INTERNET AUCTION #25

AFRICA-BOTTLES

100. Africa. Cape Colony. O'okiep. Cape Colony Co Ltd, Share #69525. Incorporated in 1888. One share to bearer issued 1910. Signed by director and secretary. Vignette of a miner with small shovel and pales. Ornate green border. Printer not noted. Uncancelled. Printed in English and French. European documentary stamp. All but four coupons cashed in. 14 x 16". The principal mine was the Little Namaqualand which was initially opened in 1856. Other subsidiary properties were owned in Africa and India. The write-up in the Copper Handbook, 1918, p.1713-176, is very extensive. Needless to say, the company was profitable, paying dividends for 40 years steadily. The management had been criticized for not upgrading to more modern machinery and methods, but the dividends were enough to stifle complaints. Company published monthly stockholder reports that "could be imitated by other companies to the advantage of the investor." Wear to edges. Fine. Est. $40-80

101. African American. African American Stereo Card Collection, c. 1880. Lot of 5 different pcs. African American men and women posing for picture in cotton field. Image of a young girl and woman picking cotton. With several others working in the background. Two Caucasian boys and an African American boy, who seems to be cleaning them up. Image of a man and woman with three children at a table with the caption "De Breed am Small, be de Flabor am Delishus." Final image is of am family seated on a porch. Publishers include: B. W. Kilburn, T. W. Ingersoll and Strohmeyer & Wyman. Vf. Est. $200-400

102. Alaska. Catalla. United States Marshall's Office Letterhead, 1907. The manuscript note was sent to Bank of British North America at Dawson, Y. T., asking for a $1000 draft to be drawn on the account of Dexter Houton Co of Seattle, signed by B. E. Axe. Catalla, Alaska is rubber stamped over Valdez. The dateline is spelled different than the rubber stamp. The writer spells it "Katalla" which is considered the correct way. The town was located about 50 miles east southeast of Cordova. The oilfields of Katalla were discovered in 1902. In 1908, the population was 5000 people. Production continued until 1933. Fine. Rare. Est. $50-100

103. Alaska. Dawson. Bank of British North America Documents, 1910. Lot of 3 different pcs. (1) Coded manuscript note sent to the bank from Capt. Sinclair of the Dawson Aerie #50. (2) Manuscript letter to the bank from S. J. Esterbrook of Chicken, Alaska. (3) Carbon copy receipt from the bank to A. C. Stein, Seattle, Washington. All are fine. Est. $50-100

104. Alaska. Dawson. City of Dawson Letterhead, 1922. Vignette of the Dawson City Logo, Incorporated in 1914. Sent to G. A. Roedde, Ltd, Vancouver, B.C. Typed note mentions that the "Express" charge was deducted from the total amount owed. Three sides of the sheet are damaged by water staining. Bottom edge is ragged. Poor condition. Est. $25-50

105. Alaska. Dawson. Pattullo & Radford Billhead, 1910. Pattullo & Radford were engaged in "Real Estate, Mines, Insurance". Bill sent to H. Landahl for $100 for March rent. Very fine. Est. $25-50

106. Alaska. Dawson. United States Playing Card Co Billhead, 1908. Sent to Bank of British North America at Dawson. Great gambling related billhead. Document damaged by fire, with nearly 5 inches of damage from bottom edge diminishing near the upper center. Poor. Est. $25-50

107. Alaska. Duncan Creek. Office of the Mining Recorder Lettersheet, 1910. Printed at top, Office of the Mining Reporter, datelined Duncan Creek, Y. T., 1910. Manuscript note was sent to the Bank of British North America at Dawson, Y.T. "Prospectors exploring the Stewart River drainage found gold on tributaries of the McQuesten River in 1892 and 1894. During and after the Gold Rush, gold seekers spread out over the Yukon searching for another rich strike. The Stewart River was a prime target. The Gustaveson family, a father and two sons, were the first to discover gold on what would be called Duncan Creek in 1898. They mined for two years and recovered a rumored $30,000 worth of gold, but never staked a claim.

