AIA Sale 82 - January 24, 2022 - U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily & Ephemera

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ARCHIVES INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS – Auction 82
U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily,
Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION
Tuesday, January 24th, 2023: Lots 1 to 726 – Live Gallery Auction
beginning at 11:00 AM EST

By
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The auction will take place on January 24, 2023 at AIA's office located at 1060 Main St., Suite #202, River Edge, NJ 07661 beginning at 11:00 AM
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General Society of the Cincinnati and the Sons of the Revolution 1899 Washington Death Centennial In501General Society of the Cincinnati and the Sons of the Revolution 1899 Washington Death Centennial In
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New York. 1899 Issued invitation to the 100th Anniversary of General George Washington's death, to be observed at Saint Paul's Chapel in New...
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (230.00) = 230.00
New York, 1828 Comptrollers Office Payment Signed by Mayor William Paulding Jr. and Richard Riker502New York, 1828 Comptrollers Office Payment Signed by Mayor William Paulding Jr. and Richard Riker
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New York, 1828. Handwritten payment to J. Fleming for $1,004.65 for "City Stock transferred to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund," Bla...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to l********l.. for (55.00) = 55.00
Beaver Head County, Bannack City, 1864 Mining Claim Receipt.503Beaver Head County, Bannack City, 1864 Mining Claim Receipt.
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Bannack City, Montana Territory, October 12th, 1864, (Montana became a Territory in June of 1864), Issued mining claim for "Maine Lode located ...
Estimate : 130.00 - 260.00
Sold to h****y for (110.00) = 110.00
Holladay Overland Mail & Express Co., Stage Coach Drafts & Gold Dust Checks, Unissued Check Trio, ca504Holladay Overland Mail & Express Co., Stage Coach Drafts & Gold Dust Checks, Unissued Check Trio, ca
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Montana Territory, ca. 1860s. Lot of 2 pieces, 1 Uncut Check Pair payable to John E. Russell, Esq., the Treasurer of the Holladay Overland Mail and Ex
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
Waterlow & Sons Printed Cunard Steam Ship Co., and Inman Line, 1885 Passenger List from Both Ships505Waterlow & Sons Printed Cunard Steam Ship Co., and Inman Line, 1885 Passenger List from Both Ships
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England, 1885, Lot of 2 Saloon passenger lists, both printed by Waterlow and Sons, Includes Cunard Steam Ship Co., S.S. Pavonia, Black on light yellow
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to b********o for (180.00) = 180.00
New Orleans and Louisiana Stocks, Bonds, Ephemera and Proof Vignette Group, ca. 1853-1971506New Orleans and Louisiana Stocks, Bonds, Ephemera and Proof Vignette Group, ca. 1853-1971
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New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853-1971. Lot of 6 pieces, Includes: 1853, New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern Railroad Co., $1000 I/C 8% Promissory Note
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
New Orleans Related Shipping and Lottery Ephemera, ca.1851-1901 with 1851 Stampless Cover507New Orleans Related Shipping and Lottery Ephemera, ca.1851-1901 with 1851 Stampless Cover
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New Orleans, 1851-1901. Lot of 3 documents related to New Orleans, Includes: A stampless letter from 1851 referencing cotton being shipped as it comes
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r******e for (250.00) = 250.00
Ohio Political Ribbons, ca.1882 to 1898 for the Citizens Committee for Cleveland Volunteers and Repu508Ohio Political Ribbons, ca.1882 to 1898 for the Citizens Committee for Cleveland Volunteers and Repu
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Ohio. Lot of 4 Political Ribbons, including: 1882, Alternate Republican Congressional Convention Ribbon from Ashland, Ohio; 1895, Finance Committee o
Estimate : 85.00 - 1,760.00
Sold to l********l.. for (60.00) = 60.00
Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church, April 12, 1861, 2nd of Exchange from Monrovia,509Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church, April 12, 1861, 2nd of Exchange from Monrovia,
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Monrovia, Liberia and New York. April 12, 1861. $75, 2nd of Exchange To William Rankin, Treasurer of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to a*******s for (500.00) = 500.00
Texas Land Grant, ca. 1850s Signed by Governor Elisha M. Pease510Texas Land Grant, ca. 1850s Signed by Governor Elisha M. Pease
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Texas, ca. 1850s. Issued Land Grant signed by Texas Governor Elisha M. Pease, Partially printed with very faded handwriting that is difficult to read,
Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
A Canadian Limited Co. ca. 1980s Sample Advertising Specimen Stock Certificate511A Canadian Limited Co. ca. 1980s Sample Advertising Specimen Stock Certificate
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Canada, ca. 1960-80s. <100 Shrs Specimen Capital Stock Certificate, Black text with blue border and underprint, Allegorical woman at top left cor...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c****h for (60.00) = 60.00
International Plate Printers, Die Stampers and Engravers Union of N.A., 1988 - 95th Anniversary Conv512International Plate Printers, Die Stampers and Engravers Union of N.A., 1988 - 95th Anniversary Conv
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Canada and Washington, D.C., 1988. Commemorative certificate celebrating the organizations 95th anniversary, Black print with multiple beautiful vigne
Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
French Security Printer, E. Desfosses, ND (ca.1920-30), Advertising Note513French Security Printer, E. Desfosses, ND (ca.1920-30), Advertising Note
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France, ND (ca.1920-30). Well known French Security printer's ornate advertising Note. Olive green on red, orange, and brown underprint. Louis X...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
Waterlow & Sons Ltd. ND (ca.1920-30). Printer's Advertising Note514Waterlow & Sons Ltd. ND (ca.1920-30). Printer's Advertising Note
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Great Britain, ND (1941-42). Printer's Advertising Note in red with Philip H. Waterlow at center. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 with comment...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Lot of 3 Proof American Bank Note Co. Vignettes, ca. 1970s515Lot of 3 Proof American Bank Note Co. Vignettes, ca. 1970s
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Lot includes 3 pieces, all are Proof Intaglio Vignettes from the American Bank Note Company: "Lincoln's Gettysburg Speech," in green w...
