2004 (CAA) Orlando, FL Signature Sale
| Sale Number: | 338 |
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| Auction Date: | January 8th at 7 PM CT through January 10th |
Session 1
Colonial Notes
Continental Currency May 10, 1775 $5 Extremely Fine-About New. Lightly circulated but well signed and attractive.
Continental Currency May 10, 1775 $6 Extremely Fine. Tightly margined in spots but otherwise quite choice.
Continental Currency May 10, 1775 $7 New. The note has slightly rounded corners and two words written in the back margin, as well as a small stain, but it's fully uncirculated, with its original embossing present and no folds or signs of actual circulation.
Continental Currency May 10, 1775 $7 Choice Extremely Fine. Handsome, original and very well margined. Essentially an uncirculated note with two light folds. Boldly signed.
Continental Currency May 10, 1775 $8 Extremely Fine. Nicely margined all the way around on the back and on three of the four sides on the face. The right face margin just touches the design. Well signed, attractive and with good color, a very nice example of a lightly circulated Continental.
Continental Currency May 10 1775 $20. This $20 from the First Issue is the rarest of all the Continentals. It's a different size than any other Continental with a wholly different layout, as well as being printed on a whiter, weaker paper. It also features a multi-colored left end as an anti-counterfeiting device. The paper for the notes was furnished by Benjamin Franklin. This note is difficult to grade as it has the look of a perfect XF but it has considerable well-done restorations. Rounded corners at the left have been squared off and the marbling has had about 1/8 inch added. At the right edge a 1/2 by 1 inch piece has been replaced, apparently with parts of a matching note. The overall effect is excellent and the note appears perfect unless examined with great care. The fairest overall net grade is Very Fine.
Continental Currency May 10, 1775 $20 Fine. This is the scarcest and most popular of all Continental notes. This marbled-edge Continental note is unlike any other from the entire series of 102 different pieces. These Twenty Dollar Bills were printed on weak, thin white paper that had been furnished by Benjamin Franklin. The left end of the bills has a polychrome multicolor anticounterfeiting device that gives the notes a distinctly different appearance. They were also considerably wider and shorter than any of the other Continentals. The back of this example, as on all known pieces, is inverted. The note has been sewn back together along a split center fold, and it has two tape repairs in the margins of the back, as well as a few edge splits. The polychromed edge remains bright, and the note is a respectable example of this incredibly popular piece.
Continental Currency May 10, 1775 $20. The rarest of the Continentals, this note is of a different shape and design than any other of the 101 varieties of Continental notes. It's printed on thin, weak paper that was supplied by Benjamin Franklin, and it bears a multicolor anti-counterfeiting marbling stain at its left edge. This note is missing its right edge, along with small portions of the left-hand corners. What remains is substantially Fine or better, and the note is sewn back together in two places with Colonial homespun thread. In spite of its problems, the vignettes on both sides are perfect and attractive, and the note has a broader marbled area than many of the high-grade pieces we've seen. This piece is likely destined for professional restoration, and it will be a four-figure item if the job is well done.
Continental Currency May 10, 1775 $30 Choice New. Crisp and fresh, with excellent margins and strong eye appeal. A very tough note to find this nice.
Continental Currency May 10, 1775 $30 New. One corner is rounded, and the note has some minor stains, but it's free of folds or signs of circulation.
Continental Currency November 29, 1775 $1 Choice About New. Well margined, well signed and nicely centered on both sides. The one-dollar denomination Continentals were printed for only four of the eleven different issuing dates. This piece is sharply printed and has a very pleasing appearance.
Continental Currency November 29, 1775 $2 Choice Very Fine. Beautifully centered, sharply printed and clean for the grade.
Continental Currency November 29, 1775 $6 About New. Well margined but for one close edge. The signatures are strong, and the overall appearance is excellent.
Continental Currency November 29, 1775 $6 Very Fine. A problem-free, well signed example.
Continental Currency November 29, 1775 $7 About New. Tightly margined on two sides, but a very nice Continental in every other sense. Strong signatures, sharp printing, and perfect centering on the back.
Continental Currency November 29 1775 $7 About New. A bit tight across the bottom but well signed with good color and decent margins.
Continental Currency November 29, 1775 $8 About New. Nicely margined but a touch dirty.
Continental Currency February 17, 1776 $1/6 New. Broadly margined with the appearence of a choice new note from the face but the back shows a little light soil and a minor stain. A nice high grade example.
Continental Currency February 17, 1776. Three different Fractional Continental notes from the only issue that contained Fractionals: $1/3, $1/6 and $1/2 all grade Fine to Very Fine.
Continental Currency February 17, 1776 $1/2 Superb Gem New. The margins are irregular, but broad enough at all points on both sides to easily allow for the top grade. Both the serial number and signature are in bold, deep red, and the print quality of the note is absolutely perfect, with every line of the original design boldly evident. Simply as nice as any Fractional Continental we've ever handled.
Continental Currency February 17 1776 $1/2 Choice New. This piece would be a superb gem but for a small dark stain at the upper right. It's fully embossed, beautifully margined, boldly signed and perfectly centered on both sides.
Continental Currency February 17, 1776 $1/2 New. Fully uncirculated but a bit dull. There is a stain at the top of the back.
Continental Currency February 17, 1776 $2/3 Choice About New. A lovely Fractional Continental with a bold red signature and serial number, excellent margins and strong eye appeal.
February 17, 1776 $2/3 Continental About New. Lightly circulated but with a wholly pleasing appearance, bright color, a strong red signature and no flaws. Fractional Continentals are very much in demand, and this one should prove quite popular.
Continental Currency February 17, 1776 $2/3 Choice Very Fine. Evenly circulated, but well margined and problem free, with a strong signature and attractive visual appeal.
Continental Currency February 17, 1776 $2 Choice Extremely Fine Beautifully margined and problem-free save for an endorsement on the back. Signed by Adam Hubley.
Continental Currency February 17, 1776 $3 Superb Gem New. This is a grade that we don't get to use very much for Continentals, but this note truly deserves it. Both signatures are beautifully bright, the margins are broad and even all the way around, and the back centering is every bit as good as the face. Add to that sharp printing quality, bright paper and original embossing and this is one perfect Continental.
Continental Currency February 17, 1776 $6 Very Fine. A perfect example for the grade. Well margined and well signed.
Continental Currency May 9, 1776 Half Sheet of Eight Gem New. One of each of the denominations from this issue: $1 through $8. Each of the notes is a perfect Gem, something that is very unusual for Continental sheets, as they are invariably torn, handled, folded or dirty. This one would cut into eight perfect Gems, although we would be very sorry to see that happen, as so few beautiful multiples remain in existence. All eight notes are fully numbered and boldly signed. Even the red signature, which is very quick to fade, is strong on all eight. A lovely sheet that will enhance the best of Continental collections.
Continental Currency May 9, 1776 $1 Extremely Fine. Bright, pretty and flawless for the grade.
Continental Currency May 9, 1776 $3 Very Fine. Boldly signed in Red by Ben Jacobs. The note has a very nice overall look for the grade.
Continental Currency May 9, 1776 $4 Very Fine. Boldly signed by Ben Jacobs.
Continental Currency May 9, 1776 $5 About New. There are a few minor stains and the top margins is close, but the note is boldly printed and well signed.
Continental Currency May 9, 1776 $5 Extremely Fine. Another attractive note from this collection that has clearly been assembled with eye appeal a foremost consideration.
Continental Currency May 9, 1776 $7 Gem New. Crackling fresh, with perfect signatures, sharp printing, good margins all the way around and ideal centering of both sides. No Continentals are easy to find in this grade, and we've had less than a dozen true Gems from this May 1776 issue in all our sales combined.
Continental Currency May 9, 1776 $7 Gem New. Beautifully signed and perfectly centered on both sides, with strong printing and lots of eye appeal. A very nice Continental.
Continental Currency May 9, 1776 $7 Very Fine. Well signed and well margined.
Continental Currency May 9, 1776. Five nice notes. $2 grading Extremely Fine but with a light stain, $5 Choice Very Fine, $6 Choice Very Fine, $7 Extremely Fine but closely margined and $8 Extremely Fine. There is a lot of value in this attractive group.
Continental Currency July 22, 1776 $3 Very Choice New. A lovely note, well margined, boldly signed and extremely clean on the face. The back is very slightly soiled, which holds this scarce note from the gem new grade. In our experience, this July 22, 1776 Issue is the second scarcest of the eleven Continental Issues.
Continental Currency July 22, 1776 $3 Choice New. Unfortunately, this otherwise pristine example from this rare issue is rather poorly cut. It's trimmed in across the bottom margin and at the bottom end of the left margin. Bright, beautifully signed and crackling fresh.
Continental Currency July 22, 1776 $3 Very Fine. A problem-free example of a Continental issue that is considerably rarer than the reference books suggest. We've always felt this July 22, 1776 issue was the second scarcest of the Continentals, with only the Yorktown issue being rarer.
Continental Currency July 22, 1776 $6 Extremely Fine. A solid example, with excellent margins and ideal centering of both sides, as well as strong signatures. Scarce in all grades and particularly so this nice.
Continental Currency July 22, 1776 $7 Extremely Fine. The upper left corner tip is off on this otherwise very nice note from the second scarcest Continental issue.
Continental Currency July 22, 1776 $30 Very Choice New. With a touch more top margin, this gorgeous Continental would be a perfect Gem. The signatures are strong, the note is perfectly clean, and even the original embossing remains. We are of the strong opinion that this issue is the second scarcest of all the Continentals. This is a really nice piece that would be a prize from any issue.
Continental Currency July 22, 1776 $30 Choice About New. This note has the appearance, margins, color and clarity of a Superb Gem, which it would be save for a single light vertical fold. In our opinion, this July 22 issue is the second scarcest of all the Continentals. This $30 example, in spite of its AU grade, is the single best looking piece we've handled from this issue.
Continental Currency July 22, 1776 $30 About New. A very scarce issue that is hard to find in any grade. This pretty example has slightly rounded corners but is broadly margined, boldly signed, and very well printed.
Continental Currency July 22, 1776 $30 Choice Very Fine. Well margined, with bright signatures and a handsome overall appearance. This fifth Continental Issue is, in our opinion, the second scarcest of the eleven issues.
Continental Currency July 22, 1776. Two notes from this much scarcer issue: $5 Very Fine and $8 Fine with a small hole.
Continental Currency November 2, 1776 $3 Extremely Fine. A nice solid, problem-free example.
Continental Currency November 2, 1776 $4 Choice Extremely Fine. Lightly circulated but sharply printed, with strong signatures and terrific centering of both sides. A premium problem-free Continental.
Continental Currency November 2, 1776 $5 Choice New. Closely margined at the right and with a small brown spot, but strictly uncirculated.
Continental Currency November 2, 1776 $8 About New. Sharply printed and well signed.
Continental Currency November 2, 1776. Two notes: $2 grading Extremely Fine and $6 grading just shy of Extremely Fine.
Continental Currency February 26, 1777 $3 About New. Closely margined but boldly signed by Ben Levy.
Continental Currency February 26, 1777 $4 Choice Very Fine. Very nice for the grade.
Continental Currency February 26, 1777 $30 About New. A nice example of this somewhat scarcer Continental denomination, this $30 note has two vignettes on the back.
Continental Currency February 26, 1777 Three Notes. $5, $8 and $30 grading, in turn, Fine, Extremely Fine and Very Fine.
Continental Currency May 20, 1777 $4 Fine. A solid example of this much scarcer Continental Issue. All the reference works list this May 20, 1777 issue as being the second scarcest after only the April 11, 1778 Yorktown issue. While that's possible, we've always found the July 22, 1776 issue to be equally elusive. Whether this issue is the second or third scarcest is moot, as it certainly is a hard date to find.
Continental Currency May 20, 1777 $7 Very Fine. A nice example from this much scarcer Continental Issue.
Continental Currency April 11, 1778 $7 About New. Unusually broadly margined, well-signed, and most importantly genuine. There are a few light stains on the back but this rare Yorktown note is extremely handsome from the face. One of the better $7 examples we've handled.
Continental Currency April 11, 1778 $8. This beautifully margined Yorktown appears never to have circulated but is folded and lightly stained diagonally through the signature block. The folds and accompanying stains appear to be the results of some storage mishap. The majority of the note is bright and clearly uncirculated. Difficult to estimate, but we will venture . . .
Continental Currency April 11, 1778 $40 Contemporary Counterfeit Very Fine. Detected during its time in circulation as the note is endorsed on the face and "X"-ed out on the back.
Continental Currency September 26, 1778 Blue Counterfeit Detector $5 Very Choice New. A lovely detector note with a few very light foxing marks and a partial sheet fold near one edge. Boldly printed and historic. These were distributed for the purpose of comparison with suspected notes to detect counterfeits. The purpose of the blue paper was to prevent the notes from being falsely filled in and spent.
Continental Currency Blue Counterfeit Detector September 26, 1778 $5 About New. This detector is printed on a thinner paper with a blue tint. Detectors were printed from genuine plates and distributed for the purposes of comparison with suspected counterfeits. The blue paper was used so that the notes could not be falsely filled in and spent. Popular and historic.
Continental Currency September 26, 1778 $5 Extremely Fine. Well signed, well centered and boldly printed on the face. The back is a bit weaker.
Continental Currency September 26, 1778 $5 Very Fine-Extremely Fine. A lightly circulated, well signed, problem-free Continental.
Continental Currency September 26, 1778 $7 Extremely Fine. Quite a choice example. Rather well margined, bright and very well printed.
Continental Currency September 26, 1778 $8 About New. The bottom margin is tight and irregular, but the note is a lovely example of its grade in all other respects.
Continental Currency September 26, 1778 $20 Choice Extremely Fine. Beautifully printed and with exceptionally broad margins all the way around. A very nice note.
Continental Currency September 26, 1778 Horizontal Pair. A $60 and $20 note on a side-by-side pair from the top of the sheet. Both notes are well margined Choice Extremely Fine examples. Continental pairs are seldom seen.
Continental Currency Blue Counterfeit Detector September 26, 1778 $30 Gem New. A bright, perfect example of this scarce detector. These were printed from genuine plates and distributed so that they could be compared with suspected notes to detect counterfeits. The blue paper was used to prevent the notes from being falsely filled in and spent. This example is unusually bright blue, with razor-sharp printing and a full one-inch deckled margin at the bottom.
Continental Currency September 26, 1778 $30 About New. A single vertical center fold is all that holds this boldly signed, sharply printed Continental from the uncirculated grade.
Continental Currency Blue Counterfeit Detector September 26, 1778 $40 Gem New. A lovely, well margined detector note with a bright blue tint, good original embossing and perfect print quality. Detector notes from this issue are printed on two different papers. The $5 that appears above is thin and tissue-like. This note is printed on a heavier paper, identical to the regular issue save for the deep blue tint.
Continental Currency September 26, 1778 $40 Very Choice New. Boldly printed, well margined with good embossing, bright signatures and excellent overall appearance. A near-Gem example from one of the only two Continental issues where uncirculated notes are relatively available.
Continental Currency September 26 1778 $40 Very Choice New. A well embossed, bright, crisp note that would make the full gem grade if the centering was just a touch better.
Continental Currency September 26, 1778 $40 Extremely Fine. Beautifully margined and problem free. A handsome lightly-circulated Continental.
Continental Currency September 26, 1778 $50 Counterfeit Gem New. A beautiful example of one of the most deceptive counterfeits in all of Colonial Currency. These notes are a tangible example of economic warfare, as the British attempted to undermine the developing American economy by flooding major market centers with worthless counterfeits.
Continental Currency September 26, 1778 $50 About New. Just a touch of handling and surface soil away from the full Uncirculated grade, this beautifully margined Continental is unfolded, well signed and problem free. A very nice example.
Continental Currency September 26, 1778 $50 Very Fine. A nice lightly circulated example of this more common issue and denomination.
Continental Currency September 26, 1778 $60 Choice New. The lower left corner tip of this very nice Continental is a fold-out butterfly error, something we've never seen on any other Continental note. Sure to be of considerable interest to collectors of Continental currency, as virtually all forms of errors on these notes are unknown.
Continental Currency September 26, 1778 $60 Choice New. Tightly margined all the way around, and with an irregular cut that touches across the bottom, but otherwise gorgeous. A Gem New note but for the centering.
Continental Currency September 26, 1778 $60 Extremely Fine. Tightly margined across the top, but an otherwise attractive problem-free Continental.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $1 Extremely Fine. There are a few light stains on this otherwise very nice Continental. One Dollar is a more challenging denomination for Continentals, having been printed for only four of the eleven issues.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $1 Extremely Fine. This eleventh and final Continental issue is one of only four that includes the One Dollar denomination. This particular piece is bright, well signed and with far better margins than normal.
Continental Currency Blue Counterfeit Detector January 14, 1779 $2 About New, Damaged. Two of the edges are rough and the upper left corner is restored using a stamp hinge on the back. A scarce detector note.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $2 Extremely Fine. A lovely example, with exceptional margins, strong signatures and good color.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $3 Extremely Fine. A perfect example of the grade. Nicely margined all around on both sides and problem free.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $3 Very Fine. A very nice note save for some staining at the corners.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $4 Fine. Problem-free for the grade.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $5 Choice Very Fine. A nice circulated example.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $20 Very Choice New. With a little more margin at the right, this well signed, brightly colored piece would be an absolute Gem.
Continental Currency January 14 1779 $20 Choice New. Beautifully centered on both sides and a gem but for some light aging at the right end.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $20 Extremely Fine. A colorful, boldly signed example, free of problems.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $20 Very Fine. Two small initials are penned on the back of this note that is otherwise an ideal example of the grade. Well signed and well margined.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $35 Very Choice New. Well signed, bright and attractive, with good centering of both sides. This scarce $35 denomination was printed only for this final Continental issue.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $35 New. The margins are quite tight, and there are a few light stains, but this well-signed Continental is strictly uncirculated.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779, $40 Very Choice New. This bright, flashy, strictly original Continental is a perfect Gem in every sense but for the centering. Two of the margins just barely touch the design on the face. The back is perfectly printed and perfectly centered.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $40 New. There is some stray ink on the face and back and the paper is lightly aged, but this scarce forty-dollar denomination Continental is strictly uncirculated, with all its original embossing intact.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $40 About New. Well signed and well centered on both sides, with good color. Perfect for the grade save for a single small stain.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $45 About New. The note is tightly margined and held from the New grade by a single horizontal fold. This $45 denomination was emitted only in this last of the eleven Continental issues.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $50 About New. Well margined, bright and attractive.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $55 Choice About New. A little handling at the corners but an otherwise very nice example of this $55 denomination, which was printed only for the final issue.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $60 Very Choice New. A near-Gem example that would make the top grade with just a touch more margin in the upper left corner. The paper quality is terrific, the printing on both sides razor-sharp, and both of the signatures are bold and dark.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $60 Very Choice New. A near-Gem example of this $60 note, a denomination which occurs only in this eleventh and final Continental issue.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $60 Extremely Fine. There are two tiny tape repairs of edge splits that are easily overlooked. Save for that, this note is a perfect example for the grade.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $65 Choice About New. A lovely note with excellent centering of both sides, bright, sharp print quality and strong, attractive signatures. This is just about as nice an example of the issue as can be found in lightly circulated grade. The $65 denomination was printed for only this final issue of Continentals, making it very difficult to aquire.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $65 Extremely Fine. Excellent color and strong signatures.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $70 Choice About New. But for a single light center fold, this is a Choice New example of this high-denomination from the final Continental issue. Boldly signed, with one signature bright red and the other in brown.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $80 Choice New. Well signed and nice looking, with a rather distinct nature print on the back. The margins are a hair too tight for the full Gem grade.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $80 Extremely Fine. A nice example of the highest denomination Continental. $80 notes were issued only for this January 14, 1779 emission, the eleventh and final Continental issue. A scarce denomination, much sought by collectors.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779 $80 Extremely Fine. Two corners are clipped on this highest-denomination Continental from the final issue.
Three Mixed Continental Currency Notes. One from the May 10, 1775 issue, a $30 with no problems grading Fine-Very Fine, the other two are both from the November 29, 1775 issue: a $1 and a $2, both grading Very Good.
Four May 9, 1776 Continentals. A $2 grading Fine with a little bit of glue on one edge, two $3 notes, both grading Fine, one with very tight margins, and a $4 note grading Very Fine.
Three Nice Continentals. The first two notes are from the February 26, 1777 issue, a $4 and a $7. The third note is a $4 from the November 2, 1776 issue. All three notes are problem free, and all grade a bit better than Fine.
Continental Currency. There are two notes in this lot, both from the November 2, 1776 issue: a $5 and a $7. Both of the notes grade fully Very Fine or a bit better.
February 17, 1776 Continentals. A $3 and a $4. Both are well printed, well signed examples grading fully Very Fine or a drop better. Both have slightly rounded corners.
Four Mixed Continentals. November 29, 1775 $3 Very Good, February 17, 1776 $6 Fine, February 26, 1777 $4 Very Good and September 20, 1778 $50 Very Fine but hole canceled.
Continental Currency January 14, 1779. A group of three notes: $1 Very Fine, $2 Very Fine but stained and $4 Choice Very Fine.
Connecticut May 10, 1775 40s About New. Uncanceled and very scarce that way. The corners are slightly rounded, but the signatures are strong.
Connecticut June 1, 1775 40s New. The corners are rounded and there is a small nick in the top margin on this otherwise Choice uncanceled example.
Connecticut July 1, 1775 40s Very Choice New. But for some very mild paper aging, this uncanceled Connecticut is a perfect Gem; it's broadly margined and ideally centered, and it has wonderfully deep, original embossing. Uncanceled examples only bring about double the price of slit-canceled notes, but in reality, they are scarcer by at least a factor of ten. Well signed and lovely.
Connecticut June 7, 1776 1s Superb Gem New. An absolutely flawless example, with perfect margins, snow-white paper, a strong signature, deep, original embossing and, best of all, it's uncanceled. Connecticuts are among the most common Colonials, but virtually all survivors are circulated, aged and canceled. This one is pristine and extremely rare this nice.
Connecticut June 7, 1776 1s Choice New. Uncanceled and scarce thus. A nicely embossed, well margined note, with somewhat faded signatures.
Connecticut June 7, 1776 3s Very Choice New. Slit canceled but otherwise perfect. Bright and attractive.
Connecticut June 19, 1776 6d About New. A few minor edge splits, but bright and attractive. Canceled with a single slit.
Connecticut June 19, 1776 9d Very Choice New. There is an internal slit cancel, but it's difficult to see when the note is in the holder.
Connecticut June 19, 1776 1s3d Very Choice New. Bright and attractive, with a single unobtrusive slit cancel.
Connecticut October 11, 1777 2d About New. Printed on blue paper, lightly aged, with a weak signature but uncanceled and quite scarce that way.
Connecticut October 11, 1777 3d Choice About New. This blue-paper Small Change note is slit canceled, but it's boldly signed, bright and very attractive.
Connecticut October 11, 1777 4d Choice New. This is the much scarcer variety, printed on white paper. It's well signed, beautifully margined . . . a would-be Gem but for some light staining and a well executed "B" in calligraphy on the blank back.
Connecticut October 11, 1777 5d Choice New. Printed on blue paper and with the side margins somewhat skewed, but well signed and barely canceled. The attempted slit cancel did not fully penetrate the paper.
Connecticut October 11, 1777 7d Choice About New. This blue-paper slit-canceled note is well signed and beautifully margined, and it has lots of eye appeal.
Late-Date Canceled Connecticuts. Four cross-cut Connecticut notes from various 1780 issues. All Very Fine or better, two with tape-repaired cancels. A useful lot.
Connecticut July 1, 1780 9d Choice New. Well margined and boldly signed, with the typical crosscut cancel.
Connecticut Group. Ten circulated notes, all from the common late issues. Five have cancels, five do not. All have some problems, splits, repairs, etc. Average net grade would be Fine. No returns on this lot for any reason.
Five Connecticut Notes. Three small change cancelled white paper notes from the October 11, 1777 issue, and two hole-cancelled 1780 Connecticuts. The earlier notes grade Very Fine, and the two later notes grade About New.
Delaware February 28, 1746 20s Fine. Scotch-tape repaired across its horizontal center fold and with very raggedy edges, but the majority of the text is clear, including the "printed by B. Franklin," on the back. A nice example of the first obtainable Delaware issue.
Delaware May 1, 1756 20s. This note has many of the elements of a full Very Fine, including an extremely bold lion vignette on the back, but the corners are quite rounded and it has been repaired along its center fold. A far more pleasing example of an early Delaware note than what is generally encountered. The "printed by B. Franklin," on the back is extremely clean and clear. Net Choice Fine.
Delaware March 1, 1758 15s Fine. Strengthened along its horizontal center fold, but with all of the text clear, including the "printed by B. Franklin," on the back. The Horse vignette is discernible though somewhat indistinct, and virtually all of the text is clear.
Delaware March 1, 1758 20s Very Good. Fully Fine from the face, but the back is much weaker and partially skinned, apparently from previous mounting.
Delaware May 1, 1758 20s Fine. Quite intact and with no major restorations, the signatures are gone and part of the back is lightly skinned but all of the text is clear.
Delaware May 1, 1758 20s Fine. Unlike the vast majority of early Delaware notes, this note is strictly original, with no restorations of any kind. All the text on both sides is legible, and the edges are in far better shape than what is normally seen for these early issues.
Two Early Delaware Notes. Both notes are rather heavily circulated, as always, with rounded corners and a little edge loss, but both have clear text, and both have clear vignettes on the back. Both notes are form the June 1, 1759 issue, one with a Horse and Thistle vignette, the other with two seahorses.
Delaware June 1, 1759 10s Very Fine. Tape reinforced along its split center fold, but a very high grade piece for the era and issue. The elephant, squirrel, and stork vignette on the back is as clear as we've ever seen it. One of the higher grade examples of this Ben Franklin printed note.
Delaware June 1, 1759 20s Very Fine. Quite high grade for this issue, with all the text on both sides bold and sharp. The lion vignette and the nature print on the back are also quite clear, and the signatures, although light, are discernible.
Delaware June 1, 1759 20s Very Fine. Amazing grade for the issue, with every word of the text clear, and a nice sharp lion vignette on the back. The center fold has been glue strengthened, but the note is extraordinary for the issue.
Delaware May 31, 1760 20s Fine. A two-color note that has the majority of the red printing still distinct. The corners are rounded and the center fold has been tape repaired on the back. The overall appearance of this note is considerably better than what is normally seen, and the B. Franklin imprint is clear.
Delaware May 31, 1760 40s Fine. The center split is glue-reinforced and the note is quite aged, but the text is clear, as is the Franklin imprint and the nature print. Far better than average for the issue.
Delaware January 1, 1776 1s Extremely Fine. Rather closely margined but problem free.
Delaware January 1, 1776 18d Extremely Fine. A well margined, problem-free lightly circulated example.
Delaware January 1, 1776 18d Very Fine. Problem free.
Delaware January 1, 1776 2s6d About New. Well signed and problem-free save for a very minor stain at the bottom left.
Delaware January 1, 1776 2s6d Extremely Fine. A nice lightly circulated example from this most available Delaware issue.
Delaware January 1, 1776 4s Very Choice New. All that holds this perfectly printed note from the Gem grade is rather tight margins on both sides.
Delaware January 1 1776 4s Very Choice New. A bit too aged for the gem grade but well margined and very nice in every other respect.
Delaware January 1, 1776 4s Choice New. Hugely margined with the appearance of an absolute Gem, but there is a trace of a minor sheet fold in one of the outsize margins.
Delaware January 1 1776 5s Gem New. Bright, bold and well signed with broad even margins all the way around.
Delaware January 1, 1776 5s Choice About New. There is a single, very light fold on this nicely margined, bright example.
Delaware January 1 1776 6s Gem New. Bright, bold and well signed with margins all the way around. Three of the margins are outsized, the bottom is much closer but clear of the design.
Delaware January 1, 1776 6s Choice About New. The note has the appearance of a Superb Gem along with huge margins all around, but there is a sheet fold in the top margin.
Delaware May 1, 1777 6s Extremely Fine. The back is somewhat soiled, but the face is quite nice.
Delaware January 1, 1776 10s Very Choice New. Quite near the full Gem grade. The colors are beautiful, and the note has margin all the way around the design on both sides.
Delaware January 1, 1776 10s Choice New. The back is a bit off center on this crisp, attractive note.
Delaware January 1 1776 10s Choice About New. The appearance of a absolute gem with huge margins, perfect centering and bold signatures. The note has one light fold.
Delaware January 1 1776 20s Choice New. The margins are tight on the face and touch in several places on the back but the note is fresh, well signed and original and a gem in every respect but the margins.
Delaware January 1, 1776 20s Choice About New. Lightly center folded and with a small stain on the back, but with good signatures and attractive color.
Delaware May 1, 1777 4d New. This Small Change note from a scarcer Delaware issue is a perfect Gem but for a stain across the top half-inch of the note on both sides. A still desirable piece in spite of this one problem.
Delaware May 1, 1777 1s Very Fine. The lower left corner is off on this scarcer Delaware note from the final issue. Save for that, it's an ideal example for the grade.
Delaware May 1, 1777 18d Choice About New. An ideal example for the grade, separated from Choice New by a light horizontal fold only.
Delaware May 1, 1777 2s6d Choice About New. A well margined and attractive example from this much scarcer Delaware issue.
Delaware May 1, 1777 4s Choice Very Fine. An ideal example of the grade and a well signed, lightly circulated representative piece from this much scarcer Delaware issue.
Delaware May 1, 1777 4s Very Fine. A nice circulated example of this much scarcer Delaware issue.
Delaware May 1, 1777 5s Extremely Fine. Although some circulation is apparent, this scarcer Delaware issue note retains its handsome appearance. It's well signed and sharply printed.
Delaware May 1, 1777 10s Extremely Fine. Poorly trimmed on both sides, otherwise very nice.
Delaware May 1, 1777 20s Choice About New. Hugely margined, well centered both sides and with the appearance of an absolute gem, but there is a single, light, difficult to see center fold. A much scarcer Delaware Issue.
Delaware May 1, 1777 20s Choice Extremely Fine. A beautifully margined, bright example of this much scarcer Delaware issue. The signatures are strong, and the print quality, particularly the often-muddy vignette, is razor sharp. A very nice example.
Delaware May 1, 1777 20s Choice Very Fine. Gorgeous from the face, with the look of a much higher grade. The back is slightly weaker. This is the highest denomination from the final Delaware issue.
Georgia 1776 Sterling Issue 6d Very Fine. There is a minor repair at the bottom edge on this otherwise solid note. This issue is quite scarce, but fails to bring the higher prices of the far more attractive multi-color issues.
Georgia 1776 1s6d Very Fine. Very Fine and Choice save for some ink erosion at one of the signatures. The top signature, which is undamaged, is that of William Few, who went on to sign the U.S. Constitution. Sharply printed, well margined, and defect free save for the aforementioned minor problem.
Georgia 1776 Sterling Denomination Issue 2s6d Very Fine. This is the variety with the denomination at the left and the ornamentation at the right. The note has seen a fair amount of circulation, hence the Fine grade, but it has remained remarkably problem-free with a bold vignette, strong color, and no distractions save for two small ink spots. An outstanding example of a very scarce note. One of the signers is William Few, who went on to sign the United States Constitution eleven years after signing this note.
Georgia 1776 2s6d Very Fine, Repaired. This is the variety with the denomination printed vertically at both ends of the note. The horse vignette is clean and perfect, and the note gives the appearance of grading better than Very Fine. A number of small edge pieces have been replaced, and a few of the border elements have been partially redrawn, but the job is well done, and this scarce note faces up quite nicely.
Georgia 1776 $1/4 Very Fine. Well signed and beautifully legible, but with a few problems. The upper left corner tip is off, and the right edge has a central split that's been repaired with tape from the blank back. An inexpensive but not unpleasing Georgia Colonial.
Georgia 1776 $1/2 Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Very high grade for the issue, and also quite well margined. The note has a few minor problems, a scattering of small holes, an edge split and a tiny corner tip missing, but none impact particularly negatively on the pleasing overall appearance.
Georgia 1776 $1 Orange Seal Extremely Fine. Very well margined, boldly signed, extremely attractive and, most importantly, absolutely free of repairs and restorations. All Georgia notes are a challenge to locate in grades this high.
Georgia 1776 $1 Green Seal Choice About New. One of the highest grade colored seal Georgia notes that we have ever had the pleasure of handling. All four signatures are bold and bright, the note is extremely well margined, the printing and seal are both embossed through to the back, and the note has not a trace of repair or restoration of any kind. Just to add a little additional spice, the lower right corner is butterflied with a relatively large gutter fold. A simply spectacular piece of Georgia currency destined for a home in a great collection.
Georgia 1776 $1 Green Seal Extremely Fine. Beautifully margined and boldly printed with a strong green seal which still has its original embossing. There are two minor repairs, a tear in the upper right corner,and a tiny edge split that has been taped on the blank back, but neither is at all a distraction to this lovely, rare note. Well signed, and sure to prove extremely popular among Colonial bidders.
Georgia 1776 $2 Blue Seal Very Fine, Damaged. There are a few edge tears and a small piece missing in the top margin, but all five signatures are bold and clear, and the blue seal is razor sharp and brightly colored. An above-average example from this elusive Colony.
Georgia 1776 $4 Choice Extremely Fine. A real beauty, with extremely strong signatures, a bold, sharply printed blue seal, excellent margins and no repairs save for two carefully closed minor edge splits. A spectacular looking Georgia, and the kind of note that has been bringing runaway prices in recent auctions. A truly lovely Georgia piece worth whatever it takes to bring it home.
Georgia 1776 $4 Blue Seal Extremely Fine. There is a single small patched worm hole that is very difficult to find and affects no design elements. But for that this gorgeous Georgia note is virtually perfect with razor sharp printing, ideal margins, a bright blue seal that is still embossed to the back, and five clear dark signatures. One of the nicest Georgias that we have had the opportunity to offer in quite some time.
Georgia 1776 $4 Extremely Fine. There is a minute repair at the top of the center fold, but this high grade, gorgeous Georgia note is otherwise problem-free. All five signatures are strong, the bright blue seal is razor sharp, and the note shows all its original embossing from the pressure of the plate. An exceptional piece in terms of both appearance and technical merit.
Georgia $4 1776 Choice Very Fine. A lovely Georgia note, with five strong signatures, beautiful margins and no repairs or restorations of any kind. There are a few inconsequential pinholes and no other problems at all. The colored-seal series is always extremely popular with collectors, and this is one of the nicest examples we've ever seen of this maroon-seal Liberty Cap issue.
Georgia 1777 $3 Extremely Fine. Beautifully signed and very well margined with no problems but for extremely irregular edges, although the irregularity is far outside the frame line. An unusually nice example without a hint of repair or restoration.
Georgia 1777 $3 Choice Very Fine. A note that simply is not seen this nice. It's totally problem free, with good margins all the way around and all five signatures clearly legible. This is only the second example that we've handled. The first was a nice XF that brought over $1700. This one comes very close to that for grade and is its equal for eye appeal.
Georgia 1777 $17 Very Fine. A few splits and pinholes have been closed, but this beautifully margined Georgia note has a strong snake vignette, five strong signatures, and an extremely pleasing overall appearance. A very nice example of this odd denomination which can be found only from this one issue.
Georgia June 8, 1777 $2 Choice Very Fine. Very well signed and nicely margined, this is the more common variety, with the word "in" printed in red on the fourth line. The ship vignette is a bit weak towards the top of the vignette.
Georgia June 8 1777 $4 Extremely Fine. Beautifully signed and far better margined than most with a strong Orange Seal and the low single digit serial number 6. There is one small repair at the top center that effects only a single border ornament. The repair is well done and virtually invisible. All five signatures are strong, the seal is bright and the note has tremendous eye appeal. This is the variety with the red "in" in the middle of the fourth line. Conventional thinking was that the black "in" was used for the low numbered notes but we have two low numbered pieces from this issue in this sale, both of which have the red "in". It appears that the numbering was started over after the change was made.
Georgia June 8, 1777 $7 About New. Red "in" in the fourth line. Very close to the fully uncirculated grade. The value is reduced somewhat by a small repair in the bottom margin and a rather lightly printed seal. All five signatures are beautifully bold. Interestingly, this note is Serial Number 10. These low numbers generally come with the word "in" in the fourth line printed in black.
Georgia September 10, 1777 $2 Extremely Fine. There are a few very minor repairs of the blank edge area, but none of the design is affected. The ship vignette is bold, all five signatures are plainly legible, and the note has a very attractive overall appearance.
Georgia September 10, 1777 $8 Extremely Fine. Gorgeous from the face, with an extremely strong blue seal. The note has been mounted at one time, and the blank back is coated with the remnants of the glue.
Georgia May 4, 1778 $20. Fully Extremely Fine from the standpoint of wear, but trimmed very close and with major mounting remnants on the back. For value purposes, the best net grade would be Fine.
Georgia May 4, 1778 $40 Extremely Fine. Beautifully margined without a hint of a defect or restoration of any kind. All five signatures are bold, as is the blue dove seal. Even the blue-tinted "GEORGIA" at the left is distinct on this pretty example.
Three Georgia Notes. September 10, 1777 $4/5 solid Fine but backed, June 8, 1777 $1 Very Fine but split and repaired, and September 10, 1777 $4 internally Extremely Fine with good signatures and a strong vignette, but the edges are heavily tattered.
Two 1776 Colored Seal Georgias. A $4 Liberty Cap Orange Seal and a $1 Justice Blue Seal, both notes with a number of problems and a number of merits. Both would net grade Fine for value.
Louisiana July 1, 1720 10 livres Tournois Extremely Fine. The middle issue of the three 1720 Bank Royale notes that follow close on the heels of the 1716 to 1718 John Law notes. These notes were part of the famed "Mississippi Bubble" debacle involving Scottish financier and schemer John Law and land in New France. Rarely seen in this high grade, this example shows a deeply embossed Bank Royale seal.
Maryland January 1, 1767 $1 Choice Very Fine. This much scarcer early Maryland issue is seldom seen in this high a grade.
Maryland March 1, 1770 grouping. $1, $2, $4 and $6 all grade Very Fine or a bit better. All have had their center splits repaired.
Maryland April 10, 1774 $1/6 Choice About New. A boldly printed, very nice looking example of this scarcer low-fractional-denomination note.
Maryland April 10, 1774 $1/2 About New. Beautifully margined, with a large section of the indent present. Clean, bright and well signed. Very high grade for this issue.
Maryland April 10, 1774 $2 Extremely Fine. A nice example and an ideal note for a lightly circulated Thirteen Colony set.
Maryland April 10, 1774 $2 Extremely Fine. A handsome high grade example.
Maryland April 10, 1774 $4 Choice About New. A boldly signed, attractive example.
Maryland April 10, 1774 $6 Choice About New. Tremendous grade for the issue, and also a strikingly handsome note with huge margins all the way around, dark signatures, and a larger, more complete part of the indent than is normally ever present. A light center fold and a corner tip fold are all that separate this note from the Gem grade.
Maryland April 10, 1774 $6 About New. Beautifully margined, with virtually the entire indent present, and broad margins on the other three sides.
Maryland April 10, 1774 $6 About New. Closely margined all around and problem-free save for a single light center fold.
Maryland April 10, 1774 $6 Choice Very Fine. Well printed, beautifully margined and cleaner than notes from this issue are generally found.
Maryland April 10, 1774 $6 Choice Very Fine. An unmolested, problem-free note.
Maryland April 10, 1774 $8 About New. Closely margined but very high grade for the issue.
Maryland April 10, 1774 $8 Choice Extremely Fine. Scarce in this grade.
Maryland April 10, 1774 $8 Extremely Fine. A very good looking example with decent margins all the way around.
Maryland July 26, 1775 $1 1/3 Very Fine. Restoration-free, which is a minor miracle for this very rare issue. When these are seen, and they are extremely rare in all grades, they are virtually always in tatters. This is the finest example that CAA has had the privilege of handling. The engraving is far more elaborate than on any other Maryland issue, and the allegorical vignettes, although not executed with great skill, are as evocative as anything seen on Colonial Currency. The vignette at the top of the face shows George III setting fire to an American city with a torch while trampling on the Magna Charta. The back is entirely given over to a vignette of Peace and Liberty. One of the most popular Colonial notes, and extremely rare in original, unrestored condition.
Maryland December 7, 1775 notes. $1 1/3 and $2 2/3 both grade Very Fine, and both are problem free.
Four April 10, 1774 Maryland Notes. $1/9, $1/3, $1/2 and $1. All are circulated and grade approximately Very Fine. The $1/2 is higher grade, but the corners are lightly clipped.
Maryland August 14, 1776 Grouping. Four nice, evenly circulated notes all grading fully Very Fine or a bit better. There are four different denominations: $1 1/3, $2, $2 2/3 and $6.
Three December 7, 1775 Maryland Notes. A $2 2/3 grading Choice Very Fine, which is a very high grade for this issue, and a $6 and $8 example, both of which grade just under Very Fine.
Three Earlier Marylands. An $8 from the January 1, 1767 issue grading a solid Fine, and two notes from the March 1, 1770 issue: a $1 grading Very Good and backed, and an $8 grading Fine but splitting.
Five Mixed Maryland Notes. March 1, 1770 $6 and $8, and April 10, 1774 $1/9, $2/3 and $1. All the notes grade right around Very Fine. Two have minor problems.
Seven Maryland Notes. January 1, 1767 $2/3, $4 and $8, March 1, 1770 $1/2 and $2/3, April 10, 1774 $2/9 and $1/3. All seven notes have some tape repairs.
Maryland Continental Loan Office Bill of Exchange May 11, 1781 Choice New. Listed as U.S. 95 in Anderson, it's an uncut pair consisting of a third and fourth of exchange made out for $18. Both notes from this vertical pair are signed by Francis Hopkinson as Treasurer of Loans and by Thomas Harwood for the State of Maryland. Maryland is the second-most difficult colony from which to obtain one of these certificates. They're rated as a high R-7, which Anderson considers to be four to six known, in his excellent book The Price of Liberty. Only Virginia, with one to three known, is considered rarer. This unsevered pair is in essentially as-issued condition. A lovely and valuable pair that should create considerable bidder interest.
Massachusetts May 25, 1775 18s Fine-Very Fine. The center split has been contemporarily repaired by gluing a piece of blank paper to the blank back of this note, after which it continued in circulation. It has two hole cancels, both about two-thirds the size of a dime, one neat and round and the other vaguely star-shaped. This note is one of the Massachusetts issues that was engraved by Colonial patriot and silversmith Paul Revere. The indent at the left shows a codfish in the midst of vine designs, and has the words "American Paper" printed at the bottom. This particular example has a fairly large piece of the indent remaining, and shows the last three letter of the word "American" and the full word "Paper". Rare in all grades, with this piece being far up in the census despite its obvious use.
Massachusetts August 18 1775 30s About New. A lovely Sword in Hand Note both engraved and printed by Paul Revere. The note is very well margined, well signed and well printed and it's a perfect piece save for some very minor repairs of edge splits. It's number 4480 out of ten thousand pieces printed. This is one of the most popular issues among Colonial Currency Collectors due in large part to its direct association with Paul Revere and also due to the great Continental Soldier Vignette on the back who holds his sword upright "In defence of American Liberty".
Massachusetts August 18, 1775 40s Very Fine-Extremely Fine. A beautifully margined example of this rare and extraordinarily popular Massachusetts issue. The note was engraved both face and back by colonial forefather Paul Revere, and it was also printed by him. The act date of the note is four months to the day after Revere's famed ride. The note is absolutely flawless for the grade save for a very minor edge split at the left of the center fold and an insignificant ink blot at the bottom of the back. The printing on both sides is razor sharp, and the signatures are in three different color inks, as was intended by the issuing authority. The vignette of the continental soldier with his raised sword in his right hand and the Magna Charta in his left is one of the most evocative designs of the period. This is one of the finer examples we've seen of this issue. The note is unpriced in either Newman or Friedberg above the Fine grade. A beautiful historic and rare piece of Colonial Currency.
Massachusetts December 7, 1775 2s8d Fine, Sewn. Contemporarily sewn back together along its split horizontal fold. In spite of its heavy circulation and hand-stitched repair, the note remains appealing to the eye. To may collectors, these notes, repaired with home-spun thread, are more desirable than a note in the same grade with a modern, more sophisticated restoration. This is the scarcer of the first two Sword-in-Hand issues. The later two issues are virtually never encountered. The note has one signature remaining visible, and all of its text on both sides is legible save for a few letters covered by the thread on the front. An important note in spite of its well-used condition.
Massachusetts December 7, 1775 42s Very Fine-Extremely Fine. A lovely Sword-in-Hand note and one of the few genuine 42s examples that we have ever seen, as most of the survivors are counterfeit. It is a difficult note to grade as it is substantially Extremely Fine, but the bottom half-inch is weaker with some splits and a little paper loss at the lower-left corner. All the design on both sides is clean and perfect, and the all important vignette with the Revolutionary soldier with a raised sword on the back is beautifully printed and as sharp as we've ever seen. The plates for this note were engraved by Paul Revere, and the printing for both sides was done in his shop. A truly great piece of Americana, to be enjoyed not just by the Colonial Currency collector but also by anyone who appreciates the early history of our country.
Massachusetts June 18, 1776 3s6d Fine. This is the type-set Small Change note from the scarce issue where the higher denominations have the small sword-in-hand vignette on the face. The note is heavily circulated but problem free.
Massachusetts October 18, 1776 3d Very Fine. An evenly circulated, very well printed problem-free Codfish note. The face plate was engraved by Paul Revere, and the faces were printed in his shop. The backs of the bills were made using cast cuts and they were printed by John Gill. These are always popular, and a solid mid-grade piece like this one will attract considerable attention.
Massachusetts October 18, 1776 8d Very Fine. A well printed, well margined, handsome example of a Codfish note. The face was printed by Paul Revere; and the plates for the face were partially engraved by Paul Revere and partially by Nathaniel Hurd. The backs were typeset and printed by John Gill. The print quality of this example is far above that which is normally seen, but the signature has faded.
Massachusetts October 18, 1776 9d Very Fine. A solid, good looking example, problem-free save for an extremely minor split and the upper-left corner which is trimmed off. The printing is bold and clean, and the note is well centered on both sides. The missing corner affects nothing but a tiny portion of the frame line.
Massachusetts October 18, 1776 4s Very Fine. This Small Change Codfish note was printed by Paul Revere using face plates that he engraved. The backs were printed by John Gill. It's problem-free for the grade, extremely well centered and boldly printed on both sides.
Massachusetts October 18, 1776 4s Fine. A weak vertical center fold has been strengthened, and both sides of this otherwise attractive Codfish note are a bit dirty. The face plate for this issue was engraved by Colonial patriot Paul Revere, and the faces of the notes were printed in his shop. The back design was engraved by Nathaniel Hurd, and the backs were printed by John Gill.
Massachusetts October 18, 1776 4s6d Fine. Some edge splits have been repaired on the back with stamp hinges, but the note is a not-unattractive example of a Revere-engraved Codfish.
Massachusetts November 17, 1776 48s Contemporary Counterfeit Very Fine. One of the rarest issues of Massachusetts notes, genuine examples are virtually never seen and even counterfeits are rarely encountered. This note is pen-cancelled with an "X" across its face signifying its fraudulent status and the word "Counterfeit" is written vertically on the back next to the Continental soldier. Quite a good counterfeit that clearly circulated for a time along with the genuine examples of this prohibitively rare issue.
Massachusetts October 16, 1778. Three notes from this Codfish issue: 3d, 8d and 3s. The 3d is very weakly printed on the face and stained. The 8d grades Very Good with the normal edge problems; the 3s note grades Very Good but is tape repaired on its center fold.
Massachusetts October 16, 1778 12d Extremely Fine. Although tightly trimmed all the way around, the design is only minimally affected. It's a well signed note, and a rather attractive example.
Massachusetts October 16, 1778 1s6d Fine. But for repaired splits at the top and bottom of the center fold, this is a rather handsome circulated Codfish note.
Massachusetts 1779 1s Choice Fine. An absolutely problem-free example of this lowest-denomination Rising Sun note. This is the only denomination that has a pine tree in the Rising Sun vignette.
Massachusetts 1779 1s6d Very Fine. Trimmed in rather severely along the right edge, but otherwise a handsome example of this Paul Revere-printed and -engraved note. The back design is fully on the paper.
Massachusetts 1779 2s6d Choice Very Fine. A lovely Rising Sun example, very well printed on both sides, with a strong signature and excellent margins. The face of this note was printed by Paul Revere from plates that he engraved. An attractive, important and evocative issue.
Massachusetts 1779 2s6d Fine. A beautifully printed example of this very scarce Rising Sun issue. The faces were printed in Paul Revere's shop from plates that he had engraved. The backs were made up of type and cuts previously used on the two Small Change Codfish issues. For this issue, the backs were printed by Thomas Fleet. This note is broadly margined, very well printed and rather attractive in spite of a light blue cast at the upper right.
Massachusetts 1779 3s Extremely Fine. A very well printed, well margined Rising Sun Note with a strong signature and overall nice appearance. Paul Revere engraved the face plates and printed the faces of these bills. The backs were made from set type and cuts previously used on the Codfish Issue and they were printed by Thomas Fleet. This note has some light aging but it does little to detract.
Massachusetts 1779 3s Choice Very Fine. Beautifully margined, boldly printed, well signed and with great eye appeal. This Rising Sun issue was printed from face plates that had been engraved by Colonial printer, silversmith and legendary forefather Paul Revere, who also printed the faces of the notes themselves. The backs employed set type and cast cuts from the previous Codfish issue and were printed by Thomas Fleet. This particular example is razor sharp on both sides. An important and most attractive issue.
Massachusetts 1779 3s Very Good. Torn vertically and repaired by sewing back together with homespun thread, but well signed and fully legible. The face of this note was engraved and printed by Paul Revere.
Massachusetts 1779 3s6d Fine. Somewhat off center on both sides, but otherwise problem free for the grade. An inexpensive example of this popular Paul Revere-engraved type.
Massachusetts 1779 4s6d Fine. The note has several repairs and some staining, but it is not at all unattractive.
Massachusetts 1779 4s8d Fine. The lower right corner tip is off, and the note is trimmed into the frame at the right, but it's an otherwise decent looking Rising Sun example.
Massachusetts 1779 5s 4d Very Good. Well circulated but problem-free for the grade, and, all things considered, rather attractive.
Massachusetts May 5, 1780 $1 Extremely Fine. Hole canceled with a diamond-shaped hole.
Massachusetts May 5, 1780 $5 About New. An extremely common issue with a hole cancel, but quite scarce uncancelled and fully issued as this piece is. The guarantee on the back has been signed by Thomas Walley, a scarcer signature.
Massachusetts May 5, 1780 $20 Very Fine. Lacking the normal hole cancel and rather scarce as such, this note has been cancelled by crossing out the signatures.
Massachusetts Treasury Certificate December 24, 1780 Choice About New. An extremely rare piece of fiscal paper listed as a high R7 in Anderson's The Price of Liberty, indicating only 4 to 6 pieces known to exist. Just like on the plate piece in the Anderson book, this certificate has had the original July date crossed out and altered to Christmas Eve. This piece has a triangle cancellation cut into the bottom removing part of Gardner's signature, but it is otherwise a superb looking piece. The pine-tree vignette at the left and the words "Witness my Hand" above the signature are printed in red. This is the first example of this certificate that we have ever seen. It's both extremely rare and very visually pleasing.
Massachusetts Six Percent Treasury Certificate. Incredible condition for one of these certificates, with a few nicks and splits in the broad margins, but boldly printed and only lightly folded. About New.
Massachusetts Continental Loan Office Bill of Exchange July 5, 1780 Choice Extremely Fine. Listed as US 105 in Anderson's The Price of Liberty and as a low R6 indicating 21 to 30 examples known to exist, but this is the first we've seen. It's printed entirely in red and green, which combined with the typical dark brown handwritten parts makes it one of the more colorful pieces of fiscal paper. The top border, which is printed in a deep green, shows a plow and a sailing ship with the elaborately engraved word AMERICA between them. It's signed by Francis Hopkinson, who also signed the Declaration of Independence. There are a few light folds and a small ink erosion hole in the Hopkinson signature, but this flashly colorful piece has the appearance of a fully uncirculated item. According to Anderson, Francis Hopkinson also designed the ornate borders on this piece. It's not the rarest piece of fiscal paper we have handled, but certainly the most attractive.
Massachusetts Six Percent 1777 Treasury Certificate. Listed as MA-9 in Anderson's The Price of Liberty and considered by him to be an R-5, meaning 31 to 75 pieces known. This is the single most sought-after piece of fiscal paper from the American Revolutionary period due to its elaborate engraving and the vignette of a Continental soldier with a raised sword surrounded by a rattlesnake. All the engraving for this piece was done by Nathaniel Hurd, a contemporary of Paul Revere. In past years, this bond was often attributed to Revere due to the Sword in Hand vignette, which is very similar to Revere's, and also due in a likely larger part to the power of wishful thinking. This piece is boldly printed, and it grades a full Extremely Fine.
Massachusetts Commodity Bond. Listed by Anderson as MA-22, this commodity bond has several paragraphs of Colonial legalese on the back involving the transfer of the bond and certifying that Dr. Samuel Adams (!?), the payee of this bond, is now in the service of the United States (April 8, 1782.) A nice Extremely Fine with light tattering in the wide top margin.
Massachusetts Six Percent Treasury Certificate. Listed as MA-34 in Anderson. Considerably covered with interest statements across the face. Rated as an R-5 by Anderson, indicating 31 to 75 known. A solid Extremely Fine with no problems.
Massachusetts Six Percent Treasury Certificate. The most common of the Sword in Hand Treasury Certificates. Listed as MA-10 in Anderson and considered to be an R-4 by him, indicating 76 to 200 known. A decent Extremely Fine with a tape repair on the back and two tiny body holes.
Massachusetts Six Percent Treasury Certificate. Listed as MA-31 in Anderson and considered by him as a low R-6, meaning 21 to 30 known. Canceled by a large wedge shape having been cut from the bottom, otherwise a very nice Extremely Fine.
Massachusetts Commodity Bond. Listed as MA-21 in Anderson, this is an unusually nice commodity bond similar in quality to the beautiful piece we had in our last sale. An absolutely problem-free Extremely Fine, boldly printed and well signed. It's made payable to William Jordan, who endorses it on the back with an "X," surrounded by the words "William Jordan - his mark," in the fashion of the day.
1780 Massachusetts Lottery Winner's Treasury Certificate. Listed in Anderson as MA-16 and rated by him as an R-6. These were engraved by Nathaniel Heard and have the Pine Tree and Rattlesnake Vignette at the upper left. This "class the fourth" variety is the scarcest of the four certificates in this group. Extremely Fine but for some ink erosion in the hand written "L15" toward the top.
Massachusetts January 1780 Treasury Certificate Extremely Fine. This 6%-interest certificate was for advance pay to Revolutionary Army Officers. The right-hand border is printed "Advance Pay to Officers, First Moiety." Moiety is a long- outdated formal word meaning simply "half." A very nice looking piece with the Pinetree Encircled by the Rattlesnake Vignette. Although only five hundred pieces of this certificate were issued, over fifty survive, making it one of the more available Massachusetts items.
Massachusetts Committee War Note. Listed in Anderson as MA 4, and considered by the author to be an R4 item (75-200 known), this one was issued on September 18, 1777 and was payable for L20 plus interest. The embossed seal is visible in the center, and the note was signed by D. Jeffries and E. Wales for the committee, and by H. Gardner as Treasurer. A nice Extremely Fine piece with no problems.
Massachusetts 1779 Six Percent Treasury Certificate. Listed in Anderson as MA-11. This piece is hand-altered from a printed July 1783 certificate to read "March 1782." A much rarer example and a nice Very Fine. An internal split is reinforced with restoration tape on the back.
Massachusetts Commodity Bond. Listed in Anderson as MA-22, this is a solid Very Fine example of this popular commodity bond, which tied its value to the fluctuation in the price of various commodities.
Massachusetts Import & Excise Certificate Extremely Fine. To our best recollection this is the first we have handled one of these certificates produced to be receivable for up to two-thirds of any import or export tax due the government. Anderson lists it as MA-42, and rates it as a low R.6, indicating 21-30 pieces known.
Massachusetts Continental Loan Office Note Extremely Fine. There are a few minor edge nicks, all of which affect nothing but the broad margins on this green and black printed early U.S. loan certificate. It is signed by Nathaniel Appleton from the State of Massachusetts, and Francis Hopkinson for the United States. Listed in Anderson as US-100. Hopkinson was also a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
New Hampshire April 3, 1742 Redated Issue 1s Very Fine Restored. This incredibly rare early New Hampshire note has had the left three-quarters of an inch re-attached, apparently using a piece of an identical bill, possibly the original missing piece. The large part of the bill has been contemporarily backed and the much smaller re-attached portion has not, giving them a slightly different cast. The two pieces otherwise match with perfection. Two of the three signatures are strong and legible and, other than the re-attached piece, the only restoration is a small piece at the upper-right corner. Every word of the text on the face is legible, and the note gives a very nice overall appearance. An extraordinary rarity that should be avidly contested by this Colony's many advanced collectors.
New Hampshire August 24, 1775 L3 Extremely Fine. There is a fairly large repair at the top center that affects only the border ornaments. Other than that, this note is pristine for the grade, with exceptional margins and strong signatures. If restorations do not disturb you, you should be able to buy this $2000-looking note for about . . .
New Hampshire August 24, 1775 L3 Very Fine. A much rarer New Hampshire issue that is infrequently encountered in any grade, this one is a solid Very Fine with a few problems. There is a small but dark stain near the bottom center, and there is a sizable edge nick that affects mostly blank paper and a tiny part of the bottom border design.
New Hampshire November 3, 1775 5s Fine. The center split is repaired with restoration tape and the left edge is quite rough with a number of small pieces missing, but the text area and the signatures are unaffected and the note has a rather good overall appearance.
New Hampshire November 3, 1775 30s Fine. A partially split center is held together by three stamp hinges, but this genuine example is well margined and rather good looking. New Hampshire is the scarcest colony, and most of the known notes are either canceled or counterfeits. The presently offered example is neither, and it should prove to be a popular lot.
New Hampshire November 3 1775 40s About New. This is the variety that is listed in Newman as a counterfeit printed by Robert Fowle, the nephew of the proper printer Daniel Fowle. They had previously been partners but Robert, who was a Tory, severed the partnership in 1774. We have never been quite sure of the origin of these counterfeits as the printing, paper and signatures are all consistent with the genuine pieces. In any event the value of the counterfeits and genuines are virtually identical. A totally problem free example and almost never seen in this high a grade.
New Hampshire November 3, 1775 40s Very Fine, Split. A central split is held together by two stamp hinges on the blank back, and the left margin is cut partially into the design, but the printing is strong, and this scarce note has considerable eye appeal. It also has the benefit of bearing the 1780 due date, making it genuine without further research, as the counterfeits of this issue bear the 1779 and 1782 due dates.
New Hampshire April 29, 1780 $1 Extremely Fine. Canceled as almost always, with the large central hole cancel. New Hampshire is the toughest of the original Thirteen Colonies from which to obtain a note.
New Hampshire April 29, 1780 $1 Fine. Hole canceled as virtually always, with the typical quarter-size hole. Well circulated but problem free.
New Hampshire April 29, 1780 $2 Extremely Fine. Canceled with the normal quarter-size hole cancel. There are a few stains, but the signatures are strong and the note has a rather nice look.
New Hampshire April 29, 1780 $3 Fine. There are a few very minor restoration tape repairs, but they are of little consequence on this legitimately rare note. Guaranteed New Hampshires are hardly ever seen without a sizable hole cancel. This note is uncancelled, nicely margined, and problem-free save for the minor repairs.
New Hampshire April 29, 1780 $3 Very Fine. Hole canceled and circulated, but free of problems.
New Hampshire April 29, 1780 $3 Fine. Cancelled with the typical quarter-sized hole cancel.
New Hampshire $4 April 29, 1780 Very Fine. Uncanceled, and almost never seen that way. The note has a moderate amount of circulation but absolutely no problems of any kind. The margins are full, the signatures are strong, and the overall appearance of this nice note from the rarest of the original Thirteen Colonies is excellent.
New Hampshire April 29, 1780 $5 Choice About New. There are a few pinholes and a light center fold along with the typical large cancelation. The note is bright and very attractive.
New Hampshire April 29, 1780 $7 Very Fine. The typical hole cancel is the only flaw on this moderately circulated, well margined New Hampshire note.
New Hampshire April 29, 1780 $8 Choice About New. Hole canceled but gorgeous in every other respect, with only the lightest traces of circulation.
New Hampshire April 29, 1780 $20 About New. Hole canceled as virtually always, but an extremely nice note in all other respects.
New Jersey June 22, 1756 18d Very Choice New. But for the centering, which is rather typical for this issue, the note is a pure Gem. Absolutely crisp, boldly signed, strictly original and very good looking.
New Jersey June 22, 1756 12s Very Choice New. A Gem but for the typically irregular and close margins that are seen on this issue. The note's boldly signed, and it is not one of the denominations that is generally found uncirculated.
New Jersey June 22, 1756 15s Very Choice New. An absolute Gem but for the centering, which is really not that bad. The note has two complete margins, it just barely touches at the right, and it is cut somewhat in across the bottom. The back design is not touched at all. For early New Jerseys, only this and the 1763 issue are available in uncirculated grades and this is the much scarcer of the two.
New Jersey June 22, 1756 30s Fine. This is number 162 of only 2000 examples printed. It's one of the three highest denominations from the issue, and they're all far rarer than the lower denominations, which are seen with some frequency. This is the first example of this 30s denomination that we have ever handled, and we've sold 31 notes from this issue. The note has rounded corners and a considerable amount of wear. There is a short piece of tape reinforcing the top of the center split, but it is otherwise free of restorations. A very rare note.
New Jersey April 12, 1757 L3 Fine. This is the first example we've handled of this rare denomination from this issue. The face is printed entirely in red, the back in the normal black. The note has rounded corners, and the center fold has been reinforced on the back with old collector tape. The signatures are light but discernible, and all the text can be read.
New Jersey April 12, 1757 L6 Choice Fine. The corners are rounded, and the left face margin is tight, but this is a far nicer example than typical for this rare note. All three signatures remain wholly legible, as does every word of the text on both sides. This Green Back New Jersey has particularly bold color, and it's an issue that is immensely popular with this state's collectors. It's a note with a fair amount of claim to the Very Fine grade. Only five hundred notes were printed of this denomination. This is number 261. We've sold two examples prior to this one, a Fine in 1996 for $1870 and a Very Fine in January of 2002 for $2300.
New Jersey November 20, 1757 15s Fine. The corners are rounded, and the center fold has been reinforced at the top and bottom with old collector tape. But all the text on both sides of the note is clearly legible, and the signatures, although partially effaced, can be read.
New Jersey November 20, 1757 L3 Fine-Very Fine. Lots of grade for an early Jersey, the corners are rounded, and there are small splits at both ends of the center fold, but the note is otherwise problem free.
New Jersey November 20, 1757 L3 Choice Fine. An absolutely problem-free example of a very scarce issue.
New Jersey November 20, 1757 L6 Fine. The corners are rounded as always on these early New Jersey issues, but this note is a lucky survivor out of the only 1100 examples printed. All the text is discernible, as are two of the three signatures. The note has a piece of old tape reinforcing the center fold on the back, but a very nice overall appearance. The red text on the face is bright, contrasting very nicely with the prefectly printed, problem-free New Jersey coat of arms. We've sold only five notes from this issue in all our sales combined, three of which were L3 examples.
New Jersey May 1, 1758 30s Very Fine. Tremendous grade for an early Jersey, with only slightly rounded corners, bold text, clear signatures and no repairs or restorations of any kind. We've handled only one other 30s from this issue.
New Jersey May 1, 1758 L6 . This is number 220 out of 1834 pieces originally printed. The corners are rounded, but not as badly as what we typically see on these heavily circulated early Jerseys. The colors remain strong, as does the coat of arms and signatures. The nature print and the text on the back is unusually bold, and the note has quite a decent overall appearance. Truly a scarce issue, we've sold only nine examples over our 35 sales for all denominations combined.
New Jersey April 10, 1759 15s Very Good, Repaired. Severely rounded corners have been repaired with paper tape and redrawn.
New Jersey April 10, 1759 30s Fine. Very Fine from the face, with every letter of the text bold and sharp, and three good signatures. The back is weaker, and it has a wide piece of collector tape reinforcing the center split. Exhibit this one face-up and people will be impressed.
New Jersey April 10, 1759 L3 Choice Fine. Problem free, well signed and fully legible, although the New Jersey coat of arms is rather weak.
New Jersey April 10, 1759 L6 Choice Very Fine. The corners are rounded, but the colors, text and signatures are all bold on this high-denomination early Jersey. It's number 745 out of 1834 printed. The back is slightly weaker than the face, but the strong overall appearance more than carries the note. Terrific grade for an early New Jersey note. The signatures are bold, all the text on both sides is beautifully clean and clear, and the corners are barely rounded. An exceptionally nice early Jersey that should attract considerable bidder attention.
New Jersey April 10, 1759 L6 Fine. Very solid for this rare issue, with three strong signatures, a clear serial number and bold red print color. There are two minor edge splits and rather rounded corners, but no other problems. Every word on both sides remains legible.
New Jersey April 12, 1760 L3 Choice Fine. Fully legible on both sides, with good color and no problems other than short splits at the top and bottom of the center fold.
New Jersey April 12, 1760 L6 Very Fine. The corners are slightly rounded but the note is totally free of restorations and has no tears or other problems.This is a very scarce issue with CAA having handled only eleven examples in all grades and denominations and none have graded better than Very Fine. The colors are excellent, all three signatures are strong as is the nature print on the back. An exceptionally nice note for this date and denomination.
New Jersey April 23, 1761 30s Very Fine. A terrific example from this early issue with good signatures, strong printing, and a nice overall appearance. The center split has been taped on the back and the corners are rounded, but the colors remain very strong.
New Jersey April 23, 1761 30s Choice Fine. The corners are rounded and there is a split at the bottom of the center fold, but all of the text on both sides as well as all three signatures are clean and legible.
New Jersey April 23, 1761 L3 Very Fine. Very heavily circulated but problem-free with every word of the text and all three signatures totally clear. Very high grade for the issue.
New Jersey April 23, 1761 L3 Very Fine. This is number 755 out of only 2,850 pieces printed. The note is problem-free without a hint of damage, restoration, or repair. A really tough issue from which to find problem-free notes.
New Jersey April 23, 1761 L3 Choice Fine. No restorations or repairs of any kind and totally legible on both sides. All the text is clear and this note's only problems are rounded corners and a slightly weak printing at the lower left.
New Jersey April 23, 1761 L6 About Very Fine. Very well printed, with every word on both sides fully legible, as is the serial number. The New Jersey coat of arms is particularly strong, and the note is problem free save for short splits at the top and bottom of the center fold. A very nice early Jersey.
New Jersey April 8, 1762 30s Very Fine. Tremendous grade for the issue, with bold signatures, excellent color, and no problems at all save for minor rounding of the corners. Quite possibly a contemporary counterfeit, although genuine and counterfeit notes of this era tend to be of equal value.
New Jersey April 8, 1762 L3 Choice Fine. Totally solid without a hint of a repair or restoration. The signatures are legible as is every word of the text on both sides. The back has some light staining around the edges apparently from a previous mounting. New Jersey specialists will recognize this piece as an exceptional grade example for this scarce issue.
New Jersey December 31, 1763 1s Very Choice New. A perfect Gem but for the centering. It's cut-in in a few places, and close in others.
New Jersey December 31, 1763 1s Choice New. Strong sigs and good print quality, but with the typical centering from this issue. The design is clipped on two sides of the face, and the bottom of the back.
New Jersey December 31, 1763 1s Choice New. Bright, well signed and well printed but with the typical centering for this issue.The design is touched on two sides.
New Jersey December 31, 1763 18d Very Choice New. A well signed, bright, perfectly crisp note that approaches the Gem grade. This issue is always closely margined, often cut far into the design on several sides. This note has three complete margins and it just barely touches at the right.
New Jersey December 31, 1763 18d Very Choice New. Another lovely 1763 Jersey, perfect in every way but for its centering.
New Jersey December 31, 1763 18d Choice New. There is a light stain on the back and, as usual, the note is not very well centered.
New Jersey December 31, 1763 3s Very Choice New. This well-signed note, although closely margined, is far better than what we usually see. It comes quite near the full Gem grade.
New Jersey December 31, 1763 3s Very Choice New. Well signed, perfectly crisp and far better margined than what is generally seen for this always poorly margined issue.
New Jersey December 31, 1763 6s Very Choice New. Beautifully bright, boldly signed and exceptionally well margined for the issue. One of the nicest 1763 Jersey's we have handled.
New Jersey December 31, 1763 12s Very Choice New. Far better margined than most notes of this issue, bright, crisp and well signed. A near-Gem example.
New Jersey April 16, 1764 15s. The face of the note is boldly printed, extremely well signed and approaching the Very Fine grade; the back of the note is considerably weaker and has a small pen notation. Rare this nice.
New Jersey April 16, 1764 30s Contemporary Counterfeit Choice Very Fine. A highly desirable note for the New Jersey specialist, as this example is in high enough grade to carefully examine every line of this contemporary counterfeit. The forged signatures are rather good imitations, and the engraving itself, although clearly not genuine, is rather sophisticated for the time period. Likely to bring as much or more than a genuine example in the same grade.
New Jersey April 16, 1764 30s About Very Fine. But for slight splits at the top and bottom and the typical rounded corners, this is an extremely nice early Jersey. Every word on both sides is bold.
New Jersey April 16, 1764 30s Fine. There is a small corner repair and a number of minor marks, but the piece is solid overall, with three strong signatures and a decent appearance. A rather nice example of this scarce issue.
New Jersey February 20, 1776 6s Fine-Very Fine. A problem-free example from this much scarcer issue. This lowest denomination is the hardest to find of these February 20 notes.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 1s Superb Gem New. An absolutely outstanding example, with broad, even margins, three bold signatures, razor-sharp printing quality on both sides and deep, original embossing throughout the design. A pristine piece and an ideal candidate for the very finest of Thirteen Colony sets.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 1s Very Choice New. With slightly better margins, this well printed, well signed, beautifully bright note would be a perfect Gem.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 1s Choice About New. Signed by John Hart, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The note is bright, well printed and quite attractive. It misses the Choice New grade due to a single, very light center fold.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 18d Gem New. A nicely margined, boldly signed, pristine piece with ideal color and an exceptionally sharp New Jersey coat of arms printed in red.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 18d Very Choice New. A near-Gem example from this popular but common New Jersey issue. An ideal note for someone wishing to own a single representative Colonial era piece. Boldly signed and colorful.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 3s About New. Boldly signed and good looking.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 6s Very Choice New. Deep, original embossing, strong signatures and ideal colors are all features of this crisp NJ Colonial.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 6s Choice About New. A nice lightly circulated example of this common New Jersey issue.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 6s About New. A single center fold.
