Archives International Auctions, Part XII - October 20, 21 & 23, 2012

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Archives International Auctions, Part XII
U.S. & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Autographs, Security Printing Ephemera and Historic Financial Objects, Artifacts and Documents
October 20th, 2012 at the Museum of American Finance & October 21st and 23rd, 2012 at our offices in Fort Lee, NJ

Archives International Auctions has been chosen once again to serve as the official auctioneer for the second annual Wall Street Collectors Bourse. The Bourse will be held Oct. 18-20 at the Museum of American Finance in New York City. The auction will be held Sat., Oct. 20 at the museum, and Sunday and Tuesday (Oct. 21 and 23) at AIA's new offices in Fort Lee, N.J.
The Wall Street Collectors Bourse will feature banknote, coin and scripophily (stock and bond certificate) dealers from across the U.S., with material to include coins, stocks, bonds and banknotes. The Museum of American Finance resides at 48 Wall Street in Manhattan's Financial District. Bourse hours are Oct. 18 from noon-8 p.m., Oct. 19 from 10-4, and Oct. 20 from 10-3.
The auction will feature hundreds of U.S. and worldwide stocks, bonds, banknotes and autographs, as well as choice selections from The American Bank Notes Commemoratives inventory of numismatic and philatelic production material and souvenir cards. Included will be security printing ephemera, offerings from the American Bank Note archives and other items.
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The auction will take place in our new office at 1580 Lemoine Ave., Suite 7, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
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Architecture: Mellor Meigs & Howe, Wenzel and Krakow, 1923.1 - Architecture: Mellor Meigs & Howe, Wenzel and Krakow, 1923.
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Architectural Book Publishing Co., 212pps. Cover disbound. Numerous plans, wide variety of black and white photographs, very good.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Art Book: “The Lapis” by I. Rice Pereira; 1954.2 - Art Book: “The Lapis” by I. Rice Pereira; 1954.
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#46, inscribed and signed, with original illustrations annotated and signed by the artist, the interpretation of a dream of a Lapis Lazuli stone monum
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (525.00) = 525.00
 
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Scott, Sir Walter: “Illustrations for Lay of the Last Minstrel.3 - Scott, Sir Walter: “Illustrations for Lay of the Last Minstrel.
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Schetzky, John C., London 1808. 64pps, some soiling, back cover detached and binding in fair condition.
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Estimate : 90.00 - 140.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Book: 1796, Smith, Adam: An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.4 - Book: 1796, Smith, Adam: An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
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Three volumes, Philadelphia: Dobson 1796. Contemporary full leather, (covers rubbed) re-backed in leather with original spine labels laid down. Light
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Book: Beurselaub, Images of Four Centuries of Security Trading.5 - Book: Beurselaub, Images of Four Centuries of Security Trading.
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J. Vontobel & Co., Bankers, Zurich 1979. Sumptuous book in German, French and English, 156pps, beautiful illustrations, and very well researched...
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Estimate : 125.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Maps: “A Book of Old Maps” Fite & Freeman.6 - Maps: “A Book of Old Maps” Fite & Freeman.
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Cambridge, Harvard University Press, 1926, 299pps. A large collection, maps and explanatory text, very fine.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c***e for (105.00) = 105.00
 
