WESTERN RELATED AMERICANA

928. Western. Art. Framed print by Paul Cox, 1989, signed and numbered, captioned ;Tools of the Trade. Oak framed and double-matted, with glass, the print shows rifle and two revolvers, powder flask and beaded leather glove laid out on an old coat and painted buckskin. Signed by the artist, Paul Cox, dated 1989, and numbered 23 of 500. Overall measurements: 24 3/4 x 29 1/2. Matting is tan with dark brown underlay. Est. $150-300

929. Western. Art. Lon Megargee Western Art in original Holder, 1944. The cover is of stiff cardboard, 11 x 13, with ;The Cowboy Builds A Loop printed at top front with a scene of a well dressed cowboy doing a lariat trick. Inside are 16 different Western theme works that are all titled. These are reproductions. All of the art is in a mono brown color. On the reverse is a listing of all of the individual pieces. Published by Lon Mergargee. Very fine. Est. $100-300

930. Western. Art. Zane Grey Books. Lot of 4 books with original dust jackets; one volume of Zane Grey'ss hunting and fishing tales, edited by George Reiger. Lot of 4. Titles are: 1) Wild Horse Mesa by Zane Grey, copyright 1924 by Curtis Publishing Co., Published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York. Hardcover with dust jacket. 365 pp. 2) The Vanishing American by Zane Grey, 1925, published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York. 308 pp. Hardcover with original dust jacket. 3 ) The Light of Western Stars by Zane Grey, 1914, published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York. Hardcover with original dust jacket, 378 pp. 4) Zane Grey Outdoorsman Selected and edited by George Reiger. 1972, Third printing. Published by Prentice-Hall, Inc., N.J. Hardcover with original dust jacket, 342 pp. Est. $150-200 (not illustrated)

931. Western. Art. Zane Grey Personal Items. Lot of 3. Folder contains five photographs of Zane Grey, last taken in 1939, the year of his death. The framed portrait (no glass) is not dated, shows Zane Grey as an older man, seated. Photo is not in good shape. Old Kodak camera in custom carrying case, basket-weave pattern leather, carrying strap, with sterling silver ;Z.G. plate on front. Est. $300-500

932. Western. Book. Bret Hart, The Writings, Author'ss Autograph Copy, 1896. A complete set of 19 volumes. Bret Harte is one of the West'ss most famous authors, although only fiction. Born in 1836, his mother moved Bret to California in 1854. Bret worked as a miner, school teacher, express messenger, printer and journalist. He worked with Mark Twain, Charles Warren Stoddard and others at the Californian newspaper. He was appointed as secretary of the San Francisco where he stayed until 1870. Harte'ss first published article ;The Luck of Roaring Camp appeared in the Overland Monthly, gaining instant fame and notoriety. He moved to Boston in 1871, where he signed a one year contract for 12 stories at the exorbitant price of $10,000, the highest amount ever paid to an American journalist up to that time. He was appointed Counsel to Germany and retired in to London in 1885. He died in London, 1902. (ref: www.zpub.com) Bret Harte is remembered for ;Romanticizing California Mining to the World. This set is signed and numbered #239, in Vol 1. Original light blue hard boards. All extremely fine. Extremely rare. Est. $1200-2500

933. Western. Directory. McKenney'ss Pacific Coast Directory, 1887. Covers states of California, Nevada, Utah, Oregon and Washington. Interesting advertisements throughout. Boards are worn, tattered, half missing from spine cover, but inside pages are fine. 1207 pages including inside back cover. Rare. Est. 750-1200

934. Western. General. Pacific Coast Steam Ship Co. China, c.1895-1905. Lot of 2. This lot contains two pieces of steam ship dining saloon china from the Pacific Coast Steam Ship Company which operated from 1876-1916. The pattern on these two pieces, an oval platter and a demitasse, is representative of a pattern used by the line between 1895 and 1905. Both pieces are white vitrified Acme china with two thin lines of green around circumference and the conjoined monograms of the company name, P.C.S.S.Co. Demitasse measures 2 1/2 across by 2 1/2 tall. It has a couple of tiny chips on its underside base rim from standard wear. The oval platter measures 8 x 5 3/4, it has a couple of minor stains at the rim and inside neck of the platter, also a couple on the bottom— out of ordinary sight. There are also some minor age striations along underside. Research done by the consignor indicates that the monogram pattern seen here is the first known top marked dining saloon china of the company. It is the product of Wood & Sons of England, distributed by the Anglo-American Crockery & Glass Company of San Francisco. There were three other known top-marked patterns of china that followed this monogrammed set. Even after such changes, this older patterns was used on at least one of the company'ss veteran steam ships as late as 1913. The famous P.C.S.S.Co. had its origins with the pioneer steam ship line of Goodall, Nelson & Perkins (1867) and operated routes from Alaska to Mexico. It merged into the Admiral Line in 1916. Fine to VF. Est. $150-300

935. Western. General. Western Papers, 1872-1886. This lot contains four scarce western newspapers: The Weekly Evening Gazette from Reno, NV, Aug. 2, 1878; the Russian River Flag, Healdsburg, CA, January 25, 1872; the Southern California Advocate, San Luis Obispo, November 22, 1879 and the Waco Daily Examiner from Texas, November 30, 1886. All are roughly 20 x 26. All are folded with tears at edges, some fading and one or two minor stains. The Reno paper in particular is a high acid content pulp and as a consequence is extremely fragile— so much so that it'ss not pictured here so as to not further damage it. Condition of the Reno paper is poor and the others fine. Two of these bear the ;L.P. Fisher'ss Advertising Agency stamp from San Francisco. Est. $50-100

936. Western. Guns. Western Arms Gun Poster, c.1930. Color advertisement on linen with a section of backing material at the top for mounting on a horizontal pole. ;Western Lubaloy (Lubricating Alloy) Cartridges World'ss Champion Ammunition. Depicts a hunter at right with rifle aimed at a fearsome charging bear with dangerous and overly sharp claws and teeth in full evidence. Advertisement itself measures 57 1/2 x 28 1/2, with backing material the whole is 57 1/2 x 47. Has been folded for storage. Dirt and staining affect artwork but colors are still true and bright. Backing material at top is wrinkled and chipped along folds. Overall VF. Printed by Compton & Sons, St. Louis & N.Y. Was once displayed at the Tufts-Lyons Sporting Goods store on 6th and Grand Ave. in Los Angeles before the stock market crash of 1929 at which point it fell into the hands of a private collector. Est. $300-600

