Archives International Auctions - Auction 116 September 9, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 116 51 September 9, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 1225 Western Investment, Education, Leisure & Mining-Era Ephemera Group, 1896 to 1931 Colorado, Washington, Nevada. 1896 to 1931. Lot of 6 Issued stock and membership certificates, accompanied by 1 period promotional pamphlet, representing western investment promotion, institutional development, and leisure enterprises, Includes: The Viles Investment Company stock certificates (2), Denver, Colorado; Military Academy Corporation of Arizona stock certificate; Western Holding Company stock certificate, Denver, Colorado; Longview Country Club certificate of membership, Washington; and Overland Company stock certificate with attached receipt stub, together with a mining-era promotional pamphlet advertising western excursions and development opportunities. The group reflects speculative investment activity, private education ventures, social clubs, and tourism promotion associated with western expansion during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Certificates display engraved borders, corporate seals, vignettes, manuscript signatures, and period endorsements, while the pamphlet features promotional text and imagery tied to western mining districts. Conditions range from VG to XF overall, with expected folds, toning, edge wear, and handling consistent with age. (7). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $100-150 Iowa 1226 1226IA. ExcelsiorCoal Co., 1880 to 1881, I/CStockCertificates. Oskaloosa, Iowa, 1880-81. Lot of 6 I/C Stock Certificates for Varying Shares, Black print with black border and mining vignette under company title at top center, S/Ns 28, 29, 32, 33, 34, & 36, Certificates are all Pin Punched Cancelled and hand Cancelled, and range from VF to XF condition. (6). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �������������������������������������������������� Est. $50-80 1227 1227 IA. ExcelsiorCoal Co., 1880 to 1903, I/CStockCertificates. Oskaloosa, Iowa, 1880-1903. Lot of 6 I/C Stock Certificates for Varying Shares, Black print with black border and mining vignette under company title at top center, S/Ns 30, 40, 41, 42, 43, & 46, Certificates are either Pin Punched Cancelled, Hand Cancelled, or Stamped Cancelled and range from VF to XF condition. (6). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $50-80 Maine 1228 1228ME. Bunker Hill Mining & Smelting Co., 1908 to 1916, I/U Stock Certificate Group Maine, 1908-16. Lot of 8 I/U Preferred Stock Certificates from Bunker Hill Mining & Smelting Co., Attractive certificates feature a large American eagle vignette at top center, ornate gray and yellow engraved border, gold corporate seal, and manuscript signatures. All are in VF to XF condition with light folds from storage. (8). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������������������������������������������������� Est. $75-120 Montana 1229 1229MT. Parrot Silver and Copper Co., 1889 to 1909, I/C Stock Certificate Assortment. Montana, 1889-1909. Lot of 17, I/C Capital Stock Certificates for Various Shares, 15 certificates are dated either 1889 or 1899 and are Black on yellow paper with small parrot vignette at left; and, 2 others are dated 1907 & 1909 and are larger format Black on green border and underprint with company title at top, All are POC and Stamped Cancelled and range from VF to XF condition. (17). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $75-150