Archives International Auctions Part XV

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Archives International Auctions and Dr.Robert Schwartz are proud to present, Rare U.S. & Worldwide Banknotes,Scripophily & Security Printing Ephemera
Including Additional Selections from the Hamtramck Collections as well as distinguished Properties of Banknotes, Coins and Scripophily from various consignors.

June 4, 2013 at 10:00 AM at our offices in Fort Lee, New Jersey

Included will be over 1000 lots of Rare Worldwide Banknotes, Coins, Scripophily, autographs and ephemera.

Dozens of rare and desirable banknotes that have been off the market for up to 50 years from the Hamtramck Collection.

An estate fresh Russian 17th Century coin collection is offered for the first time.

Numerous Scripophily rarities from railroads to mining to internet and foreign Shares and Bonds.

U.S. Colonial Coins and Encased Postage from the Somerset Collection.

U.S. Obsolete, Type and National Banknotes as well as U.S. Liberty Loan Rarities including a unique $100 Star Note Bond.

Another interesting assortment of Security Printing ephemera

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Cartoon: Judge,1908  “Post No Bills!”601 - 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
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Katherine Hepburn Signed Letter and Black and White Photograph, 1987.602 - Katherine Hepburn Signed Letter and Black and White Photograph, 1987.
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Katherine Hepburn signed letter on personal letterhead "Katharine Haughton Hepburn" in red print dated 1-15-1987, VF-XF condition LS. An ...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 350.00
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Thomas Hart Benton Singed Letter with Black and White Photograph, 1943.603 - Thomas Hart Benton Singed Letter with Black and White Photograph, 1943.
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Letter Signed by Thomas Benton reads "To Hildegarde The patient model. Patient did you say; - And besides why the hell did you think I took so ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
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Mordecai Noah signed Historic Document by Pioneer Jewish Activist, 1821.604 - Mordecai Noah signed Historic Document by Pioneer Jewish Activist, 1821.
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New York, 1821, Historic document signed by Mordecai Noah. Noah (1785-1851) was a lawyer/journalist/activist who served as consul in Algiers and enter
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (280.00) = 280.00
 
