Archives International Auctions - Auction 109 December 16, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 109 116 December 16, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 593 593 CO. Colorado Territory National Silver Mining Co. of Baltimore City, 1869, I/U Stock Certificate. Colorado Territory, (Incorporated in Maryland), 1869. 20 Shares, I/U Capital Stock Certificate, Black and green print with black border, Capitol building in Washington at center below title, Blue revenue stamp at left, S/N 162, Fine to VF+ condition with archival reinforcement and stains. J. F. Gedney. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $140-280 594 594 CO. Corydon Mining Co., 1866, I/U Stock Certificate, Major Stock ManipulationScam. Nevada District...., Colorado Territory, (Incorporated inNew York), 1866. 100 Shares I/U Stock Certificate, Black print with black border, Company title at top with mining vignette at right and along left side, 25 cent revenue stamp at left covering part of vignette, The company was tied to Nevadaville (Gregory Gulch), Gilpin County, in the Central City–Black Hawk district. Contemporary references place a “Corydon” mine/location in the Central City mining district. The company became notorious for market manipulation in New York/Boston. Newspapers in May to August 1867 reported the failure of a major “Corydon” stock operator (named John Leighton) and indicated the stock was to be stricken from the list over “swindling” by interested parties. S/N 734, VF to XF condition. Wm. H. Arthur. ����������������������������������������� Est. $250-500 595 595 CO. Denver Mining Co., 1864, I/U Stock Certificate Signed by Union Army Colonel Hobart Ford. Colorado Territory...., New York, 1864. 100 Shares, I/U Capital Stock Certificate, Black print with black border, Company title at top without vignette, Two 25 Cents revenue stamps at left side, S/N 89; signed by Hobart Ford, President, and James Wadsworth, Secretary, the company controlled 400 feet on the Forks Lode in Nevada Gulch, Colorado, and the property was sold by the sheriff in 1866, VF to XF condition, Hatch & Co., James Hobart Ford served as a Union Army colonel (brevet brigadier general) during the American Civil War and played a significant role in the Trans-Mississippi Theater, including the Battle of Glorieta Pass and commanding the 2nd Colorado Cavalry Regiment. Rare and early Colorado mining stock certificate. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-500 596 596 CO. Gilpin Gold Mining Co. of Colorado, 1864 I/U Stock Certificate Colorado Territory (Inc. and Offices in Boston, Massachusetts offices), 1864, 77 Shares I/U stock certificate, black print on white paper with decorative border, embossed company seal at lower left, issued December 24, 1864. Revenue stamp affixed at left. The Gilpin Gold Mining Co. of Colorado was incorporated under the laws of Massachusetts in 1864. The company operated during the early development of the Gilpin County gold fields, one of the richest and most famous gold-producing regions in Colorado, centered on Central City and Black Hawk. Historic and early piece reflecting East Coast capital investment in Colorado mining ventures. VF condition. ��������������������������������������� Est. $150-300