631. Alaska. Hardware. Alaska Mines Gold Ingot Punch. The punch has Alaska Mines recessed and written in reverse in order to form the correct outcome after the punch. The item weighs about 10 lbs and measures 2.5” x 4.5”. The punch was found at the Montana Assay Office, located in Portland, Oregon. There was an Alaskan Mines Corporation and an Alaskan Mines Co both in operation during the 1920-1930 period. The Alaskan Mines Company was a gold dredging operation and the Alaskan Mines Corp was hard rock mining for copper and gold. Either of these companies may have been the one that owned this punch or even another company. (Mines Handbook, 1931). Extremely rare to find a choice gold ingot punch, particularly of this size. Extremely fine condition. Est. $500-1000
632. Australia. Banking. Australian Bank Bags, c.1930-1950. Lot of 5 pcs. Commonwealth Bank of Australia; Bank of New South Wales; Australia Commonwealth; Royal Mint Melbourne; Royal Mint Sydney:1530. All 12” x 7” to 13” x 8”. Fine-Extremely fine, some extremely wrinkled, stained. Est. $25-75
633. Australia. Victoria. Bendigo. Australian Gold Mine Stereo Card, c.1900-1910. Card #35. 𠇊 gold mine in the heart of a beautiful city — view W. across Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.” Copyrighted by Underwood. The reverse has an extensive description of the mine and location. Vf, slightly worn.. Est. $25-75
634. Auto. Lamp. Ford Automobile Gas Lamp. This gas lamp is from an early Ford automobile. There is a large round, thick, red lens on one side that folds down. On either side is a smaller clear glass lens. The back side has a mounting bracket. The top and bottom have rounded shapes. The control lever for brightness is found on the right side. Minor dings and wear. The top has the name of the manufacturer, but has been partially obscured by scratches. At the middle of the logo at top is “Ford”. Overall the lamp is 9” tall and 4” inches deep. Est. $100-300
635. Aviation. General. Polaroid Jet Flight Goggles, c.1950’s. Goggles are in original box, and are accompanied by instructions, and replacement lenses. Neat piece! Extremely fine. Est. $25-75
636. Beer. Cans. Acme Beer Cans, c. 1930. Lot of 2 pcs. Two different can designs of the Acme Beer Co of San Francisco. 12 oz tin cans. One of the cans has this excerpt, “Refreshing, Healthful, Invigorating, Non-Fattening” printed on the side. Rust along rims and seam. We are not well schooled in the can grading system, but these may be a Grade 2. Please Inspect. Fine. Est. $25-50
637. Business. Hardware. Chicago Printing Press, No. 9, c.1900-1910. The press was used to make business cards and comes with an example from the Chicago Printing Press Co, Founded 1898. Complete, functioning and with original shipping box. The press is mounted to a wooden base that appears to be modern. There is the original gold and red trim paint along the sides of the machine. A few nicks in the paint of the handle. The box and press are about 8 x 12”. Outstanding condition. Est. $300-600
638. California. Butte. Chico. Chico Women’s Group Matted Photograph, 1894. The photo is identified on reverse as Chico. Cal, 1894, in pencil. There photo has 74 women seated and standing on the porch of a fancy building. Most of the women have long silk badges on their dresses. All have fancy dress attire. There is one woman at left seated in the back of a carriage. The photo was printed to have the corners angled. Matte board has 2 inch tear at top center that barely affects the photo. Every corner was dings and wear. Photo is 8 x 10” and matte is 11 x 13”. Matte and photo have spots. Photo is clear. No photographer noted. Fine. Est. $50-150
639. California. Colusa. Reward Poster, 1894. Original $500 Reward poster from Colusa County. “Whereas, on the twenty-first day of October, A. D., 1894, at the County Hospital, in the County of Colusa, State of California, Julius Tresler was murdered by some person or persons unknown, said crime having been perpetrated by placing strychnine, or some other equally poisonous substance, in the coffee used at the Hospital…” The reward was posted by H. H. Markham, Governor. 8.5 x 14”. Small tears on top edge. Extremely fine. Very rare. Est. $150-300