In 1901 Duncan Patterson and three companions: Colin Hamilton, Allen McIntosh and Jake Davidson, saw the Gustavesons on their way to Dawson City and, finding the mine, staked claims on Duncan Creek and a fork called Lightning Creek. News of the rich strike spread, and Duncan Creek was staked from the headwaters to the mouth by 1902. Duncan Patterson's party took out gold worth approximately $45,000 in 1902, $30,000 in 1903, and $15,000 in 1904. One of the four, Jake Davidson, also staked the first silver claim in the Duncan Creek area, although he immediately let it lapse and went to prospect in the Beaver River area." (source: www.yukonheritage.com). Est. $50-100

108. Alaska. Geology. Alaska Geologic Papers, 1951-52, printed in Geological Society of America Bulletins. (1) Submarine Geology of the Gulf of Alaska, Menard & Dietz, Vol 62, #10, 1951. (2) Magmatic differentiation in Tertiary and Quaternary volcanic rocks from Adak to Kanaga Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, Vol 63, #5. (3) Late Quaternary geology and frost phenomena along Alaska Highway, northern British Columbia and southeastern Yukon, Denny, Vol 63, #9. Each bulletin has papers on other localities and subjects. All paper wrapped, very fine. Est. $25-75

109. Alaska. Geology. Ketchikan & Wrangell Mining Districts, Alaska by Fred Eugene Wright & Charles Hill Wright, 1908. USGS Bulletin 347. 210pps, index. Illustrated with photographs, maps, diagrams and claim maps. Text offers historic discussion of the mining districts, production, geology and specific claims. Some wear to spine and cover. Great Alaska reference. Very fine. Est. $75-150

110. Alaska. Good Hope. Good Hope Bay Mining Co. Cert #736. Incorporated in South Dakota. Issued to Martin Ophus for 200 shares in 1904. Signed by Endre M. Cederbergh president and A. Kristoffersen secretary. Vignette of a placer operations with smaller vignettes of miners. Black border with gold seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 10". Datelined Chicago, Illinois. Reported to have operations at Good Hope Bay, Alaska. (dm). Minor wear to fold creases. Very fine. Est. $50-100

111. Alaska. Latouche. Reynolds Alaska Dev Co. Cert #A2578. Incorporated in Washington. Issued to W. Blair Stewart for 100 shares in 1907. Signed by H. D. Reynolds president and John G. Brady treasurer. Vignette of men and women in various manufacturing scenes. Black border with gold inner border, gilt seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Albert B. King, NY. 8 x 10". The company owned property on the Kenai Peninsula, Landlock Bay and Horseshoe Bay. The Duchess and Blue Fox mines, at Horseshoe Bay, was where work was concentrated in 1910. The Duchess mine carried massive sulphide ore reported to carry 5% copper.

The company was promoted by Henry. D. Reynolds, who was ousted (from the company) in 1907, and was arrested April, 1908, on a secret indictment, returned by a federal grand jury in Massachusetts, for using the mails to defraud. Mr. Reynolds claimed, April, 1908, that he had resumed control of the company, which was untrue. The present management is not responsible for the combination of rascality and folly that brought the company to grief, and apparently is proceeding along sound lines, in an effort to develop the property." (Copper Handbook, 1910, p.1474-75). Extremely fine. Est. $80-160

112. Alaska. Nome Creek. Beaver Dredging Co. Cert #4. Incorporated in Territory of Alaska, 1931. Issued to Charles Opdyke for 24,750 in 1931. Signed by J. E. Barrack and secretary. Vignette of spread winged eagle. Brown border and seal. Cancelled by holes punches through signatures. Printer - Goes. 8 x 10". This company was a reorganization of the Nome Creek Dredging Co that incorporated in 1926. Nome Creek Dredging worked Nome Creek, just north of Fairbanks. After improving the dredge, production increased to 3000 cubic feet of gravel per day in 1929. Then in 1931, the company reorganized to Beaver Dredging Co. In 1932, the dredge burned to the ground. It was a complete loss, estimated at $200,000, with insurance only covering $120,000. (www.nod.ak.blm.gov). Small tear at left edge. Very fine. Est. $30-60

113. Alaska. Nome. Nome & Sinook Co. Cert #74. Incorporated in Maine. Issued to E. Wallace Smith for 50 shares in 1908. Signed by president and treasurer. Vignette of placer mining operation with smaller vignettes of miners inspecting ore. Black border with gilt seal and safety print. Cancelled by four different rubber stamps. Printer - Goes. 8 x 10". Datelined Chicago, Ill. Minor wear to the fold creases. Fine. Est. $30-60

