NEVADA - Nye
803. Nye. Beatty & Rhyolite. Beatty & Rhyolite Photo Postcards. Lot of 2 different cards. The first is a Frasher's b/w photocard showing the Rhyolite Bottle House. The second photocard is captioned "Bird's Eye View of Beatty, Nev." The view appears to be taken looking north toward the town. The road leading to the town is dirt and looks suspiciously like the location of present day Hwy 95. Both white bordered. Xf. Est. $35-75
804. Nye. Belmont. Belmont Bar// GF 5cents IT. The Nevada Token Book attributes this token to Belmont, NV, although the only two Saloons we found listed in Belmont were Henry Hancock - Saloon, 1907-8 and Wm. Atwell Saloon, 1907-15 at least. Rd, with hole in center, br, 21mm. Vf/Xf, toned. Est. $200-400
805. Nye. Belmont. Belmont Postcards. Lot of 6 different cards. One item is a reproduction photograph from the Nevada Historical Society which was originally taken in 1902 showing the famous courthouse building. One the reverse is a short history of Belmont. 3 of the cards are b/w photocards, 2 of which show the courthouse and one of an overview. These cards were probably shot c.1940. 2 modern color cards. Vf. Est. $20-40 (no illustration)
806. Nye. Belmont. Dick Ashton's/ Belmont/ Saloon/ Belmont,/ Nev.// GF/ One/ Drink. Rd, br, 31mm. Xf, toned. Est. $20-40
807. Nye. Bullfrog. Bullfrog Mining District Map. "Compliments of the Forward Mining & Development Co. Printed by the Williamson-Haffner Co. Very nice map, with small illustration of a bullfrog beneath the masthead. Shows claims owned by the Patrick Investment Co. 20" x 17 1/2". Vf, folds, edges a bit rough. Est. $150-300
808. Nye. Bullfrog. Gold Bar Mine Silver Proof. Gold Bar/ (pic- mapped frog, showing Beatty, Gold Center, Transvaal, Gold Bar, Greenwater, Johnnie and Lilac)/ Bullfrog District, Nye Co., Nevada// The Gold Bar Mine/ (pic-mine shaft)/ 1987. Rd, BU. 37mm. Est. $50-150
809. Nye. Bullfrog. Gold Bar Mine Silver Proof. Gold Bar/ (pic- mapped frog, showing Beatty, Gold Center, Transvaal, Gold Bar, Greenwater, Johnnie and Lilac)/ Bullfrog District, Nye Co., Nevada// The Gold Bar Mine/ (pic-mine shaft)/ 1987. Rd, BU. 37mm. Est. $50-150
810. Nye. Bullfrog. Montgomery Shoshone Consolidated Mining Co. Cert. #2439. Incorporated in South Dakota 1906. Issued for 100 shares issued to M. F. W. McKee in 1906. Signed by Y. A. McDonald, second vice-president, and J. H. Ward, secretary. Green border and safety print, vignette at top center of two underground miners using a Burleigh drill, cancelled 1940, 8 x 11 Very fine condition with slight rust stains from paper clips. This is one of the earlier certs. The Montgomery Shoshone was the largest historical producer in the Bullfrog District. They produced about $10 million in gold. The mine was re-activated in the late 1980's and 90's, becoming part of the large Bullfrog mine and mill project operated by Barrick Gold. Est. $25-50
811. Nye. Carrara. Ribbon Counter/ Carrara/ Nevada// 6 1/4. Rd, br, 21mm. Thought to be a fake. Vf-Xf, toning. Est. $50-100
812. Nye. Duckwater. McGeary/ Duckwater// GF/ 10cents/ IT. RD, br, 21mm, fine, heavily toned, rust. Est. $20-40
813. Nye. Gabbs. Gabbs Repro Photo Postcard, c.1950. The card shows the mill at Gabbs with the caption "Gabbs, Nevada, Nation's largest magnesium ore body. Near Hawthorne." Postmarked Eureka, Nev, datelined by writer 1950. Photo by Zan, EC4. Xf. Est. $25-75
814. Nye. Ione. Northern Saloon Trade Tokens. Lot of 2. Northern/ Saloon/ Ione/ Nevada// GF/ One/ Drink. Rd, br, 23mm. Unc. Est. $20-40
815. Nye. Ione. Northern/ Saloon/ Ione/ Nevada// GF/ One/ Drink. Rd, br (gilt), 21mm. Unc. Est. $10-20
816. Nye. Manhattan (Pine Springs). Pine Springs Real Photo Postcard, c.1915. The card shows an early auto next to a developed spring and a small cabin in background. Card is captioned "Pine Springs near Manhattan, Nev." Photographer not noted. Xf. Est. $25-75
817. Nye. Manhattan. Manhattan Check Collection. Lot of 8 pcs. Includes The Commercial Mines & Milling Co., Bank of Manhattan, 5 varieties from the Nye & Ormsby County Bank, and the State Bank & Trust Co. Mostly unused. Xf. Est. $100-200
818. Nye. Manhattan. Manhattan Flood Real Photo Postcard, c.1918. A great shot taken from the top of a building looking down Main Street. The road is very wet after a flood had just rampaged through town. An auto is in the middle of the road either stuck or trying not to get stick. Photo was taken 1918 by J. J. Tognomi. Large white border. Vf. Est. $100-300
819. Nye. Manhattan. Manhattan Mine Postcards, c.1915. Lot of 2 different cards. One shows the Union Amalgamated Mill. The other shows the War Eagle Mill. Both taken by North, Ferguson & Co., published by Albertype. Xf. Est. $25-50
820. Nye. Manhattan. Manhattan Photographs & Postcards. Lot of 3 different items. One is a printed photocard of the Main Street, Manhattan, c.1905. The town is nestled in a small valley with trees on the slopes, very attractive setting. Postmarked Manhattan, 1906. Published by Nelson Rounsevell Stationer, Manhattan. The second item is repro photo by the Nevada Historical Society of a gold dredge located near Manhattan. The original photo was taken around 1939. The last item is a photograph identified as being taken from the substation of Nevada Calif Power Co. in Manhattan, Nevada. 8 x 10". All Vf. Est. $50-75
821. Nye. Manhattan. Manhattan Postcards, c.1908. Lot of 2 different cards. One of the cards shows 4 horses pulling a wood and canvas structure on skids along the main street in Manhattan. Postmarked Manhattan, 1908. The second card is an attractive view of Manhattan, postmarked Manhattan, 1909. No photographer noted, no publisher info. Xf. Est. $25-50
