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Wells Fargo, Virginia City, Nevada Territory Mining Checks (3) [163893]

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Wells Fargo, Virginia City, Nevada Territory Mining Checks (3) [163893]

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Lot of 3 different. 1) Very early 1861 blue form (Excelsior Print, SF). Issued to John Smith by RN Graves. At this time, Graves was supt. of the Empire Mill & Mining Co. No city in the dateline, as is common for these blue c.1861 checks, Nevada's earliest checks. 2) Green print with Virginia City designation. Issued in 1862 to Samuel Orr. Also signed by mine supt. Graves. 3) 1864 black print with Virginia City designation. Issued to Tyrell by the Empire Mill & Mining Company, Graves supt. 2 cent US IR stamp. Nice Territorial trio! Virginia City Nevada 1861-64

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Wells Fargo, Virginia City, Nevada Territory Mining Checks (3) [163893]

Name: Wells Fargo, Virginia City, Nevada Territory Mining Checks (3) [163893]
SKU: 159202005
Price: 140 USD
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