640. California. Eastern Counties. Sonora & Mono Wagon Road Document Archive, 1863-1865. Incredible set of original documents dating from 1863 to 1865 associated with the construction, progress, funding, and maintenance of the famous Sonora and Mono (Aurora) Wagon Road which originated in Sonora and went through Tuolumne, Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Mono Counties, terminating in Aurora. This road was a necessity due to the commerce and trade into Mono County from the other side of the Sierra Nevada during the Aurora boom in the early 1860’s. Road construction was to be financed by the sale of bonds from each county to pay the contractors. The Sonora & Mono Wagon Road Board was organized on the 20th of May, 1863, and consisted on the following: W. J. Heslep, President, Tuolumne County Commissioner, H. T. Handy, Secretary & Engineer, Commissioner of San Joaquin County, James Allen, Stanislaus County, J. D. Patterson, Mono County. The winning contractors, J. D. Patterson and A. H. Allen, both from the settlement of Bridgeport, formed the Road Company in 1864. The first part of the contract was to complete and open a single track by the first day of October 1864, and then a double wagon track by the first day of October 1865. The Road Company was not able to comply and problems arose not only with this but with also the issuance of bonds to finance the project. From the start, the project was plagued with problems, many of which resulted in litigation. The road was eventually finished and opened. This lot contains 25 pieces including Draft Official Bond of the Sonora and Mono Road Commissioners; Petition to for an extension of time to complete road; Reports of Progress; Legal Papers associated with issue of bonds from the various counties to pay to contractors for work; Abstract of Accounts allowed for various months and allocation (proportion) to the 4 counties; Writs of Mandamus to issue bonds; Papers involving litigation arising from negligence in issue of bonds for work; Receipts of Bonds; Board of Sonora & Mono Wagon Road Reports of transactions, progress, expenses to the Honorable Board of Supervisors of Mono County, & more! This is a significant and important part of early Mono County and Aurora history! Several pieces have the county seals and revenue stamps. Est. $3000-5000
641. California. Inyo. Argus. Star of the West Mining & Milling Co Sign. Unique Old Corrugated Metal Sign painted in black with “Star of The West M&M Co., /Brown, Cal.” The Star of the West Mine was located in the early 1890’s and a Mill built around 1895 in Wilson Canyon high up in the Argus Range in Inyo County. The Argus Range is bordered on the East by the Searles and Panamint Valleys, and on the West by the Indian Wells Valley and Coso Mountain Range. In all probability, this sign hung or was painted on the side of the Mill Office that was located in the town site of Brown, Inyo County, California, which was about 12 miles due west of the Mill. The Mine and Mill main business office was no doubt built in Brown as it was the closest town with a post office and along a major route. Today only bits of rusted cans and purple glass are all that remain of Brown on old Brown Road about 10 miles North of Inyokern. The original mill site and mine were located on what is now the U.S. Navy Test Range at China Lake, California, and nothing remains of it today. Sign has been professionally framed in antique wood. Mining related items from the Argus Range in Inyo County are very rare. Other than a copy of an old photograph of the Mill, this is the only item that I have ever seen or heard of from the Star of The West Mine! Est. $300-400
642. California. Inyo. Te-Ha Matted Photograph, 1904. Photographed by A. A. Forbes in 1904. The photo is captioned with “Te-Ha, Age 125 years, Copyright 1904, by A. A. Forbes.” Below the photo on the matte board is “Inyo aged Piute, who died at 125 years. She is supposed to have lived when Washington crossed the Delaware.” Photo is on a matte backing that was cut out of a big calendar. Forbes made a number of these calendars with inset photos during the 1904–1912 period and sold them to local businesses. Many people cut out the photos and saved them, such as this one. (ref: Inyo/Mono collector). Photo is a great condition. Rare. Est. $100-300