822. Nye. Manhattan. Manhattan Postcards. Lot of 2 different cards. The first card shows a man standing next to a structure obscured by at 3 inches of ice. Shot was taken by J. T. Field, Manhattan, Dec. 14, 1912. Large white border around card. Published in Manhattan, Nevada - The Knocker. The other card is a sketching of a the Old Manhattan Church by Wind Tree Graphics, Tonopah. Vf. Est. $50-75
823. Nye. Manhattan. Manhattan Real Photo Postcards, c.1910. Lot of 2 different cards. The first card shows a small cabin and underground storage shed taken in the winter with about 6 inches of snow on the ground. The other shows 24 children and one school teacher in front of the school house. The reverse has a note "Dear Grandma, Can you find me in this bunch? Irvin." Minor wear to edges. Vf. Est. $50-100
824. Nye. Manhattan. Manhattan Scene Postcards, c.1910. Lot of 5 different postcards. All of the cards are by North Ferguson & Co, published by Albertype. One shows a winter scene in the woods, one shows a 20 mule team drawn wagon, 2 shots of the town and one of a prospector with packed mules ready for the field. All xf. Est. $35-75
825. Nye. Manhattan. Manhattan Whale Gold Mining Co. Cert. #727. Incorporated in Nevada in 1913. Issued to J.C. Life for 1000 shares in 1913. Signed by president Johnson And secretary Otto Johnson. Uncancelled. Vignette to left of masthead of a spread-winged bald eagle atop dome. Black border, gilt seal. Printed by Goes. 8 1/4" x 11". This company is not referenced in our library. Xf, folds. Est. $25-750
826. Nye. Manhattan. Mustang Manhattan Reorganized MC. Cert. #3230. Incorporated in Nevada in 1917. Issued to Joseph B. Toplitz for 500 shares in 1919. Datelined Goldfield, Nevada. Signed by president Kontz and secretary Harry Ruhl. Uncancelled. Vignette of men working in underground mining scene, flanked by two smaller vignettes of men examining ore. Black border, gilt seal and underprint. Printed by Goes. 5 3/4" x 10". The Manhattan Mustang MC was dead by 1913, and this company was probably the succeedor company. Vf, folds, wrinkles. Est. $25-50
827. Nye. Manhattan. Nevada Saloon Tokens. Lot of 2 different pcs. One from the Nevada Saloon for 25cents IT, wm, 23mm, vf, heavily toned, rust; one from Helen's Manhattan Bar, 1987, yellow plastic, with black writing, 41mm, Unc. Est. $25-50
828. Nye. Manhattan. Nevada Saloon/ Manhattan// GF 6 1/4cents/ IT. Extremely rare. Rd, with hole in center, br, 21mm. Vf/Xf, toned, scratches on reverse. Est. $100-300
829. Nye. Manhattan. Nevada/Saloon/Manhattan, Nev.//GF/25/IT. Rd, alum, 24mm. Holed at center top for suspension. Au. Est. $25-75
830. Nye. Manhattan. North Ferguson & Co./ Manhattan/ Cigar Dealers// Good/ For (?) In/ Trade. Rd, br, 21mm. Fair condition, heavily toned, worn, dented. Very rare. Est. $50-75
831. Nye. Manhattan. Stage Coach & Wagon Chromolitho Postcards, c.1908. Lot of 3 different cards. Two of the cards show the same image but have different reverse styles, published by Newman Post Card. One of these is postmarked Tonopah, 1908. The third card shows a 20 mule team pulling lumber supply wagons, by P. E. Larson, published N.P.C. Co. All Xf. Est. $50-75
832. Nye. Manhattan. White Caps Mining Co. Lot of 4 certificates. Cert. #'s N2158, 1146, 1883, N14573. Incorporated in Nevada in 1915. Issued to Paine, Webber & Co. for 100 shares in 1917, Martin Messner for 100 shares in 1925, Edward Rourpf for 200 shares in 1917, the last unissued. Three different presidents and secretaries: John Wickes and H. Perry, v. pres. J.H. Miller and Raycraft, and v. pres. (illegible) and P.S. Booth. All are uncancelled. Orange, green and black borders, no vignette. Union Litho Co., printer. 7" x 10". The company was the largest producer in the district until modern times, at over $2.5 million through 1943. They had a rough start with litigation, financial and metallurgical problems, but got them all solved. (Mines Handbook, 1920). Xf. Est. $75-150
833. Nye. Manhattan. White Caps Mine Postcards, c.1915. Lot of 2 different cards. One shows the White Caps Mine and Mill. The other shows a mule team pulling a new roaster being hauled through the town of Manhattan on its way to the White Caps Mill. Both shots by North, Ferguson $ Co, published by Albertype. Xf. Est. $25-50
834. Nye. Midas (Ione). Miners Exchange/ Saloon/ Johnson/ & Cirac/ Midas.// GF/ One/ Drink/ Or/ Cigar. Rd, br, 24mm. Vf. Reverse is more worn than obverse. Midas was a mining camp 50 miles southwest of Austin. For some unknown reason to us, the camp of Ione was renamed Midas some time about 1885, and the name stuck for at least 20 years. It is considered by some as one of the remotest mining camps in the west. Only one store was listed there in 1907, a general merchandise store run by F. Schmalling. In 1894, Schmalling had a saloon in Ione and 2 other merchants ran general stores (Burchard Directory, 1886; Commercial Agency Book, 1894; Polk, 1907). Curiously, and remarkably, the names Ione and Midas are omitted from many of the key Nevada works, including Lincoln, Klienhampl and Ziony. The town falls within the Union District, a very broad district encompassing Berlin to the South. The town was very active in the 1860's through the early 1870's, when known ore became depleted. After 1905 there was a revival, but Midas never regained its stature and that of neighboring Berlin, now a State Park known for its fossils. The town was known for decades as one of Nevada's classic ghost towns. The town never had much of a population. Johnson & Cirac's Miner's Exchange Saloon must have only lasted a short while, probably during the 1905-10 period, judging from the appearance of the trade token. R. C. Johnson was listed as the only proprietor of the saloon in the 1914 Polk Directory. Schmalling still ran his general store and was also the postmaster. A mercury mine was active there during this same period of time. This is an extremely rare token. We offered a similar token in Auction #13, but that token was in a little better condition. This token offered here is one of the 4 known that were inventoried in the Nevada Trade Token Book. Hubbard found (or dug) this token himself. Vf, reverse is worn to a fine condition, obverse has wear to high points. Est. $500-1000