New Jersey March 25 1776 12s Gem New. A crisp, bright, well margined piece that bears the signature of John Hart, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The John Hart signature is usually a bit weak but on this note Hart's signature is darker and bolder than usual.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 12s Very Choice New. If the margins were just a touch more generous, this beautifully printed Jersey would be a full Gem.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 12s Choice About New. A lovely looking note, with strong signatures, excellent color and a single light center fold preventing a far higher grade.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 12s Choice About New. Signed by John Hart, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Broadly margined all around, and a simply spectacular looking piece, with all the eye appeal of a perfect Gem. There is a single, light, easily missed center fold that can only be spotted when this originally embossed beauty is inspected with extreme care.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 15s Gem New. Broad, even margins, strong signatures and super eye appeal all combine on this lovely Jersey.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 15s Choice New. Huge margins on the left and bottom and normal size margins on the top and right. The back is off center.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 30s Very Choice New. A near-Gem example, with strong signatures and excellent color.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 30s About New. A nice problem-free piece.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 L3 Gem New. A super Tricolor Jersey with ideal centering of both sides, perfect colors, strong signatures and all the eye appeal in the world. The wide bottom margin takes in the frame line and a bit of the border design from the next note down on the sheet. A flashy piece that's sure to satisfy even the fussiest of collectors.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 L3 Very Choice New. The colors and the signatures are beautiful, and this lovely Tricolor New Jersey note comes extremely close to the full Gem grade. It even has all its deep, original embossing, which can be seen on both sides of the note.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 L3 About New. This tri-color Jersey has bright blue ink colors and three strong signatures. It also shows deep, original embossing. The margins are a hair tight, and there is a single corner fold. One of the most colorful Colonial issues is made even more attractive in this instance by a razor-sharp vignette.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 L3 Extremely Fine. A lightly circulated example of this New Jersey Tricolor issue. The red New Jersey state arms are particularly sharply printed, showing all the features of the unicorn, lion, coat of arms and crown. An affordable example of an extremely popular note.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 L6 Choice About New. Several of the corners are lightly bumped on this otherwise impeccable tricolor Jersey. The printing is sharp, and the colors bright and fresh.
New Jersey March 25, 1776 L6 Extremely Fine. The bold red and blue colors retain their full brightness on this lightly circulated example. High-end circulated tricolor New Jerseys are always extremely popular.
New Jersey June 9, 1780 $1 Choice Extremely Fine. Fully signed on both sides, including the signature of David Brearley on the face.
New Jersey June 9, 1780 $1 Extremely Fine. We've handled only two examples of this $1 New Jersey Guaranteed note in the past. It's quite scarce in all grades and virtually never seen this nice. It's unusually well margined, beautifully bright, with bold signatures and ideal color. The face is signed by Brearley and Dickinson, and the guarantee is signed by Joseph Borden. Brearley also signed the U.S. Constitution in 1787, and Borden was a delegate to the 1765 Stamp Act Congress. Bordentown, New Jersey bears his name. He was also the father in law of Francis Hopkinson, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a signer of Pennsylvania notes.
New Jersey June 9, 1780 $1 Fine. Heavily circulated but problem-free save for a repair at the top of the center split. Fully issued and signed on both sides.
New Jersey June 9, 1780 $7 Choice About New. A nice high-denomination, fully signed Guaranteed Issue note. These New Jersey Guaranteeds are far scarcer than Rhode Island or Massachusetts, but due to the buying pressure on all these fully issued Guaranteed notes, the price of the common Rhode Island and Massachusetts pieces have caught up with the much scarcer New Jerseys. A bold, attractive example that deserves a premium bid. Signed on the face by Brearley and Dickinson and on the back by Borden.
New Jersey June 9, 1780 $7 Extremely Fine. Another nice scarce New Jersey Guaranteed Note, again fully signed with the Brearly and Borden signatures.
New Jersey June 9, 1780 $7 Very Fine. Fully signed and issued, one of the two signatures being David Brearley, who also was a signer of the United States Constitution. The guarantee on the back is signed by Joseph Borden.
New Jersey June 9, 1780 $8 Very Fine. Fully signed on both sides, with the signature of David Brearley on the face. Brearley was one of the signers of the United States Constiution seven years after he signed this note. The guarantee on the back is signed by Joseph Borden, who signed only this issue. He was also a delegate to the Stamp Act Congress of 1765. New Jersey is a scarce Colony for Guaranteed Issue notes. We've handled only nine in all our sales combined, and this is only the second $8 denomination. A solid, problem-free example likely to evoke considerable bidder fervor.
New Jersey June 9, 1780 $8 Very Fine. A nice moderately circulated example of a New Jersey Guaranteed Issue note. It's signed on the face by Brearley and Dickinson and the guarantee on the back is signed by Joseph Borden for the United States.
New Jersey June 9, 1780 $20 Extremely Fine. Fully signed including the guarantee on the back. One of the face signers is David Brearley, a signer of the United States Constitution. This is the highest denomination of the Guaranteed issues with fully signed examples very much in demand.
New Jersey January 9, 1781 1s Extremely Fine. A much scarcer late New Jersey issue, well margined and well signed. Brearley, who also signed the U.S. Constitution, is one of the signers.
New Jersey January 9, 1781 3s9d Choice About New. A very nice example of this much scarcer Jersey issue. One of the two signers is David Brearley, who six years later was a signer of the United States Constitution.
New Jersey December 20, 1783 2s6d Very Good. An extremely rare issue that we have not handled before. It is unpriced in both Newman and Friedberg and virtually never seen in any condition. This example is very well worn with rounded corners, a small central hole and a number of splits, two of which are repaired on the back with stamp hinges. Nonetheless, offerings of this issue can be separated by decades and no collector of New Jersey notes should allow this opportunity to pass without making a strong effort to acquire this example.
New Jersey 1786 3s Fine. Quite a decent example from the final New Jersey issue. These are rare in all grades and this one is far better than most that are seen. The center fold is split and has been repaired with tape on the back and there are a few holes along the watermark where the paper is weak. The text and signatures remain strong and the note has a decent overall appearance.
New Jersey Borough of Elizabeth March 25, 1790 1 penny Very Fine. A nice example of this small change New Jersey issue that is listed on page 262 of Newman. There is a small stain on either side, but the text is razor sharp and the note is beautifully margined.
New York May 31, 1709 10s Choice Extremely Fine. This is number 153 out of 500 examples printed nearly 300 years ago. It is the first 10s variety, with the word "Governor" spelled without the "u". The note circulated very briefly and has two light folds, but is otherwise problem-free. It is perfectly bright, extremely well signed and handsome in its simplicity. This May 31, 1709 issue was the first issue printed for New York and is one of the very earliest notes to appear from any colony. Typically, notes of this era are unavailable in any condition, but, luckily for collectors, a small group of this early issue has survived. All three of the signatures are strong, the print quality is perfect and the note has the look of a fully Uncirculated piece unless examined closely on the blank back. This is the first example from this issue that we have had the pleasure of handling and it is a note that will likely find its way into a significant Colonial holding at or about. . .
New York April 15, 1758 L10 Very Fine. The center fold has a short split at the bottom, but this is an extraordinary example of this early issue with excellent printing quality and three strong signatures. Truly rare this nice.
Four Early New York Notes. L10 April 15, 1758, L2 April 2, 1759, L5 April 2, 1759 and L10 April 2, 1759. All four notes grade right around Fine, with the typical tape splits and problems that one would expect. All are quite scarce.
New York April 2, 1759 L5 Very Fine Repaired. Rejoined along a center split, but very well signed and vastly superior to the examples of this issue that are generally encountered.
New York April 21, 1760 L5 Extremely Fine Stained. There are a few edge splits at varying points on the note and a dark stain at the right end, but even with those faults this is one of the two or three nicest examples that we have ever seen of this issue. The note is extremely well margined, sharply printed and with three dark signatures. Although the price structure of this issue is similar to surrounding series, it is our experience that this 1760 is considerably rarer than the 1758 or 1759 notes.
Three New York February 16, 1771 Notes. 5s Very Fine taped on the blank back but with a choice appearance, 10s with no margins and a few other problems, basically Fine, and L1 with multiple edge tears and close margins, Fine.
New York February 16, 1771 L2 Extremely Fine, Repaired. The partially open center split has been taped on the back with restoration tape. But this note has seen very little circulation and it is one of the better-looking examples of this issue that we've seen. Beautifully margined and boldly printed.
New York February 16, 1771 L2 Very Fine. Wholly without repairs or restorations and problem-free save for a number of scattered pinholes. Far better preserved than what is generally found for this weak paper issue.
New York February 16, 1771 L5 Choice Very Fine. Some splits have been repaired on the blank back with pieces of stamp hinges, but this well margined note has an unusually good look for this normally tattered issue.
New York February 16, 1771 L10 Very Fine. There are multiple tape repairs on the blank back, but this well margined note remains very attractive from the face.
New York February 16, 1771. Three notes: 5s, L3 and L5. All three have splits and problems; all would net grade Fine.
New York August 25, 1774 1s Very Fine. A lightly circulated, problem free water works note.
New York August 2, 1775 2s Superb Gem New. A simply flawless example with broad, even margins, bold signatures, ideal color and perfect centering of both sides. This issue was printed on two separate pieces of paper that were mounted together prior to printing. The face is on a fine light paper and the back on a coarse, darker paper. Gaps, peels and all sorts of problems are caused by this mounting, making the hunt for pristine notes daunting. This one is impeccable.
New York August 2, 1775 8s About New. A nice water works note, printed in both red and black and boldly signed.
New York September 2, 1775 $1 Fine. Rounded corners are this nice note's only problem.
New York September 2, 1775 $2 Very Fine. Repaired along its center split, but that is its only problem.
New York September 2, 1775 $3 Choice Very Fine. There is a little roughness at the left edge, but this note would otherwise grade fully Extremely Fine. Boldly printed and quite attractive.
New York September 2, 1775 $5 Fine. Perfect for the grade and with a strong candelabrum vignette.
New York September 2, 1775 $10 Extremely Fine. The margins are irregular and a bit rough in places, but the note has very little in the way of actual circulation and the vignettes of both sides are razor sharp. The elephant vignette on the back is as clear as any we have ever seen.
New York September 2, 1775 $10 Choice Very Fine. The margins are close but complete and clear of the design on all sides, the signatures are good and the elephant vignette is razor sharp. We've always been fascinated by this vignette in part due to its inappropriateness on a New York note and in part due to the elephant's bizarrely long trunk.
New York January 6, 1776 4s Gem New. Beautifully margined, well signed, and a piece where the mating of the two separate halves of the notes went off without a hitch. There are no gaps or flaws with the dark, course back paper mated to the finer, lighter paper of the face. Flawless.
New York January 6, 1776 4s Choice New. Unusually well margined, with good signatures and a very nice overall appearance. This is the scarcest of the four different dates of New Yok City Water Works issues.
New York January 6, 1776 8s Very Choice New. Fully uncirculated, with close but even margins that do not touch the design.
New York January 6, 1776 8s Very Fine. Attractive from the face, but with a small hole and a few skinned areas on the back, apparently from mounting removal.
New York March 5, 1776 $1/8 Choice Very Fine. An exceptionally well margined, problem-free example that would be an ideal candidate for a circulated Thirteen Colony Type Set.
New York March 5, 1776 $1/8 Choice Very Fine. A flawless example of the grade, with broad margins, excellent centering on both sides and perfect print quality. Worth far in excess of the typically tattered notes in this same technical grade.
New York March 5, 1776 $1/6 Extremely Fine. Broadly margined on both sides, strongly printed, and absolutely problem-free, which is a small miracle for this issue. One of the better-looking examples that we have seen of this note that features a vignette of a stork on the back.
New York March 5, 1776 $1/6 Very Fine. Closely margined, but a solid, problem-free example of the grade.
New York March 5, 1776 $1/4 Very Fine. Closely margined and with slightly rounded corners, but otherwise a nice example of this somewhat scarcer issue. The vignettes on both sides, as well as every letter of the text, are clear.
New York March 5, 1776 $1/3 Choice Extremely Fine. A lovely New York note, with broad, even margins, razor sharp print quality and no defects other than normal light circulation.
New York March 5, 1776 $1/3 Extremely Fine. Well printed and beautifully centered on both sides. Good-looking New York notes are not easily obtained and this one is sure to please some collector.
New York March 5, 1776 $2/3 Very Fine. Unfortunately the lower-right corner tip is missing on this otherwise very nice note.
New York March 5, 1776 $1 Extremely Fine. A very nice example, with a little light circulation but no problems. New York notes are very challenging to find in respectable circulated grades, as the paper, although it was quite thick, was weak and prone to damage.
New York March 5, 1776 $1 Very Fine. Circulated and with a few minor edge problems, but well printed and attractive for the grade. New York is one of the more difficult Colonies from which to obtain decent good-looking examples.
New York March 5, 1776 $3 Very Fine. There is a repaired hole toward the top that is barely noticeable. The Ten Commandments vignette on the back is really clear.
Three New York August 13, 1776 Notes. $2, $5 and $10. All three grade right around Fine, none with noteworthy problems. The candelabrum vignette on the back of the $5 is particularly bold.
New York August 13, 1776 $2 Fine. One edge is a little rough, but the overall appearance is very nice.
New York August 13, 1776 $3 Very Fine. Closely margined but solid and problem free. A very popular note, with a vignette of the Ten Commandments on the back. It's bold and clear on this particular example, which is rather unusual.
New York August 13, 1776 $5 Very Fine. A handsome, well signed example from a Colony where problem-free circulated notes are quite hard to come by.
New York August 13, 1776. Two notes, $3 and $5, both have some problems but both grade essentially Fine.
New York City of New York February 20, 1790 3d Extremely Fine. A lightly circulated, strongly printed example of this New York City note. These circulated for almost 10 years in New York, up through their recall on June 1, 1799. Rarely seen this nice.
New York City February 20, 1790 2d About New. A very nice example of this popular early New York City issue. Unusually high-grade and the nicest one of these that we have handled. It's broadly margined on the face; the back just touches at the top.
New York City February 20, 1790 1d Very Fine. A very nice example of this popular early New York City issue.
Private Scrip Dated December 1782 from the Contractor's Store of Wadsworth & Carter, Signed by Jno. Trumbull We have no idea if this Trumbull was the artist, a relative, or a coincidence, but the last time this piece sold, in the June 1995 Memphis sale, it realized $440.
North Carolina April 4, 1748 20s Very Fine. The upper-right corner tip is missing, but it does not affect any of the design. The unicorn vignette is strong, as are three of the four signatures. The blank back is absolutely covered with contemporary endorsements. Tremendous quality for this very early issue.
North Carolina April 4, 1748 L3 Very Fine. There are a few random splits and a few pieces out of the edges, but the note has had far less circulation than most of these extremely early North Carolina notes that come to the market. One of the better examples we've seen of this high denomination with its fort vignette. Three of the four signatures are strong. As is usual for this colony, the back bears multiple endorsements. No repairs of any kind.
North Carolina March 9, 1754 26s8d Very Fine. There are a few splits out of the right edge and the upper-right corner tip is missing, but it does not affect the serial number or any of the design. Remarkable grade for this early note with a strong vignette of the Bible and a large portion of the indent present.
North Carolina November 21, 1757 L5 Very Good. A very rare issue that is seldom seen in any grade. The margins are irregular and there is a fair amount of paper loss, as well as gauze reinforcements on the back. Extremely rare in all grades and unpriced in any grade in either Friedberg or Newman.
North Carolina July 14, 1760 L3 Extremely Fine. Boldly signed and problem free, this piece is very rare in this high a grade.
North Carolina April 23, 1761 15s Extremely Fine. Great grade for the issue, well signed and problem-free.
North Carolina April 23, 1761 20s Choice New. One of the top two or three examples that we've ever seen for this issue, a Gem in every respect but for the margins, which are a tad close. All four signatures are bold and dark and the original embossing is plainly apparent. The back, which is natural for an Uncirculated note, lacks the endorsements which are normally seen on this issue. A spectacular early North Carolina colonial note that is worthy of a strong bid.
North Carolina April 23, 1761 20s Choice Extremely Fine. Bright, well signed and beautifully margined and quite a rare note in this high a grade. The thin, soft paper of this issue was not conducive to the long-term survival of the notes in circulation. This piece is perfect save for two repaired edge splits. All four signatures are clear. An outstanding example.
North Carolina April 23, 1761 20s Extremely Fine. A solid example, problem-free, well signed and unusually high grade for the issue.
North Carolina April 23, 1761 40s Very Fine. The center fold has repaired splits at either end. All four signatures are strong and the note is quite well margined and unusually high grade for the issue. As is so typical for this Southern colony, the back is covered with contemporary endorsements.
North Carolina December 1768 20s Extremely Fine. There is a small repaired edge split, but that is this very nice note's only problem. It's quite bright, very well signed and far higher in overall quality than what is generally seen for this thin-paper issue.
North Carolina December 1768 20s Extremely Fine. The upper left corner tip is clipped and the other corners are rounded, but the note is well margined, boldly signed and extremely high grade for the colony and era.
North Carolina December 1768 40s Extremely Fine. Beautifully well margined, boldly singed and problem free save a for a few minor repaired edge splits. Tremendous quality for the issue.
North Carolina December 1768 40s Extremely Fine. Extremely well margined, bright, attractive and problem-free save for a few short, well-closed splits.
North Carolina December 1771 2s6d Choice New. The note was printed high on the paper so that the deckled edge of the sheet at the top comes in further than the frame line, but does not touch the text. Boldly signed, bright and strictly uncirculated. This is the variety with the House vignette.
North Carolina December 1771 2s6d Choice About New. A lovely note with far bolder signatures than usual, broad margins and no problems whatsoever. A very hard note to find this nice. This is the 2s6d variety with the duck vignette.
North Carolina December 1771 2s6d About New. This is the 2s6d variety with the duck vignette. It is well signed and decently margined, although the margins are somewhat irregular.
North Carolina December, 1771 L1 Superb Gem New. Wonderfully fresh, boldly signed, deeply embossed and without a hint of a problem. An extremely nice example of a denomination that is not seen in this grade very often.
North Carolina December 1771 L1 About New. A boldly signed, well margined, problem-free example.
North Carolina December 1771 30s About New. There is a small nick in the left hand margin on this well signed, well margined, attractive note. The 30s is one of the two scarcest denominations.
North Carolina December 1771, 30s Choice Extremely Fine. A lightly circulated note, with excellent margins and no problems. As is typical for the issue and the colony, the back has multiple endorsements.
North Carolina December 1771 L2 Extremely Fine. A boldly signed example, with decent margins and no problems save for a minor edge-split repair. The date was weakly printed and has been strengthened in pen, apparently contemporarily and apparently by Richard Caswell, one of the signers, as the ink and pen point identically match his signature. An interesting note for the specialist.
North Carolina December 1771 L2 Very Fine. Well margined with strong signatures and a lovely overall appearance. The note is free of restorations and has no problems save for a few short edge splits.
North Carolina December 1771 L3 Extremely Fine. Well signed, hugely margined and problem free save for some very minor, unimportant edge splits. This L3 denomination is far scarcer than the lower denominations. Only 3000 were originally printed. A very popular note due in large part to its Magna Charta vignette.
North Carolina December 1771 L3 Extremely Fine. The margins are tight but complete, the signatures are excellent and the print quality is unusually bold. The back is covered with contemporary endorsements on this serial number 2 note.
North Carolina April 2, 1776 $1/8 Fine, Damaged. This is the first example CAA has handled of this denomination and issue. This April 2, 1776 issue is one of the most fascinating in all of Colonial Currency. It's composed of denominations running from $1/16 to $20, with as many as eight different vignettes for several of the denominations. The low-denominated notes are virtually never seen. This $1/8 is vignetted with a bull, is the first we've handled and only the third we've seen. There are eight distinctly different vignettes for this denomination. A complete set of this issue is 56 notes and to our best knowledge, only two complete sets have ever been formed. Unfortunately, only 3/4 of this note is present, with those 3/4 grading fully Very Fine. The upper right quarter of the note has been replaced, apparently contemporarily, with an unrelated piece of Colonial paper that does not match the engraving but fools the eye as the lines are similarly spaced. A very rare and very inexpensive note.
North Carolina April 2, 1776 $1/8 Fine. The note is backed and the lower left corner tip is missing, but the sea-monster vignette (called a sculpin in Newman) is clear and complete. An extremely rare note and the first of its kind we've handled.
North Carolina April 2, 1776 $1/8 Fine. This is the variety with a fish vignette identified by Newman as a sculpin, but don't come to me for verification. Unfortunately the note has a considerable amount of moisture damage at the top and right, but only a little paper loss. The Fine grade is a net grade for value.
North Carolina April 2, 1776 $1/4 Very Fine, Repaired. All of the text of the note is present. A few edge splits have been closed and the note is backed with a very thin transparent paper. A half-inch section of the wide blank top margin is missing and has been repaired. This note bears the very rare barracuda vignette and it is the first of its kind that we've handled.
North Carolina August 8, 1778 $1 About New. Not very well margined and with a small stain, but free of folds and with very little indication of actual circulation. This is the $1 variety with the motto, "Virtuous Councils the Cement of States."
North Carolina August 8, 1778 $1 Extremely Fine. Very little actual circulation, but a little stained and soiled. Wholly legible, with better than average margins for the issue. This $1 bears the motto, "Liberty and Peace, the Reward of Virtuous Resistance."
North Carolina August 8, 1778 $2 Extremely Fine. There are only a few minor edge splits on this soft-paper issue. It's very well printed and quite attractive. It's the variety with the motto, "Virtuous Councils the Cement of States."
North Carolina August 8, 1778 $5 About New. Beautifully margined, well signed and quite clean. A crisp note with far more grade than what is typically seen for the issue. The note bears the evocative Revolutionary War-period motto, "The Rising States."
North Carolina August 8, 1778 $10 Very Fine. Actually higher grade from the standpoint of circulation, with bold, clean text and border designs. The edges are a bit tattered.
North Carolina August 8, 1778 $20 Very Fine. A problem-free piece with the motto, "American virtue triumphant."
North Carolina August 8, 1778 $50 Choice Very Fine. A solid, good looking example with the motto, "The Rising States."
North Carolina May 15, 1779 $5 Very Fine. Missing a small tip of the upper-right corner, but well margined, well signed and quite attractive. There are several different varieties of this note, bearing different mottoes. This example is the variety with the motto, "Be Freedom and Independence Steadily Pursued."
North Carolina May 15, 1779 $5 Very Fine. From the point of circulation, this note is in far higher grade, but there are a number of edge repairs, and half of the back is quite dirty. The face gives a very nice appearance and the note bears the extremely popular motto, "Good Government always revere."
North Carolina May 15, 1779 $10 Extremely Fine. This is the variety with the motto reading, "Virtue excels Riches." It's well signed and attractive, but it has a few minor repairs of edge splits and the center fold has been strengthened.
North Carolina May 15, 1779 $250 About New. Separated from Choice New by an irregular top margin and a light center fold, but still one of the very nicest examples we've seen of this note. There are only two varieties of this denomination, both of which bear the same Latin motto, "QUAERENDA PECUNIA PERMUM EST," which Newman translates as, "Money has to be sought first." The varieties are, the "T" that starts the text comes either boxed or unboxed. This is the unboxed "T."
North Carolina May 15, 1779 $25 Extremely Fine. A challenging note to grade, as it shows virtually no sign of circulation but has been split top-to-bottom in two places and reasonably well repaired. The overall appearance is that of a nice Extremely Fine.
North Carolina May 10, 1780 $25 Extremely Fine. This $25 denomination is found with six major varieties, each of which has a different Latin motto. This one is the "JUSTITIA ADDIT FIDUCIAM," or "Justice adds trust," variety. Both signatures are strong, and this thin-paper note has only a single well-restored edge split.
North Carolina May 10, 1780 $25 Very Fine. Closely margined but otherwise problem free, this is the variety with the Latin motto, "Dulce Pro Patria Mori." Both signatures are strong, and the note has a pleasing appearance.
North Carolina May 10, 1780 $25 Very Fine. Extremely well margined and problem free, this is the variety with the Latin motto, "QUID NON VIRTUTE EFFICIENDUM."
North Carolina May 10, 1780 $100 Extremely Fine. This is the variety with the Latin motto "Fortis cadere cedere non potest," which Newman translates as "A Brave man cannot fall." The note is missing a tiny bit of its lower right corner tip and has a few minor splits that have been tape repaired on the back, but is still one of the better pieces that we have handled of this issue and denomination.
Pennsylvania January 1, 1756 15s. Another challenging note to grade. From the face, in most respects, it's fully Very Fine, and the back is only a shade weaker. But the back has a stain and glue marks from the re-gluing of the previously-sewn center split. The signatures are strong and every word of the printing, both face and back, is perfectly sharp. We'll net grade this one Choice Fine. This is a very rare issue. We've handled only one other note, a 20s in 1998.
Pennsylvania March 10, 1757 20s Extremely Fine. Unbelievable grade for this issue, with strong signatures, bold print quality, and no problems of any kind save for very slightly rounded corners. One of the very nicest 1750s Ben Franklin printed notes that we have had the opportunity to handle. The back on this particular example is inverted.
Three early Ben Franklin-printed Pennsylvanias. March 10, 1757 20s Fine, taped, July 1, 1757 10s Fine, taped and May 20, 1758 15s better than Fine but Scotch taped on both sides along its torn center fold. Three very scarce notes.
Pennsylvania May 20, 1758 10s Fine. Sewn along its center split and extremely weak on the back, but the face of this scarce note remains rather strong.
Pennsylvania May 20, 1758 20s Very Fine. Utterly without restorations, boldly signed and problem free. This is a very scarce Pennsylvania issue from which we've handled only twelve notes of all denominations combined. The best of the twelve were three graded Very Fine, only one of which was a 20s. In May of 2002 we sold a 15s also graded Very Fine that realized $1035. This piece should do just about the same.
Pennsylvania May 20, 1758 20s Choice Fine. Taped on the back along its weak-but-not-fully-split center fold. The signatrures remain rather strong, the corners are not badly rounded and all the text on both sides is clean and clear. A very nice example of a Ben Franklin note from this much scarcer issue.
Pennsylvania April 25, 1759 15s Fine. From the face the note approaches the Very Fine grade, with bold print quality and three strong signatures. The back is a little weaker, but the "B. Franklin" imprint shows. Utterly restoration free and very high-grade for the issue.
Pennsylvania April 25, 1759 20s Very Good. Ragged about the edges but with no particular problems. Two of the three signatures remain strong and the Ben Franklin imprint on the back is clearly legible. This is only the second example we've handled of this date and denomination.
Pennsylvania April 25, 1759 50s Very Fine. Save for some roughness at the right edge, this note is just about as nice as an example of this issue will ever be found. All of the signatures are are bold and clear, the text is perfect and the colors remain vibrant. Virtually never seen even near this nice.
Pennsylvania April 25, 1759 L5 Very Fine. Although the edges are a tad ratty, grading this solid-looking piece less than Very Fine would be a disservice to a really nice note. There are a few minor repaired splits, but the signatures are strong, as are the colors, and the nature print is quite clear. The Franklin imprint is bold and the overall impression is that of a rather high-grade note. Very rare this nice.
Pennsylvania May 1, 1760 5s Very Fine. The note has some staining without which it would be the finest example we've seen of this issue and denomination. All the printing, including the vignette and nature print, is very sharp. All three signatures remain bold and the corners and edges far surpass what we're used to seeing from this issue. An important note in spite of the stains.
Pennsylvania May 1 1760 15s Choice Very Fine. Extraordinarily high grade for this early issue. The note gives the appearance of a full XF from the face, with three strong signatures and bold, clear text. The back, particularly the nature print, is a bit weak although its text is also bold. The center fold has been strengthened and the edges of the back are a bit scuffy, but the note is one of the highest grade pieces we've seen for the issue. In May of 2002 we sold an XF example of this same note for just over $2,000.
Pennsylvania May 1, 1760 20s. A frustrating note to grade, as the face is Choice Very Fine or a bit better, which is virtually unheard of for this issue. The back, although free of damage, is considerably weaker than the face, grading a classic Fine. We'll net grade the note About Very Fine and some collectors will disagree with us in either direction. Beautifully signed and very rare this nice.
Pennsylvania May 1, 1760 50s Very Fine. Amazing grade for the issue and denomination. Problem free save for slightly rounded corners and a small stain on the back. All three signatures are bold and clearly legible, as is every word of the text.
Pennsylvania May 1, 1760 50s Fine. More important than the technical grade on this early note is the fact that it is essentially problem free. But for short edge splits on both sides of the center fold, the note is ideal for the grade. The printing remains sharp, as do all three signatures and the serial number. A very nice example of a Ben Franklin-produced Pennsylvania note and only the second example of this date and denomination that we have handled.
Pennsylvania May 1, 1760 50s Fine. Well signed and fully legible, although with sizeable splits at both ends of the horizontal center fold.
Pennsylvania June 18 1764 3d Very Choice New. A beautifully margined example of this small change note. These low denomination 1764 notes are the only Ben Franklin printed pieces that are ever available in uncirculated condition. This one would be a perfect gem but for some very minor soiling at the top center.
Pennsylvania June 18, 1764 5s Fine. For some reason this denomination is virtually never seen. We've handled two in our 35 sales combined. The note had been sewn back together at one time and it is now tape repaired. Not very pretty, but quite rare.
Pennsylvania June 18, 1764 10s About Very Fine. A solid note, totally free of restorations and with only insignificant splits at the edge of its horizontal fold. All three signatures are dark and bold, as is the "B. Franklin" imprint on the back. Far nicer than these are normally found.
Pennsylvania June 18, 1764 10s Fine. The higher denominations of this issue are full-size notes that are not often seen in any grade. This 10s example is particularly scarce; we've sold only two in our 30+ sales: an About New in 1995 for $880 and a Fine in 1997 for $198. This example is problem-free save for minor edge splits, which are ubiquitous on circulated examples of this era's notes.
Pennsylvania June 18, 1764 20s Choice Very Fine. These higher-denomination full-size notes from this issue are far scarcer than the smaller, pence pieces. They're seldom seen in this grade.
Pennsylvania June 18, 1764 20s About Very Fine. Fully Very Fine from the face with good margins, sharp printing and three strong signatures. The back is slightly weaker, although the B. Franklin imprint is quite strong.
Pennsylvania March 10, 1769 18d Very Fine. A far scarcer issue and a rather nice example. Two of the three signatures are strong and the note is problem-free save for minor reinforcement on the blank back of the center fold.
Two Pennsylvania March 20, 1771 notes. A Very Fine 5s and a Choice Very Fine 20s. Both of the notes have minor flaws, but remain pleasing in appearance.
Pennsylvania March 20, 1771 15s Extremely Fine. A problem-free, good looking example of a somewhat more challenging Pennsylvania issue. The use of red in printing the face of this issue gives the notes a handsome and rather distinctive appearance.
Pennsylvania April 3, 1772 1s About New. The bottom margin touches the design at one side on this otherwise nicely centered note. It's good looking and boldly signed.
Pennsyvania April 3, 1772 1s Very Choice New. A bright, fresh, totally original example that would be a perfect Gem were it not for the back's being just touched by the edge at the top. All three signatures are beautifully bold and the note has tremendous eye appeal.
Pennsyvania April 3, 1772 1s Very Choice New. Consecutive to the note above, which is something that is rarely seen in Colonial. As with the companion piece, all three signatures are beautifully bold and the note has tremendous eye appeal.
Pennsylvania April 3, 1772 18d Very Choice New. With just a hair more margin at the top of both sides, this pretty piece would be a perfect Gem. A very nice piece in unusually high grade.
Pennsylvania April 3, 1772 2s Extremely Fine. A very nice example.
Pennsylvania April 3, 1772 2s Fine-Very Fine. One of the three signers is John Morton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. In spite of the note's circulation, all three signatures, including the important Morton, remain strong.
Pennsylvania April 3, 1772 2s6d Extremely Fine. An attractive, problem-free example with good signatures and a nice overall appearance.
Two Pennsylvania Notes. A 2s6d from the April 3, 1772 issue and a March 20, 1773 14s Lighthouse note. Both notes grade Extremely Fine, and both are problem-free.
Pennsylvania April 3, 1772. Three notes: 6d, 1s and 18d. All grade Very Fine, the 18d with a short split.
Pennsylvania March 20, 1773 6s Fine. A tightly margined, but otherwise problem free, circulated Lighthouse note.
Pennsylvania March 20, 1773 16s Very Fine. A very nice example of this scarcer Lighthouse issue. Only four denominations were produced, with this 16s note's being the highest among them. Solid and problem free.
Pennsylvania October 1, 1773 2s Choice Very Fine. Well signed and problem free.
Pennsylvania October 1, 1773 2s6d About New. A nice example from one of the more common issues. Well signed and attractive.
Pennsylvania October 1, 1773 5s About New. Boldly signed and quite attractive.
Pennsylvania October 1, 1773 10s Very Choice New. With just a touch more margin at the upper left of the face, this boldly printed, beautifully signed note would be a perfect Gem.
Pennsylvania October 1, 1773 10s New. There are a few minor repairs along the left margin of this boldly signed example.
Pennsylvania October 1, 1773 10s Choice About New. Beautifully centered on both sides, with strong signatures, bright colors and sharp print quality. A very nice Colonial note.
Pennsylvania October 1, 1773 10s Extremely Fine. A lightly circulated, problem free example.
Pennsylvania October 1, 1773 15s Very Choice New. A bright, crisp, boldly signed example, this well-printed note comes quite close to the full Gem grade.
Two Pennsylvania Farm-Scene Notes October 1, 1773. A 20s and a 50s, both nicely margined, boldly signed About New examples.
Pennsylvania October 1, 1773 50s Very Choice New. A Gem but for its centering, the margins are clear of the design at all points but are rather close in three places.
Pennsylvania October 1, 1773 50s Very Choice New. Quite close to the full Gem grade.
Pennsylvania March 25, 1775 6s Extremely Fine. This is the somewhat scarcer issue with the Lighthouse and Sailing Ship vignette on the back. It's closely margined, but well signed and problem free.
Pennsylvania March 25, 1775 16s Choice About New. Quite a nice note from this scarcer issue, with a vignette of the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse on the back. The issue was authorized to raise funds for the lighthouse, buoys and piers. Cape Henlopen, which is now in Delaware, was somewhat informally considered to be a part of Pennsylvania at that time. The back design is inverted, as is always the case for this 16s denomination.
Pennsylvania April 10, 1775 50s Extremely Fine. This "Workhouse" note has the Philadelphia City Jail as its central vignette on the back. Only two denominations were printed for this uniquely vignetted issue.
Pennsylvania April 10, 1775 50s Extremely Fine. A nice lightly circulated representative example of this "Workhouse" issue, which bears a vignette of the Philadelphia City Jail on the back. This is the only issue with this vignette, and there are only two denominations printed for this issue.
Pennsylvania July 20, 1775 10s Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Well margined, well signed and absolutely problem free. A very nice note.
A group of Pennsylvania July 20, 1775 notes. Three notes from the same issue: 10s, 30s and 40s; and a 4d dated October 25,1775. All four notes grade fully Extremely Fine. All four are well signed. The 30s is signed by Adam Hubley.
Pennsylvania October 25, 1775 1s Very Choice New. A boldly printed, beautifully signed Pennsylvania Colonial that comes quite close to the full Gem grade. It's held from that top grade only by close margins at the lower left corner. The note has every other requirement for the highest grade.
Pennsylvania October 25, 1775 2s6d Choice New. There is a dark brown as-made defect in the paper, but other than that, this Half Crown note is Superb.
Pennsylvania December 8, 1775 10s About New. There is a small stain and a horizontal center fold, but this is otherwise a great looking note. Bold signatures and super centering.
Pennsylvania December 8, 1775 20s Very Choice New. A perfect Gem from the face, but the back is slightly off center. Still, an exceptional example.
Pennsylvania December 8, 1775 30s About New. This beauty has the appearance and appeal of a perfect Gem when viewed from the face. All three signatures, including the red one, are incredibly strong and the note has super visual magnetism. A single horizontal fold shows only on the back. We're photographing this one in spite of its low value just because we like it.
Pennsylvania December 8, 1775 40s Choice Extremely Fine. Beautifully signed and problem-free, with exceptional margins. While far from rare, this issue is quite a bit scarcer than most of the surrounding dates.
Pennsylvania December 8, 1775 40s Choice Extremely Fine. A lovely lightly circulated note with huge margins, strong signatures and terrific eye appeal.
Pennsylvania April 25, 1776 1s Extremely Fine. Closely margined at the right and with a single tiny worm hole. The signatures remain bold and the note has a hansome overall appearance.
Two Pennsylvania April 25, 1776 notes. 1s and 2s, both beautifully signed and extremely well printed. Both grade About New. The 1s is Choice; the 2s has minor paper peels at the corners.
Pennsylvania April 25, 1776 40s Choice Extremely Fine. Three bold signatures, excellent margins and terrific eye appeal.
Pennsylvania April 25, 1776 40s Choice Very Fine. A solid no-problems piece.
Pennsylvania April 25, 1776. Four nice small change pieces: 4d (two), 6d and 9d. All four grade better than Very Fine and all four are absolutely problem free.
Pennsylvania April 10, 1777 4d Gem New. A lovely note, with excellent margins, bright color, ideal centering of both sides and a strong red signature. A very common issue, but not in this grade.
Pennsylvania April 10, 1777 3d Extremely Fine. Very well margined, boldly signed and absolutely problem free. An ideal note for a high-end circulated Thirteen Colony set.
Two Pennsylvania April 10, 1777 notes. A Small Change 3d note grading About New and an Extremely Fine red and black L4 note with a few repaired splits.
Pennsylvania April 10, 1777 6d Choice About New. There is a light center fold on this otherwise Gem example. Broadly margined and signed in red by Levi Budd.
Pennsylvania April 10, 1777 Set. The three different formats from this same issue, a diminutive 6d note and two full-size notes: a 2s printed all in black and 4s printed in red and black. All three notes grade Extremely Fine or better.
Pennsylvania April 10, 1777 4s Extremely Fine. Very high grade for this red and black issue.
Pennsylvania April 10, 1777 notes. Four notes, two printed in black, 12s & 16s, and two in red and black, 16s & 20s. All four grade Very Fine or a bit better. All four are decently signed, one has some repairs.
Pennsylvania April 10, 1777 20s Choice About New. Tightly margined at the bottom and left, but a virtually Uncirculated example of this red and black issue. These are quite common in lower grades, but are hardly ever seen this nice.
Pennsylvania April 10, 1777. Two notes, both printed in black. 12s and 16s. Both are solid, problem free Very Fine pieces.
Pennsylvania April 10, 1777. Two notes: a 12s and a 16s. Both grade better than Very Fine, but the 16s has some contemporary writing on the back.
Pennsylvania April 10, 1777. Four nice Small Change notes: 3d, 4d and 6d (two). The 4d has a stain; the other three are problem-free. All grade Extremely Fine or better.
Pennsylvania April 20, 1781 9d Choice New. With a little more top margin, this scarce Pennsylvania "New Bill" would rate the full Gem grade. It's beautifully bright, very crisp and extremely well printed.
Pennsylvania April 20, 1781 15s Choice About New. We've handled a number of high-grade Small Change notes from this issue, but this is the first higher denomination example we've seen in this kind of shape. The note is separated from the Gem grade by a light center fold. It's well margined, beautifully printed, bright and clean. A rare item that will be much appreciated by Pennsylvania specialists.
Pennsylvania March 16, 1785 10s Fine. Well circulated, but a nice example of a much scarcer late issue. There is a scattering of very minor holes.
Pennsylvania Notes. October 1, 1773 18d very closely trimmed but Very Fine, July 20, 1775 20s, a paper-clip-rust stain, but otherwise Very Fine, October 25, 1775 3d Very Fine problem free, April 10, 1777 8s Very Fine, Damaged. Printed in red and black, but with a large missing piece at the upper right.
Rhode Island May 3, 1775 6d Very Good. Rare in all grades, this one has a number of splits and holes as well as tattered edges, but the text is bold and fully legible.
Rhode Island May 3, 1775 5s Fine. Tape reinforced on the back along the center fold, but wholly legible and not unattractive. A very scarce issue in all grades.
Rhode Island September 5, 1776 $1/16 Fine. This is a much rarer Rhode Island issue, generally found quite tattered. This example, though well circulated, is essentially problem free. Rare in all grades.
Rhode Island May 22, 1777 $1/8 Very Fine, Repaired. There is a small hole at the signature block that has been well restored. A very scarce issue, hard to locate in any grade.
Rhode Island July, 1780 $8 Gem New. Bright, fresh and original, signed only on the face.
Rhode Island July 2, 1780 Half Sheet of Eight Gem New. One each of the $1, $2, $3, $4, $5, $7, $8, and $20 denominations. All eight notes are pristine Superb Gems with bright colors and signatures. The guarantee for the United States on the back has been left blank.
Rhode Island July 2, 1780 $1 Gem New. A perfect piece, with margins that range from broad to adequate. Fully signed on both sides, with the signature of J. Arnold on the back for the United States. Low serial number 30.
Rhode Island July 2 1780 $1 Gem New. A touch close along the bottom margin, but absolute perfection in every other respect. The colors are spectacular, the signatures are strong, the paper is beautifully bright and the note is perfectly crisp. It's fully signed with the guarantee on the back signed for the United States by J. Arnold.
Rhode Island July 2, 1780 Half Sheet of Eight Choice About New. This Half Sheet has examples of each of the eight denominations from this issue: $1, $2, $3, $4, $5, $7, $8 and $20. The eight notes are signed and numbered on the face, but the guarantee on the back is unsigned. There is one short repaired split in the right edge that affects only the $2 note. Bright, attractive and ideal for framing.
Rhode Island July 2, 1780 $1 and $3. The $1 grades a bit better than Very Fine and the $3 a bit less. Both are signed on both sides, and both are problem free.
Two Rhode Island July 2, 1780 Guaranteed Notes. Both grade Very Fine, one with a few tiny pinholes. $2 and $5.
Rhode Island July 2, 1780 $2 Very Fine. Fully signed and issued.
Rhode Island July 2, 1780 $3 Choice New. There is a minute stain in the left margin of the back and two of the margins are a bit close. Unsigned on the back.
Rhode Island July 2, 1780 $3 Choice About New. A light fold is all that separates this fully signed Guaranteed note from the Choice New grade.
Rhode Island July 2, 1780 $4 Gem New. A beautiful piece, with strong signatures, ideal color and good centering of both sides. The guarantee on the back remains unsigned.
Rhode Island July 2, 1780 $4 Choice New. Well margined, bright, attractive and signed on both sides. The Guarantee is signed for the United States by J. Arnold.
Rhode Island July 2, 1780 $4 Very Fine. Fully signed, including the guarantee on the back. Notes from this issue are extremely common as Remainders, but scarce as issued notes with the proper signatures on both sides.
Rhode Island July 2, 1780 $5 New. Fully signed and issued including the guarantee on the back, which has been signed by Johnathan Arnold. Only some very light surface soil holds this note from the Choice grade.
Rhode Island July 2, 1780 $7 Choice New. Fully signed on both sides, this issue is very common as a remainder, with only the face signed, but quite scarce signed on both sides, particularly in high grade.
Rhode Island July 2, 1780 $7 Extremely Fine. A good-looking example with the guarantee on the back signed by Johnathan Arnold. A very well margined, problem-free note.
Rhode Island July 2, 1780 $8 Gem New. A fully fresh and most attractive example, unsigned on the back.
Rhode Island July 2, 1780 $8 Extremely Fine. Fully signed and issued.
Rhode Island July 2 1780 $20 Gem New. A touch close along the bottom margin, but absolute perfection in every other respect. The colors are spectacular, the signatures are strong, the paper is beautifully bright and the note is perfectly crisp. It's the sheet mate of the $1 above and identical in every respect. Fully signed with the guarantee on the back signed for the United States by J. Arnold.
Rhode Island May, 1786 9d Superb Gem New. Broadly margined, bright, well embossed and very attractive.
Rhode Island May 1786 9d Gem New. Fully embossed, beautifully bright and nicely margined. An unusually well preserved example of this common issue.
Rhode Island Notes. Both are from the May 1786 issue, a 2s6d and a 5s. Both are well circulated, with a few problems including clipped corners at the bottom not affecting the design.
Rhode Island May 1786 5s New. There is a repaired split at the top of this otherwise rather nice Rhode Island note.
Rhode Island 1786 Notes. A 5s and a 10s from the same issue, both grade Extremely Fine or a touch better.
Rhode Island May 1786 40s About New. A well signed, lightly circulated, well margined example.
South Carolina June 1, 1775 L20 Extremely Fine. Amazing grade for this thin-paper issue. There are a few minor thin spots, but no edge splits, holes or other major detractions. This oversize tissue-thin note is almost always seen as a pieced-together rag. Examples this nice are virtually unheard of. Very well margined all around, and a real find for the collector of this challenging colony.
South Carolina June 1, 1775 L20 Very Fine. The center split and some edge splits have been reinforced on the back, but the note is in amazing overall condition for this large sized, weak paper issue. All six signatures are legible, and five of the six are quite strong. The attractive vignette area is untouched by any repairs, sharply engraved, and very attractive. All in all exceptional quality for the issue.
South Carolina March 6, 1776 L15 Very Fine. Two short splits are checked on the back with stamp hinges, but this scarce note is otherwise problem free. The vignette of the rampant lion holding a broken sword and fighting a rattlesnake is razor sharp and the signatures are strong and legible.
South Carolina March 6, 1776 L15 Fine, Damaged. The note has some tape and patch restorations, most notably at the top, but the overall appearance is more than acceptable for this weak-paper issue. A scarce note, seldom encountered in any grade.
South Carolina March 6, 1776 L50 Very Fine. Virtually never seen this nice. There are a few minor edge splits that have been stamp reinforced on the back, but the note is well margined, well signed and wholly intact. The vignette is clear and perfect.
South Carolina March 6, 1776 L100 Very Fine, Damaged. There are some edge splits and nicks and the center fold has been reinforced on the back with a paper strip. The vignette is perfect the note is boldly signed, and the overall appearance is exceptional for this scarce issue.
South Carolina October 19, 1776 $8 About New. Extremely high grade for this issue, well centered on both sides with complete margins and quite boldly printed. The back of this note bears a skull and crossbones as a warning to counterfeiters.
South Carolina October 19, 1776 $10 Very Fine. Circulated but decently margined and totally free of problems.
South Carolina December 23 1776 $1 Choice About New. A hugely margined Remainder Note signed by Dart and Wakefield only. There is a single light fold and a touch of handling, but the note is otherwise perfect.
South Carolina December 23, 1776 $1 Fine. Well circulated, with rounded corners but no other problems. This note is considerably scarcer issued and circulated than it is as an uncirculated Remainder.
South Carolina December 23, 1776 $2 Gem New. An unnumbered Remainder signed by Dart and Wakefield only. It's bright, broadly margined and very well printed. The right margin extends over 1/2" to the deckled edge of the sheet.
South Carolina December 23, 1776 $3 Superb Gem New. A flawless Remainder note, unnumbered and signed by Dart and Wakefield only. It's hugely margined, perfectly printed and beautifully bright.
South Carolina December 23, 1776 $6 About New. Signed and issued and much scarcer this way than the more-commonly-seen partially signed, unnumbered Remainder. The camel vignette and its Latin motto is bold and clear.
South Carolina December 23, 1776 $6 Choice Very Fine. This problem-free Very Fine is fully signed and issued. The majority of the survivors of this issue are partially signed Remainders. This note is particularly popular with collectors due to its unusual vignette of a camel.
South Carolina December 23, 1776 $8 Fine. Closely margined with three small corner tips off but fully signed and issued.
South Carolina February 14, 1777 $20 Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Quite a handsome note, well signed and problem free save for a small pen notation on the back. These are not often seen in this grade, as the paper, although thick, was quite weak, and the notes were very prone to damage.
South Carolina February 14, 1777 $30 Choice Very Fine. A scarcer issue that was printed in only two denominations, with this $30 the higher of the two. It is very well printed, with an extremely sharp vignette. Closely margined and with a small stain, but otherwise problem-free.
South Carolina February 14, 1777 $30 Very Fine. A few splits in the top margin are disguised by a paper strip in the opposing back margin. The note is fully signed and problem free save for the splits.
South Carolina April 10, 1778 Block of Four. A Choice About New sheet of four made up of a 2s6d, 3s9d, 5s and 10s note. Each is signed by Beale only and unnumbered. This is the first of these that we've handled in quite a number of years. All four vignettes are well printed. Scarce and desirable.
South Carolina February 8, 1779 $50 Very Fine. Fully Extremely Fine from the standpoint of wear, but some splits have been repaired on the back with old transparent paper tape.
South Carolina February 8 1779 $60 Extremely Fine. The margins are tight all the way around, but other than that, this is a lovely example of a popular issue which was engraved by silversmith Thomas Coram of Charleston. Very well signed, bright and problem free.
South Carolina February 8, 1779 $80 Fine. Very Fine from the standpoint of circulation, but some splits and nicks have been repaired on the back with a variety of tapes.
South Carolina February 8, 1779 $90 Extremely Fine. Closely margined across the top on both sides, and with light mounting stains on the back. The face is well signed and attractive. This Coram-engraved issue has always been extremely popular with collectors.
South Carolina February 8, 1779 $100. A difficult note to grade, as it has seen very little actual circulation, but the back has some spots and soil and the note has some short splits of its center fold. It's essentially an Extremely Fine note, with a somewhat reduced value due to its problems. The margins are huge all around, the signatures are strong and the piece remains rather attractive, particularly from the front.
Vermont February 1781 2s6d Extremely Fine. This piece is one of the prettiest Vermont notes that we have had the pleasure of offering, although there are some repairs of splits and edge nicks. It is fully intact, very well margined, sharply printed and boldly signed. All Vermont notes are very rare and most known examples are in extremely low grade. The majority of the known pieces have been pieced together from several different notes, often of different denominations. Vermonts are unpriced in Newman above the Very Good grade. They are printed on thin, weak paper that quickly disintegrated in circulation. Their scarcity is due to the fact that only a single issue was emitted and that issue, authorized in February of 1781, had its legal-tender status revoked after a little more than a year in circulation. The scarcity has increased by the fact that these notes retained their validity for tax payments, but the Treasury was denied the right to re-issue the bills and they were destroyed when received as taxes. This 2s6d denomination is the most commonly found of the Vermonts and this piece is fully intact and not rebuilt making it an ideal piece to represent the 14th State. An extraordinary piece of this very rare Colony's currency.
Vermont February 1781 2s6d Very Fine. More closely margined than the note above, but equally well printed with strong signatures and a very nice overall appearance. The note has had some restorations, but, with the exception of a 1/8' strip at the top half of the right margin, importantly everything present is part of the same original note. That replacement strip has been very well done and is detectable only under close scrutiny. A very respectable example from this extremely difficult to obtain state.
Virginia March 11, 1760 L5 Extremely Fine. This is bar none the single rarest Virginia note that CAA has handled in our 35 sales. It's the first Virginia note dated prior to 1771 that we have handled. All early Virginias are excessively rare, and to have one available in high grade is an opportunity that no serious collector of this colony's notes can afford to let pass. The note is well margined, boldly signed and problem free save for extremely minor edge splits. Truly rare Colonial Currency is one of the most overlooked and underpriced areas in numismatics. It can be decades between opportunities to buy a note of this caliber. Truly high-end Colonial such as this piece can be a real challenge to estimate, but we would be very surprised if this note does not reach or exceed . . .
Virginia March 4, 1773 L3 Extremely Fine. This is the first example of any of the four denominations of this issue that we have had in any of our four sales. These notes were printed in London from plates engraved by Harry Ashby. They did not reach Virginia until September of 1773, when they were completed, signed, indented and released. The issue is rare in all grades, and prohibitively rare in high grade. This note is totally intact, beautifully margined, well signed and problem free save for a thin fiber-paper reinforcement of the center fold across the blank back. This is very likely one of the finest existing examples of this rare Virginia issue.
Virginia July 17, 1775 1s3d Choice New. Incredible grade for this issue and only the second example from this entire run that we've ever offered in uncirculated condition. The only other piece realized over $2000. On top of its technical grade, the note has margin all the way around, good, stiff paper and bold, sharp printing. An important Virginia note that would really dress up a Thirteen Colony set or fit nicely into a specialized Virginia collection.
Virginia July 17, 1775 1s3d Very Fine. There is some reinforcement of a split at the top center on the blank back, but the note is otherwise a very nice example of the grade.
Virginia July 17, 1775 2s6d Very Fine. A solid example of this scarce issue. These are rather available in this grade, but they drop off dramatically as the grade increases.
Virginia July 17, 1775 5s Very Fine. Attractive for the grade, and free of problems.
Virginia July 17, 1775 5s Very Fine. The corners are a bit rounded and the edges show some wear, but the margins and overall appearance are both better than normally encountered for the grade.
July 17, 1775 10s Very Fine-Extremely Fine. A really nice example of a circulated Virginia note. It's absolutely problem free and its print quality is far sharper than we're used to seeing for this colony.
Virginia July 17, 1775 10s Very Fine. Nice for the grade, with no noteworthy problems.
Virginia July 17, 1775 12s6d Very Fine. There are a few unimportant rust spots and a little reinforcement of the center split.
Virginia July 17, 1775 L1 Extremely Fine, Damaged. The two lower corner tips are off on what would otherwise be a really nice example of this rather tough issue.
Virginia July 17 1775 L3 About New This is the smaller size variety from this issue. It's boldly signed with tremendous print for a Virginia Note. It has at least some margin all the way around with very large margins on three of the four sides.
Virginia July 17, 1775 L3 Very Fine-Extremely Fine. A problem-free example, with decent margins, strong signatures and good eye appeal.
Virginia September 1, 1775 20s Fine, Silked. This James River Bank form has been silked to hold it together along its many splits and to keep the tattered edges from disintegrating further. The ship vignette, and all of the text as well as the signatures, remain clear and bold. An affordable example of a type that becomes prohibitively expensive in high grade.
Virginia May 6, 1776 5s Very Fine. As is so typical for this issue, there is old reinforcement of a center split.
Virginia May 6, 1776 7s6d Very Fine. Tape reinforced along its center split on the blank back, otherwise a very nice example.
Three May 6, 1776 Virginia Notes. $1/3, 10s and $4. All three grade right around Very Fine, two with minor repairs.
Virginia May 6, 1776. Two notes: $1/3 Fine with a split, and 20s high-grade but silked.
Virginia October 7, 1776 $1 Very Fine. Very well centered, but with two ink spots and a well-restored lower left corner.
Virginia October 7, 1776 $6 Extremely Fine. Beautifully printed, with unusually broad margins and strong signatures. A perfect example for the grade, with lots of eye appeal and absolutely no problems save for two minor mounting marks on the blank back.
Virginia May 5, 1777 Extremely Fine. A very nice example and an ideal Virginia note for a lightly circulated Thirteen Colony set.
Virginia May 5, 1777 $4 Fine-Very Fine. There are a number of small repairs on this note, which still remains a reasonably attractive Virginia note.
Virginia May 5, 1777 $5 Extremely Fine. Very well margined and totally problem free, an unusually nice example from a colony that is generally represented by problem notes.
Virginia May 5, 1777 $6 Very Fine-Extremely Fine. For some reason, this moderately circulated Virginia note is vignetted with a razor-sharp image of the Spear and Sword Holding Soldier Stepping on the King. On most issued, the vignette ranges from muddy to marginally acceptable, but we've never seen it with full facial features and fine lines that are easily seen on this unusual example.
Virginia May 5, 1777 $8 Choice Very Fine. Absolutely problem free, which is seldom the case for Virginia notes.
Virginia October 20, 1777 $1/6 Choice New. Virginia notes are almost never found in this high a grade. This is a good looking issue, with a nice vignette and a date that is partially handwritten and partially printed. The signature on this note is also bold and attractive. A very nice piece that should prove of interest to a number of bidders.
Virginia October 20, 1777 $1/3 Choice Very Fine. Moderately circulated but good looking, this is the issue with the date partially handwritten and partially printed. This note would fit very nicely in an attractive circulated Thirteen Colony set.
Virginia October 20, 1777 $2/3 Choice Very Fine. A very nice example of this issue, with decent margins all around and no flaws whatever.
Virginia October 20, 1777 $8 About New. Broadly margined and attractive, with strong signatures and an overall very nice appearance. There are some minor restorations in the broad top margin, but they do not affect any of the design area.
Virginia October 20, 1777 $10 Fine-Very Fine. A problem-free note, with decent margins and strong signatures.
Virginia October 20, 1777 $15 Extremely Fine. Both well margined and problem free, neither of which are terms that we get to use very often for Virginia notes. This lightly circulated piece is an ideal candidate for a Thirteen Colony set.
Virginia October 5, 1778 $50. This note is Extremely Fine or better from the standpoint of circulation, but it has a number of problems. It has been mounted at one time and glue still adheres to the blank back. It also has a fair number of repaired splits, although there is no paper loss. The overall appearance is not at all unpleasant. In spite of its problems, it's infinitely nicer than the majority of pieces seen for this high-denomination larger-size note.
Virginia May 3, 1779 $10 Very Fine. There is a small repair on the blank back on this otherwise reasonably attractive example. The note has a small paper peel and a few tiny splits and holes.
Virginia May 3, 1779 $50 Very Fine. There are several repaired splits, but no paper loss, on this note which is considerably more attractive than what is normally seen for this issue.
Virginia May 3, 1779 $100 Fine. The note has multiple repairs plus some stains, but it's well signed and a rather respectable-appearing example of this large-format type.
Virginia July 14, 1780 $13 1/3 Extremely Fine, Damaged. The edges have been repaired on this note which is essentially Uncirculated. The paper is so thin that one can read through this note when it is placed on a printed page. The fact that any of these pieces survived at all is a miracle.
Virginia July 14, 1780 $55 Extremely Fine. Magnificently preserved for this tissue-thin issue. There are a few very minor old repairs on the blank (except for the denomination) back. Very well signed, well margined and with absolutely no paper loss.
Virginia July 14, 1780 $55 Very Fine. There is a scattering of small holes and the normal splits, but the note is extremely intact for the issue, which is printed on absurdly thin, tissue-like paper.
Virginia July 14, 1780 $80 Very Fine. This tissue-thin note has a number of minor restorations around the edges, but aside from that it is far nicer than what is generally seen for the issue.
Virginia July 14, 1780 $100 Extremely Fine. Only when major collections such as this one reach the market are examples from this issue seen in this high a grade. The note is well margined all around and problem-free save for a few very minor edge splits with no paper loss. This issue is printed on such thin paper that if you lay it on a printed page, you can read through it (really . . . I just did it). Survival of pieces without major damage is a real rarity, particularly fully margined examples such as this.
Virginia July 14, 1780 $100 Very Fine. Really XF or better from the standpoint of actual circulation, but the note is poorly margined and multiple splits are closed with multiple stamp hinges on the blank back.
Virginia October 16, 1780 $50 Extremely Fine. A well margined note, with only a few very minor holes, which is quite rare for this tissue-printed series. There is no ink erosion at all at the signatures.
Virginia October 16, 1780 $100 Very Fine. There is a minor repair at the upper left, but that is this nice note's only defect.
Virginia October 16, 1790 $200 Extremely Fine. A beautifully preserved note, totally free of the edge problems and holes that plague this incredibly thin-paper issue. It's well signed, and most importantly, extremely well margined, something that is never seen for these.
Virginia October 16, 1780 $200 Extremely Fine. Very well margined and boldly signed, with no problems save for a fair amount of ink erosion at the signatures.
Virginia October 16, 1780 $300 Extremely Fine. Amazingly for this issue, there are no edge problems or paper loss of any kind. It's printed on extraordinarily thin, tissue-like paper that tended to disintegrate shortly after entering circulation, without even considering the 200 years of storage between then and now. These are very seldom seen without serious faults.
Virginia October 16, 1780 $400 Very Fine. Printed on extremely thin paper and problem-free save for a few very minor edge nicks. Quite scarce this nice.
Virginia March 1, 1781 $50 Extremely Fine. This is the variety on the slightly thicker paper. It's closely margined, but beautifully signed. It has one small, dark stain at the bottom and a few minor tape repairs of splits on the back.
Virginia March 1, 1781 $150 About New. Incredibly well margined, well signed, and well printed. There is a small repaired split at the top of the center fold, but the note has the appearance of a Choice New example.
Virginia March 1, 1781 $250 Choice Extremely Fine. There are a half-dozen well repaired edge splits on this otherwise spectacular note. There is absolutely no paper loss and the margins are incredibly broad all the way around., which is virtually unknown for this issue. This is the variety on the slightly thicker soft paper. The signatures are strong and the print quality is exceptional.
Virginia March 1, 1781 $500 Very Fine. A number of splits have been tape reinforced on the blank back, but the signatures are clear and the note is very well margined.
Virginia March 1, 1781 $750 Very Fine. There are a few stamp hinge repairs on the blank back, but the note is well margined, solid and well signed. This is the variety on the slightly thicker paper.
Virginia March 1, 1781 $750 Extremely Fine. Two small splits have been repaired on the blank back with restoration paper, but the note is otherwise solid, well margined, well signed and problem-free. Don't let the number of high-end Virginia notes in this sale lead you into thinking that they will always be available, as this is a very unusual offering and quite an opportunity for the astute collector of this challenging Colony.
Virginia March 1, 1781 $1,000 Extremely Fine Backed. The upper-right corner tip is missing and there are a few small holes, but the overall appearance is more than acceptable. Quite scarce in this high of a grade and with considerable value in spite of its backing.
Virginia March 1, 1781 $1,000 Extremely Fine. This is the variety on the thicker, soft paper. A few edge splits have been repaired with tape on the blank back, but the note is very well printed, boldly signed and problem-free save for the previously mentioned splits.
Virginia March 1, 1781 $1,000 Extremely Fine. There is a little edge damage at the right and one small edge split, but this is otherwise a solid example of this high denomination Virginia.
Virginia May 7, 1781 $500 New Damaged. When you finally see an Uncirculated example of an issue that simply never comes Uncirculated, it comes with a hole large enough to pass a Virginia ham through. From the look of the edges the hole appears to be insect damage. It is toward the lower-right, affecting two of the signatures. Save for that, this piece is actually Choice Uncirculated. Net value is about that of an Extremely Fine.
Two Early New Jersey Notes Both notes are from the same issue, May 1, 1758, a 30s and a L3. Both notes grade Fine, each with minor problems, but both are certainly collectable.
Four Nice Pennsylvania Notes. There are three 15s examples from the October 1, 1773 issue, all three grade fully Extremely Fine and have very strong signatures. The final piece is a Choice Very Fine 40s example from the December 8, 1775 issue.
Ten Maryland Notes. All are from the 1775 and 1776 issues, a nice mix of denominations. The grades average Fine, a few slightly better and a few with problems. No returns on this lot for any reason.
Three Cancelled Massachusetts Notes. All three notes are from the May 5, 1780 issue, all three have a dime sized hole cancel, and all three grade Extremely Fine or slightly better.
Four Cancelled Massachusetts Notes. All four high grade pieces are from the May 5, 1780 issue: $4 with a dime sized hole cancel, $7 with a diamond shaped cancel, $8 with a dime sized hole cancel, and $20 with a pie-wedge cut-out cancel. All four notes grade About Uncirculated or better.
Two nice Maryland notes. A $1 and a $1 1/3, both from the December 7, 1775 issue, both grading Very Fine.
Six Later Marylands. All six notes are from the 1775 and 1776 issues, none of the pieces with any problems. The grades cluster around both sides of Very Fine.
Two Early Continentals. February 17, 1776 $1/2 Very Fine, and November 2, 1776 $8 Fine.
Four Colonials. Three 9d notes from the Pennsylvania April 10, 1777 issue, and a Delaware January 1, 1776 18d Fine with a Scotch brand cellophane tape repair.
Fractional Currency
Fr. 1228 5c First Issue Superb Gem New. Huge margins all the way around, with deep perforations on all four sides. Simply one of the nicest perforated Fractionals that we have had the pleasure of handling.
Fr. 1228 5c First Issue Very Choice New. This 5c note has full, deep perforations all the way around and is Gem in every respect but for the centering. The back design just touches the left edge.
Fr. 1229 5c First Issue Very Choice New. Beautiful deep, full perforations all the way around, along with ideal color and perfect back centering, bring this no-monogram 5c right to the threshold of the Gem grade. Minute tightness across the top margin is all that holds this beauty away. Very scarce and very nice.
Fr. 1230 5c First Issue Gem New. Broadly margined, beautifully centered on both sides, bright, fresh and original.
Fr. 1230 5c First Issue Gem New. Very nicely margined on both sides, bright, attractive and strictly original. This is a common number, but it's tough to find them this nice.
Fr. 1231 5c First Issue Gem New. A lovely example of this truly scarce straight-edge no-monogram Five Cent note. The margins are more than sufficient. The colors are excellent. The note is totally problem free. On today's market, with the emphasis on originality, this note should do very well. It's as obviously original as any First Issue note we've ever seen.
Fr. 1240 10c First Issue Very Choice New. Perforated all the way around with a strip of margin outside the perforations at the right. The back is perfectly centered on this pretty little note.
Fr. 1241 10c First Issue Gem New. There are one or two short perfs at the lower left, but this is otherwise an ideal example of this much rarer number. The back is beautifully centered and the colors are excellent.
Fr. 1241 10c First Issue Choice New. Partially perforated and partially straight, with a thin strip of margin outside of the perforations at the bottom. There is an as-made paper fold running from the center of the note to the lower left of the back. A very scarce number.
Fr. 1243 10c First Issue Gem New. The margins are a hair uneven, but broad enough all around to support the Gem grade. This straight edge, no monogram note is a real challenge to find this nice. We've seen maybe a half-dozen the equal of this.
Fr. 1243 10c First Issue Very Choice New. A beautifully bright, fresh example of this much rarer straight-edge no-monogram number. The note comes extremely close to the full Gem grade. The paper has all its originality, but the note does not quite have the margins for Gem.
Fr. 1279 25c First Issue Gem New. A super little note, with deep, perfect perforations all the way around, including a margin strip outside the perforations at the left. Bright, fresh, strictly original and as pretty as they get.
Fr. 1279 25¢ First Issue Gem New. Deep full perforations all the way around, full color and 100% perfect back centering. The left and bottom margins are larger than the top and right, but the overall quality is far too high to grade this beauty less than Gem.
Fr. 1282 25c First Issue Very Choice New. Decently margined and utterly original, which is an exception for this number. The margins are not terribly broad, but they're more than adequate for the Choice grade and the note is a pristine Gem in every other sense. In our opinion, this is the rarest of the sixteen First Issue notes.
Fr. 1282SP 25c First Issue Wide Margin Pair Gem New. A beautiful face-and-back pair, perfectly matched for size. Really nice Wide Margin Pairs are almost never seen on today's market.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Fr. 1310 50c First Issue Very Choice New. This perforated Fifty comes extremely close to the full Gem grade. It's well perforated all the way around, but the right margin is just a hair tight.
Fr. 1310 50c First Issue Very Choice New. A near-Gem example of this popular perforated type. The colors are excellent and the note is perforated all the way around with no gaps or straight spots.
Fr. 1310 First Issue 50c Choice New. Deeply perforated all the way around and a Gem if the paper color were a touch brighter.
Fractional Currency
Fr. 1311 50c First Issue New. A very scarce note with good perforations, although they touch the frame line at the right and bottom. There is a small damaged area at the top center of the back, apparently from a previous mounting.
Fr. 1312 50¢ First Issue Gem New. Hugely margined, very well centered on both sides, boldly printed and with strictly original paper surfaces. A very difficult type to find this nice.
Fr. 1312 50c First Issue Gem New. Beautifully margined, with ideal centering on both sides, bright colors, perfect print quality and tons of eye appeal. It's extremely difficult to find this type in this high a grade. A crackling fresh beauty.
Fr. 1312 50c First Issue Choice New. Well margined on three sides and a would-be Gem if the top margin had the breadth of the bottom.
Fr. 1312 50¢ First Issue Choice About New. Hugely margined with ideal centering and tremendous eye appeal. Superb but with a light center fold.
Fr. 1312 50¢ First Issue Very Fine. Bisected near the right end by a narrow top-to-bottom gutter fold, not a major error but a very rare one on a First Issue fractional note.
Fr. 1313 50c First Issue Choice About New. But for its very light center fold, this would be a pure Gem example of a number that is simply not found that way. The centering of both sides is exceptional and the face margins are broad and even. A very tough note to find with the eye appeal of this piece.
Fr. 1313 50c First Issue Extremely Fine. This straight-edge no-monogram 50c note is very scarce in all grades.
Fr. 1232 5c Second Issue Gem New. This is a very common number in grades up through Choice, but well-margined Gems become quite scarce.
Fr. 1232 5c Second Issue Very Choice New. A near-Gem example from the Hoffman Collection.
5¢ Second Issue Fiber Paper Experimental Gem New. This 5¢ experimental back is printed on heavy fiber paper. The note has all its original embossing, strong print quality, excellent centering and no defects whatsoever. It is punched with the two normal half-moon cancellations and is stamped "SPECIMEN" across the face at the typical angle. One of the scarcer experimental pieces.
Fr. 1235 5c Second Issue Choice New. Quite a nice example of this rare Fiber Paper note. The back is beautifully centered, the face somewhat less so with two huge and two tiny margins. Difficult to find in all grades.
Fr. 1235 5c Second Issue Choice New. A Gem but for the centering. The bottom and right margins are huge, the top and left quite close but free of the frame line. But for these typical centering deficiencies, this is a gorgeous 5c Fiber Paper note. This is a really tough number, not often seen anywhere near this nice. From the 1976 TNA auction sale. Included with the note is an early collectors' envelope showing that it was purchased on December 13, 1897.
Fr. 1244 10c Second Issue Gem New. Beautifully margined, with bright bronze, perfect ink color and lots of eye appeal. The left margin of the note has registration marks for both the ink and bronze. In spite of this being a rather common number, it's very difficult to acquire an example with the quality of this piece.
Second Issue 25c Experimental Gem New. Printed on light fiber paper with the normal punch cancels and purple specimen stamp. Blank on the back.
Second Issue 25c Experimental Gem New. A second example printed on light fiber paper with the normal punch cancels and purple specimen stamp. Blank on the back.
Second Issue 25c Experimental Gem New. A third and final example printed on plain paper with the normal punch cancels and purple specimen stamp. Blank on the back. From the Fall 1984 Long Beach Sale.
