auction 12, mining general, new mexico general, western general

GENERAL - Mining, New Mexico, Western

MINING GENERAL

1570. Mining. General. Carolina Copper Co. Incorporated in Territory of Arizona 1903. Issued to Samuel Moore for 1100 shares, cert #1058, in 1906. Signed by Wm. E. Scott president and F. W. Spiekinan treasurer. Vignette of a spread winged eagle atop globe. Black border with bronze seal and safety print. Uncancelled. Printer - Broun-Green, NY. 8 x 11. This company was not referenced within our library. We have found numerous companies incorporated in Arizona. This does not guarantee that the mine or operation was in Arizona. Needs more research. Extremely fine. Est. $25-50

1571. Mining. General. Clarendon Mill and Mining Company of Arizona. Incorporated in New York. Certificate number 489 issued to Thomas Barclay in 1880 for 100 shares. Signed by President W. C. Joy and Secretary T. Barclay. Printed by Maverick and Wissinger, NY Vignette top center of miners operating a windlass at shaft; at top left of miner contemplating an outcrop; and top right of a miner with Indian (?) aides inspecting sample streamside. Uncancelled. Folds. Checking at edges. Black border and print with silver underprint on vanilla paper. 6.5 x 12. Not found in any of the traditional references. The only thing remotely close is the Clara Dean of Cochise Co., which could be a transcription error. It is a New York promotion, possibly without merit. Est. $200-500

1572. Mining. General. Department of the Interior United States Geological Survey, George Otis Smith, Director, Bulletin 507, The Mining Districts of the Western United States. By James M. Hill. There is a Geologic Introduction by Waldemar Lindgren. 1912. 309 pages. The book contains maps showing each State and its Mining Districts. Each district has a small description. This book is hardbound with a maroon cover. White pages with black print. Fair condition. Size 6 X 9”. This is an incredibly important reference. Est. 50-150

1573. Mining. General. Encyclopedia of Frontier Biography. Lot of four volumes. By Dan L. Thrapp. There are three paper back volumes Copyright 1988. 1698 pages. These volumes contain the names of individuals that made a significant contribution in the history of the American Frontier. The names are listed in alphabetic order. All volumes have a colored drawing depicting a frontier scene. Covers are black with blue and white lettering. Book pages are white with black print. All volumes are in very good condition. Size 6 X 9. The forth volume is a hardbound book which is Volume 4 Supplement. Copyright 1994. The supplement covers gaps noted in the first three volumes. Red cover white pages with black print. New condition. Size 6 1/4 X 9 1/2”. Est. $75-150

1574. Mining. General. Mauto Mining Company. Incorporated in Arizona in 1918. Certificate no. 294 issued to Harry D. Bush for 100 shares in 1919. Signed by Frank R. Burr, 2nd vice president and assistant secretary, name illegible. Dark green border, vignette of underground miners upper center, uncancelled, 8 x 12, VF condition with folds and two-hole punch at left. We could find no reference to this company among our resources. Est. $25-50

1575. Mining. General. Midwest Asbestos Co. First Mortgage Seven Per Cent, Gold Bond with coupons. Incorporated in the State of Arizona in 1915. Certificate number 201 for $500. Signed by president W. E. Bales and secretary W. R. Wille. The coupons are signed by W. T. R. Wille as treasurer. Printer Smith-Brooks Co. Denver. Datelined Denver, Colorado. No vignette. Not cancelled. There are 5 documentary stamps at the bottom; one 1 cent, two 2 cent and two 10 cent. Coupon 1 and 2 have been cut off and there are 18 coupons left. Very fancy green border. Black print on white paper. There is a seal pressed at the bottom of the bond. Folds. Size 14 1/2 X 16”. There are no references to the principles of this company in our research. This is probably a typical company incorporated in Arizona because of the cheap cost of incorporation there, without any Arizona operations. While they may have had an office in Arizona, we were unable to find any. Est. $50-150

1576. Mining. General. United States Sm, Ref & Mining, Exploration Co. Incorporated in Maine 1912. Issued to E. P. Brown for 1 share, cert #27, 1920. Signed by C. S. Rose president and M. Batchelder treasurer. No vignette. Purple border and background. Cancelled by rubber stamp. One 2 cent Commonwealth of Massachusetts and two 2 cent documentary stamp all tied. Stub attached at left edge and trimmed to edge of certificate. This company was the subsidiary of the USSR&MC responsible for finding and acquiring new properties. C. S. Rose was of the Rose family that owned the Twin Buttes MC. Very fine. Est. $25-50

