EASTERN STATES

2199. Eastern. Newspapers. Early Eastern Newspapers, 1770-1891. Lot of 4 pcs. Boston Gazette, 1770, sent to Thomas W. Thomas. Discussion on page 2 of Liberty. This paper had a note that it was a reprint, but of the same time period. New York Evening Post, 1807. New York Tribune, 1884 and 1891. All printed on high acid paper with modern consequences. Mostly in poor condition. Est. $50-100 (not illustrated)

2200. Eastern. Newspapers. Early New York Newspapers, 1774 & 1794. Lot of 2 different papers. New York Gazette, 1774, published by Hugh Gaine. Discusses early Congressional matters in detail. New York Journal, 1794, without significant articles, but a prices current found on last page. Both printed on crude newsprint with an uneven thickness, classic American paper. Very good. Est. $150-300 (not illustrated

2201. Eastern. Newspapers. Independent Chronicle, 1809 & Uster County Gazette, 1800. The Independent Chronicle was published in Boston and the Uster County Gazette in New York State. Both of the newspapers have addresses by John Adams on the front pages. The Uster County Gazette also has an article on George Washington’s death. Edges of both have several chips, but not in too bad of condition. Est. $200-300 (not illustrated)

2202. Eastern. Newspapers. New York Newspapers, 1854-1865. Lot of 3 different papers. New York Daily Tribune, 1854, only page 5/6, with articles about European news. Supplement to the New York Times, 1863, contains address to Senate made by Lincoln, about 4 to 5 months prior to his assassination. New York Times, 1865, Lincoln assassination issue, an ad piece is cut out on page 4. All fine. Est. $200-300 (not illustrated)

2203. Georgia. Chatham. Savannah. Albert Von Harten Soda Bottle. Albert Von Harten/ Savannah GA. Beautiful emerald green blob soda. Clean, c.1880. Tiny bit of roughness where bale was under the top. Displays nice. Est. $75-150

2204. Illinois. Cook. Chicago. Chicago Area Business Cards, c.1905-1910. Lot of 2 different styles. (1) U. S. Mercantile Co, Wholesale Opticians, Est 1894, Inc. 1907, black print on aluminum. (2) U S Mercantile Co, form Arthur G. Harley, vignette at middle of a spread winged eagle, Jewelers and Opticians, blue print on tan paper. Both very fine. Est. $25-50

2205. Illinois. Cook. Chicago. Columbian Expo Half Dollar, 1893 and U.S. military issued compass. Lot of 2. United States of America/(pic of Columbus)/Columbian Half Dollar//Columbian Exposition/(pic of ship)/1492 (with pic of globe)/1893. Rd, silver, 31mm. Xf. 2) Compass: Metal casing with “U.S.” embossed on front. Manufactured by Wittnauer. Undated, with mfg’s part No. K1626-2 engraved on back. Xf. 45mm. Est. $25-50

2206. Illinois. Cook. Chicago. Illinois Membership Cards, 1885-1945. Lot of 7 different pcs. Citizens’ Association of Chicago, 1885. Builders & Traders Exchange of Chicago, 1885. Illinois State Fair of Chicago, undated. Kansas City, St Joseph & Council Bluffs RR, one time pass, 1887. Hannibal & St. Joseph RR, one time pass, 1887. Arion Society, undated. Illinois Drivers License, 1945. All good to fine. Est. $50-100

2207. Illinois. Kane. Aurora. Rambler Cup Horse Racing Trophy, 1904. Silver cup with three animal horn handles. Silver or silver plate trophy cup with three horn handles, engraved, “The Rambler Cup, Won by A. F. Mall at Aurora Illinois August 27th, 1904, Two Mile Handicap, Time-4:08.” 7 1/2” tall. Est. $150-300

2208. Illinois. Moline. Moline Plow Co. Promotional Advertising Piece. &#x201CThis book is presented to The Farmers and Patrons of The Moline Plow Company…” imprinted in the inside back fold. Tri-fold pocketed advertising piece, featuring a vignette of the company headquarters on the front, an advertisement of the King Cultivator Family and one for the Evans Sulky Cultivating Co. Enclosed in envelope is a Farmer’s Almanac & Memorandum Book for 1878. Cute piece. Green print on tan paper. 3 1/4” x 6” folded. Vf, a bit soiled and worn at edges. Est. $25-75