937. Western. Map. Asher & Adams California & Nevada Map Plates, 1873. Lot of 2 plates. These plates came from an atlas published by Asher & Adams published in 1873, pages 95-96 and 99-100. Both are of California and Nevada, North Portion and South Portion. The North Portion, pages 99-100, shows such Nevada towns as Silver Peak, Stillwater, Aurora, Sweetwater, Ione City, Belmont, Mineral Hill and the V & T RR line. In California shows the central and north Mother Lode district, Yosemite and many others. The eastern and northern border of Nevada is not shown, as the map makes it to about 42 North and 115.30 East. The southern portion map shows only a few towns in Nevada such as Overton, West Point and St. Thomas. In California, some of the towns shown include Independence, Big Pine, Munckton, and others. This map runs from 37 North to 33 North and 115.30 East to 122 East. Both maps are about 18 x 24, with minor chips missing from some edges. Rare. Est. $200-400

938. Western. Photo. Buffalo Bill Autographed Stereocard, 1899. Buffalo Bill signed boldly on reverse side of a stereocard of Buffalo Bill (William Cody) on horseback holding up a rifle. American Scenery published the card. We verified with experts that the signature is that of Buffalo Bill. View is crisp and sharp. Minor ding to upper left corner. Yellow matter board. View dated 1899. Extremely rare. Very fine. Est. $400-600

939. Western. Photo. Buffalo Bill Cabinet Card. Studio portrait of Buffalo Bill. Photograph is 3 1/4 x 5 mounted on Newsboy photo card #333 date line New York. Card is 4 1/4 x 6 1/2. Both photo and card are bowed at center from top to bottom, upper right corner is folded, wear to edges of card and most significantly there is a liquid stain at top of card which runs through face of portrait. There are also missing chips which affect background and face and suit of figure. Fine. Better than usual for this popular Buffalo Bill photo card. Est. $200-400

940. Western. Photo. Buffalo Bill Photograph Printed Photograph, c.1900. Shows Buffalo Bill posing, wearing fancy western garb and hat with a printed signature at bottom with both W. Cody and ‘Buffalo Bill. By the Courier Co, copyrighted by Stacey. Some dark spots. 4.25 x 6. Very fine. Est. $100-200

941. Western. Photo. Buffalo Bill'ss Wild West Show Program. Framed, 28 1/2 x 28 1/2, items from Buffalo Bill'ss Wild West Show Program. We were not able to take of photograph that would do this item justice. Est. $150-300 (not illustrated)

942. Western. Photo. Card Players Cabinet Card, c.1885-90. Image of two men playing cards at a small table in front of a fireplace in a drawing room. Photograph is mounted on card. 8 x 5. Pinholes at right and left sides, slightly bowed, some dirt and fading, wear to left edge and corners, spotting affects photo. Fine to very fine. Est. $150-300

943. Western. Photo. National Fire Truck #87 Framed Photograph. Oak framed, 21 1/2 x 25 1/2, photo of boy sitting in a National Fire Truck, #87. Frame has gold painted overlay design in each corner. Frame dinged. Est. $200-400

944. Western. Photo. Poker Game Original Matted Photograph, c.1889. Shot shows 4 men playing cards at a small table, all dressed in suits. Photographer identified at left on matte board, Hughes of Humboldt, Neb. On reverse in pencil is 1889 Kotouc Brothers. Photo 4 x 5.5 with matte slightly larger. Wear to edges, photograph has some damage at lower left. Fine. Est. $150-300

945. Western. Saloon. Cigar Store Interior Original Matted Photograph, c.1900. The proprietor is standing at the middle background with his inventory on the shelves surrounding. A small table and two chairs are in the middle ground. The flash of the camera gave a slight glare at the left side of the photo with a reflection on glass cabinets. Image is very clear and crisp. Location is unknown and photographer not identified. Photo 5 x 7, matte 8 x 10. Very fine. Est. $50-100

946. Western. Saloon. Anheuser Busch Ad Sign, 1914. Wooden framed painting on tin advertising Anheuser Busch. Overall measurements 11 3/4 x 17 1/4. Depicts scene of paddle wheeler ;Robert E. Lee U.S. Mail at dock, being loaded. Caption reads, ;St. Louis in Early Seventies along bottom left edge and ;Copyright 1914 - Anheuser Busch Inc. St. Louis along bottom right edge. Est. $200-400

947. Western. Saloon. Billiard Hall Interior Original Matted Photograph, c.1904. Two men are standing in the middle of a pool hall that is otherwise empty. There 7 pool tables and a few other table games. The proprietor is behind a glass counter at right in photo. The image is very clear and crisp. Photo 5 x 7, matte 8 x 10 with black stripe accents. Pen marks on the reverse indicate that this maybe the R. G. Hall Pool Hall in Kinsley, Kansas. No photographer noted. Upper left corner of matte has crease and some damage to reverse. Very fine. Est. $75-150

948. Western. Saloon. Brunswick Balke Collender Co. Cert #0000. Specimen. Unissued, unsigned. Vignette of three men with various tools and implements. Purple border and underprint. Cancelled by hole punches through printed signatures. Printer - ABN. 8 x 12. ;Specimen printed in red over printed signatures. This company is well known to the token collectors. Extremely fine. Est. $150-300

949. Western. Saloon. Brunswick Balke Collender Co. Cert #0000. Specimen. Unissued, unsigned. Vignette of a spread winged eagle. Orange border and underprint. Cancelled by hole punches through signature lines. Printer - ABN. 7 x 12. ;Specimen printed in blue along signature lines. This company is well known to the token collectors. Extremely fine. Est. $150-300

950. Western. Saloon. Magnet Ales Brewery Mirror Sign, c.1920-30. Oak framed, 21 3/4 x 32 7/8 mirrored sign from ;Magnet Ales, Largest Brewery in the North. The mirror of this item made nearly impossible for us to take a photograph that would do the item justice. Est. $350-750 (not illsutrated)

951. Western. Saloon. Saloon Interior Original Matted Photograph, c.1895. Six men are gathered at one end of the bar with the barkeep behind the stout bar. The floor in front of the bar is heavily stained from chewing tobacco spit. A large wood stove is at the right of the photo, placed in the middle of the room. Unidentified photographer and location. Photo 6 x 8, matte is slightly bigger. Very fine. Est. $75-150