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Edgar Burroughs Signature on Personal Letterhead, 1926.605 - Edgar Burroughs Signature on Personal Letterhead, 1926.
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Los Angeles, California. 1926, Edgar Burroughs signed letter on personal letterhead, VF condition. Edgar Burroughs (1875-1950) was an American novelis
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Edna Ferber Signed Letter, 1942.606 - Edna Ferber Signed Letter, 1942.
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April 11, 1942, Edna Ferber signed typed letter on "The Carlyle Madison Avenue at 76th Street New York" letterhead, Letter is regarding a ...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 350.00
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Henry James Signed Letter, American Writer.607 - Henry James Signed Letter, American Writer.
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Henry James signed letter on personally letterhead with 34, De Vere Gardens. W. in red print at top addressed to "Ambassador", VF conditio...
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Henry Miller Signed Letter, 1944, American Writer.608 - Henry Miller Signed Letter, 1944, American Writer.
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Big Sur, California, 1944, Henry Miller signed letter on personal letterhead dated 6/13/44, Part of letterhead included sketch of the back of a indivi
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Noel Coward Signed Letter, 1958.609 - Noel Coward Signed Letter, 1958.
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February 6, 1958, Noel Coward signature on typed letter with 404 East 55th Street New York Letterhead. VF condition LS. Coward (1899-1973) was a Briti
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Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
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Charles George "Chinese" Gordon Signed Letter (1883) alongside Engraved Portrait of Gordon.610 - Charles George "Chinese" Gordon Signed Letter (1883) alongside Engraved Portrait of Gordon.
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Major General Charles George Gordon Engraved Portrait, 4 3/4" x 7 1/2", Engd by J.J. Cade, New York. Mounted with the portrait is a lette...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
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Assortment of Miscellaneous Autographs Including Eddie Rickenbacker and Eve Curie, Lot of 5.611 - Assortment of Miscellaneous Autographs Including Eddie Rickenbacker and Eve Curie, Lot of 5.
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Lot of 5 Miscellaneous Autographs. 1). 1945, Josephus Daniels signed letter on his personal letterhead, VF condition. Daniels (1862-1948) was a well k
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
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Eleanor Roosevelt Signed Letter and Envelope, 1944.612 - Eleanor Roosevelt Signed Letter and Envelope, 1944.
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August 26, 1944, Eleanor Roosevelt signed typed letter on White House letterhead, VF condition LS. White House Envelope with postmark and stamp also i
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to e******2 for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Edison Autograph Signed Note on Letterhead.613 - Edison Autograph Signed Note on Letterhead.
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Lot of 3 Edison related Ephemera items; 1). Letter to Edison Pioneers with membership form. Edison pioneers was a group formed by and for associates
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Helen Keller Signed Letter and Black and White Photograph, 1948.614 - Helen Keller Signed Letter and Black and White Photograph, 1948.
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Lot of 2 signatures. Includes July 9, 1948, Helen Keller signed letter on American Foundation for Overseas Blind Inc. Letterhead. Letter is regarding
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
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Joyce Kilmer Signed Letter, 1916.615 - Joyce Kilmer Signed Letter, 1916.
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March 4, 1916, Joyce Kilmer signed letter on New York Times letterhead. Letter was to actress Viola Allen whom he writes a letter of praise to. VF con
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
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Daniel Webster Signed Letter & Free Frank with 2 Lithographs, 1830, U.S. Politician.616 - Daniel Webster Signed Letter & Free Frank with 2 Lithographs, 1830, U.S. Politician.
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Boston, 1830, Daniel Webster, lot of 2 autographs, signed letter dated Mar 22, 1830, VF condition ALS. Letter with postage stamp and red wax seal incl
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d****d for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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John Connally Typed Letter signed and on Governor of Texas Letterhead, 1966.617 - John Connally Typed Letter signed and on Governor of Texas Letterhead, 1966.
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San Antonio, Texas. 1966, John Connally signed letter on Governor of Texas letterhead, Letter was regarding a citizens request for information regardi
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Millard Fillmore Courtesy Autograph on Buffalo, June 9, 1868 Dated Card.618 - Millard Fillmore Courtesy Autograph on Buffalo, June 9, 1868 Dated Card.
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Buffalo, NY, 1868. 4 x 2.25 inches, Fillmore's signature is bold and clean and in excellent condition. Fillmore was president from 1850 to 1853 ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
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Francis Spinner, 1856 Holographic Autographed Historic Letter With Spinner Calling Himself a Black R619 - Francis Spinner, 1856 Holographic Autographed Historic Letter With Spinner Calling Himself a Black R
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Mohawk, NY, September 8, 1856, One page letter in Spinner's hand and also signed by him. Congressman Spinner discusses the fact that: “ I should...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Francis Spinner, 1858 Holographic Autographed Historic Letter Discussing the 1858 Lecompton Constitu620 - Francis Spinner, 1858 Holographic Autographed Historic Letter Discussing the 1858 Lecompton Constitu
