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2017 December Premier Auction - Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC

Published by Holabird Americana, 2017-11-10 17:14:58

Description: Over 2,000 lots of Original fine Western Americana collectibles from all categories including bottles, tokens, Railroadiana, numismatics, Native American Collectibles, Ivory Collectibles, Jewelry, Taxidermy, Political, Military collectibles and more! There is truly something for every collector in this amazing sale that is just in time for the holiday season.

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Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC December Premier December 1-3, 2017 LIVE AUCTION Friday, Saturday, Sunday * December 1st-3rd Starting Time: 8am PST each day PREVIEW Holabird Americana Collections Thursday, November 30th, 9-5pm or By Appointment 775-851-1859 AUCTION LOCATION 3555 Airway Drive, Suite 309 Reno, Nevada 89511 LOT PICKUP After the sale Bid Live, Online, by Mail, Fax, or Phone www.FHWAC.com or call us at 775-851-1859

Consigning with Holabird Western Americana Collections We’ve sold many fantastic collections over the years and we’re always excited for more great material! Consign with us and enter into a lasting and beneficial partnership. Why should you consign with Holabird Western Americana Collections? We combine the elements of historically researched descriptions, professional photography, artfully designed catalogs, and a team of specialists to consistently produce record prices. Consign your items to the experts and let us help you realize the most for your collections. What do you get when you consign with us? The Process: Holabird Live: Live internet auctions put your material in Appraisal & Inspection: We begin the process with an front of a larger audience than ever before. Our internet pres- informal inspection of your item(s). We can do this in person ence has opened up the market to a whole new generation or through photographs and descriptions, via email, fax, mail, of bidding. Not only do we offer live online bidding at no ad- or telephone. Once we have the opportunity to evaluate your ditional charge, but we also offer phone bidding and have live items, we will then provide you with a professional opinion agents readily available to secure bids on all platforms. Never of value. before has bidding in one of our auctions been so easy. Submit your photographs & descriptions to: Historically Researched Descriptions: Our team of re- search writers craft colorfully written historical descriptions Holabird’s Western Americana Collections that tell the stories behind the items we sell. Through these 3555 Airway Drive, Suite# 308 Reno, NV 89511 accurately written descriptions we paint a picture for the col- Email us at [email protected] lector and create a need and desire for your items. Call us toll free 844-HWAC-RNO (4922-766) or send us a fax 775-851-1834. Professional Photography: Colorful, vibrant, high resolu- tion photographs tell a story all their own. Our expert Consignment: Once we’ve determined that your material photographer will give your items the attention they need to is a good fit for us and one of our upcoming sales, we will make them look amazing both online and in print. discuss the perfect venue for your items and spend some time with you to go over reserves, estimates, and sellers com- Cataloguing: Full color, high quality, artfully designed mission. Our commission rates are highly competitive and all catalogs put your collections on the coffee tables of collec- inclusive. We have no photo or cataloging fees, no insurance tors worldwide. Our print catalogs are more than a just a fees, and no other hidden charges or gimmicks. catalogue of goods for sale, they’ve become historic reference works that our clients have come to know and love. Estimates & Value: We use decades of sound experience and judgment to assign estimates. We market extensively through Marketing: We market extensively to advanced collectors national advertising and participation in trade shows, and through online advertising, national print advertising, trade we find that most items sell for premium prices. There are, shows, and direct proprietary marketing among other public- however, unpredictable times when items sell for less than ity. We’re seasoned marketers so you can rest assured know- expected. This is usually balanced by items selling for pre- ing your material will get the recognition it deserves. miums. We cannot predict market prices or conditions and, ultimately, our buyers set the prices. Superior Customer Service: At Holabird’s Western Ameri- cana Collections, we pride ourselves in offering a high level Shipping & Transportation: There are many ways to get of customer service that you can count on. Our commitment your material to us for processing. You can arrange to bring to you is what sets us apart from the rest. You want someone your material directly into our Reno office, we can arrange to you can trust, and we are by your side every step of the way. pick up your collection, or you may ship your items to us. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff will help guide you through this simple process so you can see your hard- earned collections meet the right hands for the right prices. Contact our office for more information or for a consultation. Here at Holabird’s Western Americana Collections, we don’t only achieve record-breaking sales prices–we create legends. Note: First Time Bidders Please don’t forget, if you anticipate spending over $25,000, you must be pre-approved for bidding. We request two references—Bank or Auction House 2 Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC

Contents Day 1 (Friday, Dec 1st) Day 3 (Sunday, Dec 3rd) Tokens...........................................................8 Firearms & Weaponry...............................150 Numismatics.............................................17 Military..........................................................170 Railroadiana.............................................19 Native Americana.......................................176 Wells Fargo & Express...........................33 Cowboy...........................................................216 Postal History...........................................58 Taxidermy.....................................................228 Gaming........................................................72 Day 2 (Saturday, Dec 2nd) Bottles..........................................................74 Starting Time: General Americana..................................79 Jewelry...................................................79 8am PDT each day Art...........................................................81 Worlds Fair..................................................84 Political........................................................89 Foreign.......................................................145 BIDDING You can bid live at the sale, absentee by submitting bids by mail, email, fax or phone. You can also use an agent. We can recommend several. If you bid absentee in advance, please call to be sure we got your bids. There is a 25% Buyers Premium added to all bids and purchases. Local sales tax will also be added unless you provide a current Nevada Resale Permit. Phone Bidding If you really want a lot, and can’t attend the sale, sometimes the best way to ensure acquisition is to be on the phone with us during the sale. Please call our office in advance and we can arrange a phone line at no extra charge. We call you a few minutes before the lots comes up, so be ready to bid. Online Bidding Process There are five live internet bidding platforms: ICollector: this is the main platform and has no cost to you. It is accessible through our web site, FHWAC.com, or through ICollector (Holabird auctions). This platform allows you to watch and participate in the auction on a real-time basis. It’s like a Reality Show, only with you in it. You can register to bid with this service, or you can call our office and we can walk you through the process, it is really simple. 775-851-1859 ALL SALES ARE FINAL. You are responsible for inspecting each item prior to purchase. We also welcome phone calls for detailed verbal descriptions. You may also request additional photos posted online. All items are guaranteed to be authentic unless otherwise noted. Please see Terms and Conditions for additional information--Item 24). We do not refund postage or insurance. We encourage you to pick up items after the auction. Many items may require special handling and would incur additional handling and shipping costs far beyond those anticipated. Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 3

Terms and Conditions into a computer that will bid live on your behalf at the auction. Absentee bids will compete live against other absentee bids, live Internet bidders, floor bidders and phone bidders. This is a Live Auction conducted by 9. INTERNET BIDDING: Both Absentee and Live Internet bidding Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC (HWAC). are available through our live auction networks. If you wish to bid LIVE via the Internet, you MUST pre-register. A live feed is generally 1. The placing of a bid shall constitute the bidder’s acceptance of accessible during the auction for those bidding via the Internet. these terms of sale. Online bidding remains open through the live auction, and online 2. BUYER’S PREMIUM & INSURANCE: There will be a 25% Buyer’s absentee bids may be placed anytime. Live bidding will open when Premium added to the sale price (hammer) of each lot. We accept cash, the auction starts. Internet bidding is offered as a convenience for checks, money orders or wire transfers, credit cards and PayPal. those who cannot attend the live sale. Please note that there may be 3. COINS, CURRENCY AND PRECIOUS METALS, Insurance. The buyer’s delays or interruptions in Internet connectivity that are beyond our commission for this section is 20.5%. Coins and currency shall be control. Attending the live auction or arranging for an agent is the defined as any regular Federal issue circulating coins and currency. most reliable way to secure your bids. Tokens are not considered coins. Precious metals shall be defined 10. NEW BIDDERS: Bidders unknown to us, who anticipate as ingots, silver or gold rounds, bullion items, gold nuggets. Mineral an expenditure in excess of $20,000, must provide commercial specimens are not considered under the precious metals category. references or a deposit of 25% of the amount to be bid in order for Commemorative items such as metals and ribbons are not considered the auction staff to execute bids. Deposits will be credited towards coins of precious metals. However, lots that consist entirely of gold or lots won and any balance will be refunded within 10 business silver of high purity, including commemorative metals, are considered days after the auction has concluded. New bidders will be given precious metals. Please contact our office if you need clarification on a a spending limit at their initial request to participate. In order specific lot. to increase this limit, you may be required to provide a letter of 4. SALES TAX: Sales tax will apply, according to Nevada State law, for any authorization from your bank in addition to providing references. items that ship to or are picked up in Washoe County, Nevada (8.265%) Please contact our office at any time if you have questions regarding unless a current, valid resale certificate is faxed to us at 775-851-1834 spending limits or references required to bid. before bids are placed. 11. AGENT BIDDING: There are numerous professional agents 5. SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling will be estimated available to assist you should you require this service. Please contact prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All the office for a list or to arrange for representation on the floor shipping and handling is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If during the live auction. HWAC is not responsible for any acts or additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be omissions by agents acting on behalf of bidders at our auctions. re-invoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice BE ADVISED: Auction participation through the live Internet bidding is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort site is not 100% foolproof. The technology for this process is always will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to changing, and the operation of it and the corresponding Internet cover the weight and size of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of connectivity issues are far beyond our control. Some folks have unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require special handling for attempted to use the live Internet bidding process as their primary which individual costs will be calculated and applied to the shipping method of bidding, and have been quite successful. Others have charge on the invoice. The buyer is responsible for arranging and paying failed completely. Depending upon your computer, server, host, and for shipment of large or special items. The customer is responsible for all other factors, Internet signals may be delayed, such that bids may shipping charges. Purchases will be shipped via our approved, insured not be received in time. We cannot be held responsible for these carriers: Federal Express or the US Postal Service. All items shipped delays, or for the lack of placed bids in a timely manner, or any Federal Express or USPS will be insured for the full value determined at other factors leading to unaccepted bids that are far beyond auction by HWAC, which is included in our buyer’s premium. Pick up is our control. Bidders should always have a backup plan for lots available from our Reno office the next business day after the auction. they highly desire. Live participation is best, followed by phone 6. LIVE (FLOOR) BIDDING: Please arrive a few minutes early to check in participation. We will not reopen lots for missed bids. and receive your bidding paddle. We will open lots with more than one bid at 12. RESERVES: Most of the lots in this auction are unreserved. Gold the current high absentee bid or 50% of the low estimate at the auctioneer’s is generally reserved at or near spot, though it could be slightly discretion. Please be sure to bid on the correct lots during the live auction. below spot. Our auction progress is at a rate of between 60 and 200 lots per hour. An item is not sold until the next lot is announced. (We cannot be responsible 13. BIDDING INCREMENTS: All bids must be submitted in U.S. for Internet bids that arrive late.) The auctioneer will identify the successful dollars and in whole dollar amounts only in the appropriate increments bidder by number and announce the winning bid amount. If you are not sure as outlined below. If you choose to submit bids in an increment not listed whether you won the lot or not, it is your responsibility to ask for clarification below, your bid will be rounded to the nearest increment and you will be immediately, prior to the start of the next auction lot. Auctioneer reserves expected to pay the amount to which the bid was rounded should your the right to reopen the lot in the case of an immediate dispute at the bid be the winning bid. If you have any questions about an appropriate actual time of the sale. bid amount, please call us. 7. TELEPHONE BIDDING: Telephone bidding requests MUST be scheduled prior to this auction. If you do not schedule in advance, and From: to: Increment: choose instead to call on the day of the auction to request a line for $1 $95 $5 bidding, you may find that we are unable to accommodate your request. $100 $190 $10 Please limit your telephone bids to items of value greater than $500, or to $200 $475 $25 a string of items with a similar total. $500 $1,450 $50 8. LIVE AUCTION ABSENTEE BIDDING: Mail or FAX Absentee bids for $1,500 $3,400 $100 the live auction MUST be received by 5pm Pacific Time the day before the auction. Bids accepted after the cutoff time will be represented live only $3,500 $9,750 $250 if an agent is available and will not be considered absentee or given first $10,000 $30,000 $500 priority as such. It is your responsibility to submit all lot numbers and bid $30,000 up $1000 amounts accurately. Absentee bids MUST be equal to at least 50% of the low estimate if an estimate is provided. Bids on “No Lots” or “Withdrawn” Lots are considered no-bids. Bids made in amounts that do not conform to the bid increment table in item 8 below will be automatically rounded up or down by the computer, or rounded to the nearest proper bid increment at the discretion of the auctioneer. Absentee bids are entered 4 Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC

14. BID REDUCTION: All winning absentee bids will be reduced, if by HWAC. A defaulting bidder agrees to pay for the reasonable costs necessary, to the next bidding increment up from the last competing of resale (including a 10% seller’s commission, if consigned to an bid, as long as the minimum bid requirement has been met. For auction conducted by HWAC). The defaulting bidder is liable to pay any example, if you submit an absentee bid of $1000 and the next highest difference between his or her total original invoice for the lot(s), plus competing bid is $250, then you will win the lot for $275. any applicable interest, and the net proceeds for the lot(s) if sold at 15. BID INFORMATION: Collectors often ask in advance the price private sale or the subsequent hammer price of the lot(s) less the 10% level of a particular lot. We will give out the current competitive seller’s commissions, if sold at an HWAC auction. If HWAC refers any high absentee bid until we close the day before the live auction. You invoice to an attorney for collection, the bidder agrees to pay attorney’s may also view absentee bids online at www.holabirdamericana.com. fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by HWAC. Any While we try to update the absentee bids as often as necessary, bids bidder who fails to follow the terms of payment will be reported to received close to the bidding deadline might not be reflected online, iCollector and may be barred from participating in future Holabird and we disclaim any responsibility for any bids made in reliance upon Western Americana auctions. inaccuracies on our website, which may be beyond our control. We 23. CONDITION: We strongly recommend that you attend the live do not own any of the live Internet bidding platforms, and thus many preview to see lots in their entirety. Conditions are not always noted, aspects of the Internet technology are out of our control. and large lots may not be itemized due to catalog restraints. For 16. BID CANCELLATION: If you wish to cancel or change a bid after questions, detailed information, or additional images of any lot please you have submitted your bids to us due to an error, you MUST PHONE contact our office at 775-851-1859. Bidders are responsible for us to advise us of this. Bid cancellations through mail, email, or faxes understanding the condition of items. Conditions noted are subjective, are not advisable. Errors are easy to make. Please call us if you have and may differ in the opinion of different people or collectors. any questions on this. 24. RETURN POLICY: All items are guaranteed to be authentic unless 17. All stock certificates, checks, warrants, and other financial otherwise noted. If authenticity is challenged, please call our office for documents sold herein are sold as antiquities, and have no financial, assistance. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. You may only return any piece securities, or public trading value whatsoever. that was significantly inaccurately described by calling our office 18. We reserve the right to reject any bid we feel is not made in good within 10 days of receipt of item(s) and notifying us of the error faith. and reason for return. We do not refund postage or insurance. 19. INVOICING: Shipping charges will be added to all invoices. Please call us if you require a more specific condition report. Any Invoices are mailed or emailed within two business days after the items that are returned must be returned in the exact, unaltered close of all portions of the sale. Within 15 calendar days of receipt condition. When we receive your bids we will assume you have read of invoice, payment is due in full to Holabird Western Americana the description in the catalog, viewed the image of the item, have Collections, 3555 Airway Dr., #308, Reno, NV 89511. LATE FEES MAY contacted us regarding any questions you may have on any lot and/ BE ADDED IF PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS ARE NOT MADE WITHIN or have previewed the lot in person. THOSE 15 DAYS. Sales tax will be added to all sales picked-up after the 25. This sale is being held under the laws of the State of Nevada. auction or shipped to Nevada addresses, according to Nevada State 26. HWAC shall not be held responsible for any problem due to law, unless a resale certificate is provided. the bidder’s failure to follow the rules, terms and conditions of 20. PAYMENT: We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, this sale, or any failure to bid due to the loss of the online auction Discover, Money Order/Cashier’s Check, Personal Check or PayPal. process provided by any of the online auction networks; or missed Customers wishing to pay by check or money order MUST contact bids, changed bids or cancelled due the bidder’s failure to follow our office for an invoice total before sending payment All returned the proper bidding procedure outlined herein. checks are subject to a $25 fee. Cash received in amounts greater than 27. By placing a bid or otherwise participating in the auction, $10,000 is subject to the filing of IRS form 8300, as required by law. Bidder accepts these Terms and Conditions, and specifically agrees 21. SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be to the dispute resolution provided herein. estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your 28. HWAC shall not be responsible for consequential damages, purchase. All invoices are subject to a minimum shipping and incidental damages, compensatory damages, or any other damages handling charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs arising or claimed to be arising from the auction on any lot. Bidder’s are required, the buyer will be re-invoiced for the balance due. Items sole remedy for any proven act or omission shall be rescission of sale are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers and refund of the amount paid by Bidder. purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots 29. Any claim, dispute, or controversy in connection with, relating to in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size of and/or arising out of the Auction, participation in the Auction, award the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, of lots, damages of claims to lots, descriptions, condition reports, or weight) may require special handling for which individual costs will provenance, estimates, return and warranty rights, any interpretation be calculated and applied to the shipping charge on the invoice. The of these Terms and Conditions, any alleged verbal modification of buyer is responsible for arranging and paying for shipment of large these Terms and Conditions and/or any purported settlement shall be or special items. The customer is responsible for all shipping charges. exclusively heard by, and the parties consent to exclusive in personal Purchases will be shipped via our approved, insured carriers: Federal jurisdiction of, the Superior Court of Washoe County, Nevada. THE Express or the US Postal Service. All items shipped Federal Express or PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. Any USPS will be insured for the full value determined at auction by HWAC, claim must be brought within one (1) year of the auction from which which is included in our buyer’s premium. Pick up is available from the claim arose or the claim is waived. In every case, the prevailing our Reno office the next business day after the auction. party shall be entitled to an award of its attorney’s fees and costs. 22. NON-PAYMENT: HWAC reserves the right to cancel any invoice not paid in full within 15 days. A cancelled invoice does not relieve the bidder from their obligation to pay seller fees and buyer’s premiums compensating HWAC for its services in conducting the auction. Interest shall run on all outstanding balances at the highest rate permitted by law. HWAC shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the bidder, and any other of bidder’s property then held by HWAC or its affiliates, to secure payment of the invoice, and with respect thereto HWAC shall have all the rights of a secured creditor under the Nevada Commercial Code, including but not limited to the right of sale. HWAC may sell the lot(s) securing the invoice to any under bidders in the auction that the lot(s) appeared, or at subsequent private or public sale, or relist the lot(s) in a future auction conducted Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 5

Holabird Western Americana Collections aka “HWAC” and “FHWAC” Holabird Western Americana Collections was lectibles and numismatics. Under the leadership and direc- founded in 2012 and morphed into a new company in tion of Fred Holabird—and assisted by the hardworking 2014 to fill the needs of Americana collectors looking Reno HWAC office—we combine our efforts to bring you a for rare and unique collectibles below the minimum unique piece of western American history in every item we lot prices of most larger auction houses. The goal of sell and in every catalog we publish. It is our goal to ensure the company was to put the fun back in collecting and our clients the most accurate, detailed item descriptions bring an array of noteworthy collectibles to Americana and well-researched, historically factual backgrounds. aficionados with all budgets. We specialize in buying, selling and appraising western The Holabird name in the title of the company Americana, numismatica (coins, ingots, banknotes), exonu- draws its roots from Fred Holabird, company advi- mia (pioneer minor coinage/trade tokens), western antiq- sor, co-founder and the fun spirited auctioneer we’ve uities, and railroad/mining goods. Our auctions typically come to know and love. Fred managed Holabird-Kagin feature wide selections of coins, tokens, stocks certificates, Americana from 2006-2014 and headed up the pro- documents, photographs, assay certificates, postcards and duction team that produced dozens of fixed price and other antiques and collectibles relating to western history, auction catalogs with sales in excess of 16 million. numismatics and mining, dating from c.1800 to c.1930. When Holabird-Kagin Americana closed the Reno We hold several Americana and numismatic auctions office in May 2014, Holabird’s Western Americana each year inclusive of some of the greatest rarities extant, Collections expanded their operations into the former working personally with our clients to help them build HKA building and are excited to now bring some of the significant collections. We have become known for our best and rarest collectibles at all price points to meet well-researched histories on the mining companies, histori- the needs of collectors everywhere. cal figures, and mining districts of the items we sell. Here at HWAC is devoted to bringing collectors only the Holabird’s Western Americana Collections, we not only set greatest Western Americana rarities, with an emphasis record-breaking sales prices at our auctions, but we create western Americana mining collectibles, gold rush col- legends. Meet the Team Fred Holabird has been Fred is well published in both technical as well as active in the mining industry hobby related mining and western publications. He has for more than 25 years. He be- been responsible for discovery and production at two gan his career as a mineral ex- Nevada gold mines, also overseeing their operations. ploration geologist, and quickly Since running his last gold mine (which also involved moved into a position as Mine the cleanup of extensive mercury tailings and cyanide Geologist at a producing gold left by former operators), he has been involved in a mine. Always interested in the lengthy EPA-related mine and mill site cleanup in Colo- historical side of the mining rado. business, Holabird has invested Part of his current work involves consulting to many in mining related documents and books for many years. sectors of the mining business. Recently, he consulted At one point, he headed a large-scale business dealing for the Treasure of the SS Central America, a ship that in collectible Americana, culminating with the market- sunk in 1857 with tons of gold on board. The ship has ing of the Atocha treasure at Caesar’s Palace. been recovered and was the subject of a Discovery Channel documentary. Bid Live, Online, Via Phone, Fax or Email 6 Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC

Uwe Nikoley is our pho- Grant Peterson joined the Holabird team in tographer and imaging expert. 2014. Growing up in South lake Tahoe he fell With an academic background in in love with the Sierra Nevada mining history electrical engineering, Uwe has when he was ten years old. He completed his brought the latest technological undergraduate education at UC Davis and a advancements and efficiency to graduate education at University of Nevada, his position at HWAC. His long Reno. His previous experience includes hours, dedication, perfectionism, teaching writing at the university level in and determination have been an Reno, Lake Tahoe, and Colorado. Grant works invaluable asset and continue as a researcher, describer, and editor for our to improve the quality of our catalogs and publications, as well as helping catalogs. with marketing and auctioneering. He cur- rently lives in Boulder, Colorado, and acts as an agent for the company. He also travels to Joe Elcano is an advocate for Reno to help run each auction. the importance of history to the world we live in today. A former educator for 36 years, he under- stands the importance of bringing My name is Ethan Carpenter. I that history to life. As he likes to am 19 years old and grew up in Sutter say, “It is all about the story!” Born Creek California. I came to Reno to and raised in Reno, he is a serious study at the University of Nevada. I am Nevada history buff and collects majoring in Public Health and I will be anything from Nevada with a a Junior next Fall. story! He has chosen to work with the fine people at Holabird West- ern Americana in his retirement for the excitement of learning new things and finding new stories! Paul Williams is our soft spoken, fabulous joke telling alternate auctioneer. Paul Glenn Bienstock has a background in collecting, sales and most recently also describes and researches worked in insurance claims. As a child items for auction. Paul loves he collected stamps and coins. He has good food and wine and an oc- casional poker game. He is also a collection of early stereo era clas- a well-known numismatist and sical vinyl records from the Golden former presidnet of the Reno Age of recording. His other hobbies Coin Club. His long, successful include the appreciation of fine wines career in air traffic control and cooking. made him well-equiped for the stress of FHWAC! Katrina Lasko is our graphic designer. She also writes descriptions, does pho- tography, and exhibits. She is Barbara Wilson returns to the an contempory artist and uses Holabird team after taking time off unusual, often recycled, mate- following the birth of her third child. rials in addition to traditional With more than a decade of experi- paint. Her work often crosses ence in graphic design and publish- between painting and drawing ing, Barbara assists the team with and sculpture. When not in catalog layout, flyers, brochures and the studio she likes walking designing advertising material. She and exploring new places and enjoys the creative and historical things. enviornment of FHWAC. Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 7

Day 1 - Tokens Lot# 1000 Bisbee, Arizona Bisbee Lot# 1006 Linda Vista, California Token Collection Lot of 21 tokens, Linda Vista Bar Token Linda Vista 20 different from Bisbee. The catalog Bar, blank reverse. Brass, round. Rare numbers from Peter Spooner’s 2010 California town. Est. $200-400 HWAC “Arizona Trade Tokens” : 029, 032, #43573 076, 077B, 095, 110, 170, 216, 367, 510, 540, 613C, 660(2), 743, 747C, 780, 781, 904A, 906A, 920. Est. Lot# 1007 Vallejo, California $200-400 HWAC #53821 Belling Bros. Bakery Unlisted Tokens (Vallejo, CA) Lot of 4: Obv.: Lot# 1001 Jerome, Arizona Jerome, AZ Belling Bros. / Bakery / Vallejo, Cal.; Rev.: Good For / One / Loaf Bread. Token Trio Lot of three tokens from Octagonal, brass, 26 mm. Est. $200- Jerome, Arizona: Arizona Pool Hall, 400 HWAC #52407 Kentucky Bowling and Otto’s Place. Est. $40-80 HWAC #53822 Lot# 1008 Vallejo, California R. J. Coe Unlisted Tokens (Vallejo, CA) Lot of 4: Obv.: R. J. Coe / Good For / 5c / Drink / Vallejo; Rev.: three stamped numbers, all different. Unlisted tokens. Est. $200-400 HWAC #52406 Lot# 1002 , Arizona Five Arizona Tokens Lot# 1009 Denver, Colorado R. Beiter Token (Denver, Colorado) Lot of five tokens: 1) Anchor Cigar Store; 2) Obv.: R Beiter / 901 / Larimer St.; C.S. V. W. & Co.; 3) New State Billiard Parlor; Rev.: Good For / 2 1/2c / In Trade. 4) Del Monte, Ray, Arizona; 5) The Cactus rd., Br., 25mm, XF. 2 known. Est. $50- / Ed Knight, Prop. Globe, Miami and Ray 150 HWAC #44574 Arizona. Est. $60-100 HWAC #53823 Lot# 1010 Louisvile, Colorado F. M. Winkler Token (Louisville, Colorado) Obv.: F.M. Winkler / Louisville, Colo.; Rev.: Good For / 5c / In Trade. Rd., Br., 20mm. Unlisted Lot# 1003 , Arizona Six Arizona Tokens merchant. Est. $200-600 HWAC #44576 Prescott, Yuma and Lowell: J.M. Aitken (2); Louko; B.P.O.E. Yuma (2) A. W. Robinson Lot# 1011 Lexington, Kentucky Cigars and Tobacco, Prescott. Est. $60-100 The Mecca Good For Mirror HWAC #53824 (Lexington, Kentucky) 2.25” MEET YOUR FRIEND’S / AT / THE MECCA / GALVIN AND BAXTER / 112 N. BROADWAY . LEXINGTON, KY. / GF 10C IN TRADE Est. $300-500 HWAC #54968 Lot# 1012 Fitchburg, Massachusetts “Hotel Raymond” Good For Mirror Lot# 1004 Gazelle, California Behnke Bros. Token (Gazelle, CA) (Fitchburg, Massachusetts) NGC certified genuine. “Meet Your Friends Siskiyou County. Good for one drink. / At The / Hotel Raymond / J. Round, brass, worn but very readable. Raymond Dwyer, Prop. / Fitchburg Please inspect. An exceptional California town. Est. $200-400 HWAC Mass. / Good For 10c In Trade. 2 1/4 #43574 inches Est. $400-800 HWAC #48257 Lot# 1013 Fitchburg, Massachusetts Lot# 1005 Johnsville, California Plumas Hotel Raymond Good For Mirror Eureka Mines (Fitchburg, Massachusetts) 2.25” Company Employee MEET YOUR FRIEND’S / AT THE / Token Blank reverse. HOTEL RAYMOND / J. RAYMOND This is a very rare DWYER, PROP. / FITCHBURG, MASS employee token from / GF 10C IN TRADE Est. $100-150 HWAC #54971 Johnsville from this very famous mine. Est. $400-1200 HWAC Lot# 1014 Hillsdale, Michigan The Columbia Good For Mirror #43565 (Hillsdale, Michigan) c. 1905- 1910 2.25’. GF 10C IN TRADE / THE COLUMBIA, A. TRIECHMAN, PROP. HILLSDALE, MICH. Est. $300-500 HWAC #54969 8 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017