643. California. Los Angeles. Pasadena. Rose Parade Photograph, c.1950. Photo taken by Aerograph Co, Los Angeles. The scene shows pick up trucks decorated in flowers. A far cry the master piece floats that mark the Rose Parade. The streets at packed with spectators. The prominent building in the photo is the Sanford Studios. 7 x 11”. Very fine. Est. $50-150
644. California. Map. Wheeler Land Classification & Topographic Map of Part of Southern California, c. 1880. Sheet No 73 A. Land classification is in color and over laid on the topography. The map shows the western edge of the Mohave Desert at the right edge and Kern Lake and Bakersfield at the left edge. The data was collected on the expeditions of 1875 & 1878. The explanation for the colors also offers total acreage for each land classification. Foxing along edges. Minor fold at upper left corner. Very fine. Est. $300-600
645. California. Mariposa. Yosemite. Yosemite View Stereocards, c.1895-1900. Lot of 3 different cards. The first card is by C. Bierstadt, Niagra Falls, NY, who was the brother of the famous western artist Albert Bierstadt. This card shows Vernal Falls, Yosemite Valley. There are a few spots on the image and card. The other 2 cards are by Keystone View Co, copyrighted 1897 by B. L. Longley. View #5004-Glacier Point Yosemite Valley, Cal, U.S.A. and shows three people standing on a top of a shear cliff. View #9484-Emerging from the “Father of the Forest”, Calaveras Grove, Cal, U.S.A, showing a well dressed man mounted on a horse in front of a cave. Both cards have location descriptions on the reverse. Keystone cards are extremely fine. Est. $50-100
646. California. Mining. Areal Tram Photopostcard, c. 1915. The photocard shows an areal tram leading from the launch traversing a deep valley to a mine evidenced by a small building and a dump pile. The reverse has written in pencil, “Camino to Pine Grand, Cal, 1914”. There is no listing for Pine Grand in California Place Names. No photographer noted. The reverse has black paper spots at each corner as if it were mounted in an album. Very fine. Est. $25-75
647. California. Mining. Gold Dredger Photo, c.1900-1920. “Gold Dredger Used in CA, ID, MT, and others.” written on back of photo. A large dredge is setting in a small stream. The dredge is a minimum of 20 ft tall and at least 60 feet long. This is the classic commercial sized dredges that were moved from location to location about the western states and Canada. It is difficult to determine the location of the dredge. There are no trees in the background on the low hills and a small snow patch is visible at left, may be California. 3” x 5 1/2”. Vf, some wear to edges. Est. $50-100
648. California. Mono. Bridgeport. Antique Framed Bridgeport Courthouse Photo (Color enhanced), c.1890-1900. Frame is oval shaped and measures about 18” x 12”. Photo was taken probably sometime between 1890–1910. We are not sure if the frame is original but the whole thing was professional re-framed with the same frame as the back was coming off and the photo was not securely fastened into the frame structure. The photograph came to us from a Mono County collector who purchased this item from the Dick Beach Estate Sale in 1995. Early large photographs of the Bridgeport Courthouse are very rare. Very fine. Est. $50-150
649. California. Mount Diablo. Primitive Nut Tray, c1890-1920. Mt. Diablo engraved around the center island, out of which is a 21mm diameter knob. The wooden bowl has about a 1” depression where nuts would sit. Actual function is unknown. No other markings present. Approx 11” in diameter, total. Vf. Est. $25-50
650. California. Nevada. Nevada City. Nevada County Map, 1913. The map measures 4’ x 8’ and was compiled by Fred M. Miller, County Surveyor. Scale 1” = 4000’. Two tables of “Tabulation of Lode Claims” that include the name of the claim, ore type and location in township and range format. The claims are numbered on the map and reference is made back to the tables. Printed by Britton & Rey, SF. At lower middle left are the signatures of Supervisor Richard A. Eddy and Chairman C. J. Miller, P. H. Brophy, W. H. Davey and John Fay. Linen backing. The map paper is wrinkled in places but the backing is holding well. Small professional tape repair at center for unknown reason. Several small water spots along bottom third of map. Black tape repair along top where attached to wooden display rods. Right upper corner is torn about four inches along the wood and the lower right corner is torn about 2 inches along the lower rod. The map itself is in extremely fine condition. Est. $300-600