835. Nye. Millers. Turf Saloon/Millers,/Nev.//GF/6.25/IT. Rd, br, 21mm. The token has a mottled look with copper gilt and dark tone. Hubbard acquired this token through a trade with McPheeters. Vf. Millers is very close to the county line between Esmeralda and Nye Counties. We typically place Millers in Esmeralda. Est. $25-75
836. Nye. (Monarch). Monarch/Bar//GF/12.5/IT. Sc(4), br, 28mm. Both sides have green corrosion spots, the reverse being more affected by this. Reverse also has pitting. Fine. Est. $100-200
837. Nye. Rhyolite. First National Bank of Rhyolite Check Book. 14 checks still present, along with accompanying deposits slips. Vignette of bank building and street scene. Black print on yellow paper. 2 3/4" x 7". Fine, damage to edges, water decay. Est. $100-200
838. Nye. Rhyolite. Montgomery Shoshone Consol. MC Checks. Lot of 8 checks. For company liquidation. 1941, all paid. 3 1/4" x 8 1/2". Cancelled by hole punches. Vf. Est. $50-100
839. Nye. Rhyolite. Rhyolite Photo Postcards. Lot of 4 different postcards. Two bird's eye views (one repro, one real) of Rhyolite, and two "Ghost Town" views (one repro, one real). The last piece is a nice image of the "Ruins of Rhyolite," featuring a clear view of three dilapidated buildings. All have white borders. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2". Unused, Xf. Est. $50-150
840. Nye. Round Mountain. High Grade Gold Mining Co. Cert. #106. Incorporated in Nevada in 1906. Issued to C.H. Miller for 1000 shares in 1907. Signed by president Hussey and secretary E.R. Argersinger. Uncancelled. Vignette of spread-winged bald eagle atop stars and stripes shield. Brown border, printed by Nevada Press. 9" x 12 3/4". This company is not listed in the Mines Handbooks. Vf, folds. Est. $50-100
841. Nye. Round Mountain. Round Mountain Central Mining Co. Cert. #607. Incorporated in Arizona in 1906. Issued to Paul Skulavik for 100 shares in 1908. Signed by president Johnson and secretary Cottle. Uncancelled. "Mines Located at Round Mountain, Nevada" printed across certificate. Vignette of capped woman turned to profile. Black border, gilt seal. Printed by Goes. 5 1/2" x 10". This company is not listed in the Mines Handbooks. Xf, folds. Est. $50-100
842. Nye. Round Mountain. Round Mountain Hydraulic Mining Co. Cert. #31. Incorporated in Nevada in 1907. Issued to Henry J. Bartlett for 10,000 shares in 1907. Signed by v. president Wilson and secretary (illegible). Uncancelled. No vignette, brown border. Printer not noted. 5 1/2" x 10". This company is not listed in the Mines Handbooks. XF, folds. Est. $75-150
843. Nye. Round Mountain. Round Mountain Mining Co. Cert. #7056. Incorporated in Nevada in 1906. Issued to Lizzie P. Roth for 40 shares in 1917. Datelined Goldfield, Nevada. Signed by president Louis Gordon and secretary Moyer. Cancelled by stamp at right. Bust vignette of young boy. A Producer of beautiful gold, the Round Mountain MC was one among many fantastic gold discoveries in Round Mountain, located about 70 miles North of Goldfield. However, the development of the district was overshadowed by the existence of overlapping claims, along with the impending apex law litigation, which threatened to slow production. J.R. Davis, along with other Goldfield investors, stepped in to mend the problems, consolidating properties under the Round Mountain MC. The company is still in operation as a world class gold mine. (Ref: Tingley, Zanjani, Hallm Ferguson). Brown border, printed by Gast BNC. 6" x 10 1/2". Xf. Est. $25-75
844. Nye. Round Mountain. Round Mountain Mining Co. Cert. #8350. Incorporated in Nevada in 1906. Issued to J.F. Manahan for 1000 shares in 1925. Datelined Goldfield, Nevada. Signed by president Louis Gordon and secretary Moyer. Cancelled by stamp at right. Bust vignette of young boy. Brown border, printed by Gast BNC. 6" x 10 1/2". See above lot for story. Xf. Est. $25-75
845. Nye. Round Mountain. Round Mountain Mining Co. Cert. #653. Incorporated in Nevada in 1906. Issued to Henry Meyer for 500 shares in 1907. Datelined Goldfield, Nevada. Signed by president Jas. R. Davis and secretary Meyer. Cancelled by stamp at right. Vignette of mine and mill operations at water's edge, flanked by two smaller vignettes of miners working underground. Black border, gilt seal. 5 1/2" x 10". See lot above for the story. Xf. Est. $50-150
846. Nye. Round Mountain. Round Mountain Postcards, c.1910. Lot of 3 different cards. The first card shows a burro saddled up to the bar with the caption "Danny The Camp's Favorite", taken by George Foley, Round Mountain. Second card shows the Sunnyside Mill also taken by George Foley, postmarked Round Mountain. The last item is a reproduction photograph put out by the Nevada Historical Society, 1989, showing the main street c.1915, photographer not noted. All Vf. Est. $50-75
847. Nye. Round Mountain. Round Mountain Printed Postcards, c.1920. Lot of 3 different cards. Two of the cards show an unidentified woman in front of a wooden house. The third card shows a family in front of a concrete wall, also unidentified. Photographer not noted. Vf. Est. $75-150
