Sale #46 - December 14th, 2017 - U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins & Security

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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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Columbian Bank Note Company, ca.1930's Color Sample Book.171 - Columbian Bank Note Company, ca.1930's Color Sample Book.
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Washington, D.C., Sample book with 23 plates of engraved borders with George Washington in middle, all in different colors and numbered. All are uncir
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Estimate : 325.00 - 5,450.00
Sold to floor for (260.00) = 260.00
 
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G.F.C. Smillie Signed Proof Engraved Duo with Variations.172 - G.F.C. Smillie Signed Proof Engraved Duo with Variations.
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1877, Lot of 2 items. Both are Large Die Proofs of a seated cherub reading and looking a t world globe with jug in background,, 6 x 9 inches, printed
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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International Ocean Telegraph Company, 1883-84 Unique Approval Proof Pass.173 - International Ocean Telegraph Company, 1883-84 Unique Approval Proof Pass.
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Proof pass printed on india paper, Black on large bordered white paper, approval date and signatures at bottom, AU condition. Very possibly unique. AB
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Checks Dated 1879 Signed by the infamous Edward A. Burke former Treasurer of Louisiana.174 - Checks Dated 1879 Signed by the infamous Edward A. Burke former Treasurer of Louisiana.
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New Orleans, Louisiana. Lot of (3) PHC Checks: Checks signed by the infamous Edward A. Burke former Treasurer of Louisiana, indicted for embezzlement
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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James Robb & Comp., Bankers, 1853 2nd of Exchange.175 - James Robb & Comp., Bankers, 1853 2nd of Exchange.
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New Orleans, LA. 1853, $6000 2nd of Exchange, Payable to John Calhoun, Esq., Fine condition with the signature area with cut cancels, still a scarce N
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 240.00
 
 
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Treasury Department, Fifteen Million Loan of February 28th, 1861 to January 1865 Unissued Certificat176 - Treasury Department, Fifteen Million Loan of February 28th, 1861 to January 1865 Unissued Certificat
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Confederate States of America, $-Odd, Unissued certificate, 6.5 x 3.5 inches, counterfoil on left partially cut off, sailing ship at top left, printed
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Jersey City Grammar School in Aid of Poor of Jersey City, NJ, 1858 Program by Children of the School177 - Jersey City Grammar School in Aid of Poor of Jersey City, NJ, 1858 Program by Children of the School
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NJ. 5 x 12 inches, Printed on soft paper, Lists different skits and plays by the children to help the poor of Jersey City. VF with toning, small edge
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Estimate : 25.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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State Central Committee, Democratic-Conservative Party, 1876 2 Page Letter with Considerable Politic178 - State Central Committee, Democratic-Conservative Party, 1876 2 Page Letter with Considerable Politic
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New Orleans, Louisiana. Dec. 6th, 1876. 2 page letter written and signed by I.W. Patton, president of the committee, in his hand. Discusses numerous p
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to r******e for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Virginia Central Railroad, 1855 Issued Slave Document.179 - Virginia Central Railroad, 1855 Issued Slave Document.
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Richmond, Virginia. Issued Slave agreement for $110, payable January 1856, "For the hire of 1 Negro Charles for the year 1855", "To b...
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Virginia Central Railroad, 1864-1865 Issued Slave Document.180 - Virginia Central Railroad, 1864-1865 Issued Slave Document.
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Richmond, Virginia. Issued Slave agreement for $350, payable quarterly in 1865, for the hire of "one slave named Jack to work about shops until...
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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