2209. Illinois. Railroad. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Pass, 1893. Issued to Wm Harlen Sr. good for 60 rides from Chicago to Willow Springs. Black print on yellow paper. Hole punches for the rides used. Minor creases, probably from being carried. Fine. Est. $50-100

2210. Illinois. Railroad. C. R. I. Railroad Ticket Stub, c.1870-80. &#x201CGood For Ninety Days. C. R. I. Railroad. Morris to Chicago and return. Excursion Ticket.” 2 x 3.25”. Morris is located about 60 miles east of Chicago. Minor stains. Very fine. Est. $50-100

2211. Illinois. Railroad. Chicago & Alton Railroad Locomotive Real Photo Postcard, c.1915. Real Photo Post Card of Chicago & Alton RR locomotive and tender #136 on a turntable, postmarked 1915. Handwritten “Booth” in lower left of image (photographer or location?). Very fine. Est. $25-50

2212. Illinois. Railroad. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Passes, 1886. Lot of 2 passes. One is a Limited Pass for travel from Chicago to Quincy, black print on crème paper. The other is a Commutation Ticket Good For 10 Rides Between Chicago and Downing. Hole punches at bottom from used rides. Both have stains from wear. Fine. Est. $25-50

2213. Illinois. Railroad. Wabash Railway Passes, 1880 & 1887. Lot of 2 passes. 1880, First Class Ticket from Quincy to Chicago, black print company logo at top on green and blue paper, chip missing from upper right corner. 1887, Time Pass, issued to William Harlen, good for all points. This pass very fine. Est. $25-50

2214. Indian Territory (Oklahoma). Washington. Bartlesville. Eureka Oil & Gas Co. Cert. #44. Incorporated in Indian Territory. Issued to A. L. Churchill for 50 shares in 1906. Signed by president D. H. Wilson and secretary Roberts. Uncancelled. Vignette of oil field at upper left, and several oil field images throughout border. Black border, gilt seal. Printed by Goes. 8” x 11”. Vf, small tears at folds. Est. $25-50

2215. Iowa. General. History of Marshall County, Iowa, by the Western Historical Co., 1878, 696pp including 150pp biographical dictionary in the back. Brown leather binding and corners, green boards with gilt print. Fine. Est. $50-150

2216. Kansas. Sedgwick. Peck. Peck Palace Hotel Original Matted Photograph, c.1890. Photo of Peck Palace Hotel [ref: book titled Peck, Kansas 1887-1987]. 23 people and a dog posed on the verandah and balcony. No photographer identified. Image is approx 8” x 6”, mounted on a gray mat approx 10” x 8”, the corners of which are bumped. Image has a few small ink spots or spots in the negative in the lower right hand corner, but is in otherwise excellent condition. Est. $50-150

2217. Maine. Sullivan. Sullivan County Mica Mining Co. Lot of 4 pcs. Certs.# 28, 32, 33 36. Incorporated in Maine. Issued to Samuel A. Nelson (#36 issued to Mrs. Emma J. Nelson), July 20, 1897, for 100, 50, 50 and 100 shares respectively. Signed by Frank L. Creesy, President, and Francis Merlin, Treasurer. Mines located in Newport, N.H. Lion’s head vignette, top center. Yellow paper. Printer: Coburn Stationery Co., Boston. 7 7/8” x 10 7/8” . Receipt to S. A. Nelson, of New Hampshire Mica Mining Co., dated February 25, 1897 and signed by Leland Towle & Co. 3” x 7 3/8” on buff paper. Fine condition. Est. $75-150

2218. Massachusetts. Souvenir. Revere Beach Chromolith-Photo Glass Paperweight, c.1910. Scallop shaped glass paperweight with a chromolithograph photo of Band Stand and Boulevard, Revere Beach, Mass. This band stand and road still exist today, and in summer is a favorite cruising spot for young people. Revere Beach is locate about 15 minutes south of Salem, Mass, where I received my undergraduate degree - vp. Provenance: Vaughan Collection. Est. $25-75

