2003 St. Louis, MO (CAA) Signature Sale - Session 5

Dixon, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10120The last opportunity of the evening (and likely many evenings to come) for a fortunate collector to

Downey, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB of Downey Ch. # 11701A very scarce one bank community in Los Angeles County, Downey is a town from which National

Ducor, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The First NB Ch. # 10301This bank was the sole issuer in this small Tulare County location, and this is the hi

El Monte, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB of El Monte Ch. # 6993Another rare institution that was the only bank in this Los Angeles County community. Jus

Emeryville, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # (P)9410If ever there was a note that represented every California collector's dr...

Escondido, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # (P)7801A just plain rare San Diego County community which had three issuing banks, one

Eureka, CA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 First NB of Eureka Ch. # 5986Some light soiling is present on the face side of this example, but the body of the note is so

Eureka, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5986An attractive note from this Humboldt County bank, which continues to be considerably scarcer in sm

Fairfield, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB of Fairfield Ch. # 10984A one bank town with a tiny small size-only bank that had a total issue of under $100,

Fontana, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB of Fontana Ch. # 12976This small size-only bank was the only bank in town and had only $25,000 outstanding in 19

Fort Bragg, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Coast NB of Fort Bragg Ch. # 9626A rare bank from this Mendicino County bank that reports just nine small size notes i

Fullerton, CA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 First NT & SB of Fullerton Ch. # 12764Although this bank was originally chartered in 1865, it did not issue Nation...

Gilroy, CA - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 620 The First NB Ch. # (P)10166A wonderful note which is one of the fabled rarities of California Nationals. It co

Grass Valley, CA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 12433A nice grade example from this much sought after northern California bank. Despite over 25 no

Hanford, CA - $50 1902 Plain Back Fr. 683 The First NB Ch. # 5863This is actually a very scarce bank in large size, with just five such examples recor

Hanford, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 First NB of Hanford Ch. # 5863This example is new to the census, which currently numbers 20 small size notes from here. V

Hermosa Beach, CA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The NB of Hermosa Beach Ch. # 12271A nice example from this avidly collected Los Angeles County communi

Holtville, CA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9770A very scarce Imperial County bank which was the sole issuer here. Despite three large and eight

Hynes, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First National Bank of Hynes Ch. # 9919A rare Los Angeles County bank that was the only bank in this community and had just

Lemoore, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 First NB of Lemoore Ch. # 7779A lovely Very Fine type two $10 with bright, crisp paper and broad margins. Important notic

Lemoore, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB of Lemoore Ch. # 7779This bank was the only bank in town and is extremely rare in large size, making small size

Livermore, CA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 599 The First NB Ch. # (P)8002One of the highlights of this collection, and one of California's great rar...

Lodi, CA - $50 1902 Plain Back Fr. 684 The Citizens NB Ch. # (P)12112A scarcer San Joaquin County note from a bank which issued large examples only be

Long Beach, CA - $5 1902 Red Seal Fr. 587 The NB of Long Beach Ch. # (P)6730A great southern California Red Seal which is new to the census and offere

Long Beach, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The California NB Ch. # 11873A popular location and a bank which is by no means common in large size. Abo

Long Beach, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 California NB of Long Beach Ch. # 11873A nice pair from this home of one of the largest and most important coin shows.

Los Altos, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 11522A very scarce Santa Clara County bank, from an area with many more collectors than there are no

Los Angeles, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Security-First NB of Los Angeles Ch. # 2491A bank which issued under three titles, with its 1929 printing being limit

Los Angeles, CA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 Security-First NB Ch. # 2491A very nice Choice-Gem Crisp Uncirculated note that has all the elements to be a Gem but t

Los Angeles, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 635 NB of Commerce of Los Angeles Ch. # 12755This bank, chartered in have much time to issue large size note

Half Dozen Small Size Los Angeles Notes.Los Angeles, CA - $5 1929 Ty. 1, $20 1929 Ty. 1 Security-First NB Ch. # 2491 Fine, VFLos Angeles, CA - $10 192

Los Gatos, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10091A very much in demand Santa Clara County bank. Expect this high grade $20 Type 1, one of only t

Martinez, CA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The First NB of Contra Costa County at Martinez Ch. # (P)8692Low grade, but from a tough bank with only eigh

Martinez, CA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 661 The NB of Martinez Ch. # 12511A short lived bank which issued for just three years before bowing out in 192

McFarland, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10387This Kern County bank, the sole issuer here, is just plain scarce, with six of the nine small n

Merced, CA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 603 The Farmers & Merchants NB Ch. # (P)10352Large notes only from this bank, with most all of the known exa...

Merced, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 13028Despite four issuing banks, notes from this agricultural community have always been difficult to obtai

Modesto, CA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 658 California NB Ch. # (P)10988A great California rarity from a bank which lasted barely four years before the

Monterey, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB of Monterey Ch. # 7058A problem-free Fine example from this ever-popular coastal community. Important notice: W

Monterey, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB of Monterey Ch. # 7058Well worn but still quite solid for the grade, Very Good but an attractive representative

Mountain View, CA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 655 The First NB Ch. # 10324A very hard to find Santa Clara County bank, particularly in large. Fine. Impo

Mountain View, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10324Almost as tough in small size, with only nine such examples recorded in the census. Fine+.

Napa, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB of Napa Ch. # 7176Although the census lists 84 small size notes from this bank, the only issuer of Nationals in tow

Napa, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 First NB of Napa Ch. # 7176A much scarcer type two from here, Very Good with a small edge split at the top center. Important

Oakdale, CA - $5 1929 Ty. 2 First NB of Oakdale Ch. # 7502Fine+, a nice type two from here. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the r

Oakdale, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First N of Oakdale Ch. # 7502A nice Stanislaus County note that is one of just two dozen small size notes listed in the c

Oakland, CA - $20 1875 Fr. 434 The First NB Ch. # 2248One of the treasures of this extraordinary collection, as this is one of only six recorded $20 F

Oakland, CA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 Central NB of Oakland Ch. # 9502A nice problem-free Fine large size example that should fit nicely into any B

Oakland, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 Central NB Ch. # 9502Nice Very Fine, with engraved signatures. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning

Oakland, CA - $100 1902 Date Back Fr. 691 Central NB Ch. # (P)9502A rare type and denomination from this bank (where the census shows just two large h