Bullion MC Stock with scarce Nevada scarlet vermilion roulette 25c stamp [144362]
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# 1615 for 5 shares to A. Hirschman(?) on April 8, 1868 in Virginia, Nevada. Incorporated on February 12, 1863. "Located at Gold Hill District, state of Nevada" on certificate. The claim actually goes into the Virginia Mining District. 25c United States Bond revenue stamp. Most importantly has a scarce Nevada SCARLET VERMILION ROULETTE 25c REVENUE stamp. Britton & Co. printer. Hand cancelled. Discoloration on edges. Pin holes. Reverse has assessment stamps numbered 31 and 32. Signed by president Thomas H. Williams. Williams was considered one of the smartest lawyers on the Comstock. He made a fortune with a mine he got in a sheriff's sale, turned it into Consolidated Virginia stock, sold that at the top of the market and invested that money into California land. It is said that he and his partner were the only lawyers who made a fortune on Comstock mining and didn't lose it! Biography on Williams and history of the Bullion included.Date: 1863/68Country (if not USA): State: NevadaCity: Virginia, StoreyProvenance: Joe Elcano Nevada Mining Stock Collection
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Bullion MC Stock with scarce Nevada scarlet vermilion roulette 25c stamp [144362]
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