Day 1 - Tokens Lot# 1015 Plymouth, Michigan Lot# 1023 Bullfrog, Nevada Tonquish Temple Assn. Token 1924 Merchants Hotel Token (Bullfrog, Obv.: Tonquish Temple Assn. / 1924; Nevada) Great pictorial token: Obv.: Rev.: Good For / 1 / Brick. Rd., Br., Merchants / 12 1/2 / Hotel; Rev. 25mm, AU. Est. $20-60 HWAC #44572 picture of a Bullfrog. B, C, 21mm. Est. $200-400 HWAC #53868 Lot# 1016 Arden/Boulder City, Nevada Lot# 1024 Caliente/Delamar, Nevada Nevada Token Duo (Arden and Boulder Two Nevada Tokens (Caliente and City) Lot of two: 1) Arden Plaster Co. / Delamar) Lot of two: 1) B.F.M. Co. / Arden, / Nev.; Rev.: 5; Rd., 21mm. 2) Obv.: Caliente; Rev.: Good For 5c / In Trade; Boulder City Co. / Hoover Dam / Boulder Rd., hole cutout, 21 mm. 2) Obv.: Smoke City / Nevada; Rev.: Good For Trade Only at / H. Placemann / & Co’s / Cigars; Rev.: Boulder City Co. Stores / $1.00; 31mm. Est. Max Schaefer / One / Drink. rd. 24 mm. $60-120 HWAC #53876 Est. $120-160 HWAC #53875 Lot# 1017 Aurora, Nevada Aurora Lot# 1025 Carlin/Duckwater, Nevada Club Token (Aurora, Nevada) Obv.: Two Nevada Tokens (Carlin and Aurora / Vic Bernard / Prop. / Club; Duckwater) Lot of two: 1) Obv.: Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2; B, C, 21mm. Breslin Hotel / Carlin / Nevada; Rev.: Est. $60-90 HWAC #53877 Good For / 5c / In Trade; 21mm; 2) Obv.: McGeary / Duckwater; rev.: Good For / 10c / In Trade. 21mm. Only token Lot# 1018 Austin, Nevada Geo. W. listed for Duckwater. Est. $60-80 Dron Token (Austin, Nevada) Obv.: HWAC #53870 Geo. W. Dron / Austin, / Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 15c / In Trade. 25mm. Extremely rare. Est. $150-300 HWAC #53873 Lot# 1026 Carson City, Nevada Decker’s Saloon Token (Carson City, Nevada) Obv.: At H. Decker’s Lot# 1019 Blair/Tonopah, Nevada Five Nevada Tokens (Tonopah Saloon / Carson, / Nev.; Rev.: Good and Blair) Three Tonopah tokens: For / 1 / Drink. Originally octagonal, Tonopah Club: Good For $1.00 Bet this one has been cut down to round. on blackjack and craps; two from Big Rare saloon token. Est. $100-150 HWAC #53867 Casino (50c, 25c). Two from Blair, Nevada: Hall & Richards GF 12 1/2c, and L. P. McKelvey GF 25c In Trade. Five tokens total. Est. $70-100 Lot# 1027 Cherry Creek, Nevada HWAC #55235 Elk Saloon Token (Cherry Creek, Nevada) Obv.: Tom Bareilles / Elk Lot# 1020 Blair/Tonopah, Nevada / Saloon; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / Four Nevada Tokens (Tonopah Drink or Cigar; B,C, 21mm. Est. $80- and Blair) Two Blair tokens: Hall & 160 HWAC #55214 Richards (GF 12 1/2c), L.P. McKelsey (GF 25c). Two Tonopah tokens: Lot# 1028 Columbia, Nevada Tanner & Coykendale / Oro / Y / Merchants Hotel Token (Columbia, Plata; Good For /SF / Bernhard / Nevada) Obv.: Merchants Hotel / Drink Or Cigar. Tonopah Liquor Co. Frank H. Mills / Prop. /Columbia; GF 6 1/4c, holed. Est. $70-100 HWAC #55236 Rev.: Good For / 6 1/4c / In Trade; B.C. 21mm. Scarce town. Est. $40-80 Lot# 1021 Blue Diamond, Nevada Blue HWAC #55213 Diamond Store Tokens (Blue Diamond, Nevada) Lot of two: 1) Obv.: Good For Lot# 1029 Crystal, Nevada Trade Only At Blue Diamond Store / $1.00; American Borax Co. Token (Crystal, Rev.: Blue Diamond Corporation / Blue Nevada) Obv.: American Borax Co. Diamond Nevada; 2) same, 25c. Est. $60- / Crystal / Nevada; Rev.: Good For / 100 HWAC #53879 One / Meal. Al, 31mm, environmental damage. Rare Clark County town. Est. $100-150 HWAC #55203 Lot# 1030 Delamar, Nevada Blue Label Saloon Token (Delamar, Nevada) Obv.: Pete Giusti / Blue Lot# 1022 Buckhorn, Nevada Label / Saloon / Delamar, Nevada; Elkhorn Saloon Token (Buckhorn, Rev.: Good For / 1 / Drink or Cigar; C, Nevada) Obv.: Elkhorn / Buckhorn, / 25mm. Est. $120-180 HWAC #53863 Nev. / Saloon; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2 c / In Trade; rd. 21mm. Est. $50-90 HWAC #53872 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 9

Day 1 - Tokens Lot# 1031 Delamar, Nevada Good Lot# 1038 Elko, Nevada Bakery For 10 Gallons of Water Token, Saloon Token (Elko, Nevada) Obv.: Delamar Nevada Gold Mining Co. Bakery Saloon / Joe Currey / Prop.; Obv.: Delamar Nevada Gold Ming / Co. Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade; / Delamar / Nevada; Rev.: Good For / 21mm. Est. $70-100 HWAC #55206 10 / Gallons / Of Water; B,C, 23mm. Est. $150-250 HWAC #53864 Lot# 1039 Elko, Nevada Elko, Lot# 1032 Delamar, Nevada Max Schaefer Token (Delamar, Nevada) Nevada Token Collection Lot of seven tokens: Elks Club, Mason Obv.: Max Schaefer / One / Drink / Products, The Pioneer(2), Elk Pool Klinkner & Co. S.F.; Rev.: Smoke / H. Hall, Crescent Bar, Bakery Saloon. Plagemann / & Co’s / Cigars; B, C, Est. $90-140 HWAC #53874 24mm. Est. $70-100 HWAC #55216 Lot# 1033 Delamar, Nevada W. Scholl Token (Delamar, Nevada) Obv.: W. Scholl / Delamar / Nev.; Rev.: Good For One / Drink / or / Cigar; Al, Sc, 29mm. Scarce. Est. $90-150 Lot# 1040 Elko/Tungsten, Nevada Three Nevada HWAC #53866 Tokens (Elko and Tungsten) Amistad Hotel, Lot# 1034 Douglas County, Nevada Two Elko (GF 5c); Mayer Hotel, Elko, (GF 1 Cigar)’ S. Bernstein, Tungsten (GF 12 1/2c.). Est. $40-60 Douglas County, Nevada Tokens Lot of HWAC #55247 two: 1) Obv.: Jackpot Headquarters / Silver Spur / Carson City, Nevada; Rev.: Good For / One / Drink. Unlisted. Scalloped, white metal, 33mm. 2) Obv.: Tony / Dettling / Gardnerville, Nev.: Rev.: 5c / In Trade. br., rd., 22mm. Est. $60-100 HWAC #53840 Lot# 1041 Fairview, Nevada Two Fairview, Nevada Tokens Lot of two: 1) Lot# 1035 East Ely, Nevada H. E. Obv.: Nev. Hills / Mining Co. / Fairview, Stebbins Token (East Ely, Nevada) / Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2 / Cents / In Trade; Al., octagonal, 26mm. 2) Ultra rare, only the 2nd one we’ve Obv.: Denver / Club / Fairview, / Nev.; ever seen (aluminum). There was rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade; B,C, only one of these in the mega hoard 21mm. The Churchhill County town was from Ely found in 1981. Obv.: H.E. prosperous from 1907 to 1912. Est. $80- Stebbins / East Ely, / Nevada; Rev.: 120 HWAC #55215 Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade. Al., scalloped, 28mm. Est. $150-300 HWAC #53862 Lot# 1036 East Ely, Nevada Two East Lot# 1042 Fallon, Nevada Fallon, Ely, Nevada Tokens H.E. Stebbins (GF Nevada Token Trio Lot of three: 5c), Burns & Dortch (GF 12 1/2c). Est. Alaska Bar, Club Horseshoe, Star Club. $80-120 HWAC #55246 Est. $60-80 HWAC #55245 Lot# 1043 Gerlach & Golconda, Nevada Two Nevada Mining Camp Tokens (Gerlach & Golconda) Lot of two: 1) Obv:. Central Supply / Gerlach / Nevada; Rev.: Good For / $1.00 / In Trade. 2) Obv.: Golconda / E L D / Hotel; Rev.: Good For / Lot# 1037 Ely, Nevada Ely, Nevada Token 12 1/2 c / In Trade; octagonal, Br., 26mm. Collection Lot of five tokens: Dewey Trade Est. $100-150 HWAC #53849 Check, Northern Hotel, Elite Bar, National Bar, Stock Exchange Bar. Est. $60-100 HWAC #55204 Lot# 1044 Golconda, Nevada Exchange Saloon Token (Golconda, Nevada) Obv.: Exchange / Saloon / J. Blanc; Rev.: Good For / 1 / Drink. B,C, 22mm. Est. $100-200 HWAC #55201 10 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017

Day 1 - Tokens Lot# 1045 Goldfield, Nevada Lot# 1051 Goldfield, Nevada Montana E.R.C.M. Co. Token (Goldfield, Bar/ Bonanza Hotel Tokens (Goldfield, Nevada) Mining Company token. Nevada) Lot of two: 1) Obv.: Montana / Obv.: E.R.C.M. Co. / Goldfield / Nev.; Bar / Goldfield, Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 12 Rev.: 5. Rd., B, 21 mm. Est. $40-80 1/2 / c / In Trade. Octagonal, Br., 26mm. HWAC #55240 2) Obv.: Bonanza Hotel Co. / Goldfield, / Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 5c / In Trade; Rd., Br., 20mm. Est. $60-120 HWAC #55200 Lot# 1046 Goldfield, Nevada Elks Home Club Token (Goldfield, Nevada) Obv.: Elks Home Club / Goldfield, Nev.; Rev.: Elks Home Club / pictorial elk; Lot# 1052 Goldfield, Nevada Three Al, rectangular 32 x 19 mm. Goldfield, Nevada Fraternal Tokens Est. $60-100 HWAC #55209 Unity Club (oval) , Employees Coop Association (10c) and ($1.00). Est. $40-70 HWAC #55238 Lot# 1053 Goldfield, Nevada Red Top Bar Tokens (Goldfield, Nevada) Lot of two verified whore house tokens: 1) Obv.: Red Top Bar / 12 1/2 / Bob Martin; Rev.: 12 1/2c; Sc., Al. 2) Obv.: Red Top Bar / Ajax / & / Martin / Goldfield, Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 6 1/4c / In Trade. C, Rd., 21mm. Est. $240- 400 HWAC #53861 Lot# 1047 Goldfield, Nevada Five Goldfield, Nevada Bar Tokens Mozart Bar, J.D. Lothrop Co., The Bank, The Del Monte, Hotel Goldfield. Est. $80-120 HWAC #55239 Lot# 1054 Goldfield, Nevada Three Goldfield, Nevada Bakery Tokens Lot of three: Broadway Baking Co.; San Francisco Bakery (2). Est. $80- 120 HWAC #55242 Lot# 1055 Goodsprings, Nevada Two Lot# 1048 Goldfield, Nevada Nevada Tokens Lot of two: 1) Obv.: O.F. Goldfield, Nevada Drug and Candy Schwartz / Goodsprings / Nevada; Rev.: Store Tokens Post Office News Stand Good For / 5c / In Merchandise; B. C, 21 (2), Cannan Drug & Jewelry, Goldfield mm. 2) Obv.: N.C.O. Open Mess / Indian / Candy Company. Est. $60-100 HWAC Springs/ Aux. / Field / Nevada; Rev.: Good #55241 For / $1.00 / In Trade. Sq. 28 mm, Br. Est. $50-70 HWAC #53860 Lot# 1049 Goldfield, Nevada Hermitage Tokens (Goldfield, Nevada) Lot of two: 29 mm “H” punched out; 21 mm round, both GF 12 1/2c In Trade. Est. $40-60 HWAC #55243 Lot# 1056 Hamilton, Nevada Charley Minoletti Token (Hamilton, Nevada) One of the great Nevada ghost town mining camp tokens. Obv.: Charley Minoletti / Hamilton / Nevada; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade; A, 30mm, X4. Rare. Est. $300- 500 HWAC #53859 Lot# 1050 Goldfield, Nevada Hotel Casey Bar Tokens (Goldfield, Lot# 1057 Jarbidge, Nevada The Nevada) Both GF 6 1/4 cents. One Northern Token (Jarbidge, Nevada) marked Moise , the other not. Est. Obv.: The Northern / Jarbidge / $50-80 HWAC #55244 Nevada; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2 c / In Trade. B, C, 21mm. Est. $60-90 HWAC #53843 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 11

Day 1 - Tokens Lot# 1058 Jarbidge/Skelton, Nevada Lot# 1064 Manhattan & Millers, Nevada Two Scarce Nevada Town Tokens Two Nevada Saloon Tokens (Millers (Jarbidge and Skelton) Lot of two: & Manhattan) Lot of two: 1) Obv.: Turf 1) Obv.: John Ensunsa / Jarbidge / Saloon / Millers, / Nev.; rev.: Good For Nevada; Rev. Good For / 12 1/2c / In / 6 1/4 c / In Trade; Rd., c, 21mm, nice Merchandise; Al., rd., 25mm. 2) Obv.: A. condition. 2) Obv.: Nevada / Saloon Hankins / Skelton, / Nev.; Rev.: Good For / Manhattan, Nev.; rev.: Good For / / 12 1/2c / In Trade. Obverse Incuse 25c / In Trade; 24mm. holed, some lettering 22mm. Est. $100-150 HWAC environmental damage. Est. $60-100 #53871 HWAC #53848 Lot# 1059 Jiggs, Nevada Jiggs, Lot# 1065 Mazuma, Nevada Nevada Token JIGGS front and back, Mazuma Hills Bar Token (Mazuma, 25mm. Rare town, scarce. Est. $50- Nevada) Obv.: Mazuma Hills / Bar / 100 HWAC #55208 Mazuma / Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade. Br., rd., 20mm. Est. $70-120 HWAC #53847 Lot# 1060 Johnnie, Nevada Johnnie Lot# 1066 McGill, Nevada Three M & M Co. Token Obv. Johnnie M & McGill, Nevada Pool Hall Tokens M Co. / Johnnie / Nevada; Rev.: Good Lot of three: London Pool Hall, The For / 12 1/2c / In Trade. Octagonal, Brunswick, Victory Pool Hall. Est. 24mm. Johnnie was just south of $60-120 HWAC #55223 Bullfrog. Est. $60-80 HWAC #53845 Lot# 1061 Las Vegas, Nevada Five Las Vegas Lot# 1067 Midas, Nevada Cody & Whalen Token (Midas, Nevada) Tokens 1) Roulette chip from the Showboat. Obv.: Cody & Whalen / Midas / Nev.; 2) Obv.: Pollard & O’Neill / Las Vegas / Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 1 / Drink or Cigar; rev.: Good For / 5c / In Trade; rd. Br., 21mm. Rd. Br. 20mm. Est. $60-100 HWAC 3) Charleston / Liquors /W. Charleston / Las #53846 Vegas, Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 25c / In Trade; Al.,29 mm. 4) Obv.: The Charleston / Bar / Lot# 1068 Mina, Nevada Two Mina, Las Vegas / Nev.; Rev.: Good For /12 1/2c Nevada Bar Tokens Lot of two: Garage / In Trade; Sc.,Al., 26 mm. 5) Obv.: 5100 W. Bar and Palace Bar and Cafe. Est. $60- Charleston Las Vegas / 45c / Raven / Bar 90 HWAC #55224 drinks only / Dining room cocktail lounge; rev.: pictorial. White metal, 35 mm. Est. $100-200 HWAC #53857 Lot# 1062 Lovelock, Nevada Two Lovelock, Nevada Tokens Lot of two: 1) Big Meadow Co./ Lovelock, Nev.; Rev. Good For / 5c / In Trade; 21 mm with 6 mm center hole. 2) Obv.: Pershing / Hotel / Lovelock, / Nev.; Good For 6 Lot# 1069 Moapa, Nevada Moapa 1/4 c / In Trade. Est. $40-60 HWAC Bar Token (Moapa, Nevada) Obv.: #55237 The Moapa/ Bar; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade; Rd., 21mm. Rare. Clark County. Est. $200-400 HWAC #53851 Lot# 1063 Ludwig, Nevada Ludwig Lot# 1070 Pioche, Nevada Clark’s Club Tokens (Ludwig, Nevada) Lot Place Token (Pioche, Nevada) Obv.: of two Ludwig Club tokens: Good For 5 Clark’s Place / Pioche, / Nevada / L.A. cents and 25 cents.. Est. $40-80 HWAC rub. Stamp Co.; Rev.: Good For / 5c / #55225 In Trade; B, C, 21 mm. Est. $40-80 HWAC #55222 Lot# 1071 Rawhide, Nevada “S” Token (Rawhide, Nevada) Obv.: Rawhide / Nevada / S ; Rev.: Good For / 5 / cents / In Trade; (Sheelite Club). Est. $100-200 HWAC #55212 12 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017

Day 1 - Tokens Lot# 1072 Reno, Nevada Five Reno, Nevada Lot# 1079 Skelton, Nevada A. Bar Tokens Lot of five: The Mirror, Colbrandt Hankins Token (Skelton, Nevada) & Reilly, The Carroll (2), “N” (210 N. Virginia Obv.: A. Hankins/ Skelton, Nev.; Rev.: St.). Est. $70-120 HWAC #55217 Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade. B, C, 21mm. Est. $60-100 HWAC #53869 Lot# 1080 Sparks, Nevada Eagle Bar Token (Sparks, Nevada) Obv.: Eagle Bar / T. Wetmore / Sparks, Nev. / Moise S.F.; Rev.: Good For / 5 c / In Trade. B,C 21 mm. Est. $40-60 HWAC Lot# 1073 Reno, Nevada Four Reno, #55202 Nevada Hotel Tokens Lot of four: Hotel Golden Bar, Gallery Hotel, Lot# 1081 Tobar, Nevada Clover Columbo Hotel, Commercial Hotel. Valley Bar Token (Tobar, Nevada) Est. $60-120 HWAC #55221 A tiny railroad stop in Eastern Nevada, this ghost town was preportedly named for directions to Lot# 1074 Reno, Nevada Five Reno, Nevada the drinking tent. Obv.: Clover Valley Bar / Tobar / Nevada; Rev.: Good For Hotel Tokens Lot of five: Overland Hotel Casino, Hotel Golden Bar, Colombo Hotel, The / 12 1/2c / In Trade; 21mm. One of Riverside (2). Est. $100-150 HWAC #55218 two known tokens from this town. Est. $80-140 HWAC #53855 Lot# 1082 Tonopah, Nevada Cabinet Saloon Token (Tonopah, Nevada) Obv.: Cabinet Saloon / 129 / Main St. / Shoemaker / & Smith / Tonopah, Nev. / L.A. Rub. Stamp Co.; Rev.: Good For / 6 1/4 / cents; B,C, 21mm. Est. $100-150 HWAC #55211 Lot# 1075 Rhyolite, Nevada Reed Lot# 1083 Tonopah, Nevada Four & Rodgers Error Token (Rhyolite, Different Tonopah, Nevada Tokens Nevada) Obv.: Reed & / Rodgers Lot of four: W.J. Drysdale; Ed Lasagna / Phyolite, / Nev. / Moise, S.F.; Co.; A.H. Rounsevell; King’s Ice Cream Parlor. Est. $60-120 HWAC Rev.: Good For One / 15c / Drink. #55230 Octagonal, 26mm, town name misspelled. Est. $200-400 HWAC Lot# 1084 Tonopah, Nevada Four #53852 Tonopah, Nevada Tokens Lot of four: Model Cigar Store (2); Tonopah Lot# 1076 Ruth, Nevada Three Drug Company; Nevada Bakery. Est. Different Ruth, Nevada Tokens Lot $60-100 HWAC #55229 of three: 1) The Ruth Club Inc. / Ruth, Nev.; Rev.: Trade Check; 21mm, crescent punched out; 2) Obv.: B.E. Walker / Lot# 1085 Tonopah, Nevada Fuetsch Ruth, Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / Tokens (Tonopah, Nevada) Lot of two: In Trade. 21mm 5-pt star punched out; 1) Obv.: Fuetsch & Schindler / Tonopah / 3) Obv.: Independent Pool Hall / Ruth Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade. Nevada; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Al, 24 mm. 2) Obv.: C & F Bar / Tonopah, Trade; 21mm, 2mm center hole. Est. Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 6 1/4c / In Trade. $60-120 HWAC #55207 Heart cutout, 21 mm. Est. $60-100 HWAC #55227 Lot# 1077 Searchlight, Nevada The Wellington Token (Searchlight, Nevada) Obv.: The Wellington / Searchlight / Nevada; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2 / cents / In Trade. 21mm. Lot# 1086 Tonopah, Nevada Griffin Est. $80-120 HWAC #53854 & Holland Saloon Token (Tonopah, Nevada) Obv.: Griffin & Holland / Lot# 1078 Silver City, Nevada Bonanza Bank / Saloon / Tonopah / Irvin SF; Hotel Drink Coupon (Silver City, Rev.: Bank Saloon / 6 1/4 c In Trade Nevada) Paper ticket: Obv.: Good For / Irvine SF; B,C, 21 mm. Est. $40-60 HWAC #55233 One Drink / Bonanza Hotel, / J.J. Winn, / Silver City, Nev.; Rev.: Drink Jesse Moore Lot# 1087 Tonopah, Nevada Monte / Whiskey. Most examples of these are Carlo Saloon Token (Tonopah, damaged, this one is in nice condition. Nevada) Obv.: Monte Carlo / Saloon Est. $80-130 HWAC #53853 / Tonapah (sic) / Nev.; Rev.: Good For / One / Drink; B,C, 24 mm. Est. $60- 90 HWAC #55232 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 13

Day 1 - Tokens Lot# 1088 Tonopah, Nevada Three Lot# 1095 Yerington, Nevada Two Rare Tonopah Tokens Lot of three: Yerington, Nevada Tokens Lot of two: 1) Obv.: The / M & M / Bar / Tonopah, 1) Vic Bernard / Yerington / Nev.; Rev.: / Nev./ L.A. Rubber Stamp Co.; Rev.: Good For / Five Cents / In Trade; Br., Good For / 12 1/2 c / In Trade; heart 21mm. 2) Obv. : L and L / Bar / Louis shaped, 29mm, br. 2) Obv.: Kentucky Rosaschi / Yerington, Nev.; Rev.: Good / W.A. Nagle / Tonopah / Liquor For / 12 1/2 c / In Trade. Est. $40-60 Store; rev.: Good For / 1 / Drink. B, C. HWAC #55220 25mm. 3) Obv.: The Smoke House / Tonopah, Nev.; rev.: Good For 6 1/4c /In Trade. Round, center cut out, 21mm. Est. $80-120 HWAC #53842 Lot# 1096 , Nevada Five Northern Nevada Lot# 1089 Tonopah, Nevada Tonopah, Nevada Token Quartet Tokens (Carson City & Gardnerville) Lot of five from Carson City and Gardnerville: Randall Lot of four: Hall Liquor Co.; Torino & Evans (2); Golden West Hotel; Big Sweed; Saloon; Cobweb Liquor Co.; May Meyer & Sanger. Est. $140-200 HWAC #53865 McCarthy (brothel token). Est. $60- 100 HWAC #55228 Lot# 1090 Tonopah, Nevada Three Tonopah, Nevada Bakery Tokens Lot of three: 1) Obv.: Tonopah Bakery; Rev.: Good For / 1 / Loaf of Bread; 2) Obv.: Nevada Bakery / J. N. Davidson / Reno, Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 1 / Loaf of Bread. 3) City Bakery / Tonopah; Rev.: Good Lot# 1097 , Nevada Three Northern For / One / Loaf Bread. Est. $60-90 HWAC Nevada Tokens Lot of three: 1) E.H. #55231 Lovejoy Co. . 5c; Rev.: same; rd., holed, 21mm; 2) Obv.: Cosmo Club / Reno; rev.: Good For / One / Drink; Br., rd., 29mm; 3) Obv.: The Washoe Bar / H. C.; Rev.: Good For / 1 / Drink; rd., 22mm. Est. $70-100 HWAC #53856 Lot# 1091 Tuscarora, Nevada Buck’s Pool Hall Token Lot# 1098 , Nevada Three Central Nevada (Tuscarora, Nevada) Obv.: Tokens (Mason, Manhattan, & Mina) Lot Buck’s Pool Hall / Tuscarora, of three: 1) Obv.: Hotel Mason / Mason, Nev.; Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 5c / In Rev.: blank, 21mm; 2) Obv.: Nevada / Saloon Trade; Round, 21mm, 8mm center hole. Est. $60-100 / Manhattan, Nev.: Good For / 25 / In Trade; HWAC #55210 holed, 25mm; 3) Good For / 5c / Garage Bar / Mina, Nev. / In Trade; Rev.: 5. Est. $60- 100 HWAC #53850 Lot# 1092 Tybo, Nevada Bottini & Antoniazzi Token (Tybo, Nevada) Poor condition dug token, but from a rare town. Est. $80-120 HWAC #53858 Lot# 1099 , Nevada Nevada Fantasy Tokens Lot of four non existant places: Carbilisa Claims, Oriental Nevada; Northern Saloon, Ione, Lot# 1093 Virginia City, Nevada Nevada; Nellies Hideaway, Carbon, Three Different Virginia City, Nevada; C. Massie, Gold Point Nev. Nevada Tokens Lot of three: 1) Obv.: Est. $40-80 HWAC #53878 Carney Bros. / Virginia City, / Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 5c / In Trade Only; Lot# 1100 , Nevada Nevada Ghost Wm, 21 mm. 2) The Smokery; Rev.: Town Saloon Tokens (Delamar & Good for / 5c / In Trade. Holed, 21 Luning) Lot of two: 1) Obv.: Pete Giusti mm. 3) Obv.: T. L. James; rev.: Good / Blue Label / Saloon / Delamar, Nevada; For / 5c / In Trade; 24 mm, B. Est. Rev.: Good For / 1 / Drink or Cigar. Br., $60-90 HWAC #55219 rd., 25 mm. 2) Obv.: Luning Bar / Luning, Nevada; rev.: Good For / 6 1/4 c / Lot# 1094 Winnemucca, Nevada In Trade; Br., rd., 21 mm. Two mining Four Winnemucca, Nevada Tokens camps that became ghost towns. Est. Lot of four: Keith’s Model T Cafe (2); $140-180 HWAC #53844 Hotel Humboldt; The Central. Est. $60-90 HWAC #55226 14 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017

