Sell or Auction Your Discoverer of Gold in California James W Marshall Card for up to $2,197 or More at Nate D. Sanders Auctions

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Sell Your Discoverer of Gold in California James W Marshall Card

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Here is a Discoverer of Gold in California James W Marshall card we have sold in the past:

James W. Marshall Signature 1848 Gold Rush Discover

James Wilson Marshall (October 8, 1810 – August 10, 1885) was an American carpenter and sawmill operator, who reported the finding of gold at Coloma on the American River in California on January 24, 1848, the impetus for the California Gold Rush. The mill property was owned by Johann (John) Sutter who employed Marshall to build his mill. The wave of gold seekers turned everyone’s attention away from the mill which eventually fell into disrepair and was never used as intended. Neither Marshall nor Sutter ever profited from the gold find.

James W. Marshall signs a slip: “Ja’s. W. Marshall”. Beneath his signature is printed: “The Discoverer of Gold in California”. Marshall earned this distinction in 1848 when he found gold in the California River during his employ at the Old Sutter Mill, an etching of which is printed to the upper left. Measures 5.25″ x 2.75″. Toning and light staining with creasing to lower left, else near fine. Sold for $2,197.

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