952. Western. Saloon. Saloon Interior Original Matted Photograph, c.1900. A great view of 13 men and a bartender holding up beer glasses in a toast style (the bartender had already started drinking his glass). A dog is at the foreground, but he moved his head when the shot was taken. Photo 5 x 7, matte 5.75 x 7.75. Spotting affects photo. Fine to very fine. Est. $75-150

953. Western. Saloon. Saloon Interior Original Photograph, c.1900-1910. Photograph is not mounted and unidentified. The scene has a young man wearing a college sweater with a ;S at the middle. Three men are seated at the far left along the bar. A bartender is nearby behind the bar. A trade stimulator is set on the bar and visible at the right edge. Several pencil marks on reverse. Small ding at bottom edge of photo. Very fine. Est. $75-150

954. Western. Saloon. Schenley Whiskey Promotional Folding Seat, c.1948. Wooden sporting event seat and walking stick with knobbed top, unpainted, and red painted advertisement for Schenley Whiskies. Copyright 1938, Schenley Distributors, Inc., New York. Includes address and drink recipe booklet with 1948-1949 calendars. Total length is 35 1/2. Shield shaped seat measures 13 x 7 3/4. May have come from the Crystal Bar, Virginia City. Est. $50-150

NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN BASKETS, POTS & RUG

955. California / Nevada. Yokuts or Washoe Indian basket, ;bottleneck. Very tight and finely woven with diamond and snake pattern in black on natural ground. 28 stitches per inch on top. Mouth measures 4 1/4 and shoulder of basket is 1 3/4 from neck to outside rim. Overall 4 tall x 7 1/2 across. Once owned by Graham Sanford, publisher of the Reno Evening Gazette, who traveled occasionally to Abe Cohn'ss Emporium store, where this basket was purchased. Beautiful condition. Two experts gave us 2 opinions on origin. Provenance: Sanford Collection. Est. $3500-4500

956. Indian. Basket. Modoc Indian ;hat basket. Five distinct polychrome encircling bands interspersed with natural fibers. ;Hat style, 3 1/2 tall x 6 diam. Prov: Purchased from Abe Cohn'ss Emporium in Carson City, which was considered one of the top ten Indian basket stores in America, c. 1900-1930. Provenance: Sanford Collection. Est. $300-600

957. Nevada. Indian. Indian Cradleboards, c.1910. ;Indian doll papoose baskets made for me-Mildred L. Byers, by Indians around 1910'ss at Pyramid Lake while we were living at the Hardscrabble Ranch above Sutcliffe. Repaired by Flora Smith of Nixon, October, 1976. as quoted from Mildred Lane'ss notes. The cradleboards are the two that are depicted in the Mildred Lane Watercolor that we offered in Auction #17, which is now part of the Nevada Special Collections Library Archive, University of Nevada. One of the cradleboards is about 21 long with a triangular shaped back that is 9 at the widest. The other is 18 long with a triangular back about 7 wide at widest. Each has ;cradle attached that projects upward at an angle. These look more modern and are probably the repaired part of the basket as noted by Mildred. Included is what appears to be the original cradle pieces from the smaller sized cradleboard. Est. $750-1500

958. Nevada. Indian. Western Indian Basket, 19th Century. 8 diameter, 3 deep, with very light arrow shaped pattern woven into basket. Some damage to top rim. Reverend Byers first clergy position was in Sumpter, Oregon, just prior to 1900, when he moved to Tonopah in 1901, then to Reno, and settling down in Lamoille. The basket may have been picked up in any of these frontier western towns. However, a note from Mildred Lane ;I think from Pyramid Lake Indians. My mother had them as long as I can remember. Est. $300-500

959. Nevada. Indian. Western Indian Basket, 19th Century. 9 diameter, 5 deep, with brown stripes woven into basket. Reverend Byers first clergy position was in Sumpter, Oregon, just prior to 1900, when he moved to Tonopah in 1901, then to Reno, and settling down in Lamoille. The basket may have been picked up in any of these frontier western towns. However, a note from Mildred Lane ;I think from Pyramid Lake Indians. My mother had them as long as I can remember. Est. $300-500

960. Nevada. Washoe. Pyramid. Washoe Indian Basket. Beautifully woven with black lightning and diamond pattern on natural ground. 4 1/2 tall x 10 1/2 diameter. 20 stitches per inch. Mouth opening measures 7 across. This also was probably purchased at Abe Cohn'ss Emporium in Carson City, c. 1900-1930, considered one of the top ten Indian baskets stores in America. Once owned by Graham Sanford, publisher of Reno Evening Gazette. Excellent condition. Provenance: Sanford Collection. Est. $3000-4000

961. Oregon. Indian. Western Indian Water Jug, 19th Century. ;Grandmother Greenlee had this old Indian made water jug while living in Oregon quote of Mildred Lane. Includes note written by Mildred. Provenance: Lane and Byers Collection. Please see stories in Auction #13 & #17. Est. $300-500

962. Indian. Rug. Navajo Rug, c. 1900. Gorgeous original wool Navajo rug in beige, red, dark brown and light brown. Colors are still strong, stunning! May be patterned on a sand painting— is not one of the traditional reservation patterns. Features warrior figures at left and right wiith a predominant pattern of arrows and feathers throughout. Dirt and a couple of minor stains affect surface, VF. 78 1/4 x 47 3/4. Est. $1500-3000

963. No Lot.

Dr. Frederick H. Pough Collection.

The following pots are all from the Fred Pough Collection. Dr. Pough is a world-renowned mineralogist. Dr. Pough is a Harvard graduate, and former curator for gems and minerals at the New York American Museum of Natural History in the 1940'ss. Dr. Pough has been a Reno resident for decades, now in his nineties. Probably all of you geologists grew up on his Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals first published by Hougton-Mifflin in 1953. My own copy of this book is heavily used, but not too badly tattered and torn. Dr. Pough authored many other books, generally on mineralogical subjects, though he has a deep love of flora as well. Fred said he collected the Casa Grande pots while living in Tucson (circa 1940, date uncertain), obtaining them from a collector who collected them about 1920. The Mexican pots came from an auction in Santa Barbara December 17, 1968 entitled ;pre-Columbian Art Sale. Fred retained the rough mimeographed copy of the auction catalogs but they did not have the gallery name on them. None of the pots had specific location identity, but Fred suspects the Valley of Mexico near and around Mexico City. Fred has an affinity for this area since doing some mineralogical and archeological work there and for his work in a movie filmed there about 1942-1949 called Parikutin. During this work, Fred collected the figurines and necklace parts from the mud in the lakebed. The necklace beads were found a bead at a time and Fred assembled them as he felt the piece might have looked.