848. Nye. Round Mountain. Round Mountain Real Photo Postcard, c.1910. The scene shows the early days of Round Mountain. A great shot showing how remote that town was in 1910. Postmarked but illegible for date and town. Datelined by writer, 1910. Card is creased at upper left corner. Fine. Rare. Est. $150-300
849. Nye. Round Mountain. Round Mountain Sandstorm Gold Mining Co. Cert. #59. Incorporated in Arizona in 1906. Issued to J.W. Merrill for 1000 shares in 1907. Signed by president C. Wayne and secretary J. Harbinger. Uncancelled. Vignette of miners working underground, flanked by two smaller vignettes of men examining ore. Black border, gilt seal. Printed by Goes. 5 1/2" x 10". This company is not listed in the Mines Handbooks. Xf. Est. $50-75
850. Nye. Round Mountain. Round Mountain Sphinx Mining Co. Cert. #886. Incorporated in South Dakota in 1906. Datelined Goldfield, Nev. Issued to Caroline Buechel for 100 shares in 1907. Signed by president J.H. Shockley and secretary John E. Fryer. Uncancelled. Vignette of river running through ravine, with snow-capped peak in distance. Gilt border and seal, printed by W.H. Kistler Stationery Co. 7" x 10 1/2". This company is not listed in the Mines Handbooks. Xf. Est. $50-75
851. Nye. Round Mountain. Round Mountain Photographs. Lot of 2 different photos. First is an image of the Sunnyside Mine workings, with a bed of granite in the foreground. The second image is of Carvers Station in winter, C.1950's. B&W, one with white border. 3 1/2 "x 5" and 3 3/4" x 6". Xf. Est. $15-30
852. Nye. Round Mountain. Sphinx Mine Photo Postcard, c.1910. The scene is of the Sphinx Mine located at Round Mountain. Image is smaller than the card with a large white area along left edge. No photographer noted. Est. $150-300
853. Nye. Round Mountain. Tabor/ Round Mt./ Nev.// GF/ 12 1/2cents/ IT. Oval, br, 40mm, Vf, toned, worn at high spots, but a nice example of this token. Est. $75-150
854. Nye. Tonopah. Ackerman & Co./ Tonopah,/ Nev.// GF/ 6 1/4cents/ IT. Br, rd, 21mm, Vf/Xf, toned, light corrosion. Est. $20-40
855. Nye. Tonopah. Bacon's/ Smoke House/ Tonopah, Nev.// GF/ One/ 12 1/2cent/ Cigar. Oct, al, 26mm, Vf, worn at high spots. Est. $20-40
856. Nye. Tonopah. Balkan Saloon/ Sam**Mis/ Tonopah, Nev.// GF/ 5cents/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Fine, worn at center, mottled on reverse, toned. Est. $35-75
857. Nye. Tonopah. Bank Saloon Tokens. Lot of 2 different tokens. Bank Saloon/W. J. Drysdale/ Tonopah,/ Nevada.// GF/12.5/In/Trade. Rd, br, 24mm. Scratches at bottom left on reverse. Worn on both sides. F-Vf. Griffith & Holland/Bank/(center star punch)/Saloon/Tonopah//Bank Saloon/6.25 IT/Irvien SF. Rd, br, 22mm. The Nevada Trade Token Book does not indicate that this token has a star center punch, but all that have been seen do. The punch obscures some of the wording on the token. High points worn. Fine. Est. $50-150
858. Nye. Tonopah. Bank Saloon/W. Drysdale/Tonopah,/Nevada//GF/12.5/In/Trade. Rd, brass, 31mm. Strike is worn on both sides. F-Vf. Est. $25-50
859. Nye. Tonopah. Barrel House Postcards, c.1908. Lot of 4 different cards. Three of the cards are of the same view, 2 are chromolithos and 1 is b/w. The 4th card is a chromolitho of the barrel house taken when in spring with small patches of snow on the ground. All the cards are numbered 814 and are by Edward Mitchell. Vf. Est. $35-75
860. Nye. Tonopah. Belmont Mine Equipment Tag. Belmont/ 70. Major Tonopah mine. Rd, with hole at top for suspension, br, 26mm, Vf, toned, dented. Est. $50-75
861. Nye. Tonopah. Belmont Mine Postcards. Lot of 3 different cards. Two of the cards shows scenes of the above ground operations including the mill, stockpiles, surge piles and other stuff. The third card was taken at the 1400' level of the Belmont mine with 5 miners standing near the shaft hoist. No photographers noted. One of the cards has a stamp, but was never brown. Vf. Est. $50-75
862. Nye. (Tonopah). Butler/ Shining/ Parlors// GF/ One/ Shine. Rd, br, 21mm. Vf, heavily toned, worn at high spots. Est. $20-40
863. Nye. (Tonopah). Butler/ Shining/ Parlors// GF/ One/ Shine. Rd, br, 21mm. Vf, toned. Est. $20-40
864. Nye. Tonopah. C. & F. Bar/ Tonopah, Nev.// GF 6 1/4cents/ IT. Rd, with heart shape cut out of center, al, 21mm, Vf/Xf, surface corroded. Est. $20-40
865. Nye. Tonopah. Cabinet Saloon/ 129/ Main ST./ Shoemaker/ & Smith/ Tonopah, Nev./ L.A. Rub Stamp Co.// GF/ 6 1/4/ Cents. RD, br, 21mm. Vf, dark spotting. Est. $100-200
866. Nye. Tonopah. Can House Chromolito Postcards, c.1905. Lot of 4 similar cards. All the cards are by Edward Mitchell. The views are all the same but have slight variations in the coloration and layout. All are numbered 813. One of the cards is postmarked San Jose, 1906. The can house was built out of used coal oil fuel cans. Vf. Est. $30-90
867. Nye. Tonopah. Chris Sorense/ Tonopah// GF 5cents IT. Rd, with star cut out of center, br, 21mm. Vf, mottled. Est. $25-50
868. Nye. Tonopah. City Bakery/ Tonopah// GF/ One/ Loaf Bread. Rd, br, 25mm. Vf, toned, worn at high spots. Est. $25-50
869. Nye. (Tonopah). Clifford & Kennedy// 6 1/4/ Cents/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm. VF, toned. Est. $20-40
870. Nye. (Tonopah). Cobweb/Liquor/Co.//GF/6.25¢/IT. Rd, brass, 21mm. Xf. Est. $10-15
871. Nye. Tonopah. Don's Place/ Tonopah// 5cents. Rd, with hole in center, br, 21mm. Vf, toned. Est. $20-40
872. Nye. Tonopah. G. Ralatta & Co./ Tonopah/ Nev.// GF/ 12 1/2cents/ IT. This rare token was received from R. Glantz. Rd, br, 21mm. Vf, evenly toned from handling. Est. $50-150
873. Nye. Tonopah. Hall Liquor Co. Inc/ Tonopah/ Nevada// GF/ 6 1/4cents/ IT. RD, br, 21mm. Xf, toned. Est. $20-40 3743 80