2219. Massachusetts. Suffolk. Boston. Round-bottomed bottle, c.1875. Vincent/ Hathaway/ & Co./ Boston/ Ginger/ Ale. Dug in V.C., NV. Neat bottle. Earned its shape for ease of shipment by boat. Often used as ballast, thousands of round bottom bottles were found at Virginia City. Some case wear, very clean, no apparent dings. Est. $20-40

2220. Michigan. General. Northern Mining and Smelting Co. Unissued, unsigned. Incorporated in Michigan. Printed by King, Fowle & Co., Printers. Size 6 3/4” x 9 1/4” on cream paper with conservative black border, no vignettes. Est. $25-50

2221. Michigan. Keneenaw. Mohawk. Seneca Mining Co & Seneca Copper Corp. Lot of 3 pcs. 1877, 1909, 1923. Two cancelled stock certificates Seneca Mining Company, incorporated in Michigan: 1) No. 319, dated February 28th, 1877, to R.H. Rickard, 1500 shares. Signatures crossed out. Vignette along left side of two miners lowering a bucket to miners underground, and a top center vignette of woman and a man with wheelbarrow next to winch framwork to over mine excavation. Thin buff colored paper, narrow black border. Cancelled. Printer: w.H. Arthur & Co., N.Y. Measures 6 1/2” x 9 3/4”; 2) Cert.# 1091, incorporated in Michigan, dated 11th November 1909, to Charles Head & Co., 50 shares, at Boston, Mass. Signed by r. L. Agassiz, President, and by Secretary. Two vignettes along left side: underground mining scenes, and one vignette at top center with two stags flanking a shield with an eagle perched above. Embossed seal, lower left. Black printed border. Cancelled. No printer showing. Measures 7 1/2” x 11 1/2.” 3) Seneca Copper Corporatioin 7 Percent, First Mortgage, Convertible Bond, No. C 41 for $100. Paid January 3, 1940. Signed by Fred L. Cole, President and by Asst. Secretary. Vignette at top center of underground miners drilling with pneumatic drill. Embossed seal, brown border. Printer: American Bank Note Company. 10” x 14 7/8”, Fine. Est. $75-150

2222. Michigan. Mining. Copper Range Co. Cert #B8366, incorporated in Michigan, dated May 16, 1966, to Waco & Company, 100 shares. Signed by James Boyd, President and Secretary. Vignette of three robed men with shovels, top center. Green border with green printed seal, center bottom. Cancelled June 23, 66 with punch hole date. Printed by ABN. 8 x 11”. Fine. Est. $50-100

2223. Michigan. Mining. Michigan Stereocards, c.1900-1910. Lot of 4 different cards. 2 by Keystone, #16731 and 7950, showing scenes of the iron mining industry. 1 by Gems of the Lake Superior Scenery, photograph by B. F. Childs, G. B. Brubaker, Publisher, Houghton, Mich, Among the Iron Mines with handwritten “Preparing for the Blast”. Scene shows three men, two men are swinging sledge hammers at the drill held by the third man. Last card has “Bidding Light Guards Good Bye at Depot, Calumet, MI” in pencil on reverse. Publisher and photographer not noted. All very fine. Est. $100-200

2224. Michigan. Ontonagon. Ridge Copper Co. Cert #1417, incorporated in Michigan, dated at New York, Dec. 29, 1880, to Hornblower & Page, 70 shares. Attached receipt pasted on left edge of certificate. Signatures crossed out. Receipt signed by Henry Hornblower for Hornblower & Page. Buff paper, black print. Cancelled Nov.30/81. Printer: J.J. Bloomfield Stationer, N.Y. 6 7/8” x 9 1/8.” Dateline New York. Est. $50-100

2225. Michigan. Railroad. Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway & Mineral Range Railroad One Day Pass, 1913. Issued to Mrs. Ed. F. Browne, datelined Marquette, for travel from St. Ignace to Soo Junction, signed. Pass is heavily stained, possibly from water damage. Single fold crease. Good to fine. Est. $50-100