651. California. Nevada. Nevada City. Nevada Daily Transcript, 1876. A newspaper issued on September 14, 1876. An article at the far right side of the front page is an ad for Pond’s Extract occupying more than half of the right column. 4 pages. Mostly local news. Edges are worn, but the paper is only slightly acid. Text and images are crisp. Very fine. Est. $25-50
652. California. Nevada. Truckee. Truckee Lumber Co Right of Way Section Maps. Lot of 5 sections. The map sections have extensive information including Township & Range, topographic profiles with percent grade, surveyed plots, location of trestles and road crossings, acres owned, amount of trestle concrete, etc. The sections also indicate ownership by other companies such as Donner Boom & Lumber Co, Sierra Realty Co, etc. The sections are 42 long x 12” wide. Hand drawn on linen paper. Extremely fine with only a few chips at edges. Extremely rare. Est. $300-600
653. California. Placer. Ophir. Hathaway Mine Schematic Map, 1935. Hand colored schematic diagram showing underground workings down to the 835 ft. level, stoped areas, ore classifications (possible, probable and ore in sight), three ore shoots, estimated production of $350,000 and resources. Compiled by R. H. Barnwell, Registered Civil Engr, from Sacramento. Production from placer and quartz vein lode mining operations in the Ophir district is estimated at $5 million between 1848 and 1940. The Hathaway Mine is estimated to have produced $335,000. (Clark, Gold Districts of California, CDM&G, 1970, Bull 173, pps 102-103). Very fine. Est. $25-75
654. California. Plumas. General. Plumas County Map, 1912. Compiled and drawn by Charles Keddie, C. E. The map was deemed the official map of Plumas County by the Board of Supervisors, 1911. Map shows the different subdivisions of the county such as Mineral, Indian, Beckwourth, etc. and the drainage patterns. There is no topography. Map paper is brown either original or by foxing. Slightly detached along upper right corner from the mounted wood pole. Fraying of the linen backing along edges. 6 x 8 feet when unrolled. Both wooden rods are attached. Staining to linen on reverse with only minor affect to map. Some cracking to map surface, but does not take away from map presentation. Very fine. Est. $300-600
655. California. Sacramento. Sacramento Society of California Pioneers Photographic Portrait Collage, 187x. The entire piece measures 16 x 20”. The majority of the scene shows portraits of the members of the society in a collage format. There 109 men pictured with an attendant numbered key to their names at the bottom. John A. Todd was the photographer with pictures taken in 187x (the last number is cut off at the right edge. The matte board and image are in poor condition. There is a 6 inch piece missing from the upper left corner, a 1 x 2 inch piece missing from the upper right corner. A 2 inch tear at top center edge. A fold crease at bottom left corner and were and dings along edges. Although, condition is poor, this piece is extremely rare. This is an important remnant of the California Pioneers. Est. $200-400
656. California. San Bernardino. Auto Club Southern California Enamel Highway Sign, c.1910. This mint condition road sign must have not been exposed to the elements for very long. There is blue paint on a stunning white enamel background. There are mounting holes at the top, middle and bottom with minor rust indicating that the sign was posted at one time. The sign is oriented in a diamond shape when mounted. �ve Springs 3 mi, Denning Springs 8 mi, Saratoga Springs 15 mi”, all of which are indicated to be to the right. If the driver turned left the sign indicates “Silver Lake 24 mi and Barstow 61 mi.” At the bottom of the sign is “Auto Club So. Cal.” This sign was found about 2 miles from Crackerjack, CA. 18 inches square. Mint. Est. $500-70
657. California. San Francisco. A. P. Hotaling & Co. Whiskey Box, 1880-1900. Bottom not original. Sides varnished for preservation. Would have held 12 whiskey 5ths. There is no known embossed 5th whiskey bottle with the markings on this box. Extremely rare. Very fine. Est. $100-200