874. Nye. Tonopah. Kelly Bros./ Tonopah// GF 6 1/4cents/ IT. Rd, hole in center, br, 21mm. Vf, worn at high spots, toned. Est. $20-40
875. Nye. Tonopah. King's Ice Cream/ Parlor/ Tonopah,/ Nev./ L.A. Rub Stamp Co.// GF/ 5cents/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Vg/Fine, extremely mottled on obverse. Est. $20-40
876. Nye. (Tonopah). Metropolitan// GF/ 6 1/4cents. Rd, br, 21mm. Vg, mottled and very worn. Rare. Est. $25-50
877. Nye. Tonopah. Midway Mine Photo Postcard. The card shows the mill and head frame of the Midway Mine in Tonopah. No photographer or publisher noted. Xf. Est. $20-40
878. Nye. Tonopah. Mizpah Hotel Advertisement Postcard, c.1908. The card has a very attractive brown lithograph of the Mizpah with a horse drawn carriage and two early autos. R. B. Govan & Co were the owners of the Mizpah at this time. One the reverse is a note written by a father to his daughter, postmarked Tonopah, 1909, telling her that he was staying at the Mizpah. The father was attending the famous Mining Congress that was held in both Goldfield and Tonopah in 1909. The father was to be returning to Goldfield in a few days and finally back home. This card is very rare and the note makes it even more appropriate to Tonopah's history. Xf. Est. $75-150
879. Nye. Tonopah. Mizpah Hotel Advertisement Postcards, c. 1950. Lot of 6 different cards. Three of the cards have the same scene, but slightly different print layouts, one postmarked Tonopah, 1953. Two identical cards are color, published by Beal's Litho. The last card shows the back side of the Mizpah but is similar in layout to the first 3 described. Est. $35-75
880. Nye. Tonopah. Mizpah Hotel Repro Photo Postcards. Lot of 4 different cards. 4 different views of the Mizpah Hotel. One of the views is of the "First Mizpah" before the famous building we all know was built. All of the cards are reproduction photo postcards. No Photographers noted. Vf. Est. $25-75
881. Nye. Tonopah. Mizpah Mine Chromolitho Postcards, c.1908. Lot of 2 different cards. The 2 cards show essentially the same scene only with different coloration and different sizing. Both by Edward Mitchell, both numbered 816. Vf. Est. $25-50 (no illustration)
882. Nye. Tonopah. Mizpah Mine Chromolitho Postcards, c.1908. Lot of 3 different cards. 2 of the cards are the same scene of the Mizpah headframe and building with slightly different coloration, both published by Gray News Co, SLC. One card shows a different view of the same building and headframe as the first cards, postmarked Tonopah, 1909, published by Newman Post Card Co. The last card is of an overview of the Mizpah mine site with a little bit of snow on the ground, published by American News Co. Vf. Est. $30-75 (no illustration)
883. Nye. Tonopah. Montana Saloon/ S. Ginotti/ Prop./ Tonopah,/ Nev.// GF/ 12 1/2cents/ IT. Sc (8), br, 25mm. Vf-Xf, toned. Found in 1977, this is an extremely rare piece, with only one or two known. Est. $150-300
884. Nye. Tonopah. Montana-Tonopah Mines Co. Cert. #7711. Incorporated in Utah in 1902. Issued to E. Brice for 200 shares in 1905. Signed by president Chas. Knox and secretary Edgar Knox. Cancelled by stamp and hole punches. Vignette of miners working in underground mining scene. Black border, gilt seal. Printed by the F.W. Gardiner Co. 8 1/4" x 10 1/4". One of the oldest companies in the Tonopah district, incorporated in 1902 and later reincorporated, the Montana-Tonopah consisted of 15 claims. With operations consisting of an 865' shaft and over 15 miles of workings, the mine folded in 1914, due to a lack of ore and low silver prices (Ref: Mines Hdbk, 1918, p.1164). Xf. Est. $25-50
885. Nye. Tonopah. Montana-Tonopah Mine Postcards. Lot of 8 different cards. 4 of the cards are chromolitho postcards, 2 of which are by Edward Mitchell, both numbered 818 but with different scenes. 2 of the chromo cards have not publisher info but are of the same scene with slightly different color. The last 4 items are photocards of different views of the mill operations. No photographers indicated, white bordered. All Xf. Est. $100-200
886. Nye. Tonopah. Montana-Tonopah Mining Co./ One/ Meal// 82. Square meal tag, al, 1 1/2" x 1 1/4". Fine, corroded, with 1/2" area at bottom right severely damaged. Est. $200-500
887. Nye. Tonopah. Monte Carlo Saloon and Bar Tokens. Lot of 2 different tokens. Monte Carlo/ Saloon/ Tonopah, Nev.// GF/ One/ Drink. Monte Carlo/ Bar// GF/ 5cents/ IT. Both rd, br, 21mm-25mm. Vf/Xf, mottling, toned. Est. $50-100
888. Nye. Tonopah. Mooney's Café, Tonopah, Celluloid Token. "Pick Your Way to Mooney's Café." Printed by the American Art Works, Ohio. 1 1/4" x 2". Fine, discolored at right edge, soiled, delicate, chipped at top right. Est. $50-100
889. Nye. Tonopah. Native American Postcards, c.1908. Lot of 2 different cards. Chromolitho cards of Native Americans in Tonopah, presumably of the Piute Tribe. One card has an image of a baby in a papoose, postmarked Tonopah, 1909. The other card is of a young Indian also presumably of the Piute Tribe. Both cards by Newman Post Card Co. Vf. Est. $50-100
890. Nye. Tonopah. Palace Bar/ Perryman/ &/ Balder/ Tonopah, Nev.// GF/ 5cents/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Vf/Xf, toned, minor corrosion. Est. $25-50
891. Nye. Tonopah. Palace Hotel/ Tonopah/ Nev// GF/ 12 1/2/ CTS/ IT. Rd, br, 23mm, Vf, toned, worn at high spots. Est. $25-50
892. Nye. Tonopah. Sing Hi Restaurant Meal Ticket. "Good For 21 Meals, $7.00". With 1-21 bordering the card's edge, one would stamp a hole through each number, per meal. Appears that at least 20 meals were used, the upper left corner missing. 2 1/2" x 4". Lower right corner missing as well, but in otherwise fair condition. Extremely Rare. Est. $50-100