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Early Wall Street and Bank of New York Related Deed Dated 1785 and Signed By Isaac Cox, John Ramsay 7 - Early Wall Street and Bank of New York Related Deed Dated 1785 and Signed By Isaac Cox, John Ramsay
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New York, NY, March 23, 1785. 2 Page deed with attached outer page, 9 by 15 inches with indented top. The deed is for a certain “MessuagoTenement or d
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Book – Number-crunching: Compendium of Practical Arithmetic, Alexander Watt, 1806.8 - Book – Number-crunching: Compendium of Practical Arithmetic, Alexander Watt, 1806.
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Philadelphia. 112pps, rebound beautifully in leather and marbled covers, title in gold on spine. This was the personal copy of Benjamin Rush, and Rush
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c*********y for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Russia: Baedeker’s 1914.9 - Russia: Baedeker’s 1914.
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With Teheran, Port Arthur and Peking, 590pps,maps present, very good clean copy in traditional red binding.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Russia: Pocket Guide to the Soviet Union, First edition 193210 - Russia: Pocket Guide to the Soviet Union, First edition 1932
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Issued by In tourist, Moscow. Two maps bound in, 706pps, very fine.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Celebrating Their 175th Anniversary, Procter & Gamble Co., Specimen Stock.11 - Celebrating Their 175th Anniversary, Procter & Gamble Co., Specimen Stock.
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Ohio, ND (ca. 1960-70's), Odd Shares, Black on blue border and underprint, Company logo top center of man in the moon with stars with “Establish...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Whitney, Richard (1888-1974) President, New York Stock Exchange. Economic Law in Business.12 - Whitney, Richard (1888-1974) President, New York Stock Exchange. Economic Law in Business.
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Pamphlet of a talk before the Merchants’ Association of New York at the Astor Hotel, September 17, 1931. 20pps, First edition, excellent.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 65.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Whitney, Richard (1888-1974) President, New York Stock Exchange. Short Selling.13 - Whitney, Richard (1888-1974) President, New York Stock Exchange. Short Selling.
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Pamphlet of a talk before the Hartford Chamber of Commerce and CBS, October 16, 1931, 20pps, First edition, grey cover, excellent. Whitney spoke widel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 65.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Edison Home Phonograph: Manufactured in Orange, NJ.14 - Edison Home Phonograph: Manufactured in Orange, NJ.
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Manufactured in Orange, NJ under patents from 1898-1905; serial number 282252. A beautifully restored machine working perfectly with seven records in
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Civil War Sesquicentennial - New York Coin Club Medal Trio Set # 6, Including Silver Medal.15 - Civil War Sesquicentennial - New York Coin Club Medal Trio Set # 6, Including Silver Medal.
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Lot of 3 medals, all from NY Numismatic Coin Club, Includes 4.4 ounce .999 Silver medal, bronze medal and one other medal, All with same design. All a
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Maryland State Colonization Society, 1837 Issue.16 - Maryland State Colonization Society, 1837 Issue.
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Harper, Maryland in Liberia and Baltimore, Maryland, November 1837. $1. P-S115rp, 1883 reprint banknote, black and light brown on pink paper with goat
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Andrew Carnegie Medal in White Metal.17 - Andrew Carnegie Medal in White Metal.
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PA, ND (ca.1900-1940), 2 inch diameter, portrait of Carnegie with name at top, back is blank, Choice XF condition with toning and original patina. Car
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Alexander Hamilton Commemorative Medal.18 - Alexander Hamilton Commemorative Medal.
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ND (ca. 1920-1980), 3 inches in diameter, Portrait on face with birth date and his name and back with seal. AU to Uncirculated condition. Alexander Ha
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to j**********s for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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New York Numismatic Club, 100th Anniversary Medal, 1908-2008.19 - New York Numismatic Club, 100th Anniversary Medal, 1908-2008.
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Single medal, #17, with small walnut stand, and the menu from the anniversary dinner, held at Keene’s Chop House where the original organizational mee
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Estimate : 170.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Robert E. Lee: Hall of Fame of Great Americans, plaster casts.20 - Robert E. Lee: Hall of Fame of Great Americans, plaster casts.
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Obverse and reverse casts produced by the Medallic Art Co. for the Hall of Fame of Great Americans at New York University. Each cast is 14 inches in d
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Ashby & Young Stock Brokers Pass, White Metal Ticket or Medal.21 - Ashby & Young Stock Brokers Pass, White Metal Ticket or Medal.
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England, ca.1830's, Ashby & Young Stock Brokers -No.3- Bartholomew Lane Bank (Bull with human face at top), VF condition white metal ticket ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Celebrating their 100th Anniversary, Hercules Powder Co., Stock Proof.22 - Celebrating their 100th Anniversary, Hercules Powder Co., Stock Proof.
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Delaware, ND (ca.1910's), SBNC. Proof stock certificate of vignette, title and text without border. Vignette of Hercules with large club. Printe...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to f**********t for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Irving Berlin Sheet Music for Theme Song of the National Defense Savings Program.23 - Irving Berlin Sheet Music for Theme Song of the National Defense Savings Program.
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United States, ca.1940's, Sheet Music for “Any Bonds Today?”, Theme song of the National Defense Savings Program, Words and Music by Irving Berl...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Buy Liberty Bonds - “They Build More – Submarines, Patriotic Poster With WW I Submarine Photograph (24 - Buy Liberty Bonds - “They Build More – Submarines, Patriotic Poster With WW I Submarine Photograph (
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ND (ca.1917-1918), 14 x 7 inch poster printed on thin card in red and black on white background, Photograph of 2 submarines on left in harbor scene. P
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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World War One: It’s a Long, Long Way to Tipperary.25 - World War One: It’s a Long, Long Way to Tipperary.
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England, ND (Ca. 1915-1920), Handkerchief, 18x20 with flags, soldiers, and the musical score. XF condition, WW I related item.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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White House: The official Christmas Card of President and Mrs. Bush in 1992.26 - White House: The official Christmas Card of President and Mrs. Bush in 1992.
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Created by Kamil Kubik (1930-2011) Czech born artist very popular in America. In a red presidential folio with embossed seal, 13x17. Inscribed to John
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Parker Brothers Bulls and Bears “A Stock Exchange Game”.27 - Parker Brothers Bulls and Bears “A Stock Exchange Game”.
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New York, 1936, Parker Brother Inc. Bulls and Bears “A Stock Exchange Game”, Game design by Charles B. Darrow, creator of “Monopoly”, Setup similar to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Constitutional Society of the United States.28 - Constitutional Society of the United States.
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Maine, 1869, 25 Shares, Black on brown border and underprint, Vignette of young lady flanked by two sitting allegorical women with industry behind the
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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American Bankers Association Complimentary Advertising Portfolio with 4 Inserted Vignette Sheets.29 - American Bankers Association Complimentary Advertising Portfolio with 4 Inserted Vignette Sheets.
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New York, NY, 1975 (ca. 1975-76), 100 Year Anniversary folder with U.S. $100 Look-a-like with a portrait of Franklin showing through oval on cover, in
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Art: Patten, Christine Taylor. Ask Peace Preliminary #10,30 - Art: Patten, Christine Taylor. Ask Peace Preliminary #10,
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Christine Taylor. Ask Peace Preliminary #10, First we must want peace Before we can have it. Talpa 1995. Exhibited at the Horwitch LewAllen Gallery, S
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (280.00) = 280.00
 
