Archives International Auctions - Auction 109 December 16, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 109 118 December 16, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 602 602 CO. Platte River Gold Mining Company, 1865 I/U Stock Certificate Colorado Territory... (Offices and Inc. in New York),1864, 100 Shares I/U stock certificate, black print on white paper with ornate border, central vignette of a mill site and mining works beside a river, embossed seal at lower left, U.S. 25-cent revenue stamp affixed at left, S/N 57, signed by the company president and treasurer, the Platte River Gold Mining Company was incorporated in the mid-1860s to develop gold properties along the Platte River during the early Colorado mining expansion period, Choice VF condition or better, Printed by T. Sinclair’s Lith., Philadelphia. This certificate deserves further research. It is Issued to and signed by Henry S. Fargo, possibly the cofounder of American Express and Wells Fargo. Also, the South Platte River was a major center of activity during the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush. Unlisted mine in Hollister. Rare and attractive Colorado Territory Certificate. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-500 603 603 CO. Reliance Gold & Silver Mining Company of Colorado, 1863 I/U Stock Certificate. Colorado Territory,... 1867, 5 Shares, I/U, black print on white paper with ornate border, bold red embossed seal at lower left, vignette of an eagle with wings spread at top center, mining scene vignette at left with miners lowering a man into a shaft, issued under the laws of New York, signed by the president and secretary, the Reliance Gold & Silver Mining Company was among the earliest companies formed during Colorado’s 1860s gold rush era, reflecting Eastern capital investment in frontier mining ventures, VF condition with light handling and strong eye appeal. ����������� Est. $200-400 604 604 Colorado Territory. Montana Gold Mining Company of Colorado, 1864, I/U Stock Certificate Colorado Territory.... (Inc. and Offices in New York, NY), May 25, 1864, Montana Gold Mining Company of Colorado, 100 Shares at $5 each, I/U stock certificate; S/N 325, ornate black border with central vignette of allegorical figures flanking a shield and eagle, with revenue stamp affixed; organized under the laws of New York; signed by company officers; VF to Choice VF condition or better � Est. $200-400 Colorado Territory & Nevada Territory 605 605 CO. Evening Star Gold and Silver Mining Company, 1863, I/U Stock Certificate Issued in Nevada Territory for a Colorado Territory Mine. Colorado Territory.... (Offices and Incorporated in Gold Hill, Nevada Territory), April 21, 1863, Evening Star Gold and Silver Mining Company, 10 Shares at $250 each, I/U stock certificate, printed in black and red on light tan paper, with ornate left border enclosing vignette of what appears to be a seated Abraham Lincoln with shield, central vignette of a mountainous mining landscape, S/N 64, a red 25¢ adhesive revenue stamp (a Bond, 25 cents, Part Perforated stamp) affixed at upper left; Mines located in the Argentine Mining District, Colorado Territory, the company was located in Gold Hill, Nevada Territory, but the mine was in Colorado, signed by the company president and secretary; VF to Choice VF condition or better. This is one of the earliest Colorado Territory certificates we have offered. It appears that 1861 is probably the earliest date of a Colorado certificate known, but this certificate from 1863 was issued only 2 years after that. The Lincoln vignette is rare and evidently was utilized to show the patriotic support of the north in the Civil War. ���������������������������������� Est. $250-375 Dakota & Nevada 606 606 Dakota & NevadaTerritories, 1865 and 1879, I/U Stock Pair. Dakota &Nevada.., 186 and 1879. Lot of 2 I/UMining Stock Certificates, Includes: Early Nevada Statehood issued on a Nevada Territory certificate, 1865, Roman Brothers Silver Mining Co., 40 Shares Capital Stock, S/N 264, Revenue stamp at left; and, Dakota Territory, 1879, Golden Gate Gold Mining Co., 1000 Shares Capital Stock, S/N 61. Certificates are in XF to AU condition. (2). ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $150-250 Dakota Territory 607 607 Early Dakota Territory Mining Certificates, 1879 to 1892. Dakota Territory, 1879-92. Lot of 6 I/U and I/C Mining and County Certificates representing early enterprises from the Black Hills region, Includes County of Lawrence, Dakota Territory; Homestake Mining Co.; Father De Smet Consolidated Gold Mining Co.; Justice Consolidated Gold Mining Co.; and Double Standard Mining Co. conditions range from VF to XF overall, with typical folds, toning, and cancellation effects. (6). Sold ‘AS IS’ no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-260