893. Nye. Tonopah. Smoke House/ Geo. Johnson/ Prop./ Tonopah, Nev.// Lot of 2 different tokens. GF/ 12 1/2 (6 1/4)cents/ IT. Oct, rd, al, br, 25mm, 21mm. Both fine, al with corrosion, pitting, the br with toning, wear to high spots. Est. $50-100
894. Nye. Tonopah. State Bank & Trust Leather Postcard, c.1906. A fantastic engraved leather building with a very accurate rendition of the State Bank & Trust Building. The card is postmarked Tonopah and Carson City, 1907(?). Published by Cardinell Vincent, SF. Xf. Extremely Rare. Est. $25-50
895. Nye. Tonopah. T. N. & S. Co.// GF/ 12 1/2cents/ IT. Oct, al, 21mm. Vf, lightly pitted, scratched. Est. $15-30
896. Nye. (Tonopah). Tanner & Coykendale / Oro / Y/ Plata / (star) // GF / 1 / Bernhard / (star) Drink or Cigar (star). 21mm. Rd, br, Vf, worn at high points, toned. Est. $20-40
897. Nye. (Tonopah). Ticki/ Saloon// GF/ 12 1/2cents/ IT. Oct, al, 25mm. Fine, corroded, with pitting. Est. $25-75
898. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Mailbox Security Seal. "69". Rd, 17mm. Fine, worn at high spots, dented. Est. $50-100
899. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Repro Photo Postcards. Lot of 6 different cards. 5 of the cards show views of the T & G Depot from differing angles and are all b/w repro photo postcards. The last card is a chromolitho card by Edward Mitchell, #819. Vf. Est. $75-100
900. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Check. No.16903. Paid to R.T. Morris for $92.85 in 1931. Printed on John S. Cook & Co. Bankers paper. Xf, cancelled by hole punches. 3 1/2" x 8 1/2". Est. $25-50
901. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah & Manhattan Stage Coach Postcard, c.1907. Chromolitho card showing one of the stage coaches used by the Tonopah & Manhattan Stage Line. 6 horses are pulling a full loaded stage. Published by Newman Post Card Co, LA. Postmarked Tonopah, 1908. The note on the reverse tells that this is the stage that goes by their house everyday. The note indicates that the two towns are 50 miles apart. Vf. Est. $25-50
902. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad Pass. Pass is 3x 5". Company logo at left corner. Pass #747. Unissued. Chip missing from left edge and small tear at right edge. Fine. Est. $20-40 (no illustration)
903. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Bakery Tokens. Lot of 3 different pcs. Two from Progress Bakery: sc (4), style IV, al, good condition, very worn; rd, br, rare, but in very poor condition. The third is from the City Bakery, style II, rd, br, Vg-Vf, with toning and corrosion. Est. $75-150
904. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Bakery/ Tonopah,/ Nev.// GF/ One/ Loaf of Bread. Al, rounded diamond shape, 31mm. Fine, heavy pitting. Est. $25-50
905. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Belmont Development Co. Lot of 2 pcs. Cert. #'s 80139, A4617. Inc in New Jersey in 1902. Issued to Thomas W. Synnot for 1000 shares in 1924 and Jack Linsky for 100 shares in 1937. Signed by president Clyde Heller and secretary Shaar, and president Park and secretary Haagen. Both uncancelled. Vignette of men using hydraulic drill in underground mining scene. Orange and brown borders, printed by ABNC. The company owned 162 acres adjoining the Montana Tonopah and Tonopah Mining properties, also holding leases on property in British Columbia, the Bull Moose and Biddlecome mines near Carrara. In 1916-17, the company's exploration department examined 53 properties and secured options on the Eagle Shawmut mine in Tuolumne, Cal., the Emma mine in San Juan, Colo. and several smaller properties east of Belmont. (MH, 1918. 8 x 12. Xf. Est. $40-80
906. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Bird's Eye View Double Folding Postcard, c.1906. This a double card folding panoramic view of Tonopah. The card folds at the center. The hinge of the fold has since worn out and has been repaired with clear tape. The right card has some damage near the hinge line. Postmarked Tonopah, 1907. Fine. Est. $50-100
907. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Bird's Eye Views Photo Postcards, c.1940. Lot of 7 different cards. There are no photographer noted on any card. Three of the cards are postmarked Tonopah, 1943, 1945 & 1946. All Vf. Est. $50-150
908. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Bottle House Real Photo Postcards, c.1908. Lot of 2 different cards. Two different views of the Tonopah Bottle House and apparently taken at different dates. One of the cards shows a couple dressed in fancy clothes with American flags in the window. The shot was probably taken on July, 4th, and appears to be an older shot. The second shot shows the bottle house with a new roof and a cute white picket fence. No photographer is noted on either card. The first card has water damage that affects the right half of the card discoloring front and back. The second card is Xf. Est. $100-150
909. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Buildings Real Photo Postcards. Lot of 5 different cards. 5 photo postcards showing the Barrel House, U. S. Post Office, Butler Theatre and the old Nye County Court House. The photographers are not noted, but 4 of the 5 cards are numbered: 393, 364, 365, 754. Vf. Est. $35-75
910. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Check Collection. Lot of 59 different pcs. Includes several from Marks and Co., Brougher Divide MC, High Divide MC, Morrow & Hussey, Thomson Divide MC, Tonopah Divide MC, and many others. Dating from 1905-1981. All Vf. Est. $150-300
911. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Cigar Tokens. Lot of 2 different tokens. Faust Cigar Stand// GF/ 5cents/ IT; Geo. J. Lewis/ Cigars/ Tonopah, Nevada// GF/ 6 1/4cents/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Fine, worn at high spots, toned. Est. $25-50
912. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Courthouse Real Photo Postcard, c.1908. The shot is of the exterior of the Tonopah courthouse, postmarked Tonopah, 1909. The note is to a man's sister who was living in Calumet, Michigan. The brother may have been an out of work miner who came west for work. His note indicates he will be staying in Manhattan. Minor wear to corners. Vf. Est. $50-150
913. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Downtown Scenes Repro Photo Postcards. Lot of 5 different pcs. Three of the cards show the annual drilling contest held on July 4th for the years 1902 and 1903. One of the cards is captioned "Freight Train Leaving Tonopah, 1910." A 6 horse team is hitched to two supply wagons. The last card shows a man in a suit with his burro "Jim" standing next to a canvas tent. Xf. Est. $50-100
914. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Drug Company/ Tonopah,/ Nevada./ L.A. Rub. Stamp Co.// GF/ 6 1/4/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Xf, toned. Est. $25-50
915. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Extension Chromolitho Postcards, c.1908. Lot of 3 different cards. One card shows loading ore onto flat rail cars. The other two cards show the mill buildings. One is by Edward Mitchell and one by Newman Post Card Co. Vf. Est. $25-50 (no illustration)
916. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Extension Mining Co. Cert. #'s 18177, A40984. Incorporated in Arizona. Issued to Bossert for 1 share in 1916 and Mrs. Emma Schmidt for 100 shares in 1924. Both signed by president Ward and two different secretaries. Both uncancelled. Vignette in underprint of miners working above ground. Black border, blue and brown underprints, no printer noted. 6 3/4" x 11". Xf, one with severe crease down center. In 1916, the company had such favorable output that the mill increased 30% to facilitate the year's end ore production at 91,981 tons, and, by 1921, the company milled just under 90,000 tons, equal to over $18 per ton. This company had some of the highest grade ore recorded in the district (Mines Handbooks, 1916, pp.1115-17; 1925, pp.1509-12; 1931, pp.1621). Est. $40-80
917. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Extension/ Grocery/ Store// GF/ 5cents/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Fine, quite worn at high spots, dark spots on reverse. Est. $20-40 3779 80
918. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Lightning Storm Photo Postcard. A fantastic shot of a lighting bolt striking a house in Tonopah. Copyright by Key Pittman, 1904. Pittman went on to be Governor of Nevada. This is a repro photo postcard. Est. $75-150
919. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Midway Mining Co. Cert. #1423. Incorporated in Arizona in 1902. Issued to Henry and West for 100 shares in 1906. Signed by president W. Douglass and secretary H.C. Brougher. Uncancelled. Vignette of miners standing near shaft at mine operations on hillside. Green border, no printer noted. 7" x 11". Xf, folds, light soil at edges. Not listed in the Mines Handbook. Est. $50-100
920. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Miners Photo Postcard, c.1910. Scene of several men near what appears to be a head frame. Two of the men have suits and are probably miner supers or owners. Postmarked Tonopah, not date on postmark. Est. $25-75
921. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Mines Bird's Eye View Real Photo Postcard, c.1908. A rare overview shot of the mines without including the town of Tonopah. Minor wear to edges, some spotting on card. Vf. Est. $75-150
922. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Mines Postcards. Lot of 9 different cards. Two of the cards are chromolitho cards, c.1910, showing different overview scenes of the mines of Tonopah. Both are postmarked, one Reno, 1912 and one San Jose. The rest of the cards are b/w repro photo postcards. All the cards show mine sites that are unidentified. 5 of the cards have no photographer noted, one of which is postmarked Tonopah, 1945. One card by Frasher's and one by Zan #T-608. Vf. Est. $100-200
923. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Mines Real Photo Postcards, c.1940. Lot of 4 different cards. All the postcards are b/w and show unidentified mines. All white bordered and no photographers noted. Xf. Est. $25-75
924. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Outskirts Real Photo Postcards, c.1940. Lot of 5 different cards. The scenes are of the outlying fringes of Tonopah. 4 of the 5 cards have a modern paved road visible placing them c.1940. The last card may be a repro photo postcard and be c.1910. Vf. Est. $35-75
925. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Overview Real Photo Postcard, c.1905. The c.1905 date on this card arises from the fact that the Mizpah and State & Trust Building have not yet been built. The town is comprised mostly of small houses. Two dark strips at upper right corner. Vf. Est. $75-150
926. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Photo Reprints. Lot of 8 different images. Includes images of town folk, mine operations, mining camps, and parade scenes. All B&W, white borders, 5" x 7". Xf. Est. $75-150