Estimate : 130.00 - 260.00
Sold to r******9 for (80.00) = 80.00
Western Bank Note Co. ca. 1860-80s Advertising Sheet516Western Bank Note Co. ca. 1860-80s Advertising Sheet
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Chicago, Illinois, ca. 1860-80s. Advertisement Sheet for the Western Bank Note Co., featuring a vignette of a train at center, with various service of
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 220.00
Western Bank Note and Engraving Co. 1892 Issued Order Form517Western Bank Note and Engraving Co. 1892 Issued Order Form
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Montana, 1892. Issued Order Form from the Western Bank Note and Engraving Co., for the purchase of 5,000 Bill Heads. Typewritten on WBN header with bu
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 260.00
American Banknote Company, ND (ca.1840-1850s) Production Department Proof Vignette Storage Envelope 518American Banknote Company, ND (ca.1840-1850s) Production Department Proof Vignette Storage Envelope
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New Orleans, Louisiana. Lot of over 30 pieces includes a 6 x 3.5 inch manila envelope with "New Orleans" and "City of New Orleans&quo...
Estimate : 550.00 - 750.00
Sold to r******e for (500.00) = 500.00
American Banknote Company, ND (ca.1840-1850s) Production Department Proof Vignette Storage Envelope 519American Banknote Company, ND (ca.1840-1850s) Production Department Proof Vignette Storage Envelope
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Louisiana. Lot includes a 6 x 3.5 inch manila envelope with "Louisiana" and "State of Louisiana" proof vignettes of titles glued...
Estimate : 550.00 - 750.00
Sold to r******e for (525.00) = 525.00
U.S. & Malaysia. 1929 (ca.1960s-70s) Sample Test Note w/ "Tiger" Watermark.520U.S. & Malaysia. 1929 (ca.1960s-70s) Sample Test Note w/ "Tiger" Watermark.
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New York, NY. 1929 (ND 1960s-70s). 10 Denomination, American Bank Note Co. Sample "Test Note" with "Tiger" Watermark. Green fac...
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to s*****r for (80.00) = 80.00
Western Bank Note and Engraving Co., 1890-30s, Trio of Advertising Cards521Western Bank Note and Engraving Co., 1890-30s, Trio of Advertising Cards
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Chicago, Illinois, 1890-1920s. Group of 3 pieces, All are Advertising Business Cards from the Western Bank Note and Engraving Co., Western Division of
Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
American Bank Note Co., Progress Proof Vignette Series used on Braniff Airways, Inc., 1972, Stock ce522American Bank Note Co., Progress Proof Vignette Series used on Braniff Airways, Inc., 1972, Stock ce
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Nevada, 1972. Group of 4 Progress Proof Vignettes of Allegorical woman in clouds with a globe beside her. Lot includes: Vignette with "First Pr...
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 350.00
ABNC Proof Vignette Study of Similar Vignettes Reused on Various Stocks, Bonds and Fiscal Documents,523ABNC Proof Vignette Study of Similar Vignettes Reused on Various Stocks, Bonds and Fiscal Documents,
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New York, Lot of 3 Vignettes that are very similar, all 3 have winged figures flanking circle with company title. Companies are Henry I. Siegel Co. In
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
ABNC Proof Vignette Study of Similar Vignettes Reused on Various Stocks, Bonds and Fiscal Documents,524ABNC Proof Vignette Study of Similar Vignettes Reused on Various Stocks, Bonds and Fiscal Documents,
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New York, Group of 4 Vignettes of the same Allegorical woman but with different scenes in the background. Vignettes were used on various ephemera, The
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
American Bank Note Co. 1881 Letter and Playing Card Proof With Approval Form addressed to "Smillie".525American Bank Note Co. 1881 Letter and Playing Card Proof With Approval Form addressed to "Smillie".
