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ARCHIVES INTERNATIONAL 100TH AUCTIONArchives International has reached a new milestone - their 100th auction sale. Owner Bob Schwartz has been a friend and supporter of The E-Sylum for many years, and his sales are filled with the type of interesting material our readers enjoy. See an article at the top of this issue about a group of American Bank Note Co. annual reports being offered in this sale. Here's the sale overview and several selected lots. -Editor
Collectors will also be drawn to a stunning selection of World banknotes, featuring rare and desirable notes from China, Hong Kong, Czechoslovakia, Canada, Mexico, and more. U.S. Colonial, Obsolete, and Confederate currency will be represented by over 115 lots, including many items new to the auctioneer's platform. Further excitement is generated by the inclusion of over 130 lots of U.S. Large and Small type notes, with many pieces not seen in more than 25 years. For enthusiasts of early American currency, 25 lots of 1907 Panic Currency from a notable collection will provide an opportunity to acquire rarely seen examples. The auction will conclude with an outstanding selection of Scripophily, featuring issued and specimen bonds and shares from the worlds of railroads, banking, mining, and foreign certificates. This historic auction promises to captivate collectors, dealers, and investors alike, offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance to acquire some of the most significant and sought-after items in numismatic and financial history. We will be holding our 101st auction in mid to late April. We are now working on and actively seeking consignments for our Winter and Spring 2025 auctions to include U.S. and World Banknotes, Coins, Scripophily and Security Printing Ephemera as well as desirable numismatic & philatelic items. Please contact us to discuss how you may participate in our future auctions. The team at Archives International Auctions would like to thank you for your participation. We hope we are adding a little fun and enjoyment to your life and that you are doing well. 
Lot 46: Harbin, Manchuria, China. ND (1919), 3 Rubles, P-Unlisted, S/M#H36-11, Issued banknote, Lime green undertint and birder with back Cyrillic text and red circular overprint on the lower left, S/N B01100, PMG graded Choice About Unc. 58, This note represents a local credit institution in a Russian-influenced part of China during a tumultuous period following the Russian Revolution.
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Lot 88: Hong Kong. 1st January, 1938. $10, P-178a KNB62e-m, Issued banknote, 1 Printed signature, Green vignette and text on pink and m/c underprint, allegorical reaper at left, arms in middle, back green and m/c with bank building in middle, 4 S/Ns on back, S/N K717,263, PMG graded Very Fine 30 with note of a very minor are of ink that is difficult to see and a minor split, still a very attractive note with 4 large even margins, sharp corners and bright colors. BW&C.
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Lot 178: Washington, D.C., August 1, 1898. $100 Issued 3% Bond, S/N 20955, Black text with red border and underprint, Stephen Decatur at top center flanked by American flags, Red Treasury Seal at right, Native American seated at right, Embossed seal at center, Facsimile signature of Judson W. Lyons as Register of the Treasury. VF condition. Very rare Federal fiscal document. Judson Whitlocke Lyons (15 Aug 1858 - 22 June 1924) was an American politician and attorney. He became the first African American attorney in Georgia in 1884 and later served as the Register of the Treasury. B.E.P.. We could find no record of this bond being offered previously at auction.
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Lot 206: Washington, D.C., July 9th, 1984. $1000 Issued and Uncancelled, 13.75% Treasury Note, Black on light green underprint, Portrait of Lincoln top left corner, S/N 7922 pp C, Payable 1991 (Series F), PMG graded Extremely Fine 40 with comment "Minor Stains." Only 3 examples were found 7 years ago.
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Lot 308: Washington D.C., March 4th, 1814 (January 1, 1815 handwritten), $100, Hessler X74C, Fr. TN-6, Remainder partially filled out, Edward Fox | Samuel Clarke | Double Signature remainder, Black printing on toned off-white paper, eagle holding olive branches at top right, Shield, cannons and flags bottom middle, S/N 9419 pp C, PMG graded Very Fine 20 NET with note of edge damage and small pieces missing with a small area of ink burn in the middle right, payable at 5 & 2/5% interest, Serial numbered 9419 and pen-dated Jan'y. 1., 1815 (over 4) at the top, with the year 1816 below for the one-year payable. Payable to "A S Bulloch N. Agt." At "Philad'a.". This note is consecutive with the one offered at Heritage in November 2020 which sold for $31,200. That example was in Choice EF 45. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an amazing U.S. rarity. This is the first time we have offered an example of this type and we are sure it will attract significant attention.
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Lot 323: Baltimore, Maryland...., May 1, 1878. $500, Black MD-200-500, Obsolete Banknote, Black with green underprint, Capitol building at top center with portraits of Eaton and Burnett at left and right, PCGS graded Very Fine 30 with comment "Edge Split at Right."
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Lot 334: Bridgeton, New Jersey, December 12, 1787. 6 Pence, (W.194), I/U Remainder Banknote, Black with black border, S/N None pp A, PMG graded Very Fine 30. Private small change circulating notes issued at Bridgeton. Various typeset borders. Plate letters were added for the Dec. 12, 1787 issue. Blank back. Private small change circulating notes issued at Bridgeton. Various typeset borders. Plate letters were added for the Dec. 12, 1787 issue. Blank backs. Extremely rare New Jersey Colonial Note. No auction records other than a Christie's Auction, possibly having taken place over 30 years ago was found.
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Lot 358: Charleston, South Carolina, 1840s. $20, SC-45-G64aP, Proof Banknote printed on india paper, Uniface note with black and gold print, Multiple vignettes including: Dock scene with steamboat in the background and bales of cotton, Slaves plowing field at right and allegorical woman at left, No S/N, pp B, PMG graded About Uncirculated 50 with comments "Mounting Remnants" and "Stains," RW&H. This note came from an old RW&H sample book discovered only recently. This lovely note deserves further research, but it would not be surprising if it is a new variety that is unlisted . RW&H.
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