The Pre Long Beach Auction - January 2012

"AYER'S CATHARTIC PILLS" EP-32A, HB-6, S-3, 3¢ Long arrows. . Fr-EP-32A. As described by Heritage when last sold, "the case ...

"AYER'S CATHARTIC PILLS" EP-32A, HB-6, S-3, 3¢ Long arrows. . Fr-EP-32A. When last sold by Heritage, this piece was described as ...

"TAKE AYER'S PILLS" EP-33, HB-18, S-9 3¢. . Fr-EP-33. The case is evenly and lightly worn, and appears original and unopened. The...

"AYER'S SARSAPARILLA" EP-34A, HB-30, S-15a, 3¢ Medium AYER'S, Plain frame. . Fr-EP-34A. The case on this AYER'S piece is ...

"AYER'S SARSAPARILLA" EP-34A, HB-30, S-15a, 3¢ Medium AYER'S, Plain frame. . Fr-EP-34A. A beautiful example of this piece, wi...

"AYER'S SARSAPARILLA" EP-34A, HB-30, S-15a, 3¢ Medium AYER'S, Plain frame. . Fr-EP-34A. This piece shows little actual wear o...

"AYER'S SARSAPARILLA" EP-34B, HB-32, S-15b, 3¢ Large AYER'S, Plain frame. . Fr-EP-34B. In Fred Reed's reference, he estim...

"AYER'S SARSAPARILLA" EP-34B, HB-32, S-15b, 3¢ Large AYER'S, Plain frame. . Fr-EP-34B. This piece has an extremely attractive...

"AYER'S SARSAPARILLA" EP-34B, HB-32, S-15b, 3¢ Large AYER'S, Plain frame. . Fr-EP-34B. Smooth, glossy light brown surfaces gi...

"AYER'S SARSAPARILLA" EP-34B, HB-32, S-15b, 3¢ Large AYER'S, Plain frame. . Fr-EP-34B. The case is remarkably high grade with...

"BAILEY & CO" EP-36, HB-45, S-22 3¢. . Fr-EP-36. The "Bailey" of the Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., which is now part ...

"BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES" EP-38, HB-63, S-32 3¢. . Fr-EP-38. A third example of the BROWN'S issue, this piece has an extrem...

"BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES" EP-38, HB-63, S-32 3¢. . Fr-EP-38. This 3¢ is rated as R-6 by Reed, indicating 16 to 20 survivor...

"BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES" EP-38, HB-63, S-32 3¢. . Fr-EP-38. This collection includes four examples of this variety, remarkably...

"BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES" EP-38, HB-63, S-32 3¢. . Fr-EP-38. A second example of this scarce variety, with a case that appears ...

"BURNETT'S COCOAINE KALLISTON" EP-39, HB-74, S-45 3¢. . Fr-EP-39. The case appears original and unopened, and displays an attract...

"BURNETT'S STANDARD COOKING EXTRACTS" EP-40, HB-82, S-53 3¢. . Fr-EP-40. A third example, this with a case that is original, unop...

"BURNETT'S STANDARD COOKING EXTRACTS" EP-40, HB-82, S-53 3¢. . Fr-EP-40. One of the more attractive cases of this variety that we...

"BURNETT'S STANDARD COOKING EXTRACTS" EP-40, HB-82, S-53 3¢. . Fr-EP-40. Rated as an R-6 by Reed, this 3¢ Burnett's Cook...

"NORTH AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY" EP-53, HB-190, S-141a, 3¢ "INSURANCE" in straight line, Plain frame. . Fr-EP-53. Th...

"JOHN SHILLITO & CO." EP-56, HB-217, S-161 3¢. . Fr-EP-56. The 3¢ is the second most common denomination for this issuer. Al...

"JOSEPH L. BATES FANCY GOODS" EP-6A, HB-49, S-26, 1¢ "FANCY GOODS" as one word. . Fr-EP-6A. This extremely attractive case ...

"BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES" EP-67, HB-64, S-33 5¢. . Fr-EP-67. This case displays some mottled brown coloring and is original and...

