U.S. & Worldwide Banknotes and Scripophily

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On behalf of the entire Archives International Auctions team, I would like to personally welcome you to our 24th exciting auction we have held over the last eight years. We are offering over 800 lots of U.S. and Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily & Security Printing Ephemera at our offices in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
The auction begins with over 160 lots of worldwide banknotes and will be followed by 30 additional lots of U.S. banknotes and Security Printing Ephemera including a interesting assortment of U.S. Obsoletes from an old collection that has been off of the market for close to 30 years. Additionally we are offering further selections from the “Hamtramck Collection”, put together by a career military officer over a 50 year period beginning in the late 1940’s.
There are close to 600 lots of scripophily including banking, finance, navigation and railroads including the first part of an amazing Texas, Mexico and related area railroad stock and bond collection that comes from a serious Texas collectors holding with many rarities and desirable items that rarely if ever come to auction. Additionally, we will be offering a discovery “Santa Claus” specimen stock certificate that is new to the market as well as hundreds of rare and desirable stocks and bonds.
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The auction will take place on May 7th at our offices located at 1580 Lemoine Ave., Suite 7, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
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Banco Nacional Ultramarino, 1910 Issue Banknote.151 - Banco Nacional Ultramarino, 1910 Issue Banknote.
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20 Patacas, P-4, Issued banknote, Green on gray underprint, back same color with arms at center, perforated left margin, S/N 13699, PMG graded Fine 12
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (675.00) = 675.00
 
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Banco Nacional Ultramarino, 1933 ND Provisional Issue Banknote.152 - Banco Nacional Ultramarino, 1933 ND Provisional Issue Banknote.
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5 Patacas, P-6, Issued banknote, Green on yellow-orange underprint, back green, ÒPagaveis em TimorÓ at right on Macau #8, S/N 175633, PMG ...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to v****n for (1,450.00) = 1,450.00
 
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Government of Trinidad & Tobago, 1935 Issue153 - Government of Trinidad & Tobago, 1935 Issue
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Trinidad & Tobago. 1 Dollar, P-5b, 2.1.1939 (11) P-5c 1.5.1942 (1), 1.1.1943 (1). Generally Fair to Good with paper loss, tape, grafitti and oth...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to n******n for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Government of Trinidad & Tabago, 1935 Specimen Banknote.154 - Government of Trinidad & Tabago, 1935 Specimen Banknote.
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Trinidad & Tabago, 2 Dollars. Pick #6a (for type). Specimen. With hand signature and date approval notations from printer, SPECIMEN in small let...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Government of Trinidad and Tobago, 1939 Issue Note.155 - Government of Trinidad and Tobago, 1939 Issue Note.
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Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 2nd January 1939, $5, P-7b, bright purple on m/c, sailing ships and harbor scenes on left and right, S/N - 21A 068
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
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Banque de l'Algerie and others.156 - Banque de l'Algerie and others.
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Tunisia. 5, 20 100 Francs. P-6b (8), 8b (2), 13a (2); P-54 (3), 55 (3), 56 (2). Generally Fair to Very Good, some with tape, paper loss and grafitti.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*****l for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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State Notes of the Ministry of Finance, 1915-16 Issues157 - State Notes of the Ministry of Finance, 1915-16 Issues
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Turkey. 2-1/2 Piastres P-86 Fine; 1 Livre, P-73. Very Good, stain at right edge. 2 pieces.
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Estimate : 30.00 - 75.00
Sold to A******5 for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Bank of Uganda, ND (1966) Color Trial Specimen.158 - Bank of Uganda, ND (1966) Color Trial Specimen.
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Uganda, P-1cts, Specimen banknote, purple on m/c, S/N 73 on back, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ, this note will be difficult if not impos
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Ukrainian National Bank, 1991, 1993 Issue159 - Ukrainian National Bank, 1991, 1993 Issue
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Ukraine. 1, 3, 5000 Karbovantsiv; P-81a, 82a, 93a, 93b. Generally Extremely Fine oe better. Over 300 pieces total.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Disney Dollars. 1988-1990. Group of 3.160 - Disney Dollars. 1988-1990. Group of 3.
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Disney Dollars. $1, 1989 Mickey/Castle; $5, Goofy/1988 EPCOT, Castle, riverboat; $10 1990 Minnie/35th Anniversary of Disneyland. Matterhorn, castle.
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to J**********s for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Bank of Uzbekistan 1992 Issue; Central Bank of the Uzbekistan Republic 1994 Issue.161 - Bank of Uzbekistan 1992 Issue; Central Bank of the Uzbekistan Republic 1994 Issue.
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Uzbekistan. 1, 3, Sum, 1992 and 1994. P-61a (nearly 200), 62a (100+), 73a(100+), 74a (100+). Mostly Extremely Fine or better. Over 500 pieces.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Most treasured banknotes of the World162 - Most treasured banknotes of the World
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World Wide Selection. 1984 Fleetwood collector program slot lock binder and plastic pages. Some pages without notes. Choice Uncirculated. 25 Notes.
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Estimate : 40.00 - 75.00
Sold to A******5 for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Banco Central de Venezuela, Group of 7 Uncirculated notes.163 - Banco Central de Venezuela, Group of 7 Uncirculated notes.
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Venezuela. 1988-89. 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 Bolivares. P-62 (3 consecutive); 63c; 65c; 66b; 67c. Nice group featuring Simon Bolivar and other national he
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to A******5 for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Banque Central des Etats de L'Afrique de L'Ouest164 - Banque Central des Etats de L'Afrique de L'Ouest
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West African States. 100, 500 Francs, P-2a; 3; 100, 500 Francs; P-101Ag; 102Af; 100, 1000 Francs; 701Kb, 701Kf; 703Kn; 500 Francs; P-106Ac, 106Ad; 100
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Territory of Western Samoa. 10 Shillings, 1957.165 - Territory of Western Samoa. 10 Shillings, 1957.
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Western Samoa. Pick #7b. Palm trees along beach scene at top center. PMG graded Choice Fine 15 NET with note of missing corner tip.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (260.00) = 260.00
 
