Ave Maria Gold Quartz Mine, Mariposa, California, collection of 9 shares certificates
by (MINING, GOLD RUSH)
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[London]: Ave Maria Gold Quartz Mining Association, [ca. 1851]. Oblong 8vo (6-1/2 x 9 inches), printed on light blue onionskin paper, scalloped left edge, with ms insertions and authorizing signatures of Secretary and two committee members, description of the Ave Maria Gold Quartz Mining Association printed on verso; light creasing Evidence of London investment in the California Gold Rush, 9 certificates (7 for 5 shares each and 2 for 10 shares each) of the London-based Ave Maria Gold Quartz Mining Association. A total of 50,000 shares were issued at £1 each. The company held half the rights to the Ave Maria Gold Quartz Mine in the Mariposa District, California, which was worked under a lease with the owner of the other half. Today the Ave Maria River is known as the Stockton Creek.
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- Bull's Head Rare Books (US)
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- Title
- Ave Maria Gold Quartz Mine, Mariposa, California, collection of 9 shares certificates
- Author
- (MINING, GOLD RUSH)
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Publisher
- Ave Maria Gold Quartz Mining Association
- Place of Publication
- [London]
- Date Published
- [ca. 1851]
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