H923  THE NOR-ACME GOLD MINE STORY: FROM GOLD SHOWING TO GOLD FLOWING by James R.B. Parres & Marc Jackson, 2005. This is the fascinating account of a severely wounded War Veteran’s dream and determination to prove up a producing gold mine in the wilds of Northern Manitoba. This mine led to the birth of the Town of Snow Lake. A really interesting book! Large size, 292 pages, color & b & w photos, soft cover. $32.95 pp.

H744  IMAGES OF AMERICA: MINERAL POINT, WISCONSIN by Herbert Beall & Barbara A. Beall, 2000. Mineral Point was once a rough-and-ready mining town. Miners arrived in the 1820s in search of lead. When demand for lead collapsed, Mineral Point shifted its focus to the mining of zinc. A fascinating book with excellent photographs. 128 pages, soft cover. $22.95 postpaid.

H945  IMAGES OF AMERICA: MINING CAMPS OF PLACER COUNTY by Carmel Barry-Schweyer and Alycia S. Alvarez, 2004. “Ecstatic cries of Gold on the American River!” in 1848 launched the largest voluntary migration in the history of the world. As claims “panned out”, thousands of miners swarmed like locusts between the rough-and-tumble mining camps from the crest of the Sierra Nevada to the Sacramento Valley. 128 pages, photos, soft cover. $22.95 postpaid.

H811  IMAGES OF AMERICA: GOLD RUSH TOWNS OF NEVADA COUNTY by Maria E. Brower, 2006. Nevada County is webbed with some of the  richest veins of gold bearing quartz in the world. Rich lode gold districts such as, Grass Valley and Nevada City were important gold producers. 128 pages, photos, soft cover. $22.95 pp.

H703  MY MEMORIES OF THE COMSTOCK: AN EYE-WITNESS ACCOUNT OF THE RICHEST PLACE ON EARTH by Harry M. Gorham, 2005. This book is a monument to the life that flourished on the Comstock  Lode in the later years of the 19^th century. 208 pages, illustrations, soft cover. $23.95 postpaid.

H7      ROCKHOUNDING UTAH by William A. Kappele, 1996. The author gives us “just the facts” that rockhounds need to know to find their way to the best collecting sites in Utah  and what mineral samples, rocks and formations are to be found there. 180 pages, maps, photos, index, soft cover. $14.95 postpaid.

H462  ROCKS AND MINERALS JULY/AUGUST, 2007 – Special Michigan Articles – Contains one great article by Tom Rosemeyer; Minerals of the Kearsarge Lode, 22 pages, photos. The second article is written by Carlson, Robinson, Elder, Jasczcak & Bornhorst on Greenockite and Associated Uranium-Vanadium Minerals From The Huron River Uranium Prospect, Baraga County, Michigan. 11 pages, photos. $12.00 postpaid.

H6      SILVERTON GOLD: THE STORY OF COLORADO’S LARGEST GOLD MINE by Allen G. Bird, 1999. At one time, this mine was taken from the ashes of bankruptcy to the position of the richest and most profitable gold mine in the State of Colorado only to enter bankruptcy and then permanently close on August 1, 1991. 223 pages, photos, index, soft cover. $14.95 postpaid.

H906   A HOLE IN THE GROUND WITH A LIAR AT THE TOP: FRAUD AND DECEIT IN THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICAN MINING by Dan Plazak, 2005. A significant contribution to western history and mining history. Some of the fraud cases have been previously described in books and journals, but this encyclopedic collection brings them all together. Photos, index, hard cover, dust jacket. $28.95 postpaid.

I have available the following special ROCKS & MINERALS magazines. Only one copy of each is available. Great photographs in each issue!

 RM5  ROCKS & MINERALS NOV/DEC 1995 – CONNECTICUT ISSUE $15.00 pp. 