Fr. 1283 25c Second Issue Choice New. Typical second-issue centering.
Fr. 1284 25c Second Issue Very Choice New. A lovely example of this sleeper number, with good paper embossing, ideal color and broad, even face margins. Fr. 1284 is a very underrated Friedberg number.
Fr. 1286 25c Second Issue Very Choice New. If the bottom margin didn't slant up just a bit toward the left edge, this pretty note would make the full Gem grade.
Fr. 1286 25c Second Issue Very Choice New. With just a touch more margin this beautifully printed, bright note would be a perfect Gem.
Fr. 1288 Second Issue 25¢ Choice About New. Tight across the bottom, but single lotted due to its striking back coloration.
Fr. 1290 25c Second Issue Very Choice New. The top margin strays close to the frame line at the left. But for that, this pretty Fiber Paper note is a perfect Gem. The other margins are generous, the surfaces are strictly original and the note has terrific eye appeal. One of the nicer examples we've seen of this very scarce number.
Second Issue 50c Experimental Gem New. This note was from the John Fraser Collection sold in February, 1982. It's a perfect piece that very likely traces it's history to Ed Frossard's October, 1893 fixed price listing of the S. M. Clark Collection. The partial date of December 7, 1863 is written in the left face margin. While a side by side comparison of the actual notes would be necessary to prove a certainty, we are almost positive that this note mates with Lot 1043 from our Sale of the Friedberg Collection in January of 1997, which contained the top portion of this same date in its right margin. This piece is Milton 2E50F.4.
Fr. 1317 50c Second Issue Choice New. The margins are close in a few places, but they never touch the design on either side.
Fr. 1318 50c Second Issue Choice New. Nicely margined and beautifully bright, but held from the Gem class by an offset smear at the right edge of both the face and the back. There is also a light as-made diagonal wrinkle.
Fr. 1320 50¢ Second Issue Very Choice New. With a little more right face margin this scarce fiber paper number would be a perfect Gem. The back centering is excellent, as are the colors and paper surfaces. Fr. 1320 is a really tough number in this high of a grade.
Fr. 1322 50c Second Issue Choice New. A bright and well printed note that is somewhat off center on the face and far off center on the back. The surcharges at the left end of the back go off the paper, and those of the neighboring note appear at the far right.
Fr. 1226 3¢ Third Issue Uncut Sheet of 25 About New. The sheet has four light folds between the columns of notes, but is many times nicer than most 3¢ sheets we've seen. The majority are soiled with heavy folds and no margins whatsoever. This one is clean with light folds and is only closely margined at the left of the face. The folds fall in such a way that many of the individual notes grade Choice or Gem. A premium sheet.
Fr. 1236 5c Third Issue Very Choice New. With just a tiny bit more margin this lovely Red Back Clark would be a perfect Gem. Very well centered on both sides and totally free of the ink smears that are nearly universal on this type.
Fr. 1238 Third Issue 5c Gem New. The margins are not even, but they are broad enough at all points to support the Gem grade. Deeply embossed, deeply colored, sharply printed and without a hint of an ink smear.
Fr. 1238 5¢ Third Issue Gem New. A lovely little Clark with excellent margins, ideal centering of both sides, good color and deep original embossing.
Fr. 1238 5c Third Issue Gem New. Beautifully margined with razor sharp print quality, deep original embossing and not a hint of an offset smudge. Really quite an undervalued type in this condition.
Fr. 1238 5c Third Issue Very Choice New. Bright and fully original, with three outsize and one adequate margin.
Fr. 1238 5¢ Third Issue Inverted Back Choice About New. One of the very finest of the half-dozen known examples for inverts of this number, and, even more importantly, one of less than ten inverts known for the 5¢ Clark type when all four numbers are considered. The paper surfaces are strictly original, and the design does not quite touch the edge at any place either front or back even though the margins are somewhat irregular.
Fr. 1239 5c Third Issue Gem New. Very well margined and beautifully centered on both sides. This is the tougher variety, with the design letter "a."
Fr. 1251 10c Third Issue Superb Gem New. A lovely piece, with unusually broad margins, excellent back centering, bright bronze and easily seen, deep, original embossing. Ten Cent Red Back notes are a challenging type to find this nice.
Fr. 1251 10c Third Issue Superb Gem New. Pristine, flawless, perfect . . . all the superlatives that are generally overused all work ideally for this simply Superb 10c Red Back. The colors of the paper, inks and bronze are 100% perfect, the margins are huge, the centering ideal and the eye appeal as good as it gets for any Fractional note. On top of that, the original embossing is readily apparent to even a novice's view. If you're using the Green Sheet or any other guide to help you formulate your bids, don't even bother. You're going to come in twelfth.
Fr. 1251 10¢ Third Issue Very Choice New. Well margined, boldly printed and with good original embossing. Quite near the full Gem grade.
Fr. 1252 10c Third Issue Very Choice New. The bottom margin is irregular and comes very close to the design at the left end. But for that, this strictly original, brightly colored Red Back note is Gem quality.
Fr. 1253 10c Third Issue Gem New. The bottom margin is smaller than the other three, but grading this beauty less than Gem would be a disservice. It's boldly hand-signed and as fresh as if it had been printed this morning. The original embossing is plainly evident and the back centering is perfect, as is the eye appeal. The red back-plate number 5 appears in the lower-left corner.
Fr. 1253 10c Third Issue Very Choice New. A beautiful hand-signed 10 cent note with broad margins, deep original embossing and bold ink color. The note would grade Gem but for a few very minor offset ink smudges.
Fr. 1253 10¢ Third Issue Very Choice New. This hand signed Red Back comes very close to the full Gem grade. The colors are terrific.
Fr. 1253 10c Third Issue Choice New. Broadly margined and with bright ink color, this Colby-Spinner hand-signed Fractional would grade Gem if the paper were a touch brighter.
Fr. 1254 10c Third Issue Very Choice New. A near-Gem example of this far scarcer hand-signed Jeffries-Spinner Red Back. If the centering were a drop better, this fully original piece would rate the full Gem grade.
Fr. 1254 10c Third Issue Choice New. Tight across the bottom, but impeccable in every other respect. This hand-signed Jeffries-Spinner note is multiples scarcer than the Fr. 1253 Colby-Spinner.
Fr. 1255 10c Third Issue Gem New. Huge margins, bright colors and excellent centering all come together on this very nice note.
Fr. 1272SP 15c Third Issue Wide Margin Face Choice About New. There is a single light fold to the right of center on this strictly original, well embossed Grant-Sherman face. A nice example that carries the appearance of a Gem without the price tag.
Fr. 1272SP 15¢ Third Issue Face and Back Pair About New. A medium margin pair, clearly cut down from wide margins, as the margins are far in excess of the normal narrow size. Both the face and the back have a vertical fold, but no other flaws are present.
Fr. 1273/5SP 15c Third Issue Wide Margin Red Back About New. There is a tiny number penned on the blank back of this strictly original, well embossed note. A few light handling marks and a minor corner fold are also present.
Fr. 1291 25c Third Issue Superb Gem New. Flashy bright bronze, huge margins, ideal centering of both sides and fully fresh ink and paper color all combine on this impeccable Fessenden. Simply as nice as it can possibly be.
Fr. 1291 25c Third Issue Gem New. A bright, flashy Red Back Fessenden with deep, original embossing, bold color and excellent centering of both sides. This is a rather undervalued type in this cataloger's opinion when it comes to the very top grades.
Fr. 1291 25¢ Third Issue Very Choice New. With its excellent centering and deep original embossing, this Red Back Fessenden comes quite close to the full Gem grade.
Fr. 1291 Third Issue 25¢ Choice New. The paper color is a bit toned down on this otherwise very nice Fessenden Red Back.
Fr. 1294 25c Third Issue Gem New. Beautiful margins, bright bronze, deep, original embossing and perfect colors all come together on this essentially flawless Greenback Fessenden. Even the back centering is perfect.
Fr. 1297 25c Third Issue Choice New. The margins are somewhat irregular but primarily generous on this scarce fiber-paper Fessenden type.
Fr. 1324 50c Third Issue Spinner Very Choice New. A near-Gem example, with good original embossing, broad margins all the way around and nice, but not quite full, color.
Fr. 1324 50c Third Issue Spinner About New. Deep original embossing and excellent margins highlight this very lightly circulated Red Back Spinner.
Fr. 1326 50c Third Issue Spinner Very Choice New. This Spinner would be a perfect Gem with just a touch more margin at the top left. The back centering is very nice, the bronze is bright and flashy, the ink colors are perfect and the note is covered with deep, original embossing.
Fr. 1327 50c Third Issue Spinner Very Choice New. The colors are perfect and this piece would rate the full Gem grade if the centering were just a touch better. A bright, handsome Red Back Spinner.
Fr. 1327 50¢ Third Issue Spinner Choice New. A bit tight at the right but otherwise a Very Choice example.
Fr. 1328 50c Third Issue Spinner Gem New. Boldly evident deep, original embossing is immediately seen on this hugely margined, fully bright, hand-autographed Red Back. An exceptionally nice example of an always-popular Fractional type that bears both the portrait and hand autograph of F.E. Spinner.
Fr. 1328 50c Third Issue Spinner Very Choice New. Hugely margined and 100% original, with deep embossing that is easily seen. This hand-autographed Spinner would be Superb if the color were just a touch better. As it lays, it's still an exceptional piece.
Fr. 1328 50¢ Third Issue Spinner Choice New. Tight across the bottom and with a few minor offset smears at the edges.
Fr. 1329 50c Third Issue Spinner Gem New. A lovely note with the much more difficult to locate Allison-Spinner signature combination. Broad margins, excellent centering, perfect colors and deep original embossing all combine on this lovely note.
Fr. 1331 50¢ Third Issue Spinner About New. Nice original surfaces.
Fr. 1333 50c Third Issue Spinner Gem New. Terrific original embossing, good margins, bright colors and lots of eye appeal.
Fr. 1333 50c Third Issue Spinner Gem New. A lovely Spinner, with broad, even margins, bright bronze, deep, original embossing and excellent centering of both sides. True Gem Green Back Spinners are much scarcer than commonly perceived and this one should satisfy the most finicky of collectors. An exceptional piece and a slightly scarcer number.
Fr. 1334 50c Third Issue Spinner Choice New. A nice Green Back Spinner with generous margins that comes quite close to the full Gem grade.
Fr. 1334 50¢ Third Issue Spinner Choice New. The margins are a bit tight but the colors are excellent and the original embossing is easily seen.
Fr. 1339 50c Third Issue Spinner Type II Superb Gem New. Perfect paper originality along with ideal centering highlight this scarce Second Back Spinner. This is a rather elusive type in all grades, but truly Superb examples are almost impossible to come by. This one should fit the needs of the ultimate perfectionist.
Fr. 1339SP 50c Third Issue Spinner Wide Margin Back About New, Repaired. This note, which we first offered as part of the Hoffman Collection, faces up very nicely. The note has been repaired at the edges by the replacement of a few missing pieces and a few small holes have been fixed, but the overall appearance is that of a complete note with some handling. When the Encyclopedia was printed, only six examples were known to exist of this Type II Spinner back. In the intervening years, that count has slightly more than doubled, but the total known population is still just a bit more than a dozen. Type II Spinner Backs were not included in the Specimen Sets sold at the Treasury and apparently were not prepared for the purpose of distribution, as all known examples lack the bronze "50" surcharge that appears on the regular-issue notes.
Fr. 1340 50c Third Issue Spinner About New. This incredibly margined "1" and "a" Type II Spinner is a few light corner folds away from the Gem grade. Minus its corner folds, it's a $1500 note. With them, perhaps . . .
Fr. 1341 50c Third Issue Spinner Choice New. Nicely centered, with good original embossing, but the paper tone is a touch dull.
Fr. 1341 50c Third Issue Spinner Inverted Back Surcharge Fine. An extremely rare note that was not present in the definitive Friedberg Collection Sale Catalog which we held in January of 1997. Milt's only 1341 Invert was also a Fine with the back engraving inverted. This inverted-surcharge 1341 is one of only two known, and it should be eagerly sought by Fractional specialists. There are a few minor internal splits, but the note gives a solid appearance.
Fr. 1342 50c Third Issue Spinner Very Choice New. A broadly margined, near-Gem example with good color.
Fr. 1342 50c Third Issue Spinner Type II Choice New. A strictly original Type II Spinner with deep embossing. There are a few minor pre-print folds and some unimportant press-bed smearing.
Fr. 1344 50¢ Third Issue Justice Very Choice New. A truly lovely example of this very elusive "1" and "a" Red Back Justice. The left face margin just touches the frame line toward the top and the back design just barely touches the left edge. But for those trivial centering defects this one is a real beauty with bright bronze, perfect ink colors and deep original embossing. The note has a pre-print wrinkle toward the top center, which is very common for these "1" and "a" notes from the upper-left corner of the sheet.
Fr. 1345 50c Third Issue Justice Choice New. The right face margin just touches the design at the bottom and the back is a touch off center toward the top. Other than for its centering, this scarce Red Back Justice is a lovely piece with the other attributes of a Gem, including obvious paper originality. A scarcer number.
Fr. 1346 50c Third Issue Justice Choice New. Very nicely margined for a Justice, although it is a bit close at the right. There is a pre-print wrinkle across the top and a little very light handling, but the colors are terrific and the note is loaded with obvious original embossing. A very nice Red Back Justice and a tougher number.
Fr. 1346 50c Third Issue Justice New. Closely margined and a little rough along the top edge and again in the lower left corner. The original embossing is present and the color is quite good on this tougher Justice Red Back.
Fr. 1347 50¢ Third Issue Justice Very Choice New. Extremely close to the full Gem grade with ideal color, strong original embossing, perfect back centering and flashy bright bronze. If the left face margin were a touch broader, this piece would be a true Gem. An exceptional Justice.
Fr. 1355 50c Third Issue Justice Choice New. A bit tight across the top and at the left of the face. The color is not quite full, but this is nonetheless a very nice hand-signed Red Back Justice worthy of a strong bid.
Fr. 1355 50c Third Issue Justice New. A fully uncirculated piece, but there is a light bend and a small hole at the Spinner signature from ink erosion.
Fr. 1355 50¢ Third Issue Justice Choice About New. A single light center fold holds this lovely Justice from the Choice New grade. Bright, beautifully signed and strictly original.
Fr. 1358 50c Third Issue Justice New. A beautiful, broadly margined Justice with strong color, ideal centering of both sides and terrific eye appeal. Very seldom seen anywhere near this nice. Unfortunately, there is a repaired internal split that holds this otherwise wonderful Justice down in grade and value.
Fr. 1359 50c Third Issue Justice New. Heavily aged on both ends but wholly uncirculated and a very rare piece. Only about a dozen Fr. 1359's are known, and not very many of them are uncirculated. In our opinion, Fr. 1359 is the sixth rarest Justice note, ranking behind only Fr. 1351-54 and Fr. 1373a. This note has three broad margins, with the left face margin just touching the design.
Fr. 1360 50c Third Issue Justice Very Choice New. A little close at the left and with a few random ink smears, but a nice example of a much tougher number.
Fr. 1361 50c Third Issue Justice Gem New. The back design is centered a tad to the left, but that's all that holds this scarce Justice number away from he Superb grade. The face margins are terrific, as are the colors of the inks, paper and bonze. The embossing is deep and obviously original. The note has great eye appeal. Very few Justices of any number rise to the level of this piece.
Fr. 1362 50c Third Issue Justice Gem New. An unusual grade for any Justice note, but this one makes it with no problem. The paper inks and bronze are all beautifully bright and the note has four excellent margins, which is just about unheard of on this type. The back centering is fully the equal of the face and all the note's original embossing can be easily seen. An added bonus is partial face- and back-plate numbers.
Fr. 1362 50¢ Third Issue Justice Very Choice New. Three exceptional margins and one margin that is complete but quite tight.
Fr. 1362 50c Third Issue Justice About New. A nice original note with a single light fold and ideal margins for a Justice note. Nicely margined Justices in original AU grade are almost impossible to find.
Fr. 1364/8? 50¢ Third Issue Justice Very Fine. The spacing of the reverse surcharges on this note is totally enigmatic. This is only the second example we've seen in thirty years (strike that...it's now been a depressing forty years) of dealing in fractional currency. The spacing both vertically and horizontally is the distinguishing factor between Fr. 1364s and Fr. 1368s. On this note the vertical spacing between the "A" and the "6" is fully the Fr. 1368 variety, while the spacing between the "2" and the "5" is that of Fr. 1364. The left-to-right spacing falls right between both varieties. Of considerable significance to fractional collectors and likely quite valuable.
Fr. 1370 50c Third Issue Justice Gem New. Fiber Paper Justices are almost never seen in this top grade. It's beautifully margined on both sides, bright and with excellent paper surfaces. We've seen very few of this number even near this nice. A special note for the finicky collector.
Fr. 1370 50c Third Issue Justice New. The paper is a bit aged and there is an ink spot at the upper-right corner of the back, but this scarce fiber-paper Justice is fully uncirculated.
Fr. 1257 10c Fourth Issue Gem New. Unusually well margined with an easily-seen water mark.
Fr. 1258 10c Fourth Issue Superb Gem New. This no-watermark Ten Cent is as perfect as they ever come, with boardwalk margins all around, ideal centering, original paper surfaces and full flashy colors. This is a common number to be sure, but try to find another one this nice.
Fr. 1258 10c Fourth Issue Gem New. A scarcer number which is distinguished from the far-more-common Fr. 1257 by having been printed on unwatermarked paper. This is a very nice example, with broad, even margins and ideal color.
Fr. 1261 10c Fourth Issue Gem New. A beautiful note with an extremely heavy profusion of blue fibers at the right end which gives the note the appearance that is usually associated with Fr. 1259. A very nice piece.
Four Different High Grade 10c Fourth Issue notes. Fr. 1257 Choice New, Fr. 1258 About New, Fr. 1259 Choice but with a pinhole and Fr. 1261 Choice New.
Fr. 1267 15c Fourth Issue Superb Gem New. Huge margins, ideal color and fresh paper surfaces all combine on this spectacular 15c note. Certainly not rare, even in high grade, but very few even approach the technical perfection of this piece. Pristine.
Fr. 1267 15¢ Fourth Issue Gem New. A lovely note with broad, even margins, excellent color and strong eye appeal. Quite scarce this nice.
Fourth Issue 15c Very Choice New. With a touch more margin at the bottom, this note would make the full Gem grade.
Fr. 1267 15c Fourth Issue Choice New. A Gem but for a slightly close right face margin.
Fr. 1267 15c Fourth Issue Choice New. The back is perfectly centered, but the face design is a little low and right, creating two large margins and two others that are tight but complete. Ideal colors and strict paper originality abound.
Fr. 1267 15¢ Fourth Issue Choice About New. This 15¢ note has the margins, eye appeal and centering of a perfect Gem, but it has a single, very light center fold.
Fr. 1267 Fourth Issue 15¢ About New. Three huge margins but close at the left.
Fr. 1268 15c Fourth Issue Choice New. Very heavily fibered, broadly margined and without a hint of a water mark. A scarce variety, rarely properly attributed.
Fr. 1269 15c Fourth Issue Gem New. Beautifully margined and strictly original, with good color and ideal centering on both sides.
Fr. 1269 15c Fourth Issue Very Choice New. This brightly colored Large Red Seal blue-end paper 15c note approaches the full Gem grade.
Fr. 1269 15¢ Fourth Issue Choice About New. Very broadly margined and a Gem but for a light center fold.
Fr. 1271 15c Fourth Issue Gem New. A lovely, well margined, strictly original 15c note with a deeper blue anticounterfeiting stain than is typically seen for this number.
Fr. 1271 15c Fourth Issue Very Choice New. With just slightly better centering, this crisp, attractive 15c note would make the full Gem grade.
Fr. 1271 15¢ Fourth Issue Choice About New. A pretty 15¢ note with a very light horizontal fold.
Four 15c Fourth Issue Notes. There are two Fr. 1267's, a 1269 and a 1271. All four notes grade Extremely Fine or a bit better.
Fr. 1301 25¢ Fourth Issue Extremely Fine. Ordinarily this would not be lotted as a single note, but we find this piece of particular interest due to the extremely heavy pink cast across the face. For decades these pinkish notes were considered a separate variety by fractional collectors, but they were actually produced in error when the red ink of the seals contaminated the sizing compound that was applied to prolong the life of the notes. This note is one of the most extreme examples of this pink cast that we have seen.
Fr. 1307 25c Fourth Issue Choice New. This otherwise lovely example from the Hoffman Collection is too tight at the bottom for the Gem grade.
Fr. 1307 25c Fourth Issue Choice New. Tight at the bottom right, but in every other respect, this is a perfect Gem.
Fr. 1374 50c Fourth Issue Lincoln Very Choice New. A Gem but for the right face margin, which comes close but does not touch the frame line. Nice Lincolns are becoming rather difficult to locate.
Fr. 1374 50c Fourth Issue Lincoln Choice New. A strictly original Lincoln, with great color and print quality. The side margins are a little too tight, but that's all that prevents the Gem grade on this pretty piece.
Fr. 1374 50c Fourth Issue Lincoln Choice New. A bit tight across the top, but a Gem in every other respect. A really nice example of one of the most popular Fractional designs.
Fr. 1374 50c Fourth Issue Lincoln Choice About New. There is a single diagonal fold about a half inch from the right edge of the note, otherwise this is a perfect Gem New Lincoln. Beautifully margined, brightly colored and scarce this nice.
Fr. 1376 50¢ Fourth Issue Stanton Gem New. A beautifully printed note with a blood-red seal and an extremely heavy profusion of blue anti-counterfeiting paper fibers at the right end. Just about as handsome as a Stanton can get.
Fr. 1376 50c Fourth Issue Stanton Very Choice New. A beautiful crackling-fresh Stanton that would rate the full Gem grade with just a touch more margin at the left. The colors are vibrant.
Fr. 1376 50c Fourth Issue Stanton Choice New. A little tight across the top.
Fr. 1379 50c Fourth Issue Dexter Gem New. Bright, well margined, and handsome. Dexter notes are underappreciated in this market.
Fr. 1379 50¢ Fourth Issue Dexter Gem New. Broadly margined with strictly original paper surfaces and excellent eye appeal. Seldom seen this nice.
10c Fifth Issue Tete-Beche Pair Gem New. Only seven tete-beche 10c Fifth Issue pairs exist, all of which trace their origins to a single sheet which was discovered in 1985. The sheet was cut and divided among the major collectors of the day, and this, to our knowledge, is the equal of the best and better than most. The notes are true proofs, with ink laid on so heavily and sharply that the design elements can be felt with one's fingers. This tete-beche arrangement was created so that the localized anticounterfeiting stain could be produced in the center of the sheet and still appear at the proper end of each note when the notes were separated. A rare and lovely item.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Fr. 1308 and 1309. Both of these 25c Fifth Issue notes grade Choice New. One is the long-key variety and the other the short.
Fr. 1309 25c Fifth Issue Group of Twenty. All Twenty notes are crisp and bright, with grades ranging from New to Gem New due only to the vagaries of centering. The majority of the notes grade Choice.
Fr. 1309 25c Fifth Issue Group of Twenty. A second group identical to the previous lot in every respect.
Fractional Currency
Two 50¢ Choice Crawfords. Both examples from the Herget Collection are fresh, new pieces that come quite close to the full Gem grade.
Gray Fractional Currency Shield. A far nicer than average gray Shield, fully wide out beyond the points at the top sides and bottom. The gray background is boldly printed and all the notes are bright save for the always faded 25¢ Second Issue back. There is very minimal water staining but a tiny tear in the blank area at the top. The Shield is in an attractive modern wood frame, very nicely matted and ready to hang in your den or office.
Pink Fractional Currency Shield. An unusually nice example that is free of water stains, fully wide all the way to every edge and with the important background color, a far bolder pink than what we are accustomed to seeing. This is one of approximately two dozen Pink Shields known to exist, many of which are faded and/or damaged. It is clearly in the top 25% for both condition and color. The Red Backs have held their color very nicely and the only faded note is, as usual, the extremely light sensitive 25¢ Second Issue back. The Shield is in a heavy contemporary wood frame and is unmatted. As with virtually all pink and green Shields, all four hand-signed notes bear the Colby-Spinner signature combination, including the Grant-Sherman Fr. 1273SP which is found only on these colored Shields.
Three Nice First Issue Notes. Fr. 1230, 1242, and 1281, all three are nice bright Choice New examples.
A Second Issue Denomination Set. Fr. 1232 5¢ New, Fr. 1244 10¢ About New, Fr. 1283 25¢ Choice New but for a minor edge tear, and Fr. 1318 50¢ Choice New.
Four Third Issue Types. Fr. 1226 New, Fr. 1239 Extremely Fine, Fr. 1256 About New, and Fr. 1295 Choice New with a miniscule "a".
Three Third Issue 50¢ Notes. A Type One Spinner Fr. 1333 grading Very Fine, a Type Two Spinner Fr. 1339 About New, and a Justice Fr. 1364 Extremely Fine. Three nice notes.
Six Nice Fourth Issue Notes. Fr. 1257 Choice New, Fr. 1267 Choice About New, Fr. 1301 About New, Fr. 1374 Lincoln Choice About New, Fr. 1376 Stanton Choice Extremely Fine,and Fr. 1379 Dexter New with a few pinholes.
Fifth Issue Type Set. Fr. 1266 Extremely Fine, Fr. 1309 Very Choice New, and Fr. 1381 Very Choice New.
Five Fifth Issue Notes. Included are Fr. 1265, Fr. 1309 (two) and Fr. 1381 (two.) One of the notes grades About New; the other four are New or nicer.
Three Very Nice Second Issue Fractionals. Fr. 1232 Choice New, Fr. 1286 Choice New, and a Fr. 1318 Choice New but for a minor paper peel on the back.
Eight High Grade Fractionals. Fr. 1226 About New, Fr. 1230 Choice About New, Fr. 1264 Choice New, Fr. 1265 Choice New, Fr. 1307 (two) Choice New and About New, Fr. 1309 Gem New, and a Fr. 1379 Dexter Extremely Fine.
Two Washington 25¢ Fourth Issue Notes. Both grade Choice New and both are Fr. 1307.
Three First Issue Notes. Fr. 1240 New and nearly Choice, Fr. 12424 New, and a Fr. 1312 Extremely Fine.
Three Fractionals. Fr. 1233 5¢ New, Fr. 1374 50¢ Lincoln a very nicely margined Very Fine, and a Fr. 1379 50¢ Dexter Choice New but for minor paper peels on Dexter's vignette.
An Early Fractional Currency Album. Heavy card, stock pages prepared to hold Fractional Currency and printed at the bottom "United States Fractional Currency Issued in 1862-3". The first we've seen.
Fifth Issue Denomination Set. Fr. 1266, 1309 and 1381. All three notes are bright and attractive. The 10c and 50c are Gems; the 25c is an AU.
Thirteen different types. Mostly solid Fines and a good mixture of types. Three of the notes, including a Lincoln with a corner off, are damaged. No returns on this lot for any reason.
Four Second Issue Notes. Fr. 1232 Choice New, Fr. 2344 About New, Fr. 1245 Extremely Fine, and a Fr. 1246 Fine.
Four Three Cent Notes. Fr. 1226 (two) Fine and About New, Fr. 1227 Extremely Fine, and Fr. 1226SP Narrow Margin Face About New, badly torn.
Eight Third Issue Notes. Fr. 1236 About New stained, Fr. 1236SP Reverse New, Fr. 1253 Extremely Fine, Fr. 1255 Extremely Fine, Fr. 1294 Extremely Fine, Fr. 1295 Fine, Fr. 1331 Good, and Fr. 1333 Very Fine.
Seven First Issue Notes. Fr. 1229 About New, Fr. 1230 About New, Fr. 1241 Extremely Fine, Fr. 1242 Extremely Fine, Fr. 1281 Extremely Fine, and Fr. 1312 (two) Fine, Very Fine.
Six Fourth Issue Notes. There are three 10 cent notes, Fr. 1257, 1258, and 1259, all grading About New, and three 15 cent notes, Fr. 1267 About New with a rust spot, Fr. 1269 Very Fine, and Fr. 1271 Fine.
Five Fourth Issue Notes. Three of them are Extremely Fine 25 cent notes, Fr. 1301, and two 50 cent notes Fr. 1307s. There is also a Fine Fr. 1376 Stanton, and an Extremely Fine Fr. 1379 Dexter.
A Complete Fifth Issue Set. Fr. 1264, 1265, 1266, 1308, 1309,and two 1381s. All of the notes grade right around Extremely Fine.
A Small Group of Problem Specimens. FR. 1231SP Face and Back, Fr. 1242SP Face and Back, Fr. 1281 Face and Back, all narrow margins and all of them faulty. There is also a wide margin Spinner pair, Fr. 1328SP Face and Fr. 1331SP Back, both with faults. No returns on this lot for any reason
A nice Fifth Issue denomination set. Fr. 1266 About New, Fr. 1309 Choice New and Fr. 1381 Very Choice New.
Six Different Third Issue Numbers. Fr. 1226, 1227, 1255, 1256, 1294, 1295. All of the notes grade at least New, with most closer to Choice.
A complete Clark set. Fr. 1236, 1237, 1238 and 1239. All four notes grade New or Choice New. All are problem free.
Three nice Spinners. Fr. 1331 About New, Fr. 1334 About New and Fr. 1341 Extremely Fine.
Nine Second Issue Notes. 1232, 1233, 1234, 1244, 1245, 1246, 1285, 1286, 1316. All the notes are very high grade, ranging from Choice About New to Choice New. Four of the notes have aged edges. A very nice group.
Three First Issue notes. Fr. 1240 New and fully perforated, but aged around the edges, Fr. 1242 Choice New and Fr. 1281 Extremely Fine.
A very nice Fourth Issue grouping. Fr. 1257, 1259, 1261, 1267, 1271, 1301, 1302, 1303, 1307 and 1379. The 1307 is AU, and all the other notes are New or better, with several of them fully Choice.
A Complete Fifth Issue Set. Fr. 1264, 1265, 1266, 1308, 1309 and two Fr. 1381's. The 1308 and the two 50c notes are AU; the other four notes are all Choice CU.
Complete 24 Piece Type Set. Fr. 1229 Extremely Fine with a small corner off, Fr. 1241 Very Fine, Fr. 1281 Extremely Fine, Fr. 1312 Extremely Fine, Fr. 1232 About New, Fr. 1244 New, Fr. 1286 Extremely Fine, Fr. 1317 Very Fine, Fr. 1226 Very Fine, Fr. 1238 Very Choice New, Fr. 1256 New, Fr. 1295 Choice About New, Fr. 1334 Very Fine, Fr. 1362 Very Fine with a tiny corner tip off, Fr. 1257 New, Fr. 1267 Very Choice New, Fr. 1307 Choice About New, Fr. 1374 Fine, Fr. 1376 About New, Fr. 1379 New, Fr. 1266 About New, Fr. 1309 Choice New, Fr. and 1381 About New. There is considerable value here, and the 15 cent note alone is a $200 item. A nice group for the beginning collector.
Five Fractional Types. Fr. 1230 New and nearly Choice, Fr. 1233 New, Fr. 1255 Choice New, Fr. 1294 About New, and a Fr. 1379 About New.
Three 10¢ Fourth Issue Notes. Fr. 1258 Choice About New, Fr. 1259 Choice New with two pinholes, and Fr. 1261 Choice About New.
Three Fourth Issue Notes. A 10c Fr. 1257, and two 15c Fr. 1267s. All three notes grade Choice New, but one of the 15c examples has no bottom margin.
A First Issue Denomination Set. All four notes are the straight edge with monogram variety, and all four are strictly original Choice New examples: Fr. 1230, 1242, 1281, and 1312.
Two Perforated Pieces. Fr. 1228 and Fr. 1240, both Choice New. The Fr. 1240 has a few missing perfs and a few short ones.
Second Issue Denomination Set. Fr. 1232 5¢ Choice New, Fr. 1244 10c New,Fr. 1283 25¢ Choice New, and Fr. 1316 50¢ About New. All four notes have excellent ink color.
Three Nice Fourth Issue Notes. Fr. 1303, 1374, and 1379, all Choice New, but the Lincoln has two pinholes.
Six High Grade Third Issue Notes. Fr. 1226 3¢ About New, Fr. 1236 5¢ New, Fr. 1255 10¢ Choice New, Fr. 1291 25¢ New, Fr. 1294 25¢ About New, and a Fr. 1339 50¢ Type II Spinner About New.
Four Choice New Fifth Issue Notes. Fr. 1264, 1266, 1309, and 1381, all very nice examples for the grade.
Military Payment Certificates
Series 471 $5 Very Fine-Extremely Fine. A bright, problem-free example of this key MPC note. The price gap between VF and XF is quite broad, and this piece, which falls right in the middle, will likely split the difference.
Series 471 $5 Very Fine. Bright colors, excellent margins, and not so much as a stray mark on this key note from the MPC series. It is strictly original with a bare minimum of soil.
Series 541 $10 New. The first of a group of sixteen of this very scarce MPC note. 541 Tens are not often encountered in any grade, and high-grade pieces are among the scarcest of all MPC notes. This group of sixteen were clearly stored together, as all have acquired light paper toning that is most evident in a few spots in the broad top margins. The grades vary, but the paper tone is identical from piece to piece.
Series 541 $10 New. One of the nicest examples of this group.
Series 541 $10 Choice About New. Yet another nice example from this same group.
Series 541 $10 About New. A nice example from this same group.
Series 541 $10 About New. Another from this identically toned group, broadly margined with a light center fold.
Series 541 $10 About New. A nice example from this same group.
Series 541 $10 About New. Another nice example from this same group.
Series 541 $10 About New. A very light center fold on this note from this same group.
Series 541 $10 About New. A nice example from this same group.
Series 541 $10 Extremely Fine-About New. Two light folds.
Series 541 $10 Extremely Fine-About New. Somewhat more toned than the rest, but clearly from this same group.
Series 541 $10 Extremely Fine. One of the more circulated pieces, with a few evident folds but with identical paper tone. Clearly, all these were stored together.
Series 541 $10 Extremely Fine. Lightly quarter folded.
Series 541 $10 Extremely Fine. Another broadly margined piece that shows some circulation.
Series 541 $10 Extremely Fine. The back design shows some moisture damage on this piece.
Series 541 $10 Very Fine. One of the more circulated pieces and the final note from this group.
Series 611 5¢ Replacement Note About New. One of the more common MPC replacements, but a very nice looking example.
Series 641 $10 Extremely Fine. Five notes, all averaging about the assigned grade.
Series 661 50¢ Replacement Very Fine. One of the rarest MPC replacement notes, missing from most major collections and unpriced in any grade in any of the reference works. The Schwan reference reports that only four pieces are known in any grade. Solid Very Fine, with bold colors, broad margins and no distractions of any kind. This attractive piece will allow one more collector in this popular field to add an additional piece to their holdings.
Series 661 $20 Choice About New. A bright, beautifully margined note separated from the Gem New grade by only a light center fold.
Series 681 Complete Set with Matched Final Two Digits. All eight notes are present from 5¢ through $20, and all eight grade Superb Gem New, with bright, bold colors, deep original embossing048 and perfect centering. All eight notes have serial numbers that end in 95. The $10 note from this series is scarce in this grade, and the $20 is quite rare.
Series 691 $1 Superb Gem New. One of the newly discovered notes from the "unissued" series. The market on these seems to be settling out at around the $400 level.
Series 691 $20 Superb Gem New. An absolutely flawless note from the recently discovered "unissued" series.
Canadian Currency
DC-21f $5 1912 Choice Extremely Fine. A nicely centered and very bright example of the popular "train" note. But for three very well concealed folds, this piece appears gem until closely examined.
DC-8e-iii-0 $1 1878 Extremely Fine. A very high grade example of the first Dominion issues, with this piece payable in Montreal. It is bright for the grade and appears new at first glance, with its only defect a close bottom margin.
Five Canadian Shinplasters.
DC-15b 1900 Choice Crisp Uncirculated
DC-24a 1923 About Uncirculated
DC-24c 1923 Gem Crisp Uncirculated
DC-24c 1923 Choice Crisp Uncirculated
DC-24d 1923 Gem Crisp Uncirculated
These fractional notes are scarce in the loftier grades.
DC-15b 1900 Choice Crisp Uncirculated
DC-24a 1923 About Uncirculated
DC-24c 1923 Gem Crisp Uncirculated
DC-24c 1923 Choice Crisp Uncirculated
DC-24d 1923 Gem Crisp Uncirculated
These fractional notes are scarce in the loftier grades.
Two BC-1 $1 1935 Choice Crisp Uncirculated. One example from each English series (A,B) is included in this lot. Also, both of these notes are nicely preserved with good color and paper.
BC-21a $1 1937 Gem Crisp Uncirculated. The margins are wide and the edges are sharp on this well preserved note from the last prefix for this Charlton number.
BC-21a $1 1937 Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Beautiful wide margins and traces of embossing make this a desirable note.
BC-21a $1 1937 Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Sharp corners abound on this first of the the King George VI issues.
BC-21a $1 1937 Choice Crisp Uncirculated. This is a perfect note for a type or in-depth collection. Traces of CBNC ink are found on a back margin.
Two Consecutive BC-21a $1 1937. One note grades Extremely Fine+ and the other note grades Choice About Uncirculated. Both notes are from the first prefix.
Four BC-21c $1 1937. This variety is characterized by the wider signature panel. Two examples in this lot will grade Gem Crisp Uncirculated and the other two Extremely Fine.
Two Consecutive BC-21d $1 1937 Gem Crisp Uncirculated. King George VI never looked better than on these right out of the pack fresh notes with their hefty margins and excellent color.
Three Consecutive BC-21d $1 1937 Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Sixty-seven years later, King George VI's portrait is still lifelike on these sharply printed notes. One note has a slight teller pinch and all three of the notes have three wide margins.
Four BC-21d $1 1937 Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
BC-22b $2 1937 Choice Crisp Uncirculated. North of the border deuces are always popular and this one will please its next owner.
Three BC-22b $2 1937 Choice Crisp Uncirculated or Better. All three notes are nicely margined.
Two BC-22c $2 1937 Choice Crisp Uncirculated or Better. Both notes have rich color.
Four Consecutive BC-23c $5 1937. All four of these notes are pristine and well preserved, the first two notes are Gem Crisp Uncirculated and the last two notes grade Choice Crisp Uncirculated due to one of their margins not being full enough.
BC-23c $5 1937 Choice Crisp Uncirculated. A pretty blue undertint has always gravitated collectors toward this issue. This is another nicely preserved note from this collection.
Three Consecutive BC-24a $10 1937 Gem Crisp Uncirculated. This denomination was rarely saved and all three of these King George VI $10s have wide margins and sharp corners.
Ten Consecutive BC-24b $10 1937 Gem Crisp Uncirculated. All ten of these pack fresh notes have beautiful wide margins, sharp corners and a nice purple undertint.
Two Consecutive BC-24b $10 1937. Close scrutiny on this nice pair of King George VI $10s reveals a slight center fold on one note leaving it Choice About Uncirculated while the other note remains Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Two Consecutive BC-24c $10 1937. The lower serial number note has some minute handling and grades Choice Crisp Uncirculated while the second note is fully Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
BC-24c $10 1937 Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Hefty margins, sharp corners, excellent color and paper make this $10 a wonderful note to behold.
Two BC-24c $10 1937 Choice Crisp Uncirculated. A minute handling is found on this pair of $10s.
Two Consecutive BC-25a $20 1937 Extremely Fine. Both of these $20s have wide margins, good colors and paper despite a brief sojourn into Canadian commerce.
Four Consecutive BC-25b $20 1937 Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Very slight teller handling keeps this quartet from the Gem class.
BC-25c $20 1937 Gem Crisp Uncirculated. What looks like a corner tip flaw is actually a planchette embedded at the extreme tip of the lower left-hand corner.
BC-25c $20 1937 Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Wide margins, sharp corners, great color and paper are the traits of this well preserved KIng George VI $20.
BC-25c $20 1937 Extremely Fine+. This is a very lightly handled example of the Coyne-Towers signature combination.
BC-26c $20 1937 Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Close inspection reveals slight handling on this attractive note.
Seven Piece Devil's Face 1954 Matching Serial Number Set BC-29a $1, BC-30a $2, BC-31a $5, BC-32a $10, BC-33a $20, BC-34a $50 and BC-35a $100 Choice Crisp Uncirculated or Better. This is a well preserved matched set bearing serial number 0000298 that was originally obtained from the Bank of Canada and is rarely offered to the collectors of today. A couple of the notes have one margin that could be more full, however the remaining traits of these notes are superb.
Canadian Group Lot.
Five Consecutive BC-29a Devil's Face $1 1954 Extremely Fine
BC-46a-i $1 1973 Gem Crisp Uncirculated
BC-46bA $1 1973 "X" Replacement Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated
BC-47a $2 1974 Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Five Consecutive BC-29a Devil's Face $1 1954 Extremely Fine
BC-46a-i $1 1973 Gem Crisp Uncirculated
BC-46bA $1 1973 "X" Replacement Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated
BC-47a $2 1974 Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Two BC-30b Devil's Face $2 1954 Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Both of these notes dodged the rigors of circulation.
BC-30bA $2 1954 Devil's Face. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. A rare note in any grade, and especially so Uncirculated, where the number of known examples can be counted in the handful. This rare replacement specimen is fully original and misses the gem designation strictly because of its somewhat close top margin.
Five Consecutive BC-31b Devil's Face $5 1954 Choice Crisp Uncirculated. This mini-run of $5s has sharp corners and excellent blue color.
BC-31bA $5 1954 Devil's Face. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Another excessively rare note in any grade, but prohibitively rare in this grade, with a Charlton value of $7500 (Canadian) in Uncirculated. This replacement note is a beautifully well centered and utterly original example worthy of the finest of collections.
Five Consecutive BC-32b Devil's Face $10 1954 Choice Crisp Uncirculated or Better. Overall, this is a stunning fresh quintuplet of $10s that have great color and paper.
Two Consecutive BC-33b Devil's Face $20 1954 Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Both of these examples have very strong embossing. When this series was released some people saw the demonic presence of the Prince of Darkness and Potentate of the Underworld in the shading of Queen Elizabeth II's hair.
Five Consecutive BC-35a Devil's Face $100 1954 Choice About Uncirculated. This quintuplet probably never entered circulation but did pick up some indentations that are visible on the back.
BC-37a $1 1954 Solid Serial Number Gem Crisp Uncirculated. All 4s adorn this wide margined pristine note.
BC-37a $1 1954 Solid Serial Number Gem Crisp Uncirculated. This solid 1 serial number note has wide margins, sharp corners and embossing.
BC-37b-i $1 1954 Solid Serial Number Crisp Uncirculated. This is a very delightful solid 8 note that reveals a crimp and a corner tip fold on the back.
Fancy Serial Number Pair BC-37b $1 1954.The serial numbers for these $1s are 9999999 and 10000000. The Bank of Canada printed 10 million serial number notes before 1968 for the preceding small size issues. The final zero in the serial number was added with a hand-stamp and the non-conformity of the final zero is very clear on this example. Due to these notes being at the bottom of a bundle, the first note of the pair is Choice About Uncirculated, while the 10 million note is About Uncirculated, with a trivial edge tear, handling and bleed through on the serial numbers. Pairs such as these are rarely offered and should be hotly contested by Canadian and fancy serial number enthusiasts alike.
BC-38b $2 1954 Solid Serial Number Choice Crisp Uncirculated. This is another all 4 serial number note that has just a hint of teller handling.
BC-38cT $2 1954 Test Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Only 340,000 of these test notes were released into circulation. This well preserved example has the exceptional quality so coveted by the numismatic fraternity.
BC-38dT $2 1954 Test Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Only 240,000 of this test note run was released into circulation. A barely noticeable indentation on the back is noted on this nicely embossed $2 with huge margins and sharp corners.
BC-39a-i $5 1954 Asterisk Replacement Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated. This asterisk note has enormous appeal with its wide margins and sharp corners plus its low serial number of 0001072.
BC-39aA $5 1954 Asterisk Replacement Note Choice Crisp Uncirculated. There is a small amount of teller handling on this asterisk note.
Fancy Serial Number Pair BC-39b $5 1954. The last two notes for the Y/C prefix are included in this lot with serial numbers 9999999 and 10000000. The last zero is clearly hand-stamped resulting in a slight misalignment of the final digit on the ten million note. This is a much scarcer occurrence in the $5s than in the $1s due to much smaller printings. Both notes will grade Choice Crisp Uncirculated and exhibit traces of handling.
Two BC-39cA $5 1954 Asterisk Replacement Notes Crisp Uncirculated. Both of these replacement notes never saw any circulation, but one exhibits teller handling and a corner fold and the other has a couple of pre-printing paper crinkles as printed.
BC-40aA $10 1954 Asterisk Replacement Note Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated. This is a handsome note that has a center fold and some teller handling.
Four BC-46aA-i $1 1973 Replacement "X" Notes. 1981 saw the introduction of the three letter prefix notes. A replacement note is designated by the use of an "X" for the third letter. All four of these notes end with the same three digits. One note has a trivial edge tear and handling, grading Crisp Uncirculated while the other three notes will grade Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
BC-46aT-i $1 1973 Test Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Here is a pristine example of this popular test note.
BC-46bT $1 1973 Test Note Choice About Uncirculated. This lovely test note has just a trace of a bend running through the portrait.
BC-47a-i $2 1974 Solid Serial Number Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Here is a highly desirable note that has all 1's in the serial number.
Two Consecutive BC-47a-i $2 1974 Choice Crisp Uncirculated. This is a most interesting pair with binary serial numbers 1000000 and 1000001, with the last note also being a palindrome.
Four BC-47aA $2 1974 Asterisk Replacement Notes. This replacement grouping has three different prefixes with BA, BM and UG grading Gem Crisp Uncirculated and a second BA note grading Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
BC-47bA $2 1974 "X" Replacement Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated. This is a very scarce replacement note that exhibits sharp corners and wonderful paper.
BC-51bA $50 1975 "X" Replacement Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated. This is an absolutely stunning replacement note with the colorful back design of Mounties in a Musical Ride dome formation.
BC-52bA $100 1975 "X" Replacement Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Superb quality is the trademark for this well preserved replacement note.
BC-53a $5 1979 Gem Crisp Uncirculated. The serial number was removed from the face and added to the back with the 1979 issues. The last seven digits of the serial number are the actual number of the note, 1111111.
BC-53a $5 1979 Gem Crisp Uncirculated. The last seven digits of the serial number are the actual number of the note. This note has serial number 7777777.
BC-53bA $5 1979 Replacement Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated. With this series in the $5 denomination, the "1" as a second digit in the serial number designates it as a replacement. This is a quality example of this elusive note.
BC-53bA $5 1979 Replacement Note Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated. This is a lightly handled example of this modern day rarity.
BC-54bA-i $20 1979 Replacement Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated. This is a well preserved note with wonderful paper and color. The "516" at the beginning of the serial number designates it as a replacement note produced by the British American Bank Note Co.
DC-18a $1 1911 Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A prefectly centered example of this handsome note, which is quite a scarce item in this grade.
Montreal, Quebec - Proof Banque D'Hochhelaga 5 piastres February 23, 1911 Ch. 360-20-02Pa
This cardboard ABNCo, Ottawa colored face proof is marked "SPECIMEN" and is exquisite in every detail with a couple of corners showing minute handling.Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
This cardboard ABNCo, Ottawa colored face proof is marked "SPECIMEN" and is exquisite in every detail with a couple of corners showing minute handling.Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Montreal, Quebec - Proof Banque D'Hochhelaga 100 piastres March 1, 1907 Ch. 360-18-20P
This is a finely detailed ABNCo, Ottawa black and white face proof note. A couple of the corners show some handling and the margins are slightly uneven.Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
This is a finely detailed ABNCo, Ottawa black and white face proof note. A couple of the corners show some handling and the margins are slightly uneven.Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Toronto, Quebec - The Bank of Toronto $5 Jan. 2, 1935 Ch. 630-68-02
Lovely margins and yellow paper make this Choice About Uncirculated chartered bank note especially attractive.
Lovely margins and yellow paper make this Choice About Uncirculated chartered bank note especially attractive.
Dominion of Canada and Bank of Canada Group Lot
DC-24c 25¢ 1923 Very Good
BC-21d $1 1937 Extremely Fine
BC-21d $1 1937 Choice Crisp Uncirculated
BC-22c $2 1937 Fine
BC-23c $5 1937 Crisp Uncirculated
BC-29b Devil's Face $1 1954 Extremely Fine
BC-30b Devil's Face $2 1954 Extremely Fine
BC-39a-i Modified Portrait $5 1954 Very Fine
BC-40a Modified Portrait $10 1954 Extremely Fine
DC-24c 25¢ 1923 Very Good
BC-21d $1 1937 Extremely Fine
BC-21d $1 1937 Choice Crisp Uncirculated
BC-22c $2 1937 Fine
BC-23c $5 1937 Crisp Uncirculated
BC-29b Devil's Face $1 1954 Extremely Fine
BC-30b Devil's Face $2 1954 Extremely Fine
BC-39a-i Modified Portrait $5 1954 Very Fine
BC-40a Modified Portrait $10 1954 Extremely Fine
BC-58b/BC60a $20/$100 1991 About Uncirculated. This piece is as close as any collector can now get to owning a Canadian double denomination note, which, as the new Charlton catalogue notes, is "a type of error that has not been confirmed for a Canadian note." On this example the face is a normal $20 example, but the reverse shows two distinct printings, the first a $100 printing in pale beige ink, and the second a normal $20 printing in green ink. If this were a United States issue, we would likely be estimating this error in the range of $25,000 to $50,000 but for a Canadian note the likeliest realization will likely be in the area of...
World Currency
Cuba 1897 10 centavos, 20 centavos Uncut Strips of 10 Pick 52, 53
A pair of Uncut Strips, each with ten notes, one of 10 centavos and the other of 20 centavos notes. These were printed in strips similar to coupons and were designed to be pulled off as single notes were needed. Both are Crisp Uncirculated.
A pair of Uncut Strips, each with ten notes, one of 10 centavos and the other of 20 centavos notes. These were printed in strips similar to coupons and were designed to be pulled off as single notes were needed. Both are Crisp Uncirculated.
Israel 50 Sheqalim Pick 46-e Uncut Sheet
A beautiful uncut sheet of notes that feature the Golden Gate on the back. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautiful uncut sheet of notes that feature the Golden Gate on the back. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Israel 1 New Sheqel pick 51A-d Uncut Sheet
A Choice Crisp Uncirculated uncut sheet of 18 examples.
A Choice Crisp Uncirculated uncut sheet of 18 examples.
Mexican Stock Certificates and Bonds. A huge album full of assorted Mexican stock certificates and bonds, many from the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. There are undoubtedly at least a few important items in this group, but as we make no claims of being experts in this particular field, we will encourage interested bidders to closely study this lot.
Mexico 10 pesos Series I (no date) Pick 22h
Choice Crisp Uncirculated. A third example.
Choice Crisp Uncirculated. A third example.
Miscellaneous
W. L. Ormsby's "Bank-Note Engraving". Ormsby's 1852 Book Bank-Note Engraving has long been recognized as the finest work of its kind, and the appearence of any copy on the market is a major event. We are offering here what is believed to be the finest known copy of this magnificent book along with Ormsby's handwritten letter presenting this volume to Present-elect Franklin Pierce. The letter reads:
New York Jan 31 1853
Dear Sir:
Allow me to present you with a copy of my late work on Bank Note Engraving which will explain the cause of the vast amount of counterfeiting in this country. This is the first publication on this subject, and it is daily growing more and more important to every person in the community. I beg permission to call on you, at some future time, when my plans for constructing bank notes to prevent forgery are mature, that I may have an opportunity of convincing you of the utter insecurity of our present paper money, and the necessity of Legislative action on the subject. At present I will only ask your attention to the important requisites of a Bank Note which constitute its value - there are but two - first that the Bank be good - second that the note be genuine. The people loose (sic) more by counterfeiting money than by broken banks. It is therefore of as much importance to the poor people to have the note genuine as it is to have the Bank good. It is my object and aim to instruct the people in the art of Bank Note Engraving to the end that our General Banking Laws may be amended, so that they should define no less particularly the manner in which a note must be engraved than the manner in which the bank must be organized.
Many of the counterfeit bills in circulation are absolutely the work of the original engravers. Counterfeiters obtained their work in spite of their utmost efforts to prevent it. This is all owing to the patch work system of constructing the note and the use of dies in the engraving of plates.
My plan is to have a Bank Note one design or picture, with all the lettering interwoven in it. The whole to be engraved on the plate by the hand of the artist with out the use of dies. A counterfeiter then would be obliged to do the work himself in stead of employing others who do not know for what purpose their work is to be used. On turning to page 52 you will learn how a counterfeit plate of a five hundred dollar Treasury note was engraved for a counterfeiter by the very engraver who executed the original plates! Such things have frequently occurred - the matter is seriously alarming to every business man.
Any encouragement which I may receive from you will be gracefully received by
Your most obedient humble Sevt,
W. L. Ormsby
The book itself is inscribed on the blank flyleaf, "Presented to Gen. Frank. Pierce by his humble Sevt. The author W.L. Ormsby." Elaborately gold leafed on both front and back covers, the 100+ page master work measures thirteen-and-a-half inches by ten-and-a-half inches and contains a large number of beautifully detailed, superbly engraved plates, including a tri-color red, blue and brown frontispiece. The book is in flawless, as-issued condition, fully tight in its binding with only a few, very minor scuffs at the edges of the cover. Included with the book are some items of correspondence between previous owners, one of which discusses a possible $16,000 valuation in 1991 and another which presents a history of the ownership of the book since 1853. We auctioned this book in May of 1998 and at that time it realized just over $9,000. This book would be the crowing glory in any numismatic library or the ultimate association item in a collection of Obsolete Bank Notes.
New York Jan 31 1853
Dear Sir:
Allow me to present you with a copy of my late work on Bank Note Engraving which will explain the cause of the vast amount of counterfeiting in this country. This is the first publication on this subject, and it is daily growing more and more important to every person in the community. I beg permission to call on you, at some future time, when my plans for constructing bank notes to prevent forgery are mature, that I may have an opportunity of convincing you of the utter insecurity of our present paper money, and the necessity of Legislative action on the subject. At present I will only ask your attention to the important requisites of a Bank Note which constitute its value - there are but two - first that the Bank be good - second that the note be genuine. The people loose (sic) more by counterfeiting money than by broken banks. It is therefore of as much importance to the poor people to have the note genuine as it is to have the Bank good. It is my object and aim to instruct the people in the art of Bank Note Engraving to the end that our General Banking Laws may be amended, so that they should define no less particularly the manner in which a note must be engraved than the manner in which the bank must be organized.
Many of the counterfeit bills in circulation are absolutely the work of the original engravers. Counterfeiters obtained their work in spite of their utmost efforts to prevent it. This is all owing to the patch work system of constructing the note and the use of dies in the engraving of plates.
My plan is to have a Bank Note one design or picture, with all the lettering interwoven in it. The whole to be engraved on the plate by the hand of the artist with out the use of dies. A counterfeiter then would be obliged to do the work himself in stead of employing others who do not know for what purpose their work is to be used. On turning to page 52 you will learn how a counterfeit plate of a five hundred dollar Treasury note was engraved for a counterfeiter by the very engraver who executed the original plates! Such things have frequently occurred - the matter is seriously alarming to every business man.
Any encouragement which I may receive from you will be gracefully received by
Your most obedient humble Sevt,
W. L. Ormsby
The book itself is inscribed on the blank flyleaf, "Presented to Gen. Frank. Pierce by his humble Sevt. The author W.L. Ormsby." Elaborately gold leafed on both front and back covers, the 100+ page master work measures thirteen-and-a-half inches by ten-and-a-half inches and contains a large number of beautifully detailed, superbly engraved plates, including a tri-color red, blue and brown frontispiece. The book is in flawless, as-issued condition, fully tight in its binding with only a few, very minor scuffs at the edges of the cover. Included with the book are some items of correspondence between previous owners, one of which discusses a possible $16,000 valuation in 1991 and another which presents a history of the ownership of the book since 1853. We auctioned this book in May of 1998 and at that time it realized just over $9,000. This book would be the crowing glory in any numismatic library or the ultimate association item in a collection of Obsolete Bank Notes.
Attleborough, MA Postal Note Choice New. Issued July 10, 1888, for 2¢.
Providence, RI Postal Note Choice About New. On yellow stock, issued September 4, 1883, in Providence, RI, and intended to be cashed in Carbon, Wyoming Territory, a mining town at that time and now a ghost town. It's denominated at 1¢.
Dover, ME Postal Note About New. Printed on gray stock and issued in Dover on June 29, 1894 for 2¢.
Serial Number 1 Postal Note
An attractive serial number 1 Postal Note issued at Ridgway, Pennsylvania. Most unusually, it is hand dated Sept. 3, 1883 rather than date stamped as have most all of the other notes of this issue that we have offered. Extremely Fine.
An attractive serial number 1 Postal Note issued at Ridgway, Pennsylvania. Most unusually, it is hand dated Sept. 3, 1883 rather than date stamped as have most all of the other notes of this issue that we have offered. Extremely Fine.
Georgetown, MA Postal Note
A nice Postal Note from Georgetown, Massachusetts in the amount of 2¢ dated July 15, 1885. Very Fine.
A nice Postal Note from Georgetown, Massachusetts in the amount of 2¢ dated July 15, 1885. Very Fine.
New York City Postal Note
A Postal Note purchased at Station H in New York City in September of 1883. Unlike many that were saved, which are in amounts of 1¢ or 2¢, this one is payable for 25¢. Very Fine, with a small split at the top.
A Postal Note purchased at Station H in New York City in September of 1883. Unlike many that were saved, which are in amounts of 1¢ or 2¢, this one is payable for 25¢. Very Fine, with a small split at the top.
Gothenburg, Nebraska Postal Note
A Postal Note for 1¢ purchased at Gothenburg, Nebraska on June 21, 1894. Nice About New, a rare state for Postal Notes.
A Postal Note for 1¢ purchased at Gothenburg, Nebraska on June 21, 1894. Nice About New, a rare state for Postal Notes.
Approximately 140 Souvenir Cards and Other Items. This fascinating group of B.E.P., ABNCo, and other Souvenir cards is likely to delight any student of American engraving art. Also included is a small assortment of cigar box labels, undoubtedly of some collectible value. A no-returns lot that should be seen prior to bidding.
A Rare Political/Satirical Note
Issued circa 1867, this note attacks the Johnson administration, the Freedman's Bureau, and is the only satirical we know of to prominently mention the impeachment of the President. Extremely Fine with one tiny split, the first we've seen of this design.
Issued circa 1867, this note attacks the Johnson administration, the Freedman's Bureau, and is the only satirical we know of to prominently mention the impeachment of the President. Extremely Fine with one tiny split, the first we've seen of this design.
1799 Exchange Bill. This Fourth of Exchange for 500 pounds was issued in Philadelphia for payment in London. It's partially printed and partially handwritten. The lower right corner tip is missing, but the piece is otherwise problem free.
1885 I.R.S. Tobacco Stamp. This large (7"x 8") I.R.S. stamp has a very nice bureau vignette. It's denominated at $2.40 and was issued in Philadelphia. It has a horizontal center fold and three punch cancels.
Handwritten Spinner Letter. Dated Feb. 10, 1887, from Pablo Beach, Florida. The letter, written by Spinner, is a brief note in a shaky hand written in Spinner's final years.
1786 Massachusetts Real Estate Deed. A partially printed and partially handwritten document transferring ownership of a piece of property. It appears to have been executed in 1786 and filed in 1791. Neat and early, with contemporary signatures.
Treasury Department Supplied Photographic Copies. Included are all nine denominations of Legal Tender Notes and the $50, $500, $1,000, and $5,000 7 3/10% Interest Bearing Notes with their coupons. All 13 notes are actual photographs produced in 1863 for Benson J. Lossing, who was producing a book "Pictorial History of the Present Rebellion" during 1863, the midpoint of the Civil War. The actual transmittal document, signed by an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, is included, and each photograph is identified and signed on the back by the same official. Mr. Lossing was an accomplished author of that period with many historic photographic books to his credit, as well as numerous articles for Harper's and other periodicals.
Three Divergent Items.
World War II coin shortage 1943 1¢ Boise, ID cardboard token, Uncirculated.
German 1923 100,000 mark Pick 83 used for advertising by the Cady-Parker Medicine Co. of Waycross, GA, Very Fine.
17 meal chits from the Shaare Zedek Hospital of Jerusalem, printed in Hebrew and including a paper explaining their use, Uncirculated.
There will be no returns on this lot for any reason.
World War II coin shortage 1943 1¢ Boise, ID cardboard token, Uncirculated.
German 1923 100,000 mark Pick 83 used for advertising by the Cady-Parker Medicine Co. of Waycross, GA, Very Fine.
17 meal chits from the Shaare Zedek Hospital of Jerusalem, printed in Hebrew and including a paper explaining their use, Uncirculated.
There will be no returns on this lot for any reason.
Paper Weight. Identical in manufacture style to the "paper currency weight" that appears in this section, but measuring 41/2 by 51/2 inches and with no writing. Heavy and ornate.
Paper Currency Weight. A heavy cast weight with the words "paper currency weight" molded in. Similar to the NCR weights that are seen more often but far heavier and, we believe, earlier.
Detroit Tavern Keepers License
A City of Detroit license to sell "spiritous, vinous, and fermented Liquors" dated April 8, 1841. Nice condition, with some old mounting on the back and a bit of foxing.
A City of Detroit license to sell "spiritous, vinous, and fermented Liquors" dated April 8, 1841. Nice condition, with some old mounting on the back and a bit of foxing.
Six Early Lottery tickets. A mixed group of lottery tickets from the 1820's and 30's. Included is a 1821 National Lottery ticket as well as a New York, Delaware and Georgia example. An attractive group, including some rarer items.
The Life & Public Services of Salmon Portland Chase
An 1874 book detailing the life of S.P. Chase by J.W. Schuckers in meticulous detail, with much information about Chase's service as Secretary of the Treasury during the Civil War, including the issuance of Legal Tender Notes, Fractional Currency, and the passage of the National Banking Act. Very nice condition, 662 pages.
An 1874 book detailing the life of S.P. Chase by J.W. Schuckers in meticulous detail, with much information about Chase's service as Secretary of the Treasury during the Civil War, including the issuance of Legal Tender Notes, Fractional Currency, and the passage of the National Banking Act. Very nice condition, 662 pages.
Walt Disney War Bond Certificate
A nice example of these certificates, adorned with color images of many popular Disney characters, sent in recognition of War Bond purchases during the Second World War. Interestingly, this lot also contains the original mailing envelope which contained this certificate sent to Miss Diana Hankins of Muscatine, Iowa.
A nice example of these certificates, adorned with color images of many popular Disney characters, sent in recognition of War Bond purchases during the Second World War. Interestingly, this lot also contains the original mailing envelope which contained this certificate sent to Miss Diana Hankins of Muscatine, Iowa.
Movie Money
A group of 44 pieces, mimicking both large and small size currency, all of which have been used in the making of movies. Grades range from Good to Uncirculated, with most New.
A group of 44 pieces, mimicking both large and small size currency, all of which have been used in the making of movies. Grades range from Good to Uncirculated, with most New.
Magic Money
An interesting collection of eighteen different ad notes for magicians, a couple from outside of the United States. Many are Uncirculated, with all very nice. No returns for any reason will be accepted on this lot.
An interesting collection of eighteen different ad notes for magicians, a couple from outside of the United States. Many are Uncirculated, with all very nice. No returns for any reason will be accepted on this lot.
Dixon, IL- City National Bank Certificate of Participation
One of the few documents we've seen that details how victims of banks which failed during the Depression received any compensation for their loss. This certificate shows that Ms. Clara Walker was owed $1.21 when the bank failed in December of 1933, while the reverse indicates that the trustees paid out just 40% of that amount by August of 1938, almost five years after the bank closed its doors. An interesting document with a lot of historical interest.
One of the few documents we've seen that details how victims of banks which failed during the Depression received any compensation for their loss. This certificate shows that Ms. Clara Walker was owed $1.21 when the bank failed in December of 1933, while the reverse indicates that the trustees paid out just 40% of that amount by August of 1938, almost five years after the bank closed its doors. An interesting document with a lot of historical interest.
William Howard Taft Letter. A brief typed letter dated January 20, 1908 to William H. Pope of the New Mexico Supreme Court signed by Taft on War Department stationary in his final year as Secretary of War. Taft went on to be elected President later in 1908.
$20 Spanish-American War Bond
A lovely oversize United State 3% Loan of 1898 Bond, a twenty year loan which was callable in 1908 and payable if not called earlier in 1918. This bond was issued to finance the Spanish-American War, and is the first of its kind we have ever had to offer. The reverse is an ornate design in green, the face is printed in brown. At the bottom of the bond is a presentation message in Italian. Very Fine+, a very rare item, which likely will exceed our very conservative estimate.
A lovely oversize United State 3% Loan of 1898 Bond, a twenty year loan which was callable in 1908 and payable if not called earlier in 1918. This bond was issued to finance the Spanish-American War, and is the first of its kind we have ever had to offer. The reverse is an ornate design in green, the face is printed in brown. At the bottom of the bond is a presentation message in Italian. Very Fine+, a very rare item, which likely will exceed our very conservative estimate.
$20 Bill Cigarette Case. From the same series as the 500 in this sale. The serial number is red, the twenty and some of the text is blue and Washington has a brown tint behind him. $20 is the scarcest denomination for these cases.
$100 Bill Cigarette Case. A very nice half-size case with a perfect hinge and clasp and one of the two internal springs present. Lightly used but undamaged.
$50 Bill Cigarette Case. A slightly larger half-size case of rather an unusual design featuring both sides of a $50 Bill with Grant's portrait. Used and slightly worn but free of problems with a perfect hinge, clasp and internal spring. Only the second of it's type we've seen.
$100 Bill Cigarette Case and Lighter. A very nice half-size case with a good hinge and clasp and with the internal springs present on both sides. The lighter appears new and should require only a flint and fluid to operate. A nice pair.
$500 Bill Cigarette Case. A much scarcer denomination and an attractive case with a red serial number and a blue 500. The hinge, clasp and internal elastic are all perfect.
$5 Bill Malayan Cigarette Case. A $5 half-size case from the Straits Settlements And Malay States. This is the third we've seen. The case has seen some wear, the hinge and clasp are fine, the internal springs are missing.
$100 Bill Cigarette Case. A full size case with an operating clasp and hinge that is missing its spring.
Bicknell's Reporter Counterfeit Detector. Dated Philadelphia February 25, 1833, this early counterfeit detector has the form of a four page full-size newspaper, listing early (obviously) obsolete notes from all the states and giving characteristics of both the genuines and known counterfeits. Incredibly preserved, with no problems save for a minor water stain. Useful or frameable, your choice.
Lord's Detector And Bank Note Reporter. Issued September 15, 1866. A forty page counterfeit detector in perfect condition with tons of useful information for collectors. Clearly very rare, particularly this nice. Mounted in a custom cardboard binder which accounts for its perfect preservation.
Thompson's Bank Note Reporter December 1, 1847. A very early 45 page detector which lists both coins and currency. Every word of the text on every page is legible, although there are a number of tape repairs to the edges of the pages. An early and rare detector of great interest to collectors. Custom mounted in a cardboard cover.
Bradley Cincinnati Counterfeit Detector and Bank Note Reporter. A forty page detector dated August, 1850. In incredibly good shape with white pages and with not so much as a single edge tear. Mounted in a custom cardboard cover.
Sibbet's Western Review and Counterfeit Detector. Dated March 1, 1849, this detector has 66 pages about two-thirds currency and one-third coins. The coin section illustrates coins of the world and gives their then current value in US. The cover and back page have some tape at the edges but the internal pages are amazingly clean. Mounted in a custom cardboard cover.
Bepler's Banknoten Liste. Printed in German for distribution in Cincinnati, a forty page bank note reporter dated April 1, 1861. All known obsolete banks are included. In very good shape with not so much as a tear, the first we've seen and clearly quite rare. Mounted in a custom cardboard cover.
Hodges' Genuine Bank Notes of America. A hard cover, 40 page bank note detector published in 1859. Some of the pages are lightly chipped but no text is effected. Mounted in a custom cardboard cover outside of the book's hard covers.
Gwynne & Day 1859 Counterfeit Detector. A large sized hard cover counterfeit detector published by this Wall Street banking firm. One of the most formal and complete detectors of its era, giving clear, concise descriptions of genuine and counterfeit banknotes from every state. A must for the serious collector of obsoletes. Incredible condition, tight in its binding, and problem-free save for a small chunk out of the top of the blank flyleaf at the top.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. A first edition third thousand, complete, tight in its binding, and with all its plates. The outer covering of the spine has disintegrated.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. First edition fourteenth thousand, complete with all its plates and tight in the binding, the outer covering of the spine is mostly gone on this otherwise very nice copy.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. First edition second thousand, an extremely nice copy that remains well bound and is problem-free save for some pencil writing on the blank front fly. A scarce edition.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. First edition tenth thousand. Except for some of the normal disintegration of the outer covering of the spine this one is in beautiful shape. All the plates are present, it is tight in the binding, and there are no marks of any kind.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. First edition fourth thousand, an extraordinarily clean copy, tight in its binding, complete and mark-free. Exceptional quality.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. First edition third thousand, complete and tight in the binding although the outer cover of the spine has begun to go. The two blank front flyleaves have pieces missing but the remainder of the book is in terrific condition. Another nice first edition detector.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. First edition fourteenth thousand, the finest condition first edition in this great collection. The first blank flyleaf has a pencil notation, but the book is otherwise mark-free, complete, tight in its binding with an extraordinarily high-grade cover and spine. The second nicest pocket sized first edition Heath that we have ever seen.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. First edition third thousand, tight in its binding and problem-free with all the plates present. The outer covering of the spine has begun to disintegrate, as is quite common, but has been repaired with what appears to be sealing wax (ex Puff?).
