AIA Sale 50 Milestone Auction Dec.3rd & 4th, 2018

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On behalf of the entire Archives International Auctions team, I would like to personally welcome you to our 50th “Milestone” auction we have held over the last 11 years. We are excited to offer over 1150 lots of rare and desirable U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Autographs, Security Printing Ephemera and Historic Ephemera over 2 days. The first day will be held at the Collectors Club in New York City with the second day held at our offices in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Included in the auction are rare and desirable items consigned from numerous estates and longtime collections with many having never been offered previously at auction.

The first day begins with U.S. & Worldwide Scripophily with many highlights from the John E, Herzog Collection including major rarities such as the impressive Spanish, Real Compania de San Fernando de Seville, 1740's Share Certificate; and 2 different 1917, Dominion of Canada War Loan Specimen bond rarities. Modern Scripophily is represented by numerous stocks such as Apple Computer, Amazon.com, NYSE Group, Inc. and Berkshire Hathaway Specimens. Additional Highlights include a 1778 Danish West Indies Bond; 2 different Nathan Rothschild Russian Bonds; an 1845 Michigan, Mackinac and Lake Superior Copper Co. Stock Certificate and hundreds of additional desirable Bonds and shares offered over the 2 days.

Security Printing Ephemera is highlighted by a spectacular 1866 British American Bank Note Company, Engravers & Printers, ca.1866 Proof Advertising Sheet Rarity and numerous other desirable items. We are privileged to offer a historic group of Presidential signed documents including Abraham Lincoln, 2 different James Madison and numerous other Presidential signed documents from an old estate collection that has been off the market for over 30 years. U.S. banknote highlights include an extremely rare Uncut Pair of 1875, $10-$20, Charter #2382, The Central National Bank of Washington City Nationals; an Alaska, First National Bank of Fairbanks, 1902, $5, Plain Back; a Nevada, 1929, First National Bank of Lovelock, Nevada, $10, T1, Ch#7654 and dozens of other outstanding U.S. Obsolete and Type and National notes from various collections and estates.
We are ending the first day with a significant offering 128 lots of rare China and Hong Kong Banknotes and Scripophily featuring a Hong Kong, Mercantile Bank of India, 1941, $5, Issue Banknote Rarity; a Sin Chun Bank of China, 1908, $10 high grade Private Banknote; a 1920, 10 Tael Specimen Commercial Bank of China Rarity and dozens of other rare and desirable notes.
The second day features hundreds of U.S. and World Bonds and Shares, a large collection of close to 50 Mexico Bonds and Shares is offered; over 30 Chinese Scripophily lots will be offered as well as banknotes, security printing ephemera and historic ephemera.
We are now working on our Winter and Spring 2019 auctions and are seeking consignments for our upcoming auctions, so please contact us to discuss how you may participate in our future auctions. I would like to thank everyone who has participated in our previous sales and has helped make this auction series a resounding success. We are looking forward to another exciting auction and hope you enjoy our current offerings. We wish you a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year

Best of luck, Bob Schwartz
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Canadian Bank Note Co. ca.1910-30 Specimen Sample Advertising Stock Certificates.741 - Canadian Bank Note Co. ca.1910-30 Specimen Sample Advertising Stock Certificates.
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Canada, Lot of 2 Specimen Advertising Stocks, Both have same design of beaver chewing a log in middle, one in black and orange and the second in black
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Estimate : 180.00 - 280.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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New York and Cuba Mail Steamship Co. Specimen Pass Request form.742 - New York and Cuba Mail Steamship Co. Specimen Pass Request form.
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New York, 1905, Specimen letterhead with smoking steamship on top requesting passes from other steamship companies for their officers and that they wo
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 140.00
 
 
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Experimental Specimen Sample Banknote in the Style of Bradbury, ca. 1900-1920.743 - Experimental Specimen Sample Banknote in the Style of Bradbury, ca. 1900-1920.
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England, 10 Denomination, red-purple on white paper, uniface, Male profile cameo Medallion at right, man reading book top center, Includes one full no
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 280.00
 
 
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De La Rue Giori S.A. - Varinota ND ca.1950-80's Sample Ad Note Group.744 - De La Rue Giori S.A. - Varinota ND ca.1950-80's Sample Ad Note Group.
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Lot of 3 items (2 single notes and 1 pair), Shakespeare, Beethoven and young woman as well as Brazil ad note. VF to uncirculated condition. TDLR.
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Republic of Liberia Pair of Vignette Proofs745 - Republic of Liberia Pair of Vignette Proofs
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Liberia, pair of vignette die proofs. The first features the coat of arms of Liberia, which consist of flags on both sides, an elephant facing left on
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Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to j******2 for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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American Bank Note Co., ca. 1920-50's Advertising Vignette Sheet.746 - American Bank Note Co., ca. 1920-50's Advertising Vignette Sheet.
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New York, ND, ca. 1920-50's, Brown on white paper, Multiple vignettes of train, taxi, bee, eagle, young women and counters with ornate design, I...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c********7 for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Major & Knapp Engraving, Mfg. and Lithographic Co. ca. 1850-60's Coated Stock Business Card.747 - Major & Knapp Engraving, Mfg. and Lithographic Co. ca. 1850-60's Coated Stock Business Card.
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New York, 4-1/8x 2-5/8 inches uniface. A bit of toning on three edges. Intaglio printed. Rare Security and Lithography Printer Calling Card.
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Proof Vignettes of Notable Gentleman by ABNC, CBNC and NBNC ca.1840-1880s.748 - Proof Vignettes of Notable Gentleman by ABNC, CBNC and NBNC ca.1840-1880s.
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Lot of 5 proof vignettes. ND (ca.1860-1870's). Includes George Peabody in purple by Continental BNC; John B.Stetson, ABNC; George M. Pullman, AB...
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Start Price : 95.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
 
