December Auction Catalog

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 Mining / Ephemera Lot# 2171 California Placer Mining Volumes Lot# 2176 California Mining Equipment (2) 1) Mines and Mineral Resources of Sierra Ephemera Lot of four. 1) Great Western Rock County. 1920. 144 pages with index. By mining Breaker. Great drawing of the inner workings. district. Mines in alphabetical order. Three 1890’s. Three varieties, # 1 2-4 tons an hour, fold outs. 2) The Beginnings of Marysville by # 2 4-8 and # 3 10-20. 2) John Taylor & Ramey, One fold out map. 105 pages. Overall Co. billhead. San Francisco. To the Nevada very good to very nice. Est. $150-200 HWAC# Agricultural Station in Carson City. Addressed 126867 to T. H. Hofer, Supt. of Mint of the United states. 3) Giant Powder Company billhead. San Lot# 2172 California Placer Mining: Three Francisco. Bandmann, Nielson & Co., General Volumes 1) Placer Mining for Gold In Agents. To Keystone Consolidated M&M. 4) Book “Supplying the California. Division of Mines, Bulletin 135. by Mining World: The Mining equipment Manufacturers of San Francisco, Averill. 1949. Mines Listed alphabetically by 1850-1900. 136 pages with drawings and diagrams galore! Est. $200- county. 357 pages. Last few are dog eared. 400 HWAC# 126726 Four plates and 106 illustrations. Pocket maps includes and nice. 2) Geology of Placer Deposits. Division of Mines and Lot# 2177 Alma, Colorado 1874 Boston & Geology, Special Publication 34. By Jenkins. 27 pages. Illustrations. Colorado Smelting Co. Silver Ore Samples 1964. 3) Columbia by Early. Tons of Photos! 1957. Est. $100-120 Receipt Alma was home to much silver in the HWAC# 126868 late 1800’s. Alma is the highest incorporated town in America at 10,578 feet. This receipt is Lot# 2173 California c1865 Rare View of for four ore samples ranging in weight from 2 Wagon Above Working Gravel Operation tons 171 pounds to 8 tons 1,808 pounds. Silver content per ton ranged Lawrence & Houseworth. # 970 in Placer from $106.25 to $48.20. Signed by Wolcott. Issued to S. D. Buck, Mining Series. Title “Placer Mining, Panning superintendent. Est. $120-200 HWAC# 123629 Out.” Notice the trees have been stripped in the background! Est. $280-450 HWAC# 123705 Lot# 2178 Aspen, Colorado 1897 Geology of the Aspen Mining District, Colorado, Lot# 2174 California 1900s Real Photo 1898 from Monographs of the United States Postcard and Letter - Antique California Geological Survey, Volume XXXI. By Edward Spurr. S. F. Emmons, Mining Ephemera Lot of 2. 1) A real photo geologist in charge. 54 illustrations. Atlas is not included. Front cover postcard from the isolated Mammoth Mine in Kennett, California, is scuffed. The volume is in excellent condition. Est. $200-300 HWAC# dated and postmarked August 18 and 19, 1909. Dimensions are 5-3/8 126840 x 3-3/8 inches. 2) A letter written on stationary from Black Bear Gold Mining Co., which operated in Siskiyou County, CA in the late 1800’s. Lot# 2179 Aspen, Colorado 1894 Taylor & This two page letter is dated March 23, 1911 and measures 8-1/2 x 11 Brunton Sampling Works Assay, Rare Aspen inches. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 122518 mining piece This piece has two important things going for it. 1) First it is from Aspen, Lot# 2175 California 1849 Sketch of General Colorado. In 1879 the first prospectors arrived Riley’s Route Through the Mining Districts July in what would soon become Aspen and determined the area contained and August 1849 - Historical and Important large deposits of silver ore. For the next 14 years Aspen’s fortunes IMPORTANT EARLY MAP OF THE GOLD REGION rose as it eventually produced 1/6th of the nation’s and 1/16th of the IN CALIFORNIA, PUBLISHED SHORTLY AFTER world’s silver. 2) Second Brunton is the namesake of Brunton Canyon. DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN CALIFORNIA. Striking Assay was for the Mineral Farm. The value was $364.43. However map of the gold region, showing region from San the hauler, a man named Roy, charged 35% and the company only Francisco and Monterey Bays in the west to the received $113.39. For 50 pounds $77.99 seems a lot of money to haul western slope of the Sierras. Special emphasis on this sample. Est. $200-300 HWAC# 123615 the Diggings and Mother Lode countries, which are described as a range of hills 300-800 feet high, sparsely covered Lot# 2180 Black Hawk, Colorado c1870 Early with oak and pine timber. The map illustrates the diggings along the Stereograph Photos of Black Hawk Although America River, early roads, towns, rivers, etc.; including Scollerville, we can’t place a date on this, it seems to be as Green Spring, Colluma, Jonestone, Corons, Angel’s, Sororam Camp, early as 1861. Photographers were Reed and Sullivan’s, Curtis, Woods, Tent, Maj. Miller’s Camp, M.Kenzie’s Ranch, McKenney, They were operating out of Central Stockton, Daly’s Mill, etc. General Riley’s route through the region City. Few buildings dot the valley, but mine and is tracked on a daily basis. Derby’s map is significant not only for mill buildings can be seen up the valley. Nice contrast. Luke & Wheeler recording the tour of the gold fields by General Riley upon his was a partnership of W. O. Luke and D. N. Wheeler. Active in the 1870’s. appointment as California’s first “civilian” governor, but also for the [New York Public Library, Photographers’ Identities Catalog] Est. new information it presents. Wheat notes that “Derby accompanied $300-800 HWAC# 123614 General Bennet Riley on his trip through the gold diggings . . . , and although his map shows only a portion of the ‘Mining Districts,’ it is Lot# 2181 Black Hawk, Colorado 1865 Kenyon important since on it appear for the first time several names of certain Mining Company Letterhead with Black Hawk actual mining camps in the middle of the Sierra foothills. Among these Early Stereoview, Black Hawk, Colorado Two early are Mormon Island (misspelled ‘Mormont’ by the eastern lithographer pieces. 1) 1865 letterhead from Buttrick to “My Dear who copied Derby’s sketch), Coloma (mislabeled ‘Colluma’), Curtis, Colonel.” The letter introduces the bearer, Charles Hill Sullivan’s, Corons, Jamestown, Woods, Sonora, and Angel’s - and one as president of the Broadway Mining Association, who doubtless accurately labeled only ‘Tent.’ Some of these names have not has paperwork for negotiating the sale of their mining survived, but Derby’s map graphically shows how the miners were property along with instructions for the sale - “Charlie beginning to swarm up the Sierra streams into the general area which also takes with him a valuable lot of property & you he designated as ‘Diggings.’ The entire route of the Riley party is noted, can aid him I hope in negotiating the same.” The letter with the dates of their visits to the various points.” George Derby & closes on a more ominous note, “We are having Indian troubles again J.McH. Hollingsworth. Printed Washington 1849. Size: 21 x 19.5 inches and things look Squally” Letter signed “S. H. Buttrick”. Very scarce item Est. $400-700 HWAC# 126759 from Colorado Territory, with great ending content. Stereoview with high contrast, great depth and superb content. Est. $300-500 HWAC# 123644 View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 99

DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 Mining / Ephemera Lot# 2182 Boulder, Colorado 1882 Boulder Lot# 2187 Central City, Colorado 1871 Agency of the Boston and Colorado Smelting Colorado Assay Office assay for the Blue Company Assay Reports Lot of Four. Mines Ridge Lode, Downeville District, Colorado are located in Sunshine, Salina and Boulder. Territory Number 292. Gold value $586.42and The Boston & Colorado Smelting Works were silver $3877.92. Issued to JB Servis(?) and located in the town of Black Hawk, Gilpin singed by EE Burlingame, Territorial Assayer. County, Colorado, on the Clear Creek Narrow Gauge Railway, 55 miles Rare usage of ‘Territorial’. Folds, other wise excellent. Est. $300-500 from Denver. It was one of the first works erected for the metallurgical HWAC# 123630 treatment of gold sulphuret ores. Gold, silver and copper was produced with lead if it existed, overlooked during extrac ion. The works were Lot# 2188 Central City, Colorado 1890 Final planned and built by Professor Nathaniel P. Hill, formerly of Brown Assay Report from the Colorado Assay Office, University, Providence, Rhode Island in 1867. Hill la er became a U.S. Central City For the Dives Lode in the Griffith Senator from Colorado, 1879-1885 . In 1878 the company expanded Mining District. Coin value $96.98 in silver. and built the Argo Smelting works in Denver. The Boston & Colorado Signed by EE Burlingame. In 1859 George and Smelting Co. was merged into the American Smelting and Refining David Griffith found gold in the Georgetown Company (ASARCO) in 1899 and closed in 1908. Est. $300-600 valley. The Griffith mining district was officially established on June HWAC# 123574 25, 1860. Est. $300-500 HWAC# 123618 Lot# 2183 Boulder County, Colorado 1903 Lot# 2189 Central City, Colorado Prospectus Blue Bird Grouping of Mines, Buolder for Girard Gold and Silver Mining- Co., County, Colorado 1903. By A. J. Mitchell. Central City, Colorado 20 pages. Blue paper Rebound. Original front cover is torn. Six pages. cover. Contains the incorporation papers and Three fold out sketches included and in great by-laws. Gilpin County. Mills and mining works condition. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 126765 near Central City, Colorado. Located in the Russell and Nevada Mining Districts, within Lot# 2184 Brownsville, Colorado Very Early two miles of Central City. Encompasses all Brownsville Mining Camp Stereoview or part of 43 mining claims, including the Bob-tail, Rot Gut, Vulcan, Stereoview by Underwood and Underwood. and more. The company claims an average ore grade of $460 per Sharp and contrast and clear photographs. ton, “according to the government assays of over five hundred lodes Titled “Brownsville Mining Camp on the C. C. R. in the district.” Though they state: two thousand feet is no unusual R. Col.” Brownsville was a small town that was depth for mines working in America or Europe,” this was very considered a “suburb” of Silver Plume, Clear Creek County, Colorado. unusual. At this point, the Comstock mines had only reached the 700 The photographs show residences along dirt roads near the bottom of foot level. None of the mines are listed in Hollister 1867 or Wallihan Brown’s Gulch and further up the gulch larger buildings. Contrast is 1871. 8.5’’ x 5” with a few horizontal folds, otherwise very fine. extremely nice. It was victimized by a number of snow and mud slides Est. $300-500 HWAC# 123578 in the late 1800s and was eventually abandoned. 1875 - 1895. Est. $300-500 HWAC# 123607 Lot# 2190 Central City, Colorado Two Choice Lot# 2185 Buena Vista, Colorado c1880 Central City Views (Sterographs) 1) Reed & Bullion at Buena Vista Steroview Bullion at McKenney. Incredibly sharp overview of town. the railroad siding and protected by several Chamberlain. Really nice contrast. Two choice men. A boxcar has been pulled up to hula the old photographs of Central City for sure! Reed bars away. Back says “Buena Vista, Colorado, & McKenney has some light discoloration. Both Charles Weitfle, 1878-1883. and “Belong to have edge wear. Est. $600-1000 HWAC# 123611 Andrew W. Carlson.” One of the most prolific publishers and a favorite of collectors today was Charles Weitfle of Central City, Colorado. Weitfle was born on February 15, 1836 in Germany. By 1854, Weitfle Lot# 2191 Central City, Colorado 1888-1892 became interested in photography and two years later travelled to Rio Two Official JR Ready Assays and One de Janiero, Brazil, in South America. Interestingly, he is reported to Informal, Central City, Colorado 1) Dated have been the first artist to introduce the ambrotype in that country. September 10th, 1891 for a sample taken By 1860 Weitfle returned to the United States and opened a studio in from the Estelle lode for the McF & Co. The Washington, D.C. and until the close of the Civil War operated a branch Assay office was established 1875. Assays of gallery with the 6th Army Corps. In 1878, Colorado’s opportunities three samples of Silver ore yielding 105, 45, brought Weitfle to settle in Central City. At the height of his artistic and 22 oz. per ton described as: Black Sulphurets Honeycomb, Blue & capabilities, Weitfle arrived with the plan to operate a portrait studio, Sulphurets Honeycomb and Black Red Streak Soft, respectively. Two but soon realizing the view of the mountains better suited the needs holed pinched for ring binder. Very Fine. 2) Same company. 1888. of his customers He began an extensive documentation of the scenery Honeycomb. 3) Note of assay for the Baxter Mine for $31.35. Est. with his stereo camera. For the next five years he travelled the state $150-250 HWAC# 123575 taking a considerable number of photographs and enjoyed great success. [cprr.org/museum] Est. $300-500 HWAC# 123605 Lot# 2192 Clear Creek, Colorado Prospectus of the Franklin Silver Mining Co., Clear Lot# 2186 Central City, Colorado c1885 Creek, Colorado Territory From the report: Cabinet Card showing Vista of Central City “The Franklin Lode is a lode well-known to from Black Hawk Photograph by WH Jackson. every miner in Colorado. It is situated in Clear Written in ink “Property of Miss Mary Mussina, Creek county, in the Territory of Colorado, PO Box, 67, Mt Gretua, Penna.” and “9/5/1885. Idaho Mining District, three miles and a half Contrast is good, especially nearer the camera. from Central City, the queen of mountain Dings on corners and expected aging. Very towns of the Territory.” William Talbot states: “he has never seen in nice. Est. $400-800 HWAC# 123600 any of the mines as large a vein of solid mineral as appears in the said Franklin Lode; nor has he seen any other lode in the territory which can be more easily or advantageously worked.” ( 7.5” x 4 7/8”) 22 pp. Condition good, small tear in upper left corner of cover. Est. $300-500 HWAC# 123579 100 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 Mining / Ephemera Lot# 2193 Cripple Creek, Colorado Cripple Lot# 2197 Cripple Creek, Colorado Nice Creek Assay Collection: Assays and Cripple Creek Books for your Library - Two Billheads Lot of seven. 1) Brodie Gold by Women (3) 1) Cripple Creek Strike by Reduction Company. For Wilson & Fryer. 1896. Langdon. 1904, 50 illustrations. Book is in nice condition. The action of Gross value $293.16. Check for $70.23. 2) EC the governor and his cronies against striking workers is the reason for Woodward, assayer and chemist. Sold assay the book. “The state of Colorado has ceased, Under the administration solution to James F Burns. Signed by Woodward. 3) FM Benedict, of James. H. Peabody, to be Republican in its form of government and assayer and chemist. To Newcomb. Sold mill r---. Signed by Benedict. is a military oligarchy...” 2) Forgotten Men of Cripple Creek. by Spell 4) LA Van Tilburg, assayer. 16 samples ranging from 6c to $2.60 for and Spell. 1959. Excellent condition. 3) Picture Story of the Cripple Cresson. 1910. 5) Strout & Whiting assayers. 1919. Two assay results Creek Trip. All photos. Four two page fold out panoramas. Railroad for the Mine Owners Association, #1 gold value $17,754. #2 $15,432. and Mining!!! Est. $250-400 HWAC# 126843 6) William Strout, assayer, For samplers. 1910 7) JS Lawrence, Assayer and Metallurgist. For the Bull Hill Mining & Leasing Company. Est. Lot# 2198 Cripple Creek, Colorado $240-400 HWAC# 123622 1902 Statton Cripple Creek Mining & Development Company, Assay Office! Four Lot# 2194 Cripple Creek, samples taken by this company. Three on the Colorado Cripple Creek Eagles and one on the Lincoln. Signed by HW Book Group” 1906 Geology Lamb. W. S. Stratton established the Stratton and Gold Deposits, 1906 Cripple Creek Mining and Development Official Manual, etc. 1) Company under which he consolidated his Geology and Gold Deposits extensive land holdings in the Cripple Creek Mining District at the of the Cripple Creek District. turn of the 19th century. Stratton’s Independence Mine and Mill is a Lindgren & Ransome. 1906. historic gold mining site near Victor, Colorado on the south slope of Contains fold outs, diagrams, Battle Mountain. Between late 1893 and April 1899, approximately photos! Map on back cover 200,000 ounces of gold was removed from the Independence Mine. He is attached, but poor. Pages was also involved in a law suit with the Portland Mining Company. Est. show soiling and wrinkling. $100-200 HWAC# 123626 Still a very valuable book. 2) Official Manual, Cripple Lot# 2199 Cripple Creek, Colorado Two Creek District. Hills. 1900. A Cripple Creek Mining Stereviews 1) mining collector’s bible listing Underwood and Underwood. #10629. mines in alphabetical order. Binding is loose and covers are almost “Nightingale Mine, Bull Hill, Earth’s richest separated. 3) Sixteenth Annual Report of the United States Geological gold field, Cripple Creek.” Reverse has notes on Survey. Walcott. 1894-95. Part II - Papers of an Economic Character. Cripple Creek. Miners shovelings rock. Crisp Cross & Penrose. 42 illustrations. 65 figures. Two maps in back pocket. and clear. 2) Donkey loaded with an assortment 4) Report of progress in the Geological Resurvey of the Cripple Creek of stuff (wheels, boxes, etc.) crossing railroad District. Lindgren & Ransome. 1904. 40 pages. 5) Colorado Scientific tracks. “Helped to build Pikes Peak Railroad Proceedings, Volume 13 - Cripple Creek. 1935. 48 illustrations. Three myself. Well worn. Est. $150-200 HWAC# 123609 fold outs. Excellent condition. Est. $500-800 HWAC# 126842 Lot# 2200 Denver, Colorado Early History Books on Denver, Colorado: Pioneer Mint Lot# 2195 Cripple Creek, Colorado Cripple and Early Settlements (2) Both by Mumey. Creek Enterprise Gold Mining Company Both numbered and signed. 1) Pioneer Dnver Prospectus - for mining under the city Mint, Clark, Gruber & Company 1860/61 mint. of Cripple Creek 33 pages. 6.5 x 5”. 16 2) early Settlements of Denver, 1599 to 1860. photographs. No condition issues! The 1942. Est. $150-200 HWAC# 126767 existence of rich gold-bearing veins, lying beneath the streets of Cripple Creek has long Lot# 2201 Denver, Colorado been known, but it remained for Dan Hanley, a veteran prospector, to c1860’s - 1879 Assays for exploit the riches over which the people of the city have been passing Different Mining Companies for years. On May 21, 1902, Mr. Hanley secured a franchise for the by E. E. Burlingame, Denver exclusive mining rights under the city of Cripple Creek, through an Colorado 1) “Certificate of Assay’ ordinance passed by the mayor and city council. One of the greatest No. 4/109 For a J.L. Cunningham known veins controlled by the Cripple Creek Enterprise Company, is for a sample valued at having known as the Hanley vein. The Cripple Creek Enterprise Gold Mining 12oz. of silver valued at $13.20. Company receives the cordial endorsement of the people of the city, Burlingame’s office was located the commercial bodies and the city council. Its officers are well-known at 219 Sixteenth Street opposite business and mining men of high standing. [Cripple Creek Times] Est. the Inter Ocean hotel in Denver, $100-200 HWAC# 123633 CO. E.E. Burlingame was involved as one of the primary assayers in the Colorado area beginning at the time of the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush in Lot# 2196 Cripple Creek, Colorado 1897-1908 1859. Burlingame’s first assay office appears to have been in Colorado Cripple Creek Sampling and Ore Company Springs in 1878. Then, in 1879 he opened his assay office in Denver Assays, Colorado Lot of three. 1) $30.54 to the which was arguably one of the most successful of the Denver assayers Roy Gold Crater Mining Company. SP Duff was lasting until at least 1906. Certificate has a simple blue border text. treasurer of the Pride of the Rockies Mining There is an intricate pattern-style vignette as a background for the Company. Assayed at $18.60 per ton. The form space to write the assay number. The reverse side has a rendition of has Charles L. Tutt listed as president and M. M. claims that were from the assayed specimen’s origin: they were drawn Van Fleet as manager listed on it. These two men are among the most freehand. This receipt is in Very Good condition and has no flaws other famous of the Cripple Creek magnates. 2) Check for $51.18 for silver to than previous creases from the owner’s folds. 2) Same for Ravine Boy. the Ray Mary McKinnie Mining Company. 3) 1908. Colorado Springs 3) One unused assay report. 4) One unused letterhead. Est. $300-400 Mining and Milling Company. Check for $130.45 out out of the total HWAC# 123572 value of $522.60. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 123619 View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 101

DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 Mining / Ephemera Lot# 2202 Denver, Colorado c190- Colorado Lot# 2207 Georgetown, Clear Creek, Colorado Assay Group, Denver, Colorado Lot of three. Cabinet Card title “Whittey Mine, Griffith 1) Von Schulz & Low, Chemists and Assayers Mt., Georgetown, Colorado” The mine has billhead. Analysis of Cyanide lot. 1910. 2) the same name as the photographer? J. Whittey Corner advertising cover from Aurum Assay photographer and Robert M. Davis publisher. Office, Box 72, Denver, 1721 Champa Street. Denver Colorado. Detail information on some 1900. Aurum Assay = Gold Assay. rare assayer of the canons. Georgetown was named for cover. Sent to WS Wright, Antonito, Colo. George Griffith and Griffith Mountain was named for his brother Davis. Antonito rec’d cancel on back. 3) Colorado Assaying and Refining Two miners, a mule and the front door to the mine. Est. $240-400 Company booklet. “Commercial Ores, from Mine to Money. 1907. It HWAC# 123623 lists all of the ores and how to distinguish them and test them. Last 12 pages talks about different assaying processes. Est. $240-500 HWAC# Lot# 2208 Georgetown, Clear Creek, 126725 Colorado Cabinet Card, Georgetown Series, McKirahan & Whitter Photo of three miners, Lot# 2203 Denver, Colorado 1897-1919 their stone cabin and six fully loaded pack Denver, Colorado Assay Collection Lot of mules in the snow. Some discoloration. Crisp eleven. 1) A particularly excellent business card details. See photo. Est. $200-300 HWAC# for R. R. Waitz, fire assays, electro-lixiviation, 123598 chemical analysis, etc. 2) Omaha Grant and Smelting To Yak M&M. For iron. 3) Omaha and Lot# 2209 Georgetown, Clear Creek, Colorado Grant Smelting Company. To Yak M&M for iron. 1872-1887 Georgetown Assay Collection - 4) 1912 George J. Ermlich. For clay and crude Lot of Four 1) Miners Sampling Works . 1887. ore. Billhead. 5) American Smelting & Refining. For gold & silver. 6) To George Meyers. 184 ounces of silver. For Henry E Wood certificate of assay. To Yak M&M. For iron. 7) Oscar J $100.65. Take away royalty, hauling and charge Frost assay for AV Plant of the Yak M&M Co. 0.86% copper. 8) J. W. and Mr. Meyers gets a check for $72.10. 2) Same Richards 1910. For the Yak M&M Co. for silver. 9) Henry E Wood Ore as above. For William Pope. 168 ounces of silver. Take home $42.17. Testing Company. 1919. to the Selby Smelting Works. For gold. 11) C. E. Signed by Billings. 3) Georgetown Public Ore Market. 1888To King & DeForest mining and Mechanical engineer and metallurgist billhead. Roberts. 221 ounces of silver. Take home $157.83. 4) 1872 Colorado For assay for the Burlington mine. 1 ounce gold and a trace of silver. Assay Office. Assay report for the Silver Wing in the --- River District Est. $360-600 HWAC# 123638 assayed for Witherell. 9,121 ounces of fine ruby silver for $11,793.45. Witherell himself was an assayer in Colorado. Est. $260-400 HWAC# Lot# 2204 Denver, Colorado 1873, 1878 123639 Two nice U. S. Mint, Denver Assay Related Pieces 1) Small size billhead. For White Rock Lot# 2210 Georgetown, Clear Creek, Colorado Lode, Gold Bull Minge, Boulder, C. T. Gold in 1872 Georgetown Territorial Assay Office sample was $36.16 and silver $11.31. Signed Assay, Colorado, 1872 Dated Dec. 6th 1872. by Schirmer for Davis. 2) Memorandum of Gold Assay report on a sample lot #2425 from Bullion deposited at the mint. Deposited by the Stevens Lode in the Argentine District in City National Bank. For $2022.12. 124 ounces. Clear Creek county from E. W. Thayer. Results Value of gold $1989 and silver $33.Signed by showed 136 oz. of Silver and lead was 51%. AS Webster, 1878. Est. $500-1000 HWAC# 123628 Value $175.80. Signed by H. Stoelting Territorial Assayer. Embossed stamp of the Colorado Territorial Assayer Georgetown. Est. $300-500 Lot# 2205 Denver, Colorado 1887-1911 Von HWAC# 123570 Schulz & Low Assay Collection Lot of five 1-2) 1887 assays. One for Hodges with five Lot# 2211 Georgetown, Clear Creek, samples. Best had 0.20% gold and 0.24% silver. Colorado c1885 Photograph Vista from the Company stamp. Second to Gregory Bowre. Leavenworth Mountains of Georgetown, Five samples. Best was 1.36% gold and 2.04% COlorado A great shot looking down the silver. Company stamp. 3-4) Typed receipts. expansive Clear Creek Canyon showing the 1901 to Yak M&M 39.08% iron. Assayed for difficult terrain surrounding Clear Creek Globe Plant. Second assayed for Southwest Chemical Company. 26.4 Valley. Cabinet card photograph measures ounces silver,10.92% iron and 32.43% iron. 5) Billhead for Von 6”x4”, gray single matte 7”x4 1/2”, high to medium contrast-some Schulz & Low, chemists and assayers. 1910. For the Goldfield C. Mines yellowing, and the focus is sharp. Photographer, Alexander Martin, Company. Goldfield, Nevada. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 123637 was active in the area in 1884 and 88 and through much of the state. The side of the cabinet card tells that the photo was published in Lot# 2206 Georgetown, Clear Creek, Colorado c1885 Georgetown at “Alex Martin’s Rocky Mountain Scenery.” The town Cabinet Card of early Georgetown from Green Lake is located 45 miles west of Denver. Regarded as the first important Road by Jackson c. 1885. No. 1814. “Georgetown silver city in Colorado, it was not without complications. Florin from Green Lake Road.” Cabinet card measures 4 reports “ The town went through all the discouragements suffered 1/2” x 7”, with high to medium contrast—suffers by other camps in trying to extract silver from refractory ores. Poor from minor yellowing, and the focus is sharp. There communications, the worst kind of terrain and almost impossible are some minor blemishes on the left side. Pencil travel, kept methods of getting at the shiny metal crude and costly” and pen notations on reverse. Photographer, William H. Jackson, is one of the best known photographers (Ghost Towns of the West). # 2208 Est. $300-600 HWAC# 123567 from the 19th century west and this image is part of his Rocky Mountain Scenery series out of Denver. Much of Jackson’s Lot# 2212 Georgetown, Clear Creek, Colorado Colorado work was done in the 1880s [ref: Mautz]. Located 45 miles Three Georgetown Stereoviews 1) Looking west of Denver, the first substantial body of silver ore was found in down a main street. Kilburn bothers. Nice Clear Creek County about 5 miles northwest of Georgetown in 1864. contrast. 2) W. HJ. Jackson. Overview of the Hafen says Georgetown is regarded as Colorado’s first Silver City town in the valley. Chain & Hardy Trade- [Colorado and its People, 336, vol. ]). Est. $400-600 HWAC# 123597 agents. 3) Another Jackson. Same view, but from a different angle. Est. $600-1000 HWAC# 123610 102 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 Mining / Ephemera Lot# 2213 Gilpin County, Colorado 1917, 1932 Lot# 2218 Idaho Springs, Clear Creek County, Gilpin County Books on Ecomonic Geology Colorado W. G. Chamberlain & H. K. White of and Central City Opera House (lot of 2) 1) Idaho Springs Assay Group 1-3) Chamberlain. Economic Geology of Gilpin County and Adjacent parts of Clear Creek 1891 value $194.80 to Sam Washington for the and Boulder Counties. 1917. By Bastin & Hill. 379 pages. Hard bound. Good Enough Mine. 1893 value $111.76 to A few photos and many diagrams. One fold out. 6 pocket maps/plates Alexander for the Trojan Mine. And 1916 for is included (number 3 and 5 missing). Maps are in good collection! $66 to McDougald Brothers for the Cas--- Mine. 2) The Glory that was Gold, Central City Opera House. Great for Short 4) White. 1898, Twelve samples from 5c to 73c to FJ Wald. Est. $150- Biographies in the Central City area in 1932. Est. $150-200 HWAC# 200 HWAC# 123617 126779 Lot# 2219 Independence, Colorado 1913 Lot# 2214 Holy Cross, Colorado Holy Cross W. S. Moore of Independence and Golden, City, Eagle County Mining Maps (5) Lot of Colorado - billhead and business card 1) 5. 1) Cross section through French Mountains Great business card. Oversize at 3 x 5.5”. The showing the Delphin (1400 ft), Pelican (600 ft) Moore Mining and Smelting Company. “Special and Garfield shafts and the proposed Gold Park prices for ore high in iron and low in silver.” Tunnel to drain these other mines. 11.5 x 12” Used when Moore was in Golden. Billhead to 2) Pencil drawn claim and workings map. Shows the Hecla, Shamrock, the Isabella Mines Company for Controls and Australian and Grand Trunk. 10 x 19”. 3) A more broad claim map assays. Signed by Mitchell as superintendent. than map #2 with many more claims shown with the four of map Dateline September 1, 1913, Independence, Colorado. Rare location. #2 shown in the middle of the map. 16.5 x 22” 4) Reverse blue line, Est. $150-250 HWAC# 123641 1931, of claims along Homestake Creek. 21 x 22.5” 5) Same as map #4 but not reverse blue line. Same size. All mounted on foam board. Est. Lot# 2220 La Plata District, Colorado 1865 $150-200 HWAC# 122268 Very Early 1865 Claims Report for the Eldorado. Rare. Territorial. Claim document Lot# 2215 Idaho Springs, Colorado c1885 for Lake County dated July 18, 1865. Charles L. Idaho Springs Visit by Photographer W. Wall discovery claim. Eldorado Lode. La Plata H. Jackson, Colorado A nice presentation of District. Lists 8 claims and names for south the mining town that first boomed in 1860. west from discovery site and 8 claims and Cabinet card photograph measures 7 1/4”x4 names for south east from discovery claim. 1/4”, dark green single matte with gold pin- Signed by the deputy recorder. Vignette on the left side of a man striped border 8”x5”, medium contrast- minor holding up an American flag. Upper left corner missing. Measures fading, and the focus is sharp. Photographer, William Henry Jackson, approx. 7 ½” x 5.” Reverse has notations from the recorder. Light was one of the most celebrated photographers of the West. His toning. Vey early Colorado mining document. Rare. Top left has been experience as the official photographer on the Hayden Survey Team in ripped off, but it does not interfere with any business information. Est. 1870 preserved many famous images of Yellowstone. Idaho Springs is $200-400 HWAC# 123573 located in the Rockies, West of Denver. To the lower right of the photo can see Castle Eyrie, built in the 1880s by Governor Bryan, a gold mine Lot# 2221 Leadville, Colorado investor from British Columbia. Est. $400-600 HWAC# 123566 Cabinet Card of Leadville Details on this cabinet card Lot# 2216 Idaho Springs, Clear Creek County, are crisp and sharp. One can Colorado 1888-1896 Idaho Springs Assay find Hayes & Wood Assayers, Collection Lot of seven. 1) although this is Marx Brothers OK Clothing, unused, it might be the most interesting for Grand Hotel, Leadville Candies, rarity. J. J. Elliott Assay report with 18 lines. 2) The Pioneer, Mat Market, Drug JJ Elliott blue assay report. Blue. 1888. 3) State Store, Pioneer Store, Colised, Ore Sampling Company. 1896. For the pine Braham Co., Hotel Windsor, etc. Shade Mine. Gold, silver, lead and zinc. PS Bailey president. 4) Vivian Back is noted “Carbonate Hill.” A Great Early Georgetown Photograph! & Lachmund Sampling Works. 1894 for the Trojan Mine. Ores include Est. $600-900 HWAC# 123599 gold, silver, lead, copper, iron & silica. 5) Idaho Sampling Works and Custom Mill. 1891. For Sam Marchington. FE Wheeler superintendent. Lot# 2222 Leadville, Colorado Take home $142.70. 6) Mathews & Co’s Sampling Works. For the Iron Mine near c1880 Trojan Mine. 1889. Take home a whooping $23.20. 7) WJ Chamberlain Leadville Stereoview That &Co. (stamped over Mathews & Co’s Sampling Works). For the Trojan is the note on the back of the Mine. FN Clark manager. Many of these samples are very rough. Please stereo view. Photographer see the photograph online. Est. $300-600 HWAC# 123640 was Luke & Wheeler. Part of their Rocky Mountain Views. Lot# 2217 Idaho Springs, Shows the miners with an ore Clear Creek County, Colorado c1868 Very Early Stereoview cart outside the front entrance Identified as Idaho Springs by to the mine. Sharp, strong contrast. The pair of photographers seem to have been in business W. G. Chamberlain ”Colorado, together from 1879-1881. Est. $300-500 HWAC# 123613 Mountain Scenery” printed on reverse. An early look at Idaho Springs with approximately 30 buildings. Idaho Springs is hand written. Left photo has a ma on the mountains and right photo has a bend upper right. Still an early view of a Colorado mining camp. Chamberlain operated from 1864 to 1877. Est. $400-800 HWAC# 123606 View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 103

DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 Mining / Ephemera Lot# 2223 Leadville, Colorado 1881-1915 Lot# 2227 Leadville, Colorado Two Old Leadville Assayer Ephemera including Leadville Town Steroviews 1) Chestnut Street Extra Rare Low & Chanute BIllhead Lot of with easily readable signage. Dirt road has seventeen. Includes assayers 1) Low & Chanute people and wagons! # 188. 2) Mining scene by assayers and chemists. 1881. Charge for three Kilburn Brothers. A large town sits bellow with assays for gold and silver. 2) Ibex Mining a myriad of small buildings. # 2876. Est. $600- Company billhead. Assayers and Chemists. 1000 HWAC# 123608 Unused. 3) Arkansas Valley Smelting Company assay report for Bulldog lease. 13% silver, 10% gold and 3% copper. 4) Rocky Mountain Smelting Company Lot# 2228 Montrose, Colorado 1885 Two assay report. For Habendum MC. $76 in golf and $6.72 in silver. 5) Yak Scarce Colorado Assayers 1) Colorado Mining, Milling and Tunnel Company check. 6) Eddy, James & Co. assay Smelting Company. Assayer A. Wright, For the report. Moore M&S. $612.04 in silver. 7) Billhead for Wood & Hersey D. Wood Ore, Montrose, Colo. Specimen assay assayers and chemists. Charges Herbert R Smith $7.50 for assay. 8) of silver worth $54.30 per ton with negatable Unused Edward R Mandy assay report. 9) JA Dean cards (2) to H.R gold. 1885. 2) Certificate of Assay from the Smith. (25 ounces solver, no gold). 10) Two WH Smith Assay office Buxton Mill Assay Office. For the Steward unused assay reports. 11) Two Clarence Hersey assay cards for the Yak Mining Company. Value gold $16.53 and silver MM&T Company. 12) Eugene Stevens assay card for the Gulden Eagle. $5.20. Signed by BF Aukery(?). Est. $200-300 Results of 7 samples of gravesl containg gold and silver. 13) Howard HWAC# 123634 E. Burton. Lot of three. Includes note of 23% zinc, advertising blotter and unused assayer report. He set up one of the first cyanide mills and Lot# 2229 Pikes Peak, Colorado 1859 1859 was interested in new processes for Molybdenum and zinc. Est. $540- Mumey’s Pikes Peak Guide, 1859 Facsimile 1000 HWAC# 123569 editions, 1959. 10 Volumes. 1) Gold Discoveries Lot# 2224 Leadville, Colorado 1927, on the South Platte River by Tierney. 2) Pacific Leadville Books: Geology and Ore Deposits Railroad of Missouri including the gold fields of the Leadville Mining District and Geology of Pike’s Peak and Cherry Creek. 3) Guide to and Abstract of Report of Mining Industry the Kansas Gold Mines at Pike’s Peak. Gilpin. 4) The Prairie Traveler. Marcy. 5) Guide to new gold regions in Western of Leadville (lot of 2) 1) Geology and Ore Kansas and Nebraska, Also Gold Mines of Kansas and Nebraska by Deposits of the Leadville Mining District by Olmstead. 6) Parker & Huyett’s new Illustrated Miner’s Hand-Book Emmons et al. All maps seem to be present. Guide to Pike’s Peak. 7) Guide to Kansas, the Pike’s Peak Gold Region. Adequate treatment of so large and so extensively developed a district Colton. 8) Geographic and Statistical Works, Colton. 9) Horner’s Gold as that of Leadville necessitates a voluminous report, in which the Regions. 10) Small Traveler’s Guide Map and info. ALSO Pike’s Peak practical questions of prime interest to the commercial world can Guide Books by Tierney, Parson & Others. Edited by Hafen. GREAT not be systematically answered until the data on which they depend COLLECTION! Est. $700-1000 HWAC# 126763 are discussed. Many readers will no doubt wish to turn at once to the chapter on ore reserves, which will give them an appraisal of the Lot# 2230 Pikes Peak, Colorado 1859 Eastin district, without bothering with geologic detail. For those who wish 1859 Pikes Peak Guide (reproduction a brief general account, a summary of the principal chapters of the in Hard Bound Cover) 8 pages. 13 x 18. 8 report is presented below. 2) Abstract of Report of Mining Industry page newspaper published in Leavenworth of Leadville also by Emmons. Includes brightly collared drawings. City, Kansas. Includes map and three routes. No cover. Paper spine missing. Front page present, but detached. The Inside hard bound copy with title in gold gold. extremely complicated nature of the geology of the region is examined. Extremely nice presentation piece. Est. $100- Est. $120-250 HWAC# 126772 200 HWAC# 126846 Lot# 2225 Leadville, Colorado 1885 Little Lot# 2231 Saguache, Colorado 1932 Geology Pittsburg Consolidated Mining Company and ore Deposits of the Bonanza Mining Embossed Check, Carbonate Bank To Allan District, Colorado By W. S. Burbank. Six fold & Co. Signed by assistant managing director outs. All inn excellent condition. All 4 of the 4 EC Gilman. Great underground mining vignette maps in the back pocket. Includes the first 166 with ore bucket about to be hoisted up. William G. Allen (is this our pages. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 126777 Allen?) , testified against Doc and the Earp brothers in 1881. That person was William G. Allen was a prosecution witness at the Judge Lot# 2232 Silver Cliff, Colorado 1882 Spicer hearings following the gunfight on Fremont Street with Doc Stereoview of Silver Cliff Looking South by Holliday and the Earp brothers as defendants. The Little Pittsburg was Charles E. Emory 1882. Note on back that “The a famous Leadville mine. Est. $80-120 HWAC# 123603 church, I guess was Presbyterian, was where I married.” Some discoloration. Edge issues that Lot# 2226 Leadville, Colorado 1896-1898 do not affect the photos. Contrast is sharp and Three Arkansas Valley Smelting Company clear!!!” “Charles Emery was an early photographer in Cañon City. He Assays, Leadville, Colorado 1) 1896. #2681. was born in Sweden in 1859, emigrating to the United States in 1867. For the Silver Cord Mining Company (Royalty He learned photography from his adoptive father, A.G. Emery, who in Yak M&M). Net value $310.36. Signed by had a studio in Silver Cliff. He began his career in Silver Cliff before Ferree. 2) 1897. #933. For the Yak M&M moving to Cañon City and opening a shop at 510 Main Street in 1885. Company. Net Value $671.99. Signed by Lewis. On August 14, 1886, an ad was placed in the Cañon City Record by 3) 1898. # 1167. For the Yak M&M Company. Net value $1401.55. Emery listing images for sale. The 129 images were “Views of Rocky Signed by Lewis. Est. $300-500 HWAC# 123635 Mountain Scenery” which included Cañon City, Manitou Springs, and Silver Cliff among others.” [Royal Gorge regional Museum] Est. $300- 500 HWAC# 123602 If you need Christmas delivery please contact us for special arrangements. 104 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 Mining / Ephemera Lot# 2233 Silver Plume, Colorado Silver Plume Lot# 2239 Colorado 1867 Silver Mining Mining Operations Vista Photograph, Colorado Regions of Colorado, Universal Exposition, The town sits under a hillside of tailings. Cabinet 1867 With Some Account of the Different card photograph measures 7 1/4”x4 1/4”, white Processes Now Being Introduced for Working single matte 8”x5” high to medium contrast- suffers the Gold Ores of that Territory. By Whitney. from some yellowing, and the focus is sharp. Early Colorado Reference. Mining areas, assay, No photographer identified, but the photo was people. etc. Spine shows wear. Front cover distributed by A. Rapin, Jeweler and Manufacturer coming loos, but still totally attached. Very of Rocky Mountain Curiosities, from Silver Rare In Bound edition! Est. $1000-2000 HWAC# 126769 Plume. After gold was discovered in 1859 on the confluence of Clear Creek and the Platte River, the rush was on. In Lot# 2240 Colorado 1871 Rocky Mountain 1864, it was discovered that the rock at Silver Plume was rich in silver Directory and Colorado Gazetteer, 1871 and a mining boom became firmly entrenched in the area. In 1870 the First Edition - difficult to locate! Excellent town was named after one of the mines. The Silver Plume Consolidated source for the early history of Colorado. It was Mining Company was incorporated under the laws of Colorado. 1880. more than a directory, but rather an extremely Approximated date not verified. Est. $300-600 HWAC# 123568 detailed compendium of geology, natural resources, flora and fauna, climate, etc. And, of course, mining. Est. Lot# 2234 Silverton, Colorado Fabulous $1200-1500 HWAC# 126770 Photograph of Wagons Hauling Ore/Supplies down the Mountain to Silverton, Colorado. Lot# 2241 Colorado 1879 Directory of Three wagons, one dog. Measures 8 x 11.5” with Mines, Colorado, 1879 - A Must Have for any matting. Great mining scene. Cardboard has Collector of Mining Artifacts! By Thomas B. minor edge issues, photograph is sharp and clear. Corbett. FIRST EDITION. Original blue cloth, Est. $300-500 HWAC# 123620 title stamped in gilt on front cover and spine. 440 pages with excellent advertising including Albert Recihenecker, Assayer of Fairplay. Inner Lot# 2235 Silverton, Colorado c1890 Silverton hinges are solid, very clean, fine condition. Thus Rare! Copy belonged Street View and Assay Office of Axel Ihlseng to collector John J. Ford. County-by-county alphabetical list of mines and smelters. Est. $1200-1500 HWAC# 126768 San Juan County. A peaceful photograph of a rough and tough mining town. Cabinet card Lot# 2242 Colorado 1880 Colorado Business photograph measures 7 1/2”x4 1/8”, gray Directory, 1880 which covers all of single matte 9”x6”, high contrast, and the focus Colorado Towns, mining camps, post offices, is sharp. Very crisp image. Minor foxing on the cattle and wool growers, telegraphs, railroad, etc. J. A. Blake publisher. upper portion of the photo. Ihlseng was an assayer and chemist. ‘The Advertisements are fantastic - mostly mining and ranching. Cover a building in the middle of the photo is a Post Office. A bell tower can bit worn. Copy belonged to the well-known collector John J. Ford. Est. be seen in the background. The San Juan Mountains were not open $1500-3000 HWAC# 126775 to settlement until the Brunot Treaty was struck in 1873. Gold and silver was discovered soon after. Answering ads for workers, many Lot# 2243 Colorado 1880 Colorado; Its Gold people from the Eastern States and Europe came to seek fortunes in and Silver Mines....by Fossett - includes the mountains. Est. $400-600 HWAC# 123565 Index Colorado; Its Gold and Silver Mines, farms and stock Ranges, and Health and Lot# 2236 Victor, Colorado c1891 Cabinet Pleasure Resorts. Its contents are descriptive, Card of Assay Office Victor, Colorado, circa statistical and historical. It embraces a detailed 1891 Shortly after gold was discovered in the account of the state’s resources, productions Cripple Creek area, Victor was born. Although and progress. First edition The much sought poorly processed, this 6.5 x 4.25” photograph after mining index is included. Est. $120-200 HWAC# 126773 clearly shows several of the fledgling town’s newly built stores sporting signs that read Lot# 2244 Colorado 1929 “Jackson’s Diary of ‘59” “Mining Supplies” and “Assaying.” In very fine condition. Est. $300- First Edition [20] pp. Illustrations from photos, 400 HWAC# 123571 engravings, etc;. 6¼x4, original limp suede covers, title and gold nugget in gilt on front. Jackson had been Lot# 2237 Victor, Colorado 1910-1926 Victor, working in the California gold placers in 1853-57 and Colorado Assay Group 1) Large Rio Grande so was practiced in the techniques of prospecting and Sampling Company. Bought of Old Gold Mines mining. This is the diary of the man credited with Company 190-. 76 pounds of ore with a value of first discovering gold i. n Colorado and beginning $909 of gold. 2-3) Eagle Ore Company. Bought the Colorado gold rush. In January of 1859 Jackson of Free Coinage Gold Mining Company. One located a claim near the confluences of Clear Creek with a value of $495.85 and the other $395.94. and Chicago Creek near Arapahoe city. A group of fellow miners arid 4) J. B. Page, Assayer and Chemist. List nine Jackson formed The Chicago Mining Co. (Reference: Colorado History samples from $0.20 to $27.16. Est. $120-150 HWAC# 123616 9th ed. By Ubbelobde, Benson and Smith, pp.65) Rare. Some edge Lot# 2238 Colorado 1867 Mines of Colorado wear; first and final leaves detached and with some edge chipping; else very good. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 123577 by Hollister with map! - A Colorado Mining Bible! The Colorado Gold Rush, also known Lot# 2245 Colorado 1897, 1913 Bureau as the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush, occurred in of Mines Reports, Colorado - 1897 and the late 1850s. Many of those travelling 1913/14 (lot of 2) 1) 1897. Index. Statistical West to California would have had their first Charts. 167 pages. Sorted by County. Mines experiences in the mines of Colorado. Hollister and mills are mentions. 2) 1913-1914. Index. presents an expansive history and summary of the area and those Statistical Charts. Photographs, 228 pages. who came to mine it. He provides detailed specifics to location and Sorted by County. Mines and mills are mentions. quantities of minerals recovered. Rare wiith Fold out Map. Est. $1000- Both are hard bound. Older volume has residue 1500 HWAC# 126771 of a sticks at top of spine. Est. $150-250 HWAC# 126774 View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 105

DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 Mining / Ephemera Lot# 2246 Colorado Colorado and One New Lot# 2252 Colorado 1907, 1923 U.S.G.S. Mexico Mining Books (3) 1) New Mexico. Ghost Colorado State Geologic Reports (2) 1) The Towns and Mining Camps of New Mexico. by Downtown District of Leadville Bulletin 320, James and Barbara Sherman. Great resource. 2) by Emmons & Irving 1907, 6” x 9” hardbound, Geology and Ore Deposits of the Bonanza Mining 7 plates, 5 figures, 75 pages 2) Geology & Ore District in Colorado. By Burbank. 1952. Soft cover. Deposits of the Creed District Bulletin 718, 3) Mining the Summit. Dempsey & Fell. Colorado’s Emmons & Larsen, 1923 6” x 9” softbound, 12 Ten Mile District, 1860-1960. 4) Legislative plates, 32 figures, 198 pages. Est. $140-200 Manual, Colorado, 1877. Includes a history. Est. HWAC# 120935 $150-200 HWAC# 126778 Lot# 2253 Colorado 1897 United States Lot# 2247 Colorado Colorado Books: Crofutt Geological Survey, 14 Forest Maps of reproduction, A summer trip, Cripple Colorado, 1897 United States Geological Creek Mining District, Mining in Colo (4) Survey. Charles D. Walcott. Nineteenth Annual 1) Colorado: A Summer Trip. Taylor. 1867. Reprints from the New Report, 1897-1898, Part V, Forest reserve, York Tribune. Getting to Colorado. 2) Cripple Creek Mining District Atlas. Est. $200-300 HWAC# 126776 by Taylor. 1973. 3) Mining in Colorado by Henderson. Hardbound. 1926. Listed by county. Back pocket map included. 4) Crofutt’s Guide Lot# 2254 Idaho 1923 Copper Creek mining of Colorado. 1885 (1966 reprint). Reading Crofutt books as he winds through Colorado is very fun - things have changed. Est. $200-400 maps 1923 These are two mining maps of HWAC# 126844 Copper Creek and Troy, Idaho; both are hand drawn on velum written by Joseph B. Wiply Lot# 2248 Colorado Colorado Ore Deposits and E. J. Jones. Est. $140-280 HWAC# 120608 Mining Book Collection lot of four. 1) Mining in Colorado, USGS Professional paper.1926. Hard cover. Map included. Extremely nice. 2) Mineral Resources of Colorado. 1947. State of Colorado Lot# 2255 Silver City, Idaho 1872 Wells, Mineral resources Board. Extremely nice. 3) Fargo & Co., San Francisco - Owyhee Geology of Colorado and western Ore Deposits. Mining Company Dated April 7th 1872 #226 Lakes. 1893. 4) Colorado, 1897. Report of the for $1088.32. A Scott #RN-C21 2c orange State Bureau of Mines. Last two have condition (George Washington) internal revenue stamp issues. Est. $300-400 HWAC# 126764 printed on (black on) white paper. X cut cancellation. Very Fine Lot# 2249 Colorado 1912 Colorado State Geological Wells Fargo & Co. was one of the first two assay offices at Lewiston Society Early 1900’s Books (4) 1) Bulletin 3. Geology (1863) (along with R. Hurley and Company). Assayers and express and Ore Deposits of the Alma District. 1912. Patton et agents called themselves “bankers” in the early days. Wells Fargo & al. 29 plates, 6 figures and plates 1 and 3 in back pocket. Co. opened a regular banking office in Silver City in 1869. The Owyhee 2) Bulletins 1 and 2. Colorado Geological Survey of Mining Company (previously the New York Gold and Silver Mining Boulder. 1910. George. 20 plates and 2 diagrams. Fold Company) owned some of the richest Gold and Silver mines in Idaho outs in very nice condition. 3) Bulletin 4. Geology and including the Poorman Mine (formerly the Hays & Ray Mine) Est. Ore Deposits of the Monarch and Tomichi Districts. $100-200 HWAC# 123715 1913. Crawford. 25 illustrations and 15 figures. 9 maps in back pocket. 4) Bulletin 7. Bibliography of Colorado Lot# 2256 Montana 1901, 1913 USGS Geology and Mining from the earliest explorations to 1912. Jones. Geologic Reports for Montana (2) U.S.G.S. 1914. Est. $300-400 HWAC# 126841 Department of the Interior 1) Geology and Ore Deposits of the Elkhorn Mining District, Lot# 2250 Colorado 1869 Enjoy Colorado’s Jefferson County, Montana by Walter Harvey Beauty with these two books: Colorado, Weed with an Appendix on the Microscopical it Parks and Mountain and the Canons of Petrography of the District by Joseph Barrell. Colorado 1) Colorado, Its parks and Mountains From the 22nd Annual Report. 1901. 7.5 x 11” by Bowles. 1869. 166 pages. Shows light wear. rebound hardcover, 21 plates, 7 figures, 150 pages. Excellent condition. 2) Canons of Colorado, from photographs of 2) Geology & Ore Deposits of teh Phillipsburg Quadrangle Montana by W. H. Jackson. 16 photos on hard stock. Front Willliam Harvey Emmons and Frank Cathcart Calkins PP 78, 1913. 9 x cover snaps shut. Wear with age. Est. $300- 11.5” softcover, 17 plates, 55 figures, 271 pages. Est. $200-300 HWAC# 400 HWAC# 126766 122260 Lot# 2251 Colorado 1858 Laws of Lot# 2257 Esmeralda County, Nevada 7397 the Gregory Diggings / Laws of Silver Hills Nevada Mines Company Survey Central Mining District (Central Map Shows Lode Mining Claims in the Tule City) 1) Gregory District. July 16, Canyon Mining District. Esmeralda County, 1859. William Defreye president. Nevada. Located near Goldfield. Map measures C. A. Roberts secretary. On brown 27 x 42”. Est. $120-200 HWAC# 122283 parchment. 16.5 x 12”. 2) Central Mining District. November 21, Lot# 2258 Eureka County, Nevada Eureka 1859. Thomas Dunstan chairman County Report of Mine Production 2nd Q, and John H. R. Dunstan secretary. 1874 Original report of mine proceeds. This 13 x 8.5. Protected by a hard bound report lists 27 producing mines in Alpha cover. Titled in gold gilt. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 126845 order. . Eureka Consolidated was the largest producer at $245,035. The Richmond was right behind at $202,623. MAny of these mines are not listed in Couch & Carpenter, as previously disscussed. Unique and important report. Est. $150-250 HWAC# 110187 106 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 Mining / Ephemera Lot# 2259 Gold Hill, Nevada 1870-5 Gold Hill Mining Lot# 2265 Virginia City, Nevada 1867- Ephemera Lot of 3. 1. Application for membership 1891 Comstock Assay Ephemera Lot of 5. in lodge 9 F. & A.M.. dated 1870 by Master Mason and This is a nice group. 1) Two different assay favorably accepted. Cond. F. 2. WoodVille Gold and memorandums for the Gold Hill Assay Office, Silver Mining Co. assessment receipt #3 from H.H. Noble WS James. 1889 and 1891. Both for deposits & Co. on shares issued Sept 1875. Signed by secretary, by the Justice Company. One is for one bar, the other two. 2) Two Ore 3. Assessment receipt H.H. Nobel & Co. on stock of New Assay Reports for the Savage Mine, 1867. Lists results from the Devil’s York Mining Co. issued Oct 1875. Black border on blue Gate, Pioneer, Granite, Central, Atchison, Island, Santiago, and Empire paper. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 125504 State Mills. 3) Chollar and Potosi Assay Office. 1891 assay results for the Savage Mining Company. Ken Prag Collection Est. $150-300 HWAC# Lot# 2260 Gold Hill, Nevada 1889-1890 107995 Two Different Gold Hill Assay Office Memorandums Lot of 2 different for the Lot# 2266 Virginia City, Nevada 1867-1891 Gold Hill Assay Office, operated by assayer WS Comstock Assay Ephemera including Sutro James. 1) 1889 large format receipt for deposit Lot of 4 different. 1) Very rare Sutro Tunnel by the Washoe Mill. One bar, 1,377 ounces, Company Assay Office Memorandum. 1878. $3,312.08. Signed by assayer WS James. 2) Two assay results from quartz seams in the Smaller memorandum, 1890, for deposit by tunnel. Signed by assayer E. Koch. Folds, toning. the Justice Mining Co. Two bars, total value 2) Gold Hill Assay Office memorandum. 1891. $6,644.44. Signed by WS James. Ken Prag For deposit by the Washoe Mill. Signed by WS Collection Est. $150-250 HWAC# 109241 James as assayer. 3) Ore Assay Report for the Savage Mining Company, 1867. Lists results from numerous mills including the Santiago, Devil’s Lot# 2261 Goldfield, Nevada Goldfield Mascot Gate, Central, Granite, and Empire State. 4) Chollar-Potosi Assay Office. Mining Company Prospectus Fourteen pages. 1888. For deposit by the Hale & Norcross Mine. Ken Prag Collection Est. 4 x 9.5”. President was the famous Goldfield $150-300 HWAC# 107996 promotor L. L. Patrick. “While admitting the principal aim of this prospectus is to show Lot# 2267 Virginia City, Nevada 1867-1891 to investors that the Goldfield Mascot Mining Comstock Assay Ephemera: Gold Hill, Savage, Company’s stock is of more than average Chollar/Potosi Lot of 5. 1) Memorandum of merit...” Excellent condition! Est. $60-90 Bullion Deposited for Assay at the Gold Hill Assay HWAC# 123621 Office, 1888, by the Mexican Mill. Three bars, total value near $16,000. Signed by assayer WS James. Lot# 2262 Virginia City, Nevada Peavine 2) Two different Chollar & Potosi Assay Office Copper Mines Map, GT Brown Litho, 1867 43 memorandums, Virginia City, 1890-1891, for x 30” map, Survey by Andrew Hatch, Published deposits by the Savage Mining Company. Signed by Warrern Holt, 1867, early copy on yellowed vellum paper, possibly by CW Meyers. 3) Two Ore Assay Report sheets for a 1920s copy. Original litho by GT Brown, famous African-American the Savage Mine, 1867. List results from numerous mills. One signed by lithographer. We’ve never seen an original, but must be one or more in CJ Robinson, assayer. Ken Prag Collection Est. $100-200 HWAC# 109240 institutional holdings. Important and incredible map showing all the little mining camps on Peavine, the mills at the edge of the mountain, Lot# 2268 Virginia City, Nevada 1867-1891 and all the settlements along the Truckee River. The CPRR railroad Comstock Assay Group Lot of 5. 1) Three line is shown, finished here, but uncompleted otherwise. Reno is not Chollar & Potosi Assay Office sheets, Virginia shown, which did not yet exist. In its place is “Lake’s Bridge” (nor City, 1890-91, for deposits by the Savage “crossing”). Three towns are shown, Crystal Peak, Auburn (a mill Mining Company. 2) Gold Hill Assay Office community for Peavine mines), and Peavine. Over Twenty different Memorandum, 1891, for deposit by the Justice mines or mining companies are shown, including a placer gold area Co. Two bars, total value $4,520.09. Signed by WS James as Assayer. east of the SE part of the Peavine hills. Shows a proposed railroad from 3) Ore Assay Report for the Savage Mine, 1867. Lists results from Peavine to Truckee. Very rare. Est. $300-400 HWAC# 126780 the Devil’s Gate Mill, Bowers Mill, Manhattan Mill, Empire State, and Santiago Mill. Ken Prag Collection Est. $100-200 HWAC# 109242 Lot# 2263 Virginia City, Nevada 1860s-1955 Virginia City, Nevada (Comstock) Ephemera Lot# 2269 Virginia City, Nevada 1869 Ruhling Group Lot of 20 pieces. Includes: Sutro Tunnel & Company Assay; with Green 5c Nevada Co. unused stationery, 1870s; 1881 Quarterly Revenue Stamp WOW! Assay. Comstock! Assessment of the Net Proceeds of the Mines, Ruhling! More gold than silver! And a 5c Green Woodworth Mill; two Chollar-Potosi Assay Revenue Stamp with stamped killer ‘Ruhling Office memorandums, 1888-1891; unused & Company’!!! Number 8977 for the Summit Mill. $2747,16 worth of 1880s Sutro AOUW member card; two 1868 HC Lillie & Co. billheads; gold and $85.00 worth of silver. Rare for Comstock - 66% gold and Bank of California, Gold Hill, COD with revenues stamps, 1871; two 33% silver. Fred Holabird Collection Est. $300-500 HWAC# 108363 postal covers; five different mining stocks; and more. Please inspect. Ken Prag Collection Est. $120-200 HWAC# 126236 Lot# 2270 Virginia City, Nevada 1878 Sutro Tunnel Assay Office Memorandum Very Lot# 2264 Virginia City, Nevada 1890-91 rare. Ore assayed on February 3rd, 1878 at Chollar-Potosi Assay Office Memorandums Sutro Tunnel Company’s Assay Office. Eleven Lot of 5. Issued 1890-1891 for ore deposited by samples assayed, only one with traces of silver. the Savage Mining Company. All signed by CW Signed by assayer Gignoux. 7 x 8” Sutro made Meyers. 5.25 x 8” Spindle hole, toning, folds. sure to set up ore royalty deals with the various Ken Prag Collection Est. $70-150 HWAC# 107997 mining companies that would benefit from the completion of his drainage tunnel. Ken Prag Collection Est. $80-150 HWAC# 126215 View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 107

DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 Mining / Ephemera Lot# 2271 Virginia City, Nevada 1867-1891 Lot# 2276 Los Cerrillos Mining District, New Three Different Comstock Assay Documents Mexico 1880 Rare Los Cerrillos Mining Lot of 3 different. 1) Memorandum of Bullion District, Homestake Shaft Stereoview Deposited at the Gold Hill Assay Office, 1889, Photograph A real gem!. G. C. Bennett of Santa by the Washoe Mill for the Justice Company. Fe, New Mexico photographer. The photographs One bar, 90.5% silver, 1541 ounces. Signed by of the Galisteo and Cerrillos Mining Districts WS James as assayer. 2) Ore Assay Report for the Savage Mine, 1867. were taken in the Spring of 1880 by George C. Results from the Empire State and Pioneer Mills. Signed by assayer Bennett . Some of the stereo cards state that a five day trip was made CJ Robinson. Paper residue attached to reverse. 3) Chollar and Potosi to the district for the purpose of making these photos. The exact Assay Office. 1891. Deposit by the Savage Mining Company. Signed by date of the trip is not known, but was in the spring of 1880, as the CW Meyers. Ken Prag Collection Est. $80-120 HWAC# 107998 photo of Carbonateville does not show even the start of the two story hotel that was constructed in May, 1880, in the foreground of the area Lot# 2272 Virginia City, Nevada 1864 Van photographed. Sharp contrast and excellent condition. The Cerrillos Wyck & Co. Assay Receipt Dateline Virginia Mining District is about 20 miles southwest of Sante Fe. The reveres City, Nov. 21st, 1864 (a month after NV became has a long story on Bennett’s visit and the district. Est. $300-500 a state). No. 760 for a 2,293 ounce deposit of HWAC# 123612 bullion from the Savage Silver Mining Company, Island Mill. 3.5 x 8” Printed by Enterprise Print. Lot# 2277 New York Eimer & Amend Uneven left border. Fred Holabird Collection Est. $120-200 HWAC# 113545 Chemicals, Chemical Apparatus and Assay Materials Booklet Located at 205, 207, 902, Lot# 2273 Virginia City, Nevada 1865 Van 211Third Avenue, New York. 36 pages almost Wyck Assay Reports for Savage Mine using all full of chemicals sold in a variety of ways by the Union and Island Mill Lot of two. 1) Union the ounce and pound. For example you can buy Mill. Gold $485.13 and silver $1,106.92. 2) Uranium acetate, chloride and nitrate, oxide Island Mill. Gold $712.74 and silver $1,621.22. black, pitchblende, yellow and sulphate yellow. We don’t find reference to the Island Mill very Est. $200-400 HWAC# 126731 often. It was one of the small mills on the Carson River active around 1865. Water powered with 10 stamps and Lot# 2278 Lawrence County, South Dakota 11 tubs. By 1868 it was one the the Sharon / Bank of California mills. 1904 Map of Ore District, Northern Black Fred Holabird Collection Est. $100-200 HWAC# 104537 Hills, South Dakota, 1904 - VERY RARE Shows claims. Range and township grid. Over 3’ x 4’. Deadwood, S.D. Frank S. Peck, U.S. Dep. Min. Surveyor, [1904]. Map is in two parts. Holes and rips n the map. But mostly good and a rare look at Black Hills Mining in 1904. A must for any South Dakota mining collector! Est. $400-1000 HWAC# 126742 Lot# 2274 Virginia City, Nevada c.1880-1883 Wiegand & Company Original Sign - Iconic Comstock Assayer A truly fabulous piece of Comstock and Nevada history: an original sign from a famous Gold Hill and Virginia City assayer, Conrad Wiegand & Co. This original sign, found in poor condition in an attic in Virginia City, is the sign Lot# 2279 Utah 1943 Geology & Ore of that hung on the Virginia City branch office, which was only open a the Cottonwood-American Fork Area short while about 1890. This sign was originally purchased from a USGS Survey Geology and Ore Deposits of prominent antiques dealer in Carson City. It has been completely the Cottonwood-American Fork Area, Utah repainted to look the same as the original, but the paint is unstable. No Geological Survey Professional Paper 201, original paint remains visible, as would be expected from a 130 year United States Department of the Interior, 1943. old wood sign in the desert. This impressive sign measures 75” x 18” 9 x 11” softbound, 51 plates, 18 in separate x 2.” Chocolate brown text against brown background: “WIEGAND & box, 8 figures, 152 pages. Very Good Condition. Complete. An Excellent CO./ ASSAYERS. S. DOWLING/ MANAGER. 38 No. C St.” No identifying Reference. Est. $200-350 HWAC# 122273 marks on the reverse, other than the obvious original mounting holes in the nineteenth century wood. The winning bidder may want to Lot# 2280 Mercer, Utah c1800’s Utah Mine apply a sealant or protectant to slow or stop the paint peeling process. Photos Approx 30 photos of mining scenes & We have not done any restoration. Please inspect. Special pick-up blacksmith shop. Interesting photos from the arrangements must be made by the buyer. Est. $6000-10000 HWAC# late 1800’s, showing the inside of mines (very 25301 precariously placed wooden beams holding up roof of mine) there are women, men, horses & Lot# 2275 Nevada 1979 Mine Hoist Signal misc. photos. Some photos are 6” x 4” some are Code Poster in Vintage Frame A State of Nevada larger 6”x 6”. Geff Pollock Collection Est. $150-280 HWAC# 106008 mine hoist signal code poster in its original frame Lot# 2281 Utah Utah Mine NO TRESPASSING with the mine level number and date. This poster, Signs Two large NO TRESPASSING signs from Utah originally kept on level 820, has the date “October mines. See photo for details. One has black lettering 1, 1979” printed in the bottom left corner. Frame on white paint and artfully pierced by numerous is made of dark wood and has very minor damage. bullet holes and pelted with shot. It is 28x20-inches. Dimensions of frame are 13-7/8 x 27-1/2 inches. The second has black lettering on yellow paint or Poster dimensions are 11-6/16 x 24-7/8 inches. Est. $100-150 HWAC# 122324 enamel with a white painted border, 24x18-inches. This one has deep cracks and about 30 percent of the surface has rust. Geff Pollock Collection Est. $300- 600 HWAC# 108243 108 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 Mining / Ephemera Lot# 2282 Hurley, Wisconsin 1890 Germania Iron Lot# 2289 1918 Gold Dredging in the United Mining Company Ledger Over 500 pages of business States 1918 Publication Department of the Interior, and corporate correspondence from the Germania Bureau of Mines, Bulletin 127, “Gold Dredging in the Iron Mining Company in a hard bound volume. Some United States”. Covers early history, gold dredging water staining, cursive handwriting. The Germania districts, geology of dredging areas, prospecting Iron Mining Company was located in Hurley, dredging ground, construction of gold dredges & their Wisconsin. Est. $300-500 HWAC# 124690 operation, working costs, reclamation of land, list of operations, etc. 6” x 9” softbound book, 63 plates, 23 figures, 226 pages. Est. $150-250 HWAC# 120933 Lot# 2283 1869 Mineral Resources of the Lot# 2290 1888 Marvels of the New West States and Territories West of the Rocky Book By William M. Thayer A Vivid Portrayal Mountains” by Rossiter Raymond A must of Stupendous Marvels in the Vast Wonderland have for historians and mining collectors pre-1870. 256 pages full of statistics and graphs! Corners bent. Overall excellent! Est. $120-200 West of the Mississippi River. Six books in HWAC# 126850 one volume. Comprising Marvels of Nature, Marvels of Race, Marvels of Enterprise, Marvels Lot# 2284 Three Rossiter Raymond of Mining, Marvels of Stock-Raising, and Marvels of Agriculture, Mining Reference Books, 1872, 1873, 1877 Graphically and Truthfully Described by William M. Thayer, Author of over twenty standard works, including “The White House Series publishing dates ”Statistics of Mines Mining of Biographies,” and “Youths’ History of the Rebellion”. Illustrated the States and Territories west of the rocky with over 359 engravings and maps. Norwich, Conn.; the Henry Hill Mountains” these are key refence books for Publishing Company, 1888. 9.5” x 6.5” hard bound. 715 Pages with anyone researching mining in the west. Here are three volumes at one original binding intact. Wear to spine and edges of covers, but all time! Plenty of statistics. Overall they are in very good condition. A great way to add to or begin your reference library. Est. $350-500 inside pages present and in very good condition. Thayer’s compilation HWAC# 126855 of work published in this one volume provides an invaluable reference on the western continental United States in the 1800s, detailing the Lot# 2285 1883 Report of the Director vast expanses of awe-inspiring landscapes, geologic features, natural of the Mint, Precious Metals, U.S. Annual wonders, the richness of mineral resources that abounded and a Production of the Precious Metals of the United multitude of amazing archeological discoveries occurring throughout States, 1883 Report of the Director of the Mint. the 19th Century, including those evidencing advanced civilizations Part 1: Production of States & Territories by existing in North America prior to and concurrent with the aboriginal Counties Part 2: General Statistics (many races of American Indians encountered by early European explorers. categories) Part 3: Miscellaneous, includes This fascinating work also chronicles the achievements of American alphabetic indexes for all mines, localities and innovation and the explosive progress sparking America’s Industrial Revolution along with mind boggling feats of labor, craftsmanship subjects with page # reference. 6 x 9” hardbound, 873 pages. Filled and the sheer force of will coupled with the indomitable human spirit with charts, tables, diagrams, some maps. Water stains on first few pages, but all pages present and legible, otherwise inside contents in represented in Western American 19th century Architecture, Mining good condition. Binding entact but worn - consistent with age. Est. Operations, Transportation, Agriculture and the like. Est. $140-200 $260-350 HWAC# 122263 HWAC# 118294 Lot# 2291 1912 Mining Districts of the Western United Lot# 2286 1886-1889 Production of Gold and Silver in the Untied States: 3 Volumes Volumes for the years 1886, States by Hill, 1912 16 plates - fold out maps. Over 30 pages. 1888, 1889. By Kimball. A Report of the Director of the Lists mining districts in each state by county. Another valuable Mint. State by state and country by country production. resource for the collector or historic! Est. $100-150 HWAC# Statistics of Coinage from the beginning. Etc. Est. $300- 126859 350 HWAC# 126866 Lot# 2287 1896 Production of Gold and Lot# 2292 c1910 Three Gold Ingot Postcards Silver in the United States by Preston, 1895 All color. 1) One and one half tons of gold from - a Report of the Director of the United Alaska. Stacked as high as a man. 2) Weighing States Mint. Not only talks about gold and gold bricks, Homestake Mine, Led, South Dakota. silver production in the United states, but in 3) Top - Alaska Banking and Safe Deposit Co. the world. Statistics of each state by county. Nice section on mining in $1,000,000.00. Bottom - Miners and Merchants the rest of the world. Est. $240-350 HWAC# 126860 Bank. $1,200,000.00. Issued, 1910.From extremely nice to worn. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 123755 Lot# 2288 Roasting of Gold and Silver Ores by Kustel - Rare ”Gold and Silver occur natively Lot# 2293 Sinaloa, 1861 “History of the here and there but much more commonly they Celbraated Tajo Mine, Rosario, Sinaloa, occur with Sulfides and Tellurides. In order to Mexico Early Mexican mine report. No photos separate the Gold and Silver from say a sulfide or graphs - just history! The Tajo mine dates ore one of the methods used is known as back to 1655. It was a major Mexican producer Roasting. The process involves heating up the at one time. History of the Spanish and, now ores with certain salts in order to burn off the American, interest in the mine. Also a general sulfides allowing you to recover the precious metals. There are many history of the area. Bancroft in his History of different charges and salts you may...” 1880. Bent covers, otherwise Mexico estimates that $12,000,000 had been taken out of the mine. very good with little to no issues. Est. $300-500 HWAC# 126857 Interesting! Covers have rips and tears! Otherwise, nice. Est. $300- 500 HWAC# 123760 View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 109

DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 General Americana / Collectibles Lot# 2294 Bakersfield, California c1930s? Lot# 2300 Bodie, California 187- Bodie Bank Golden Crust Antique Bread Box Large bread Stock Certificate Unissued. Printed by Ezra A. box with reinforced steel edges. Probably Cook of Chicago. This was a long lasting bank from the Golden Crust Bread Company from in Bodie and would eventually be owned by Bakersfield, California. Measures: 23” x 11” x J. S. Cain in 1915. We handle a long of checks 26”. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 122481 and ephemera from the Bodie Bank - but it has been over a decade since we have seen the Lot# 2295 Bay Area, California 1880-1935 Six stock certificate. Est. $400-600 HWAC# 123551 Pieces of Unique California Art and Private Printing Booklets 1-3) Three pieces around Lot# 2301 Bodie, California 1879 Bodie William A. Beckett. The most interesting is Hydraulic Mining and Milling Company plate art showing Beckett in the wilderness. Deed Deed from HG Tobler of Bodie and JW Also a group photograph and an 1880 portrait. Haynie of Carson City to the Bodie Hydraulic 4-6) Official Guide to the California Pacific for “lacer of gravel mining.” Gold seal inside, International Exposition, A Little Journey Attested to by William O. Parker. Includes a to San Mateo County and A Little Journey to detailed description of location. This district Hillsdale at San Carlos. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 123500 is on the east flank of the Sierra Nevada in western Mono County about 10 miles northwest of Mono Lake and Lot# 2296 Belmont, California Stereoview just north of the Jordan district. The principal source of gold was the of Residence of W. C. Ralston, Belmont – San Dunderberg mine. Est. $1500-3000 HWAC# 123564 Mateo County, Cal. Watkins Stereoview – Pacific Coast #2101. Ralston was President of Lot# 2302 Bodie, California the Bank of California and who controlled most Bodie Postcards and of the Nevada mining operations along with his Photographs Lot of Six. Four “Bank Ring”. After loaning out large amounts of money in a program postcards. All Frasher. All of lending to building projects that included the grand Palace Hotel RPC’s.1) View of town and and much of San Francisco, the bank closed due to liquidity problems mines. “The Historic Old Mining and Ralston committed suicide. – Orange stock Est. $200-300 HWAC# Town of Bodie, Mono County, 123690 Calif.” Condition: front has pen notation. 2) Classic RPPC by Lot# 2297 Bodie, California 1903 Bodie & Frasher showing Bodie hearse with town In background. Clean. Back Hawthorne Telephone & Telegraph Co. has pencil notation “Bodie.” 3) 1932 fire scene. 4) Frasher’s view of Stock Signed by JS Cain Rare signature. Inc. Bodie jail. “Awaiting the Bad Man from Bodie. Two Color photos. 6.5 x Aug. 6th, 1892. No. 108, issued for 50 shares to Harvey Boone on Dec. 9”. Both are modern views. Crips and very frameable! Est. $200-300 28th, 1903 in Bodie. Signed by JS Cain as president and DV Cain as HWAC# 123535 secretary. Pen cancelled. Repaired left edge. JS Cain’s signature on these stocks is not common. DV Cain was his son. The Cain family were the stewards of Bodie in the 20th century before it became a national Lot# 2303 Bodie, California 1883 Bodie park. Harvey Boone was a general merchandise merchant in Bodie. Ken Wells Fargo receipt for a Bullion Bar, Bodie Prag Collection Est. $150-250 HWAC# 126244 Amount: $3920.24. Addressed to Geo. W. Sessions, secretary, Bodie Consolidated Mining Lot# 2298 Bodie, California 1878 Bodie and Comapny. Issued from San Francisco where it Esmeralda (Aurora) Early Mining Districts would have been processed. Signed by (Major Pamphlet - A must have for any Bodie or W. A. Atlee, manager of the Wells Fargo office in Aurora Collector By Joseph Wasson, San Bodie. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 123550 Francisco. Spaulding, Barto & Co. Steam Book and Job Printers, San Francisco, 1878. 60 pp. Lot# 2304 Bodie, California With 2 folding maps of mining claims in Aurora 1880 Bodie, California and Bodie; 2 full-page wood engravings. Mining District Record Original First Edition. 4.5 X 7 inches. Four advertisements on the of Claims and Locations, inside of the back cover for Hercules Powder. Rare booklet on the 1880 Extremely rare. Yet it mines and prospects of Bodie and Esmeralda (later Aurora, Nevada) in belongs in the hands of any eastern California near Mono Lake. Covers history, geology, and mines Bodie Collector. Ten page of three areas, Bodie, Aurora and adjacent Esmeralda. Included are brochure, Titled “Dates etchings of these towns and fold-out maps of Bodie and Aurora that of Location and Record of detail the location of each mine and the town site plan. There are also Each Claim Represented on summaries of important scientific works on the mining prospects by the map of Bodie Mining Silliman, Blake, Browne, Stretch and Whitehill. Cowan p. 671. Binding District Mono County, Cal. loose but all pages near fine. Est. $1000-1500 HWAC# 123547 Surveyed and Compiled by C. L. Anderson, C. E.” a resource that shows the name of each mining Lot# 2299 Bodie, California 1892 Bodie company, the date of location, and the date recorded in the records and Hawthorne Telephone and Telegraph of the Bodie mining district. 1880 was the year of Bodie’s largest Company Stock Number 61 to RL, McCarty. production and the camp was in its prime. It lists over 200 mines Signed by RL McCarty and president Leggett. and includes the sub claims as well. This is believed to be the only Printed by Crocker. Cancelled in Red Ink. source that lists all of the Bodie mines during it’s heyday. Measures Ornate border around it. The certificate has six paid dividend stamps. approximately 5.75” x 8.50”. Illustrated and Published by Edward All stamped by J. S. Cain. Thomas Leggett and J.S. Cain were both on Eysen San Francisco, Cal. September 1880; Printed by Crowe & Cooke, the Board of Directors for the company. Est. $120-160 HWAC# 123552 Engravers and Printers 22 Montgomery Street San Francisco, Cal. Very Fine. Est. $800-1500 HWAC# 123545 110 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 General Americana / Badges Lot# 2305 Bodie, California Lot# 2309 Bodie, California 1883 Spectacular Exceptionally Rare Triennial Conclave, Knights Templar, Bodie Bodie, California 1879 Ribbon Conclave took place in San Francisco. This Stereoview of a Freight would have been worn by a Bodie Knight. Fraying Wagon on Main Street on top, but near perfect! Includes a copy of the Photo by R. E. Wood of programme. Est. $400-600 HWAC# 123548 Santa Cruz. Photographed by Ramanzo E. Wood, who was a traveling a landscape stereo photographer from Lot# 2310 Bodie, California 1878, 1881 Santa Cruz active from Two Different Bodie Bank Pieces: Boone 1875-1905. Each photo measures 3”x 4” and 7” x4 ½” on tan matte. & wright and Mono County Bank 1) Mono Contrast is low to medium and focus is sharp. Slight wear on the photos County Bank of Bodie. To draw $12 from with age marks throughout. The bottom right corner of the right the Carson City Savings Bank. H. Hastings photograph is bent slightly. The matte has little wear with the sides. signature. 2 cent stamp. 2) Boone & Wright. The stereoview shows a busy view of Bodie’s main street. Two men 1881. Engraved “Boone & Wight, General stand next to a freight team. In the background the Occidental Hotel Merchandise, Hay and Grain, Bodie, California.” can be seen. 1878 was at the very beginning of Bodie’s first great Reverse instruction are “for deposit with the Bank of California, The rush. In a quick survey (by the consignor), there was found perhaps Bodie Bank.” Two nice pieces! Est. $200-300 HWAC# 123546 7-11 different Bodie stereos in private hands and a similar amount in institutions. FH doesn’t think a Bodie stereoview has been on Lot# 2311 Bodie, California Stationary for the market for at least a dozen years . It makes sense that the Bodie the Republican Central Committee with stereos are rare because they were basically made at the end of a Bodie Address This is a lot of three (3) the popular stereo period. This piece dates from September 1879. pages of stationary from the Republican Central Committee of Bodie, Est. $1500-2000 HWAC# 123544 California. Each page has a tear at the top; condition fair. Please see photos for details. Est. $50-60 HWAC# 127123 Lot# 2306 Bodie, California Green Power Plant 1896 Photograph, Bodie, California Lot# 2312 Centerville, California Photograph Photograph (9.5 x 7.5”, 12.5 x 10.5 with matting) of the Old Homestead in Centerville, inside the Green Power Plant. 1896. W. H. Osmun California This is an oval photograph, photographer. Clarence Peck is the operator colorized, of an old homestead in Centerville, at the switch board. Originally, the Standard Ca. with the Hanscum family. C. 1890’s. 20 in. X Consolidated Mill was run by steam power, but 14 in. Est. $80-120 HWAC# 125594 wood was a resource that was expensive and became more expensive as it had to be hauled Lot# 2313 Fresno, California 1910s from further and further away. In November Illustrated Bicycle Dealer Envelope A very 1892, Thomas H. Leggett convinced James Cain to invest in his idea of rare illustrated envelope for J.H. Caesar’s transmitting power over a long distance. The power was to be used to Bicycle dealership which operated out of Fresno County, California in the Mill, which would greatly reduce the amount of wood needed, circa late 1800s/early 1900s. Envelope features a drawing of J.H. and thus the costs associated with it. Cain agreed and work began. The Caesar on a unicycle with a transfer of his face as the head, dark blue Mill had new electrical equipment installed, a power substation was ink for the drawing and text, as well as his business information. built, and lines were run from the Mill to the substation, and from the Envelope is cream colored and measures 6-1/2 x 3-5/8 inches. Est. substation to Green Creek, where the Hydroelectric Power Plant was $50-100 HWAC# 122516 built. In fact, the lines were run 13 miles in a straight line! At the time, it’s believed that engineers weren’t sure if the power would ‘jump out Lot# 2314 Fresno, California 1900s Policeman of the line and into the ground’ on sharp corners – on the other hand, Antique Photograph An antique photo of two it’s costs less to run a straight line, rather than adding footage for Fresno, California policemen circa. 1900s. On turning corners…” [bodie.com] Est. $1000-2500 HWAC# 123754 the bottom right corner of the matte is an impression reading “Raisin City Studio Fresno, Cal.” This photograph is excellent condition and measures at 10-1/2 x 13-5/8 inches on matte, 5 x 8 inches on it’s own. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 122327 Lot# 2315 Fresno, California 1922-1939 City of Fresno Dog License Group Eleven vintage Fresno City dog tax (licenses) from 1922-1939. Lot# 2307 Bodie, California Hand Engraved Bodie Standard Mill Set includes: 1922, brass, rectangular with tabs; two 1924, brass, star and oval; 1925, brass, rectangular; 1926, brass, oval with tabs; Souvenir Spoon Hand Engraved Bodie Standard Mill Souvenir Spoon with gold wash bowl. Excellent condition. Est. $400-800 HWAC# 1928, aluminum, rectangular with tabs; two 1932, brass, notched 127090 rectangular with tabs and aerial with dog pictorial; 1937, brass, bell; 1938, brass, octagon; and 1939, brass, bell. All clean and in sleeves. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 120322 Lot# 2308 Bodie, California 1878 Rare Wells Fargo & Co. Receipt for Exchange Lot# 2316 Fresno, California 1904-1920 Early - December 7th, 1878 This rare receipt 1900s Fresno Dog Tag Collection Set of six for exchange from Bodie clearly shows that City of Fresno, Cal., dog licenses from the early Wells Fargo & Co. Issued exchanges in that 1900s. Most engraved “Dog Tax.” Includes: 1904, brass, acorn shaped; mining camp. In 35 years of collecting western 1908, brass, squared oval; 1912, aluminum, oval; 1913, brass, oval; documents we have never seen a Bodie Wells Fargo exchange. 1915, brass, cross (broken hole and top left point); and 1920, brass, (Holabird Western American Auctions) Payable in London, England! oval. All clean and in sleeves. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 120323 This piece is signed by the Bodie, Wells Fargo Agent, Major W. A. Atlee. Est. $150-300 HWAC# 123536 View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 111

DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 General Americana / Badges Lot# 2317 Fresno, California 1940-1959 Lot# 2325 Milton, California 1903 United Fresno City Dog Tag Collection Twenty City State Mail Line Way-Bills, Milton and Angels of Fresno dog licenses, with most engraved (Black Bart) Lot of 3 way-bills from 1903. “Dog Tax.” Years include: 1940, 1942, 1943-1959. Most are brass, United State Mail Line, Milton Gann, proprietor. some aluminum. Shapes include: bell, triangle, round, scalloped, Transport from Milton to Angels (Camp). 7.5 octagon, diamond, and pentagon. All clean and in sleeves. Est. $100- x 18” Punch cancelled. Milton is located in 200 HWAC# 120319 Calaveras County, California. It was made famous by the notorious Wells Fargo stagecoach robber Charles Boles, known as “Black Lot# 2318 Fresno, California 1960-80s Fresno Bart.” Boles robbed his first stagecoach in 1875 on the road between City Dog Tag Group Twenty-one Fresno City Copperopolis and Milton and his last on the same road in 1883. After dog licenses from the following years: 1960- being wounded, he was later tracked down by Wells Fargo detectives 1964, 1966-1978, 1980-1982. Mostly brass, some aluminum. Shapes and sentenced to 6 years in San Quentin. Ken Prag Collection Est. $150- include: triangular, hydrants, square, cloud, bell, round, heart, etc. All 250 HWAC# 125929 clean and in sleeves. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 120318 Lot# 2326 Orosi, Fresno Area, California Lot# 2319 Fresno, California 1920-30s Fresno Post Office Family Photograph This unique County Dog License Group Seven Fresno photograph features a family of five standing in County dog licenses. Includes: 1920, brass, front of what is thought to be the Orosi, California post office. On the oval; 1920-21, brass, oval; 1922, brass, rectangular with tabs; 1923, porch of the post office is a sign reading “Fresno morning Republican brass, elongated oval; 1935, brass, aerial shape; 1938, brass, oval; and for Sale Here.” This newspaper sold between the late 1800’s to 1932. 1939, brass, bell shape. All clean and in plastic sleeves. Est. $100-200 Taped to the back of the photograph is an original slip of paper reading HWAC# 120317 “Orosi Post Ofc.” and the family’s names and positions in the photo. Photo measures 9-7/8 x 7-15/16 inches. Est. $120-180 HWAC# 122517 Lot# 2320 Fresno, California 1950-1980s Fresno County Dog Tag Group Forty Fresno Lot# 2327 Palo Alto, California 1920’s County Dog Licenses from 1950 to the 1980s. Standford’s Memorial Church All clean and in plastic sleeves. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 120321 Ephemera Erected under the auspices Lot# 2321 Fresno, California Vintage Canine of Jane Lathrop Stanford, Memorial Church was dedicated to her late Dog Tag Fresno Area Group Thirty-nine husband on sits on the campus of canine dog tags from the Fresno, Cal. area from Stanford University. This lot contains the 1940s-1980s. Group includes two name tags with addresses and a few promotional as well as souvenir phone numbers and the rest rabies tags from a wide variety of Fresno booklets of the church built in 1900. area animal hospitals. All clean and in sleeves. Est. $100-300 HWAC# 120316 Books are in good shape. Please see photos for more detail and condition. Lot# 2322 California Fresno Area Dog Est. $120-150 HWAC# 126472 Rabies Tag Collection Ten dog rabies tags from the Fresno, Cal. area, from the 1930s-80s. Set includes: 1937 Lederle; 1939 Kern County; 1959 and 1978 Fowler; 1972 Selma; 1988 San Joaquin; 1976 Reedley; and 1967, 1970 and Lot# 2328 Palo Alto, California 1981 Clovis. All clean, in sleeves. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 120320 Stanford University Archive A nice archivefeaturing the campus Lot# 2323 Inyo/Mono, California Bishop and of Lealand Stanford Jr. University. Mono Lake Hand Engraved Souvenir spoons Founded in 1891, Stanford, or Two sterling silver souvenir spoons with gold “The Farm” as it’s referred to, wash made by the same artisan, hand engraved. was established to allow higher Est. $200-300 HWAC# 127091 education opportunity to lower income students. That changed Lot# 2324 Mariposa, and the University now is known for quite the opposite, having California Map of Las an acceptance rate of about 4% in 2020. These beautiful photos Mariposa Estate = and informational booklets show several buildings on the campus, Color Lithograph Map including its beautiful church, Memorial Chapter. Some cards are of Land Grant that blank, some used. Please see photos for more detail and condition. Est. Fremont Purchased $400-800 HWAC# 126471 in 1847 Map has been mounted on cloth backing, split at Lot# 2329 Raisin City, Fresno, California seems. Originally a fold Raisin City Antiquarian Lot of 2 This lot out map from “The includes a photograph of Raisin City fruit Mariposa Company”. 28 x 21”. Shows towns of grower registration stand and a Raisin City Packing & Vending Co. Bear Valley, Mt. Ophir, Business card. The photograph is signed “J.H. Caesar” on the top left Princeton and Mariposa. corner and measures 8 x 10 inches. The business card also features a note from J.H. Caesar reading “Was here to see you, I will be back later Also principal mines as I will be here a while yet,” and measures 4-3/8 x 2-1/2 inches. J.H. and Mills: Pine Tree, Caesar served as president of Raisin City Packing & Vending Co. in the Josephine mines and Benton Mills - Fremont’s early 1910’s. Est. $150-250 HWAC# 122515 first mill. Comes with detailed description of Las Mariposa and Fremont. Purchased in 1846. Fremont struck it rich, but was not a shrewd businessman. By 1865 the Mariposa Company was bankrupt. Est. $1000-2000 HWAC# 126721 112 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 General Americana / Ephemera Lot# 2330 San Francisco, California 1854 Lot# 2334 San Francisco, Citizens Steam Navigation Company on California Stereoviews of Blue Wells, Fargo & Co., Bankers Check, San the Interior and Exterior Francisco Gold Rush! Number 79 issued to CW Views of the Palace Hotel in Barr for $190.00. Signed by agent Chapman. San Francisco Interior view In an effort to stabilize rates and keep themselves profitable. the is Watkins and the exterior steamboat owners and pilots organized the California Steam and view is Continent Stereoscopic Company. The Palace Hotel was built Navigation Company on March I, 1854. Essentially a monopoly by San Francisco banker and entrepreneur William Chapman Ralston (there were no anti-trust laws at this time) it set rates for freight who heavily depended on his shaky banking empire to help finance and passengers sailing the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers. the $5 million project. William Sharon ended up in control of the hotel Still. there were some who felt the CSNC rates were unfair. Because after the collapse of the Bank of California and Ralston’s suicide. With 755 guest rooms, the original Palace Hotel (also known colloquially Marysville was in competition with Sacramento for trade in as the “Bonanza Inn”) was at the time of its construction the largest the northern mines, her merchants resented the higher rates hotel in the Western United States. The hotel burned after the great charged them. Not to be outdone. they organized their own earthquake of 1906. Est. $400-800 HWAC# 123689 shipping company the “Citizens’ Steam Navigation Company” - also known as “The Opposition. The competition between CSNC Lot# 2335 San Francisco, California c1867 and the Citizens’ Steam Navigation Company was intense if brief. Kohler & Ritter Silver Flatware Kohler & Ritter were successors to Fred Reichel Their interests centered around the large steamer Queen City in San Francisco in 1867. Both worked as soon joined by the large stem-wheeler Young America. Both silversmiths with Reichel, and Gotthard Kohler companies lost much money; a compromise was reached where was Reichel’s manager. Gotthard Kohler’s the Queen City was subsidized by the CSNC. [HISTORICAL relationship with Gold Rush assayer F. D. SITES AND SHIPWRECKS ALONG THE SACRAMENTO RIVER] Kohler is unknown. Kohler & Ritter silver are Est. $200-300 HWAC# 123745 found with two different hallmarks, a “K & R” and “Kohler & Ritter” This group of rare early San Francisco silver has Lot# 2331 San Francisco, California 1849 June 4 pieces marked K&R and six pieces marked Kohler & Ritter. Of the K 1, 1849 Indenture for Purchase of Land at & R pieces, there is a dinner fork, tea spoon, and two serving pieces, a Benicia: Frederick Billings and Charles D. berry spoon and a fish fork?, both about 9” long. The Kohler & Ritter prices are 5 teaspoons and a very large soup ladle (14”). These are Gillespie Great historical piece in fabulous some of the few known such marked pieces. The Fred Holabird Collection condition and easy to read. Very frameable. Lot 6, block 30. 12 X 15”. Gillespie was a Est. $800-1250 HWAC# 49148 passenger on the ‘California’, the first steamer Lot# 2336 Truckee City, California c1870’s Unknown Photographer to California. In 1865 the citizens of California wanted Pacific Coast Stereoview – American representation on the President’s cabinet. They sent in a petition and Views – Truckee City, Pacific included Billing s as a person who would be a good fit. No appointment was made! [Bancroft, Vloume7, pp 267, 322. Est. $1000-2000 HWAC# Railroad Downtown Truckee 126722 across from the railroad tracks (Kennzbec Hotel?). Still an Lot# 2332 San Francisco, California Levi Strauss interesting early view of main Ephemera Postal cover and invoice for Levi street Truckee. Est. $300-600 HWAC# 123688 Strauss & Co., 1888. The cover is an advertising cover, with an advertising promotion on the reverse for their “patented overalls”. Cover has a rag right. Invoice and cover are for the Agostini store in San Andreas, Cal, 1888. Est. $200-300 Lot# 2337 Weaverville, California 1853- HWAC# 127058 1855 Five Early Weaverville Banking paper Collection 1-2) Handwritten (early) Rhodes & Lusk, 1853, Three vignettes: chariot, clipper and steamship vignettes. Both to Rhodes & Lusk at Shasta. Number 67 and 90. 3) Printed Rhodes & Lusk. 1854. To Rhodes & Lusk in Lot# 2333 San Francisco, California Shasta. For $3,200. 4-5) Express & Banking Office of Rhodes & Co. 1850 Report and Manifest for a printed. ‘Co.’ is overwritten with ‘Whitney.’ To Rhodes & Whitney at ship or Vessel of the Untied States, Shasta. Native American vignette. For $225 and $50. Weaverville from a Foreign Port, 1850 manifests was founded in 1850, Weaverville is a historic California Gold Rush are EXTRA RARE in private hands. town today. Located at the foot of the current Trinity Alps Wilderness They are also rate in institutions Area, Weaverville was once home to approximately 2,000 Chinese and Federal records. Most have been gold miners, and had its own Chinatown. Its Chinese Joss House is thrown out. They originally were kept considered today to be the finest example of an early Chinese place by ship owner and Custom’s Houses. of prayer. “Weaverville was one of three major gold rush towns that This is for the barque Equator. It formed in Northern California during the early 1850s in what was left the port of Callao bound for San a vast and isolated wilderness. Gold discoveries were made in the Francisco on December 5, 1850. It was loaded with 195 tons of coal Trinity River region all the way back to the early 1840s. No attempts from Alsop & Company. It did carry passengers: 6 in cabin class (the were made to stay and mine the gold however as this area was so money) and 8 in steerage. Those in cabin class had 2-3 trunks and rugged and remote that long-term survival was nearly impossible for steerage only 1. Description of food on board in lower left. These individual prospectors or small groups of miners. The huge influx of people would have come around the Horn. Probably stopped at miners into California resulted in the first attempts at settling and Valparaiso and then at Callao looking to reach California. Callao was a mining the Trinity region.” [westernmininghistory.com] Est. $200- regular stop on the South American coast from 1815 to the Gold Rush. 400 HWAC# 123741 15 x 12.5” Est. $1000-2000 HWAC# 126723 View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 113

DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 General Americana / Ephemera Lot# 2338 Weaverville, California 1857 Trinity Lot# 2343 Yosemite, Journal Newspaper Extra rare. Vol. 11. No. 27. California 1870 Weaverville, California, Saturday, July 25, 1857. Views of Yosemite Variety of interesting articles: “More Mormon and Big Trees (26) Mischief” about the “tide of Mormon immigration”; Photography by C. C. Wagon Road Survey; Temperance lectures; mining Pond. He was an east correspondence from Grizzly Fork; mining at Conon coast photographer Creek; an execution at Yreka; and more. Ads for a that visited Yosemite in soda and syrup factory for sale (E. Bontecott, no 1870. Includes house bottles known); various expresses; Apollo Saloon; built on a tree stump, various drug stores; Derringer pistols, and more! Foxing, large rips Sperry & Perry Hotel, and teas. Needs restoration. Fred Holabird Collection Est. $150-300 Three B rothers, South HWAC# 113603 Canon, Mirror Lake, South Dome, etc. Number 1943, 652, 654, 610, 705, 764, 766, 772, Lot# 2339 Yosemite, California 1860’s E & 703, 689, 666, 768, 761, 713, 602, 607, 601, 678, 736, 610, 679, 680, H. T. Yosemite “Glories of the Yosemite, 653. One Bierstadt, North and South Domes, 1151. and one Kilburn, California.” Lot of three with RARE views of North Dome, 932. Est. $650-1000 HWAC# 123680 Hutchings Hotel and Tool Bridge. Anthony financed T. C. Roche’s photo expedition to Lot# 2344 Yosemite, California c1870’s Yosemite! Edward Anthony actually published Yo-semite Valley Stereoviews - Yosemite, the first view of Yosemite in 1860 from a photograph taken by C. L. Nevada, Bridal Veil and Vernal Falls Fifteen Weed. A good biography can be found in “Pioneer Photographers of the Far West” by Palmquist. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 123681 different views from the photographer Thomas Houseworth. A thorough collection Lot# 2340 Yosemite, of one of Yosemite’s treasures - her waterfalls. An optical instrument California c1872 J. J. Reilly’s maker turned photographer, Houseworth became the first important Views of Yosemite, with a photographer of celebrities in San Francisco. Born in New York, he Rare Hutching’s Cabin Also migrated to California in 1849 inspired by gold rush fever and spent Upper Falls, Yosemite Falls, two years prospecting before lack of success turned him back to lens Washington Column, Sentinel grinding, the skill in which he had apprenticed as a teenager. As a Rock, Coliseum Peak, Vernal Californian, Yosemite’s beauty must have called. With his problems Falls, Bloody Canyon, Mount professionally, he turned to photography to lure customers in. His Star King, Unicorn Peak, Cap of Yosemite Views were one example. Est. $500-800 HWAC# 123675 Liberty, Merced River, Glacier Lot# 2345 California 1870 Yosemite and Big Point, Lower Falls, Lake Tenaya, Trees Stereoviews by Soule Lot of22. Besides a pack train and other less taken the normal views, North Dome, the falls, El locations. Noted for his Yosemite Capitan, etc. - These views have people in Photos taken from 1870 to them: Yosemite Falls with men on horseback, 1875. He committed suicide in three couples in front of Yo-semite Falls, one 1893 after winning awards for his work and producing a large body man in front of Vernal Falls, a different view of Yosemite views. [Biographies of Western Photographers by Mautz] Est. $1200-2000 HWAC# 123676 of a man in front of Vernal Falls. Some of the more interesting views are ladders at Vernal Falls, Mt. Starr King, Lot# 2341 Yosemite, California c1872 James King and entrance to Horseback Ride in Father of the Forest, Stereoviews of Yosemite by Thomas Rainbow in the canyon. John Payson Soule was a photographer and publisher in Boston, Massachusetts, and Seattle, Washington. He Houseworth (33) A large selection of Yosemite was in Boston from 1862 to 1882. In 1870 he bought negatives from views from 1870 to 1875. The usuals are there - another photographer, M. M. Hazeltine and published them under his North Dome, South Dome, Mirror Lake, Sentinel own name. Numbers include 1273, 1068, 1276, 1250, 1278, 1242, Rock, Cathedral Spires, Royal Arches, Glacier 1215, 1239, 1249,1213, 1213, 1197, 1198, 1199, 1087, 1080, 1073, Lake, etc. But also Cathedral Rocks, Magic 1265, 1070, 1071, 1272 Est. $700-1200 HWAC# 123686 Tower, Lower Eagle Falls. Houseworth arrived early during the Gold Rush to California. After Lot# 2346 Yreka, California 1856 1856 Yreka Quit failing as a miner, he moved to san Francisco and was an optometrist Claim Deed for Property June 23, 1856. Sold by J. W. and photographer. Est. $1000-1500 HWAC# 123677 Thomas to Isaac Ronk. Property in East Yreka next to Lot# 2342 Yosemite, California c1860’s J. P. Goodall and Ronks Stables and the Oregon Road. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 126756 Stereoviews of Yosemite Valley by E. & H. T. Anthony (22) Eight of these have information on the back about the subject, General Views, Tenaya Cascade, Bridal Veil Falls, Nevada Falls, South Dome. Photo with the best contrast is Reflection of Washington Towers, Royal Arches Lot# 2347 California California Missions and North Dome in the Merced (2 different). Collection: Postcards, Photographs, & Number include 73, 78, 69, 67, 65, 79, 81, 105, Ephemera Lot of 70+. Includes: 1) Four 115, 132, 177, 180, 181, 183, 184, 71, 76, 77, 75, 74, 97, 98, 107, 114, stereoviews. Three are Watkins: Mission San 127, 129. This was a premier stereograph publisher and through its Antonio de Padua, Mission San Juan Capistrano, dissemination of views in the East and around the world, di much to Mission Santa Inez. One is by Hayward & shape 19th century perception of California. 123687See Palmquest, Muzzali: Interior of Santa Barbara Mission. 2) p. 84, for more information on the Anthony’s. Est. $800-1400 HWAC# Other: two booklets, c.1950s; three small mounted photographs; two 123685 stamps; twelve miniature photos c.1900 by A. Putnam; 33 real photo postcards; five other postcards; and twelve small illustrations with descriptions (from a book?). Please inspect. Ken Prag Collection Est. $500-1000 HWAC# 125920 114 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 Philatelic - Postal History / Postcards Lot# 2348 California California Road and Lot# 2353 California 1864, 1872 Two Central Travel Maps Large lot of approximately 150 California Checks: A. Delano Grass Valley and vintage and antique road and travel maps W&P Nichols Dutch Flat 1) A. Delano. Banker. of California’s beautiful cities with assorted Alonzo Delano was an American humorist, tourism brochures and pamphlets. Maps date pioneer town city father, California Gold Rush from the 1920’s to the 1970’s Maps are all in Forty-niner and Banker. Known as “Old Block” varied condition, some showing more wear by his many friends, Delano’s sketches of gold than others. Maps are all various sizes. Est. rush camp life rivaled Bret Harte and Mark $100-200 HWAC# 122314 Twain in popularity. Signed by secretary Elam Biggs and president William Biggs. They were Lot# 2349 California Chinese In The West- representing the Green Mountain Gold Mining Company. To William Historical Hats Five Asian style, possibly George for $21. Elam Biggs Home was one of Grass Valley’s foremost Chinese hats. A) 19.5” diameter, 9” high at successful merchants and one can stay in his house (a B&B) today. tall point, constructed of equivalent of palm 2)memorandum of Gold Dust purchsed. A. Dealno, Banker. 1866. leaf fibre; 21” diam, 8” tall, more delicate W & P Nichols Bankers, Dutch Flat. Signed by W & P Nicholls and construction with broad top with pyramid, issued to C Flatt for $112.00. 1864. Blue Washington revenue stamp. some damage to this area., same material; 14” Among Delano’s writings: (1853) Pen-Knife Sketches. Or Chips of the diam, 8” tall, broad circular top, less intricate than last, but better Old Block. A Series of Original Letters, Written by One of California’s construction along base; 20” diam, 9” tall, single high point similar Pioneer Miners, and Dedicated to That Class of Her Citizens by the to a cone shape, damage at top. This hat appears older than the rest, Author; (1854) Life on the Plains and Among the Diggings (1856) Old made with three different materials, a red-brown much like bracken Block’s sketch-book; or, Tales of California life. Delano was bitten by fern, a palm leaf- like material, and a lighter colored material, possibly the gold bug in 1849, purchased a claim on Massachusetts Hill located bamboo. some damage to rim. The last hat about 20” diam, 6” tall near Gold Hill in Nevada County, California. Owning one-sixth of the with a broadly sloping top leading to a single top. The palm material Massachusetts Hill Quartz Mine; Delano & Co. was involved in its has been lacquered. These hats are very reminiscent of our Chinese development. In 1851, Delano sold out his interest to Dr. J. C. Delavan, an heritage in the West, particularly California and Nevada. Est. $240- agent of Rocky Bar, a New York company. He also organized the Sierra 400 HWAC# 123502 Quartz Mining Company. After becoming an agent for Wells, Fargo & Lot# 2350 California Northern California Company in Sacramento in 1854, Delano was moved by the company to the Grass Valley branch later that same year. He became the town’s Road and Travel Maps - Lot of 11 Travel to hero when he kept the Wells Fargo Bank doors open during a bank run the past with this lot of eleven antique road after a terrible drought had curtailed the area’s mining operations. They and travel maps of California’s beautiful northern cities from the rewarded him by electing him as the town’s first city treasurer. He again 1900’s-1920’s! Maps are all in varied sizes and conditions and feature came to the town’s rescue in 1855 after a fire had ravaged the town. illustrations and tourism tips for various parts of Northern California, By the mid 1860’s he started a his own bank in Grass Valley handling including San Francisco, Oakland, Berkley, Alameda, and Piedmont. much of the local’s gold dust. [followingdeercreek.com/alonzo-delano] Est. $100-200 HWAC# 122316 Est. $80-120 HWAC# 123720 Lot# 2351 California Southern California Lot# 2354 California 1863 Very Early Map Antiquarian Maps - Lot of 17 Travel to the Showing which Shows the Boundary of Nevada past with this lot of seventeen antique road and California, E. F. Beal Surveyor General and travel maps of southern California with dates ranging between This edition (surveyed June 30, 1863. It would the 1900’s and 1920’s. Maps are all in varied sizes and conditions and have been attached to the annual report of the feature illustrations and tourism tips for various parts of Southern Surveyor General. It was the first to show previous California including Hollywood, Pasadena, San Diego, Altadena and San Bernardino. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 122315 Lake Bigler renamed as Lake Tahoe. The former California governor was a secessionist and the Lot# 2352 California 185- Three Hard-to- name was changed in late 1862, although not Find California Bank Checks: James King, T officially until 1870. This map shows the list 433 of private Spanish (Mexican) Land Grants that had finally been Robinson Bours and Geo. A. Emory 1) Blue surveyed. Also showed are the Indian Reservations in California. James King, of William. In 1856 San Francisco Virginia City, Washoe Lake on and neighboring the Comstock are was a lawless town. The call for a vigilance committee went out with the death of James King of William. As a shown. Map is 31” X 37” and printed by J. Bien. Est. $500-1000 HWAC# 126747 newspaperman King was calling out thugs in his paper. One of those thugs, James P. Casey shot him to death. 2) Bank of T. Robinson Bours Lot# 2355 Colorado 1874-1898 Group of & Co. Stockton. Two of Stockton’s earliest banking houses were side Colorado Checks 1) Rocky Mountain National by side on the west side of Center Street between Weber and Main: Bank. Imprinted revenue stamp. To Barstow T. Robinson Bours and Company Bank and the Wells Fargo express & Whitelaw. Central City. Man fighting bear company. The Sours bank became the San Joaquin Valley Bank in 1868. vignette. The bear is winning.2) Different 3) Geo. A. Emery & Co. Bankers. Oroville. Emery opened a branch of F. Rocky Mountain National Bank. 1876. To John Curran. Certificate of F. Low’s bank in Oroville when large amount of gold wee found there. Deposit. 3) Geyser Mining and Milling Imprinted check, 1898, Silver He was a member of the 1856 San Francisco vigilance committee. In City. Est. $100-250 HWAC# 123604 1860 he returned home to Maine. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 123713 Lot# 2356 Noank, Connecticut Frog & Duck Comic Trade Cards - 10 Comic series of trade cards for / S.Z. Chesebro / Dealer in / Groceries, Stationery, / School Books, &c. / Noank, Conn /. 10 pieces; a) frog finds duck egg, b) duck confronts frog who swallowed the egg, c) duck knocks frog over, d) duck sits on upside-down frog, e) chick hatches and frog looks skinny again. Some scenes have multiple copies. So funny you may croak! Ken Prag Collection Est. $100- 150 HWAC# 126881 View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 115

DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 Philatelic - Postal History / Postcards Lot# 2357 Frog Trade Cards ~ 24 pcs Frog- Lot# 2362 Detroit, Michigan 1900’s Burroughs themed trade cards, about 24 pieces you can Adding Machine A Burroughs adding machine. This jump on. Smith Brothers Holiday Gifts, Wheeler model doesn’t have the paper spool attachment. Wilson Sewing Machines, C.L. Jones & Co. Tulip It doesn’t appear to work, but looks like it could Soap, Wheeler & Pierson Clothiers of New be easily repaired. Think of this as an early 20th Orleans, Abraham Bros Dry Goods of Oakland, century computer. Please see photos for more detail and others. Don’t miss this or you’ll croak! Ken and condition. Est. $80-120 HWAC# 126544 Prag Collection Est. $150-200 HWAC# 126880 Lot# 2358 Frog Humor Trade Cards - Lot# 2363 Michigan 1891-1898 Three US 8 Humorous trade cards from different Playing Card Company Billheads Lot of 3 businesses using the same cartoon of a frog different. 1) Fantastic pictorial billhead from lighting a mortar to scare other frogs. Three the New York Consolidated Card Company have no trade names, but the others include issued in 1898. Issued to merchants in Great Boston One Price Clothing Co of Middletown; Falls, Montana. Vignette of Ace of Spades card Steinway Piano Warerooms of Hartford, CT; advertising an award at The Paris Expo. of Gaiety Theater of Boston; Goffe’s Circulating Library of Albany, NY; 1878. 2) Two different pictorial billheads for the American Playing Boston & Waterbury Clothing Co of Waterbury, CT. Jump on this one lickety-split. Ken Prag Collection Est. $100-150 HWAC# 126882 Card Co. in Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1891. Billed to R. Halliday in Dillon, Montana. Ken Prag Collection Est. $100-200 HWAC# 109280 Lot# 2359 Frogs in Fashion Trade Cards - 10 Lot# 2364 St. Louis, Missouri 1855 Banking pcs Frog-themed trade cards using the same House of Page & Bacon, 1855 with Wild designs for businesses all over the country: Horse Vignette Derrick Dohrmann has Syrup of Figs, W.D. Vinton of Nevada City, CA; deposited $100. Early form of CD. Nice female M. Simmons, Groceries, Confectionery, Notions vignette. Est. $150-250 HWAC# 123730 of Baltimore, MD; Rosenfeld Bros. Leading Clothiers; R.Eli.& Son, Ice Cream, Ginger, Birch, & Root Beers; and Lot# 2365 Dillon, Montana 1948 Charles Celluloid Collars and Cuffs (5 cards). Get hoppin’ and click BID! Ken Prag Collection Est. $150-200 HWAC# 126883 Russell Calendar 1948 Montana Auto Sales 1948 calendar w/C. Russell print of “The Lot# 2360 Augusta, Georgia 1856-59 Warning Shadows”. New condition in sealed Promissory Notes 1850” Stephen C. Dobbs protective cover.. 11 X 12 “ Est. $60-100 HWAC# Lot of 25 plus. Promissory notes to various 125515 firms and individuals from Stephen C. Dobbs re: Morgantown, Ga in Fannin County which is noted on each receipt. Promissory Notes were due in Augusta, GA. Notes are dated 1856-59, Lot# 2366 Livingston, Montana 1892 Yellowstone which coincides with Morganton, GA. incorporation. Est. $200-400 Government Scout Mysteriously Disappears HWAC# 125509 Dated Jan. 29.1892. A letter to Masons of the World by Livingston, Montana mason lodge in helping to Lot# 2361 Boise City, Idaho locate a Montana member who was a government 1879 Northwestern Stage scout in Yellowstone and mysteriously disappeared.. Company, Salisbury, Hailey & Co. Picture of missing person on top. Letter shows light (marked over Parker, Huntley wear and is in protective sleeve. Two embossed & Barlow) Bank Check Check stamps of the Masons. Est. $70-150 HWAC# 125519 dated October 24th 1879; Boise City, Idaho branch. The check Lot# 2367 Carson City, Nevada c.1900 refers to offices and operations in Mounted Photograph of the Boston Bakery Utah, Idaho, Washington, Nevada, in Carson City 4 x 5” photograph mounted and Oregon……Originally Wm. R. on 5 x 8.5” board. Shows man walking down Morris was printed on the check as wooden boardwalk with “Boston Bakery” Gen’l Sup’t. but is marked out with sign hanging from a storefront. Reverse has the name of John Hailey and signed pen notations identifying the location and by same. Hailey who laid out the timeframe (c.1899-1900). Medium contrast. Hole punches in board. town of Hailey, Idaho in 1881 made There are octagonal trade tokens for this business. Fred Holabird his fortune in the Boise Basin Gold Collection Est. $150-250 HWAC# 113515 Rush in 1862 and had invested his earnings in stage and freight lines and at one time controlled 2,000 Lot# 2368 Dayton, Nevada 1867-1911 Dayton miles of service. He had started with Ben Holiday in the early 1860’s Free Masons Lodge #9 F.&A.M. Ephemera and proved to be a very able and outstanding man in the transportation Lot of 9. Various papers of Lodge 9 Dayton, field and the longest running contractor in the Northwest during NEV. Fout warrants for services dated 1870 this time. Hailey was involved in several stage companies. Hailey (dateline 186_ crossed out). Application was elected mayor of Boise, Idaho Territory, in 1871 but never took for Membership 1807. Secretary Report office. In 1884, Hailey was elected to the Forty-ninth Congress (March 1879. Letter of welcome to Mason member. 4, 1885-March 3, 1887), but was an unsuccessful candidate for Appointment of representative from Mexico to the lodge 1911. A 17 reelection in 1886 to the Fiftieth Congress. He died in Boise, Idaho, page hand-written on tablet explaining the Brotherhood of Mason’s. April 10, 1921. 2c orange (Benjamin Franklin) Revenue Stamp printed. All in good condition. Est. $100-300 HWAC# 125507 Est. $350-600 HWAC# 123707 If you need Christmas delivery please contact us for special arrangements. 116 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 General Americana / Ephemera Lot# 2369 Dayton, Nevada 1900s Dayton, Lot# 2375 Palisade, Nevada 1888-99 Palisade, Nevada, Historic Photo Album Scores of B&W NV School Expense Warrants Lot of 17. Bill photos in two black-paper photo albums along for slats from E.C. Stewart 1899 (couple of with dozens of loose B&W photos from the Dayton Valley along the stains)Handwritten bill for carpentry work Carson River east of Carson City, Nevada. Images include many babies, (has torn corners) 15 warrants dated 1888-91 children, and adults, all unknown to us. However, very notable in this for various service I.E.; teaching labor, supplies collection are pictures of what was once the world’s largest dragline and janitor, good condition no stains. Est. dredge, which operated in Gold Canyon east of the town of Dayton to $120-200 HWAC# 125508 recover gold in the tailings from Comstock Mills up the hill. We know of no other images of this behemoth. Est. $200-500 HWAC# 126900 Lot# 2376 Reno, Nevada Purity Bread Shipping Crate Original Lot# 2370 Dayton, Nevada 1870 Warrant shipping crate for the Purity Bread Lodge 9 F & A.M. 1870 #8, issued Mar 14, Company of Reno, Nevada. A 1922 1870 (dateline 186_ crossed out) Dayton, NEV. Directory of Businesses for the Reno- Signed by James Crawford ( Superintendent Sparks area shows the company Carson City Mint 1874-85). Filigree on left had a location in Reno with twelve border. Rec’d handwritten. Unk. Printer. Cond. employees and another in Sparks EF Est. $100-200 HWAC# 125503 with six. This crate is approx. 32-1/2 x 23 x 22-19/2 inches in size. Original Lot# 2371 Eureka County, Nevada 1900- red paint with white lettering and a 07 Early 1900’s Eureka School Boards manufacturer’s patent for the crate Warrants Lot of 6. Warrants From the design are still visible (see photos State of Nevada, County of Eureka to County for details and condition). For many Superintendent of Public Schools to issue years this crate was at the historic warrants to different individuals for various V&T Railroad Depot in Virginia City. services from hauling coal to teaching. #71,74,75 and 86 issued The Historic V & T Railroad Depot Stockpile 1902-4 (dateline 187_ crossed out) Summit, Nev. no vignette. #88, of Pierce Powell’s Western Memorabilia Est. $200-500 HWAC# 125990 issued Nov 1901 (dateline 189_ crossed out), Gerald , Nev. Vignette of lady justice w/no blindfold, and bare-breasted #149, issued Mar. 9, 1907 (dateline 189_ crossed out) Palisade, Nev.. Est. $60-100 HWAC# Lot# 2377 Silver City, Nevada 1878-81 125506 Warrants Lodge 4 of F & A.M. Silver City, NV Lot of six. 1. Two bearer warrants #232 Lot# 2372 Eureka County, Nevada 1880-1902 &233. Issued June 6,1878 Silver City, Nev. by Eureka County Archive of Documents Lot of Treasurer. Black print on blue paper, scroll 13. Five blank Citizenship papers: Declaration vignette left border.. Printer Wm. B. Cooke & of Intention and Certificates fo Citizenship. Co, Stationers. 2. Four Treasurer Warrants, Dateline 188_, Charles J.R. Butler, County Clerk. Amity Lodge No 4, Silver City, Nev. #58& 59, 77 and 83. Issued 1880 Two blank Board of Equalization, Assessment of Property. Dateline and 1882. Blue border on white paper. No vignette. Warrants 77 & 189_. Western Union telegraph dated 1897. Working Agreement for 83some staining, no tears. 58 & 59 have small punch hole left side. the purchase of a mine court doc. Dated 1913. Four Receipts for goods Est. $100-200 HWAC# 125501 purchased dated 1893-1907. Est. $100-150 HWAC# 125510 Lot# 2378 Virginia City, Nevada Historical Lot# 2373 Eureka, Nevada 1928-29 Eureka Toilet Collection Group of 4 pieces. Including County Warrants, Nevada Lot of 5. 9.25 x one of the original “Thomas Crappers,” which 4.25” #164, 326-29, issued Nov 1928 & Jan. was a wall mounted wood water container 1929. Black border, Nevada State Seal center- with pull handle and a simple round bowl in title “EUREKA COUNTY WARRANT”. Left with enamel on the top of cast iron or heavy side vignette of water wheel house, cabins metal. This piece does not have the wood wall on background, made out to various Indians. mounted water container which was in terrible condition and was signed Pete Merialdo auditor,. EF Est. $100-300 HWAC# 125500 discarded. Measures 17” tall by 14” diameter. Circa 1885, no marks in the crude metal base. Also includes two styles of bed pan. Both are Lot# 2374 Eureka County, Nevada white enamel on metal with chips. One measures 16” x 13” the other 1892-1906 Nev. Schools Payment is 8” diameter 9” tall. c1900-10. The 4th item included in this lot is a Warrants Lot of 9. State of reproduction brass pull sign which would have been for the chain on Nevada , Superintendent of Public the wall mounted piece. Est. $150-250 HWAC# 122258 Schools, warrant payments from the following schools: 1. Palisade, Lot# 2379 Virginia City, NV , date 1892 (dateline 188_ Nevada 1982 Sharon crossed out). 2. Devils Gate, date House of Virginia City 1898 (dateline 188_ crossed out). 3. Bamboo Calendar Ruby Hill, dated 1906. 4. Sanford, 1982 calendar for Lynn NV, dated 1892, rare. 5. Gerald, NV, Leong’s Sharon House. dated 1905 (dateline 189_ crossed Famous restaurant from out), plus Southern Pacific freight the Comstock. Has seen bill and shipping receipt, receipt better days, but rather W.T. Smith & Co. for school supplies, striking. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 123499 very rare. 6. Two for Summit (Alpha crossed out, rare) , NV dated 1903 (dateline 189_ crossed out) rare. 7. Handwritten note dated NOv 1906, Coldcreek, NV. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 125511 View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 117

DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 General Americana / Theater Memorabilia Lot# 2380 Virginia City, Lot# 2383 New Hampshire 1870-90’s Nevada Theatre Cast Iron 38th Governor of New Hampshire Seat Ends by Heywood Correspondence and Others From Aldrich Wakefield (5) Five decorative Collection Lot of 25. Collection of letters cast iron vintage theatre from the time period 1870-90’s as collected seat-ends made by Heywood by The Aldrich Collection (letter signed by Wakefield. These came out of Aldrich. Letters from Geo McCary, 8th Circuit the old Virginia City, Nevada Court Judge. T.L. Pravin Grand Sec. A.F.&A.M. movie theatre located on C of Iowa w/article and illustration of T.J. Pravin. 2nd group of letters Street where Grandma’s Fudge between Father George Dawson and son Hawkins Dawson re: college. is today. Original hardware, George was the brother of Nicolas “Cheyenne” Dawson educator solid cast iron, ornate end panels with original wood arm rests. and adventurer of Gold Rush era noted in the memoirs “Overland End pieces have a grill for a light to illuminate the theatre aisles to Calif. in ‘41 & ‘49” by Arville Parker (only 500 copies exist). 3rd in the dark. Appear to be all original with the natural wood of the group of correspondence is to S.W. Hale esq. of Keene New Hampshire armrests preserved. Four are dark red, and one is painted gold, red from Fort Dodge regarding lands owned by Him. S.W. Hale was a and green. This style of seating was popular in the 1920’s and the furniture manufacturer, head of two companies, banks, railroads and ornately designed end pieces feature two long haired female busts land. Served 1866-67 New Hampshire House of Representatives and flanking a protruding grille embossed with a floral basket design. eventually became 39th Governor for one term. Est. $100-150 HWAC# Each panel is approximately 25” tall x 10” wide, with the wood arm 125499 rest 12.5” long. Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company began in 1897 and was created with the merger of two furniture companies Lot# 2384 New York City, New York 1950’s in operation since the mid nineteenth century. In 1921 the company Monroe Calculating Machine Adding machine shortened its name to Heywood-Wakefield. Besides theater seats, the manufactured by the Monroe Calculating company was well known for both wood and metal school furniture, Machine Company of New York. Since I don’t outdoor seating, passenger train seating, bus seats and more. They know how to operate this type of contraption, also produced custom cast iron and wood pieces decorated with I couldn’t tell you if it works or not. Everything masonic symbols for use in temples and lodges. Heywood Wakefield seems to be a in place and there’s a plate that was a household name throughout the 20th century known for their says it once belonged to Storey County. Please high-quality furnishings and is still in operation today. The Virginia see photos for more detail and condition. Est. City Movie Theatre operated from the 20s to the 50s and made a $200-400 HWAC# 126547 name for itself when it hosted the first showing of the classic 1940 Lot# 2385 Rochester., New York 1833-65 film, “Virginia City”, directed by Michael Curtiz. The Cowboy movie Ledger 1833 of E.L. Davies 1847 A leather starred Errol Flynn, Miriam Hopkins, Randolph Scott, and Humphrey bound, 8x13x1 “ handwritten ledger of E.L. Bogart, all Hollywood hotshots of the time and most of whom attended Davies Rochester 1847 (Handwritten on the event, along with several other famous film stars including Hoot cover).. Possibly an attorney’s notes on law Gibson and Harry Carry. During their visit the crew of movie stars also from1847-65 regarding the law of New York, Covers many subject I.E; paraded Virginia Street in Downtown Reno during their visit, earning Landlord-Tenant, Goods and Services, Marriages, Owner-Agent-slave. the Biggest Little City in the World bragging rights and long awaited Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of States and moreL. ist of books recognition. The Virginia City film and premier helped elevate bought and some personal thoughts. Great historical value regarding Northern Nevada’s status to a tourism-worthy destination in it’s own law at that time. Cover shows age, however, pages are in good condition right, and brought it into the spot light, out of the shadow from the bright neon lights of Vegas. The seats show wear, and the fabric is and readable. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 125518 worn and torn in places - but here, in their original state and perfectly Lot# 2386 New York 1907-10 The Keppel preserved are cushions that one supported the backsides of some Booklets. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Series. Lot of 3 of the most iconic Hollywood movie stars of all time. These are very series, 12 booklets. Each series is hardcover heavy - special shipping arrangements may be required or pick up is recommended. The Historic V & T Railroad Depot Stockpile of Pierce Powell’s slipcase, 6x3.5x 1/2”and have booklets by Western Memorabilia Est. $500-750 HWAC# 122480 various authors on art subjects. First series: Five booklets. Raffet, Pennel,Merton, Whistler. Second Series: Five booklets: Whistler, Millet , Lot# 2381 Winnemucca, Nevada 1900-1942 Haden, Webster, Piranesi. Third Series : Pennell (x2), Daubigny. These are reprinted from articles Winnemucca Newspaper Group Six Silver such as the Evening post by Frederick Keppel & State newspapers from Winnemucca: 1900 Co. N.Y. In very good condition. No torn pages, stains or tears, light to 1920. One 1942 sample ballot: Scrugham, wear on the slip cases. Est. $80-110 HWAC# 125516 Carville, Vail Pittman, etc, ` Est. $100-200 HWAC# 123494 Lot# 2387 Salt Lake City, Utah 1879 Mormon Lot# 2382 Nevada 1900-30’s Early 1900’s Tabernacle Wood Remnant Two pieces of Nevada Business Cards. E.E. Roberts U.S. wood salvaged from repairs made to a wooden beam in the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake House Lot of 14. 1. Five, J.E. St. Cry Jitney City, Utah. Larger piece is 5 x 1 x 5/8 inches, Service Fallon, Nev business cards. Stand in smaller piece is 3 x 5/8 x 1/2 inches. Geff Pollock Collection Est. $300- front of the Morris & Loring Drug Store. Back 500 HWAC# 108997 is blank. In Business during the 1930’s. Cards in near new to new condition. 2. Five, E.E. Roberts Republican Candidate for U.S. Senator., Lot# 2388 Washington, D.C. 1866 Life and w/pict of Roberts. Back is blank. He was Ormsby County D.A. 1900- Character of Abraham Lincoln. Memorial 10, Elected to House Rep 1910 and re-elected three times. Elected Address On The Life and Character of Abraham Mayor of Reno 1923, 1927 & 1931. Unsuccessful as candidate for US Lincoln by George Bancroft. First Edition,60 Senate. Cards near new to new condition. 3. Four, Diamond Rebekah pages, excellent cond. Engraved portrait of Lodge No 8, Tickets to All Hallows’ Eve Squaw Dance Oct 1902l. 50c, Lincoln front page. Shows some very light wear, titles a are clean, Eureka Opera House. Back is blank. Two have lodge embossed stamp no apparent stains or abuse. 7 3/4 by 9 3/4”. Est. $150-300 HWAC# for Eureka, NV.. Two have upper right corner torn off., rest in good 125498 condition. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 125505 118 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 General Americana / Badges Lot# 2389 Washington, D.C. 1920 Lot# 2394 Washington, D.C. 2009 2009 Congressional & DNC Convention Passes Naval District Inauguration Badge Made by Four passes of political consequence. Collinson Co. .102 “ solid brass , polished 24k First, we have two guest pass to the House gold finish. 3 1/2 by 2 3/4 “. #379, Badge Representatives in 1916 & 1941. There’s also has cut out top eagle w/Stars and Stripes over a Senate pass for 1930 and finally, a guest pass Presidential seal center. 2009 across eagle to the 1920 Democratic National Convention in wings. Top banner Naval District, Pres. Inaug. San Francisco. Est. $60-120 HWAC# 125962 Bottom. Seals of District of Colombia, Virginia and Maryland. Pin and clasp. Mini badge Lot# 2390 Wyoming 1976-84. Letters lapel pin. New in velvet presentation case. COA Item is sold as a Wyoming Rural Life Lot of 8. Handwritten historical/collectible only. It does not convey, nor should it be used letters 1876-84. Exchange between J. Coolidge as an authority of any kind. Sale of this item is in full compliance with Coffin and Father regarding the starting of a the United States Federal Law : 18 USC ss716. Impersonation of a sheep ranch “Valley Ranche” requesting land police officer is a felony in most jurisdictions and subject to arrest. holdings back home be sold or borrowed Est. $200-600 HWAC# 125348 against for operating monies. A second set of letters from son to mother regarding the Lot# 2395 Washington, D.C. 2009 2009 conditions of his farm and struggles w/injured hand. Est. $100-200 Naval District Inauguration Badge Made by HWAC# 125496 Collinson Co. .102 “ solid brass , polished 24k gold finish. 3 1/2 by 2 3/4 “. #379, Badge Lot# 2391 Montgomery has cut out top eagle w/Stars and Stripes over County, Maryland 2009 Presidential seal center. 2009 across eagle 2009 Montgomery wings. Top banner Naval District, Pres. Inaug. County Sheriff Bottom. Seals of District of Colombia, Virginia Inaugural Badge Made and Maryland. Pin and clasp. Mini badge by Collinson Co. .102” lapel pin. New in velvet presentation case. COA Item is sold as a thick solid brass, 24K historical/collectible only. It does not convey, nor should it be used gold finish, stoned as an authority of any kind. Sale of this item is in full compliance with and washed 5 colors. the United States Federal Law : 18 USC ss716. Impersonation of a Authorized as a duty police officer is a felony in most jurisdictions and subject to arrest. badge, #70, 6 pint star, Est. $200-600 HWAC# 125351 top banner SHERIFF, 2nd, Montgomery Lot# 2396 Washington, D.C. 2017 58th County, Presidential seal Inauguration Badge Metro Police Made by center, Stars and Stripes Collinson, solid brass, pure gold plate. This is a banner w/2009 below. complete presentation box w/Badge, lapel pin Lapel pin is a mini badge of the full size. Pin and clasp w/burnished (mini badge) and Challenge coin, satin liner, back. New In a black velvet presentation case. Est. $300-700 HWAC# gold foil on satin and outside of box. Initially 125347 issued only to Metro , invited Law Enforcement and Military personnel. Same as the metro badge shape and size. #6971 White House w/ Lot# 2392 Maryland 2009 Howard eagle foreground center, Stars and Stripes. 2017 top in red and gold. County 56th Pres. Inaugural Badge Made Pin and clasp, w/mirror back. Lapel pin is exactly as the full size. by Collinson brass w/gold plate #210, Challenge coin obv. has the badge in center w/ agency name in black Howard County Dept. of Police. 2009, 58th circle. Rev. Capitol Bldg center, 2017 below, 58th inauguration above, Presidential, inaugural. Pres. Seal top , Stars & Stars and Stripes on either side. Certificate by Collison included. Stripes on sides. White House center. Brushed Item is sold as a historical/collectible only. It does not convey, nor back. In Velvet presentation case, with a should it be used as an authority of any kind. Sale of this item is in certificate from Collinson C0. Item is sold as full compliance with the United States Federal Law : 18 USC ss716. a historical/collectible only. It does not convey, Impersonation of a police officer is a felony in most jurisdictions and nor should it be used as an authority of any kind. Sale of this item is subject to arrest. Est. $200-1000 HWAC# 125344 in full compliance with the United States Federal Law : 18 USC ss716. Impersonation of a police officer is a felony in most jurisdictions and Lot# 2397 Washington, D.C. 2017 58th subject to arrest. Est. $200-450 HWAC# 125349 Unaugurational Metro Police Bade Made by Collinson, solid brass, pure gold plate. This is a Lot# 2393 Virginia 2009 Office of Naval complete presentation box w/Badge, lapel pin Intelligence 2009 Inauguration Badge (mini badge) and Challenge coin, satin liner, Collinson: .102” solid brass, pure gold plate, gold foil on satin and outside of box. Initially Full size badge and mini lapel pin, new in issued only to Metro , invited Law Enforcement presentation box and case. #096, Office of and Military personnel. Same as the metro Navel Intelligence, Police 2009 presidential badge shape and size. #6974 White House w/ inauguration badge. Eagle top, world w/ eagle foreground center, Stars and Stripes. 2017 top in red and gold. anchor on top center. Bottom anchor “2009”. Pin and clasp, w/mirror back. Lapel pin is exactly as the full size. Item is sold as a historical/collectible only. It Challenge coin obv. has the badge in center w/ agency name in black does not convey, nor should it be used as an authority of any kind. Sale circle. Rev. Capitol Bldg center, 2017 below, 58th inauguration above, of this item is in full compliance with the United States Federal Law : Stars and Stripes on either side. Certificate by Collison included. 18 USC ss716. Impersonation of a police officer is a felony in most Item is sold as a historical/collectible only. It does not convey, nor jurisdictions and subject to arrest. Est. $200-600 HWAC# 125355 should it be used as an authority of any kind. Sale of this item is in full compliance with the United States Federal Law : 18 USC ss716. Impersonation of a police officer is a felony in most jurisdictions and subject to arrest. Est. $200-1000 HWAC# 125343 View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 119

DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 General Americana / Badges Lot# 2398 Washington, D.C. Lot# 2401 Washington, D.C. Marine One 2017 Air Force One President. , HMX-1, Inauguration Commemorative Inauguration Badge Collinson: Presentation Made by Collinson, solid brass, .102” solid brass, pure gold 24k pure gold and rhodium plate. This is a plate, Full size badge and mini complete presentation box w/Badge, lapel pin badge lapel pin, presentation (mini badge) and Challenge coin, satin liner, box and case w/COA. #85, Air gold foil on satin and outside of box. Initial Force One, image of Air Force be issue available only to Law Enforcement flying right to left, Presidential and Military personnel. #180, 3 1/2 by 2 Security 2017 inauguration 1/4” Beautiful designed badge. Top banner Marine One Security w/ badge. Bottom left banner Helicopter cut out and HMX-1 above. Presidential seal center, Stars Donald J. Trump, (blue back), and Strips on sides. 2017 bottom banner. Mirror back and Pin and center 2017 (red back) and right clasp, Lapel pin is exactly as the full size. Challenge coin obv: copy of banner Michael r. Pence (Wht badge w/burst background. Rev: Marine one taking off from White back). This is a great looking badge and not many out there. Item is House, Marine One Security in green around outside Certificate sold as a historical/collectible only. It does not convey, nor should it be by Collinson included. Difficult too find, rare. Item is sold as a used as an authority of any kind. Sale of this item is in full compliance historical/collectible only. It does not convey, nor should it be used with the United States Federal Law : 18 USC ss716. Impersonation of as an authority of any kind. Sale of this item is in full compliance with a police officer is a felony in most jurisdictions and subject to arrest. the United States Federal Law : 18 USC ss716. Impersonation of a Est. $200-700 HWAC# 125353 police officer is a felony in most jurisdictions and subject to arrest. Est. $200-1000 HWAC# 125346 Lot# 2402 Washington, D.C. 2005 Marine One 2005 Inauguration Badge Collinson: Lot# 2399 Washington, D.C. 2017 Air Force One President. .125 “solid brass, 24k pure gold and rhodium plate. Presentation box and case w/gold leaf Inauguration Badge Collinson: lettering. Full size badge and lapel mini badge. .102” solid brass, pure gold plate, #126, Marine One Security (top banner). Full size badge and mini badge Presidential seal above w/ American and lapel pin, presentation box and Marine flags. Marine one helicopter flying case w/COA. #87, Air Force One, right to left over Whiter House. Pin and clasp. image of Air Force be flying right Item is sold as a historical/collectible only. It does not convey, nor to left, Presidential Security 2017 should it be used as an authority of any kind. Sale of this item is in inauguration badge. Bottom left full compliance with the United States Federal Law : 18 USC ss716. banner Donald J. Trump, (blue Impersonation of a police officer is a felony in most jurisdictions and back), center 2017 (red back) subject to arrest. Est. $200-800 HWAC# 125358 and right banner Michael r. Pence (Wht back). This is a great looking Lot# 2403 Washington, D.C. 2017 Metro badge and not many out there. Item is sold as a historical/collectible Police 58th Inauguration Badge set. Made by only. It does not convey, nor should it be used as an authority of any Collinson, solid brass, pure gold plate. This is a kind. Sale of this item is in full compliance with the United States complete presentation box w/Badge, lapel pin Federal Law : 18 USC ss716. Impersonation of a police officer is a (mini badge) and Challenge coin, satin liner, felony in most jurisdictions and subject to arrest. Est. $200-700 HWAC# 125354 gold foil on satin and outside of box. Initially issued only to Metro , invited Law Enforcement and Military personnel. Same as the metro Lot# 2400 Washington, D.C. 2017 Marine One , HMX-1, badge shape and size. #6973 White House w/ Inauguration Commemorative eagle foreground center, Stars and Stripes. 2017 top in red and gold. Pin and clasp, w/mirror back. Lapel pin is exactly as the full size. Presentation Made by Collinson, Challenge coin obv. has the badge in center w/ agency name in black solid brass, 24k pure gold circle. Rev. Capitol Bldg center, 2017 below, 58th inauguration above, and rhodium plate. This is a Stars and Stripes on either side. Certificate by Collison included. complete presentation box w/ Item is sold as a historical/collectible only. It does not convey, nor Badge, lapel pin (mini badge) should it be used as an authority of any kind. Sale of this item is in and Challenge coin, satin liner, full compliance with the United States Federal Law : 18 USC ss716. gold foil on satin and outside of Impersonation of a police officer is a felony in most jurisdictions and box. Initial issue available only subject to arrest. Est. $200-600 HWAC# 125342 to Law Enforcement and Military personnel. #181, 3 1/2 by 2 Lot# 2404 Washington, D.C. 2009 Metro Police 1/4” Beautiful designed badge. DC 56th Inaugural Badge Collinson: .102” Top banner Marine One Security w/Helicopter cut out and HMX-1 solid brass, pure gold plate, COA, Presentation above. Presidential seal center, Stars and Strips on sides. 2017 bottom box and case. #13838, 2009 full size badge,, banner. Mirror back and Pin and clasp, Lapel pin is exactly as the full lapel pin (mini badge) and challenge coin. size. Challenge coin obv: copy of badge w/burst background. Rev: Great design, issued only for this event. Shield Marine one taking off from White House, Marine One Security in green w/5 point star center.. Coin Has image of around outside Certificate by Collinson included. Difficult to find., badge on obverse. Reverse is a rendition of rare. Item is sold as a historical/collectible only. It does not convey, 1917 Metro P.D. “Additional Private” badge. nor should it be used as an authority of any kind. Sale of this item is Complete presentation box and case w/gold embossing inside case in full compliance with the United States Federal Law : 18 USC ss716. and on box. NEW. Item is sold as a historical/collectible only. It Impersonation of a police officer is a felony in most jurisdictions and does not convey, nor should it be used as an authority of any kind. Sale subject to arrest. Est. $200-1000 HWAC# 125345 of this item is in full compliance with the United States Federal Law : 18 USC ss716. Impersonation of a police officer is a felony in most jurisdictions and subject to arrest. Est. $200-800 HWAC# 125352 120 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 General Americana / Bottles Lot# 2405 Washington, D.C. 2009 Metro Police Lot# 2410 Grass Valley, California 1890s Apothecary DC 56th Inaugural Badge Collinson: .102” Bottle and Advertisement Broadside - Pair Lot solid brass, pure gold plate, COA, Presentation This lot features a 3-1/2 x 1 inch glass apothecary box and case. #7561, 2009 full size badge,, bottle with the raised text “W Loutzenheiser lapel pin (mini badge) and challenge coin. Apothecary Grass Valley,” and a 11-1/4 x 17-3/4 Great design, issued only for this event. Shield inch advertisement broadside. The broadside is two w/5 point star center.. Coin Has image of sides, and has 24 advertisements for businesses in badge on obverse. Reverse is a rendition of the Grass Valley and San Francisco area, including W 1917 Metro P.D. “Additional Private” badge. Loutzenheiser & Son Apothecaries and Opticians. Est. Complete presentation box and case w/gold embossing inside case $100-150 HWAC# 122323 and on box. NEW. Item is sold as a historical/collectible only. It does not convey, nor should it be used as an authority of any kind. Sale Lot# 2411 Los Angeles, California Los Angeles of this item is in full compliance with the United States Federal Law : Bottle Collection Twenty One different bottles 18 USC ss716. Impersonation of a police officer is a felony in most (21). Bayer & Co. clear tooled top whiskey, jurisdictions and subject to arrest. Est. $200-500 HWAC# 125359 crack; Crescent Malt Whiskey (stain) clear; Mathie Brewing, amber, crown top; LA (Star) Lot# 2406 Washington, D.C. Metro Police DC soda works aqua Hutch (chip); Drugstores: 56th Inaugural Badge Collinson: .102” solid Laux; Trout; Armour; Heinzman; Vidle; Sun; Boswell; Deam; Standard brass, pure gold plate, COA, Presentation box Homeopathic; Vaughan; Bodenman; Viole; M&L. Various conditions, and case. #R0679, 2009 full size badge,, lapel please inspect. Est. $150-300 HWAC# 126596 pin (mini badge) and challenge coin. Great design, issued only for this event. Shield w/5 Lot# 2412 Jackson, California 1879-1881 Soda Bottle point star center.. Coin Has image of badge on / Amador County Soda Works . Amador County ( cu ) / obverse. Reverse is a rendition of 1917 Metro Soda Works // Base embossed : Gravitating Stopper ( au) / P.D. “Additional Private” badge. Complete presentation box and case Made By ( ad ) / John Mathews ( au ) / Pat/ Oct 11 / 1864/ w/gold embossing inside case and on box. NEW. Item is sold as a New York// ( * Note: All base embossing ,is upside down, & “ historical/collectible only. It does not convey, nor should it be used N.Y”, is spelled out !! ) Medium to deep, aqua-marine, slope as an authority of any kind. Sale of this item is in full compliance with shouldered soda bottle. Really nice and clean. But, there is the United States Federal Law : 18 USC ss716. Impersonation of a a medium amount of base wear around the lower 1 1/2” police officer is a felony in most jurisdictions and subject to arrest. of the bottle. Also a minor 1/8” inside lip flake. No major Est. $200-800 HWAC# 125356 damage. This specimen was dug near Mount Shasta in 1982, and is said to be the best specimen , so far. Good color..The best there Lot# 2407 Washington, D.C. 2009 Protective is...( RH ). The Fred Holabird Collection Est. $300-400 HWAC# 30512 Services 2009 Inaugural Badge Made by Collinson: .102” solid brass, pure gold plate. Lot# 2413 Redlands, California 1893-1895 G.C. Thaxter #169, Protective Services Police, Congress Druggist Bottle ( All embossing , slants to the left ) : G. BLdg center, American and DC flags on side. DC C. Thaxter / Druggist / Redlands, Cal. // Clear, flared lip, seal bottom. Lapel pin, mini version of badge. rectangular, tooled top. Perfect, like a brand new bottle. Velvet Presentation case, cert. from Collinson Never, ever burried !! A great piece !. We have sold these Co. Item is sold as a historical/collectible , in the past for several hundred dollars... , if you missed only. It does not convey, nor should it be used it, here is a chance to get a perfect one!! ( RH ) The Fred as an authority of any kind. Sale of this item is in full compliance with Holabird Collection Est. $100-180 HWAC# 61443 the United States Federal Law : 18 USC ss716. Impersonation of a police officer is a felony in most jurisdictions and subject to arrest. Lot# 2414 Sacramento, Central Plains 1867-1871 Soda Est. $200-500 HWAC# 125350 Bottle / Owen Casey / Eagle Soda Works. Embossed on Lot# 2408 Washington, D.C. 2009 US Mint the front of the bottle is : Owen Casey / Eagle Soda / Works // Reverse : Sac City // Medium - Light Aqua, western soda Police 2009 Inauguration Badge Collinson: bottle. 7 1/2” tall, applied top. Perfect condition, except for .102” solid brass, pure gold plate, Full size a 1/16’ minute pinhead on the top. Like a brand new bottle. badge, mini lapel pin and challenge coin Nice texture and a few bubbles ,here and there. Light streak in presentation box and case w/gold leaf of dirt, that would was out easy.Otherwise excellent, with print. #391, POLICE under eagle top, center light whittle in the body. ( RH). The Fred Holabird Collection Est. Fort Knox 2009 above, Bottom United States $250-300 HWAC# 30525 Mint., lapel pin mini badge, challenge coin has badge on obverse. Reverse: White House Lot# 2415 San Francisco, Cal., California 1877-1896 stars above, field of blue and red/Wht stripe below Item is sold as Pioneer Soda Works Bottle Pioneer / Soda Works // a historical/collectible only. It does not convey, nor should it be used Trade ( cd) ( monogram - Shield ) Mark ( cu) . Smooth as an authority of any kind. Sale of this item is in full compliance with base. Pale greenish aqua. 1/2” lip chip in top, 1/2” open the United States Federal Law : 18 USC ss716. Impersonation of a bubble, intersecting the letter ‘S” in then word “Soda”, and police officer is a felony in most jurisdictions and subject to arrest. 4, 1/8’ chip son the base. Nice overall body condition, Est. $200-500 HWAC# 125357 clean, and rare with original wire closure, in WORKING condition.(RH) Fred Holabird Collection Est. $50-60 HWAC# 29740 Lot# 2416 San Francisco, Cal., California 1877-1896 Pioneer Soda Works Bottle Pioneer / Soda Works // Trade ( cd) ( Monogram- shield ) Mark ( cu): Brilliant blue aqua, smooth base. Perfect condition. Nice and clean , with light whittle, and a 5/8” bubble in the upper left shoulder. A few light body scratches, otherwise , like brand new.!! No Lot# 2409 Fresno, California Fresno Whiskey and Beer Bottles See chips or cracks. (RH). The Fred Holabird Collection Est. $100- photo. Fresno Brewing in pint, Mattei whiskey, others. Nice group. Est. 125 HWAC# 29746 $50-75 HWAC# 116716 View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 121

DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 General Americana / Bottles Lot# 2417 Chicago, Illinois 1890’s 1900. Soda Lot# 2423 Reno, Nevada 1910-1915 Soda Bottle / Buffalo Bottles / Bode No. 5/ 2 Items Item # 1 of 2: Bottling Co. Embossed in a upright, rectangular slug plate Embossed on the front of the bottles in a round is: Buffalo Bottling Co ( au ) / Reno, NV // Aqua, 7 3/4” tall, slug plate are : No/ ( cu )/ BO....DE / 5 // Clear, early crown top, ABM lip. Super mint , perfect like a brand Hutchinson style , soda bottle. 7” tall, squat top, new bottle. Nice looking, and well balanced design.Fairly tooled lip. Fairly clean with no major damage. Just scare item. ( RH). The Fred Holabird Collection Est. $200-250 some medium amount of base wear from being HWAC# 89540 in the wooding cases and rolling along. Needs a small amount of inside cleaning. Item #2 of 2: Same embossing and style of bottle. Aqua in color. Lot# 2424 Nevada c. 1974 Cyrus Noble Decanter with Medium amount of body and base wear, and a few scratches, but no Contents The “Blacksmith at the Cyrus Noble Mine major damage. Nice pair , and both color variants ( * Note: Theses 1901”Searchlight, Nevada/The mine produced over bottle are not form Bode , California.) The aqua specimen here, is $250,000.00”, 4” x 13.5” Est. $40-60 HWAC# 105726 the exact specimen pictured on page 16, in the bottle book: “ Nevada History Through Glass “ , by Fred Holabird in 2012...If you like pedigree items...Here it is !! ( RH) ... The Fred Holabird Collection Est. $160-200 HWAC# 89537 Lot# 2418 Carson City, Nevada 1890’s 1900. Seltzer Bottle / Carson City Brewing Acid etched on the front Lot# 2425 Antique Bottle Lot with Cal of the bottle, in a large circle is : Carson ( cu) / Carson Drugstores Large group of antique bottles. City/ Nev. Brewing, Co( ad ) // Clear , seltzer water bottle, About 22 milk glass; 4 giant bottles; 3 Mason square collar top, tooled lip. 12” Tall, with original metal Jars (incl Whitney); RRR open pontil (a beauty, top. Pretty nice condition. But, in does have a lot of dried heavy whittle); about 30 low-end misc.; and contents, that would clean out easy. Minor roughness on 8 California drug bottles: includes: Colton base rim , about 3/16”, cause this specimen has a unusual (chip), Pomona, SF, Stockton, Southern Pacific base rim. Most bases are flat. Other wise , a very rare item, Hospital.; Bartlett Mineral Springs (appears near mint). Est. $100- that’s for sure. ( RH). The Fred Holabird Collection Est. $300- 200 HWAC# 126720 400 HWAC# 106271 Lot# 2426 Massive Drug and Cure Bottle Lot# 2419 Reno, Nevada 1891-1900 J. B. Mc Cullough Collection About two hundred old drug, Druggist & Apothecary Bottle J. B . Mc Cullough / Druggist cure, eye water and the like, mostly dug in the & Apothecary / Reno , Nevada // Base : 1 // Clear, Nevada Southern California region. All mostly c1885- medicine. Rectangular, square collar lip, tooled top. 16 1908. Mostly clear (purple), aqua and amber. ounce size, 8” x 2 7/8”.. Super mint, perfect, like a brand Includes:2 amber poisons, blackberry balsam, new bottle, except for a tiny bit of haze. Will clean easy, if Shiloh, Rubifoam, Winslow, HHH Horse you want too.!!. ( RH ). The Fred Holabird Collection Est. $180- Medicine, Lowell’s, Ayers, Davis, six Dickey’s, 250 HWAC# 59215 eye waters, sewing machine oil and more. Wide variety, most with some stain, never cleaned. Some chips. Est. $150-300 HWAC# 126594 Lot# 2420 Reno, Nevada 1890’s 1900. Seltzer Bottle / “ Lot# 2427 Norfolk Virginia Dare Bottles Two of Crystal “ Acid etched on the front of the bottle is: Crystal the famous Garrett and Company Virginia Dare wine / Reno, Nevada ( ad ) // Clear, seltzer bottle, with original bottles. This is one of the first full faced embossed top. It says” Sam, The Seltzer Man” ( No, I am not kidding !! wine bottles. There are two varieties here, the old ). 11 7/8” tall, square collar top, tooled lip. Really nice and manganese brass variety that turns deep purple and clean item . Minor 1/8” bruise on the upper right shoulder. the newer variety c1930 that does not turn purple. Otherwise , perfect condition. (RH). The Fred Holabird Both near mint though stain in the purple bottle Est. Collection Est. $200-250 HWAC# 106269 $60-120 HWAC# 125146 Lot# 2421 Reno, Nevada 1890’s 1900. Seltzer Bottle / Lot# 2428 Antique Bottle Group group of Frank Bros Co. Inc. Acid etched on the front shoulder of 24 antique bottle of a wide variety. Includes the bottle is : Frank Bros. Co. Inc / Reno , Nev .// Clear, a Champagne Mead soda in beautiful deep seltzer bottle, with original unembossed top. Top cap aqua, Palmers in emerald green, several cobalt missing. Fairly clean bottle with minor haze near the base, Bromo bottles, many patent medicine’s, whiskey flasks and more. and a little dried contents. Perfect condition, except for a Circa 1870s-1908. Est. $100-150 HWAC# 126953 minor 3/16” base bruise. Otherwise really nice. ( RH). The Fred Holabird Collection Est. $150-250 HWAC# 106270 Lot# 2429 Antique Cures, Sarsaparilla etc. Group A dozen antique bottles (mostly the Lot# 2422 Reno, Nevada 1890’s 1900. Seltzer Bottle large sized “cures”, roughly 9-10” tall). Two / Nevada Packing Co. Acid etched on the front of the Warner’s Safe cures; two Burtons Family bottle is: Property Of ( Cu ) / Nevada Packing (au), ( Med.; Kennedy Rhumatic; Scoville Blood; Hoods Sarsp; Simmons Within a banner)./ Company ( Within a Shield)/ Reno, Liver Regulator; SF Gas Light (chip); three Florida waters: Murray & Nevada // Brilliant peacock blue , seltzer bottle, with Lantham, Dolph Spieler, Raymond & Co. Most with some stain as dug. matching embossed top. 12” tall, square collar top, c1875-1910. Est. $150-250 HWAC# 126595 tooled lip. Tiny, almost invisible, 1/4” base reflection. Lot# 2430 Cobalt Blue Bottle Collection Otherwise perfect. Still has condensation and some contents, in the base. Dynamite color...(RH). The Fred Collection of about 26 cobalt blue and three Holabird Collection Est. $250-350 HWAC# 106268 emerald green antique bottles. Group includes 2 Trilet’s triangular poison bottles; 1 oval poison; Broadent; Sharp & Dohme; eleven Bromo seltzer including the small teal variety; eye cup; Bromo Caffeine; Kearsby. Various sizes, most with some stain, generally near mint. Est. $100-250 HWAC# 126593 122 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 General Americana / Bottles Lot# 2431 Whiskey & Bitters Lot Nearly Lot# 2437 Austin, Nevada 1894-1903 Dalton three dozen bottles & crocks. Jones-Paddock & Clifford Druggist Ephemera Lot of 4. (backwards J) SF; Peruvian Bitters (sm chip); “Stationery, Crockery, Lamps, Fruits, Nuts Nabob (top ground); Haydock Rye; Haymen; and Cream Candies, Tobacco, Cigars, Drugs Old Gilt Edge (chip); Towle Log Cabin (chip); & Patent Medicines.” 1) Two color billheads, corn on the cob clear figural (nice); 15 other no0 name whiskey flasks 1894 and 1895, to Mess. Solomon. 2) Red and etc; 3 large “corn liquor” crocke3ry jugs and one small one, no name. blue color letterhead for Red House, Dalton & Est. $150-300 HWAC# 126597 Clifford Proprietors. Dateline Austin, Nevada, 1904. Addressed to The Bell Conservatory Co. Lot# 2432 Krifeld, 1890-1900 Beer Stein / Pewter / in Sacramento regarding an order of flower Art Nouveau Beautiful, art nouveau pewter beer stein. bouquets for “decoration day.” 3) 1903 stock certificate from the This item was used to serve beer, from a the tap. 14 1/4” Austin Commercial Company issued to Dalton & Clifford for 8,000 Tall x 7 1/4” at the base. This stein has a lid with a plant shares. Cancelled and signed on the reverse. T.H. Dalton & O.J. Clifford end. The lids were added to beer steins, to keep the opened the Red House Drug Store in Austin in about 1885. In 1905, flies away, while serving beer outside, in beer gardens. they each opened a drug store in Sparks: the Green Front Store and Embossed with a relief of a horses head, a walking cane the Golden Oak Pharmacy. In 1906, the combined their stores and with a dogs head, and a horse shoe. So when they drank partnered with N.E. Wilson to form a new drug store in Reno. For more beer from this pitcher and went hunting, with their info, please see Volume Two of the Nevada Bottle Book. (Fred Holabird dogs, they would have good luck. Also has the initials Collection) Fred Holabird Collection Est. $150-200 HWAC# 113383 “ SSS”, signifying the original owners title, of name. Plus, floral designs . Embossed on the base in an circle is : 18/ Kayserzinn / 4039 /. The Lot# 2438 Carson City, Nevada 1876 & 1878 Kayser firm started with the #4000, so this is an early piece. By 1925, B.F. Foster Druggist Ephemera Lot of 2. the number had reached 4, 999. The owner Englebert Kayser died in 1) Manuscript bill to the Virginia & Truckee 1911. Great center piece for a table, or your mantel. Perfect condition. Railroad, April 30th, 1876, from B.F. Foster for ( RH). Est. $250-400 HWAC# 100597 numerous prescriptions. 11 x 6.25” 2) State Controller’s Warrant to BF Foster for $10.90 Lot# 2433 Glass Insulators This is a lot of in drugs. Signed by Foster on the reverse. about thirty (30 count) glass insulators. There Benjamin Franklin Foster was the son of Carson is a Whitall Tatum Co. No.1 clear; H.C. Co. in City pioneers. By 1870, he owned a grocery aqua color; H.C. Co. Petticoat in peacock blue; business. In 1874, he opened a drug store at Hemingray No. 40 with 2 skirts CD 152 built 131 Carson Street, moved to 13 South Carson in 1878. He was one of before 1921; Hemingray No. 42 with two skirts several druggists who supplied drugs to the V. & T. Railroad as well as CD 154 built after 1921; Hemingray 12 usa to the State Prison. In 1881, he sold his business to A. Lernhart, who CD 113 in aqua; and two no name insulators ran drug stores in Virginia City and Carson City. For more background in cream gray. Please see the photos for details. Est. $50-100 HWAC# info, please see Volume Two of the Nevada Bottle Book. (Fred Holabird 125584 Collection) Fred Holabird Collection Est. $50-70 HWAC# 113396 Lot# 2434 Glass Insulators This is a collection Lot# 2439 Carson City, Nevada 1897-1904 Trib- of fifteen (15) glass insulators; S.F. green glass, A-Liniment Letterhead & Advertising Card Brookfield teale, (3) Star logo no name blue; Lot of 2. Trib Company, “Sole Proprietors of the Hemingray- 44 saddle groove on top blue, no name aqua, Hemingray liniment and trade mark Trib.” “Trib cures bruises No. 21 aqua, (2) Brookfield aqua, no name blue, Hemingray No. 16 and sprains.” 1) Letterhead dated Aug. 9th, 1904, single skirt petticoat 4 in. X 2 7/8 in. aqua, Hemingray No. 9 pat. May Carson City, Nevada. Send to Robt. J. Alther in 2, 1893, no name No. 20 petticoat skirt aqua. Est. $50-100 HWAC# San Francisco about problem with shipment of 125588 two wired cases. 2) c.1897 arithmetic card that Lot# 2435 Glass Insulators and a Western advertises Virginia City businesses including Trib (offering 2 or 6 ounce bottles for 25 and 50 Union Call-Box This is a lot of eight (8) glass cents each respectively), as well as druggist B.F. Shaw. 7.5 x 11” on insulators and one Western Union Call-box cardstock. Trib-A-Liniment is a Nevada pharmaceutical mystery. It marked W.U. Tel. Co. call box 6-B, inspected started appearing for sale in Pioche in 1889 with druggist Shier, and 31030 in VG condition. The insulators are was heavily promoted by Carson City druggist Steinmetz. The Trib Co. Hemingray 6-62 clear; Pyrex made for ET clear; in Carson did not leave many records, although they did advertise in Hemingray No. 9, patented May 2, 1893 aqua; the newspapers. Likely the product used components from a Nevada no name Oct. 8th, 1907 aqua; B no name aqua; or desert plant, but its ingredients were never disclosed. For more B no name no. 4 on crown aqua; Hemingray - 16 with single petticoat background info, please see Volume Two of the Nevada Bottle Book. skirt aqua; W. Brookfield New York aqua; no name cream. Est. $100- (Fred Holabird Collection) Fred Holabird Collection Est. $120-200 200 HWAC# 125587 HWAC# 113392 Lot# 2436 Marion, Indiana 1911 Glass Works Ephemera Lot of 3. 1) Pictorial letterhead and price-list for the Standard Glass Company, a Marion, Indiana-based glass works. “Manufacturers of High Grade Flint Prescription Bottles.” Vignette of their blue ribbon graduated oval bottle in the upper left, Please see our note about rush delivery at and the text of the typed letter highlights its features. Folds, stain and hole. This company made the Pioneer Drug Company (of Goldfield, the front of the catalog. If you need your items before Christmas contact us to make Nevada) bottle, among others. 2) Pacific Coast Business Directory ad for John Taylor & Co., Importers of and Dealers in Druggists’ Glassware and Sundries, Agents of Pacific Glass Works. Pacific Glass Works was expedited arrangements. the first of the successful commercial glass bottle making companies in the West. They made the WS Wright Virginia City bottle. (Fred Holabird Collection) Fred Holabird Collection Est. $50-70 HWAC# 113510 View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 123

DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 General Americana / Bottles Lot# 2440 Eureka, Nevada F.J. Schneider Lot# 2444 Reno, Nevada 1907-1916 Nevada Druggist Archive Lot of 30. 1) Seven billheads. Packing Company Ephemera & Bottle Lot Six advertise F.J. Schenider, Druggist & of 7. 1) Six documents: three billheads (1907- Apothecary, with druggist vignette, 1882-1893. 1909), two with “Packing” stamped over “Meat”; 1909 receipt; 1909 Two have Schneider’s names crossed out and postal card; and 1916 Southern Pacific Company Bill of Lading. “J.S. Capron” written in ink. The last billhead 2) Cobalt seltzer bottle. The Nevada Packing Company operated is an 1894 for C.S. Batchelder, Dealer in Pure 1901-1916. It was started by Patrick Flanigan, who was a major Drugs, Medicines and Chemicals, F.J. Schneider sheep and land owner in Washoe County. The company was mostly Drug Store, Main Street. All but one billhead a slaughterhouse. When Flanigan left management of the company issued to PH Hjul. 2) Five different tradecards, to pursue politics, and the company went bankrupt. The cobalt blue all advertising Dr. Jayne’s products, stamped F.J. Schenider, Eureka, seltzer known to bottle collectors may have been a Christmas gift for Eureka Co., Nevada. 3) Seventeen prescription slips, 11 different types. clients. No records of the company ever manufacturing soda water Four are pictorial. Most advertise FJ Schneider, Druggist, but 3 are for were found. For more info, please see Volume One of the Nevada Bottle FJ Schneider & Co. (c.1870s?), one is for Eureka Drug Store, and two Book. (Fred Holabird Collection) Fred Holabird Collection Est. $300-500 are for Schneider Drug Store. 1880s and 1890s. 4) Advertisement for HWAC# 113586 Ayer’s Cathartic Pills and Cherry Pectoral, For Sale by FJ Schneider. Rough condition. Frank J. Schneider got his start in Nevada in 1860 Lot# 2445 Reno, Nevada 1905 T.R. Cheatham Druggist when he built a drug store in Virginia City, the first in VC. He hired AM & Pharmacist Billhead Small (8.5 x 4”) billhead for Cole as a clerk and sold his VC business to him, the start of Cole’s long TR Cheatham, Druggist and Pharmacist, at 136 Virginia run as a Comstock druggist. Schneider left Virginia City in 1867 and Street. Billed to Theodore Winters of Washoe on became what FH calls a “tramp druggist,” moving from mining camp to November 6, 1905 for his prescription. Punch holes, folds, mining camp. He opened a drug store in Elko in 1870, but left for the some soiling. Cheatham came to Reno from Mississippi excitement at Eureka. His first drug business there was Schneider & and opened his drugs store in 1900. He passed his exam Co. which became the Schneider Drug Store in the mid-1870s. When and was officially licensed by the Nevada State Pharmacy Schneider died in 1893, his wife took over the business. For more on Board in 1902. In 1905, he also began publishing his own Schneider, please see Volume Two of the Nevada Bottle Book. (Fred newspaper, The Reno Courier, more of a family health Holabird Collection) Fred Holabird Collection Est. $300-500 HWAC# newsletter. He retired in 1914 or 1915, passing the business to his 113373 clerk Lester Hilp. Cheatham’s store was known for his “Pearl Rose Cream,” of which bottles are known by collectors. [See Volume Two Lot# 2441 Goldfield, Nevada 1907-1908 of the Nevada Bottle Book] (Fred Holabird Collection) Fred Holabird Exploration Mercantile Co. Ephemera Lot Collection Est. $40-80 HWAC# 113364 of 3. 1) Billhead to Esmeralda County, Jun 29, 1907. 8.25 x 5.5” with company logo. 2) Lot# 2446 Tuscarora, Nevada 1881 Tuscarora Ticket for drawing held on Saturday, August Drug Store Ephemera Lot of 3. 1) Two different 8th, 1908, for a range. 2 x 2.5” 3) Tissue paper prescription slips for the Tuscarora Drug Store, receipt for the company from 1907. 7 x 4.5” “Sign of Big Mortar.” Both issued in November The Exploration Mercantile Company was a 1881 by T.W. Huntington, M.D. Blue an brown general store and bar in Goldfield located at paper. 2) Prescription slip form the Office of 403 Main Street. Operated c.1905-1910 with W. C. Stone, president, E. T.W. Huntington, M.D., Tuscarora, Nevada. C. Wylie, vice president, and Frank Hobbs, manager. Known to Nevada Issued Nov. 22, 1881. The Tuscarora Drug Store bottle collectors for the fancy back bar bottles, of which only 5 are was operated by John McNally from 1880-1886. known. For more info, please see Volume One of the Nevada Bottle It was located in Bacon’s Block on Weed Street. Book. (Fred Holabird Collection) Fred Holabird Collection Est. $200-400 In 1887, A.B. Waller began using that business name for his drug store. HWAC# 113390 For more on Tuscarora and its drug store histories, please see Volume Two of the Nevada Bottle Book. (Fred Holabird Collection) Fred Holabird Lot# 2442 Reno, Nevada Reno, Collection Est. $100-200 HWAC# 113429 Nevada Trade Card Collection Lot of 83 incl. an ink blotter. Includes: many Lot# 2447 Nevada Two Old Advertising for John Sunderland; H. Thompson’s Toothbrushes Direct from Fred Holabird’s Grand Soap; H. Leter; numerous Bottle Book 1) A. M. Cole of Virginia City. for druggists Osburn & Shoemaker; Missing the bristles. 2) Geo. Thaxter of Carson Wm. Goeggel; Mrs. BE Hunter; HC City. Missing the top half. Engraving is work Heidtmann; Abrahams Bros.; druggist with use, but still very readable.. Est. $100- JB McCullough; Matheson & McRae; AJ 200 HWAC# 123497 Clark; druggist John F. Myers; druggists Lot# 2448 Nevada Nevada Drug Labels: Virginia Pinniger & Queen; Pepkins; druggist City and Goldfield, Lot of 15. Includes Goldfield: Wm. Pinniger; druggist RE Queen; plus Cannan Drug and Goldfield Drug. Virginia City: an ink blotter for Cannan’s McCullough Drug Company. (Fred Holabird Nevada Pioneer Drug. For Lysol, Epsom Salts, Sweet Spirits Trade Card Collection) Est. $1000-1500 Nitre, Castor Oil, Olive Oil, Glycerine & rose Water, HWAC# 113507 etc. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 126865 Lot# 2443 Reno, Nevada Nevada Bottle Tokens Lot of three: 1 & 2) Reese & Regan; The Crystal / Reno / Nev.; Br., rd., 21 mm. 3) Kane’s Lot# 2449 Winnemucca, Nevada Winnemucca, Cafe / Reno; Good for / 12 1/2 / cts / In Trade; Nevada Trade Card Collection Lot of 30. Br., rd., 21 mm. The Fred Holabird Collection Est. Includes: FC Robins; N. Levy & Co., agents for $100-150 HWAC# 88878 Wiener Beer; Chas. Chenoweth; druggist TC Hansen; W.F. Stevens; druggist T.C. Hanson; druggist Harry Marett; Geo Walher; and E. Reinhart & Co. (Fred Holabird Nevada Trade Card Collection) Est. $400-600 HWAC# 113500 124 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 General Americana / Circus Lot# 2450 Yerington, Nevada 1916 Yerington Lot# 2455 1870 Circus Performers G.W Nutt Ice & Soda Water Factory Billhead Unique. & Minnie Warren 1870 Cartes de Visite (2) Billhead dated 1916 to the Aurora Consolidated A pair of Cartes de Visite of circus performers Mines Co. for Rainier beer and cream soda. Red who worked for P.T. Barnum in the U.S. and a circus in Leipzig, Germany. print. Attached to check from the Goldfield The first is of Commodore George Washington Morrison Nutt and Consolidated Mines Company, punch cancelled. Miss Minnie Warren, who toured the world together, along with Tom The Yerington Ice & Soda Water Factory was Thumb and his wife, Minnie’s sister Lavinia Warren Thumb under owned by CM Coddington. He had bought John Barnum’s employ from 1869-1872. The rear is signed “Compliments Finning’s soda water and ice business in 1911. of G. W. NcNutt Minnie Warren,” which may be printed. Also on the Coddington sold beer, ice, and carbonated beverages. Business likely rear, it reads, “Published by E. & H.T. Anthony & Co. 591 Broadway, operated until the 1920s. Known to bottle collectors for an embossed New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums.” The clear crown top four-piece mold bottle. For more historical info, please second is of three performers in a circus in Leipzig, Germany, the see Volume One of the Nevada Bottle Book. (Fred Holabird Collection) words “Naumann phot,” and “Leipzig” on the front, at bottom. The rear Fred Holabird Collection Est. $50-70 HWAC# 113494 reads: “Photographie und lichtdruckerei von Naumann Leipzig an der Promenade, Topferplatz der Barfufsmuhle gegenuber.” Both in very Lot# 2451 Soda Fountain Manufacturing good condition, no stains or tears. Ken Prag Collection Est. $200-400 Ephemera Lot of 2. Rare early soda fountain HWAC# 127312 ephemera. 1) Book of Directions for Using the A.D. Puffer & Sons Mfg. Co.’s Soda and Mineral Water Lot# 2456 Circus Photo Archive A massive Apparatus with Syrup Formulas and General collection of over 550 black and white Information. Approx. 30 pp. with illustrations of photographs of circus scenes in America early soda fountain devices! 5.75 x 4” Detached throughout the first half of the 20th Century. Many different outfits: from binding. This was a Boston-based company. Lemen Brothers (1890s), Barnum & Bailey, Buffalo Bill, Cole Brothers, See Volume One of the Nevada Bottle Book for a Dailey Brothers, Barnes Circus, Kelly-Miller. Some with identifying larger discussion. 2) c. 1928 advertising pamphlet captions on the back, most 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches, many 3 x 5. Also for The Soda-Spa, “The Automatic Self Serving Soda Fountain.” Offices some circus photo ephemera. Many different circuses; circus wagons, at Tulsa, Oklahoma. Opens to B&W photo of several machines set parades and clowns, animals, performers. A lifetime collection. Many up side-by-side. 9.25 x 6” Folds, rips. (Fred Holabird Collection) Fred from P. M. McClintock, circus photographer of Franklin, Pennsylvania. Holabird Collection Est. $100-200 HWAC# 113508 Est. $2000-5000 HWAC# 124672 Lot# 2452 1901-1902 Circus Clown Series Lot# 2457 1899-1902 Circus Pioneer Litho of Litho Pioneer Postcards Carte Postale Postcards (5) Five international pioneer litho (8) Eight litho pioneer postcards in a series postcards of circus scenes, c1899-1902. Two featuring circus clowns, from France and Belgium, c1901-1902. are canceled with stamps, three blank. Canceled are: two that appear Numbers in series are: 488; 6508 (3 different designs); 7013; 7017; to be from the same illustrator, busy circus scenes, one marked Philipp 7020; 7534; and 7536. Three are canceled with stamps: Worcester, UK, Frey & Co. Frankfurt, canceled 1899 Edenkoben and 1902 Ebertsheim. 1902; Brussels, Belgium, 190-; and Rouen, France, 1902. The rest are Blank are: Tuck’s “Christmas Post Card,” and (2) Carte Postale from blank. All feature delightful clown poses by the same artist/illustrator. same illustrator, all featuring humorous poses of clowns. Ken Prag Ken Prag Collection Est. $400-1000 HWAC# 127315 Collection Est. $200-400 HWAC# 127314 Lot# 2453 1907-1930s Circus & Ripley’s Lot# 2458 Early 1900s Circus Pioneer Believe It Or Not RPCs Group (33) Lot of Postcards Sideshow Oddities (43) Forty- 33 RPCs and photos of circuses and Ripley’s three RPCs pioneer postcards featuring circus Believe It Or Not Odditorium, from the U.S., c1907-1930s. Includes sideshow human oddities, mostly from the U.S., circa early 1900s. three canceled, two with stamps (1907-08) and one postage paid From the world’s tallest and the world’s smallest, to heavy weights, to stamp, the rest blank or with some writing. Ringling Bros., Barnum & unique deformities, this group has it all. Two are canceled with stamps, Bailey, Dunn Clowns, Gollmar Bros., Sells-Floto Circus, and much more the rest blank or with some writing. Of the canceled: RPC of children are represented. Ken Prag Collection Est. $200-300 HWAC# 127311 in a “Tom Thumb wedding,” California early 1900s; and RPC of Mr. and Mrs. P. Nichol, the smallest married couple in the world, Manchester, Lot# 2454 1902-1914 Circus Litho Postcards N.H., early 1900s. Others include: Commodore Tradel (little person) (4) Four very colorful litho postcards of circus at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition; Ralph Warren clowns and scenes, from around the world, Harding, youngest animal trainer in the world; Harvey’s Midgets; Roy c1902-1914. Three are canceled and one blank. Canceled are: four Bard “Ossified Roy”; Lady Little “The Doll Lady”; Midget Swing Revue clowns from the “Gruss vom Carneval,” Brussels, Belgium, 1900; clown, (appears to be signed on back by one of the performers); and many dog and two chimpanzees, which reads, “Bonne et heureuse annee.,” more. Ken Prag Collection Est. $1000-2000 HWAC# 127320 Nyon, Switzerland, 1902; and colorful clown with “insert finger in the hole,” c. 1911 Monro Art Pub. Co., the State of Washington, cancelled Lot# 2459 Circus Reviews and Stories Four 1914. Blank card is festive circus scene, c. 1906, Koewler, NY. Ken Prag pamphlets of circus history: 1) “Random Notes Collection Est. $120-200 HWAC# 127313 on the History of the Early American Circus, by R.W.G. Vail; 1934, softcover, 75 pages. 2) “As Told On A Sunday Run,” by Harry P. Bowman, 1941 (?), softcover, 31 pages. 3) “Half Century Circus Reviews and old time Red Wagon Stories,” by Chas. Bernard; 1930, softcover loosening, 111 pages. 4) “Spangles and Sawdust Circus Ways & circus Days,” by Sir Robert Fossett; no date, softcover, about 30 pages with photographs. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 124671 View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 125

DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 General Americana / Circus Lot# 2460 Circus Program Collection Large Lot# 2466 San Jose, California 1880 H. Messing collection of circus history: Ringling Bros. & & Son Vintage Saddle A fine, rare and pretty well Barnum & bailey combined circus programs: preserved 1880 western cowboy saddle by John Chattanooga, Oct. 24, 1935; Gadsden, Alabama Oct. 16, 1937; flyer Henry Messing (1824-1902) & Sons of San Jose for The Great Cardiff Giant!”; Granby Hall Circus, Leicester, England; California. The working saddle is complete with Royal Bengal Circus, West Bromwich England; reproduction of an all of its riggings including the fenders, skirts 1860 circus broadside; two Bertram Mills’ Circus programs; Liverpool and stirrups. Maker marked near the pommel Stadium Circus Programme; Central Show Printing Company price and on the cantle. Fully tooled in the California list (theatrical and show pritners, Mason City, Iowa; 1937 letter from Poppy or Spanish Colonial style. The seat jockey, the Circus Fans’ Association of Great Britain and other ephemera. Est. fenders and skirt are fully tooled (Fading a bit with $100-200 HWAC# 124670 age) with beautiful Poppy patterns as is most of the rigging straps. The horn leather is still intact. The saddle still has its original tooled Lot# 2461 1943-1954 Circus Route Cards Official leather conchos and some of its original rawhide ties. The saddle tree Routes of Al Kelly & Miller Bros.; Cole Bros. Circus; appears solid. The seat measures 15”, the cantle is about 6” high. The Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey; The Great wool padding is gone. This saddle remains in its original condition King Bros. 3 Ring Circus; & a picture of a woman and doesn’t appear to have been re-worked. A super great saddle for from the circus. Est. $90-180 HWAC# 64206 display and a rare piece of Western Americana from the height of the Cowboy period by a premier California maker. Messing was a German immigrant born in 1824 in Prussia. Messing originally settled in San Jose and operated a tannery in Santa Clara before buying a saddlery business. His sons joined the business as they got old enough and it was renamed to Messing and Sons around 1884. Messing and Sons Lot# 2462 Grand Cirque Print A framed print of a was one of the first companies to craft and sell saddles, bits and spurs Grand Cirque poster featuring six dogs on a brown circus horse. Poster is signed by Ann P. Aune and to a wide audience in the 1800s. Please see photos for more detail and is not dated. Print on poster reads, “Theatre Royal condition. Est. $2000-3000 HWAC# 125777 Grand Cirque International Felix Carlot”. Frame is Lot# 2467 New Mexico Will James Society painted gold with minor scuffing and has a canvas Poster This is a Will James Society poster in accent surrounding the image. Frame dimensions black and white measuring 17 in. X 23 in. It are 31-1/2 x 37-1/2 inches. Image dimensions are 23-1/2 x 29-5/8 inches. Est. $150-250 HWAC# is not dated but the artwork is a reproduction 122303 of James’s longhorn and bronco of 1930. James lived a colorful life including cattle-rustling, Lot# 2463 White Tops Magazines Founded marrying a film star and living in Washoe by Karl Kae Knecht and published by The Circus Valley, Nevada. His art work is still visible in central Nevada bunkhouse walls. A rare limited Fans Association, The White Tops began as a newsletter in 1928, and continues to publish production poster. Est. $80-200 HWAC# 125601 today. A group of eleven issues between July 1933 and December 1946. The 1933 issue Lot# 2468 Tacoma, Washington A.F. Hoska celebrates the Golden Jubilee of the Ringling Brothers, including a Harness Maker Horse Tie, 1880s Unique poster of 1896. Circus history. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 124673 1880s horse tie for this well known harness and Lot# 2464 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & saddle maker in Tacoma. About 7”octagonal, 2” Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. Specimen thick, about 15+ pounds! Embossed lettering on the top. Place to tie the horse rope or reigns Stock Rare Specimen stock. ABN. This is the in the top middle. Very Rare. Est. $800-1200 100 Share version with green border and HWAC# 127057 numerous circus vignettes. Fabulous! Punch holes. 8 x 12” Was an American circus that was Lot# 2469 Four Strand Rawhide Riata A the best-known traveling circus in the US in the beautifully handcrafted rawhide riata. This 20th and early 21st centuries. Operations ceased in 2017. It and its Mexican style lariat is about 40’ in length and predecessor shows ran from 1871 to 2017. Known as Ringling Bros. about .25” in diameter. This is in really great and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, the circus started in 1919 when and usable condition. It’s ready for use or the Barnum & Bailey’s Greatest Show on Earth, a circus created by P. decoration. Please see photos for detail and T. Barnum and James Anthony Bailey, was merged with the Ringling condition. Est. $600-1200 HWAC# 125976 Bros. World’s Greatest Shows. Ringling brothers had purchased Barnum & Bailey Ltd. following Bailey’s death in 1906, but ran the circuses separately until they were merged in 1919. With weakening Lot# 2470 1900’s Simple Rawhide Bosele attendance, many animal rights protests, and high operating costs, the Rawhide Bosele with headstall. Piece measures circus performed their final show on May 21, 2017 at Nassau Veterans 10”x 6” and is in very nice condition. Headstall Memorial Coliseum and closed after 146 years. Ken Prag Collection Est. measures about 38” and 8”. It appears to be $100-200 HWAC# 126355 newer than the muzzle loop. Please see photos for more detail and condition. Est. $80-120 HWAC# 126541 Lot# 2465 1970 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. Stock Pair Lot# 2471 1900’s Small Buffalo Knapsack Lot of 2 different. Rare issued. 1) Number SF This is a unique 12”x 15” knapsack with a 5057, issued to Sally Wright for one share in buffalo hide flap. Piece measures 12”x 15” and 1970. Punch cancelled. Super attractive design is a little rough around the edges. Has leather full of circus vignettes. ABN. 2) Number S6101, straps that need replacing, but it should turn issued to John Vasconcelos in 1970. Punch out to be a nice rustic item for history re-enactment or for hanging on cancelled. Same design as other except with the wall. Please see photos for more detail and condition. Est. $100- green border. Plus 1971 typed letter to stockholders. Ken Prag Collection 200 HWAC# 125975 Est. $150-300 HWAC# 126347 126 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 Philatelic - Postal History / Postcards Lot# 2472 1800’s Vintage Straight Bar Lot# 2479 San Francisco, California 1939- Horse Bit This is an antique bar horse bit. It 1944 Golden Gate International Exposition measures 6” 8” and has a twist on the bar. This RPCs and Photos (80) Collection of 80 mostly would be considered a severe bit that will illicit RPCs and photographs from the Golden Gate more control over the horse. Piece is in good International Exposition in 1939. Includes: condition. Please see photos for more detail. 50 mostly RPCs and some litho postcards, Est. $80-120 HWAC# 126540 including eight canceled, six with stamps; and 30 original photographs. Included is a complete set of a dozen blank Lot# 2473 Ladies Leg Spurs with Nice Inlays RPCs, still in box. Ken Prag Collection Est. $200-500 HWAC# 125741 Nice pair of ladies leg spurs with silver (or nickel?) inlays and small 9-point rowells. 3” diameter. Unmarked. Est. $200-400 HWAC# Lot# 2480 San Francisco, California 1915 Pan 115259 Pacific Exposition Passes & Tickets Panama Pacific International Exposition pre and post Lot# 2474 Pommel Bags unknown event tickets as well as a souvenir admission manufacturer This is a pair of pommel bags ticket for the event that went from February that are 15 in. deep by 5 in. wide. They are 20, 1915 to December 4, 1915. There are also brown tanned leather that possibly carried two stamps that commemorate the exposition. mining equipment, documents, maps, or some There are seven pieces in all. They are all in other object that required quick access. The leather is dried and good condition. Please see photos for more detail and condition. Ken misshapen but otherwise in good condition.C. mid-1900’s. The maker Prag Collection Est. $100-200 HWAC# 125827 is unknown. Est. $150-300 HWAC# 110417 Lot# 2481 San Francisco, California 1915 Pan Lot# 2475 Canadian Coyote Fur Hooded Coat, Size Pacific Exposition Photos Sixty black & white XL Gorgeous, Canadian coyote fur coat, size XL, created photos of the Panama Pacific International by Homme Furs in Montreal, Canada. Fully lined in a Exposition of 1915. The bordered photos black, patterned nylon fabric, with a full-length YKK measure 3.3”x 6.5”, with some a little smaller. brass zipper, two, black velveteen-lined pouch pockets While there were many international exhibits on the outside front, one similarly lined pouch pocket and buildings constructed for the event, the on the inside left, and a generous, black velveteen-lined only one that is still recognizable, is the Palace hood with nylon-corded drawstring closure. Base of the of Fine Arts in the Marina District of “The City.” These photos are in coat also has a drawstring cinch. Length is thirty inches very nice condition. Please see photos for more detail and condition. from collar seam, easily falling at or below the waist for Ken Prag Collection Est. $200-500 HWAC# 125826 even a tall person. Built for extreme cold weather, this very elegant coat can be comfortably worn by a man or woman. Est. $1200-2500 Lot# 2482 San Francisco, California 1915 HWAC# 76263 Pan Pacific Postcard Group Contains 40 postcards commemorating the 1915 Pan Lot# 2476 Portrait of Pawnee Bill Framed oil Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. Besides portrait of Pawnee Bill (Major Gordon Lillie) in scenic views of the exposition, there are a 30 x 35 inch wooden frame. Repaired. No artist number of ad cards, including the 28,000 signature, but the style appears to be late 19th pound typewritersponsored by Underwood, century. On the reverse is painted “Pawnee Bill” Remington Firearms and a rare ad for and barely legible “Major Gordon Lillie.” Est. pneumatic tube document transport within the post office. A system $850-1250 HWAC# 50901 that is still in use at many businesses today. Some cards are used, others are blank. All are in good condition. Please see photos for detail and condition. Ken Prag Collection Est. $200-400 HWAC# 125450 Lot# 2477 San Diego, California Postcards Lot# 2483 San Francisco, California 1915 from the San Diego American Exposition Two Pan Pacific Cyanotype Postcards Two of 1935 This is a collection of postcards of beautiful cyanotype postcards from the 1915 the American Exposition of 1935 in San Diego, Pan Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. These California. Just over 100 postcards, most are show The Palace of Fine Arts. Structures that lithograph prints with some dups. It was a stand to this day. Cyanotype is a photographic different time in America. Ken Prag Collection Est. $300-500 HWAC# 125608 printing process that produces a cyan-blue print. Engineers used the process well into the 20th century. Please see photos for more detail and condition. Ken Prag Collection Est. $60- Lot# 2478 San Francisco, California 1939- 100 HWAC# 125835 1940 Golden Gate International Exposition Ephemera Collection Group of 24 items of Lot# 2484 San Francisco, California 1915 ephemera (some with multiple copies) from the Various Ad Postcards for Pan Pacific Golden Gate International Exposition, World’s Exposition Thirty four postcards from several Fair, in 1939. Items include many individual businesses using the Pan Pacific Exposition tickets and six ticket books (including a rare as a back drop. Included is The Carnation complete book of 24 individual ride tickets), Milk Condensery Building, The Angldile Scale several commemorative stickers and stamps, Company ( The scale that Sells Itself), Ridgeway emergency passes (2), business passes (2), a press building Treasure Tea, a Cuban cigar company, General Electric and a 28,000 pound Island pass, blank litho postcard, Treasure Island train ticket, etc. Ken typewriter at The Underwood exhibit. A creative piece of promotional Prag Collection Est. $200-400 HWAC# 125740 advertising. Please see photos for more detail and condition. Ken Prag Collection Est. $200-500 HWAC# 125831 If you need Christmas delivery please contact us for special arrangements. View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 127

DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 Philatelic - Postal History / Postcards Lot# 2485 San Fracisco, California 1915 Three Lot# 2492 San Francisco, California 1915 Pan Pacific Expo “Bear in Mind” Postcards Panama Pacific Expo Ad Postcards An Pan Pacific postcards with the theme “Bear In incredible and unique collection of 25 Mind.” There are three different depictions of the beautifully illustrated postcards advertising California symbol, but all convey greetings for the Panama Pacific International Exposition California or San Francisco. Please see photos for in San Francisco in 1915. These are creative more detail and condition. Ken Prag Collection Est. works of art touching on the mythical images as well as patriotic $50-60 HWAC# 125833 themes surrounding not just the Expo, but the sentiments of the time. Some are used, some blank. Please see photos for more detail and Lot# 2486 San Francisco, California 1915 condition. Ken Prag Collection Est. $400-1000 HWAC# 126496 Night Scene Postcards of Pan Pacific Expo Lot# 2493 San Francisco, Fifty beautiful night scene postcards from the California Panama–Pacific Pan Pacific International Exposition of 1915. International Exposition The event took place in San Francisco. These Real Photo Postcard cards show the beautiful lighting used even Collection This historical back 105 years ago to highlight the buildings and exhibits of the Expo. collection of about 150 Some used, most are blank. This is indeed a unique and colorful look real photo postcards at a world changing event. Please see photos for more detail and immortalizes the Pan condition. Ken Prag Collection Est. $300-600 HWAC# 126497 Pacific Exhibition that took Lot# 2487 San Francisco, California 1915 place in 1915 in San Francisco, California to celebrate the completion Ad & Art Postcards From the Pan Pacific of the Panama Canal and the city’s recovery from the devastating 1906 earthquake. Ken Prag Collection Est. $1000-2000 HWAC# 126573 Exposition This is a group of 28 beautiful advertising and art postcards from the 1915 Pan Pacific Exposition of 1915, held in San Lot# 2494 San Francisco, California 1915 Francisco from February 20 to December 4 of Postcard Advertising For Pan Pacific that year. Art subjects include several robed Exposition A unique collection of 25 ladies, a Panama hat, a California Grizzly Bear postcards all centered around advertising for and others. A very catchy ad campaign in the time before television. the Pan Pacific International Exposition in San Please see photos for more detail and condition. Ken Prag Collection Est. Francisco. The cards include illustrations of the $300-400 HWAC# 125830 area where the event took place, the Marina District, various exhibit buildings and flat out straight advertising Lot# 2488 San Francisco, California Pan on a Panama hat. A great collection from a bygone era. Some used, Pacific 1915 Expo Post Card Collection A large some blank. Please see photos for more detail and condition. Ken Prag collection of about 150 cards including one or Collection Est. $200-400 HWAC# 126495 more of the rare folding cards of the famous 1915 PPIE in San Francisco. All vintage, various Lot# 2495 San Francisco, California 1915 Pre. publishers. Ken Prag Collection Est. $300-500 Taft Opens Construction Pan Pacific Expo HWAC# 127051 RPC Nice RPC showing President Taft shoveling the first scoop of soil to open construction of Lot# 2489 San Francisco, California 1915 the Pan Pacific International Exposition in San Pan Pacific Expo Map Postcards Lot of 11 Francisco. Card is blank and very sharp for its Pan Pacific Expo map style postcards. Six are age. Please see photos for more detail and unused. There are depictions of the Americas, condition. Ken Prag Collection Est. $100-200 HWAC# 126492 as well as a map of Germany on one of the cards. Cards are in good condition. Please see Lot# 2496 San Francisco, California 1914-1915 photos for more detail and condition. Ken Prag Collection Est. $60-100 Panama-Pacific International Exposition HWAC# 125834 Ticket and Pass Lot of two includes admission ticket and a pass into the Panama-Pacific Lot# 2490 San Francisco, California 1915 Pan International Expositions held at the Palace Pacific Postcard Collection This is a collection of Fine Arts in San Francisco in 1914 and of 40 RPC’s and other postcards, highlighting 1915. Includes: Complimentary Term Card the venues and art of the Pan Pacific (Pass) dated June 1914 and good until July 1st, 1914; and admission International Exposition in San Francisco. ticket for Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1915. Both are printed with signatures of Some of the cards are used, some blank. Please Director of Division Concessions and Admissions, Chief, Department see photos for more detail and condition. Ken Prag Collection Est. $100- of Admissions, and the exposition President. Ken Prag Collection Est. 200 HWAC# 126494 $60-100 HWAC# 125468 Lot# 2491 San Francisco, California 1915 Lot# 2497 Chicago, Illinois 1891 World’s Pan Pacific Postcards by Mitchell & Expo Columbian Exposition Stock Certificate Publishing Five postcards advertising the Inc. in Illinois. No. 1382, issued for 50 shares Pan Pacific Exposition. Two of the cards are to Robert Craig in 1891. Signed by president published by The Edward H. Mitchell Company William Baker and asst. secretary JH Kingavill. of San Francisco the other three by The Exposition Publishing Not cancelled. Brown border and background, Company. All are in excellent, unused condition. Please see photos black print, and large allegorical vignette at for more detail and condition. Ken Prag Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# upper left. Underprint vignette with a birds-eye view of the Exposition. 125832 Printed by Western Bank Note Co., Chicago. 8.25 x 12” Deep folds. The World’s Columbian Exposition was a world’s fair held in Chicago in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the New World in 1492. The expo. was open May 1st-October 30th, 1893. Ken Prag Collection Est. $300-500 HWAC# 126303 128 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 General Americana / Firefighting Memorabilia Lot# 2498 Chicago, Illinois 1893 Columbian Lot# 2504 1910, 1941, 1967/8, Exposition Postcards These are 35 postcards 1973 Fire Department Medal, themed around the World’s Columbian Emblem & Badges Publications Exposition of 1893. Manyhave a little oval (5) 1) Badges for Fire and Police picture of President Grant in the upper right- Departments, Everson-Ross, Inc. hand corner. Some have been used, many are New York Catalog No. 29, 1910, blank. These are in very nice condition. Please 44 pages 2) The Fire Service see photos for more detail and condition. Ken Prag Collection Est. $200- and It’s Emblems Publication by 300 HWAC# 125778 International Association of Fire Chiefs, April 1941, 15 pages 3) The Lot# 2499 Chicago, Illinois Medal Collector, Medals of the New Postcards of the Chicago York Fire Department, September, World’s Fair of 1933 This 1973, 40 pages 4-5) New York is a cache of about 1000 City Fire Department Annual postcards depicting the Presentation of Medals for 1967 Chicago World’s Fair of 1933; & 1968 An invaluable reference for badge and medal collectors, A Century of Progress. Many firefighting memorabilia collectors and researchers. Est. $200-400 are lithographed others HWAC# 122293 RPCs. Please see photos for details. Est. $2000-4000 HWAC# 125621 Lot# 2505 Fire Engine Ephemera Letter the American Fire Engine Company of Seneca Falls, New York dated March 10, 1897, to the Pleasant Valley Lot# 2500 New York City, Wine Company of Rheims, New York. Vignettes New York Postcards of the of factories and offices of the maker of steam fire 1939 New York World’s Fair engines, fire apparatus and supplies. Est. $50-100 This is a collection of 500 HWAC# 124682 postcards from the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Many RPCs please see photos for details. Lot# Firefighting Historical Ken Prag Collection Est. $1000- 2506 3000 HWAC# 125610 Memorabilia - Rare - Lot of 3 This lot of rare fire fighting memorabilia gives a glimpse into the world of firefighting in the late 19th century. 1) Souvenir Book of the Trans-Continental Excursion from New York City to San Francisco, California in September of 1887. This book is hardbound in red fabric and has 64 pages plus ads. Dimensions of this item are 7-5/8 x 8-3/4 Lot# 2501 New York City, New York 1964 New inches. 2) “The Excursion of the Veteran Firemen’s Assn. to S.F.” is a York World’s Fair 1964 Postcard Collection 16 x 11 inch woodcut print from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper - 42 pcs The 1964 New York World’s Fair out of New York City featuring portraits of the officers and departure introduced modern innovations such as the PicturePhone and from the association headquarters. 3) A photograph of the surviving mainframe computers to tens of millions of people and left a legacy of members of the Rincon Hose Co. No. 6. San Francisco Volunteer Fire famous buildings, some of which remain in Flushing Meadows-Corona Department and guests from the New York Fire Department. Slightly Park and others which were relocated to distant locations. This pack water damaged along bottom edge. The photograph is 19-1/2 x 13- of 41 modern color postcards and a fold-out site map celebrates the 1/2 inch housed in a 24 x 18 inch antique frame. Est. $500-700 HWAC# glory days of the fair. Ken Prag Collection Est. $70-100 HWAC# 126207 122321 Lot# 2502 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1895 Lot# 2507 1800s Fireman’s Certificate and Letterheads - Lot Firefighting Related of 2 Lot of two. 1) Three letterheads for the Woodcut Prints from Fire Association of Philadelphia, dated 1895 Harper’s Weekly - Lot of 4 with one measuring 5-8/16 x 8-1/2 inches A set of four woodcut prints and the other two measuring 8-1/2 x 10-3/4 used in the Harper’s Weekly inches. 2) An unused and professionally framed publication, which ran from and matted Insurance Agents Certificate of 1857 until 1916, featuring Authority for the United Fireman’s Insurance fire fighters and steam fire Co. of Philadelphia. The frame measures 19 x 17 inches, and the engines. Woodcut prints with certificate in the matte opening measures 15 x 12 inches. Est. $100- dimensions are as follows. 150 HWAC# 122318 1) “Metropolitan Fire Dept.” - Jan. 13, 1866 - 21 x 16 inches. 2) “The Model N.Y. Fire Dept.” - A Lot# 2503 3519 Fire Fighters - Hook & Ladder Co. on the Run - Feb. 20, 1892 - 23 x 16 inches, 3) “Our Chromolithograph in Antique Frame A Volunteer F.D.” - A Series of Illustrations Representing the Steam Fire colorful chromolithograph titled “3519 Fire Engines now used in N.Y. - Mar. 11, 1865 - 21-1/2 x 15-1/2 inches. Fighters” held behind glass in a painted gold 4) “Fireman at Work” Feb. 16, 1889 - 22 x 16 inches. Est. $150-250 antique frame. The chromolithograph features HWAC# 122320 a three horse steamer being driven past burning buildings. Text below the steamer reads the title of the piece. There is slight water damage along the bottom edge. The image measures 20 x 16 inches, and the frame measures 20-3/4 x 16-7/8 inches. Est. $200- 300 HWAC# 122319 View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 129

DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 General Americana / Firefighting Memorabilia Lot# 2508 circa 1910-1950 U.S. Fire Lot# 2514 Pearl Necklaces 1) Pearl necklace Department Fire Apparatus, Pumps, (16” fine 14K gold chain) and earrings with Equipment Supply Catalogs (10) Incredible tiny diamonds from Italy; 2) Five pearls set in Lot of 10 Fire Department Supply catalogs, 14K gold, 16” fine gold chain; 3) Hand knotted brochures and related publications; covers classic 10-8mm faux pearl necklace, 30” length, equipment, supplies, apparatus, pumps, gold safety clasp. Also included: Brooch (2.5”x hoses, safety/protective items, chemicals, 2”) shaped like a bow and clip on earrings engines and more, from across the United States; published by major (1.25). All set with rhinestones in gold colored manufacturers. Excellent, comprehensive 20th century Firefighting mounts. And, a silver bangle with charms. reference lot. 1) Correct Protection Against Fire, Foamite - Child’s Please see photos. Est. $200-250 HWAC# 126697 Corp’s Fire Extinquisher 1927 Catalog. 25 pages with color. Softbound. 2) The Invincible Nozzle, A.J. Morse & Son 1930 Catalog for Fire Lot# 2515 Sodalite and Pearl Jewelry Deep Department. Supplies & Diving Apparatus. 38 pages, well illustrated blue sodalite stones set in sculpted gold- with fire boats and other apparatus. 3) Fire Prevention & Protection, toned jewelry. Vintage necklace features 4 A.C. Rowe & Son, N.Y. Firefighting & Prevention Appliances and Safety sodalite stones and two pearls--one pearl is Devices Catalog. 128 pages profusely illustrated 4) Deluge Chemical .75” natural. 36” heavy gold-toned chain. Pair Fire Engine Sales Brochure 5) Seagrave Ladder Trucks colorful tri-fold of clip on square earrings set with one square brochure circa 1930 6) Fabric Air Hose Co. New York 12 page “How cut sodalite each. Est. $150-250 HWAC# 126694 it is made” brochure 7) Cairns & Brother Co. New York Firemen’s Lot# 2516 Topaz Necklace Incredible clarity in Helmets 6 page brochure, 1933 8) Champion Fire Apparatus & Fire this blue topaz necklace. 14K white gold setting Pumps, 1952, multiple models illustrated, 43 pages 9) Dayton Fire with triangle shaped 11mm blue topaz atone and Equipment, Ohio, 1952 Catalog No. 33, 30 pages 10) Tinker Roller small tapered baguette diamond. 17” long 14K white Bearing Co. Canton, Ohio 1913 Fire Apparatus Catalog (Classic color illustrations, 24 pages. Est. $500-1000 HWAC# 122291 gold chain.Appraisal sheet enclosed Est. $400-550 HWAC# 126695 Lot# 2509 1930’s Wilbur Brass Fire Extinguisher This is a Wilbur Brand hand held fire extinguisher. Piece is made of brass and measures about 13”x 4” and is labeled ML Co. It has a tag that reads Sacramento Fire Extinguisher Company. Lot# 2517 Usner Cameo Bracelet Vintage Its weight tells me it still has some retardant in it. Nice piece, brilliant gold toned cameo bracelet by Usner. would make a nice decoration with a little Brasso. Please see Set with tiny pearls and dark amber cameo. photos for more detail and condition. Est. $100-150 HWAC# Filigree hinged bangle, 7”. Vintage gold-filled 125984 filigree necklace styled as a Mexican sombrero. 2.5” diameter pendant with 7 portrait dangles, Lot# 2510 mid-19th century Toshikane on 24” twisted gold-toned chain. Est. $120- Porcelain Bracelet Hand-painted porcelain 200 HWAC# 126692 “Bluebirds & Butterflies” bracelet in sterling Lot# Russian 2518 silver, 7 panels. Fabulous details--a true Cloisonne Pendants heirloom to treasure! 7.5 inches, snap-in Cloisonne--four unique box clamp and a safety chain. Links, each pendants--all handmade approximately .75” wide. Never worn, in Faberge style created by original box--excellent vintage condition. Hallmarked: TOSHIKANE Japan. Please review photos. Est. $300-500 HWAC# 126690 skilled artisans. Each of these pendants is also inlaid with jewels.1) Beehive with bee attached, Lot# 2511 Lead, South Dakota Black Hills amber bead at base; 2) Fleur de Lys design on one side and Japanese Silver Necklace Original Langers Black Hills symbol on reverse; 3) Deep green base with crystals in a diamond silver leaves with oval cut hematite stone. shaped trellis design on both sides of pendant; 4) Deep green base Elegant! Jim Langer began designing Black Hill with red cross on one side and Gandaberunda on the reverse side, set silver in 1974. Pendant is 1” x .75” on a 17” with tiny diamonds. All of the patterns eye-catching. The Pendants are silver chain. Est. $100-150 HWAC# 126696 special traditional art. Please see photos Est. $400-600 HWAC# 126691 Lot# 2512 Gold Jewelry 10K One gold and Lot# 2519 Alaska Art of Sheet Music: Alaska jade bracelet. Three pendants, with stones-- Gold Rush: Jack London’s Call of the Wild A garnets (with matching earrings), zircon....Two tribute march and two-step to Jack London’s crosses, one with garnets. One pin with garnet. “Call of the Wild,”a saga of the Alaska Gold Rush Also, gold plated sterling jade pin, earrings and of 1898. The song was published in 1904. Ken pendant. Est. $2000-3000 HWAC# 121233 Prag Collection Est. $50-100 HWAC# 124706 Lot# 2520 California Art of Sheet Music: Lot# 2513 Blue Topaz and Silver Filigree 49’er Gold Rush Written especially for the San Set Pendant (1.25” oval ), earrings (pierced, Francisco Examiner, Sunday January 23, 1898: .5” oval), and ring (.5” oval, size 6). Silver, set “The Halcyon Days of ‘49” with cover art of a with blue topaz. Elegant high silver filigree gold miner, artist appears to be Keane, (G). Ken settings. Please see photos. Est. $200-400 Prag Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 124705 HWAC# 126693 130 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 General Americana / Musical Recordings Lot# 2521 Art of Sheet Music Assortment Lot# 2527 City of Toyland No. 7 Utility Truck Lot of ten pieces by nine different artists: City of Toyland No. 7 Utility Truck in solid metal 1) Wm. Young, “Birds in the Forest” (E); 2) with hard rubber wheels, in fair condition Van Allen, “Mid The Blue Grass Of Kentucky (E); 3) Tunison, “In with original paint showing some wear from The Gloaming” Chicago, (E); 4) Ward Traver, “Now She’s Anybody’s young imaginative enjoyment. This functions Girlie, (E); 5) Schilbere, “Dream of the Fairies,” (VG, cover only); 6 & as a garbage truck when the crank on the right 7) Pfeiffer, “Down Among The Sugar-Cane,” (E); “Ev’ry Time You’re side is used to lift the bin on the back up and over to empty into the Lonely Don’t Forget That I Am Lonely Too,” (E); 8) Nuyttens, “Love’s opening at the top. Overall the dimensions are approx 19 inches tall, Enchantment Waltz,” Chicago, (E); 9) Merrian, “Iola,” (VG);10) Edward 5-1/2 inches wide, and 9 inches tall. See photo for condition details. Light, “Autumn, (VG, cover only). Ken Prag Collection Est. $100-200 Est. $200-300 HWAC# 112639 HWAC# 124664 Lot# 2528 JETS Photo Album Photo album Lot# 2522 Art of Sheet Music Collection: of nearly 120 aircraft of the 1950s, made by Albert W. Barbelle The artwork of Albert W. the Trading Card Guild. There are 240 cards Barbelle (1887-1957) first appeared in 1912. available, but this album has a few less than the 120 it will hold. Each It is estimated that his output of covers is second only to the Starmer photo card is 3 x 2 inches in black and white. Jet fighters, helicopters, Brothers. Later in his career he worked on the first renditions of transport planes, trainers from all over the world are pictured. 15 Mickey Mouse. Here are two examples of his work: 1) “Just A Baby’s missing, so there’s 105 cards included. Plus an aviation poker chip. Prayer At Twilight” with a little girl praying for her Daddy “over there” The Trading Card Guild was an attempt by Topps Chewing Gum to in World War I. (VG) 2) “Moonlight,” with a lonesome lover longing for widen the market for collectable cards beyond sports and into more someone in the moonlight. (E) Ken Prag Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# upscale stores. Est. $50-100 HWAC# 124417 124663 Lot# 2529 c1957 Nylint Toys Austia Western Lot# 2523 Art of Sheet Music Collection: Crane - Telescoping! Heavy metal toy crane Gene Buck and Others Gene Buck (1885- in fair condition made by Nylint. The tires 1957) was a leader in the music industry. He roll smoothly; the handwheel that raises the was musician, lyricist, composer, producer boom is present but the boom is jammed at a and cover artist. He spent 17 years working 45-degree angle. The rims of the handwheels with Florenz Ziegfeld, founded ASCAP in 1914 for the cable and the telescoping boom are and was ASCAP president from 1924-1941. missing -- only the hubs remain. All decals are Four examples of his artist work: 1) “Miami: A Southern Idyl,” (E); 2) present, but some may be scratched. Paint on “The Corn Is Waving Annie Does Your Heart Beat True,” (E); “The Sea the corners is scuffed from years of youthful enjoyment, but overall, Shell,”(E); “Fanella,” (E). Three pieces by an unknown artist whose this is a nice-looking antique toy. It is approx 14 inches bumper to signature might be Detarris: “Lady Angeline,”(E); “When It’s All Over,” bumper and about 9 inches tall without the yellow boom. It has approx (VG); “My Little Girl,”(E). Jenkins: “Hello! Peaches, (E). Kornreich, “I’m four, 4-inch diameter, rubber-tired wheels. See photo for condition Wearing My Heart Away For You,” (E). C. Floyd Coleman, “Georgie” (E). details. Est. $200-300 HWAC# 112638 Ten pieces in all. Ken Prag Collection Est. $200-400 HWAC# 124666 Lot# 2530 Porter Motor K & D No. 1 This is a Lot# 2524 Art of Sheet Music Collection: little DC motor C. 1890’s that would have powered Spanish American War & Patriotic Lot of an erector set. The motor is about 3 1/4 in. high nineteen patriotic pieces, many singing the wearing black enamel paint with some gold paint praises of the Spanish American War: “The trim in a leave pattern. The motor shaft spins freely Triumphant Banner,” E.T. Paull, (E); “America with an outboard small pulley. Cleverly made. Forever! March,” E.T. Paull, (VG). Several have Condition is very good. Est. $100-200 HWAC# separated covers, well used sheet music. Ken 125597 Prag Collection Est. $200-300 HWAC# 124704 Lot# 2525 Art of Sheet Music Collection: The Lot# 2531 Rare Push Puppet Boxing Toy ”Kibitz” America’s newest laugh, made Starmer Brothers William A. Starmer (1872- in Pittsburg, PA. On a wooden base 2 1/2 1955) and his brother Frederick W. Starmer inches square, 5 1/2 inches tall, two black men with swinging arms (1878-1962) are responsible for one quarter of the large size sheet are fighting. Turn the knob on the bottom and one fighter arches music produced between 1900-1919. Born in England they arrived backward. Push down, both fighters collapse. Written on the bottom in New York in 1898 & 1899. Their fluid use of color and realistic in pencil: “Helen / 1947 / Gt. Falls / Mont / Wrestling matches.” Est. rendition of people became widely known in Tin Pan Alley. They $100-200 HWAC# 124416 continued their careers in cover art into the 1940s. This collection of their work consists of 19 pieces, mostly (E) Excellent condition, with Lot# 2532 Battle Creek Sanitarium Health one ore two (VG) very good condition, some covers are detached. Ladder on Columbia Records Directed by Some of the well known titles include: “I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles,” Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, this Columbia Record and “Moonlight Bay.” Ken Prag Collection Est. $200-400 HWAC# 124665 collection will lead the user to systematic exercise, resulting in good health. Twenty Lot# 2526 1970’s-1980’s Assorted Model health promoting exercises. In original box, with five long playing record albums and Diesel Trains Eight previously used Tyco and instructional brochure. Dr. Kellogg invented Bachman model trains. There is also some corn flakes breakfast cereal and his life was chronicled in the 1994 track included in the lot. None of the engines film “Road to Wellville.” Est. $100-200 HWAC# 124722 could be tested. One of the Bachmans is still in its box. Please see photos for more detail and condition. Est. $100- 200 HWAC# 125974 If you need Christmas delivery please contact us for special arrangements. 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DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 General Americana / Ephemera Lot# 2533 “The Sanitary Water Closet” or Flush Lot# 2541 First Edition Book of Locks and it Down Small broadside (9 x 5.75”) for an early flush Hardware by Henry Towne dated 1904 This toilet. Fred. Adee, Sole Agent, New York. You can find this is a first edition leather bound book in excellent in Fred Holabird’s Bottle Book!!! Est. $60-100 HWAC# condition titled “ Locks and Hardware” by 123496 Henry Towne gifted to Henry Ford and dated 1904. Provenance is of the Ford Museum. This volume is “profusely illustrated” by the author. You will likely see hardware used in many architectural designs of its time. 5 in. X 7 in. See photo for details. Est. $400-1000 HWAC# 125602 Lot# 2534 Apothecary Prints in American Lot# 2542 Hand-Carved Image of Peasant by History by Artist Robert Thom This is a set of Andy Anderson This is a hand carved image of four (4) stand-up prints by artist Robert Thom a peasant farmer by Andy Anderson about 14 in. and editor George A. Bender. The size is 19 in. in length. C.1970’s. Est. $80-120 HWAC# 125592 X 21 in. Christopher Marshall 1729-1825, John Morgan 1755, Carl Wilhelm Scheele 1742- 1786, Andrew Craigie 1775-1783 the first Apothecary General. All are mounted on hard board paper in good condition. Est. $80-120 HWAC# 125590 Lot# 2535 Black Trunk Black shipping trunk, Lot# 2543 Hand-made Fireplace Bellows approx 35 x 12 x 17 inches, heavily used. This is a hand-made wood fireplace bellows Missing the leather straps that apparently about 26 in. long. It has cheselled sides, canvas went over the top. Lid can be propped open cloth bellows and trimmed with leather and by pulling the slider on the left towards you studding. Still functioning. C. 1970s. Est. $80- and released by pushing it away. Two latches 120 HWAC# 125591 on the front and hinged along the back all in working order. It is a nice decorative piece for your office or home, and it can store long Lot# 2544 Irridescent Ammonite An things like umbrellas and such. Just what you needed! The Historic V & irridescent ammonite, 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches T Railroad Depot Stockpile of Pierce Powell’s Western Memorabilia Est. $150- and one inch tall. Iridescent Ammonite is a 300 HWAC# 125991 fossil that demonstrates the Fibonacci Spiral and the iridescence displays a natural rainbow Lot# 2536 1900’s Boy Scout Ephemera spectrum of colors. Ammonites lived during About 60 pieces of ephemera connected to the Earth’s Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. They Boy Scouts of America. Pice’s include merit are the ancestors of the cuttlefish, octopus, and badge certificates, membership cards, “Life squid. Their shells were supposedly made up Scout” cards, commemorative stamps and of aragonite and mother-of-pearl. The name ammonite comes from more. All are in good shape. Please see photos Amun, the Egyptian god linked to the ram. It is named for its likeness for more detail and content. Est. $150-300 to a ram’s horn. Some cultures believe them to have metaphysical HWAC# 126461 properties. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 124431 Lot# 2537 1900-1917 Broadside Beauticians Lot# 2545 Grasshopper Fossil in Wyoming Union Prices Post WWI broadside of prices for Shale Rare grasshopper encased in a 3 x 5 inch the local Butte Beautician’s Union No. 635, J.B.H.C. piece of shale. The fossil is 1 1/2 inches long &P.I.U of A. In near new condition in sealed and 1/2 inch tall, dark brown on the tan color stone. Est. $300-500 protective sleeve. 9 X 11”. Est. $60-100 HWAC# HWAC# 124423 125514 Lot# 2546 1900’s Large Tool Chest & Carpenter Tools Vintage tool chest 48”x 16”x 12” containing an array of carpenter and wood Lot# 2538 Classic Western Artifacts - Lot working tools like hand drills, bit, hammers, wedges, planes, etc. All of 2 This lot of classic western artifacts is are pretty solidly made and ready to use or display or...resell. Box his made up of worn one child sized boot, which made of wood, with metal hinges and has a lock and key. Please see was recovered in the high desert, and one 11 photos for more detail and condition. Est. $700-1000 HWAC# 126550 x 9 inch dehydrated cow patty in excellent condition. Est. $100-120 HWAC# 122325 Lot# 2547 Montgomery Ward Quick Lighting Gasoline Iron Seemed like a good idea at the Lot# 2539 Coca Cola Push Card Game time. Brand new, in original box, with owners Cardboard game card: “Win a 24 Bottle Case / manual: “use only clean gasoline,” Patented in Of / Coca-Cola / For Only / 5c.” Red and white, 1936, proudly wearing the Montgomery Ward with 65 girls names, with holes to be punched. Card is 7 x 8 inches. Est. brand. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 124719 $50-100 HWAC# 124422 Lot# 2548 1900s Nice Vintage Tool Lot# 2540 Elephant Skin Doctor’s Bag Black elephant skin doctor’s bag with brass accents Chest & Tools Vintage tool chest 32”x 20”x and grey nubuck interior. Est. $80-120 HWAC# 20”containing an array of carpenter and wood 122253 working tools like hand drills, bit, hammers, wedges, planes, levels etc. All are pretty solidly made and ready to use or display or...resell. Box his made of wood, with metal hinges and has a lock and key, as well as wheels. Please see photos for more detail and condition. Est. $500- 1000 HWAC# 125996 132 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 General Americana / Photographs, Antique Lot# 2549 1890’s Rare 19th Century Lot# 2555 1950s Remington Rand 10 Key Makeup/Train Case A rare and vintage train/ Calculator A Remington Rand 10 key calculator. It makeup case, complete with makeup bottles appears to work and even has a paper roll. It has a and jars adorned with cloissonne’ and blue lapis plate saying that it was once the property of Storey tops. Leather covered case measures 19”x 12” x County, Nevada. Please see photos for more detail 8”. the case in monogramed “M.L.M. CHICAGO,” and condition. Est. $60-80 HWAC# 126548 which might suggest this could have belonged to late 19th century actress Mollie McConnell, a native of the “Windy City.” There are eight glass containers, a tortoise shell comb, a clothes Lot# 2556 Salesman Sample Bricks This is brush, a hair brush, a shoe horn and a shoe button hook, a hint to how a lot of six (6) salesman sample bricks. Five old this piece of luggage is. The latches still work, there is no key and are marked D.V.W.W. 1921 with the price for the handle has broken off, but is still with the case. This is a real piece each in the upper left hand corner. Measuring 1 of history, when train travel was the way to go for the upper class. 3/8 in. X 2 3/4 in. X 3/4 in. each. A single brick Trust me, this didn’t ride in the baggage car. See photos for more detail. marked Acme Brick Malvern, ARK. in a cream Est. $600-1200 HWAC# 121750 color. Great paper weights for the contractor Lot# 2550 Office Chair used by wall of fame. Est. $120-250 HWAC# 125598 Ronald Reagan The consignor tells us Lot# 2557 1940’s Small Cigarette Holder this leather chair was used by Ronald Small pewter cigarette holder. It appears to Reagan at his home in California. It is hold the pack (Up to king size and has a slider approx. 30 x 30 x 45 inches and in great that opens enough to allow the dispensing of a smoke. Fancy scroll condition. Take this to work or put it work. Please see photos for more detail and condition. Est. $40-80 in your home office and govern your HWAC# 125994 affairs like a shining city on a hill. Est. $500-1500 HWAC# 125992 Lot# 2558 1896-1910 Travelers Protection Assn. Lot of approx 30.. Collection of TPA convention breast badges (19) w ribbons, pins from around the US I.E.; Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Tenn and more. Medals are in very good condition, ribbons vary in condition. In presentation hard case w/glass. Collinson: .102” solid brass, pure gold plate, COA, Presentation box and case. #13838, 2009 full size badge,, lapel pin (mini badge) and challenge coin. Great design, issued only for this event. Shield w/5 Lot# 2551 1940’s Old Wooden Crates Eight point star center.. Coin Has image of badge on obverse. Reverse is a wood crates from various companies. Boxes rendition of 1917 Metro P.D. “Additional Private” badge. Complete include Fels-Naptha Soap, American Biscuit presentation box and case w/gold embossing inside case and on box. Company, Dame Rouge Wine, Boschee’s NEW. Item is sold as a historical/collectible only. It does not convey, German Syrup and a few more. The Boschee’s nor should it be used as an authority of any kind. Sale of this item is is the money item here. The company Dr. in full compliance with the United States Federal Law : 18 USC ss716. Boschee’s German Syrup was started in 1893. Impersonation of a police officer is a felony in most jurisdictions and The product was made from sugar and was touted to have medicinal subject to arrest. Est. $200-300 HWAC# 125480 benefits, which it probably does. These boxes are in various stages of condition, ranging from good to very good, but again, it’s the stenciled Lot# 2559 Two antique wallpaper samples? labels that dictate worth. Est. $150-300 HWAC# 120957 A. W. P. M. A. Please see photograph! Est. $100- 200 HWAC# 123489 Lot# 2552 P.J. Pauly Temporary Jail Cell Bronze Plaque This is a bronze plaque that was attached to the hardware to make a temporary jail cell. Invented by P.J. Pauly of St. Louis, Missouri in 1874. The plaque is 4 1/2 in. X 7 in. and is in very good condition. Pauly Lot# 2560 Two Stereoscope 3D viewers recognized the use of Bessemer steel as the This is a pair of stereoscope viewers. Both are best way to protect criminals from themselves. Est. $100-300 HWAC# not marked for manufacture. One viewer is 125599 missing the card holder. Please see the photos for details. Est. $100-150 HWAC# 125585 Lot# 2553 1880s-1910s Pacific Express Office Family Photograph This photograph features a large family posing outside of a dilapidated Pacific Express Company Office. The Pacific Express Lot# 2561 Vintage Monarch Stereo Viewer Company dealt with regional private mail and packages, operating Vintage, c1900, stereo card viewer, complete with primarily west of the Mississippi from 1879 to the early 1910’s. This handle and adjustable card extension. Est. $100- photo measures 5-1/4 x 4-1/4 inches. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 122514 150 HWAC# 126951 Lot# 2554 1950’s Pinup Match Book Collection-36 A match book collection featuring female pinups on one side and a business advertisement on the other. Not exactly politically correct in today’s world but hey, this is history There are also a couple of pinup postcards in the mix. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 126491 View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 133

DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 General Americana / Collectibles Lot# 2562 1930’s-1950’s Underwood Lot# 2570 1892 Vintage Glass Slides of Document Typewriter An Underwood Ships A wooden box containing 50 glass slides typewriter with the extra wide carriage for (3.75”x 3.25”) that have a marine theme for document typing. This one needs a good the most part. Slides include photos of French cleaning and some small repairs I’m sure. Tom Navy ships, as well as some British vessels. Hanks, if you’re out there, this could be a great There are also a few slides that show images addition to your collection, although it weighs about forty pounds. of a zoo and fishing scenes. These slides are all Please see photos for more detail and condition. Est. $300-600 HWAC# in nice condition. Please see photos for more 126549 detail and condition. Est. $80-120 HWAC# 125977 Lot# 2563 Very Old Iron Rich Clay Water Pitcher Hand made water pitcher that is very Lot# 2571 Konigszelt Bayern Plates Lot ot heavy, made with iron-rich clay. Dark brown two plates by von Karl Bedal: “Bauernhaus in glaze, small chip on lip. 9” tall, 7” diameter Fronhausen” and “Gedruckt in Deutschland”. plus handle and spout. no maker. Looks 19th Est. $40-80 HWAC# 124718 century. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 123503 Lot# 2564 1900’s Vintage Carpentry Tools Lot# 2572 1960’s Wall Hanging, Tiger with & Chest Older tool chest 36”x 16”x 12” Goat Here is a really nice item, It is set up to containing several vintage carpentry tools, have a rod along the top edge, and be hung on including crosscut hand saws, hammers and measuring sticks. Box has the wall !! It has a beige border, with burgundy leather handles which could use replacing. This is indeed a relic from back round .It shows an East Indian Tiger, the past, but still could prove useful. Please see photos for more detail or condition. Est. $350-700 HWAC# 126551 standing over a goat, in good condition, so they must be friends!! Wool carpet, nicely woven Lot# 2565 Western Electric Wall Mounted with bright fringe. Size...71” long x 48” high. Would look great over a sofa, or possibly on the wall in your den. Excellent condition. ( RH). Phone with Kellogg Candlestick This is a wall Est. $280-600 HWAC# 102101 mounted telephone made by Western Electric with a non-working Kellogg candlestick Lot# 2573 Turn of the Century / 1900’s Huge mouthpiece. The wall mount is complete Brass serving Tray/ from East India Gigantic, internally but missing the hand crank. The box like the kind, a Maharaja ( “ A great ruler, great appears to be in good condition. The hand-held king, or high king ) would use at a banquet. It hardware is missing the wiring and internals; would take 2 people , end to end to serve this marked Kellogg 848170-L in gold tone. The try, with food on it !! This specimen is 29” tall cradle works smoothly with receiver and mouthpiece. This would make a great display for technology of the 20th century. Est. $200- x 45” long in size. Originally found in Vietnam, 300 HWAC# 125600 in an old thrift store in 1968, 51 Years ago. Brass with pie crust rim folded up. The interior has a border of palm leaves, and the interior central section as well. Hand made, and pounded impressions. Also Lot# 2566 Belgium Tapestries These two has scalloped interior border designs. says “ India “ Peened into the tapestries are scenes of Venetian scenes. 1) base. Could be hung on the wall, or used as a coffee table, if you have People lounging in a boat near the canal, a base made. Very ornate beautiful piece, in great condition.( *Note: approx. 36” x 54”. 2) also people getting If you are the winning bidder of this great item, there will be excess acquainted, approx. 24” x 32”. Circa after 1900, shipping charge, because it is a large, over size item !! ) ( RH). Est. replicas of older tapestries. Both are in sepia tones. Est. $250-400 HWAC# 108731 $600-750 HWAC# 89560 Lot# 2574 1958 Ireland related collectibles This collection is all about one man’s journey Lot# 2567 1900’s Antique Cecilian Melophonic to Emerald Isle and includes not only his diary Phonograph Turntable This phonograph is in pretty of that trip, but various publications, some rough shape, but could be used as a display or for coinage and a coffe can filled with actual Irish parts. Several parts are missing, like the arm and moss. There are also samples of flora and crank. Could use a good cleaning. Please see photos fauna included as well as books about livestock for more detail and condition. Est. $80-120 HWAC# breeding and other informational publications. 126542 You’ll also find a few song books as well as a record of Irish musical favorites. Please see photos for more detail and condition. Est. $120- 200 HWAC# 125989 Lot# 2568 Amazonian Wood Figurine, Lot# 2575 1960’s Candle Stick Holders / c1900 Vintage figurine spoon, hand carved Matched pair Very beautiful and interesting wood with mythical character. Ornate designs abound. About 7” long and 3” wide and deep. Est. $100-150 HWAC# pair of matching candle stick holders , each 126952 candlestick holding 2 candles. Pottery with very unusual, marblized swirling design, inside Lot# 2569 French Tapestry 3 These two and out !! Beige in color with sage green . tapestries are scenes of Venetian scenes. 1) Square bases that, move up into a columns, People lounging in a boat near the canal, and then appear as plant stocks , opening up approx.16” x 54”. 2) also Mill and nature scene, to leaves. Gold painted lip and lower pedestal trimming. Great for approx. 24” x 36”. Circa after 1900, replicas of a center piece on a dining table, or to adorn your fireplace mantel. older tapestries. Both are in sepia tones. Est. Perfect condition.( RH). Est. $60-100 HWAC# 100714 $250-400 HWAC# 108732 134 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 Numismatics / Coins Lot# 2576 African Wooden IbIbio Mask Large Lot# 2582 El Cazador Half Reale Authentic wooden mask, described by the attached label as an Treasure from the El Cazador which sank in 1784, Ibibio mask, which would have come from the Epko this 1/2 reale comes with a card of authenticity with people of Nigeria. The mask is carved from a lightweight the story of the historic shipwreck on the reverse. wood, and dyed black. Very rustic in appearance, there Est. $60-100 HWAC# 124443 are wear marks all over the item. Four holes drilled into the left and right sides would have been used to hold the mask on a person’s face with cord. There is a hanging wire added to the inside at the top. Overall length is approx. 18-1/2 inches and it is about 6-1/2 Lot# 2583 Unusual Foreign Coins Lot of five inches wide, and 3 inches thick. Please see the photos for design and pieces: three tiny gold pieces (7 mm) with condition details. Est. $100-300 HWAC# 124653 arabic inscription; large Asian round with Lot# 2577 Early British Pocket Scale in Box center hole, 44 mm, bronze, attributed to “Ganh mung”; ancient oval bronze with figure A classic pocket scale in wood box with no on obverse with Latin lettering, reverse a bust internal label. Some weights present (16), all in with lettering. Worthy of research. Est. $200- drams (drachm). One drachm is 0.0625 ounces. 400 HWAC# 124410 It is an apothecary weight. British, perhaps 1830s. Est. $150-200 HWAC# 126950 Lot# 2584 Foreign Coins Lot of four: 1) German silver Pfennig, circa 1400-1500; 2) 1642 France-Bouillon, 2 tournois; 3) Hungary Lot# 2578 1600’s The Observatory Newspaper in 1567, one dinar; 4) Macedonia, circa 150 BC. Dialogue Lot of 2. Two pages in excellent condition. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 124449 Saturday April 21, 1683 and Saturday October 15. 1681. Newspaper grounded by Roger L’Estrange ad vehicle to attack dissenters and Whigs. These issues Lot# 2585 Rare Mini Coin Collection published by Charles Brown, brother to Joanna Brown Phenomenal collection of 17 brass, copper, who took over for him 1681-82. This maybe the silver plate and gold plate miniature U.S. earliest periodical published by a woman. Back page Coins. Several have the word “counter” on the of both have “London, Printed for Joanna Brown at the obverse, but many are just mini replicas. They Gun in St. Paul’s Church-yard.. Interesting political commentaries. Est. $200-300 HWAC# 125489 are very small to be used as gaming counters. Probably date to the 1860s-1880s. Ex. Fauver Lot# 2579 Antique London Pewter Pieces, Collection. Benjamin Fauver Collection Est. $400- Etc. Amazing antique collection. 1) Very 800 HWAC# 121337 large London R M pewter round platter. 18” Lot# 2586 Genghis Khan Dirhem Obv.: diameter. 2) London pewter two-handled inscriptions, bead and line border; Rev.: porridge bowl--2”h x 5”d. Both pieces c.1800’s. Khwarezm type. Type issed 1220-25. 16 mm. 3) Large pewter bowl, hallmarked, but not readable. 2.5”h x 11.5”d. Est. $70-100 HWAC# 124411 Flat base. c. 1800’s or earlier. Also included several pewter serving tools: Chicken claw tongs, nutcracker, two spoons. Also, two Rogers Bros. lobster or crab picks. Est. $250-450 HWAC# 109766 Lot# 2587 New York 1875 Parisan Counterstamped Seated Liberty Half Dollar, Lot# 2580 2004 Paul McCartney Signed Poster 1875 Counterstamped 1875 Seated Liberty An autographed poster promoting The Music and half dollar. PARISIAN / VARIETIES / 16 ST. & Animation Collection of Sir Paul McCartney. Paul B’WAY. N. Y. A burlesque show of young ladies McCartney’s Music & Animation is an animated that ran in 1875 and 1876. Holed. Rulau NY- anthology film compiling three animated short films NY-230. Brunk P-125. John Reynolds Collection Est. $50-125 HWAC# produced by Paul McCartney. It was released by 127066 Miramax Films on DVD in 2004. The film includes Rupert & the Frog Song, Tuesday and Tropic Island Lot# 2588 1931-S Lincoln Penny We called Hum. Paul McCartney wrote or composed music for this 1931-S Lincoln penny Gem BU a couple of each short. This poster measures 26”x 40” and the auctions ago. PCGS returned the penny genuine Sharpie autograph is in the upper right-hand corner. I would go into not gradable from a previous purchaser. PCGS who Sir Paul McCartney is, but, unless you’ve been in a coma for the Genuine Altered Surf. -UNC Detail was their past half century......well, you get the point. Poster is in very good conclusion. The next buyer can crack it out and condition and the autograph is crisp and clear. Fred Holabird Collection resubmit to another grading service, or just Est. $2600-4000 HWAC# 121289 enjoy the beauty of this rare date coin. (We could write an essay about the grading services but we won’t) Est. $60-100 HWAC# 124441 Lot# 2581 Cuban Coin and Currency Two examples of Cuban money: 1) 1920 silver Lot# 2589 Buffalo Nickels Lot of twelve G-F Cuarenta Centavos; KM 14.3, Fineness: 0.9000, condition Buffalo Nickels: 1923; 1927; 1928; Weight: 10.0 g, ASW: 0.2894oz., F-VF condition. 1929-D; 1935-D (2); 1935 (2); 1936 (3); 1937. 2) 1896 Un Peso banknote from El Banco Est. $60-100 HWAC# 124445 Espanol De La Isla De Cuba, G condition. Est. $30-60 HWAC# 124448 If you need Christmas delivery please contact us for special arrangements. View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 135

DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 Numismatics / Coins Lot# 2590 National Park Quarter Collection Lot# 2595 Fractional Currency Lot of three Issued by Postal Commemorative Society, two pieces of fractional currency:1) F-1271, fifteen blue binders with Washington Quarters minted by cents, Bust of Columbia, AG-G; 2) F-1309, each state to celebrate our National Park heritage. twenty five cents, Bust of Robert J. Walker, The presentation is fabulous! As the PCS markets Secretary of the Treasury 1845-1849, AG-G; 3) the series: “This remarkable coin series takes F-1266, ten cents, Bust of William M. Meredith, the nation’s passion for State Quarters to soaring Secretary of the Treasury 1849-1850, poor-AG. new heights. The National Parks State Quarters, In response to the coin shortage caused by the Civil War, the Act of July celebrating the beauty and majesty of America, will 17, 1862 authorized these notes. In the fourteen years that Fractional take you on a thrilling road trip across this great Currency was produced, nearly 369 million dollars of it was issued. land to explore more national parks and historic landmarks than Est. $60-100 HWAC# 124442 most people even dream of visiting. Along with two uncirculated coin specimens, each Collector Panel will also feature mint-condition Lot# 2596 Native American $5 Silver historic U.S. postage stamps – no longer available at any U.S. Post Office Certificate Series of 1899, Elliott-White -- sealed in protective encasing, complementing the state/territory or signatures; Fr. 280; good condition, three its chosen site.” This collection is missing the last nine pages, but they pinholes. This is the only issue of U.S. paper can be purchased from PCS for $17.95 each. Finish the collection and money for which a Native American was you’ll have a beautiful library of the United States and its treasures. selected as the central feature; Bust of Ta-to-ka- Est. $150-300 HWAC# 119821 in-yan-ka, also known as Running Antelope, a member of the Oncpapa tribe of Sioux Indians. Lot# 2591 $5 Liberty Coin Holder Container George F. C. Smillie engraved the portrait. Est. has Liberty $5 obv and rev, dated 1839. Novelty $200-400 HWAC# 124436 as it looks like a roll of 25 coins. In excellent condition. May have held counters. Hunted the Lot# 2597 Series of 1914 U.S. $5 Federal internet and couldn’t find another like it. Be Reserve Note The Federal Reserve Bank was worth searching. Est. $80-150 HWAC# 125483 created in 1913 and this was their first issue. Fr. 849, New York, Burke-Glass signatures; good condition, no pinholes. Est. $60-100 Lot# 2592 Numiscope Coin Machine for US HWAC# 124438 $5 Gold Numiscope Coin machine, apparently for counterfeit detection of US $5 gold coins Lot# 2598 Series of 1917 U.S. $2 Note Fr. 60; by magnification. The machine does not fit a Series of 1917 U.S. $2 Note; Speelman-White; US quarter, at 24.3mm, and appears to only fit small red seal, scalloped. Good condition, no a US $5 at 21.6mm. A lens on the front allows pinholes. Bust of Thomas Jefferson, at center a the viewer to look at coins in detail. There may be other functions within the machine that can appraise density. view of the Capitol. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 124437 Electronic. Can sort reject coins to one side, and legitimate coins to the other side. Rare. We have not had one of these before. Constructed of white metal, painted with crackled gray, manufacturer name embossed on top front panel. Excellent condition. Appears 1920’s-30’s. Est. Lot# 2599 $2 & $5 U.S. Star Notes Lot of two $200-800 HWAC# 56441 certified star notes: 1) Series 1963 A $2 Star Note; Fr. 1514, Legal Tender Note; certified Lot# 2593 Confederate States of America Superb Gem New 67 PPQ by PCGS Currency. 2) $10 & $20 Notes Lot of two: 1) 1864 $20 1963 $5 Star Note, Legal Tendar Note; Fr. 1536; Confederate States of America; CS-67; certified certified Extremely Fine 45 by Legacy currency Very Fine 30, (edge tears; minor stains) by grading. Star notes are used by the BEP (Bureau of Engraving and Legacy currency grading; Vignette of state Printing) to replace misprinted/damaged currency before it goes into capitol building in Nashville, Tennessee. Bust circulation. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 124434 of Vice President Alexander H. Stephens in oval at right. Denomination in large letters on elaborate blue reverse. Lot# 2600 Small Size Legal Tender U.S. $2 Bills Lot of two: 1) Series of 1928 G, Fr. 1508, 2) 1864 $10 Confederate States of America; CS-68; certified Choice fine condition. 2) Series of 1953 B, Fr. 511, star About Unc 58 Exceptional Paper Quality by PMG; Battlefield scene of note, AU condition. Est. $40-80 HWAC# 124439 horses pulling cannon. Bust of Secretary of State R.M.T. Hunter at right; denomination on elaborate blue reverse. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 124435 Lot# 2594 Confederate States of America Currency Lot of Lot# 2601 $10 U.S. Gold Certificate Series of two: 1) 1864 $50 Confederate 1928, Woods-Mellon signatures; Fr. 2400; VG States of America, CS-66, condition, stains lower right, some folds. Short certified Extremely Fine 40 by lived series as the Gold Reserve Act of 1933 Legacy currency grading. Bust required the surrender of all gold certificates. of President Jefferson Davis at Small size gold certificates are considered center, denomination in large much scarce than the old large size notes. The letters on elaborate blue reverse. 2) 1954 reproduction of CS-67 note promises: “This certifies that there have with state Capitol of Nashville Tennessee and bust of Vice President been deposited in the Treasury of the United Alexander H. Stephens. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 124440 States of America $10 in gold coin payable to the bearer on demand.” Est. $100-200 HWAC# 124433 136 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 Numismatics / Ephemera Lot# 2602 $20 Hawaii Federal Reserve Note Lot# 2608 Camden, New Jersey National Series 1934 A $20 Federal Reserve Note issued Bureau of Engraving Stock Certificate, 1888 for use in Hawaii during World War Two. VF Cert. #16, issued to the estate of Thomas A. condition, no folds or tears. Months after Pearl Biddle, dec’d. This is a curious certificate. Harbor, the U.S. release a special series of Was this company somehow associated with paper money for exclusive use in Hawaii and the U.S. Government? The National Bureau of the Pacific. The U.S. feared the Japanese would Engraving dept. of the government printed the invade the islands and this special currency U.S. currency. This company incorporated in 1879 and operated at would become worthless if it fell into enemy Camden, New Jersey. This company does not show up in the scripophily hands. Historic brown seals and serial number, Julian-Morgenthau historical databases, do it is a one off and rare. VF. Uncancelled. Est. signatures. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 124432 $200-400 HWAC# 118717 Lot# 2603 Silver Certificates Crisp Lot# 2609 New York, New York 1937-1968 Uncirculated Lot of nine crisp uncirculated American Bank Note Company (ABN) Series of 1935 A $1 Silver Certificates, Stock Certificates Lot of 4, three varieties. consecutively serial numbered: U44406916C- Issued 1937, 1948, 1962, and 1968. All punch U44406924C. F-1608, Julian-Morgenthau. Est. cancelled. Three have a bald eagle vignette. $40-80 HWAC# 124444 The other has an allegorical vignette. All are of course printed by ABN. These are great stocks for any stock collector since this engraving company likely printed so many mining, railroad, and other stocks in your collection! Ken Prag Lot# 2604 Star Note Silver Certificates Lot of two star note Silver Certificates: Series 1957 Collection Est. $100-200 HWAC# 113782 & Series 1957 B, G-F condition. Also a Series Lot# 2610 New York, New York 1968-1972 1957 A silver certificate error note: reverse ink smear, G-F condition. Est. $30-60 HWAC# United States Banknote Corporation Stock 124447 Certificates Lot of 4 issued stocks, 1968-1972, punch cancelled. U.S. Banknote Corp. engraved Lot# 2605 Colorado 1895 Capitalization and printed stock and bond certificates, of Labor, 1/10 and 5/100 Scrips 1) Labor added food stamps for the U.S. Department of Exchange Scrip for 5/100. #248. Branch No. Agriculture, and received a patent for a new way to place tax stamps 158, Denver, Colo., 1897. Red writing and on cigarette packs in a carton. The company also experimented with vignette on front: “Labor Exchange” curving holography, developing the Holoprint in 1982. Ken Prag Collection Est. around a globe with “REST” on the inside. Figure on left with “The $60-100 HWAC# 107987 day of Equity” written beneath. Signed by Persifor U. Books as Lot# 2611 1888-1975 president and J.R. Nogeboom as Acct. Reverse is green writing and Bank Note Company Stock vignette: locomotive “Progress” approaching broken archway that Certificate Group Lot of 6 says “Progress, Stop! Legal Tender Toll Gate.” Men lifting sack marked different. Includes: Boston “GOLD” and “SILVER.” Condition: wrinkles, tear middle left. Measures Bank Note & Lithographing 2.5 cm x 13.3 cm. Printed on bond paper. 2) Same. #1222. Wrinkles. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 123601 Company (1888); Security- Columbian Banknote Lot# 2606 Montana Montana Scrip Three Company (Specimen); pieces of Montana scrip from the Lewistown American Bank Note Company Elks Lodge # 456: $5, 20 & 100. Yellowstone (“Experimental”); and United States Banknote Corporation (three National Park Note: Uncirculated $2 bill with different, 1965-1975). Great for numismatic collectors! Ken Prag artwork in the field from the oldest National Collection Est. $100-200 HWAC# 126287 Park. Encased in hard plastic case. Est. $100- 200 HWAC# 124446 Lot# 2612 1867-1919 US Loan Bonds including an early Printers Proof Lot of 4 different. 1) Rare 1867 Lot# 2607 Holdrege, Nebraska 1869 F. Johnson Dry Goods Printers Proof of a $1,000 US Loan Bond. Green border, Advertising Scrip Currency black print, and multiple size bill serial number 37963 vignettes including the US for “3” Obv.: The United States / F. Johnson’s / Where you will Treasury, a sailor, a hunter, and get more/ Dry Gods, Carpets, famous Americans including Millinary/ Clothing, Hats and US Grant. 9 x 13” Printed on thick paper. Toning. 2) $5 State Caps / Boots and Shoes, fo the of Louisiana Bond, 1880s. 3 x all / mighy Dollar, then any oth / 5.75” 3) $50 Second Liberty Loan of 1917. Bond No. 5. WW I. 8 x 12” er place in the State of Neb.; Rev.: Folds, toning, ripped edges. 4) Victory Liberty Loan. 1919. 6.75 x 10” F. Johnson / The old and reliable Dry / Goods Dealer of Holdrege, Soiling, toning. Ken Prag Collection Est. $300-500 HWAC# 126210 / Neb. leads them all with a / complete line of goods / mentioned on the other /side. Prices always the / lowest and no trouble to / show goods. Fred Holabird Collection Est. $300-600 HWAC# 101759 If you need Christmas delivery please contact us for special arrangements. View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 137

DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 Numismatics / Ephemera Lot# 2613 Leavenworth City, Kansas 1863 Clark, Lot# 2619 New York Trotting Medals, c1860 Gruber (maker of gold coins) Ephemera Group A (2) Two popular 1860 Smith and Hartmann decade or so after the California Gold Rush began in the trotting horse store cards. 1.) Indian head late 1840s, gold was discovered on the South Platte River, left with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above, near the future city of Denver. As with the earlier strike, 1860 below. Trotting horse revers with FLORA this one occasioned disputes over the value and purity TEMPLE above, QUENN OF THE TROTTING of gold dust, as well as great difficulties in getting the TURF below. Signed S&H below the horse. precious metal all the way to Philadelphia to be coined Miller NY 820. Brass, 29mm, Toned proof-like there, and shipped back again. Matters would be greatly Unc. 2.) Same obverse. Similar reverse with simplified if a coiner, either private or public, could set the legend GEORGE M. PATCHEN / THE GREAT TROTTING STALLION. up shop near the gold fields. A good candidate existed-Clark, Gruber Miller NY 820C, thick planchet. Brass, 29mm. Unc. John Reynolds & Co. Up to now, the firm had acted as brokers, bankers, and assayers. Collection Est. $750-1000 HWAC# 127071 But if a coinage was wanted, Austin and Milton Clark and Emmanuel Gruber were up to the challenge and had the resources to do it right. Lot# 2620 Baltimore, Maryland Grand Milton Clark went back East to get the necessary machinery, three lots Opera House Medal Ford’s Grand Opera were purchased in Denver, and a two-story brick building soon went House 330th Shakespearian Anniversary. Obv: up on the property. 1) Banking House of Clark, Gruber & Co. 1863 bust of Creston Clarke 1865. Rev: Memorial Check for $662 to Two cent blue Washington stamp. 2) Official form Performance of Hamlet / 1833 Edwin Booth for an attorney to work with a customer. 186-. 3) U. S. Postal Card, 1893 / April 23rd 1894. Bust of Booth signed G. Leavenworth, Kan., 187-. Clark & Co., bankers. Unused Est. $300-600 W. Rulau Bal 25A. Bronze, 38mm, Proof-like Unc. John Reynolds Collection HWAC# 123627 Est. $50-100 HWAC# 127065 Lot# 2621 Baltimore, Maryland Kunkel Lot# 2614 Celtic Ring Money Seven pieces of Celtic Ring Money, between 15 and 48 mm. Medal, c1860 c1869-1861 Kunkle’s Opera While they many not look like money, these Troupe counterstamped 1796 2 Reales Mexico bronze rings were used as currency by Celtic City Mint. Rulau MD-86A, Brunk K-347. John tribes and were worn on clothing or tied Reynolds Collection Est. $150-250 HWAC# 127064 together with leather or string. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 124413 Lot# 2622 Theatre Medals, Etc (4) A.) Britian: Shakespearian actor Henry Irving became Lot# 2615 Foreign Medal Group Lot of ten manager of the London Lyceum Theatre and pieces: 1864 German medal; 1877 copper with hired Ellen Terry as his co-star. They performed inscription in Spanish; 1931 New Guinea “Head and toured American together through 1902. Tax”; 2000 Australian one ounce silver Year Their portraits appear on either side of the of the Dragon, Brilliant Uncirculated; Casino fob. Brass, 38mm, EF. B.) New York, New York: 1875 production of Venezia gaming chip; King Edward VII & Queen the Mighty Dollar at the Park Theatre. Two (2) medals, First: Obverse Alexandra; Austrian piece with enameling. Est. busts of the actors left. PRESENTED BY MR & MRS WM. J. FLORENCE. $100-200 HWAC# 124415 Reverse laurel wreath, SOUVENIR / THE / MIGHTY DOLLAR. Silver medals struck at the U.S. Mint, other metals struck outside the mint. Lot# 2616 Unusual Money Lot of five pieces Bronze, 42mm. AU Second: Same obverse. Reverse laurel wreath, of unusual money: 1 & 2) two Sumerian shell PARK THEATRE / DECEMBER 13TH 1875 / 100DTH / NIGHT / OF rings, ca 3000 BC, 20-25 mm; 3) Bullet Money THE / MIGHTY / DOLLAR. Rulau NY-NY 240. White Metal, 42.5mm. from the Kingdom of Siam (Thailand) period EF holed. C.) Buffalo, New York: Stoopnagle and Budd popular radio of Rama IV 1851-1868 A. D, 4 & 5) two bronze comedy team. Among the first radio satirists. 1933 promotional token. bars with no markings, 72 & 85 mm long and Obv: Busts of the performers, SOCIETY OF STOOPNOCRACY INC. / 12 mm wide, 4 mm tall. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 1933. Rev: THIS / IS / THE / OTHER / SIDE. Aluminum, 32mm, Unc. 124412 John Reynolds Collection Est. $100-200 HWAC# 127072 Lot# 2617 Paris, 1600’s French Jetton This is a very old jetton with French origin. Might be Lot# 2623 Boston, Massachusetts Group King Louis XIII (1601-1643), but not certain. of Three Forest Medals Lot of 3. Boston, Piece is made of a very light gauge metal and Massachusetts: Two (2) 1872 Joseph Merriam barely readable. Please see photos for more Edwin Forrest medal. Born March 9 1806 / Just to Opposers and to detail and condition. Est. $50-100 HWAC# Friends Sincere / Rose by His Own Efforts. Bronze and Silver, 31mm. 121965 Both Unc, Est. Another Forest medal: Born March 9 1806 / Just to Opposers and to Friends Sincere / Rose by His Own Efforts. Copper, Lot# 2618 Mobile, Alabama 31mm. Unc, PVC residue. John Reynolds Collection Est. $200-400 HWAC# Jockey Club 1853 Medal 127073 1853 Mobile Jockey Club Members Medal. Beautiful Lot# 2624 New York City, New York representation of a standing Pastor Medal, 1890 1890 Twenty-fifth racing thoroughbred. Rare anniversary medal presented by Tony Pastor and popular. 28mm. Proof. in commemoration of his service to the John Reynolds Collection Est. management of in New York City. Tony Pastor $750-1000 HWAC# 127070 is sometimes called a founding father of American vaudeville. He managed the Germania Theatre in Tammany Hall. Rulau Nyk-90. White Metal, 40mm, Proof-like Unc. John Reynolds Collection Est. $50-100 HWAC# 127062 138 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 Numismatics / Tokens Lot# 2625 New York Union Coffee Medals Lot# 2632 Shooting Medals 1.) Philadelphia, (7) Group of seven different medals from Pennsylvania: 1871 Philadelphia Rifle Club Union Coffee. c1880s Union Coffee Company 25th anniversary token. Eagle with target on Limited issued a series of medals commemorating women from the the obverse, text on reverse. Rulau Pa-Ph 326. theater and presidents. Two white metal examples depicting American Brass, 26mm, AU. 2.) Massachusetts Rifle actress CLARA MORRIS and one bronze CLARA MORRIS. Rulau NY- Association 1875 award medal. Coat-of-Arms on NY-343 White Metal, 40mm, VF and AU both holed. Bronze, 40mm, the obverse. Reverse blank with the association thicker planchet, AU.; Union Coffee Grant, Bust of Ulysses S. Grant. name and the founding date, 1875. White Metal, Schenkman U9 Dark Brown Rubber, 40mm. Unc, holed as issued.; 33mm, Choice Unc. John Reynolds Collection Est. Union Coffee Adams, Bust of John Adams. Schenkman U5e Brown $60-150 HWAC# 127068 Rubber, 40mm. Unc, holed as issued.; Union Coffee Patti, Two white metal examples depicting Italian opera singer ADELINA PATTI. Rulau Lot# 2633 Sports Medal Group (5) NY-NY-341 White Metal, 40mm, VF and AU. ; Union Coffee Rehan, Southborough, Massachusetts: 1865 St. Mark’s Bust of American actress ADA REHAN. Rulau NY-NY-342 White Metal, Athletic Association. St. Mark’s was a boys 40mm, EF corrosion.; Union Coffee Buffalo Bill, Bust of BUFFALO school founded in 1865. It is co-ed today. The reverse is engraved: BILL. Schenkman U7 Tan Rubber, 40mm. Unc (chipped), holed as R. POST ’16 / HEAVYWEIGHT / BOXING. Silver, 31mm, EF (toned, issued.; Union Coffee Mary Anderson, Two white metal examples removed loop).; T. G. S. Sports medal, engraved 1936. Coat-of-Arms, depicting American actress MARY ANDERSON and one bronze MARY NIHIL SINE ARDORE (Nothing Without Enthusiasm) on the obverse. ANDERSON. Rulau NY-NY-340 White Metal, 40mm, EF (HOLED) and Bronze, 34mm, EF looped.; Two (2) golf medal and token. Las Vegas, Unc. Bronze, 40mm, thicker planchet, AU. One (1) Mary Anderson Nevada: Wilbur Clark (1908-1965) Tournament of Champions Desert celluloid portrait pinback by Whitehead & Hoag.One (1) English Inn keychain fob. Bust of Clark on the obverse, golfer on the reverse. actress ELLEN TERRI Union Coffee obverse with a First Class Prize Clark organized the Desert Inn tournament of champions in 1953. medal reverse. Perhaps a school medal. White Metal, 40mm, Unc. John White Metal, 39mm, EF. Long Island, New York: 1959 BONCI & DESANTI Reynolds Collection Est. $200-500 HWAC# 127067 PKG. / FINE / LIQUORS / W. BOYLSTON. Golf Ball Marker. Aluminum, 17mm, Unc.; Royal Life Saving Society medal, Type 2. Obverse image of Lot# 2626 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Peale swimmer saving another person in the water. Reverse engraved to L. Medal, 1821 Philadelphia: 1821 Charles Liddell / Oct. 1906. Brass, 32mm, AU. John Reynolds Collection Est. $150- Wilson Peale Philadelphia Museum Admission 300 HWAC# 127069 Medal. Bust of Peale on the obverse, Admit the Bearer on the reverse. Believed to be designed Lot# 2634 Two Lacrosse Medals One is by Christian Gobrecht and struck at the U.S. from Capital Lacrosse Club. It has a pictorial Mint. Rulau PA-398, Julian UN-23. Copper, 32mm, AU/Unc. John Reynolds of balls and crossed sticks. The reverse reads Collection Est. $150-250 HWAC# 127061 Champions of the World. It is made of aluminum and measures 38mm. Almonte Lacrosse, crossed sticks and balls pictorial. Reverse Lot# 2627 1883 1883 Rowing Medal reads Champions of the Western Intermediate League. It’s made of Rowing medal marked Oct. 5, 1883. Schuylkill, aluminum and measures 38mm. Please see photos for more details Anniversary//Blank/Brass//30mm Please and condition. Est. $150-300 HWAC# 125762 see photos for more detail and condition. Est. $200-500 HWAC# 125760 Lot# 2635 Rehan, So-Called Dollar HK 767 Lot# 2628 Discus Medal Medal awarded for So-Called Dollar, HK 767: Obv: Ada Rehan / discus competition. Piece is made from brass 1893 / portrait; Rev: The Silver Statue Justice and measures 30mm. Please see photos for / of the state of Montana / (pictorial). Irish more detail and condition. Est. $50-100 HWAC# 125765 born actress Ada Crehan (1860-1916) was known for Shakespearean roles, a misprint in a Lot# 2629 Jenny Lind Medal Group Jenny program had her name as Ada Rehan and she adopted the stage name. Lind: Four (4) medals and tokens with Swedish 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. Ada Rehan was the model for the prima donna Jenny Lind’s portrait. Westervelt statue that was in the Montana Building at that Chicago World’s Fair. cataloged 32 such medals in a 1921 American Aluminum, 45mm, Unc. John Reynolds Collection Est. $100-200 HWAC# Numismatic Society monograph. Westervelt 127060 7 variety: Undated Lauer Jeton. Lind portrait on obverse. JETON with oak wreath. Bronze, Lot# 2636 Bouse, Arizona V.E. Duncan Token 22mm, VF. Westervelt 12 variety: Jenny Lind white metal TENDIT V.E. Duncan/ Bouse/ Ariz// G.F./ 12 1/2¢/ In AD ASTRA jeton instead of copper as listed. White Metal, 22mm, Trade. Rd., Br., 21mm. R-9. Est. $110-300 EF Westervelt 25: 1847 head and shoulders facing portrait struck HWAC# 117757 to commemorate Jenny Lind’s triumphant debut at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London, May 4th, 1847. Lyre surrounded by cluster of lilies Lot# 2637 Camp San Carlos, Arizona and roses; nightingale resting on top twig on the reverse. White Metal, Late 1800’s Camp San Carlos, Post 54mm, Unc Westervelt not listed: Jenny Lind obverse, Swan with Exchange and Indian Traders, set NESCIT OCCASUM above. C. 1860 English gaming token. Brass, 19mm, of 3 brass tokens Large two inch VF John Reynolds Collection Est. $250-350 HWAC# 127063 brass token: San Carlos Trading Lot# 2630 1881 German Shooting Medal Enterprise” Good for $5.00 in trade/ San Carlos , Arizona/ Round/ br/ Seventh German Federal Shoot Medal. It took 2”/ 5.00 (embossed) “San Carlos Trading Enterprise” Good for 10c place in Munich in 1881//Train the eye and the in trade San Carlos, Arizona/ Round/ br/ 1”/ Reverse: embossed hand for the Fatherland. Made of brass and measures 30mm. Please see photos for more detail and condition. Est. $60-120 HWAC# 125764 “ 10 c in trade”/ and: “San Carlos Post Exchange”/” 25 c”/ Reverse same: “25c”/ Scalloped token/ Brass/ Est. $120-400 HWAC# 119916 Lot# 2631 New York City, New York Sharpshooter Medal A third anniversary sharpshooter medal from a Sharpshooter Festival in New York. Medal is made of aluminum and measures 30mm. Please see photos for more detail and condition. Est. $100- 200 HWAC# 125761 View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 139

DAY 2 Friday, Dec 18 Numismatics / Tokens Lot# 2638 Johnson, Arizona Territory, Arizona Lot# 2647 Tucson, Arizona 1880’s Palace 1902 ? Johnson, A. T., Fiege & Col, 1 Dollar Saloon & Other Tucson Tokens Morrison/ Token Johnson A.T./ Fiege & Co.., “Gf/ 1 Reister Co./Idlehour/Billiard/Hall/Tucson, .00/ In Merchandise”/ Size: 12mm Round/ Ariz//Good for/50 c/in/Merchandise, Al/ R-9/ Fiege & Co., was a hispanic meat scalloped,AL; - Morrison/&/Reister Co/Idle market in the County of Cochise, just west of Hour/Billiard/Hall/Tucson, Az, scalloped, Al - the New Mexico border, in Arizona, it was a ghost town of the early OZ Kane 7Co./Tucson/Arizona//Palace/One Drink/Saloon, round al. 1900’s, this is considered a “post war” token; the Fiego Co. was a Est. $110-250 HWAC# 117916 commissary and meat market located in the historic ghost town in the Johnson Territory. Est. $240-800 HWAC# 119911 Lot# 2648 Tucson, Arizona 1900’s The New State Bar Token The New /State/ Bar//125 Lot# 2639 Kelvin, Arizona Territory, Arizona East Congress St/12 1/2 c/Tucson token - R-10 unknown Kelvin, A.T., McKee’s Store Token Est. $80-200 HWAC# 117918 G.F./ 5C/ In Merchandise Metal:: AL R-10 size: 8MM Est. $360-1000 HWAC# 119901 Lot# 2649 Tucson, Arizona 1900 W.A. McNeil token A. McNeil/Tucson/A.T.//Good for/One Lot# 2640 Page, Arizona 1950’s Page AZ Drink/or/Cigar. This is different than others in Unlisted Storecard Page AZ One Sided/ this sale in that it is for a drink or a cigar, R-9 Wahweap/Lodge Unlike other cities in the round br Est. $360-900 HWAC# 119538 area, Page was founded in 1957 as a housing community for workers and their families Lot# 2650 Williams, Arizona Post War Token during the construction of nearby Glen Canyon Williams, Arizona, L. Mora Milk Trade Dam on the Colorado River. Est. $30-70 HWAC# 119314 Token (10c) L.Mora Milk/ Williams Ariz/ Reverse: 10 (embossed)/ Round/ br/ size: Lot# 2641 Phoenix, Arizona 1900’s Phoenix 2-1/4 cm/ Est. $120-400 HWAC# 117976 AZ The Capitol Ben Butler GF Phoenix AZ/Ben Butler/AL/25mm Pictorial//Casa Lot# 2651 Winslow Arizona Territory, Arizona Grande//Ruins/R9 This piece appears to have 1895-1910 Winslow A.T., G.R. Bauerbach a notch. Est. $120-400 HWAC# 119304 Saloon Token Winslow, A.T., Bauerbach Parlor Saloon, Bit coin, punched square in center Lot# 2642 Puntenney, Arizona 1900’s Front: “Winslow, A.T. Bauerbach”/ reverse: Puntenney AZ Puntenney Lime Co. GF “Parlor Saloon” / R-7/ al/ Est. $240-600 Puntenney AZ/ Puntenney Lime Co./AL/ HWAC# 117965 Scallop/23mm Good For//Use Only// (illegible) //Store/Punch out A railroad stop Lot# 2652 Yuma, Arizona late 1800s Yuma, on the AT&SF RR Ash-Fork-Prescott branch. Arizona, Our House Saloon Trade Token Our Named for George Puntenney who built the first lime kilns here.First House Saloon/ two embossed crosses/ GF 10 had a post office under the name Puntew which was a mispelling by cent in Trade/ Size: 2cm/ br/R9/ Est. $120- the post office department. Post office was established on April 26, 300 HWAC# 119957 1892 under the name George Puntenney P.M. Est. $90-200 HWAC# 119318 Lot# 2653 Illinois Illinois Sutler Tokens (2) Two Lot# 2643 Safford, Arizona 1930’s Rare (2) Sutler tokens. First: S. Transporation token - The Valley Bus Line WHITED & CO / SUTLERS / Circa 1930’s rare transportation token: “The 97 ILLS. VOL / GOOD FOR / Valley Bus Line” Safford, Arizona/ Round/ 10 CTS. IN GOODS. Reverse 7mm/ Br/ Reverse: “Good for one fare” r-7 Indian head / 1862. Curto Est. $120-400 HWAC# 119917 314, Schenkman IL-97- 10Ca. Copper, 19mm, VF. Lot# 2644 Schultz, Arizona D.C. Cage Second: H. RICE / SUTLER / Aluminum Token D.C. Cage/ Schultz, Ariz./ McCLERNANDS / BRIGADE “Good for 1 drink”/ Al/ Round/ 1” Only / ILLS. VOL. / 5 / CENTS token for town R-9 Nice Arizona token Est. IN GOODS. Reverse, JOHN $240-600 HWAC# 119918 STANTON / DIE SINKER / CINCINNATI. Curto 231, Lot# 2645 Tombstone, Arizona 1880 Schenkman IL-MB-5. Brass, 17mm, EF. John Reynolds Collection Est. Tombstone Token Trio A.T. Cuba/B&O C/ $500-800 HWAC# 127074 Cigar Store//Good for/ 12 1/2 c/Cigar L-9 br; -Revenue Bar/Good for /12 1/2 c/in trade Lot# 2654 Iowa br; -A.L. Paquin/12 1/2 c/ Tombstone Ariz Glenwood, Iowa Octagonal br. From the type of Wyatt Earp. Est. Prison Tokens 1. Insititution/Canteen/ $180-500 HWAC# 119529 Glenwood/Iowa//GF//1 cent//In Trade// aluminum//25mm 2. Insititution/Canteen/Glenwood/Iowa// Lot# 2646 Tucson, Arizona 1900’s Six Tucson GF//5 cent//In Trade//Brass//20mm 3. Commissary/Anamosa// Tokens Orndorff Bar/W.M. Wods/Tucson GF//25cents//In Trade//Brass//25mm 4. Commissary/Anamosa// Ariz//12 1/2 c token, round br; - Miller Curio GF//30cents//In Trade//Brass//25mm 5. Commissary/Anamosa// Co./20th Anniversary/Keep Me and Never IMR//Brass//25mm 6. Institution/Canteen/Glenwood/Iowa// Go Broke/Bring Good Luck/ a penny/A 1952 GF//1 cent//In Trade//Brass//20mm 7.Institution/Canteen/ Penny is inserted in the middle, al and copper;/ Glenwood/Iowa//GF//10 cent//In Trade//aluminum//25mm Est. Morrison/&/Reister Co/Idle hour/Billiard/ $40-100 HWAC# 119357 Hall/Tucson Arizona//Good for/25 c/In Merchandise scalloped al;- Lances Caafe/&/Buffet/Tucson, Arizona;/H&S/Cigar/Store//12 1/2/ cents/cigars/only, round br. Est. $120-300 HWAC# 117920 140 December 2020

DAY 2 Friday, Dec18 Numismatics / Tokens P CONSIGNING WITH Holabird Western Americana Collections P Lot# 2655 Kentucky Kentucky Sutler Token, 1863 Kentucky sutler token: GOOD FOR / 5 / CENTS / 21ST. KY. V.I. Reverse, flying eagle Historically Researched Descriptions / 1863. Curto 341, Schenkman KY-21-5C. Copper, 19mm, VF. John Reynolds Collection Est. $300-600 HWAC# 127075 Professional Photography Lot# 2656 St. Louis, Missouri Missouri Prison Token Workhouse/City of St. Louis/ Mo.// GF//5cents//In Trade//Aluminum//20mm World Wide Audience of Collectors Est. $40-100 HWAC# 125774 Lot# 2657 Wisconsin Wisconsin Prison Extensive Marketing Tokens Dulicate Wisconsin prison tokens.Behavior/Controls/Inc.//Same// Aluminum//25mm One is a little stained, but both are in good condition Est. $40-100 HWAC# 125755 Superior Customer Service PREMIER AUCTIONS Strong Prices Lot# 2658 Provo, Utah Exchange Saloon Token Obv.: Exchange Saloon / Halladay / & / Lamb; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2 / Cents / In Trade. Br. rd., 34 mm. Bite taken out of a corner. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 76470 Consign your items to the experts and let us help you realize the most for your collections. Lot# 2659 Brussels, La Plus Jolie Brothel Token Obv.: La Plus Jolie Maison De Bruxelles We’ve sold many fantastic collections over the years and we’re always excited for more great / Venez / Nouse Voie /Au 9 No. /R. St. Laurent. Rev.: Bieres Vins Et Liqueurs / 9 / (pictorial cherub). Br., rd., 23 mm. Roger Merritt Token material! Consign with us and enter into a Collection Est. $150-250 HWAC# 104133 lasting and beneficial partnership. Lot# 2660 Military Tokens Manila, Vietnam, Okinawa Lot of 6. 1. Camp Enari, Henkel Airfield VN. Fourth Div./NCO Open Mess//25c. RND, Brass, 2. Kaduna Airmen’s Open Mess/ Okinawa/KAOM//GF/10c/IM. RND. Wht Holabird’s metal. 3. Port EM Club/Manila/10c//10c/circle of stars. RND. Brass. 4. Danang A.B NCO/Open Mess/5c// Jet aircraft pic. RND. Brass. 5. Western Americana Collections Open Mess Division/Saigon/HACOM//possible image of 2nd Field Force (Army) patch. RND, brass. 6. Headquarters Support Activity/ Email us at [email protected] Saigon/US Navy shield & Anchor//S.C.O.M.O.. RND. Brass Est. $80- Call us toll free 844-HWAC-RNO (4922-766) 100 HWAC# 125484 View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 141

DAY 3 Saturday, Dec 19 Philatelic - Postal History / WF/Express Lot# 3000 Blaisdell, Arizona Rare Blaisdell Lot# 3006 Coulterville, Wells Fargo Receipt for Two Gold Bars. California c1857 Freeman Wells Fargo 1902 receipt from the La Fortuna & Co’s Express Stamped Mining Company for two gold bars worth Envelope to W. C. Ralson in $14,000. Addressed to H. G. Stevenson of San San Francisco Red, Type 2. Francisco. Named after Hiram W. Blaisdell, who Freeman and & Co’ was used had been in charge of the construction of two nearby canals. Blaisdell from March of 1855 to late with its railroad connection served as a strategically important link 1859.” John Freeman was to the short-lived gold rush town of Fortuna, Arizona, located around Adams & Company’s agent 15 miles away. There was a stagecoach and road freight link, and in Panama at the time of also a 4-inch iron water pipeline as Fortuna lacked its own supply. the company’s collapse in Feb, 1855. Shortly thereafter, he opened [wikipedia] Est. $100-200 HWAC# 123737 an express business under his name. He contracted with Cova & Company in Panama to act as his agent on the Isthmus. He quickly Lot# 3001 Angel’s Camp / Murphy’s Camp, extended from a base in San Francisco to Australia, New York, and California Angel’s Camp and Murphy’s inward to all the mining areas of California. By July of 1858, he was Camp Wells Fargo Covers Nice pairing. 1) handling mail to British Columbia and was a major rival to Wells Angel’s Camp. Corner advertising cover from Fargo. As he did in his initial express foray of 1851 (then selling to G. Gagliardo, Dealer in Dry Goods, Provisions, Adams), he again sold the business, this time to Wells Fargo, at the Boots, Shores, Wines, Liquors, Miner’s Tools, etc., end of 1859.” [westerncoverosociety.org] ‘Coulterville’ very hard to Robinson’s Ferry, Calaveras County, Cal. Written read. W. S. Ralston would be William Chapman Ralston - the Comstock to A. Danai(?) of San Francisco. 2) Murphy’s Camp millionaire Est. $300-500 HWAC# 123805 addressed to Biragio Brothers of San Francisco. Strong strike. Est. $300-500 HWAC# 123791 Lot# 3007 Drytown, California 1873 Drytown, Wells Lot# 3002 Bidwell Bar, California 1861 Fargo &C o’s Express Collection Envelope ”Collection Receipt from Whiting & Co.’s Express To draft. Return book and coin to this office. Signature W. Jennings Agent.” Mining for gold began here in the spring Bidwell Bar, California 1861 Single sheet, of 1848 when Mexican, Indian, and American miners approx. 4x8, printed in red, completed by searched for gold in the rich gravels along Dry Creek. The hand. Receipt dated Feb 25, 1861 for a package town which grew up around the creek was called Drytown received from Jack Peacock valued at $70, and and it is the oldest town in Amador County. Although to be duly delivered to Jobe Strong at Bidwell’s Bar. 2 diagonal creases the creek may have run dry during the summer months, 2 short tears at edges; else very good. Whiting & Co.’ s Feather River legend has it the town never did, as an old story claims Express operated between 1858-68 with routes from Marysville to some twenty-six saloons wet the miners’ whiskers during the early the Feather River and Plumas County Camps. Bidwell Bar was a gold mining camp in Butte County, California, United States, which lay at 1850’s. [cali49] Est. $200-300 HWAC# 123723 the end of the California Trail. It was located 6.5 miles east-northeast Lot# 3008 Georgetown, California Bold of Oroville. Nice history is included!!! Est. $150-300 HWAC# 123733 Georgetown Wells Fargo Cancel. Strong Lot# 3003 Calico, California Calico Received Georgetown strike. Three cent Washington red stamped envelope. Sent to C. Seolmanini B Wells Fargo Franked Cover, 1882 Wells Fargo Trappett. Est. $160-250 HWAC# 123800 entire to JB Osborne in Calico, Cal. Los Angeles oval WF cancellation. No receiver’s mark on Lot# 3009 Gold Run, California Gold Run reverse. This is the most famous of the San Bernardino mining ghost towns. Est. $100- Wells Fargo Cover - Rare U21 three cent 120 HWAC# 126948 Washington stamp. Pink. Sent to Todds Valley in Placer County. Todds Valley had a post office from 1856 to 1888. [Williams] Another RARE Lot# 3004 Columbia, California post office. Est. $150-250 HWAC# 123798 c1850’s Columbia Wells Fargo Cover Addressed To and From Lot# 3010 Hornitos, California 1866 Two Bankers Sent to Fritz and Different Hornitos, Mariposa Wells Fargo Ralston (as in William Ralston), Stamped Envelope 1) Addressed to Grappalli Bankers, San Francisco. Stamp in San Francisco. Date identified on reverse; 28 on bottom left is for W. O. Steeper Mayio, 1866. 2) Second was mailed or received & co., Bankers, Columbia. U-3 Mayio 12. No year. Two different Washington stamp with octagonal ends 3 cent stamps and two different Wells Fargo [Scott] Stamped Wells Fargo, but stamps. Est. $300-400 HWAC# 123790 not on a Wells Fargo envelope! Est. $300-400 HWAC# 123792 Lot# 3011 Mariposa, California Three Mariposa Wells Fargo Covers with 3 Lot# 3005 Columbia, California Columbia, Wells Fargo Cover different stamps, 3 different stamp colors Collection Lot of three. Each and 3 different envelope colors Addressed has a different Wells Fargo to George Wallace, James Deiring and (?). postmark. One is a hard-to-find Stamped envelopes: U3 red, U13 pink, UU21 VERY STRONG stamp, “Wells, green. Est. $300-400 HWAC# 123780 Fargo & Co., Express, Columbia, Lot# 3012 Marysville, California Three Cal.” One is a corner advertising Marysville Wells Fargo Covers Variety of cover for “Philip Schwartz, stamps. One dated 1870. Est. $300-400 HWAC# Dealer in Fancy Goods and Staple Dry Goods, Main Street Columbia.” Nice grouping. Est. $600- 123809 800 HWAC# 123793 142 December 2020

