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SPINDLETOP DISCOVERY HOUSTON NP 1901
Scarce Newspaper "The Houston Daily Post" With Coverage of the Discovery of Spindletop -- 11 January 1901
“The Houston Daily Post” newspaper, Texas, 11 January 1901 with coverage of the discovery of Spindletop. The discovery of oil in Beaumont was the beginning of the oil industry in Texas. When the well struck on 10 January 1901, just one...more
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AUGUST A. BUSCH DOCUMENT SIGNED 1895
Rare 1895 Anheuser Busch Business Contract Signed -- Between August Busch, Sr. and Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad
Rare 1895 business contract between Anheuser Busch and the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad. Partly printed document boldly signed in ink by August A. Busch, “Aug. A. Busch.” Dated 1 November 1895, document reads in part: “...Hannibal...more
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JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER DS 1888
John D. Rockefeller Signed 1888 Standard Oil Stock Certificate
John D. Rockefeller signed 1888 Standard Oil Stock Certificate. Signed, "J. D. Rockefeller." Single page document measures 12" x 7.75". In part: "This is to certify that / A.J. Pouch / is entitled to one hundred Shares in the equity to...more
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$556
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AUGUST BUSCH JR. SIGNED STOCK
Budweiser's August Busch Jr. Signed Stock Certificate -- 8.25" x 11" -- Original Folds
Budweiser's August Busch Jr. Signed Stock Certificate -- 8.25" x 11" -- Original Folds
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$100
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26019
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1929 STOCK MARKET CRASH
New York Herald Tribune Newspaper Dated October 24, 1929 -- Black Thursday
Scarce issue of the the New York Herald Tribune marking "Black Thursday" of the stock market crash -- dated 24 October 1929, instigating the greatest stock market fall in U.S. history. Newspaper headlined "Stocks Off 5 Billion In Severest...more
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28706
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AUGUST BUSCH JR. LETTER SIGNED
Budweiser's August Busch Jr. 1934 Typed Letter Signed -- 8.5" x 11" -- Excellent
Budweiser's August Busch Jr. 1934 Typed Letter Signed -- 8.5" x 11" -- Excellent
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365
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26018
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1929 STOCK MARKET CRASH "NY TIMES"
Rare Complete Issue 1929 Stock Market Crash "New York Times" -- Black Thursday 25 October 1929 -- Headline: “Worst Stock Crash Stemmed by Banks"
Rare complete 25 October 1929 issue of “The New York Times.” Of the several dates of the prestigious “Times” which reported the Stock Market Crash in late October this may well be the most desired, reporting on the infamous "Black Thursday"...more
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28759
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1874 NYSE QUOTATIONS
1874 Wall Street Broadside: “Official Quotations, New York Stock Exchange” -- 9.5" x 13.5"
1874 Wall Street Broadside: “Official Quotations, New York Stock Exchange” -- 9.5" x 13.5"
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1865 JAY GOULD RAILROAD DS
1865 Jay Gould Railroad Stock Certificate Document Signed -- 15.5" x 8.75" -- Perforation Holes to Front Sig, Verso Sig Good
1865 Jay Gould Railroad Stock Certificate Document Signed -- 15.5" x 8.75" -- Perforation Holes to Front Sig, Verso Sig Good
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JOHN DELOREAN DS 1976
DeLorean Motor Company Founder John Z. DeLorean Signed Document -- 1976
John Z. DeLorean signed document. Single page “Waiver of Notice of Special Meeting of Shareholders of Composite Technology Corporation” document dated 26 April 1976 and signed in ink “John DeLorean” at conclusion. The founder of the DeLorean...more
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J.C. PENNEY SIGNED PHOTO
Signed J.C. Penney Store Portrait -- Circa 1960's -- Matted Image Measures 13.5" x 18.5" -- Excellent
James Cash Penney signed photograph. A dignified full-color portrait of the retail magnate, circa 1960s, with Penney's large, distinctive signature on lower edge of gilt-trimmed matte. J.C. Penney was the son of a poor Missouri farmer...more
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COL. SANDERS KFC SIGNED PHOTO
1974 Signed Photo Inscribed by Colonel Harland Sanders, Founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken -- 8" x 10" -- Very Good
Photo signed & inscribed by Colonel Harland Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Inscription reads "…With very good wishes / Col. Harland Sanders / 6-4-74." Image measures 8" x 10". Mounting tape remnants to verso and a few very...more
