhaustion of the ore. The company tried other properties and also owned the Commonwealth M&MC. (Mines Handbook, 1918, p.1164). Extremely fine. Est. $50-150

1975. Nevada. Nye. Tonopah. Nevada Mining Company Stocks. Lot of 5 different certificates. Tonopah North Star Tunnel & Development Co. Cert. #18157. Incorporated in Nevada in 1902. Issued to The Broy Co. for 1000 shares in 1945. Signed by president Grotyohn. Secretary’s signature is illegible due to cancellation cutouts at signatures. Vignette of spread-winged bald eagle atop crag. Blue border. Printed by Franklin Lee ABNC. Fine, damage to right edge. 9” x 12”. Accompanied by four Gateway Mining Co., unissued, unsigned, certificate no.’s 10, 11, 12, 13. Vignette of spread-winged bald eagle at left. Black border, gilt seal, printed by Goes. 6” x 10”. Est. $25-50

1976. Nevada. Nye. Tonopah. Philadelphia Tonopah Mining Co. Cert #74. Incorporated in South Dakota, 1905. Issued to J. Shaw Robertson for 1000 shares in 1906. Signed by Curtis president and Seybolt secretary. Vignette of spread winged eagle. Orange border. Uncancelled. Printer - Union Lith Co. 7 x 11”. Very fine. Est. $50-100

1977. Nevada. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah & Goldfield Bullion Repro Photo Postcards, c.1940. Lot of 2 different cards. One of the cards is captioned “$75,000 Silver Bullion, Tonopah, Nev” showing 7 men sitting behind a table stacked with silver bullion bars. The second card shows a stack of gold bullion bars noted to be worth $150,000 from the Goldfield mines. Both unused. Not photographer noted. Extremely fine. Est. $50-100

1978. Nevada. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Co. Waybills, c. 1940. Approximately 46 pages from a tablet of “Tonopah And Goldfield Railroad Company Monthly Abstract of Milk And Cream Waybills Received” form 193x. Sheets are no longer attached to cardboard backing which is also present. Unused, mint. Includes room for 34 entries per page. 8 1/2” x 11”. Est. $25-75

1979. Nevada. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad Trip Pass. No. 1227, unissued, for the Tonopah & Tidewater Company, Tonopah & Tidewater R.R./Bullfrog Goldfield R.R., signed by John Ryan, General Manager. Measures 2 7/8” x 7 1/4”, green paper with orange vignette. Top left corner missing. Est. $25-75

1980. Nevada. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Belmont Development Co. Cert #0000. Specimen. Unissued, unsigned. Vignette of miners operating a pneumatic drill. Brown border and underprint. Cancelled by hole punches through signature lines. Printer - ABN. 8 x 12”. &#x201CSpecimen” printed in red along signature lines. Blank stub attached. The company owned 162 acres in Tonopah and leases in British Columbia. Owned the mill at Millers, Nevada, and was dismantling it in 1918 for transport to Tuolumne where new property had been secured. One of the very successful Tonopah companies. Extremely fine. Est. $100-200

1981. Nevada. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Florence Mining Co. Cert #4. Incorporated in Nevada, 1905. Issued to George C. Sherman for 75,000 shares in 1905. Signed by Gero E. Sherman president and James F. Boyd secretary. Vignette of a spread winged eagle. Black border with green seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11”. Datelined Reno, Nevada. The company was probably located in the Tonopah area. Two small creases at upper left and staples holes at left edge. Very fine. Est. $50-100

1982. Nevada. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Miner, 1914, No.51. Eight pages. Cover page reads “Developments in the Tonopah Mines”. In quite nice condition, with minimal tears or damage to edges. Folds. Talks about the Jim Butler, and Tonopah Belmont Mines in cover stories. Est. $25-50

1983. Nevada. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Original Matted Photograph, c.1903. Photo of the ‘M.C. Cone” Mill at Tonopah, erected 1903. Matte is torn and has holes punched through for hanging. Photo is clear but has some stains and tears along edges. Photo measures 6 1/2” x 8 1/4.” Est. $75-150

1984. Nevada. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Quadrangle Topographic Map, 1907. Scale 1:250,000. Tonopah is located at the lower right corner with Big Smoky Valley centered on the map. Columbus Salt Marsh is at the lower left edge. Shows the Tonopah & Goldfield line. Tears are beginning at the fold intersections. Fine. Est. $25-50

1985. Nevada. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Trade Tokens. Lot of 3 different tokens. (1) U & I // 50. Rd, al. Maverick and unlisted. (2) Historic / Tonopah / Club / Tonopah, Nevada // GF / 1 / Bet / On 21 or Crap Game. Sc(4), br. (3) Tonopah Drug Company / Tonopah, / Nevada. // GF / 6 1/4 / IT. Rd, br. All fine to Vf. Est. $35-75

1986. Nevada. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah, 1903-1914. Published by Charles A. Stoneham & Co, Stockbrokers, New York. 16pps, with 2 inserts. Soft cover that has multiple tape repairs, as well, pages have multiple tape repairs. The book outlines the history of Tonopah and the early companies leading into the major producers that were still in existence in the 1910’s. A very unique Tonopah piece. We have never had this book before. Poor. Est. $75-150

1987. Nevada. Nye. Tonopah. West End Extension Mining Co. Cert. #A1624. Incorporated in Delaware. Issued to George C. Ellis for 100,000 shares in 1923. Cancelled by stamps. Vignette of mine and mill operations at river’s edge. Black border, green seal and underprint. Printer not noted. 10” x 11”. Fine, tears and damage to top and bottom edges. Est. $25-50