H678  A VISITOR’S GUIDE TO THE HISTORIC QUINCY MINE by Lawrence J. Molloy, 2007. A neat book that covers the Quincy surface workings, hoist house, underground and The Quincy and Torch Lake Railroad. Excellent photos! 60 pages, soft cover. $9.99 plus $2.00 shipping.

H508  MINING: THE HEART OF THE MARQUETTE RANGE published by The Mining Journal, 1997. Large size newspaper style publication issued to celebrate the 150^th  anniversary of Cleveland Cliffs, 1847-1997. Color photos on cover, full of b&w photos of iron mining scenes on the Marquette, Michigan iron range. $11.00 pp. (Limited qty.)

H435  ROCKY MOUNTAIN RAILROADS OF COLORADO by William M. Thayer (1892) Reprinted 1995. 56 pages, excellent old illustrations, soft cover. $6.95 postpaid.

THEN & NOW OVERLAY MAP SERIES – Innovative and richly detailed map series shows changes to ghost towns and other sites of historic interest such as towns, roads, etc., over the last 100 years. Each map package includes current overlay maps of the state along with antique turn-of-the-century maps of the same areas for easy comparison. Each map package is $10.95. Please add $2.00 to your total order to cover the cost of shipping.

MP16  CALIFORNIA GHOST TOWNS/SITES, THEN & NOW – SOUTHERN EDITION

MP17  CALIFORNIA GHOST TOWNS/SITES, THEN & NOW – NORTHERN EDITION

MP18  ARIZONA GHOST TOWNS/SITES, THEN & NOW

MP19  NEVADA GHOST TOWNS/SITES, THEN & NOW

MP20  OREGON GHOST TOWNS/SITES, THEN & NOW

MP21  WASHINGTON GHOST TOWNS/SITES, THEN & NOW

New     MP22  COLORADO GHOST TOWNS/SITES, THEN & NOW

New     MP23  IDAHO GHOST TOWNS/SITES, THEN & NOW

 U.S. Geological Survey Mining Bulletin Reprints. These bulletins are primary reference materials for Nevada mining and water sources, covering mineralogy, topography, history, etc. Maps included. Soft cover.

H328  MINES OF THE SILVER PEAK RANGE, KAWICH RANGE AND OTHER SOUTHWESTERN NEVADA DISTRICTS by S.H. Ball. 218 pages, maps, index. Also covers Death Valley and the Panamint Range. $21.95 postpaid.

H506  MINES OF CHERRY CREEK AND OTHER EASTERN NEVADA DISTRICTS by J.M. Hill. 214 pages, maps, index. Includes Gold Butte, Ruby and Toano Ranges. 214 pages, maps, index, soft cover. $21.95

H507  MINES OF TUSCARORA, CORTEZ AND OTHER NORTHERN NEVADA DISTRICTS by W.H. Emmons. Also covers  Midas, Tenabo, Lander and Lewis districts. Includes USGS bulletin on Seven Trough and Sonoma Ranges. 220 pages, maps, index, soft cover. $21.95 postpaid.

H656  MINES OF THE GOLDFIELD, BULLFROG AND OTHER SOUTHERN NEVADA DISTRICTS by F.L. Ransome, 1983. Also covers Searchlight, Eldorado, Crescent and Gold Mountain. Two illustrated articles written in 1907 capture the flavor and excitement of the mining era. 144 pages, maps, index, s.c. Color map laid in. $21.95 pp.

H431  CALIFORNIA GOLD COUNTRY: EARLY MINING DAYS by Stanley W. Paher, 1996. Stunning photos of the Mother Lode mining camps from Sierraville southward to Grass Valley, Auburn, Placerville, Columbia, - are arrayed among eleven 19^th – century colored line sketches showing miners extracting gold, transporting ore from the Mother Lode, etc. 48 pages, 65 full-color photographs, illustrations, maps, soft cover. $11.95 postpaid.