964. Arizona. Casas Grandes. Pre-Columbian bowl, Casas Grandes, painted exterior in eagle pattern, red and black over tan ground. Approximately 5 1/4 tall with 4 wide mouth.. Fire scorched on one side. Two parallel small holes drilled on opposite sides, 1/2 below lip, and strung through with string for hanging. Another drill hole on one side approximately 2 1/2 from top lip. Probably collected 1920'ss. Provenance: Tucson in 1942. Excellent condition. Est. $2000-4000

965. Mexico. Aztec. Pre-Columbian Aztec clay figure of woman, head to waist. 3 1/4 tall. Collection date unknown. Est. $300-600

966. Mexico. Aztec. Pre-Columbian Aztec clay figurine. 2 tall with hole for stringing. Collection date unknown. Est. $300-600

967. Mexico. Aztec. Pre-Columbian Aztec necklace, made of rough and worked stones and metal (silver?) beads. Collected 1942-1949 in Mexico City lakebed mud. during the making of the film ;Parikutin. Found bead by bead and constructed by consignor as he thought it might look. Approximately 9 long, including 2 pendant of carved stone figure. Est. $1500-3000

968. Mexico. Double round pottery vase-shaped containers with neck opening, connected at sides. Dark gray/brown color. Measures approximately 10 wide and 5 1/4 tall. One side slightly larger than the other. From Mexico, location unknown. Est. $300-600

969. Mexico. Pre-Columbian low round pottery bowl, 8 across, 2 7/8 tall, interior has tan color slip with red/brown painted design on inside and around top edge. Incised cross-hatch design interior base. Purchased at Santa Barbara Art Sale, 1968. Est. $300-600

970. Mexico. Round pottery bowl with 4 neck opening, red clay mottled with black. Measures approximately 5 1/2 tall and 6 wide. Bought from auction in Santa Barbara when donor was Director of Museum there 1968-1969. Est. $300-600

971. Mexico. Round pottery bowl, clay coil construction, from Valley of Mexico. Has black splotches. Measures 7 across, with two ;ear handles 3/4 each, approximately 4 1/2 deep, from Valley of Mexico. Provenance: Pough Collection. Est. $300-600

972. Mexico. Valley of Mexico. Pre-Columbian bowl, reddish-brown glaze on exterior, 3 1/2 tall, 4 wide mouth, collected Valley of Mexico 1942-43. Excellent condition. Est. $300-600

973. Mexico. Valley of Mexico. Pre-Columbian square-bottomed bowl, 3 1/8 tall, 7 1/4 across, dark red slip. 1 x 1/2 chip along top edge. Collected Valley of Mexico, 1942-43. Est. $300-600

974. Mexico. Valley of Mexico. Pre-Columbian, Federale of Mexico bowl. 7 7/8 tall, 8 wide, 5 5/8 mouth opening. Faded yellow exterior with faint red painted design on top half. Black, fire scorched?, on bottom half. Collected 1942-43. Est. $300-600

AMERICA'S EARLIEST MINING DOCUMENT

976. Mining. Autograph. Prairie Springs Oil and Gas Co. Cert #121. Incorporated in New Mexico. Issued to Matt Fowler for 500 shares in 1919. Signed by J. Sparks vice president and Cd. Hilton secretary. Vignette of oil field at upper left. Black border with bronze seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11. Datelined Socorro, N.M. Conrad Hilton, successor to A. H. of the Hilton Enterprises a family business. Very fine. Est. $1500-2500

977. Mining. Book. Copper Manual, Copper Mines, Copper Statistics, Copper Shares A Summary of Information on Copper, Etc, 1899. (no author), published by D. Houston & Co., Metal Brokers, New York. Vol. 2. J.W. Pratt Co., New York, Press. 398 pages. Hard cover, gilt edge pages. Excellent condition. Est. $150-300

978. Mining. Book. Mine Gases and Gas Testing, 1919, by J. W. McTrusty, published by Thomas Wall & Sons, England, 2nd printing. 174pp, original burgundy hard boards, with gilt lettering. 16 illustrations and photographs. Sold in England, this book concentrates on mine gases associated with coal mining, mine dust and rescue techniques and apparatus. 5.5 x 8. Fine-very fine. Est. $150-300

979. Mining. Book. Reports upon the Purchase, Importation and Use of Camels and Dromedaries to be Employed for Military Purposes, 1857. Original boards, 6 x 8, 238pps. Most of the book includes correspondence from Secretary of War, Jefferson Davis on his findings of the Camel. There are several illustrations in the center with a fold out illustration at the end. Very interesting. The information in this book may offer details into the introduction of Camels to the Nevada desert region. Camels were used for hauling borax from Columbus Salt Marsh (Esmeralda County) to Virginia City. Even today, the residents of Virginia City have annual Camel Races, commemorating the presence of Camels early in the history of the Comstock. Wear to top portion of binding. Very fine. Est. $300-500

980. Mining. Bottle. St. Bernard Mining Co Medicine Bottle. Embossed with St. Bernard Mining Co / Incorporated / Earlington KY. 3iv size bottle, 4-5 ounces. No apparent dings or chips. This is the only Mining Company embossed bottle in America that we know to exist. Extremely fine. Provenance: Holabird Collection. Est. $100-300

981. Mining. Cap Tins. Blasting Cap Tin Cans. Lot of 4 different tins. (1) Orange colored can from Hercules Blasting Caps, 100, No. 6. (2) Green colored tin from Hercules Blasting Caps, 100, No. 8. (3) Unmarked Blasting Cap tin, paper label around tin worn and illegible, Blasting Caps Dangerous on top, cap embossed. (4) San Francisco Cap Co with original paper label with blue print of California Cap Co., Cap embossed. Fine to very fine. Provenance: Holabird Collection. Est. $200-300

982. Mining. General. American Dredging Co. Lot of 8 similar pcs. Certificates # 966, 974, 978, 982, 987, 1011 1018, 1059. No. 966 issued to Stephen C. Fraley, July 23rd, 1890, 90 shares. Signed by Isaac Albertson, President and Floyd H. White, Secretary. Vignette of paddle wheel/steamer ship, top center, and on left and right sides are vignettes of dredging vessels. Black border on buff paper, embossed seal. Cancelled marked in red ink across body of each certificate. All have series of punch holes bottom center area and each has a punched number bracketed by a punched star on either side at the top left. 7 5/8 x 10 3/4. Descriptions are identical for the following certificates: #974 issued to Floyd H. White, November 14, 1890, 138 shares. # 978 issued to John H. W. Chestnut, December 2nd, 1890, for 13 shares. # 982 issued to Patrick Rodgers, January 28th, 1891, for 18 shares. #987 issued to L. Y. Schermerhorn, May 25th, 1891, 5 shares. # 1011 issued to Wilbur F. Rose, February 9th, 1893, 12 shares. #1018 issued to Annie R. Wood, November 29th, 1893, 50 shares. #1059 issued to L. Y. Schermerhorn, November 22nd, 1894, 18 shares. All datelined Philadelphia. Some staining along edges. Est. $100-200