1988. Nevada. Nye/Esmeralda. Tonopah/Goldfield. Goldfield & Tonopah Documents, 1919-1924. Lot of 50+ pcs. (1) About 50 issued checks for the Goldfield Development Co, on John S. Cook Bankers, datelined Goldfield, dated 1919. (2) Tonopah Mining Co Time Cards, dated 1924, 5 pcs. (3) Two completely unrelated documents. Fine to very fine. Est. $50-100

1989. Nevada. Nye/Esmeralda. Tonopah/Goldfield. Tonopah & Goldfield Collector’s Lot, c. 1909-18. Lot of 13. 1) 8 pieces correspondence (including original and copy of Quit Claim Deed and color postcard) regarding the Tonopah Public Library; 2) Memo for legal services to Manhattan Dexter Mining Company of Nevada from Campbell, Metson & Brown, Attys., dateline Tonopah, Sept. 1, 1909. 5 pp. typed; 3) Three cancelled stock certificates from Tonopah Divide Mining Company (#26137), Pioche Mines Company (#2903) and Pioche Mines Consolidated, Inc. (#906), 1927-1931. Good condition; 4) February 10, 1909 issue of “Copper Cub & Mining Outlook” news magazine with articles on Tonopah, Yerington, and Pioche. 32 pp. Top right corner of cover missing. Est. $150-300

1990. Nevada. Nye/Eureka. Nevada Topographical Maps. Lot of 2 pcs: Tonopah Mining, 1902-03; and Eureka Mining District, 1927. 1) Map of Nye/Esmeralda line, surveyed 1902-03, R.U. Goode, Geographer in charge, and topography by W.J. Peters. 16 1/2”x20”. Some pieces missing around edges. 2) Map of Fish Creek Range, Spring Valley, Lincoln Highway U.S. 50, and other various canyons in the vicinity, topography by R.R. Monbeck. 16x24.” Both glued to linen backing. Est. $50-100 (not illustrated)

1991. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. American Legion School Award & Matching Lapel Pin, c.1925. Lot of 2 pcs. These awards were won by Lola Louise Vaughan, of the Vaughan family from Virginia City. Large medal is 2.5 inches in diameter, lapel pin is .75 inch in diameter. Lola Vaughan attended Carson City High School. Provenance: Vaughan Collection. Very fine. Est. $50-100

1992. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. Bank Document Collection. Lot of about 90 pcs. Consists of billheads for money owed by the bank of Selby Smelting & Lead, National Bank of D.O. Mills & Co., Aug. Gast Bank Note Co., Wells Fargo & Co., Bank, and other bill and letterheads. 1898-1903. Also 1903 leather-bound Account Book, with 2 pages of entries. (2). Carson City Savings Bank Document Collection. Various billheads, receipts, letterhead, and checks. 1875-1888. In varying condition, mostly fine, some with foxing, folds, stains, and tears. (3) Bullion & Exchange Bank Collection Notice. On National Bank of D.O. Mills & Co. Paper. 1889-1899. All for various collections of B. & E. (4) Bullion & Exchange Bank Document Collection. Various Letterhead, mostly directed to T.R. Hofer, cashier of B. & E., regarding insurance matters: Guardian Assurance Co., Niagara Fire Insurance Co., Pacific Coast Department, Western Assurance Co., London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Co., and others. (5) Bullion & Exchange Bank Documents. All on Anglo-Californian Bank, Ltd. paper. 1884-1900. Telegraphic transfer bill, check, account credit slip, two typed correspondence. (6) Bullion & Exchange Bank Document Collection. All on Various other bank bill and letterhead: First National Bank, Eureka County Bank, Wells Fargo & Co. Bank, Donohoe, Kelly & Co., Second National Bank, and several others. 1884-1900. Est. $50-75

1993. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. Black Gold Poker Chip. Black, $5. R-4, rated $70-105. Est. $50-100

1994. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. Buffalo Painting, c.1990. Modern acrylic (?) buffalo painting by prolific Nevada artist Alice Cardelli Swett. Swett was brought up in the Carson City/Dayton area before moving to Emily, Nevada. Her grandfather built the Cardelli Ditch in the 1920’s. 2’ x 1 1/2’. Palette is muted shades of sage green, brown, tan, blue-gray and ochre. Depicts three buffalo on a grassy plain. Soft, handsome. Small scratch to paint at center of bottom right half, otherwise XF. Est. $50-150

1995. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. Bullion & Exchange Bank Check Collection. Lot of 1000 pcs. (1) 600 pcs. Two slightly different styles: standard masthead, slight difference in letter style; double line border, and single line, with a dot at each corner. 1901-02. Some have “The State Bank & Trust Co., Successors to…” stamped across the top. All 3” x 7”. Vf, some foxing. (2) 400 pcs. All the same style, 100 of which have in gilt, “To the Corn Exchange National Bank, Chicago, ILL. All have RN-X style revenue stamp imprinted in center. 1897-1902. All cancelled by hole punches. 4” x 8 1/2”. Vf, foxing, folds. Est. $200-400 (not illustrated)