2226. Minnesota. Railroad. Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railroad Wreck Real Photo Postcard, c.1910-1920. Real Photo Post Card of Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound RR accident. Caption: “ Wreck of the Columbian, Dec. 18-1911 at Odessa, Minn”. Photographer’s identification: “933 N. A. Brothers, Aberdeen, S.D.” Unused, azo stamp box, very fine. Est. $50-150

2227. Missouri. Jasper. Revenue stamps with document for lead-zinc property in Missouri, 1899 and 1905. Handwritten on lined paper, a document between Missouri and New Hampshire parties for a lead zinc property in Jasper Co., Missouri, for approximately $88,000. The document has 8 R176 revenue stamps, unattached, adhered to left edge of document. Dates of 1899 and 1905. Est. $30-60

2228. Nebraska. General. Rising City and Bertrand Photo Postcards. Lot of 2 pcs. Photo postcards. 1) Union Pacific Yards, Rising City, Neb. No.131 “Karbo” printed around place where stamp goes. 2) Odd-Fellows Hall, Bertrand Neb. Photo by Carlson, with note on back, postmarked July 26, 1909. Est. $50-100

2229. Nebraska. Railroad. C. B. & Q. Railroad Electrical & Power House Works Original Matted Photograph, 1930. Dated 10-12-30 at Havelock, Neb. Photo shows 22 workers, most seated, some standing. Photo by Art & Emma, Washington, D.C. Image is 9.5” x 7.5”, mounted on 10 1/4” x 9” matting. Mount is dinged at corners and slightly creased at left bottom corner, not affecting image. Excellent condition. Est. $50-100

2230. New Hampshire. General. Lebanon, Hanover & Enfield Directory, 1907. Union Publishing Co, 299pps. Contains business directory for each of the communities. Ads on front and rear covers, maroon cloth binding. Extremely fine. Est. $300-500

2231. New York. Rochester. Eastman Studio Scale. Made by the Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, NY. May have been an apothecary scale. Includes Avoirdubois weights traditionally used in medicine. They are in 2oz, 1oz, .5oz, .3oz and .1 oz measurements. One is missing between .1 and .3. Also includes a wooden compartmentalized tray bearing 6 clear glass bottles with stoppers, one amber glass bottle without a stopper and one vial with two hard, gold colored objects within. This last has a stopper made of a wad of cotton. This lot also includes a miniature glass kerosene/oil lamp with “Porter” scratched by hand on the bottom. Clearly a working man’s set, has been used. Overall VF. Est. $50-150

2232. New York. W. Eagle Soda Bottle. W. Eagle/ Vestry, Varick/ & Canal Sts.// Prem M./ Soda Water. Dug in V.C., NV. Applied blob top. Found at Saw Dust Saloon in Virginia City below the 1875 fire level in 1960 by Rod Stock. Case wear, two small dings. Est. $25-50

2233. Oklahoma. Murray. Sulphur. New Bull Domingo Lead & Silver Mining Co. Cert #10. Incorporated in Oklahoma. Issued to W. H. Neill for 5 shares in 1908. Signed by Putty president and Wayne Young secretary. Vignette at upper left of spread winged eagle atop domed building. Black border with bronze seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11”. Sulphur, Okla within seal. Small tears and wear along fold creases. Fine. Est. $25-50

2234. Oklahoma. Ottawa. Miami. Ardmore Miami Mining Co. Cert #13. Incorporated in Oklahoma. Issued to A. C. Wilson for 300 shares in 1917. Signed by R. A. Digg president and Jno E. Pacey secretary. Vignette of a mining camp on a treeless slope with smaller vignettes of miners working underground. Gold border with gold seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11”. This company was probably working lead-zinc deposits in the Oklahoma area, or some other mineral. Very fine. Est. $25-50

2235. Oklahoma. Ottawa. Miami. Black Eagle Mining Co. Cert #267. Incorporated in Oklahoma. Issued to A. R. Sparks for 12.5 shares in 1918. Signed by Milam president and M. F. Owens secretary. Vignette of a spread winged eagle atop crag. Black border with green seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11”. Datelined Miami, Oklahoma. Owned lead-zinc property in Oklahoma and Kansas area. Mines included the Black Eagle No. 1 and No. 2. Company had minor production through 1928. (Mines Handbook, 1931, p.1215). Very fine. Est. $25-50

