The Pre Long Beach Auction - January 2012

Continental Currency Jan. 14, 1779 $35. PCGS About New 53PPQ. . Fr-CC-94. A stunning example with only minimal signs of circulation. The colors and in

Continental Currency Jan. 14, 1779 $40. PCGS Choice About New 55PPQ. . Fr-CC-95. This lovely $40 from the final Continental issue is beautifully margi

Continental Currency Jan. 14, 1779 $30. PCGS Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-CC-93. A lovely high-end circulated example with terrific color, sharp inks, a

Continental Currency Jan. 14, 1779 $60. Choice About New 58. . Fr-CC-99. This nicely margined note has but a single light sheet fold that just venture

Continental Currency Jan. 14, 1779 $50. PCGS Extremely Fine 45. . Fr-CC-97. Tightly margined but with good color and eye appeal overall. Estimated Va

Continental Currency Jan. 14, 1779 $2. PCGS Very Fine 35. . Fr-CC-88. A pleasing mid-grade example with solid paper and no mentionable flaws. Estimat

Continental Currency Jan. 14 1779 $4. PCGS Very Fine 30. . Fr-CC-90. This $4 note has good eye appeal for the grade and is limited only by some very m

Continental Currency Jan. 14, 1779 $65. PCGS Very Fine 25PPQ. . Fr-CC-98. Despite some moderate circulation this piece retains excellent color and goo

Continental Currency Sept. 26, 1778 $60 Contemporary Counterfeit. PCGS About New 50. . Fr-CC-86. A high end representative of wartime counterfeiting t

Continental Currency Nov. 2, 1776 $8. PCGS Extremely Fine 40 Apparent. . Fr-CC-53. This $8 example has great eye appeal and is free of any major flaws

Connecticut Oct. 11, 1777 3d. PCGS Choice New 63 Slit Cancelled. . Fr-CT-215. A decent looking blue paper-printed note with a tight left margin and a

Connecticut Oct. 11, 1777 4d. PCGS Choice About New 58 Slit Cancelled. . Fr-CT-216. Although a couple of typical toning spots are present, this is a r

Delaware Jan. 1, 1776 20s. PCGS About New 53PPQ. . Fr-DE-80. This lovely example is about as nice an "AU" Delaware as we can recall seeing...

Maryland April 10, 1774 $8. PCGS Very Fine 30. . Fr-MD-70. A very attractive mid-grade example of the highest denomination from this issue date. The b

Massachusetts May 5, 1780 $7. PCGS Extremely Fine 40 Apparent. . Fr-MA-283. Although PCGS Currency notes a "repaired edge split at the top cent...

New York Aug. 13, 1776 $3. PCGS Extremely Fine 40 Apparent. . Fr-NY-203. The PCGS Currency label notes some minor edge damage and stains, flaws which

New York March 5, 1776 $2/3. PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ. . Fr-NY-190. A lovely example of this fractional denomination, with outstanding margins that f

North Carolina Aug. 8, 1778 $1/2. . Fr-NC-172. A very pleasing example of this issue that is seldom seen much finer. There are no major flaws present,

South Carolina April 10, 1778 15s. PCGS About New 50. . Fr-SC-150. There are four common denominations from this date of issue, and the remaining four

Four Different Jan. 14, 1779 Continental Denominations. . Fr-CC-87. A group of four different notes from this final Continental issue, each graded by

18__ $1000 Remainder, New Orleans Canal & Banking Co., New Orleans, LA. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. A very popular "Canal Bank" note a...

Hagerstown Bank, Hagerstown, MD. Uncut Sheet of 4: $10.00, $10.00, $5.00, $5.00. 18__. PCGS Gem New 66 PPQ. Estimated Value $300 - 400.

Salmon Falls Bank, Rollinsford, NH. Uncut Sheet of 4: $1.00, $1.00, $2.00, $3.00. 18__. PCGS Very Choice New 64 PPQ. Estimated Value $300 - 500.

Sussex Bank, Newton, NJ. Uncut Sheet of 4 notes: $1.00, $1.00, $1.00 and $2.00. 18__. PCGS graded Choice About New 58. Estimated Value $200 - 300.

18__ $10 Remainder, City Bank of New Haven, CT. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. A lovely remainder with broad margins, bright paper, and a vivid red overprint. E

18__ $5 Remainder, New England Commercial Bank, Newport, RI. PCGS Very Choice New 64. Three impressive vignettes and a deep green overprint give this

Bank of America, Providence, RI. Eight PCGS Currency Graded Remainders. A nice group of problem-free remainders, each graded by PCGS Currency. Include

T-20 1861 $20. PCGS Very Fine 25 COC. . Fr-T-20. A very decent looking example of this type, with two half-moon cancellations out of the bottom edge.

