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U.S. Lazy Numeral Counterfelt Protectors 1, 2, 31917 - U.S. Lazy Numeral Counterfelt Protectors 1, 2, 3
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1840-50's. 1; 2; 3; 5. Lazy Deuces as well as lazy 1, 3 and 5. Used as counterfeit protectors on banknotes. Printed on India paper. Rare. AU to ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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U.S. Lazy Numeral Counterfelt Protectors 1, 2, 31918 - U.S. Lazy Numeral Counterfelt Protectors 1, 2, 3
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1840-50's. 1; 2; 3; 5. Lazy Deuce as well as lazy 1, 3 and 5. Used as counterfeit protectors on obsolete banknotes. Printed on India paper. Rare...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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U.S. Obsolete Banknote Undertint Proofs.1919 - U.S. Obsolete Banknote Undertint Proofs.
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P-Unlisted. Proof. 2 Uncut proof sheets of 4 banknotes each of undertints used on obsolete banknotes. 1) Sheet of 4 notes with 1; 2; 5; 5 undertint de
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Whalers Harpooing Whale1920 - Whalers Harpooing Whale
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1830-1840's. Proof. Whalers standing in a whale boat ready to harpoon a large whale with another smaller whaleboat in background and ship under ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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U.S. Whaling Vignette Mermaid and Small Whale.1921 - U.S. Whaling Vignette Mermaid and Small Whale.
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1840-50. Mermaid resting on small whale. Printed by Bald Cousland + Co. Glue stans in middle. Plate # V 37373. Unique in archive.
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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U.S. Whaling Vignette Shark Being Harpooned by In1922 - U.S. Whaling Vignette Shark Being Harpooned by In
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1853. Native American Indian in canoe with family attempting to stab Shark getting close to canoe. Printed by Baldwin Adams + Co. Plate # V-40406. 3 i
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Start Price : 37.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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U.S. Whaling Vignette Ship and Whaler's Harpooing1923 - U.S. Whaling Vignette Ship and Whaler's Harpooing
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1840-50's. Medium size Vignette. Whaling schooner behind two whale boats with men harpooing whale that is mostly in the water and only partially...
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Start Price : 62.00 | Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
 
 
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U.S. Whaling Vignette Small Spouting Whale.1924 - U.S. Whaling Vignette Small Spouting Whale.
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1840-50's. Small Vignette. Spouting whale about to get harpooned from men in a long boat. About 1 inch by 3/4 inch. Plate # V 37350. Unique in a...
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U.S. Whaling Vignette Small Spouting Whale.1925 - U.S. Whaling Vignette Small Spouting Whale.
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1840-50's. Small Vignette. Spouting whale about to get harpooned from men in a long boat. About 1 inch by 3/4 inch. Plate # V 37106. Unique in a...
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U.S. Whaling Vignette Sperm Whale Sinking Whaling1926 - U.S. Whaling Vignette Sperm Whale Sinking Whaling
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1840-50's. Medium size Vignette. Sperm whale with head out of water with whaling ship in background. One small whaling boat is broken in 1/2 wit...
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U.S. Whaling Vignette Spouting Whale Being Attack1927 - U.S. Whaling Vignette Spouting Whale Being Attack
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1840-50's. Large size Vignette. Spouting whale about to be harpooned by whaleboat with in foreground and small whaling vessels in back ground. I...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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U.S. Whaling Vignette Spouting Whale Being Attack1928 - U.S. Whaling Vignette Spouting Whale Being Attack
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1840-50's. Large size Vignette. Spouting whale with attacking whaleboat about to harppon it. Background has dead floating whale with flag on it ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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U.S. Whaling Vignette Spouting Whale Being Attack1929 - U.S. Whaling Vignette Spouting Whale Being Attack
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1840-50's. Large size Vignette. Spouting whale with attacking whaleboat about to harpoon it. Background has dead floating whale with flag on it ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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U.S. Whaling Vignette Whale on Back Swamping Whal1930 - U.S. Whaling Vignette Whale on Back Swamping Whal
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1840-50's. Proof. Medium size Vignette. Harpooned fighting whale on its back swamping one whaleboat in foreground with men falling out of boat a...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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U.S. Whaling Vignette Whaling Boat Attacking Floa1931 - U.S. Whaling Vignette Whaling Boat Attacking Floa
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1840-50's. Medium size Vignette. Whale about to be harpooned by men in whaleboat in foreground. 2 whaling ships are in background. About 2.25 in...
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Start Price : 62.00 | Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
 