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FERDINAND "FERRY" PORSCHE SP
Signed Photo of Legendary Automaker Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche -- 7" x 5" -- Signed in Silver Ink -- Excellent Condition
Signed Photo of Legendary Automaker Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche -- 7" x 5" -- Signed in Silver Ink -- Excellent Condition
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C. P. HUNTINGTON BOND SIGNED
Chesapeake and Ohio Grain Elevator Bond Document Signed Boldly by Company Owner C.P. Huntington -- 1882 -- Near Fine
1882 Chesapeake and Ohio Grain Elevator Co. First Mortgage Six Percent Gold Bond, signed by owner "C. P. Huntington" in dark ink at left. Attractive train vignette and coupons attached. Collis Potter Huntington, Central Pacific Railroad...more
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$100
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GRAHAM "INTERPRETATION"
"The Interpretation of Financial Statements" by Benjamin Graham and Spencer B. Meredith -- Early Edition Rare Book -- 1937
NY: Harper & Bros., 1937, 4th edition (D-N). Black paper over boards with label titles on front and spine, 122pp. Balance sheets and income accounts; analyzing balance sheets and income accounts using the ratio analysis method; definitions...more
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C.P. HUNTINGTON SIGNED C&O
The Chesapeake & Ohio Grain Elevator Company Stock Certificate Signed by C.P. Huntington -- 16" x 11" -- Cancellation Holes Affect Signature
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1938 "THEN CAME OIL" TEXANA
C.B. Glasscock's "Then Came Oil: The Story of the Last Frontier" -- 1938 First Edition Texana Tome -- New York: Bobbs-Merrill -- Excellent
C.B. Glasscock's "Then Came Oil: The Story of the Last Frontier" -- 1938 First Edition Texana Tome -- New York: Bobbs-Merrill -- Excellent
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JOHN GOTTI AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED
John Gotti Autograph Letter Signed -- Composed From Prison
John Gotti autograph letter signed. Undated letter composed from prison on stationery which reads, "You Did The Hard Thing, / The Right Thing, / The Best Thing," In part: "...As always I hope this finds you well and with clear mind set....more
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JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER TLS 1915
John D. Rockefeller Typed Letter Signed Acknowledging Condolences Following the Death of His Wife of 50 Years -- 1915
John D. Rockefeller typed letter signed to long-time friend, H.C. Ditmer. A grieving Rockefeller acknowledges condolences following the death of his wife of 50 years. Dated 16 March 1915, the day after Laura Rockefeller's funeral, “...I...more
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B.C. FORBES FORBES MAGAZINE
Bertie Charles Forbes Typed Letter Signed -- Founder of Forbes Magazine Writes On Forbes Magazine Stationery -- 1928
Bertie Charles Forbes typed letter signed. Composed on 10 December 1928 on Forbes Magazine stationery, letter reads in part: “...Dear Mr. Dixon: I want to thank you most cordially for your very kind letter. It was very thoughtful of you...more
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J.C. PENNEY SIGNED BOOK
"Main Street Merchant: The Story of the J.C. Penney Company" by Norman Beasley -- Signed by J.C. Penney
"Main Street Merchant: The Story of the J.C. Penney Company" by Norman Beasley. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company: 1948. Signed in blue ink to front free endpaper: "To Mr. Robert W. Sendt / Sincerely / J.C. Penney." Hardcover octavo...more
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Price: $600
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ENRON ETHICS & KEN LAY MEMO
Kenneth Lay Ethics Memo and Accompanying "Enron Code of Ethics" Pamphlet -- July 2000 -- Pristine Condition
Kenneth Lay Enron July 2000 memo, with accompanying "Enron Code of Ethics" book. Memo bears copy of signature, signed "Ken". The 8.75" x 11" interoffice memorandum gives a 4pp. overview of the 5" x 7", 64pp. booklet, highlighting policies...more
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Price: $425
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ENRON ETHICS PAMPHLET 1998
"Enron Conduct of Business Affairs" Pamphlet -- Foreword by Chairman and CEO, Kenneth L. Lay -- 1998 -- Mint Condition
"Enron Conduct of Business Affairs." January 1998. Pamphlet runs 56pp. and measures 5" x 7". Black and white cover displays bold multicolored Enron logo. Includes foreword by Chairman & CEO, Kenneth L. Lay, which reads in part, "…We want...more
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Price: $375
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1928 RALEIGH BICYCLE CATALOG