2236. Oklahoma. Washington. Bartlettsville. Carnegie Mining & Milling Co. Cert #1117. Incorporated in Oklahoma. Issued to W. H. Neill for 20 shares in 1918. Signed by P. L. Bucy president and Paul Pinkerton secretary. Vignette of a woman seated looking over her shoulder. Orange border. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 9 x 12”. Company owned property near Douthat where a 300 ton mill was erected. The mill was purchased from National Zinc & Lead Co. (Mines Handbook, 1925, p.1118). Tears along fold creases. Ink spots at top edge. Est. $25-50

2237. Pennsylvania. Alleghany. Pittsburg. Iron Ingot Loading Scene Stereocard, c.1905-1915. Keystone View Co. #6521 - Machine which makes Pig Iron - Loading its cooled product into cars, along the Mongahela, Pittsburg, PA. Text on reverse. Crisp and clear. Very fine. Est. $50-75

2238. Pennsylvania. Cambria. Cambria County Coal Co. Cert #C21. Incorporated in Pennsylvania. Issued to Steward Cooper Johnson for 16 shares in 1912. Signed by Peebles president and Hall treasurer. Vignette at left of ore being hoisted from a shaft. Vignette at right of several workings pulling on load ore car. Orange border and underprint. Cancelled by hole punches in signature lines. Printer - Franklin Lee Bank Note. 8 x 12”. Four 10 cent revenue stamps on reverse. Fine to very fine. Est. $25-50

2239. Pennsylvania. Chester. Phoenixville. New York & Boston Silver Lead Co. Cert #221. Incorporated in New York, 1864. Issued to H. G. Stebbius & Son for 100 shares in 1864. Signed by H. S. Pierson president and John Bloodgood secretary. No vignette. Black border and print. Cancelled by pen across certificate. Printer - Hatch & Co, NY. Datelined New York. 7 x 9”. Stub attached at bottom. One 25 cent revenue attached near right edge. One 25 cent revenue attached at lower left of stub. The history of this company is extensive and is described in detail in our Auction Catalog #11 Part 2, Lot #2288. Pierson started the company to mine lead from the Phoenixville district to supply to military with the raw materials needed to fund the American Civil War. Within one hour of the stock offer, it was all sold out. A classic boom-bust company profiting from an adverse situation, the operation was bankrupt by 1873. Ink stain at lower left. Very fine. Est. $100-300

2240. Pennsylvania. General. Edgewater Steel Stock Certificates with Adhesive Revenue Stamps. Affixed to the stub and tied. 1918-21. Lot of 8. Stock A) R 220, attached pair R21, R128 or R214, four Penn. $2, one Penn $1; B) Attached pair R21; C) $5, $10 R21’s plus $10, $1, and two $2 Penn. Est. $60-120

2241. Pennsylvania. Mining. Bethlehem Steel Cover and metal token used for employees’ pay. Lot of 2. Cover has typed in red across front: “Enclosed you will find pay check MC-1 Belonging to G.H. Muth” Pay check MC-1 looks liked a token, 8-sided with hole for stringing one side. Reads: “Bethlehem Mines Corporation” with “MC 1” in center. Reverse reads” Loss of this check should be reported to time department immediately A charge of $100 for check and 25 cents for pin will be made if lost or not returned upon leaving the service of the company.” 1 1/2” diameter. Metal. Cover is torn at top with large piece missing lower left front. Est. $50-100

2242. Pennsylvania. Venango. Oil City & Ridgeway Railway & Mining Co. Cert. #52, dated May 28th, 1892, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to Samuel G. De Coursey, Trustee, 1686 shares. Signed by J.R. Trimble, Treasurer, and (illegible) President. Vignette of miner and farmer bracketing two rearing horses and a sailing ship. Narrow vine design black border. Uncancelled. Clauder Printer, Bethlehem, Penna. Measures 7 1/8” x 8 1/4”. Good condition. Two binder holes along left edge. Extremely fine. Est. $50-75