983. Mining. General. American Exploring, Mining & Manufacturing Co. Cert. #3032. Incorporated by the legislature of Vermont. A legal holder of the certificate is the owner of share no.3032, for 5000 shares in 1846. Signed by president F.E. Phelps and secretary H. Paddock. Uncancelled. Not listed in Whitney (1854), Tenney (1853) or Blake (1860). Nice vignettes throughout, with a winged woman embracing a bald eagle at top center, native person shooting a bow and arrow at right, two allegorical figures at top left, and Athena figure at bottom left. Black border, printed by Rawdon, Wright & Hatch. 4 x 8. Fine, wrinkles, rough edges. Est. $200-400

984. Mining. General. Cornucopia Silver Mining Co. Cert #24. Incorporated in Pennsylvania 1866. Issued to Levi Dickson for 1000 shares in 1866. Signed by Chas Richardson president and W. Burchard treasurer. No vignette. Black border and print. Uncancelled. Printer - Breuker & Kessler Lith, Phila. 8.5 x 10. Datelined Philadelphia. Minor tears to fold creases. Very fine. Est. $500-1000

985. Mining. General. Fancy Gold Dowsing Metal Rod. Wooden box with sliding top (measures 22 long, 5 5/8 tall, 6 1/4 across) containing two 19 wooden rods held together by a 2 metal tip which screws into an 8 3/4 circular metal and glass, calibrated device. Steel (?) brackets hold together a circular glass tube filled with formica, and a calibrated dial and indicator arrow in the center. This piece has a 4 3/4 metal arm (rod) protruding from side opposite the screw-in split rod. Est. $100-200

986. Mining. General. Occidental United Metal & Coal Company. Cert. #2278. Inc. in South Dakota 1904. Issued to Samuel A. Blaisdell May 10, 1904, 714 shares. Signed by President, and Homer B. Miller, Asst. Treas. Vignette of train emerging from tunnel, surrounded by mill, and trestle with coal cars on either side. Green border, embossed seal. Uncancelled. No printer showing. 8 x 10. Fold creases but good condition. Est. $100-200

987. Mining. General. Silver Mountain Mining Co. Cert #371. Incorporated in Maine. Issued to C. F. Woenishoffen for 7050 shares in 1881. Signed by Theo Townsend president and Geo Bauer treasurer. Vignette of three miners underground. Black border and print. Uncancelled. Printer not noted. 7 x 11. Datelined Portland, (Maine). Small tape repair on reverse on right fold crease. One 10 cent, four $1 and one $10 revenue stamps affixed on reverse. Minor foxing along edges. Minor wear to edges. Very fine. Est. $200-400

988. Mining. General. Victory Mines Co, Ltd. Cert #78. Incorporated in Territory of Hawaii. Issued to Miss. B. H. Lunn for 50 shares in 1913. Signed by president and F. A. Potter secretary. No vignette. Brown border. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11. Small tears at top along fold creases. Very fine. Est. $150-300

989. Mining. Map. Nevada-California Map, 1876. Detailed map showing California and Nevada, with counties demarcated in differing colors, also mountain ranges, rivers, and rail lines. Reverse shows a drawing of Santa Clara County Courthouse in San Jose, and a separate map of Santa Clara County. Published by Thompson & West, San Francisco. Compiled from surveys , personal examinations and information furnished by the County Surveyors of the State expressly for this work. Size: 17 x 28. Est. $100-300

990. Mining. Map. Utah & Nevada Handcolored Map, 1867, by S. Augustus Mitchell, submitted in 1867, to the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Drawn and Engraved by W. H. Gamble, Pennsylvania. Titled ;County Map of Utah and Nevada. Hand colored counties and state outlines. The southern and eastern counties of Nevada have not yet been subdivided. Lander County is bigger than Nye County, no Lincoln, White Pine, Eureka or Clark Counties. Based on this map, Esmeralda County would probably wish the boundaries never changed. Map has an ornate floral pattern as a border. 12 x 14 of the map is exposed, the map is mounted within attractive matte board. Very fine. No Illustration. Est. $120-250

991. Mining. Pacific Mining News, 1922. This is Volume I, Issue 1-8. The first issue of the Pacific Mining News, a supplement of Engineering & Mining Journal. 256pps. Professionally bound, 9 x 12. At the beginning is an index. Every article and section deals with West Coast mining and geology including Cerro Gordo, Randsburg, Comstock, many articles on Arizona Copper and others. Very fine. Est. $200-400

992. Mining. Scales. Boxed Scales & Weights. Lot of 2 different box scales and one extra set of weights. Unfortunately, none of the items has all its parts, not complete. Both scales are in boxes. One has a drawer that slides out; on top of box is a screw for mounting scale. The other is also in a box that opens revealing the scale and weights. Both about 4.5 x 10. Scale set is in wooden holder with only two weights of original nine. All have wear to boxes. Fine. Est. $200-400

993. Mining. Scales. Gold Rush Era Weights, c.1850(?). Six nested brass weights that measure in grams. Probably not used for gold. Includes the outside container, shaped like graduated shot glasses. Largest measures 2 in height. Some have numeric markings on the bottom and smallest is marked 10 grams. Hinged lid on outer weight has raised star-shaped piece of brass affixed to top with small round and drilled brass circle attached. Two largest weights have incised lines around upper rims. At the bottom of the largest cup is a Monogram, possibly from the manufacturer. There is also some letter punches, but difficult to read. Brass is pitted. Not Illustrated. Est. $100-200

994. Mining. Scales. Gold scale in oval tin, c.1840'ss. Brass and copper pocket scale in small oval tin, measuring 2 1/2 x 5 1/8, dark green paint, crazed, with gold stripe around edge and eagle in center. Does not include small weight box inside. No maker'ss name. Fine. Est. $100-200