1996. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. Bullion & Exchange Bank Check Collection. Lot of 280 pcs. (1) Bullion & Exchange Bank Deposit Slips. 90 are unused, still attached as in book. Pink and white striped style, with fancy masthead. Unused are Xf, used are Vf, with stamps and punctures for cancellation. (2) Bullion & Exchange Bank Certificates of Deposit. #383, 388. Incorporation date of 1884. Both issued to Annie E. Thompson to receive $100 in 2 years, with interest. Dated 1897. Four coupons attached at bottom. Nice piece, with fancy masthead and overall design. Black print on crème paper. Vf, punctures for cancellation. 8” x 9” (including coupons). (3) Bullion & Exchange Bank Receipt Collection. 15 Plain receipts, 1901, black border, with circle design in each corner, 3 1/2” x 7”; 1 1897 receipt, fancy masthead, no border, 3” x 7”. All Vf, some foxing. (4) Bullion & Exchange Bank Receipt and Check Collection. Four checks dated 1893, plain with dark blue print on light blue paper, 2 1/2” x 6”; Nine receipts with B&E Bank stamped in received line, all dated 1897, blue border and print on crème paper, 3” x 6 1/2”; 31 Checks, 1893-99, scroll style masthead, with black border and print, 3 1/4” x 7 1/4”. All are “Paid”, some with cuts in center. All Vf. (5) Bullion & Exchange Bank Receipt and Check. Receipt is dated 1901, with black border and print, 4” x 8”; Check is dated 1885, black border and print, “Paid”, 3” x 8 1/2”. Receipt is fine, with cuts in center for cancellation, and foxing and damage to edges. Check is Vf, with minor damage from staple removal. (6) Bullion & Exchange Bank Check Collection. Three different styles, marked by variations in masthead and print design: two on light blue paper, 3” x 6 1/2”; three on darker light blue paper 1898-1900, 2 1/4” x 4 1/4”; two on light blue paper, 1893-94, 2 1/4” x 6”. All fine, with foxing, evident on all. (7) Bullion & Exchange Bank Checks. Two varieties: one large with fancy border and large, dark masthead, 3 1/2” x 9”; second is 1889, without border, scrip masthead, small at 2 1/2” x 7”. Both Fine to Vf, the first with foxing and damaged lower right corner. (8) Bullion & Exchange Bank Receipts, 1900-01. Black border and print. Each “PAID” and cancelled by puncture through center. 3” x 7”. Xf. (9) Bullion & Exchange Bank Check Collection. Many note the succession of the State Bank & Trust Co. across top, but otherwise, all are the same style, with black print on light blue paper. 1902-04. 3” x 7 1/2”. Vf, foxing. (10) Bullion & Exchange Bank Receipts. All have black print on peach colored paper. There is an area at the upper left that states the receipt is to be used only at the counter and not otherwise. 1901-02. 2 3/4” x 7”. Vf, some foxing. (11) Bullion & Exchange Bank Checks, 1897-98. Two have tied 2 cent stamp in upper left corner. Black border and print. Cancelled by puncture through center. Fine, foxing, dirty. 3 1/2” x 8”. (12) Bullion & Exchange Bank Check Collection. Five different colors. 18 yellow, 4 with two 1 cent revenue stamps adhered at left; 11 green, 2 gray; 6 pink; 10 tan. 1895-1906. All fine to very fine, with foxing, folds, and minor tearing. 3” x 8”. Est. $200-400 (not illustrated)

1997. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. Carson & Tahoe Lumber and Fluming Co Check. Check No. 332. Paid to Bullion & Exch. Bank for $1048.31 in 1901. RN-X style imprinted revenue stamp in center. 3 1/4” x 8 3/4”. Cancelled by puncture at masthead. Vf, some folds/wrinkles. Est. $15-30

1998. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. Carson City Advertisement Pages from a Book. Lot of 2. Advertising Charles S. Hammer, druggist, accompanied by an illustration of a man holding and advertisement; R.B. Sharp, Surgican and Mechanical Dentist; Charles N. Harris, Notary Public; “The Senate.” Liquor; various others. Page numbers noted at upper right and left corners, would have been one page in between. 9” x 6”. Xf, minor foxing. Est. $25-50

1999. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. Carson City Document Collection. Lot of about 100+ pcs. (1) The receipt is for work by and boarding for two Indians and James West, for two days. Issued on Bullion & Exchange Bank check, datelined Carson City, NV, 1897. (2) Carson City Bank. Carson City Savings Bank and Bullion & Exchange Bank related material. Includes billheads from Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Bell, Edwards & Co., Cagwin & Noteware, Wells Fargo & Co. Bank, and many others. Dated from 1874 to 1904. (3) Bullion & Exchange Bank Related Receipts. All on Carson Water Company Billhead, 1897, for water rental. 3 1/2” x 8 1/2”. (4) Bullion & Exchange Bank Telegrams. Western Union Telegraph Co. telegrams from various people and business to B. & E., 1888-1897. (5) Bullion & Exchange Bank Documents. Various Papers, including two case files, filed with the B. & E., billheads from American-Steam-Laundry, C.G. Alford & Co., Dunn & Lemmon, book dealers, and others. (6) Bullion & Exchange Bank Various Letterheads. All addressing B. & E., presented on various other companies’ letterhead, including: Pacific Bank, Gold Hill Assay, U.S. Senate, Comstock Mill & Mining Co., Sheriff & Ex-Office Tax Collector, and many others. All Vf, some with tears, and/or folds. 1887-1901. Est. $150-300

2000. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. Carson City High School Yearbooks. Lot of 6 pcs. Yearbooks from the years: 1926, 1928 (2pcs), 1934, 1936 & 1938. A great collection of Carson High School. Walter Vaughan was teacher at the high school. Provenance: Vaughan Collection. Est. $100-200

2001. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. Carson City Photograph & Postcard, c.1910-20. Lot of 2 pcs. The photograph is of a Fire Department Crew with Curry on the hats. The postcard is of the V & T RR hauling war equipment. Both are in poor condition. Provenance: Vaughan Collection. Est. $50-150 (not illustrated)

2002. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. Carson City Savings Bank Check Collection. Lot of 75+ pcs. 48 with fancy masthead and RN-G style imprinted revenue stamp, 1878-82; 10 with RN-D style imprinted revenue stamps, 4 unissued, rare, the rest dated 1875-77. All fine, most with either tears or smudges. Cancelled by “Paid” stamp, and/or puncture in center. (2) Datelined Carson, NV, 1877. Each has a RN-F style imprinted revenue stamp in the center. Athena figure , with shield, spear and owl at right. Black border. Each is used and cancelled by cuts in center. Very fine. Est. $200-300

