[Gold Rush] Ave Maria Gold Quartz Mine

Stock Certificate for Five Shares in the Ave Maria Gold Quartz Mine, Mariposa, California

Mariposa: [c.1851]. Broadside, approximately 9.25” x 6.50”.

An example of early British investment in the California Gold Rush. In 1851, the Ave Maria Gold Quartz Mining Association, based in London, offered 50,000 shares of stock at £1 per share. This is an original certificate for 5 shares. Printed on both sides, scallop-cut left edge, Specific share numbers filled in by hand, with ink signatures of Secretary and two committee members on front.

Fine, with Secretary's signature a bit faded.

Item #585

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