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. First edition twelfth thousand, another high quality first edition pocket size, complete and tight in its binding with the usual minor spine cover disintegration. Mark-free save for an early date (1871) and signature on the inside front cover.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. Second edition 1866, in excellent condition, complete in its binding and with every plate present.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. Second edition 1866, in beautiful shape with a little writing on the inside front cover, but tight in its binding with all of its plates including the two desirable fractional plates. This copy has the gold leaf on the cover oriented to be read horizontally.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. Twelfth edition 1877, beautiful condition, tight in its binding with all the plates present, another great book from this incredible collection of Heaths.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. Second edition 1866, complete, tight in its binding with all its plates, no marks or writing, and an extremely high quality cover. A beautiful example.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. Third edition, revised and corrected 1870, complete and tight in its binding. The cover shows a considerable amount of wear. This issue contains the full face and back plates of the uncancelled First Charter $100 and $20 Nationals, as well as the fractional plates. The spine and cover show considerable wear.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. Third edition, revised and corrected 1870, complete in its binding with all its plates, no marks, and a rather nice cover. A bit rough at the bottom of the spine.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. Twelfth edition 1877, about as close to New as any Heath we've ever seen. The cover is essentially perfect save for a small, random ink mark. The bronzing is ideal, and the text is mark free and the book is tight in its binding with all the plates present. This is the edition with the partial face plates from $1 through $100 of the Legals and First Charter Nationals. A gorgeous book.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. Third edition, revised and corrected 1870, another high grade book. The outside of the cover particularly on the back shows some water damage. Tight in its binding save for a single loose plate.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. Third edition, revised and corrected 1870, a wonderful copy that is tightly bound and complete. This one has the bluish-purple cover with bright bronze lettering.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. Twelfth edition 1877, tightly bound with essentially perfect contents. The cover is light brown with good bronze but with a library number written on it.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. Second edition 1866, several loose pages and a bit worn but complete.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. Twelfth edition 1878, the cover is rather worn and the back cover is loose but not detached. All the plates are present.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Pocket Edition. Second edition 1866, greenish cover with the bronze printing oriented the other way. Firmly bound and complete.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector. A larger size Banking and Counting House Edition in terrific shape. There are a few pages with light foxing stains, but the binding is tight and all eleven plates are present including two in green. This is the twelfth edition printed in 1877. These are becoming very hard to find in nice condition and this is quite a nice book.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector. A very nice example of the smaller "pocket size" edition. This is the Eleventh Edition printed in 1873. It is tight in its binding with an attractive green cover that still has all the bright bronze present. This edition has eleven plates including two Fractional plates and one plate printed in green.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Banking House & Counting Room Edition. 1870 larger size edition, complete and well bound but for the front flyleaves which are loose. The cover is blue and the bronzing is extremely bright.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Banking House & Counting Room Edition. 1866 edition, in excellent condition but with a minor repair to the spine and the blank flyleaves missing in the front.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Banking House & Counting Room Edition. 1873 edition, one loose plate at the front but otherwise in very nice condition. The inside flyleaf is signed by Will Rogers, but we have no reason to accept the authenticity. The inside front cover bears the personal library sticker of Harry W. Bass, Jr.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Banking House & Counting Room Edition. 1870 edition, the spine with some minor damage but otherwise an exceptional copy. Complete, tight in its binding, and with an attractive front cover.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Banking House & Counting Room Edition. Twelfth edition 1877, the first few pages loose from the binding but everything present. This is the edition that has the left end of the faces of the Nationals and Legals from the $1 through the $1,000, and half of each of the National backs in green from the $2 through the $1,000. A very popular edition due to the presence of those plates.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Banking House & Counting Room Edition. Twelfth edition 1877, tight in its binding, complete, and very attractive. The spine has been repaired with what appears to be a form of wax. This issue contains the 1/2 note face and back plates from the $1 through $1,000 of the Nationals and Legals.
Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector Banking House & Counting Room Edition. 1873 edition, complete and tight in the binding with a little water staining on the cover and copious financial annotations on the flyleaves.
US Capitol Macerated Plaque. One of the more common macerated items, but always more popular as more large pieces of notes are clearly visible. Manufactured by the National Currency Souvenir Company right around the turn of the century.
Macerated Puss N' Boots. A relatively early piece of macerated, with a movable cat's head sticking up from a shoe. Perfect condition including the original pin that supports the cat and a paper label stating the place of manufacture as 715 14th St. NW Washington, D.C.
Macerated Puss N' Boots. Longer and taller than the typical Puss N' Boots. Complete with its paper label and a cat that does not bobble. Possibly originally two independent pieces, a more unusual macerated item.
Macerated Teddy Roosevelt. Three inch tall bust of Teddy Roosevelt in excellent condition complete with its paper label. Teddy wears a monocle that we suspect is not original. A much scarcer piece.
Macerated Top Hat. A stylish hat with a red, white, and blue ribbon still attached. About two inches tall without a label.
Macerated Woman's Shoe. A bit larger than the typical shoe, with an orange ribbon still attached. The paper label remains attached to the bottom.
A Small Group of 19th Century Fiscal Documents
An assortment of merchants' promissory notes apparently utilized as de facto scrip pieces. Issued from various locations in Florida from the 1850's through the 1870's. Mostly VF or so. An interesting group for the local history researcher.
An assortment of merchants' promissory notes apparently utilized as de facto scrip pieces. Issued from various locations in Florida from the 1850's through the 1870's. Mostly VF or so. An interesting group for the local history researcher.
Stocks and Bonds
Connecticut Bank Stock Certificate
A lovely certificate dated January 29, 1897 for two shares in the Uncas National Bank of Norwich, Connecticut. This would make a lovely exhibit being paired with the high grade example we have from this bank in the National Bank Note section of this sale. Extremely Fine, punch cancelled "Paid."
A lovely certificate dated January 29, 1897 for two shares in the Uncas National Bank of Norwich, Connecticut. This would make a lovely exhibit being paired with the high grade example we have from this bank in the National Bank Note section of this sale. Extremely Fine, punch cancelled "Paid."
Session 2
Obsoletes By State
Auburn, AL- East Alabama Insurance Co. 5¢, 10¢ Feb. 1862 Rosene 15-1, 15-2
Two pieces, the 5¢ Very Good-Fine with a couple of hinges on the reverse, the 10¢ Fine.
Two pieces, the 5¢ Very Good-Fine with a couple of hinges on the reverse, the 10¢ Fine.
Auburn, AL- East Alabama Insurance Company 25¢ (2) Feb. 1862 Rosene 15-4, UNL
Two pieces, both with somewhat different central vignettes. One is Rosene 15-4, one is unlisted, but from Rosene's description, it is unclear which is which. The first note grades Very Good+, the second Good-Very Good, with a small corner tip off.
Two pieces, both with somewhat different central vignettes. One is Rosene 15-4, one is unlisted, but from Rosene's description, it is unclear which is which. The first note grades Very Good+, the second Good-Very Good, with a small corner tip off.
Auburn, AL- East Alabama Insurance Co. 50¢ Feb. 1862 Rosene UNL
Low grade but a very rare note, purchased by David Schneider as lot 5552 of the Jones collection sale, where it realized $275. Very Good, with a sprinkling of small body holes.
Low grade but a very rare note, purchased by David Schneider as lot 5552 of the Jones collection sale, where it realized $275. Very Good, with a sprinkling of small body holes.
Auburn, AL- East Alabama Insurance Co. 50¢ Feb. 1862 Rosene 15-5
Similar in design to the unlisted 50¢ offered here, but with a different obligation and displaying the "bird on twig" design. Ex-Jones collection, where David Schneider obtained it for $385. About Fine.
Similar in design to the unlisted 50¢ offered here, but with a different obligation and displaying the "bird on twig" design. Ex-Jones collection, where David Schneider obtained it for $385. About Fine.
Auburn, AL- East Alabama Insurance Co. 75¢ Feb. 1862 Rosene 15-6
A very rare denomination that was missing from the Jones collection. Very Good in appearance, but with a few repairs that show only on the reverse.
A very rare denomination that was missing from the Jones collection. Very Good in appearance, but with a few repairs that show only on the reverse.
Auburn, AL- East Alabama Insurance Co. $1 Feb. 1862 UNL
An excessively rare note with an unlisted design. Well circulated Very Good, with a few minor repairs.
An excessively rare note with an unlisted design. Well circulated Very Good, with a few minor repairs.
Auburn, AL- East Alabama Insurance Co. $1 July, 1862 Rosene 15-8
Scarce, and an attractive note as well. Fine-Very Fine.
Scarce, and an attractive note as well. Fine-Very Fine.
Auburn, AL- East Alabama Insurance Co. $2 June, 1862 UNL
An unlisted date in Rosene, and with a few design differences in the red overprint from Rosene 15-9, which is the only listed $2 note from here. Well circulated Very Good.
An unlisted date in Rosene, and with a few design differences in the red overprint from Rosene 15-9, which is the only listed $2 note from here. Well circulated Very Good.
Auburn, AL- East Alabama Insurance Co. $2 (2) July, 1862 Rosene 15-9
Two pieces, one Fine in appearance but with corner repairs, the other Very Good with some internal splits.
Two pieces, one Fine in appearance but with corner repairs, the other Very Good with some internal splits.
Cahaba, AL- Cahaba Insurance Company 5¢ April 18, 1862 Rosene 29-1
One of the highlights of David Schneider's collection, as this is the Rosene plate note from this exceptionally rare issuer. We know of no other examples of this denomination from here. Fine, with a few minor repairs of no importance whatever, ex-Dr. Walter Jones collection lot 5564, where it realized $825.
One of the highlights of David Schneider's collection, as this is the Rosene plate note from this exceptionally rare issuer. We know of no other examples of this denomination from here. Fine, with a few minor repairs of no importance whatever, ex-Dr. Walter Jones collection lot 5564, where it realized $825.
Cahaba, AL- Cahaba Insurance Company 50¢ Sept. 19, 1862 Rosene UNL
An excessively rare and quite likely unique example of a design which is unlisted in Rosene and the only such piece that David Schneider could obtain in twenty years of searching. Very Fine, with an old hinge mounted on the back, printed on the reverse of 25¢ Certificates of Deposit similar in form to that of the 5¢ note above.
An excessively rare and quite likely unique example of a design which is unlisted in Rosene and the only such piece that David Schneider could obtain in twenty years of searching. Very Fine, with an old hinge mounted on the back, printed on the reverse of 25¢ Certificates of Deposit similar in form to that of the 5¢ note above.
Florence, AL- Florence Insurance Co. $118xx Rosene 86-1
A very rare note which is listed as R-7 in the Rosene reference. Even the massive Jones collection which we sold back in 2001 lacked even one example of any kind from this issuer. Well circulated but intact Very Good, with a few small splits but no major problems.
A very rare note which is listed as R-7 in the Rosene reference. Even the massive Jones collection which we sold back in 2001 lacked even one example of any kind from this issuer. Well circulated but intact Very Good, with a few small splits but no major problems.
Florence, AL- Florence Insurance Co. $5 185x Rosene 86-3
The only note of this denomination we have seen from this very rare issuer. Expect this example, from a most avidly collected location, to be eagerly sought after. Fine, with a few meaningless pinholes.
The only note of this denomination we have seen from this very rare issuer. Expect this example, from a most avidly collected location, to be eagerly sought after. Fine, with a few meaningless pinholes.
Gainesville, AL- The Gainesville Insurance Company 10¢ July 1, 1862 Rosene 107-1
A very rare note which the Schneider collection has in duplicate, this being the nicer of the pair. The depth of the Schneider holdings is illustrated in the fact that the Walter Jones collection, easily the largest and finest group of Alabama obsoletes ever assembled, contained two examples from this issuer, while the Schneider collection contains eight such notes, seven of which are different. Fine-Very Fine.
A very rare note which the Schneider collection has in duplicate, this being the nicer of the pair. The depth of the Schneider holdings is illustrated in the fact that the Walter Jones collection, easily the largest and finest group of Alabama obsoletes ever assembled, contained two examples from this issuer, while the Schneider collection contains eight such notes, seven of which are different. Fine-Very Fine.
Gainesville, AL- The Gainesville Insurance Company 10¢ July 1, 1862 Rosene 107-1
Fine in appearance, but with several repairs, most noticeable only on the reverse. Ex Walter B Jones collection sale, lot 5634, where it realized $352.
Fine in appearance, but with several repairs, most noticeable only on the reverse. Ex Walter B Jones collection sale, lot 5634, where it realized $352.
Gainesville, AL- The Gainesville Insurance Company 25¢ July 1, 1862 Rosene 107-2
There is one repaired split, but this very scarce piece otherwise grades Fine.
There is one repaired split, but this very scarce piece otherwise grades Fine.
Gainesville, AL- The Gainesville Insurance Company 50¢ July 1, 1862 Rosene UNL
This denomination is unlisted in the Rosene reference. Fine-Very Fine, a very high grade for this piece considering the tissue thin paper these notes were printed on.
This denomination is unlisted in the Rosene reference. Fine-Very Fine, a very high grade for this piece considering the tissue thin paper these notes were printed on.
Gainesville, AL- The Gainesville Insurance Company $1 18xx Rosene UNL
The only example bearing this design in the Schneider collection, and one which is unlisted in Rosene and missing from the Jones holdings as well. Very Good-Fine.
The only example bearing this design in the Schneider collection, and one which is unlisted in Rosene and missing from the Jones holdings as well. Very Good-Fine.
Gainesville, AL- The Gainesville Insurance Company $1 July 1, 1862 Rosene 107-3
One of the best pieces in this extraordinary collection. Nice Very Fine, ex-Walter B. Jones collection sale, lot 5635.
One of the best pieces in this extraordinary collection. Nice Very Fine, ex-Walter B. Jones collection sale, lot 5635.
Gainesville, AL- The Gainesville Insurance Company $2 July 1, 1862 Rosene UNL
This denomination is unlisted for this issuer in the Rosene reference. Nice Very Fine.
This denomination is unlisted for this issuer in the Rosene reference. Nice Very Fine.
Gainesville, AL- The Gainesville Insurance Company $3 July 1, 1862 Rosene 107-4
Last of the notes from this very rare issuer, and, like the others listed in Rosene, denoted as R-7 in his book. Very Fine.
Last of the notes from this very rare issuer, and, like the others listed in Rosene, denoted as R-7 in his book. Very Fine.
Montgomery, AL- Alabama Insurance Co. 10¢ Jan. 1862 Rosene UNL
An excessively rare error note in which "Alabama" is spelled "Alarama," the only such error David Schneider ever saw in over two decades of collecting. Fine, with a couple of small repaired splits.
An excessively rare error note in which "Alabama" is spelled "Alarama," the only such error David Schneider ever saw in over two decades of collecting. Fine, with a couple of small repaired splits.
Montgomery, AL- Alabama Insurance Co. $2 (2) April 1, 1862, Aug. 1, 1862 Rosene 228-10, UNL
Two pieces, the first grading About Fine, the second, bearing an unlisted date in Rosene, grading Very Good with tape repairs, splits, and a small corner tip off.
Two pieces, the first grading About Fine, the second, bearing an unlisted date in Rosene, grading Very Good with tape repairs, splits, and a small corner tip off.
Montgomery, AL- Alabama Insurance Co. $2 Sept. 1, 1862 Rosene 228-9
A nice example of this very scarce note. Fine-Very Fine.
A nice example of this very scarce note. Fine-Very Fine.
Montgomery, AL- Alabama Insurance Co. $3 April 1, 1862 UNL
This design is unlisted in Rosene for this denomination. Fine.
This design is unlisted in Rosene for this denomination. Fine.
Montgomery, AL- Alabama Insurance Co. $3 April 1, 1862 UNL
Another piece which is unlisted in the Rosene reference, this on blue-gray paper with a vivid red overprint. Fine-Very Fine, a very scarce $3.
Another piece which is unlisted in the Rosene reference, this on blue-gray paper with a vivid red overprint. Fine-Very Fine, a very scarce $3.
Montgomery, AL- Alabama Insurance Co. $5 June 1, 1862 Rosene 228-15
A very scarce note which is in nice grade as well. Sharp Fine-Very Fine, with bright red color.
A very scarce note which is in nice grade as well. Sharp Fine-Very Fine, with bright red color.
Montgomery, AL- Alabama Insurance Co. $5 June 1, 1862 Rosene 228-16
A nice evenly circulated example of this very tough note. Bright Fine.
A nice evenly circulated example of this very tough note. Bright Fine.
Montgomery, AL- Alabama Insurance Co. $5 Sept. 1, 1862 UNL
An unlisted design type from this issuer, and a piece typical of the effort David Schneider exerted to obtain all of the myriad varieties from here. Bright Very Fine, with an especially vivid red overprint.
An unlisted design type from this issuer, and a piece typical of the effort David Schneider exerted to obtain all of the myriad varieties from here. Bright Very Fine, with an especially vivid red overprint.
Montgomery, AL- Alabama Insurance Co. 5¢ (3), 10¢, 25¢ (2), 50¢ (2), 75¢ Jan. 1862 Rosene 228-1-228-5
Nine pieces, each with a train rounding curve vignette at left. Grades range from Good to Fine-Very Fine. No returns will be accepted on this lot for any reason.
Nine pieces, each with a train rounding curve vignette at left. Grades range from Good to Fine-Very Fine. No returns will be accepted on this lot for any reason.
Montgomery, AL- Alabama Insurance Co. 5¢, 10¢ (3), 25¢ (2), 50¢, 75¢ Jan. 1862 Rosene 228-1-228-5
Eight pieces, with grades ranging from Good to Very Fine. Each note bears a vignette of Washington at left. No returns on this lot will be accepted for any reason.
Eight pieces, with grades ranging from Good to Very Fine. Each note bears a vignette of Washington at left. No returns on this lot will be accepted for any reason.
Montgomery, AL- Alabama Insurance Co. 5¢ (3), 10¢ (3), 25¢, 50¢ Jan. 1862 Rosene 228-1-228-4
Eight pieces, three with a floral vignette at left, two with an Indian maiden at left, and one with a different pattern at left. Grades range from Good-Very Good to Fine+. No returns will be accepted on this lot for any reason.
Eight pieces, three with a floral vignette at left, two with an Indian maiden at left, and one with a different pattern at left. Grades range from Good-Very Good to Fine+. No returns will be accepted on this lot for any reason.
Montgomery, AL- Alabama Insurance Co. 10¢ (2), 25¢ (2), 50¢ (2), 75¢ (2) Jan. 1862 Rosene 228-2-228-5
Eight pieces, each with a woman leaning on column vignette on the left. Grades range from Fair to Fine-Very Fine. No returns will be accepted on this lot for any reason.
Eight pieces, each with a woman leaning on column vignette on the left. Grades range from Fair to Fine-Very Fine. No returns will be accepted on this lot for any reason.
Montgomery, AL- Alabama Insurance Co. 5¢, 25¢, 50¢ (2), 75¢ Jan. 1862 Rosene 228-1, 228-2, 228-4, 228-5
Five pieces, each with a mother and child vignette at left. Grades range from Very Good to Fine+. No returns will be accepted on this lot for any reason.
Five pieces, each with a mother and child vignette at left. Grades range from Very Good to Fine+. No returns will be accepted on this lot for any reason.
Montgomery, AL- Alabama Insurance Co. $1 (4) Rosene 228-6, 228-7, 228-8, UNL
Four pieces, the first Fine, but with a very large piece missing, the second Very Good with substantial reverse repairs, the third Good+ with petty holes, and the last Very Good with two thin splits.
Four pieces, the first Fine, but with a very large piece missing, the second Very Good with substantial reverse repairs, the third Good+ with petty holes, and the last Very Good with two thin splits.
Montgomery, AL- General Insurance Agency of Metcalf & Hatchett 10¢ Nov. 1, 1865 Rosene 240-1
A truly rare item from the Schneider collection, as even the massive Jones holdings contained only one note from here. Fine, with a few petty body holes.
A truly rare item from the Schneider collection, as even the massive Jones holdings contained only one note from here. Fine, with a few petty body holes.
Montgomery, AL- General Insurance Agency of Metcalf & Hatchett 25¢ Nov. 1, 1865 Rosene 240-2
Another of the truly great items in this definitive collection of insurance related obsolete notes. Fine, ex-Jones collection sale, lot 5814.
Another of the truly great items in this definitive collection of insurance related obsolete notes. Fine, ex-Jones collection sale, lot 5814.
Montgomery, AL- Montgomery Insurance Company 5¢ April 18, 1862 Rosene 242-1
A very scarce fractional issue which is the only such note listed from here in Rosene. This piece, obtained by David Schneider from the Jones collection sale, is the only one that either Walter Jones or David Schneider could obtain in a combined six decades of searching. Very Good-Fine, with a couple of insignificant splits.
A very scarce fractional issue which is the only such note listed from here in Rosene. This piece, obtained by David Schneider from the Jones collection sale, is the only one that either Walter Jones or David Schneider could obtain in a combined six decades of searching. Very Good-Fine, with a couple of insignificant splits.
Montgomery, AL- Montgomery Insurance Company $1 April 7, 1862 Rosene 242-2
A rare note which indicates that it was "Receivable for Stage Fare on all lines in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas; and for postage on most of them." Fine-Very Fine, with some repaired splits and a tiny corner tip missing.
A rare note which indicates that it was "Receivable for Stage Fare on all lines in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas; and for postage on most of them." Fine-Very Fine, with some repaired splits and a tiny corner tip missing.
Montgomery, AL- Montgomery Insurance Company $1 April 16, 1862 UNL
This issue and design are unlisted in Rosene, as this piece merely notes that it is redeemable in current bank bills and fails to mention stage fares at all. Well circulated Good, with a small piece missing at the right end.
This issue and design are unlisted in Rosene, as this piece merely notes that it is redeemable in current bank bills and fails to mention stage fares at all. Well circulated Good, with a small piece missing at the right end.
Montgomery, AL- Montgomery Insurance Company $1 May 8, 1862 UNL
Another unlisted date and design, this completely different from any of the reported examples from this issuer. Very Good-Fine in appearance, but with the right end trimmed in and with numerous repaired splits.
Another unlisted date and design, this completely different from any of the reported examples from this issuer. Very Good-Fine in appearance, but with the right end trimmed in and with numerous repaired splits.
Montgomery, AL- Montgomery Insurance Company $2 April 7, 1862 Rosene 242-3
A lovely example of this very scarce note. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, showing vivid blue and red colors.
A lovely example of this very scarce note. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, showing vivid blue and red colors.
Montgomery, AL- Montgomery Insurance Company $3 April 7, 1862 Rosene 242-4
A very rare denomination that was missing from the Jones holdings. Fine in appearance, but lightly backed, helping to disguise a few long splits.
A very rare denomination that was missing from the Jones holdings. Fine in appearance, but lightly backed, helping to disguise a few long splits.
Montgomery, AL- Montgomery Insurance Company $4 April 7, 1862 Rosene 242-5
Another great note from the Schneider holdings. This piece is printed in black, red, and green, and is the sole example of its denomination we've ever seen. It was obtained as lot 5820 of the Jones collection sale, where it brought $715. Fine, with a couple of tiny body holes and a miniscule split which affects nothing.
Another great note from the Schneider holdings. This piece is printed in black, red, and green, and is the sole example of its denomination we've ever seen. It was obtained as lot 5820 of the Jones collection sale, where it brought $715. Fine, with a couple of tiny body holes and a miniscule split which affects nothing.
Montgomery, AL- The Montgomery Rail Road Company $10 July 1, 1838 Rosene 244-2
We have only had one example of this very rare note in any CAA sale, with that coming when we sold a very low grade specimen with numerous small pieces missing back in the Walter B. Jones collection sale in September of 2001. This example is incomparably superior, grading a sharp Very Fine. Expect some stiff competition before the hammer falls on this most desirable piece.
We have only had one example of this very rare note in any CAA sale, with that coming when we sold a very low grade specimen with numerous small pieces missing back in the Walter B. Jones collection sale in September of 2001. This example is incomparably superior, grading a sharp Very Fine. Expect some stiff competition before the hammer falls on this most desirable piece.
Opelika, AL- Opelika Insurance Company 5¢ September 15, 1862 Rosene 271-1
First of a run of six pieces from this exceedingly rare issuer. By contrast, the Jones collection contained just one piece from here. Uncirculated.
First of a run of six pieces from this exceedingly rare issuer. By contrast, the Jones collection contained just one piece from here. Uncirculated.
Opelika, AL- Opelika Insurance Company 10¢ Sept. 15, 1862 Rosene 271-2
Second in this rare assemblage from here, and, like all but one of the fractional pieces, unissued. About Uncirculated.
Second in this rare assemblage from here, and, like all but one of the fractional pieces, unissued. About Uncirculated.
Opelika, AL- Opelika Insurance Company 25¢ Sept. 15, 1862 Rosene UNL
This denomination is unlisted in the Rosene reference. Uncirculated, with one small spot.
This denomination is unlisted in the Rosene reference. Uncirculated, with one small spot.
Opelika, AL- Opelika Insurance Company 50¢ Sept. 15, 1862 Rosene 271-3
An unissued example. Uncirculated, with a small discolored area and a pinhole.
An unissued example. Uncirculated, with a small discolored area and a pinhole.
Opelika, AL- Opelika Insurance Company 50¢ Sept. 15, 1862 Rosene 271-3
Signed and issued, and exceptionally rare thus. Fine-Very Fine, with a small and quite unimportant split at the top.
Signed and issued, and exceptionally rare thus. Fine-Very Fine, with a small and quite unimportant split at the top.
Opelika, AL- Opelika Insurance Company $3 Sept. 15, 1862 Rosene 271-4
A very rare note from the Schneider collection. A similar example from the Jones collection, which was signed and issued but graded only Fine-Very Fine with multiple repairs, realized $546.25 three years ago. This piece, unissued but in much higher grade, should easily do as well or better. About Uncirculated, with a couple of minor spots.
A very rare note from the Schneider collection. A similar example from the Jones collection, which was signed and issued but graded only Fine-Very Fine with multiple repairs, realized $546.25 three years ago. This piece, unissued but in much higher grade, should easily do as well or better. About Uncirculated, with a couple of minor spots.
Selma, AL- Insurance Company East of Selma $3 Sept. 29, 1862 Rosene UNL
An excessively rare note from an issuer unlisted in Rosene and absent from the Jones collection as well. Very Good, with some small repairs on a center split and with a petty body hole and paper pull as well, but still easily rare enough to see bidding reach or exceed...
An excessively rare note from an issuer unlisted in Rosene and absent from the Jones collection as well. Very Good, with some small repairs on a center split and with a petty body hole and paper pull as well, but still easily rare enough to see bidding reach or exceed...
Talladega, AL- Talladega Insurance Company 5¢ July 1, 1862 Rosene 312-1
This piece was the sole example from here that Dr. Jones could obtain for his collection, where, as lot 5888, it realized $550 back in September of 2001. It now appears as part of David Schneider's collection, where it is one of four examples from this excessively rare issuer. Very Good-Fine, with a small reverse repair.
This piece was the sole example from here that Dr. Jones could obtain for his collection, where, as lot 5888, it realized $550 back in September of 2001. It now appears as part of David Schneider's collection, where it is one of four examples from this excessively rare issuer. Very Good-Fine, with a small reverse repair.
Talladega, AL- Talladega Insurance Company 10¢ July 1, 1862 Rosene UNL
One of two pieces of this unlisted denomination in the Schneider collection, both with slightly different design devices. Fine-Very Fine.
One of two pieces of this unlisted denomination in the Schneider collection, both with slightly different design devices. Fine-Very Fine.
Talladega, AL- Talladega Insurance Company 10¢ July 1, 1862 Rosene UNL
Somewhat different than the other 10¢ from here in the collection, as the green overprint has changed. Fine, with a small piece out of the top.
Somewhat different than the other 10¢ from here in the collection, as the green overprint has changed. Fine, with a small piece out of the top.
Talladega, AL- Talladega Insurance Company 50¢ July 1, 1862 Rosene 312-2
A nice evenly circulated example from this very rare issuer. Fine.
A nice evenly circulated example from this very rare issuer. Fine.
Troy, AL- Troy Insurance Company 5¢ 1862 Rosene UNL
A very rare bi-state note issued by this Alabama company at its Columbus, Georgia office. This denomination is unlisted in the Rosene reference, which lists nothing from the Columbus branch or any fractional issues from here. Fine-Very Fine.
A very rare bi-state note issued by this Alabama company at its Columbus, Georgia office. This denomination is unlisted in the Rosene reference, which lists nothing from the Columbus branch or any fractional issues from here. Fine-Very Fine.
Troy, AL- Troy Insurance Company $1 May 8, 1862 Rosene 320-1
An excessively rare note which is the sole entry Rosene has for this issuer. Fine-Very Fine, with a tiny corner tip off, ex-Jones collection (lot 5894) at $522.50.
An excessively rare note which is the sole entry Rosene has for this issuer. Fine-Very Fine, with a tiny corner tip off, ex-Jones collection (lot 5894) at $522.50.
Tuskegee, AL- Tuskegee Insurance Company 10¢ Aug. 26, 1862 Rosene 339-1
A truly rare insurance issue, one of two listed in Rosene from here. The Schneider collection contains both, each of which came from the Jones holdings. This piece realized $495 in that sale, and will easily reach or exceed that figure today. Fine-Very Fine.
A truly rare insurance issue, one of two listed in Rosene from here. The Schneider collection contains both, each of which came from the Jones holdings. This piece realized $495 in that sale, and will easily reach or exceed that figure today. Fine-Very Fine.
Tuskegee, AL- Tuskegee Insurance Company 25¢ Aug. 26, 1862 Rosene 339-2
A second example from this prohibitively rare issuer. This piece realized $528 when last offered in the Walter B. Jones collection sale. Fine.
A second example from this prohibitively rare issuer. This piece realized $528 when last offered in the Walter B. Jones collection sale. Fine.
Wetumpka, AL- Wetumpka Insurance Company 5¢ Jan. 1, 1862 Rosene 356-1
A scarce note which is listed as R-7 in Rosene. Fine-Very Fine, with a couple of well disguised repaired splits.
A scarce note which is listed as R-7 in Rosene. Fine-Very Fine, with a couple of well disguised repaired splits.
Wetumpka, AL- Wetumpka Insurance Company 10¢ Jan. 1, 1862 Rosene ?
Similar but certainly different than the note below, making it impossible to discern whether this piece or the next is Rosene 356-2. Bright Very Fine, ex-Jones collection, lot 5952.
Similar but certainly different than the note below, making it impossible to discern whether this piece or the next is Rosene 356-2. Bright Very Fine, ex-Jones collection, lot 5952.
Wetumpka, AL- Wetumpka Insurance Company 10¢ Jan. 1, 1862 Rosene ?
Quite different from the last, and clearly deserving a separate Rosene number. Very Good, the top right corner clipped in a bit.
Quite different from the last, and clearly deserving a separate Rosene number. Very Good, the top right corner clipped in a bit.
Wetumpka, AL- Wetumpka Insurance Company 10¢ Jan. 1, 1862 Rosene 355-2
One of three varieties of the 10¢ issue in this collection, only two of which are listed by Rosene. Fine.
One of three varieties of the 10¢ issue in this collection, only two of which are listed by Rosene. Fine.
Wetumpka, AL- Wetumpka Insurance Company 25¢ (2) Jan. 1, 1862 Rosene 355-6, 356-3
Two pieces, the first Fine in appearance but with a long split repaired on the reverse, the second a well circulated but intact Very Good.
Two pieces, the first Fine in appearance but with a long split repaired on the reverse, the second a well circulated but intact Very Good.
Wetumpka, AL- Wetumpka Insurance Company 50¢ (2) Jan. 1, 1862 Rosene 355-7, UNL
Two pieces, the first a well worn Good with a hole, the second a limp but intact Good-Very Good.
Two pieces, the first a well worn Good with a hole, the second a limp but intact Good-Very Good.
Wetumpka, AL- Wetumpka Insurance Company $1 May 1, 1862 Rosene 355-8
A very rare denomination which David Schneider obtained from the Jones holdings, where this note realized $431.25 in September of 2001. About Fine, with a few minor reverse repairs and a couple of tiny holes that affect nothing.
A very rare denomination which David Schneider obtained from the Jones holdings, where this note realized $431.25 in September of 2001. About Fine, with a few minor reverse repairs and a couple of tiny holes that affect nothing.
Wetumpka, AL- Wetumpka Insurance Company $3 May 1, 1862 Rosene 355-9
Last of this incredibly broad offering from this extremely scarce issuer, and a very rare note in itself. Fine-Very Fine, ex-Walter B. Jones collection, lot 5956, which realized $522.50.
Last of this incredibly broad offering from this extremely scarce issuer, and a very rare note in itself. Fine-Very Fine, ex-Walter B. Jones collection, lot 5956, which realized $522.50.
Tucson, AZ- Lord & Williams 5¢ A very rare piece of Arizona Territorial scrip, the first we have had to offer from this issuer in many years. Fine-Very Fine, with a tiny chip out of the left margin, a great western item which will likely reach or even exceed...
Helena, AR- Helena Insurance Company 25¢ Dec. 11, 1861 Rothert 281-1A
An extremely rare early issue from this company listed as R-7 in Rothert. This piece and the $2 example below were the sole examples David Schneider ever found from the very rare 1861 issue. Very Good-Fine.
An extremely rare early issue from this company listed as R-7 in Rothert. This piece and the $2 example below were the sole examples David Schneider ever found from the very rare 1861 issue. Very Good-Fine.
Helena, AR- Helena Insurance Company 25¢ May 20, 1862 Rothert 281-2B
A high grade example with the words "Confederate Notes" written in on the obligation line. Very Fine+.
A high grade example with the words "Confederate Notes" written in on the obligation line. Very Fine+.
Helena, AR- Helena Insurance Company 50¢ April 15, 1862 Rothert 281-2B
A nice evenly circulated example of this R-7 note. Fine.
A nice evenly circulated example of this R-7 note. Fine.
Helena, AR- Helena Insurance Company $1 June 16, 1862 Rothert 281-3B
A very scarce note from the Schneider collection, this with the words "Confederate Notes" written in. Fine-Very Fine, with one petty hole.
A very scarce note from the Schneider collection, this with the words "Confederate Notes" written in. Fine-Very Fine, with one petty hole.
Helena, AR- Helena Insurance Company $2 Dec. 24, 1861 Rothert 282-4A
An excessively rare early note from here which is the sole example from this issuer printed on blue colored paper. Bright Very Fine+, a highlight from the David Schneider collection.
An excessively rare early note from here which is the sole example from this issuer printed on blue colored paper. Bright Very Fine+, a highlight from the David Schneider collection.
Helena, AR- Helena Insurance Company $2 June 16, 1862 Rothert 281-4B
A high grade example of this very scarce note, listed as R-7 in the Rothert reference. Very Fine, the variety with "Confederate Notes" written in.
A high grade example of this very scarce note, listed as R-7 in the Rothert reference. Very Fine, the variety with "Confederate Notes" written in.
Helena, AR- Helena Insurance Company $3 March 15, 1862 Rothert UNL
A very rare Arkansas three whose design is unlisted in Rothert. Bright Extremely Fine, another neat item from David Schneider's exhaustive insurance note collection.
A very rare Arkansas three whose design is unlisted in Rothert. Bright Extremely Fine, another neat item from David Schneider's exhaustive insurance note collection.
Helena, AR- Helena Insurance Company $10 June 16, 1862 Rothert UNL
An unlisted denomination in Rothert, and the only note from here in the collection printed in red. Alone of all of the examples from here, it's printed on the backs of Exchange Bank of Helena notes. Bright Fine-Very Fine, ex-Memphis 2001 sale, lot 3586.
An unlisted denomination in Rothert, and the only note from here in the collection printed in red. Alone of all of the examples from here, it's printed on the backs of Exchange Bank of Helena notes. Bright Fine-Very Fine, ex-Memphis 2001 sale, lot 3586.
Woodbridge, CA- San Joaquin Valley College Bank $500 1885 Schingoethe UNL
An excessively rare and very likely unique California college note from an institution not even listed in the massive Schingoethe reference. Nice Very Fine, with a few small age spots, likely to see some stiff competition from California collectors as well as college note enthusiasts.
An excessively rare and very likely unique California college note from an institution not even listed in the massive Schingoethe reference. Nice Very Fine, with a few small age spots, likely to see some stiff competition from California collectors as well as college note enthusiasts.
Danbury, CT- The Danbury Bank $2 Aug. 4, 1862 G8c
A very rare late issue American Bank Note product. Well circulated Very Good, with a couple of stray holes.
A very rare late issue American Bank Note product. Well circulated Very Good, with a couple of stray holes.
Hartford, CT- H.C. Ransom 5¢, 25¢ Nov. 1, 1862
A pair of very scarce Hartford scrip issues, and both high grade as well. Extremely Fine, with traces of old mounting on the reverse of each note.
A pair of very scarce Hartford scrip issues, and both high grade as well. Extremely Fine, with traces of old mounting on the reverse of each note.
Hartford, CT- Mercantile Bank $3 May 10, 1860 A10
A very scarce note altered from one on the Mercantile Bank of Hartford, Indiana. Fine, with a small paper pull on the front and some old mounting on the back.
A very scarce note altered from one on the Mercantile Bank of Hartford, Indiana. Fine, with a small paper pull on the front and some old mounting on the back.
Middletown, CT- The Middletown Bank $2 Oct. 1, 1864 G80c
A very rare late issue example with great eye appeal as well. Very Fine.
A very rare late issue example with great eye appeal as well. Very Fine.
Mystic, CT- The Mystic Bank $5 Aug. 12, 1854 A10
Altered from a $5 note on the Thames Bank of Laurel, Indiana. This piece is listed as SENC in Haxby. Decent Very Good.
Altered from a $5 note on the Thames Bank of Laurel, Indiana. This piece is listed as SENC in Haxby. Decent Very Good.
New London, CT- John Jeffrey 2¢, 3¢ May 1, 1863
Two pieces, the 2¢ Very Fine with mounting residue on the back, the 3¢ Extremely Fine but with damage where it had been removed from a mounting.
Two pieces, the 2¢ Very Fine with mounting residue on the back, the 3¢ Extremely Fine but with damage where it had been removed from a mounting.
Stonington, CT- The Stonington Bank $4 G30
A popular Connecticut $4 note with an attractive sailing ship vignette. About Uncirculated, with a light water stain barely worthy of mention.
A popular Connecticut $4 note with an attractive sailing ship vignette. About Uncirculated, with a light water stain barely worthy of mention.
Tolland, CT- The Tolland County Bank $5 G44
This is likely Haxby G44, which is listed as "No Description Available." Uncirculated, a major Connecticut rarity.
This is likely Haxby G44, which is listed as "No Description Available." Uncirculated, a major Connecticut rarity.
Ten Connecticut Obsoletes.
Essex, CT - The Saybrook Bank $5 S15 Fine
Falls Village, CT - The Iron Bank $5 S5 Good
Litchfield, CT - Litchfield Bank $1 G2a Fine
New London, CT - The Bank of Commerce $1 S5 Very Good
Norwalk, CT - The Fairfield County Bank $10 C88a Very Fine
Stonington, CT - The Stonington Bank $1 G8a Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Stonington, CT - The Stonington Bank $5 G40 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Stonington, CT - The Stonington Bank $5 G40b Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Tolland, CT - The Tolland County Bank $5 C48 Fine, once mounted
Tolland, CT - The Tolland County Bank $5 C48 Very Good
Essex, CT - The Saybrook Bank $5 S15 Fine
Falls Village, CT - The Iron Bank $5 S5 Good
Litchfield, CT - Litchfield Bank $1 G2a Fine
New London, CT - The Bank of Commerce $1 S5 Very Good
Norwalk, CT - The Fairfield County Bank $10 C88a Very Fine
Stonington, CT - The Stonington Bank $1 G8a Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Stonington, CT - The Stonington Bank $5 G40 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Stonington, CT - The Stonington Bank $5 G40b Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Tolland, CT - The Tolland County Bank $5 C48 Fine, once mounted
Tolland, CT - The Tolland County Bank $5 C48 Very Good
Washington, DC- International Bank $5 G8
A lovely late issue obsolete note which is fully tinted and boasts five interesting vignettes along with a neat "Lazy 5" design on the front. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A lovely late issue obsolete note which is fully tinted and boasts five interesting vignettes along with a neat "Lazy 5" design on the front. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Washington, DC- Bank of the Union $1.50 Dec. 16, 1851 G4a
A scarce odd denomination example from the nation's capital. Evenly circulated Fine.
A scarce odd denomination example from the nation's capital. Evenly circulated Fine.
Cork, FL- W.C. Brown 10¢ Freeman 1
An excessively rare note from a most obscure Florida location. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
An excessively rare note from a most obscure Florida location. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
Jacksonville, FL- Bank of St. Johns $2 Mar. 1, 1862 Freeman 26
A scarce note, but unfortunately the left end is partially missing. Very Good.
A scarce note, but unfortunately the left end is partially missing. Very Good.
Jacksonville, FL- Confederate Gun Boat 50¢ Freeman 34
A tough issuer to find, but this piece is somewhat faded. Very Good.
A tough issuer to find, but this piece is somewhat faded. Very Good.
Jacksonville, FL- Confederate Packing House 10¢ Freeman 36
A rare signed and issued piece. Very Good-Fine, with a few small repairs.
A rare signed and issued piece. Very Good-Fine, with a few small repairs.
Orange Springs, FL- J. Pearson 10¢ 1862 Freeman 1
One of two examples we have to offer from this scarce issuer. Very Good.
One of two examples we have to offer from this scarce issuer. Very Good.
Orange Springs, FL- John Pearson $1 1862 Freeman 18
A second example from this very scarce issuer. Very Good-Fine, with holes at the dollar signs on each side.
A second example from this very scarce issuer. Very Good-Fine, with holes at the dollar signs on each side.
St. Augustine, FL- The Southern Life Insurance & Trust Company $3 Jan. 30, 1836 G6 Freeman 2
A very rare denomination from here, but alas the entire left end is missing. Good.
A very rare denomination from here, but alas the entire left end is missing. Good.
St. Augustine, FL- The Southern Life Insurance & Trust Company $5 Dec. 1, 1836 G8 Freeman 3
A nice evenly circulated example of this tough note from the Schneider collection. Fine-Very Fine.
A nice evenly circulated example of this tough note from the Schneider collection. Fine-Very Fine.
St. Augustine, FL- The Southern Life Insurance & Trust Company $5 Dec. 1, 1836 G8 Freeman 3
A sharp example which is a virtual twin to the other $5 note from here in the collection. Fine-Very Fine.
A sharp example which is a virtual twin to the other $5 note from here in the collection. Fine-Very Fine.
St. Augustine, FL- The Southern Life Insurance & Trust Company $10 Oct. 1, 1836 G10 Freeman 4
A nice grade example of this tougher denomination. Very Fine.
A nice grade example of this tougher denomination. Very Fine.
Tallahassee, FL - State of Florida $100 Oct. 10, 1861 Cr. 2
A pretty C-note with nice margins and great eye appeal. Crisp Uncirculated.
A pretty C-note with nice margins and great eye appeal. Crisp Uncirculated.
Tallahassee, FL- State Bank of Florida $20 July 1, 1862 Freeman 70
A very rare denomination from this issuer that we have never seen previously, although other denominations from here turn up with considerable regularity. Fine in appearance, but severed in half and repaired, and with a few nicks at the bottom as well.
A very rare denomination from this issuer that we have never seen previously, although other denominations from here turn up with considerable regularity. Fine in appearance, but severed in half and repaired, and with a few nicks at the bottom as well.
Tallahassee, FL- The State Stock Bank $5 April 2, 1853 S5 Freeman 61
A blank reverse on this piece, which is "signed and issued" albeit spuriously. Fine-Very Fine, with a few small rust spots.
A blank reverse on this piece, which is "signed and issued" albeit spuriously. Fine-Very Fine, with a few small rust spots.
Tallahassee, FL- The State Stock Bank $5 April 2, 1853 S5 Freeman 61
A rare note in this state of preservation, with this piece bearing a reverse made up of two 1861 Bank of the State of South Carolina notes. About Uncirculated.
A rare note in this state of preservation, with this piece bearing a reverse made up of two 1861 Bank of the State of South Carolina notes. About Uncirculated.
Three Florida War Issues and a North Carolina.
Tallahassee, FL - State of Florida $10 March 1, 1863 Cr. 15 Very Fine; $1 March 1, 1863 Cr. 19 Very Fine; $5 March 1, 1864 Cr. 34 Very Fine
Raleigh, NC - State of North Carolina $1 Jan. 1, 1863 Cr. 32h Very Fine-Extremely Fine
Tallahassee, FL - State of Florida $10 March 1, 1863 Cr. 15 Very Fine; $1 March 1, 1863 Cr. 19 Very Fine; $5 March 1, 1864 Cr. 34 Very Fine
Raleigh, NC - State of North Carolina $1 Jan. 1, 1863 Cr. 32h Very Fine-Extremely Fine
Americus, GA- The Warehouse Insurance & Deposit Company 50¢, $1 1870
Two pieces, both scarce, the 50¢ a nice Fine, the $1 About Fine with a repaired corner. Both are payable in "Storage or U.S. currency," a rather odd choice.
Two pieces, both scarce, the 50¢ a nice Fine, the $1 About Fine with a repaired corner. Both are payable in "Storage or U.S. currency," a rather odd choice.
Atlanta, GA- Atlanta Insurance Co. 10¢, 15¢ Feb. 12, 1862
A very scarce pair which were the only two notes from here with this issue date that David Schneider could acquire in two decades of searching. Both grade Very Good-Fine, with the 15¢ having a tiny repair.
A very scarce pair which were the only two notes from here with this issue date that David Schneider could acquire in two decades of searching. Both grade Very Good-Fine, with the 15¢ having a tiny repair.
Atlanta, GA- Atlanta Insurance Co. 15¢, 20¢ March 10, 1862
Unlike the pair of notes above, this pair are denoted as "checks" and are the only two pieces with this issue date in the collection. Both pieces are unlisted in Haxby, and each grades Very Good-Fine or so.
Unlike the pair of notes above, this pair are denoted as "checks" and are the only two pieces with this issue date in the collection. Both pieces are unlisted in Haxby, and each grades Very Good-Fine or so.
Atlanta, GA- Atlanta Insurance & Banking Co. 5¢ (2), 10¢ (3) G2, G4, G6 (2), G8
Five pieces, all scarce, three from the January 1, 1862 issue and two from the February 24th issue. The 5¢ from that issue is listed as SENC in Haxby. Grades are Very Good, Fine+, Fine (2), and Fine-Very Fine.
Five pieces, all scarce, three from the January 1, 1862 issue and two from the February 24th issue. The 5¢ from that issue is listed as SENC in Haxby. Grades are Very Good, Fine+, Fine (2), and Fine-Very Fine.
Atlanta, GA- Atlanta Insurance & Banking Co. 25¢ (3), 50¢ Jan. 1, 1862 G10 (3), G14
Four pieces, one 25¢ Fine+, one Very Good-Fine, and one Very Good with a corner off, the 50¢ Very Good-Fine.
Four pieces, one 25¢ Fine+, one Very Good-Fine, and one Very Good with a corner off, the 50¢ Very Good-Fine.
Augusta, GA- The Augusta Insurance & Banking Company $50 (3), $100 (3) G46a, G48a (2), G54a (2), G56a
Six high denomination examples grading Fine-Very Fine, Very Fine, Fine-Very Fine, Very Good corner off, Fine-Very Fine, Very Fine.
Six high denomination examples grading Fine-Very Fine, Very Fine, Fine-Very Fine, Very Good corner off, Fine-Very Fine, Very Fine.
Augusta, GA- Augusta Insurance & Banking Company $3 G14
One of the very few rare notes from this issuer, and the best specimen that David Schneider could acquire in his many years of collecting. Fine, falsely filled in.
One of the very few rare notes from this issuer, and the best specimen that David Schneider could acquire in his many years of collecting. Fine, falsely filled in.
Augusta, GA- The Augusta Insurance & Banking Company 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, 75¢, $1, $2, $5 (5), $10 (2), $20 (3) G80, G82, G74, G86, G88, G6a, G12a, G20, G22, G24a (3), G28a, G30a, G36, G38a, G40a
Seventeen pieces, most all high grade, ranging from Fine to Uncirculated.
Seventeen pieces, most all high grade, ranging from Fine to Uncirculated.
Augusta, GA- Augusta Insurance & Banking Co. $1, $2 (2), $10 G4, G10 (2), G28a
Four pieces, the $1 and $2 notes About Uncirculated, and the $10 Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated. One of the $2 notes is the Haxby plate example and all of the notes except the $10 show traces of old mounting on the back.
Four pieces, the $1 and $2 notes About Uncirculated, and the $10 Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated. One of the $2 notes is the Haxby plate example and all of the notes except the $10 show traces of old mounting on the back.
Augusta, GA- The Augusta Insurance & Banking Company $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 G20, G26, G32, G42, G50
Five pieces, all from the 1830's issue from here. The notes grade Fine-Very Fine, Fine with a repair and a petty hole, Fine pinholed, Fine+, and Very Fine.
Five pieces, all from the 1830's issue from here. The notes grade Fine-Very Fine, Fine with a repair and a petty hole, Fine pinholed, Fine+, and Very Fine.
An Accumulation of Augusta, Georgia Obsolete
Bank of Augusta 10¢ Jan. 1, 1863 G142 (2) AU, both only 75% present; 25¢ Jan. 1, 1863 G134 VG; 50¢ Jan. 1, 1863 G146 (3) AU
Bank of Augusta $1 remainders G28 (2) Unc; $2 May 1, 1861 G44 Fine; $5 G66 remainder AU; $5 Nov. 4, 1858 G66 VG
Augusta Insurance & Banking Company 25¢ Jan. 1, 1863 G84 AU; $2 Dec. 1, 1861 G12a VG; $5 Oct. 16, 1860 G24a VG; $20 Nov. 20, 1852 G36 (2) VG
Bridge Company of Augusta $ 1 1816 G12 (2) Good, silked, 75% present
Bank of the State of Georgia $5 date? G204 Good
Mechanics Bank $1 Nov. 1, 1858 G4b (2) VG; $5 Jan. 1, 1856 G16 (2) VG; $10 1854 G20 VG; $50 Jan. 1, 1854 G32 VF
Union Bank $10 Sept. 7, 1854 G8a VG.
Bank of Augusta 10¢ Jan. 1, 1863 G142 (2) AU, both only 75% present; 25¢ Jan. 1, 1863 G134 VG; 50¢ Jan. 1, 1863 G146 (3) AU
Bank of Augusta $1 remainders G28 (2) Unc; $2 May 1, 1861 G44 Fine; $5 G66 remainder AU; $5 Nov. 4, 1858 G66 VG
Augusta Insurance & Banking Company 25¢ Jan. 1, 1863 G84 AU; $2 Dec. 1, 1861 G12a VG; $5 Oct. 16, 1860 G24a VG; $20 Nov. 20, 1852 G36 (2) VG
Bridge Company of Augusta $ 1 1816 G12 (2) Good, silked, 75% present
Bank of the State of Georgia $5 date? G204 Good
Mechanics Bank $1 Nov. 1, 1858 G4b (2) VG; $5 Jan. 1, 1856 G16 (2) VG; $10 1854 G20 VG; $50 Jan. 1, 1854 G32 VF
Union Bank $10 Sept. 7, 1854 G8a VG.
Brunswick, GA - The City Council of Brunswick $1-$2-$3-$5 Uncut Sheet ABNCo. Reprint
Number 263 of 365 made by the American Bank Note Company, produced from the original plate in 1995. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, and housed in its original cardboard folio.
Number 263 of 365 made by the American Bank Note Company, produced from the original plate in 1995. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, and housed in its original cardboard folio.
Cartersville, GA- Howard & Erwin 50¢ April 1, 1862
A newly discovered piece from an issuer we have never seen nor heard of previously. Very Good-Fine, with a tape repair on a long split and a small piece out of the left margin. Expect some serious bidding before the hammer falls on this Georgia rarity.
A newly discovered piece from an issuer we have never seen nor heard of previously. Very Good-Fine, with a tape repair on a long split and a small piece out of the left margin. Expect some serious bidding before the hammer falls on this Georgia rarity.
Columbus, GA- The Chattahoochie Rail Road & Banking Company of Georgia $5 Nov. 22, 1839 G8
A very rare note from a railroad issuer which did more banking than transportation. Bright Fine-Very Fine.
A very rare note from a railroad issuer which did more banking than transportation. Bright Fine-Very Fine.
Columbus, GA- The Insurance Bank of Columbus $5 Dec. 1, 1841 G20
A very rare Georgia note from a bank which is very seldom available in any denomination. This example is from the Macon branch and is the sole denomination from Macon not listed in Haxby as SENC. Fine in appearance, but there is a repair visible only on the reverse.
A very rare Georgia note from a bank which is very seldom available in any denomination. This example is from the Macon branch and is the sole denomination from Macon not listed in Haxby as SENC. Fine in appearance, but there is a repair visible only on the reverse.
Columbus, GA- The Insurance Bank of Columbus $20 July 4, 1840 UNL
This design, for a note from the Macon branch, is unlisted in Haxby. Very Good-Fine, likely falsely filled in, as Thos. Jefferson and John Hancock are not known to have served as officers of this institution.
This design, for a note from the Macon branch, is unlisted in Haxby. Very Good-Fine, likely falsely filled in, as Thos. Jefferson and John Hancock are not known to have served as officers of this institution.
Columbus, GA- The Insurance Bank of Columbus $50 UNL
Another example from here with a design unlisted in Haxby. This example is payable at the parent bank in Columbus, and is part of the David Schneider collection of insurance notes. Well circulated but intact Very Good, and very likely unique as well.
Another example from here with a design unlisted in Haxby. This example is payable at the parent bank in Columbus, and is part of the David Schneider collection of insurance notes. Well circulated but intact Very Good, and very likely unique as well.
Dalton, GA- The Cherokee Insurance & Banking Company 10¢ May 1, 1862 UNL
A very rare note from an unlisted denomination in this series, all of which are listed as SENC in Haxby. Fine.
A very rare note from an unlisted denomination in this series, all of which are listed as SENC in Haxby. Fine.
Dalton, GA- The Cherokee Insurance & Banking Company 10¢ Jan. 1863 UNL
This denomination is unlisted in Haxby for this issue. Like all of the notes in this collection from the January, 1863 emission, this piece is printed on the reverse of Belfast Mining Company notes from Dahlonega. Fine-Very Fine, rare.
This denomination is unlisted in Haxby for this issue. Like all of the notes in this collection from the January, 1863 emission, this piece is printed on the reverse of Belfast Mining Company notes from Dahlonega. Fine-Very Fine, rare.
Dalton, GA- The Cherokee Insurance & Banking Company 15¢ Jan. 1863 G46
Another very scarce note from the Schneider collection. Very Fine.
Another very scarce note from the Schneider collection. Very Fine.
Dalton, GA- The Cherokee Insurance & Banking Company $25¢ April 1, 1862 G24
A rare note listed, as are all of the examples from this issue, as SENC in Haxby. About Fine.
A rare note listed, as are all of the examples from this issue, as SENC in Haxby. About Fine.
Dalton, GA- The Cherokee Insurance & Banking Company 25¢ May 1, 1862 G26
Evenly circulated Fine example of this SENC note.
Evenly circulated Fine example of this SENC note.
Dalton, GA- The Cherokee Insurance & Banking Company 50¢ April 1, 1862 G28
A nice example of this very scarce note, like all of these pieces from the Schneider collection. About Fine.
A nice example of this very scarce note, like all of these pieces from the Schneider collection. About Fine.
Dalton, GA- The Cherokee Insurance & Banking Company 50¢ May 1, 1862 G30
A very rare note from the 1862 issue, all of which are listed as SENC in Haxby. David Schneider obtained this piece from our September, 2001 sale, where it realized $287.50.
A very rare note from the 1862 issue, all of which are listed as SENC in Haxby. David Schneider obtained this piece from our September, 2001 sale, where it realized $287.50.
Dalton, GA- The Cherokee Life Insurance & Banking Company $1 Sept. 1, 1854 G2
An excessively rare note from the Schneider collection, as this piece is listed as SENC in Haxby. About Fine, with 6 POC at the signatures, along with a sprinkling of pinholes and a couple of minor edge splits.
An excessively rare note from the Schneider collection, as this piece is listed as SENC in Haxby. About Fine, with 6 POC at the signatures, along with a sprinkling of pinholes and a couple of minor edge splits.
Dalton, GA- The Cherokee Insurance & Banking Company $2 Sept. 1, 1854 G4
This rare note, ex-Western Reserve Collection, was one of David Schneider's last purchases, obtained by him at the June, 2001 Memphis auction, where he paid $1210. Sharp Fine-Very Fine, with 6 POC at the signatures, a much better grade example than the Haxby plate piece.
This rare note, ex-Western Reserve Collection, was one of David Schneider's last purchases, obtained by him at the June, 2001 Memphis auction, where he paid $1210. Sharp Fine-Very Fine, with 6 POC at the signatures, a much better grade example than the Haxby plate piece.
Dalton, GA- The Cherokee Insurance & Banking Company $5 Sept. 1, 1855 G6a
The best example of this very scarce note that David Schneider could find in his two decades of searching. Very Good-Fine, the top right corner off.
The best example of this very scarce note that David Schneider could find in his two decades of searching. Very Good-Fine, the top right corner off.
Dalton, GA- The Cherokee Insurance & Banking Company 25¢, 50¢ Jan. 1863 G48, G50
Two pieces, the 25¢ grading Fine, the 50¢ Fine+ with a reverse mounting.
Two pieces, the 25¢ grading Fine, the 50¢ Fine+ with a reverse mounting.
Dalton, GA- The Cherokee Insurance & Banking Company $1 (2), $2 (3) April 1, 1862 G36a (2), G38 (3)
Five pieces, the two $1 both Very Good-Fine, the $2 notes Good severed and repaired and Fair with large pieces missing.
Five pieces, the two $1 both Very Good-Fine, the $2 notes Good severed and repaired and Fair with large pieces missing.
Dalton, GA- Planters Insurance Trust & Loan Co. 10¢, 25¢, 50¢ Mar. 19, 1863
Three pieces, all Very Fine or better.
Three pieces, all Very Fine or better.
Darien, GA- The Bank of Darien $50 Oct. 1, 1830 G134
A very rare note which is the first high denomination example we've had to offer from this well collected bank. This note was payable at the bank's Macon branch. Nice Very Fine.
A very rare note which is the first high denomination example we've had to offer from this well collected bank. This note was payable at the bank's Macon branch. Nice Very Fine.
La Grange, GA- Western Insurance Banking Co. $1 Sept. 2, 1862
A very rare note which we have only handled once previous to this. Fine-Very Fine in appearance, but with the top left corner replaced.
A very rare note which we have only handled once previous to this. Fine-Very Fine in appearance, but with the top left corner replaced.
Macon, GA- The Bank of Macon $10 Nov. 1, 1831 G22
A nice early Macon example. Very Fine.
A nice early Macon example. Very Fine.
Perry, GA- Central Georgia Bank $1 Oct. 1, 1874
Very well worn, with a corner off and with lots of repairs, but still a late issue piece of Georgia scrip we've not seen before. Good.
Very well worn, with a corner off and with lots of repairs, but still a late issue piece of Georgia scrip we've not seen before. Good.
Savannah, GA- Bank of the United States $50 July 10, 1803 UNL
An excessively rare and likely unique early note, as this entire Savannah issue is listed as SENC in Haxby, with this counterfeit unlisted. Early high denomination Bank of the United States notes are very rare, and the opportunity to own one from the Savannah branch is virtually unprecedented. Fine, with the usual small splits, interior tears, etc. common to these tissue paper thin early examples.
An excessively rare and likely unique early note, as this entire Savannah issue is listed as SENC in Haxby, with this counterfeit unlisted. Early high denomination Bank of the United States notes are very rare, and the opportunity to own one from the Savannah branch is virtually unprecedented. Fine, with the usual small splits, interior tears, etc. common to these tissue paper thin early examples.
Savannah, GA- The Marine & Fire Insurance Bank $50 Jan. 1, 1850 C26
A very rare note which was the sole piece from here that David Schneider could obtain. About Fine, with a small piece out at the top and a repaired split.
A very rare note which was the sole piece from here that David Schneider could obtain. About Fine, with a small piece out at the top and a repaired split.
An Assortment of Georgia Obsolete Currency
Bainbridge, GA - Southern Bank $1 Mar. 1, 1858 G4a Fine
Dalton, GA - Bank of Whitfield $1 Ja. 1, 1860 G2 VG
Milledgeville, GA - State of Georgia $1 Jan. 1, 1865 VG, $10 April 6, 1864 (2) VG
Milledgeville, GA - Bank of Milledgeville $5 May 1, 1854 G26 Fine
Monticello, GA - Jasper County $1 Nov. 8, 1862 Good
Savannah, GA - Bank of Commerce $3 April 1, 1864 G34 Fine; $4 April 1, 1864 G36 Fine
Savannah, GA - Mechanics Savings and Loan Association $5 1862 (6) averaging VG-F
Savannah, GA - Merchants and Planters Bank $1 June 1, 1859 G2b (4) VG
Savannah, GA - Merchants and Planters Bank $5 May 10, 1856 G8a (2) VG
Savannah, GA - Merchants and Planters' Bank $10 1836 and 1859 G10a (2) VG
Savannah, GA - Planters' Bank of the State of Georgia $1 May 1, 1862 VG.
Bainbridge, GA - Southern Bank $1 Mar. 1, 1858 G4a Fine
Dalton, GA - Bank of Whitfield $1 Ja. 1, 1860 G2 VG
Milledgeville, GA - State of Georgia $1 Jan. 1, 1865 VG, $10 April 6, 1864 (2) VG
Milledgeville, GA - Bank of Milledgeville $5 May 1, 1854 G26 Fine
Monticello, GA - Jasper County $1 Nov. 8, 1862 Good
Savannah, GA - Bank of Commerce $3 April 1, 1864 G34 Fine; $4 April 1, 1864 G36 Fine
Savannah, GA - Mechanics Savings and Loan Association $5 1862 (6) averaging VG-F
Savannah, GA - Merchants and Planters Bank $1 June 1, 1859 G2b (4) VG
Savannah, GA - Merchants and Planters Bank $5 May 10, 1856 G8a (2) VG
Savannah, GA - Merchants and Planters' Bank $10 1836 and 1859 G10a (2) VG
Savannah, GA - Planters' Bank of the State of Georgia $1 May 1, 1862 VG.
Caledonia, IL- The Bluff City Bank $5 Aug. 21, 1860 S5
A high grade example of this very scarce note, with a full green tint overprint. Very Fine.
A high grade example of this very scarce note, with a full green tint overprint. Very Fine.
Caledonia, IL- The Bluff City Bank $5 Aug. 21, 1860 S5
Signed, issued, and fraudulently passed as all of these notes are spurious. The green overprint here is a bit less pronounced than on the example above. Fine-Very Fine.
Signed, issued, and fraudulently passed as all of these notes are spurious. The green overprint here is a bit less pronounced than on the example above. Fine-Very Fine.
Carmi, Il- Bank of Carmi $2 July 20, 1858 G4
Low grade but very scarce. Good.
Low grade but very scarce. Good.
Peru, IL- R. & A.D. Murray 10¢ July 1, 1862
One of two pieces we have from this issuer, one we've not ever had previously. Very Fine.
One of two pieces we have from this issuer, one we've not ever had previously. Very Fine.
Peru, IL- R. & A.D. Murray 25¢ July 1, 1862
A nice companion piece to the 10¢ note from this issuer offered above. Very Fine.
A nice companion piece to the 10¢ note from this issuer offered above. Very Fine.
Waterloo, IL - The Mercantile Bank $1-$2-$3-$5 Uncut Sheet ABNCo. Reprint
Number 126 of 300 made by the American Bank Note Company, produced from the original plate in 1996. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, and housed in its original cardboard folio.
Number 126 of 300 made by the American Bank Note Company, produced from the original plate in 1996. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, and housed in its original cardboard folio.
Lafayette, IN- Bank of the State of Indiana $5 Jan. 2, 1857 94 Wolka 351-2
A very rare note, as this piece is listed as SENC in Haxby and R-7 in Wolka. Nice Fine, the red back still bright.
A very rare note, as this piece is listed as SENC in Haxby and R-7 in Wolka. Nice Fine, the red back still bright.
Logansport, IN- Logansport Insurance Company $1 May 1, 1852 Wolka 446-1
A scarce Indiana bank which is seldom offered. Very Good-Fine, with a couple of minor splits.
A scarce Indiana bank which is seldom offered. Very Good-Fine, with a couple of minor splits.
Petersburg, IN- Indiana Coal Bank $3 Dec. 10, 1858 G6a Wolka 666-3
A very rare note from this very scarce bank. Fine, a nice example of this Ormsby design. There is just a tiny bit of ink erosion at the signatures.
A very rare note from this very scarce bank. Fine, a nice example of this Ormsby design. There is just a tiny bit of ink erosion at the signatures.
Keokuk, IA- City of Keokuk $2 Oct. 1, 1857 Oakes 80-2
A just plain rare note, especially so this nice. Fine-Very Fine.
A just plain rare note, especially so this nice. Fine-Very Fine.
Le Claire, IA- Davenport, Rogers & Co. $1 March, 1862 Oakes 88-1
A very scarce note listed as R-6 in the Oakes reference. Fine-Very Fine, with a small paper clip stain.
A very scarce note listed as R-6 in the Oakes reference. Fine-Very Fine, with a small paper clip stain.
Leavenworth City, KS- The City Bank $2 Nov. 1, 1856 G4a Whitfield 290
A pleasing Very Fine example of this scarce Ormsby product, issued with the Kansas Territory designation on the note.
A pleasing Very Fine example of this scarce Ormsby product, issued with the Kansas Territory designation on the note.
Leavenworth, KS- Western Business College $100 Jan. 1, 1873 Schingoethe UNL
An extremely rare note from a very rare college issuer, with this denomination unlisted in the Schingoethe reference. Very Fine, with a couple of corner tips off.
An extremely rare note from a very rare college issuer, with this denomination unlisted in the Schingoethe reference. Very Fine, with a couple of corner tips off.
Beaver Creek, KY- Beaver Creek & Cumberland River Coal Co. $1 Hughes 29
A very rare item listed as R-7 in the new Hughes Kentucky reference. Fine, with a hole at the top.
A very rare item listed as R-7 in the new Hughes Kentucky reference. Fine, with a hole at the top.
Lexington, KY- Northern Bank of Kentucky $5 Mar. 17, 1837 C16 Hughes 443
A very scarce note listed as SENC in Haxby and R-7 in the Hughes reference. Nice Very Fine.
A very scarce note listed as SENC in Haxby and R-7 in the Hughes reference. Nice Very Fine.
Lexington, KY- Phoenix Hotel $1 Sept. 10, 1862 Hughes 470
A very rare piece of Kentucky scrip listed as R-7 in Hughes. Very Good-Fine.
A very rare piece of Kentucky scrip listed as R-7 in Hughes. Very Good-Fine.
Nicholasville, KY- S. Noland & Son 10¢ Jan. 1, 1863 Hughes 654
An excessively rare issuer from a town which was not even represented in the massive Martin collection of Kentucky obsoletes sold in 2002. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
An excessively rare issuer from a town which was not even represented in the massive Martin collection of Kentucky obsoletes sold in 2002. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Richmond, KY- J.I. Woods 6 1/4¢ 1821 Hughes 719
Another rarity 7 piece not found in the Martin collection, the best offering of Kentucky material ever at public sale. Fine, with a corner tip off.
Another rarity 7 piece not found in the Martin collection, the best offering of Kentucky material ever at public sale. Fine, with a corner tip off.
Harrisonburg, LA- Parish of Catahoula $10 Oct. 1, 1862
A very scarce Parish note. Of considerable interest is the obligation, which indicates that these notes were redeemable only in sums of $100, a very considerable amount in that era. Very Fine.
A very scarce Parish note. Of considerable interest is the obligation, which indicates that these notes were redeemable only in sums of $100, a very considerable amount in that era. Very Fine.
New Orleans, LA - Citizens' Bank of Louisiana $10 G26a
A beautiful, nearly flawless Choice Crisp Uncirculated remainder of the famous "DIX" note, from which supposedly came the term "Dixie".
A beautiful, nearly flawless Choice Crisp Uncirculated remainder of the famous "DIX" note, from which supposedly came the term "Dixie".
New Orleans, LA- Citizens Bank of Louisiana $10 G26a
A lovely example of the famous "Dix" note. Uncirculated.
A lovely example of the famous "Dix" note. Uncirculated.
New Orleans, LA- The Crescent City Bank $5 May 22, 1862 UNL
An excessively rare note from this very rare bank, as this design is unlisted in Haxby. Nice Fine-Very Fine, with an intriguing crescent design at the bottom of the note.
An excessively rare note from this very rare bank, as this design is unlisted in Haxby. Nice Fine-Very Fine, with an intriguing crescent design at the bottom of the note.
New Orleans, LA- Louis Herbert $1
A very rare note from the "Confederate States Bakery," with a neat pie and baked goods central vignette. Uncirculated.
A very rare note from the "Confederate States Bakery," with a neat pie and baked goods central vignette. Uncirculated.
Winnsboro, LA- Parish of Franklin 25¢ July 8, 1862
The first note we have had from this rare NE Louisiana Parish. Nice Very Fine.
The first note we have had from this rare NE Louisiana Parish. Nice Very Fine.
Lewiston, Me- The Lewiston Falls Bank $1 G2 Wait-20 Proof
A "Modern Proof" with wide margins all around and printed from a single impression plate. Uncirculated.
A "Modern Proof" with wide margins all around and printed from a single impression plate. Uncirculated.
South Berwick, ME- The South Berwick Bank $10 G72 Wait 11
A second enigmatic remainder item, missing the title block and city. Extremely Fine.
A second enigmatic remainder item, missing the title block and city. Extremely Fine.
Portland, ME - United States Exchange Company
$1 Dec. 11, 1837 Unc., left margin aging; $2 Dec. 11, 1837 Unc., left margin aging; $3 Dec. 11, 1837 Unc., left margin aging; $4 Dec. 11, 1837 Unc., left margin aging. A four note set by a New York City company secured by real estate and stockholders' individual liability but payable at a remote location.
$1 Dec. 11, 1837 Unc., left margin aging; $2 Dec. 11, 1837 Unc., left margin aging; $3 Dec. 11, 1837 Unc., left margin aging; $4 Dec. 11, 1837 Unc., left margin aging. A four note set by a New York City company secured by real estate and stockholders' individual liability but payable at a remote location.
A Maryland Obsolete Hoard
Baltimore, MD - Merchants Bank $1 Jan. 6, 1862 G12a VG
Baltimore, MD - Susquehana Bank & Bridge Company $10 Feb. 1, 1833 Fine
Baltimore, MD - Scrip, Unidentified Issuer $1 Nov. 10, 1861 VG
Baltimore, MD - Bank of Commerce $5 Mar. 1, 1861 S10 VG
Baltimore, MD - Patapsco Savings Fund Apr. 5, 1840 and Sept. 1, 1840 Fine, Unc.
Baltimore, MD - Western Bank Jan. 1, 1859 C12 Good
Cumberland, MD - Allegany County Bank $5 Jan. 4, 1860 G6c Unc.
Deer Creek, MD - Deer Creek Works $1 March 4, 1837 Unc.; $2 March 4, 1837 Unc.
