Archives International Auctions - Auction 113 May 27, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 113 46 May 27, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Ephemera - Oil & Gas Texas 217 217 TX. Texas Oil and Petroleum Finance Collection 1940 to 1980s Texaco, Texas Co., Magnolia and Mobil Group Texas, 1940-80s. Lot of 60+ issued and uncancelled royalty checks from Magnolia Petroleum Co. and Mobil Oil Co., accompanied by 2 large-format corporate bonds and related petroleum financial ephemera. Includes Texaco Operations (Europe) Ltd. $1,000 Specimen bond and The Texas Co. $1,000 bond, both with ornate engraved designs and corporate vignettes. The check group represents oil lease royalty payments, typically ranging from 1 cent to 14 cents, many with detailed barrel production and tax information on the back. Also included is a typewritten letter on Mobil and Magnolia Petroleum Co. letterhead dated 1959, noting the transition of Magnolia into Mobil Oil Co., along with used company envelopes and additional accounting and banking documents tied to Republic National Bank of Dallas. Materials illustrate the evolution of major oil companies and their financial operations during the mid-20th century. VF to Uncirculated condition. (60+). Sold ‘AS IS’ no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $70-100 Ephemera - Photographs Colorado 218 218 CO. Colorado Rio Grande Railroad “Wonderland” Photo Book ca. 1910s Scenic Colorado Views Colorado, ca.1910s. Large-format photographic souvenir book titled “Wonderland Reached by The Rio Grande – The Scenic Line of the World,” issued by the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. Features multiple sepia- toned photographic plates of Colorado landscapes and city views, including Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Avenue, mountain scenery, parks, and nighttime illuminated street scenes. Interior pages present collage-style and full-page images with printed captions, highlighting the railroad’s scenic routes and tourist destinations. String-bound format with gilt-lettered cover. Condition ranges from Very Good to Fine overall with light wear, toning, and minor handling. �������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-150 Ephemera - Political Nevada 219 219 NV. State of Nevada, From the Office of the Secretary of State, 1871 & 1874, Document Pair. Carson City, Nevada, 1871 and 1874. Lot of 2 official documents issued by the Office of the Secretary of State, including an 1871 commission/appointment document and an 1874 signed letter. Both feature printed state headings with Nevada seal and handwritten entries, relating to appointments in Virginia City and Esmeralda County. Documents are unrelated but represent period government correspondence and official state records. Conditions range from Fine to Very Fine overall with typical folds, light toning, and handling wear. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $25-50 Ephemera - Political & Historic Autographs and Documents New York 220 220 NY. Democratic National Committee, National Minute Men Committee, 1912, Member Certificate for electing Woodrow Wilson for President New York, 1912. Membership certificate for the “National Minute Men Committee.” Black printing on black border with portraits of Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Marshall at top, Fine condition with staining and folds at corners, possibly due to previous mounting. ������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $80-160