Day 1 - Tokens Lot# 1101 , Nevada Nevada Lot# 1108 Waverly, New York Whorehouse Tokens (Goldfield & The Place Good For Mirror Elko) Lot of four: 1) Obv.: Rebate (Waverly, New York) c. 1908- Check / 2 1/2c / The Den / W. A. 1910 2.25” THE PLACE / Schabel / Prop. / Goldfield, Nevada; GUY C HAIGHT / 243 BROAD Rev.: portrait of George Washington. ST. WAVERLY, NY / GF 10C IN Rd., C, 32mm; 2) Obv.: The / Classy TRADE. Est. $200-400 HWAC / Inn; Rev.: design; Elko; Br., 22mm, #54960 rd.; 3 & 4) two from Jake’s Dance Hall of Goldfield. Obv.: Jake’s Dance/ Goldfield / Nev. / Hall; Rev: 20; Square, white metal, 24mm. Est. $200-400 HWAC #53839 Lot# 1102 , Nevada South of Bullfrog, Nevada Tokens (Amargosa and Goodsprings) Two tokens from mining camps south of Bullfrog: Brown Palace Lot# 1109 Barberton, Ohio Cafe, GF 10c, Amargosa; O.F. Schwartz, Bee Henry’s Good For Mirror GF 5c, Goodsprings. Est. $70-100 HWAC #55234 (Barberton, Ohio) MEET YOUR FRIEND’S / AT /”BEE” HENRY’S / COR. 3RD ST. AND TUS. AVE. / BARBERTON - OHIO/ GF 10C IN TRADE. 2.25” Est. $200-400 HWAC #55496 Lot# 1110 Salem, Ohio Mont Cook’s Good For Mirror (Salem, Ohio) c. Lot# 1103 , Nevada Three Nevada Ghost 1900-1910 MEET YOUR FRIEND’S Town Tokens (Tungsten, Mason, Thompson) / AT / MONT COOK’S / POCKET Lot of three: 1) S. Bernstein / Tungsten, / Nev.; BILLIARDS / SALEM . OHIO / GF Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade. 21mm, B, 10C IN TRADE. 2.25” Est. $120-200 C. 2) Obv.: Hotel Mason / Mason, / Nev.; Rev.: HWAC #54965 blank; 21mm. 3) Obv.: Thompson / Mercantile / Lot# 1111 Wendover, Utah Pastime Club Co. / Moise S.F.; Rev.: Good For / 5c / In Trade; 21mm. Est. $70-100 HWAC #55205 Tokens (10) 2 each. PASTIME CLUB / WENDOVER / UTAH // GF 5c IN TRADE. PASTIME CLUB / WENDOVER / UTAH // GF 10c IN TRADE. PASTIME CLUB / WENDOVER / UTAH // GF 25c IN TRADE. Lot# 1104 , Nevada Three Nevada PASTIME CLUB / WENDOVER / UTAH Mining Town Tokens (Manhattan, // GF 50c IN TRADE. PASTIME CLUB / WENDOVER / UTAH // GF $1.00 IN Goldfield, Luning) Lot of three; TRADE. Est. $80-100 HWAC #54957 1) Obv.: North Ferguson & Co. / Manhattan / Cigar Dealers; Rev.: Good / For In / Trade; Td., Br, 21mm. Lot# 1112 Wendover, Utah Pastime 2) Jake’s Dance / Goldfield / Nev. Club Tokens (12) 12 tokens. 2 / Hall; Rev.: 10; Dug, round, holed, of both varieties of $1-PASTIME environmental damage. 3) Obv.: CLUB / WENDOVER / UTAH // Luning / Bar / Luning, Nev.; rev.: Good For / 6 1/4 c / In Trade. rd., C., 21mm. Est. $90-120 HWAC GF $1.00 IN TRADE. 2 PASTIME #53841 CLUB / WENDOVER / UTAH // GF 25c IN TRADE. 2 PASTIME Lot# 1105 , Nevada Two CF CLUB / WENDOVER / UTAH // GF Hampton Tokens (Unknown 10c IN TRADE. 2 PASTIME CLUB Nevada) c. 1908 From an unknown / WENDOVER / UTAH // GF 5c town in Nevada. 2x CF HAMPTON // GF 12 1/2 IN TRADE. Est. $20- IN TRADE. 2 PASTIME CLUB / 40 HWAC #54954 WENDOVER / UTAH // GF 50c IN TRADE. Est. $100-150 HWAC #54955 Lot# 1106 Sandy Hill, New York The People’s Hotel Good For Mirror Lot# 1113 Wendover, Utah Pastime (Sandy Hill, New York) c. 1900-1910 Club Tokens (12) 12 tokens PASTIME THE PEOPLE’S HOTEL / AJ NEWMAN, CLUB / WENDOVER / UTAH // GF 10c PROP. / SANDY HILL, NY / GF 10C IN IN TRADE. MS 63/64. Est. $100-150 TRADE. 2.25” Est. $200-400 HWAC HWAC #54956 #54961 Lot# 1107 Waverly, New York The Place Good For Mirror (Waverly, New York) c. 1900-1910 Unusual birthstone design. THE PLACE / GUY C. HAIGHT, PROP. / 243 BROAD ST., WAVERLY, NY / GF 10C IN TRDE. 2.25” Est. $150-300 HWAC #54967 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 15

Day 1 - Tokens Lot# 1114 Wendover, Utah Pastime Lot# 1122 , Proof Sets/ Mint Sets Club Tokens (18) All MS63/64. One 1969 proof set, one 1971 proof 3 PASTIME CLUB / WENDOVER / set, three 1975 U.S. Mint Sets, 2 1974 UTAH // GF 5c IN TRADE. 3 PASTIME Mint Sets. Est. $40-80 HWAC #38072 CLUB / WENDOVER / UTAH // GF 10c IN TRADE. 3 PASTIME CLUB Lot# 1123 , Roll of Peace Dollars / WENDOVER / UTAH // GF 25c Lot of twenty: 1922 and 1923, IN TRADE. 3 PASTIME CLUB / various mints, all EF or better. Est. WENDOVER / UTAH // GF 50c IN $300-600 HWAC #46152 TRADE. PASTIME CLUB / WENDOVER / UTAH // GF $1.00 IN TRADE. Lot# 1124 , 9 U.S. Mint 6(3 of each type) PASTIME CLUB / WENDOVER / UTAH // GF $1.00 IN TRADE. Est. $140-200 HWAC #54958 Uncirculated Sets Lot of 9: 1975 (1); 1976 (1); 1977 (2); 1979 (5). Est. $70-150 HWAC #45908 Lot# 1115 Rhinelander, Wisconsin The Oneida Good For Mirror (Rhinelander, Wisconsin) c. Lot# 1125 , 12 U.S. Mint Uncirculated Sets Lot of 12 sets: 1900-1910 2.25” GF FOR 1C IN 1969, 1970, 1971 (2), 1972 (2),1981, TRADE / THE ONEIDA, J. WILSON, RHINELANDER, WIS. Est. $200-400 1985 (5). Est. $80-150 HWAC #45910 HWAC #54962 Lot# 1126 , 11 U.S. Mint Lot# 1116 Diamondville, Wyoming Uncirculated Sets Lot of eleven U.S. Diamondville Club Tokens (3) 3 Mint Uncirculated Sets: 1980, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1994, 1995, 2007 (14 coin set) Philadelphia, 2007 Diamondville Club / 10c in trade. MS 62/63. Est. $60-100 HWAC #54959 (14 coin set) Denver, 2009 Denver (18 coin set), 2009 (18 coin set) Philadelphia. Est. $80-150 HWAC #45905 Lot# 1127 , “New Varieties of Coins and Bullion:” Second Edition 1851 1851. This is the second edition. All plates are present. Outside of little and light foxing, this book is in near perfect condition. 9 x 6”. Signed by James Pannell on August 13, 1852. There are several James Pannell’s so we can’t be sure exactly who he Lot# 1117 , Cigar Store Token Collection was. However, with this book and his near perfect handwriting, we can be pretty sure he was from the upper class! Est. $500-900 HWAC 1905-1912 Nine assorted Cigar Store Tokens. #45527 Three from Hotel Rainbow in Great Falls, One each from The Palm in Elko, Drummers Cigar Lot# 1128 , 4 Old Coin Catalogs Stand in Goldfield, Duke Cigars at Connant’s, 1949 American Standard Catalog Home Plate Cigar Store in Lewiston, P O Cigar 111pp, Stevens and Co. Illustrated Store in Clarksdale AZ (slabed), and Pioneer Coin Catalog 39pp, 2 The Star Rare Cigar Stand (slabed) Est. $80-150 HWAC #52064 Coin Encyclopedia and Premium Catalog 206pp. Est. $100-150 HWAC #54929 Lot# 1118 , Huge Foreign Token Collection Over 145 pieces from the 19th century, many countries Lot# 1129 Nevada City, California represented including Asia. 1893 Parisian medal, 1857 “To Hanover”; 1860 Nevada City Second of 1848 Parisian medal. Worthy of examination. A fascinating group of Exchange From the Metropolitan historical pieces. Please examine! Est. $300-600 HWAC #44268 Bank in New York. To Amelia Miller for $50.00. Beautiful ship vignette Lot# 1119 , Fabulous Indian in middle and dog guarding gold on left. Bottom right hand corner has Head $10 Gold Piece 1932 Almost been torn off, but is there. Est. $80-150 HWAC #45153 uncirculated, .48375 ounces of gold. Est. $700-1200 HWAC #45913 Lot# 1120 , Bicentennial Silver Zoom in and see Uncirculated Set and Others 1976 United States Bicentennial Silver close up detail Uncirculated three coin set. Also ten Uncirculated Sets: 1980; 1984; 1985; 1990; 1991; 1992; 1993; 1999; 2002; 2003. Est. $80-150 HWAC #46100 High Resolution Lot# 1121 , Presidential Medal of Images of ALL LOTS Merit and Proof Sets Republican Presidential Task Force Medal of available online at Merit founded by Ronald Reagan. Also five 1978 Proof Sets. Est. $50- 100 HWAC #45918 FHWAC.com 16 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017

Day 1 - Numismatics Lot# 1130 San Francisco, Lot# 1133 Virginia City, Montana California Rare RND Revenue Virginia City Check Collection (incl. Stamp on Bank of California Rare RNs) 1867-1929 Lot of 24. Two checks Imprinted Pacific revenue imprinted: Henry Elling (1874, RN-G, allegorical vignette) Mail Steam Ship Company and Banking House of Raymond, Harrington & Co. (unused, 18--, RN- 187- Set of three checks: 516, G). Nine from L.H. Hershfield & Co.: three 1867 illustrated drafts, two 517, and 518. Great steamship other 1867 drafts, and four 1868 drafts. Three other Henry Elling, all vignette. The Pacific Mail Steam different: 1873 (illustrated, adhesive revenue w/ tied cancel), 1880 Ship Company was founded in (illustrated), and 1884. Also: sheet of two unused 1860s Holladay 1848 to run mail from Panama Overland Mail & Express Co.; 1872 Territory of Montana, Treasurer to California. The company draft; Alice Gold & Silver Mining Co. (1910, Walkerville); Madison State initially believed it would be Bank (1919); Bank of Fergus Co. (1920); and M. Johnson (1929). Est. transporting agricultural goods $60-100 HWAC #36670 from the West Coast, but just as operations began, gold was Lot# 1134 , Montana Early Montana found in the Sierra Nevada, and Financial Documents (Scrip & business boomed almost from the start. During the California Gold County Draft) 1872 & 1893 Lot of Rush in 1849, the company was a key mover of goods and people two. 1) 1872 Territory of Montana, Madison County, Virginia City. and played a key role in the growth of San Francisco, California. In Draft from the treasurer to Newton Dickinson for $1,000 for payment addition to their maritime activities Pacific Mail also ran some of on provisions. Signed by the territorial auditor and treasurer. Gazette the earliest steamboats on the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, Print. 3.5 x 8” Spindle cancel. 2) Montana Mining Loan & Investment between San Francisco, Sacramento, and Stockton. By the 1870’s they Company, Butte City, Montana, $1 scrip issued May 20, 1893. Hamilton ran regularly scheduled trans-Pacific steamship service with a route Bank Note & Engraving Co. Folds with some separation. 2.5 x 6,25” between San Francisco, Hong Kong, and Yokohama, and extended (Prag Collection) Est. $100-200 HWAC #55651 service to Shanghai. This route led to an influx of Japanese and Chinese Lot# 1135 Gold Hill, Nevada immigrants, bringing additional cultural diversity to California. Unused. Some folding by vignette. Est. $100-150 HWAC #54470 Nevada Revenue stamped, Bank of California Certificates of Deposit and one Austin check c1872 Lot of three. 1) 1870 certificate to Thomas Moore signed by W Blauvelt. For Lot# 1131 , California California $200. Has a Nevada 2c revenue stamp Check Collection Lot of 50. over a United States 5c. Moore was a Includes: Bodie I.O.O.F. check, 1895; foundryman in the 1870 census living two different pictorial Yellow-Aster Mining Co. checks, Randsburg, with druggist AM Cole. In the 1873 1906 & 1913; Los Angeles National Bank, 1883; California Southern V&T Directory he is a proprietor of the Thomas & Riorden “Pioneer RR and Souther California Railway, 1889 and 1892, Los Angeles; Boiler Works” on the Divide! 2) 1872 certificate to D Willats for $120. Kennedy Mining & Milling Co., Jackson, 1902; Riverside 1903; Geo. Also signed by Blauvelt. United States 5c stamp over a Nevada green 5c A. Emery, unused, Oroville, 1850s; Sather & Co. revenue imprinted, revenue stamp. 3) 1873 Paxton & Curtis Austin, Nevada check to John San Francisco, 1874; Maryland Gold Mining Co., Grass Valley, 1893; Grove signed with Allen Curtis’s unique signature. Est. $50-100 HWAC pictorial SF 1881; Sacramento County treasurer 1895; Santa Monica, #53582 1909; Placerville 1896 and 1908; Santa Ana, 1914; 29 unused sheets Lot# 1136 , Nevada Nevada Check of US Ration Checks for Coffee, Meat, & Sugar; and more. Please inspect! (Prag Collection) Est. $120-200 HWAC #54587 Collection (Comstock, Railroad, Mining) Lot of 8. Includes: 1866 Lot# 1132 Jacksonville, Gould & Curry, Virginia City check signed by Janin, IR and Nevada Illinois Ayres, Campbell adhesive revenue stamps; two pictorial State Controller’s Warrants, & Company ‘ORIGINAL’ both 1881, mining and railroad vignettes; Nevada Copper Belt Check Numbered 7199. Railroad Co. trip pass, 1913, Mason, NV; West End Cons. Mining Co., 1856 check from Ayres & Tonopah, unused; Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Co., 1936, Goldfield; Campbell. To WB Corneau and two different Goldfield Drug & Jewelry Co., both unused. (Prag for $901.40. Corneau Collection) Est. $100-200 HWAC #54588 signs on back. Stamped Lot# 1137 New York, New York ‘ORIGINAL’. Vignettes Rare Third of Exchange to Robert of steamer and farmer. Cut cancelled. Excellent condition. Corneau seems to ge a druggist. Benson for 10,000 Pounds Sterling 1857 We don’t see Thirds very often Ayres, Campbell & Company can be directly associated with Marshall Paul Ayres. He was considered the dean of the Illinois bankers. After as they stayed with the payee. We graduation from college he managed of the vast real estate interests of don’t see an exchange payable in John C. Griggs, of Philadelphia, who owned many thousands of acres pounds sterling. And we don’t see of valuable farming land in Central Illinois. Having suffered great them for amounts such as 10,000 inconvenience from his inability to secure adequate banking facilities points. To Robert Benson, London, England! Est. $100-150 HWAC #53589 for the proper conduct of this business, in 1852 he organized the private bank of M. P. Ayers, subsequently taking into partnership with Lot# 1138 , Eastern U.S. Eastern him Joel Catlin, and still later William H. Campbell, of Cincinnati, Ohio. US Checks (1854-1982) Lot of 13. After the death of Mr. Campbell, he admitted his brother, Augustus E. 1854 Pocasset Bank in Tiverton, Ayers, into partnership. [Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois & History Rhode Island; 1869 New Bedford (adhesive revenue stamp); four of Morgan County] Est. $60-90 HWAC #53586 First National Bank, New Bedford, 1864-1865, pictorial, with adhesive revenue stamps; 1859 NB & T Railroad Co., New Bedford; two 1864 for the Troy & Erie Line, New York; pictorial John N. Busch Brewing Co., Washington, MO, 1913; and three 1980s Playboy dividend checks, Chicago. (Prag Collection) Est. $80-120 HWAC #54584 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 17

Day 1 - Numismatics Lot# 1139 , Three One Hundred Lot# 1143 Washington, District Dollar Bills Lot of 3: 1) red seal of Columbia Stereoview of US Series of 1966, VF, folds; 2) Green Currency Printing & Cutting seal, Series of 1990, VF, folds, blue star; 3) Green seal, Series of 1934, F, Keystone View No. 22303--Making, creases. Est. $350-500 HWAC #46001 Seal Printing and Separating Paper Money, Bureau of Printing & Lot# 1140 , Two Fifty Dollar Bills Engraving, Washington D.C. Shows Lot of 2: Series of 1934, Series of women holding $1 bills with eagle 1950, circulated. Est. $120-200 (1899 silver certificate?) next to complicated machine. Good contrast HWAC #46002 and condition. (Prag Collection) Est. $30-50 HWAC #50676 Lot# 1144 Blanchard, Iowa 1887 Broadside Re: Sale of Bank Notes 8.5” x 5.5” broadside for the sale of $1,800 in bank notes at a July 9th, 1887 public auction in Blanchard, Iowa by C.G. Anderson, assignee. Folds, toning, some separation. (Prag Collection) Est. $100-200 HWAC #54799 Lot# 1145 Virginia City, Montana Rare Henry Elling, Virginia City Merchant, Sending Currency to Treasury Department for Destruction 1875 Lot of two. U. S. Treasury Department, return of mutilated currency! 1) $99.73 enclosed. 52 discount and 25 rejected (possibly a fractional currency note or 25 pieces), less than half a note (retained). 2) This has 50 counterfeit and returned. Henry Elling was a famous Virginia City banker. We have not seen one of these from Montana. RARE! One is in good condition, the other has very heavy folds and a few tears. Both have some purple staining from the ink. Est. $120-250 HWAC #46654 Lot# 1146 , National Bank Note Pair! c1870, 1886 1) Continental Bank Note Company Engravers Plate. Lot# 1141 Ukiah, California First National Bank Ukiah $10, Large This sheet would have been sent to Size 1911 Very nice large sized 1902 plain back FNB Ukiah $10, National Banks with samples of what signed by C. H. Duncan and R. (?) T. Hooper. Charter 10977, SN1416. the Continental Company could do. VF-XF, raw, minor fold, lower right corner, minor soiling left margin. Intense competition for contracts to No prominent folds, very minor “crinkling”. Kelly shows only $4,160 engrave and print U.S. Treasury bank in large size notes left unaccounted for at close, versus $47,480 out in notes raged among engraving firms small size. Only %, $10 and $20 bills were issued for this Mendocino prior to 1876. The struggle ended that year, when the government assumed County bank. 5,415 notes issued. It does not appear that any of these notes has sold in some time. Est. $2000-4000 HWAC #55960 responsibility for printing all currency. Founded in early 1863, the Continental Bank Note Company (CBNCo) promised Lot# 1142 Hartford, Connecticut 1871 greater efficiency and profitability than Payment to Ralph its competitors. It melded business Pomerory for 3 savvy, independent and highly skilled pounds LAWFUL engraving, and well-connected SILVER MONEY 1871 entrepreneurs to secure important contracts, among them the U.S. Treasury This Connecticut Department’s sole currency contract. CBNCo triumphed where the Revolutionary War National Bank Note, American Bank Note, and Butler & Carpenter Promissory Note was failed, an incredible accomplishment for a newly-formed company. signed December And this engraver’s sample sheet is what helped to sell this company! 1, 1871 by Ralph Three horizontal folds. Middle is heavy. 1.5” tear on right. 2) Rocky Pomerory, William Mountain National Bank check, Central City, Colorado. 1885. From Moseley,William TH Potter to A Ipsen. Potter was also the treasurer of the Central and Adams and Fenn Middle Park Wagon Road in 1871. Light discoloration top and left. Est. Wadsworth. This note was issued to Ralph Pomeroy, who served as $300-500 HWAC #53580 a Military Paymaster, for wages, as reimbursement for expenses or losses due to damages during the Revolutionary War. The military finances for the colony of Connecticut were handled by the Pay-Table, also known as the Committee of Four, during the American Revolution. Fenn Wadsworth and William Mosely were two of those four members. Moseley later served in the Connecticut state senate from 1822 to 1824. Lightly creased and upper left blank corner chipped away, but overall in fine condition. Est. $200-600 HWAC #53583 18 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017

Day 1 - Railroadiana Lot# 1147 Victor, Lot# 1152 , Two National Academy Colorado Lesher of Design Medals - Including Gold Referendum over Silver 1975 The gold over silver Silver Dollar piece was probably a presentation piece usually given to the artist or 1900 The So a key benefactor of the medal’s production. The 150th anniversary of Called Lesher the National Academy of Design Medals was celebrated by Medallic Art or Referendum Co. of Danbury Ct. One medal is 24 karat gold over .999 fine silver. The Dollars were gold piece is 65.7 grams. The obverse bears Greek hero Bellerophon issued in 1900 and on winged steed Pegasus trying to reach the stars. Clouds at left and 1901 by Joseph W. right bottom, sun rays from below. Signed above right cloud De Lue/ Lesher an advocate SC 75. The revers shows nude Prometheus kindling flame he stole of silver. HK787-797 and 1017-1021 are represented in the Hibler from the sun; burning sun behind. Above, 1825 National Academy Kaplan volume. This one ounce restrike was issued in support of the of Design 1975 / One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary. The bronze Lesher House Restoration. The Victor house where Lesher lived was medal measures 44.5 mm in diameter. Est. $150-300 HWAC #44509 purchased by Q. David Bowers in 1980. Bowers donated the building to the ANA and they restored it. To raise the $30,000 needed, the ANA struck 1000 silver reproductions of the original dollars and sold them Lot# 1153 , California Indian Valley for $30 each. The serial number is 948. Est. $200-400 HWAC #45021 RR Co. Pass c. 1880-1890 Issued to CW Carpenter, general foreman telegraph, valid to 12/31/1922 for Lot# 1148 Colorado Springs, free fares. Signed by general manager. Colorado Southwest Expedition Est. $50-100 HWAC #54133 Commemorative So-Called Dollar 1906 Southwest Expedition Commemorative Medal. Zebulon Montgomery Pike. HK 336, small rim damage when loop was removed. Pike Monument Association formed December 1896; planned to erect Lot# 1154 , California Yosemite Valley statue of Pike “of heroic size and in enduring bronze” and “to...forever Railroad Co. Pass RR pass issued to Mr. and maintain...monument and historical data.” This Celebration 10 years Mrs. HF Van Horn 1918. DPA Penna. Lines. later was staged by the Association; financed by public contributions 2.5” x 4”. Very nice condition. Est. $150-300 and sale of medals; bronze statue never did materialize. Organization HWAC #54428 disappeared shortly thereafter. Est. $80-200 HWAC #41973 Lot# 1149 Danbury, Connecticut Danbury Fair Medal / So Called Dollar 1892 Rare. Uncirculated. HK 126. Obverse shows a rural farm scene. October 1892 Danbury Fair. Holed for hanging around the neck about half the time. Aluminum. 39mm. Est. $50-100 HWAC #44019 Lot# 1155 , Connecticut New Haven, New Lot# 1150 Newark, New Jersey London and Ston. R. R. Railroad Pass Newark Industrial Exposition 1865 ‘Shore Line’ transferable. Signed by Medal 1912 3/4 x 1 3/4 inches. superintendent Mathoun(?). ‘Ston.’ stands Newark Industrial Exposition / First Regiment Armory / May 13th to for Stonington. Formed in 1857. In 1864 the 25th 1912. Est. $50-100 HWAC #45033 Connecticut legislature reorganized this line under the name of the Shore Line. Very short Lot# 1151 , Eclectic Group of life! One in a series of 1865 passes issued Medals Group of 12 medals that to H Nichols of the Naugatuck Railroad. were lonely by themselves, so they Pass was issued to Horace Nichols. He was wound up in this miscellaneous lot. Six bronze medals honoring employed by the railroad from its inception “The New Era of Space Exploration” six shuttle flights of the 1980s. in 1848 until 1880. The railroad was it was One Pony Express Diamond Jubilee medal from 1935. Republic consolidated in 1888. Staining from tape on of Venezuela one ounce silver round celebrating Bicentario del top center. Otherwise a very pleasing light green pass. Est. $200-400 nacimiento de Jose Maria Vargas: 1786-1986. Two Nevada gaming HWAC #53535 tokens: 1997 2nd anniversary of the Silver Legacy, and 1997 Caesars Lot# 1156 , Georgia Atlanta & West-Point Palace, both ten dollar tokens, bimetallic with centers of silver. Two 1871 Early Railroad Pass Number 653. medals of the Twin Towers and the Freedom Tower. White metal, in a blue presentation case from the National Collector’s Mint. Est. $80- Issued by LP Grant. Lemuel P Grant was 150 HWAC #45922 Atlanta’s quintessential railroad man. He served as a laborer, chief engineer, speculator and executive all over the South. As part of his speculation, he owned enormous tracts of land in strategic areas (more than 600 acres High Resolution in Atlanta alone) . He designed and built Atlanta’s defenses during the American Civil Images of ALL LOTS War and afterwards became an important civic leader: donating the land for Grant available online at is one of only four remaining original antebellum houses in the city of Park, Atlanta’s first large park,. His mansion FHWAC.com Atlanta. The Atlanta & West Point Rail Road was named in 1857. Blue ink used to name recipient is fading, otherwise in great condition. Est. $50-150 HWAC #53560 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 19

Day 1 - Railroadiana Lot# 1157 Chicago, Illinois Chicago Lot# 1162 , Iowa Three Iowa Railroad Passes - Seven Different 1) Railroad Passes 1) Iowa Central Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific 1885, Pinkish Railway. 1895. Number 647. Issued purple with three vignettes: Chicago, Rock by Colonel LM Martin (great Island and Golden Gate. Number S174. signature!) and to JT Tait. 2) Fort 2) 1893 Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Dodge, Des Moines & Southern. 1911. Omaha. Very nice border art. Pleasing to Number 240. Issued by JL BLake and the eye. 3) Chicago, Anamosa & Northern to JT Trait. 3) Same road, 1912 issue. Railway. 1909. Military green. This is a short Number B63. Also issued to Trait. lived railroad that ran 19 miles between Issued by Crooks? Est. $50-100 Anamosa, IA where it connected with the HWAC #53544 Milwaukee Road and Coggon where it connected with the Iowa Central. 4) Chicago Lot# 1163 , Kansas Kansas and and North Western Railway. 1908. 5) Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul. Nebraska Stage & Omnibus Company 1884 Pass Company inside a red shield. 1911. 6) Chicago, Burlington and Northern. 1897. 7) Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad. 1921. Paper. There is value in this lot! Est. Back has a great stage coach vignette. $100-200 HWAC #53578 Says “Extend the Courtesy of Free Travel to Hon. CM Requi of the St. Louis & Frisco Lot# 1158 , Illinois Two Pullman Line.” Signed by S Wheeler. Doing a quick Company Passes 1) 1899. Pullman’s search we could find little information Palace Car Company. Signed by CA on this company. Scarce! Est. $150-300 Garcelou and issued to JT Trait. Good HWAC #53528 for one berth or seat on the Illinois Central RR of the Y&MV RR (Yazeoo & Mississippi Valley). Number A2548. Lot# 1164 , Kansas Early Union Pacific 2) 1912. The Pullman Company. and AT&SF Railroad Passes 1) 1884 Union Issued to the claim agent on the IC Pacific Railway and Branch Lines. Issued RR (Illinois Central) Mr. JT Trait. Good for the same two railroads in to CW Rogers. Number A858. On reverse number 1. Slight bend and staining throughout. Est. $50-100 HWAC says good for Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, #53542 Wyoming and Idaho divisions. 2) 1910 Lot# 1159 , Indiana Vandalia Line Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway. Number 264 (down by holes). Unusual. Issued to Early 1882 Railroad Pass Number AA Ferguson. For all stations in Kansas and 1359. To WJ Latta, superintendent Oklahoma. Assistant Engineer Missouri of the Altoona Division Pennsylvania Pacific. But then stamped ‘Not good on trains Railroad. Signed by DW Caldwell. 9-12 or 12 or 2 west of Kansas City’. Mr. In 1883 he would go on to become Ferguson must have had a specific reason to superintendent of the Philadelphia travel. Est. $50-80 HWAC #53570 Division. Also the Terre Haute & Indianapolis Railroad. The Vandalia Lot# 1165 , Kentucky Kentucky Central LIne came into existence in 1868. Est. $40-70 HWAC #53563 Railroad 1865 Pass This Civil War Era Lot# 1160 , Iowa Burlington, Cedar Rapids Railroad Pass has a direct connection to the civil war! The Kentucky Central served the & Northern Railway 1896 Pass Number Union cause during the War as a link in the 827. Three circular vignettes of Minnesota, line of communication through Kentucky. Iowa and Dakota adorn the top left. Striking Extending as it did from Covington to pass on card stock.Issued to JT Tait, Personal Lexington, a distance of 99 miles. It was so injury examiner of the Illinois Central Line. situated as to form the link between cities Signed by president CJ Ives. Ives was a north of the Ohio, and Lexington. Signed by QA prominent Cedar Rapids citizen. He was Keith. Keith was one of the original trustees in president of the city’s first electric company 1863. One in a series of 1865 passes issued to and served on the St. Luke’s Hospital board. H Nichols of the Naugatuck Railroad. Pass was The Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern issued to Horace Nichols. He was employed by the railroad from its Railway was a railroad that operated in the inception in 1848 until 1880. The railroad was consolidated in 1888. United States from 1876 to 1903. It operated Tape stain on upper right. Est. $100-300 HWAC #53539 a northern line to bring competition to the hub of Chicago! Est. $40- 80 HWAC #53569 Lot# 1166 , Maine Portland, Bangor Lot# 1161 , Iowa Des Moines, Iowa Falls & Machias 1872 Steamboat pass 1872. Between Portland, Bangor,Mt. & Northern Railroad Pass 1903. Number Desert and Machias. Issued to DW 349. Issued to JT Tait. Issued by ????. Very Merrill of the Boston & Maine RR nice light brownish-tan color. Excellent and signed by Cyrus Sturdivant. This condition. Est. $50-100 HWAC #53543 is another small Maine steamboat company. They only had two steamers as it says on their pass, “On either steamer.” “Sketches of the Life and Work of Capt. Cyrus Sturdivant” was printed in 1882 by the Maine Historical Society! Excellent condition. Est. $50-100 HWAC #53559 20 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017