114. Alaska. Photo. Placer Mining Original Matted Photograph, c.1905. Scene shows five miners with shovels in front of a flume emerging from mouth of a hillside tunnel. There are two dogs that are amazingly hold still for the photo. Wonder if they are trained to find gold nuggets. Measures 8 3/4" x 10 3/4" and photo measures 5 1/2" x 7 7/8." The terrain suggests that this is somewhere in Alaska. Extremely fine. Est. $100-200

115. Alaska. Wrangell. Wrangell Souvenir Spoon. Gold pan at top with crossed pick and shovel. Stem is shaped like a salmon ("Alaska Salmon" printed on body of fish), encircled by windlass rope. Sterling silver with traces of gold wash still remaining on bowl, on which is printed Wrangell Alaska. Undated (c. 1920?). 4.5" long. Est. $100-200

116. Alaska. Yukon. Geological Maps Yukon Gold Belt, Forty Mile G.M. Dist., Mission Creek, and Sixty mile and Ladue Rivers. 1) Reconnaissance map, in color, of a portion of Yukon Gold Belt and adjacent regions in Alaska and part of the Northwest Territory, 11x 14 size, 1897, USGS. 2) Map of a portion of the Yukon Gold Belt and adjacent regions, showing lines along which geologic notes have been made, 1885-96, with various routes marked in color. USGS. 11x 14. 3) Sketch Map Showing a portion of the Forty Mile Gold Mining District, Alaska, 1897. USGS, color. 11 x 14. 4) Sketch Map Showing a portion of the Mission Creek Gold Mining District, Alaska, 1897. USGS, colored. 11 x 14. 4) Geological Survey Map of Sixty mile and Ladue Rivers, Yukon Territory, by Canada Department of Mines, 1920. In color. Shows Tanana, AK to Dawson route. 14.5 x 24." All maps are badly soiled and stained, with folds and torn corners. #4 has 2 x 4" piece missing along lower right edge. Est. $50-100

117. Arizona. Arizona Ephemera and Postcards. 4 chromo litho postcards of Phoenix, one of Prescott, one of Flagstaff. Two real photo colored postcards: Oak Creek Canyon and Monument Valley. Also, a street map of Phoenix dated 1957, and a booklet entitled "Sightseeing Arizona, " 33 pages with maps and delineated routes from Phoenix to various destinations in the state. Est. $20-40

118. Arizona. Book. Arizona: Its Resources and Prospectus, 1865. by Hon. Richard C. McCormick, Secretary of the Territory. 22 pages. With 10 X 12 folded map of Arizona Territory. McCormick was secretary of the Arizona Territory. In 1865 he was requested by the Tribune to describe Arizona to the New York readers. Horace Greeley was probably assigned the job, but may have turned it down because of the brutal, rough, nature of the early 1860's. McCormick gives a county by county report of the mineral resources and other potential for settlement in Arizona. Front cover detached, also has small chips missing from right edge. The original map is still attached to the front cover. The map being included as original makes this piece extremely rare. Very fine. 6 X 9". Est. $300-600

119. Arizona. Books. Arizona Books on Yuma Prison and Military Posts. 1) Adobe and Iron, The Story of the Arizona Territorial Prison at Yuma, by John Mason Jeffrey, 1969, Prospect Avenue Press, La Jolla, Calif. Paperback, 113 pgs, many photos of prisoners, guards and the prison itself. 5 x 8 size. 2) Frontier Military Posts of Arizona, by Ray Brandes, 1960, Dale Stuart King, Publisher, Globe, AZ. Paperback, contains photos, illustrations, maps, a list of non-military forts and sites, plus an index, 93 pgs. 6 x 9 size. Both good shape, with slight soiling and wear to covers only. Est. $25-50