927. Nevada. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Prospectors Developing Co. Cert. #96. Incorporated in Arizona. Issued to G. Arnold for 500 shares in 1904. Datelined Denver, Colo. Signed by president J.R. Gillespie and secretary Wm. L. Wilson. Uncancelled. Vignette of allegorical figure riding winged cog. Black border, gilt seal. Printed by Goes. 8 1/4" x 11". Vf, small tear at fold. Not listed in the Mines Handbooks. Extremely rare. Est. $25-75
928. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Souvenir & Humorous Postcards, c.1905-1910. Lot of 4 different cards. One of the cards is a leather postcard with a bear chasing a man up a tree, postmarked Tonopah, 1907. One card is similar in design to the leather card except this one is paper, postmarked, Tonopah, 1906. A cute souvenir card from Tonopah, not postmarked, but the card does have a small envelope, 1.5 x 3", with a tiny note inside. The last card has "Just Arrived in Tonopah. It's not a very dry town!" with a view of a woman holding up a whiskey bottle. The note on the reverse is written by a girl to her friend in Sacramento, postmarked Tonopah, 1913. Vf. Est. $25-75
929. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Store Front Real Photo Postcard, c.1909. The card shows the proprietors of a store identified as Mr. and Mrs. Somermill and taken 1909. We are not sure the name of this business. Vf. Est. $50-100
930. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Street Scene Real Photo Postcards, c.1940. Lot of 5 different cards. Real photo postcards with views of the main street in Tonopah all taken around 1940-1945. No photographers noted. 2 of the cards are postmarked Tonopah, 1946 & 1947. Xf. Est. $50-100
931. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Street Scene Real Photo Postcard, c.1910. A view down the main street in Tonopah looking north. A great early shot of Tonopah once the town was well established. Xf. Est. $75-150
932. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Trade Tokens. Lot of 3 different pcs. Three tokens from Tonopah establishments, including the Montana Café, found in 1973, W.J. Drysdale, found in 1974, and Big Casino, found in 1971. All rd, br, 21mm. Poor-Xf, the Montana severely mottled. Est. $25-50
933. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Trade Tokens. Lot of 3 different tokens. Tonopah, the Montana Café, Tanner & Coykendale, both rd, br, 21mm. Progress Bakery, rounded square shape, 26mm. Vf, with heavy wear and toning, to Vf/Xf, with minor mottling. Est. $25-50
934. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Trade Tokens. Lot of 3 different tokens. Beckley's, Cobweb Liquor Co., and Belmont Bar. All rd, br, 21mm-25mm, Vf, with toning and mottling. Est. $25-50
935. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah USO Club Photopostcard, c.1940. Card shows 2 men entering the USO Club in Tonopah, Nevada, with a single car parked outside. Published by Frasher's. White border and unused. Xf. Rare. Est. $25-50
936. Nye. Tonopah. Tonopah Water & Power Co. Cert. #14. Incorporated in Delaware in 1902. Issued to Trevnor Coffin for 1250 shares in 1902. Signed by president J.W. Adams and treasurer E. Yerington. Uncancelled. Vignette of elk posing on hillside. Rust border, printed by Broun-Green Co. 9 1/4" x 11 3/4". Vf/Xf, soil spot at upper right corner, folds. Extremely rare. Est. $50-100
937. Nye. Tonopah. Torino Saloon/ Tonopah (Sic)/ Nev./ L.A. Rub. Stamp Co.// GF/ 12 1/2cents/ IT. Tonopah is misspelled on obverse. Rd, br, 21mm. Xf, toned, with a defect to bottom edge on obverse. Est. $25-75
938. Nye. Tonopah. Torino Saloon/ Tonopah/ Nev./ L.A. Rub Stamp Co.// GF/ 12 1/2c/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Xf-Au, toned. Est. $25-50
939. Nye. Tonopah. Vienna Bakery Tokens. Lot of 2 different tokens. Both are "Good for One Loaf of Bread." Wm, Rd, 25mm, vf, toned throughout; Br, Oct, 27mm, vf, toned, with rough surface. Both were found in Tonopah in 1973 and 1973. Est. $50-100
940. Nye. Tonopah. W. J. Drysdale/ Tonopah,/ Nev/ L.A. Rub Stamp Co.// GF/ 6 1/4cents/ IT. RD, br, 21mm. Vf/Xf, toned, a bit worn in center at high spots. Est. $20-40
941. Nye. Tonopah. West End Consolidated Miners Picnic Photo Postcard, c.1914. The shot shows 27 miners of the West End Consolidated Mine, several with watermelon rinds in their hands. The group probably just had a picnic of some sort as all the men have large happy smiles on their faces. Card is identified as 1914. The reverse has black paper from being mounted in an album. Vf. Est. $25-50
942. Nye. Tonopah. West Tonopah Consol. Mining Co. Cert. #481. Incorporated in California in 1907. Issued to R.E. Mulcahy for 6242 shares in 1909. Signed by president M. Casey and secretary Mulcahy. Uncancelled. Green border, no vignette. Printed by Britton & Rey. 8" x 11 3/4". The company owned property in Esmeralda county, but the Mines Handbook (1918, p.1099) does not give specifics, so we have left the company placed in Tonopah. Xf, folds. Rare. Est. $50-75
943. Nye. Tonopah. Wm. J. Crowell/ Tonopah/ Nev./ *RS.// Flyer (?)/ Chicago/ Board/ Trade/ Observatory. Severe pitting and wear to high spots render the lettering almost illegible. Rd, with hole at top for suspension, 33mm. Poor. Est. $15-30
944. Nye/Esmeralda. Tonopah/Goldfield. Tonopah & Goldfield Gold Bar Photo Postcards. Lot of 2 different cards. One shot shows 7 different men standing behind a stack of 47 silver bars worth (at that time) $75,000. The second card shows 19 gold bars from one of the Goldfield mines. The value was estimated at $450,000. Not photographer noted. Xf. Est. $50-100
945. Nye/Esmeralda. Tonopah/Goldfield. Tonopah and Goldfield Tokens. Lot of 2 different pcs. Montana/ Bar/ Goldfield, Nev.// GF/ 12 1/2/ cents/ IT, br, oct, 26mm; Bouquet/ 12 1/2cents/ IT/ Goldfield, Nev.// (Same), sc(8), al 26mm. Both fine, toning, dents. Est. $25-50