995. Mining. Scales. Hanging Scale in Original Wood Case. The set contains the complete scale with armature, chain and weight, but is missing the finger weights. Weights are in troy ounces, probably a gold scale. All in original wooden box measuring 3 1/4 x 6 7/8 and latched with two swivel hooks (one is missing). Marked on inside of hinged lid, ;E. Fabreguettes Fils & Morra. William Street, 73. New York. Est. $200-350

996. Mining. Spoons. Wisconsin & Unmarked Souvenir Spoons. Lot of 2. Two sterling silver souvenir spoons: first 3 7/8 long, depicting miner panning for ore with gold pan and mining tools at top; second, 4 1/8 long, showing miner with pick axe, marked ;Wisconsin. Est. $100-200

997. Mining. United Mine Workers of America framed lithograph, c.1890. Framed in ornate gold frame, under glass, 11 separate pictures of various mining scenes and locations, with center ;Miner'ss Record membership certificate showing pictures of W. C. Pearce, National Secretary and Treasurer, and John Mitchell, National President. UMW of America was organized on January 25, 1890, an offshoot of the UMW, organized in 1860. Mitchell was the 5th president of the UMW, serving from 1898-1907. He died in office. We could fine no information on W.C. Pearce (Ref: John L. Lewis & the International Union UMW of America, 1952). These men are unlisted in the ;History of United Mine Workers of American, 1860-1890, VI. Frame chipped in places, backing torn, but lithographs in very fine condition. Est. $1000-2000


MISC.

998. Misc. Book. Adventures of A Deep-Sea Angler, by R. C. Grey, brother of Zane Grey, with an introduction by Zane Grey, 1991. Signed copy # 1918 of a Limited Edition printing of 2500, by a nephew of R.C. (Romer) Grey. Copyright 1930. Dedicated to the author'ss brother, Zane Grey, who wrote the introduction. Published by Derrydale Press, Lyon, Mississippi, 1991. From 1911-1927, the author relates tales of fishing for marlin, tuna, sailfish, and mackerels and more, all over the world. Hard cover, gilt page edging, 224 pp. Excellent condition. Est. $150-300

999. Misc. Bottles. Cathedral Pickles Bottles. Lot of 2 variants. (1) Lime green, no pontil. (2) Blue aqua, open pontil. Both about 9 inches tall. Both mint condition. Provenance: Holabird Collection. Est. $200-400

1000. Misc. Catalog. American Sawmill Machinery Co Catalog, 1922. ;Sawmill and Woodworking Machinery, Catalog No. 22, Hackettstown, N.J., 6 x 9. 208pps, indexed. Every page has an illustration of the items being offered in this unique catalog. Soft cover with title print in black and red. Small tear to lower part of binding. Very fine. Est. $75-150

1001. Misc. Catalog. Art-Needlework-Silks sample card booklet from M. Heminway & Sons. Silk Co. Sample card booklet contains various sizes of silk threads, samples of all shades available, and is inscribed as belonging to Florence and Inez Shirley, Dayton, Lyon County, Nevada, July 17, 1909. 6 pp. Est. $50-100

1002. Misc. Catalog. Baker & Hamilton Farm Equipment Catalog, 1898. ;Spring and Summer Catalogue, No. 37, Baker & Hamilton, San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, New York with Manufactory Benicia, Cal. The front cover also has an image of a gentleman farmer on a horse drawn farm implement. The items in being offered are illustrated. Unfortunately, this catalog has been damaged by moisture with every page having dark spotting along edges. The corners of the pages are worn. The front cover is damaged. There are only 88 pages, apparently some pages are missing including the rear cover. Poor to fine. Est. $50-150

1003. Misc. Catalog. Hall & Brown Wood Working Machine Catalog, c.1895-1900. Original burgundy hard boards with gilt lettering. Cover has minor staining for water damage. 398pps, indexed. Every item offered is illustrated. 5.5 x 8. Very fine. Est. $75-150

1004. Misc. Catalog. Road and Street Catalog, 1925, Engineering and Contracting Publishing Co. Chicago, Illinois. 320pp. Fully illustrated. 8.5 x 10.5 Shows some very early forms of construction equipment, including some that were used on large mine sites. No Illustration. Est. $75-150

1005. Misc. Catalog. Slot Machine Parts Repair Manual & Catalog, c. 1929. Pamphlet titled, ;Directions for Operating Mills Operator'ss Bell Counter O.K. Mint Vender Front O.K. Mint Vender, published by Mills Novelty Company, Chicago, Ill. 15pp. Size: 5 3/4 x 8 1/2. Very clear drawings of machine and parts. XF. Extremely Rare. Est. $100-300

1006. Misc. Catalog. Weinstock Nichols Co Catalog, c.1930. Automotive Supplies, Shop Equipment, Service Parts, Radio Supplies, Catalog No 27. 377pps. Every page has illustrations of the items offered. Original orange hard boards. Ex Libris from the Harrah'ss Auto Museum. Very fine. Est. $100-200

1007. Misc. Catalog. Western Builders's Supply Co, 1921. Catalog of Ornamental Wood Work, Art Wood Mouldings, Carved, Embossed and Turned. 23pps. Original red soft covers with black print. 8.5 x 11. Items offered are illustrated. Binding shows minor wear. Very fine. Est. $50-100

1008. Misc. Catalogs. Three packets of Bradley'ss Graded Color Portfolios. 1908. Lot of 3. Twelve colored plates of flowers, fruits and vegetables, flags, simple pictures, in original paper packet covers. Graded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grades, 4th, 5th and 6th Grades, and 7th and 8th Grades. By Kathryn Grace Dawson. Published by Milton Bradley Company, Springfield, Massachusetts. Measure 6 1/4 x 9 1/2. Est. $50-100

1009. Misc. Civil War. Civil War Oil Painting of Zouave Soldiers,1860-1865. The painting shows two soldiers dressed in Zouave uniforms. Signed lower left but signature illegible. 13 3/4 x 15 3/4 overall in gilt frame approximately 3 1/4 wide. In the Civil War the Zouave uniforms were considered a disadvantage because they were so colorful. The unit was formed by Elmer Elsworth, 1837-1861. He organized and trained them in Chicago— he was a Chicago Volunteer Militia. He recruited New York firemen, who were mustered into service in 1861 and called The First New York Fire Zouaves. (Ref: Wilhelm, ;A Military and Naval Encyclopedia, 1879, p. 1334, and ;Encyclopedia Brittanicca, Vol. 23 (1964), pp. 989-990.) There were two California Zouave units among the California Volunteers in the Civil War, as listed in William Knight'ss ;Bancroft'ss Handbook Almanac for the Pacific States, 1864. Three repairs seen on reverse. One inch long blemish, top center, where paint has been removed. Otherwise, good condition. Est. $1000-2000