Day 1 - Railroadiana Lot# 1167 , Maryland Baltimore & Lot# 1171 , Massachusetts Sanford’s Delaware Bay Railroad 1886 Pass Steamers 1873 Steamer Pass Independent Baltimore and Delaware Bay Railroad Line! Red, gold and white seal in the middle. was formed on May 12, 1883 and merged two existing railroads. It was Signed by Loomis Taylor. We could find originally part of the Central Railroad of New Jersey’s route from New little information on this independent line York City to Baltimore, Maryland via central Delaware, Was later part of steamers other that it ran from Boston to of the Pennsylvania Railroad system. Nice border scroll work. Signed Bangor, Maine. In 1852 Sanford and Taylor by Fred Gerky(?) and issued to GH Moorehouse. Est. $100-300 HWAC made news when they faced charges for #53530 illegally transporting liquor. “THE STEAMER Lot# 1168 , Maryland Maryland BOSTON AFFAIR. In the case of State vs. Capt T.B. Sanford, Loomis Taylor (Agent) and Mr. Railroad Passes Lot of three. 1) McMally (sic) for conspiracy to resist Officer Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Staples in an attempt to seize liquors from Railway. 1917. Number 187. Signed the Steamer Boston, at Frankfort, tried before the District Court lately by Willard Thomson(?). Issued to held in Belfast, Capt. Sanford was acquitted, and Taylor and McNally F. T. White, assistant train master convicted. They gave bail and appealed to the Supreme Court.” During on the Pennsylvania road. Signed the Civil War Sanford and Taylor provided services transporting troops by White on back. 2) Baltimore and and munitions to Boston free of charge. Est. $100-300 HWAC #53557 Ohio. 1917. Number G7892. Issued to ES Birdsong, asst. land and tax Lot# 1172 , Michigan Flint & Pere commissioner St. L, F&T Twy. 3) Marquette Railroad Pass with Vignette of Maryland, Delaware & Virginia the Saginaw Station Number 978 issued Railway. 1915. Number 144. Issued in 1888. Issued to FC Donald of the C & A Ry. to FT White. Signed by Willard Thompson. Nice looking trio. All are in and signed by vice president and general excellent condition. One yellow, one light green, and one light purple. manager HC Potter. The railroad operated Est. $40-60 HWAC #53556 from 1857 to 1899 when it merged with two other lines to become the Pere Marquette Lot# 1169 , Massachusetts Boston & Lowell Railway. The F&PM was chartered on January Railroad Corporation 1889 Pass Number 22, 1857 for the purpose of constructing an 682. Issued to NL Hobart from CEA (?). east-west railway line on a route, for which The Boston & Lowell Railroad is a historic a federal land grant was offered, from Flint, railroad that operated in Massachusetts Michigan to Lake Michigan at Pere Marquette in the United States. It was one of the first (now Ludington, Michigan). The secretary at this time was Henry C. railroads in North America and the first Potter. The Saginaw Depot is commonly known as the Potter Street major one in the state. The White Mountains Depot - Our Henry Potter! Some light discoloration. Est. $50-150 Railroad was chartered in 1848 and opened HWAC #53531 a line from Woodsville to Littleton, New Hampshire, in 1853. Along with extensions Lot# 1173 , Michigan Grand Rapids and branches, it was leased to the Boston, & Indiana Railway 1899 Pass Concord and Montreal Railroad in 1859 and This is Special times pass with a consolidated into it in 1872, becoming its White Mountains Division. date condition. This pass is good In 1884 the B&L leased the BC&M and the old White Mountains until July 31, 1899 to WE Staley Railroad became the B&L’s White Mountains Division. Est. $40-100 and 18 men. It is to the account of HWAC #53550 the Pennsylvania Company. Good Lot# 1170 , Massachusetts Connecticut between Ft. Wayne and Richmond. The company was formed on January River Railroad 1881 Pass Issued to NL 18, 1854. It started by running freight Hobart by J Mulligan. Nice raised 1881 CR from Cincinnati to the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan. In 1887 the RR seal. Back is stamped ‘Vermont Valley Grand Hotel was built on Mackinac Island and the focus of the railroad R. R. / J Mulligan, Sup’t.’ Pencil cancelled. became tourism. This pass was issued at the height of the company’s Nice pinkish pass. The Connecticut tourist trade. Tis dirty - please see picture. But still an unusual pass to River Railroad was a railroad located say the least! Est. $40-70 HWAC #53564 along the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts, formed in 1845 from Lot# 1174 , Minnesota Two the merger of two unfinished railroads. Minneapolis (at least in name) Its main line from Springfield to East Area Railroad Passes 1) The Northfield, Massachusetts, opened Minneapolis and Rainy River Railway in stages between 1845 and 1849. It (1912, Number 74 issued to WE built several branches and over the years acquired additional lines Stanhope) was a 97 miles long in Vermont. The railroad was acquired by the Boston and Maine American short line railroad used Railroad in 1893. This must be when they acquired the Vermont Valley primarily for logging activities in Railroad! Est. $50-100 HWAC #53546 northern Minnesota in the early 20th century. It was incorporated in 1901. Due to the abundance of liver sausage in the logging camps along the line, it was nicknamed the “Gut and Liver Line.” Ironically, despite its name, the Minneapolis and Rainy River Railway never got within 200 miles of Minneapolis nor within 75 miles of the Rainy River. Abandoned in 1932. 2) Minneapolis & St.Louis Railroad. 1895. No date. Signed by Mohler and issued to Trait. Part of back writing has been rubbed off. Est. $80-150 HWAC #53545 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 21

Day 1 - Railroadiana Lot# 1175 , Missouri Missouri Pacific Lot# 1181 , Nevada Nevada Railway Company 1888 Pass Number Railroad & Stage Passes Lot of A2094. Light green title with a circular two. 1) Rare round trip ticket for the railroad vignette. Issued to TC Donald of Nevada Central Railroad Company for passage from Battle Mountain the Chicago Atlantic. Signed by SHH Clark. to Austin. Unused. Blue paper. 5.25 “x 3” 2) Pass for one whole fare tip Countersigned by George Smith. This line from Eureka to Ely on the Eureka, Hamilton & Ely Stage Line. Reverse was one of the first railroads in the United is stamped Eureka & Palisade Railway, Palisade, Nevada, Jul 31, 1906. States west of the Mississippi River. Its 1.5” x 4”(Prag Collection) Est. $50-100 HWAC #55611 predecessor started laying track in 1851. The Missouri Pacific name was first used in 1879 Lot# 1182 , New Jersey West Jersey when Jay GOuld took control of this railroad. Railroad 1880 Pass Issued to ‘The Small stain at upper right corner. Est. $40- Bearer” of the accounting department 80 HWAC #53573 of the Pennsylvania Railroad. This pass has a map of the line on the Lot# 1176 , Missouri Missouri reverse! Extremely nice condition. Railroad Pass Group Lot of four. The Jersey Line ran from Camden 1) Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway down the peninsula to Cape May and System. 1913. Issued to FJ Easley of Atlantic City (per the pass). The West the Rock Island Line. 2) Same line Jersey Railroad was granted its charter by the state of New Jersey on and same issuee. 1914. 3) Missouri February 5, 1853 to build a line from Camden, New Jersey to Cape May, & North Arkansas Railroad. 1916. New Jersey. Est. $40-80 HWAC #53568 Signed by WM Wise. Issued to Edward Raymond, son of general Lot# 1183 , New York superintendent. Reverse is signed by young Raymond. 4) Missouri- Albany & Susquehanna Kansas-Texas Lines. 1937. Paper. Issued to TD Berry & wife and three Railroad 1866 Pass Issued daughters: Frances age 18, Joan age 15, and Mildred age 14. Est. $50- to the Honorable Adam H 100 HWAC #53574 Kline, Senator, and family. Issued by JH Ramsey. By Lot# 1177 , Missouri St. Louis & San 1876 he would be president Francisco Railway & Branches 1883 of the New York & Albany Pass Number 482. Issued to NL Hobart Railroad. Some light staining. from CW Rogers. There are plenty of these Corners are slightly rounded. passes available. But passes as early as 1883 Back has paper from an are not so easy to come by! Although the album still attached. The A&S RR ran from Albany to Binghamton, New railroad started in at St.Louis, according York, operating 1851 to 1870. One of the greatest railroad episodes to its milage chart on the back of the pass took place with this line in 1869 (three years after this pass). that it only went as far as Halsted, Kansas. Est. includes president Ramsey, Jay Gould and John Pierpont Morgan! (read $30-60 HWAC #53551 below or online) Jay Gould and Jim Fisk began to buy up shares in A&S, aiming to accumulate a controlling interest and install their own people to the Lot# 1178 Butte, Montana Two Rare Old board and take over. A&S president Joseph H. Ramsey reacted by Railroad Postcards and One Railroad Pass issuing to his supporters thousands of shares that had been sitting on the company’s books. Ramsey then had the books spirited from 1) 1905 black and white postcard of the Green his office and buried in the Albany Cemetery. Incensed, Gould and Mountain Mine. 2) 1907 Floto & Dawe lightly colored postcard of the Anaconda and Neversweat Fisk had him suspended as president of the A&S by a judge they Mines. A few small rips and some markings. 3) controlled on the New York State Supreme Court, George G. Barnard. Butte, Anaconda & Pacific 1928 Railroad Pass. Fisk eventually stormed the office of the A&S with a restraining order signed by Judge Barnard and a few thugs thugs. They took over the Issued to FC Matthews of the Midland Terminal Railway. Est. $40-80 HWAC #54039 A&S station at Binghamton, stole a train, and set off down the line to Albany, seizing stations as they went. A&S men flipped a switch to derail the cars. Fisk and his recruits met their adversaries, the men of the A&S, in a tunnel near Harpursville, where they attacked each other with all manner of weapons until the governor ordered state militia Lot# 1179 Tonopah, Nevada Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad to take charge of the road. John Pierpont Morgan also enters into this story. Well worth the read! Est. $50-100 HWAC #53561 Co. Pass (1923) NO. B112, issued for 1923 to Mrs. Geo. J. Blech, wife, AGFA S.P. Co.. Printed signature Lot# 1184 , New York New York, of President Cutter. Counter-signed by W.D. Forester. Not signed on Philadelphia & Norfolk Railroad reverse. Orange cardstock. Soiling and scuff on bottom right. Operated 1891 Pass Heavy card stock. 100 miles between Mina and Goldfield, 1905-1947. (Prag Collection) Magnificent. Issued to George M Est. $100-150 HWAC #54694 Taylor of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The NYP&NR became operational Lot# 1180 Virginia City, Nevada in 1884. It ran down the spine of Virginia & Truckee Railway the Delmarva Peninsula connecting Company Pass, 1890 1890 This is Wilmington, Delaware and Cape a rare Virginia & Truckee Railway Charles, Virginia and then by ferry to Norfolk, Virginia. It became part Co. pass written to Gen. E. W. Irich V. of the Pennsylvania Railroad system. Est. $40-70 HWAC #53562 and T. in 1890. Est. $100-300 HWAC #54273 22 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017

Day 1 - Railroadiana Lot# 1185 , New York Ogdensburg & Lake Lot# 1190 , Ohio Little Miami & Champlain Railroad Pass with Steam Columbus and Xenia Railroad 1865 Engine Vignette 1883. Pass number 117. Pass Rare! Also the Dayton, Xenia Nice circular vignette of the steam engine. & Belpre and the Dayton & Western Signed by Gaddis. The Ogdensburg and Railroads. Signed by Joseph R Swan. Lake Champlain Railroad was founded in Swan was ardently in support of the war 1849 as the Northern Railroad running and spoke for it at a rally in which future from Ogdensburg to Rouses Point, New President James Garfield would speak. York. The 118-mile railroad was leased by One in a series of 1865 passes issued rival, Central Vermont Railroad for several to H Nichols of the Naugatuck Railroad. decades, ending in 1896. It was purchased Pass was issued to Horace Nichols. He in 1901 by the Rutland Railroad and became was employed by the railroad from its the Ogdensburg Division. Another rare pass. inception in 1848 until 1880. The railroad Est. $100-300 HWAC #53529 was it was consolidated in 1888. Tape stain in upper center of pass. Est. $100-300 HWAC #53540 Lot# 1186 , New York Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad 1883 Pass Excellent Condition! Issued to NL Hobart from (?). Lot# 1191 , Ohio Pittsburgh, Columbus Commonly known as The Hojack Line. It & Cincinnati Railroad Complimentary operated along the south shore of Lake Pass 1865. Signed by superintendent Ontario, from Niagara Falls, New York to CH Allen. For a few short years in Oswego, New York. Another, later, nickname 1860’s the Pittsburgh and Steubenville for the RW&O was nicknamed “Rotten Wood Railroad operated as the PC&C Railroad. & Old Rusty Rails” due to its crumbling From Pittsburgh to Columbus - this was infrastructure. Formally merged into the commonly known as the ‘Panhandle New York Central in 1913. Est. $40-70 HWAC Line.’ Small stain from tape in upper left. #53553 Very pleasant light green on white pass to look at! One in a series of 1865 passes Lot# 1187 , New York Seneca Lake Steam issued to H Nichols of the Naugatuck Navigation Company Pass with Two Railroad. Pass was issued to Horace Nice Vignettes 1892 (in red). Vignettes Nichols. He was employed by the railroad of a steamship on the open seas and a from its inception in 1848 until 1880. country scene with a railroad crossing a The railroad was it was consolidated in 1888. Very hard to find pass. large bridge in background. Pass number Est. $200-400 HWAC #53536 730. Incorporated on March 14, 1870. The steamships travel Seneca Lake from Lot# 1192 , Ohio St Louis Railroad Passes Watkins to Geneva. Issued to C Achasse 1) St. Louis, Alton, & Terre Haute Railroad. & Lady! Stamped signature of William 1889 in blue surrounded by Cairo Short Line Dunning. Est. $50-100 HWAC #53527 Service. Issued to NL Hobart and signed by George H Parker. 2) Cleveland, Columbus Lot# 1188 , Ohio Bright Orange Cincinnati and Indianapolis AND Indianapolis & & Zanesville Railroad Pass 1865. Number St. Louis Railways. 1886 in red. Number 720. For the route between Morrow & 382. Also to NL Hobart. Signed by General Zanesville. Signed by president E. Gest. manager (?). Est. $50-100 HWAC #53571 He has a lengthy, somewhat stormy, and frequently controversial association with railroads in the Middle West and West. (In 1887 he would take charge of the NCO in Lot# 1193 , Ohio Toledo & Ohio Nevada for one.) This line was a reorganized Central Railway 1886 Pass First Circleville, Zanesville & Trinity Railroad in full year of operation!!! Number 937. 1863. In 1870 the Pennsylvania took control Issued to NL Hobart from J Martin. of the line. Rare! One in a series of 1865 Pristine condition like many of the passes issued to H Nichols of the Naugatuck passes in this collection. Toledo Railroad. Pass was issued to Horace Nichols. He was employed by the and Ohio Central incorporated in railroad from its inception in 1848 until 1880. The railroad was it was Ohio in 1885. This pass would have consolidated in 1888. . Est. $200-400 HWAC #53537 been issued in its first full year of Lot# 1189 , Ohio Cincinnati, Indianapolis, operation. Est. $40-100 HWAC #53552 St. Louis & Chicago Railway Pass 1888. Lot# 1194 , Pennsylvania Allegheny Pass number 2624. One country and two & Kinzua Railroad 1892 Pass city vignettes. Issued to FC Donald of the Number 505. To ML Lee of the C&H Ry by EF Osborn vice president. The NYLE&W RR. The historic Allegheny CISL&C is an historic railroad resulting from & Kinzua Railroad began in 1888. a corporate restructuring of another railroad The man who owned the “A & K RR” in 1880. It was often referred to as the was the President, the entire Board ‘Big Four’ railroad. In 1889 it merged with of Directors & the bookkeeper. That another railroad to form the Indianapolis would be S. S. Bullis who signed this & St. Louis Railway. Short-lived at only pass. This route seemed to be used for logging in the Quaker area of 10 years! Some worn areas on the front. Allegany State Park, before Allegany was established as a Park on July Reverse shows the six branch line railroads 30, 1921. Est. $40-70 HWAC #53565 that will honor the pass. Staining on 1/3 of the back. Miles for three of the branch lines are worn off. Est. $70-150 HWAC #53533 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 23

Day 1 - Railroadiana Lot# 1195 , Pennsylvania Allegheny Valley Lot# 1199 , Rail Road 1880 Pass Number 39A. Signed Pennsylvania Mont by David Cargo. Issued to George M Taylor Alto Railroad 1882 and family of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Pass Number 99. Heavy cardstock. Light blue. Very nice Signed by George B condition. Est. $40-60 HWAC #53566 Wiebling(?). Lots of fancy scroll work on this one. The Mont Alto Rail Road was a railroad in Franklin County, Pennsylvania built to connect the Lot# 1196 , Pennsylvania Allegheny blast furnaces of the Mont Alto Iron Company to the Cumberland Valley Rail Road Pass with Two Vignettes Valley Railroad. Named in 1871 and sold at foreclosure in 1901. Issued to GH Moorehoause of Adams Express. Moorehouse entered the Vignettes of an oil rig and a serene country employ of Adams Express in 1856 at the age of 12. He left that employ scene with n engine and train going past in 1920 at the age of 75! He is credited with establishing the first a factory. .882. Number 595 to George M express office in Puerto Rico. [Altoona Tribune] Est. $40-100 HWAC Taylor signed by David McCargo the general #53576 superintendent. The Allegheny connected Pittsburg with Buffalo, Rochester and the entire state of New York and the Northern Lot# 1200 , Pennsylvania Northern Great Lakes. Formed in the 1850’s, the Central Railway 1882 Pass This Pennsylvania Railroad purchased the pass has a lot going for it. Very early bankrupt Allegheny Valley Rail Road in 1900. number 29. It is in excellent condition Est. $100-200 HWAC #53532 except for a light brown stain in the upper right. It is fairly early. The Lot# 1197 , Pennsylvania Clergy Half Rate printing looks like typing! It is issued Pass from the Pennsylvania Lines 1894. to ‘G. H. Moorehouse / Route Agent Number 4775. Issued to Reverend George Adams Express.’ The printing looks A Dreibelbies of the Reformed Church in like typing! Very early number 29. Moorehouse entered the employ of Carrothers, Ohio. In the 1900 census he was Adams Express in 1856 at the age of 12. He left that employ in 1920 at ministering in Sugar Creek. We have sold a the age of 75! He is credited with establishing the first express office lot of railroad passes in 30 years and this is in Puerto Rico. [Altoona Tribune] The NCR was completed in 1858. the first Clergy Pass we have had. Est. $50- The line came under the control of the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) 100 HWAC #53558 in 1861, when the PRR acquired a controlling interest in the Northern Central’s stock to compete with the rival Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. For eleven decades the Northern Central operated as a subsidiary of the PRR Est. $40-60 HWAC #53577 Lot# 1198 , Pennsylvania Fall Brook Coal Company Lot# 1201 , Pennsylvania 1886 Pass with Dramatic Pennsylvania Company 1880’s Bridge Vignette Bridge is Railroad Passes Lot of three. 1) the Watkins Glen Viaduct 1881. To WJ Latta of the PRR. Signed on the Syracuse, Geneva, by J Cayug(?) General manager. Back lists the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & and Corning (SG&C) RR Chicago Railway ind its four branches. line. Fancy script! The 2) 1884. Issued to Latte. Signed by Fall Brook Coal Company assistant manager R Smith. Stamped was a coal company in in red is “exchange”. 3) 1894 Central northern Pennsylvania Pennsylvania & Western. Issued which played an important role in the New York to GH Moorehouse of the Adams Central’s extension into Express Company. Signed by president RTM Cabe. Number 1001. All the Clearfield coal region. are in excellent condition. In 1902 it was renamed the Susquehanna, Founded by John Magee, Bloomsburg, and Berwick. Est. $50-120 HWAC #53575 he was an early investor Lot# 1202 , Pennsylvania Philadelphia, in railroads as they would Wilmington & Baltimore 1888 Railroad be a much better way to Pass Issued to GH Moorehouse, assistant transport his coal. Magee superintendent of Adams Express. was deeply involved in Moorehouse entered the employ of Adams railroad promotion in Express in 1856 at the age of 12. He left that Steuben County, New York. He was one of the incorporators of the New employ in 1920 at the age of 75! He is credited York and Erie Railroad, and was part of two construction syndicates with establishing the first express office in which built the Erie’s line from Binghamton, New York via Elmira Puerto Rico. [Altoona Tribune] The pass is to Corning in 1849. Signed by Vice President John Lang. John Lang, stamped in red “Employe” [sic]. The pass is treasurer of the Fall Brook, took the same position on the SG&C in not good on the New York & Florida Special! 1875. He would be vice president by 1886. Pass was for NL Hobart of the Vermont Central RR. Est. $100-300 HWAC #53525 The PW&B was one of the earliest railroad lines c1830. It built the first rail line south from Philadelphia into the South. Est. $40-70 HWAC #53567 24 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017

Day 1 - Railroadiana Lot# 1203 , Rhode Island Lot# 1208 , Vermont Jay Gould Providence & New York Signed Rutland & Washington Steamship Company & Troy & Rutland Railroad Pass Pass This 1871 pass is 1865 pass signed by the president issued to Stanton from Jay Gould. Gould gained control in president Buffum. The the Panic of 1857. Gould started his line formed in 1865. career as the superintendent of this Buffum was elected line! Number 558. The Rutland and president in 1868. He Washington Railroad was a railroad was replaced in 1871 by company based in Rutland, Vermont in 1847. In 1865 (the year of this Gov. Sprague (the year of pass) these two lines and one other merged to form the Rensselaer the pass). The line was & Saratoga. One small mark on bottom left. One in a series of 1865 primarily a freighting concern until 1871 when they put to passenger passes issued to H Nichols of the Naugatuck Railroad. Pass was issued boats into service (again the year of our pass). A tragic event in 1873 to Horace Nichols. He was employed by the railroad from its inception ended this experiment and in the Stonington Steamship Company in 1848 until 1880. The railroad was it was consolidated in 1888. Est. merged with the Providence and New York Steamship Company to $1000-2000 HWAC #53534 form the Providence and Stonington Steamship Company/ Another very nice looking and quite rare pass. Est. $100-300 HWAC #53547 Lot# 1209 , Washington Puget Sound & Alaska Steamship Company Pass Number Lot# 1204 , Rhode Island Providence & 80 in 1891 Issued by Captain D.B. Jackson. He organized the Washington Steamboat Worcester Rail Road 1881 Pass Number Company in 1884. Later he would merge the 235. Two tone red and white pass with a company with the PS & AS Company. This blue circle date. Nice!Issued to NL Hobart would be his last year as in 1892 he would from WE Chamberlain. Back was a vignette dispose of his interests. Stock certificates of a steamship inside a horseshoe. The are known to have John D. Rockefeller’s PW was a regional operation based in signature as an investor in this company. Worcester, Massachusetts that had its Issued to George Ainsworth of the Redondo beginnings dating back to the 1840s Est. Railway Company. Est. $100-200 HWAC $50-150 HWAC #53548 #53524 Lot# 1210 , Wisconsin Milwaukee Lot# 1205 , Rhode Island Providence and & St. Paul Railroad Pass - 1865 Springfield Railroad Company 1883 Pass Company name in fancy red script. Issued to NL Hobart from William Tinkham. Signed by Edwin H Goodrich. We Simple, light blue, very nice! The Providence have sold many of these passes over & Springfield opened between Dike Street the years - but never close to this in Providence and Pascoag in 1873. William early. One in a series of 1865 passes Tinkham was the force behind the creation issued to H Nichols of the Naugatuck of the P&S. He and other mill owners Railroad. Pass was issued to Horace along the Woonasquatucket River needed Nichols. He was employed by the railroad from its inception in 1848 transportation. Moreover, the P&S was seen until 1880. The railroad was it was consolidated in 1888. Tape stain in as a possible way to reach Springfield in middle top. Est. $100-200 HWAC #53538 Massachusetts and connect with trunk lines to the west and north. Est. $40-80 HWAC Lot# 1211 , Northwestern Mail #53549 Company Pass with a Great Red Stage Vignette 1883. Number 696. Lot# 1206 , Texas Houston & Texas We could not find any information Central Railroad Pass in 1883 to Mr. on the Northwestern Mail Company. Rogers, 1st Vice President of the But the back lists the 8 routes it ran. St. L. and S. F. Ry Number 522. This Routes include Fort Reno, Indian railroad was incorporated in 1875 by Territory to Fort Cantonement; Fort the state of Texas in a special act. They Supply to Mobeetie, Texas; Harper would merge into the Houston & Texas to Medicine Lodge, Kansas; Fort Buford to Poplar Creek, Montana; etc Central Railroad in 1889. Signed by Issued to D Wishant. In 1883 D. Wishant was the General Passenger AB Swanson. For CW Rogers. Slight Agent for the St. Louis & San Francisco Railway. The St. Louis–San discoloration at the top and a Small 1” Francisco Railway, also known as the Frisco, was a railroad that bend in the bottom right. Est. $100- operated in the Midwest and South Central U.S. from 1876 to April 17, 200 HWAC #53526 1980. Est. $100-300 HWAC #53523 Lot# 1212 , Amtrak Rail Pass Collection 1972-1979 8 total passes. Lot# 1207 , Texas Fort Worth & 6 Paper type from 1972 issued to the Denver City Railway Company likes of Jacobson,Luther, Pluff, Brodie, Exchange Trip Pass Unused. 1898. Commisso, and Davenport. 2 modern Three vignettes: fishing, mountains plastic type made out to Clarence and a young lady. Excellent condition. Thomas in 1972 and 1979. Est. $80- Signed by the Gernal Superintendent. 150 HWAC #52063 Regular paper. Est. $40-80 HWAC #53520 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 25