658. California. San Francisco. Estate Auction Catalog of Joseph T. Bailey to be held Dec. 2nd, 1859. 12 pps, 5.5 x 9”. The auctioneers were M. Thomas & Sons. Items from every room in the house are listed by room. The person who had this auction catalog must have attended because next to most of the items is written in pencil what the item sold for. Water stain at bottom third of left edge. Bailey is not listed in Bancroft. Very fine. Est. $200-400
659. California. San Francisco. John Taylor & Co, S. F. Small Gold Ingot Mould. Four different sized moulds, each the same length at 2 1/8” long, varying in width from 3/4” to 1 1/2”. Total unit size is 9 3/4”, with 3” handle bearing maker. Outer walls of the left two moulds are damaged. Cork padding on bottom for display. Vf. Est. $200-400
660. California. San Francisco. Mining & Scientific Press, December 27, 1863, No. 9, Vol. VII. The headline article is on The Science of Mineralogy which takes up about four pages of the eight total. There are several adds for mining companies and related items. Attractive masthead on front page. Three page article on the Science of Mineralogy is the highlight of this edition. Pages are detached along fold at left but overall very fine. Est. $25-50
661. California. San Francisco. Phoenix Iron Works, Rix & Firth Brass Sign & Papers, 1897-1901. Lot of 6 pcs. 5” x 11 brass placard, with four holes at each corner for mounting. Five letter heads from Rix Compressed Air & Drill Co, one shipping list that were sent to various mines. Vf, folds, hole punches at top for binder. Est. $250-500
662. California. San Francisco. San Francisco Examiner Comic Weekly, 1939. Lot of 16 consecutive weekly issues starting April 30 and ending with August 27, 1939. Each weekly issue contains full color comics, similar to the funny pages of a modern Sunday newspaper. Each has about 18 pages with such comic strips as: Blondie, Popeye, Bringing Up Father, Rosie’s Beau, Skippy and The Little King. The pages are acid and slightly fragile but not tattered with only minor chips. The first page is worn with tears in the edges and a large piece missing from the bottom right corner. The other pages are fine condition. The comics appear to have been in a binding at one time and also have a three hole punch at left edge. Est. $100-300
663. California. San Francisco. San Francisco News Letter California Advertiser, 1875, 1878 & 1881. Lot of 3 different issues. All Extremely Rare. The October 23, 1875 issue, vol. 25, no. 9, was published by Fred Marriott as “The Special and Authorized Organ of the Aerial Steam Navigation Company”. The second issue dated April 6, 1878 was published as “The Special Organ of Marriott’s Aeroplane Navigation Co.” The third issued is dated Sept. 10, 1881 is published by Marriott under Marriott’s Aeroplane Co for Navigating the Air. The News Letter has several biting comments and articles about the goings on of the day. In the 1875 issue, an article written, located on the back page, that starts out with “The vile filthiness of the pool called politics was never more disgustingly exhibited than during the last week…” The article refers to the election of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. There are also other articles and reports on mining companies in California and the Comstock. The lead off article in the 1878 issue is on the Stock Market and starts off with “The past week has witnessed the total and utter discomfiture of an organized and persistent attempt to inflict serious harm upon the mining interests of this coast and the commercial prosperity of this city (San Francisco)…” and goes on to discuss the failure of a bill in Congress and other “culpable” acts. There are far too many interesting and fun stories to relate in such a small amount of space. Three interesting issues of the News Letter that make for fun reading. We are not sure what “Marriot’s Aeroplane” refers. Very fine. Est. $100-200
664. California. San Francisco. Wells, Fargo & Co Family Photographs. Of the 5 pieces, 3 are cabinet cards and 2 are CDV’s. The CDV’s are James Fargo, 2nd vice president of Wells, Fargo & Co. and Wm. Fargo, founder of American Express. Each of the CDV’s are 2 x 4”. The cabinet cards are of Charles Fargo, vice president of American Express, Mortimer Fargo, brother of W. G. Fargo and Chas. Fargo Reed, agent of American and Railway Express for 55 years. The cabinet cards are 4 x 6”. All are labeled on reverse. Rare. Est. $400-800