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Cartoon: Jenkins, Burris Richest Nation on Earth.31 - Cartoon: Jenkins, Burris Richest Nation on Earth.
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Pictures a stock market pessimist child surrounded by his toys crying about over-priced stocks
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Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Cartoon: Puck, 1902 Old King Coal’s Crown in Danger32 - Cartoon: Puck, 1902 Old King Coal’s Crown in Danger
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Cartoon: Puck, 1902 Old King Coal’s Crown in Danger
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Estimate : 45.00 - 65.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Cartoon: Siegel, Jerome (1914-1996)33 - Cartoon: Siegel, Jerome (1914-1996)
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That refers to the stock market… the blond waitress says to a diner!
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Cartoon: D’Alessio, Theresa Hilda, (1914-2006)34 - Cartoon: D’Alessio, Theresa Hilda, (1914-2006)
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Theresa Hilda, (1914-2006) Poor Hegeman, - wiped out by a nasty peace rumor.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Cartoon: Judge,1908 Post No Bills!”35 - Cartoon: Judge,1908 Post No Bills!”
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Capitalist and Labor man try to keep the Bust the Trusts, Smash the Railroads sign from being hung.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Cartoon: Puck, 1907 Rotten Finance”36 - Cartoon: Puck, 1907 Rotten Finance”
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Cartoon: Puck, 1907 Rotten Finance”
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Estimate : 45.00 - 65.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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George Cruikshank Satirical Cartoon “The Blessings of Paper Money or King a Bad Subject”.37 - George Cruikshank Satirical Cartoon “The Blessings of Paper Money or King a Bad Subject”.
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England, 1811, Single Sheet engraved and hand colored measuring 41 x 11 cm, minimally cropped at upper margin just affecting image, creased where fold
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Emaux de Briare, founded in 1837, Famous Mosaic Designer & Manufacturer.38 - Emaux de Briare, founded in 1837, Famous Mosaic Designer & Manufacturer.
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France, ND (ca.1940-1980), Ceramic artistic tile used for architectural purposes, The company was founded in Paris in 1837 by Jean-Félix Bapter...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Edison Light Bulb: A light bulb from the trial Edison Electric Light Co.39 - Edison Light Bulb: A light bulb from the trial Edison Electric Light Co.
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A light bulb from the trial Edison Electric Light Co. et al vs. Smith, Gray & Co., et al, US Circuit Court, Eastern District of N. Y. where it w...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (525.00) = 525.00
 
