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Lot #233
Pat Garrett

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“Golden” opportunity for Garrett

New Mexico lawman (1850–1908) who killed his former gambling partner, the fabled outlaw Billy the Kid, in 1881. Garrett himself was fatally ambushed near Las Cruces; his suspected murderer, Jim “Deacon” Miller, was never brought to justice. DS, signed “P. F. Garrett,” one page both sides, 10.5 x 8.25, Alabama Gold and Copper Mining Company letterhead, December 12, 1899. Capitol stock certificate for 200 hundred shares in the Alabama Gold and Copper Mining Company, issued to Garrett at a price of $10.00 per share. Signed at the bottom by Garrett as Secretary of the company and signed again on the reverse by Garrett transferring ownership to H. D. Bowman. In very fine condition, with two expected vertical folds and a one dollar revenue stamp affixed to top right corner. Eye-catching gold wafer seal is intact. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #313 - Ended September 20, 2006