665. California. San Mateo. Rockaway Beach. Rockaway Beach Ferro Type or Tin Type Photo, 1881. The photograph is of 18 men on the beach in suits. One of the men in the last row is making a “funny” face. Penciled on the back is “Taken on excursion of Olive Leaf Coterie, Sept. 18, 1881 to Rockaway Beach.” Webster’s Dictionary defines coterie as association of villagers in a landholding…a circle of familiar friendsl; a meeting, for social or literary intercourse.” Presumably these gentlemen got together for social outings and possibly more intellectual pursuits. Very fine. No photographer noted. Est. $50-150
666. California. Santa Clara. San Jose. Daily Independent, 1871. A newspaper issued on August 8, 1871. The first page is mostly made up of advertisements. The second page has the latest international and national news straight from the telegraph. The third page has local issues such as cases that were heard in court by Judge Johnson. The paper is only slightly acid with frayed left edge. Fragile, but very readable. Very fine. Est. $25-50
667. California. Sierra. Allegheny. Post Office Box Door from Allegheny, CA. Manufactured by Eagle Lock Co., Pat’d 1897. The famous original 16 to 1 gold mine is located there. Probably used about 1898-1910. Doors off of original antique box were sold individually. Vf, part of the wood frame still attached. Locked. Est. $25-75
668. California. Sierra. Sierra City. Sierra City Original Matted Photograph, c.1870-80’s. Photograph is of downtown Sierra City, Sierra County on Highway 49. Classic Gold Rush town that sprang up in the early 1850’s. Sierra City is a quiet little gold rush town along the Yuba River. Photo likely dates to the 1870’s – 1880’s on original Matte backing. Actual photo size is about 14” x 11”, matte is 14 x 17”. Matte board has a large piece missing from upper right corner and is creased at lower left. The corners of the photo have been cut at an angle. Condition is fair to good with some fading, stains but no creases, tears, or pinholes affecting the photograph. Est. $200-400
669. California. Tehama. Red Bluff. Cabinet Photograph, c.1890. The photo of two seated men with two older boys standing behind. The photo was taken by Reinhart & Dorrothy, Red Bluff, Cal. The duo of photographers were active around 1890 in the Red Bluff area (Mautz, p.135). The photo is 4 x 5.5” and the matte is only slightly larger with attractive trimmed sides. The photo and matte are in extremely fine condition. Est. $50 -150
670. California. San Francisco. J. C. Caire Conical Ingot Mould, 1880-1900. Two large cone shaped depressions, and two small depressions, vertically, in the center. J. Caire/ S.F./ Cal embossed down center. Part of iron rod handle still present. Oval shaped at 6” x 4” Very fine. Est. $100-200
671. Canada. British Columbia. British Columbia Matted Photos. Lot of 2 pcs. First image is of a Pack Train, 4 3/4” sq., mounted, with minor crack at lower right corner. Second image is a Ft. St. James Snow Image, featuring 5 men snow shoeing, with two dogs pulling sled. 4 3/4” sq., mounted, a bit worn. Est. $75-150
672. Canada. British Columbia. Ft. St. James. Fort St. James Matted Photos, 1899. Lot of 2 pcs. The first is of Stuart Lake, noted accordingly on back. The second features Native residents of Ft. St. James. The photographs may have been of towns that sprang up for placer mining in the Stuart River or were merely agricultural towns. Both are 4.75” sq., mounted. Slightly soiled. Est. $75-150
673. Colorado. Arapahoe. Denver. Grandma Bennett Matted Photograph, c.1915. The shot shows an older woman on the front porch of a modest house. No photographer noted. The reverse has “2845 So. Lincoln St., Gandma Bennett, about 1915, Denver, Colo.” There is a 2.5 inch piece missing from the upper right corner. 4 x 6”, matte is 7 x 9”. Very fine. Est. $50-100