1010. Misc. Civil War. General Grant Photograph, c.1865. Stunning headshot of General Grant by ;G.O. Brown, Artist. Baltimore, MD Professional photograph mounted on card stock. Minor wear and dirt to card. VF. 2 1/2 x 4. Est. $100-200

1011. Misc. Gaming. Illustrated Games of Patience, 1887. Various games of solitaire, showing colored layouts and detailed instructions for each game. Written by Lady Adelaide Cadogan, dedicated to the Countess Spencer. 2nd Series. Published by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington, London. Printed by Gilbert and Rivington, Ltd. Blue boards with three cards in each corner., 75pp. VF. Est. $150-300

1012. Misc. Hotel. Hotel Key Tag Front Desk Unit, c.1900-10. Large hotel key tag desk top unit is entirely made of oak and date to the 1900-1910 period. This piece has been in our office since 1987. About 3 feet tall and 6 feet long and about 6 inches deep. The item makes a perfect display of your key tag collection or home/office decoration. Very fine. Provenance: Holabird Collection. Too large to illustrate. If you'sve been to our office, you'sve seen it. Est. $500-800

1013. Misc. Map. Southern States Map, c.1851-52. Map is titled ;Map of the Southern States and of New Mexico. California has hard boundary, but Nevada and Utah are not divided. The New Mexico Territory boundary extends well into the central parts of present day Nevada and Utah as well as including all of Arizona. Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Missouri are established, but Oklahoma is listed as Indian Territory. The Kansas Territory includes all of present Colorado. The map is not listed in Wheat. No folds. The map is set an attractive matte board with 7 x 10 of the map exposed, not sure how much more of the map there is without opening matte. Extremely fine. Est. $300-500

1014. Misc. Movie. Andy Griffith Presentation Percussion Pistol. 44 caliber, engraved gold and silver, given to Andy Griffith from the cast and crew of ;Matlock television series. Percussion pistol, a Colt revolver, pat. Sept. 10th, 1850, comes with a certificate of authenticity stating that it was purchased from the home of Andy Griffith (10500 Camarillo St., North Hollywood, California), April, 1992, and is one of 2000. Serial Number is 001425. Overall length measures 13 3/4. Engraved gold plated cylinder shows battle between masted sailing ships with inscription, ;Engaged 16 May 1843. Barrel and frame in polished steel and barrel is printed, ;Black Powder Only 44 Cal., and ;Limited Edition 1 of 2000. Ivory handle grips. Est. $300-600

1015. Misc. Movie. Pathe Movie Exchange Archive: Documents, Ledgers, Appraisals, Stock Certificates, 1915-1950: Lot of 6 different pcs. 1) Pathe's Colorado Exchange Company stock cert. #8 for one share, issued to Paul Fuller, Jr., 1915; 2) Volume of Pathe's Exchange, Inc. containing minutes of the Board of Directors from April 1929 to 1931, including Annual Meeting and proxy correspondence. Joseph P. Kennedy was a member of the Board. In 1930 Pathe'ss Exchange, Inc. was sold to (or merged with) RKO (Radio-Keith-Orpheum). A copy of this agreement is included, with related correspondence; 3) Two volumes of The Television Center, Books I and II (1945-55 and 1955-65), containing By-Laws, Certificate of Incorporation and Corporate Minutes, ending with a certificate of dissolution from New York in 1965; 4) Book of unissued stock certificates for Eagle Lion Films, Inc. showing Cert. No. 2 issued to Pathe's Industries, Inc., in 1946 for five shares. Certificate remains in book and is marked cancelled across face; 5) File folder with copies of correspondence, board minutes, by-laws and certificate of incorporation for Eagle Lion Classics, Inc., c. 1950; 6)Book of unissued stock certificates of Omega Film Corporation. No. 2 is missing and stub shows it was written to Pathe's Laboratories, Inc., 1957, 100 shares, transferred from Chesapeake Industries, Inc. purchasers of Cert. #1 for 100 shares.

In 1896, Frenchman Charles Pathe founded Pathe Freres (Bros) with his brother Emile. They developed an improved studio camera and the idea of a vertically integrated system of movie production and distribution, thus beginning the early industrialization of cinema. Early in the century the company devised a stencil system for mechanically coloring film. The Pathe brothers perfected the cinematograph play by utilizing huge studios, immense and elaborate sets, professional actors from the stage, and produced plays thought to be beyond the scope of the picture-producer. They developed a mass distribution system throughout the world. The company began mounting plays of historical significance, which led to producing scenes ;on location. Pathe moved its headquarters to the U.S. during WWI. After returning to France, the company eventually met with financial difficulties. Charles retired in 1929. However the Pathe name continued in various incarnations of film companies. Joseph P. Kennedy purchased a large share of Pathe's Exchange in 1929, where he was president and director through the company'ss merger with RKO in 1930. An archive marking the revolution of the motion picture industry. All fine to very fine. Est. $500-1000

1016. Misc. Photographs. Picture Frame Cases. Lot of 4 pcs. Two are gutta percha, and two contain photographs of women. The frames are hinged and velvet lined, and two are covered in leather (one very worn and it hinges on either side, opening in the middle). Est. $150-300

1017. Misc. Postal History. Pony Express USPS Commemorative Cover Collection, 1960. Lot of 35 pieces. The pieces are almost all 1960 and are postmarked at locations across the U.S. including: Sacramento, San Francisco, Placerville, Oakland & San Rafael, CA; Evanston, Green River & Torrington, WY; Carson City and Elko, NV; Astoria, OR; St. Joseph & Palmyra, MO; Julesburg, CO; Leavenworth, Sabetha & Atchison, KS; Montesano, WA; Chicago; and Santa Fe, NM. VF. Est. $150-200