2003. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. Franklin Insurance Company certificate of appointment to Geo. B. Hill, 1875. Certificate issued sixth July, 1875. Dateline Saint Louis, and signed by President, Secretary, and General Agent. Vignette of Ben Franklin. Buff background, brown border, gold embossed seal, and company’s title in red print. 11 x 15”. Four tears along margins. Est. $50-100 (not illustrated)

2004. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. Journal of The Assembly During The Fourth Session of The Legislature of the State of Nevada, 1869. Printed in Carson City by Henry R. Mighels, State Printer. Printed in Carson City by Henry R. Mighels, State Printer. Hard cover, measures 6” x 9”, 330 pages, plus 15 pages of a speech by Hon. C.J. Hillyer on Woman Suffrage, “Delivered in the Assembly of the State of Nevada, Tuesday, February 16, 1869.” Est. $50-150

2005. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. Lola Louise Vaughan Life Time Ephemera Collection, 1918-194?. Lot of 30+ pcs. This is a lot of documents and ephemera of the Vaughan family daughters, Lola Louise. She was born in 1918 (birth certificate included) in Carson City. She graduated from Carson High School in 1936. She eventually went on in her life to become the Executive Secretary to the Manager Logistics Planner in the Marine Division of Westinghouse, retiring in 1884. The lot includes ephemera from the younger days of her life, such as: High School Diploma, Graduation Photos, Portrait Photos, Class Rings and Awards, and other misc items. An archive of a successful life. Provenance: Vaughan Collection. Est. $150-300

2006. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. Mosler Safe Co Documents. Lot of 6 pieces. Four Mosler Safe Co. letterhead regarding the bank’s purchase of a safe, one with an accompanying telegraph, 1901-02; Mosler Safe Co. safe specification order form. 14” x 8 3/4”. All vf, some with folds. Est. $75-150

2007. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. Mound House. Post Office Ledger and Cash Book, 1911,. Lot of 2. “Register of Postal Savings Certificates Issued at Carson City, Nev. From Jan. 3, 1911 to June 30, 1916.” Board covers, repaired with tape. 8 1/2” x 14”. Second book: Fifth Edition, February, 1920. Titled “Cash Book of the Domestic Money Order Office.” Hard cover, 8 1/2” x 14”. Good condition. Est. $50-150 (not illustrated)

2008. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. Nevada Silver Association Checks, 1885. Lot of 5. All datelined Carson, NV, 1885. Each is signed v. president Rob’t Briggs and secretary A.C. Pratt. All “PAID”. Black border. 3 1/2” x 7 1/2”. Fine to very fine, tears and folds. Very rare. This outfit was probably a lobbying group formed to promote the use of silver including its use as a monetary standard. Est. $75-100

2009. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. Silver State Land & Loan Co. Cert #74. Incorporated in Nevada, 1888. Issued to Frank Boskowitz for 500 shares in 1891. Signed by T. H. Wells president and J. F. Hallock secretary. Wonderful vignette of an artistic view of the Nevada State Seal. Black border. Uncancelled. Printer not noted. 5 x 9”. Datelined Carson City, Nevada. Hand written assessments on reverse. Tears along fold creases. Top edge has missing a long chip between the two fold creases. Fine. Est. $100-200

2010. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. State Bank & Trust Co Check & Document Collection. Lot of 200+ pcs. (1) Receipts, most are charged to Wells Fargo & Co. Bank, some are to W.F. Leo Bank, all in 1903. Black borders, very plain. (2) Nevada Bank Postal Card Collection. Five are addressed to Bullion & Exchange, from various places, such as the Anglo-Californian Bank, 1888, 1891, New York Brokerage, 1886, American Exchange in Europe, 1885, one from Bullion & Exchange, 1903, and one from the State Bank & Trust to Wells Fargo Nevada Nat.’l Bank, 1905. (3) State Bank & Trust Co. and Bullion & Exchange Banks Checks. 1896-1920. Fine-Very fine, with minor tears, smudges. 4” x 8 1/2”. All cancelled by hole punches. (4) State Bank & Trust Co. Receipt, 1904. &#x201CPaid”. Black border and print. Xf. 3 1/2” x 8”. All fine to very fine. Est. $50-75 (not illustrated)

2011. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. State Bank and Trust Collections Returned book and Bullion Exchange Receipt Book. Lot of 2. Collections Returned book #1, dated Mar. 21, ‘04 to June 10, 1904. Second book is The State Bank & Trust Co., Successors to The Bullion and Exchange Bank. Receipt book. Dates Sept. 19 ‘03 to Dec. 28. ‘03. Fair condition. Est. $30-60

2012. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. Vaughan Family Members Cabinet Card, c.1890. Photograph of a woman, part of the Vaughan family. Photo by Hawes, Cor Carson & King Sts, Carson City, Nev printed in gilt at bottom front. The style of card is noted as Paris Panel. Photo is 5.5 x 7.5”, matte 7 x 10”. Some spotting on matte and photo. Provenance: Vaughan Collection. Very fine. Est. $25-50 (not illustrated)

2013. Nevada. Ormsby. Carson City. Vaughan Family Photograph Collections, c.1890-1940. Lot of over 30+ photos that range in date. All of the photographs are of members of the Vaughan family or taken by a Vaughan family member. Several photos of young children, taken around 1920. Some of the shots are of a parade in Reno or Carson City, c.1940(?). Varying condition. Est. $120-250 (not illustrated)