Elkton, MD - Farmers & Merchants Bank $2 Aug. 1, 1863 G4b VG
Frederick, MD - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Comapny $5 Sept. 10, 1809 AU
Hagerstown, MD - Franklin Rail Road Company 50¢ 184__ VG
Hagerstown, MD - Hagerstown Bank $5 remainder G40b Unc.; $10 remainder G46b (2) Unc.
Hagerstown, MD - Valley Bank $5 ASpr. 1, 1856 G6a AU; $10 Apr. 1, 1856 G8a EF
Millington, MD - Commercial Bank $5 Oct. 25, 1839 G14 VF
Port Deposit, MD - State of Maryland Port Deposit Loan 25¢ Nov. 3, 1862 VG
Salisbury, MD - Somerset and Worcester Savings Bank $1 Nov. 1, 1862 AU; $2 Nov. 1, 1862 (2) Fine, Unc; $3 Nov. 1, 1862 (3) VG, VF, Unc.; $5 Nov. 1, 1862 Unc.
Westernport, MD - Clinton Bank $5 date ? G8b Good.
Baltimore, MD - Merchants Bank $1 Jan. 6, 1862 G12a VG
Baltimore, MD - Susquehana Bank & Bridge Company $10 Feb. 1, 1833 Fine
Baltimore, MD - Scrip, Unidentified Issuer $1 Nov. 10, 1861 VG
Baltimore, MD - Bank of Commerce $5 Mar. 1, 1861 S10 VG
Baltimore, MD - Patapsco Savings Fund Apr. 5, 1840 and Sept. 1, 1840 Fine, Unc.
Baltimore, MD - Western Bank Jan. 1, 1859 C12 Good
Cumberland, MD - Allegany County Bank $5 Jan. 4, 1860 G6c Unc.
Deer Creek, MD - Deer Creek Works $1 March 4, 1837 Unc.; $2 March 4, 1837 Unc.
Elkton, MD - Farmers & Merchants Bank $2 Aug. 1, 1863 G4b VG
Frederick, MD - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Comapny $5 Sept. 10, 1809 AU
Hagerstown, MD - Franklin Rail Road Company 50¢ 184__ VG
Hagerstown, MD - Hagerstown Bank $5 remainder G40b Unc.; $10 remainder G46b (2) Unc.
Hagerstown, MD - Valley Bank $5 ASpr. 1, 1856 G6a AU; $10 Apr. 1, 1856 G8a EF
Millington, MD - Commercial Bank $5 Oct. 25, 1839 G14 VF
Port Deposit, MD - State of Maryland Port Deposit Loan 25¢ Nov. 3, 1862 VG
Salisbury, MD - Somerset and Worcester Savings Bank $1 Nov. 1, 1862 AU; $2 Nov. 1, 1862 (2) Fine, Unc; $3 Nov. 1, 1862 (3) VG, VF, Unc.; $5 Nov. 1, 1862 Unc.
Westernport, MD - Clinton Bank $5 date ? G8b Good.
An Assortment of Maryland Obsoletes
Baltimore, MD - Patapsco Savings Fund 20¢ June 18, 1840 Fine
Cumberland, MD - Allegany County Bank $1 June 1, 1861 G2a Fine
Greensborough, MD - Farmers and Merchants Bank $1 Aug. 5, 1862 G2b (3) Fine
Greensborough, MD - Farmers and Merchants Bank $3 Aug. 15, 1862 G6b (2) VG
Hagerstown, MD - Valley Bank $5 Jan., 1862 G6a (2) VG, Fine
Hagerstown, MD - Valley Bank $20 Jan., 1853 G10a (2) VG, Fine
Millington, MD - Commercial Bank $5, Oct. 25, 1839 G16 VG
Port Deposit, MD - Susquehanna Bank $1 Aug. 28, 1837 G2 Good
Salisbury, MD - Somerset and Worcester Savings Bank $3 Mar. 1, 1862 Fine
Westernport, MD - Clinton Bank $5 1860 G8 Good, G8b Fine.
Baltimore, MD - Patapsco Savings Fund 20¢ June 18, 1840 Fine
Cumberland, MD - Allegany County Bank $1 June 1, 1861 G2a Fine
Greensborough, MD - Farmers and Merchants Bank $1 Aug. 5, 1862 G2b (3) Fine
Greensborough, MD - Farmers and Merchants Bank $3 Aug. 15, 1862 G6b (2) VG
Hagerstown, MD - Valley Bank $5 Jan., 1862 G6a (2) VG, Fine
Hagerstown, MD - Valley Bank $20 Jan., 1853 G10a (2) VG, Fine
Millington, MD - Commercial Bank $5, Oct. 25, 1839 G16 VG
Port Deposit, MD - Susquehanna Bank $1 Aug. 28, 1837 G2 Good
Salisbury, MD - Somerset and Worcester Savings Bank $3 Mar. 1, 1862 Fine
Westernport, MD - Clinton Bank $5 1860 G8 Good, G8b Fine.
Boston, MA- Boston Bank $6 July 27, 1807 UNL
Low grade and backed, but a very rare denomination not listed by Haxby as being issued from here. Good.
Low grade and backed, but a very rare denomination not listed by Haxby as being issued from here. Good.
Boston, MA- The Continental Bank $1 G2aA lovely green tinted American Bank Note Company example. Uncirculated.
Boston, MA- The Exchange Bank $1 G2b
A bank so rare that even Tom Denly's Boston collection had only one note (a $3) from this institution. This piece, like most all from this bank, is listed as SENC in Haxby. Fine-Very Fine, with a couple of splits and two old tags on the back.
A bank so rare that even Tom Denly's Boston collection had only one note (a $3) from this institution. This piece, like most all from this bank, is listed as SENC in Haxby. Fine-Very Fine, with a couple of splits and two old tags on the back.
Boston, MA- The Traders Bank $1 Aug. 12, 1859 A5
A very scarce altered example which is listed as SENC in Haxby. Fine-Very Fine, with a margin nick.
A very scarce altered example which is listed as SENC in Haxby. Fine-Very Fine, with a margin nick.
Southwick, MA- C. Shurtliffe & Co. 5¢ Dec. 5, 1862
The first piece of scrip of any kind we've seen from either this community or this issuer. Fine.
The first piece of scrip of any kind we've seen from either this community or this issuer. Fine.
Westfield, MA- Fletcher & Norton 25¢ July 16, 1862
First scrip we've ever seen from this issuer, with this an oversize example. Very Fine, with remnants of old mounting on the back.
First scrip we've ever seen from this issuer, with this an oversize example. Very Fine, with remnants of old mounting on the back.
Jackson, MI- Detroit & Jackson Rail Road Bank $2, $5 G26, G34a Lee JAC 3-4, 3-8
Two high grade examples, the $2 a plate note in both Bowen and Lee, the $5 a plate example in Lee as well. The $2 grades Uncirculated, the $5 Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Two high grade examples, the $2 a plate note in both Bowen and Lee, the $5 a plate example in Lee as well. The $2 grades Uncirculated, the $5 Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Adrian, MI - Adrian Insurance Company
$1 undated Lee ADR 2-1 EF
$1 undated Lee ADR 2-2 AU
$2 Oct. 14, 1853 Lee ADR 2-3 AU
$3 1855 Lee ADR 2-4 EF.
$1 undated Lee ADR 2-1 EF
$1 undated Lee ADR 2-2 AU
$2 Oct. 14, 1853 Lee ADR 2-3 AU
$3 1855 Lee ADR 2-4 EF.
Adrian, MI- Bank of Adrian $4 Sept. 10, 1838 G8 Lee ADR 1-7
A very scarce note in exceptionally nice grade. Bright Fine-Very Fine, a most attractive piece from the Thompson collection.
A very scarce note in exceptionally nice grade. Bright Fine-Very Fine, a most attractive piece from the Thompson collection.
Adrian, MI- Bank of Adrian $10 G12a Lee ADR 1-14
A very tough denomination from here, with this example the plate note in the new Lee Michigan reference. Very Fine, falsely signed, ex-Lee and Bowen collections.
A very tough denomination from here, with this example the plate note in the new Lee Michigan reference. Very Fine, falsely signed, ex-Lee and Bowen collections.
Adrian, MI - Bank of Adrian
A $1, $2 and $3 grouping
$1 Sept. 10, 1838 G2 Lee ADR 1-1 VG
$1 Sept. 10, 1838 G2a Lee ADR 1-2 Fine
$2 Sept. 10, 1838 G4 Lee ADR 1-3 Fine
$2 May 10, 1838 G4a Lee ADR 1-4 VG
$3 Sept. 10, 1838 G6 Lee ADR 1-5 Fine
$3 ____ 18__ G6a Lee ADR 1-6 Fine.
A $1, $2 and $3 grouping
$1 Sept. 10, 1838 G2 Lee ADR 1-1 VG
$1 Sept. 10, 1838 G2a Lee ADR 1-2 Fine
$2 Sept. 10, 1838 G4 Lee ADR 1-3 Fine
$2 May 10, 1838 G4a Lee ADR 1-4 VG
$3 Sept. 10, 1838 G6 Lee ADR 1-5 Fine
$3 ____ 18__ G6a Lee ADR 1-6 Fine.
Adrian, MI - Bank of Adrian
$4 Sept. 1, 1835 G8a Lee ADR 1-8 VG, chinked
$5 undated G10 Lee ADR 1-9 VG
$5 Aug. 15, 1844 G10a Lee ADR 1-10 VG
$5 Oct. 1, 1838 G10 Lee ADR 1-11 VF.
$4 Sept. 1, 1835 G8a Lee ADR 1-8 VG, chinked
$5 undated G10 Lee ADR 1-9 VG
$5 Aug. 15, 1844 G10a Lee ADR 1-10 VG
$5 Oct. 1, 1838 G10 Lee ADR 1-11 VF.
Adrian, MI- Erie & Kalamazoo Rail Road Company 12 1/2¢ Lee ADR 5-69 Proof
A Proof mounted on light card stock. This note is unknown in issued form, and will be of interest to both collectors of Michigan and railroad currency, as well as collectors of Ohio notes, as the piece bears the Toledo issue location, dating from the days that Toledo was considered to be a part of Michigan. Uncirculated.
A Proof mounted on light card stock. This note is unknown in issued form, and will be of interest to both collectors of Michigan and railroad currency, as well as collectors of Ohio notes, as the piece bears the Toledo issue location, dating from the days that Toledo was considered to be a part of Michigan. Uncirculated.
Adrian, MI- Erie & Kalamazoo Rail Road Bank $1(2) G2 Lee ADR 3-1, 3-2
Two pieces from this scarcer bank, differing only in their plate letters. Following the tradition set in the Bowen's early Michigan reference, Lee has opted to give each issuer numbers based not only on denominations and types but on plate letters, hence the two different numbers for what are essentially the same notes (save for their different plate letters). The "A" plate example grades Fine, the "B" plate specimen Fine-Very Fine.
Two pieces from this scarcer bank, differing only in their plate letters. Following the tradition set in the Bowen's early Michigan reference, Lee has opted to give each issuer numbers based not only on denominations and types but on plate letters, hence the two different numbers for what are essentially the same notes (save for their different plate letters). The "A" plate example grades Fine, the "B" plate specimen Fine-Very Fine.
Adrian, MI- Erie & Kalamazoo Rail Road Bank $2 Mar. 1, 1838 G6 Lee ADR 3-5
Evenly circulated Fine example of this scarce note from the early issue emitted by this institution. Ex-Bowen and Lee collections.
Evenly circulated Fine example of this scarce note from the early issue emitted by this institution. Ex-Bowen and Lee collections.
Adrian, MI- Erie & Kalamazoo Rail Road Bank $3 Oct. 1, 1840 G10 Lee ADR 3-7
A very scarce denomination from this railroad issuer listed in Haxby as a Proof only. This example is signed and issued. Very Good-Fine, with a few petty body holes and a couple of small stains.
A very scarce denomination from this railroad issuer listed in Haxby as a Proof only. This example is signed and issued. Very Good-Fine, with a few petty body holes and a couple of small stains.
Adrian, MI- Erie & Kalamazoo Rail-Road Bank $50 G42a Lee ADR 3-57
A scarcer remainder which is high grade despite a series of pinholes at the right side which suggest a cancellation, but likely are not. Very Fine.
A scarcer remainder which is high grade despite a series of pinholes at the right side which suggest a cancellation, but likely are not. Very Fine.
Adrian, MI- Erie & Kalamazoo Rail-Road Bank $100 G44a Lee ADR 3-58
A very rare note from the Thompson holdings, ex-Bowen and Lee collections. Very Fine, likely falsely filled in at one time.
A very rare note from the Thompson holdings, ex-Bowen and Lee collections. Very Fine, likely falsely filled in at one time.
Adrian, MI - Erie and Kalamazoo Rail Road Bank
A Fractional Denomination Trio
25¢ Jan. 18, 1841 Lee ADR 4-59 Fine
25¢ May 11, 1841 Lee ADR 4-60 VF
50¢ Nov. 18, 1850 Lee ADR 4-61 G-VG.
A Fractional Denomination Trio
25¢ Jan. 18, 1841 Lee ADR 4-59 Fine
25¢ May 11, 1841 Lee ADR 4-60 VF
50¢ Nov. 18, 1850 Lee ADR 4-61 G-VG.
Adrian, MI- The Erie & Kalamazoo Rail Road Bank $1, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75 Lee ADR 4-65, 4-66, 4-67, 4-68
A four piece set including the popular odd denominations from this issuer. Although each note states its place of issue as Toledo, when this railroad was chartered Toledo was considered to be part of Michigan. For convenience, we've listed these under the railroad's (and the railroad bank's) place of issue in Adrian. The $1 note is Uncirculated, the $1.25 Very Fine but with a line of pinholes at the right, the $1.50 Uncirculated, and the $1.75 Very Fine.
A four piece set including the popular odd denominations from this issuer. Although each note states its place of issue as Toledo, when this railroad was chartered Toledo was considered to be part of Michigan. For convenience, we've listed these under the railroad's (and the railroad bank's) place of issue in Adrian. The $1 note is Uncirculated, the $1.25 Very Fine but with a line of pinholes at the right, the $1.50 Uncirculated, and the $1.75 Very Fine.
Adrian, MI- Erie & Kalamazoo Rail Road Bank $1.25, $1.50, $1.75 Lee ADR 4-62, 63, 64
Three pieces, each a lovely example of these well collected odd denominations. Uncirculated.
Three pieces, each a lovely example of these well collected odd denominations. Uncirculated.
Adrian, MI - Erie and Kalamazoo Rail Road Bank
A multi-denomination grouping, including:
$1 Oct. 1, 1840 G4 Lee ADR 3-3 Fine
$1 Jan. 1, 1841 G4 Lee ADR 3-4 (Lee plate note) VF
$2 Jan. 1, 1841 G8 Lee ADR 3-6 VF
$3 Oct. 1, 1840 G12 Lee ADR 3-8 Fine, wormholes
$5 Sept. 7, 1836 G14 Lee ADR 3-9 VG
$5 Aug. 22, 1836 G14 Lee ADR 3-10 VG
$5 Aug. 22, 1836 G14 Lee ADR 3-11 Fine
$5 Dec. 1, 1836 G14 Lee ADR 3-12 Fine.
A multi-denomination grouping, including:
$1 Oct. 1, 1840 G4 Lee ADR 3-3 Fine
$1 Jan. 1, 1841 G4 Lee ADR 3-4 (Lee plate note) VF
$2 Jan. 1, 1841 G8 Lee ADR 3-6 VF
$3 Oct. 1, 1840 G12 Lee ADR 3-8 Fine, wormholes
$5 Sept. 7, 1836 G14 Lee ADR 3-9 VG
$5 Aug. 22, 1836 G14 Lee ADR 3-10 VG
$5 Aug. 22, 1836 G14 Lee ADR 3-11 Fine
$5 Dec. 1, 1836 G14 Lee ADR 3-12 Fine.
Adrian, MI - Erie and Kalamazoo Rail Road Bank, Additional $1 Adrian notes
$1 July 12, 1853 G22a Lee ADR 3-13 Fine
$1 July 4, 1853 G22a Lee ADR 3-14 VG
$1 Aug. 1, 1853 G24a Lee ADR 3-15 Fine
$1 remainder G24a Lee ADR 3-16 Fine, corner missing
$1 Aug. 1, 1853 G24a Lee ADR 3-17 (4) VG, VG, Fine and EF
$1 Aug. 1, 1853 G24a Lee ADR 3-19 (2) VG
$1 Aug. 1, 1853 G24a Lee ADR 3-20 Fine
$1 Aug. 1, 1853 G24b Lee ADR 3-24 (2) VG and Fine.
$1 July 12, 1853 G22a Lee ADR 3-13 Fine
$1 July 4, 1853 G22a Lee ADR 3-14 VG
$1 Aug. 1, 1853 G24a Lee ADR 3-15 Fine
$1 remainder G24a Lee ADR 3-16 Fine, corner missing
$1 Aug. 1, 1853 G24a Lee ADR 3-17 (4) VG, VG, Fine and EF
$1 Aug. 1, 1853 G24a Lee ADR 3-19 (2) VG
$1 Aug. 1, 1853 G24a Lee ADR 3-20 Fine
$1 Aug. 1, 1853 G24b Lee ADR 3-24 (2) VG and Fine.
Adrian, MI - Erie and Kalamazoo Rail Road Bank
A small hoard of $2 and $3 notes
$2 May 10, 1833 G26a Lee ADR 3-25 (Lee plate note) Fine
$2 Aug. 1, 1853 G28a Lee ADR 3-26 VG
$2 Aug. 1, 1853 G28a Lee ADR 3-27 (3) AU, VF and VG
$2 Aug. 1, 1854 G28b Lee ADR 3-30 VF
$3 G29a Lee ADR 3-31 VG
$3 Aug. 1, 1854 G30b Lee ADR 3-32 Fine
$3 Aug. 1, 1854 G30b Lee ADR 3-33 G-VG.
A small hoard of $2 and $3 notes
$2 May 10, 1833 G26a Lee ADR 3-25 (Lee plate note) Fine
$2 Aug. 1, 1853 G28a Lee ADR 3-26 VG
$2 Aug. 1, 1853 G28a Lee ADR 3-27 (3) AU, VF and VG
$2 Aug. 1, 1854 G28b Lee ADR 3-30 VF
$3 G29a Lee ADR 3-31 VG
$3 Aug. 1, 1854 G30b Lee ADR 3-32 Fine
$3 Aug. 1, 1854 G30b Lee ADR 3-33 G-VG.
Adrian, MI - Erie and Kalamazoo Rail Road Bank
A small hoard of $5 notes
$5 Apr. 29, 1853 G32a Lee ADR 3-34 Fine
$5 Apr. 29, 1853 G32a Lee ADR 3-35 VG, wormholes
$5 Apr. 29, 1853 G32a Lee ADR 3-36 VF
$5 June 1, 1853 G32a Lee ADR 3-37 Fine
$5 Aug. 1, 1853 G34b Lee ADR 3-38 VG
$5 Aug. 1, 1853 G34b Lee ADR 3-39 VF
$5 Aug. 1, 1853 G34b Lee ADR 3-40 VG
$5 Aug. 1, 1853 G34a Lee ADR 3-41 VG
$5 Aug. 1, 1853 G34a Lee ADR 3-42 (3), VG (1), Fine (2)
$5 Aug. 1, 1853 G34c Lee ADR 3-45 Unc.
$5 Aug. 1, 1854 G34c Lee ADR 3-48 Fine
$5 Aug. 1, 1854 G34c Lee ADR 3-49 Fine.
A small hoard of $5 notes
$5 Apr. 29, 1853 G32a Lee ADR 3-34 Fine
$5 Apr. 29, 1853 G32a Lee ADR 3-35 VG, wormholes
$5 Apr. 29, 1853 G32a Lee ADR 3-36 VF
$5 June 1, 1853 G32a Lee ADR 3-37 Fine
$5 Aug. 1, 1853 G34b Lee ADR 3-38 VG
$5 Aug. 1, 1853 G34b Lee ADR 3-39 VF
$5 Aug. 1, 1853 G34b Lee ADR 3-40 VG
$5 Aug. 1, 1853 G34a Lee ADR 3-41 VG
$5 Aug. 1, 1853 G34a Lee ADR 3-42 (3), VG (1), Fine (2)
$5 Aug. 1, 1853 G34c Lee ADR 3-45 Unc.
$5 Aug. 1, 1854 G34c Lee ADR 3-48 Fine
$5 Aug. 1, 1854 G34c Lee ADR 3-49 Fine.
Adrian, MI - Erie and Kalamazoo Rail Road Bank
$10 and $20 Adrian notes
$10 remainder G36a Lee ADR 3-51 AU
$10 remainder G36a Lee ADR 3-52 AU
$10 remainder G36a Lee ADR 3-53 EF
$10 Jan. 2, 1854 G38 Lee ADR 3-54 VF
$10 Jan. 2, 1854 G38 Lee ADR 3-55 VF
$20 remainder G40a Lee ADR 3-56 AU.
$10 and $20 Adrian notes
$10 remainder G36a Lee ADR 3-51 AU
$10 remainder G36a Lee ADR 3-52 AU
$10 remainder G36a Lee ADR 3-53 EF
$10 Jan. 2, 1854 G38 Lee ADR 3-54 VF
$10 Jan. 2, 1854 G38 Lee ADR 3-55 VF
$20 remainder G40a Lee ADR 3-56 AU.
Adrian, MI- Rail Road Bank $1 UNL Lee ADR 3-75 Proof
Proof on cardboard, likely a progress proof of an unadopted design for the Erie & Kalamazoo Rail Road Bank. Uncirculated.
Proof on cardboard, likely a progress proof of an unadopted design for the Erie & Kalamazoo Rail Road Bank. Uncirculated.
Adrian, MI- Unidentified Issuer 25¢ 1862 Lee ADR 9-6
A very scarce piece of scrip valued in the new Lee reference at $300. This is the Lee plate note. About Uncirculated.
A very scarce piece of scrip valued in the new Lee reference at $300. This is the Lee plate note. About Uncirculated.
Allegan, MI - Bank of Allegan
A complete denomination set
$1 Dec. 30, 1837 G2 Lee ALL 1-1 Fine
$2 Dec. 30, 1837 G4 Lee ALL 1-2 VG
$3 Dec. 30, 1837 G6 Lee ALL 1-3 VG
$5 Dec. 30, 1837 G8 Lee ALL 1-4 VF.
A complete denomination set
$1 Dec. 30, 1837 G2 Lee ALL 1-1 Fine
$2 Dec. 30, 1837 G4 Lee ALL 1-2 VG
$3 Dec. 30, 1837 G6 Lee ALL 1-3 VG
$5 Dec. 30, 1837 G8 Lee ALL 1-4 VF.
Ann Arbor, MI- The Bank of Ann Arbor $1 June 6, 1838 G2 Lee ANN 1-1
A scarce note, particularly in this state of preservation. Nice Very Fine.
A scarce note, particularly in this state of preservation. Nice Very Fine.
Ann Arbor, MI- The Bank of Ann Arbor $5 Jan. 3, 1838 G14 Lee ANN 1-5
Evenly circulated Fine-Very Fine example from this sought after bank.
Evenly circulated Fine-Very Fine example from this sought after bank.
Ann Arbor, MI- The Bank of Ann Arbor $3 Feb. 4, 1838 G12 Lee ANN 1-4
A very tough denomination to find from this bank. Very Good, with a few petty holes and tiny splits but still a very decent note for the grade.
A very tough denomination to find from this bank. Very Good, with a few petty holes and tiny splits but still a very decent note for the grade.
Ann Arbor, MI- The Bank of Ann Arbor $10 June 28, 1837 G16 Lee ANN 1-6
A very nice specimen of this tougher denomination. Very Fine, the Lee plate example, ex-Bowen and Lee collections.
A very nice specimen of this tougher denomination. Very Fine, the Lee plate example, ex-Bowen and Lee collections.
Ann Arbor, MI- The Bank of Ann Arbor $20 July 1, 1837 G18 Lee ANN 1-7
First example we've had to offer of this very scarce note. This piece, from the Thompson collection, is fully filled in. Very Good-Fine, with the paper a bit aged, scarce enough to see bidding reach or exceed...
First example we've had to offer of this very scarce note. This piece, from the Thompson collection, is fully filled in. Very Good-Fine, with the paper a bit aged, scarce enough to see bidding reach or exceed...
Ann Arbor, MI- The Bank of Washtenaw Post Note G26 Lee ANN 6-15 Proof
A Proof using the Post Note form. Uncirculated.
A Proof using the Post Note form. Uncirculated.
Ann Arbor, MI- The Bank of Washtenaw $8 Dec. 9, 1835 G30 Lee ANN 6-19
An excessively rare Michigan denomination in lovely condition. Bright Extremely Fine+++, one of the highlights of the Thompson holdings.
An excessively rare Michigan denomination in lovely condition. Bright Extremely Fine+++, one of the highlights of the Thompson holdings.
Ann Arbor, MI- The Bank of Washtenaw $20 G18 Lee ANN 6-13 Proof
A Proof example with traces of light foxing. Uncirculated.
A Proof example with traces of light foxing. Uncirculated.
Ann Arbor, MI- The Bank of Washtenaw $50 G20 Lee ANN 6-14 Proof
A nice Proof example with just a few scattered light foxing spots. Uncirculated.
A nice Proof example with just a few scattered light foxing spots. Uncirculated.
Ann Arbor, MI- Bank of Washtenaw $100 G22 Lee ANN 6-16
A very scarce denomination from here, even as a remainder. Uncirculated.
A very scarce denomination from here, even as a remainder. Uncirculated.
Ann Arbor, MI - Bank of Washtenaw
An Early Issue Set
$1 Mar. 9, 1834 G2 Lee ANN 6-1 Unc.
$1 Dec. 9, 1835 G2 Lee ANN 6-2 AU, stained
$1 May 9, 1835 G4 Lee ANN 6-3 Unc.
$1 Jan. 1, 1837 G4 Lee ANN 6-4 (Lee plate note) Unc.
$2 Mar. 9, 1836 G6 Lee ANN 6-5 Unc.
$2 May 9, 1835 G8 Lee ANN 6-6 Unc.
$3 May 9, 1835 G10 Lee ANN 6-7 AU
$3 Dec. 9, 1835 G12 Lee ANN 6-8 (Lee plate note) AU.
An Early Issue Set
$1 Mar. 9, 1834 G2 Lee ANN 6-1 Unc.
$1 Dec. 9, 1835 G2 Lee ANN 6-2 AU, stained
$1 May 9, 1835 G4 Lee ANN 6-3 Unc.
$1 Jan. 1, 1837 G4 Lee ANN 6-4 (Lee plate note) Unc.
$2 Mar. 9, 1836 G6 Lee ANN 6-5 Unc.
$2 May 9, 1835 G8 Lee ANN 6-6 Unc.
$3 May 9, 1835 G10 Lee ANN 6-7 AU
$3 Dec. 9, 1835 G12 Lee ANN 6-8 (Lee plate note) AU.
Ann Arbor, MI - Bank of Washtenaw
A set payable in New York
$5 Dec. 9, 1835 G28 Lee ANN 6-17 (Lee plate note) Unc.
$5 remainder G28 Lee ANN 6-18 Unc.
$10 Dec. 9, 1835 G32 Lee ANN 6-20 (Lee plate note) EF, light stains.
A set payable in New York
$5 Dec. 9, 1835 G28 Lee ANN 6-17 (Lee plate note) Unc.
$5 remainder G28 Lee ANN 6-18 Unc.
$10 Dec. 9, 1835 G32 Lee ANN 6-20 (Lee plate note) EF, light stains.
Ann Arbor, MI - Bank of Washtenaw
An Assortment of Denominations
$5 Dec. 4, 1835 G14 Lee ANN 6-9 Unc.
$5 May 9, 1835 G14 Lee ANN 6-10 (3) Unc.
$5 Dec. 9, 1835 G14 Lee ANN 6-11 AU, corners damaged
$10 May 9, 1836 G16 Lee ANN 6-12 AU
$20 April 2, 1835 G18 Lee ANN 6-13 Fine, torn
$50 Aug. 11, 1837 G20 Lee ANN 6-14 (Lee plate note) AU
Post Note Remainder Lee ANN 6-15 Unc.
An Assortment of Denominations
$5 Dec. 4, 1835 G14 Lee ANN 6-9 Unc.
$5 May 9, 1835 G14 Lee ANN 6-10 (3) Unc.
$5 Dec. 9, 1835 G14 Lee ANN 6-11 AU, corners damaged
$10 May 9, 1836 G16 Lee ANN 6-12 AU
$20 April 2, 1835 G18 Lee ANN 6-13 Fine, torn
$50 Aug. 11, 1837 G20 Lee ANN 6-14 (Lee plate note) AU
Post Note Remainder Lee ANN 6-15 Unc.
Ann Arbor, MI - Bank of Washtenaw
More Bank of Washtenaw
$1 May 1, 1854 G40 Lee ANN 6-21 EF
$1 May 1, 1854 G40 Lee ANN 6-22 VG
$1 May 1, 1854 G40 Lee ANN 6-23 VF, repaired
$1 May 1, 1854 G40a Lee ANN 6-24 Fine
$1 May 1, 1854 G40a Lee ANN 6-25 Fine
$1 May 1, 1854 G40a Lee ANN 6-26 VG
$1 May 1, 1854 G40b Lee ANN 6-27 AU
$1 May 1, 1854 G40b Lee ANN 6-28 Fine
$1 May 1, 1854 G40b Lee ANN 6-29 Fine
$1 May 1, 1854 G40c Lee ANN 6-31 VF
$1 May 1, 1854 G40c Lee ANN 6-30 Fine
$1 May 1, 1854 G40c Lee ANN 6-31 (2) VG and VF
$2 May 1, 1854 G42 Lee ANN 6-33 Fine
$2 May 1, 1854 G42a Lee 6-34 Fine
$2 May 1, 1854 G42b Lee ANN 6-35 (Lee plate note) EF
$5 May 1, 1854 G44b Lee ANN 6-39 EF
$5 May 1, 1854 G44b Lee ANN 6-40 AU
$5 May 1, 1854 G44d Lee ANN 6-41 AU
$5 remainder G44d Lee ANN 6-42 Unc.
$5 May 1, 1854 G44d Lee ANN 6-43 AU
$5 May 1, 1854 G44d Lee ANN 6-44 VG.
More Bank of Washtenaw
$1 May 1, 1854 G40 Lee ANN 6-21 EF
$1 May 1, 1854 G40 Lee ANN 6-22 VG
$1 May 1, 1854 G40 Lee ANN 6-23 VF, repaired
$1 May 1, 1854 G40a Lee ANN 6-24 Fine
$1 May 1, 1854 G40a Lee ANN 6-25 Fine
$1 May 1, 1854 G40a Lee ANN 6-26 VG
$1 May 1, 1854 G40b Lee ANN 6-27 AU
$1 May 1, 1854 G40b Lee ANN 6-28 Fine
$1 May 1, 1854 G40b Lee ANN 6-29 Fine
$1 May 1, 1854 G40c Lee ANN 6-31 VF
$1 May 1, 1854 G40c Lee ANN 6-30 Fine
$1 May 1, 1854 G40c Lee ANN 6-31 (2) VG and VF
$2 May 1, 1854 G42 Lee ANN 6-33 Fine
$2 May 1, 1854 G42a Lee 6-34 Fine
$2 May 1, 1854 G42b Lee ANN 6-35 (Lee plate note) EF
$5 May 1, 1854 G44b Lee ANN 6-39 EF
$5 May 1, 1854 G44b Lee ANN 6-40 AU
$5 May 1, 1854 G44d Lee ANN 6-41 AU
$5 remainder G44d Lee ANN 6-42 Unc.
$5 May 1, 1854 G44d Lee ANN 6-43 AU
$5 May 1, 1854 G44d Lee ANN 6-44 VG.
Ann Arbor, MI- Commercial National Bank of Ann Arbor High School $5 Jan. 11, 1893 Lee ANN 10-8 Schingoethe UNL
A very rare piece of high school business currency from an issuer which is listed in Schingoethe, although this design is unlisted. It's one we've not seen before, and also serves as the plate note in the new Lee reference. Very Good-Fine, with a couple of minor splits.
A very rare piece of high school business currency from an issuer which is listed in Schingoethe, although this design is unlisted. It's one we've not seen before, and also serves as the plate note in the new Lee reference. Very Good-Fine, with a couple of minor splits.
Ann Arbor, MI- The Exchange Bank $1-$1-$3-$5 G2-G2-G4-G6 Lee ANN 3-1-3-2-3-3-3-4 Uncut Sheet
A very scarce uncut sheet which is the first such item from here we've had to offer. About Uncirculated.
A very scarce uncut sheet which is the first such item from here we've had to offer. About Uncirculated.
Ann Arbor, MI - Exchange Bank
$1 March 1, 1853 G2 Lee ANN 3-1 VG
$1 remainder G2 Lee ANN 3-2 Unc.
$3 remainder G4 Lee ANN 3-3 Unc.
$5 remainder G6 Lee ANN 3-4 EF.
$1 March 1, 1853 G2 Lee ANN 3-1 VG
$1 remainder G2 Lee ANN 3-2 Unc.
$3 remainder G4 Lee ANN 3-3 Unc.
$5 remainder G6 Lee ANN 3-4 EF.
Ann Arbor, MI- Government Stock Bank $1 June 1, 1850 G1 Lee ANN 4-8
A nice ex-ABNCo Proof example. Uncirculated, with the usual ABNCo back stamp and 4 POC.
A nice ex-ABNCo Proof example. Uncirculated, with the usual ABNCo back stamp and 4 POC.
Ann Arbor, MI- Government Stock Bank $5 June 1, 1850 UNL Lee ANN 4-16 Proof
An ex-ABNCo sale Proof with a design which is unlisted in both Bowen and Haxby. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
An ex-ABNCo sale Proof with a design which is unlisted in both Bowen and Haxby. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Ann Arbor, MI- Government Stock Bank $5 June 1, 1852 G12 Lee ANN 4-21
A scarce design. About Uncirculated, with a small repair on the reverse.
A scarce design. About Uncirculated, with a small repair on the reverse.
Ann Arbor, MI - Government Stock Bank
A mixed denomination grouping
$1 June 1, 1850 G1 Lee ANN 4-3 VG
$1 July 1, 1851 G2 Lee ANN 4-4 VG
$1 July 1, 1851 G2 Lee ANN 4-5 VG, repaired tear
$1 July 1, 1851 G2 Lee ANN 4-6
$1 1/4 March 1, 1853 G4a Lee ANN 4-9 G-VG
$2 July 1, 1851 G8 Lee ANN 4-15 VG
$5 Sept. 1, 1850 G10 ANN 4-18 VG
$5 Sept. 1, 1850 G10 Lee ANN 4-20 Fine
$5 Sept. 1, 1850 G10a Lee ANN 4-17 VG
$5 Sept. 1, 1850 G10a Ann 4-19 Fine.
A mixed denomination grouping
$1 June 1, 1850 G1 Lee ANN 4-3 VG
$1 July 1, 1851 G2 Lee ANN 4-4 VG
$1 July 1, 1851 G2 Lee ANN 4-5 VG, repaired tear
$1 July 1, 1851 G2 Lee ANN 4-6
$1 1/4 March 1, 1853 G4a Lee ANN 4-9 G-VG
$2 July 1, 1851 G8 Lee ANN 4-15 VG
$5 Sept. 1, 1850 G10 ANN 4-18 VG
$5 Sept. 1, 1850 G10 Lee ANN 4-20 Fine
$5 Sept. 1, 1850 G10a Lee ANN 4-17 VG
$5 Sept. 1, 1850 G10a Ann 4-19 Fine.
Ann Arbor, MI- Government Stock Bank $1, $2 June 1, 1850 G1, UNL Lee ANN 4-7, 4-14
A pair of ex-ABNCo sale Proofs, each with a bit of damage at one of their four POCs. Uncirculated.
A pair of ex-ABNCo sale Proofs, each with a bit of damage at one of their four POCs. Uncirculated.
Ann Arbor, MI- Government Stock Bank $1.50 (2), $1.75 Mar. 1, 1853 G5a (2), G6a Lee ANN 4-10, 4-11, 4-12
Three odd denomination examples, the first and last coming from the Bowen and Lee collections, with the $1.75 note serving as the Lee reference plate example. The notes grade Fine, with a long tear, Very Good, and Good-Very Good with some repairs respectively.
Three odd denomination examples, the first and last coming from the Bowen and Lee collections, with the $1.75 note serving as the Lee reference plate example. The notes grade Fine, with a long tear, Very Good, and Good-Very Good with some repairs respectively.
Ann Arbor, MI - Millers Bank of Washtenaw
A Complete Denomination Set of Remainders
$1 G2 Lee ANN 5-7 Unc., repaired slit
$1 G2 Lee ANN 5-2 Unc.
$2 G4 Lee Ann 5-3 Unc.
$3 G6 Lee ANN 5-4 Unc. repaired at CC
$5 G8 Lee ANN 5-5 Unc.
A Complete Denomination Set of Remainders
$1 G2 Lee ANN 5-7 Unc., repaired slit
$1 G2 Lee ANN 5-2 Unc.
$2 G4 Lee Ann 5-3 Unc.
$3 G6 Lee ANN 5-4 Unc. repaired at CC
$5 G8 Lee ANN 5-5 Unc.
Auburn, MI- The Bank of Auburn $1 Jan. 9, 1838 G2 Lee AUB 1-1
A very scarce note, although the grade here is less than stellar. Very Good in appearance, with substantial reverse repairs.
A very scarce note, although the grade here is less than stellar. Very Good in appearance, with substantial reverse repairs.
Auburn, MI- The Bank of Auburn $2 Jan. 4, 1848 G4 Lee AUB 1-3
The plate example in the new Lee Michigan reference. Very Good, with some reverse repairs.
The plate example in the new Lee Michigan reference. Very Good, with some reverse repairs.
Auburn, MI- Clinton Salt Works 50¢ May 1, 1838 Lee AUB 1-5
One of two examples of this very rare salt works scrip in the Thompson collection. Nice Very Fine, overstamped "Payable at the Michigan State Bank" in red on the right side.
One of two examples of this very rare salt works scrip in the Thompson collection. Nice Very Fine, overstamped "Payable at the Michigan State Bank" in red on the right side.
Auburn, MI- Clinton Salt Works $1.50 May 23, 1841 Lee AUB 1-7
An excessively rare note which lacks the red overprint found on the 50¢ example above. Very Good-Fine, ex-Charles Fenwick collection, with a tiny reverse edge repair that affects nothing.
An excessively rare note which lacks the red overprint found on the 50¢ example above. Very Good-Fine, ex-Charles Fenwick collection, with a tiny reverse edge repair that affects nothing.
Barry, MI - Farmers Bank of Sandstone
A complete set from this issuer
$1 Jan. 8, 1838 G2 Lee BAR 1-1 VF
$1 1838 G2 Lee BAR 1-2 Fine
$2 Jan. 8, 1838 G4 Lee BAR 1-3 VG
$3 Aug. 8, 1838 G6 Lee BAR 1-4 VF
$5 Jan. 8, 1838 G8 Lee BAR 1-5 Fine
$5 Jan. 8, 1838 G8 Lee BAR 1-6 VG, missing corner
$5 Jan. 1, 1838 G8 Lee BAR 1-7 VG
$10 Jan. 8, 1838 G10 Lee BAR 1-8 Fine.
A complete set from this issuer
$1 Jan. 8, 1838 G2 Lee BAR 1-1 VF
$1 1838 G2 Lee BAR 1-2 Fine
$2 Jan. 8, 1838 G4 Lee BAR 1-3 VG
$3 Aug. 8, 1838 G6 Lee BAR 1-4 VF
$5 Jan. 8, 1838 G8 Lee BAR 1-5 Fine
$5 Jan. 8, 1838 G8 Lee BAR 1-6 VG, missing corner
$5 Jan. 1, 1838 G8 Lee BAR 1-7 VG
$10 Jan. 8, 1838 G10 Lee BAR 1-8 Fine.
Battle Creek, MI- Bank of Battle Creek $20 G12 Lee BAT 1-8
A remainder, but quite scarce nevertheless. Uncirculated, ex-Bowen and Lee collections.
A remainder, but quite scarce nevertheless. Uncirculated, ex-Bowen and Lee collections.
Battle Creek, MI- Bank of Battle Creek $1-$1-$2-$3 G2-G2-4-G6 Lee BAT 1-1-1-2-1-3-1-4 Uncut Sheet
A very scarce uncut sheet which has a few areas of minor handling and a couple of tiny corner folds but is otherwise Uncirculated.
A very scarce uncut sheet which has a few areas of minor handling and a couple of tiny corner folds but is otherwise Uncirculated.
Battle Creek, MI - Bank of Battle Creek
A remainder pair.
$1 remainder G2 Lee BAT 1-2 AU
$3 remainder G6 Lee BAT 1-4 AU.
A remainder pair.
$1 remainder G2 Lee BAT 1-2 AU
$3 remainder G6 Lee BAT 1-4 AU.
Battle Creek, MI - Bank of Battle Creek
A complete denomination set from this institution.
$1 date? G2 Lee BAT 1-1 VG
$2 remainder G4 Lee BAT 1-3 VG
$5 remainder G8 Lee BAT 1-5 Fine, tape repairs
$5 Jan. 4, 1838 G8 Lee BAT 1-6 (Lee plate note) VF
$10 Jan. 24, 1838 G10 Lee BAT 1-7 (Lee plate note) VF.
A complete denomination set from this institution.
$1 date? G2 Lee BAT 1-1 VG
$2 remainder G4 Lee BAT 1-3 VG
$5 remainder G8 Lee BAT 1-5 Fine, tape repairs
$5 Jan. 4, 1838 G8 Lee BAT 1-6 (Lee plate note) VF
$10 Jan. 24, 1838 G10 Lee BAT 1-7 (Lee plate note) VF.
Battle Creek, MI- Mme. Kellogg $5 Ad Note Lee BAT 2
A great ad note from Mme. Kellogg of Battle Creek, Michigan (is there perhaps some connection to the famous Kellogg's of Battle Creek?) advertising Mademoiselle Kellogg's "French Tailor System of Dress Cutting." From the bill's format, which utilizes the reverse of a First Charter $5 National, this likely dates from the 1870's. We offered this note two years ago, when it sold for $862.50 against a pre-sale estimate of $200-400. It will likely bring the same or a bit more today. Very Fine, with a few meaningless internal splits which affect nothing.
A great ad note from Mme. Kellogg of Battle Creek, Michigan (is there perhaps some connection to the famous Kellogg's of Battle Creek?) advertising Mademoiselle Kellogg's "French Tailor System of Dress Cutting." From the bill's format, which utilizes the reverse of a First Charter $5 National, this likely dates from the 1870's. We offered this note two years ago, when it sold for $862.50 against a pre-sale estimate of $200-400. It will likely bring the same or a bit more today. Very Fine, with a few meaningless internal splits which affect nothing.
Belvidere, MI- The Bank of St. Clair $5 8 Lee BEL 1-4
An exceptionally rare note Lee believes to be unique for the denomination and one of perhaps two examples reported from this never opened bank. The bottom signature blocks are cut off, and there are small pieces missing from the bottom and right side, but what is left grades Very Good or better. This note sold for $1650 when offered for the first time in 2001, and, if rarity is any guide, should realize right around that figure today. Fair.
An exceptionally rare note Lee believes to be unique for the denomination and one of perhaps two examples reported from this never opened bank. The bottom signature blocks are cut off, and there are small pieces missing from the bottom and right side, but what is left grades Very Good or better. This note sold for $1650 when offered for the first time in 2001, and, if rarity is any guide, should realize right around that figure today. Fair.
Berrien, MI- Berrien County Bank $1-$1-$2-$3 G2-G2-G4-G6 Lee BER 1-1-1-2-1-3-1-4 Uncut Sheet
A very rare four subject sheet from a just plain scarce bank. Uncirculated.
A very rare four subject sheet from a just plain scarce bank. Uncirculated.
Berrien, MI - Berrien County Bank
$1 remainder G2 Lee BER 1-1 VF
$1 Feb. 1, 1838 G2 Lee BER 1-2 VF
$2 Feb. 1, 1838 G4 Lee BER 1-3 Fine
$3 Feb. 1, 1838 G6 BER 1-4 (Lee plate note) Fine
$5 Feb. 1, 1838 G8 Lee BER 1-5 VF
$5 undated G8 Lee BER 1-6Fine
$20 Feb. 1, 1838 G12 Lee BER 1-8 VF.
$1 remainder G2 Lee BER 1-1 VF
$1 Feb. 1, 1838 G2 Lee BER 1-2 VF
$2 Feb. 1, 1838 G4 Lee BER 1-3 Fine
$3 Feb. 1, 1838 G6 BER 1-4 (Lee plate note) Fine
$5 Feb. 1, 1838 G8 Lee BER 1-5 VF
$5 undated G8 Lee BER 1-6Fine
$20 Feb. 1, 1838 G12 Lee BER 1-8 VF.
Branch, MI- The Branch County Bank $1-$2-$3-$5 G2-G4-G6-G8 Lee BRA 1-1-1-2-1-3-1-4 Uncut Sheet
There are folds between the notes and at the bottom of the sheet, along with some handling, but this is still a very rare and quite attractive uncut sheet. About Uncirculated.
There are folds between the notes and at the bottom of the sheet, along with some handling, but this is still a very rare and quite attractive uncut sheet. About Uncirculated.
Branch, MI - Branch County Bank
$1 remainder G2 Lee BRA 1-1 EF
$2 remainder G4 Lee BRA 1-2 AU
$3 remainder G6 Lee BRA 1-3 EF
$5 remainder G8 Lee BRA 1-4
A complete denomination set from this issuer.
$1 remainder G2 Lee BRA 1-1 EF
$2 remainder G4 Lee BRA 1-2 AU
$3 remainder G6 Lee BRA 1-3 EF
$5 remainder G8 Lee BRA 1-4
A complete denomination set from this issuer.
Brest, MI- The Bank of Brest $1-$2-$3-$5 G2-G4-G6-G8 Lee BRE 1-1-1-2-1-3-1-4 Uncut Proof Sheet
An uncut sheet of 4 Proof examples, ex-ABNCo sale lot 786. Uncirculated, 4 POC in each note, and the only Proofs from Brest in the sale.
An uncut sheet of 4 Proof examples, ex-ABNCo sale lot 786. Uncirculated, 4 POC in each note, and the only Proofs from Brest in the sale.
Brest, MI - Bank of Brest
A complete set from this issuer.
$1 Sept. 1, 1837 G2 Lee BRE 1-1 G-VG
$2 Sept. 13, 1837 G4 Lee BRE 1-2 VG
$3 Oct. 5, 1837 G6 Lee BRE 1-3 Fine
$5 Oct. 5, 1837 G8 Lee BRE 1-4 G-VG.
A complete set from this issuer.
$1 Sept. 1, 1837 G2 Lee BRE 1-1 G-VG
$2 Sept. 13, 1837 G4 Lee BRE 1-2 VG
$3 Oct. 5, 1837 G6 Lee BRE 1-3 Fine
$5 Oct. 5, 1837 G8 Lee BRE 1-4 G-VG.
Brest, MI- Monroe & Ypsilanti Rail Road Company $3 Nov. 1, 1838 G6 Lee BRE 2-3
A great Michigan rarity from an issuer we've not handled previously. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, ex-Fenwick collection.
A great Michigan rarity from an issuer we've not handled previously. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, ex-Fenwick collection.
Brooklyn, MI- Merchants Bank $2-$2-$3-$3 G8-G8-G12-G12 Lee BRO 1-4-1-5-1-7-1-8 Uncut Sheet
Our consignor believes this to be the only uncut sheet extant from this bank and we see no reason to disagree. There are a few folds, some handling, and a couple of tiny holes, but the overall grade here is still Extremely Fine.
Our consignor believes this to be the only uncut sheet extant from this bank and we see no reason to disagree. There are a few folds, some handling, and a couple of tiny holes, but the overall grade here is still Extremely Fine.
Brooklyn, MI - Merchants Bank of Jackson
$1 July 20, 1830 G2 Lee BRO 1-1 Fine
$1 Jan. 7, 1838 G2 Lee BRO 1-2 Fine
$1 July 2, 1840 G2 Lee BRO 1-2 G-VG
$2 Jan 15, 1839 and July 20, 1840 G6 Lee BRO 1-3 (2) G, corner missing and Fine
$2 undated G8 Lee BRO 1-4 VG
$2 May 20, 1859 G8 Lee BRO 1-5 VG
$3 July 2, 1840 G10 Lee BRO 1-6 VF
$3 Dec. 1, 1862 G12 Lee BRO 1-7VG
$3 Sept. 1, 1862 G12 Lee BRO 1-8 EF
$5 July 15, 1839 G14 Lee BRO 1-9 Fine
$5 June 18, 1843 G14 Lee BRO 1-10.
$1 July 20, 1830 G2 Lee BRO 1-1 Fine
$1 Jan. 7, 1838 G2 Lee BRO 1-2 Fine
$1 July 2, 1840 G2 Lee BRO 1-2 G-VG
$2 Jan 15, 1839 and July 20, 1840 G6 Lee BRO 1-3 (2) G, corner missing and Fine
$2 undated G8 Lee BRO 1-4 VG
$2 May 20, 1859 G8 Lee BRO 1-5 VG
$3 July 2, 1840 G10 Lee BRO 1-6 VF
$3 Dec. 1, 1862 G12 Lee BRO 1-7VG
$3 Sept. 1, 1862 G12 Lee BRO 1-8 EF
$5 July 15, 1839 G14 Lee BRO 1-9 Fine
$5 June 18, 1843 G14 Lee BRO 1-10.
Centerville, MI- The St. Joseph County Bank $3 Jan. 5, 1838 G6 Lee CEN 1-3
The key piece to the complete set from this bank, and a very nice example at that, with this the plate note from the new Lee book. Fine-Very Fine, ex-Bowen and Lee collections.
The key piece to the complete set from this bank, and a very nice example at that, with this the plate note from the new Lee book. Fine-Very Fine, ex-Bowen and Lee collections.
Centerville, MI- The St. Joseph County Bank $1, $2, $5 Dec. 26, 1837 G2, G4, G8 Lee CEN 1-1, 1-2, 1-4
Three pieces from this scarce issuer, the $1 About Fine, the $2 Fine+, and the $5 a well circulated Very Good with a few small repairs.
Three pieces from this scarce issuer, the $1 About Fine, the $2 Fine+, and the $5 a well circulated Very Good with a few small repairs.
Clear Water, MI- Clear Water Lumber Co. $1 Lee CLE 1-3
An excessively rare piece of late issue scrip which is the plate example in the Lee reference. The stamps on the note indicate is use in 1873-1874. Very Fine.
An excessively rare piece of late issue scrip which is the plate example in the Lee reference. The stamps on the note indicate is use in 1873-1874. Very Fine.
Clinton, MI - Bank of Clinton
$1 June 1, 1837 G2 Lee CLI 1-1 VG
$1 June 1, 1837 G2 Lee CLI 1-1 VG, damaged
$2 Jan. 5, 1837 G4 Lee CLI 1-2 VG
$3 Ja. 25, 1837 G6 Lee CLI 1-3 Fine
$5 Jan. 25, 1837 G8 Lee CLI 1-4 Fine.
$1 June 1, 1837 G2 Lee CLI 1-1 VG
$1 June 1, 1837 G2 Lee CLI 1-1 VG, damaged
$2 Jan. 5, 1837 G4 Lee CLI 1-2 VG
$3 Ja. 25, 1837 G6 Lee CLI 1-3 Fine
$5 Jan. 25, 1837 G8 Lee CLI 1-4 Fine.
Clinton, MI- Unidentified Issuer 25¢ Lee CLI 1-2
A piece of scrip from an unidentified issuer which Dr. Lee believes comes from a store at the Clinton Salt Works. Uncirculated.
A piece of scrip from an unidentified issuer which Dr. Lee believes comes from a store at the Clinton Salt Works. Uncirculated.
Cold Water, MI- The Bank of Cold-Water $1 Nov. 1, 1837 G2 Lee COL 2-1
The first of four notes from this rare and desirable bank, this Fine, signed and issued.
The first of four notes from this rare and desirable bank, this Fine, signed and issued.
Cold Water, MI- Bank of Cold-Water $2 G4 Lee COL 2-1
A nice remainder example of this very rare note. About Uncirculated.
A nice remainder example of this very rare note. About Uncirculated.
Cold Water, MI- Bank of Cold-Water $3 G6 Lee COL 2-3
First example we've had of this rare denomination. Uncirculated.
First example we've had of this rare denomination. Uncirculated.
Cold Water, MI- Bank of Cold-Water $5 Jan. 1, 1838 G8 Lee COL 2-4
A very nice signed and issued piece which serves as the plate example in the new Lee reference and is, like all of the notes from here in the Thompson holdings, pedigreed to the Bowen and Lee collections. Fine-Very Fine.
A very nice signed and issued piece which serves as the plate example in the new Lee reference and is, like all of the notes from here in the Thompson holdings, pedigreed to the Bowen and Lee collections. Fine-Very Fine.
Coldwater, MI - Branch County Savings Bank
$5 remainder Lee COL 1-2 EF
$10 remainder Lee COL 1-3 Unc.
$5 remainder Lee COL 1-2 EF
$10 remainder Lee COL 1-3 Unc.
Constantine, MI- The Bank of Constantine $2 Jan. 1, 1838 G4 Lee CON 1-3
A scarcer note which is seldom available. Very Good-Fine.
A scarcer note which is seldom available. Very Good-Fine.
Constantine, MI- The Bank of Constantine $3 June 1, 1841 G6 Lee CON 1-4
A rare denomination from here. This note is overstamped "Payable in Ohio or Indiana Bank Notes," an indication of the poor repute that Michigan paper money had developed by mid-1841. Nice Fine.
A rare denomination from here. This note is overstamped "Payable in Ohio or Indiana Bank Notes," an indication of the poor repute that Michigan paper money had developed by mid-1841. Nice Fine.
Constantine, MI- The Bank of Constantine $10 July 1, 1837 G10 Lee CON 1-7
The Lee plate example of this better note. Fine.
The Lee plate example of this better note. Fine.
Constantine, MI - Bank of Constantine
$1 July 1, 1839 G2 Lee CON 1-1 G-VG
$1 July 1, 1830 G2 Lee CON 1-2 Fine
$5 Jan. 1, 1838 G8 Lee CON 1-5 (Lee plate note) VG, coner missing
$5 May 8, 1837 G8 Lee CON 1-6 Good.
$1 July 1, 1839 G2 Lee CON 1-1 G-VG
$1 July 1, 1830 G2 Lee CON 1-2 Fine
$5 Jan. 1, 1838 G8 Lee CON 1-5 (Lee plate note) VG, coner missing
$5 May 8, 1837 G8 Lee CON 1-6 Good.
Sault De St. Mary, MI- The Bank of Chippeway $10-$5-$3-$2 Jan. 3, 1838 G10-G6-4-G2 Lee SAU 1-6-1-3-1-2-1-1 Uncut Sheet
An attractive and very scarce uncut sheet. Each note has one fold through it, but the quality here is very high. About Uncirculated.
An attractive and very scarce uncut sheet. Each note has one fold through it, but the quality here is very high. About Uncirculated.
Detroit, MI- Farmers & Mechanics' Bank $5 (3) G54 (3) Lee DET 3-6, 3-7 UNL
Three remainder examples, each bearing a different plate letter, and all showing the staining typically seen on surviving notes from this bank. Extremely Fine.
Three remainder examples, each bearing a different plate letter, and all showing the staining typically seen on surviving notes from this bank. Extremely Fine.
Detroit, MI - Bank of Detroit
$5 Oct. 24, 1806 G16 Lee DET 1-1 (2) VF
$5 Oct. 24, 1806 G16 Lee DET 1-2 VF
$5 Oct. 24, 1806 G16 Lee DET 1-3 VF
$10 Oct. 14, 1806 G20 Lee DET 1-4 EF.
$5 Oct. 24, 1806 G16 Lee DET 1-1 (2) VF
$5 Oct. 24, 1806 G16 Lee DET 1-2 VF
$5 Oct. 24, 1806 G16 Lee DET 1-3 VF
$10 Oct. 14, 1806 G20 Lee DET 1-4 EF.
Detroit, MI- Bank of Michigan $1 Jan. 1, 1830 G2 Lee DET 6-2
A very scarce early piece which is the Lee plate example. Somewhat oddly, it bears both a "B" and a "D" face plate letter. Nice Fine.
A very scarce early piece which is the Lee plate example. Somewhat oddly, it bears both a "B" and a "D" face plate letter. Nice Fine.
Detroit, MI- Bank of Michigan $1 G4 Lee DET 6-7 Proof
A Proof mounted on light card stock, which now shows a bit of handling and foxing. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
A Proof mounted on light card stock, which now shows a bit of handling and foxing. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Detroit, MI- Bank of Michigan $1 G4 Lee DET 6-8 Proof
A second Proof, this unmounted and ex-Bowen and Lee collections. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
A second Proof, this unmounted and ex-Bowen and Lee collections. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Detroit, MI- Bank of Michigan $3 G14 Lee DET 6-13 Proof
An excessively rare Proof mounted on light paper stock. Uncirculated.
An excessively rare Proof mounted on light paper stock. Uncirculated.
Detroit, MI- Bank of Michigan $5 UNL Lee DET 6-18 Proof
A Proof mounted on paper, bearing a design which is unlisted in Haxby. Uncirculated.
A Proof mounted on paper, bearing a design which is unlisted in Haxby. Uncirculated.
Detroit, MI- Bank of Michigan $5 G22 Lee DET 6-19 Proof
Ex- Bowen and Lee collections, and the Lee plate example in his new book. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Ex- Bowen and Lee collections, and the Lee plate example in his new book. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Detroit, MI- The Bank of Michigan $5 G22 Lee DET 6-19 Proof
A nice Proof with oversize margins on three sides. There are a couple of folds acquired over the years, but no real problems. About Uncirculated, ex-Stanley Gibbons sale, September, 1981, lot 494.
A nice Proof with oversize margins on three sides. There are a couple of folds acquired over the years, but no real problems. About Uncirculated, ex-Stanley Gibbons sale, September, 1981, lot 494.
Detroit, MI- Bank of Michigan $5 Jan. 4, 1838 G24 Lee DET 6-27
The Haxby plate example of this very rare note. This piece brought a strong $891.25 when we sold it two years ago as part of the Vlack Michigan collection. Very Fine.
The Haxby plate example of this very rare note. This piece brought a strong $891.25 when we sold it two years ago as part of the Vlack Michigan collection. Very Fine.
Detroit, MI- Bank of Michigan $10 G26 Lee DET 6-29 Proof
Mounted on paper, this piece appears to be a nearly finished progress proof, as the banner at the top is unfinished and the design lacks a printer's imprint. Uncirculated.
Mounted on paper, this piece appears to be a nearly finished progress proof, as the banner at the top is unfinished and the design lacks a printer's imprint. Uncirculated.
Detroit, MI- Bank of Michigan $10 Oct. 1, 1830 S5 Lee DET 6-35
A very scarce spurious note. Fine-Very Fine.
A very scarce spurious note. Fine-Very Fine.
Detroit, MI- Bank of Michigan $10 Aug. 1, 1838 Lee DET 7-43
An excessively rare post note which, most unusually, has the bank name written in along with the name of the payee. Nice About Uncirculated, the first such example we've seen and the plate piece in the new Lee Michigan reference.
An excessively rare post note which, most unusually, has the bank name written in along with the name of the payee. Nice About Uncirculated, the first such example we've seen and the plate piece in the new Lee Michigan reference.
Detroit, MI- The Bank of Michigan $20 G32 Lee DET 6-38 Proof
A lovely Proof example with an inconspicuous reverse tape repair. Uncirculated.
A lovely Proof example with an inconspicuous reverse tape repair. Uncirculated.
Detroit, MI- Bank of Michigan $20 June 1, 1836 G32 Lee DET 7-37
A very scarce note which is one of three such examples in the Thompson holdings, each of which bear a different plate letter. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A very scarce note which is one of three such examples in the Thompson holdings, each of which bear a different plate letter. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Detroit, MI- Bank of Michigan $20 June 1, 1836 G32 Lee DET 7-38
A second example of this truly scarce note, this with plate letter B. Sharp Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A second example of this truly scarce note, this with plate letter B. Sharp Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Detroit, MI- Bank of Michigan $20 June 1, 1836 G32 Lee DET 7-39
Stamped, like the two other examples of this note, with the word "Re-Issue." This piece is from plate position C. Very Good.
Stamped, like the two other examples of this note, with the word "Re-Issue." This piece is from plate position C. Very Good.
Detroit, MI- Bank of Michigan $100 UNL Lee DET 7-41 Proof
A lovely Proof with a design so rare that it is not listed in either the Bowen or the Haxby references. Uncirculated.
A lovely Proof with a design so rare that it is not listed in either the Bowen or the Haxby references. Uncirculated.
Detroit, MI- Bank of Michigan $1-$1-$1-$2 G6-6-G6-12 Lee DET 6-7-6-8-6-9-6-12 Uncut Proof Sheet
A sheet of Proofs on light card stock. Uncirculated, with a bit of scattered very light foxing.
A sheet of Proofs on light card stock. Uncirculated, with a bit of scattered very light foxing.
Detroit, MI- Bank of Michigan $5-$5-$5-$5 G24-G24-G24-G24 Lee DET 6-25-6-26-6-27-6-28 Uncut Proof Sheet
A sheet of four Proof examples, ex-ABNCo sale. The bottom note has a tiny scratch, otherwise this sheet is problem free. Uncirculated.
A sheet of four Proof examples, ex-ABNCo sale. The bottom note has a tiny scratch, otherwise this sheet is problem free. Uncirculated.
Detroit, MI- Bank of Michigan $10-$10-$10-$10 G28-G28-G28-G28 Lee DET 31-6-32-6-33-6-34 Uncut Proof Sheet
A four subject sheet of uncut Proof notes. Uncirculated, with a few tiny spots that affect nothing.
A four subject sheet of uncut Proof notes. Uncirculated, with a few tiny spots that affect nothing.
Detroit, MI - Bank of Michigan
$1 Sept. 1, 1839 G6 Lee DET 6-3 Fine
$1 Sept, 1839 G6 Lee UNL (design of Lee DET 6-3) Fine
$1 Sept., 1839 G6 Lee DET 6-4 Fine
$1 Aug. 1, 1839 G4 Lee UNL (design of Lee DET 6-7) VG
$2 Sept. 1, 1830 G10 Lee DET 6-11 Good
$2 Sept. 1, 1839 G12 Lee DET 6-12 Fine
$3 Jan. 1, 1831 G16 Lee DET 6-15 VG
$5 Oct. 1, 1831 G22 Lee DET 6-20 VG
$5 Oct. 1, 1831 G22 Lee DET 6-21 VG
$5 Aug. 1, 1831 G22 Lee DET 6-22 Fine
$5 July 1, 1836 G22 Lee DET 6-23 VF
$5 Dec. 1, 1833 G22 Lee DET 6-24 Fine
$5 Jan. 1, 1838 G24 Lee DET 6-25 Fine, edge damage
$5 Jan. 4, 1838 G24 Lee DET 6-26 Fine (Lee plate note).
$1 Sept. 1, 1839 G6 Lee DET 6-3 Fine
$1 Sept, 1839 G6 Lee UNL (design of Lee DET 6-3) Fine
$1 Sept., 1839 G6 Lee DET 6-4 Fine
$1 Aug. 1, 1839 G4 Lee UNL (design of Lee DET 6-7) VG
$2 Sept. 1, 1830 G10 Lee DET 6-11 Good
$2 Sept. 1, 1839 G12 Lee DET 6-12 Fine
$3 Jan. 1, 1831 G16 Lee DET 6-15 VG
$5 Oct. 1, 1831 G22 Lee DET 6-20 VG
$5 Oct. 1, 1831 G22 Lee DET 6-21 VG
$5 Aug. 1, 1831 G22 Lee DET 6-22 Fine
$5 July 1, 1836 G22 Lee DET 6-23 VF
$5 Dec. 1, 1833 G22 Lee DET 6-24 Fine
$5 Jan. 1, 1838 G24 Lee DET 6-25 Fine, edge damage
$5 Jan. 4, 1838 G24 Lee DET 6-26 Fine (Lee plate note).
Detroit, MI- Bank of Michigan $3, $5 G14, UNL Lee DET 6-14, 6-17A pair of low grade but very rare notes, both plate examples in the new Lee reference. The $3 grades Good with repairs and pieces missing, the $5, which bears an unlisted design grades Fair, with pieces missing as well.
Detroit, MI- Bank of Michigan $10 (3) C26, G28 (2) Lee DET 6-29, 6-31, 6-34
Three pieces, grading Fine, Fine, and Very Fine respectively.
Three pieces, grading Fine, Fine, and Very Fine respectively.
Detroit, MI- Bank of Michigan $10 (2) G26, G28 Lee DET 6-30, 6-32 Proofs
A pair of Proofs, the first Uncirculated but with a large area cut out at the bottom (the plate note in Lee's new book), the latter Uncirculated with cut outs at the signature blocks and mounted on card stock.
A pair of Proofs, the first Uncirculated but with a large area cut out at the bottom (the plate note in Lee's new book), the latter Uncirculated with cut outs at the signature blocks and mounted on card stock.
Detroit, MI - Bank of Michigan
A set of Detroit notes payable on the branches in Kalamazoo or Bronson
$1 Sept. 1, 1839 G60 Lee DET 6-7 VG
$2 Nov. 1, 1835 G62 Lee DET 6-11 Fine
$3 Nov. 1, 1835 G64 Lee DET 6-16 Fine
$10 Oct. 1, 1833 Haxby UNL Lee DET 6-33 Fine, torn, repaired
$5 June 4, 1837 G48 Lee DET 6-22 (payable in Bronson) Fine.
A set of Detroit notes payable on the branches in Kalamazoo or Bronson
$1 Sept. 1, 1839 G60 Lee DET 6-7 VG
$2 Nov. 1, 1835 G62 Lee DET 6-11 Fine
$3 Nov. 1, 1835 G64 Lee DET 6-16 Fine
$10 Oct. 1, 1833 Haxby UNL Lee DET 6-33 Fine, torn, repaired
$5 June 4, 1837 G48 Lee DET 6-22 (payable in Bronson) Fine.
Detroit, MI- The Bank of St. Clair $1 UNL Lee STC 1-19 Proof
A rare Proof on light card stock with a design which is unlisted in Haxby. Nice Uncirculated, with 4 POC.
A rare Proof on light card stock with a design which is unlisted in Haxby. Nice Uncirculated, with 4 POC.
Detroit, MI- The Bank of St. Clair $1 UNL Lee STC 1-20
This note, which is unlisted in Haxby, is listed by Lee under the bank's original issuing location of St. Clair. This excessively rare piece, with its lovely vignette of General St. Clair at the right, is the Lee plate note. Extremely Fine.
This note, which is unlisted in Haxby, is listed by Lee under the bank's original issuing location of St. Clair. This excessively rare piece, with its lovely vignette of General St. Clair at the right, is the Lee plate note. Extremely Fine.
Detroit, MI- The Bank of St. Clair $2 G26 Proof
A lovely Proof on light cardboard stock with a nice portrait of Arthur St. Clair on the right side. Uncirculated, 5 POC.
A lovely Proof on light cardboard stock with a nice portrait of Arthur St. Clair on the right side. Uncirculated, 5 POC.
Detroit, MI- The Bank of St. Clair $2 G26 Lee STC 1-23 Proof
A second very rare note from here, this a Proof with a few problems, including a couple of holes, tape repairs on the back, and a couple of corner tips off. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
A second very rare note from here, this a Proof with a few problems, including a couple of holes, tape repairs on the back, and a couple of corner tips off. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Detroit, MI- City of Detroit 12 1/2¢ Aug. 17, 1838 Lee DET 13-2
First of an outstanding offering from the very scarce later issue of 1838. This piece is signed and issued. Fine, a Lee plate note.
First of an outstanding offering from the very scarce later issue of 1838. This piece is signed and issued. Fine, a Lee plate note.
Detroit, MI- City of Detroit 12 1/2¢ Sept. 1, 1837 Lee DET 13-1
An extremely rare note from the first issue of Detroit municipal scrip in the 1837-1838 period. Fine, with some splits and a piece missing from the left side.
An extremely rare note from the first issue of Detroit municipal scrip in the 1837-1838 period. Fine, with some splits and a piece missing from the left side.
Detroit, MI- City of Detroit 18 3/4¢ Lee DET 13-5 Proof
An excessively rare denomination emitted by a tiny number of issuers in only a handful of locations. This note is the plate example in the Lee reference, as well as being illustrated in Roger Durand's book Interesting Notes About Denominations. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
An excessively rare denomination emitted by a tiny number of issuers in only a handful of locations. This note is the plate example in the Lee reference, as well as being illustrated in Roger Durand's book Interesting Notes About Denominations. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Detroit, MI- City of Detroit 37 1/2¢ Sept. 1, 1837 Lee DET 13-11
A great note in a rare denomination. Very Fine.
A great note in a rare denomination. Very Fine.
Detroit, MI- City of Detroit 37 1/2¢ Lee DET 13-12 Proof
Another Lee plate note and again an extremely rare denomination issued by just a handful of merchants and localities. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Another Lee plate note and again an extremely rare denomination issued by just a handful of merchants and localities. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Detroit, MI- City of Detroit 25¢, 50¢ Lee DET 13-7, 13-15
Two pieces, the 25¢ only Good but scarce, the 50¢ a Proof that is Uncirculated, but with a large hole cut out of the middle.
Two pieces, the 25¢ only Good but scarce, the 50¢ a Proof that is Uncirculated, but with a large hole cut out of the middle.
Detroit, MI- Detroit Bank $1 Feb. 4, 1808 G24 Lee DET 1-7
A very scarce early Detroit note, one of two examples of this denomination found in the Thompson holdings. This is plate C. Very Good, backed, with a few small pieces out.
A very scarce early Detroit note, one of two examples of this denomination found in the Thompson holdings. This is plate C. Very Good, backed, with a few small pieces out.
Detroit, MI- Detroit Bank $1 Feb. 4, 1808 G24 Lee DET 1-8
Identical to the note above, but this piece is from plate position D. Fine in appearance, but with a couple of small reverse repairs and a corner tip missing, ex-Bowen and Lee collections and the plate note in the new Lee reference.
Identical to the note above, but this piece is from plate position D. Fine in appearance, but with a couple of small reverse repairs and a corner tip missing, ex-Bowen and Lee collections and the plate note in the new Lee reference.
Detroit, MI- Detroit Bank $2 Nov. 1, 1807 G28 Lee DET 1-9
A very rare early note, and one which is most unusual to find in this state of preservation. Ex-Smythe sale of September, 1999, where, while graded Extremely Fine, there was inexplicably no mention made of a burn hole in the middle of the word "Office." Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the plate note in the new Lee reference.