1018. Misc. Poster. Circus Posters. Lot of 7. Beers-Barnes Circus, 16 3/4 x25 3/4 on cardboard, showing circus photographs, published by Curtiss Show. b) 2 Clyde Beatty Circus posters: one combined with Cole Bros., yellow paper with red printing, 19 1/2 x 26 1/2,1959; the other, 13 3/4 x 49 1/2, with image of trapeze performers. Philadelphia, May 26-June 2. 3 1/2 tear bottom center; c) Biller Bros. Circus, Manchester, July 20, 21 x 36 with clown'ss head; d) Cristiani Bros. Circus, Philadelphia, May 24-26, 21 x 27 1/2, red, white and blue; e) 2 Ringling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Circus posters, both Philadelphia, March 29,30,31. 30 x 45, with artwork of clown head and shoulders (28 1/2 x 35) by Maxwell Frederic Copland. 4 cut top center; cardboard poster with artwork of tiger on horse'ss back, 14 x 22, both published by Murray Poster Printing Co., N.Y.C. Fine-Vf. Est. $350-500

1019. Misc. Poster. Circus Posters. Lot of 6. a) 2 pieces advertising Christiani Bros. Circus, World'ss Largest Circus, ;Gigantic Menagerie and Colossal Sideshow, colored bright yellow with red/blue printing. Both pieces 28 x 40; b) Capell Bros. Wild Animal Circus, ;Giant Siberian Tigers, Printed by Neal Walters Poster Corp., Eureka Springs, Arkansas. 20 x 28; c) ;Malley'ss 3 Ring Circus, , red print on bright gold paper, 21 x 28; d) Hagan-Wallace Circus, ;featuring Emmett Kelly, Jr...., America'ss Foremost Circus Clown, red/black print on white paper with picture of Kelly, 21 x 28; e) Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Convention Hall, Philadelphia, March 29-30 and 31. Artwork by Maxwell Frederic Coplan, printed by Murray Poster Printing Co., Inc., N.Y.C. 30 1/2 x 45 1/2. Est. $150-300

1020. Misc. Presidential. Abraham Lincoln CDV. Possibly taken by Matthew Brady. Measures 2 3/8 x 4 overall. Slight staining, right edge. Good condition. Est. $300-500

1021. Misc. Presidential. Chester A. Arthur Signed Postmaster Appointment, 1883. Official Nomination Document from Chester A. Arthur, President of The United States, nominating William H. Hessin as Postmaster at Huntington, in the County of Huntington, State of Indiana on the 16th of January 1883. Document has the Post Office Department Gold Seal (endorsement) and is signed by Chester A. Arthur and the Postmaster General of the United States. Document measures about 17 x 14, folds to 4 x 9. Fine, stains near left edge and small stains and foxing along right edge. Est. $200-400

1022. Misc. Presidential. Democratic National Convention Tickets, 1936 & 1940. Lot of 12. Twelve colored tickets to Democratic National Convention, Philadelphia, June 1936 and Chicago 1940. Philadelphia tickets (7) are for guests (one for Honored Guest), and Chicago tickets (5) are for Alternate Floor Delegates, 9th, 10, 11th and 12th sessions. Est. $150-300

1023. Misc. Presidential. Grover Cleveland & U.S. Grant Portraits. Lot of 2. Portrait of Grover Cleveland, torn creased and stained. 4 1/8 x 6 1/4 No markings. U.S. Grant portrait taken by G.F. Sterling, 812 Water St., Bay City. Inscribed below Grant'ss name, ;Died July 23rd, 1885 Creased and torn. 4 1/4 x 6 1/2. Est. $100-200

1024. Misc. Presidential. Theodore Roosevelt Election Watch Fob, c.1920'ss. For President / Theodore / Roosevelt. A nice pro Roosevelt watch fob. Br, 43mm x 46mm. Slit at top. Mfg by H. Hanson, Chicago. Very fine. Est. $50-100

1025. Misc. Presidential. United States Philippine Commission certificate, signed by Wm. H. Taft, 1901. Certificate issued to Warren H. Ickis of Creston, Iowa, appointing him Judge of the Court of First Instance for the Thirteenth Judicial District. Dated 17th June, 1901, dateline Manila, P.I. Signed by Wm. H. Taft and by the Secretary of the Commission. Faded embossed seal, lower left. Staining along left edge and top and bottom right edge. Measures 14 x 16. Est. $200-400

1026. Misc. Radio. Zenith Radio Corp. Cert #0000. Specimen. Unissued, unsigned. Vignette of a seated woman with an industrial scene behind. Blue border and underprint. Cancelled by hole punches through printed signatures. Printer - ABN. 8 x 12. ;Specimen printed in red at the middle and several times along the bottom of the certificate. This is the well known radio company. Extremely fine. Est. $100-200

Some Notes on San Francisco Printers by Fred Holabird

There is much discussion among historians and collectors about the printers from California, particularly those from San Francisco. Since San Francisco was the financial center of the gold rush and remains so today, the printers there made their mark upon the companies of the state by producing fancy and artistic products of high quality. Many of these are "household" names among art aficionados, particularly Britton & Rey. Another of the great artists of the period was Grafton T. Brown, the first western African-American artist who was classically trained in graphic design. One artist that is well known among museum collectors is William Keith, perhaps best known for his scenic California oil paintings. Keith, like so many other struggling young artists, got his start with the printers. Some of his work has been found in the wood block prints used to illustrate stock certificates of the 1860's, though none are present in this sale. There were only two in the J. Reynolds Collection that we sold about 1990.

Britton & Rey produced some of the most spectacular artistry on Gold Rush stock certificates. Their lithographs of the period are among the most colorful and artistic of any ever produced in California, prized by institutions and collectors. Britton & Rey were the Currier & Ives of the west coast. Classic high quality mining scenes can be seen on the Bear River & Auburn Water & Mining Co. (1851), Mokelumne and Campo Seco Canal Mining Co. (c1860), and the Tuolumne County Water Co. (c1854) stock certificates. These fine certificates each show large scenes of California Gold Rush life. Only the Bear River piece identifies the artist, L. W. Smith, of which little or nothing is known. It has been argued that Thomas Ayres may have been the artist behind the Mok Hill and Tuolumne pieces, but this is complete speculation. Careful examination of the three different pieces reveals what appears to be at least two different artists, Smith and someone else. Unfortunately, the artists working for Britton & Rey were not listed as such in the early San Francisco directories. The 1852 Parker Directory lists over 25 artists alone, but no employer, though each artist may have worked under contract with a printer or lithographer.

Many institutions and collectors actively collect material from these many printers. The variety is a cross section of the west: Women's Print and G. T. Brown represent what might be considered minority printers.

The following chart of printers was compiled from Langley San Francisco Directories and the Parker 1852 San Francisco Directory. It gives the reader an idea of the approximate time span that specific printers were in business, as well as the sheer number of printers competing in the San Francisco market in the nineteenth century during the gold rush and post-gold rush eras.