DAY 3 Saturday, Dec 19 Philatelic - Postal History / WF/Express Lot# 3013 Modesto, California post 1878 Lot# 3019 Rattlesnake, Chinese Cover, Modesto, California, Wells California 1853 Fargo, Sent to Mr. Ching in San Francisco. Rattlesnake Receipt Blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) for 43 Oz. Gold Dust to on 1884 2¢ brown entire to San Francisco, Cal., Baldwin & Co. Agent black Haller type J printed frank, Very Fine. Wells Fargo Hand [Rumsey] Chinese writing on the left side of written receipt - not on envelope. Brown 2c oval stamp. Est. $150-250 HWAC# 123770 official paper. Benjamin Doughty on special Lot# 3014 Mok Hill, California deposit 43 ounces sixteen dwt (pennyweight) of Gold dust to be Two Mok Hill, Mokelumne Hill, delivered to him on presentation of this receipt and payment of one Wells Fargo Covers - One a Mining quarter per cent per month charges. Signed Baldwin & Co. Possibly Advertising Cover Both addressed the same Baldwin & Company who made a rare gold coin. Handwritten to C. C. Bowman of San Francisco. 1) on lined notepad paper. This receipt is from the Rattlesnake Bar in Blue oval handstamp cancelling 3¢ California. Rattlesnake was the first name for the Sierra County Gold red (U5) buff entire to San Francisco, Camp later known as LaPorte. Rattlesnake Bar is in northwestern El printed “Mokelumne and Campo Dorado County and southern Placer County. The placer mines here Seco Canal and Mining Co.” corner along the American River were highly productive during the gold rush. card; small part of flap missing, Very The town was established in 1849 and became good-sized until 1864, Fine.2) Much better strike. Same when it was destroyed by fire. Sierra County was one of the richest cancels and stamps. Est. $500-900 gold districts in the northern Mother Lode country. LaPorte contained HWAC# 123771 a portion of the original “Blue Lead” and a fortune in placer gold from that tertiary channel was mined. [Gold Districts of California Bulletin 193 p.112. Item # 194 from Holabird Summer 2008 Gold Rush catalog] Lot# 3015 Monitor, California Monitor, Alpine Est. $300-600 HWAC# 123725 County Wells Fargo Postmark - Unlisted in Leutzinger This is a rare piece indeed. Oval Lot# 3020 Wells Fargo cancel. Top is very light, bottom R attles nak e ‘Monitor’ is quite strong. Located at Silver Bar, California Mountain! Est. $400-500 HWAC# 123814 R attle sn ak e Postmark on Lot# 3016 Murphy’s, California c1854 Pacific ‘ten cents, green, Express Company, Murphys, Calaveras Washington, U9. County, California ’PAID’ stamp. Addressed to Wells Fargo postmark Miss Brush in Stockton. 3c U4 red stamp. Early. is light, but easily The area around Murphys (Calaveras County) read. Rattlesnake Bar was originally occupied by the Miwok. John is in northwestern El and Daniel Murphy were part of the Stephens- Dorado County and Townsend-Murphy Party, the first immigrant party to bring wagons southern Placer County. The placer mines here along the American across the Sierra Nevada to Sutter’s Fort in 1844. They earned a living River were highly productive during the gold rush. The town was as merchants, but like many others, began prospecting when the established in 1849 and became good-sized until 1864, when it was California Gold Rush began. They first started in Vallecito, which was destroyed by fire. [westernmininghistory.com] Rattlesnake Wells then known as “Murphys Old Diggings,” Est. $600-1000 HWAC# 123765 Fargo cancel lower left. Stamp cancel says New ---. Addressed to Janesville, Ohio. There is a story here waiting to be written. Est. $400- Lot# 3017 Placerville, California Two Placerville, 600 HWAC# 123812 California Wells Fargo Covers 1) Addressed to Mr. B. Bryant, Pacific House, Carson Road. Pacific Lot# 3021 Red Bluff, California was an original toll house and stage stop built 1862 Red Bluff Wells Fargo by Wheeler Bartram in the early years of the Stamped Envelope, 1862 gold rush. It was called Pacific House Ranch after Date verified on left with Bartram’s Pacific Sawmill. Bartram had extensive received information. Tipton lumbering interests over much of the county. He & Burt, April 3, 1862. Sent to also built a toll road through the area. Brockliss Joe Rosinborough (?), attorney, Bridge crossed the river just east and down the Yreka, California. Stamp is very hill from Pacific. 2) Addressed to Mrs. George Chalmers, San Francisco. strong blue. Weaker at top. Most probably the George Chalmers of the Chalmers Catawba Wine “Over our California and Coast Bitters - one of the rarest wine bottles form California. Est. $200-300 Route.” Est. $140-250 HWAC# 123804 HWAC# 123778 Lot# 3018 Quincy / Oroville, California Two Wells Lot# 3022 Roseburg, California 1871 Fargo Covers: one Quincy to Oroville and the Roseburg Wells Fargo Cover, 1871 Reverse says, “Flint & Morgan, Roseburg.” Has answer other reversed Oroville to Quincy to Charles Lott. dates. Reverse also has a San Francisco stamp Paste up. 2) Quincy to Oroville MH Darrack. Not for a company dated April 20, 1871. Wells necessarily connected, but a nice pairing never- the-less. Est. $200-350 HWAC# 123810 Fargo was established in 1864. Addressed to A. Green of san Francisco. Fair postmark. Green WU. S. Postage / 3 / Three Cents stamped envelope. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 123787 If you need Christmas delivery please contact us for special arrangements. View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 143

DAY 3 Saturday, Dec 19 Philatelic - Postal History / WF/Express Lot# 3023 Sacramento, California 1851 Two Lot# 3028 San Francisco, California 1854, Different Freeman & Company Express 1865 California Express Wells Fargo Gold Receipts with Important Signatures 1) Rush - “California Express” and Collection Freeman & Co.’s Express Office. For a $1,100 Envelope Great Lot! The California Express deposit to James Birch. Endorsed on back. quickly became the operative phrase for all Birch was a key figure in early California correspondence going west during the gold transportation. He was founder of the first rush. These two documents are visually very stage line in Northern California and who later became President of attractive, and well illustrate the period. The earliest piece is an the California Stage Company and under whose control acquired many 1854 Collection envelope from New York to San Francisco that went smaller stage lines to monopolize early California stage transportation to California via Nicaragua. The second is a very rare blue print form in the mid-1850s. John M. Freeman started his express service between of the WF & Co.’s “California Express” in bold across the top. For a San Francisco and Sacramento at the beginning of the gold rush in package sent from Boston to San Francisco in 1865 by John E. Earl. California (July 1850). Freeman & Company connected with Adams There was a John E. Earl associated with the Gould & Curry? . This is a Express, Todd & Company, and Berfords Express. He competed with very attractive, historical, showy pair, with vignettes of steamers and Palmer & Co. Express but the latter shipped on a semi-monthly basis trains. Est. $400-800 HWAC# 123722 at that period. Freeman sold out to Adams in Nov, 1851 and became their agent in Sacramento. 2) Early March 11,1851 for one package Lot# 3029 San Francisco, California 1851, for “placer gold said to contain $631.” Signed by J. M. Freeman. In 1854 Two Early Adams & Co. Exchanges: connecting with Adams Express, this form shows place where Adams Sacramento and San Francisco 1) 1851. stops: from New Orleans and Pittsburg to Washington D. C to St. Louis. Printed San Francisco. Above that is hand Est. $500-1000 HWAC# 126761 written Sac. City (Sacramento). Rare! Second of Exchange. to Erastus Phelps for $400. #2963. Lot# 3024 Sacramento, California 1853, 1855 Two vignettes: Miners with sluice box and Two Early Wells Fargo, Sacramento Covers - allegorical women who are looking at them and One is a Coverless Letter Two different Wells helping them along. 2) 1854. San Francisco. Fargo Express Oval Stamps. 1) 1853 coverless $125 to Alfred S. Oliver. Two vignettes: three story building and gold letter, To J. W. Brittan of San Francisco. panning miner. Number 36,404. Est. $200-300 HWAC# 123740 Enclosed is a draft for $100. More can’t be had as business is depressed because of the Lot# 3030 Sonora, California 1854 Rare weather. 2) Addressed to F. W. Page of San Francisco. U4 red stamp. Adams & Co. Second of Exchange from Est. $400-700 HWAC# 123767 Sonora, Caliornia Right in the middle of the gold Rush and in the middle of the gold rush Lot# 3025 Sacramento, California c1856 Two era. On San Francisco paper. San Francisco Pacific Express Co. Paid Covers with Horse has been crossed out and Sonora written in. and Rider Pictorial Both out of Sacramento. One October 28, 1854. Signed (?) to Sarah A Gardner. $50. Money sent back addressed to RW Brush (weak strike) and the east to a wife? daughter? mother? girl friend? Founded by Mexican other to Charles E Hinkley (strong strike). The miners — many experienced ones from the state of Sonora, Mexico company was in business from March 1855 to — during the California Gold Rush. Sonora was once a booming center April 1857. Russell G. Noyes and other employees of industry and trade in California’s Mother Lode. Most of the gold of Adams & Company formed the Pacific Express that was removable with traditional mining techniques was quickly Company, following Adams’ failure in Feb, 1855, extracted, leaving miners to use more complex and expensive mining with most of Adams’ offices quickly becoming techniques to reach deep pockets of quartz and gold. Est. $200-400 Pacific Express offices. They continued to try to compete with Wells HWAC# 123727 Fargo, even though they lacked the funds and leadership of their rival. As a result, they failed after about two years, despite the established Lot# 3031 Stockton, California Three field locations. Several members of the failed Pacific Express quickly Different Wells Fargo Covers from Stockton, re-formed into Alta Express. [westerncoversociety.org] Est. $500-800 California Three different Wells Fargo covers: HWAC# 123794 1) Wells Fargo & Co. / Express / Stockton. With Stamped ‘PAID’. 2) Wells, Fargo & Co. / Paid / Lot# 3026 St. Helena, California c1890 Pacific Stockton. 3) Wells, Fargo / Jul 17 / Stockton Union Express Co. Wine Related Cover Sent Mess’r (Messenger). Est. $300-400 HWAC# from Napa Wine Country in California to Wine 123781 Country in North Carolina. Addressed C. M. Hitchcock, Murphy, Cherokee County, NC. Est. Lot# 3032 Volcano, California c1858, 1868 $40-60 HWAC# 110686 Wells Fargo and Alto Express Covers from Volcano, SCARCE Lot of two. 1) SCARCE. Printed Lot# 3027 San Andreas, “Alta Express Co. / PAID envelope. Stamped Alta California Two Different San Express / Company / Volcano. Addressed to J. Andreas Wells Fargo Covers Seligman & Co., San Francisco. c1858. 3c Red on Different preprinted envelopes Buff Entire (UI0). 2) Wells Fargo Express cancel. and different stamps. 1) Wells, Addressed to Antonio --- of San Francisco. Reverse Fargo Co. / Feb.6 / San Andreas. has a Wells Fargo, San Francisco stamp dated Sep. Three cent green, Washington, U. 28, 1868. The Alta Express ran from July 1857 to S. Postage stamp on off white. 2) November 1858. Alta Express Company was formed after the failure Wells, Fargo & Co. / Express / San of Pacific Express in Apr, 1857 by Alex Badlam, Jr., C. L. Farrington, and Andreas. T H R E E cent red on James A. Frost. This express operated throughout the northern and brown envelope. Est. $200-400 central part of the state of California and into Nevada. Alta Express HWAC# 123779 Company connected with Freeman Express for British Columbia and with Berford & Co. for the Atlantic States. Alta may also have connected with Nichols Express into Oregon and Washington. [Western Cover Society] Est. $600-1000 HWAC# 123763 144 December 2020

DAY 3 Saturday, Dec 19 Philatelic - Postal History / WF/Express Lot# 3033 Yankee Jim, California Yankee Jim Lot# 3040 Silver City, Idaho 1871 Wells, Wells Fargo Cover with Red Stamp, “Over Fargo & Co., San Francisco-Owyhee Mining Our, California and Coast Routes” Issued to Company Check Dated October 11th 1871, Tandler & Co., San Francisco. written in pencil No. 83 for $240. A Scott #RN-C21 2c orange $613.75. Scarcer Wells Fargo envelope! Est. (Washington) internal revenue stamp printed $300-500 HWAC# 123802 on (black on) white paper. Y cut cancellation. Very Fine Wells Fargo & Co. was one of the first two assay offices at Lewiston (1863) (along Lot# 3034 California 185- Adams & Co’s with R. Hurley and Company). Assayers and express agents called Express Special Deposit Receipt blank form themselves “bankers” in the early days. Wells Fargo & Co. opened a 185- (not used) Deposit receipt, “Deposited regular banking office in Silver City in 1869. The Owyhee Mining with us a sealed package, said to contain __ Company (previously the New York Gold and Silver Mining Company) value in Placer Gold’. Has a list of 44 company owned some of the richest Gold and Silver mines in Idaho including offices including 17 in California on the left. the Poorman Mine (formerly the Hays & Ray Mine). Silver City is a Black print on light blue stock. Very Fine. Est. $150-300 HWAC# 126755 ghost town in Owyhee County, Idaho, United States. At its height in Lot# 3035 California 1850’s Five Different the 1880s it was a gold and silver mining town with a population of around 2,500 and approximately 75 businesses. Silver City served as Pieces American Express Co. / Wells county seat of Owyhee County from 1867 to 1934. Today, the town has Butterfield Ephemera - !850’s 1) 1856 about 70 standing buildings. Additional information included. Est. Forwarders with list of major branches in $100-200 HWAC# 123734 northeast. Columbus, Ohio. Steam Train vignette. 2) Forwarder. 1854, List of branches. Train heading the other way. 3) 1851 Lot# 3041 Idaho Wells Fargo & Co., with Forwarders. Newport, New York. 4) 1852 preprinted “Salmon River and Nez Perces unissued valuation. 5) 1854 forwarder. For a stove. Est. $200-400 Mines” Printed blue frank on unaddressed HWAC# 123721 1861 3¢ pink part paste-up entire, either from Lot# 3036 California Mother Lode Wells the Idaho mines or from San Francisco to the east coast. With a blue “Wells, Fargo & Co.’s Fargo Cover Collection Lot of six: Iowa Hill, Express, S. Frco., Oct 3” cds and “New York, Oct El Dorado, French Corral, Jackson, Jamestown, 28” cds and grid cancel. Small cover tear at bottom, Very Fine, a rare Bear Valley. Overall the strikes are very strong! Salmon River Mines frank with about five examples known [Kramer, Counties include Mariposa, Tuolumne, Amador, Rumsey] Est. $600-1000 HWAC# 123777 Nevada, El Dorado and Placer. Est. $500-1000 HWAC# 123801 Lot# 3042 Gold Hill / Dutch Flat, Nevada 1865 Interesting Pairing of Gold Hill, Nevada and Lot# 3037 California c1867, c1892 Pacific Union Dutch Flat, California Wells Fargo Covers Express and Wells Fargo Columbian Issue 1) 1865 R-5 Gold Hill, Nev. 30mm postmark. covers 1) Double circle Pacific Union stamp Addressed to C. C. Cassidy of Dutch Flat. (double strike, hard to read). “Pacific Union Christopher Columbus (C. C.) was living in Express Company was incorporated in California American City in 1864 where he had interest Dec 18, 1867 with stockholders A. K. Grim and in a great mine. He even turned down $250 for Lawrence W. Coe appointed as managers for the some undisclosed number of feet. “Thousands or express on the West Coast with A. K. Tilton in New nothing…” he told his brother. He also hinted at a York. When service commenced on Jun 1, 1868, stint as a lawyer in Dutch Flat 2) 1865 Dutch Flat stamped envelope it was announced to include express matter and addressed to Nevada, California. Hand written “B F Mine demand letters by every steamer via Panama and similar service to Hawaii, against B Thomas, July 21, 1865” Est. $200-300 HWAC# 123783 China and Japan. The company was set up “on the Wells, Fargo plan” Lot# 3043 New York, New York 1850, 1855 Two to compete with them. Service to Nevada and Arizona was begun in Early Adams & Co. Receipts (1850) 1) 1850. 1869. On Dec 1, 1869 the company discontinued operations and its Adams & C0. Marvelous vignette entitled Adams business transferred to Wells, Fargo.” [westerncoversociety.org] 2) & Co.’s Express’ and shows a modest building! Wells Fargo & Co.’s., Express, Columbian Issue. Three different Wells 2) 1855 Has the more noted, ‘Adams Express Fargo stamps on this cover. Most interesting is (we believe) the ‘136 Messenger’ Stamped over 2 cent postage and hard to read. Est. $180- Company’ name. Located at 59 Broadway. One 250 HWAC# 123806 case of mdse. Both from Fisher Cushing and one to Cincinnati and one to Connecticut. Est. $100- Lot# 3038 Denver, Colorado 1884 Letter from 150 HWAC# 123742 Colorado & Wyoming Stage Mail & Express Lot# 3044 New York, Company A rare letter from the Colorado & New York 1849 Wells & Wyoming Stage Mail & Express Company, which ran in the late 1800’s. Company (precursor of Letter is dated December 20, 1884, and features an illustration of a six Wells, Fargo), Forwarder, horse stagecoach and letterhead for the company. This letter measures 5-3/4 x 9-1/2 inches and shows little to no damage. Est. $100-150 Domestic and Foreign HWAC# 122520 Agents, 1849 Proprietors wee Nery Wells, E. T. Lot# 3039 Boise, Idaho Wells, Fargo & Co./ Winslow and Johnston Boise Mines--Paid 50 Cts. Red surcharge Livingston. Dateline New company frank (Haller WF-O6) on 3¢ pink York Nov. 2nd, 1849. Two entire, large double circle blue Wells, Fargo steam train vignettes. Lists & Co. San Francisco handstamp and black cities in New York where they had ‘daily contact’ via railroad. Signed “New York” arrival postmark with grid cancel, by Chas. A. Sam---. To Fisher, Cushing & Cendersoy. For one trunk of Very Fine. Scarce and am unusually choice merchandise from Spencer, De Wolfe & Slofson of Syracuse. (Names example of Wells, Fargo & Co.’s surcharge frank for service to and from are best guesses.) Est. $100-200 HWAC# 123729 hazardous and remote regions of Idaho Territory. [Rumsey, Siegel] Est. $300-400 HWAC# 123762 View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 145

DAY 3 Saturday, Dec 19 Philatelic - Postal History / WF/Express Lot# 3045 Jacksonville, Oregon 185- Lot# 3050 Bennettville, California 1884 Beekman’s Express receipt Datelined Bennettville/Mono County/Apr23, 1884/ Jacksonville, O. T. Unissued. 185-. “Connecting Cal./Tioga Mining District Mining related - with Wells, Fargo & Co.” Beekman opened his Great Sierra Con. Silver Co. Bold strike of cds express office in 1856. C.C. Beekman operated [MON-20 open 1882-84, Williams] on cover to a bank and express messenger service. Beekman was a prominent New Bedford, MA franked with 1883, 2¢ red historical figure in Southern Oregon, and the wealthiest man in brown tied by 3-ring target, Extremely Fine. The Great Sierra Mine Jacksonville. He made his income from substantial real estate holdings Historic Site preserves the site of the largest mining operation in what and a local mining operation. Beekman ran as the Republican candidate would become Yosemite National Park. The mine was located on Tioga for Oregon governor in 1878, losing by only 49 votes. Jacksonville was Hill on the crest and eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, one of several founded following discovery of gold deposits in 1851–1852. With the claims intended to work the Sheepherder silver lode. The Sheepherder creation of Jackson County, it became the county seat, a role which lode was discovered in 1860, and rediscovered by shepherd Thomas was transferred to nearby Medford in 1927. Jacksonville was home Brusky, Jr., who staked a number of claims in the area. In 1881 all of to the first Chinatown in Oregon, founded by immigrants from San the claims were bought out by the Great Sierra Consolidated Silver Francisco. Gold deposits were worked out in the 1860s. Jacksonville Mining Company and established the company town of Dana. Due to is a well maintained, old neighborhood town today. Est. $100-200 the 11,000 foot altitude the town was soon relocated to the bottom of HWAC# 123738 the hill at Bennettville. After an adit was driven 1784 feet into the side of the hill at an expenditure of $300,000, operations were closed down Lot# 3046 Wells Fargo Agent Collection in 1884 - the year our cover was sent! Est. $150-250 HWAC# 123768 - Rare Lot of 3 A collection of very rare materials supplied to Wells Fargo Employees. Lot# 3051 Brownsville, California c1870, This lot includes 1) Letterhead issued to Wells Fargo Agent Nathan 1879 Two Nice Brownsville, Yuba, California Rhine, written on in 1896 and measuring 5-3/8 x 8-1/8 inches. 2) A Covers 1) Neat manuscript postmark (YUB-120) catalogue for the Wells Fargo & Company Central Department Library with pen cancel on 3¢ rose, to Nevada. California. Association from October 1903 in Kansas City, Missouri. 60 pages, c1870. 2) Cover to London, England with a softbound, 5-1/4 x 7-5/8 inches. 3) Notice to Express Agents slip, circa Franklin blue 1 cent and two Jackson red two 1900s, 6-1/2 x 3 inches. Est. $300-400 HWAC# 122512 cents. Est. $300-400 HWAC# 123772 Lot# 3047 Wells Fargo Peppers Label Very rare Wells Fargo pepper box label from Lot# 3052 Chinese Camp, California c1885 Nogales, Arizona for the “Fargo” brand. About Chinese Camp Mining Cover with matched 6 x 9”. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 127059 pair of 1 cent Franklin A-59 light green pair of 1c Franklin’s. Advertising corner for the Willietta Mine, Luther Wagoner M. E. The Willietta was located on Hog Mountain, Jacksonville District, Mother Lode Belt, Tuolumne Co. Appears to be TUO-220 with hand written date. Reverse has a week Kelseyville postmark. LAK-880. R-3 [Williams] c1885. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 123785 Lot# 3053 Columbia, California c1855 Lot# 3048 Val Verdi, Casa Grande, Arizona Columbia, Tuolumne, California Cover 1889, 1903 Two Arizona Mining Corner with Nice Set of Stamps Block of three Advertising Covers; Val Verdi and Casa A-10 Washington 3 cent stamps and one A-5 Grande 1) 1889. Corner cover for L. E. Walker, Franklin 1 cent stamp. Cancel is a TUO-420, Ve Kol Mine, Arizona, O. O. Casa Grande. Fort 1854-1856, R-4 [Williams] Rare Killer. Est. Wayne straight line received mark. Stamped in $800-1200 HWAC# 123788 Los Angeles. Vekol’ post office was established September 25, 1888 and discontinued October Lot# 3054 Downieville, California 1852 Two 30, 1909. Located on February 5, 1880 by John 1852 Gold Rush Downieville letters with D. Walker, Juan Jose Gradello and P.R. Brady, Content 1) Feb. 22, 1852. Coverless latter. Vekol was a camp of about 150 residents. There was nothing but Includes gold dust calculations. You can get a lawsuits in Vekol between the owners and their families and Vekol’s better price at the mint. talks about Downieville history reflects such. Finally, the mines played out and so did the burning down. “The first widely destructive fire was on February lawsuits [ghosttowns.com] 2) 1903. Corner cover for Cornucopia Gold 19, 1852. [Downieville’s first fire started the evening of February and Copper Mining Co., Val Verdi Arizona. Written to Hotsenpiller at 19,1852 and the blaze raced through the ramshackle cabins and cloth Dewey, A. T. In 1902 about 120 tons of ore was extracted from this tents in quick order. With many folks losing everything they had the mine. [Arizona, Governor’s Report] Est. $100-150 HWAC# 123775 damages were estimated at $150,000.] Rebuilding the town focused Lot# 3049 Bakersfield, California 1882-1911 on reducing future danger and the narrow streets were made 40’ wider. After the 1852 fire the Downieville Hook and Ladder Company Three Early Bakersfield Covers & Letters Lot was formed to “guard against fire in the future” the merchants and of 4 pieces. 1) 1884 cover to San Jose with two others raised $500 to purchase hooks and ladders.” [downievillefire. letters enclosed. 2) Corner advertising cover for com] 2) November 14, 1852. Has Downieville’s first postmark (1852- the New Southern Hotel, mailed in 1911 to Fresno. 52 Williams). ‘10’ manuscript postage. “I have lost over $1200 this 3) Early 1882 cover with purple cancel, mailed to summer.” He had a good claim on the Yuba he sold for $500. He was San Francisco. John Reynolds Collection Est. $20-45 afraid the winter snow and rain would wash everything away. He HWAC# 112641 bought into the Downieville Tunnel company for 4800. “I will let you know how I do here digging.” And his (and now ours) favorite saying was “A rolling stone gathers no moss and a traveling miner gathers no dust.” Est. $800-1500 HWAC# 126732 146 December 2020

DAY 3 Saturday, Dec 19 Philatelic - Postal History / Philatelic Covers - USA Lot# 3055 Dry Creek, California 1857 Dry Lot# 3060 Indian Diggings, Creek Coverless Letter to Grafton, California, California 1857 Coverless 1857 with Great Mining Content Letter states, Envelope with an Indians “Dry Creek (Yuba County) Post Office, Aug. 5, Springs Manuscript 1857” Addressed to W. J. Frierson, Grafton, Postmark, 1857 ”...we California. Postmark YUB 550. Only date noted have been digging in that was Aug. 6, 1857. Three cent manuscript tunnel...I think it will pay cancelled on A21 three cent stamp. [Williams, $3-$4 a day.” Talks about Scott] Two pages. Content about a convention snow and snowing. He talks about Alnon Shaver feeding squaws his in Sacramento and the Commission. R. W. McAdams (the author) has beans and bread. Sent by Thomas Hubbard to Shaver in Mokelumne been mining in Dry Creek since 1851 when the ‘quartz was taken up.’ Hill. major rips and tears on back pages that do not affect any writing. The west branch of Dry Creek was particularly rich and was described Indian Diggings was in El Dorado County. Located 25 miles southeast as ounce diggings when first mined in 1850. Graton (Sonoma County) of Placerville near the El Dorado-Amador county border, Indian is noted as lying at the approximate furthest southern and eastern Diggings was founded in 1850 by prospectors from Fiddletown who extent of Russian colonization of the Americas. This cover has a lot happened upon some Miwok Indians panning for gold in the nearby going to it. Est. $300-500 HWAC# 123766 Telegraph River. By the end of that year there were over 50 cabins, a store, and a saloon /gambling house. In 1853 the first post office Lot# 3056 Empire Ranch, California c1860 opened. The population reached 2,000 in 1855 and there were nine Empire Ranch, Yuba County, Stamped stores, five hotels and numerous saloons. That same year it vied with Envelope Large postmark (1858-1864). Placerville to become the county seat which it lost by only a few votes. R-4. YUB-590. Hydraulic mining was done [El Dorado Historical Society, online] Est. $300-500 HWAC# 126752 extensively at Empire Ranch. The name would be changed to Smartsville in 1865. Est. $180- Lot# 3061 Johnson’s Ranch, California 1860 250 HWAC# 123784 Johnson’s Ranch, 1860 Double Circle Cover with Letter Self identified “James Wilcox, Lot# 3057 Foster’s Bar / Brownsville, Apr, 1, 1860”. Postmark is good. R-4, YUB-710, California 18531888 Two nice Yuba County, 1855-1863. [Williams]. Stamped envelope wot California Covers: Foster’s Bar and Three Cent Washington. Sent to Jeff Wilcox, Brownsville 1) Faster’s Bar manuscript. [YUB Sacramento. Letter is from Stovall & Wilcox 620, 1852-1853, R-4, Williams] Manuscript ‘5’. asking Mr. Wilcox to send down enough sacks to handle the wool for Sent to William R. Morgan of San Francisco. 1,100 sheep! Rancho Johnson (or Johnson’s Ranch) was a 22,197- 2) Brownsville CDS, Apr. 28, 1888. [YUB-150, acre Mexican land grant in present-day Yuba County, California, given R-3, Williams] Star in circle cancel on green 2c in 1844 by Governor Manuel Micheltorena to Pablo Gutiérrez. It is stamped envelope. Letter inside on Wells Fargo letterhead. Datelined famous as the place where seven weary survivors of the Donner Party Clipper Mills, April, 28, 1888. From S. W. Twogood. Twogood was walked to to seek help for the members of the party stills tuck on the postmaster there from 1881 to 1891. Brownsville is located 4.5 miles pass. Est. $200-300 HWAC# 123789 east-northeast of Rackerby. The place is named for I.E. Brown, sawmill owner. Foster Bar (also, Foster’s Bar) is a former settlement in Yuba Lot# 3062 Los Angeles, California 1894-1928 County, California. It was located on the North Yuba River 5.5 miles Los Angeles Advertising Covers & Postcards southeast of Challenge, at an elevation of 1909 feet. It was inundated Lot of 12. Corner ad. covers: Wm. H. Hoegee by the Bullards Bar Reservoir. The place was named after William Co. (1915); Paul C. Read (1928); Hotel Rosslyn M. Foster, miner and merchant, who opened a store here in 1849. (1907); Hollenbeck Hotel (1907); Cudahy [wikipedia] Est. $200-300 HWAC# 123769 Packing Co. (1894); Filed & Walton (1907); and The Times (1900). Plus four different unused early color postcards. Lot# 3058 French Corral, John Reynolds Collection Est. $30-60 HWAC# 112655 California 1854 1854 French Corral Letter with Great Lot# 3063 Marysvile, California 1850 Marysville Content ”Signed by Wm. T. L. 1850 Gold Rush Coverless Letter $325 Searris(?) of Sacramento City. I promissory note to R. A. Pearis from C. Cobillance & am well and far away.” “have seen Co. July 18, 1850. For lots purchased in Marysville. the Grizzly Bear” “I have a job and Paid in full 1853. Filed 1856. A rather unique piece! can stay as long as I want, $110 a Est. $200-300 HWAC# 126733 meal and board” “There is plenty of gold, but it takes money to get it” Can’t work his claim. He wants to get at it and sell it. Both sides of his claim have found gold. “This is good mining country.” About 20 Lot# 3064 Marysville, miles from here the snow is 6’ deep. “I have not seen my partner in 3 California Marysville Postal weeks.” He mentions to the folks back home where he left his clothes Collection: Five different and they can go get them. “I send you a present of gold in this letter.” cancels and one Valentines Est. $500-1000 HWAC# 126730 Cover (three letters) 1) Double circle with grid killer. Lot# 3059 Humboldt County, California Mostly personal, but mentions 1884-1908 Three Nice Humboldt County gold coin, chinaman working Covers Lot of 3. 1) Hydesville purple octagon and girls can make $20 to $24 cancel on cover sent to Table Bluff. Date a week. 2) 1855. Track cancel. illegible. No contents. 2) Hookton Humboldt Letter from Hampschin Gulch. Co., 1884 stamped in red upper left, Table “If any of my diggings don’t give out,” I shall have to quit!. Claim below Bluff blue cancel bottom right. No contents. 3) the falls. 3) C1857 YUB-920. 4) 1886. To Sweden. 5) YUB-850 with Revere House, Eureka, corner ad. cover, 1908 with enclosed pictorial all capital ‘CAL.’ 6Z) Valentines envelope with letter. Est. $600-1000 letterhead. John Reynolds Collection Est. $30-60 HWAC# 113009 HWAC# 123807 View complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at FHWAC.com 147

DAY 3 Saturday, Dec 19 Philatelic - Postal History / Philatelic Covers - USA Lot# 3065 Marysville, California Two Marysville Gold Rush Covers: one ‘PAID 6’ and one ‘10’ c1853. One to Massachusetts and one to Connecticut. Light, fragile brown covers. Est. $200-250 HWAC# 123808 Lot# 3066 Merced, California 1894 Three Merced CA. Advertising Covers & Letterhead This lot includes three advertising covers from J.G. Eliott (Red Two-cent), F.J. Daveluy (Red two-cent) and R. Bancroft (Orange two-cent oval). The Bancroft cover comes with a letter of receipt. All in good condition John Reynolds Collection Est. $50-75 HWAC# 116217 Lot# 3071 North Fork Dry Diggins, California 1850 North Fork Dry Lot# 3067 Michigan Bar, California c1860 Diggins, California Early Gold Rush Letter with Excellent Contents Michigan Bar with R-4 Very Scarce Earliest use of this San Francisco postmark: Feb. 20, 1860, red integral Cancellation. Ten cent green Washington rate eds (SAF-250) on 1850 folded cover to Maine with additional stamped envelope. SAC-1770, 1857-1862, R-4 manuscript pencil “40” rate at top right [Williams] Cover with [Williams] Hydraulic and dredging operations datelined “North Fork Dry Diggins” with excellent contents including in the area created the booming town of : “...have been here upwards of three months. I have dug out five Michigan Bar which once contained 1,500 hundred dollars. If I had been here one month sooner, I now should population. Gold was discovered here in 1849 by citizens of Michigan, have $1000. There is a small town 1½ mile dist. called Auburnville. after whom the settlement was named. Pottery works, once largest There are about 2000 people here in the mines of all professions... in the state, were located here, and town contained a post office and some doing well some not. It depends upon a man’s perseverance & Wells Fargo agency. Est. $180-250 HWAC# 123773 economy whether he makes money or not. It is here if a man digs for it. There will be a great rush this Spring for the rivers dry diggins is in Lot# 3068 Michigan Bluff, California c1864 between the mountains rising to a tremendous altitude and angle of Michigan Bluff, Placer County, California 45° The gold locates itself in the ravines at the foot of these mountains. Cover with vertical strip of three stamps It’s found in the crevices of rock from 2 to 5 feet from the surface. The Three one cent Franklin A24 brighten up this dirt that I shove out is washed in a cradle, something similar to a house cover. Cover is a three cent stamped envelope. cradle. In these diggins is found on the river fine scale gold. It likewise Cancelled Michigan Bluff. PLA-2470, R-3, 1862- is found embedded in quartz. it has been found in the top of these 1866 [Williams] Cross pen cancels. Addressed mountains. The earth pays from 12½ to even $100 per pan. Some have to Miss Josephine Williams in San Francisco. Est. $200-500 HWAC# been very successful here. Having made $4000 apiece and gone home. 123796 I saw a piece of gold picked up near by weighed 6lbs - 12lbs of pure gold, valued at $3000. There is more or less to be found anywhere Lot# 3069 Mormon Island, California c1855 around these diggins. The largest piece I have found is $17. It is hard Rare Double Oval Mormon Island Postmark work to dig gold, but no more laborious than farming. If a man cannot with ‘PAID’ 6 Known cancels exist from 1852 make his ounce per day he leaves his placer” Etc., F.-V.F., an excellent to 1858. SAC-1910. R-5. [Williams] Addressed miner’s letter & the earliest use of this San Francisco postmark which to Crusoe, New York. Cover shows some is scarcer than the straight line. Est. $500-1000 HWAC# 126748 discoloration weathering, but the postmark is very strong! It now sits under Folsom Lake! Est. $240-400 HWAC# 123795 Lot# 3072 Oregon House, California Two Oregon House Covers - Nice Group 1) Manuscript Mar. 7. Manuscript Killer. UB-1140, 1857-1874, R-4. [Williams] 3cent perforated pink A25 stamp. 2) Star in circle killer. YUB-1150. Williams lists 1876 as only one with year. R-4. A46 Washington green 3 cent stamp. Located 22 miles northeast of Marysville. Grew up as a station stop for travelers. Est. $120-200 HWAC# 123815 Lot# 3073 Parks Bar / Johnson’s Ranch, California 1856 Two Yuba, California Covers: Parks Bar and Johnson’s Ranch. 1) Parks Bar. Manuscript in blue ink. February 8, 1856 pre received note. Sent to Wellington C. Burnett, Sacramento. Manuscript postmarks through 1856. Lot# 3070 Nevada City, California c1854 Hutchings Mining Scene Post office open from 1851 to 1858. YUB- 1850s Cover Noted from May 12, 1852 to October 15, 1856. Prepaid 1240, R-5. 2) YUB-710, R-5. Johnson’s ‘3’. [Williams]. On a J. M. Hutchings cover of a ‘Mining Scene, California Ranch. On ten cent Washington stamped Envelope’ Manuscript and stamped PAID. Front only - back has been envelope. U-15. Green. Fair postmark. matched and added. To Rhode Island. Hard to find, Great cancel. Est. Est. $200-300 HWAC# 123797 $700-1000 HWAC# 123764 148 December 2020