Adams & Co. Express & Banking Office Exchanges, Coloma, Gold Rush Era [155367]
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Lot of 2. Rare and important El Dorado County Gold Rush location. It was the site of the gold discovery at Sutter's Mill in January 1848 by James Marshall that launched the Gold Rush. 1) Second of Exchange. Handwritten Coloma over preprinted San Francisco dateline. Jan. 2nd, 1852. No. 4170, issued to Hunter & Co. for $100. Signed Freeman & Co. Black border and print. Three vignettes, including great placer mining scene at top center. Printed by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co. Reverse is endorsed to Lewis Washburn from Hunter & Co. 4.25 x 8" Many folds, toning. 2) Second of Exchange. Handwritten Coloma over preprinted San Francisco dateline. June 11, 1854. No. 10.103, issued to Abill Akin for $525. Signed Adams & Co. Also signed by the agent (illegible). Black border and print on blue paper. Three vignettes, including great placer mining scene at top center. Printed by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co. 4.25 x 8.5" Folds, creases.Date: 1852-1854Country (if not USA): State: CaliforniaCity: ColomaProvenance:
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Adams & Co. Express & Banking Office Exchanges, Coloma, Gold Rush Era [155367]
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