Sale #46 - December 14th, 2017 - U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins & Security

Auction Details

On behalf of the entire Archives International Auctions team, I would like to personally welcome you to our 46th auction we have held over the last ten years. We are excited to offer over 500 lots of rare and desirable U.S. & Worldwide Banknotes, Coins, and Scripophily in our last auction of 2017.

Included in the sale are consignments from numerous estates and longtime collections with many items having never been offered at auction previously. Included in the sale is a desirable selection of U.S., Chinese and Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, and Security Printing Ephemera.

The highlights include a Ming Dynasty Circulating Note, ca.1369-99, The Earliest Piece of
Paper Currency Known and available to collectors; a unique Jeffries Bank Note Company sample book, ca.1930-1960’s with hundreds of proof vignettes, design elements, traveler’s checks and assorted security printed material; a pair of Virginia Central Railroad slave documents from the 1860’s right before the end of the Civil War; another group of California and State Fractional Gold, some in very high grade; and a desirable Fractional Currency Shield in exceptional condition with minimal water staining and a majority of the notes in excellent condition as well as an uncut sheet of First Issue 50 cents fractional notes.

Chinese and Worldwide Scripophily is highlighted with the first offering from the Baltimore Collection of hundreds of rare B&O Railroad stocks, bonds and related documents acquired over 30 years ago before the sale of the B&O Archives including many rare issues from Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky; State and City bonds include a desirable selection of Louisiana and Ohio bonds as well as railroads and mining. An exceptional collection of 6 different varieties of Apple, Inc. Specimen and issued stock certificates are offered; and hundreds of other stocks, bonds, and related items to be auctioned.

The U.S. banknote section features a First National Bank of Stafford Springs, Connecticut 1902, $10 PB, Fr#626, Ch#3914 that is PMG graded Very Fine 30 and is sure to attract attention. Numerous additional lots consisting of U.S. Colonial, Confederate, Obsolete, Small, and Large type, fractional and depression scrip are also offered.

We are now working on our Winter and Spring 2018 auctions and are seeking consignments for our upcoming sales, 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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The auction will take place on December 14th, 2017 at AIA's office located at 1580 Lemoine Ave., Suite #7, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 beginning at 10:30 AM.
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Salt Sulphur Springs Co., 1866 Issued Bond381 - Salt Sulphur Springs Co., 1866 Issued Bond
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West Virginia. $50 Issued 6% 1st Mortgage Coupon Bond, Black print on black border with red under tint, Company title at top with view of Monroe Count
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Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to w*****s for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Thornburg Mining Co., 1881 Issued Stock Certificate382 - Thornburg Mining Co., 1881 Issued Stock Certificate
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West Virginia. 25 Shares Capital Stock Issued Certificate, Black print on black border, Portrait of Gentleman at top with men in mine at top left corn
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Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to w*****s for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Rosebud Indian Mission, 1888 Issued Stock Donation Certificate383 - Rosebud Indian Mission, 1888 Issued Stock Donation Certificate
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Rosebud, Dakota. 1 Share Capital Stock Issued Certificate, Black print on simple black border with beautiful vignette of Native Americans and Settlers
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*******c for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Louisiana Purchase Exposition Co., 19003 Issued Stock Certificate384 - Louisiana Purchase Exposition Co., 19003 Issued Stock Certificate
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Louisiana. 2 Shares Capital Stock Issued Certificate, Black print on blue border and under tint, Beautiful image of exposition as under tint, VF-XF co
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (260.00) = 260.00
 
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Louisiana Stock Certificate Assortment, ca.1913-1930.385 - Louisiana Stock Certificate Assortment, ca.1913-1930.
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Louisiana, Lot of 5 stock certificates, includes 1913, Cheneyville, LA., Planters Gin Co., 3 Shares, I/U, VF; and 4 examples of 1928-1930, Shreveport-
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 280.00
 
 
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Central-Hudson Steamboat Co., 1899 Issued Bond.386 - Central-Hudson Steamboat Co., 1899 Issued Bond.
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New York, 1899, $1000, First Mortgage 5% Gold Bond, Black on green border and underprint, Woman sitting top left with ship in background, Fine conditi
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 95.00 - 140.00
 
 
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Submarine Monitor Co. of N.Y. 1885 Stock Certificate, Historic Early Military Submarine Manufacturer387 - Submarine Monitor Co. of N.Y. 1885 Stock Certificate, Historic Early Military Submarine Manufacturer
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New York. 100 Shrs, I/U Stock Certificate. Black on green border and underprint, eagle at left with title at right, S/N 142, Choice Very Fine. The com
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 280.00
 
 
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Caddo Oil and Refining Co., 1917 Pair of Specimen Bonds388 - Caddo Oil and Refining Co., 1917 Pair of Specimen Bonds
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Louisiana. Pair of Specimen Bonds 1)$1000 6% 1st Mortgage Sinking Fund Gold Coupon Bond, Black print on green border and under tint 2) $500 6% 1st Mor
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 280.00
 
 
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Birmingham, East Birmingham & South Pittsburgh Gas Co., 1854-1867 Group of Issued Stock Certificates389 - Birmingham, East Birmingham & South Pittsburgh Gas Co., 1854-1867 Group of Issued Stock Certificates
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Pennsylvania. Lot of 4 Issued and Cancelled Stock Certificates, Black print on black border with gray under tint, Buildings at top with gas burning th
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Estimate : 35.00 - 60.00
Sold to m*******9 for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Penn Anthracite Coal Co., 1889 Issued Bond390 - Penn Anthracite Coal Co., 1889 Issued Bond
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Pennsylvania. $1000 Issued 5% 1st Mortgage Gold Sinking Fund Coupon Bond, Black print on orange border and under tint, Ornate company title at top wit
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
 
 
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