V61  DVD – COPPER, IRON AND GOLD: UPPER MICHIGAN’S LEGACY. This excellent DVD includes historical film footage provided by the Ford Motor Co. and The National Archives, as well as hundreds of vintage photographs. The DVD also features original music by White Water. Approximately 1 hour. $25.95 postpaid.

CHT  CALUMET & HECLA MINING CO. BRASS TAG – 1 ½” dia. Calumet & Hecla Mining Company is stamped around the front of the brass tag. A large number 340 is in the center with S.H. stamped below the number 340. Excellent condition. $33.00 postpaid. (One available)

H736  MINING FOR AMERICA: THE FRANKLIN – STERLING HILL, NEW JERSEY ZINC MINES by William R. Truran, 2006. This is the story of that mining operation known the world over to geologists and mineralogists  as “The Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World.” 320 pages, beautiful color photos, plus b&w photos, glossary, soft cover. You will want this book on your library shelf!! $29.95 postpaid.

H8  DISCOVERING LOST MINES by Peter Naylor, 1981. This book provides information on selected mining sites throughout Britain, with an explanation of the visible remains together with a history of the working of the mines. 63 pages, mine maps, index, soft cover. $12.00 postpaid. (One available)

H666 CORNWALL’S FUTURE MINES: AREAS IN CORNWALL OF MINERAL POTENTIAL by J.H. Trounson, 1993. This book contains, in detail, much information about future mining possibilities which the author felt should be recorded for posterity. The book contains full and updated grid references for each location and it is illustrated with photographs from a unique private collection. 164 pages, photos, index of mine names, soft cover. $30.00 postpaid. (Three available)

MC1  MINING IN CORNWALL VOLUME ONE: THE CENTRAL DISTRICT Compiles by J.H. Trounson and L.J. Bullen, 2000. In this first collection of Cornish mining pictures, the authors concentrated on this busy area, offering a comprehensive visual tour of its mines and miners, engines, buildings and way of life. Many of the photos, never before published – rediscover Cornwall’s mining past to bring this by gone heartland of Britain’s industry to life. 128 pages, photos, soft cover. $30.00 postpaid. (Limited quantity)

H841  IMAGES OF AMERICA: EMIGRANT GULCH: SEARCHING FOR GOLD IN PARK COUNTY,  MONTANA by Doris Whithorn, 2002. One of the oldest mining districts in Park County, the history of the area is reproduced in almost 200 vintage photographs along with an excellent text. 128 pages, photos, soft cover. $22.95 postpaid.

JCC  JUSTRITE POCKET CARBIDE CAN – Made of ribbed light steel, tin coated, this carbide can is approx. 3 ½” high x 3 ½” wide, concaved to fit the boot or hip pocket. On both sides the Justrite Trade Mark is raised in the metal. Good condition. On the bottom of the can is stamped, “Pat. Applied For” $39.95 postpaid.

WU5  THE GEOLOGY OF THE CUYUNA DISTRICT MINNESOTA: A PROGRESS REPORT by Frank Grout & J.F. Wolff Sr., 1955. 144 pages, photos, maps, index, set of maps in back pocket, hard cover. $30.00 pp.

What’s Hot? In past Newsletters, the following books were top sellers!

 H933  TALES OF THE BACHELOR MINE by Jane Bennett, 2005. For more than a century, the Bachelor Mine was one of the most reliable producers in the Ouray area. 112 pages, photos, index, soft cover. $16.95 postpaid.

H802  SNOWFLAKES AND QUARTZ by Louis Wyman, 1993. The author covers the early mining days in the San Juan Mountains. 133 pages, numerous photos, soft cover. $15.95 postpaid.

H940  ANCIENT MINING ON THE SHORES OF LAKE SUPERIOR by Charles Whittlesey, 1863 (Reprint 2006). The evidence of ancient mining operations within the mineral region of Lake Superior was first brought to public notice in the winter of 1847-48. Large size, map, excellent sketches of copper implements, $10.00 postpaid.