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Great Britain, Guinee, Hungary, Italy, Nepal, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden,166 - Great Britain, Guinee, Hungary, Italy, Nepal, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden,
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Worldwide. Includes four Greek notes as play money. Generally Fine to Uncirculated, mostly the prior. A few soiled. 20 Pieces.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to A******5 for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Bank of Zambia, ND (1964) Issued Banknote.167 - Bank of Zambia, ND (1964) Issued Banknote.
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Zambia, £5, P-3, issued, Wildebeast at right, Victoria Falls on back, PMG graded Choice Fine 15 NET with note of light staining. Rare note and...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
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Continental Currency April 11, 1778 $8 XF to AU, Crisp.168 - Continental Currency April 11, 1778 $8 XF to AU, Crisp.
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Yorktown, NY. $8, 3 full margins and one just barely cutting into the top right margin, this lovely note is from one of the rarest issues of Continen
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to J**********s for (575.00) = 575.00
 
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Bank of Geneva,Ê$1, July 1, 1843.169 - Bank of Geneva,Ê$1, July 1, 1843.
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New York, NY. $1, NY-930-G60, The Bank of Geneva operated from 1817 to 1865. Washington on top right, allegorical woman holding numeral "1&quo...
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Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Continental Bank, $20, Sept. 10th, 1858.170 - Continental Bank, $20, Sept. 10th, 1858.
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New York, NY. $20, NY-1550-G12R, Issued Obsolete Banknote, Washington in middle facing left, NY seal at his left, Standing allegorical justice at lef
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Frontier Bank, $5, ca.1850's.171 - Frontier Bank, $5, ca.1850's.
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Potsdam, NY. $5, $5, NY-285-R5 SENC, Issued Obsolete Banknote, Milk maid with two cows on top middle, seamstress lower right, small train at bottom, S
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to n*******3 for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Importers and Traders Bank, $1, ca.1850's.172 - Importers and Traders Bank, $1, ca.1850's.
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New York, NY. $1, NY-1660-G28, Issued obsolete banknote, Black with bright red underprint, Washington at left, NY seal below, Counter foils on left an
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Montgomery County Bank, $3, Feb. 22, 1845.173 - Montgomery County Bank, $3, Feb. 22, 1845.
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Johnstown, NY. $3, NY-1130-A5, Zeus on left, reapers in middle right and Washington on right, S/N 2554, This is the Haxby plate note, Fine to Fine+ wi
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
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Pittston Bank, ca.1850's Obsolete Banknote Proof.174 - Pittston Bank, ca.1850's Obsolete Banknote Proof.
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Pennsylvania. Pittston Bank. $5. 18xx. Female at left end, steam train at top, Indian at right. POCs. Printed on india paper mounted to card, cut from
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Government of Texas, 1838 Third Issue175 - Government of Texas, 1838 Third Issue
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Texas. $10. 1838. P-19. Steamboat at left, seated Industry at top right. Signed by Sam Houston. Cut cancelled three times, slight ink burn at serial n
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to J**********s for (675.00) = 675.00
 