2243. Texas. Fort Worth. Continental Bank & Trust, Fort Worth, 1903. Group of two crisp stocks and one not so crisp. One is uncancelled, two are cancelled. All three have a vignette of the American Flag draped over a US $20 gold coin, showing the Liberty Head but not the date area. All are signed by A. M. Young as bank president. Choice item for US Coin collectors. Est. $50-100

2244. Vermont. Chittenden. Essex Junction. Mill Roof Collapse Original Matted Photograph, c.1890-1900. Photographer identified as Wilbur C. Sawyer, Essex Junction, VT. Image approx. 4.5” x 3.5”, mounted on a beige, slightly soiled mat approx 5 1/4” x 4 1/4”. Very fine image. Est. $50-75

2245. Virginia. Stafford. Rappahannock Gold Mining Company. Cert.#2554. Incorporated in Virginia. Issued to W.A. Palmer for 100 shares in 1885. Signed by J.A. MacPherson, President and A.W. Reynolds, Secretary. Three vignettes: top center, miners digging in outcropping; lower left, woman with scale of justice and “E Pluribus Unum” shield; bottom center, small vignette of eagle atop world globe. Intricate black border, cream paper. Uncancelled. Printer: W.E. Badeau, 81 John St., N.Y. 5 3/4” x 10 1/2”. Est. $75-100

2246. Wisconsin. Ashland. Mellen. Berkshire Mining & Development Co. Cert #1179. Incorporated in Minnesota. Issued to Paul Walters for 75 shares in 1918. Signed by S. H. Hellekson president and W. H. Wheeler secretary. Vignette of a mill next to a stream within a steep walled valley with smaller vignettes of miners inspecting ore. Green border and seal. Red print accents. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11”. Owned the Berkshire iron mine in Ashland County, Wisconsin, near the town of Mellon on the west end of the Gogebic Range. Production began in 1922, with only $2200 in ore shipped. (Mines Handbook, 1925, p.1849). Tears along fold creases otherwise very fine. Est. $25-75

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2247. Bolivia. Bolivia Gold Exploration Co. Cert #1544. Incorporated in Colorado. Issued to Robert McPerrin for 300 shares in 1923. Signed by George H. Wauhann president and J. E. Watters secretary. Vignette of an elaborate flume system for placer mining with smaller vignettes of miners inspecting ore. Black border with bronze seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 11”. Probably was working placer gold areas in Bolivia. Very fine. Est. $25-50

2248. Canada. British Columbia. Kootenay Cariboo Mining & Investment Co, Ltd. Cert. #126. Incorporated under the Companies Act 1862 (Imperial) Province of British Columbia. Dated at Toronto, 15th April, 1897, 500 shares. Uncancelled. Signed by Vice President, and Geo. Macbeth, Secretary. No vignette. Gold, embossed seal. Printed by Alexander & Cable Co., Ltd. Toronto. Cream paper, black print, measures 8 5/8” x 10 3/8”. Two vertical fold creases slight tear lower left edge, and tiny burn mark bottom left edge. Very fine condition. Est. $50-150

2249. Canada. British Columbia. Mining. British Columbia Mining Co Stock Certificate Collection, 1935-1937. Lot of 28 pcs. Black Hawk Mines, issued in 1937, signed, vignette, uncancelled, printed by Grant Van, 6 x 10”. Premier Gold Mining Co, 20 pcs, issued in 1937, signed, no vignette, green border and safety print, uncancelled, printed by C & S, Co, Canada, 8 x 12”. Lucky Jim Lead & Zinc Co, 7 pcs, issued in 1935, signed, no vignette, green border and safety print, uncancelled, printer not noted, 8 x 12”. All good to fine. Est. $50-100

2250. Canada. British Columbia. New Denver. Molly Hughes Mines, Ltd, N. P. L. Lot of 28 certificates. Inc in B.C. Issued, signed by Berg president and Sampson secretary, vignettes, bronze border, seal and safety print, uncancelled, printed by Goes, 8 x 11”, datelined Spokane, Washington. Some of the certificates are founder shares. Not listed in the Mines Handbook. Very fine. Est. $75-150