2014. Nevada. Orsmby. Carson City. Carson City Savings Bank Check Collection. Lot of 40+ pcs. (1) 6 sheets of 2, all unused, check #1199-1210. Each has a vignette of an Indian Warrior standing at a cliff’s edge. Black border. No printer noted. 7 1/2” x 9” (sheet), 4” x 9” (check). (2) All are issued, ranging in date from 1876-78. &#x201CCurrency” in underprint. Vignette of Indian Warrior standing with bow in right hand, and pointing to the masthead with his left. Tied 2 cent adhered revenue stamp partially over figure in vignette. Black border, printed by Kerbs Lithographing Co. Each is cancelled by manufactured slices in center. (3) Two “Bank Checks”, 1878-79 and check, 1875. 3” x 8” and 3” x 7 1/2”. (4) Two have RN-F style imprinted revenue stamps in the center; four are plain gray and white, without stamps; five have tied 2 cent revenue stamps adhered at left. 1877-81. (5) Two different styles: four are 4” x 8” deposit receipts, dated 1878; two are checks, both with red and blue 2 cent adhered revenue stamps at left. (6) Chk.#396, datelined Carson, NV, 1877. Tied 2 cent revenue stamp at left, partially over vignette of Indian Warrior. &#x201CGold” in underprint. Black border and print. &#x201CPaid”, and cuts in center. (7) Both datelined Carson, NV, 1880. Plain design, with red print on brown paper. Cancelled by puncture through center. All fine to very fine. Est. $200-300

2015. Nevada. Pershing. Antelope. Majuba Silver, Tin & Copper Mining Co. Cert #54. Incorporated in Nevada 1919. Issued to J. J. Welch for 2500 shares in 1919. Signed by Geo Brown president and Walter M. Kennedy secretary. Vignette of several miners working underground with smaller vignettes of miners inspecting ore. Black border with gold seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 6 x 10”. Owned 79 claims in the Antelope district, 25 miles from Imlay. The ore was of brecciated, tourmalinized rhyolite that carried oxidized copper minerals. The property leased to and operated by the Mason Valley Mines Co which produced about 2000 tons of ore assaying at 12% copper and 1.2 ounce silver per ton. (Mines Handbook, 1926, p.1223-24). Very fine. Est. $50-150

2016. No Lot.

2017. Nevada. Pershing. Lovelock. Lovelock Mercantile Banking Co Check Collection. Dated in the 1920's signed by Mrs. Bert Stokely. There are three different check formats, though most of the group is of one variety printed on yellow safety paper. Checks from this bank are rare. There are about 100 issued checks and three check books with about 75 total unissued checks. Est. $100-200

2018. Nevada. Pershing. Lovelock. Lovelock Mercantile Co Document Collection. Group of business papers of Mrs. Bert Stokely and some correspondence, c 1920-1948, mostly 1920's. About 150 different receipts from Lovelock merchants, mostly Lovelock Merchantile, including monthly statements. Mrs. Stokely would buy a few dollars of goods nearly every day and pay occasionally by cash, but never in full. She had a working balance in 1930 of about $100 or more. Est. $75-150

2019. Nevada. Pershing. Scossa. Scossa Gold Mines Inc. Cert #64. Incorporated in Nevada 1921. Issued W. J. Boudwin for 10,000 shares in 1921. Signed by Donnerfield president Champs secretary. No vignette. Fancy masthead. Brown border. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11”. This company was probably located near Scossa, Nevada. However, the Nevada Place Names claims that the district was not discovered until 1930. Fold creases. Very fine. Est. $50-100

2020. Nevada. Pershing. Tungsten. S. Bernstein Trade Tokens. Lot of 2 tokens. S. Bernstein / Tungsten, / Nev. // GF / 12 1/2 / IT. Rd, br, 23mm. Vf-XF. Est. $40-80

2021. Nevada. Railroad. Nevada Copper Belt Railroad Co. Documents, c.19xx. Four unused groups of official Nevada Copper Belt Railroad Company documents including Car Certificates to certify the safety and cleanliness of the box cars, there is also a Cash Fares Collected Ledger, an Agent’s Daily Balance Sheet pad and a pad of delivery receipts. Est. $25-75

2022. Nevada. Railroad. Nevada Copper Belt Railroad Documents, c.1910-20. Lot of 15 pcs. Lot includes blank freight documents, unused ticket, 5 used ticket stubs for travel from Wabuska to Yerington and several freight switching tickets dated from 1912. All fine to very fine. Est. $25-50

2023. Nevada. Railroad. Nevada Copper Belt Railroad Trip Passes, c.1915. Lot of 3 passes. 1911, Return Trip Coupon, for round trip travel from Wabuska, black print on orange paper. 1915, Trip Pass, travel from Yerington to Wabuska, black print on yellow paper. Unissued Trip Pass, datelined Austin, Nevada, blue print on blue paper. Very fine. Est. $50-100

2024. Nevada. Railroad. Pullman Palace Car Passes, 1884 & 1929. 1884 is from the Pullman’s Palace Car Co, issued to O. W. Jordan, NY LE & Western RR. Signed by Geo Brown, blue print on blue paper. 1929 is from the Pullman Co, issued to F. E. Jones, T & G RR, for points on the Tonopah & Goldfield RR, blue print on crème paper, dates in red print. Minor dirt staining. Very fine. Est. $50-150

2025. Nevada. Railroad. Railroad Telegraph Related Passes, 1891-1905. 1891, issued to F. E. Jones, from the Brotherhood of Telegraphers, datelined Grand Lodge Chicago, fold creases, with tear along crease. 1898, issued to F. E. Jones, from Western Union Telegraph Co verifying him for all points on Western Union Lines, green print on crème paper, some staining. 1905, issued to R. L. Gracey from The Order of Railroad Telegraphers, blue print on blue paper, some staining. Fine. Est. $75-150