H121b EAST WHEAL ROSE by H.L. Douch, 1979. The history of Cornwall’s greatest lead mine, located in the Newlyn – Newquay area. You will read about the methods used to extract the great riches underground as well as the terrible mine disaster that happened in 1846. 88 pages, photos, soft cover. $15.00 postpaid. (Three available)

H838  DEATH VALLEY TO YOSEMITE: FRONTIER MINING CAMPS & GHOST TOWNS by L. Burr Belden & Mary DeDecker, 2005.Daring pioneers left their families and homes to cross a continent in search of gold. To reach the gold fields they had to cross a landscape unlike anything they had ever seen before. From the Mojave Desert to the crest of the Sierra Nevada, they created mining camps, found gold and discovered a new life. 192 pages, photos, soft cover. $16.95 postpaid.

H737  GOLD IN THE COUNTIES OF CORNWALL & DEVON by Simon Camm, 1999. Over the centuries many occurrences of gold have been reported in Cornwall and Devon. The geological history of these counties has produced many sites where gold might be found. The author discusses the geology of these gold bearing areas and covers the locations where gold has been found. 116 pages, maps, color photos, index, hard cover. $35.00 pp. (Two available)

H697  THE HENSBARROW GRANITE DISTRICT: A GEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION AND A TRADE HISTORY by J.H. Collins, 1878. Facsimile Edition, 1992. J.H. Collins was a distinguished West Country geologist and mining engineer. This book describes the geology, china clay and metal mining activities in the Hensbarrow Granite area above St. Austell. 56 pages, maps, illustrations, index, soft cover. $15.00 postpaid. (Two available)

H675  THE MINES & MINING MEN OF MENHENIOT by Stephen Bartlett, 1944. In 1843 lead was discovered in this East Cornwall village and miners poured in from West Cornwall. Soon massive engine houses dominated the skyline and a new mining district was born. All 16 parish mines are covered and the author delves into the social history of the mining community. 144 pages, hard cover, dust jacket, index. $39.95 (Limited quantity)

 The following are used and out-of-print Cornish Mining books. Note that I have only one copy of each book.

 C1   CORNWALL’S MINES AND MINERS by George Henwood, 1972. Studies of life in the 19^th century mines, originally published in the MINING JOURNAL from 1857-1859. 240 pages, photos, hard cover, index, dust jacket. (price clipped on d.j.) very good condition. $39.95 postpaid.

C2   ESSAYS IN CORNISH MINING HISTORY VOLUME 2 by D.B. Barton, 1971. Contents include: Characters in Cornish Mining, Smelting & Blowinghouses, Arsenic Production, Portreath and its Tramroad, Restronguet Creek Tin Works, etc. 176 pages, photos, index of mines, hard cover, dust jacket. (Price clipped on d.j.) $39.95 postpaid.

C3   THE MINES OF CORNWALL: VOLUME II by Thomas Spargo. Originally published in 1865, this 1960 reprint is a scarce book. Volume II covers the Camborne area. 30 pages, soft cover. $25.00 postpaid.

C4   MINING IN CORNWALL VOLUME I by J. Trounson, 1980. Illustrated with 129 historic black & white photos with an excellent text. Soft cover. $25.00 postpaid.

C5   MINING IN CORNWALL VOLUME II by J. Trounson, 1980. Covers the years 1850-1960. 7”x9”, 134 historic black & white photos, soft cover. $25.00 postpaid.

C6   CORNISH MINING by Bryan Earl, 1994 edition. This book was first published in 1968. Covers techniques of metal mining past and present. 6”x8”, 120 pages, black & white photos, index, soft cover. $25.00 postpaid.

C7   JOURNAL OF THE TREVITHICK SOCIETY, VOLUME 18, 1991. Includes articles on migration & mining in the North; Levant mine managers letter book; several articles of china clay; West Great Work Mine, etc. Approx. 6”x9”, 134 pages, soft cover. $22.00 postpaid.