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Government of Texas, 1838 Third Issue176 - Government of Texas, 1838 Third Issue
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Texas. $20. 1838. P-20. Standing Liberty at left, seated Minerva at top right. Signed by Sam Houston. Cut cancelled three times. Fine.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to J**********s for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Government of Texas, 1838 Third Issue177 - Government of Texas, 1838 Third Issue
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Texas. $50. 1838. P-21. Sailor with flag seated at left, Justice seated at top center. Signed by Sam Houston. Cut cancelled three times. Fine, well ce
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to J**********s for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Government of Texas, 1838 Third Issue178 - Government of Texas, 1838 Third Issue
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Texas. $50. 1838. P-21. Sailor with flag seated at left, Justice seated at top center. Signed by Sam Houston. Cut cancelled three times. Very Good to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to J**********s for (290.00) = 290.00
 
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Republic of Texas, 1839-41 Fourth Issue179 - Republic of Texas, 1839-41 Fourth Issue
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Texas. $50. 1839. P-28. Venus standing at top left, steam sailing ship at top center right. Cut cancelled three times. Nice Very Good.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to r******o for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Republic of Texas, 1839-41 Fourth Issue180 - Republic of Texas, 1839-41 Fourth Issue
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Texas. $100. 1839. P-29. Steam train at left end, Minerva and Mercury at top center, sailboat at right end. Cut cancelled three times, the left signat
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to J**********s for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Republic of Texas, 1839-41 Fourth Issue181 - Republic of Texas, 1839-41 Fourth Issue
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Texas. $5. 1840. P-25. Seated Indian brave at top center, large 5s flanking. Cut cancelled three times. Slight water stain at right end, seen more on
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to r******o for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Republic of Texas, 1839-41 Fourth Issue182 - Republic of Texas, 1839-41 Fourth Issue
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Texas. $5. 1840. P-25. Seated Indian brave at top center, large 5s flanking. Cut cancelled three times. Slight paper tone at right end. Nice Very Good
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Republic of Texas, 1839-41 Fourth Issue183 - Republic of Texas, 1839-41 Fourth Issue
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Texas. $10. 1840. P-26. Hercules seated at top left, sailing ship at right end. Cut cancelled three times. With three line contemporary ink notation o
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to r******o for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Republic of Texas, 1839-41 Fourth Issue184 - Republic of Texas, 1839-41 Fourth Issue
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Texas. $1. 1841. P-22. Indian brave at left with bow, seated Congress at top center. Slight paper burn at signature. Nice Very Good.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to r******o for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Pair of U.S. Large Size 1899 Silver Certificates/185 - Pair of U.S. Large Size 1899 Silver Certificates/
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1) Fr#236, 1899 $1 Silver Certificate, VF-EF. 2) Fr#258, 1899, $2 Silver Certificate, Fine.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Star Note Silver Certificate Pairing.186 - Star Note Silver Certificate Pairing.
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$1 1923 Silver Certificate PCGS Fine 15; $5 Silver Certificate 1934D* Wide I PMG 64 EPQ. [2]
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to A******5 for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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United States $1. Silver Certificate. Series of 1899.187 - United States $1. Silver Certificate. Series of 1899.
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Silver Certificate. Serial Number Z611436. Eagle and Capital. Bold embossing. Nice XF-AU with looks of better but for a 1/8 inch tear at bottom edge,
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*****y for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Francis E. Spinner  1846 Handwritten and Signed Letter from the Howard Hotel, NYC.188 - Francis E. Spinner 1846 Handwritten and Signed Letter from the Howard Hotel, NYC.
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New York, 1846, Signed 2 page letter in Spinner's hand, Francis Elias Spinner was an American politician from New York. He was Treasurer of the ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