120. Arizona. General. Miscellaneous Arizona History Publications. Fifteen paperback publications on Arizona history, including 6 issues of Arizoniana, 1961-63, published by the Arizona Pioneers' Historical Society, (some articles included are military headgear in the Southwest, sketch of Prescott, Yaquis battle at Bear Valley, vignettes of Arizona pioneers, the O.K. Corral, landmarks of historic Tucson, Arizona's state governors, Maximilian and Carlotta, Colonel McClintock and the 1917 copper strike, cowboys, the Navajo Wars, and John W. Powell's exploration of the Grand Canyon), and one additional publication on Arizona's history and leaders. One issue of Arizona and the West, A Quarterly Journal of History published by the University of Arizona Press, Spring 1973, containing articles on Sylvester Mowry, Texas Fundamentalism, the military-civilian struggle for control at San Carlos Reservation, and Cantonment Burgwin, NM. 7 issues of The Smoke Signal, published by the Tucson Corral of Westerners, 1960-67, on the following subjects: Generals Crook and Miles in Arizona; Ft. Lowell, A.T. during the Apache campaigns; Charles Debrille Poston; Civil War campaigns in New Mexico and Arizona (2 copies); the story of Mission San Xavier Del Bac; and Echoes from the Little Bighorn. Est. $50-75

121. Arizona. General. Arizona Military-Related Pamphlets. 4 monographs (2 are dupes): 1) Military Headgear in the Southwest, 1846-1890 (by Sidney Brinckerhoff, AHS, 1967); 2) Summer Helmets of the U.S. Army, 1875-1910 (by Gordon Chappell, Wyoming, 1967); 3-4) two copies of Fort Verde, An Era of Men and Courage (by Nicholas J. Eason, Fort Verde Museum Society, 1966). All in fine shape. Est. $ 25-50

122. Arizona. General. General Arizona Pamphlets, Mostly 1960's. One issue of The Kiva, October 1954, commemorating the life of Byron Cummings, prominent University of Arizona Dean of Anthropology and author. 2) Coronado National Memorial brochure. 3) Values of Hunting and Fishing in Arizona, 1960, pub.1962 by Bur. Of Business and Public Research, Tucson. 4) History of the Pima Indians and the San Carlos Irrigation Project, by Senator Carl Hayden of Arizona, 1965 by U.S. Gov. Printing Office. 5-6) 2 copies of Butterfield Overland Mail Across Arizona, 1858-1861, a centennial pub. By the Ariz. Pioneers' Hist. Soc. & Arizona Silhouettes, Tucson, 32 pgs. With newspaper articles and more. 7) A Brief History of the United Verde Open Pit, Jerome, Arizona, Arizona Bur. Of Mines, 1968. 8-9) 2 copies of Pipe Spring monograph, by Robert W. Olsen, Jr. 1965, with photos. 10) Federal Census-Terr. Of N. Mexico and Terr. Of Arizona, excerpts from federal census of 1860, Territorial census of 1864 and Decennial Fed. Census of 1870. 250 pgs. By US. Gov. Printing Off, 1965. 11) Desert Survival pamphlet, pub.1961, by Maricopy Co. Civil Defense Joint Council, Phoenix. 12) The Fabulous Sierra Bonita [Ranch] monograph by Earle R. Forrest, reprint from the Journal of Ariz. Hist., 1965. 13) I Wouldn't Trade These Yesterdays, Reminiscence of May Cargill Doan monograph, reprint from Jrnl. Of Ariz. Hist., Tucson 1966. 38 pgs. 14) Reprint from the Jrnl. Of the Ariz. Academy of Science, March 1969, titled The Escapule Mammoth and Associated Projectile Points, San Pedro Valley, Arizona, by E. Thomas Hemmings and C. Vance Haynes, 5 pgs. 15) The First Fifty Years of St. Luke's-In-The-Desert, ed. By John Bret Harte, 1969 regarding the tubercular sanitarium opened in 1918 in Tucson. All fine. Est. $50-75

123. Arizona. Geology. Arizona Geologic Papers, 1951-54, printed in Geological Society of America Bulletins. (1) Alteration features at Silver Bell, Arizona, Kerr. Sedimentary Basins of Arizona and adjoining areas, McKee. Vol 62, #5. (2) Molluscan fauna from the Permian Kaibab formation, Walnut Canyon, Arizona, Chronic. Vol 63, #2. (3) New Jurassic dinosaur from the Kayenta formation of Arizona, Wells, Vol 65, #6. Each bulletin contains papers on other localities and subjects. All fine, paper wrapped. Est. $25-75