 
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U.S. Whaling Vignette with Whaleboats and Spoutin1932 - U.S. Whaling Vignette with Whaleboats and Spoutin
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1840-1850's. Proof. 2.5 by 1.5 inch whaling vignette by TC&Co. Very small whaling scene. Printed on india paper and mounted on manila card. ...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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U.S., Confederate Series. "Sweet Potato Dinner" P1933 - U.S., Confederate Series. "Sweet Potato Dinner" P
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1830-40's. P-Unlisted. Proof. Famous vignette used on Confederate $10 Banknote T-30. Printed on india paper and mounted on manila file card. &qu...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Sweet Potato Dinner Proof Vignette Used on Confed1934 - Sweet Potato Dinner Proof Vignette Used on Confed
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1850's. Proof. Famous "Sweet Potato Dinner" Vignette printed on india paper and mounted on manila card. Evidently, this vignette forme...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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U.S. National Customs Note "Title Above" The Unit1935 - U.S. National Customs Note "Title Above" The Unit
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1860-70. Plate #1443. Possibly essay title design for this rare note. Unique in archive. ABN.
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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U.S. $2 National Currency Essay (2)1936 - U.S. $2 National Currency Essay (2)
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1860-70's. $2. Proof. 2 different $2 national currency essay border and numeral proofs. Plates #'s 1610 & 1037. Unique in archive. ABN. ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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U.S. Border Proofs Used on Obsolete and Possibly1937 - U.S. Border Proofs Used on Obsolete and Possibly
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1840-1870's. Proof. Border proofs of $2; $10; and $20 denominations. Text and numerals are alternated on 2 of the proofs "20-United XX Stat...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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U.S. California Oval Vignettes Possibly used on t1938 - U.S. California Oval Vignettes Possibly used on t
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1860-70's. Proof. 2 different California State seals in Black & Green. Used on the back of first series national banknotes from Califorina. ...
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Start Price : 62.00 | Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
 
 
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U.S. California State Arms.1939 - U.S. California State Arms.
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1870-1890's. Proof. 3 different California State Arms vignette proofs printed on india paper and mounted on manila cards with plate numbers on v...
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Start Price : 62.00 | Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
 
 
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New York, NY. Federal Reserve Bank of New York Pr1940 - New York, NY. Federal Reserve Bank of New York Pr
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1914-1930. Proof. Proof "Cashier's check" of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, with "Cashier's Check" on left. Print...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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U.S. George Washington Vignette Used on U.S. Fede1941 - U.S. George Washington Vignette Used on U.S. Fede
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1862. Proof. Proof portrait of washington with flowery base and inscription "Act of 11th July 1862" and American BNCo. Imprint and plate n...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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U.S. Landing of Christopher Columbus Vignettes Us1942 - U.S. Landing of Christopher Columbus Vignettes Us
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1860-1920's. Proof. 3 different proof vignettes, 1 printed on india paper and 2 are printed on india paper and mounted on unfortunately empty la...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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U.S. National Currency Essay Borders (4)1943 - U.S. National Currency Essay Borders (4)
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1860-70's. $1; $3; $5. Proof. 4 different border vignettes for $1, $3 & $5 essays. Plate #'s 1049; 1011; 1082 & 1086. It would be ni...
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US. National Currency Essay Vignettes.1944 - US. National Currency Essay Vignettes.
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1860-70's. Proof. 4 different proofs of National Currency vignettes and 2 different proofs of United States Treasury "10" counters. 1)...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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National Gold Bank Note Proof Back - Gold Coins1945 - National Gold Bank Note Proof Back - Gold Coins
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1860's. Proof. Famous gold coin vignette used on ther back of all "National Gold Bank" banknotes. This proof which is printed on india...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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U.S. U.S. $5,000 Treasury Note Coupon Proof.1946 - U.S. U.S. $5,000 Treasury Note Coupon Proof.
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1865. $5,000. Proof. $5,000 U.S. Treasury Note Coupon Proof for $125 payable of April 1st, 1865 for 6 months interest. Unlisted in Friedberg. Facsimil
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Start Price : 425.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
 