1928 Raleigh Bicycle Catalog Booklet -- "See the Country Through A Raleigh" -- 6.5" x 9" -- Very Good
1928 Raleigh Bicycle book, "See the Country Through a Raleigh, The All-Steel Bicycle." A 22pp. catalog booklet measuring 6.5" x 9". Includes assembly instructions, description of features, and pictures of various models: Gent's and Lady's...more
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Price: $325
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ENRON ETHICS PAMPHLET 2000
"Enron Code of Ethics" Pamphlet -- Includes Foreword and Interoffice Memo by Chairman and CEO, Kenneth L. Lay -- 2000 -- Mint Condition
"Enron Code of Ethics." July 2000. Pamphlet runs 64pp. and measures 5" x 7". Black and white cover displays bold multicolored Enron logo. Foreword by Chairman & CEO, Kenneth L. Lay, reads in part, "…We want to be proud of Enron and to...more
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Price: $300
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ENRON STOCK CERTIFICATE
Enron Stock Certificate With Facsimile Signature Enron President, Mick Seidl -- Measures 12" x 9" -- Excellent
Enron stock certificate. Features detailed engravings of the Enron logo and facsimile signature of Enron President, Mick Seidl. The shares have been cancelled by the registrar. Near fine condition.
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1909 BOOK NEW YORK STOCK
1919 Rare Investment Book -- "The New York Stock Exchange" -- Small Octavo Runs 277p. -- Slight Wear, Very Good
"The New York Stock Exchange, A Discussion of the Business Done; Its Relation to Other Business, to Investment, Speculation and Gambling; the Safeguards Provided by the Exchange, and the Means Taken to Improve the Character of Speculation,"...more
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Price: $250
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JOHN PAUL GETTY SIGNED CHECK
John Paul Getty Signed Check -- Security National Bank of L.A.
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NEGRO…ECONOMIC RECONSTRUCTION
"The Negro and Economic Reconstruction" -- 1937
"The Negro and Economic Reconstruction" by T. Arnold Hill. Washington D.C.: The Associates in Negro Folk Education: 1937. Number five of the Bronze Booklet Series, 78pp. Hill, a civil rights leader of his era, presents an informative...more
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"PRINCIPLES OF THE OIL BUSINESS"
"First Principles of the Oil Business" -- 1924 First Edition -- Fine Condition
"First Principles of the Oil Business" by V.H. McNutt and Conrad Lambert. Kansas City: McKinley: 1924. First edition. Tall duodecimo runs 196pp. Soft black leather binding. Published near the beginning of the U.S. oil boom, "First Principles"...more
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Price: $75
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"GAS ENGINES AND PRODUCERS" 1908
"Gas and Oil Engines and Gas-Producers: A Treatise on the Modern Development of the Internal-Combustion Motor and Efficient Methods of Fuel Economy and Power Production" -- 1908
"Gas and Oil Engines and Gas-Producers: A Treatise on the Modern Development of the Internal-Combustion Motor and Efficient Methods of Fuel Economy and Power Production" by Lionel S. Marks and Samuel S. Wyer. Chicago: American School...more
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Price: $50
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HISCOX "GASOLINE AND OIL" 1918
Early Automobile Book ''Gas, Gasoline and Oil Engines” by Gardner D. Hiscox and Victor W. Page -- 1917
''Gas, Gasoline and Oil Engines” by Gardner D. Hiscox and Victor W. Page. New York: Norman W. Henley: 1917. Twenty-second edition of book first published in 1897. Very early automobile book serving as a detailed practical manual on internal...more
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Price: $50
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1926 "PRACTICAL OIL GEOLOGY"
"Practical Oil Geology: The Application of Geology to Oil Field Problems" by Dorsey Hager, Petroleum Engineer -- 1926
"Practical Oil Geology: The Application of Geology to Oil Field Problems" by petroleum geologist and engineer, Dorsey Hager. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company: 1926. Fourth edition. Contents include: "Locating Drill-Hole Sites," "Water,...more
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Price: $50
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MICHIGAN GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 1899
1899 Scarce Mining Book "The Crystal Falls Iron Bearing District of Michigan With a Chapter on the Sturgeon River Tongue" by J.M. Clements & Others
Rare mining book, "U.S. Geological Survey Monograph 36," 1899, in gilt cloth as issued. Light wear, slightest split in rear hinge, otherwise hinges and binding tight. Very scarce monograph on Michigan mining and geology.
