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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Cincinnati Union Terminal Co., ca.1930-1940 lot of 8 of Unissued Stock Certificates471 - Cincinnati Union Terminal Co., ca.1930-1940 lot of 8 of Unissued Stock Certificates
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Ohio. Lot of 8 Common Stock Unissued Stock Certificates, Black print on blue border and under tint, Seal of Ohio at top with company title underneath,
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Estimate : 35.00 - 60.00
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Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw Railroad Company, 1887 Specimen First Mortgage 5% Bond472 - Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw Railroad Company, 1887 Specimen First Mortgage 5% Bond
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Ohio, $1000 Specimen, Black on green border and underprint, locomotive at top right, ornate title at left, hole punch cancellations in place of signat
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Start Price : 280.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway Co., ca.1900-1920 Specimen Stock Certificate473 - Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway Co., ca.1900-1920 Specimen Stock Certificate
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Pennsylvania. 100 Shares Capital Stock Specimen Certificate, Black print on black border with green under tint, Locomotive at station at top with smal
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Start Price : 55.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 130.00
 
 
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Gibson County Tax Warrant for the Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co., 1856.474 - Gibson County Tax Warrant for the Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co., 1856.
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Tennessee. 1856, $20 Issued Tax Warrant, Black print on black border, Locomotive at top under company title, Fine-VF condition, Middleton, Wallace ...
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Estimate : 110.00 - 190.00
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Georgetown Railroad Co. 1878.475 - Georgetown Railroad Co. 1878.
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Texas. $100 8% Coupon Bond. Issued. 29 coupons remain. Nice large format bond. Very Fine+.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 130.00
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St.Louis Arkansas and Texas Railway Companies, 1887 Specimen Bond.476 - St.Louis Arkansas and Texas Railway Companies, 1887 Specimen Bond.
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Texas. Arkansas. Missouri. $1000, Specimen 2nd Mortgage 6% Gold Coupon Bond, Black on chestnut brown border and underprint, Allegorical woman on top l
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 325.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Wichita Falls and Southern Railway Co. 1908 Issued $1000 Bond.477 - Wichita Falls and Southern Railway Co. 1908 Issued $1000 Bond.
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Texas, 1908, $1000, #678, Issued and punch cancelled 1st. Mortgage 5% Gold Bond certificate, Black on Green border and underprint with Locomotive R/L
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 160.00
 
 
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New York, Texas & Mexican Railway Co. 1882 Unique Archival Approval Proof Stock Certificate.478 - New York, Texas & Mexican Railway Co. 1882 Unique Archival Approval Proof Stock Certificate.
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Texas & Mexico. 100 Shrs Stock Certificate proof. Printed in black on green border and underprint on india paper, Locomotive at station on top m...
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Start Price : 240.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Rock Island, Arkansas & Louisiana Railroad Co. 190x  Specimen Bond.479 - Rock Island, Arkansas & Louisiana Railroad Co. 190x Specimen Bond.
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United States. $5000 Registered Bond Specimen. ABNC. Extremely Fine.
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 280.00
 
 
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Alberene Railroad Co., 1890-1900 Group of Unissued Stock Certificates480 - Alberene Railroad Co., 1890-1900 Group of Unissued Stock Certificates
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Virginia. Lot of 10 Unissued Capital Stock Certificates, Black print on black border with gold under tint, Company title at top with female warrior at
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 35.00 - 60.00
 
 
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