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Oxford, England: Oxoniensis County map, 163740 - Oxford, England: Oxoniensis County map, 1637
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England, 1637, map based on work of Christopher Saxton and John Norden and engraved by William Hole, beautifully tinted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Edison, Thomas: The Herbert Read Collection Archives.41 - Edison, Thomas: The Herbert Read Collection Archives.
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Consisting of two loose leaf binders of with sleeves holding unique photographs of the Edison workers, cyano-types of Sampson ore from 1889, a sample
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Grand Central Station Original ca. 1930 etching by Joseph Pennell.42 - Grand Central Station Original ca. 1930 etching by Joseph Pennell.
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New York, NY. “Approach to Grand Central” listed on back and was priced at $225.00 years ago. Dated 11/2/1930 on back. Matted and framed. Signed by th
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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New York Stock Exchange Original ca. 1926 etching by H. Devitt Welsh.43 - New York Stock Exchange Original ca. 1926 etching by H. Devitt Welsh.
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New York, “The New York Stock Exchange” listed on back with label “Property of Earl E. Beyer, presented by Dr. F. A. Noble in January 1926”. Signed b
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Woolworth Building Original ca. 1930 etching by Joseph Pennell.44 - Woolworth Building Original ca. 1930 etching by Joseph Pennell.
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New York, NY. “Woolworth Building” listed on back and was priced at $300 a very long time ago. Dated 11/2/1930 on back. Born in Philadelphia, and firs
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Sculpture: Charging Bull by Arturo DiModica.45 - Sculpture: Charging Bull by Arturo DiModica.
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One of the very few artist’s reproductions of the famous sculpture made in three sizes and signed by DiModica. The sculpture is 7 tall and 11 long, ve
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,750.00) = 5,750.00
 
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Celebrating their 175th Anniversary, Deere & Company, Specimen Bond.46 - Celebrating their 175th Anniversary, Deere & Company, Specimen Bond.
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Illinois, 1952, (Incorporated in 1837), $1000, 25 Year 3 1/8% Debenture Specimen, Profile of John Deere top center, POC's, SPECIMEN overprints, ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Alexander Hamilton Mezzotint By Engraving Master Max Rosenthal.47 - Alexander Hamilton Mezzotint By Engraving Master Max Rosenthal.
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Philadelphia, ND (ca.1900), Max Rosenthal Mezzotint engraved portrait of Alexander Hamilton, Proof printed in black and gray, 5.8 by 8.5 inches, Penci
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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John Hancock Business Letterhead Proof and Portrait Engraving (2).48 - John Hancock Business Letterhead Proof and Portrait Engraving (2).
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Massachusetts, ND (ca.1760-70), Lot of 2 items, Includes Proof letterhead, 8 by 2.75 inches, Standing Allegorical woman on left with banner Persevere
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Peter Force 1848 Printing From the 1823 J.W. Stone Declaration of Independence Copy.49 - Peter Force 1848 Printing From the 1823 J.W. Stone Declaration of Independence Copy.
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In 1843, Peter Force used the original J.W. Stone copper printing plate to print additional copies of the Declaration of Independence to include in hi
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Skyline View of 1920-30's New York Used on Mortgage Bond Co. Specimen Bond.50 - Skyline View of 1920-30's New York Used on Mortgage Bond Co. Specimen Bond.
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New York, ND (ca. 1910-1930), Large Die Proof, Printed in black on india on large card, 9 x 6 inches, Plate # V 43818, Choice Uncirculated condition,
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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