A very rare early note, and one which is most unusual to find in this state of preservation. Ex-Smythe sale of September, 1999, where, while graded Extremely Fine, there was inexplicably no mention made of a burn hole in the middle of the word "Office." Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the plate note in the new Lee reference.
Detroit, MI- Detroit Bank $2 Feb. 4, 1808 G28 Lee DET 1-10
Identical to the example offered above save for the different plate position. Fine-Very Fine, with a few hinge repairs on the back, ex-Bowen and Lee collections, as are all of these early Detroit examples.
Identical to the example offered above save for the different plate position. Fine-Very Fine, with a few hinge repairs on the back, ex-Bowen and Lee collections, as are all of these early Detroit examples.
Detroit, MI- Detroit Bank $3 Nov. 1, 1807 G32 Lee DET 1-11
Another attractive early Detroit specimen, this a rather high grade piece with no flaws whatever. Fine-Very Fine.
Another attractive early Detroit specimen, this a rather high grade piece with no flaws whatever. Fine-Very Fine.
Detroit, MI- Detroit Bank $3 Feb. 4, 1808 G32 Lee DET 1-12
Identical to the note above save for its different plate position. Fine, with a couple of small repairs.
Identical to the note above save for its different plate position. Fine, with a couple of small repairs.
Detroit, MI- Detroit Bank $10 July 10, 1807 G60 Lee DET 1-16
One of the very few examples from this bank payable at Providence, Rhode Island. This note is listed as SENC in Haxby. Sharp Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
One of the very few examples from this bank payable at Providence, Rhode Island. This note is listed as SENC in Haxby. Sharp Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Detroit, MI - Detroit Bank
$5 July 10, 1801 G36 Lee DET 1-13 Fine
$5 May 9, 1800 G36 Lee DET 1-14 Good
$5 July 10, 1801 G36 Lee DET 1-15.
$5 July 10, 1801 G36 Lee DET 1-13 Fine
$5 May 9, 1800 G36 Lee DET 1-14 Good
$5 July 10, 1801 G36 Lee DET 1-15.
Detroit, MI- The Detroit City Bank $1-$1-$2-$3 G2-G2-G4-G6 Lee DET 2-1-2-2-2-3-2-4 Uncut Sheet
A most attractive uncut sheet with barely any hints of handling. Uncirculated.
A most attractive uncut sheet with barely any hints of handling. Uncirculated.
Detroit, MI- Detroit City Bank $1 (2), $2, $5 G2 (2), G4, G8 Lee DET 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-6
Four pieces, the first a signed and issued Fine-Very Fine with a few pinholes, the last three remainders grading Fine or so, two with a few reverse repairs.
Four pieces, the first a signed and issued Fine-Very Fine with a few pinholes, the last three remainders grading Fine or so, two with a few reverse repairs.
Detroit, MI- Detroit City Bank $3, $5 G6, G8 Lee DET 2-4, 2-5
Two pieces, the $3 an About Uncirculated remainder, the $5 a signed and issued example in the same grade. Both are ex-Bowen and Lee collections.
Two pieces, the $3 an About Uncirculated remainder, the $5 a signed and issued example in the same grade. Both are ex-Bowen and Lee collections.
Detroit, MI- Detroit City Bank $10, $20 G10, G12 Lee DET 2-7, 2-8
Two high end remainders, the $20 very scarce. Both notes are ex-Bowen and Lee collections, and both are barely handled Extremely Fine examples.
Two high end remainders, the $20 very scarce. Both notes are ex-Bowen and Lee collections, and both are barely handled Extremely Fine examples.
Detroit, MI- Detroit & Pontiac Turnpike Company 18 3/4¢ Feb. 1, 1838 Lee UNL
An excessively rare signed and issued 18 3/4¢ note from a prohibitively rare issuer, a wonderful combination for this very likely unique note. Very Good, with a few chips out, splits, and petty holes, but a whale of a note certain to see some spirited competition.
An excessively rare signed and issued 18 3/4¢ note from a prohibitively rare issuer, a wonderful combination for this very likely unique note. Very Good, with a few chips out, splits, and petty holes, but a whale of a note certain to see some spirited competition.
Detroit, MI - William Duncan
Merchants scrip payable at the State Bank of Michigan.
5¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Lee DET 10-5 Fine
10¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Lee DET 10-6 VG
25¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Lee 10-7 VF
50¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Lee 10-8 EF, CC.
Merchants scrip payable at the State Bank of Michigan.
5¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Lee DET 10-5 Fine
10¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Lee DET 10-6 VG
25¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Lee 10-7 VF
50¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Lee 10-8 EF, CC.
Detroit, MI- Farmers' & Mechanics' Bank of Michigan $1 G30a Lee DET 3-1
A very scarce note from the early issue of this bank. This piece is payable at St. Joseph. Fine.
A very scarce note from the early issue of this bank. This piece is payable at St. Joseph. Fine.
Detroit, MI- Farmers & Mechanics Bank of Michigan $3 G10 Lee DET 3-4
An excessively scarce note which is the sole example of its kind we've ever seen. Very Fine, 4 POC, likely a Proof which was handled during years of storage.
An excessively scarce note which is the sole example of its kind we've ever seen. Very Fine, 4 POC, likely a Proof which was handled during years of storage.
Detroit, MI- Farmers & Mechanics Bank of Michigan $5-$10 G106a-108a Lee DET 3-19-3-21 Uncut Pair
An uncut pair of these scarce notes, the margin trimmed in on the top note. Extremely Fine.
An uncut pair of these scarce notes, the margin trimmed in on the top note. Extremely Fine.
Detroit, MI- Farmers & Mechanics Bank of Michigan $10 Apr. 1, 1850 UNL
This design is unlisted in both Haxby and Lee. Very Fine.
This design is unlisted in both Haxby and Lee. Very Fine.
Detroit, MI- Farmers & Mechanics' Bank of Michigan $10 G58 Lee DET 3-12
A much tougher denomination from here. About Uncirculated, with some staining typical for this issue.
A much tougher denomination from here. About Uncirculated, with some staining typical for this issue.
Detroit, MI- Farmers & Mechanics' Bank $10 July 1, 1864 G108a Lee DET 3-21
A scarcer denomination, with this the sole example in Bill Thompson's collection. Extremely Fine.
A scarcer denomination, with this the sole example in Bill Thompson's collection. Extremely Fine.
Detroit, MI- Farmers & Mechanics Bank of Michigan $1, $3 G100a, G104a Lee DET 3-15, 3-17
A pair of very rare notes, both of which are listed as SENC in Haxby and both of which are plate notes in the new Lee reference. The $1 grades Very Good-Fine with a piece missing at the bottom right corner, the $3 Very Good with some reverse repairs and a couple of chips out of the margins.
A pair of very rare notes, both of which are listed as SENC in Haxby and both of which are plate notes in the new Lee reference. The $1 grades Very Good-Fine with a piece missing at the bottom right corner, the $3 Very Good with some reverse repairs and a couple of chips out of the margins.
Detroit, MI- Farmers & Mechanics' Bank $5 (3) July 1, 1864 G106a (3) Lee DET 3-18, 3-19, 3-20
Three pieces, all high end remainders identical but for differing plate letters. The first is New with a couple of hinge marks on the reverse, the latter two are Uncirculated.
Three pieces, all high end remainders identical but for differing plate letters. The first is New with a couple of hinge marks on the reverse, the latter two are Uncirculated.
Detroit, MI- The Michigan Bank $10 Sept. 10, 1818 S10 Lee DET 7-36
An extremely rare note probably issued to pass as that of the Bank of Michigan. This is the plate example in the new Lee reference. Fine-Very Fine.
An extremely rare note probably issued to pass as that of the Bank of Michigan. This is the plate example in the new Lee reference. Fine-Very Fine.
Detroit, MI- Michigan Insurance Company $50 G28a Lee DET 4-7
This is one of the most beautiful obsolete notes ever produced, with a spectacular allegorical scene on the front matched with a fully orange tinted ornate reverse. Uncirculated.
This is one of the most beautiful obsolete notes ever produced, with a spectacular allegorical scene on the front matched with a fully orange tinted ornate reverse. Uncirculated.
Michigan Insurance Bank $1-$5-$5-$2 G2a-G6a-G6a-UNL Lee DET 5-1-5-3-5-4-5-2 Uncut Proof Sheets
Two Proof uncut sheets, the first a uniface sheet of four faces, all Uncirculated with a bit of handling, the second sheet a set of backs for these colorful notes, also Proof examples. Both sheets are ex-ABNCo archives sale.
Two Proof uncut sheets, the first a uniface sheet of four faces, all Uncirculated with a bit of handling, the second sheet a set of backs for these colorful notes, also Proof examples. Both sheets are ex-ABNCo archives sale.
Detroit, MI- Michigan Insurance Company $1, $2, $3, $5 G4a, G8a, G12a, G16a Lee DET 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4
Four pieces from this issuer, each a remainder with an especially ornate orange reverse. The $1 and $3 have well concealed cut cancels, the $2 and $5 are uncancelled, with all grading Uncirculated.
Four pieces from this issuer, each a remainder with an especially ornate orange reverse. The $1 and $3 have well concealed cut cancels, the $2 and $5 are uncancelled, with all grading Uncirculated.
Detroit, MI - Michigan Insurance Company and Michigan Insurance Bank
Michigan Insurance Company:
$1 May 1, 1861 G36a Lee DET 4-10 AU
$2 remainder G40a Lee DET 4-11 (Lee plate note) Unc
$5 remainder G46a Lee DET 4-12 EF
$5 remainder G46a Lee DET 4-13 Unc.
Michigan Insurance Bank:
$1 remainder G2a Lee DET 5-1 AU
$2 undated Haxby UNL Lee DET 5-2 VG
$5 remainder G6a Lee DET 4-3 AU
$5 date ? G6a Lee DET 5-4 G-VG.
Michigan Insurance Company:
$1 May 1, 1861 G36a Lee DET 4-10 AU
$2 remainder G40a Lee DET 4-11 (Lee plate note) Unc
$5 remainder G46a Lee DET 4-12 EF
$5 remainder G46a Lee DET 4-13 Unc.
Michigan Insurance Bank:
$1 remainder G2a Lee DET 5-1 AU
$2 undated Haxby UNL Lee DET 5-2 VG
$5 remainder G6a Lee DET 4-3 AU
$5 date ? G6a Lee DET 5-4 G-VG.
Detroit, MI- The Michigan State Bank $2 G4 Lee DET 8-2 Proof
An excessively rare Proof which is the plate example in the new Lee reference. Uncirculated, 4 POC, with just a bit of very light foxing.
An excessively rare Proof which is the plate example in the new Lee reference. Uncirculated, 4 POC, with just a bit of very light foxing.
Detroit, MI- Wm. D. Morton 5¢ Oct. 1, 1862 Lee UNL
A very rare scrip note from an issuer who is unlisted in the new Lee reference. According to Bowen, Morton later established and ran a private banking and exchange office in Detroit. Very Fine.
A very rare scrip note from an issuer who is unlisted in the new Lee reference. According to Bowen, Morton later established and ran a private banking and exchange office in Detroit. Very Fine.
Detroit, MI- The Peninsula Bank $5 G8b Lee DET 9-4 Proof
A lovely Proof example on card stock. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
A lovely Proof example on card stock. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Detroit, MI- The Peninsula Bank $5 G8b Lee DET 9-7 ProofA second Proof identical to the example above save for the plate letter. Uncirculated, 4 POC, mounted on card stock.
Detroit, MI- The Peninsula Bank $3, $5 G6a, UNL Lee DET 9-3, 9-12
Two pieces, both low grade but rare, the first, with a red overprint, listed as SENC in Haxby, the second, with a blue overprint and red reverse, unlisted in Haxby. Both are plate notes in the new Lee book. Good-Very Good, with the usual problems of notes in that grade.
Two pieces, both low grade but rare, the first, with a red overprint, listed as SENC in Haxby, the second, with a blue overprint and red reverse, unlisted in Haxby. Both are plate notes in the new Lee book. Good-Very Good, with the usual problems of notes in that grade.
Detroit, MI - Peninsular Bank
Remainders and postally cancelled envelopes
$5 remainder G8c Lee DET 9-4,5,6,7 (4), averaging EF-AU
Three small envelopes addressed to customers of the bank and postally cancelled in the 1850's
Remainders and postally cancelled envelopes
$5 remainder G8c Lee DET 9-4,5,6,7 (4), averaging EF-AU
Three small envelopes addressed to customers of the bank and postally cancelled in the 1850's
Detroit, MI - State Bank of Michigan
A complete denomination set from this bank.
$1 remainder G2a Lee DET 10-1 AU
$2 remainder G4a Lee DET 10-2 Unc.
$3 remainder G6a Lee DET 10-3 AU, stained, aged, brittle
$5 remainder G8a Lee DET 10-4 Unc.
A complete denomination set from this bank.
$1 remainder G2a Lee DET 10-1 AU
$2 remainder G4a Lee DET 10-2 Unc.
$3 remainder G6a Lee DET 10-3 AU, stained, aged, brittle
$5 remainder G8a Lee DET 10-4 Unc.
Detroit, MI- The State Bank of Michigan
A pair of steel printing plates for these well known bi-color notes, one plate for the fronts and another for the backs. The plates are formatted for a $1-$2-$3-$5 layout, and are in extraordinary condition for such large and heavy items. Needless to say, each is unique. This lot also comes with three sheets reproduced from these plates. Hard to estimate, but likely to see bidding reach or exceed...
A pair of steel printing plates for these well known bi-color notes, one plate for the fronts and another for the backs. The plates are formatted for a $1-$2-$3-$5 layout, and are in extraordinary condition for such large and heavy items. Needless to say, each is unique. This lot also comes with three sheets reproduced from these plates. Hard to estimate, but likely to see bidding reach or exceed...
Detroit, MI- Unidentified Issuer 25¢ Oct. 1817 Lee DET 32-4
While the issuer is unknown, this is one of just a handful of notes that bear the designation "Michigan Territory." Very Good-Fine, with a couple of small reverse repairs.
While the issuer is unknown, this is one of just a handful of notes that bear the designation "Michigan Territory." Very Good-Fine, with a couple of small reverse repairs.
Detroit, MI- Unidentified Issuer 50¢ Oct. 1817 Lee DET 32-5
Almost certainly from the same issuer as the note above, and also labeled "Michigan Territory". Fine, with a small hole and chip out of the top, a Lee plate note, as is the example above.
Almost certainly from the same issuer as the note above, and also labeled "Michigan Territory". Fine, with a small hole and chip out of the top, a Lee plate note, as is the example above.
Detroit, MI- Unidentified Issuer 50¢ 1817 Lee DET 32-6
Another early scrip item which is a plate piece in Lee.Very Good-Fine.
Another early scrip item which is a plate piece in Lee.Very Good-Fine.
East Saginaw, MI- Saginaw Valley Bank $20 Lee EAS 4-3
A very rare note which is actually a certificate of deposit disguised as a circulating item. Fine or better, but with a small rust stain.
A very rare note which is actually a certificate of deposit disguised as a circulating item. Fine or better, but with a small rust stain.
Flint Rapids, MI - Bank of Genesee County
$1 Jan. 10, 1838 G2 Lee FLI 4-2 Fine
$1 Jan. 1, 1838 G2 Lee FLI 4-1 VF, stained
$2 Jan. 10, 1838 G4 Lee FLI 4-3 AU
$3 Jan. 10, 1838 G6 Lee FLI 4-4 AU
$5 Jan. 4, 1838 G8 Lee FLI 4-5 EF
$5 Jan. 4, 1838 G8 Lee FLI 4-6 Fine
$10 Jan. 4, 1838 G10 Lee FLI 4-7 G-VG, chinked
$20 Jan. 1, 1838 G12 Lee FLI 4-8 Fine.
$1 Jan. 10, 1838 G2 Lee FLI 4-2 Fine
$1 Jan. 1, 1838 G2 Lee FLI 4-1 VF, stained
$2 Jan. 10, 1838 G4 Lee FLI 4-3 AU
$3 Jan. 10, 1838 G6 Lee FLI 4-4 AU
$5 Jan. 4, 1838 G8 Lee FLI 4-5 EF
$5 Jan. 4, 1838 G8 Lee FLI 4-6 Fine
$10 Jan. 4, 1838 G10 Lee FLI 4-7 G-VG, chinked
$20 Jan. 1, 1838 G12 Lee FLI 4-8 Fine.
Flint River, MI- The Genesee County Bank $1 Jan. 1, 1838 G2 Lee FLI 5-1
A very scarce bank, with this note the plate example in both the Lee and Bowen references. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
A very scarce bank, with this note the plate example in both the Lee and Bowen references. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Flint River, MI- The Genesee County Bank $2 UNL Lee FLI 5-3
A great rarity as this denomination is unlisted in both Haxby and Bowen, with this the plate illustration in Lee. It comes from the Lee collection, and was there labeled unique. Good-Very Good, with a large piece missing on the note's left side.
A great rarity as this denomination is unlisted in both Haxby and Bowen, with this the plate illustration in Lee. It comes from the Lee collection, and was there labeled unique. Good-Very Good, with a large piece missing on the note's left side.
Flint River, MI- The Genesee County Bank $5 G8 Lee FLI 5-5
A tough denomination from a scarce bank. Fine, with a small repair.
A tough denomination from a scarce bank. Fine, with a small repair.
Flint River, MI- The Genesee County Bank $20 G12 Lee FLI 5-6
Another very tough note from here. Fine-Very Fine, falsely filled in and with a chip out near the bottom corner.
Another very tough note from here. Fine-Very Fine, falsely filled in and with a chip out near the bottom corner.
Flint River, MI - Genesee County Bank
$1 1833 G2 Lee FLI 5-2 VG
$3 Dec. 27, 1837 G6 Lee FLI 5-4 Good, torn, repaired.
$1 1833 G2 Lee FLI 5-2 VG
$3 Dec. 27, 1837 G6 Lee FLI 5-4 Good, torn, repaired.
Gibraltar, MI- The Bank of Gibraltar $2 G4 Lee GIB 1-2
A nice example of this very scarce note, ex-Charles Fenwick collection. Fine, falsely filled in.
A nice example of this very scarce note, ex-Charles Fenwick collection. Fine, falsely filled in.
Gibraltar, MI- The Bank of Gibraltar $5 G8 Lee GIB 1-4
A very nice example of this exceptionally scarce note, and, like all notes from here, an unissued remainder. Pleasing Very Fine.
A very nice example of this exceptionally scarce note, and, like all notes from here, an unissued remainder. Pleasing Very Fine.
Gibraltar, MI- The Bank of Gibraltar $1, $3 G2, G6 Lee GIB 1-1, 1-3
Two pieces from this extremely scarce bank, the $1 a well circulated Good-Very Good, the $3 Fine-Very Fine in appearance but with some substantial reverse repairs.
Two pieces from this extremely scarce bank, the $1 a well circulated Good-Very Good, the $3 Fine-Very Fine in appearance but with some substantial reverse repairs.
Goodrich, MI- The Goodrich Bank $1.75 G8 Lee GOO 1-4
A very rare note which is ex-Boys Town collection. What is present grades Fine, but two good size pieces are missing at the signature blocks.
A very rare note which is ex-Boys Town collection. What is present grades Fine, but two good size pieces are missing at the signature blocks.
Grand Rapids, MI- The Grand River Bank $1-$1-$2-$5 G2-G2-G4-G8 Lee GRA 7-1-7-2-7-3-7-5 Uncut Proof Sheet
A very rare uncut sheet of four Proofs, the top three notes bearing a lovely coin vignette. There is some handling, and folds on the top and bottom note, but the sheet itself in New. There are six POC on the top and bottom notes, and 4 POC on the two middle notes.
A very rare uncut sheet of four Proofs, the top three notes bearing a lovely coin vignette. There is some handling, and folds on the top and bottom note, but the sheet itself in New. There are six POC on the top and bottom notes, and 4 POC on the two middle notes.
Grand Rapids, MI- The Grand River Bank $1, $2, $5 G2, G4, G8 Lee GRA 7-2, 7-3, 7-6
Three attractive pieces from this scarce Grand Rapids bank, the $1 a nice Fine+, the $2 ex-Bowen and Lee collections and the Lee plate note, Very Fine+, and the $5 Fine+ with some splits and a corner off.
Three attractive pieces from this scarce Grand Rapids bank, the $1 a nice Fine+, the $2 ex-Bowen and Lee collections and the Lee plate note, Very Fine+, and the $5 Fine+ with some splits and a corner off.
Grand Rapids, MI- The Peoples Bank of Grand River $1, $5 G2, G6 Lee GRA 14-2, 14-4
Two pieces, the $1 Fine with a small paper pull and a piece out of the bottom, the $5 Good with rust stains and repaired holes.
Two pieces, the $1 Fine with a small paper pull and a piece out of the bottom, the $5 Good with rust stains and repaired holes.
Grand Rapids, MI- J.W. Pierce 25¢ Nov. 20, 1857 Lee GRA 13-20
The plate note for this very scarce issue by a prolific serial scrip issuer. Extremely Fine, valued at $800 in the new Lee reference.
The plate note for this very scarce issue by a prolific serial scrip issuer. Extremely Fine, valued at $800 in the new Lee reference.
Homer, MI- Farmers Bank $2 Jan. 1, 1838 G4 Lee HOM 1-3
A high grade example of this very scarce note. Very Fine.
A high grade example of this very scarce note. Very Fine.
Homer, MI- Farmers Bank $3 Sept. 8, 1837 G6 Lee HOM 1-4
A very nice example of the very tough denomination. Fine-Very Fine, ex-Bowen and Lee collections.
A very nice example of the very tough denomination. Fine-Very Fine, ex-Bowen and Lee collections.
Homer, MI- Farmers Bank $4 Sep. 24, 1837 G8 Lee HOM 1-5
A truly rare denomination from this very scarce bank, with the number of pieces known likely only a handful. Well circulated but still decent Very Good, with a small piece of the bottom right corner off.
A truly rare denomination from this very scarce bank, with the number of pieces known likely only a handful. Well circulated but still decent Very Good, with a small piece of the bottom right corner off.
Homer, MI- Farmers Bank $5 Sept. 20, 1837 G10 Lee HOM 1-6
Evenly circulated Fine example of this scarce note.
Evenly circulated Fine example of this scarce note.
Homer, MI- Farmers Bank $5 Sept. 20, 1837 G10 Lee HOM 1-7
Pleasing Fine-Very Fine specimen of this better note.
Pleasing Fine-Very Fine specimen of this better note.
Homer, MI- Farmers Bank $10 Jan. 1, 1838 G12 Lee HOM 1-8
The highest denomination issued from here. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
The highest denomination issued from here. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Homer, MI- Farmers Bank $1 (2) G2 Lee HOM 1-1, 1-2
Two $1 notes from this very scarce bank, the first Very Good-Fine with a restored corner, the second Good-Very Good.
Two $1 notes from this very scarce bank, the first Very Good-Fine with a restored corner, the second Good-Very Good.
Hudson, MI- Unidentified Issuer 10¢ 1862 Lee HUD 1-6
Another piece of unidentified scrip listed similarly by Lee. Uncirculated.
Another piece of unidentified scrip listed similarly by Lee. Uncirculated.
Hudson, MI- Unidentified Issuer 25¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Lee HUD 1-3
Listed as Exchange Bank of Boies, Rude & Co. in the new Lee reference. About Uncirculated.
Listed as Exchange Bank of Boies, Rude & Co. in the new Lee reference. About Uncirculated.
Ionia, MI- E. Colby & Co. $1 Nov. 3, 1875 Lee ION 1-3
A great piece of lumber scrip which we've never seen before, and the plate note for this issuer in the new Lee reference. Very Fine+.
A great piece of lumber scrip which we've never seen before, and the plate note for this issuer in the new Lee reference. Very Fine+.
Ionia, MI- E. Colby & Co. $2 Oct. 14, 1875 Lee ION 1-4
A second example from this excessively rare issuer. Very Fine.
A second example from this excessively rare issuer. Very Fine.
Jackson, MI - Cooper, Thompson & Co.
10¢ Dec. 1, 1862 Lee JAC 2-1 VF
12¢ Dec. 1, 1862 Lee JAC 2-2 EF
15¢ Dec. 1, 1862 Lee JAC 2-3 VF
20¢ Dec. 1, 1862 Lee JAC 2-4 VF
25¢ Dec. 1, 1862 Lee JAC 2-5 EF.
10¢ Dec. 1, 1862 Lee JAC 2-1 VF
12¢ Dec. 1, 1862 Lee JAC 2-2 EF
15¢ Dec. 1, 1862 Lee JAC 2-3 VF
20¢ Dec. 1, 1862 Lee JAC 2-4 VF
25¢ Dec. 1, 1862 Lee JAC 2-5 EF.
Jackson, MI- Detroit & St. Joseph Rail Road Bank $3 Jan. 15, 1840 G28 Lee JAC 3-5
A considerably scarcer denomination from here. Fine.
A considerably scarcer denomination from here. Fine.
Jackson, MI- Paymaster, U.S.A (rmy) $40 Mar. 2, 1866 Lee JAC 5-1
A sutler related item deducting $40 due the sutler " for Merchandise I have purchased in good faith" upon the recipient's mustering out of the U.S. Army. Lee values this item at $350 in his new reference. About New.
A sutler related item deducting $40 due the sutler " for Merchandise I have purchased in good faith" upon the recipient's mustering out of the U.S. Army. Lee values this item at $350 in his new reference. About New.
Kalamazoo, MI- Parson's Business College $10 Lee KAL 4-2 Schingoethe MI 450-10a
A very scarce note listed as R-7 in Schingoethe. This is the plate example in the new Lee reference. Very Good-Fine.
A very scarce note listed as R-7 in Schingoethe. This is the plate example in the new Lee reference. Very Good-Fine.
Kensington, MI- Bank of Kensington $2 G6 Lee KEN 1-2
A very high grade example of this scarce remainder. About Uncirculated.
A very high grade example of this scarce remainder. About Uncirculated.
Kensington, MI- Bank of Kensington $3 Jan. 8, 1838 UNL Lee KEN 1-3
A very scarce signed and issued example of a denomination which Haxby does not even list. Fine.
A very scarce signed and issued example of a denomination which Haxby does not even list. Fine.
Kensington, MI- Bank of Kensington $20 Jan. 4, 1838 G12 Lee KEN 1-6
A lovely signed and issued example of this very scarce note. About Uncirculated.
A lovely signed and issued example of this very scarce note. About Uncirculated.
Kensington, MI- Bank of Kensington $1-$2-$5-$10 G2-G4-G8-G10
A very rare sheet composed of four very rare notes. The sheet is a bit aged and displays considerable handling, along with folds generally between the notes, but, save for one old tape spot, there are no serious defects to mar its pleasing appearance.
A very rare sheet composed of four very rare notes. The sheet is a bit aged and displays considerable handling, along with folds generally between the notes, but, save for one old tape spot, there are no serious defects to mar its pleasing appearance.
Kensington, MI - Bank of Kensignton
$1 remainder G2 Lee KEN 1-1 AU, COC, repaired
$5 Jan. 8, 1838 G8 Lee KEN 1-4 VG
$10 Jan. 4, 1830 G10 Lee KEN 1-5 Fine.
$1 remainder G2 Lee KEN 1-1 AU, COC, repaired
$5 Jan. 8, 1838 G8 Lee KEN 1-4 VG
$10 Jan. 4, 1830 G10 Lee KEN 1-5 Fine.
La Fayette, MI- The Van Buren County Bank $1 G2 Lee LAF 1-1
The first of a complete denomination set from this rare bank, which actually never opened for business. Uncirculated, with just the slightest evidence of foxing.
The first of a complete denomination set from this rare bank, which actually never opened for business. Uncirculated, with just the slightest evidence of foxing.
La Fayette, MI- The Van Buren County Bank $2 G4 Lee LAF 1-2
A second lovely example from this rare bank. Uncirculated.
A second lovely example from this rare bank. Uncirculated.
La Fayette, MI- The Van Buren County Bank $5 G6 Lee LAF 1-3
A somewhat circulated (or at least badly stored) remainder. Very Fine.
A somewhat circulated (or at least badly stored) remainder. Very Fine.
La Fayette, MI- The Van Buren County Bank $10 G8 Lee LAF 1-4
A virtual duplicate to the $5 above in grade, and, like all three other notes from here, ex-Bowen and Lee collections. Very Fine.
A virtual duplicate to the $5 above in grade, and, like all three other notes from here, ex-Bowen and Lee collections. Very Fine.
La Grange, MI- The Cass County Bank $1, $3 UNL Lee LAG 1-1, 1-2
This bank is unlisted in both Bowen and Haxby, and was unknown until a small group of notes turned up several years ago. Uncirculated, and still quite scarce, with each denomination listed at $500 in the new Lee reference.
This bank is unlisted in both Bowen and Haxby, and was unknown until a small group of notes turned up several years ago. Uncirculated, and still quite scarce, with each denomination listed at $500 in the new Lee reference.
Lapeer, MI- The Bank of Lapeer $1 Feb. 13, 1838 G2 Lee UNL
Our consignor lists this as unique, as this plate letter combination is not given a separate listing in the new Lee reference. We list this without estimate, as the market will determine its true value. Fine.
Our consignor lists this as unique, as this plate letter combination is not given a separate listing in the new Lee reference. We list this without estimate, as the market will determine its true value. Fine.
Lapeer, MI- The Bank of Lapeer $1(2), $2 G2 (2), G4 Lee LAP 3-2, 3-3, 3-4
Three pieces, the two ones grading Very Fine and Fine respectively, the $2 grading Fine with a small amount of ink erosion.
Three pieces, the two ones grading Very Fine and Fine respectively, the $2 grading Fine with a small amount of ink erosion.
Lapeer, MI- The Bank of Lapeer $3, $5 Dec. 20, 1837 G6, G8 Lee LAP 3-5, 3-8
A pair of Lee plate notes, the $3 Very Fine, the $5 an even nicer Extremely Fine.
A pair of Lee plate notes, the $3 Very Fine, the $5 an even nicer Extremely Fine.
Lapeer, MI- The Bank of Lapeer $5 (2), $10 (2) G10, G12 Lee LAP 3-6, 3-7, 3-9, 3-10
Four pieces, with one each of both denominations signed and issued and one a remainder. The fives grade Fine+ and Extremely Fine, the tens Very Good and aged About Uncirculated.
Four pieces, with one each of both denominations signed and issued and one a remainder. The fives grade Fine+ and Extremely Fine, the tens Very Good and aged About Uncirculated.
Lapeer, MI- The Lapeer County Bank $1 G2 Lee LAP 2-3
A very rare bank thought to be spurious, as the notes perfectly mimic the notes of the Bank of Lapeer. Extremely Fine.
A very rare bank thought to be spurious, as the notes perfectly mimic the notes of the Bank of Lapeer. Extremely Fine.
Lapeer, MI- The Lapeer County Bank $5 Dec. 29, 1842 G8 Lee LAP 2-6
An interesting note, because, while this bank has long been considered spurious, this piece, which is SENC in Haxby, is signed and issued, and clearly circulated as well. Nice Fine-Very Fine, a very rare note.
An interesting note, because, while this bank has long been considered spurious, this piece, which is SENC in Haxby, is signed and issued, and clearly circulated as well. Nice Fine-Very Fine, a very rare note.
Linden, MI- J.S. Hyatt 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢ Dec. 24/25, 1862 Lee UNL
A set of four pieces of this scrip, the 5¢ issued on Christmas Day, 1862, the others dated December 24th. All grade Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, and all trace their pedigree to a small hoard discovered by Larry Falater several years ago.
A set of four pieces of this scrip, the 5¢ issued on Christmas Day, 1862, the others dated December 24th. All grade Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, and all trace their pedigree to a small hoard discovered by Larry Falater several years ago.
Lower Saginaw, MI- The Saginaw County Bank $1 G2 Lee SAG 6-1
The Lee plate note from this very rare bank which actually never opened for business. Fine in appearance, but with a couple of small pieces out and substantial repairs on the reverse.
The Lee plate note from this very rare bank which actually never opened for business. Fine in appearance, but with a couple of small pieces out and substantial repairs on the reverse.
Lower Saginaw, MI- The Saginaw County Bank $3 G6 Lee SAG 6-4
An excessively rare note valued in the new Lee reference at $850, which sounds just right as we sold a similar grade piece last year which realized $833.50. Fine, with a few minor splits.
An excessively rare note valued in the new Lee reference at $850, which sounds just right as we sold a similar grade piece last year which realized $833.50. Fine, with a few minor splits.
Lower Saginaw, MI- The Saginaw County Bank $1, $2 G2, G4 Lee SAG 6-2, 6-3
A pair of very rare but very low grade notes, each grading Good with major repairs.
A pair of very rare but very low grade notes, each grading Good with major repairs.
Manistee, MI- J. H. McAnley 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢ Lee MAN 4-5, 4-6, 4-7, 4-8
Four pieces of these grocery chits, each a different color, redeemable at the McAnley store. Lee values these at $400 per note in his new book. Uncirculated.
Four pieces of these grocery chits, each a different color, redeemable at the McAnley store. Lee values these at $400 per note in his new book. Uncirculated.
Marshall, MI- The Bank of Marshall $1 Nov. 10, 1837 G2 Lee MAS 6-1
A rare note from a rare bank. Fine.
A rare note from a rare bank. Fine.
Marshall, MI- The Bank of Marshall $2 Dec. 8, 1837 G4 Lee MAS 6-3
An extraordinarily high grade piece for such a rare note. Bright About Uncirculated.
An extraordinarily high grade piece for such a rare note. Bright About Uncirculated.
Marshall, MI- The Bank of Marshall $3 Oct. 24, 1837 G6 Lee MAS 6-4
A very rare denomination we have never handled on this bank. Nice Fine.
A very rare denomination we have never handled on this bank. Nice Fine.
Marshall, MI- The Bank of Marshall $4 Oct. 7, 1837 G8 MAS 6-5
A rare and lovely $4 note which is the plate example in the new Lee reference. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with great vignettes including one of a beaver chewing a log, ex-Bowen and Lee collections.
A rare and lovely $4 note which is the plate example in the new Lee reference. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with great vignettes including one of a beaver chewing a log, ex-Bowen and Lee collections.
Marshall, MI- The Bank of Marshall $5 Nov. 7, 1837 G10 Lee MAS 6-6
Last in this special offering from here, with this another plate note in the new Lee reference. Very Fine.
Last in this special offering from here, with this another plate note in the new Lee reference. Very Fine.
Marshall, MI- Bank of Michigan $1 G2 Lee MAS 8-1 Proof
A Proof on card stock. Uncirculated.
A Proof on card stock. Uncirculated.
Marshall, MI- Bank of Michigan $3 G4 Lee MAS 8-2 Proof
A very pretty $3 Proof example on card stock. There is one fold through the note, which is otherwise pristine. About Uncirculated.
A very pretty $3 Proof example on card stock. There is one fold through the note, which is otherwise pristine. About Uncirculated.
Marshall, MI- The Calhoun County Bank $50 June 9, 1837 G14 Lee MAS 1-9
A very scarce high denomination example from here. Fine-Very Fine with just a touch of margin roughness at the right.
A very scarce high denomination example from here. Fine-Very Fine with just a touch of margin roughness at the right.
Marshall, MI- The Calhoun County Bank $100 Nov. 1, 1837 G16 Lee MAS 1-10
An excessively rare note and an attractive example at that. Very Fine, one of the highlights of the Thompson collection.
An excessively rare note and an attractive example at that. Very Fine, one of the highlights of the Thompson collection.
Marshall, MI - Calhoun County Bank
$1 Sept. 2, 1837 G2 Lee MAS 1-1 Fine
$1 Mar. 20, 1837 G2 Lee MAS 1-2 VG
$2 Oct. 1 18? G4 Lee MAS 1-3 Fine
$3 date ? G6 Lee MAS 1-4 Good, repairs
$5 June 20, 1837 G8 Lee MAS 1-5 Fine
$5 remainder G8 Lee MAS 1-6 Fine
$5 Dec., 1837 G8 remainder falsely signed Lee MAS 1-7 EF
$10 Mar. 2, 1837 G10 Lee MAS 1-8 G-VG.
$1 Sept. 2, 1837 G2 Lee MAS 1-1 Fine
$1 Mar. 20, 1837 G2 Lee MAS 1-2 VG
$2 Oct. 1 18? G4 Lee MAS 1-3 Fine
$3 date ? G6 Lee MAS 1-4 Good, repairs
$5 June 20, 1837 G8 Lee MAS 1-5 Fine
$5 remainder G8 Lee MAS 1-6 Fine
$5 Dec., 1837 G8 remainder falsely signed Lee MAS 1-7 EF
$10 Mar. 2, 1837 G10 Lee MAS 1-8 G-VG.
Marshall, MI - Exchange Bank of A.J. Perrin & Co.
$1 Apr., 1862 Lee MAS 4-1 (Lee plate note) Unc.
$1 Apr., 1862 Lee MAS 4-2 AU
$2 Apr., 1862 Lee MAS 4-3 VG
$5 Apr., 1862 Lee MAS 4-4
A complete set from this issuer.
$1 Apr., 1862 Lee MAS 4-1 (Lee plate note) Unc.
$1 Apr., 1862 Lee MAS 4-2 AU
$2 Apr., 1862 Lee MAS 4-3 VG
$5 Apr., 1862 Lee MAS 4-4
A complete set from this issuer.
Michigan Centre, MI- The Bank of Michigan Centre $1 G2 Lee MIC 1-1
A very rare remainder, as are all of the notes from this failed venture. This piece is lovely as well, grading Uncirculated.
A very rare remainder, as are all of the notes from this failed venture. This piece is lovely as well, grading Uncirculated.
Michigan Centre, MI- The Bank of Michigan Centre $2 G4 Lee MIC 1-2
Another very rare note, with this piece the first of its denomination we've had to offer from here. Fine, with a tiny bit of fraying at the bottom margin.
Another very rare note, with this piece the first of its denomination we've had to offer from here. Fine, with a tiny bit of fraying at the bottom margin.
Michigan Centre, MI- The Bank of Michigan Centre $2 G4 Lee MIC 1-2 Proof
A very rare Proof example from this excessively rare bank. Uncirculated, 4 POC, printed on light card stock.
A very rare Proof example from this excessively rare bank. Uncirculated, 4 POC, printed on light card stock.
Michigan Centre, MI- The Bank of Michigan Centre $5 G8 Lee MIC 1-4
Another very rare note, with this example the best that Bill Thompson was able to find. Fine, with a tiny rust hole.
Another very rare note, with this example the best that Bill Thompson was able to find. Fine, with a tiny rust hole.
Monroe, MI- Bank of Monroe $1 July 18, 1828 G2a Lee MON 2-3
A very scarce early example from the first Bank of Monroe issue. Fine, with a small split at the bottom.
A very scarce early example from the first Bank of Monroe issue. Fine, with a small split at the bottom.
Monroe, MI- Bank of Monroe $1 Aug. 1, 1828 G2a Lee MON 2-4
A very high grade example of this very scarce note, this with a different plate position letter than the other $1 from here offered in the sale. Very Fine, with this note a plate piece in the new Lee reference.
A very high grade example of this very scarce note, this with a different plate position letter than the other $1 from here offered in the sale. Very Fine, with this note a plate piece in the new Lee reference.
Monroe, MI- Bank of Monroe $2 June 3, 1828 G4 Lee MON 2-5
A very rare note which is adorned with the famous vignette of "Gov. Cass treating with Indians," as it is labeled on the note. Fine-Very Fine.
A very rare note which is adorned with the famous vignette of "Gov. Cass treating with Indians," as it is labeled on the note. Fine-Very Fine.
Monroe, MI- Bank of Monroe $3 July 18, 1828 G6 Lee MON 2-7
The Lee plate note for this denomination, and a very rare item, particularly in this state of preservation. Sharp Very Fine.
The Lee plate note for this denomination, and a very rare item, particularly in this state of preservation. Sharp Very Fine.
Monroe, MI- Bank of Monroe $4 Dec. 1, 1836 G26 Lee MON 2-13
An attractive example of this much in demand denomination. Very Fine.
An attractive example of this much in demand denomination. Very Fine.
Monroe, MI- Bank of Monroe $4 Dec. 1, 1836 G26 Lee MON 2-15
Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a very high grade example.
Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a very high grade example.
Monroe, MI- Bank of Monroe $50 G34 Lee MON 2-23
A very scarce high denomination remainder. Uncirculated, with a light water stain that affects nothing and is visible only with close scrutiny.
A very scarce high denomination remainder. Uncirculated, with a light water stain that affects nothing and is visible only with close scrutiny.
Monroe, MI- Bank of Monroe $100 G36 Lee MON 2-24A nice companion piece to the $50 above, and with a similar water stain, this a bit more pronounced. This is still a very scarce note, valued in the new Lee treatise at $500. Uncirculated.
Monroe, MI- Bank of Monroe $1 (2) G2a Lee MON 2-1, 2-2 A pair of scarce but well circulated notes from the first Bank of Monroe. Each note grades Very Good, and each has a problem or two as well.
Monroe, MI - Bank of Monroe
$1 Apr. 1, 1836 G20 Lee MON 2-9 VG
$1 Sept. 1, 1836 G20 Lee MON 2-10 VG
$2 Sept. 1, 1838 G22 Lee MON 2-11 VG
$3 Oct. 6, 1835 G24 Lee MON 2-12 Fine
$4 May 1, 1836 G26 Lee MON 2-14 VG
$4 Dec. 1, 1836 G26 Lee MON 2-16 Fine, backed
$5 Oct. 6, 1835 G28 Lee MON 2-17 Fine
$5 date ? G28 Lee MON 2-18 VG
$5 Oct. 6, 1835 G28 Lee MON 2-19 Fine
$10 date ? G30 Lee MON 2-20 VG
$20 July 1, 1836 G32 Lee MON 2-21 VG
$20 Sept. 1, 1835 G32 Lee MON 2-22 VG.
$1 Apr. 1, 1836 G20 Lee MON 2-9 VG
$1 Sept. 1, 1836 G20 Lee MON 2-10 VG
$2 Sept. 1, 1838 G22 Lee MON 2-11 VG
$3 Oct. 6, 1835 G24 Lee MON 2-12 Fine
$4 May 1, 1836 G26 Lee MON 2-14 VG
$4 Dec. 1, 1836 G26 Lee MON 2-16 Fine, backed
$5 Oct. 6, 1835 G28 Lee MON 2-17 Fine
$5 date ? G28 Lee MON 2-18 VG
$5 Oct. 6, 1835 G28 Lee MON 2-19 Fine
$10 date ? G30 Lee MON 2-20 VG
$20 July 1, 1836 G32 Lee MON 2-21 VG
$20 Sept. 1, 1835 G32 Lee MON 2-22 VG.
Monroe, MI- Bank of River Raisin $50 G18 Lee MON 3-23
A very scarce high denomination remainder. Uncirculated.
A very scarce high denomination remainder. Uncirculated.
Monroe, MI - Bank of River Raisin
$1 Dec. 20, 1841 G40 Lee MON 3-3 (2) VG, Fine
$1 Jan. 2, 1843 G40 Lee MON 3-4 Fine
$1 Jan. 1, 1844 G42 Lee MON 3-5 G-VG
$1 Mar. 4, 1843 G42 Lee MON 3-5 VG
$1 Jan. 1, 1844 G44 Lee MON 3-6 (2) VG, VG
$2 Oct. 1, 1841 G44 Lee MON 3-7 VG
$2 Oct. 1, 1841 G28 Lee MON 3-8 VG
$2 May 10, 1843 G44 Lee MON 3-9 (Lee plate note) Fine
$2 Mar. 10, 1843 G44 Lee MON 3-10 VG
$2 remainder G46 Lee MON 3-11 AU
$2 Jan. 1, 1844 G46 Lee MON 3-11 VG
$3 Nov. 1, 1838 G6 Lee MON 3-12 Fine
$3 Jan 2, 1843 G48 Lee MON 3-13 VG, paper pulls
$3 Jan. 1, 1844 G50 Lee MON 3-14 (2) VG, VG
$5 Jan. 1, 1843 G52 Lee MON 3-16 Fine
$5 date ? G54 Lee MON 3-17 VG
$5 Jan. 1, 1844 G54 Lee MON 3-18 VG
$5 Jan. 1, 1844 G54 Lee MON 3-19 (Lee plate note) VF.
$1 Dec. 20, 1841 G40 Lee MON 3-3 (2) VG, Fine
$1 Jan. 2, 1843 G40 Lee MON 3-4 Fine
$1 Jan. 1, 1844 G42 Lee MON 3-5 G-VG
$1 Mar. 4, 1843 G42 Lee MON 3-5 VG
$1 Jan. 1, 1844 G44 Lee MON 3-6 (2) VG, VG
$2 Oct. 1, 1841 G44 Lee MON 3-7 VG
$2 Oct. 1, 1841 G28 Lee MON 3-8 VG
$2 May 10, 1843 G44 Lee MON 3-9 (Lee plate note) Fine
$2 Mar. 10, 1843 G44 Lee MON 3-10 VG
$2 remainder G46 Lee MON 3-11 AU
$2 Jan. 1, 1844 G46 Lee MON 3-11 VG
$3 Nov. 1, 1838 G6 Lee MON 3-12 Fine
$3 Jan 2, 1843 G48 Lee MON 3-13 VG, paper pulls
$3 Jan. 1, 1844 G50 Lee MON 3-14 (2) VG, VG
$5 Jan. 1, 1843 G52 Lee MON 3-16 Fine
$5 date ? G54 Lee MON 3-17 VG
$5 Jan. 1, 1844 G54 Lee MON 3-18 VG
$5 Jan. 1, 1844 G54 Lee MON 3-19 (Lee plate note) VF.
Monroe, MI- The Merchants & Mechanics Bank $1 G2 Lee MON 1-2 Proof
A Proof on light card stock. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
A Proof on light card stock. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Monroe, MI- The Merchants & Mechanics Bank $3 Nov. 11, 1837 G10 Lee MON 1-6
A scarce denomination, particularly signed and issued. Very Fine.
A scarce denomination, particularly signed and issued. Very Fine.
Monroe, MI- The Merchants & Mechanics Bank $3 G10a Lee MON 1-7 Proof
A very likely unique anti-counterfeiting Proof example, with an overall red tint along with a diamond grid pattern over the entire note. About Uncirculated, 8 POC, ex-Tom Denly.
A very likely unique anti-counterfeiting Proof example, with an overall red tint along with a diamond grid pattern over the entire note. About Uncirculated, 8 POC, ex-Tom Denly.
Monroe, MI - Merchants and Mechanics Bank
$1 Nov. 11, 1837 G2 Lee MON 1-1 VG
$1 remainder G4 Lee MON 1-3 AU, edge nick
$2 Nov. 10, 1837 G6 Lee MON 1-4 (Lee plate note) Fine
$2 remainder G8 Lee MON 1-5 VF
$3 remainder G12 Lee MON 1-8 AU
$5 remainder G16 Lee MON 1-9 AU
$5 remainder G14 Lee MON 1-10 AU
$5 remainder G14 Lee MON 1-11 AU
$5 remainder G14 Lee MON 1-12 AU$10 remainder G18 Lee MON 1-13 AU.
$1 Nov. 11, 1837 G2 Lee MON 1-1 VG
$1 remainder G4 Lee MON 1-3 AU, edge nick
$2 Nov. 10, 1837 G6 Lee MON 1-4 (Lee plate note) Fine
$2 remainder G8 Lee MON 1-5 VF
$3 remainder G12 Lee MON 1-8 AU
$5 remainder G16 Lee MON 1-9 AU
$5 remainder G14 Lee MON 1-10 AU
$5 remainder G14 Lee MON 1-11 AU
$5 remainder G14 Lee MON 1-12 AU$10 remainder G18 Lee MON 1-13 AU.
Monroe, MI - River Raisin and Lake Erie Rail Road Company
$1 Dec. 10, 1836 G8a Lee MON 4-1 VF
$1 Dec. 10, 1836 G8a Lee MON 4-? VG
$1 June 1, 1839 G8 Lee MON 4-2 EF
$1 Oct. 1, 1840 G10 Lee MON 4-3 Fine
$1 Oct. 1, 1840 G10a Lee MON 4-4 VF
$1 Oct. 10, 1840 G12a Lee MON 4-6 EF
$1 July 9, 1863 G14a Lee MON 4-7 Unc.
$1 August, 1863 G14a Lee MON 4-8 Unc.
$2 Dec. 10, 1836 G16a Lee MON 4-10 VG
$2 August, 1863 G22a Lee MON 4-13 Unc.
$3 April 10, 1837 G24a Lee MON 4-15 Good
$3 June 1, 1839 G24 Lee MON 4-14 EF
$3 Oct. 10, 1840 G26a Lee MON 4-16 VG
$3 August, 1863 G30a Lee MON 4-17 Fine.
$1 Dec. 10, 1836 G8a Lee MON 4-1 VF
$1 Dec. 10, 1836 G8a Lee MON 4-? VG
$1 June 1, 1839 G8 Lee MON 4-2 EF
$1 Oct. 1, 1840 G10 Lee MON 4-3 Fine
$1 Oct. 1, 1840 G10a Lee MON 4-4 VF
$1 Oct. 10, 1840 G12a Lee MON 4-6 EF
$1 July 9, 1863 G14a Lee MON 4-7 Unc.
$1 August, 1863 G14a Lee MON 4-8 Unc.
$2 Dec. 10, 1836 G16a Lee MON 4-10 VG
$2 August, 1863 G22a Lee MON 4-13 Unc.
$3 April 10, 1837 G24a Lee MON 4-15 Good
$3 June 1, 1839 G24 Lee MON 4-14 EF
$3 Oct. 10, 1840 G26a Lee MON 4-16 VG
$3 August, 1863 G30a Lee MON 4-17 Fine.
Monroe, MI- River Raisin & Lake Erie Railroad Company $5 (2) G32, G38 Lee MON 4-18, 4-20
Two notes with advertisements on the reverse, one dated 1868 for the J. Kinsey Taylor Tobacco Warehouse, the other Field & Gillespie's Hat & Caps, both in Philadelphia. Both notes grade Very Fine.
Two notes with advertisements on the reverse, one dated 1868 for the J. Kinsey Taylor Tobacco Warehouse, the other Field & Gillespie's Hat & Caps, both in Philadelphia. Both notes grade Very Fine.
Monroe, MI- River Raisin & Lake Erie Rail Road Company $5, $20, $20 G32, G50, G50a Lee MON 4-19, 4-24 (2)
Three pieces, the $5 Very Fine, the two twenties each Very Fine or a bit better. There are differences in the obligations on the twenties, but Lee makes no distinction in his numbers.
Three pieces, the $5 Very Fine, the two twenties each Very Fine or a bit better. There are differences in the obligations on the twenties, but Lee makes no distinction in his numbers.
Mt. Clemens, MI- Bank of Macomb County $1-$1-$2-$3 April 1, 1858 G22a-G22a-G24a-G26a Lee MOU 1-9-1-10-1-11-1-12
A reconstructed sheet of four, attached with archival tape on the reverse. The notes all appear Uncirculated.
A reconstructed sheet of four, attached with archival tape on the reverse. The notes all appear Uncirculated.
Mt. Clemens, MI- Bank of Macomb County $5, $10 Nov. 20, 1838 G8, G10 Lee MOU 1-7, 1-8
Two lovely notes, each a plate note in the new Lee reference, with both grading Uncirculated.
Two lovely notes, each a plate note in the new Lee reference, with both grading Uncirculated.
Mt. Clemens, MI- Bank of Macomb County $5 (2), $10 G18 (2), G20 Lee MOU 1-33, 1-34, 1-39
Three pieces payable at the Bank of Tonawanda, New York. The two fives are Uncirculated, the $10 Extremely Fine with evidence of aging.
Three pieces payable at the Bank of Tonawanda, New York. The two fives are Uncirculated, the $10 Extremely Fine with evidence of aging.
Mt. Clemens, MI- Bank of Macomb County $5 (2), $10 G18a (2), G20a Lee MOU 1-36, 1-37, 1-40
Three pieces, all payable at the Bank of Tonawanda in New York, each note with a red reverse. The two $5 grade About Uncirculated and Very Fine, the $10 About Uncirculated with hinges on the back.
Three pieces, all payable at the Bank of Tonawanda in New York, each note with a red reverse. The two $5 grade About Uncirculated and Very Fine, the $10 About Uncirculated with hinges on the back.
Mt. Clemens, MI - Bank of Macomb County
$1 Mar. 10, 1838 G2 Lee MOU 1-2 VG
$2 Mar. 10, 1837 G4 Lee MOU 1-3 (Lee plate note) Fine
$1 June 1, 1833 G22a Lee MOU 1-9 VG
$1 Aug. 1, 1833 G22a Lee MOU 1-10 Fine
$2 Sept. 1, 1863 G24a Lee MOU 1-11 VG
$3 July 1, 1858 G26a Lee MOU 1-12 VF, coner missing
$5 May 1, 1833 G28a Lee MOU 1-13 Fine
$5 Nov. 1, 1853 G28a Lee MOU 1-14
$5 Oct. 1, 1853 G28a Lee MOU 1-15 VG
$10 May 1, 1853 G36a Lee MOU 1-16 Fine.
$1 Mar. 10, 1838 G2 Lee MOU 1-2 VG
$2 Mar. 10, 1837 G4 Lee MOU 1-3 (Lee plate note) Fine
$1 June 1, 1833 G22a Lee MOU 1-9 VG
$1 Aug. 1, 1833 G22a Lee MOU 1-10 Fine
$2 Sept. 1, 1863 G24a Lee MOU 1-11 VG
$3 July 1, 1858 G26a Lee MOU 1-12 VF, coner missing
$5 May 1, 1833 G28a Lee MOU 1-13 Fine
$5 Nov. 1, 1853 G28a Lee MOU 1-14
$5 Oct. 1, 1853 G28a Lee MOU 1-15 VG
$10 May 1, 1853 G36a Lee MOU 1-16 Fine.
Mount Clemens, MI - Macomb County Bank
$1 Apr. 1, 1858 G22b Lee MOU 1-17 (Lee plate note) VF
$1 Apr. 1, 1858 G22b Lee MOU 1-18 Fine
$1 Apr. 1, 1858 G22c Lee MOU 1-19 (Lee plate note) EF
$1 Apr. 1, 1858 G22c Lee MOU 1-20 Fine
$2 Apr. 1, 1858 G24b Lee MOU 1-21 (Lee plate note) EF
$2 Apr. 1, 1858 G24c Lee MOU 1-22 Fine
$2 Apr. 1, 1858 G24d Lee MOU 1-22 VG
$3 Apr. 1, 1858 G26c Lee MOU 1-24 VG
$5 Apr. 1, 1858 Haxby UNL Lee MOU 1-25 Fine
$5 Remainder Apr. 1, 1858 G28c Lee MOU 1-26 VG
$5 Apr. 1, 1858 Haxby UNL Lee MOU 1-27 Fine
$10 remainder Apr. 1, 1858 G30c Lee MOU 1-28 AU
$10 Apr. 5, 1853 G32a Lee MOU 1-29 (Lee plate note) Fine
$20 remainder G34a Lee MOU 1-30 VF
$20 remainder G34a Lee MOU 1-31 VF
$50 remainder G36a Lee MOU 1-32 VG.
$1 Apr. 1, 1858 G22b Lee MOU 1-17 (Lee plate note) VF
$1 Apr. 1, 1858 G22b Lee MOU 1-18 Fine
$1 Apr. 1, 1858 G22c Lee MOU 1-19 (Lee plate note) EF
$1 Apr. 1, 1858 G22c Lee MOU 1-20 Fine
$2 Apr. 1, 1858 G24b Lee MOU 1-21 (Lee plate note) EF
$2 Apr. 1, 1858 G24c Lee MOU 1-22 Fine
$2 Apr. 1, 1858 G24d Lee MOU 1-22 VG
$3 Apr. 1, 1858 G26c Lee MOU 1-24 VG
$5 Apr. 1, 1858 Haxby UNL Lee MOU 1-25 Fine
$5 Remainder Apr. 1, 1858 G28c Lee MOU 1-26 VG
$5 Apr. 1, 1858 Haxby UNL Lee MOU 1-27 Fine
$10 remainder Apr. 1, 1858 G30c Lee MOU 1-28 AU
$10 Apr. 5, 1853 G32a Lee MOU 1-29 (Lee plate note) Fine
$20 remainder G34a Lee MOU 1-30 VF
$20 remainder G34a Lee MOU 1-31 VF
$50 remainder G36a Lee MOU 1-32 VG.
Niles, MI - Bank of Niles
A complete set from this issuer
$1 Jan. 11, 1838 G2 Lee NIL 1-1 Fine
$2 Jan. 8, 1838 G4 Lee NIL 1-2 VG
$3 Jan. 2, 1838 G6 Lee NIL 1-3 VF
$5 Jan. 8, 1838 G8 Lee NIL 1-4 Fine.
A complete set from this issuer
$1 Jan. 11, 1838 G2 Lee NIL 1-1 Fine
$2 Jan. 8, 1838 G4 Lee NIL 1-2 VG
$3 Jan. 2, 1838 G6 Lee NIL 1-3 VF
$5 Jan. 8, 1838 G8 Lee NIL 1-4 Fine.
Niles, MI- R.C. Paine 25¢ Jan. 1, 1861 Lee NIL 2-2
A very high grade example of this excessively rare scrip, with this being the Lee plate example. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A very high grade example of this excessively rare scrip, with this being the Lee plate example. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Niles, MI- Unidentified Issuer 25¢ Lee NIL 3-2
An interesting piece of scrip with a neat riverboat vignette. Fine.
An interesting piece of scrip with a neat riverboat vignette. Fine.
Owasso, MI- The Bank of Owasso $1 G2 Lee OWO 1-1
Organized in 1838, this bank never opened, with all of the surviving notes remainders. Interestingly, both banks organized here spelled the town's name incorrectly (it is Owosso, not Owasso.) Uncirculated.
Organized in 1838, this bank never opened, with all of the surviving notes remainders. Interestingly, both banks organized here spelled the town's name incorrectly (it is Owosso, not Owasso.) Uncirculated.
Owasso, MI- The Bank of Owasso $2 G4 Lee OWO 1-2
Nice Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated remainder from this scarce bank.
Nice Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated remainder from this scarce bank.
Owasso, MI- The Bank of Owasso $3 G6 Lee OWO 1-3
A lovely example of this very rare $3 note. Uncirculated.
A lovely example of this very rare $3 note. Uncirculated.
Owasso, MI- The Bank of Owasso $5 G8 Lee OWO 1-4
Last in this complete set from this bank. Uncirculated.
Last in this complete set from this bank. Uncirculated.
Owasso, MI- The Bank of Owasso $1-$2-$3-$5 G2-G4-G6-G8 Lee OWO 1-1-1-2-1-3-1-4 Uncut Sheet
The first uncut sheet we've ever had to offer from this rare bank. Uncirculated.
The first uncut sheet we've ever had to offer from this rare bank. Uncirculated.
Owasso, MI- The Bank of Shiawassee $1 (2) G2 Lee OWO 2-1, 2-2
Two pieces from this never opened bank, from which no notes were signed or put into circulation. Although only remainders are known, the lower grade of this pair of ones certainly circulated. Extremely Fine, and Very Good.
Two pieces from this never opened bank, from which no notes were signed or put into circulation. Although only remainders are known, the lower grade of this pair of ones certainly circulated. Extremely Fine, and Very Good.
Owasso, MI- The Bank of Shiawassee $3 G4 Lee OWO 2-3
A very pretty example of this very rare note. Extremely Fine.
A very pretty example of this very rare note. Extremely Fine.
Owasso, MI- The Bank of Shiawassee $5 G6 Lee OWO 2-4
An attractive example of this scarce remainder. Very Fine.
An attractive example of this scarce remainder. Very Fine.
Palmyra, MI- Palmyra & Jacksonburgh Rail Road Co. $3 Lee PAL 2-9
Unlike virtually all of the other threes known from here, this example has a blue "Three" printed on the reverse. This note is the Lee plate example, and is ex-Bowen and Lee collections. Fine.
Unlike virtually all of the other threes known from here, this example has a blue "Three" printed on the reverse. This note is the Lee plate example, and is ex-Bowen and Lee collections. Fine.
Palmyra, MI - Palmyra and Jacksonburgh Rail Road Company
$1 July 4, 1859 Lee PAL 2-1 VG
$1 Apr. 5, 1838 Lee PAL 2-2 VF
$2 Apr. 5, 1838 Lee PAL 2-5 VF
$3 Apr. 5, 1838 VF.
$1 July 4, 1859 Lee PAL 2-1 VG
$1 Apr. 5, 1838 Lee PAL 2-2 VF
$2 Apr. 5, 1838 Lee PAL 2-5 VF
$3 Apr. 5, 1838 VF.
Palmyra, MI - Lenawee County Bank
$1 Dec. 22, 1837 G2 Lee PAL 1-1 (Lee plate note) VF
$2 Dec. 22, 1837 G4 Lee PAL 1-2 (lee plate note) AU
$3 Dec. 22, 1837 G6 Lee PAL 1-3 VF
$5 Dec. 22, 1837 G8 Lee PAL 1-4 VF.
$1 Dec. 22, 1837 G2 Lee PAL 1-1 (Lee plate note) VF
$2 Dec. 22, 1837 G4 Lee PAL 1-2 (lee plate note) AU
$3 Dec. 22, 1837 G6 Lee PAL 1-3 VF
$5 Dec. 22, 1837 G8 Lee PAL 1-4 VF.
Plymouth, MI- Wayne County Bank $1 Jan. 1, 1838 G2 Lee PLY 1-1
The plate note in Lee, and a very scarce item. Very Fine, with one tiny corner tip off.
The plate note in Lee, and a very scarce item. Very Fine, with one tiny corner tip off.
Plymouth, MI- Wayne County Bank $5 G8 Lee PLY 1-6
A Very Fine remainder example.
A Very Fine remainder example.
Plymouth, MI- Wayne County Bank $10 G10 Lee PLY 1-7
A very high grade example of this rare remainder. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A very high grade example of this rare remainder. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Plymouth, MI- Wayne County Bank $20 Dec. 13, 1837 G12 Lee PLY 1-8
A high grade note which is the Lee plate example. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a rare note.
A high grade note which is the Lee plate example. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a rare note.
Plymouth, MI - Wayne County Bank at Plymouth
A complete set from this issuer
$1 Dec. 1, 1837 G2 Lee PLY 1-2 G-VG
$2 date ? G4 Lee PLY 1-3 Fair
$3 date ? G6 Lee PLY 1-4 VG.
A complete set from this issuer
$1 Dec. 1, 1837 G2 Lee PLY 1-2 G-VG
$2 date ? G4 Lee PLY 1-3 Fair
$3 date ? G6 Lee PLY 1-4 VG.
Pontiac, MI- Bank of Oakland $10 G8 Lee PON 5-7
A very difficult to find remainder note, ex-Bowen and Lee collections. Very Fine, with a hint of aging and one tiny repair.
A very difficult to find remainder note, ex-Bowen and Lee collections. Very Fine, with a hint of aging and one tiny repair.
Pontiac, MI- Bank of Oakland $20 G10 Lee PON 5-8
A second scarce remainder from here. Sharp Very Fine.
A second scarce remainder from here. Sharp Very Fine.
Pontiac, MI- Bank of Pontiac $20 (2) G18 Lee PON 7-15, 7-16
Two high grade examples of this scarce note, both ex-Bowen and Lee collections, the first the Lee reference plate example grading About Uncirculated, the second Extremely Fine with a tiny nick at the top.
Two high grade examples of this scarce note, both ex-Bowen and Lee collections, the first the Lee reference plate example grading About Uncirculated, the second Extremely Fine with a tiny nick at the top.
Pontiac, MI - Bank of Pontiac
$1 July 1, 1835 G2 Lee PON 7-2 VG, corner missing
$1.25 undated G4 Lee PON 7-3 AU
$1.25 undated G4 Lee PON 7-4 EF
$1.50 Sept. 3, 1854 G6 Lee PON 7-5 EF
$1.50 undated G6 Lee PON 7-6 undated AU
$1.75 undated G8 Lee PON 7-7 AU
$2 Mar, 1864 G28 Lee PON 7-8 Fair
$3 Mar., 1864 G32 Lee PON 7-9 AU
$5 Oct. 5, 1835 G14 Lee PON 7-10 (Lee plate note) Fine
$5 Oct. 1, 1835 G14 Lee PON 7-11 Fine
$1 March, 1864 G24 Lee PON 7-18 AU
$1 Sept. 1, 1863 G26b Lee PON 7-20 Fine, corner missing
$1 Sept. 1, 1863 G26b Lee PON 7-21 EF
$2 Sept. 1, 1863 G30b Lee PON 7-22 Fine
$5 Sept. 1, 1863 G38b Lee PON 7-23 Good, repaired.
$1 July 1, 1835 G2 Lee PON 7-2 VG, corner missing
$1.25 undated G4 Lee PON 7-3 AU
$1.25 undated G4 Lee PON 7-4 EF
$1.50 Sept. 3, 1854 G6 Lee PON 7-5 EF
$1.50 undated G6 Lee PON 7-6 undated AU
$1.75 undated G8 Lee PON 7-7 AU
$2 Mar, 1864 G28 Lee PON 7-8 Fair
$3 Mar., 1864 G32 Lee PON 7-9 AU
$5 Oct. 5, 1835 G14 Lee PON 7-10 (Lee plate note) Fine
$5 Oct. 1, 1835 G14 Lee PON 7-11 Fine
$1 March, 1864 G24 Lee PON 7-18 AU
$1 Sept. 1, 1863 G26b Lee PON 7-20 Fine, corner missing
$1 Sept. 1, 1863 G26b Lee PON 7-21 EF
$2 Sept. 1, 1863 G30b Lee PON 7-22 Fine
$5 Sept. 1, 1863 G38b Lee PON 7-23 Good, repaired.
Pontiac, MI - Clinton Canal Bank and Bank of Oakland
Clinton Canal Bank:
$1 Dec. 9, 1837 G2 Lee PON 1-1VG
$2 Dec. 9, 1837 G4 Lee PON 1-2 Fine
$3 Dec. 29, 1837 G6 Lee PON 1-3 VG
$5 Dec. 9, 1837 G8 Lee PON 1-4 VF
$10 Dec. 29, 1837 G10 Lee PON 1-5 VF
Bank of Oakland:
$1 Sept. 5, 1837G2 Lee PON 5-1 Fine
$1 Sept. 5, 1837 G2 Lee PON 5-2 (Lee plate note)Fine
$2 Sept. 5, 1837 G4 Lee PON 5-3 (Lee plate note) VF
$3 1837 G6 Lee PON 5-4 Good, corner missing.
Clinton Canal Bank:
$1 Dec. 9, 1837 G2 Lee PON 1-1VG
$2 Dec. 9, 1837 G4 Lee PON 1-2 Fine
$3 Dec. 29, 1837 G6 Lee PON 1-3 VG
$5 Dec. 9, 1837 G8 Lee PON 1-4 VF
$10 Dec. 29, 1837 G10 Lee PON 1-5 VF
Bank of Oakland:
$1 Sept. 5, 1837G2 Lee PON 5-1 Fine
$1 Sept. 5, 1837 G2 Lee PON 5-2 (Lee plate note)Fine
$2 Sept. 5, 1837 G4 Lee PON 5-3 (Lee plate note) VF
$3 1837 G6 Lee PON 5-4 Good, corner missing.
Pontiac, MI- Farmers & Mechanics Bank $1 G2 Lee PON 3-2
A very rare example from the Thompson collection. Fine.
A very rare example from the Thompson collection. Fine.
Pontiac, MI- Farmers & Mechanics Bank $5 (3) G8 Lee PON 3-5, 3-6, 3-7
A trio of notes differing only in their plate position, the first Fine+ with a couple of corner tips off, the second Fine-Very Fine with a tape stain at the top, and the third Very Fine or so.
A trio of notes differing only in their plate position, the first Fine+ with a couple of corner tips off, the second Fine-Very Fine with a tape stain at the top, and the third Very Fine or so.
Pontiac, MI- Farmers & Mechanics Bank $10 Dec. 25, 1837 G10 Lee POB 3-8
A nice Very Fine example of this tougher Pontiac note.
A nice Very Fine example of this tougher Pontiac note.
Pontiac, MI- The Oakland County Bank $5-$5-$5-$5 Jan. 1, 1839 G40a-G40a-G40a-40a Lee PON 6-15-6-16-6-17-6-18 Uncut Sheet
A very scarce uncut sheet payable at the Bank of Central New York in Utica. Uncirculated, with a few meaningless chips out of the more than ample side margins.
A very scarce uncut sheet payable at the Bank of Central New York in Utica. Uncirculated, with a few meaningless chips out of the more than ample side margins.
Pontiac, MI - Oakland County Bank
A complete set, payable in Utica, NY
$5 Jan. 1, 1839 G40a Lee PON 6-15 VF
$5 Jan. 1, 1839 G40a Lee PON 6-16 VG
$5 Jan. 1, 1839 G40a Lee 6-17 VF
$5 Jan. 1, 1839 G40a Lee PON 6-18 VF
$10 Jan. 1, 1839 G42a Lee PON 6-19 G-VG
$20 Jan. 1, 1839 G44a Lee PON 6-20 VF.
A complete set, payable in Utica, NY
$5 Jan. 1, 1839 G40a Lee PON 6-15 VF
$5 Jan. 1, 1839 G40a Lee PON 6-16 VG
$5 Jan. 1, 1839 G40a Lee 6-17 VF
$5 Jan. 1, 1839 G40a Lee PON 6-18 VF
$10 Jan. 1, 1839 G42a Lee PON 6-19 G-VG
$20 Jan. 1, 1839 G44a Lee PON 6-20 VF.
Pontiac, MI - Oakland County Bank
$1 remainder G2 Lee PON 6-1 VF
$1 remainder G2 Lee PON 6-1 VF
$1 Apr. 10, 1843 G6 Lee PON 6-3 VG
$1 Oct. 10, 1843 G6 Lee PON 6-4 VG, repaired
$1 Oct. 10, 1843 G6 Lee PON 6-5 Fine
Apr. 15, 1846 G82 Lee PON 6-6 Fine
$2 remainder G10 Lee PON 6-7 VF
$2 remainder G10 Lee PON 6-8 AU
$2 Oct. 10, 1843 G14 Lee PON 6-9
$3 Oct. 10, 1843 G20 Lee PON 6-10 Fine
$3 Oct. 10, 1843 G24a Lee PON 6-11 EF
$5 Apr. 15, 1846 G32a Lee PON 6-12Fine
$5 Oct. 15, 1843 G28 Lee PON 6-13 VG, repaired
$10 March 10, 1846 G36a Lee PON 6-14 EF
Promissory Note, April, 1843, for $100 entirely handwritten. AU.