Day 1 - Railroadiana Lot# 1213 , zCanada Canadian Lot# 1217 , zEngland Railroad Passes Lot of three. 1) London & North Western Oversized (2.75 x 4”) Canadian Railroad Personalized Pacific Railway. 1889, Number Leather 1912 Pass We 159, Green Canadian Pacific Shield have sold railroad passes and red years. Blue stamp on back for over 30 years and have ‘Western and Pacific Division, General never seen anything like this. Passenger Agent.’ Issued to Daniel This is Chauncy M Depew’s Stalker of Gladstone, Canada between private and personalized Port Arthur, Donald and Branches. pass for the London & North Stalker was a minister in Gladstone. Western Railroad. English. One small rip on top, otherwise in Leather! 3 x 3.5”. 1912. nice condition. 2) British Columbia Folds out. Chauncey Mitchell Electric Railway Company. 1916. Number 294. Between Vancouver Depew was an attorney and Westminster. The BCER was an historic railway which operated in for Cornelius Vanderbilt’s southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It assumed control of existing railroad interests, president streetcar and interurban lines in southwestern British Columbia in of the New York Central 1897, and operated the electric railway systems in the region until Railroad System, and a United the last interurban service was discontinued in 1958. Pass is in good States Senator from New condition with one blemish on the bottom. 3) Great Northern Railway York from 1899 to 1911. The Company. 1912. Number 6601. Issued to JT TRait. Good for all stations. London and North Western Tait signs back. Est. $50-100 HWAC #53555 Railway was a British railway company between 1846 and Lot# 1214 , zCanada Dominion 1922. In the late 19th century Express Company 1908 Pass the L&NWR was the largest “Courtesy of Free Transportation and joint stock company in the Personal Packages.” Number 1213 world. In 1923 it became a issued to FC Anderson of the Quebec, constituent of the London, Montreal & Southern Railway. Signed Midland and Scottish railway, and in 1948, the London Midland Region by president WS Stout. In the spring of British Railways: the LNWR is effectively an ancestor of today’s of 1882 W. S. Stout, recently arrived West Coast Main Line. Est. $500-1000 HWAC #53521 from St. Louis, opened an express mail office In a one storey frame shack at 211 Notre Dame Avenue, Lot# 1218 , zMexico Ferrocarri de Winnipeg. The number marks today the premises occupied by the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railroad 1900 city offices of the Dominion Express company. The shack was the Pass Also known as El Chepe. It is a major first office In which the Dominion Express company ever transacted rail line in northwest Mexico, linking the business in Winnipeg and Mr. Stout was the first manager of the city of Chihuahua to the city of Los Mochis, company’s first office. He had one wagon and one driver! [Winnipeg Sinaloa and its port Topolobampo. It runs Tribune] The Dominion Express Company was gobbled up by the 418 miles, traversing the Copper Canyon, Canadian Northern Railway. Est. $50-150 HWAC #53572 a rugged series of canyons that have led Lot# 1215 , zCanada Quebec some to call this the most scenic railroad Central Railway 1886 Pass trip on the continent. It is both an important transportation system for locals and a draw Issued to NL Hobart from James for tourists. Signed by C Sheedy and issued Woodword(?). Number 131. to John M Taylor of the Pine Bluff Arkansas Lighter cardstock or heavier paper. River Ry. Est. $50-100 HWAC #53541 Fabulous condition! The Quebec Central Railway was a line in the Lot# 1219 , Canadian province of Quebec. It was Remainder lot of originally incorporated in 1869 as the Railroad Passes Sherbrooke, Eastern Townships and Kennebec Railway, and changed Lot of fifteen. its name to the Quebec Central Railway in 1875. Est. $40-70 HWAC #53554 Includes the 1892 Wilkesbarre and Western, 1889 and Lot# 1216 , zEngland Great Eastern Railway 1900 Illinois Central, Personalized First Class 1916 Chesapeake & Ohio,1913 Western Free Pass - Unique! English. Union Telegraph 1911. 3.75 x 2.5. Excellent Company, 1916 Condition. Folds out. This Yazoo & Mississippi is Chauncy Depew’s private Valley, 1901 Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf, 1912 Chicago, Milwaukee, and personalized pass for and St. Paul, 1899 Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific, and 1906 Chicago, the London & North Western Burlington & Quincy. Paper passes include unused 188- Richmond & Railroad. Chauncey Mitchell Danville, 1921 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, 1926 Atchison, Topeka Depew was an attorney for & Santa Fe, 1918 Mobile & Ohio, and 1908 Fireman and Enginemen Cornelius Vanderbilt’s railroad interests, president of the New York Travelling Card. Issued to Brother JR Dyer. Last card is in poor Central Railroad System, and a United States Senator from New York consiton, the rest are very nice. Please see photos online. Est. $150- from 1899 to 1911. The Great Eastern Railway was a pre-grouping 300 HWAC #53579 British railway company, whose main line linked London Liverpool Street to Norwich and which had other lines through East Anglia. The company was grouped into the London and North Eastern Railway in 1923. Est. $500-1000 HWAC #53522 26 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017

Day 1 - Railroadiana Lot# 1220 , Poor’s Manual of Lot# 1227 , Poor’s Manual of Railroads Of the US 1872-1873 By Railroads Of the US 1891 By Henry Henry Poor, front are rear covers are Poor, 1439 pages, spine and rear detached, spine is missing. 683pp. cover are detached. Est. $200-400 Est. $200-400 HWAC #53623 HWAC #53633 Lot# 1221 , Poor’s Manual of Lot# 1228 , Poor’s Manual of Railroads Of the US 1879 By Henry Railroads Of the US 1893 By Henry Poor. 1030pp. Est. $200-400 HWAC Poor 1232 pages, front and rear #53624 covers are detaching. Est. $200-400 HWAC #53632 Lot# 1222 , Poor’s Manual of Lot# 1229 , Poor’s Manual of Railroads Of the US 1896 By Henry Railroads Of the US 1881 By Henry Poor. 907pp. Est. $200-400 HWAC Poor 1669 pages. Front and rear #53622 cover is detaching. Est. $200-400 HWAC #53631 Lot# 1223 , Poor’s Manual of Lot# 1230 , Poor’s Manual of Railroads Of the US 1898 By Henry Railroads Of the US 1883 By Henry Poor, front cover and spine are Poor, cover and spine are detaching. detached. 1492pp. Est. $200-400 1055pp. Est. $200-400 HWAC #53621 HWAC #53619 Lot# 1231 , Poor’s Manual of Lot# 1224 , Poor’s Manual of Railroads Of the US 1900 By Henry Railroads Of the US 1885 By Henry Poor, front cover and spine are Poor. Front and rear covers are detaching. 1562pp. detached. 1009pp. Est. $200-400 HWAC #53618 Est. $200-400 HWAC #53620 Lot# 1232 Yukon, Alaska Yukon Lot# 1225 , Poor’s Manual of Travel and Railroad Ephemera 2 versions of Alaska Atlin and the Railroads Of the US 1887 By Henry Poor. 1053pp. Est. $200-400 HWAC Yukon brochures. 1 c. 1923, 48 panels #53617 color cover, 9” x 4”. c. 1930’s-1940’s same title but different format, 12 panels 6.25” x 3.25”. Unused letterhead White Pass & Yukon Route, 8.5” x 11” and folded into thirds. Tucson, Cornelia & Gila Bend Railroad Timetable, Feb. 7, 1960. Lot# 1226 , Poor’s Manual of 5.75” x 7”. Ludlow & Southern Ry. Co. conductor’s trip report, date unclear, 2 folds and upper right condition Railroads Of the US 1889 By Henry issue, folded into quarters. 9.25” x 5.75”. Tucson, Cornelia & Gila Bend Poor 1064 pages. Est. $200-400 HWAC #53634 Railroad Specific class and commodity rates, Cot. 26, 1942.15 page, 11” x 8”. Est. $100-200 HWAC #53276 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 27

Day 1 - Railroadiana Lot# 1233 , Arizona Arizona Lot# 1239 Los Angeles, California Easter Sunrise Railroad Reports Prints c. 1850’s 3 Services Broadside (Pacific Electric Railway) tinted 8.5” x 10.75” prints of Arizona Hollywood Bowl, Mount Forest Lawn, Mt. Rubidoux, scenes-Valley of the Gila & Sierra Avalon stops for Easter services. Sunday April 1 year de las Estrellas from the Maricopa unknown. Pacific Electric Railway. 6” x 18”. Est. $100-200 Wells plate V, Mirage on the Colorado HWAC #54103 Desert plate XII, Grand Coulee plate LI. Some toning. Est. $60-100 HWAC #54474 Lot# 1234 , California Pacific Electric Railway And Similar Major Archive Pacific Electric Railway Lot# 1240 Los Angeles, California Illinois Picnic major ephemera archive. Approx 70 schedules and timetables. Small Reunion Broadside (Pacific Electric Railway) Illinois Orange Empire Trolley Trip pamphlet. March 1949 Pacific Electric All Southern California Picnic Reunion, all day long, magazine, 28pp. 1917 accounting report. Pasadena City Lines 1947 October 15 year unknown, Sycamore Grove Park, Los map. Old trolley b/w photo. Pacific News Jan. 1969. Approx 50 ticket Angeles.Pacific Electric Railway. 6” x 18”. Est. $100-200 coupons. 5 1958 billheads. Assorted promo pamphlets. 1947 and HWAC #54379 1948 mechanic’s repair report. Hiking Southern California trails map. Glendale local lines map. Several operator’s reports. Tilton’s Trolley Trip pamphlet. Approx 10 account payable slips. Approx 15 1904 billheads. And more! Est. $500-1000 HWAC #55737 Lot# 1235 Long Beach, California South Western States Joint Rally Broadside (Pacific Electric Railway) 4 Lot# 1241 Los Angeles, California Iowa Picnic Reunion states picnic, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah. Joint rally Saturday July 9 year unknown. Bixby Park Long Broadside (Pacific Electric Railway) Hawkeyes go the Beach. Pacific Electric Railway. 6” x 18”. Est. $100-200 the great picnic reunion Saturday Feb. 25 year unknown. HWAC #54101 Lincoln Park, Los Angeles. Pacific Electric Railway. 6” x 18”. Some top toning and corner wear. Est. $100-200 HWAC #54371 Lot# 1236 Los Angeles, California Alaska Yukon Club Broadside for International Sourdough Picnic (Pacific Electric Railway) Int’l. Sourdough Picnic under auspices Lot# 1242 Los Angeles, California Minnesota Picnic Reunion Broadside (Pacific Electric Railway) Gophers of Alaska Yukon Club of Los Angeles, Calif. Sept 17th, year Don’t Forget the Minnesota Picnic Reunion, Saturday unknown. Bixby park Long Beach, Calif. Pacific Electric Railway. 6” x 18”. Est. $200-400 HWAC #54370 September 23 year unknown. Pacific Electric Railway. 6” x 18”. Est. $100-200 HWAC #54373 Lot# 1237 Los Angeles, California Buckeyes Big Picnic Reunion Broadside (Pacific Electric Railway) “Buckeyes” The Big Ohio Picnic Reunion. Monday Feb. 13 Lot# 1243 Los Angeles, California New England Picnic Broadside (Pacific Electric Railway) Six state picnics, year unknown. Sycamore Grove Park, Los Angeles. Pacific Electric Railway. 6” x 18”. Est. $100-200 HWAC #54102 Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, All New Englanders at Sycamore Grove Park, Los Angeles. Saturday May 20 year unknown. Pacific Electric Railway. 6” x 18”. Est. $100-200 HWAC #54378 Lot# 1238 Los Angeles, California Combat Division A.E.F. Picnic Broadside (Pacific Electric Railway) Combat Division A.E.F. Division Picnic, Sycamore Grove Sunday October 29 year unknown. Pacific Electric Railway. 6” x 18”. Est. $100-200 HWAC #54375 28 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017

Day 1 - Railroadiana Lot# 1244 Los Angeles, California New York, Lot# 1249 , zCanada Canadian Picnic and Reunion Washington Oregon Picnic Reunion Broadside(Pacific Broadside (Pacific Electric Railway) Annual Mid- Electric Railway) New York, Washington Oregon Picnic Summer Canadian Picnic and Reunion Sunday August Reunion, Sycamore Grove Park, Los Angeles. October 27 year unknown. Pacific Electric Railway. 6” x 18”. Est. 14 year unknown. Pacific Electric Railway. 6” x 18”. Est. $100-200 HWAC #54376 $100-200 HWAC #54377 Lot# 1245 Los Angeles, California South Dakota Picnic Lot# 1250 Los Angeles, California Reunion Broadside (Pacific Electric Railway) South Los Angeles Railroad Ephemera Dakotans you are invited to the All Southern California Approx 30 items. Timetables from Picnic Reunion Sunday September 17 year unknown. Metro-Lines, Metropolitan Transit Pacific Electric Railway. 6” x 18”. 3/8” chip missing on left. Authority, Metropolitan Coach Lines, Est. $100-200 HWAC #54372 Santa Fe, Pacific Electric, Southern Pacific, 1947 Los Angles Transit Lines, several railroad tickets and more. Est. $150-250 HWAC #55733 Lot# 1246 Los Angeles, California West Virginia Picnic Lot# 1251 Nevada County, California Reunion Broadside (Pacific Electric Railway) Lets Nevada County RR Ephemera 1) go to the West Virginia Picnic Reunion, Saturday, Oct. 22 The Western Railroader, vol. 25, year unknown. Sycamore Grove Park, Los Angeles. Pacific 1962; 2) Railfan Excursions on the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Electric Railway. 6” x 18”. 2 .25” tears on upper left. Est. Railroad, 1938; 3) two blank Storage Bills for the Nevada County $100-200 HWAC #54100 NGRR CO.; 4) Nevada County Narrow Gauge RR Trip Pass, no. 2150. Est. $50-100 HWAC #43877 Lot# 1252 Placervillle, California Placerville, CA Railroad & Other Ephemera Old color card from M. A. Washburne druggist in Lot# 1247 Los Angeles, California Wolverines Picnic Placerville with 2 girls in robes. 5.75” Reunion Broadside (Pacific Electric Railway) Former x 4.5”. Expense Bill from 1880 to residents of and visitors from Michigan are invited to a Sacramento & Placerville Railroad picnic reunion Saturday Sept. 16 year unknown. Sycamore Company for grain. 5” x 8”. Unused Grove Park, Los Angeles. Pacific Electric Railway. 6” x 18”. book of gold tickets for Whiskerinos Est. $100-200 HWAC #54104 of the World, Gold Discovery Special, Jan. 24, 1939. Final excursion over Sacramento-Placerville rail line, California’s first railroad. Tickets 613-620 with 613 detached and included. 10” x 3”. Est. $80-120 HWAC #53611 Lot# 1248 San Pedro, California Navy Day Celebration Lot# 1253 Sacramento, Broadside (Pacific Electric Railway) Navy Day California Ephemera from Celebration San Pedro, Oct. 27 year unknown. Pacific Electric Railway. 6” x 18”. Est. $100-200 HWAC #54374 3 Different Sacramento Area Railroads 2 small Sacramento Northern Railway timetables. Pass and ticket from Central California Traction Co., 1912 and 1917. Sacramento Northern Train Service small timetable. San Francisco-Sacramento Railroad Employee Card. Est. $100-150 HWAC #55728 View High Resolution Images, Register, Place Bids, See Current Opening Bids Visit the online catalog at FHWAC.com Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 29

Day 1 - Railroadiana Lot# 1254 Sacramento, California Lot# 1260 , California 2 Rare Sacramento Railroad Ephemera Northern California Railroad from 3 Railroads 1880-1932 Lot of Stocks California Railway i/c 1890’s 3. 1) Rare 1880 Expense Bill for the Sacramento & Placerville Railroad #51. San Ramon Valley Railroad, Company for transport of 91 boxes of fruit. 5” x 8” On April 19, 1877, unissued #13. Est. $100-150 HWAC the Sacramento Valley Railroad was consolidated with the Folsom and #55729 Placerville Railroad to form the Sacramento and Placerville Railroad. The Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad was also deeded to the Sacramento and Placerville Railroad. The new railroad operated 49.1 miles of track between Sacramento and Shingle Springs. 2) Sacramento Northern Railway Trip Pass, 1932. 2.5 “x 5” 3) Rare 1891 letterhead for Central Electric Railway Co., dateline Sacramento. 8.5” x 11” Toning and heavy wear on bottom right. (Prag Collection) Est. Lot# 1261 , California 3 California $60-120 HWAC #55610 Railroad Guides Chicago North Western Line 1927 48pp with b/w Lot# 1255 Oakland, California Piedmont and Mountain View photos of California scenes and maps of California and Nevada, Yosemite, Railways Stocks (2) i/c to Credda Sequoia Park, San Francisco and Los Otis 1895 #43 25 shares. Unissued Angeles. Center map is detached. #489. Formerly the Piedmont Cable Southern Pacific, The Way There, Company. Street railway in Oakland. What to See and How to See It, Est. $100-200 HWAC #55731 1911 64 pp, photos and text about California attractions. Rand McNally’s Pocket Map and Shipper’s Guide of California. 1886 58pp with towns and Lot# 1256 San Francisco, California railroad route info. Est. $300-500 HWAC #54652 2 Rare San Francisco and Bay Counties Railway Stocks i/c to Lot# 1262 , California Central F.Havens 1908 #7, unissued #83. Est. Pacific Railroad in California $100-150 HWAC #55730 Ephemera 1871-1882 Lot of 5. 1) 1878 Way-Bill for merchandise transported from San Francisco to Carson (City), Nevada. Includes packages bound for Bodie (tobacco for Gillson & Barber and cigars for HH Ellis), as well as Genoa, and Benton. Lot# 1257 San Francisco, California Ocean 17” x 14” Folds, heavy toning and soiling. 2) Different style 1878 way- bill for packages transported Marysville to Carson. 3.25” x 14” Soiling Shore Railroad Related Collection 1914 on left. 3) 1872 receipt for items received at Auburn station. 8 x 4.5” 4) folded San Francisco and San Mateo map, 20” 1882 Expense Bill from Livermore station. Toning. 4.5” x 7.5” 5) 1871 x 23.5” multiple fold tears, taped repair, rear Expense Bill for Sacramento. 9.25” x 7.25” (Prag Collection) Est. $60- stain. Map of San Mateo and San Pedro 20” x 100 HWAC #55608 16.5”, has signs of age. 3 RPC’s of stations. 17 b/w photos of locomotives, Stanley Steamer Lot# 1263 , California Northern shuttle car, stations, Half Moon Bay, a train California Misc. Railroad accident, a conductor and more. 2 Ocean Sore Ephemera Passes/tickets from Cali. Railway Co. typed receipts from 1906 and 1907 Western Railroad and Navigation for capital stock. Est. $300-500 HWAC #54438 1931, Arcata and Mad River RR Co. 1955, several Nevada County Narrow Lot# 1258 San Francisco, California Ocean Gauge RR, Southern Pacific Co., Shore Railway Rare Bond Very Rare $1000 Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railroad, 5% 30 year bond, #2426. Green US currency Amador Central, Oakland Antioch & color and street car vignette. Signed by president Eastern,. 1903 Cali. Northwestern Harvey. Est. $150-300 HWAC #54439 Railway 1903. Schedule for Morning Daylight, Southern Pacific.8” x 10” b/w photo of Northwestern Pacific Engine #22. Billhead from Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad 1880. Est. $100-150 HWAC #55726 Lot# 1264 Brighton, Colorado Photograph of Boston Railroad Cars in Brighton 1889 Photograph Lot# 1259 Yosemite, California Yosemite of Boston Railroad cars in Brighton, Colorado. Photo by D. O. Bullis where he used to work. Dated 6-1-89. Photo 7.75” x 9.25”. Mounted Related Railroad Ephemera Sugar Pine Railway 10” x 12”. Strong contrast and a nice view of the city behind the 1917 conductors report. 4 Hetch Hetchy Railroad railroad cars. People with dog close to RR tracks. Toned photograph. accounts receivable notes, 1924 with 2.5” tear. Est. $100-300 HWAC #44145 4 Tickets/passes from Sierra Railway Co., Est. $100-150 HWAC #55727 30 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017

Day 1 - Railroadiana Lot# 1265 Denver, Colorado Denver Lot# 1269 , Colorado Map of Colorado - Steamboat Construction Company Railroad & Rio Grande Express One double Stock Certificates (Railroad) truck, multi color map of Colorado with index of 1908 Lot of two. 1) Number 185 for Colorado. Page 141-144.17.5”x25”. Est. $100- 643 1/3 shares to John Campion 200 HWAC #54226 Trustee in 1908. Signed by D Dodge president and ? secretary. Excellent condition. 2) Number 7 for 1 share to Campion. Signed by Dodge. Rips at folds on bottom. Reapired with museum quality tape. David Child Dodge began his railroad career during 1853 in Illinois at the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. From 1856-1864, Dodge worked on the construction of the Chicago, Iowa and Nebraska Railroad. In January 1864, he was sent to Chattanooga, Tennessee to work in the Lot# 1270 , Florida Iron Monon Commissary Department of the United States Army during the Civil Railroad Route Alligator An iron War. He returned to Iowa in October 1864. At that time, Dodge became alligator figurine that was made to General Agent for the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. From 1870- promote the Florida Monon Railroad Route that is roughly 8.5” long 1871, Dodge served as a General Agent for Kansas Pacific Railway. and unique. Est. $150-300 HWAC #33232 Afterwards, he joined Denver and Rio Grande Railway. He worked with William J. Palmer to develop the Rio Grande system. He retired in 1901 Lot# 1271 Chicago, Illinois Illinois to concentrate on other business interests, among them the Shirley Central Rail Road Pair of Checks Hotel. In 1907, David H. Moffat and his associates persuaded Dodge 1) 1856 to WP Johnson for $112.34. to work with the Denver and Northwestern Railway to extend the Johnson was the general ticket agent. VIgnette of a train heading left. Moffat Railroad from Yarmony to Steamboat Springs. He accepted the Also a vignette of a steamer/clipper/tain on left. 2) 1859 to Clark position of President of the Denver Steamship Construction Company & Jesup. Signed on back by Jesup. For $215.84. Vignette of a train and returned to railroad building in 1909. Dodge owned the Shirley heading to the right. Also a nice steamer/shield, train vignette on left. Hotel and oversaw the operation of his ranch, Shirley Farm. Est. Number 225. Est. $50-100 HWAC #53587 $100-200 HWAC #54568 Lot# 1272 St. Francis County, Lot# 1266 Denver, Colorado Denver Missouri St. Francis County Railway & Rio Grande RR Co. Treasury Co. Checks Group 500 cancelled Dept. Instructions 1906 Rare checks 1907-1911, nice streetcar booklet, Jan. 1, 1906. 16pp. Inside of vignette. Est. $60-100 HWAC #54423 page 1 “The following regulations and instructions, covering the receiving, disbursing and accounts for moneys, are published for the information and guidance of all concerned. J. W. Gilluly, Treasurer.” Pages 10-16 have Lot# 1273 St. Louis, Missouri Rogers penciled X on each page. 6.5” x 4.25”. Est. $100-200 HWAC #53650 Locomotive Works 1904 St. Louis Expo Rare 1904 booklet with nice Lot# 1267 , Colorado Colorado drawing of Paterson NJ works and 6 Railroad Ephemera Approx 28 train drawings and specs.18 pp 5.75” items includes Rocky Mt. Railway x 9”. Est. $100-200 HWAC #54431 letter on pictorial letterhead 1907, pictorial playing card near Continental Divide, Great Rock Island Route Colorado Cities and Places Lot# 1274 Helena, Montana Early 56pp, 2 1884 letters from Denver Helena Railroad Tickets/Paper & Rio Grand Railway. 21 Colorado Tokens Lot of 4 paper tickets/ Midland Railway Co. bills of lading tokens. 1) Three different oval shaped Helena, Hot Springs & Smelter 1909. Est. $120-200 HWAC #54928 Railroad Company tokens Good For 10, 12, and 25 rides. 1.5” x 2.75” Lot# 1268 , Colorado Colorado 2) one unused ticket good for one fare for the Helena Motor Railway Company. 1” x 4.5” (Prag Collection) Est. $100-150 HWAC #55650 Railroad Tickets & Ephemera Lot of 34. Includes: Panoramic Views Lot# 1275 Eureka, Nevada Eureka & Palisade along the Denver & Rio Grande Western Pacific, brochure with map Railroad Receipts and Freight Bills 1873- and color lithos, undated; Mt. Manitou Scenic Incline Trip brochure, 1885 5 Receipts and Freight Bill from Eureka undated; c.1936 Union Pacific brochure; 16 Silverton Northern R.R. and Palisade Railroad Co., and Lumber, Doors, Co. and 2 Midland Terminal Railway cardboard tickets; Cripple Creek Sash, Mining Timbers, Shingles, Etc., Wholesale & Colorado Springs R.R. unused 15-day ticket, c.1910s; Midland and Retail Dealers in Hardware, Groceries and Terminal Railway Sunday Only Excursion ticket; Kansas Pacific Mining Supplies of all Kinds. The largest being Railway billhead to Denver Gas Light Co., 1875; Golden Circle Railroad 9.5” x 8.5”. Est. $60-90 HWAC #54274 Co. balance sheet, 1899, Denver; six unused tickets for the Rio Grande Southern Railroad; 1937 pamphlet for the Denver Zephyrs; Santa Fe Lines map & timetable; and Georgetown loop color stereoview. (Prag Collection) Est. $80-150 HWAC #55641 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 31

