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CRESCENT MINING CO Stock 1903 Leadville Colo. President J.P. Whitney SIG ABNC EF
$ 10.53
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Description
The Crescent Mining Company. Stock issued August 17, 1903 at in New York City. Incorporated in the State of New York. “Leadville, Colorado”printed in banners left and right of company name. Certificate
No. 6217
was issued to
Fred. A. Thielsch
for 100 shares of capital stock ( per share). Company capital was
,000,000
. Hand signed by company
president J. P. Whitney (see bio below)
and
secretary W. J. Downing
. Certificate is about 7” x 11”. Black print on vellum paper.
Beautifully engraved ABNC vignette with underground miners working
.
The Crescent Mining Company owned the Crescent Mine in the Leadville Mining District (Lake County), just outside of Leadville on Carbonate Hill – the Crescent mines were very profitable, and located in an important late 19th – early 20th century silver, gold and lead mining lode.
Joel Parker (J. P.) Whitney was a millionaire and very important figure in Colorado (and Wyoming, New Mexico and California) mining history. He made a fortune in the California Gold Rush as a merchant before heading to Colorado Territory in the 1860s. He authored an 1865 book on Colorado silver mining that many believe helped establish Colorado statehood. He continued to make money in the mining and railroad industries, as well as real estate in California and ranches in New Mexico.
Condition: Extremely Fine
, two very light vertical folds, no creasing, no tears, light signs of wear/handling/toning (see photos),
uncancelled.
Printer:
American Bank Note Company, New York.
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