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Price: $50
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1903 "RISE OF STANDARD OIL"
"The Rise and Progress of the Standard Oil Company" -- 1903
"The Rise and Progress of the Standard Oil Company" by Gilbert Montague. NY: Harper and Brothers Publishers: 1903. Duodecimo hardcover runs 143pp. An intricate study published before the company was forced to disband. Montague assures...more
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Price: $40
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"WORKERS PARTY OF AMERICA"
"Program and Constitution Workers Party of America" -- 1921
Scarce "Program and Constitution / Workers Party of American: Adopted at National Convention / New York City / December 24-25-26-1921." New York: Lyceum and Literature Department Workers Party: 1921. Early Communist manifesto addresses...more
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Price: $40
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VINTAGE PETROLEUM TEXT 1932
"Oil and Gas in Eastern Canada" by G.S. Hume -- 1932
"Economic Geology Series No. 9: Oil and Gas in Eastern Canada" by G.S. Hume. Ottawa: F.A. Acland: 1932. Softcover quarto runs 187pp. and contains many black and white illustrations and graphs. Some wear to backstrip. Wear and some staining...more
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CALIFORNIA OIL REPORT 1952
"Recovery of Oil in California by Secondary Methods" Report by Loomis, Fried, and Crowell -- in Two Volumes -- 1952
"Recovery of Oil in California by Secondary Methods in Two Parts - Part I. San Joaquin Valley Oil Fields & Part II. Los Angeles Basin and Coastal Oil Fields" by A.G. Loomis, A.N. Fried, and D.C. Crowell. Bureau of Mines, Report of Investigations...more
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"KNOW YOUR CAR" STANDARD OIL 1928
"Know Your Car: A Primer of Automobile Lubrication" by Standard Oil Company -- 1928
"Know Your Car: A Primer of Automobile Lubrication." NY: Standard Oil Company of New York: 1928. Measures approximately 7" x 9.75" and runs 40pp. Profusely illustrated booklet includes a letter from Standard Oil President Herbert L. Pratt,...more
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Price: $25
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MINING - 1883 NEVADA BOOK
1883 Copy of "Geology of the Eureka District, Nevada" -- 3rd Annual Report -- Complete Report Unbound as Issued -- Includes 15.5" x 20" Color Folding Map
An 1883 copy of "Geology of the Eureka District, Nevada," originally extracted from the very scarce third annual report of the U.S. Geological Survey. The report describes in detail the Paleozoic through Post-Tertiary rocks of this important...more
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Price: $25
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"OIL AND GAS IN WESTERN CANADA"
"Oil and Gas in Western Canada" by G. S. Hume -- 1928
"Economic Geology Series No. 5: Canada Department of Mines, Geological Survey / Oil and Gas in Western Canada" by G. S. Hume. Ottawa: F. A. Acland: 1928. Softcover. Early oil industry study includes "Carbon ratios of cool as an index,"...more
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Price: $20
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"WAR AND LOMBARD STREET" 1918
"War and Lombard Street" by Hartley Withers -- 1918 -- Studies the Effects of War& Financial Markets -- Good
"War and Lombard Street" by Hartley Withers. London: John Murray: 1918. Hardcover duodecimo runs 171pp. Volume offers an account of the consequences of the war on the financial markets in England. Contents include: "Effect of War on Public...more
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Price: $20
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"AMERICAN CAPITALISM" 1948
"Trends in American Capitalism" -- 1948
"Trends in American Capitalism: Profits and Living Standards." New York: International Publishers: 1948. Octavo softcover runs 128pp. Volume offers "a basic analysis of the movement of profits, capital formation, productivity, wages,...more
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Price: $10
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COLORADO "OIL AND GAS PROSPECTS"
"Geology and Oil and Gas Prospects of Northeastern Colorado" -- U.S. Geological Survey -- 1928
Rare text "Geology, Oil and Gas Prospects of Northeastern Colorado...Contributions to Economic Geology, 1927, Part II (Pages 65-124)" by Kirtley F. Mather, et al. Washington: US Government Printing Office: 1928. Softcover octavo runs...more
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