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New York, 1881. Lot of 2 pieces: Brief Note written to Mr. Smillie regarding a die, handwritten on Memorandum from American Bank Note Co. letterhead;
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 260.00
American Bank Note Co., 1910-1930, Experimental Litho Advertising Banknote526American Bank Note Co., 1910-1930, Experimental Litho Advertising Banknote
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NY. ND (ca. 1910-1930) ABNC Uniface Litho Experiment Advertising note (Possibly a progress proof), 100 Dollars, printed in black, featuring allegorica
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to c****h for (180.00) = 180.00
American Bank Note Company, "Specimen Stock Certificate" ca.1900 Advertising Stock Certificate.527American Bank Note Company, "Specimen Stock Certificate" ca.1900 Advertising Stock Certificate.
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New York, ND (ca.1900), Specimen Stock, Odd Shares, Black on brown border and underprint, Vignette of Bald Eagle, VF-XF condition, ABNC. Rare sample a
Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 260.00
Hamilton Bank Note Engraving & Printing Co. 1904 North Jersey Street Railway Ticket Printing Order528Hamilton Bank Note Engraving & Printing Co. 1904 North Jersey Street Railway Ticket Printing Order
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New York, 1904. Issued Order Form from the Hamilton Bank Note Engraving & Printing Co. for 41,000 Duplex Tickets, ordered by the North Jersey St...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
How to Detect Counterfeit Bank Notes 1856, by George Peyton, with 4 Plates by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch 529How to Detect Counterfeit Bank Notes 1856, by George Peyton, with 4 Plates by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch
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New York, NY, 1856, 6 inches by 9 inches, 45 pages plus 4 intaglio printed advertising plates with vignettes, numerals, counters and banknote look-a-l
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 750.00
Justice Mortgage Investors, ca.1969 to 1973, Progress Proof Engraving Series Including Initial Photo530Justice Mortgage Investors, ca.1969 to 1973, Progress Proof Engraving Series Including Initial Photo
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New York. Lot of 8 items, consisting of 2 photographs of paintings of the final design of a standing modern allegorical woman with modern city behind
Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Railroad Proof Vignettes Group of 8, ca. 1880-1920s531Railroad Proof Vignettes Group of 8, ca. 1880-1920s
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Lot includes 8 Proof ABN Vignettes, all are railroad related: 16 cm x 9 cm train passing on tracks vignette with "600" at top center; Iron...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Proof Vignettes Used on Banknotes, Stocks, and Bonds, ND (ca.1860-80s)532Proof Vignettes Used on Banknotes, Stocks, and Bonds, ND (ca.1860-80s)
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New York and Pennsylvania. Group of 4 proof Vignettes of Allegorical women used on various fiscal document designs, Includes: Atalantia, Tropical, Ple
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 260.00
Assortment of Banknote Vignettes and Other Items533Assortment of Banknote Vignettes and Other Items
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Collection of 8 items, includes: 3 vignettes used on banknotes, Spiral HairPin Co. advertisement proof, Photograph of Security Banknote Co. proof, E.A
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to p*******4 for (75.00) = 75.00
Arden Mayfair & General American Oil Co. of Texas 1976 Progress Proof Vignette Series534Arden Mayfair & General American Oil Co. of Texas 1976 Progress Proof Vignette Series
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New York, Texas & California, 1976. Lot of 6 Progress Transition Proof Vignettes printed in black on india paper on large thin white card used o...
Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Security Banknote Co., "Test Note" - Color Sample Page, ND, ca.1910-20535Security Banknote Co., "Test Note" - Color Sample Page, ND, ca.1910-20
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Security Banknote Co., ND, ca.1910-20, "Test Note" Color Chart for Color Number L-302, PMG graded Gem Uncircul...
Start Price : 160.00 | Estimate : 230.00 - 450.00
Security Banknote Co., Transition Certificate Security-Columbian Banknote Co., Specimen Stock Certif536Security Banknote Co., Transition Certificate Security-Columbian Banknote Co., Specimen Stock Certif
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Delaware, ND (1950s). <100 Shares Specimen Stock Certificate, Black text with green border and underprint, Allegorical seated woman with standing...