$1 remainder G2 Lee PON 6-1 VF
$1 remainder G2 Lee PON 6-1 VF
$1 Apr. 10, 1843 G6 Lee PON 6-3 VG
$1 Oct. 10, 1843 G6 Lee PON 6-4 VG, repaired
$1 Oct. 10, 1843 G6 Lee PON 6-5 Fine
Apr. 15, 1846 G82 Lee PON 6-6 Fine
$2 remainder G10 Lee PON 6-7 VF
$2 remainder G10 Lee PON 6-8 AU
$2 Oct. 10, 1843 G14 Lee PON 6-9
$3 Oct. 10, 1843 G20 Lee PON 6-10 Fine
$3 Oct. 10, 1843 G24a Lee PON 6-11 EF
$5 Apr. 15, 1846 G32a Lee PON 6-12Fine
$5 Oct. 15, 1843 G28 Lee PON 6-13 VG, repaired
$10 March 10, 1846 G36a Lee PON 6-14 EF
Promissory Note, April, 1843, for $100 entirely handwritten. AU.
Romeo, MI- Bank of Rome (NY) $1, $5, $10 A5, A15, UNL Lee ROM 1-1, 1-3, 1-5
Three pieces, each note altered from the Farmers Bank of Romeo, Michigan to the Farmers Bank of Rome, New York. The Farmers Bank of Romeo in fact issued no notes. Lee lists these at either $600 or $500 per note, which seems awfully high to us, but they are quite scarce. The $1 grades Fine-Very Fine, the $5 Fine, and the $10 Fine-Very Fine.
Three pieces, each note altered from the Farmers Bank of Romeo, Michigan to the Farmers Bank of Rome, New York. The Farmers Bank of Romeo in fact issued no notes. Lee lists these at either $600 or $500 per note, which seems awfully high to us, but they are quite scarce. The $1 grades Fine-Very Fine, the $5 Fine, and the $10 Fine-Very Fine.
Royal Oak, MI- The Farmers Bank of Oakland $1 Dec. 28, 1837 G2 Lee ROY 1-1
A beautiful example of this very scarce note which served as the plate example in the Bowen reference. About Uncirculated, with an old hinge on the back, ex- Bowen and Lee collections.
A beautiful example of this very scarce note which served as the plate example in the Bowen reference. About Uncirculated, with an old hinge on the back, ex- Bowen and Lee collections.
Royal Oak, MI- The Farmers Bank of Oakland $1.25 G4 Lee ROY 1-4
A rare odd denomination note from this much collected location which serves as the plate example in the new Lee book. About Uncirculated, with a small ink erosion hole at the cashier's signature.
A rare odd denomination note from this much collected location which serves as the plate example in the new Lee book. About Uncirculated, with a small ink erosion hole at the cashier's signature.
Royal Oak, MI- The Farmers Bank of Oakland $1.75 G8 Lee ROY 1-6
Another very rare odd denomination note from here. Fine-Very Fine.
Another very rare odd denomination note from here. Fine-Very Fine.
Royal Oak, MI- The Farmers Bank of Oakland $10 G16 Lee 1-14
Another very rare note from here, with this the sole $10 example we've handled from here. Fine.
Another very rare note from here, with this the sole $10 example we've handled from here. Fine.
Royal Oak, MI - Farmers Bank of Oakland
$1 1850 G2 Lee ROY 1-2 Fine
$2 1858 G10 Lee ROY 1-7 VG
$3 date ? G12 Lee ROY 1-9 (Lee plate note) VG
$5 Dec. 28, 1834 G14 Lee ROY 1-11 VF
$5 Dec. 28, 1834 G14 Lee ROY 1-12 AU
$5 Aug. 28, 1837 G14 Lee ROY 1-13 (Lee plate note) EF.
$1 1850 G2 Lee ROY 1-2 Fine
$2 1858 G10 Lee ROY 1-7 VG
$3 date ? G12 Lee ROY 1-9 (Lee plate note) VG
$5 Dec. 28, 1834 G14 Lee ROY 1-11 VF
$5 Dec. 28, 1834 G14 Lee ROY 1-12 AU
$5 Aug. 28, 1837 G14 Lee ROY 1-13 (Lee plate note) EF.
Saginaw, MI - Saginaw City Bank
$2 Dec. 24, 1837 G4 Lee SAG 1-1 Fine
$3 Dec. 26, 1837 G6 Lee SAG 1-2 Fine
$5 Dec. 24, 1837 G8 Lee SAG 1-3 VG, taped
$10 Dec. 26, 1837 G10 Lee SAG 1-4 Fine, repairs.
$2 Dec. 24, 1837 G4 Lee SAG 1-1 Fine
$3 Dec. 26, 1837 G6 Lee SAG 1-2 Fine
$5 Dec. 24, 1837 G8 Lee SAG 1-3 VG, taped
$10 Dec. 26, 1837 G10 Lee SAG 1-4 Fine, repairs.
Saline, MI- The Bank of Saline $1 G2 Lee SAL 1-2 Proof
A scarce Proof example listed by Lee as unique. Uncirculated, 4 POC, with a small repair.
A scarce Proof example listed by Lee as unique. Uncirculated, 4 POC, with a small repair.
Saline, MI- Bank of Saline $10 G10 Lee SAL 1-6 Proof
A pristine Proof example which Lee calls the only $10 Proof extant from here. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
A pristine Proof example which Lee calls the only $10 Proof extant from here. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Saline, MI - Bank of Saline
A complete set from this issuer
$1 Nov. 5, 1837 G2 Lee SAL 1-1 VG
$2 Dec. 13, 1837 G4 Lee SAL 1-3 Fine, corner repir
$3 Dec. 13, 1837 G6 Lee SAL 1-4 VG
$5 Dec. 13, 1837 G8 Lee SAL 1-5 VG
$10 Jan. 1, 1838 G10 Lee SAL 1-6 AU
$20 Jan. 1, 1838 G12 SAL 1-7 AU.
A complete set from this issuer
$1 Nov. 5, 1837 G2 Lee SAL 1-1 VG
$2 Dec. 13, 1837 G4 Lee SAL 1-3 Fine, corner repir
$3 Dec. 13, 1837 G6 Lee SAL 1-4 VG
$5 Dec. 13, 1837 G8 Lee SAL 1-5 VG
$10 Jan. 1, 1838 G10 Lee SAL 1-6 AU
$20 Jan. 1, 1838 G12 SAL 1-7 AU.
Sault De St. Marys, MI - Bank of Chippeway
$2 Jan. 5, 1838 G2 Lee SAU 1-1 AU
$3 Jan. 3, 1838 G4 Lee SAU 1-2 AU
$5 Jan. 3, 1838 G6 Lee SAU 1-3 VF
$10 Jan. 3, 1838 G10 Lee SAU 1-6 AU.
$2 Jan. 5, 1838 G2 Lee SAU 1-1 AU
$3 Jan. 3, 1838 G4 Lee SAU 1-2 AU
$5 Jan. 3, 1838 G6 Lee SAU 1-3 VF
$10 Jan. 3, 1838 G10 Lee SAU 1-6 AU.
Sault De St. Mary, MI- Chippeway County Bank $2, $3 G2, G3 Lee SAU 2-1, 2-2
Two pieces from this scarce bank, with both notes grading About Uncirculated, the $3 with a small water spot and some light foxing.
Two pieces from this scarce bank, with both notes grading About Uncirculated, the $3 with a small water spot and some light foxing.
Sault De St. Mary, MI- Chippeway County Bank $20 G6 Lee SAU 2-8
Falsely filled in and obviously circulated, but a rare denomination from here nevertheless. Very Good-Fine.
Falsely filled in and obviously circulated, but a rare denomination from here nevertheless. Very Good-Fine.
Sault De St. Mary, MI- Chippeway County Bank $5 (2), $10 (2) G4, G5 Lee SAU 2-4, 2-5, 2-6, 2-7
Four pieces, the two fives Extremely Fine, the second falsely filled in, the tens Very Fine with three corner tips off, falsely filled in and Fair with a large chunk missing.
Four pieces, the two fives Extremely Fine, the second falsely filled in, the tens Very Fine with three corner tips off, falsely filled in and Fair with a large chunk missing.
Schoolcraft, MI- Farmers Bank of Prairie Ronde $1 G2 Lee SCH 1-1
The nicest example of this very rare note we've ever seen. Bill Thompson obtained this lovely specimen from then-Michigan (and now Tennessee) dealer Tom Durkin several years ago. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
The nicest example of this very rare note we've ever seen. Bill Thompson obtained this lovely specimen from then-Michigan (and now Tennessee) dealer Tom Durkin several years ago. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Schoolcraft, MI- Farmers Bank of Prairie Ronde $5 G8 Lee SCH 1-2
Falsely filled in, as are all circulated examples from this bank which never opened, but very rare, with this example the Lee plate note. Fine+.
Falsely filled in, as are all circulated examples from this bank which never opened, but very rare, with this example the Lee plate note. Fine+.
Sharon, MI- The Farmer's Bank $5 G6 Lee SHA 1-4 Proof
An ex-ABNCo sale Proof with a few creases. About Uncirculated, 6 POC.
An ex-ABNCo sale Proof with a few creases. About Uncirculated, 6 POC.
Sharon, MI- The Farmer's Bank of Sharon $1 Dec. 23, 1837 G2 Lee SHA 1-1
A very rare note, with the Thompson collection having two examples. Fine, with a small nick out at the top.
A very rare note, with the Thompson collection having two examples. Fine, with a small nick out at the top.
Sharon, MI- The Farmer's Bank of Sharon $1 Dec. 23, 1837 G2 Lee SHA 1-2
A nice Fine-Very Fine example which is the plate note in both the Bowen and Lee references, fitting as the note is ex-Bowen and Lee collections.
A nice Fine-Very Fine example which is the plate note in both the Bowen and Lee references, fitting as the note is ex-Bowen and Lee collections.
Sharon, MI- Farmer's Bank of Sharon $3 Dec. 23, 1837 G4 Lee SHA 1-3
A very scarce note, with this example quite nice for the grade. Fine-Very Fine.
A very scarce note, with this example quite nice for the grade. Fine-Very Fine.
Shiawassee, MI- The Exchange Bank $1, $2 G2, G4 Lee SHI 1-2, 1-4
Notes from this bank bear the dubious distinction of being the only Michigan issue to be engraved on wood blocks, and it certainly shows, as these notes are pathetically amateurish in execution and would have been hard pressed to serve as money had this bank actually ever opened. Both notes are scarce, and both grade Crisp Uncirculated.
Notes from this bank bear the dubious distinction of being the only Michigan issue to be engraved on wood blocks, and it certainly shows, as these notes are pathetically amateurish in execution and would have been hard pressed to serve as money had this bank actually ever opened. Both notes are scarce, and both grade Crisp Uncirculated.
Shiawassee, MI- The Exchange Bank $3 G8 Lee SHI 1-5
A scarcer denomination from here, and one we've not had in this grade before. Ex-Bowen and Lee collections, as are all three of the notes from this bank. Crisp Uncirculated.
A scarcer denomination from here, and one we've not had in this grade before. Ex-Bowen and Lee collections, as are all three of the notes from this bank. Crisp Uncirculated.
Shiawassee, MI- The Exchange Bank $5, $10 G10, G12 Lee SHI 1-6, 1-7
Two pieces, both "signed and issued" examples which obviously circulated. The $5 grades Fine with a small split, the $10 Very Good with a couple of interior tears.
Two pieces, both "signed and issued" examples which obviously circulated. The $5 grades Fine with a small split, the $10 Very Good with a couple of interior tears.
Shiawassee, MI- The Exchange Bank $10 G12 Lee 1-8
A scarcer denomination which we've not had previously. Uncirculated.
A scarcer denomination which we've not had previously. Uncirculated.
Shiawassee, MI- The Exchange Bank $20 G14 Lee SHI 1-9
A lovely example of this rare denomination. About Uncirculated, ex-Tom Durkin many years ago.
A lovely example of this rare denomination. About Uncirculated, ex-Tom Durkin many years ago.
St. Clair, MI - Bank of St. Clair
$1 Jan. 1, 1842 G2 Lee STC 1-1 VG
$1 Nov. 10, 1843 G2 Lee STC 1-2 VG
$2 Nov. 10, 1843 G4 Lee STC 1-3 Fine
$3 Jan. 1, 1839 G6 Lee STC 1-4 Good
$5 Jan. 10, 1837 G8 Lee STC 1-6 Good
$5 Apr. 4, 1844 G32 Lee STC 1-6 VG
$5 Apr. 4, 1844 G32 Lee STC 1-7 Fine
$10 Apr. 4, 1844 G36 Lee STC 1-8 Fine
$10 Nov. 10, 1837 G10 Lee STC 1-8 VF.
$1 Jan. 1, 1842 G2 Lee STC 1-1 VG
$1 Nov. 10, 1843 G2 Lee STC 1-2 VG
$2 Nov. 10, 1843 G4 Lee STC 1-3 Fine
$3 Jan. 1, 1839 G6 Lee STC 1-4 Good
$5 Jan. 10, 1837 G8 Lee STC 1-6 Good
$5 Apr. 4, 1844 G32 Lee STC 1-6 VG
$5 Apr. 4, 1844 G32 Lee STC 1-7 Fine
$10 Apr. 4, 1844 G36 Lee STC 1-8 Fine
$10 Nov. 10, 1837 G10 Lee STC 1-8 VF.
St. Clair, MI - Bank of St. Clair
$2 Jan. 15, 1837 G4 Lee STC 1-3 Fine
$3 Jan. 10, 1837 G6 STC 1-4 VG
$5 Jan. 10, 1837 G44 Lee STC 1-5 Good
$1 July 1, 1840 G50 Lee STC 1-9 VG
$1 date ? G50 Lee STC 1-10 Good
$2 July 1, 1837 G52 Lee STC 1-11 (Lee plate note) Fine
$3 July 5, 1840 G54 Lee STC 1-12 Fine
$5 date ? G56 Lee STC 1-13 Good
$5 July 1, 1840 G56 Lee STC 1-14 Good
$5 July 1, 1840 G56 Lee STC 1-15 Fine
$10 July 1, 1840 G56 Lee STC 1-16 (Lee plate note) Fine
$1 Nov. 10, 1840 G20 Lee STC 1-17 (Lee plate note) VF
$1 Nov. 10, 1840 G20 Lee STC 1-18 VG
$2 Nov. 10, 1843 G24 Lee STC 1-22 Fine
$3 Nov. 10, 1843 G28 Lee STC 1-25 Fine
$5 Jan. 10, 1837 G44 Lee STC 1-29 Fine.
$2 Jan. 15, 1837 G4 Lee STC 1-3 Fine
$3 Jan. 10, 1837 G6 STC 1-4 VG
$5 Jan. 10, 1837 G44 Lee STC 1-5 Good
$1 July 1, 1840 G50 Lee STC 1-9 VG
$1 date ? G50 Lee STC 1-10 Good
$2 July 1, 1837 G52 Lee STC 1-11 (Lee plate note) Fine
$3 July 5, 1840 G54 Lee STC 1-12 Fine
$5 date ? G56 Lee STC 1-13 Good
$5 July 1, 1840 G56 Lee STC 1-14 Good
$5 July 1, 1840 G56 Lee STC 1-15 Fine
$10 July 1, 1840 G56 Lee STC 1-16 (Lee plate note) Fine
$1 Nov. 10, 1840 G20 Lee STC 1-17 (Lee plate note) VF
$1 Nov. 10, 1840 G20 Lee STC 1-18 VG
$2 Nov. 10, 1843 G24 Lee STC 1-22 Fine
$3 Nov. 10, 1843 G28 Lee STC 1-25 Fine
$5 Jan. 10, 1837 G44 Lee STC 1-29 Fine.
St. Clair, MI- The St. Clair Bank $5 Lee STC 1-34 Proof
A mock-up or progress Proof on a bank that was either never organized or chartered, or something from the Bank of St. Clair (which is how Lee numbers this piece.) Uncirculated.
A mock-up or progress Proof on a bank that was either never organized or chartered, or something from the Bank of St. Clair (which is how Lee numbers this piece.) Uncirculated.
St. Clair, MI- St. Clair & Romeo Rail Road Co. $1 G2 Lee STC 2-2
An attractive Extremely Fine example with only a tiny nick at the top.
An attractive Extremely Fine example with only a tiny nick at the top.
St. Clair, MI- St. Clair & Romeo Rail Road Co. $1 G2 Lee STC 2-1
A very rare note, this example falsely signed and issued, as these come as remainders only. Very Fine, the paper a bit aged.
A very rare note, this example falsely signed and issued, as these come as remainders only. Very Fine, the paper a bit aged.
St. Clair, MI- The St. Clair & Romeo Rail Road Co. $2, $3 G4, G6 Lee STC 2-4, 2-6 Proofs
Two partial Proofs from this rare issuer mounted on light cardboard stock. Each denomination consists of about 2/3 of a full note with 5 POC at the signature blocks. Lee values these at $800 each, a valuation which we have some doubts about. The market will decide when the hammer falls today. Offered without estimate. Uncirculated.
Two partial Proofs from this rare issuer mounted on light cardboard stock. Each denomination consists of about 2/3 of a full note with 5 POC at the signature blocks. Lee values these at $800 each, a valuation which we have some doubts about. The market will decide when the hammer falls today. Offered without estimate. Uncirculated.
St. Joseph, MI- Commercial Bank of Michigan $5 Jan. 1, 1838 G8 Lee STJ 2-4
A great rarity and one of the highlights of the Thompson holdings. Fine with a tiny nick out of the bottom margin, the Lee plate example.
A great rarity and one of the highlights of the Thompson holdings. Fine with a tiny nick out of the bottom margin, the Lee plate example.
St. Joseph, MI- Farmers & Merchants Bank of St. Joseph $20 Feb. 3, 1838 G26 Lee STJ 3-8
A high grade example, and scarce with the red "Centreville" overprint. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with a trace of old mounting on the back.
A high grade example, and scarce with the red "Centreville" overprint. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with a trace of old mounting on the back.
Tecumseh, MI- Bank of Tecumseh $1 UNL Lee TEC 3-1 Proof
A lovely Proof with the design of Haxby G20a but lacking the red overprint. Uncirculated, 4 POC, with just a couple of small areas of light foxing, ex-January, 1996 CAA sale, lot 1776.
A lovely Proof with the design of Haxby G20a but lacking the red overprint. Uncirculated, 4 POC, with just a couple of small areas of light foxing, ex-January, 1996 CAA sale, lot 1776.
Tecumseh, MI- Bank of Tecumseh $5 UNL Lee TEC 3-4 Proof
A companion Proof to the $1 above, this the design of Haxby G28a but again lacking the red overprint. Uncirculated, mounted on light card stock, 4 POC.
A companion Proof to the $1 above, this the design of Haxby G28a but again lacking the red overprint. Uncirculated, mounted on light card stock, 4 POC.
Tecumseh, MI- Bank of Tecumseh $5 UNL Lee TEC 3-4 Proof
A second Proof example, this with a small split at the bottom and tape on the reverse covering the slash cancels at the signature blocks. Uncirculated.
A second Proof example, this with a small split at the bottom and tape on the reverse covering the slash cancels at the signature blocks. Uncirculated.
Tecumseh, MI- Bank of Tecumseh $5 G30a Lee TEC 3-14 Proof
A lovely fully green tinted Proof. Uncirculated, 4 POC, with two hinge remnants on the reverse that affect nothing.
A lovely fully green tinted Proof. Uncirculated, 4 POC, with two hinge remnants on the reverse that affect nothing.
Tecumseh, MI- Bank of Tecumseh $10 G32a Lee TEC 3-17
A very scarce note, especially in high grade. Nice Very Fine.
A very scarce note, especially in high grade. Nice Very Fine.
Tecumseh, MI- The Bank of Tecumseh $10 Aug. 10, 1847 UNL Lee TEC 3-18
A rare altered example from a Bank of Sandstone note. This is the Lee plate example. Very Fine, unlisted in Haxby.
A rare altered example from a Bank of Sandstone note. This is the Lee plate example. Very Fine, unlisted in Haxby.
Tecumseh, MI - Bank of Tecumseh
$1 Mar. 1, 1858 G20b Lee TEC 3-6 Fine
$1 Mar. 1, 1856 G20a Lee TEC 3-5 VG
$1 Aug. 22, 1859 G22a Lee TEC 3-7 VG, taped
$2 Jan. 1, 1856 G24a Lee TEC 3-8 VG
$2 1856 G24b Lee TEC 3-9 VG
$5 Jan. 1, 1856 G28a Lee TEC 3-12 VG
$5 Mar. 1, 1856 G28b Lee 3-13 VG
$5 Aug. 22, 1859 G30a Lee TEC 3-14 EF
$5 Aug. 22, 1859 G30a Lee TEC 3-15 Fine, repaired
$5 Aug. 22, 1859 G30a Lee TEC 3-16 VF.
$1 Mar. 1, 1858 G20b Lee TEC 3-6 Fine
$1 Mar. 1, 1856 G20a Lee TEC 3-5 VG
$1 Aug. 22, 1859 G22a Lee TEC 3-7 VG, taped
$2 Jan. 1, 1856 G24a Lee TEC 3-8 VG
$2 1856 G24b Lee TEC 3-9 VG
$5 Jan. 1, 1856 G28a Lee TEC 3-12 VG
$5 Mar. 1, 1856 G28b Lee 3-13 VG
$5 Aug. 22, 1859 G30a Lee TEC 3-14 EF
$5 Aug. 22, 1859 G30a Lee TEC 3-15 Fine, repaired
$5 Aug. 22, 1859 G30a Lee TEC 3-16 VF.
Tecumseh, MI- The Commonwealth Bank $1 Lee TEC 2-1
One of the rarest of all Michigan banks, as Lee notes that only about a half dozen notes are known from here. About Uncirculated.
One of the rarest of all Michigan banks, as Lee notes that only about a half dozen notes are known from here. About Uncirculated.
Tecumseh, MI- The Commonwealth Bank $2 UNL Lee TEC 2-3
Rare enough so that this denomination is not even listed in Haxby. Extremely Fine.
Rare enough so that this denomination is not even listed in Haxby. Extremely Fine.
Three Rivers, MI- S.M. Ashby Ad Note Lee THR 1-1
The only note we've seen from this issuer, done on the $3 Legal Tender format. Fine-Very Fine.
The only note we've seen from this issuer, done on the $3 Legal Tender format. Fine-Very Fine.
Urbana, MI- The Urbana Banking Company $2 G4 Lee URB 1-2 Proof
This piece appears to be a Proof on heavy paper which copies the design of a genuine bank note produced for the bank of the same name in Urbana, Ohio. It is unlikely that this bank ever existed in Michigan, and certainly no genuine notes were ever issued. About Uncirculated.
This piece appears to be a Proof on heavy paper which copies the design of a genuine bank note produced for the bank of the same name in Urbana, Ohio. It is unlikely that this bank ever existed in Michigan, and certainly no genuine notes were ever issued. About Uncirculated.
Utica, MI- The Bank of Utica $1 Sept. 9, 1837 G2 Lee UTI 1-2
A very scarce note, with legitimate issues from this bank not to be confused with the considerably more common lookalike issues from the Shelby & Detroit Rail Road Company. Fine, with a corner tip off and a few splits and pinholes, ex-CAA May, 1998 sale.
A very scarce note, with legitimate issues from this bank not to be confused with the considerably more common lookalike issues from the Shelby & Detroit Rail Road Company. Fine, with a corner tip off and a few splits and pinholes, ex-CAA May, 1998 sale.
Utica, MI- The Bank of Utica $2 Oct. 30, 1837 G4 Lee UTI 1-3
A just plain rare note with a few pinholes and a repaired cut cancel. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
A just plain rare note with a few pinholes and a repaired cut cancel. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Utica, MI- The Bank of Utica $5 Dec. 10, 1837 6 Lee UTI 1-4
Another rare note, this with some minor repairs to a pair of cut cancels. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
Another rare note, this with some minor repairs to a pair of cut cancels. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
Utica, MI- The Bank of Utica $1-$1-$2-$5 G2-G2-G4-6 Lee UTI 1-5 Uncut Proof Sheet
A very rare uncut sheet of Proofs ex Christie's ABNCo archives sale of 1990. Uncirculated, with a miniscule repaired split at the top.
A very rare uncut sheet of Proofs ex Christie's ABNCo archives sale of 1990. Uncirculated, with a miniscule repaired split at the top.
Utica, MI- Shelby & Detroit Rail Road Company 25¢, 50¢, $1, $2 Lee UTI 3-6, 3-7, 3-8, 3-9
A quartet of notes from this railroad issuer, each but the $2 grading Fine-Very Fine, with the $2 Fine.
A quartet of notes from this railroad issuer, each but the $2 grading Fine-Very Fine, with the $2 Fine.
White Pigeon, MI- The Bank of White Pigeon $1 G2 Lee WHI 1-1
The first note of a complete set from this excessively rare and especially sought after bank. If these were National Bank Notes we would be talking thousands of dollars rather than hundreds per note, but they are not, hence our estimate for this Very Fine rarity of...
The first note of a complete set from this excessively rare and especially sought after bank. If these were National Bank Notes we would be talking thousands of dollars rather than hundreds per note, but they are not, hence our estimate for this Very Fine rarity of...
White Pigeon, MI- The Bank of White Pigeon $2 G4 Lee WHI 1-2
Our consignor paid $700 for this note some years ago, and, considering its rarity and desirability, that figure will likely prove a bargain before the hammer falls here today. Very Fine.
Our consignor paid $700 for this note some years ago, and, considering its rarity and desirability, that figure will likely prove a bargain before the hammer falls here today. Very Fine.
White Pigeon, MI- The Bank of White Pigeon $5 G6 Lee WHI 1-3
A third nice example from this truly rare bank. Very Fine, with one small hole.
A third nice example from this truly rare bank. Very Fine, with one small hole.
White Pigeon, MI- The Bank of White Pigeon $10 G8 Lee WHI 1-4
An extremely rare note, but low grade and with extensive repairs and reconstruction. Good.
An extremely rare note, but low grade and with extensive repairs and reconstruction. Good.
Ypsilanti, MI- The Huron River Bank Jan. 1, 1838 $2 G2 Lee YPS 2-3
An excessively rare note which is the only example Bill Thompson could ever find to represent this bank. Fine in appearance, but severed in two and repaired.
An excessively rare note which is the only example Bill Thompson could ever find to represent this bank. Fine in appearance, but severed in two and repaired.
Ypsilanti, MI - Bank of Ypsilanti
$1 May 1, 1837 G2 Lee MOU YPS 5-1 VG
$1 June 13, 1837 G2 Lee YPS 5-2 VG
$2 Jan 15, 1837 G4 Lee YPS 5-3 G-VG
$3 Jan 15, 1837 G6 Lee YPS 5-4 Good
$5 Oct. 17, 1836 G8 Lee YPS 5-5 VG
$5 Jan. 1, 1839 G8 Lee YPS 5-6 (Lee plate note) EF
$5 Oct.17, 1836 G8 Lee YPS 5-7 VF
$10 Jan. 17, 1837 G10 Lee YPS 5-8 Fine.
$1 May 1, 1837 G2 Lee MOU YPS 5-1 VG
$1 June 13, 1837 G2 Lee YPS 5-2 VG
$2 Jan 15, 1837 G4 Lee YPS 5-3 G-VG
$3 Jan 15, 1837 G6 Lee YPS 5-4 Good
$5 Oct. 17, 1836 G8 Lee YPS 5-5 VG
$5 Jan. 1, 1839 G8 Lee YPS 5-6 (Lee plate note) EF
$5 Oct.17, 1836 G8 Lee YPS 5-7 VF
$10 Jan. 17, 1837 G10 Lee YPS 5-8 Fine.
Zilwaukie, MI- Unidentified Issuer $1 Lee ZIL 1-3
A very rare note which realized $725 when last offered in the June, 1998 Memphis sale. This piece is the Lee plate note in his new book. Fine.
A very rare note which realized $725 when last offered in the June, 1998 Memphis sale. This piece is the Lee plate note in his new book. Fine.
Zilwaukie, MI- Unidentified Issuer $2 Lee ZIL 1-4
A higher grade example which realized $800 in the same sale. Expect it to bring that or more in today's considerably stronger market. Extremely Fine.
A higher grade example which realized $800 in the same sale. Expect it to bring that or more in today's considerably stronger market. Extremely Fine.
East Saginaw, Grand Rapids, Grand Haven, Hillsdale, Saginaw, St. Joseph and Pinconning, MI Obsoletes
East Saginaw:
W.L.P. Little & Co. 5¢ Dec. 1, 1862 Lee EAS 2-1 AU; 10¢ Dec. 1, 1862 Lee EAS 2-2 AU; 25¢ Dec. 1, 1862 Lee EAS 2-3 VF; 50¢ Dec. 1, 1862 Lee EAS 2-4 AU
Grand Rapids:
Grand Rapids Bridge Company $1 remainder Lee GRA 6-1 AU
J.W. Pierce 12 1/2¢ Feb. 15, 1838 Lee GRA 13-1 VG 80% present
Grand Haven:
Lumbermen's Bank of E.L. Fuller & Co. $3 Sept. 1, 1837 Lee GND 1-3 VF; $5 Sept. 1, 1837 Lee GND 1-4 VF
Hillsdale:
Mitchell, Waldron & Co. 5¢ Lee HIL 1-1 Fine; 20¢ HIL 1-2 AU
Saginaw:
City of Saginaw 5¢ Nov. 24, 1862 Lee SAG 5-1 AU; 10¢ Nov. 24, 1862 Lee SAG 5-2 AU; 25¢ Nov. 24, 1862 Lee SAG 5-3 AU
St. Joseph:
B.C. Hoyt, Banker 20¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Lee STJ 4-3 AU; 50¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Lee STJ 4-5 AU
Pinconning:
George Campbell & Co. 10¢ PIN 1-1 AU POC.
East Saginaw:
W.L.P. Little & Co. 5¢ Dec. 1, 1862 Lee EAS 2-1 AU; 10¢ Dec. 1, 1862 Lee EAS 2-2 AU; 25¢ Dec. 1, 1862 Lee EAS 2-3 VF; 50¢ Dec. 1, 1862 Lee EAS 2-4 AU
Grand Rapids:
Grand Rapids Bridge Company $1 remainder Lee GRA 6-1 AU
J.W. Pierce 12 1/2¢ Feb. 15, 1838 Lee GRA 13-1 VG 80% present
Grand Haven:
Lumbermen's Bank of E.L. Fuller & Co. $3 Sept. 1, 1837 Lee GND 1-3 VF; $5 Sept. 1, 1837 Lee GND 1-4 VF
Hillsdale:
Mitchell, Waldron & Co. 5¢ Lee HIL 1-1 Fine; 20¢ HIL 1-2 AU
Saginaw:
City of Saginaw 5¢ Nov. 24, 1862 Lee SAG 5-1 AU; 10¢ Nov. 24, 1862 Lee SAG 5-2 AU; 25¢ Nov. 24, 1862 Lee SAG 5-3 AU
St. Joseph:
B.C. Hoyt, Banker 20¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Lee STJ 4-3 AU; 50¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Lee STJ 4-5 AU
Pinconning:
George Campbell & Co. 10¢ PIN 1-1 AU POC.
A Collection of Michigan Related Ad Notes
This selection of ad notes on the back of Michigan issued obsoletes is part of the Thompson holdings and consists of 15 pieces. Not all are traditional ad notes, some being just backstamped with a merchants name or symbol, one has part of a speech on the reverse. Also included are two Michigan ad notes on the backs of Confederate facsimilies. Grades range from Fair to About Uncirculated although most of the notes average Very Good. No returns will be accepted on this lot for any reason.
This selection of ad notes on the back of Michigan issued obsoletes is part of the Thompson holdings and consists of 15 pieces. Not all are traditional ad notes, some being just backstamped with a merchants name or symbol, one has part of a speech on the reverse. Also included are two Michigan ad notes on the backs of Confederate facsimilies. Grades range from Fair to About Uncirculated although most of the notes average Very Good. No returns will be accepted on this lot for any reason.
Altered & Counterfeit Formerly Michigan Notes
A group of ten pieces, all but one alterations of Michigan notes made into notes of several different banks and states, the last a counterfeit on the Bank of Utica, MI. Several of the altered pieces are quite scarce. Grades range from Fair to Fine. No returns will accepted on this lot.
A group of ten pieces, all but one alterations of Michigan notes made into notes of several different banks and states, the last a counterfeit on the Bank of Utica, MI. Several of the altered pieces are quite scarce. Grades range from Fair to Fine. No returns will accepted on this lot.
A Grand Rapids and Gratiot Mixture
Grand Rapids:
Grand River Bank $1 Sept. 15, 1837 G2 Lee GRA 7-1 Fine, corner clipped
$5 Grand River Bank Sept. 15, 1837 G8 Lee GRA 7-5 VG, corner repair
Gratiot:
$2 Commercial Bank May 10, 1839 G2 Lee GRT 1-1 VG; $3 Commercial Bank remainder G4 Lee GRT 1-2 EF
$5 Commercial Bank remainder G6 Lee GRT 1-3 EF
$10 Commercial Bank remainder G8 Lee GRT 1-4 AU.
Grand Rapids:
Grand River Bank $1 Sept. 15, 1837 G2 Lee GRA 7-1 Fine, corner clipped
$5 Grand River Bank Sept. 15, 1837 G8 Lee GRA 7-5 VG, corner repair
Gratiot:
$2 Commercial Bank May 10, 1839 G2 Lee GRT 1-1 VG; $3 Commercial Bank remainder G4 Lee GRT 1-2 EF
$5 Commercial Bank remainder G6 Lee GRT 1-3 EF
$10 Commercial Bank remainder G8 Lee GRT 1-4 AU.
Jackson and Jacksonburgh Obsoletes
Jackson:
Detroit and St. Joseph Rail Road Bank:
$1 Mar. 9, 1840 G20 Lee JAC 3-1 VG
$1 Mar 9, 1837 G20 JAC 3-2 Fine
$1 date ? G22a Lee JAC 3-3 G-VG
$5 Oct. 15, 1850 G 14 Lee JAC 3-7 (Lee plate note) Fine, corner clipped
Jacksonburgh:
Jackson County Bank:
$2 Dec. 1, 1837 G2 Lee JBG 1-1 Fine
$3 Nov. 15, 1837 G4 Lee JBG 1-2 Fine
$5 Nov. 15, 1837 G6 Lee JBG 1-3 VF
$10 Dec. 1, 1837 G8 Lee JBG 1-4 VG.
Jackson:
Detroit and St. Joseph Rail Road Bank:
$1 Mar. 9, 1840 G20 Lee JAC 3-1 VG
$1 Mar 9, 1837 G20 JAC 3-2 Fine
$1 date ? G22a Lee JAC 3-3 G-VG
$5 Oct. 15, 1850 G 14 Lee JAC 3-7 (Lee plate note) Fine, corner clipped
Jacksonburgh:
Jackson County Bank:
$2 Dec. 1, 1837 G2 Lee JBG 1-1 Fine
$3 Nov. 15, 1837 G4 Lee JBG 1-2 Fine
$5 Nov. 15, 1837 G6 Lee JBG 1-3 VF
$10 Dec. 1, 1837 G8 Lee JBG 1-4 VG.
Manchester and Marshall, MI Obsoletes
Manchester:
$2 Bank of Manchester Nov. 20, 1837 G2 Lee MAN 1-1 Fine; $3 Nov. 20, 1837 G4 Lee MAN 1-2 VG; $5 Nov. 20, 1837 G6 Lee MAN 1-3 Fine; $10 Nov. 20, 1837 G8 Lee MAN 1-4 Fine
Marshall:
$1 Bank of Marshall date ? G2 Lee MAS 6-2 Fair, 80% present; $1 May 1, 1860 G2 Lee MAS 8-1 Unc.; $3 remainder G4 Lee MAS 8-2 Unc. $5 Jan. 1, 1862 remainder G6 Lee MAS 8-3 Unc.; $10 Jan. 1, 1862 remainder G8 Lee MAS 8-4 Unc.
Manchester:
$2 Bank of Manchester Nov. 20, 1837 G2 Lee MAN 1-1 Fine; $3 Nov. 20, 1837 G4 Lee MAN 1-2 VG; $5 Nov. 20, 1837 G6 Lee MAN 1-3 Fine; $10 Nov. 20, 1837 G8 Lee MAN 1-4 Fine
Marshall:
$1 Bank of Marshall date ? G2 Lee MAS 6-2 Fair, 80% present; $1 May 1, 1860 G2 Lee MAS 8-1 Unc.; $3 remainder G4 Lee MAS 8-2 Unc. $5 Jan. 1, 1862 remainder G6 Lee MAS 8-3 Unc.; $10 Jan. 1, 1862 remainder G8 Lee MAS 8-4 Unc.
A Grouping of Michigan Mining Company Scrip
Calumet: - Schoolcraft Mining Company $5 remainder Lee CMGC 30-4 AU
Eagle Harbor:Q - Central Mining Company $5 Mar. 1, 1866 Lee CMGC 7-3 VF; $5 Apr. 29, 1869 Lee CMGC 7-5 VF POC; $10 Jan. 1, 1864 Lee CMGC 7-7 VF
Eagle River: - Bay State Mining Company $1 Jan.l 26, 1865 Lee CMGC 3-4 Fine; $1 Aug. 30, 1865 Lee CMGC 3-5 VG; $10 Oct. 27, 1866 Lee CMGC 3-19 VG; $10 Aug. 31, 1867 Lee CMGC 3-20 VF
Keweenaw County: - Delaware Mining Company $10 Sept. 28, 1865 Lee CMGC 10-4 Fine; $10 check May 25, 1865 Lee CMGC 10-5 EF
BKeweenaw County: - Pennsylvania Mining Company $20 sight draft Sept. 28, 1865 Lee CMGC 24-6 VF;$5 sight draft June 26, 1865 Lee CMGC 24-10 VF; $50 sight draft Mar. 24, 1865 Lee CMGC 24-? VF
Marquette: - Munsing Iron Company $5 sight draft remainder Lee UNL AU.
Calumet: - Schoolcraft Mining Company $5 remainder Lee CMGC 30-4 AU
Eagle Harbor:Q - Central Mining Company $5 Mar. 1, 1866 Lee CMGC 7-3 VF; $5 Apr. 29, 1869 Lee CMGC 7-5 VF POC; $10 Jan. 1, 1864 Lee CMGC 7-7 VF
Eagle River: - Bay State Mining Company $1 Jan.l 26, 1865 Lee CMGC 3-4 Fine; $1 Aug. 30, 1865 Lee CMGC 3-5 VG; $10 Oct. 27, 1866 Lee CMGC 3-19 VG; $10 Aug. 31, 1867 Lee CMGC 3-20 VF
Keweenaw County: - Delaware Mining Company $10 Sept. 28, 1865 Lee CMGC 10-4 Fine; $10 check May 25, 1865 Lee CMGC 10-5 EF
BKeweenaw County: - Pennsylvania Mining Company $20 sight draft Sept. 28, 1865 Lee CMGC 24-6 VF;$5 sight draft June 26, 1865 Lee CMGC 24-10 VF; $50 sight draft Mar. 24, 1865 Lee CMGC 24-? VF
Marquette: - Munsing Iron Company $5 sight draft remainder Lee UNL AU.
Michigan Miscellany
A group of about twenty Michigan items from the Thompson collection, including checks, drafts, reproductions of notes, and a couple of real notes as well. Inspection is suggested, as no returns will be accepted on this lot for any reason.
A group of about twenty Michigan items from the Thompson collection, including checks, drafts, reproductions of notes, and a couple of real notes as well. Inspection is suggested, as no returns will be accepted on this lot for any reason.
Notes Altered From the Bank of Washtenaw
A group of thirteen pieces, two genuine Bank of Washtenaw of Ann Arbor notes, and nine altered examples from several different states, including a Clinton, NJ piece that is listed as SENC in Haxby. Grades range from Fair to Fine or better. No returns on this lot for any reason.
A group of thirteen pieces, two genuine Bank of Washtenaw of Ann Arbor notes, and nine altered examples from several different states, including a Clinton, NJ piece that is listed as SENC in Haxby. Grades range from Fair to Fine or better. No returns on this lot for any reason.
Michigan Obsoletes
Ann Arbor, MI - The Bank of Washtenaw $5 G14 About Uncirculated
Ann Arbor, MI - The Bank of Washtenaw $10 G16 About Uncirculated, remainder
Detroit, MI - The Michigan Insurance Bank $5 G6a Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Detroit, MI - The Peninsular Bank $5 G8c About Uncirculated, remainder
Detroit, MI - The State Bank of Michigan $3 G6a About Uncirculated, remainder
Marshall, MI - The Bank of Michigan $3 G4 About Uncirculated, remainder with spindle hole
Marshall, MI - The Bank of Michigan $3 G4 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Monroe, MI - The Merchants & Mechanics Bank $5 G14 Extremely Fine, remainder
Tecumseh, MI - The Tecumseh Bank $3 G4 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Tecumseh, MI - The Tecumseh Bank $5 G6 About Uncirculated, remainder
Ann Arbor, MI - The Bank of Washtenaw $5 G14 About Uncirculated
Ann Arbor, MI - The Bank of Washtenaw $10 G16 About Uncirculated, remainder
Detroit, MI - The Michigan Insurance Bank $5 G6a Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Detroit, MI - The Peninsular Bank $5 G8c About Uncirculated, remainder
Detroit, MI - The State Bank of Michigan $3 G6a About Uncirculated, remainder
Marshall, MI - The Bank of Michigan $3 G4 About Uncirculated, remainder with spindle hole
Marshall, MI - The Bank of Michigan $3 G4 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Monroe, MI - The Merchants & Mechanics Bank $5 G14 Extremely Fine, remainder
Tecumseh, MI - The Tecumseh Bank $3 G4 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Tecumseh, MI - The Tecumseh Bank $5 G6 About Uncirculated, remainder
Obsoletes From the Wolverine State
Adrian, MI - The Adrian Insurance Company $2 18__ Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Ann Arbor - The Bank of Washtenaw $2 G42a Extremely Fine
Detroit, MI - The State Bank of Michigan $1 G2a Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Marshall, MI - The Bank of Michigan $1 G2 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Mt. Clemens, MI - The Bank of Macomb County $2 G24a Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated
Sault De St. Marys, MI - The Bank of Chippeway $2 G2 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Two (2) Tecumseh, MI - The Tecumseh Bank $1 G2 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Adrian, MI - The Adrian Insurance Company $2 18__ Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Ann Arbor - The Bank of Washtenaw $2 G42a Extremely Fine
Detroit, MI - The State Bank of Michigan $1 G2a Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Marshall, MI - The Bank of Michigan $1 G2 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Mt. Clemens, MI - The Bank of Macomb County $2 G24a Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated
Sault De St. Marys, MI - The Bank of Chippeway $2 G2 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Two (2) Tecumseh, MI - The Tecumseh Bank $1 G2 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Sharon, Tecumseh and Utica Obsoletes
Sharon, MI
$3 Bank of Sharon Dec. 23, 1837 G4 Lee SHA 1-3, Fine POC; $5 date ? G6 Lee SHA 1-4 Good
Tecumseh, MI
Tecumseh Bank remainder G2 Lee TEC 4-1 Unc.; $1 remainder G2 Lee TEC 4-2 Unc., margin nick;$3 remainder G4 Lee TEC 4-3 Unc.
$5 remainder G6 Lee TEC 4-4 AU, margin nick
Utice, MI
Bank of Utica Oct. 6, 1837 G2 Lee UTI 1-1 Good.
Sharon, MI
$3 Bank of Sharon Dec. 23, 1837 G4 Lee SHA 1-3, Fine POC; $5 date ? G6 Lee SHA 1-4 Good
Tecumseh, MI
Tecumseh Bank remainder G2 Lee TEC 4-1 Unc.; $1 remainder G2 Lee TEC 4-2 Unc., margin nick;$3 remainder G4 Lee TEC 4-3 Unc.
$5 remainder G6 Lee TEC 4-4 AU, margin nick
Utice, MI
Bank of Utica Oct. 6, 1837 G2 Lee UTI 1-1 Good.
Singapore and St. Joseph, MI Obsoletes
Singapore:
Bank of Singapore $1 Jan. 8, 1838 G2 Lee SIN 1-1 Fine; $2 Jan. 8, 1838 G4 Lee SIN 1-2 Fine; $3 Jan. 10, 1838 G6 Lee SIN 1-3 Fine; $5 Apr. 4, 1842 G8 Lee SIN 1-4 Fine.
St. Joseph:
Farmers and Merchants Bank $1 Feb. 20, 1838 G2 Lee STJ 3-2 Fine; $1 Feb. 8, 1838 G16 Lee STJ 3-1 Fine, repaired; $2 July 4, 1837 G4 Lee STJ 3-3 Fine, repaired; $3 July 6, 1836 G6 Lee STJ 3-4 VF; $3 Feb. 8, 1838 G20 Lee STJ 3-4 Fine; $5 July 2, 1840 G8 Lee STJ 3-5 Good; $5 remainder G8 Lee STJ 3-6 Unc.; $10 remainder G10 Lee STJ 3-7 Unc.
Singapore:
Bank of Singapore $1 Jan. 8, 1838 G2 Lee SIN 1-1 Fine; $2 Jan. 8, 1838 G4 Lee SIN 1-2 Fine; $3 Jan. 10, 1838 G6 Lee SIN 1-3 Fine; $5 Apr. 4, 1842 G8 Lee SIN 1-4 Fine.
St. Joseph:
Farmers and Merchants Bank $1 Feb. 20, 1838 G2 Lee STJ 3-2 Fine; $1 Feb. 8, 1838 G16 Lee STJ 3-1 Fine, repaired; $2 July 4, 1837 G4 Lee STJ 3-3 Fine, repaired; $3 July 6, 1836 G6 Lee STJ 3-4 VF; $3 Feb. 8, 1838 G20 Lee STJ 3-4 Fine; $5 July 2, 1840 G8 Lee STJ 3-5 Good; $5 remainder G8 Lee STJ 3-6 Unc.; $10 remainder G10 Lee STJ 3-7 Unc.
A Small Hoard of Michigan Obsolete Notes
Adrian, MI - Adrian Insurance Company (4) $1, $2, $2, $2 Jan. 4, 1853 EF, EF, EF, EF, stained
Adrian, MI - Erie and Kalamazoo Rail Road Bank $1 (3) Aug. 1, 1853 G24b EF; $2 Aug. 1, 1853 (2) G28b EF; $2 Aug. 1, 1854 G28b AU; $5 Aug. 1, 1853 G34b Fine
Ann Arbor, MI - Bank of Washtenaw $1 May 1, 1854 G40a Unc.; $5 May 1, 1854 G44b Unc.
Detroit, MI - Bank of Michigan $1 Sept. 1, 1839 G6 VG
Marshall, MI - Bank of Michigan $3 remainder G4 Unc.
Manchester, MI - Bank of Manchester $2 Nov. 20, 1837 (2) G2 VG CC taped, Fine CC backed; $3 Nov. 20, 1837 G4 Fine CC; $5 remainder G6 AU; $10 Nov. 20, 1837 G8 AU
Tecumseh, MI - Tecumseh Bank $1 remainder G2 Unc.
Adrian, MI - Adrian Insurance Company (4) $1, $2, $2, $2 Jan. 4, 1853 EF, EF, EF, EF, stained
Adrian, MI - Erie and Kalamazoo Rail Road Bank $1 (3) Aug. 1, 1853 G24b EF; $2 Aug. 1, 1853 (2) G28b EF; $2 Aug. 1, 1854 G28b AU; $5 Aug. 1, 1853 G34b Fine
Ann Arbor, MI - Bank of Washtenaw $1 May 1, 1854 G40a Unc.; $5 May 1, 1854 G44b Unc.
Detroit, MI - Bank of Michigan $1 Sept. 1, 1839 G6 VG
Marshall, MI - Bank of Michigan $3 remainder G4 Unc.
Manchester, MI - Bank of Manchester $2 Nov. 20, 1837 (2) G2 VG CC taped, Fine CC backed; $3 Nov. 20, 1837 G4 Fine CC; $5 remainder G6 AU; $10 Nov. 20, 1837 G8 AU
Tecumseh, MI - Tecumseh Bank $1 remainder G2 Unc.
St. Paul, MN- Treasurer of Ramsey County $1-$2-$3-$5 Rockholt 36-37-38-39 Uncut Sheet
A lovely uncut sheet of four notes, each of which is selling as a single item at $600-800 per note. Expect this exceptionally nice uncut sheet to reach or exceed...
A lovely uncut sheet of four notes, each of which is selling as a single item at $600-800 per note. Expect this exceptionally nice uncut sheet to reach or exceed...
Holley Springs, MS- McEwen, King & Co. 25¢ Sept. 1, 1838 Leggett UNL Kraus 14511
A very scarce note listed as an R-6 in the new Kraus reference. Fine.
A very scarce note listed as an R-6 in the new Kraus reference. Fine.
Manchester, MS- Manchester Insurance Company 12 1/2¢ Leggett 1 Krause 23660r
An extremely rare piece of Mississippi scrip which is listed as an R-7 in both references. Nice Very Fine, falsely dated and signed.
An extremely rare piece of Mississippi scrip which is listed as an R-7 in both references. Nice Very Fine, falsely dated and signed.
A Mississippi Obsolete Accumulation
Columbus, MS - Tombigby Rail Road Company $100 1834 G16 (2) VG
Natchez, MS - City of Natchez 10¢ April 15, 1863 Fine
Natchez, MS - Planters Bank $20 18? unknown branch VG
Natchez, MS - Planters Bank $100 18? G54 VG
State of Mississippi - $5 Nov., 1862 Cr. 36 Fine, $5 Nov., 1862 Cr. 41 Fine, $10 Nov., 1862 Cr. 35 Fine, $10 Nov., 1862 Cr. 40 Fine.
Columbus, MS - Tombigby Rail Road Company $100 1834 G16 (2) VG
Natchez, MS - City of Natchez 10¢ April 15, 1863 Fine
Natchez, MS - Planters Bank $20 18? unknown branch VG
Natchez, MS - Planters Bank $100 18? G54 VG
State of Mississippi - $5 Nov., 1862 Cr. 36 Fine, $5 Nov., 1862 Cr. 41 Fine, $10 Nov., 1862 Cr. 35 Fine, $10 Nov., 1862 Cr. 40 Fine.
St. Louis, MO- Bank of Missouri $5 April 1, 1820 G20a
A scarce early note signed as President by Aug(ust) Chouteau, the founder of St. Louis. Fine, with a small discolored area at the upper right.
A scarce early note signed as President by Aug(ust) Chouteau, the founder of St. Louis. Fine, with a small discolored area at the upper right.
DeSoto, NE- Corn Exchange Bank $1 Dec. 12, 1860 G2a
A lovely red tinted note in flawless condition. Uncirculated.
A lovely red tinted note in flawless condition. Uncirculated.
Lincoln, NE - The City of Lincoln $2 September, 1878 McKee 2
This low grade example has a couple of edge splits and is missing the lower-right corner tip, but the paper has the crispness and body of a higher grade. Very Good, scarce in all grades, and seldom seen much finer
This low grade example has a couple of edge splits and is missing the lower-right corner tip, but the paper has the crispness and body of a higher grade. Very Good, scarce in all grades, and seldom seen much finer
Omaha, NE Territory - The City of Omaha $1 Sept. 10, 1857 Unc.; $5 Sept. 10, 1857 Unc.
Two readily available territorial issues which were fortunately for today's collectors saved in some abundance at the time of their issue.
Two readily available territorial issues which were fortunately for today's collectors saved in some abundance at the time of their issue.
Concord, NH- Worthington & Warner's Commercial College $100 Schingoethe NH250-100
A nice example of this tougher denomination from here. Uncirculated.
A nice example of this tougher denomination from here. Uncirculated.
Peterboro, NH- G.T. Wheeler 3¢
First scrip we've seen from this issuer. Fine-Very Fine, but with a rust spot that does detract a bit.
First scrip we've seen from this issuer. Fine-Very Fine, but with a rust spot that does detract a bit.
Portsmouth, NH- John S. Harvey 5¢ Oct. 26, 1862
A very scarce issuer. Fine.
A very scarce issuer. Fine.
Bordentown, NJ- Joseph Bodine 12¢ Dec. 1, 1862 Wait UNL
A very rare denomination which is seldom found from any issuer. Wait lists no 12¢ issues from here. Very Fine.
A very rare denomination which is seldom found from any issuer. Wait lists no 12¢ issues from here. Very Fine.
Lambertville, NJ - Delaware Bridge Company
$1-$1-$2-$3 18__ G4-G-4-G8-G12 Choice Crisp Uncirculated
$20-$20-$50-$100 18__ G24-G24-G26-G28 Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A pair of fresh uncut sheets printed in black on white paper with strikingly different design features.
$1-$1-$2-$3 18__ G4-G-4-G8-G12 Choice Crisp Uncirculated
$20-$20-$50-$100 18__ G24-G24-G26-G28 Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A pair of fresh uncut sheets printed in black on white paper with strikingly different design features.
Mount Holly, NJ- Chas. Shreve 12 1/2¢ Jan. 20, 1815 Wait 1347
A scarce piece of early New Jersey scrip, with this example listed as R-7 in the Wait reference. Nice Fine.
A scarce piece of early New Jersey scrip, with this example listed as R-7 in the Wait reference. Nice Fine.
Newton, NJ - Sussex Bank
Five uncirculated remainders
$1 remainder G10a (2) Unc.
$50 remainder G50a (3) Unc.
Five uncirculated remainders
$1 remainder G10a (2) Unc.
$50 remainder G50a (3) Unc.
Paterson, NJ - People's Bank of Paterson
Three unusual denominations
$7 remainder G42 Unc.
$8 remainder G44 Unc., edge damage
$9 G46 (2) Unc.
Three unusual denominations
$7 remainder G42 Unc.
$8 remainder G44 Unc., edge damage
$9 G46 (2) Unc.
Unknown Location, NJ- S. Beasley, 9th Reg't N.J.V. 2¢ April 19, 1861 UNL
A wonderful new discovery from this previously unknown New Jersey Sutler, similar in form (although not in date and signature) to Sutler notes from this regiment issued some months later. Lovely Very Fine, a great New Jersey rarity.
A wonderful new discovery from this previously unknown New Jersey Sutler, similar in form (although not in date and signature) to Sutler notes from this regiment issued some months later. Lovely Very Fine, a great New Jersey rarity.
A Beginning Collection of New Jersey Obsolete Notes
Beverly, NJ - Beverly Bank $1 July 1, 1861 G4a G-VG
Hoboken, NJ - Hoboken Bank $1 Sept. 5, 1826 G4 Unc.
Newark, NJ - City of Newark 10¢ Sept. 1, 1862 VG; 15¢ Sept. 1, 1862 VG; 15¢ Oct. 1, 1862 Fine; 25¢ Aug. 1, 1862 VG; 25¢ June 30, 1837 Fine; 50¢ Aug. 1, 1862 Fine
New Brunswick, NJ - State Bank at New Brunswick $1 remainder G16a Unc.; $5 remainder G52c Unc.; $10 Jan. 1, 1864 G62c Unc.; $50 remainder G80 AU
Newton, NJ - Sussex Bank $1 remainder G10a Unc.; $2 remainder G20a Unc.; $2 remainder G18 Unc.; $50 remainder G50a Unc.
Beverly, NJ - Beverly Bank $1 July 1, 1861 G4a G-VG
Hoboken, NJ - Hoboken Bank $1 Sept. 5, 1826 G4 Unc.
Newark, NJ - City of Newark 10¢ Sept. 1, 1862 VG; 15¢ Sept. 1, 1862 VG; 15¢ Oct. 1, 1862 Fine; 25¢ Aug. 1, 1862 VG; 25¢ June 30, 1837 Fine; 50¢ Aug. 1, 1862 Fine
New Brunswick, NJ - State Bank at New Brunswick $1 remainder G16a Unc.; $5 remainder G52c Unc.; $10 Jan. 1, 1864 G62c Unc.; $50 remainder G80 AU
Newton, NJ - Sussex Bank $1 remainder G10a Unc.; $2 remainder G20a Unc.; $2 remainder G18 Unc.; $50 remainder G50a Unc.
Brooklyn, NY- Jas. H. Prentice 10¢ July, 1862 Harris 115
A very rare Brooklyn issuer which was unrepresented in the Harris collection and is listed in his book as an illegible issuer. The reverse of this note shows a picture of Mr. Prentice's hat factory on Raymond Street in Brooklyn. Fine-Very Fine.
A very rare Brooklyn issuer which was unrepresented in the Harris collection and is listed in his book as an illegible issuer. The reverse of this note shows a picture of Mr. Prentice's hat factory on Raymond Street in Brooklyn. Fine-Very Fine.
Buffalo, NY- J. Niffe 12 1/2¢ Sept. 1, 1816 Harris UNL
A rare piece of early scrip which is unlisted in Harris. Fine-Very Fine.
A rare piece of early scrip which is unlisted in Harris. Fine-Very Fine.
Cuba, NY- Cuba Bank $1 July 15, 1855 UNL
An excessively rare note which is unlisted in Haxby with a red overprint. This ornate example is a great New York obsolete worthy of the finest of collections. Fine-Very Fine.
An excessively rare note which is unlisted in Haxby with a red overprint. This ornate example is a great New York obsolete worthy of the finest of collections. Fine-Very Fine.
Dansville, NY- S. Sweet & Co. 5¢, 10¢, 25¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Harris UNL
Three pieces, all with unlisted designs in Harris. Each piece is Fine-Very Fine, and each is mounted on cardboard.
Three pieces, all with unlisted designs in Harris. Each piece is Fine-Very Fine, and each is mounted on cardboard.
Dansville, NY- S. Sweet & Co. 50¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Harris UNL
Mounted on cardboard, but still a nice looking example of this rare unlisted denomination. Very Fine.
Mounted on cardboard, but still a nice looking example of this rare unlisted denomination. Very Fine.
Dundee, NY- J.T. Raplee's Bank $5 Jan. 1, 1857 G6a
A wonderful New York note that ranks with the best we have ever offered. This is a fully red tinted example from a bank in which all but a handful of notes are SENC, as is this piece. It's signed by S.S. Raplee as Cashier and J.T. Raplee as "Banker." The bank, which moved to Penn Yan after only four months in Dundee, did not have a happy ending, suspending operations in 1869 after surrendering its state charter in 1866, and its notes were redeemed by the State Banking Department at 20% of face value. By 1870, a mere $1447 remained outstanding from both issuing locations. If this were a National of equivalent rarity and desirability, we would easily be talking about a five figure estimate, but, as an obsolete, this lovely Very Fine+ specimen will likely see bidding end in the region of...
A wonderful New York note that ranks with the best we have ever offered. This is a fully red tinted example from a bank in which all but a handful of notes are SENC, as is this piece. It's signed by S.S. Raplee as Cashier and J.T. Raplee as "Banker." The bank, which moved to Penn Yan after only four months in Dundee, did not have a happy ending, suspending operations in 1869 after surrendering its state charter in 1866, and its notes were redeemed by the State Banking Department at 20% of face value. By 1870, a mere $1447 remained outstanding from both issuing locations. If this were a National of equivalent rarity and desirability, we would easily be talking about a five figure estimate, but, as an obsolete, this lovely Very Fine+ specimen will likely see bidding end in the region of...
Ithaca, NY- T.A. Delano Sept. 30, 1862 Harris 22
A very rare piece of New York scrip with an even more rare obligation, as its issuer promises to pay "In Bank Bills or Gold at New York Rates," a bold promise indeed in September of 1862, when specie of any kind, let alone gold, had well-nigh disappeared from ordinary commerce. Nice Fine, a most interesting note.
A very rare piece of New York scrip with an even more rare obligation, as its issuer promises to pay "In Bank Bills or Gold at New York Rates," a bold promise indeed in September of 1862, when specie of any kind, let alone gold, had well-nigh disappeared from ordinary commerce. Nice Fine, a most interesting note.
Lansing, NY- Homer & Genoa Turnpike Co. 12 1/2¢ June 3, 1817 Harris 5
The first of three notes which accompanied the printing plate from here in this consignment. All three notes are listed in the new Harris reference as "No description available," and this represents the first time we have seen any notes from this early New York issuer for sale. This piece is the lowest grade of the trio, being a well circulated Very Good example with splits, small holes, and a minor repair. If rarity is any factor, however, expect to see this note reach or even exceed...
The first of three notes which accompanied the printing plate from here in this consignment. All three notes are listed in the new Harris reference as "No description available," and this represents the first time we have seen any notes from this early New York issuer for sale. This piece is the lowest grade of the trio, being a well circulated Very Good example with splits, small holes, and a minor repair. If rarity is any factor, however, expect to see this note reach or even exceed...
Lansing, NY- Homer & Genoa Turnpike Co. 50¢ June 3, 1817 Harris 8
The second of the three notes from here, this grading Very Fine, with a tape repair of a long split. Again, this is listed as "No description available" by Harris.
The second of the three notes from here, this grading Very Fine, with a tape repair of a long split. Again, this is listed as "No description available" by Harris.
Lansing, NY- Homer & Genoa Turnpike Co. $1 June 3, 1817 Harris 10
Last of the three pieces from this excessively rare issuer, and easily the nicest, grading Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Expect some stiff competition before the hammer falls on this lot.
Last of the three pieces from this excessively rare issuer, and easily the nicest, grading Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Expect some stiff competition before the hammer falls on this lot.
Lansing, NY- Homer & Genoa Turnpike Company
The copper printing plate from which these extremely rare scrip notes were printed. This item was discovered in 1985 in Illinois and has been off the market since that time. It accompanies these rare notes and contains all three denominations, 12 1/2¢-50¢-$1. The plate is in excellent condition, and will be the centerpiece of any New York scrip collection. It sold back in 1985 for $1250, and will certainly see bidding well in excess of that figure today.
The copper printing plate from which these extremely rare scrip notes were printed. This item was discovered in 1985 in Illinois and has been off the market since that time. It accompanies these rare notes and contains all three denominations, 12 1/2¢-50¢-$1. The plate is in excellent condition, and will be the centerpiece of any New York scrip collection. It sold back in 1985 for $1250, and will certainly see bidding well in excess of that figure today.
New York, NY - Atlas Bank of New York
$3 Circulating Note June 19, 1849.
A form of circulating note establishing the bearer's entitlement to a dividend payment from the issuer. Extremely Fine.
$3 Circulating Note June 19, 1849.
A form of circulating note establishing the bearer's entitlement to a dividend payment from the issuer. Extremely Fine.
New York, NY- Bryant & Stratton's National College Bank $500 April 5, 1865 Schingoethe NY 1080-500
A scarce high denomination college note in exceptionally nice grade. Extremely Fine.
A scarce high denomination college note in exceptionally nice grade. Extremely Fine.
Owego, NY- Owego & Ithaca Turnpike 25¢ Sept. 30, 1815 Harris UNL
Low grade, but an unlisted denomination in Harris. Good-Very Good.
Low grade, but an unlisted denomination in Harris. Good-Very Good.
Painted Post, NY- C.L. Chatfield 3¢ Dec. 25, 1862 Harris 5
The only note listed from this rare issuer who dated his scrip on Christmas Day. This is the Harris plate specimen. Very Good, with a small repair.
The only note listed from this rare issuer who dated his scrip on Christmas Day. This is the Harris plate specimen. Very Good, with a small repair.
Tarrytown, NY- Jesse H. Brown 10¢ Nov. 18, 1862 Harris 5; Odell & Clark 25¢ Oct. 20, 1862 Harris 11
Two pieces, the first Very Good, the latter Fine. Harris lists the first example under Tarrytown, but we are not entirely convinced that is the case, as the printing is somewhat indistinct here.
Two pieces, the first Very Good, the latter Fine. Harris lists the first example under Tarrytown, but we are not entirely convinced that is the case, as the printing is somewhat indistinct here.
Unknown Location, NY- Mooney & McMillan (Sutlers to the 5th X.L.C.R.) 5¢ Keller NY-SC 005
A rare sutler note listed as R-7 in the Keller sutler reference. The portrait is that of General Daniel E. Sickles, with this note representing the only known use of Sickles' portrait. General Sickles was severely wounded during the battle of Gettysburg in 1863, where his leg was amputated. He donated the leg to the National Museum of Health & Medicine in Washington, DC, and, until his death in 1914, he often visited it at the museum. Extremely Fine.
A rare sutler note listed as R-7 in the Keller sutler reference. The portrait is that of General Daniel E. Sickles, with this note representing the only known use of Sickles' portrait. General Sickles was severely wounded during the battle of Gettysburg in 1863, where his leg was amputated. He donated the leg to the National Museum of Health & Medicine in Washington, DC, and, until his death in 1914, he often visited it at the museum. Extremely Fine.
Williamsburgh, NY- Farmers & Citizens Bank of Long Island $1 Dec. 17, 1861 G2a
A scarce and seldom offered genuine note from this sought after Brooklyn bank. Very Good-Fine.
A scarce and seldom offered genuine note from this sought after Brooklyn bank. Very Good-Fine.
A Plethora of New York Obsoletes
Albany, NY - Dunlops Brewery 2¢ VG
Albany, NY - Union Bank of Albany Jan. 1, 1859 C4d VG
Albion, NY - Bank of Albion $2 date ? C4f VG
Bath, NY - Steuben County Bank April 1, 1835 C26 VG
Catskill, NY - Catskill Bank $5 Nov. 14, 1860 C104a VG
Elmira, NY - Bank of Chemung $1 Sept. 4, 1855 C2d VG
Glen's Falls, NY - Commercial Bank $5 1861 C146 VG
Hudson, NY - Farmers Bank of Hudson 10¢ Sept. 4, 1862 VG; 50¢ Sept. 4, 1862 Fine
Lyons, NY - Lyons Bank $5 Jan. 1, 1862 S5 VG
Martinsburgh, NY - Lewis County Bank $2 Jan. 13, 1853 G28a VG
Monticello, NY - Union Bank $5 Oct. 1, 1857 C8a VG
New York, NY - Atlantic Bank $5 1858 and 1859 C8a (2) VG
New York, NY - Broadway Bank $10 Jan. 1, 1859 C10b Fair, repaired
New York, NY - City Trust & Banking Company $1 Dec., 1839 G10 (2) AU
New York, NY - North River Banking Company $5 Feb. 2, 1840 VG
Owego, NY - Bank of Owego $5 Mar. 1 1860 C32c VG
Palmyra, NY - Cuyler's Bank $5 Jan. 1, 1854C16a VG
Penn Yan, NY - Bank of Bainbridge $10 June 1, 1850 C20a VG
Rondout, NY - Village of Rondout 5¢ Oct. 1, 1862 VG
Salem, NY - Village of Salem 25¢ Oct. 28, 1862 VG
Troy, NY - The Verandah 2¢ Dec. 18, 1862 VG
Troy, NY - Merchants and Mechanics Bank of Troy $5 Jan. 1, 1862 C72a VG
Unadilla, NY - Unadilla Bank $5 Aug. 1, 1854 C10a VG
Utica, NY - W.O. McClure 2¢ VG
Van Hornesville, NY - Abram Krill 10¢ Oct. 25, 1862 Fine COC
West Troy, NY - Watervliet Bank $10 Jan. 1, 1837 G10 Fine POC.
Albany, NY - Dunlops Brewery 2¢ VG
Albany, NY - Union Bank of Albany Jan. 1, 1859 C4d VG
Albion, NY - Bank of Albion $2 date ? C4f VG
Bath, NY - Steuben County Bank April 1, 1835 C26 VG
Catskill, NY - Catskill Bank $5 Nov. 14, 1860 C104a VG
Elmira, NY - Bank of Chemung $1 Sept. 4, 1855 C2d VG
Glen's Falls, NY - Commercial Bank $5 1861 C146 VG
Hudson, NY - Farmers Bank of Hudson 10¢ Sept. 4, 1862 VG; 50¢ Sept. 4, 1862 Fine
Lyons, NY - Lyons Bank $5 Jan. 1, 1862 S5 VG
Martinsburgh, NY - Lewis County Bank $2 Jan. 13, 1853 G28a VG
Monticello, NY - Union Bank $5 Oct. 1, 1857 C8a VG
New York, NY - Atlantic Bank $5 1858 and 1859 C8a (2) VG
New York, NY - Broadway Bank $10 Jan. 1, 1859 C10b Fair, repaired
New York, NY - City Trust & Banking Company $1 Dec., 1839 G10 (2) AU
New York, NY - North River Banking Company $5 Feb. 2, 1840 VG
Owego, NY - Bank of Owego $5 Mar. 1 1860 C32c VG
Palmyra, NY - Cuyler's Bank $5 Jan. 1, 1854C16a VG
Penn Yan, NY - Bank of Bainbridge $10 June 1, 1850 C20a VG
Rondout, NY - Village of Rondout 5¢ Oct. 1, 1862 VG
Salem, NY - Village of Salem 25¢ Oct. 28, 1862 VG
Troy, NY - The Verandah 2¢ Dec. 18, 1862 VG
Troy, NY - Merchants and Mechanics Bank of Troy $5 Jan. 1, 1862 C72a VG
Unadilla, NY - Unadilla Bank $5 Aug. 1, 1854 C10a VG
Utica, NY - W.O. McClure 2¢ VG
Van Hornesville, NY - Abram Krill 10¢ Oct. 25, 1862 Fine COC
West Troy, NY - Watervliet Bank $10 Jan. 1, 1837 G10 Fine POC.
Greensboro, NC- The Associated Banks of Greensboro (Greensboro Clearing House Association) $1 Nov. 1907
A nice example from the City National Bank, not one of the banks we offered in our September sale. Fine-Very Fine.
A nice example from the City National Bank, not one of the banks we offered in our September sale. Fine-Very Fine.
Newbern, NC- Bank of Newbern $5 Pennell 970 (?) Progress Proof
A progress Proof with the words "Bank of Newbern" written across the face in pencil. Uncirculated, mounted on light card stock.
A progress Proof with the words "Bank of Newbern" written across the face in pencil. Uncirculated, mounted on light card stock.
Raleigh, NC- The Bank of North Carolina $10 G114 Pennell 1000 Proof
A lovely orange and black Proof of this circa 1859 American Bank Note issue. This is an excessively rare Proof which of course was not in the ABNCo offering. Uncirculated, with a couple of hinges on the reverse and 6 POC at the signature blocks.
A lovely orange and black Proof of this circa 1859 American Bank Note issue. This is an excessively rare Proof which of course was not in the ABNCo offering. Uncirculated, with a couple of hinges on the reverse and 6 POC at the signature blocks.
Raleigh, NC- The Bank of North Carolina $20 G116 Pennell 1010 Proof
A spectacular orange and black Proof which may well be unique as such. Vividly colored Uncirculated, with a couple of hinge remnants on the reverse and 6 POC.