C8   JOURNAL OF THE TREVITHICK SOCIETY, VOLUME 32, 2005. Articles on Cornish mines of Wheal Augusta, Newlyn, Nancegollan, Lanner, Cornish Metal Co., etc. 6”x9”, 110 pages, photos, soft cover. $22.00 postpaid.

C10  MONGST MINES & MINERS by J.C. Burrow & W. Thomas, 1965. Originally published in 1895. Great underground scenes by flashlight illustrating and explaining the methods of working in Cornish mines about 1895. 39 pages, 23 b&w photos of  Dolcoath, East Pool & Agar, Blue Hills Mine, Cook’s Kitchen, soft cover. $35.00 postpaid.

C12  THE CORNISH MINER by A.K. Hamilton Jenkin, 1962. An account of his life above and underground from early times. No other book so clearly shows the evolution of the Cornish miner; his character, changes in the industry and much more. 352 pages, photos, index, hard cover, dust jacket (faded), good copy. $55.00 postpaid.

C14  WHEAL JANE UNDERGROUND by Deakin, Buckley & Riekstins, 1997. This mine closed in 1991. The authors cover the history of the mine and include numerous black & white photos. 32 pages, soft cover. $10.00 pp.

C17  ST. IVES MINING DISTRICT, VOLUME TWO by Cyril Noall, 1993. This volume is organized into three distinct sections, based on the districts of St. Ives, Towednack and Zennor. 157 pages, photos, soft cover. $22.00 pp.

C19  BEAM ENGINES by T.E. Crowley, 1992. This interesting book shows how these engines were used in many applications, not just mining. 32 pages, black & white photos, soft cover. $10.00 postpaid.

C20  SOUTH CROFTY UNDERGROUND by Deakin, Buckley & Riekstins, 1995.The authors cover the final years at this 300 year old mine. 32 pages, color and black & white photos, soft cover. $10.00

 MS3  MOHAWKITE SPECIMEN – This smaller specimen is approx. 2 ¼” long x 2 ¼” high x 1” wide. Weighs approx. 8 ounces. Nice showy piece! $25.00 postpaid.

H949  A THEORETICAL BASIS FOR EXPLORATION FOR NATIVE COPPER IN NORTHERN WISCONSIN by W.S. White, 1978. Geological Survey Circular 769. Certain geologic characteristics of the Michigan copper district can provide exploration guides for northern Wisconsin. Large size, 19 pages, soft cover. $6.95 postpaid.

H784  A CONCISE HISTORY OF MINE HOISTING by Paul Mogensen & Ed Hunter, 2002. This excellent book covers mine hoisting from its earliest beginnings through Winfield Scott Stratton’s Independence Hoist. Large size, great illustrations and sketches, soft cover. $15.95 postpaid.

STEREO - VIEW CARDS – Size approx. 6 ¾” x 3 ¼”. (One each available)

SC1  MICHIGAN IRON CO. CHARCOAL KILNS, CLARKESBURG, MI. very good condition. $15.00 postpaid.

V60  BADLANDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA AERIAL PHOTOS & TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPS CD by Dale Baity. The combination of the USA Photo maps software, the author’s Badlands aerial photo images and topographical downloads and waypoint data creates one of the most exciting Badlands map software programs available! The addition of a GPS will allow you to view your present location if traveling with a laptop computer. $27.00 postpaid.

 OL4  OIL WICK LAMP – GRIER BROS. – PITTSBURG, PA. The lamp is approx. 3” high. Grier Bros. Pittsburg, PA is on the front of the lamp. The chimney of the lamp is approx. 3 ¼” long x ½” dia., very good cond. $125.00 pp.