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
DuraNote ca. 1980-90s Uncut 20 Unit Progress Proof Pair Printed on Paper537DuraNote ca. 1980-90s Uncut 20 Unit Progress Proof Pair Printed on Paper
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US & Canada, ca. 1980-90s. Uncut sheet of 2 Progress Proof DuraNote Notes, 20 Units, Blue on white paper, wide margins, Portrait of a gentleman ...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 249.00
U.S. Playboy Enterprises Essay Progress Proof Vignette Design Slightly Different from the Vignette u538U.S. Playboy Enterprises Essay Progress Proof Vignette Design Slightly Different from the Vignette u
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USA, ND ca.(1970s). Essay design progress proof. This was the uncensored design with evidently changes being considered for her mouth. Parts of her an
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Giori Test Note, Jefferson Center, (ca.1970's), BEP Test Note Pair539Giori Test Note, Jefferson Center, (ca.1970's), BEP Test Note Pair
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Washington, D.C., Lot of 2, $5/$1 on back, face with Lincoln, Jefferson and Grant; RGJ7/4NSU, Mud-brown Front, Black back, No S/N, One has a watermark
Estimate : 240.00 - 375.00
Sold to b*********B for (200.00) = 200.00
Giori Test Note, Jefferson Center, (ca.1970's), Test Note540Giori Test Note, Jefferson Center, (ca.1970's), Test Note
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Washington, D.C. $5/$1 on back, face with Lincoln, Jefferson and Grant; RGJ5/5SNU, Grey-black Front, Grey-black back, No S/N, No Watermark. PMG graded
Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 220.00 - 350.00
Apalachicola, Florida, Issued First of Exchange and Draft Pair, ca.1856-57541Apalachicola, Florida, Issued First of Exchange and Draft Pair, ca.1856-57
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Apalachicola, Florida. 1856-57. Lot of 2, I/C pieces. Includes: 1857, First of Exchange for $6000, Black text on blue paper, Steamboat at top center;
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*****r for (60.00) = 60.00
Post Office Department, 1853 I/C Draft542Post Office Department, 1853 I/C Draft
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Newark, New Jersey, June 8th, 1853. Issued and Paid Draft for $6.04, S/N 2007, Signed by James Campbell as Postmaster General, Issued to Charles T. Gr
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Assortment of Checks and Promissory Notes, 1867-1917543Assortment of Checks and Promissory Notes, 1867-1917
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Various States.....,.., Assortment of Checks and Promissory notes, Includes: Fletcher National Bank; Third National Bank; Humboldt County Warrant; Int
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Revenue, U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Boating Stamp, 1960, Scott # RVB1, $1, Mint, NH, Uncut Sheet of 1544Revenue, U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Boating Stamp, 1960, Scott # RVB1, $1, Mint, NH, Uncut Sheet of 1
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Washington, D.C.,…,., Choice to Gem Mint and Never hinged with excellent centering, Red with motor boat in middle, Black serial numbers, Pla
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 0***8 for (200.00) = 200.00
Bessemer Motor Truck Co., 1917 I/U Stock Certificate.545Bessemer Motor Truck Co., 1917 I/U Stock Certificate.
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Grove City, Pennsylvania, (Inc. in Delaware). October 4th, 1917. 180 Shares, I/U Common Stock Certificate, Black on green border and underprint, Progr
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 260.00
Yellow Cab Co. 1955 Progress Proof Stock Certificate With Additional Design Element Proofs and Produ546Yellow Cab Co. 1955 Progress Proof Stock Certificate With Additional Design Element Proofs and Produ
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Nevada, 1955. Lot includes 5 pieces, all related to the production of Stock Certificates for the Yellow Cab Company. Includes a Proof Stock Certificat
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Dawson Manufacturing Co., 1901, Early Automobile Manufacturer Specimen Gold Bond Rarity.547Dawson Manufacturing Co., 1901, Early Automobile Manufacturer Specimen Gold Bond Rarity.
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West Virginia. $500, Specimen 1st Mortgage 6% Gold Coupon Bond. Black vignette and text on brown border, allegorical woman in middle with small train
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 230.00 - 450.00
Parenti Motors Corp. I/U Stock Certificate Pair, ca. 1920-1921548Parenti Motors Corp. I/U Stock Certificate Pair, ca. 1920-1921
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Delaware. Lot of 2 pieces, Incudes: 1920, 10 Shares I/U 7% Capital Stock Certificate; and, 1921 10 Shares I/U Capital Stock Certificate. Both have bla
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Studebaker Corp. 1935 Specimen Bond549Studebaker Corp. 1935 Specimen Bond
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Delaware, 1935. $500 Specimen 6% Convertible Debenture Coupon Bond, Black text with red border and undertint, First Studebaker Shop at top center. Blu
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 220.00
Daimler-Benz, 1983, Specimen Stock Certificate.550Daimler-Benz, 1983, Specimen Stock Certificate.
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Germany, 1983. Specimen ADR Stock Certificate, Black on green border and underprint, Company title at top center, Specimen overprint and POCs, XF-AU c
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 220.00