674. Colorado. Denver. Railroad. Colorado & Northwestern Railway Lock, c. 1900. 𠇌 & NW Ry” is engraved on this fully operational lock. The brass key also has “C & NW” engraved. A chain attaches the key with the lock. The Colorado & Northwestern Railway company was forced into foreclosure in 1904. The Colorado & Northwestern Railroad took over all the property of the defunct railway. The line ran from Boulder to Eldora for a distance of 33.37 miles. The inventory of the newly formed railroad company probably was close to that of the defunct one. This included 6 locomotives, 13 passenger cars and 98 freight cars. In 1905, the newly formed C & NW RR carried 42,771 passengers and moved 25,835 tons of freight. (Moody’s Manual, 1906, p.532). Extremely fine. Est. $150-300
675. Colorado. General. Western Bronze Sculpture by Dan Garrett, 1990, #8/50. Coyote skull and eagle feathers mounted on black marble, resting on an oak base. Mr. Garrett is a well-known, accomplished Colorado artist, having recently received attention in a feature article in “The Art of the West” magazine. Our search of Garrett’s work on the internet led to a failed search for any of the pieces from this series, those among his earliest works. But we did find a number of other pieces at the $3000-5500 range, the bulk of which were in the $5000-5500 range. It is our understanding that it is possible that all 50 pieces were actually poured. Est. $1500-3000
676. Colorado. Gilpin. Black Hawk. Black Hawk Mine Stereo Card, c.1890. 𠇊 Silver Mining Camp Nestled in the Mountains, Nevada.” This piece, erroneously labeled Nevada, is actually an image of the Black Hawk Mine, Colorado. This is the infamous “Nevada” card that the Keystone Co. was unable to identify at the time of publication. Extremely fine. Est. $50-100
677. Colorado. Movie Poster. Colorado Territory, c.1950’s. The movie poster measures 22 x 27” and is in a professional metal frame with glass front. Colorado Territory starred Joel McCrea and Virginia Mayo, and was to be released by Dominant Pictures Co. Extremely fine. Est. $100-200
678. Colorado. Pike’s Peak. Manitou and Pike’s Peak Stereo Card. Distant view of town and peak, copyrighted 1877, by Kilburn Bros. Probably distributed around 1900. Vf, edges a bit worn. Est. $25-75
679. Colorado. Teller. Cripple Creek. Arvilla Tunnel & Mining Co Platbook, 1901. Illustrated title and patent with composite plats by E. S. Snell. Contains 20 plat maps showing patented claims, hand colored to highlight the properties of interest. Snell colored the plats of mining patents to show conflicts and other points of interest. 16 x 16. Leather strips bind the package along the left edge. Includes a printed map showing the property of the Arvilla Tunnel & Mining Co, c. 1900. The company is not listed within our references. But the company was operating during the boom years of 1900-1902 for Cripple Creek. Est. $200-400
680. Colorado. Teller. Cripple Creek. Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, Matted Photograph, 1897. The reverse identifies this photo as “West Bennett Ave, 1897, Cripple Creek, Colo.” No photographer noted. The shot was taken from the middle of the road looking down the street. The photographer made the mistake of including his own shadow in the shot. The signs on the shops and buildings are slightly blurred. Photo is 4 x 4”, matte is 5.5 x 5.5”. Very fine. Est. $100-300
681. Colorado. Teller. Cripple Creek. Cripple Creek Cabinet Card Photograph, c.1900. Photo of two children, one seated in a chair, the other standing. The children are wearing rather flamboyant clothes. The photographer was Schnedina Lehman, 412 E. Bennett Ave, Opp. National Hotel, Cripple Creek, Colo. The photo has scribbles from what appears to be a child’s mischief. Photo is 4 x 6”, matte is slightly larger. Wear to corners with minor dings. Fine. Est. $25-75
682. Colorado. Teller. Cripple Creek. Cripple Creek Cabinet Card, c.1891-1899. Photo is a portrait of an unidentified man and woman. The photographer was Sours, 321 Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, Colo. It is not indicated whether the photographer was Robert or William Sours. 4 x 6.5”. Extremely fine. One of the cleanest cabinet cards we have had in a while. Est. $50-150
683. Colorado. Teller. Cripple Creek. Cripple Creek Cabinet Card, c.1895. Photo is a portrait of a family with mother and father with the three children. Photo is laid out landscape style. Photographer - T. J. Gillen, bet Car and Bennett near 4th St. The reverse has penciled “Ma, George, Pa, Frank, Gylda.” 4 x 6.5”. Lower left corner is bent with a top piece of cardboard gone. Ding at top edge near left corner. Very fine. Est. $50-150