Day 1 - Railroadiana Lot# 1276 Virginia City, Nevada Lot# 1280 Philadelphia, Comstock Railroad Ephemera Pennsylvania 1881 Baldwin Lot of seven. 1) 1899 timeroll for Locomotive Works Illustrated the Carson & Colorado Railroad, 9 x 16.” Lists five employees, days Catalogue by Burnham, Parry worked and wage. Documents for this rail are scarce. 2) Two Virginia Williams A very desirable railroad & Truckee Railroad Employee passes (1878 & 1879) for travel book from 1881. 101pp with from Carson to Virginia. One is listed as a fireman. Stamp Yerington numerous locomotive drawings and signature. 3) Two 1879 shipping receipts for the V&T: Carson to photographs H. B. Phillips signature Mound House, shoes to Meyer in Dayton and rare Ophir Station for inside front over. Also includes a shipment of metal and pipe. Both about 5 x 7.” 4) Virginia & Truckee letter Oct. 21, 1885 on letterhead waybill for May 10, 1878 for shipment from Franktown to Carson. from Baldwin Locomotive Works 5) Illustrated billhead for Britton & Rey (San Francisco) attached to to H. B. Phillips thanking him Virginia & Truckee voucher, 1901, for letterheads. (Prag Collection) for forwarding a photograph of the “Daisy” and in return they are Est. $100-150 HWAC #54684 forwarding him a copy of this book. The letter was inside the front cover and detached 3 small circular pieces of the inside cover which Lot# 1277 , Nevada Central Pacific have stuck to the rear of the letter, see photos. Est. $900-1500 HWAC Railroad in Nevada Ephemera Lot #53656 of three. 1) 1879 letter on CPRR Land Department letterhead dated Oct. 31st, 1879 to Christopher Higgins Lot# 1281 , Pennsylvania esq. in Reno, Nevada. Letter is in regards to receiving payment (via Pennsylvania Railroad and Canal Wells Fargo) for a land deed with CPRR, and though “the title appears Improvement Bond Rare 1862 to be perfect...for some reason or other the Commissioner of General bond 5% issued by Commonwealth Land Office has suspended the patent on the grounds of the prior of PA. The Pennsylvania Railroad claim of JP West.” The CPRR books show West abandoned the land a and Canal (built in 1834) ran long time ago. The letter states CPRR is thus returning the money until from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, they can get everything sorted out, including sending their attorney was constructed and operated for to Washington to start an investigation. Who was Higgins? What land about twenty-five years by the was he trying to but from the railroad? 2) 1879 Shipping Receipt for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Carlin Station, DW Earl & Co. (noted merchants in Sacramento, remaining under the control of that Reno, and elsewhere). Package is one box from T. Desmond in Virginia State until 1857, when it was finally City. Stains. 3) 1876 Receipt for Prescott, Scott & Co. for shipment of a purchased by a private corporation. The line from Philadelphia to spur wheel to the Savage Mine in Virginia City (via Reno). Stamped by Pittsburgh, as originally designed and constructed, was composed of the Savage Mining Co. 8 x 4.25” (Prag Collection) Est. $60-100 HWAC 81.6 miles of railroad, from Philadelphia to Columbia; 172.0 miles of #54685 canal, Columbia to Holidaysburg; 36.7 miles of Portage Railroad, from Holidaysburg to Johnstown; 104.2 miles canal, from Johnstown to Lot# 1278 , New York The Financial Pittsburgh - 394.5 miles in all. Issued after the company was sold and, Commercial & Chronicle 1907 Rare therefore, and attempt to support this endeavor. In 1863 a Confederate rating service for Street Railways raid into Pennsylvania attempted to sever the this line crippling the Section. 112 pp. Slight staining at top transportation of goods and arms. Upper left corner missing, right of book. 13” x 8.5”. Est. $200-400 edge tape repair. Est. $200-400 HWAC #54454 HWAC #54270 Lot# 1282 , Pennsylvania South Lot# 1279 Silverton, Oregon Mini Mountain Railroad Co. Bond #923 Wanted Poster for 1923 Oregon first mortgage gold bearing bond, Southern Pacific Train Robber, $100. Nice pink background and “The Siskiyou Massacre” Small (7 x 3.5”) wanted poster for Roy vignette of a train crossing a river bridge. Signed by president Bells. DeAutremont, one of three brothers who held up a Southern Pacific train in the Siskiyou Mountains on Oct. 11, 1923. $15,900 gold reward The South Mountain Railroad was a offered. One side shows the blown-up mail car. The other has a picture southcentral Pennsylvania railway and description of Roy. Deep creases, some soiling, and separation line meant to connect the Pine Grove along crease. Roy and his brothers Ray and Hugh attempted to rob works to the Cumberland Valley the mail car which was believed to be carrying $40,000. However, R. R. and which provided mining the explosion was much more powerful than they predicted, killing and passenger services via a southwest section from Hunter’s Run, the mail clerk inside instantly and causing a partial tunnel collapse. Pennsylvania, and a northern section from Hunter’s Run to the CVRR In the ensuing chaos, the brothers killed three more of the railroad junction northeast of Carlisle. Est. $200-400 HWAC #54435 employees and fled the scene without getting any of the money. They Lot# 1283 , Texas 1876 Texas were eventually caught using new forensic science techniques. The event was known as the “Siskiyou Massacre.” (Prag Collection) Est. Railroad Map Cloth back 1876 $100-200 HWAC #55612 choice Texas railroad map with multi colors. 19.5” x 19”. 2 small lower edge tears. Est. $200-400 HWAC #54448 Lot# 1284 , Texas Houston & Great Northern Railroad Company of Texas Stock Certificate c1871 This is Scrip Stock. We have never offered this stock certificate in 40 years. Unused, but numbered 699. Fabulous Condition and a Real Treasure. One small hole at a corner of scroll. Est. $100-200 HWAC #46647 32 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017

Day 1 - Wells Fargo & Express Lot# 1285 Salt Lake City, Utah Metal Lot# 1292 , zCanada Glimpses Along the Safety Railway Tie Co. Stock and Canadian Pacific Railway 11 photos in case Ephemera Lot of thirteen. c1925. of landscapes and waterscapes along the Yes, metal ties to replace the wood ties traditional used by railroad Canadian Pacific Railway. 10.25” x 12.25”. Est. companies. One stock certificate number 1644 for 1000 shares to $100-200 HWAC #54267 AC Haugsted in 1927. Signed by J. E. Langford Jr president and J. C. Luddenham secretary. Vignette of train wheels on track showing metal ties. (The entire advertising collection seems to be his.) Four nice color photos with descriptions are included. Fancy letter and brochure promote the company. Three letters with envelopes round out the collection. Est. $100-200 HWAC #45041 Lot# 1286 , Western Pacific Railway $5000 Bond Specimen Lot# 1293 Central CA, California Wells Fargo Receipt Collection 68 1908 This bond specimen sent by the Central CA Wells Fargo receipts form American Bank Note Company to the railroad. For a second mortgage, 5% Gold Bond. Magnificent. Est. $100-200 HWAC #46607 Lodi, Turlock, Martinez, Oakdale and more. Est. $200-300 HWAC #54424 Lot# 1287 , 13 Vintage Railroad Menus Southern Pacific with Southern Arizona pictorial cover 1941. Breakfast Denver & Rio Grande Western RR. Pacific Coast Chapter Railway and Locomotive Historical Society May 1953. London and North Eastern Railway 1925. 6 Canadian Pacific menus. Lot# 1294 Los Angeles, California Southern Pacific children’s menu. Southern Original File for Wells Fargo Pacific with Boulder Dam cover. Southern Pacific Good Things to Eat. Chicago and North Employees in Los Angeles 1911- 1913 Archive of ~50 documents comprising hiring papers for Western Line August 24, 1941 El Riad Shrine of Sioux Falls menu. Est. $100-200 HWAC employees at the Southern California-Arizona Division (Los Angeles) #54607 of Wells Fargo, c.1910s. Each employee file has their application plus reference forms. Employees include: Frederick Henry Martin (1911), Lot# 1288 , 17 Railroad Menus William Albert Myers (1912), John Edmund Pace (1913), Joseph Henry Various sizes of Santa Fe Dining Car Richley (1911), Claude Eber Olewiler (1912), Archie F. Lehnberg Service Mar. 15, 1918, Feb. 9, 1918, (1915), Arthur Truman (1913), L.L. Ostrow (1913), and more. Apr. 15, 1917, Mar 5, 1917, May 22, Interesting look into this iconic express company. Please inspect. (Prag 1917, Feb 5, 1918, Mar. 15, 1917, Collection) Est. $300-500 HWAC #55638 May 29, 1917, May 29, 1917, Sep. Lot# 1295 Los Angeles / Florence, 11, 1946 Sep. 11, 1946, Aug. 1944. 3 California Los Angeles Wells Santa Fe Beverage list, Fred Harvey Fargo Archive 1892-1903 Lot of Service with a Mexican on a burro sixteen. Twelve seem to revolve color cover. Santa Fe Dining Car-Fred around a case involving Maier Harvey Service-June 1951 with Grand Canyon cover and undated Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. Est. $200-400 HWAC #54608 & Zobelein, SA Butler, and Mr. Cosgrove. One document on New Lot# 1289 , Map of the Northern Southern Hotel Stationery. Maier Pacific Railroad Old multicolored and S. A. Butler seem to be the map from the west coast to Lake agents in communication. Four are Michigan. Small left edge tears. 3.5” stamped ‘Wells Fargo, Florence.’ center tear. Lower toning. 9” x 27.5”. One is stamped ‘Wells Fargo Money Est. $100-200 HWAC #54325 Dept.” and ‘Return with written instructions, SA Butler Agent.’ It Lot# 1290 , Union Pacific Pictorial seems that if Cosgrove can get a Tourist Railroad Map Multicolor statement from the postmaster railroad map from Salem, OR to that would be helpful. All-in-all Omaha, NE with 16 scenic vignettes an interesting story must be here! including big trees, Pulpit Rock, The 7-10) The last four documents are Geyser, Falls of Yosemite and more. 1892 Wells Fargo receipts for the 11.25” x 24”. 1” upper right tear. Est. Stinson Mill. Est. $160-350 $100-200 HWAC #54324 HWAC #54068 Lot# 1291 , Railroad Pocket Watch Lot# 1296 Modesto, California Wells Case Mens large railroad pocket Fargo Modesto Archive Thirty-one watch case with an N scratched into 1912-1914 Wells Fargo Modesto the front and a steam train on the receipts, all printed and in several rear. Possibly gold plated inside. different forms. Money order receipt Tornado stamped inside case. 2.12”. has bold WF logo. There were several Est. $100-150 HWAC #53647 WF offices in Modesto including 2874, 2876 and probably 2875 but they did not stamp this number on receipt. Est. $150-300 HWAC #54434 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 33

Day 1 - Wells Fargo & Express Lot# 1297 San Francisco, Lot# 1302 , United States Wells California c.1874 Watkins Fargo Ephemera (1849-1915) Lot Stereoview of San of 23. 1) California: 1864 express Francisco Wells Fargo receipt, San Francisco; 1868 Banking Department, San Francisco, to Office Watkins Pacific stage company in Columbia; 1891 WF Western Division note, San Coast stereoview, c.1874. Francisco, to TR Hofer in Carson City; c.1910s record of waybills No. 1779, Montgomery carried by messenger; 1913 Money Order receipt stub, Lodi; 1878 St., Wells Fargo’s Express, statement to WF agent in Columbia; 1918 Marysville and San Mateo S.F. View shows multiple On Hand Record forms; c.1890s SF COD envelope; and 1905 record wagons in street. Some of waybills for California offices. 2) Nevada: 1870 Dayton receipt fading and worn areas. for coin package (Virginia City dateline crossed out); Panama, Iowa Please inspect! (Prag Collection) Est. $100-200 HWAC #54724 Waybill Tag; 1915 St. Paul receipt; 1902 credit memorandum to Carson City; and two vouchers for salary, 1895 & 1896, TR Hofer, Carson City. 3) Other: pictorial 1849 New York receipt for shipment Lot# 1298 San Francisco, California to Ohio; 1897 message from Middletown, NY to Denver, CO regarding Wells Fargo First of Exchange “IN mail that may have been destroyed on a train disaster; two unused US GOLD COIN” 1871. For $20.00. collection envelopes, one c.1870s and one c.190-; and a few other Dated January 19, 1871. Paide misc. documents. Please inspect. (Prag Collection) Est. $200-400 February 1, 1871. US 2c orange HWAC #54890 revenue stamp. The real story of this First of Exchange is on the reverse. Lot# 1303 Seattle, Washington Signed by Owen Cadden using his ‘mark.’ Name witnessed by SS Smith. Wells Fargo, Seattle, Washington Two pinholes and light vertical folds. Very nice condition! Est. $50- Territory Letter, 1881 Letter on 100 HWAC #53588 Wells Fargo & Co. Express letterhead. Dateline Seattle, Dec. 14, 1881. Message to Chas. Stauren in Skaget [sic] City, WT. Advertises “they Lot# 1299 Woodland, California have been in business since 1872” and “as yet have never known of Wells Fargo & Co. Express Letter, my express goods going astray.” 8.5” x 5.5” Folds, toning, soiling. (Prag Woodland, CA, 1880 One page Collection) Est. $100-200 HWAC #54893 letter on Wells Fargo letterhead, dateline Woodland, May 4th, 1880. Addressed to Root Nelson & Co., inquiring if they have received Lot# 1304 , Small Wells Fargo package and letter sent last Thursday. Signed by T.R. Porter. Punch Collection c1910 Lot of thirteen. holes, some soiling. 10.5” x 8” (Prag Collection) Est. $50-90 HWAC Three Money orders lost or stolen. #54889 One for 20 checks at $50 each. Total = $1,000. A very rare Sheff & Brothers Greeting from San Francisco - Wells Fargo post card. Lot# 1300 , California Wells Fargo Three different Christmas postcards. Four postal cards for express California Receipt Collection 29 collections. One Tuolumne money order receipt. One postal from San California Wells Fargo Receipts in Francisco for Dreyman Meyer. Est. $50-100 HWAC #93945 both print and manuscript form. Includes Vallejo, Benecia, Turlock, Lot# 1305 , Wells Fargo & Co. Merced, Lodi, Oakdale, Pittsburgh, Cards and Receipts Eight postcards Crockett, Martinez, Modesto, Bay and thirteen receipts from Wells Point, Tracy, Jamestown, Ione, Sutter Fargo & Co. The receipts date from Creek, Naval YMCA, Madera, Niles, 1889. Est. $60-100 HWAC #52423 Pinole, Antioch, Monterey, Jackson, Richmond and Concord. Est. $300- 500 HWAC #54433 Lot# 1301 Portland, Oregon Mason’s Lot# 1306 , Wells Fargo Steam Brewery Full Cover Group 1874-1919 Face Wells Fargo Lot of ten. These rank from Cover Unused. traditional collecting covers Although this is for to covers that were sent but a Portland Brewery, not stamped to unused. Please I could find little see picture online variety. information on John Stamped envelopes include a Mason. But there 1919 San Francisco from the was a John Mason in Big Sandy M and M Co. This San Francisco who, mine was located in Signal, according to an 1882 directory was a brewer. Mason’s Brewery was Arizona Territory. The return one of the first in San Francisco. It was a Steam Brewery and they address has been stamped also made Irish Whiskey. Masons was founded in 1851. It moved to over by H. W. Doscher, Stamp Sausalito in 1892 as Mason’s Malt Whisky Distilling Co. and by 1925 Dealer. Also an 1886 San was producing one sixth of all the alcohol in the country. The site of Francisco cover. Two covers the old distillery is now called Whiskey Square. [Bill Kimberlin Online, actually have return addresses, Great Grandson] This may not be our Portland John Mason, but the but no stamp. One is dated 1874 and one 1877. From JC Stovall to Mr. ‘Steam Brewery’ in San Francisco sure makes one think so! Est. $100- J. Wilcoxson of Sacramento. Jefferson Wilcoxson (1809-1898) was a 200 HWAC #54079 California pioneer who became involved in merchandising, farming, banking, and land investments in Northern California. His papers are housed at UC Davis. One traditional unused envelope and one “Money orders and travelers checks”. Est. $100-200 HWAC #54069 34 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017

Day 1 - Wells Fargo & Express Lot# 1307 , Wells Fargo Lot# 1312 , American Express Early Miscellaneous Group (Includes Money Receipts with Adhesive Labels Rare Application and Black 1862-1867 1) 1862 to Rockford Illinois. Diamonds from Goldfield) 2-3) 1866 and 1867 to William Knowlton, 1889-1912 Lot of seven. 1) 1912 agent, Rockford. Both have a company stamp Application of Albert Billings of William Knowlton. Knowlton arrived in Mullineaux to work in San Diego. He Rockford in 1853 and was engaged in several had worked in Youngstown, Ohio as manufacturing enterprises. Adhesive labels a driver, money collector, and depot are from Dubuque, Io., Mankato, Minn., and porter. In the 1920 census he was listed as an Agent Adjuster for an Toledo, Iowa. Est. $120-200 HWAC #54072 Express Company. I guess he got his job! 2-3) Two receipts. One for $1,000 from Ben Gill said to contain Black Diamonds? 4) 1889 Napa receipt. 5) 1913 referrel for a postion at Wells Fargo. H. B. Murphy Lot# 1313 , Turn of the Century received a ‘yes’ fro C. A. Buckley a farmer from Grass Valley. 6) 1913 American Express Archive 1873- Money Order receipt. 7) 1910 stockholders proxie. Unsigned. Est. 1911 Lot of nineteen. Earliest is a $100-200 HWAC #54508 small letterhead addressed to Fred Lot# 1308 , Wells Fargo of Mexico Palmer of Cooperstown, New York. Received your deposit for $1,000. Coin Bags 2 rare cloth coin bags Three interesting pieces. 1) An from Wells Fargo of Mexico, appear to envelope marked “VALUABLE’ and to be unused.6.5” x 3.75”. Est. $50-70 HWAC #53648 be sent ‘FREE’ by J. F. Fargo, Treas. 2) A 1903 receipt book from OE Leinard. Nine pages used. Red cover. Cover has been folded in half and has a serious scar. 3) 1909 American Express Company pass for HF Ledlie of the New York Central Lines. Includes several traditional receipts, an oversized postal card from 1893, letterhead from the treasurer’s office, letterhead for the North Eastern Division, postcard sized advertising piece, etc. Est. $200-300 HWAC #54074 Lot# 1309 Detroit, Michigan American Express 1867 Lot# 1314 , California California Detroit Archive Lot of over Express Documents (1866-1910) 50. Each is printed on two sides Lot of 5 from 4 different California (rare!) so you get 100 receipts. express companies. 1) Two 1876 way-bills for Moore’s Flat & Eureka Dated 1866 and 1867. From Express from Nevada (City) to North Bloomfield. Each is 4.25” x 14.” 2) George Kirby. Mostly leather is 1903 way-bill for United States Mail Line between Milton and Angels. being sent, but an occasional 7.5” x 18” 3) 1866 Whitney & Co.’s Forwarding Warehouse receipt, ‘money’ is being sent. To places Alta, for 200 packages shipped to the Savage Mine in Virginia City, all over Michigan: Clarkston, Nevada. 4.5” x 2.75” 4) 1910 billhead for Kauffmann Bros. Express & Shepardsville, Flint, Pontiac, Draying, San Francisco. Office with Wells Fargo. (Prag Collection) Est. Rochester, Grand Ledge, etc. $100-200 HWAC #54894 Est. $300-500 HWAC #54073 Lot# 1315 , California Three Different Express Lot# 1310 , 1850’s American Companies in California Express Collection Lot of nine. 1) 1875 waybill for Moore’s Four mention they are proprietors Flat and Eureka Express of ‘Wells, Butterfield & Co.’ and from Nevada City to North ‘Livingston, Fargo & Co.’ American Bloomfield. Includes carrying Express, Butterfield, Wells, Fargo! a Wells Fargo package. Those are names that moved money, 2) 1914 colored corner letters and items across America advertising cover for U. S. for decades - even centuries! Three have a small vignette of paddle Express. Registered. Return to steamers and early steam trains. Earliest is 1851. Datelines Columbus, writer as unclaimed. Includes Detroit, Cleveland, New York and Chicago. Est. $120-250 HWAC #54071 a U. S. Express colored billhead and letterhead! 3) Lot# 1311 , American Express Unused Northern Pacific Express Company Advertising Cover. Est. 1860’s Collection Lot of seven. 1) A $120-200 HWAC #54076 fabulous Merchants Dispatch with a large vignette of a steam locomotive. Lot# 1316 , California Whitney & Company ‘Merchants Dispatch’ was owned by Ephemera (to Savage Mine in Virginia American Express. 1862. Cincinnati. City) 1866 Lot of two. 1) 134 packages of 2-3) Two` 1863 New York receipts merchandise bound for the Savage Mine of for deliveries from New York to LW Virginia City. From Colfax (crossed out and Small of Chicago. 4) Small letterhead, ALta written in). 2) Alta receipt for 334 boxes 1864 from CW Smith of Fort Plain. of candles for the Savage Mine. Half sheet. Est. Checking to see if delivery was made. $100-200 HWAC #54077 5) 1867 receipt for one box of grapes. Detroit. 6) 186- receipt from Indianapolis for money. 7) Large 1869 letterhead datelined Detroit. 8) Small letterhead about enclosing stock. 186-. Detroit. Est. $120-250 HWAC #54070 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 35

Day 1 - Wells Fargo & Express Lot# 1317 , New York Eastern US Lot# 1322 , United State Express Collection, c.1850s-1870s Express: 185- to 1871 Lot of 14 from 5 different Eastern Mostly blank 185- receipts Express agencies, c.1850s-1870s. 1) American Express Company: from New York. Also 1871 1851 New York receipt, blue; 1856 New York; 1863 New York; Phillipsburg, New York different 1863 New York; and 1879 New York. 2) Adams & Co./ Adams and 1868 Peoria, Illinois. Express: unused 1850s and 1860s New York; and 1857 New York. Several Madison, Wisconsin Two Adams Express postcards, 1902 & 1904. 3) 1859 United States (1860’s) and Cincinnati, Express Company receipt for package of money to Iowa. 4) Two 1868 Ohio receipts. There is forms surrendering stock in American Express to American Merchants an 1866 Brownville, N. T. Union Express Company. 5) Unused pictorial form for Kinsley & (Nebraska) addressed to Co’s Southern and Eastern Daily Express, New York, c.1850s. (Prag Wm. A. Knowlton with his Collection) Est. $100-300 HWAC #54593 round received stamp. Est. $200-300 HWAC #54505 Lot# 1318 , Eastern Expresses Miscellaneous Lot 186- to 1908 Lot# 1323 Newark, New Jersey Includes United Express Company Varney “Sayre & Son” Miners’ from Stockport, Ohio. Also Northern Candlestick The “Sayre & Son” Express receipt and way-bills. 13 stamped Varney was manufactured Unused Hope Express Company and produced by the L.A. Sayre 186- receipts. One Oliver Wilson, Company. According to Wilson City Express, 1907, New York. One and Bobrink, Nathan Varney’s Southern Ohio Express 1905 receipt. son, Charles manufactured some One Mail and Express Company, New candlesticks through the New Jersey York 1905 payment received. Twenty-five total. Some have revenue stamps. Est. $200-400 HWAC #54503 based company and sold under the name of “Varney’s Colorado Pattern.” The stamp is featured on the top Lot# 1319 , South Carolina Southern face of the spike but unlike other Varney’s the stamp reads “L.A. Sayre & Son. “ This stick is 11.75” inches-long and constructed from one- Express Company Group 1890’s. Five 1890’s receipts from Clifton, piece steel. Wilson-Bobrink #52. Est. $120-300 HWAC #46563 South Carolina. One 1878 bill of Lot# 1324 , Heavy Duty E.C. Miners lading from Columbia, South Carolina. Candlestick A heavy construction Twenty-four bill of ladings from 1899. Thirty total. Est. $200-400 right hook miners candlestick. “E.C” HWAC #54504 is etched on the underside of the handle neck, likely refers to the mine owner. The hook is tall and the handle is tall with a slight tapering Lot# 1320 , Large Archive towards the handle neck. The thumb of Early Adams Express lever is slightly curved. 11.25 inches long. Est. $100-300 HWAC #46549 Mostly from the 1860’s and 1870’s. Remains of an 186- Lot# 1325 , L.B. Right Hook Miners receipt booklet, 1871 bills of Candlestick A quality right hook lading, 1864 receipts, unusual miners candlestick possibly Ludlow- 1857 “The Adams Express, Saylor style. “L.B.” punched at top a Joint Stock Company” for of handle neck. Possibly a mining one package of banknotes, engineer, the only one easily found 1868 surrender of American is Lewis Barringer. Has a smaller Express for American teardrop handle and particularly long thimble stem. Unique piece. 9 Merchants Union Express inches long. Est. $100-300 HWAC #46542 stock. Also 1910’s COD packages, one cent revenue Lot# 1326 , Unusual Miner’s stamps on receipts, several Candlestick With Arrow in Spike 1899 Interlaken Mill, etc. 60 pieces! Est. $300-700 HWAC #54075 An unusual right hook miners candle stick with an arrow attached on the Lot# 1321 , Merchants Union outside edge of the spike. Handle is teardrop shaped (2.5 inches) and Express Collection 1866-1875 Lot beveled around the inside of the of five. 1) 1866 Treasurer’s office. handle. It has a long, relatively skinny hook and slightly wide center Has a bright red title. For $30 toward ridge on handle neck. 12 inches long. Est. $200-500 HWAC #45357 owning 10 shares of stock. Orange 2c Bank Check stamp. 2) 1875 Lot# 1327 Gila County, Arizona forwarding record from Noosung(?) “DANGER” Inspiration Copper for May. 3) Money package with Company Sign Blue lettering on orange adhesive label from Mo. Valley white enamel with a red DANGER Junc., Ia. 4) 1869 large letterehead. 5) at top. 16 x 8 1/2 inches. Warning 1867 small letterhead from Auburn, in English and Spanish. Inspiration New York. Pre-printed and about Consolidated Copper Company is purchasing stock. Est. $200-400 HWAC #54078 located in the Banner Mining District of Gila County, Arizona. Est. $150-300 HWAC #46819 36 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017

Day 1 - Mining Lot# 1328 , Three Metal Mine Lot# 1334 , The Copper Handbook Signs A) “All injuries must be Vol. VII 1907 by Stevens 1228 reported” by Stonehouse Signs pages, front and rear covers are Denver, 10 x 14”. B) “Do not pass detaching. Est. $200-400 HWAC left crossbar.” Black on yellow 8 x #53629 14” enamel. 3) “Emergency exit” by Stonehouse Signs, 4 x 24”. Red and white on metal. No location data. Est. $150-300 HWAC #43948 Lot# 1335 , The Copper Handbook Lot# 1329 , Two Signs for Mine Surface Vol. IX 1909 by Stevens 1628 pages in this important copper mining Operations Danger hook cable when not in resource which provided info for use, red white black paint on metal. Danger investors and the trade. Est. $200- nightstand under crane load red white 400 HWAC #53625 black and white. 10 x 14” 10 x 7 a.m. Both signs excellent condition. Location of use unknown. Est. $100-250 HWAC #43932 Lot# 1336 , The Copper Handbook Vol. XI 1909 by Weed 1413 pages. Est. $150-300 HWAC #53626 Lot# 1330 , Historical Prospecting Tools Geiger counter with nickel plated carry handle, rad meter, detecting wand with wired cable, headphones, made by Detectron, Lot# 1337 , The Mines Handbook North Hollywood, CA. c. 1950’s. 7.5” x Vol. XIV by Weed An enlargement of 3.5” x 6.5”. Monitor 4 Radiation Alert The Copper Handbook. 1920, 1992 by S.E. International. Brown plastic, pages. Front and rear covers are battery operated Cesium detector taped to spine. Est. $200-400 HWAC with simulated leather carry case. #53627 1.5” x 2.5” 5.75”. Est. $100-200 HWAC #53754 Lot# 1338 , The Mines Handbook Lot# 1331 , Troemner Fine Vol. XVI by Weed From Columbia Balance Scale 1895-1915 University library. 2350 pages. Est. Spectacular show piece! Extra Rare!!! $180-300 HWAC #53628 This was either a lab or gold scale. 27.5 x 34 x 14”. Plaque with number “A58414” on the right and “Appraisal / D127 / Number” on the left. Christian Becker followed Troemner in making scales about 10 years later. Christopher Becker’s introduced Lot# 1339 Nome, Alaska his first analytical balances in 1855. Nome Gold Rush Ivory Becker was one of ten balance manufacturers to begin making assay Gavel Choice c1900 Walrus balances in the United States. The Becker companies contributed ivory gavel, with Nome cut to the development of not only the assay balance, but also to the out of the surface, and a analytical balance, the bullion balance, as well as other specialized and seal on the other side, all general scales and balances. This is a two drawer model - very rare one piece, except the handle for Becker. Balance inside scale says Christian Becker, Successor to (6”). Overall length 8”. “Becker & Sons and Becker Bros. New York.” Est. $3000-5000 HWAC Handed down in a California #42833 Gold Rush/Alaska Rush family. Est. $500-2500 Lot# 1332 , Bound Mining and HWAC #56108 Scientific Press 1879 This key research tool has articles on Western US and the world. Numerous Lot# 1340 Klondike, Alaska mining advertisements including Four Good Klondike Gold Rush a Trump Drill Chuck.15.25” x 11”. Stereoviews 1) Iconic Keystone 423 pp. Spine is missing, front cover view No. 9191 of people Bound for detached. Still a wealth of knowledge the Klondike Gold Fields, Chilkoot, inside. Est. $200-400 HWAC #54170 Alaska. 2) c.1899 Kilburn stereoview No. 13133, Scratching out the Lot# 1333 , The Copper Handbook Precious Metal on French Hill, Alaska. Vol. IV 1904 by Stevens 778 pages. Miners with sluice box. 3) c.1899 Kilburn 13143, Scow wrecked Est. $200-400 HWAC #53630 in White Horse Rapids with 20 tons of freight onboard, Alaska. 4) Keystone No. 21100, Placer Mining near the Yukon River, Alaska. Some wear (soiling, scuffs). Please inspect. (Prag Collection) Est. $100-300 HWAC #54763 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 37