"BURNETT'S COCOAINE KALLISTON" EP-69, HB-75, S-46 5¢. . Fr-EP-69. A second example of this variety, this with an equally attracti...

"BURNETT'S COCOAINE KALLISTON" EP-69, HB-75, S-46 5¢. . Fr-EP-69. Reed rates this 5¢ Burnett's Cocoaine at the R-6 level...

"BURNETT'S STANDARD COOKING EXTRACTS" EP-70, HB-83, S-54 5¢. . Fr-EP-70. This is a common enough piece, but the overall condition...

"DRAKE'S PLANTATION BITTERS" EP-74, HB-102, S-72, 5¢ Plain frame. . Fr-EP-74. This is a very attractive example of a variety that...

"TREMONT HOUSE" (Gage Brothers & Drake) EP-77, HB-122, S-90 5¢. . Fr-EP-77. The original an unopened case is a glossy light brown...

"KIRKPATRICK & GAULT" EP-83, HB-162, S-115 5¢. . Fr-EP-83. A second example of this variety, this piece possesses a glossy brown ...

"KIRKPATRICK & GAULT" EP-83, HB-162, S-115 5¢. . Fr-EP-83. The case of this piece displays loads of original silvering, and appea...

So-called Feuchtwanger Strip of Three 3¢ Stamps, HB-unl, EP-95a. . Fr-EP-95A. Often called a Feuchtwanger strip, as the back bears an eagle remin

So-called Feuchtwanger Strip of Three 3¢ Stamps, HB-unl, EP-95a. . Fr-EP-95A. A second example, just as nice with glossy brown surfaces and very

So-called Feuchtwanger Strip of Three 3¢ Stamps, HB-unl, EP-95b. . Fr-EP-95B. Rare and unusual with the mica exhibiting the normal allotment of c

"AYER'S SARSAPARILLA" EP-98A, HB-36, S-17, 10¢ Medium "AYER'S", Plain frame. . Fr-EP-98A. An extremely attractive c...

"AYER'S SARSAPARILLA" EP-98A, HB-36, S-17, 10¢ Medium "AYER'S", Plain frame. . Fr-EP-98A. A second very attractive ...

"AYER'S SARSAPARILLA" EP-98A, HB-36, S-17, 10¢ Medium "AYER'S", Plain frame. . Fr-EP-98A. A third example of this s...

"BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES" EP-103, HB-65, S-34 10¢. . Fr-EP-103. This is a scarce variety, with Reed estimating that 16 to 20 pi...

"F. BUHL & CO." EP-104, HB-70, S-41 10¢. . Fr-EP-104. Although the case is slightly bent and a little brassy from an old cleaning...

'BURNETT'S STANDARD COOKING EXTRACTS" EP-106, HB-84, S-55, 10¢ Plain frame. . Fr-EP-106. The case on this piece retains a touch of...

"BURNETT'S STANDARD COOKING EXTRACTS" EP-106, HB-84, S-55, 10¢ Plain frame. . Fr-EP-106. A glossy brown case gives this piece exc...

"TREMONT HOUSE" (Gage Brothers & Drake) EP-114, HB-123, S-91, 10¢ Plain frame. . Fr-EP-114. The case is relatively high grade, wi...

"J. GAULT" EP-116, HB-133, S-97, 10¢ Plain frame. . Fr-EP-116. The case is very attractive and reddish olive-brown in color, and is o...

"KIRKPATRICK & GAULT" EP-120, HB-163, S-116 10¢. . Fr-EP-120. This 10¢ example from the short-lived Kirkpatrick & Gault ...

"SCHAPKER & BUSSING" EP-129, HB-214, S-158 10¢. . Fr-EP-129. Although the case is problem-free and original with no signs of tamp...

"SCHAPKER & BUSSING" EP-129, HB-214, S-158 10¢. . Fr-EP-129. This variety is listed by Reed as an R-5, indicating 21 to 30 known,...

"J. GAULT" EP-78, HB-131, S-96, 5¢ Plain frame. . Fr-EP-78. The case of this Gault piece displays mottled olive and chocolate brown s...