124. Arizona. Geology. Arizona Geologic Publications. Lot of 7 publications. (1) Arizona Lode Gold Mines & Gold Mining, Arizona Bureau of Mines Bulletin #137, 1934. (2) Quicksilver Resources of Arizona, Arizona Bureau of Mines Bulletin #122, 1927. (3) Field Tests for the Common Metals, Arizona Bureau of Mines Bulletin #150, 1942. (4) Mining Code of the State of Arizona, 1946. (5) Arizona Nonmetallics, A Summary of Past Production and Present Operations, Arizona Bureau of Mines Bulletin #155, 1949. (6) Regulations Governing Mineral Locations in Arizona, 1946. (7) Field Tests for the Common Metals, Arizona Bureau of Mines Bulletin #150, 1942. All fine to very fine. Est. $40-80

125. Arizona. History. Journal of Arizona History (7 issues),1971, 1974, 1975, and a Bibliography of Arizoniana, 1950-59. All of 1971 issues (4), 2 from 1974, and 1 from 1975, published by the Arizona Historical Society. Articles include: the autobiography of William Bladen Jett; photo series on railroads stations and roundhouses, the Sierra Bonita school, frontier soldiers and music in the A.T.; the Cobre Grande Copper Co. and Col. W.C. Greene; Verde Valley railroading; and the White Man's talking wire. Two 1974 issues with articles on Ruby, AZ, first commerce on the Colorado River, Juh's stronghold in Mexico (by Eve Ball), Governor Geo. Hunt and mining conflicts, and more. The 1975 issue contains articles on the Jury Strike at Solomonville, Indian agent Joseph Tiffany, and pioneering in the Mineral Strip. An Arizona Gathering, A Bibliography of Arizoniana 1950-1959, compiled by Donald M. Powell and pub. By the Arizona Pioneers' Historical Society, 1960. 77 pgs. , rag edges, paper, excellent condition. Two AHS newsletters included. All in good shape, some crayola marks on one volume. Est. $50-75

126. Arizona. History. Journal of Arizona History, 3 Volumes, 1970. Summer, Autumn, and Winter issues of 1970 (Vol.II, #'s 2,3, & 4) containing a series of articles on graphic arts on the Arizona frontier. Many photos are from the Henry and Albert Buehman Collection of antiquarian photographs at the Arizona Historical Society. Slightly soiled on one cover, but good condition. Est. $50-100

127. Arizona. History. Journal of Arizona History, Spring 1973. Published by the Arizona Historical Society, with articles on Tucson's gamblers, the KKK in Arizona, and Flagstaff, among others. 86 pgs. 6.5 x 9.5. Binding has small tear, otherwise fine condition. Est. $25-50

128. Arizona. History. Journal of Arizona History, Summer 1973. Published by the Arizona Historical Society, includes articles on the Apache wars and Geronimo. Pgs. 87-175. Good condition. Est. $25-50

129. Arizona. Map. Arizona (Territory) Map, 1883. Published by Rand, McNally & Co, 8.5 x 11". Counties colored. Obviously missing is Santa Cruz County. Shows the railroad routes and major geographic features. What is most interesting about this map is that it is titled "Arizona" not Arizona Territory. Arizona was not admitted to the Union until 1912. Very fine. Attractive. Est. $75-150

130. Arizona. Maricopa. Wickenburg. Central Arizona Mining Co. Cert #1139. Incorporated in New York. Issued to H. L. Church for 100 shares in 1880. Signed by J. Seymour secretary and president. Vignette of three Indians on an overlook with train in background. Black border and print. Uncancelled. Printer - ABN. 7 x 10". Datelined New York. Owned the Vulture mine located 14 miles from Wickenburg. The mine was discovered in 1863 by Henry Wickenburg, a German. In 1866, the Vulture MC acquired the property and built a 40 stamp mill. In 1879, Central Arizona MC was formed to work the Vulture mine and quickly built an 80 stamp mill. At the 300 foot level, the ore body was lost and the mine closed in 1888. It is reported to have produced $2 million during its operation. The town of Seymour was named for James M. Seymour. (Auction #12, Lot #662). Slight foxing along edges. Very fine. Est. $250-500