T-20 1861 $20. PCGS Very Fine 30. . Fr-CT-20. A moderately circulated piece with great eye appeal and outstanding margins for the issue. Estimated Va

T-50 1862 $50. PCGS Very Fine 30, CC Cancelled. . Fr-CT-50. A very attractive cross-cut cancelled example with bold green and black inks and three goo

T-54 1852 $2. PCGS Very Choice New 64. . Fr-CT-54. This deuce has perhaps the nicest margins that we've ever seen on this usually poorly cut iss...

1864 $20 Group. . Fr-CT-67. A high quality group of circulated 1864 $20 T67s, some consecutive. They grade from Extremely Fine to Choice About New. Lo

Five CSA Notes. A group of five Confederate notes, including: T-52 1862 $10 XF; T-53 1862 $5 VF (2) T-54 1862 $2 VF and Fine, edge tears; and T-68 186

1862, 5¢ Fractional Currency. First Issue, straight edges, with ABCO monogram. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. . Fr-1230. A lovely Gem example with full marg

1863, 5¢ Fractional Currency. Second Issue, without surcharges. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64EPQ. . Fr-1232. A good looking example of this Second I

1864, 5¢ Fractional Currency. Third Issue, red reverse. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-1236. A lovely example with remarkably little of the pre

1864, 5¢ Fractional Currency. Third Issue, green reverse. PCGS Choice New 63PPQ. . Fr-1238. Centered low and to the right on the face, but fully

1862, 10¢ Fractional Currency. First Issue, straight edges, with ABCO monogram. PCGS Choice New 63PPQ. . Fr-1242. Although the margins aren'...

1864, 10¢ Fractional Currency. Third Issue, red reverse. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. . Fr-1251. A wonderfully fresh Gem with great color and centering, f

1874, 10¢ Fractional Currency. Fifth Issue, green seal. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. . Fr-1264. A lovely Green Seal Gem with a vivid green back. Estimate

1869, 15¢ Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, large red seal, paper with violet silk fibers. PCGS About New 53PPQ. . Fr-1269. A lovely, well cente

1864, 25¢ Fractional Currency. Third Issue, green reverse. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-1294. Although the centering isn't perfect, the...

1862, 50¢ Fractional Currency. First Issue, straight edges, with ABCO monogram. Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-1312. A few light folds are present on

1862, 50¢ Fractional Currency. Back Specimen. First Issue, straight edges, without monogram. PCGS Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-1313SP. This back speci

1863, 50¢ Fractional Currency. Back Specimen. Second Issue, without surcharges. PCGS Choice About New. . Fr-1314SP. This "narrow margin&qu...

1869, 50¢ Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, Stanton portrait. PCGS Very Fine 35 Apparent. . Fr-1376. A paperclip rust stain on the left edge of

1869, 50¢ Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, Dexter portrait. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-1379. Bold color and terrific paper quality are pr

Four PCGS Graded Circulated Fractionals. A quartet of high-end circulated notes, each graded by PCGS Currency: Fr. 1255 10¢ Third Issue, XF45; Fr

Three First Issue Denominations. Three different First Issue fractionals, each graded by PCGS Currency and with minor flaws as noted: Fr. 1230 5¢

"AYER'S SARSAPARILLA" EP-4A, HB-28, S-13, 1¢ Medium AYER'S, Plain frame. . Fr-EP-4A. While the stamp is slightly wrinkled, it...

"JOSEPH L. BATES FANCY GOODS" EP-6, HB-50, S-26a, 1¢ "FANCY GOODS" as two words, Plain frame. . Fr-EP-6. A nice example of ...

"J. GAULT" EP-16, HB-126, S-93, 1¢ Plain frame. . Fr-EP-16. This is a much scarcer variety, with the Reed reference estimating it as ...

"NORTH AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY" EP-24, HB-188, S-140a, 1¢ "INSURANCE" in straight line. . Fr-EP-24. This higher gra...

"NORTH AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY" EP-24, HB-188, S-140a, 1¢ "INSURANCE" in straight line. . Fr-EP-24. This is the mos...

"AYER'S SARSAPARILLA" EP-4A, HB-28, S-13, 1¢ Medium AYER's, Plain frame. . Fr-EP-4A. As described last by Heritage, "thi...

"AYER'S CATHARTIC PILLS" EP-32A, HB-6, S-3, 3¢ Long arrows. . Fr-EP-32A. This piece has an extremely high grade case that appears...

"AYER'S CATHARTIC PILLS" EP-32A, HB-6, S-3, 3¢ Long arrows. . Fr-EP-32A. This is a pleasing type specimen, with an original and u...

"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 ...