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Up for sale is a magnificent, museum-grade piece of Western Americana and Comstock Lode mining history: an original 1866 bank check drawn on the Agency of The Bank of California in Virginia, Nevada.This historic document features custom corporate printing for the famous \"EMPIRE AND MINING COMPANY\" along the left margin. It is dated September 5th, 1866, made out to payee J. H. Cook for the amount of nineteen dollars ($19.00), and boasts an extraordinary provenance.🏛️ HISTORIC COMTOCK SIGNATURE: ROBERT GRAVESThis check is boldly hand-signed by Robert Nolton Graves, the legendary mining engineer and Superintendent of the Empire Mine. Graves is immortalized in Nevada history as the builder of \"The Castle\", the stunning 1868 Millionaire\'s Row mansion that still stands as a monumental historical landmark in Virginia City today. It is incredibly rare to find a document that ties his famous name, his exact mining company, and a premium dual-tax stamp combination all into one pristine piece!⚡ RARE DUAL TAX VARIETYThis check features a highly collectible dual revenue tax combination. It boasts an orange Federal Internal Revenue printed imprint stamp directly on the check, layered with a physical, brilliant orange Nevada State Revenue adhesive stamp (featuring the iconic Nevada Star design). Truly an exceptional piece of dual-jurisdiction Civil War-era fiscal history!🚚 FREE SHIPPING OVER $100To thank you for your premium business, this high-value historical artifact qualifies for FAST & FREE SHIPPING. It will be sent with full tracking at zero additional cost to you!🔍 ITEM SPECIFICATIONS:• Bank: Agency of The Bank of California (Virginia, Nevada branch)
• Mining Enterprise: Empire & Mining Company
• Signatory: Robert N. Graves (Superintendent & Builder of \"The Castle\")
• Date: September 5, 1866
• Check Number: 3408
• Amount: $19.00
• Special Features: Rare Dual-Stamp Variety (Federal Imprint Stamp + Affixed Nevada State Revenue Adhesive Star Stamp). Printed by Turnbull & Smith, Printers.✨ CONDITION PROFILE:This 160-year-old document is in remarkable vintage condition. The paper remains crisp with strong ink contrast, exceptionally elegant cursive handwriting, and minimal edge wear. There are no heavy stains, major tears, or pinholes. It has been preserved completely flat in an archival-safe environment.📦 SHIPPING & HANDLING DETAILS:• Shipping Charge: FREE!
• Shipping Method: Shipped securely inside an archival protective sleeve, sandwiched safely between thick layers of rigid cardboard to prevent bending or folding during transit.The item pictured is the exact historical check you will receive. Please examine the high-resolution listing images carefully to evaluate centering, ink depth, and signature details. Thank you for looking!