MAC  MINING ARTIFACT COLLECTOR – This publication was published for only a few years, thus copies are difficult to find. Articles covered such topics as mining lamps, candlesticks, blasting cap tins, scales, safety lamps, post cards, etc. Each issue is 8 ½”x11” in size. I have the following issues available. Please specify issue(s) you want. All issues in very good condition. $15.00 each postpaid.     #11 Spring 1991   

 H398  MEMOIRS OF CHARLES J. STAKEL: CLEVELAND CLIFFS MINING ENGINEER, MINE SUPERINTENDENT AND MINING MANAGER by Frances Nelson, Bruce K. Nelson & Robert W. Williams, 1994. During his forty-eight year mining career with the Cleveland – Cliffs Iron Company, Charles J. Stakel became well-known and highly respected professionally, politically and personally. 236 pages, photos, index, soft cover. $19.95 postpaid.

 H354  GOLD RUSH SAINTS: CALIFORNIA MORMONS AND THE GREAT RUSH FOR RICHES by Kenneth  N. Owens, 2004. (Arthur H. Clark Co. publisher) “Mormons were present at the first gold discovery, made many of the initial “strikes”, and accumulated some of the first fortunes in the gold fields.” With the possible exception of the Indians, the California Saints are the most overlooked participants in the “gold rush.” 396 pages, photos, index, hard cover. $42.95 postpaid. (Two available)

H15  GRAND ENCAMPMENT COPPER TOWNS by Alan H. Patera, 1991. Perhaps 2,000 people came to this isolated area of southern Wyoming. The are from the Grand Encampment mines, and particularly the Rudefeha ore body discovered by Ed Haggarty, was indeed rich with copper. A really interesting book! 84 pages, photos, list of mining companies, soft cover. $12.95 postpaid.

H286  HISTORIC LEADVILLE IN RARE PHOTOGRAPHS AND DRAWINGS by Christian J. Buys. Back in print by popular demand, readers can once again relive Leadville, Colorado’s fascinating history through more than 250 photographs and illustrations of its mines, fortune seekers, buildings, etc. A book that you will want to add to your library! Large size, 244 pages, over 250 photos and illustrations, hard cover, dust jacket. $42.95 postpaid.

H528  CRIPPLE CREEK BONANZA by Chet Cunningham, 1996. The gold rush of 1891 turned the citizens of Cripple Creek, Colorado, into overnight millionaires and set off a mining bonanza that is still producing gold today. 215 pages, photos, bibliography, soft cover. Great reading! $15.95 postpaid.

H83    MONTANA MINING CAMPS by Alan Patera, 1996. Montana Territory was born with a mining economy that remained dominant into the 20^th century. This book is primarily concerned with gold and silver mining camps, but also includes information on some coal camps, etc. Large size, soft cover, maps. $10.95 postpaid.

H983  THE EAGLE ON BATTLE MOUNTAIN AT GILMAN, COLORADO AND MY LIFE AS I REMEMBER by William W. Burnett, 2006. This is an excellent book about the Eagle Mine of the New Jersey Zinc Company which was located in Gilman, Colorado. The mine operated until 1981. You will enjoy reading this book! Large size, photos, index, soft cover. $19.95 postpaid.

H592  HISTORIC TELLURIDE IN RARE PHOTOGRAPHS by Christian J. Buys. HISTORIC TELLURIDE is back in print, chronicling the boom and bust cycles of Telluride, Placerville, Ames, Ophir and Rico from the 1860s through the 1940s. Every page brings to life, in unique pictures and words, those early days-the arrival of the prospectors, the golden days of mining, etc. Large size, 319 pages, over 350 photos, hard cover, dust jacket. $47.95 pp.

H124  SMOKESTACK: THE STORY OF THE SALIDA SMELTER by Dick Dixon, 1987. An interesting history of the Ohio & Colorado Smelting and Refining Company Salida Smelter and smokestack, 365 feet tall, now owned by the Salida Museum Association. 48 pages, photos, soft cover. $6.95 postpaid.