2251. Canada. British Columbia. Rossland. Dixie Mining & Milling Co. Lot of 3 certificates. Incorporated in BC and Washington. Issued in 1896. Signed by J. M. Fitzpatrick president and L. L. Westfall secretary. Vignettes of miners. Black border with gilt seal and green safety print. Uncancelled. Printer not noted. 8 x 11”. Datelined Spokane. &#x201COwners of the Dixie Mine, Located on the Northwest Slope of Red Mountain, Rossland, B.C.” printed on certificate. Small tears along fold creases. Fine to very fine. Est. $50-75

2252. Canada. Nova Scotia. Crueger Gold Run Cons. Cert. # 14949. Incorporated under The Nova Scotia Companies Act in Canada. Dated 14th December 1905, 10 shares. Uncancelled. Signed by Director, and McRae, Secretary. Written in English and French on cream paper with green border, with a “10” in each corner. Printed by Rolph & Clark, Toronto. Embossed seal. Measures 7 3/4” x 10 1/4.” Attached to certificate are coupons #1-20. Very fine condition. Est. $50-150

2253. Canada. Ontario. Algoma. Algoma Custom Smelting & Refining Co, Ltd. Cert #666. Incorporated in Canada, 1906. Issued to John Wasienan for 40 shares in 1908. Signed by Joseph Hermann president and H. Appleton secretary. Vignette of a seated woman reading a book with a globe behind. Black border with bronze seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer not noted. 8 x 11”. Datelined Calumet, Michigan. Blue rubber stamp of Paid to Par and Non Assessable. One reverse is an assessment rubber stamp which the issuee paid. The company was dead by 1916, but owned a 250 ton smelter at Algoma. The smelter appears to never have operated properly or profitably. (Copper Handbook, 1912, p.24-25). Fine. Est. $50-100

2254. Germany. German Bonds, 1922. Lot of 11 identical pcs. Unique style bond, as compared to US styles. Anleihe de Deutichen Reichs von 1922. 8 x 12”, uncancelled, attractive greens and reds in print. Very fine. Est. $100-200

2255. Mexico. Chihuahua. Erupcion Mining Co. Certificate Number 7636, incorporated in New Mexico, dated 14th December 1923, to Bruce Doredor, 100 shares. Signed by Paul Stevens, Vice President, and J.F. Bankerd, Secretary. Brown border on cream paper and light brown seal. Copyright mark “GOES.” Small fold top left corner. 8” x 10” size. Fine. Est. $25-50

2256. Mexico. Chihuahua. Rayon Concheno. Greene Gold-Silver Co and Greene Cons. Inc. in WV, 1900 and 1902, respectively. Cert. #3227, issued to Henry Proctor for 50 shares in 1906. Signed by 2nd VP Alfred Romer and R. A. Jones sec. The company’s properties included the Concheno mine, it’s most important mine. We have extensive write-ups on the Col Greene Mexican mining companies in previous catalogs. Est. $50-100

2257. Mexico. General. American Mexican Mines Co. Cert #133. Incorporated in Maine. Issued to L. A. Williams for 300 shares in 1910. Signed by Andrew Stahler president and treasurer. Vignette of an Indian chief in full headdress. Black border with silver seal. Uncancelled. Printer - Broun Green, NY. 8 x 11”. This company was probably looking to develop mines in the northern Mexico states. Just after issue of this certificate is when Poncho Villa began his crusade to kick out all foreign peoples in 1911 culminating in revolutionary acts through 1916. Very fine. Est. $75-150

2258. Mexico. Guanajuato. Guanajuato Cons Mining & Milling Co. Cert #B13466 issued to Lounsbery Co. for 100 shares on Jan. 17, 1907. Signed by vice president Robb (illegible) and treasurer (illegible). White paper with a pretty cerulean blue border and underprint. Artwork and print in black. Two vignettes. One at left of masthead is of a fierce spread-winged vulture with a snake in its beak. One to the right of the masthead is of a perched bald eagle. Cancelled with purple State Street Trust Company stamp on Nov. 2, 1928. Star shaped and B-shaped hole punches through all signatures. Printed by American Bank Note Company, New York. 10 3/4” x 7”. Folded, pin holes at left. VF-XF. Est. $20-30

