8.5 x 14
Up for sale is a rare, authentic vintage promotional prospectus pamphlet for Gaston Gold Mines, Ltd., a historical gold mining operation located in the famous Nevada County, California mining district (Washington P.O.). The company’s main office was located at 92 Sutter Street in San Francisco, California.
This tri-fold marketing prospectus was produced to attract investors, detailing the company's capitalized stock structure ($1,000,000 across 1,000,000 shares), its vast 1,172 acres of mineral land holdings, and its specialized machinery. The document outlines operational details of their on-site hydro-electric plant, water-wheel powered air compressors, and 10-stamp mill.
Key Information Documented:
- Company: Gaston Gold Mines, Ltd.
- Locations Featured: Nevada County, California & San Francisco Office
- Key Officials Listed: John T. Dickson (President), H.A. Huss (Secretary & Treasurer), George S. John (Vice President & General Manager)
- Historical Content: Detailed summary of property holdings, regional water rights, local infrastructure (Lake Tahoe Highway), and early 20th-century gold mining equipment specs.
Condition:
The item is in used vintage condition. Please review the high-resolution listing photos carefully to assess the precise condition of the paper, edges, folds, and readability. Perfect addition for collectors of Western Americana, California Gold Rush history, historical stock/financial ephemera, or local Nevada County memorabilia.