NEW MEXICO GENERAL

1577. New Mexico. General. Mining Geology & Ore Deposits of the Magdalena Mining District. Geological Survey Professional Paper, 200. By G.F. Loughlin, 1942. 9” x 11”. Vf, cover is a bit damaged around edges. Est. $25-50

1578. New Mexico. General. Wheeler Map of part of New Mexico approximately centered on longitude 106, latitude 33-30’. Fort Stanton at far right center, San Antonio upper left. Now covers the area with Carizozo, though not in existence at the time of the printing of this map. 1877. Atlas Sheet 84B, land classification map. Colored according to timber, grazing, agricultural, etc. Scale: 1”=4 mi. 18 x 24”. Folds, some wear and tear to edges. Light paper. These maps were made from the results of the Wheeler Survey, 1874-6. Est $50-150

1579. New Mexico. General. Wheeler Map of part of New Mexico approximately centered on longitude 106, latitude 36. Taos at far upper center. 1876. Atlas Sheet 69D, land classification map. Colored according to timber, grazing, agricultural, etc. 18 x 24”. Minor water stain at lower left. Scale: 1”= 4 mi. Heavy paper. Est $75-150

1580. New Mexico. General. 2 Wheeler Maps of part of New Mexico approximately centered on longitude 106, latitude 35. Albuquerque at left center, Cerro Escobas at right. 1876. Atlas Sheet 77B, land classification and shaded relief maps of exactly the same area. One map is colored according to timber, grazing, agricultural, etc, the other is not in color. 18 x 24”.. Scale: 1”= 4 mi. Light paper. Minor water stain at lower left. Also has the original title page for the Atlas. Est $150-300

1581. New Mexico. General. Wheeler Map of part of New Mexico approximately centered on longitude 106, latitude 34-30’. Belen at far left. 1877. Atlas Sheet 77D, land classification map. Colored according to timber, grazing, agricultural, etc. 18 x 24”. Minor water stain at lower left. Scale: 1”= 4 mi. Heavy paper. Est $75-150

1582. New Mexico. General. Wheeler Map of part of New Mexico approximately centered on longitude 105, latitude 35. Las Vegas at far upper left. 1875. Atlas Sheet 78A, land classification map. Colored according to timber, grazing, agricultural, etc. 18 x 24”. Minor water stain at lower left. Scale: 1”= 4 mi. Light paper. Est $75-150

WESTERN GENERAL

1583. Western. General. Mining Publications. Lot of 8 pieces. The first book is a paper back A Catalogue of Nevada Checks, 1860-1933, With Rarity and Price Guides. By Douglas McDonald. Copyright 1993. 128 pages. Color Cover with black printing with checks in the back ground. Size 5 1/2 X 8 1/2”. Brand New Condition. The second book is Field Guide to Revenue Stamped Paper, The Western States, Revised Edition. By B. J. Castenholz. Copyright 1996. Part one. 128 pages. Green cover with black wirting with stamped paper in the back ground. Very good condition. Size 5 1/2 x 8 1/2”. The third book is Field Guide to Revenue Stamped Paper, The Western States. By B. J. Castenholz. Copyright 1989. Part one. 80 pages. Green cover with black writing with stamped paper in the back ground. Cover is stained and warn. Lots of underlining in the book. Good condition. Size 5 1/2 x 8 1/2”. The third book is part two of the above. 96 pages. Red Cover with black print, with checks in the back ground. Wear on the cover and underlining in the book. Very good condition. Size 5 1/2 X 8 1/2”. The fifth book is part 3 of the above. 96 pages. Blue cover with black print, with checks in the back ground. Minor wear on the cover and pages have high lighting. Very good condition. Size 5 1/2 X 8 1/2”. The sixth book is part 4 of the above. Copyright 1990. 112 pages. Orange cover with black print with checks in the back ground. Minor wear on the cover and pages have some high lighting. Very good condition. Size 5 1/2 X 8 1/2”. The seventh book is part 5 of the above. Copyright 1990. 128 pages. Purple cover with black writing, with checks in the back ground. Like new condition. Size 5 1/2 X 8 1/2”. The last book is Trade Token Place Names of Arizona. By Sam Michael. Copyright 1986. 118 pages. White cover with blue writing with a picture of the inside of a saloon and two tokens. Some water damage on the cover and inside pages on the right side. Good condition. Size 6 X 9”. Est. $ 50-150