Day 1 - Mining Lot# 1341 Lot# 1346 , Arizona Central Arizona Klondike, Alaska Mining Co. Stock Certificate I/U Alaska Mining to FM Curtis #3357 100 shares. Stereoview Group 6.75” x 11.25” “The company owned (26) Nice Alaskan the Vulture mine located 14 miles mining stereoview by road from Wickenburg at the group.Keystone-5 southern margin of the Vulture Dogsled, team Mountains, and about 9 miles and driver, 2 west of the Hassayampa River. The Chilkoot Pass, Vulture mine was discovered in 1863 when a German named Henry 2 Sheep Camp, Wickenburg and several companions discovered a butte of quartz with A Claim on the traces of gold. Mr. Wickenburg processed rich portions of the outcrop Klondike, Haines, in an arrastra at the Hassayampa River. The Apache Indians made prospecting, glory mining difficult and dangerous. In 1866, the Vulture MC acquired hole at Treadwell Mine. Underwood & Underwood-Klondike miners the property and built a 40-stamp amalgamation and concentration and Hootalinqua River. AC Co- chromolitho 2 Bonanza and Eldorado mill near the site of the present town of Wickenburg. All of the mines. BW Killbun-Chilcoot Pass, 3 Klondyke, 2 French Hill. Est. $500- machinery for the mill was shipped from San Francisco by water to 1000 HWAC #54951 Fort Mohave, a landing on the Colorado River, and hauled overland via Prescott. In 1873, P. Smith and P.W. Taylor located a claim on the Lot# 1342 Juneau, Alaska Alaska western extension of the Vulture lode and built a 5-stamp mill at the Juneau Gold Mining Co. Certificate Hassayampa River. They operated for about six years and produced about $150,000 worth of gold bullion. In 1879, the Central Arizona Scarce. Issued 1947 to Austin Drake MC was formed by James M. Seymour of New York to work the Vulture Jr, 100 shares and cancelled. Nice and Taylor-Smith mines. An 80-stamp mill was built at the mine. The vignette of Mt. McKinley and mine in background. 8” x 11.5”. Est. $30-50 company treated a large amount of low-grade gold ore. It is estimated HWAC #53653 the company produced about $2,000,000 worth of gold bullion during its operation. The company lost the ore body at the 300’ level and the mine closed again in 1888. The Vulture mine had been the most productive of Arizona’s gold mines. The town of Seymour was named Lot# 1343 Bisbee, Arizona Bisbee Mining after James M. Seymour, signer of this certificate. (Ref: Browne, 1868, Postcards Eleven framed postcards of p477; Burchard, 1882, p302; Wilson, 1967, p137, 157; Dunning, pp62- Bisbee and mining. Two RPCs, two hand 3, 120-1; Barnes, p196; Sherman, p136-7, 164-5; Spude et al, p5-6.)”. colored. 20.5” x 16.5”. Est. $100-200 HWAC Est. $120-200 HWAC #54358 #54840 Lot# 1347 , Arizona Arizona Giant Copper Mining Co. Stock Certificates 1904-1906 Two different certificates. #19 issued 1904 to P. Reid 50000 shares, vignette of a little girl on a stool. #25 issued to Dunham 1906 206479 shares. Bear vignette. Both signed by president Dunham and cancelled. 8.5” x 12”. Est. Lot# 1344 Black Hills, Arizona Copper Belt Mining Co. Stock $100-200 HWAC #53750 Certificate Located in Black Hills, AZ. I/U to Lyman Baskins 1884 who is secretary of company. We could not find any info on this company in Lot# 1348 , Arizona Early Arizona our library. #131 500 shares. 7.5” x Mining Stock Certificates (34) 1) 11.25”. Est. $100-200 HWAC #54355 14 (6 stained) unissued Gila River Mining Co. c. 1850’s 2) 5 unissued Lot# 1345 Graham Independence Consolidated Gold County, Arizona Three and Silver Mining Co c. 1860’s 3) Rare Gold Cliff Mining 15 unissued Maricopa Mining Co. & Reduction Co. Stock Bottom stains. Est. $150-300 HWAC Certificates 3 rare #54415 certificates. Gold Cliff Lot# 1349 Smackover, Arkansas Mining and Reduction Co. of Arizona I/U 1897 Hard to Find Arkansas Healy to Stephen Parrish #101 Oil - Stock & Ephemera One 1924 for 500 shares, #105 for stock certificate in the Healy Consolidated Oil Corporation, and 1000 shares, and #167 numerous letters, photographs and new story reprinted from the for 400 shares, signed Financial Reporter of 1925. One photo of “Mike Healy’s Triumph” a by president, 7.75” x 10”. gusher behind him estimated at 30,000 barrels a day. Several Healey This company was listed letterheads and covers with corner advertising! Lot of twelve. Est. in the 1904 Obsolete $80-150 HWAC #45037 Securities as having mines in Arizona. No other reference to this Lot# 1350 Fort Smith, Arkansas Six company was located within our library. There was a Gold Cliff M&MC American Smokeless Coal Co. Gold located in Graham Co and a Gold Cliff MC, but no exact match. We have decided to place it in Graham County, Greenlee district. Est. $150-250 Bonds No. 687, and No. 793-797. HWAC #54350 All issued in 1901. None are cancelled. 16 x 10” Office located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. (Prag Collection) Est. $60-90 HWAC #55625 38 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017

Day 1 - Mining Lot# 1351 Bodie, California Lot# 1357 Jackson, California Kennedy Consolidated Pacific Mining Mining and Milling Co. Invoice Book, 1899- Company Stock Certificate, Bodie, 1900 Invoice book from 1899-1900 #151- 1884 Bodie Mining District, Mono County, California. No. 3986, issued 198, no covers. 13.75” x 8.5”.The Kennedy Gold for 100 shares to Geo. Grant on January 24, 1884. Signed by Warren Mine in Jackson, California, was one of the Holt as president and Luty as secretary. Not cancelled. Britton & Rey. deepest mines on the Mother Lode. It closed in Pinholes, fold, 9 x 4” (Prag Collection) Est. $100-150 HWAC #55628 1942. Est. $100-200 HWAC #54164 Lot# 1352 Death Valley, California Borax Smith/ Smith Bros. Trade Card c. 1880-1890 Smith Brothers Pure Borax trade card. WT Coleman and Co., Coleman was an 1856 vigilante committee chairman. Est. $60-150 HWAC #54135 Lot# 1358 Marysville, California Turner Gold Mining Company Stock Certificates (20) 1892 20 certs. 1 is issued No. 2, for 200 shares to T.P. Bennett 1892. Signed by President J.R. Young , rare; 19 unissued certs ranging from No. 76 to 95. 4.25” x 9.5”. Est. $100-150 HWAC Lot# 1353 Feather River, California #53733 Feather River Canal Co. Stock Certificates (22) 22 unissued certs c. 1890’s. The canal was used for gold mining. Est. $80-100 HWAC #54426 Lot# 1354 Folsom, California Natomas Company of California Stock Certificates (Dredging) 1914 Lot of 74. Natomas Company of California book of unissued Lot# 1359 Monitor Mining District, California Sacramento Gold & stocks. The first 24 were issued. The Silver Mining Company 1863 Stock Certificate Stock certificate 33 first number in the book is P4725. for 10 shares to GW Keith on June 10, 1863. Signed by E Ezekiel and Gold mining company. Hardbound cover, 8.25” x 16.5”. Most of the dredging companies in the area were EG Dension. Large US 25c stamp. Signed by Keith on reverse. Located merged into Natomas Consolidated of California in 1902. This firm, in the Monitor Mining District, El Dorado County. On March 16, 1864 later known as the Natomas Company, was the principal operator in Alpine County was created out of El Dorado County. This mining the district. The company designed and built its own dredges at its district was part of Alpine County. Five mining districts (or so) had been established by September 1863 in this region: Silver Mountain, extensive shops in the town of Natoma. In 1916, 11 active dredges Monitor, Raymond, Mogul and Alpine [Jackson 1964:11; Reed 1864]. yielded more than $2 million worth of gold. From 1927 to 1952, several other operators joined Natomas in dredging the district. Est. Probably the most important mining district in Alpine County was $80-150 HWAC #44120 the Monitor District, located in the steep canyon of Monitor Creek. In “Statistics of Mines and Mining in the States and Territories West, Lot# 1355 Grass Valley, California 1869” nine mining operations are mentioned. The Sacramento is Altona Gravel Mining Company not one of them. As a matter of fact, we found no information on the Stock Certificate 1870 Aura Hill, Sacramento Mine. Some light folding and a minor dog ear on top right. Grass Valley stock certificate #20 for Other than that it is in fine condition. Est. $400-1000 HWAC #53585 200 shares to CW Boynton in 1870. Signed by David Wilder and Lewis Reese Jr. This would later become the Alta Hill Mine. Bright Red and white certificate. Near perfect condition. Two small dog ears on right. RARE. Est. $150-250 HWAC #45152 Lot# 1356 Grass Valley, California Register, Bid, 23 Grass Valley Mining Stock Certificates Two different companies. & view opening bids at 1) Gold Quartz Mining Co. unissued c. 1880’s 14 certs, 8 with stains. 2) Grass FHWAC.com Valley Water Co. unissued 9 certs Est. $50-100 HWAC #54413 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 39

Day 1 - Mining Lot# 1360 San Antonio Mining Lot# 1364 San Francisco, District, California Triunfo Gold & California Gibson Quartz Mills Silver Mining Company 1863 Stock & Concentrators Catalog c. Certificate Issued on December 1920’s Gibson Quartz Mills and 23, 1863 to Frank Sleeper for 10 Concentrators Catalog. 16 page shares. Signed by secretary Henry booklet. B/W photos and drawings S Brooks and president Edward of this high quality gold mining line. P Flint. Sleeper signs the reverse. Introduction by AE Hopley. Est. Includes one oval vignette of a mining scene in the mountains. This $100-200 HWAC #54611 company was located in Lower California. It also held a number of the major properties in the El Triunfo-San Antonio gold district south Lot# 1365 Sierra County, California of La Paz in South Baja. The mines were opened by the company in German Bar Gold Mines, Inc. Stock 1863. It included the Carmen, Santa Fe, Valenceina, Mendocena, and Certificate 1934 German Bar Gold Esperanza. A tunnel was driven to cut the Carmen vein which was Mines, Inc. stock certificate, no. 50 for 100 shares to Mrs. M. H. Jacobs, described in a correspondent letter to the Mining and Scientific Press: signed Charles Blood, President. A letter is included from H, L Weed t the spot where the vein was cut, I measured seven feet of metal, and Co. by Mall. Also included is the envelope it was mailed in. Mine was if I am any judge, it would be difficult to find anything to surpass it in near Alleghany. Est. $50-100 HWAC #44140 average richness. A stockpile of ore at the mill was reported to average Lot# 1366 Ventura County, of twelve hundred dollars per ton” (equivalent to 60 ounces gold per California Rare Oil Mining Location ton!). The correspondent further stated that; and without a doubt, Document for Ventura County, it (the El Triunfo valley) will become a place of much importance, 1890 Notice of Location of Strassbruger Oil Claim. Located October as there are numerous mines, as rich probably as any on the Pacific 11th, 1890. Locators are Nathan, Sigmund, Isaac, and Adolph coast, within a view from the site of the Triunfo Company works”. The Strassburger as well as Louis Straus, Albert Rosenbaum and Emil El Triunfo mining district has probably produced more than 500,000 Rosenbaum. 10 x 8.25” Folds, toning, and foxing. (Prag Collection) ounces of gold from discovery to the present. [LaBerre Galleries, taken Est. $100-200 HWAC #55605 from the Mining and Scientific Press] Three very light vertical folds. Pristine condition: no rips, tears, pinholes, dog ears, etc.! Est. $150- Lot# 1367 , California Explosives 300 HWAC #53584 and Mining Equipment Ephemera 2 Hercules Powder Co. letterheads Lot# 1361 San Bernardino County, California The Bullion Mountains 1913 and 1915, California Powder Copper Co. Stock Certificate 1905 works letterhead 1898, with small fold tear, Joseph Dixon Crucible Location of company’s mines and reduction works: San Bernardino Co 1893 letterhead with vignette, County, California. Inc. in Arizona. No. 315, issued for 5,000 shares Mission Soap and Candle Works to Duncan Cameron on March 2nd, 1905. Signed by Robert Dixon receipt 1887, Joshua Hendy Machine Works receipt 1884. Est. $100- as president and the company treasurer. Ornate green border, no 150 HWAC #53273 vignette. Printed by Maverick & Wissinger, NY. 8 x 11” Folds, light toning. The company was promoted by H. R. Leighton, which was Lot# 1368 , California 21 California bankrupt by 1908, probably due to some dirty dealings. The Copper Mining Stock Certificates 1) Two Handbook (1908, p.421) states “Regarded with suspicion.” (Prag Collection) Est. $100-200 HWAC #54594 Tuolumne County Water Company issued stocks, 1854, highly pictorial. Punch cancelled and heavy staining. 2) Thirteen unissued Marysville Tunnel & Quartz Mining Co. Lot# 1362 San Berardino, California Gavilan Mining & Milling Co. Stock stocks, c.1880s. 3) Three issued (1882) Calaveras Water and Mining Company stocks, none cancelled. 4) Three unissued Central Land Certificates (28) Located in Gavilan Company stocks, San Francisco, c.19th century. (Prag Collection) Est. Mining District, San Bernardino County. 28 unissued certs. c. 1890’s. Est. $100- $200-300 HWAC #55634 150 HWAC #54425 Lot# 1369 , California 24 Nice California Mining Stock Certificates from 3 Different Companies c1860s Silver Mt., Poverty Hill, Mokelumne Hill. 1) 4 unissued Hancock Gold & Silver Mining Co. c. 1860’s 2) 9 unissued Main Tunnel & Mining Co. c 1860’s 3) 11 Honest Gold and Silver Mining Co. c. 1860’s Lot# 1363 San Francisco, Est. $150-250 HWAC #54418 California Giant Powder Co. Letters Archive 5 letters on blue paper, 1887-1888 from The Giant-Powder Co. in San Francisco, CA to A. Lot# 1370 , California California M. Holter in Helena, MT. The Mining Postcard Set 19 California letters pertain to orders for explosives. Est. $200-400 mostly gold mining postcards with HWAC #53274 B/W and chromolitho scenes of hydraulic mining, a large donkey engine, a dredge, underground gold miners, panning, an old safe, Big Chief Mine and more. Est. $100-200 HWAC #53651 40 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017

Day 1 - Mining Lot# 1371 , California California Lot# 1377 Denver, Colorado Mining Stock Certificate Collection Wellington Oil Company Stock and (10) 1862-1913 Lot of 10. Includes: Ephemera Lot of five. Circa 1925. two issued gorgeous 1862 Tuolumne County Water Co. stocks with Stock certificates number 3935 and 5352. Two letterhead with a fancy the famous placer mining vignette at left, both in very good condition, Napoleonic type soldier holding his sword aloft. One corner cover taped spindle holes; two issued Calaveras Water and Mining Company envelope. All from A. C. Haugsted of Delta, Colorado. Est. $60-120 stocks, 1880 and 1882, not cancelled; 1913 Tecopa Consolidated HWAC #45042 Mining Co. with Native American vignette, not cancelled; and five Lot# 1378 Denver, Colorado unissued c.1880s Marysville Tunnel & Quartz Mining Co. stocks in excellent condition. (Prag Collection) Est. $200-400 HWAC #54686 Colorado Mining and Elevator Co. Stock Certificates (13) 1895-1899 Lot# 1372 Butte Co, Humbolt Co, 13 i/c certificates 1895-1899, signed California & Nevada Attractive Early by president JK Muller. Est. $100- California & Nevada Mining Stock 200 HWAC #54420 Certificates (28) c1860s-1870s 1) 5 unissued Diamondville Blue Gravel Mining Co, Butte Co. c. 1870’s 2) 13 unissued Chico Gold and Silver Mining Co c. 1860”s Est. $100-150 HWAC #54417 Lot# 1379 Georgetown, Colorado The Snowdrift Silver Mining and Reduction Company, Limited 1873 This is the second time we have seen this stock certificate (mortgage debenture) in 40 years. English Lot# 1373 Chafee County, Colorado Mortgage Debenture. To Frederick Connon Grizzly Gulch and Monarch Mining of Scarsdale Villas, Kensington. Number Co. Stock Certificate I/U to Theo. 169. The Snowdrift seems to be one of the Langley #41 500 shares signed by earliest mines sold to an English company president Gleason. Some bottom from Colorado. John Collom and the British toning. 7.5” x 11.25”. Grizzly Gulch and Colorado Bureau arranged this in 1871. was located 4 miles from Alpine. Est. Ernest Le Neve Foster and Captain Bennett $100-200 HWAC #54349 seemed to be in charge of this mine and the Silver Plume during this time. [British Investments in the American Lot# 1374 Cripple Creek, Colorado Mining Frontier, by Spence] Est. $100-200 HWAC #40573 Three Different Cripple Creek Mining Stock Certificates Isabella Lot# 1380 Georgetown, Colorado The Gold Mining Co I/C 1896 to Oscar Snowdrift Silver Mining and Reduction Whitelaw #78 250 shares, signed Company, Limited 1873 This came to by president Hagerman. Cripple us with three others. Before these three Creek Gold Rock Mining Co. I/U we had only seen one other mortgage 1895 to Howard Slade #222 100 debenture in 40 years. English Mortgage shares signed by president Wheeler, Debenture. To Colonel Frederick Connon Freeport and Cripple Creek Gold of Scarsdale Villas, Kensington. Number Mining Co I/U to AL Putnam 1899 219. The Snowdrift seems to be one of the #106 10000 shares signed by president Freeman. All approx 7.75” x earliest mines sold to an English company 9.5”. Est. $100-200 HWAC #54344 from Colorado. John Collom and the British and Colorado Bureau arranged this in 1871. Lot# 1375 Cripple Creek, Colorado Ernest Le Neve Foster and Captain Bennett 4 Favorite Gold Mine Co. Stock seemed to be in charge of this mine and the Silver Plume during this Certificates 1899 1) I/C to time. [British Investments in the American Mining Frontier, by Spence] WP Kinney 1899 #1105 4000 Est. $80-200 HWAC #44034 shares,signed by JK Miller. 2) I/C to HH Mitchell 1899 #1116 4000 Lot# 1381 Idaho Springs, Colorado shares signed by president JK Miller Silver Cycle / Gold Dyke Mining 3) I/C to HH Mitchell 1899 #1692 Archive 1925 Lot of seven. 1-2) 64590 shares signed by president JK Two Silver Cycle Mining Company Miller 4) I/C to JK Miller 1899 #1860 stocks (#’s 2280 and 3809). Issued 14000 shares signed by president HH in 1924 and 1925. One is stamp Deverau. Est. $100-200 HWAC #54407 cancelled “100% Dividend, Silver Cycle Mining Company, Idaho Falls, Lot# 1376 Cripple Creek, Colorado Colorado.” 3-4) Two stocks from the Yellow Gold of Cripple Creek Stock Gold Valley Mining Company. 1925. Certificate Collection (300) 300 5-7) Two letters (with one envelope) issued stocks 1981-1982. Est. $300- pertaining to the mines. 1925 letter 500 HWAC #54924 telling the buyer “Mr. Ryan our mine superintendent called us over long distance telephone to announce that the lost round of shots had revealed a rich vein...” The second letter is 1927 and states, “...notified Silver Cycle stockholders that the company was a legitamate failure...” But take heart, the new Gold Medal Mining Company would fix all of that. There are 4 pages worth of how they will do that. Est. $80-160 HWAC #45463 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 41

Day 1 - Mining Lot# 1382 Leadville, Colorado Lot# 1388 San Juan Mining District, Carbonate Hill Consolidated Colorado Ultra Rare San Juan Mining Co. Stock Certificate I/u Consolidated Mining Prospectus to V Baker 1881 #484 781 shares. and Stock Certificate c1880 We could not find any info on this Rare opportunity to purchase this company in our library. 6.75” x prospectus. Contains a two page map 11.25”. Est. $100-200 HWAC #54357 on pink paper of the vicinity and railroad lines. Outside pages show an illustration of Arrastar Gulch where Lot# 1383 Leadville, Colorado Central Colorado Prospecting the mine is located high up in the mountains and a map of the San and Mine Development Co. Stock Juan Mining District. Five illustrations in the back of the prospectus: 1) Mexican method of removing water from the mines by carrying Certificate I/U to C Needles who jugs up a ladder. 2) Improved method of removing water with a steam is the president. 1880. #292, for 20 engine. 3) A true fissure vein. 4) Donkey powered arrasta. 5) Stamp shares, underground miner vignette. 6.75” x 11”. Est. $100-200 HWAC mill. 9 x 6”. The condition of the prospectus is poor. Cover has been #54361 ripped and has amateur repairs. The bottom right corner of the first page as a 2 x 2” ripped corner. All pages are loose. The prospectus has Lot# 1384 Ouray area, Colorado been folded in fourths. But the contents are remarkable. Inside a nice Camp Bird Limited Stock decorative box. Stock certificate is also heavily folded. Number 310 Certificates 1934 Seven total. Two for 50 shares to Sarah E Conners. Signed by Henry Hull and Edward light green 1935, four light blue Wehe?. First year of incorporation, Est. $800-2000 HWAC #45511 1935, and one white 1956. Camp Lot# 1389 , Colorado Choice Bird Limited was incorporated Colorado Mining Stock Certificates 8 September 1900. Its principal Gold Rock Mining Co I/U 1896 to business was the Camp Bird mine, and signed by WM Clark #721 1000 a gold mine in the Mount Sneffels mining district, County Ouray, shares, tent and covered wagon Colorado, with a stake of £49,900 in the Camp Bird Mining Co, Denver, vignette. Gene Field Gold Mining Colorado, acquired in June 1902. The company acquired substantial Co. in Cripple Creek I/U to SP Booth holdings in various Mexican enterprises, in particular the Santa 1896 #341 1000 shares, underground miners vignette. Both 8”x 10”. Gertrudis gold and silver mines (1910). Revenue from the Camp Est. $100-200 HWAC #54354 Bird mine was decreasing by the 1940s, but in the meantime, the company’s mining interests had expanded into Nicaragua, Canada, Lot# 1390 , Colorado The Favorite Australia, Nigeria, South Africa and Rhodesia. By 1952 66% of the Gold Mining Company Stock company’s total investments were in South Africa and Rhodesia. Est. $140-300 HWAC #40575 Certificates Lot of four certificates: two with Pike’s Peak vignette, 1899 and 1900 issued by J.W. Miller and Lot# 1385 Ouray area, Colorado Camp Bird Limited Stock H. K Deviseaux, and two with no vignette issued 1895. Est. $100-200 Certificates 1911-1950 Lot of three. HWAC #53828 1) The earliest is dated 1911. Stocks from 898019 to 898040 (out of 1,100,000). In English and French. 14 coupons still attached, 2) Lot# 1391 , Colorado Two Colorado Mining 1934 option certificate to bearer number 3287 for 750 shares. 3) Stock Certificates (Snowdrift & Pottsville) 1950 for 200 shares registered to Stephen George Williams of 128 1866, 1873 1) Pottsville & Colorado Gold and Addiscombe Road in Croydon. Certificates are in fair to good condition. SIlver Mining Company. Number 298 for 50 The Camp Bird Mine is a famous and highly productive old gold mine shares to Fanny Farquhar(?). Has the famous located between Ouray and Telluride, Colorado. The mine is within dog guarding the gold bars pictorial. Signed by the Sneffels-Red Mountain-Telluride mining district in the San Juan James Conner per CH Tyson and PW Sheaper. Mountains. The mine produced about 1.5 million troy ounces of gold, and 4 million troy ounces of silver from 1896 to 1990. Est. $100-200 Vignette of a large dog guarding a crate. This HWAC #40576 company was located in or near Georgetown. Excellent condition. One horizontal fold. 2) Lot# 1386 Robinson, Colorado Snowdrift Silver Mining and Reduction Company. Graphic Consolidated Mining English Mortgage Debenture Number 173 with and Milling Certificate Mines in six coupons still attached. To Frederick Connon Robinson, CO. Green 1883 $100 bond, of Scarsdale Villas, Kensington. Number 169. The Snowdrift seems signed by president Hayward. 6.75” x to be one of the earliest mines sold to an English company from 12.5”. Est. $150-300 HWAC #54351 Colorado. John Collom and the British and Colorado Bureau arranged this in 1871. Ernest Le Neve Foster and Captain Bennett seemed to be in charge of this mine and the Silver Plume during this time. [British Lot# 1387 Rosita, Colorado Game Investments in the American Mining Frontier, by Spence] Rips at folds. Ridge Consolidated Mining Co. 21 x 17”. Est. $150-300 HWAC #44027 Stock Certificate I/U 1882 to Farmers Loan and Trust Co. #75 Lot# 1392 , Colorado Colorado 4000 shares signed by vice president Mining & Other Stock Certificates Smith. 7” x 10.5”. Est. $100-200 1881-1891 1) Hancock Town Co I/U HWAC #54369 to JW Gannett 1881 #85 10 shares 2) Gold Rock Mining and Milling Co I/U to Albion Little 1891 #695 100 shares 3) Highland Light Gold Mining Co., unissued. Est. $120-200 HWAC #54411 42 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017

Day 1 - Mining Lot# 1393 , Colorado Gold Mining Lot# 1398 Burke, Idaho Hecla Stock Certificates (4) 1896 1) Gold Mine Black & White RPC Amazing Rock Mining Co I/U to WM Clark contrast for this narrow canyon mill 1896 #726 2000 shares 2) Gene Field and town! Photo by Itabor of Wallace. Gold Mining Co. I/U to SP Booth 1896 Great card! Est. $40-60 HWAC #54551 #343 1000 shares 3) Gold Exploiting Co I/U to president Charles Weir 1896 #30 500 shares. Cheyenne, Wyoming. 4) Gold Exploiting Co I/U to Charles Weir 1896 #43 10000 shares. Est. $100-200 HWAC #54409 Lot# 1399 Kellogg, Idaho Bunker Lot# 1394 , Colorado London Mining Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho Company Bonds (7) Seven 500 gold Underground Mining RPCs Lot of bonds, cancelled. #504, 510, 521, 524, four. Three photos of underground 526, 531, 535. 14.75” x 10”. Est. $200- mining at Bunker Hill. Photos are 400 HWAC #53748 by Leo’s Studio: numbers 281, 284 and 285. All are RPCs. One black and white postcard of placer mining in Idaho. Est. $40-70 HWAC #54553 Lot# 1400 , Idaho Idaho Mining Postcard Group Lot of seven. Black & white and Color postcards. Used cards dated 1907 to Lot# 1395 , Colorado Wisconsin 1911. Two very interesting Boise cards. One and Colorado Silver Mining Co. shows mule teams ready to head for the mines up north. The other shows miners and Stock Certificates (35) c. 1880’s 35 their burros loaded up for the mines. This unissued $500 certificates. 5.75” x 10.5. Est. $150-300 HWAC #53749 was published by Arch Cunningham. Also the Burke Hecla & Hercules mines, Mullan Snowstorm Mill, Sandpoint smelter and Silver City Potasi Mill. Est. $40-80 HWAC #54552 Lot# 1396 East Canaan, Connecticut Two Lot# 1401 Delaware, Michigan Delaware Mining Co. of Michigan Forbes Iron Company Stock Certificates Stock Certificate, 1864 Inc. in 1863, 1865 1) Number 44 for 150 shares Michigan. No. 259, issued for 100 shares to Thomas A. Alexander to William Barnum of Salisbury in 1863. on August 18th, 1864. Signed by the president and secretary. Pen Signed by president Forbes L Adams and cancelled. Allegorical vignette. One 25 cent adhesive revenue stamp Secretary Ensign Church. Two five cent on bottom left front. Nine adhesive revenue stamps on the reverse. frown revenue stamps. The charcoal 8 x10.5” An underground copper mine consisting of three shafts furnace was built in 1832, rebuilt in 1853. located near the ghost town of Delaware. The Delaware Fissure 2) Number 54 for 11 shares to James Mine was worked by the Delaware Mining Company (an offshoot of Barnum. One large 25c revenue stamp. The the Pennsylvania Mining Company) between 1864 and 1880. The Barnums were principals in the Beckley Delaware Fissure consisted of one vein that showed copper mixed in Furnace at East Canaan. They produced a coarse calcite and fine prehnite matrix. In 1876, the two companies railroad wheels. Senator Barnum was merged to form the Delaware Copper Mining Company. (Prag politically a Democrat, and in business terms a robber baron. He was Collection) Est. $200-400 HWAC #55631 disposed - both for his own economic interests and politically - to favor high tariffs on imports, especially imported pig iron and railroad Lot# 1402 Hancock, Michigan car wheels, and for the most part high tariffs were in effect during this Quincy Mining Co. of Michigan period. Est. $100-200 HWAC #54572 Stock Certificate, 1851 Inc. March 30, 1848. Very low No. 6, issued for 100 shares to Charlette Hicks Lot# 1397 Huntsville, Connecticut Pre-Civil War Hunts Lyman Iron on October 27th, 1851. Signed by Robert Davidson as president and Thomas Hale as secretary. Not cancelled. Railroad vignette. Blue paper. Company Stock Certificate Number 6 x 9” Folds, tape repaired tears. The Quincy Mine is an extensive set 20 for 14 shares to Abigail B Abbott of copper mines located near Hancock, Michigan. The mine was owned in 1862. The Hunts Lymona Iron by the Quincy Mining Company and operated between 1846 and 1945, Company was located in Huntsville, although some activities continued through the 1970s. The Quincy just east of Falls Village. The furnace Mine was known as “Old Reliable,” as the Quincy Mine Company paid consisted of a single stack with a dividend to investors every year from 1868 through 1920. (Prag an open top. THe iron produced Collection) Est. $100-200 HWAC #55626 from this furnace was sued in the manufacture of railroad car wheels. [Connecticut Mining by Pawloski] Lot# 1403 Hancock, Michigan Unusual in that is is for $42,000 capital - handwritten. Back contains a Quincy Mining Co. of Michigan full page legal notice that lawyer Daniel Brewster has control on how Stock Certificate, 1864 No. to handle the stock including selling it. Signed by Abbott and with a 2088, issued for 5 shares to George Lincoln on Deb. 12th, 1864. Pen 5c brown revenue stamp. Back writing bleeds through the front. Left cancelled. Allegorical vignette with ships and locomotive. Two 25 cent edge is a little rough where it was torn from a book. Est. $100-200 HWAC #54560 adhesive revenue stamps, one stamp cancelled. 8 x 9” Light wear. (Prag Collection) Est. $100-200 HWAC #55632 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 43