2026. Nevada. Storey. Devils Gate. Devils Gate Photo Postcard. Shows a small carriage parked at left with Devils Gate in the middle ground and a few houses in the background. Provenance: W. Marks Photopostcard Album. Vf. Est. $25-50

2027. Nevada. Storey. Devils Gate. Devils Gate Toll Road Financial Statement, 1865-66. The financial statement was sent to the State Auditor at Carson City. Just three months are outlined, Oct-Dec, 1865. In these three months alone, the toll road took in $11,582. The document is signed by J. E. Garrett, Notary Public. One US 5 cent and one Nevada State 5 cent revenue stamps affixed at bottom left. Each of the stamps has a rubber stamp from J. E. Garrett, Carson, 1866. 3 inch tear along one of the fold creases at the right edge towards bottom. Very fine. Est. $75-150

2028. Nevada. Storey. Gold Hill. Curtis Cons Mining Co. Cert #733. Incorporated in California. Issued to H. S. Stone for 100 shares in 1880. Signed by Smith president and Stone secretary. No vignette. Black border and print. Uncancelled. Printer - A. H. Leary SF. 4 x 7”. The mine was located on the west facing slope above the Sapphire Mill across from the Belcher mine, a short distance down the canyon from Gold Hill. The Curtis was not among the reporting stocks in Lord’s summary of stock prices for Comstock mines, which could be interpreted that the mine was tightly held or under the management of another company. Stone was an official mining secretary (Backer Atlas, Lord, 1875, SF Directory). Very fine. Est. $100-200

2029. Nevada. Storey. Gold Hill. Fancy Holiday Greeting postcards and two Virginia City cards. Lot of 18. Group of fancy Holiday Greeting cards, c. 1906-10, all addressed to Schaefer Family at Gold Hill. Two modern Virginia City cards. Est. $25-50

2030. Nevada. Storey. Gold Hill. Gold Hill Daily News, 1882. No major news on front page. An article in column 2 is about how to obtain a mining patent. Edges have some small tears and chips. Over all fine to very fine. Provenance: Spargo Collection. Est. $50-100 (not illustrated)

2031. Nevada. Storey. Gold Hill. Gold Hill Mines Photo Postcards. Lot of 4 cards. Two of the cards are identical showing the Comstock Mill building. The other two are also identical showing the Merger Mill building. Provenance: W. Marks Photopostcard Album. Vf. Est. $100-200

2032. Nevada. Storey. Gold Hill. Golden Gate and East & West Claim Property Description, 1879. This is a standard form designed by Adams & Cart, Mining & Mechanical Engineers, SF. Titled “Detailed Description of Mining Property”. Unfolded, 8 x 14”, 4pps. The second page has a hand drawn map of the claims in red ink. Ore was estimated to run at $8 gold and $20 silver per ton with an estimated cost of production at $10 per ton. Minor foxing along fold creases. Very fine. Est. $75-150

2033. Nevada. Storey. Gold Hill. Justice Silver Mining Co Checks, 1891-92. Lot of 2. Gold Hill Nevada, Justice S.M. Co. checks, paid to B. & E bank., 1891-92. Both very fine, some foxing. 3” x 7 3/4”. Est. $50-75

2034. Nevada. Storey. Gold Hill. Leviathan Mining Co. Cert #8128. Incorporated in 1874. Issued to A. Richardson, for 100 shares in 1879. Signed by C. W. Smith president and F. E. Lutz secretary. Company logo vignette at lower left. Uncancelled. Printer - Britton & Rey, SF. 4 x 9”. Datelined San Francisco. &#x201CGold Hill Mining Dist., Storey Co, Nevada” printed on certificate. The mine was located in 1863 being just below the Crown Point Mill. By 1879, the shaft was nearly 1000 feet deep, though the Corregan and Lingane do not list any production numbers. Stains and foxing along edges. Fine. Est. $120-250

2035. Nevada. Storey. Gold Hill. Norton Bauden Original Photographs, c.1910-1920. Lot of 12 pcs. The photographs are identified as Grand Father at Gold Hill residence. Norton Bauden, related to Vaughan family. All fine. Est. $75-100 (not illustrated)

2036. Nevada. Storey. Ophir. W. J. Hanks, Storey County Sheriff, Framed Portrait, 1880. Provenance: Crystal Bar Collection, Virginia City. Original oval wood frame, 2 1/2” wide, with convex glass, made by Chicago Portrait Co. Portrait looks like a photograph with hand painted touchup, or is perhaps artwork based on a photograph. Subject is thought to be W.J. Hanks, wearing badge with “Ophir Marshal” (hand drawn), who was elected Storey County Sheriff, 1880. Ophir is original name of the Comstock Lode. Measures approximately 18” wide x 25” tall. Est. $75-150 (not illustrated)

2037. Nevada. Storey. Silver City. Donavan Reduction Works Check Register, 1935. 40 pps, almost all full of entries for checks written by Wm M. Donovan, owner of the Donovan Reduction Works. Rigid yellow covers, 9 x 10”, with cloth spine. Extremely fine. Est. $50-100

2038. Nevada. Storey. Silver City. Silver City Reproduction Photo Postcard, c.1910-1920. Card captioned “Silver City, Nevada, #251.” A reprint of an earlier photograph. The view is on overview of Silver City. Card has a crease extending from top center to middle of the card, with smaller creases on top edge. No photographer noted. Fine. Est. $25-50