131. Arizona. Mining. American Coarse Gold Corp. Cert #393. Incorporated in Delaware. Issued to Leon G. Whitton for 100 shares in 1936. Signed by E. Blessing president and Ralph Badger treasurer. No vignette. Black print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 10". Listed as dead in the 1946 Mines Register. Listed in Garbani's Arizona Mining Companies as being in Middle Camp/Oro Fino. Very fine. Est. $25-50

132. Arizona. Mining. Copper Souvenirs From Arizona Copper Mines. Lot of 3 pcs. 1) Free-form shaped bowl/ashtray, 3" x 3" with one rounded side, one scalloped side. Morenci, Ariz embossed on inside of the bottom. Solid copper; 2) Arizona state-shaped ashtray/souvenir with AJO embossed on inside of the bottom. 2.5 x 3"; 3) Solid copper paperweight, rectangular form with two "feet" (or perhaps "ears") protruding from two corners at one end. All solid copper. Est. $75-150

133. Arizona. Mining. Mar Delta Gold Mining Co. Cert #222. Incorporated in Territory (Now State) of Arizona. Issued to Z. A. Heilbroner for 1000 shares in 1919. Signed by vice president and Norman treasurer. Vignette at upper left of miners underground. Gold border, seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 10". Not listed within our references. We presume an Arizona operation, but have no evidence. Tear along left fold crease. Fair. Est. $20-40

134. Arizona. Mining. Mining Union Booklets. Lot of 5 different pcs. 1) Agreement Between Kennecott /Chino Mines Division and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, 1961. 51 pgs. 2) Agreement Between Board of Education of the Cobre Consolidated School District and United Steelworkers of America, 1978, 48 pgs. 3) Safety and Health Complaint Form, United Steelworkers of America. Only a few of the 3-part forms are missing. 4) General Statement of Lock Out Procedures and Requirements for Chino Mines Co., Kennecott Minerals Co. No date. 5) Agreement Between Chino Mines Co., A Kennecott-Mitsubishi Partnership, and Internat'l Assoc. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Hurley, New Mexico, 1983. 119 pgs. All about 3 x 6" Est. $50-100

135. Arizona. Mining. Placer Gold Publications. Lot of 2 pcs. (1) Arizona Gold Placers and Placering, University of Arizona Bulletin #142, 1937, 148pps, index. (2) Placer Examination, Principles & Practice, published by Bureau of Land Management, c.1970. Both very fine. Est. $25-50

136. Arizona. Pinal. Miami. Miami Cons Mines Co. Cert #4613. Incorporated in Arizona. Issued to F. Donou for 700 shares in 1916. Signed by J. H. Thompson president and P. H. Wecks asst secretary. Vignette of mill next to stream with smaller vignettes of miners inspecting ore. Green border and seal. Uncancelled. Printer - Goes. 8 x 10". Owned 1200 acres that adjoined several major mining companies. In 1915, the property was being worked by prospectors who were able to ship 272 tons of ore assaying at 2.6%-5% copper. (Mines Handbook, 1918, p.452). Very fine. Est. $25-50

137. Arizona. Yuma. Ellsworth. Rainer Mines Corp. Cert #T936. Incorporated in Arizona, 1917. Issued to William F. Martin for 100 shares in 1920. Signed by J. M. Karschner president and W. A. Dean secretary. No vignette. Brown border and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - ABN. 8 x 10". This was the holding company for the Rainer Dev Co and the Harqua Hala Ridge MC. Both of these companies had copper property in the Ellwsorth district. The company was an aggressive promoter of its properties, even publishing the Rainer Mining News. (Copper Handbook, 1925, p.424). Very fine. Est. $30-60

138. Arkansas. Mining. Arkansas Geology Volumes. 1) Annual Report of the Geological Survey of Arkansas for 1892, Vol. II, The Tertiary Geology of Southern Arkansas by Gilbert D. Harris. Pilot Printing Co., Merrillton, 1894. Hard cover, pages pulling away from spine. 207 pgs. 2) Geological Survey of Arkansas, 1909, The Slates of Arkansas, by A.H. Purdue. Includes a Bibliography of the Geology of Arkansas by J.C. Branner, ex-State Geologist of Arkansas. Hard cover 164 pgs. Fold-outs, charts, photos. Est. $50-100