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Mohawk, NY, October 9th 1858, 2 page letter in Spinners hand, discusses the Lecompton Constitution, (1857), the document was framed in Lecompton, Kans
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Francis Spinner, Interesting 1859 Political Spinner Letter Discussing "The Necessity of Having Every621 - Francis Spinner, Interesting 1859 Political Spinner Letter Discussing "The Necessity of Having Every
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Mohawk, NY. October 31, 1859. Hand written and signed 4 page letter in Spinner's hand. Spinner discusses local New York political matters includ...
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Sold to d****d for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Francis Spinner, Interesting 1859 Spinner Letter Discussing Local NY Financial Matters.622 - Francis Spinner, Interesting 1859 Spinner Letter Discussing Local NY Financial Matters.
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Washington, October 24, 1859, Hand written and signed 4 page letter in Spinner's hand. Spinner discusses financial matters including an overpaym...
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Francis Spinner, 1862 Holographic Autographed Letter As Treasurer of the U.S..623 - Francis Spinner, 1862 Holographic Autographed Letter As Treasurer of the U.S..
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Washington, D.C., March 15, 1862, 1 page letter written on U.S. Treasury Department form, Spinner references papers received to be sent to the Third A
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w****s for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Francis Spinner, 1865 Holographic Autographed Letter As Treasurer of the U.S..624 - Francis Spinner, 1865 Holographic Autographed Letter As Treasurer of the U.S..
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Washington, D.C., February 24, 1865. A letter of historical importance, Spinner discusses the fact “The President has some eight or ten appointments a
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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National Aeronautic Assc. (Orville Wright as Director) Timer Sheets for World Record Attempt in Stap625 - National Aeronautic Assc. (Orville Wright as Director) Timer Sheets for World Record Attempt in Stap
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Dayton, Ohio. 1923, National Aeronautic Assc. Timer Sheets, World Record flight course photos, Orville Wright signatures are secretarial, Very fine pi
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Civil War era letter and envelope, Columbus, Kentucky, June 28, 1863.626 - Civil War era letter and envelope, Columbus, Kentucky, June 28, 1863.
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Columbus, Kentucky. 1863, "…the hospital has been broke up and both have been consolidated in to one and I am going to remain here until the Ho...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Quartermaster's Office Receipt for Capture of Deserter from 121 Reg't, NY.627 - Quartermaster's Office Receipt for Capture of Deserter from 121 Reg't, NY.
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New York, January 21, 1865, Issued Quartermaster's Office receipt for the payment of $30 reward for the arrest and return of a deserter from the...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Texas, 1866 Civil War Era Loyalty Oath.628 - Texas, 1866 Civil War Era Loyalty Oath.
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Galveston, Texas. June 25, 1866. Vignette of patriotic eagle. Text of the certificates reads " I, James (Teinrman?) do solemnly swear, in the...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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United States Centennial Exhibition Memorial Certificate, 1876.629 - United States Centennial Exhibition Memorial Certificate, 1876.
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1876, Memorial Certificate given to people who went to the International Exhibition at the U.S. Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876, Eagle b
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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No Lot630 - No Lot
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Southseas Related Power of Attorney, 1720.631 - Southseas Related Power of Attorney, 1720.
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England, 1720, Original Southseas related Power of Attorney mounted on paper, Power of Attorney allows this individual to "Sell, Assign and Tra...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to r******e for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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New York $1000 Bail Bond, 1799.632 - New York $1000 Bail Bond, 1799.
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New York, 1799, $1000 Bail Bond, "Now the condition of the above obligation is such that if the said Theodous Albert Adriance shall remain a tr...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
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Collection of Original Unpublished James B. Pond Photos along with signed card by Cyril Clemens foun633 - Collection of Original Unpublished James B. Pond Photos along with signed card by Cyril Clemens foun
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New York, "Pond Announcement of Attractions 1927-1928 The Pond Bureau", Catalogue of lectures and presenters in VF condition, 5 unpublishe...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
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Oxford, England: “Oxoniensis” County map, 1637634 - 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.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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British Military Officer Promotion Letter Signed by General Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Sir Will635 - British Military Officer Promotion Letter Signed by General Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Sir Will
