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New York, NY- United States Joint Accelerating Steam Navigation Company $2 May 24, 1841 Harris 1046T

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New York, NY- United States Joint Accelerating Steam Navigation Company $2 May 24, 1841 Harris 1046T
New York, NY- United States Joint Accelerating Steam Navigation Company $2 May 24, 1841 Harris 1046The Harris plate note for this intriguing issuer, a venture to develop a steam powered balloon, which alas, failed to get off the ground. In fact, there was considerable discussion throughout the 1840's regarding the feasibility of this project, including an 1845 article published in Scientific American furnishing details of a steam powered balloon. By the end of the decade, with the discovery of gold in California, the idea was revived, as the ads mentioned in Don Kagin's book on California Pioneer Gold demonstrate. While a handful of these notes are known, in several different denominations, they are avidly sought after and seldom available. Expect some spirited competition before the hammer falls on this item tonight. Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.