Archives International Auctions - Auction 112 6th & 7th April 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 112 138 April 6-7, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 705 705 IL. Humbolt Nickel & Copper Mining Co., 1883, I/U Stock Certificate. Chicago, Illinois, 1883. 100 Shares I/U Stock Certificate, Black print with black border, Mining vignette at top center under company title, Gold embossed seal at lower left corner, S/N 129, VF condition. The Humboldt Nickel & Copper Mining Company was incorporated in Chicago, Illinois, in 1883 with authorized capital of $1,000,000 divided into 20,000 shares at $50 each. Likely organized to explore or develop nickel and copper deposits during the U.S. mining boom of the 1880s, the company represents a typical speculative venture of the period. Though no detailed records of operations survive, its ornate stock certificate—with mining vignette and bold typography—reflects the era’s enthusiasm for industrial and mineral development investments. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $75-150 706 706 IL. Old Ben Coal Corp., 1928. $1000 Registered 6% Specimen Income Bond, VF-XF. ABNC Illinois. The Old Ben Coal Corporation was a major American coal mining company founded in 1928 through the consolidation of several earlier Illinois coal operations, most notably those associated with the Old Ben Coal Company name that dated back to the early 20th century. The corporation was headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, while its primary mining operations were concentrated in central and southern Illinois, particularly in Franklin, Williamson, and surrounding counties within the Illinois Basin. Old Ben Coal became one of the largest producers of bituminous coal in the Midwest ������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $45-75 Iowa 707 707 IA. Excelsior Coal Co., 1880, I/C Stock Certificate. Oskaloosa, Iowa, 1880. 25 Shares Capital Stock I/C Certificate, Black print with black border, Mining vignette under company title at top center, POCs and hand cancelled over certificate, VF to XF condition. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $35-60 Iowa and California 708 708 IA. Bell Gold Mining Co., 1880, I/U Stock Certificate. Iowa and California, 1880. 10 Shares Capital Stock I/U Certificate, Black print with black border, Company title at top center with arms below, S/N 706. VF to VF+ condition with damage to left side margin. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $75-120