2039. Nevada. Storey. Silver City. Spearhead Gold Mining Co Reorganized. Cert #11235. Incorporated in Nevada. Issued to P. C. Kullman for 1000 shares in 1925. Signed by David Maltman president and Donald Blakelee secretary. Photovignette of themine location. Purple border. Uncancelled. Printer - Hamilton Bank Note. 8 x 12”. &#x201CPrincipal Place of Business and Mine at Silver City, Nevada” printed below vignette. Two page write-up in Mines Handbook, 1931, p.1610-11. Very fine. Est. $25-50

2040. Nevada. Storey. Silver City. St. Joe Cons Mines Corp. Cert. #682. Incorporated in Delaware in 1928. Issued to James O. David for 1000 shares in 1931. Signed by president Charles Oster and asst. secretary S.S. McClellan. Uncancelled. Vignette of spread-winged bald eagle atop shield, olive branch and arrows. Green border, printed by Hasbrouck, Thistle & Co. 7” x 10”. The company was a holding company for the Como Mines and also owned outright the Haywood mine near Silver City. (Mines Handbook, 1931, p.1591). Xf. Est. $25-50

2041. Nevada. Storey. Six Mile Canyon. Six Mile Canyon Photo Postcard. Shows a bird’s eye view of Six Mile Canyon showing the road through the canyon. Provenance: W. Marks Photopostcard Album. Vf. Est. $50-150

2042. Nevada. Storey. Sutro. Sutro Baths Reproduction Photo Postcard, c.1925. Shot shows several tourists leaning up against a bus. One man is kneeling holding a sign that has “Gray Line Sightseeing, San Francisco.” In background, the sign of Sutro Baths is visible. Card was mailed in 1926. Fine. Est. $50-100

2043. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. A. M. Cole Medicine Bottle. A. M. Cole / Apothecary / Virginia, Nev. About 5 ounce. 5” tall. McC embossed on bottom. Some staining on inside. No apparent chips. Very fine. Est. $15-30 (not illustrated)

2044. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Arizona Comstock Mining Photo Postcards. Lot of 2 different cards. One is captioned “Arizona Comstock Mining with Steam Shovels, 305 Tons Daily, Virginia City, Nevada” and shows the shovel loading haul trucks. The other shows the shovel working with Virginia City High School in the background. This pit is across the street from the 4th Ward School. Provenance: W. Marks Photopostcard Album. Vf. Est. $75-150

2045. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. B. Amburst Portrait Cabinet Card, c.1880-1890. Full portrait of B. Amburst standing next to fancy piece of furniture. 4.25 x 6” matte and image size. &#x201CHurd’s Gallery” printed at bottom on front side. Reverse has “Hurd’s Gallery Photographic Studio, 82 South C Street, Virginia. Minor wear to edges. Fine to very fine. Est. $50-100

2046. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Blasting cap tins & boxes used at the Adriatic Mine. Lot of 4pcs. The two boxes are Nobel No. 6 Thistle Brand, 2.5 x 3 x 1.5”; the two tins are Hercules (from paper label) “Blasting Caps Dangerous.” From the Spargo Collection. Condition fine to VF. Est. $50-100 (not illustrated)

2047. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Bowers Family Related Photo Postcards. Lot of 6 cards. Three of the cards are of the Bowers Mansion exterior. Two cards show the portraits of the Bowers. The last is of a poem. Provenance: W. Marks Photopostcard Album. Vf. Est. $25-50

2048. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Bucket of Blood Watch Fob. Metal fob measures 1” x 1 3/4”. The Old/ Bucket/ Of/ Blood/ Virginia/ City/ Since 1876. Fob is rectangular shaped with inset rectangle inside of which is a dripping bucket of blood. Very small, cracked leather watch strap is attached. Back of fob has a tiny stamp that reads “Robinson Littleboro”. XF. Est. $50-100

2049. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. C. E. Getchel Promotional Wallet. Black leather bi-fold wallet, from C.E. Getchel Drugs and Jewelry, Virginia City. Est. $50-150 (not illustrated)

2050. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. City Bakery & Confectionery Billhead with Sewing Directions, c.1895. Two pages, only one of which is a billhead from City Bakery in Virginia City. Both sheets are full with handwritten sewing directions for “Delicate Ribbed Lace.” Pages have stains from water. Poor. Est. $25-50 (not illustrated)

2051. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Comstock Area Collector’s Lot. Lot of 10. Includes bullion shipment receipts for Carson City Mint, ledger from Silver City Mill, and rare Truckee-Carson Farmers Association $10 bond. Also includes a fabulous telegram about the Nevada divorce law. Est. $100-200

2052. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Comstock Hotel and Gold Leaf Bar Wood Sign. Painted round wooden sign. Painted by Cain. Yellow-green background with black lettering, and white lettering on reddish banner. 46” diameter. Sign was located off the highway just below Geiger Summit from the late 1950’s. By 1975 it was enveloped by cedar trees, could not be seen, and was forgotten. It was never permitted by late owner, so was rescued in the early 1980’s and displayed in a private building until the present. Probably 50+ years old. Est. $50-150 (not illustrated)

2053. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Comstock Mining Co Stock Certificates. Lot of 2 pcs. (1) California Mining Co. Cert #105651. Issued to R. Parsons for 100 shares in 1882. Signed, uncancelled. Black border and print on yellow paper. Printer - Britton & Rey, SF. 4 x 7”. (2) Comstock Tunnel Co. Cert #4656. Issued to Lee, Higginson & Co for 100 shares in 1889. Signed by Theodore Sutro (Adolph Sutro’s son) and Thayer secretary. Vignette at upper left corner of spread winged eagle. Orange border and underprint. Uncancelled. Printer - Homer Lee Bank Note Co, NY. 7 x 11”. Both are very fine. Est. $100-150

