Archives International Auctions - Auction 107 October 29, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 107 96 October 29, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 419 419 CO. Iowa & Colorado Consolidated Mining Company, 1881 I/U Stock Certificate Colorado (Inc. and offices in Glenwood, Iowa), 1000 Shares I/U stock certificate, black print with ornate border, issued May 9, 1881 to M. Stoher. Bold gold overprint “GOLD” across center. Vignettes include: Native American figure with spear at left, miners working underground at right, and beehive symbolizing industry and prosperity at top center. Incorporated August 27, 1879 under Iowa law with an ambitious capitalization of $20,000,000, Mines in Rio Grande County, Colorado. The company reflects the speculative rush of Midwestern investors into Colorado’s booming mining districts. Embossed company seal lower left. A scarce and visually impressive certificate with strong design appeal. VF condition. �� Est. $130-260 420 420 CO. Keystone Mining and Milling Company, 1905 I/U Stock Certificate Cripple Creek, CO (Inc. in Colorado), 1,000 Shares I/U stock certificate, brown print on white paper with ornate border, elaborate title vignette featuring mining scenes and decorative flourishes, embossed corporate seal at lower left, signed by the company president and secretary, the Keystone Mining and Milling Company was incorporated in Colorado to operate properties in the Cripple Creek Gold Mining District during its era of sustained industrial exploitation, Choice Fine to VF condition or better, Printed by Smith-Brooks Printing Co., Denver. �� Est. $90-160 421 421 CO. Kokomo Gold and Silver Mining Co. of Colorado, 1881, I/U Stock Certificate. Colorado, 1881. 50 Shares, I/U Capital Stock Certificate, Brown print with tan underprint, Bald Eagle at center under title, Mine located in Ten Mile Consolidated Mining District, Summit County, S/N 183, Small Check Sized certificate, VF to XF condition. J. M. Jones, S & P. �� Est. $120-180 422 422 CO. Legal Tender Consolidated Mining Company, 1889 I/U Stock Certificate Leadville, CO (Inc. in Colorado), 100 Shares I/U stock certificate, green print on white paper with ornate border, central vignette of an extensive mining and milling complex with smokestacks, embossed corporate seal at lower left, signed by the company president and secretary, the Legal Tender Consolidated Mining Company was incorporated in Colorado to operate major silver-producing properties in Leadville during the late 1880s period of intensive industrial development, Choice VF condition or better, Printed by Collier & Cleveland Lith. Co., Denver. �� Est. $150-300 423 423 CO. Little Maid Mining Company of Colorado, 1882 I/U Stock Certificate Colorado (Inc. in Colorado), 200 Shares I/U stock certificate, brown print on white paper with ornate circular border design, central vignette of miners working underground, additional vignettes at left and right including an eagle with shield and the Colorado state seal, embossed corporate seal at lower left, signed by the company president and secretary, the Little Miami Mining Company was incorporated in Colorado in 1879 and issued stock in Philadelphia to fund development of its mines during the state’s silver boom, Choice VF condition or better, Printed by J.M. Armstrong & Co., Philadelphia. �� Est. $150-300 424 424 CO. Little Willie Mining Company, 1881 I/U Stock Certificate Colorado Springs, CO (Inc. in Colorado), 100 Shares I/U stock certificate, black on light blue security paper with ornate border, three vignettes including underground miners at left, a central mining camp scene with mill buildings, and miners working with ore cars at right, embossed Colorado state seal at bottom, signed by the company president and secretary, the Little Willie Mining Company was incorporated in Colorado Springs in the early 1880s to develop nearby lode claims during the state’s mining expansion, VF to Choice VF condition or better �� Est. $230-375