Day 1 - Mining Lot# 1404 Houghton, Michigan Lot# 1410 Butte, Montana 21 Naumkeag Copper Co. Stock Mining Scene Postcards at Butte, Certificate, 1914 Located in Montana All color. Dates identified Houghton, Michigan on the south shore of Portage Lake. Covers are 1907 to 1916 (one outlier 1951). the Atlantic and Quincy-Pewabic lodes. According to the Copper Mines include the Minnie Healy, Handbook, “the property is decidedly promising and the management Speculator, Moonlight, Anaconda, is excellent in every respect.” Inc. in Michigan. No. 404, issued for Neversweat, Original, Rarus, Berkeley, 100 shares to Wrenn Bros. & Co. on March 30th, 1914. Not cancelled. St. Lawrence. A few duplicates. Est. Signed by the second vice president and treasurer. Purple border. No $40-100 HWAC #54042 vignette. Folds. (Prag Collection) Est. $60-100 HWAC #55623 Lot# 1411 Butte, Montana Butte Lot# 1405 Mohawk, Michigan Mining Black and White RPC’s Lot Seneca Mining Company Stock of five: outside scene, hand drilling Certificate, 1876 Highly pictorial (2 different), and taking a break. One Underground vignette at left. Allegorical and mining vignettes at top scene of many miners in hard hats center. Inc. in Michigan 1853 & 1855. No. 290, issued for 100 shares waiting to go down into the mine. to G. Blundy on Sept. 28th, 1871. Pen cancelled. Heavy soiling. 6.5” x Writing says, “No doubt this picture 9.25” (Prag Collection) Est. $100-200 HWAC #55627 will be familiar to you, although I don’t believe there were as many Lot# 1406 , Michigan Three hard hats worn by the miners as Different Michigan Mining Stock when your were here.” Est. $50-100 Certificates 1908-1925 1) Seneca HWAC #54041 Mining Company of Michigan. No. 1026, issued for 50 shares to John J Hill on Nov. 13, 1908. Not cancelled. Two underground mining Lot# 1412 Butte, Montana Butte, vignettes and one allegorical. Folds, pinholes. 7.5 x 11.5” 2) Ahmeek Montana Mining Postcards with Mining Company of Michigan. No. B8074, issued for 50 shares in 1921. Publishers Identified Lot of Punch cancelled. Vignette of two bears. 8” x 11” 3) Indiana Mining 14 color postcards. All different. Company. Issued in 1925 for 100 shares. Not cancelled. Publishers include Julius Fried of Butte (8 cards), WG McFarland, Vignette of Native American Chief. Folds. 7.5” x 11” (Prag Collection) Detroit Photography copyright Est. $100-200 HWAC #55633 1903, EH Mitchell of San Francisco, Northwestern of Butte, Williamson Lot# 1407 , Michigan Mining Haffner, and one Duncan Hines series card. Mines include the W Stereoview Group incl. Stewart, Berkeley, St. Lawrence, Original, Mountain View, Bell & Underground Views (Arizona, Diamond, Rarus, Moonlight. Est. $50-100 HWAC #54043 Michigan, Montana) Lot of 8 Keystone mining stereoviews (7 Lot# 1413 Butte, Montana Oscar different). Includes two underground Rohn (East Butte Copper Mining views: 6147--Wilson Mine, Metcalf, Company) Tribute 1923 Rohn Arizona and 22037--Calumet-Hecla was the general manger. Includes a Mines, Calumet, Michigan. Also: two of 22044--Puring Molten Copper great biography. Nice photograph into Ingot Molds, Calumet-Hecla Mines; 13638--Copper Smelters and of him. Lists all (some, most) of the Mines, Butte, Montana; 13796--Hydraulic Mining, Oregon; V23277-- employees at the East Butte Copper Digging Iron Ore, Minnesota; and 16106--Rich Gold and Silver Mining Mining Company and at least some Center, El Oro, Mexico. Nice group! (Prag Collection) Est. $80-160 of the members of the Lime Spur and HWAC #50688 Elkhorn. What a great historical resource. 12 pages. Pages are hard card stock. Black leather cover. In great condition with the exception Lot# 1408 Joplin, Missouri Zinc of some of the pages have a dog ears at the bottom right. 8 x 4.5”. Est. and Lead Mines Stereoviews 8 $80-200 HWAC #46650 Stereoviews - all are the same - Shaft House, Smelter and Tailing Pile. Zinc Lot# 1414 Butte, Montana The and Lead Mines, Joplin, MO. Est. $60- Men of the Butte Mines Postcards 150 HWAC #46777 c1908. FIve postcards showing the men (and the mule) of the mines. One Northwestern and one Post Card Shop published. Both from Butte. Mines identified are the Original Mine and Rarus Mine. Est. $40-80 HWAC #54040 Lot# 1409 Butte, Montana Butte MT Lot# 1415 Helena, Montana Holter Hardware Souvenir Mine Knife Metal 2 blade Mining Archive Archive of mining and pocket knife with copper jacket “The machinery related letters and many pictorial Original Mine, Butte Mont.” 3.25” billheads sent to Holter Hardware in Helena, MT. with brass end ring. Old mining scene from companies in Utah, Colorado and Montana. on both sides. Est. $50-90 HWAC 1873-1897. Aprrox 55 pieces. Est. $150-300 #53643 HWAC #54163 44 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017

Day 1 - Mining Lot# 1416 Pioneer Lot# 1421 Bullfrog, Nevada Jack Bell District, Montana Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate Patent for Placer 1906 I/U to R Smith Gladding 1906 Gold Claim in #432 100 shares. Signed by vice president Jack Bell. 5.5” x 10.25”. Pioneer District, “Jack” Bell, formerly a Denver newspaper man, and a welcome visitor Montana 1892 Land in the editorial sanctums of the city, is reported to be in a fair way of patent from 1892 becoming a modern Croesus. He has located a new gold camp near for a placer gold Bullfrog that gives promise of rivaling any of the famous discoveries in claim in the Pioneer that section. The camp has been christened Bell View in his honor, and District near Deer he has organized the Jack Bell Gold Mining company for the purpose Lodge MT. 4pp 15” x of working his claims. “[Ref: from Denver Post] Est. $50-100 HWAC 10”. Est. $100-200 #53674 HWAC #54303 Lot# 1422 Bullfrog, Nevada Montgomery Shoshone Lot# 1417 , Montana Early Montana Consolidated Stock Certificate Mining Stock Certificates (65+) Issued to Chas. Schwab I/C c1880s 1) 11 unissued Gold Hill & 1910/1940 to Chas. M. Schwab Lee Mountain Mining Co. c. 1880’s 2) #2880 100 shares. Schwab was a 30 unissued Jay Gould Mining Co. 3) major investor in this mine and died 28 unissued Middle Fork Minining Co. c. 1880’s Est. $100-200 HWAC #54414 in 1939 before this certificate was cancelled. Est. $60-100 HWAC #54319 Lot# 1418 Austin, Nevada Austin Lot# 1423 Bullfrog, & Mineral Hill, Nevada Mining Nevada Rare Bullfrog Billheads & Ephemera Lot of 4. 1) Mining Co. Stock Certificate I/U 500 1866 billhead for McDaniel & Co. Groceries & Liquor, Austin, Nevada. shares #2776 extra Billed to Reese River Consolidated Co. for oil and a broom. 2) Rare rare certificate with billhead for the Austin Lumber Yard, McCornick & Waddell, 1865. green bullfrog center Billed to the Manhattan Silver Mining Co. for planks and lagging. JD vignette as underprint. Fairchild & Co Printers, Austin. 3) 1871 letterhead for George Russell, Not to be confused with Dealer in Groceries, Miners’ Supplies & Lumber, Mineral Hill, Nevada. original Bullfrog. Signed Addressed to Curtis in Austin. Two page (front/back) message by president Strasbury. discusses how Russell has purchased 2/3 of the Blue Bird Dumps and 5.5” x 10”. Est. $250-500 HWAC #53657 is wondering where he can have the ore milled. He wants to send the ore to Austin to be processed. Also mentions that the “Reno agent” was here and made an offer on processing Blue Bird ore. Also that “water is Lot# 1424 Camp Douglas, Nevada getting scarce at the mill” and that the “english is expected in tonight.” Grassi Gold Range Mines Company 4) 1875 Lander County tax statement for the Morgan & Muncey Mine, Stock Certificate 1910 Issued to Austin, Nevada. (Prag Collection) Est. $60-100 HWAC #54692 J Elson Smith, October 2, 1910 for 5,000 shares. Number 226. Both signed by C. D. Van Suzer and Geo. W. Holmes. Vignette of underground Lot# 1419 Bullfrog, Nevada Bullfrog First Year miners, decorative border and company seal on bottom left. A few Mining Record (Promotional Booklet) 4pp. rips and tears, but hard to find certificate from a non-major mining The First Year’s Record of Bullfrog Nevada and area. Includes a map showing the mine just west of Sodaville. Also its Marvelous Mines. Large green bullfrog on background information on the Silver Star Mining District from the front and several green bullfrogs on other pages. book “Mines of Churchill and Mineral Counties” by Vanderburg. Est. Information to attract new investors to Bullfrog. $60-120 HWAC #46936 9” x 6”. Est. $120-200 HWAC #54314 Lot# 1425 Diamondfield, Nevada Diamondfield-Bullfrog Mining Co. Stock Certificate 1906 Extra rare certificate I/U to AJ Litz 1906 #384200 shares. Signed by president Lot# 1420 Bullfrog, Nevada Five Jack Davis. Diamondfield is a ghost Bullfrog Region Mining Stock town near Goldfield. Est. $70-120 Certificates Lige Harris Bullfrog HWAC #53669 Gold Mining Co. I/U to Geo. Lot# 1426 Diamondfield, Nevada Gibson 1905 #330 500 shares Four Diamondfield Mining 8.5” x 11”, Greenwater Copper Stock Certificates incl. January Mines and Smelter Co. I/U to Jones signature Two certificates Barnes Bros #11464 500 shares from January Jones Leasing and 8” x 11.25”, Tramp Consolidated Development Co I/C to CM Cashion Mining I/U to Frenaye, Wright 1905 #275 300 shares and I/C to & Slade #3061 1910 8” x 11.5”, United States Bankers Corp. 1906 Sunset Mining & Development #385 100 shares, both signed by Co. I/U to Florence Searle #6641 January Jones. Diamond Black Butte Re-Organized Mining Co. I/U to 350 shares and I/U to Pennsylvania Company for Insurances #6943 50 Hendrickson, Hall & Co 1912 #591 100 shares, Diamondfield Daisy shares 5.5” x 9.5”. Est. $100-120 HWAC #53773 Gold Mining Co. I/U to Foster & Wattenberg 1914 #2368 100 shares. Est. $80-120 HWAC #53678 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 45

Day 1 - Mining Lot# 1427 Ely, Nevada St. Lawrence Lot# 1432 Goldfield, Nevada Annual Edition Mining Co. Stock Certificate 1905 1905-1906 Goldfield News 52pp with I/U to FB Abbott 1905 #575 2000 articles including Pilgrims of the Desert, shares, Extra rare. 8.75” x 11.5”. Est. Nevada history, Bonanza Florence Mine, $50-100 HWAC #53672 January Mine, The Jumbo, Capt. John A. Hassell, Albert S. Watson and more. Rear cover and page 49 have tears, covers and some pages have tape attached. 15.25” x 11.25”. Est. $200- 400 HWAC #53756 Lot# 1428 Fairview, Nevada Fairview Mining Stock Certificate Collection and Lot# 1433 Goldfield, Nevada Blue Quartz Gold Mining Prospectus Prospectus Co. Stock Certificate 1906 from Fairview Lone Pine I/U 1906 to John Donnellan Mining Co. 8pp all detached & Co. #265 1000 shares. with center double truck Vignette of Goldfield, signed claim map. 2 folds with small by president Smith. Extra tears on folds 11.75” x 9.25”. rare, has small tears at top Fairview-Aztec Mining Co. and bottom of folds. 8.5” x I/U to Wm. Faust 1912 # 11”. Est. $100-200 HWAC 1165 100 shares signed by #53662 vice president 8.25” x 11”. Wonder Stray Horse Mining Co. I/U to Wm. Farish 1907 Lot# 1434 Goldfield, Nevada C.O.D. #24 100 shares signed by Consolidated Mining Co. Stock president Myers. 5.5” x 10”. Fairview Golden Boulder Mining Co U/I Certificate 1914 I/U to Edward # 2736 and 2737 8.25” x 10.25” Nevada Mines Co. issued 1907 to Jones 1914 #2118 100 shares, pink E. Douglas #563 500 shares signed by president Bain 6.75” x 10.5”. diamond vignette, 6” x 9.5”. Est. $50- Nevada Hills Mining Co. I/U to Cyrus Bentley 1913 #6173 100 shares 100 HWAC #53671 signed by president Anderson 7.5” x 11.5”. Est. $200-300 HWAC #53776 Lot# 1429 Gold Mountain, Nevada Lot# 1435 Goldfield, Nevada Gold Crest Mining Co. Stock Goldfield Mining Ephemera Certificate I/U to Geo. Gibson 1905, Collection 1905-1959 Approx signed by president.1000 shares 8” x 32 items including Nevada Silver 10.25”. Est. $40-80 HWAC #53661 Centennial cacheted First Day Cover from Virginia City, 6/8/1959, receipts 1905-1920’s from Western Ore purchasing, Downer Bros., Reorganized Atlanta Mines, Co., Goldfield Development Co., John S. Cook, Bankers, Goldfield Lot# 1430 Gold Mountain, Nevada Consolidated Mines, Potlach Mining State Line Gold Mining Co. Stock and Milling, Reorganized Cracker Certificate State Line Gold Mining Jack Mining, Fulton Market Sullivan’s Service Station, Verdi Lumber, Co. No. 2 U/I to LK Taylor 1881 voucher form Florence-Goldfield Mining, Nevada Goldfield Reduction #3490 50 shares signed by vice Company, Goldfield Consolidated Milling and Transportation and president 7.75” x 10.75”. Gold more. Est. $100-200 HWAC #54310 Mountain (later renamed Stateline) was discovered in 1864. The Stateline Lot# 1436 Goldfield, Mining Company built a ten stamp Nevada Goldfield mill here in 1881. By summer, the Mining Stock Gold Mountain townsite had five saloons, two stores, chop house, Certificates (11) 11 livery stable, bakery, butcher, post office, a hurdy-gurdy house, and different Goldfield several wooden, stone, canvas, and dug-out dwellings. The Stateline stocks. Goldfield Mining Co. also constructed a pipeline from Tule Canyon, to keep from Peerless Mining Co., purchasing water from Oriental. The post office was removed in 1891, Auxer Gold Mines, and mining activity slowed until a small revival in 1905. [Ref: from Goldfield Consolidated silverstateghosttowns.com.] Est. $100-125 HWAC #54300 Mines Co., Goldfield Commonwealth Mining Lot# 1431 Goldfield, Nevada 3 Co., Gibson-Goldfield Goldfield Mining Prospectuses 12 Mining Co., Reorganized pp Forward Mining Development Co., Booth Mining Co. of Goldfield and Bullfrog 9” x 4”. 12pp Goldfield Mascot Mining Co. 9” x 4”. Goldfield. Albemarle Dixie Extension Mining Co., Goldfield Blue Bell 19pp Goldfield Black Butte Mining Co. in green cover. 9 b/w photos of Mining Co. with left corner missing, Grandma Consolidates Mines Co mining areas. 11” x 8.5”. Est. $100-200 HWAC #54312 with small chips missing, Goldfield Oro Mining Co., Murchie Extension Gold Mining Co. Est. $100-150 HWAC #53752 46 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017

Day 1 - Mining Lot# 1437 Goldfield, Nevada Daisy Lot# 1441 Goldfield, Nevada Mining Area Stock Certificates All Frances-Mohawk Mining & are related to mines in this area near Leasing Co. Promotional Material, McMahon Ridge in Goldfield, NV. Goldfield, NV Promotional literature Goldfield Daisy Mining Syndicate I/U for Frances-Mohawk Mining and to Seligman & Meyer 1907 #3603100 Leasing Co. in Goldfield, NV. 4pp shares and I/U to Cartier & Co 1909 newspaper style with information #24013 100 shares, Goldfield daisy about mining in the area and center Lease Co. I/U to Fred Jones 1909 panorama of the mining area. #194 500 shares. All approx 9” x 11”. 18” x 14”. Leasing Edition form D. Est. $100-200 HWAC #53676 Mackenzie & Co. with mining statistics. 4pp 11” x 8.5”. Advance Notice of stock being advanced 1906 11” x 8.25”. Cover 1906 from Frances- Lot# 1438 Goldfield, Mohawk special, top and sides are opened 4” x 9.5”. D. Mackenzie cash Nevada Extra Rare subscription blank, limited offering 7’ x 7.5”. 2 incomplete Western Goldfield Bulls Union telegrams to D. Mackenzie 5.25” x 8”. Est. $100-200 HWAC and Bears Mining #54315 Company Stock Certificate 1904 We Lot# 1442 Goldfield, Nevada have never seen this in Frances-Mohawk Mining and 40 years. It is number Leasing Co. Certificate 1905 I/U to JJ 108 for 500 shares Coylan 1905 #411 100 shares, signed in 1904. Issued to PN by president Bragdon. Mine is in the Payne and signed by gut of Goldfield. 5.5” x 10”, 1.25” left SW Payne as secretary fold tear. Est. $50-100 HWAC #53677 and RW Payne as president. Perhaps this is why the stock is so hard to find - they Lot# 1443 Goldfield, Nevada were keeping it all in the family! According to the Topeka Daily Capital Geology and Ore Deposits of of May 21, 1905, the Goldfield Bulls and Bears Mine was on the edge Goldfield, Nevada by Ransome of some of the richest mines and near the Goldfield-Sunrise Gold 1909 Printed 1909, USGS. Goldfield Mining Company. Yes, that’s right! We had to use this article to find mining and geology info including rhyolite, andesite, latite and other information on the company! Vignettes of a bull and a bear. Certainly stock market related! Staining on bottom right, tear in upper right and deposits. Mines include Red Top, very small rips at vertical folds. Here is your chance to own a very rare Mohawk, January, Jumbo and more. early Goldfield stock certificate. Est. $100-300 HWAC #54510 Hardcover, 258 pp and several foldout maps. Est. $100-150 HWAC #53760 Lot# 1444 Goldfield, Nevada Gold Lot# 1439 Goldfield, Nevada Five Cliff Mining Co. Stock Certificate Goldfield Mining Stock Certificates Rare, i/u 1913 to Richard Reilly 100 Black Butte Extension Mining Co I/U shares, signed by president.8.25” x to WE Jiske 1906 #884 1000 shares 11.75”. Est. $50-100 HWAC #53658 signed by president 4.25” x 9.25”. Goldfield United Mines Co. I/U AH Hoffmann 1905 #221 200 shares signed by president Mueller 8.5” x 10”. Vernal Mining of Goldfield I/U to P Brice Sang 1918 #3558 1000 Lot# 1445 Goldfield, Nevada shares signed by president Schauberg Goldfield Combination 8” x 10.75”. Goldfield Lucky Boys Mining Co. I/U to R Smith Gladding Fraction Mining Co. Stock 1907 #2889 100 shares signed by president Boyle 8.25” x 11.25”. Certificate Signed by Meyers Lucky Strike Mining Co. I/U 1933 to LM Dull #1586 1000 shares 1907 I/U to William Sulzer signed by vice president Leeper 8.5’ X 10.75”. Est. $100-150 HWAC 1907 #E53 100 shares. Signed #54304 by AD Myers, one of the discoverers of Goldfield, NV. Lot# 1440 Goldfield, Nevada Five Est. $100-200 HWAC #53665 Jumbo Mining Stock Certificates Jumbo Extension Mining Co. U/I #71473 and I/U to Ralph Gallagher Lot# 1446 Goldfield, Nevada 1911 #54971 100 shares and I/U Goldfield Combination to Franklin Price Jr. # 62898 1917 Fraction Mining Co. 100 shares.8” x 10.25”. Jumbo Junior Stock Certificate Signed Mining Co. I/U to Vardaman & Co. by Wingfield 1912 Rare #483 1000 shares 5.75” x 10”. Jumbo common stock cert. I/U to LH Copper Mountain Mining Co. I/U to Van Wyck 1912 # A2515 500 Frank Hines #4777 35 shares 8.25” x 11”. Est. $70-120 HWAC #53751 shares. Signed by president Geo. Wingfield. 6.75” x 10.5”. Est. $100-200 HWAC #53666 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 47

Day 1 - Mining Lot# 1447 Goldfield, Nevada Lot# 1452 Goldfield, Nevada Goldfield Goldfield Double Eagle Gold Mines Stock Mining Certificates (5) Co. Stock Certificate 1905 I/U 1905 Reorganized Atlanta Mines I/U 1918 to to Jas. Rutherford #1054 100 shares. James Rusling 1918 #5205 100 shares Mine is named after $20 US currency. signed by vice president WE Zoebel 8.75” Rare in this nice condition. 9” x 14”. x 12”. Goldfield Somerset Mining Co. U/I Est. $70-120 HWAC #53660 8” x 10.5”. Goldfield United Mines Co. I/U to AH Hoffmann 1905 #220 200 shares signed by president Mueller 8.25” x 10”. Lot# 1448 Goldfield, Nevada Goldfield Ore Producing Co. I/U to Frank Florence Mine Certificates Weylman 1905 #222 1000 shares signed Possibly all related to or by president 8.5” x 11”. Goldfield Gold Elk named after the famous Mining Co. I/U to WB Brown 1906 #6 Florence mine in Goldfield, 1500 shares signed by president 8.25” x 10.5” small fold tears. Est. NV. Baby Florence Mining $100-150 HWAC #54305 Co. I/U to MD Shipman 1907 #563 1000 shares, Lot# 1453 Goldfield, Nevada I/U Florence Mining and Goldfield-Candelaria Cooperative Milling Co. to William Ellison Mining Co. Stock Certificate 1915 1910 #11 5000 shares, Rare I/U to Forrest Blanding 1915 I/U to William Shipman #638 300 shares. Properties in 1907 #641 1000 shares, Goldfield and Candelaria. Signed by Florence=Goldfield Mining Co. I/U to Cyrus Bentley 1908 #5969 100 president McCarthy. 8.25” x 10.75”. shares. Est. $100-200 HWAC #53675 Est. $70-120 HWAC #53668 Lot# 1449 Goldfield, Nevada Goldfield Mining Stock Certificates and Mining Lot# 1454 Goldfield, Nevada Great District Map Double truck map of Bend Mining Stock Certificates Goldfield mining district with perspective Located in the gut of Goldfield, NV. view 11” x 17” with 3.25” lower left Great Bend Annex Mines Co. I/U to tear. Milltown Fractional Mining Co. I/U Winthorp Smith & Co. 1907 #791, to JT Milligan 1907 #648 1000 shares 792 and 798,100 shares each. 8” x signed by vice president 5.5” x 10” with 11”. North Great Bend Mining Co. I/U small left tear off. Hazel-Goldfield Mines to JM Aiken 1906 #180 1000 shares Co. I/U to CC Offerman 1908 #860 400 5.5” x 10”. Est. $100-200 HWAC shares signed by president 8.25” x 10.25”. #53679 Homestake Monte Cristo Gold Corp. I/U Lot# 1455 Goldfield, to AF Strouse 1926 #931 2500 shares Nevada Gut of Goldfield signed by president Hauser 5.75” x 9.75. Desert Chief Mining Co. I/U Ephemera and to AK Hunech 1906 # 332 500 shares signed by president Riedel 9” x Stock Certificates 11.5”. Brown Bonanza Mining Co. U/I 8.5” x 11”. Est. $100-150 HWAC #53778 Announcement form Frederic D. Siebert 1930’s Lot# 1450 Goldfield, Nevada opening as an Engineer Goldfield North Star Mining of Mines 8.5” x 5.5”, Co. Stock Certificate Signed Goldfield Daily Tribune by George Wingfield 1906 11/29/1926. Red Top I/U to RJ Anderson 1906 Extension I/U to AJ Lutz #221 500 shares. Extra rare 1910 #4250 500 shares, with Geo. Wingfield signature Sandstorm-Kendall Consolidated Mining Co. I/U 1916 #4108 100 8.5” x 11”. Est. $100-200 shares, Goldfield Consolidated Mines Co. I/C to George Eldridge 1934 HWAC #53670 #010877 10 shares, Goldfield Deep Mines Co. I/C to Dorothy Gilman 1959 #67340 25 shares, Gotwaldt Combination Mining and Leasing Co. 1908 #303 1000 shares, Goldfield Belmont Mining Co I/C to William Davidson 1906 #781 100 shares, Lou Dillon Goldfield Mining Co. I/U to JB Toplitz 1907 #2370 1000 shares. Est. $100-200 HWAC Lot# 1451 Goldfield, Nevada Goldfield Prospectus and Pictorial #54317 Letterhead Prospectus of Forward Mining Development Co, Goldfield Lot# 1456 Goldfield, Nevada Heart and Bullfrog, NV. 12pp 9.25” x of Goldfield Mining Co. Stock 4”. Pictorial letterhead Interstate Certificate 1905 I/U1905 to Charles Consolidated Mines Co, Goldfield NV Ahl #181 2000 shares. Signed by 11” x 8.5”. 3 Pictorial Grand Canyon president Mackenzie. Rare item. 8” x Lime & Cement Co. 1916 letterheads. 11.25”. Est. $70-120 HWAC #53667 Tonopah and Goldfield RR Co freight bill 1919. Expense bill to Bullfrog Goldfield RR Co. 1916. Est. $90-150 HWAC #54316 48 December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017


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