"J. GAULT" EP-78, HB-131, S-96, 5¢ Plain frame. . Fr-EP-78. The five cent plain frame is the second most common of all the Gault piec...

"J. GAULT" EP-78, HB-131, S-96, 5¢ Plain frame. . Fr-EP-78. The case of this Gault piece is very attractive and problem-free and disp...

"J. GAULT" EP-78, HB-131, S-96, 5¢ Plain frame. . Fr-EP-78. The case appears to be completely original and unopened, and has an attra...

"J. GAULT" EP-79, HP-132, S-96A, 5¢ Ribbed frame. . Fr-EP-79. This is a gorgeous example of this considerably scarcer and popular var...

"J. GAULT" EP-116, HB-133, S-97, 10¢ Plain frame. . Fr-EP-116. This is a very nice Gault 10¢ piece, with a case that is an even ...

"J. GAULT" EP-116, HB-133, S-97, 10¢ Plain frame. . Fr-EP-116. Some mottled coloring appears on the case of this piece, which is most...

"J. GAULT" EP-116, HB-133, S-97, 10¢ Plain frame. . Fr-EP-116. This is an above average looking piece, although some tooling marks on...

"J. GAULT" EP-117, HB-134, S-97a, 10¢ Ribbed frame. . Fr-EP-117. This is the much scarcer Ribbed Frame variety. The outer edge of the...

"J. GAULT" EP-149, HB-136, S-98a, 12¢ Ribbed frame. . Fr-EP-149. This is an extremely rare variety, listed as R-9 by Reed and with no...

"IRVING HOUSE" (Hunt & Nash) EP-150, HB-155, S-110 12¢. . Fr-EP-150. This is a very rare variety, with perhaps as few as four of ...

"LORD & TAYLOR" EP-172, HB-173, S-126 24¢. . Fr-EP-172. While this is a rare denomination, estimated by Reed to have less than 10...

"J. GAULT" EP-178, HB-139, S-100, 30¢ Plain frame. . Fr-EP-178. When last sold by Heritage, they described this 30¢ Gault as fol...

1864 Abraham Lincoln/Andrew Johnson Election Campaign Ferrotype, Designed by John Gault. The image and legend for President Lincoln occupy the front s

1869, $1 United States Note. PCGS Very Fine 30. . Fr-18. A very nice mid-grade Rainbow Ace with a number of vertical folds but no major distractions.

1878, $1 United States Note. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. . Fr-27. This is the type of "AU58" that typically sells for more money than a l...

1917, $1 United States Note. Mule. PCGS Very Fine 35. . Fr-38m. A bright and original note that would have received a PPQ designation if not for a pai

1923, $1 United States Note. PCGS Very Fine 35. . Fr-40. This last of the large size Legal Tender issues has an appearance that at a glance looks far

1917, $2 United States Note. PCGS Very Fine 25. . Fr-57. Solid, bright and original, an ideal collector grade note. A fwe scattered pinholes are menti

1917, $2 United States Note. PCGS Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-60. Basically an "uncirculated" note with three vertical storage folds, as fr...

1896, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Fine 30. . Fr-224. This Educational series Ace is broadly margined with terrific colors and inks, and the paper

1896, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. . Fr-225. Although the PCGS label notes some small edge tears in the left margin, the eye app

1899, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Fine 20. . Fr-232. A little soiled from normal circulation but otherwise problem free. Estimated Value $100 -

1899, $1 Silver Certificate. Serial Number Y99999991Y. PCGS Choice New 63PPQ. . Fr-233. This Black Eagle bears the near-solid serial number Y99999991Y

1899, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Choice New 64. . Fr-233. An attractive Black Eagle with very lightly toned cream-colored paper. Estimated Valu

1899, $1 Silver Certificate. Choice About New 55PPQ. . Fr-233. A very lightly circulated Black Eagle $1, this note still displays tremendous originali

1899, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Fine 30. . Fr-235. A fresh and original example of the popular Black Eagle design. Estimated Value $120 - 140.