2054. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Comstock Star Baseball Team Photo Postcards. Shows 11 men, 7 of whom are wearing the Comstock Star uniforms. Provenance: W. Marks Photopostcard Album. Vf. Est. $50-100

2055. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Comstock Tunnel Co. 4% 30 year Mortgage Bond. Cert. #1695. Incorporated in 1889. Issued 1889 for $1000. Signed by president Theodore Sutro and secretary H.H. Thayer. Cancelled by hole punches at top left, near masthead. 55 attached $20 coupons. Vignette of bald eagle atop stars and stripes shield. Green border. Printed by Homer Lee BNC. 14” x 9”. Xf, folds. Noting $9 received of F. F. Osbiston, Superintendent for two days work. No vignette. Black border and print. &#x201CThis Receipt Must Be Presented to the Savage Office for Payment Without Delay.” Datelined Virginia, NV, 1875. Uncancelled. 3” x 8”. Xf. Est. $100-150

2056. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Con Virginia Mine Photo Postcards. Lot of 2 postcards and 1 photograph. Photograph of the mine workers of the Con Virginia MC. One postcard is captioned “Famous Con Virginia Mine Hoisting Works Burning Sept 21, 1939. The last is of the interior of the Hoisting Works, 1875. Provenance: W. Marks Photopostcard Album. Vf. Est. $75-150

2057. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. County High School Bonds. Lot of 3 identical bonds. $1000 Bonds for County High School, Storey County. Issued in 1936. Signed by Albert Evans and Agnes Hamilton. No vignette. Green border. Cancelled by red pen and hole punches in signatures. 10 x 14. Printer - Goes. All very fine. Est. $50-100

2058. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Crystal Bar Matchbook Collection. Lot of 29. Matchbooks (28) from the Crystal Bar, Virginia City, Nevada, and business card from The Crystal, William H. Marks, Proprietor”. Very fine. Est. $50-100

2059. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Crystal Saloon Interior Photo Postcards. Lot of 3 cards. One is captioned “Recreation corner original Crystal Saloon, Virginia City, Nevada - Fixtures imported via Cape Horn 1862-1863, G. J. Werner, Prop. 2 identical cards of the chandelier of the Crystal Bar. Provenance: W. Marks Photopostcard Album. Vf. Est. $50-100

2060. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Delta / Virginia City / Nevada. // Good For / 5 c / In Trade Only. Rd, al, 20mm. Au-bu. Est. $25-50

2061. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Dilapidated Virginia City Building Photo Postcards. Lot of 4 different cards. (1) Captioned International Hotel Fire Virginia City, Nevada, Oct 1914, showing the debris still smoldering, but the building gone. (2) Captioned Undermined Building Va City, Nev., showing a building ready to collapse. (3) Captioned National Guard Ruins, Feb 2, 1940. Provenance: W. Marks Photopostcard Album. Vf. Est. $50-100

2062. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Empire State Mill Photo Postcards. Lot of 2 identical cards. View of the mill in the background with 4 people in the middle ground. Provenance: W. Marks Photopostcard Album. Vf. Est. $50-75

2063. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Frankel & Block Imprinted Revenue Checks, 1877-1883. Lot of 8. Eight (8) issued, imprinted revenue checks on The Bank of California for Frankel & Block, Virginia, Nev. dated March 1877-September 1883. Frankel & Block were stock broker. These checks are rare. Only two of the checks have Frankel & Block printed at left edge, the rest are trimmed tight. RN-D Revenues. Fine. Est. $75-150

2064. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Frankel & Block Receipts & Documents, 1875-1880. Lot of 12. Stock purchases and sales (and one tax receipt) from Frankel & Block, Stock Brokers, c. 1877-1880. Est. $50-75

2065. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Glenn Willaman Signed Photograph. Signed to Bill Marks, Crystal Bar, Comstock, 1934. Signed b/white photograph of Glenn Willaman, taken by Hartsook in 1928. Inscription reads, “To Bill Marks, Virginia City of the Crystal, Comstock, Prince of Nevadans from Glenn Willaman, March 1, 1934.” Reverse side stamped “March 14, 1928,” and “Please return to California Real Estate Ass’n. 1117 W.M. Garland Bldg. L.A. Thank You.” Measures 7 1/4” x 9 1/4.” Top right corner slightly damaged. Est. $25-75

2066. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. H. J. Beck Receipts, 1890’s. Lot of about 35 pcs. Two tablets of various receipts for merchandise bought by H. J. Beck, who owned a store in Virginia City. Includes billheads from such companies as Sacramento Glass Co and Dinklespiel. Fine. Est. $50-100

2067. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Henry’s Repeating Rifles Ammunition Box Label, c.1860-65. Ammunition box label from New Haven Arms Company (Connecticut) for “Henry’s Repeating Rifles.” Measures 2 1/2” x3 1/2.” Provenance: Crystal Bar Collection. Est. $50-100

2068. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Indian Photo Postcards. Lot of 3 cards. One shows an Indian woman seated under a makeshift tent. One shows a young Indian teenage in winter garb. Last is of a drawing of Winnemucca, The Napeleon of the Piutes. Provenance: W. Marks Photopostcard Album. Vf. Est. $50-100

2069. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Keller & Batchelder General Merchandise Post Fire Artifacts. Lot of 3. Burned items include: 1) 7 nickels, mostly “V” nickels, attached by metal along edge; 2) woman’s gold plate ring enclosed in melted glass; 3) chuck of gold wire in melted glass. Est. $35-75

2070. Nevada. Storey. Virginia. Mackay & Fair Photo Postcards. Lot of 4 cards. One shows James Fair’s mansion at VC. One shows the statue of Mackay at UNR. 2 identical cards of the J. W. Mackay home at VC. Provenance: W. Marks Photopos