 
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United Bank Note Corporation Stock and Bond Proof Vignette Pair.749 - United Bank Note Corporation Stock and Bond Proof Vignette Pair.
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Lot of 2 pieces, ND (ca. 1910-30). Includes Finished piece in black along with composite proof of the two allegorical figures in violet whose design w
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********7 for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Universal Counterfeit Detector, ca.1820-30's, Obsolete Look-a-like.750 - Universal Counterfeit Detector, ca.1820-30's, Obsolete Look-a-like.
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New York, Advertising note used for counterfeit detecting. Multiple vignettes including portrait of George Washington as well as denomination counters
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Start Price : 230.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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DuraNote Polymer Note, 100 Denomination Test Note with Security Devices Clear Maple Leaf.751 - DuraNote Polymer Note, 100 Denomination Test Note with Security Devices Clear Maple Leaf.
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Canada and U.S., 1990s 100 Denomination, P-Unlisted, Clear Maple Leaf at right, Triangle at left, WBG graded Unc Gem 66 TOP.
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Bond and Counterfeit Detector Plates, ca. 1860-80 Trio.752 - Bond and Counterfeit Detector Plates, ca. 1860-80 Trio.
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Washington, D.C., Lot of 3 counterfeit detector plates, Includes portraits of Lincoln, Hamilton, ships, eagle and different numeral counters, All remo
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Steam Locomotive vignette proofs ca.1895 By International BNC..753 - Steam Locomotive vignette proofs ca.1895 By International BNC..
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Lot of 3 Proofs printed on india paper that is unmounted, Two black, one in green. Proofs on india paper, irregular shapes. Includes Vignettes No.371
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Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to c********7 for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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ASDA "Man of the Year Banquet" 1993 Souvenir Folder with Intaglio Vignettes and U.N. Stamps.754 - ASDA "Man of the Year Banquet" 1993 Souvenir Folder with Intaglio Vignettes and U.N. Stamps.
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New York, 1993 souvenir folder with tipped in proof vignette of the Brooklyn Bridge as well as 3 sets of U.N. stamps ties on the back inner cover. The
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Page, Bacon & Co. Check 1855755 - Page, Bacon & Co. Check 1855
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California. Second check for Page, Bacon & Co. from Sacramento City California on their St. Louis office account. Fine.
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 140.00
 
 
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Various Eastern European Issuers, 1930s-1960s, Group of 8 Checks.756 - Various Eastern European Issuers, 1930s-1960s, Group of 8 Checks.
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Lot of 8 of used and unused checks/money orders, by various banks. Includes unused checks from the Bulgaria Credit Bank, 194_; Yugoslavia National Ban
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to V****c for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Various Middle Eastern & Indian Issuers, 1920s-1980s, Group of 7 Checks.757 - Various Middle Eastern & Indian Issuers, 1920s-1980s, Group of 7 Checks.
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Lot of 7 used checks, includes Egypt Bank of Alexandria 1971 check; Egypt Bank of Cairo 1962 check; Egypt Bank of Cairo 1983 check; Israel Bank Leumi
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 130.00
 
 
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Various French Issuers, 1880s-1950s, Group of 15 Checks & Exchange Certificates.758 - Various French Issuers, 1880s-1950s, Group of 15 Checks & Exchange Certificates.
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Lot of 15 items including a number of used and unused checks, drawn against French banks, or in some cases Russian or Montenegrin banks in France, sev
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Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
Sold to q*******a for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Louisiana Quartet of Warrants and Drafts, ca.1872-1914.759 - Louisiana Quartet of Warrants and Drafts, ca.1872-1914.
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Louisiana, lot of 4 warrants or drafts, Dated from 1872 to 1914 in various colors, issued for general purposes including school funding. Fine to XF co
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Estimate : 45.00 - 90.00
Sold to d****e for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Various Worldwide Issuers, 1990s-1950s, Group of 30+ Checks & Exchange Certificates.760 - Various Worldwide Issuers, 1990s-1950s, Group of 30+ Checks & Exchange Certificates.
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Lot includes used checks from Aruba; Scotland; New Zealand; Canada; United Kingdom; Australia; Malta, South Rhodesia, South Africa and United States.
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
 
 
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