1923, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Choice About New 58. . Fr-237. Bright and attractive with a bold blue overprint. Estimated Value $60 - 80.

1923, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-237. Fresh and original with a pair of storage creases. Estimated Value $50 - 60.

1899, $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-253. This beautiful Agricultural series Deuce displays excellent embossing and outstandin

1899, $2 Silver Certificate. . Fr-258. PCGS EF-40 PPQ. Estimated Value $300 - 325.

1918, $1 Federal Reserve Bank Note. PCGS Choice About New 58. . Fr-719. A beautiful example from the Cleveland district with a single hidden light fol

1914, $5 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Very Fine 25. . Fr-851a. A nice mid-grade example from the New York district bank. Estimated Value $75 - 95.

1914, $5 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Fine 15. . Fr-855a. From the Philadelphia district bank. Estimated Value $60 - 75.

1914, $5 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Fine 15 Apparent. . Fr-867a. The PCGS Currency label notes a small edge tear at right and small rust stains on the

1914, $5 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Currency About Good 3. . Fr-880. An ideal candidate for the PCGS Currency Set Registry "Low Ball" comp...

1914, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Very Fine 20 Apparent. . Fr-907a. The graders at PCGS Currency noted a small edge tear at the top left and a smal

1914, $20 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Very Fine 25. . Fr-1010. A solid mid-grade note from the San Francisco district. Estimated Value $100 - 125.

1907, $10 Gold Certificate. PCGS Very Good 10 Apparent. . Fr-1171. A small edge tear at bottom right is mentioned on the PCGS Currency label. Estimat

1907, $10 Gold Certificate. PMG Very Fine 25. . Fr-1172. A deep orange-gold overprint and back give this gold note nice eye appeal. A few stray pinhol

1922, $10 Gold Certificate. PCGS About New 53. . Fr-1173. A lovely Gold note that possesses great color, bright paper, and decent centering on both si

1922, $10 Gold Certificate. PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ. . Fr-1173. Bright and fresh with only a few light folds and some minor handling. Estimated Val

1922, $10 Gold Certificate. PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ. . Fr-1173. A couple of vertical creases and a couple of other lighter vertical bends define the

Original Series, $1 National Bank Note. The National Exchange Bank, Weston, WV. Ch. # 1607. PMG Net Very Good 8. . Fr-380. This is a rare type from We

1902, $5 National Bank Note. The First NB, Plainfield, NJ. Ch. #447. PCGS Very Fine 35 Apparent. . Fr-598. This mid-grade example is actually a very p

1902, $10 National Bank Note. The Old NB of Martinsburg, WV. Ch. #6283. PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ. . Fr-624. A lovely high grade example with broad ma

1902, $10 National Bank Note. The Union NB, Clarksburg, WV. Ch. #7681. PMG About Uncirculated 55. . Fr-624. This example is from a relatively common b

1902, $20 National Bank Note. The First NB, Belington, WV. Ch. #6619. PCGS Very Fine 35. . Fr-650. This rare note is one of only six known large size

1928, $1 Legal Tender Note. PCGS Choice About New 55. . Fr-1500. From the sole issue of small size $1 Legal Tender notes, centered on the face toward

1953-A, $2 Legal Tender Note. Star Note. PCGS Choice New 63PPQ. . Fr-1510*. Centering is the only flaw, as both the face and back are shifted slightly

1953-A, $2 Legal Tender Note. Star Note. PMG About Uncirculated 55. . Fr-1510*. A hidden fold was seen on this $2 Star by the graders, but it appears

1953-A, $2 Legal Tender Notes. Two Consecutive Examples Graded by PCGS. . Fr-1510. A nice pair of consecutive notes, the first a PCGS 64PPQ and the se

1963-A, $2 Legal Tender Notes. Half Pack of 50. Choice to Gem Uncirculated. . Fr-1514. A nice run of 50 consecutive $2 Red Seals from the first half o

1928-A, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-1601. Pack fresh and nicely embossed. Estimated Value $50 - 60.

1935-A, $1 Silver Certificate. Mule. PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ. . Fr-1608m. A few vertical gutter folds traverse the face of this note, including one