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Francis E. Spinner  1855 Handwritten and Signed Letter from Mohawk Valley Bank.189 - Francis E. Spinner 1855 Handwritten and Signed Letter from Mohawk Valley Bank.
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Francis Elias Spinner was an American politician from New York. He was Treasurer of the United States from 1861 to 1875. He was the first administrato
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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State Lottery Broadside. 1817.190 - State Lottery Broadside. 1817.
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London, England. Two printed sheets 140 x 225mm. 1) T. Bish, red and black, announcing a drawing on January 21st, 1817. 2) Pidding and Company. July 1
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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American Bank Note Co. Annual Reports (14) and publicity books (4).191 - American Bank Note Co. Annual Reports (14) and publicity books (4).
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United States. Includes Annual Reports for the year 1974 (6); 1975 (3); 1976; 1980 (2); 1993; 1994; Publicity Booklets 1974 and 1984 (3). Features int
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to h*****c for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Diploma Awarded by the American Inst. To the Fire-Proof Building Co. of New York, Large Certificate.192 - Diploma Awarded by the American Inst. To the Fire-Proof Building Co. of New York, Large Certificate.
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New York, 1875, Diploma awarded by the American Institute to the Fire-Proof Building Co. of New York for Fire Proof Building Materials Exhibition of 1
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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National Bank Note Bulletin, 1930193 - National Bank Note Bulletin, 1930
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Lot of 12 Advertising sheets - news bulletins, all different. National Bank Note Bulletin, January-December 1930 (Two March issues, no April Issue). A
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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National Bank Note Bulletin, 1931194 - National Bank Note Bulletin, 1931
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Lot of 12 Advertising sheets - news bulletins, all different. National Bank Note Bulletin, January-December 1931. Amos Parrish. Published by the Natio
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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National Bank Note Bulletin, 1932195 - National Bank Note Bulletin, 1932
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Lot of 12 Advertising sheets - news bulletins, all different. National Bank Note Bulletin, January-December 1932. Amos Parrish. Published by the Natio
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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National Bank Note Bulletin, 1933, part 1934196 - National Bank Note Bulletin, 1933, part 1934
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Lot of 15 Advertising sheets - news bulletins, all different. National Bank Note Bulletin, January-December 1933, January-March 1934. Amos Parrish. Pu
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Estimate : 175.00 - 275.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Security Printer Advertising Sheet - National Bank Note Bulletin, 1929197 - Security Printer Advertising Sheet - National Bank Note Bulletin, 1929
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Lot of 9 Advertising sheets - news bulletins, all different. Cleveland, Ohio. April to December 1929. Written by Amos Parrish. Published by the Nation
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, 1850-51 Advertising Card Included in 1850 Report of the Commissioner 198 - Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, 1850-51 Advertising Card Included in 1850 Report of the Commissioner
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Washington, D.C., 1850, Intact 473 page Patent Report to Congress, The card is in the front inner page facing the title page. Ornate, attractive and r
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Columbian Exposition Tickets, 1892-1893.199 - Columbian Exposition Tickets, 1892-1893.
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World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. Four tickets featuring Columbus, Washington, Lincoln and Indian Chief. In black with color underpri...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to R******5 for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Parker Motor Car Company Limited Issued Shares. 1922.200 - Parker Motor Car Company Limited Issued Shares. 1922.
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Montreal, Canada. Four Shares, green frame, girl with cape, signed by William H. Parker as President, VF+, minor edge splits. Only a handful of these
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to v*****d for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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