139. Automobile. Certificate. Mustang Motor Corp. Cert #59. Incorporated in Nevada, 1944. Unissued, unsigned. Vignette at top left of spread winged eagle atop crag. Black border with gold seal and safety print. Printer - Goes. 6 x 11. Mint condition, no folds. Est. $20-40

140. Bolivia. Mining. Bolivia Gold Exploration Co. Cert #4037. Incorporated in Colorado. Issued to Augusta Berglund for 500 shares in 1927. Signed by Larry Sneed, Vice and Acting President, and Percy S. Morris, Secretary. Vignette of spread-wing eagle in front of cityscape. Black border with gold inset and safety underprinting, embossed seal on gold. Cancelled, stamped "Cancelled" three times in black ink. Printer copyright by Goes, 8 X 11, horizontal. Very handsome design. Quite possibly the principles were promoting Bolivian gold exploration. A Bolivian Gold Exploration Company was said to be under American control in La Paz, Bolivia, in 1925. (Ref: Mines Handbook, p. 2272.) Very fine. Est. $25-50

141. Bottles. Book. Bottle Reference Library. Seven volumes on bottles of all types. 1) Kovels' Bottles Price List, 11th ed., by Ralph & Terry Kovel, 1999, pub. Three Rivers Press, N.Y. 260 pgs, with index, illustrations, summary of bottle shapes, bottle clubs and publications, and discusses bottles from Avon, to Beam to Beer, Bitters, Candy Containers, Coca-Cola, Cosmetics, Decanters, Fruit Jars, Flasks , Ink, Medicine, Milk, Miniatures, Whiskeys and Wines, etc. Paper cover, almost new condition. 2) Milk Bottle Manual, by Gordon Taylor, A collector's pictorial primer & pricing guide. 2nd printing, 211 pgs. Pub. Old Time Bottle Pub. Co., Salem, Oregon. Paper cover, many illustrations and photos. 3) Bottle Collector's Price List For Embossed, Ink, and Pontil-Scarred Bottles, by Robert J. Ashton, pub by Exposition Press, N.Y. 1972. 133 pgs, hard cover with original dust jacket (very torn). No illustrations, but an alphabetical listing of bottles with one-line description and prices. 4) Bottle Rush U.S.A., by Lynn Blumenstein. Pub. Old Time Bottle Publishing Co., Salem, 1966. All types of bottles, many photos, an index, and history of a few glasswork companies, paper cover, 184 pgs. 5) Bottle Pricing Guide, revised 3d edition, by Hugh Cleveland, 1988. Pub. Collector Books, Paducah, KY. 250 pgs covering Avon bottles, bitters, household food, inks, cosmetics, fruit, dairy and more. Paper. 6) Bottle Collector's Handbook & Pricing Guide, by John T. Yount. 1st ed., pub. By Action Printery, San Angelo, Texas, 1967. Paper, 88 pgs, includes over 1850 new and old bottles priced in alpha order, bottle identification made easy, where to buy and sell bottles, all 17 categories including the Jim Beam series. 7) Bottles of Bygone Days, Part II, by Donald e. Colcleaser, printed by Betty's Letter Shop, Vallejo, California, 1966. 8 x 10" size. Paper cover, 56 pgs which illustrate 300 bottles and give facts and approximate values of bottles sold by dealers. A good beginning library or addition to a larger collection. Est. $50-100

142. Bottles. Book. Old Owl Drug Bottles & Others, 1967. By Al & Margaret Jensen of Mountain View, California. Pub. Peninsula Press, Inc. of Mountain View. Paperback, pages unnumbered, but number approximately 100. Very clear black/white plates of bottles and markings. Prices are coded numerically but there is no key. 5 x 9 size. Cover and page edges are stained and/or soiled, with small tear on front cover. The Owl Drug Store was created in 1892 and the first store as at 1128 Market Street, San Francisco. By 1906 they had added stores in Los Angeles, Sacramento and Oakland. The Rexall Drug Co. bought out the Owl chain in the 1930's. Rare. Est. $30-60