 
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U.S. Legal Tender Text Proofs1947 - U.S. Legal Tender Text Proofs
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1860-70. Proof. Compound proof sheet with small numerals "1, 2, 3" and United States & Legal Tender. Possibly essay designs used on U....
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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US. U.S.P.S. Money Order Essay Proof Sheet of 3.1948 - US. U.S.P.S. Money Order Essay Proof Sheet of 3.
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1960-70's. Proof. United States Postal Service proof sheet of 3 different designs with different styles of undertints and post office logos. Ser...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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U.S. W.H. Seward Portrait used on U.S. Bonds, Bon1949 - U.S. W.H. Seward Portrait used on U.S. Bonds, Bon
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1850-60's. 2 vignettes. Large vignette in choice condition, the small one with a light fold through the top part of his head. Printed on india p...
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Start Price : 37.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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U.S. $2 Coupon for Partial Payment of $50 Fourth1950 - U.S. $2 Coupon for Partial Payment of $50 Fourth
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1918. P-Unlisted, Scott Unlisted. $2.00. Printed on India paper. Coupon or stamp. "This certificate when attached to partial payment plan coupo...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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U.S. $2 Coupon for Partial Payment of $50 Fourth1951 - U.S. $2 Coupon for Partial Payment of $50 Fourth
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1918. P-Unlisted, Scott Unlisted. $2.00. Small die proof with plate number printed on India. Upper right corner design cut out. Similar to previous bu
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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U.S. $4 Coupon for Partial Payment of $100 Fourth1952 - U.S. $4 Coupon for Partial Payment of $100 Fourth
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1918. P-Unlisted, Scott Unlisted. $4.00. Small die proof with plate number printed on India. Upper right and left inner corner design cut out. Green.
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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U.S. $4 Coupon for Partial Payment of $100 Fourth1953 - U.S. $4 Coupon for Partial Payment of $100 Fourth
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1918. P-Unlisted, Scott Unlisted. $4.00. Small die proof with plate number printed on India. A portion of the "100 Fourth" design cut out....
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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U.S. Coupons for Partial Payment of $50 and $1001954 - U.S. Coupons for Partial Payment of $50 and $100
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1918. P-Unlisted, Scott Unlisted. $2 and $4. Archival production proofs with pieces missing. 2 different "space fillers". Sold "as is...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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U.S. Food Stamp Essay Proofs on Sample Sheet,1955 - U.S. Food Stamp Essay Proofs on Sample Sheet,
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1960-1970's. Banknotes. 2 different "Food Stamp" essay notes, one in brown and one in green mounted on page from large format sample b...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Jacksonville, FL. Bank of St. Johns Uncut Proof S1956 - Jacksonville, FL. Bank of St. Johns Uncut Proof S
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P-Unlisted. $5; $10. Proof. Uncut proof sheet with 2 different banknotes. $5 and $10 notes. Sheet also has the impressions from the intaglio printing
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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St. Louis, MO. Cairo & St. Louis Railroad Scrip N1957 - St. Louis, MO. Cairo & St. Louis Railroad Scrip N
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1870's. 25 cents. Proof. Proof mounted on manila card. Green. Small train on lower left. St. Louis BNCo was aquired by western Banknote company ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Early Airship Vignettes Used on Obsolete Banknote1958 - Early Airship Vignettes Used on Obsolete Banknote
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1840-1850's. Proof. Angel raising curtain with airship in background and balloon in background. Unique in archive. TCC. AU with vertical line on...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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U.S. Farming Scene Undertint Used on Obsoletes Ba1959 - U.S. Farming Scene Undertint Used on Obsoletes Ba
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1840-50's. Proof. Large format farming scene of wheat harvesting with man on Horse and Dog. Mounted on manila card. Unique in archive, DW&C....
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U.S. Obsolete Banknote Full Face Undertint Vignet1960 - U.S. Obsolete Banknote Full Face Undertint Vignet
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1850's. Proof. Vignette of farmer on left and farm wife on right with train traveling through farm land on the entire bottom. Printed by RWH&...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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U.S. Obsolete Bankote Full Face Undertint Vignett1961 - U.S. Obsolete Bankote Full Face Undertint Vignett
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1850's. Proof. Vignette of Liberty, shield and eagle on left with angel flanked by 2 allegorical women on right with matching vignettes of the a...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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U.S. Obsolete Banknote Full Face Undertint Vignet1962 - U.S. Obsolete Banknote Full Face Undertint Vignet
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1850's. Vignette 2 different full face undertint vignettes. Both printed by Danforth,Wright & Co. 1). Vignette of Liberty, shield and eagle ...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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U.S. Obsolete Banknote Partial Face Undertint Vig1963 - U.S. Obsolete Banknote Partial Face Undertint Vig
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1840-1850's. Proof. 5 different partial face undertint vignettes. Printers include by Danforth,Wright & Co.; BC&Co; ABNCo. and TC&Co...
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
 
 
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U.S. Obsolete Banknote Partial Face Undertint Vig1964 - U.S. Obsolete Banknote Partial Face Undertint Vig
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1840-1850's. Proof. Well known partial face undertint vignette of allegorical woman wearing sheet that is falling off with farm and city in back...
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U.S. Obsolete Banknote Partial Face Undertint Vig1965 - U.S. Obsolete Banknote Partial Face Undertint Vig
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1840-1850's. Proof. 6 different partial face undertint vignettes. Printers include by Danforth,Wright & Co.; BC&Co and RWH&E. 1).Wom...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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MI, MO. Obsolete Banknote Partial Impressions1966 - MI, MO. Obsolete Banknote Partial Impressions
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1850's. Proof. 2 partial pulls of obsolete banknotes. One is from the right end panel of a Missouri obsolete note and the other is from the cent...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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