H981   ATLAS POWDER IN SENTER, MICHIGAN by Bill Haller, 2007. Closed for almost 50 years, the story of Atlas Powder has been largely untold, except for the children, grandchildren and widows of those who lived it. “The story of this plant and its people is an unknown hidden treasure in the mining era history of Michigan’s Copper Country. 134 pages, maps, black & white & color photos, glossary, soft cover. $22.95 postpaid.

H126  CORNISH IN MICHIGAN by Russell M. Magnaghi, 2007. It was in this region that many of the underground miners from Cornwall got their start before they migrated to other mining regions throughout the U.S., bringing with them their mining expertise. The Cornish people have been shaping and influencing Michigan for over a century and a half. 101 pages, photos, index, soft cover. $13.95 postpaid.

FC1  FLOAT COPPER – This is a “super” float copper from Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula weighing approx. 4 ¾ pounds. The float copper is approx. 8” long x 4” wide at the widest point. This float copper combines areas of green patina along with areas of copper that has been polished. Very attractive specimen!. $85.00 postpaid. (One available)

V22  VIDEO – ROOTS OF STEEL: THE EMPIRE MINE. The Empire Mine is located at Palmer, Michigan, at the site of an earlier Empire mine which operated from 1907 to 1928. The Empire Mine was the first to produce high-grade pellets from Michigan’s low-grade magnetic ore and the first iron ore processing mill in the country to use fully autogenous grinding. The mine produced its 50 millionth ton in July of 1978. The mine is operated by Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. VHS $20.00 postpaid.

V23  VIDEO – THE TILDEN MINE: STEEL STARTS HERE. The Tilden Mine in northern Michigan holds a unique place as a processor in the global iron mining industry. It is the world’s first facility to process two types of iron ore – hematite and magnetite – for use by the North American steel industry. This video captures the essence of modern mining, its skilled work force, computer – based technology, environmental stewardship, etc. The Tilden is also operated by Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. VHS $20.00 postpaid.

PP    POWDER PICK – This pick is approx. 6 ¼” long and made of copper. The top of the pick is 1 ¼” diameter in size. The pick came from Michigan’s copper mining district. Excellent condition. $17.00 postpaid. (One available)

CSN COPPER/SILVER NUGGET – KEWEENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Size approx. 1 ¾” x 1 ¼”, weighs approx. 2 ¾ ounces. Two large areas of silver make this a neat specimen! $32.00 postpaid. (One available)

H985  THE PLANK ROAD AND THE FIRST RAILROAD by Robert D. Dobson, 2007. An interesting book that covers the Plank Road and Iron Mountain Rail Road. Great information on Michigan’s iron mines and the transporting of iron ore in the 1800s. 128 pages, photos, appendix that covers the history of several mines, soft cover. $18.95 pp.

WSC1 STOCK CERTIFICATE – THE HERMINA MINING COMPANY – Incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, 1906. Black on white background, several vignettes, large gold seal, 50 shares. Registered: Merchants’ & Miners” Bank, Registrar, Calumet. This lettering is in red color. The back side is green on a white background. Numerous assessments are stamped on this side. A neat certificate! $35.00 postpaid. (One available)

NC1  PAY CHECK – THE GOLDFIELD CONSOLIDATED MINES CO. Goldfield, Nevada – 1915, large size, grey color with black lettering and white border. Excellent condition. $15.00 postpaid. (One available)

NC2  PAY CHECK – COPPER KING MINING & SMELTING COMPANY, MULLAN, IDAHO – 1918, Beige background with red and black lettering, large size, shows deductions taken out of check. Very nice! $15.00 postpaid. (One available)

NC3 CHECK – IMPERIAL MINING COMPANY, WALLACE IDAHO (COEUR D’ALENE MINES) – 1908, Large size, black lettering on beige background. State Bank of Commerce. $15.00 postpaid. (One available)