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Bengal, East Indies, 1853, Letter promoting officer to "Rank of Lieutenant in the Queen's Army, in the East Indies only", VF condition...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
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Aspen, Colorado early Kodak Photographs, (ca.1890's).636 - Aspen, Colorado early Kodak Photographs, (ca.1890's).
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Aspen Colorado, 1 double sided sheet with 4 photographs on each side (8 total images) of early Aspen, they are mounted on printed pages with "...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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J.C. Koch Manufacturer of Dynamo Brushes. 1899. Letterhead.637 - J.C. Koch Manufacturer of Dynamo Brushes. 1899. Letterhead.
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Germany. 1899. J.C. Koch letterhead in color. Vignette of Koch factory top left corner. Letter is asking client to test out, if not already done so, t
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Lowell and Petersham United States Mail Coaches, 1842, Way-Bill.638 - Lowell and Petersham United States Mail Coaches, 1842, Way-Bill.
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Massachusetts, 1842, Original Way-bill, Black print on blue paper with small coaches top left and right corners, VF condition.
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mystery Box of 100's of cheques and Bill Heads, Ca. (late 1800's- early 1900's).639 - Mystery Box of 100's of cheques and Bill Heads, Ca. (late 1800's- early 1900's).
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Box of Bank cheques and bill heads from late 1800's to early 1900's, wide variety of industries and banks, sold AS IS, no returns.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******r for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Holland Society of New York , 1894, Membership Certificate.640 - Holland Society of New York , 1894, Membership Certificate.
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New York, 1894, Holland Society of New York Membership Certificate, Map of New Netherlands in color on right based on 1656 map by A. Vander Donck Cana
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Political and Satirical Philadelphia Bond Club Specimen.641 - Political and Satirical Philadelphia Bond Club Specimen.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1940. "One Bond Club Buck". Specimen printed by SBNC for the club. Banknote sized. Printed in black on the fac...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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National Intelligencer, 1830's Newspaper from Washington, D.C.642 - National Intelligencer, 1830's Newspaper from Washington, D.C.
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Washington, June 8, 1830. Original newspaper that is 18 x 20.5 inches with 4 pages. Interesting news of the day with ads offering rewards for runaway
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Estimate : 25.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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White House:  The official Christmas Card of President and Mrs. Bush in 1992.643 - 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 “
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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James A. Garfield Memorial Plate form Memorial Book Printed by the BEP.644 - James A. Garfield Memorial Plate form Memorial Book Printed by the BEP.
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1882, 11 x 7 inch engraved card with image of Garfield in middle with Capital and White House flanking his portrait, XF condition, BEP.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Photograph, 1932 Dated Post Card Sized Photograph of First Theater in Yukon Valley, Alaska.645 - Photograph, 1932 Dated Post Card Sized Photograph of First Theater in Yukon Valley, Alaska.
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Circle City, Alaska, 1932, Real photograph of George Snow's Theater (aka "Snow's Opera House") at Circle City, Alaska, image of Mr...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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State of Louisiana, City of New Orleans State Property Tax forms for 1861 Taxes Including Slaves.646 - State of Louisiana, City of New Orleans State Property Tax forms for 1861 Taxes Including Slaves.
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New Orleans, LA, February 1st, 1861, Lot of 2 tax forms, Each are Black on light blue paper, Includes Completely printed date of 1861 form with list o
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to r******e for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Imprinted Revenue, Orange RN-O2 Revenue on Unused 187x Check.647 - Imprinted Revenue, Orange RN-O2 Revenue on Unused 187x Check.
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No Place Listed, 187x, Preston, Kean & Co. Bankers. Black border and text with orange imprinted revenue (appears almost olive-brown) on moderat...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Imprinted Revenue, 187x, RN-Q1 Uncut Pair on Erie Railway Company Document648 - Imprinted Revenue, 187x, RN-Q1 Uncut Pair on Erie Railway Company Document
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187x. Unused vertical pair of Discount Freight Transport Certificates. The left border is slightly cut into, but overall, the condition of the revenue
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Imprinted Revenue, Brown RN-L13 Revenue Imprinted Check.649 - Imprinted Revenue, Brown RN-L13 Revenue Imprinted Check.
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Philadelphia, PA, 187x, Farmers and Mechanics National Bank, Brown RN-L13 imprinted revenue, Appears VF with archival reinforcement on back at folds.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Imprinted Revenues, Various Colors of  RN-K Type Revenues Including Red RN-K8650 - Imprinted Revenues, Various Colors of RN-K Type Revenues Including Red RN-K8
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dated between 1875 and 1876. Lot of 4 checks. Includes 1875, Philadelphia, PA, Western National Bank, J.H.Sidall & S...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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