2259. Mexico. Mexican Correspondence and Mining Documents 1920-1940. Lot of 17. Involves the claim Gavilan No.2, Mexicali. Two maps, dated 1942. Est. $25-75

2260. Mexico. Mining. Mexican Mining Related Tokens. Lot of 3 different tokens. Ca. M. De La/Velardena/Heidemann Mfg Co, S (illegible), Tex.//Bueno Por/10¢/En Mercancias. Rd, alum, 23mm. Holed to left of top. Token is bent across center. Minor pitting. Xf. Y. E. Rascon Hermanos/100/Centavos/1873//Mineral Uruachic/(Mexican Eagle)/Mexico. Rd, brass, 35mm. Black staining on reverse. Xf. (Logo monogram of CHC // Fundicion de Cobre / 50 / Catemu. Rd, br, 33mm. Xf. Est. $100-200

2261. Mexico. Mining. Mexican Petroleum Solid Fuel Co. Cert #21. Incorporated in Delaware. Issued to H. W. Hayden for 97 shares in 1913. Signed by A. S. Whittecker president and F. M. Darmalt secretary. Unique logo vignette with “Petsol The Fuel of the Future” printed red within an oval. Green border and underprint. Uncancelled. Printer - Franklin Lee Bank Note. 8 x 11”. Bottom of left edge is slightly irregular from initial removal from stock ledger book. Very fine. Est. $25-50

2262. Mexico. Sinaloa. Palmarito Mining Co. Cert #80. Incorporated in Arizona. Issued to Katherine A. Spalding for 2000 shares in 1923. Signed by president and Dunn secretary. No vignette. Green border. Uncancelled. Printer - W. N. Perrin & Co, NY. 7 x 11”. The Palmarito Mine is located in the state of Sinaloa. Very fine. Est. $25-50

2263. Mexico. Sonora. Las Nueve Minas De Santa Maria Gold & Silver Mining Co. Cert #A243. Incorporated in New York. Issued to D. G. Verdenal for 1000 shares in 1882. Signed by Jno Alley president and Verdenal secretary. Vignette of an Indian Warrior seated on a wall. Brown border. Uncancelled. Printer - ABN. 7 x 11”. Datelined New York. &#x201CLocation of Mines, State of Sonora, Republic of Mexico” printed at bottom of certificate. Fold crease at upper left corner. Very fine. Est. $100-200

2264. Mexico. Sonora. Las Nueve Minas De Santa Maria Gold & Silver Mining Co. Cert #191. Incorporated in New York. Issued to D. G. Verndenal for 100 shares in 1881. Signed by Jno Alley president and Verdenal secretary. Vignette of an Indian Warrior seated on a wall. Green border. Uncancelled. Printer - ABN. 7 x 11”. Datelined New York. &#x201CLocation of Mines, State of Sonora, Republic of Mexico” printed at bottom of certificate. Very fine. Est. $100-200

2265. Mexico. Sonora. Las Nueve Minas de Santa Maria Gold & Silver Mining Co. Cert #806. Incorporated in New York. Issued to D. F. Verdenal for 100 shares in 1882. Signed by Levi A. Shrycock vice president and Herderal secretary. Vignette at upper left of a seated warrior Indian with bow and quiver over his shoulder. Green border. Uncancelled. Printer - ABN. 7 x 11”. Datelined New York. &#x201CLocation of Mines, State of Sonora, Republic of Mexico” printed at bottom of certificate. Very fine. Est. $50-150 (similar to image above)

2266. Peru. Peruvian Mining, Smelting & Refining Company. Cert #A98, $100 Bond. Signed by president (illegible) and secretary S.E. Farwello. 9 1/2” x 13 1/2” not inclusive of 16 coupons which are still attached at right. White paper with green underprint and border. Artwork and print in black. Vignette of spread-winged bald eagle with American flag gripped in his talons. Printed by American Bank Note Co., Boston, Litho. Folded, dinged edges, minor dirt and staining. Fine to VF. Est. $50-100