684. Colorado. Teller. Cripple Creek. Cripple Creek Cabinet Card. 𠇊rnie Eckles, 1896” written on reverse. Portrait photo a man in a fine pin stripe suit. The photo is slightly over exposed. Taken at Morgan’s Studio, Cripple Creek. 6 1/2”x 4” mounted. Matte is only a little larger than the photo. Extremely fine. Est. $50-100
685. Colorado. Teller. Cripple Creek. Cripple Creek Chromolithograph Photographs, c. 1930. Lot of 2 different pieces. The first is of the Cresson Mine, Cripple Creek Dist taken by Lehrs. The view of is of the mill and mine with several of the employees cars parked around the plant. The frame is 18 x 22” with inward curves at each corner. The image fits very close to these dimensions. The second piece is a single miner operating a pneumatic drill underground. Marked at bottom right with “Lehrs, Foto 47”. This image is an identical frame with same dimensions. Both are clear in Very Fine condition. Est. $300-600
686. Colorado. Teller. Cripple Creek. Isabella Gold Mining Co Property Maps, c. 1900. Lot of 2 different maps. Reverse blue line property maps by Luckraft & Countryman. Both maps are about 36 x 42”. Shows the patented claims with azimuths along claim boundaries. Very fine. Est. $100-300 (No Illustration)
687. Colorado. Teller. Cripple Creek. James Wild Portrait Matted Photograph, c.1900. The reverse identifies the man as “James Wild, Teller County, Cripple Creek, Commissioner.” The photographer was Webster, Cor. 3rd & Carr Ave., Cripple Creek, Studio. Photo is 4 x 5.5:”, matte is 5 x 7”. Extremely fine. Est. $100-300
688. Colorado. Teller. Cripple Creek. Landscape Matted Photograph, c.1898. The shot is identified as being just outside of Cripple Creek. The scene shows a mostly treeless scene with a few houses. No photographer noted. The photo and matte are very clean. A fold crease runs along the top edge of the photograph. Photo is 4 x 5”, matte is 5.5 x 6.5”. Very fine. Est. $50-150
689. Colorado. Teller. Cripple Creek. National Hotel Matted Photograph, c.1900. The reverse identifies the building and the location as being at the corner of Bennett Ave and 4th. Photo 3.5 x 4.5”, matte 5.5 x 6”. Photographer not noted. Image clean with no tears or chips. Very fine. Est. $150-300
690. Colorado. Teller. Cripple Creek. Ore Wagons at Cripple Creek Matted Photograph, c.1895. The photograph shows three ore wagons and one buggy. There is a light snow pack on the ground and the trees in the area have all been stripped. In the background a mining shot blast is visible with dirt raising into the air. The photo is identified as being of Bull Hill, Cripple Creek. 8 x 10”, matte is only slightly larger. No photographer noted on photo. Crisp and clean. Very fine. Est. $200-400
691. Colorado. Teller. Cripple Creek. Orient Boarding House Matted Photograph, c. 1897-98. The reverse identifies the photograph as the “Orient Boarding House on Carr Ave, Cripple Creek, Colorado, between 2nd + 3rd Streets, year of 1897-1898.” The shot shows 4 well dressed woman and 1 man standing on a wooden sidewalk in front of the building with a sign of “The Orient”. No photographer noted. 3.5 x 3.5”, matte 5 x 5”. Extremely fine. Est. $100-300
692. Colorado. Teller. Cripple Creek. Portland Mine Headframe Bolt. Found at the bottom of the headframe by a Colorado resident and Cripple Creek Collector. 19 inches long with square head. Rusted. Fine. Est. $20-40 (No Illustration)
693. Colorado. Teller. Goldfield. Goldfield Volunteer Fire Dept. Number One, Certificate of Service & Diploma, c. 1920. Unissued. Unsigned. Vignette at top center of various firefighting apparatus. 𠇌ounty of Teller, City of Goldfield” printed at top. Brown border with green safety print. Printer - W. H. Kistler Stat’y, Denver. 14 x 16. Water(?) staining along edge at bottom right corner. 1 inch tear at top edge. Wear to folds. Very fine. Est. $25-75
694. Colorado. Teller. Victor. Victor Record Newspaper Collection, 1902-1905. Lot of 49 different issues. Most of the issues are weekly editions and have 8 pages. The articles, ads, etc, are far to extensive to list. A wonderful archive from the mid 1900’s in Victor. The majority of the issues are in extremely fine condition with only minor tears and foxing. Est. $100-200
