ARCHIVES INTERNATIONAL SALE #96 SELECTIONS

Lot 4: Banco de la Provincial Buenos Aires, 1883, "Top Pop" Proof Banknote

Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1883. 20 Centesimos Oro, P-S533p, Proof Banknote, Black printing with Girl ('Nathalie') at left and Dr. Derqui at right, Uniface note, S/N pp G, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ with comment "Selvage Included," ABNC. This is the highest graded example in the PMG census out of 3 graded.

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Lot 4: Banco de la Provincial Buenos Aires, 1883, "Top Pop" Proof Banknote (https://auction.archivesinternational.com/Banco-de-la-Provincial-Buenos-Aires-1883-Top-Pop-Proof-Banknote_i53598660)

Lot 29: W.R. Brown's "Bank of Exchange," 1869 Issued Draft Signed by James C. Fargo with California & U.S. R

Toronto, Canada and New York, 20th February, 1869. $102.75 Issued Check, to be Paid to the order of American Express Co., with the account of Howes & Macy, Bankers, to be charged, S/N 10468. Black text with black handwriting, Adhesive U.S. Internal Revenue Stamp at top left corner and a California, 15 Cents, blue, adhesive revenue stamp on back, Signed by James Congdell Fargo on back. VF condition with toning and ink bleed from writing on back and the top right corner tip missing. James Congdell Strong Fargo (May 5, 1829 - February 8, 1915) was a president of the American Express Company for 30 years, and the brother of American Express Company and Wells Fargo co-founder, William Fargo. Rare signature. W.C. Chewett & Co.

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W.R. Brown's "Bank of Exchange," 1869 Issued Draft Signed by James C. Fargo with California & U.S. R (https://auction.archivesinternational.com/W-R-Brown-s-Bank-of-Exchange-1869-Issued-Draft-Signed-by-James-C-Fargo-with-California-U-S-R_i53598685)

Lot 69: Japanese Wad_kaichin Cash Coins in Bound Book

Lot of 60+ Wadokaichin Cash Coins (Round Coins with Square Holes), Coins are mounted in book and range from Fine to VF+ condition. Some Chinese coins are mixed in. (63). Sold "AS IS" no returns accepted.

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Japanese Wad_kaichin Cash Coins in Bound Book (https://auction.archivesinternational.com/Japanese-Wad-kaichin-Cash-Coins-in-Bound-Book_i53598725)

Lot 206: British Armed Forces, ND (1960s), Unlisted 6 Pence, "Top Pop" and Only Graded Proof Special Voucher

Great Britian, ND (1960s). 6 Pence, P-M38p1 Unlisted proof, Proof Special Voucher from the Fifth Series, Black printing on white paper with red circles over errors or Secret Marks, Uniface note, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Rare note - only known as Specimen with very few proof examples existing. This is the only graded example in the PMG census. No examples have been offered previously at auction in the Track and Price census.

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British Armed Forces, ND (1960s), Unlisted 6 Pence, "Top Pop" and Only Graded Proof Special Voucher (https://auction.archivesinternational.com/British-Armed-Forces-ND-1960s-Unlisted-6-Pence-Top-Pop-and-Only-Graded-Proof-Special-Voucher_i53598862)

Lot 220: States of Jersey, ND (1941-1942), Issued Banknote

Jersey, ND (1941-42). £1, P-6a SB146a, Issued Banknote, Purple on green underprint with arms at top left, Back is purple with men and carts gathering seaweed, S/N 5037, PMG graded Extremely Fine 40.

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States of Jersey, ND (1941-1942), Issued Banknote (https://auction.archivesinternational.com/States-of-Jersey-ND-1941-1942-Issued-Banknote_i53598876)

Lot 226: Palestine Currency Board, 1929, Issued Banknote

Palestine, 1929. 1 Pound, P-7b, Issued Banknote, Green on m/c underprint with Dome of the Rock at center, Back is green with Tower of David at center, S/N F533524, PMG graded Choice Fine 15 NET with comment "Repaired," TDLR.

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Lot 270: Treasury Warrant, For Military Service, 1862, Lot of 2 I/C Scrip Certificates

Austin, Texas, 1862. Lot of 2, I/C $10, Treasury Warrant Obsolete Banknotes, Large X across face of both, Fine to Choice Fine condition with toning and staining, a small 1/2 x 1/4 inch piece missing from the lower left corner of one of the notes. (2). Sold "AS IS" no returns accepted.

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Lot 283: Tanner, Kearny & Tiebout, Advertising Note from this Rare Early Security Printer, ND (ca.1817-22)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ND (ca.1817-22), Proof Advertising Note, "Specimen of an Improved Method of Engraving Bank Notes", by Tanner, Kearny & Tiebout, Seated allegorical woman by shoreline with ship in the background, "Patent" in left counterfoil, Printed on thin india type of paper mounted on thin manila card. Uncirculated with extremely light foxing. This three-partner imprint was very short-lived, but in that period the firm engraved and printed some beautiful banknotes. Benjamin Tanner may have studied with Peter Maverick and created some large plate engravings of War of 1812 scenes. Francis Kearny, supposedly the nephew of hero Commodore Lawrence, went back into private engraving in 1820. Cornelius Tiebout studied in London with James Heath. An India paper proof, printed to thin, wide margined card stock by Rogers & Estler (their imprint under the frame line). Flanking are oval dies with "T.K.& T." left and "B.N.E." at right. One of the earliest engraving company sample notes known. First time offered by our company.

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