Here are some selections from the Archives International sale closing February 5, 2025.
-Editor
Lot 113:Ireland, ND (1866-1867). 10 Dollars
P-S102r FE7, Remainder Bond, Black on green underprint with portrait of "Wolfe Tone" at lower left and "Davis" at lower right and dramatic eagle on mountain in middle, Back is green, S/N 4276/3276 pp B, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, CONB. The Fenian Brotherhood were a committed group of Irish nationalists who attempted an unsuccessful rebellion in the 1860s. Their leaders continued to harass the British for years and help inspire and participate in the eventual successful rebellion against Britain in the early 20th century.
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Ireland. Republic of Ireland, ND (1866-1867), Remainder Promissory Bond.
(https://auction.archivesinternational.com/Ireland-Republic-of-Ireland-ND-1866-1867-Remainder-Promissory-Bond_i55369070)
Lot 138: Pretoria, South Africa, 1952. 100 Pounds, P-100a,
Issued Banknote, Brown and blue on m/c underprint with portrait of Jan van Riebeeck at left and sailing ship at right, Back Is m/c with arms at center, S/N E/1 019422, PCGS graded Very Fine 30 with comment "Small Edge Tears" and "Minor Stains." Exceptional looking note with large even margins, bright colors, sharp corners and fresh appearance. This note deserves a higher grade designation with only one extremely minor tear on the top left middle that is approximately 2.5 mm long and just touching the design. The minor stains are on the very bottom border and barely visible. The note has minimal folds and appears Choice VF to XF or better and is an exceptional example of this rare note.
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South Africa. South African Reserve Bank, 1952, Issued 100 Pounds Banknote Rarity.
(https://auction.archivesinternational.com/South-Africa-South-African-Reserve-Bank-1952-Issued-100-Pounds-Banknote-Rarity_i55369095)
Lot 205: South Carolina, June 1, 1775. £10 SC-99, Issued Banknote,
Black printing with seal at right with 'Et Deus Omnipotens' at top, Uniface note, S/N 15068, PCGS graded Very Fine 30 Apparent with comments "Splits, Tears, Minor Edge Damage, and Repairs."
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SC. South Carolina Colonial Currency, June 1, 1775. £10 , SC-99, Issued Colonial Note.
(https://auction.archivesinternational.com/SC-South-Carolina-Colonial-Currency-June-1-1775-10-SC-99-Issued-Colonial-Note_i55369162)
Lot 232: Washington, D.C., September 1st, 1852, $5- $10,
Haxby DC-350-G6-G8, pp A, Black printing on white thin card mounted on card, POCs, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, DB&Co.
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Bank of the Republic, September 1st, 1852, Uncut Proof sheet $5-$10 Pair.
(https://auction.archivesinternational.com/Bank-of-the-Republic-September-1st-1852-Uncut-Proof-sheet-5-10-Pair_i55369189)
Lot 264: Washington, D.C., 1922. $20, P-275, Fr.#1187, Issued Gold Certificate,
Black with orange underprint, Portrait of George Washington at center, Back is orange with seal of United States at center, Orange seal at right, Signed by Speelman | White, S/N K46942971 Plate G342/53, Legacy graded Very Fine 25.
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Washington, D.C. Gold Certificate, $20, Series of 1922, Fr.#1187, Issued Banknote.
(https://auction.archivesinternational.com/Washington-D-C-Gold-Certificate-20-Series-of-1922-Fr-1187-Issued-Banknote_i55369221)
Lot 285: Malvern, Pennsylvania, 1904. $5 RS, Series of 1902,
Ch# 3147, Fr.#587, Lyons | Roberts Signatures, Red seal at bottom right corner, S/N 1567B Plate 60, PCGS graded Very Fine 25 Apparent with comment "Minor Rust Stains." 2 Previous Red Seals known on the bank, this one is new to the census. A $5 Red Seal has not been offered at auction since 2007, where Heritage sold one in lesser condition for $8625.
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PA. National Bank of Malvern, Pennsylvania, $5 RS, Series of 1901, Ch# 3147, Issued Banknote.
(https://auction.archivesinternational.com/PA-National-Bank-of-Malvern-Pennsylvania-5-RS-Series-of-1901-Ch-3147-Issued-Banknote_i55369242)
Lot 453: New Jersey, 1887. $1000 Specimen 5% Registered General Mortgage Gold Bond,
Black text with green border and underprint, Men loading a ship at top left, Man with an anvil at top right. Red specimen overprints, 00000 serial numbers, and POCs. XF-AU condition, ABNC.
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Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 1887 Specimen Bond
(https://auction.archivesinternational.com/Central-Railroad-Co-of-New-Jersey-1887-Specimen-Bond_i55369410)
Wayne Homren, Editor
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