Archives International Auctions - Auction 111 February 17, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 111 82 February 17, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 407 407 CO. Homestake Mining Company, 1881 I/U Stock Certificate. Colorado (Inc. in New Jersey with offices in Philadelphia), 1881, 100 Shares, I/U, black print with intricate border on white paper, central vignette of miners at work underground, additional vignette of allegorical maidens with shield at lower left, embossed corporate seal at lower center, issued to H. Norton and signed by company officers, the Homestake Mining Company of Colorado (distinct from the famous South Dakota operation) sought to attract capital during the regional mining rushes of the late 19th century, highlighting the speculative fervor surrounding Colorado mining ventures, VF condition with strong detail, light folds and 3 very small holes in the corporate seal area. Printed by Lehman & Bolton, Phila. .............................................................. Est. $200-300 408 408 CO. Inter Ocean Mining Company of San Juan, 1878 I/U Stock Certificate Eureka District, San Juan, CO (Offices & Inc. in Iowa), 5 Shares I/U stock certificate, black and gold print on white paper with ornate border, central vignette of mining tools with foliage, embossed corporate seal at lower left, signed by the company president and secretary, the Inter Ocean Mining Company was incorporated in Iowa in April 1878 to develop properties in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado during the district’s early mining development phase, Choice Fine to VF condition or better, Printed by Horton & Leonard, Chicago. .................................................................. Est. $90-140 409 409 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. $230-375 410 410 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. $200-300