A spectacular orange and black Proof which may well be unique as such. Vividly colored Uncirculated, with a couple of hinge remnants on the reverse and 6 POC.
Raleigh, NC- Bank of the State of North Carolina $5 G515 Pennell 1130 Proof
A gorgeous Proof example which is one of only two pieces known to our consignor. Uncirculated, ex-Jack Voorhies collection.
A gorgeous Proof example which is one of only two pieces known to our consignor. Uncirculated, ex-Jack Voorhies collection.
Raleigh, NC- State of North Carolina $2 Oct. 2, 1861 Cr. 23
The very rare "Deaf & Dumb Printing," so named because these notes were printed at the North Carolina Deaf & Dumb Institute. Fine-Very Fine, but with some ink spots that have gone through the paper.
The very rare "Deaf & Dumb Printing," so named because these notes were printed at the North Carolina Deaf & Dumb Institute. Fine-Very Fine, but with some ink spots that have gone through the paper.
Raleigh, NC- State of North Carolina $10 Jan. 9, 1862 Cr. 81
A very scarce note. Fine in appearance, but with some repaired splits and some chips out at one corner.
A very scarce note. Fine in appearance, but with some repaired splits and some chips out at one corner.
Raleigh, NC- State of North Carolina $50 Jan. 20, 1862 Cr. 74C
A better note, especially in high grade. Extremely Fine, with a tiny corner tip off.
A better note, especially in high grade. Extremely Fine, with a tiny corner tip off.
Raleigh, NC- State of North Carolina $100 Jan. 9, 1862 Cr. 74
A scarce note, particularly in high grade. This is a most attractive Very Fine+ example.
A scarce note, particularly in high grade. This is a most attractive Very Fine+ example.
Wadesborough, NC- Bank of Wadesborough $3 G4a Pennell 1280 Proof
First of a beautiful pair of red orange and black Proofs from this bank, both of which are very rare. This piece is pristine but for some hinges on the reverse which affect nothing. Uncirculated, 6 POC.
First of a beautiful pair of red orange and black Proofs from this bank, both of which are very rare. This piece is pristine but for some hinges on the reverse which affect nothing. Uncirculated, 6 POC.
Wadesborough, NC- Bank of Wadesborough $5 G12a Pennell 1320 Proof
A second black and red orange Proof from this bank. Uncirculated, with one small split at the top but otherwise perfect, 6 POC.
A second black and red orange Proof from this bank. Uncirculated, with one small split at the top but otherwise perfect, 6 POC.
Wilmington, NC- Bank of Cape Fear $5 UNL Proof
Ex-ABNCo sale Proof, with one small tape repair on the back. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Ex-ABNCo sale Proof, with one small tape repair on the back. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Wilmington, NC- Bank of Wilmington $5 G2a Pennell 1420 Proof
An attractive Proof mounted on an oversize card. Uncirculated, 6 POC, with the card showing old mounting remnants on the reverse.
An attractive Proof mounted on an oversize card. Uncirculated, 6 POC, with the card showing old mounting remnants on the reverse.
Wilmington, NC- Bank of Wilmington $5 G2c Pennell 1420A Proof
A gorgeous fully tinted Proof example with a couple of hinges on the reverse and a tiny repair at one of the 6 POC. Uncirculated.
A gorgeous fully tinted Proof example with a couple of hinges on the reverse and a tiny repair at one of the 6 POC. Uncirculated.
Wilmington, NC- Bank of Wilmington $10 G14a Pennell 1470 Proof
An attractive Proof with a red overprint. There is one pinhole in the right side margin and two hinges on the back. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
An attractive Proof with a red overprint. There is one pinhole in the right side margin and two hinges on the back. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Wilmington, NC- Bank of Wilmington $10 G14a Pennell 1470A Proof
This card mounted Proof example has one small hole in the cardboard, but the note is unaffected. The reverse shows signs of an old mounting. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
This card mounted Proof example has one small hole in the cardboard, but the note is unaffected. The reverse shows signs of an old mounting. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Wilmington, NC- Bank of Wilmington $20 G16a Pennell 1480 Proof
A gorgeous Proof with wonderfully ornate vignettes and a red overprint. Pristine Uncirculated, with two hinges on the back that affect nothing, along with the usual 4 POC.
A gorgeous Proof with wonderfully ornate vignettes and a red overprint. Pristine Uncirculated, with two hinges on the back that affect nothing, along with the usual 4 POC.
Wilmington, NC- Bank of Wilmington $20 G18a Pennell 1490 Proof
A spectacular orange and black Proof with an elaborately ornate double border, a design we've seen nowhere else but here. Uncirculated, two hinges on the reverse, 6 POC.
A spectacular orange and black Proof with an elaborately ornate double border, a design we've seen nowhere else but here. Uncirculated, two hinges on the reverse, 6 POC.
Wilmington, NC- Bank of Wilmington $50 G20 Pennell UNL Proof
Another in this procession of gorgeous Bank of Wilmington Proofs. Uncirculated, with two hinges on the reverse but otherwise pristine, 4 POC.
Another in this procession of gorgeous Bank of Wilmington Proofs. Uncirculated, with two hinges on the reverse but otherwise pristine, 4 POC.
Wilmington, NC- Bank of Wilmington $100 G24a Pennell UNL Proof
Last in the offering of ultra-rare Bank of Wilmington Proofs. Uncirculated, with one petty hole at the left margin, the usual two hinges on the back, and 4 POC.
Last in the offering of ultra-rare Bank of Wilmington Proofs. Uncirculated, with one petty hole at the left margin, the usual two hinges on the back, and 4 POC.
Wilmington, NC- Commercial Bank of Wilmington $3 G4b Pennell 550 Proof
A lovely card mounted Proof. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
A lovely card mounted Proof. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Wilmington, NC- Commercial Bank of Wilmington $4 G8b Pennell 570 Proof
Another lovely card mounted Proof with a red tinted overprint. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Another lovely card mounted Proof with a red tinted overprint. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Yanceyville, NC- Bank of Yanceyville $20 G10 Pennell 1580 Proof
There are two stamp hinges on the reverse, the one on the right repairing an old split, as well as a couple of chips out of the bottom margin. Uncirculated, 6 POC.
There are two stamp hinges on the reverse, the one on the right repairing an old split, as well as a couple of chips out of the bottom margin. Uncirculated, 6 POC.
Cleveland, OH- Western Reserve Real Estate Association $1 Feb. 26, 1838
A very scarce Ohio issue. Very Good-Fine.
A very scarce Ohio issue. Very Good-Fine.
Kirtland, OH- The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $100 Mar. 9, 1837 Rust SV-6
An extremely rare note from this Mormon operated bank, with this the key denomination to completing a set of Kirtland issues. This is only the second Kirtland $100 we've handled in thirty years, and by far the finest we've seen for sale in the last decade. There are a few stray folds, but the note is otherwise flawless and utterly problem free, with the signatures of J (oseph) Smith, Jr. and S. Rigdon bold and clear. Extremely Fine, an example which will be a highlight in any collection of Mormon related currency.
An extremely rare note from this Mormon operated bank, with this the key denomination to completing a set of Kirtland issues. This is only the second Kirtland $100 we've handled in thirty years, and by far the finest we've seen for sale in the last decade. There are a few stray folds, but the note is otherwise flawless and utterly problem free, with the signatures of J (oseph) Smith, Jr. and S. Rigdon bold and clear. Extremely Fine, an example which will be a highlight in any collection of Mormon related currency.
Manhattan, OH- The Manhattan Bank $25 G52
An excessively rare odd denomination example, particularly from this bank and state. Nice Very Fine.
An excessively rare odd denomination example, particularly from this bank and state. Nice Very Fine.
Manhattan, OH - Manhattan Bank
$1 Nov. 10, 1837 G4 (2) VG, Good
$1 Jan. 1, 1838 G8 Fair
$1 date ? G12 VG
$2 Nov. 13, 1837 G16 G-VG
$2 Jan. 1, 1837 G20 G-VG
$3 Nov. 13, 1837 G28 Fine
$3 June 4, 1837 G36 Fine
$5 Jan. 1, 1838 G40 G-VG
$5 May 1, 1840 G44 Fine
$10 May 1, 1840 G48 VG.
$1 Nov. 10, 1837 G4 (2) VG, Good
$1 Jan. 1, 1838 G8 Fair
$1 date ? G12 VG
$2 Nov. 13, 1837 G16 G-VG
$2 Jan. 1, 1837 G20 G-VG
$3 Nov. 13, 1837 G28 Fine
$3 June 4, 1837 G36 Fine
$5 Jan. 1, 1838 G40 G-VG
$5 May 1, 1840 G44 Fine
$10 May 1, 1840 G48 VG.
Delaware, OH- State Bank of Ohio $10 April 24, 1859 G654
Salem, OH- State Bank of Ohio $1 June 4, 1860 G1268
Two pieces, each listed as SENC in Haxby. The $10 from the Delaware branch grades a nice Fine, the $1 from Salem grades Very Good-Fine.
Salem, OH- State Bank of Ohio $1 June 4, 1860 G1268
Two pieces, each listed as SENC in Haxby. The $10 from the Delaware branch grades a nice Fine, the $1 from Salem grades Very Good-Fine.
Ten Real and Counterfeit Ohio Notes
Guernsey Branch in Washington, OH - The State Bank of Ohio $10 C1558 Very Good
Licking County Branch in Newark, OH - The State Bank of Ohio $10 C1054 Very Good, with repairs
Cincinnati, OH - The Miami Exporting Company $5 G102 (SENC in Haxby) Very Good, with small missing corner
Cincinnati, OH - The Miami Exporting Company $5 G48 Very Good
Columbus, OH - The City Bank of Columbus $10 C8 Very Good
Columbus, OH - Franklin Bank of Columbus $5 C32 Very Good
Manhattan, OH - The Manhattan Bank $2 G20 Very Good, repaired
Sandusky, OH - Bank of Sandusky $10 G8a Fine
Tiffin, OH - The Seneca County Bank $1 G2 Very Good
Tiffin, OH - The Seneca County Bank $5 G6a Very Good.
Guernsey Branch in Washington, OH - The State Bank of Ohio $10 C1558 Very Good
Licking County Branch in Newark, OH - The State Bank of Ohio $10 C1054 Very Good, with repairs
Cincinnati, OH - The Miami Exporting Company $5 G102 (SENC in Haxby) Very Good, with small missing corner
Cincinnati, OH - The Miami Exporting Company $5 G48 Very Good
Columbus, OH - The City Bank of Columbus $10 C8 Very Good
Columbus, OH - Franklin Bank of Columbus $5 C32 Very Good
Manhattan, OH - The Manhattan Bank $2 G20 Very Good, repaired
Sandusky, OH - Bank of Sandusky $10 G8a Fine
Tiffin, OH - The Seneca County Bank $1 G2 Very Good
Tiffin, OH - The Seneca County Bank $5 G6a Very Good.
Lynnport, PA - Hutalanny Slate Works50¢ remainders, 187__ (2) Hoober UNL
$1 remainders, 187__ (2) Hoober UNL. Four attractive pieces on white paper, all Uncirculated.
$1 remainders, 187__ (2) Hoober UNL. Four attractive pieces on white paper, all Uncirculated.
Norristown, PA - The Bank of Montgomery County $1-$1-$1-$1 Jan. 2, 1865 G14
Unlisted as a sheet. Black on white paper. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Unlisted as a sheet. Black on white paper. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Philadelphia, PA- Bank of the United States $1000 G16 Proof
A lovely Proof mounted on a card, with a vignette of the bank building (which still stands) at the center and portraits of David Rittenhouse, William Penn, Thomas Paine, Robert Morris, Benjamin Franklin and Robert Fulton on the sides. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
A lovely Proof mounted on a card, with a vignette of the bank building (which still stands) at the center and portraits of David Rittenhouse, William Penn, Thomas Paine, Robert Morris, Benjamin Franklin and Robert Fulton on the sides. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Philadelphia, PA- The Bank of the United States $2000 Dec. 15, 1840 G102
This odd denomination example is one of the very nicest we have ever seen, and is certainly the finest we've had for the last five years. Nice Crisp Uncirculated, with an absolute minimum of handling.
This odd denomination example is one of the very nicest we have ever seen, and is certainly the finest we've had for the last five years. Nice Crisp Uncirculated, with an absolute minimum of handling.
Philadelphia, PA- Bank of the United States $5, $10 C4, C14 Hoober 305-143, 305-147
Two pieces, the $5 from 1819 and Fine but with a restored corner, the $10 from 1835 and grading Fine.
Two pieces, the $5 from 1819 and Fine but with a restored corner, the $10 from 1835 and grading Fine.
Philadelphia, PA- The Commonwealth Bank $10 G10a Proof
A most attractive fully red-orange tinted Proof example which is ex-ABNCo sale. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
A most attractive fully red-orange tinted Proof example which is ex-ABNCo sale. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Pittsburgh, PA- Bank of Pittsburgh 6 1/4¢ Oct. 5, 1815 G8
A tough early Pittsburgh note listed as SENC in Haxby. About Uncirculated, with a small nick at the bottom.
A tough early Pittsburgh note listed as SENC in Haxby. About Uncirculated, with a small nick at the bottom.
Pittsburgh, PA- Bank of Pittsburgh 12 1/2¢Oct. 5, 1815 G12
A scarce early Pittsburgh issue recorded as SENC in Haxby. Uncirculated, with the top left corner off.
A scarce early Pittsburgh issue recorded as SENC in Haxby. Uncirculated, with the top left corner off.
Plymouth, PA- E.C. Wadhaus 10¢ Oct. 1, 1862 Hoober UNL
This issuer is not listed either in Plymouth or Wilkes-Barre, which is the written over location. Very Good, mounted on card stock.
This issuer is not listed either in Plymouth or Wilkes-Barre, which is the written over location. Very Good, mounted on card stock.
Warren, PA- North Western Bank $5-$5 G10a-G10a Uncut Pair
A lovely uncut pair grading Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely uncut pair grading Crisp Uncirculated.
Waynesburg, PA- Farmers & Drovers Bank $10 G20a Proof
A nice ex-ABNCo sale Proof. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
A nice ex-ABNCo sale Proof. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Wilkes-Barre, PA- Henry J. Yaple 5¢, 10¢ Nov. 24, 1862 Hoober UNL
Two rare pieces, with this issuer not listed in Hoober. Yaple was the proprietor of the Exchange Hotel. The 5¢ is Good with tears, the 10¢ Fine but with a couple of small pieces missing.
Two rare pieces, with this issuer not listed in Hoober. Yaple was the proprietor of the Exchange Hotel. The 5¢ is Good with tears, the 10¢ Fine but with a couple of small pieces missing.
A Hoard of Pennsylvania Obsolete Notes
Allentown, PA - Moses Schenck Nov. 2, 1863 3¢ Fine
Buena Vista Furnace, PA - H.T. McClelland & Co. Undenominated remainder 18__ Unc.
Dushore, PA - B.S. Russell & Co 50¢ Dec. 1, 1862 VF
Bristol, PA - Farmers Bank of Bucks County May 4, 1841 G50 VG
Harrisburg, PA - Harrisburgh Bank Mar. 12, 1862 S5 VG
Lewistown, PA - Bank of Lewistown $10 Aug. 26, 1844 G4 VG
Meadville, PA - Bank of Crawford County Feb. 1, 1863 G14a VG
Middletown, PA - Bank of Middletown $5 Nov. 4, 1848 G14a VG
Montrose, PA - I.N. Bullard 5¢ 1863 (2) Unc.
New Salem, PA - Bank of Fayette County $1 Jan. 17, 1817 G16 Fine; $3 Nov. 18, 1816 G20 Fine
Northampton, PA - Northampton Bank $5 Jan. 19, 1837 G24 (2) VG
Northumberland, PA - Bank of Northumberland $5 June 24, 1862 C12 Fine
Philadelphia, PA - Girard Bank $5 Jan. 17, 1837 C32 VG
Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia Bank $5 Jan. 1, 1858 C132a VG
Philadelphia, PA - Southwark Bank 25¢ June 12, 1837 VG
Philadelphia, PA - Western Bank $5 Mar. 1, 1859 C8a VG
Pittsburgh, PA - Merchants & Manufacturers Bank $5 Jan. 1, 1849 C8 VG
Pittsburgh, PA - Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne & Chicago Rail Road Company $6 April 21, 1864 AU
Reading, PA - Berks County Bank $5 June 1, 1841 G22 VG
Smethport, PA - McKean County Bank $5 remainder G6a Unc.
Schuylkill Bank 10¢, 25¢ July 4, 1815 VG, VG
Warren, PA - North Western Bank $5 July 23, 1859 G6a Fine; $10 July 25, 1859 G12a VF
Wayne County, PA - Wayne County $5 Feb. 15, 1859 VF.
Allentown, PA - Moses Schenck Nov. 2, 1863 3¢ Fine
Buena Vista Furnace, PA - H.T. McClelland & Co. Undenominated remainder 18__ Unc.
Dushore, PA - B.S. Russell & Co 50¢ Dec. 1, 1862 VF
Bristol, PA - Farmers Bank of Bucks County May 4, 1841 G50 VG
Harrisburg, PA - Harrisburgh Bank Mar. 12, 1862 S5 VG
Lewistown, PA - Bank of Lewistown $10 Aug. 26, 1844 G4 VG
Meadville, PA - Bank of Crawford County Feb. 1, 1863 G14a VG
Middletown, PA - Bank of Middletown $5 Nov. 4, 1848 G14a VG
Montrose, PA - I.N. Bullard 5¢ 1863 (2) Unc.
New Salem, PA - Bank of Fayette County $1 Jan. 17, 1817 G16 Fine; $3 Nov. 18, 1816 G20 Fine
Northampton, PA - Northampton Bank $5 Jan. 19, 1837 G24 (2) VG
Northumberland, PA - Bank of Northumberland $5 June 24, 1862 C12 Fine
Philadelphia, PA - Girard Bank $5 Jan. 17, 1837 C32 VG
Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia Bank $5 Jan. 1, 1858 C132a VG
Philadelphia, PA - Southwark Bank 25¢ June 12, 1837 VG
Philadelphia, PA - Western Bank $5 Mar. 1, 1859 C8a VG
Pittsburgh, PA - Merchants & Manufacturers Bank $5 Jan. 1, 1849 C8 VG
Pittsburgh, PA - Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne & Chicago Rail Road Company $6 April 21, 1864 AU
Reading, PA - Berks County Bank $5 June 1, 1841 G22 VG
Smethport, PA - McKean County Bank $5 remainder G6a Unc.
Schuylkill Bank 10¢, 25¢ July 4, 1815 VG, VG
Warren, PA - North Western Bank $5 July 23, 1859 G6a Fine; $10 July 25, 1859 G12a VF
Wayne County, PA - Wayne County $5 Feb. 15, 1859 VF.
Greenville, RI- The Smithfield Exchange Bank $5 G54a Proof
A rare Proof with attractive vignettes of Zachary Taylor and Kate Sevier. Uncirculated, on light card stock with traces of old mounting on the reverse. There is a tiny bit of damage in the bottom margin below one of the 6 POC on this Haxby and Durand plate note.
A rare Proof with attractive vignettes of Zachary Taylor and Kate Sevier. Uncirculated, on light card stock with traces of old mounting on the reverse. There is a tiny bit of damage in the bottom margin below one of the 6 POC on this Haxby and Durand plate note.
Providence, RI- The American Bank $1000 G44 Proof
An excessively rare high denomination Proof which is the plate note in both Haxby and Roger Durand's Rhode Island reference. There is one tiny age spot and a small pinhole, along with some as made paper creases. The vignette in the center is that of Henry P. Franklin. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
An excessively rare high denomination Proof which is the plate note in both Haxby and Roger Durand's Rhode Island reference. There is one tiny age spot and a small pinhole, along with some as made paper creases. The vignette in the center is that of Henry P. Franklin. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Providence, RI- The Jackson Bank $1 G2 Proof
A great Proof with an oversize vignette of "Old Hickory" at the center. Crisp Uncirculated, 4 POC, listed as SENC in the Haxby reference.
A great Proof with an oversize vignette of "Old Hickory" at the center. Crisp Uncirculated, 4 POC, listed as SENC in the Haxby reference.
Obsolete Currency from Rhode Island
Burrillville, RI - Burrillville Bank $5 Jan. 7, 1832 G22 AU
Glouster, RI - Farmers Exchange Bank $5 July 1, 1807 G18 AU
Johnston, RI - Rhode-Island Agricultural Bank - $1 Jan. 1, 1831 G4 AU
Johnston, RI - Rhode-Island Agricultural Bank $5 May 12, 1834 G24 AU
Johnston, RI - Rhode-Island Agricultural Bank $20 Nov. 1, 1831 G36 AU CC
Newport, RI - New England Commercial Bank $100 remainder G104 Unc.
Providence, RI - Bank of America $1 remainders G4a (3) Unc.
Providence, RI - High Street Bank $2 Mar. 10, 1861 S5 VG
Providence, RI - Liberty Bank $2 Dec. 10, 1858 G4b VG
Providence, RI - Bank of the Republic $1 Sept. 4, 1853 G2a VG
Warwick, RI - Warwick Bank $1 Oct. 1, 1857 G14a (6) AU-Unc.
Burrillville, RI - Burrillville Bank $5 Jan. 7, 1832 G22 AU
Glouster, RI - Farmers Exchange Bank $5 July 1, 1807 G18 AU
Johnston, RI - Rhode-Island Agricultural Bank - $1 Jan. 1, 1831 G4 AU
Johnston, RI - Rhode-Island Agricultural Bank $5 May 12, 1834 G24 AU
Johnston, RI - Rhode-Island Agricultural Bank $20 Nov. 1, 1831 G36 AU CC
Newport, RI - New England Commercial Bank $100 remainder G104 Unc.
Providence, RI - Bank of America $1 remainders G4a (3) Unc.
Providence, RI - High Street Bank $2 Mar. 10, 1861 S5 VG
Providence, RI - Liberty Bank $2 Dec. 10, 1858 G4b VG
Providence, RI - Bank of the Republic $1 Sept. 4, 1853 G2a VG
Warwick, RI - Warwick Bank $1 Oct. 1, 1857 G14a (6) AU-Unc.
Anderson Court House, SC - Bewley, Keese & Co. 10¢ Oct. 16, 1865 UNL
A neat piece of scrip that is dated only months after Union forces under General Sherman occupied the village of Anderson. This is the first example that we have ever seen, and our research indicates that this establishment was in business only briefly. Fine, with a trivial small edge tear in the bottom margin, a great South Carolina item that is certain to inspire spirited bidding among specialists from this heavily-collected state.
A neat piece of scrip that is dated only months after Union forces under General Sherman occupied the village of Anderson. This is the first example that we have ever seen, and our research indicates that this establishment was in business only briefly. Fine, with a trivial small edge tear in the bottom margin, a great South Carolina item that is certain to inspire spirited bidding among specialists from this heavily-collected state.
A Hoard of South Carolina Obsolete and Depression Scrip
Charleston, SC - City of Charleston Pay Warrants 1933 $1, $5, $10 all AU CC with missing corners
Charleston, SC - Bank of South Carolina $5 Apr. 13, 1861 G34a Fine
Charleston, SC - Farmers & Exchange Bank $10 Aug. 6, 1853 G4a Fine
Columbia, SC - State of South Carolina $10 Revenue Bond Scrip March 2, 1872 (2) EF
Cheraw, SC - Merchants' Bank of South Carolina $5 various dates G4a (5) VG-F
Columbia, SC $5 Commercial Bank of Columbia $5 date ? G2 VG
Columbia, SC - Keating & Ball $2 Mar. 15, 1864 VG, 75% present
Georgetown, SC - Bank of Georgetown $5 Oct. 1, 1856 G6a VG
Hamburg, SC - Bank of Hamburg $10 Jan. 5, 1864 G8 VG
Winnsboro, GA - Planters Bank of Fairfield Jan. 2, 1854 G8 Good
State of South Carolina - 25¢, 75¢ (2) F, VG and VG
State of South Carolina - $10 Revenue Bond Scrip March 2, 1872 (9) Unc.
Charleston, SC - City of Charleston Pay Warrants 1933 $1, $5, $10 all AU CC with missing corners
Charleston, SC - Bank of South Carolina $5 Apr. 13, 1861 G34a Fine
Charleston, SC - Farmers & Exchange Bank $10 Aug. 6, 1853 G4a Fine
Columbia, SC - State of South Carolina $10 Revenue Bond Scrip March 2, 1872 (2) EF
Cheraw, SC - Merchants' Bank of South Carolina $5 various dates G4a (5) VG-F
Columbia, SC $5 Commercial Bank of Columbia $5 date ? G2 VG
Columbia, SC - Keating & Ball $2 Mar. 15, 1864 VG, 75% present
Georgetown, SC - Bank of Georgetown $5 Oct. 1, 1856 G6a VG
Hamburg, SC - Bank of Hamburg $10 Jan. 5, 1864 G8 VG
Winnsboro, GA - Planters Bank of Fairfield Jan. 2, 1854 G8 Good
State of South Carolina - 25¢, 75¢ (2) F, VG and VG
State of South Carolina - $10 Revenue Bond Scrip March 2, 1872 (9) Unc.
Dandridge, TN- Bank of Jefferson $5 June 2, 1856 G2a Proof
A lovely Proof ex-ABNCo holdings sale. Flawless Uncirculated, 4 POC.
A lovely Proof ex-ABNCo holdings sale. Flawless Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Dandridge, TN- Bank of Jefferson $5-$5-$10-$20 June 2, 1856 G2a-G2a-G4a-G6a Uncut Sheet Proofs
An uncut Proof sheet, ex-ABNCo sale. There are some minor problems, including a tape repair on the reverse, a torn POC on the top note, and a trace of foxing, along with a couple of chips out of the margin, but the sheet is attractive from the front. Uncirculated, 4 POC on each note.
An uncut Proof sheet, ex-ABNCo sale. There are some minor problems, including a tape repair on the reverse, a torn POC on the top note, and a trace of foxing, along with a couple of chips out of the margin, but the sheet is attractive from the front. Uncirculated, 4 POC on each note.
Knoxville, TN- Morrow & Randall 50¢ Aug. 27, 1862
A very rare piece of Tennessee scrip that we have not seen previously. Fine, with a tiny reverse repair that affects nothing.
A very rare piece of Tennessee scrip that we have not seen previously. Fine, with a tiny reverse repair that affects nothing.
Memphis, TN- City of Memphis $20 Jan. 1, 1867 Garland 1303 Proof
A magnificent card mounted Proof which turned up in England almost twenty years ago and remains unique today. The central vignette is Tennessee native Felix K. Zollicoffer, one of the first Confederate general officers to die in battle when shot from his horse during a skirmish in January of 1862. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
A magnificent card mounted Proof which turned up in England almost twenty years ago and remains unique today. The central vignette is Tennessee native Felix K. Zollicoffer, one of the first Confederate general officers to die in battle when shot from his horse during a skirmish in January of 1862. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Memphis, TN- Farmers & Merchants Bank $100 Feb. 20, 1854 G64a Garland 660
A sixteen piece lot, with many consecutively numbered. All of the notes are new, but a light center bend compels a grade of About Uncirculated for the group. Retail is about $100 per note, so expect this nice dealer grouping to realize...
A sixteen piece lot, with many consecutively numbered. All of the notes are new, but a light center bend compels a grade of About Uncirculated for the group. Retail is about $100 per note, so expect this nice dealer grouping to realize...
Nashville, TN - Exchange Bank of Cincinnati $1, $2 Dec. 1, 1837 UNL
This pair of notes is from an issue that is not listed in Garland, and must be closely related to the other Exchange Bank of Cincinnati issues there listed or else they are contemporary counterfeits. These are remainder examples, and should be quite popular among specialists from this state. Both grade Extremely Fine.
This pair of notes is from an issue that is not listed in Garland, and must be closely related to the other Exchange Bank of Cincinnati issues there listed or else they are contemporary counterfeits. These are remainder examples, and should be quite popular among specialists from this state. Both grade Extremely Fine.
Nashville, TN- State of Tennessee $2 May 1, 1875 Cr. 6 Garland 1258
Evenly circulated Fine example of this tough note with the usual cancels and four POC.
Evenly circulated Fine example of this tough note with the usual cancels and four POC.
Oakdale, TN- Oakdale Iron Co. 50¢
A very scarce piece of iron company scrip from east Tennessee. Very Good, with a small hole and paper pulls on the back from an old mounting.
A very scarce piece of iron company scrip from east Tennessee. Very Good, with a small hole and paper pulls on the back from an old mounting.
Shelbyville, TN- The Western Manufacturing Company 25¢ Nov. 30, 1837
The first fractional denomination we have seen or heard of from this rare issuer. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
The first fractional denomination we have seen or heard of from this rare issuer. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
A Tennessee Starter Collection
Brownville, TN- Agricultural Bank $5 Sept. 1, 1855 G10 Fine
Chattanooga, TN - Bank of Chatanooga $5 July 21, 1863 G2a VG
Knoxville, TN - Ocoee Bank $1 Nov. 1, 1859 G20a VG
Cleveland, TN - Ocoee Bank $2 Nov. 1, 1860 G6d VG, repairs
Memphis, TN - Farmers and Merchants Bank $2 G46c VG
Memphis, TN - Farmers and Merchants Bank $3 May 1, 1854 G50c Fine
Memphis, TN - Mechanics Bank $3 May 10, 1854 G4 VG
Nashville, TN - Central Bank $1, June 25, 1855 VG.
Brownville, TN- Agricultural Bank $5 Sept. 1, 1855 G10 Fine
Chattanooga, TN - Bank of Chatanooga $5 July 21, 1863 G2a VG
Knoxville, TN - Ocoee Bank $1 Nov. 1, 1859 G20a VG
Cleveland, TN - Ocoee Bank $2 Nov. 1, 1860 G6d VG, repairs
Memphis, TN - Farmers and Merchants Bank $2 G46c VG
Memphis, TN - Farmers and Merchants Bank $3 May 1, 1854 G50c Fine
Memphis, TN - Mechanics Bank $3 May 10, 1854 G4 VG
Nashville, TN - Central Bank $1, June 25, 1855 VG.
Austin, TX - Republic of Texas $1 July 1, 1841 Cr. A1 Medlar 1
A nice circulated example. Fine, CC.
A nice circulated example. Fine, CC.
Austin, TX - Republic of Texas $2 June 1, 1841 Cr. A2 Medlar 2
An attractive Texas Deuce with a slightly irregular top margin. Very Fine, CC.
An attractive Texas Deuce with a slightly irregular top margin. Very Fine, CC.
Austin, TX - Republic of Texas $3 Aug. 1, 1841 Cr. A3 Medlar 3
A decent example of this scarce and ever-popular denomination. Very Fine, CC.
A decent example of this scarce and ever-popular denomination. Very Fine, CC.
Austin, TX - Republic of Texas $5 Jan. 21, 1840 Cr. A4 Medlar 24
A nice "Red Back" Republic of Texas note, Very Fine, CC.
A nice "Red Back" Republic of Texas note, Very Fine, CC.
Austin, TX - Republic of Texas $10 Jan. 25, 1840 Cr. A5 Medlar 25
This pretty example has nice top and bottom margins and is problem-free. Very Fine+, CC.
This pretty example has nice top and bottom margins and is problem-free. Very Fine+, CC.
Austin, TX - Republic of Texas $20 Jan. 20, 1840 Cr. A6 Medlar 26
A pretty example of this popular issue. Very Fine, CC.
A pretty example of this popular issue. Very Fine, CC.
Austin, TX - Republic of Texas $20 1839 Cr. A6 Medlar 26 (three examples), $50 July 20, 1839 Cr. A7 Medlar 27
Four nice circulated "Red Back" notes, all grading Fine to Very Fine and each with the typical CCs.
Four nice circulated "Red Back" notes, all grading Fine to Very Fine and each with the typical CCs.
Austin, TX - Republic of Texas $50 Jan. 25, 1840 Cr. A7 Medlar 27
This pretty example has a vivid red back with the "Lone Star" design. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, CC.
This pretty example has a vivid red back with the "Lone Star" design. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, CC.
Austin, TX - Republic of Texas $100 Aug. 14, 1839 Cr. A8 Medlar 28
This denomination is one of the lesser seen notes in this series, and although not as scarce as the $500 is beginning to disappear from the marketplace as they are not readily available. Fine-Very Fine, CC.
This denomination is one of the lesser seen notes in this series, and although not as scarce as the $500 is beginning to disappear from the marketplace as they are not readily available. Fine-Very Fine, CC.
Austin, TX - Republic of Texas $500 May 31, 1839 Cr. A9 Medlar 29
Despite having a number of folds, this very scarce Republic of Texas $500 is perfectly solid and is completely intact with no missing paper whatsoever. It has the usual cut cancellations, but this is the first complete, unrepaired example that we have handled in nearly two years. Very Fine, CC, with the cancellations closed with archival restoration tape (which actually improves the stability of the note and will likely prevent future accidental damage) and a contemporary pin through the right end that perhaps was used to attach the note to the inside of some frontiersman's buckskins.
Despite having a number of folds, this very scarce Republic of Texas $500 is perfectly solid and is completely intact with no missing paper whatsoever. It has the usual cut cancellations, but this is the first complete, unrepaired example that we have handled in nearly two years. Very Fine, CC, with the cancellations closed with archival restoration tape (which actually improves the stability of the note and will likely prevent future accidental damage) and a contemporary pin through the right end that perhaps was used to attach the note to the inside of some frontiersman's buckskins.
Austin, TX - Consolidated Fund of Texas $100 July 28, 1840 Cr. CF14 Medlar 42
This later Consolidated Fund issue is rare in all grades, and is offered only when the finest collections are dispersed. Issued for a short time in 1840 after Austin became the capital, and listed as R.6 by Medlar. Extremely Fine, with a few unimportant pinholes and some very minor water staining mentioned for accuracy only. Expect bidding to easily reach or exceed our estimate, which may be on the conservative side.
This later Consolidated Fund issue is rare in all grades, and is offered only when the finest collections are dispersed. Issued for a short time in 1840 after Austin became the capital, and listed as R.6 by Medlar. Extremely Fine, with a few unimportant pinholes and some very minor water staining mentioned for accuracy only. Expect bidding to easily reach or exceed our estimate, which may be on the conservative side.
Austin, TX - Republic of Texas $25 Apr. 23, 1841 Cr. AW3 Medlar 43, $50 Apr. 23, 1841 Cr. AW4 Medlar 46
Two "Texian Navy" issues, the $25 About Uncirculated and the $50 Crisp Uncirculated. Both have typical CCs.
Two "Texian Navy" issues, the $25 About Uncirculated and the $50 Crisp Uncirculated. Both have typical CCs.
Austin, TX - Republic of Texas $25 Apr. 23, 1841 Cr. AW3 Medlar 43, $125.00 Treasury Warrant Medlar 49
Two examples, the Medlar 43 problem-free Very Fine-Extremely Fine and the other a partially filled out example that likely never was issued, About Uncirculated with a couple of small stains
Two examples, the Medlar 43 problem-free Very Fine-Extremely Fine and the other a partially filled out example that likely never was issued, About Uncirculated with a couple of small stains
Austin, TX - State of Texas Treasury Warrants
Three Civil War era Treasury Warrants, two from 1862 and one from 1863, three different varieties grading Extremely Fine to Crisp Uncirculated.
Three Civil War era Treasury Warrants, two from 1862 and one from 1863, three different varieties grading Extremely Fine to Crisp Uncirculated.
Austin, TX - State of Texas Special Treasury Warrants nine examples 1860 Cr. TW68
A nice group of nine pre-Civil War warrants, each hand dated and with handwritten amounts. The average grade is About Uncirculated, a few better and a couple with small stains.
A nice group of nine pre-Civil War warrants, each hand dated and with handwritten amounts. The average grade is About Uncirculated, a few better and a couple with small stains.
Austin, TX - State of Texas Treasury Warrants. A varied selection of 1862, 1863, and 1864 Treasury Warrants, with the average grade Very Fine with most cancelled. A nice starter collection for the beginning collector.
Austin, TX - Republic of Texas Consolidated Fund Certificate $500 June 15, 1840
A lovely high grade certificate that entitled the assignee to a 10% interest payment. All ten coupons are attached, and the certificate is cancelled with several small COCs and CCs. Extremely Fine.
A lovely high grade certificate that entitled the assignee to a 10% interest payment. All ten coupons are attached, and the certificate is cancelled with several small COCs and CCs. Extremely Fine.
Austin, TX - Republic of Texas Government Bond $100 Feb. 1, 1841
An eight percent coupon bond that was signed by early Texas patriot David G. Burnet. Very Fine, CC.
An eight percent coupon bond that was signed by early Texas patriot David G. Burnet. Very Fine, CC.
Austin, TX - Republic of Texas Government Bond $500 Oct. 1, 1840
A nice early bond, Fine with several small COCs and CCs.
A nice early bond, Fine with several small COCs and CCs.
Brenham, TX - Washington County Scrip $3-$2-$1-50¢ Uncut Sheet Medlar 5-4-3-2
An uncut sheet of remainders, complete with extra selvage at the left. A few minor corner and edge folds and some light handling are present. Very scarce as an uncut sheet. Crisp Uncirculated.
An uncut sheet of remainders, complete with extra selvage at the left. A few minor corner and edge folds and some light handling are present. Very scarce as an uncut sheet. Crisp Uncirculated.
Columbia, TX - The Commercial & Agricultural Bank of Texas $1-$1-$1-$1 Uncut Sheet G2-G2-G2-G2 Medlar 18-18-18-18
Very scarce as an uncut sheet, and the first that we have seen in quite some time. This bank was the only bank authorized in the state of Texas prior to the first National Banks chartered in the state in 1865. The sheet has picked up a few folds and there are a couple of notches and a small split in the bottom selvage, but the notes themselves appear flawless. About Uncirculated.
Very scarce as an uncut sheet, and the first that we have seen in quite some time. This bank was the only bank authorized in the state of Texas prior to the first National Banks chartered in the state in 1865. The sheet has picked up a few folds and there are a couple of notches and a small split in the bottom selvage, but the notes themselves appear flawless. About Uncirculated.
Corpus Christi, TX - Corpus Christi Ship Channel Company Stock Certificate August 1, 1859 50 Shares
A scarce stock certificate from this early Texas company. Extremely Fine.
A scarce stock certificate from this early Texas company. Extremely Fine.
Galveston, TX- Burgess' Business College $2 Jan. 1, 1875 Schingoethe TX 210-2
A very scarce note which is extraordinary grade for a note from here, as virtually all of the known examples are far less nice. Extremely Fine.
A very scarce note which is extraordinary grade for a note from here, as virtually all of the known examples are far less nice. Extremely Fine.
Harrisburg, TX - Briscoe, Harris & Co. $1 Medlar 1
Listed as R4 in the Medlar reference, and always in demand by collectors. Harrisburg no longer exists, having been absorbed into the City of Houston in 1926. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, trimmed tight at the bottom but otherwise problem-free.
Listed as R4 in the Medlar reference, and always in demand by collectors. Harrisburg no longer exists, having been absorbed into the City of Houston in 1926. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, trimmed tight at the bottom but otherwise problem-free.
Houston, TX - Republic of Texas $24.00 June 25, 1838 Cr. HW10 Medlar 19
A nice Treasury Warrant that is signed by Francis R. Lubbock. Choice About Uncirculated, pen cancelled.
A nice Treasury Warrant that is signed by Francis R. Lubbock. Choice About Uncirculated, pen cancelled.
Houston, TX - The Government of Texas $5 1839 Cr. H16 Medlar 59, $10 June 1, 1838 Cr. H17 Medlar 60, $20 Sept. 1, 1838 Cr. H19 Medlar 66
Three nice Houston issues, all grading Fine. The $5 has a COC, while the $10 and $20 have typical CCs.
Three nice Houston issues, all grading Fine. The $5 has a COC, while the $10 and $20 have typical CCs.
Houston, TX - The Government of Texas $5 Feb. 3, 1839 Cr. H16 Medlar 59, $20 Nov. 1, 1838 Cr. H18 Medlar 62
A nice pair of early Texas issues, both Fine or a little better and both with CCs (which are closed on the back with stamp hinges on the $5).
A nice pair of early Texas issues, both Fine or a little better and both with CCs (which are closed on the back with stamp hinges on the $5).
Houston, TX - The Government of Texas $50 Jan. 16, 1839 Cr. H21a Medlar 68
A beautiful Very Fine-Extremely Fine, example with broad margins and great eye appeal. The typical CCs are present.
A beautiful Very Fine-Extremely Fine, example with broad margins and great eye appeal. The typical CCs are present.
Houston, TX - Consolidated Fund of Texas $100 Sept. 1, 1837 Cr. CF1 Medlar 69
A beautiful Choice Crisp Uncirculated example with a small CC and a pen cancellation.
A beautiful Choice Crisp Uncirculated example with a small CC and a pen cancellation.
Nacogdoches, TX - Kelsey H. Douglass $2-$2-$3-$5 Uncut Sheet Medlar 2-2-3-4
Another rare uncut sheet of scarce Texas notes, this from the scrip issue of a thriving mercantile owner who was respected enough for his notes to be accepted at near par locally. Unfortunately, he died suddenly in 1840 and his wife went bankrupt paying off his liabilities. Crisp Uncirculated, the sheet with a few minor edge splits and corner folds but all four notes virtually pristine. Each note has a single "X" pen cancellation.
Another rare uncut sheet of scarce Texas notes, this from the scrip issue of a thriving mercantile owner who was respected enough for his notes to be accepted at near par locally. Unfortunately, he died suddenly in 1840 and his wife went bankrupt paying off his liabilities. Crisp Uncirculated, the sheet with a few minor edge splits and corner folds but all four notes virtually pristine. Each note has a single "X" pen cancellation.
Nacogdoches, TX - Kelsey H. Douglass $1 April 10, 1840 Medlar 1, $2 May 1, 1840 Medlar 2
Two examples from this popular issuer, the $1 About Uncirculated with a repaired bottom edge and the usual "X" pen cancellation, and the $2 Very Fine with an "X" pen cancellation and a tiny amount of ink erosion.
Two examples from this popular issuer, the $1 About Uncirculated with a repaired bottom edge and the usual "X" pen cancellation, and the $2 Very Fine with an "X" pen cancellation and a tiny amount of ink erosion.
Five Early Texas Issues.
Columbia, TX - Republic of Texas $32.00 March 30, 1837 Cr. C5 Medlar 4 Fine, COC, stained and with a small piece out of the left edge
Houston, TX - Republic of Texas $48.51 Jan. 3, 1838 Cr. HW6 Medlar 18 Very Fine, contemporarily backed
Houston, TX - Republic of Texas Treasury Warrant $41.50 Sept. 17, 1842 Cr. HW14 Medlar 26 Very Fine, pen cancelled, piece out of left edge
Velasco, TX - Government of Texas $24.00 Sept. 12, 1836 Cr. V2 Medlar 3 Fine-Very Fine, COC
Washington, TX - Republic of Texas Treasury Warrant $150.00 June 2, 1843 Cr. W5 Medlar 6 About Uncirculated, pen cancelled
There is considerable value in this nice group of early notes from various issues, perfect for the beginning collector.
Columbia, TX - Republic of Texas $32.00 March 30, 1837 Cr. C5 Medlar 4 Fine, COC, stained and with a small piece out of the left edge
Houston, TX - Republic of Texas $48.51 Jan. 3, 1838 Cr. HW6 Medlar 18 Very Fine, contemporarily backed
Houston, TX - Republic of Texas Treasury Warrant $41.50 Sept. 17, 1842 Cr. HW14 Medlar 26 Very Fine, pen cancelled, piece out of left edge
Velasco, TX - Government of Texas $24.00 Sept. 12, 1836 Cr. V2 Medlar 3 Fine-Very Fine, COC
Washington, TX - Republic of Texas Treasury Warrant $150.00 June 2, 1843 Cr. W5 Medlar 6 About Uncirculated, pen cancelled
There is considerable value in this nice group of early notes from various issues, perfect for the beginning collector.
1836 Texian Loan Certificate. This rare early bond, in the amount of $320, entitled the purchaser to land in Texas at 50 cents per acre. It was issued at New Orleans, and is signed by Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and Wm. H.Wharton. An important early piece of Texas financial memorabilia, attractively framed and matted in a early twentieth century era frame. The certificate itself appears Extremely Fine, and has a small piece out at the COC that has been retained.
Galveston Bay & Texas Land Company. Certificate for land survey scrip, dated October 16, 1830, in New York City. Apparently the GB&TLC owned 177+ acres in four tracts near Galveston Bay. Empresarios of the venture sought to raise capital for a survey of their holdings by issuing scrip credits for "One Labor." Although the document looks like a conveyance of actual land ownership, a careful reading leads to the conclusion that the scheme was something of a con, since it only entitled the bearer to participate in paying for the land survey of "all the land not settled according to Law" in a district north of Galveston Bay. Just how successful this scheme was is somewhat problematical. This ornate document is impressive. It has a map of the Galveston area west of the Sabine River and east of Navasoto and San Jacinto Rivers, an agricultural vignette of Two Cherubs and additional decorative flourishes. It is signed by the Company's Secretary and three trustees in bold script. The document measures approximately 8" by 13". It is printed on a crisp, thin paper stock. It is folded, but Extremely Fine.
State of Texas Bond 1872. A $1,000 7% gold bond on the State of Texas, dated April 1, 1872, including 22 coupons. The coupons are pen cancelled, and the bond grades Very Fine overall. An attractive and scarce document that has the added feature of a large vanity signature on the verso of Francis R. Lubbock as Treasurer.
Provo, UT- Provo Woolen Mills Company 10¢ May 4, 1900 Rust 190
A very rare piece of Utah scrip, with this the first example we've had from this oversize issue. Nice Fine-Very Fine, a lot likely to see some spirited competition before the hammer falls.
A very rare piece of Utah scrip, with this the first example we've had from this oversize issue. Nice Fine-Very Fine, a lot likely to see some spirited competition before the hammer falls.
Brattleboro, VT - Windham County Bank $1-$3-$5-$10 Uncut Sheet
An attractive About Uncirculated remainder sheet in a striking reddish brown ink.
An attractive About Uncirculated remainder sheet in a striking reddish brown ink.
Middlebury, VT- Harmon A. Sheldon 8¢ Jan. 20, 1863 Coulter UNL
An excessively rare and very likely unique survivor of this rare denomination from the entire state, as no 8¢ examples were thought to have been issued by any Vermont issuer. This piece turned up with the other Sheldon scrip offered here, and offers perhaps the only chance for any collector to own an 8¢ example from the state. Nice Very Fine.
An excessively rare and very likely unique survivor of this rare denomination from the entire state, as no 8¢ examples were thought to have been issued by any Vermont issuer. This piece turned up with the other Sheldon scrip offered here, and offers perhaps the only chance for any collector to own an 8¢ example from the state. Nice Very Fine.
Middlebury, VT- H (armon) A. Sheldon 10¢ Apr. 18, 1862 Coulter 16
A fascinating note of interest to serious Vermont researchers, as this is the serial number 1 scrip note from this issuer, dated April 18, 1862. Just as interesting, a penned notation states "Ret'd Mar 28, 1863." How that return was made, whether through normal redemption or through the efforts of Mr. Sheldon himself, is not recorded. Fine-Very Fine three corner tips off, a neat historical Vermont item.
A fascinating note of interest to serious Vermont researchers, as this is the serial number 1 scrip note from this issuer, dated April 18, 1862. Just as interesting, a penned notation states "Ret'd Mar 28, 1863." How that return was made, whether through normal redemption or through the efforts of Mr. Sheldon himself, is not recorded. Fine-Very Fine three corner tips off, a neat historical Vermont item.
Middlebury, VT- Harmon A. Sheldon 5¢ (2), 10¢ (2), 25¢ (2), 50¢ (2) Coulter 15, 16, 17, 18
Eight pieces, all grading Very Fine with a few better.
Eight pieces, all grading Very Fine with a few better.
Orwell, VT- The Farmers Bank $1 G10a Proof
An ex-ABNCo sale colored Proof which is fully tinted. There is one miniscule repair that barely merits mentioning. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
An ex-ABNCo sale colored Proof which is fully tinted. There is one miniscule repair that barely merits mentioning. Uncirculated, 4 POC.
Back Creek, VA- Unidentified Issuer 6 1/4¢ July 20, 1840 Jones UNL
Similar in grade to the only example from Back Creek listed in the Jones & Littlefield reference, but of a different design completely. Good, backed, but extremely rare as well.
Similar in grade to the only example from Back Creek listed in the Jones & Littlefield reference, but of a different design completely. Good, backed, but extremely rare as well.
Gladeville, VA- County of Wise 50¢ Aug. 13, 1862 Jones CW 10-15
A scarcer county note. Fine-Very Fine, with one tiny hole.
A scarcer county note. Fine-Very Fine, with one tiny hole.
Monaskon, VA- First National Oyster Bank $1 1868 Jones PM60-08
We've seen numerous examples of the fractional issues from here, but full-size whole dollar scrip from this issuer is very scarce. The two $1 notes we offer here are the nicest we've ever seen of this denomination. About Uncirculated.
We've seen numerous examples of the fractional issues from here, but full-size whole dollar scrip from this issuer is very scarce. The two $1 notes we offer here are the nicest we've ever seen of this denomination. About Uncirculated.
Monaskon, VA- First National Oyster Bank $1 1868 Jones PM60-08
A second example, just as nice as the note above. About Uncirculated.
A second example, just as nice as the note above. About Uncirculated.
Monaskon, VA- First National Oyster Bank $2 1868 Jones PM60-09
Just as nice as the ones above and even a bit more scarce. About Uncirculated.
Just as nice as the ones above and even a bit more scarce. About Uncirculated.
Monaskon, VA- First National Oyster Bank $2 1868 Jones PM60-09
Foxed around the edges and somewhat brittle, with some chips off. There is a reverse repair as well. Fine.
Foxed around the edges and somewhat brittle, with some chips off. There is a reverse repair as well. Fine.
Newbern, VA- County of Pulaski 25¢ June 1862 Jones CP 13-03
A very rare county issued which is listed as a Rarity 6-G in Jones & Littlefield. Fine.
A very rare county issued which is listed as a Rarity 6-G in Jones & Littlefield. Fine.
Nickelsville, VA- Harris & Wood 50¢ 1862 Jones PN40-05
An extraordinary Virginia rarity, with this piece listed in the the Jones and Littlefield Virginia reference as a Rarity 7-G, indicating a note of both the highest rarity and the highest desirability for an issued piece. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
An extraordinary Virginia rarity, with this piece listed in the the Jones and Littlefield Virginia reference as a Rarity 7-G, indicating a note of both the highest rarity and the highest desirability for an issued piece. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Pamplin's Depot, VA- The Appomattox Savings Bank $2 Oct. 1, 1861 Jones BP05-15
A very rare note listed as a rarity 6-F in the Jones & Littlefield Virginia reference. Fine, with a few small splits.
A very rare note listed as a rarity 6-F in the Jones & Littlefield Virginia reference. Fine, with a few small splits.
Princeton, VA- County of Mercer $1 May 1, 1863 Jones CM08-04
Low grade, but a very scarce county issue. Good-Very Good, with a small hole and a section off of the right side.
Low grade, but a very scarce county issue. Good-Very Good, with a small hole and a section off of the right side.
Richmond, VA- Richmond & Charlottesville Turnpike Co. $1 Jan. 2, 1862 Jones PR 60-693
A nice Fine example from this scarce issuer.
A nice Fine example from this scarce issuer.
Richmond, VA- N.H. Travers 10¢ April 9, 1862 Jones UNL
This rare issuer is listed in the Jones & Littlefield reference as "Issuer Unknown" because the only piece listed is unsigned. This example is signed, but unfortunately there is a good size chunk at the left that has been torn off. What is left grades a nice Fine.
This rare issuer is listed in the Jones & Littlefield reference as "Issuer Unknown" because the only piece listed is unsigned. This example is signed, but unfortunately there is a good size chunk at the left that has been torn off. What is left grades a nice Fine.
Five Virginia Treasury Notes
Richmond, VA - Commonwealth of Virginia $1 July 2, 1862 (2) EF
Richmond, VA - Commonwealth of Virginia $10 Oct. 15, 1862 VF
Richmond, VA - Commonwealth of Virginia $50 Oct. 15, 1862 VF
Richmond, VA - Commonwealth of Virginia $100 Oct. 15, 1862 Fine
Richmond, VA - Commonwealth of Virginia $1 July 2, 1862 (2) EF
Richmond, VA - Commonwealth of Virginia $10 Oct. 15, 1862 VF
Richmond, VA - Commonwealth of Virginia $50 Oct. 15, 1862 VF
Richmond, VA - Commonwealth of Virginia $100 Oct. 15, 1862 Fine
Richmond, VA - Virginia Treasury Notes Oct. 15, 1862 $50 Cr. 7 (2), $10 Cr. 8 (2)
A nice quartet of four State issued notes from the Commonwealth, one of each denomination Crisp Uncirculated and the other two notes Extremely Fine.
A nice quartet of four State issued notes from the Commonwealth, one of each denomination Crisp Uncirculated and the other two notes Extremely Fine.
Stanton, VA - Central Bank of Virginia
$5 G16a (4) VG-F
$10 G18a (3) VG-F
$20 G20a (3) VG-F
$50 G22a (2) VG-F.
$5 G16a (4) VG-F
$10 G18a (3) VG-F
$20 G20a (3) VG-F
$50 G22a (2) VG-F.
Union, VA - County of Monroe
25¢ Jan. 1, 1863 Jones CM11-37, Fine
25¢ June 16, 1862 Jones CM11-09, Fine
25¢ June 6, 1862 Jones CM11-10, Fine
25¢ Oct. 1, 1862 Jones CM11-32, Uncirculated.
25¢ Jan. 1, 1863 Jones CM11-37, Fine
25¢ June 16, 1862 Jones CM11-09, Fine
25¢ June 6, 1862 Jones CM11-10, Fine
25¢ Oct. 1, 1862 Jones CM11-32, Uncirculated.
A Hoard of Virginia Obsolete Currency
Richmond, VA - City of Richmond $10¢ April 14, 1862 (2) AU; 25¢ April 14, 1862 Good; 50¢ April 14, 1862 (2) VG, Fine; 60¢ April 14, 1862 (2) Good, Fine; 50¢ April, 1861 Fair
Richmond, VA - Farmers Savings Bank 25¢ Oct. 1, 1861 VG; 50¢ Oct. 1, 1861 VG; $1 Oct. 1, 1861 Fine; $1 Sept. 2, 1861 VG
Richmond, VA - Virginia Treasury Notes $1 July 21, 1862 (2) G-VG; $5 Oct. 15, 1861 (2) Fine, VF; $50 Oct. 15, 1862 VG
Richmond, VA - Bank of the Commonwealth $1 May 1, 1861 G22 Good; $1.25 June 4, 1862 G24 AU; $1.50 June 4, 1862 G26 AU; $1.75 June 4, 1862 G28 VF; $2.50 June 4, 1862 G32 VF; $3 June 4, 1862 G34 Fine; $10 Sept. 4, 1858 G4a Fine; $20 Sept. 24, 1858 G6a Fine
Richmond, VA - Farmers Bank of Virginia $1 Dec. 10, 1861 G334 Fine; $2 Dec. 10, 1861 G4 (2) Fine, VF
Richmond, VA - Bank of Richmond $1 April 1, 1862 G14 (2) VG, Fine.
Richmond, VA - Bank of Virginia, Buchanan Branch $5 Oct. 7, 1858 G72 VG
Richmond, VA - Bank of Virginia, Charleston Branch $1 Dec. 1, 1861 G136a VG; $2 Dec. 1, 1861 G138a Fine; $10 Oct. 5, 1855 G116 VG
Richmond, VA - Bank of Virginia, Fredericks burg Branch $1 Jan. 2, 1862 G188 Fine; $2 Jan. 2, 1862 G190 Fine
Richmond, VA - Bank of Virginia, Norfolk Branch $1 Jan. 2, 1862 G331 VG; $2 Jan. 2, 1862 G332 Fine; $5 Jan. 7, 1857 G340 VG; $10 Aug. 7, 1856 G350 Fine
Richmond, VA - Bank of Virginia, Richmond Branch $2 Jan. 1, 1862 G2 Fine.
Richmond, VA - City of Richmond $10¢ April 14, 1862 (2) AU; 25¢ April 14, 1862 Good; 50¢ April 14, 1862 (2) VG, Fine; 60¢ April 14, 1862 (2) Good, Fine; 50¢ April, 1861 Fair
Richmond, VA - Farmers Savings Bank 25¢ Oct. 1, 1861 VG; 50¢ Oct. 1, 1861 VG; $1 Oct. 1, 1861 Fine; $1 Sept. 2, 1861 VG
Richmond, VA - Virginia Treasury Notes $1 July 21, 1862 (2) G-VG; $5 Oct. 15, 1861 (2) Fine, VF; $50 Oct. 15, 1862 VG
Richmond, VA - Bank of the Commonwealth $1 May 1, 1861 G22 Good; $1.25 June 4, 1862 G24 AU; $1.50 June 4, 1862 G26 AU; $1.75 June 4, 1862 G28 VF; $2.50 June 4, 1862 G32 VF; $3 June 4, 1862 G34 Fine; $10 Sept. 4, 1858 G4a Fine; $20 Sept. 24, 1858 G6a Fine
Richmond, VA - Farmers Bank of Virginia $1 Dec. 10, 1861 G334 Fine; $2 Dec. 10, 1861 G4 (2) Fine, VF
Richmond, VA - Bank of Richmond $1 April 1, 1862 G14 (2) VG, Fine.
Richmond, VA - Bank of Virginia, Buchanan Branch $5 Oct. 7, 1858 G72 VG
Richmond, VA - Bank of Virginia, Charleston Branch $1 Dec. 1, 1861 G136a VG; $2 Dec. 1, 1861 G138a Fine; $10 Oct. 5, 1855 G116 VG
Richmond, VA - Bank of Virginia, Fredericks burg Branch $1 Jan. 2, 1862 G188 Fine; $2 Jan. 2, 1862 G190 Fine
Richmond, VA - Bank of Virginia, Norfolk Branch $1 Jan. 2, 1862 G331 VG; $2 Jan. 2, 1862 G332 Fine; $5 Jan. 7, 1857 G340 VG; $10 Aug. 7, 1856 G350 Fine
Richmond, VA - Bank of Virginia, Richmond Branch $2 Jan. 1, 1862 G2 Fine.
A Virginia Obsolete Hoard
Alexandria, VA - Merchants Bank of Alexandria $5 1815 (3) Good, VG, VG
Brunswick, VA - County of Brunswick 75¢ Mar. 29, 1862 Fair
Chatham, VA - Bank of Pittslyvania $1 Sept. 4, 1861 G14 Fine; $5 May 16, 1861 G2a Fine
Clarksburg, VA - Merchants and Farmers Bank $5 date ? G2a VG
Lewisburg, VA - County of Greenbrier 25¢ Mar. 29, 1862 Fine
Liberty, VA - County of Bedford 15¢ July 1, 1862 Fine
Lunenburg County, VA - County of Lunenburg $1 Mar. 29, 1862 VG
Lynchburg, VA - City of Lynchburg May 1, 1862 Good
Mecklenburg County, VA - County of Mecklenburg 5¢ Mar. 29, 1862 (2) Fair
Norfolk, VA - Exchange Bank of Virginia $1 Apr. 27, 1861 G1 VG; $2 Petersburg Branch May 7, 1861 G65 VG; $2 May 3, 1861 G2 VG; $2 May 9, 1861 G2 VG; $5 July 13, 1855 Richmond Branch G81c VG; $10 Weston Branch Feb. 9, 1837 G102a VG; $10 Richmond Branch Aug. 9, 1856 G87b Fine; $10 Clarksville Branch Apr. 3, 1859 G45d VG; $20 Lynchburgh Branch Jan. 5, 1858 G58b (2) VG, Fine; $20 Clarksville Branch July 5, 1858 G47d Fine; $50 Lynchburg Branch Feb. 3, 1860 G59a Fine; $100 Lynchburg Branch Aug. 3, 1857 G60a (2) VG; $100 Sept. 1, 1838 G12 VG
Parkersburg, VA - North Western Bank $5 Sept. 1, 1859 G106 VG
Petersburg, VA - Exchange Bank of Virginia $2 June 2, 1862 G77 Fine
Richmond, VA - Excahnge Bank of Virginia $3 May 3, 1862 G94 VG
Pearisburg, VA - Bank of the Old Dominion $2 May 1, 1862 G34 VF; $2 1/2 May 1, 1862 G38 VF
Petersburg, VA - Bank of the City of Petersburg $1 Aug. 1, 1861 G12VG
Portsmouth, VA - City of Portsmouth $1 Oct. 7, 1861 Good
Portsmouth, VA - Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank $1 Aug. 1, 1861 VF
Prince Edward County - The County of Prince Edward 10¢ Mar. 29, 1862 Fine
Staunton, VA - Bank of the Valley $5 Sept. 20, 1860 G220 Fine
Suffolk, VA - Suffolk Savings Bank $1 June 1, 1861 VG
Winchester, VA - Corporation of Winchester 5¢ & Corporation of Mecklenburge 25¢ (4) Oct. 4, 1861 VF.
Alexandria, VA - Merchants Bank of Alexandria $5 1815 (3) Good, VG, VG
Brunswick, VA - County of Brunswick 75¢ Mar. 29, 1862 Fair
Chatham, VA - Bank of Pittslyvania $1 Sept. 4, 1861 G14 Fine; $5 May 16, 1861 G2a Fine
Clarksburg, VA - Merchants and Farmers Bank $5 date ? G2a VG
Lewisburg, VA - County of Greenbrier 25¢ Mar. 29, 1862 Fine
Liberty, VA - County of Bedford 15¢ July 1, 1862 Fine
Lunenburg County, VA - County of Lunenburg $1 Mar. 29, 1862 VG
Lynchburg, VA - City of Lynchburg May 1, 1862 Good
Mecklenburg County, VA - County of Mecklenburg 5¢ Mar. 29, 1862 (2) Fair
Norfolk, VA - Exchange Bank of Virginia $1 Apr. 27, 1861 G1 VG; $2 Petersburg Branch May 7, 1861 G65 VG; $2 May 3, 1861 G2 VG; $2 May 9, 1861 G2 VG; $5 July 13, 1855 Richmond Branch G81c VG; $10 Weston Branch Feb. 9, 1837 G102a VG; $10 Richmond Branch Aug. 9, 1856 G87b Fine; $10 Clarksville Branch Apr. 3, 1859 G45d VG; $20 Lynchburgh Branch Jan. 5, 1858 G58b (2) VG, Fine; $20 Clarksville Branch July 5, 1858 G47d Fine; $50 Lynchburg Branch Feb. 3, 1860 G59a Fine; $100 Lynchburg Branch Aug. 3, 1857 G60a (2) VG; $100 Sept. 1, 1838 G12 VG
Parkersburg, VA - North Western Bank $5 Sept. 1, 1859 G106 VG
Petersburg, VA - Exchange Bank of Virginia $2 June 2, 1862 G77 Fine
Richmond, VA - Excahnge Bank of Virginia $3 May 3, 1862 G94 VG
Pearisburg, VA - Bank of the Old Dominion $2 May 1, 1862 G34 VF; $2 1/2 May 1, 1862 G38 VF
Petersburg, VA - Bank of the City of Petersburg $1 Aug. 1, 1861 G12VG
Portsmouth, VA - City of Portsmouth $1 Oct. 7, 1861 Good
Portsmouth, VA - Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank $1 Aug. 1, 1861 VF
Prince Edward County - The County of Prince Edward 10¢ Mar. 29, 1862 Fine
Staunton, VA - Bank of the Valley $5 Sept. 20, 1860 G220 Fine
Suffolk, VA - Suffolk Savings Bank $1 June 1, 1861 VG
Winchester, VA - Corporation of Winchester 5¢ & Corporation of Mecklenburge 25¢ (4) Oct. 4, 1861 VF.
DePere, WI- The Bank of Fox River Hydraulic Co. $5 Oct. 20, 1838 G6 Krause G6
A scarce high grade signed and issued example. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A scarce high grade signed and issued example. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
DePere, WI- The Bank of the Fox River Hydraulic Co. $5 April 1, 1839 G18 Krause G18
A nice Very Fine example of this note, which was payable in Philadelphia.
A nice Very Fine example of this note, which was payable in Philadelphia.
Dubuque, WI- The Miners Bank $5 Jan. 6, 1838 G2 Krause G2
Issued in what is now Dubuque, Iowa but was then part of the Wisconsin Territory. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Issued in what is now Dubuque, Iowa but was then part of the Wisconsin Territory. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Green Bay, WI- Bank of Wisconsin $50 Nov. 1, 1836 G14 Krause 14
A very rare denomination when found signed and issued. Sharp Fine-Very Fine.
A very rare denomination when found signed and issued. Sharp Fine-Very Fine.
Green Bay, WI- Bank of Wisconsin $5-$5-$5-$10 G8-G8-G8-G10 Uncut Sheet
An unsigned uncut sheet of four. Uncirculated, with a bit of foxing at one edge.
An unsigned uncut sheet of four. Uncirculated, with a bit of foxing at one edge.
Green Bay, WI- Bank of Wisconsin $10, $20 Nov. 1, 1836 G10, G12 Krause 10, 12
Two pieces, both signed and issued, and scarce thus, and both identical in grade. Fine+++.
Two pieces, both signed and issued, and scarce thus, and both identical in grade. Fine+++.
Green Bay, WI - Bank of Wisconsin
A complete denomination set from an issuer chartered by the Legislative Council of Michigan Territory in 1835 and transferred to the jurisdication of Wisconsin Territory in 1836.
$1 June 1, 1837 G2 Fine
$2 June 1, 1837 G4 Fine
$3 June 1, 1837 G6 Fine
$5 Jan. 1, 1838 G8 Fine.
A complete denomination set from an issuer chartered by the Legislative Council of Michigan Territory in 1835 and transferred to the jurisdication of Wisconsin Territory in 1836.
$1 June 1, 1837 G2 Fine
$2 June 1, 1837 G4 Fine
$3 June 1, 1837 G6 Fine
$5 Jan. 1, 1838 G8 Fine.
Kenosha, WI- Savings & Exchange Bank $2 Oct. 1, 1858 G4a Krause G4a
A very scarce albeit rather low grade example. Very Good, with a small piece out at the top and a few pinholes.
A very scarce albeit rather low grade example. Very Good, with a small piece out at the top and a few pinholes.
Milwaukee, WI- Wisconsin Marine & Fire Insurance Co. $3 May 2, 1850 G4 Krause G4
A great Wisconsin rarity which is listed as a remainder only in both Haxby and Krause, but this example is clearly signed, issued, and circulated. About Fine, a most significant Wisconsin note.
A great Wisconsin rarity which is listed as a remainder only in both Haxby and Krause, but this example is clearly signed, issued, and circulated. About Fine, a most significant Wisconsin note.
Milwaukie, WI- Mississippi Marine & Fire Insurance Co. $1 Feb. 20, 1844 A2 Krause A2
A very scarce note in extraordinary grade, with this piece the Haxby plate example. Uncirculated.
A very scarce note in extraordinary grade, with this piece the Haxby plate example. Uncirculated.
Mineral Point, WI- The Bank of Mineral Point $50 S10 Krause G10
Haxby labels this bank spurious, but Krause states that it was a legitimately chartered territorial bank. In any case, this is a very scarce note. Fine, but with a few pieces out at the right side.
Haxby labels this bank spurious, but Krause states that it was a legitimately chartered territorial bank. In any case, this is a very scarce note. Fine, but with a few pieces out at the right side.
Mineral Point, WI- The Mineral Point Bank $10 Dec. 1, 1839 G4 Krause G4
A common note, but not in this grade. About Uncirculated.
A common note, but not in this grade. About Uncirculated.
Mineral Point, WI- The Mineral Point Bank $10 Jan. 1, 1840 G16a Krause G16a
A very rare note listed as SENC in Haxby and R-7 in Krause. Fine, with one very inconspicuous repair.
A very rare note listed as SENC in Haxby and R-7 in Krause. Fine, with one very inconspicuous repair.
Mineral Point, WI- The Mineral Point Bank $20 Jan. 1, 1840 G6a Krause G6a
Another scarce note in this state of preservation. About Uncirculated.
Another scarce note in this state of preservation. About Uncirculated.
Mineral Point, WI- The Mineral Point Bank $50 Jan. 1, 1839 G8a Krause G8
A very rare denomination from here. Very Fine.
A very rare denomination from here. Very Fine.
Prairie du Chien, WI- Prairie du Chien Ferry Company $3 Jan. 10, 1838 Krause SC8a
A very scarce $3 note listed as R-6 in Krause. Extremely Fine.
A very scarce $3 note listed as R-6 in Krause. Extremely Fine.
Sinipee, WI- Mississippi Marine & Fire Insurance Co. $1 July 10, 1844 Krause G8
A lovely high grade example. Uncirculated, with a bit of pencil on the back.
A lovely high grade example. Uncirculated, with a bit of pencil on the back.
Sinipee, WI- Mississippi Marine & Fire Insurance Co. $2 July 10, 1844 Krause G10
A most attractive Uncirculated example.
A most attractive Uncirculated example.
Sinipee, WI- Mississippi Marine & Fire Insurance Co./Cleveland Insurance Co. $2 April 10, 1844 Krause G16
A rare note payable at the Cleveland Insurance Company's office in Cleveland. This is the first example we've had. About Uncirculated.
A rare note payable at the Cleveland Insurance Company's office in Cleveland. This is the first example we've had. About Uncirculated.
Waupun, WI - Corn Exchange Bank $1-$2-$3-$5 G2a-G4a-G6a-G8a 18__ Uncut Sheet
An exceptionally fresh sheet with blue serial numbers and a red denominational overprint. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
An exceptionally fresh sheet with blue serial numbers and a red denominational overprint. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Wisconsin Territory- Territory of Wisconsin $5 Feb. 19, 1842
A scarce Territorial issue listed (but not numbered) by Krause. Like virtually all we've seen, this example has a COC at the center. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a very high grade example.
A scarce Territorial issue listed (but not numbered) by Krause. Like virtually all we've seen, this example has a COC at the center. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a very high grade example.
Wisconsin Territory- The Territory of Wisconsin $10 Feb. 19, 1842
A much scarcer denomination than the $5 above, probably by a factor of five to ten. This example is one of the highest grade $10 Territorial issues we've seen. Extremely Fine, with the usual COC found on these notes.
A much scarcer denomination than the $5 above, probably by a factor of five to ten. This example is one of the highest grade $10 Territorial issues we've seen. Extremely Fine, with the usual COC found on these notes.
Wisconsin Territory- The Territory of Wisconsin $100 April 1, 1841
An excessively rare and perhaps unique item, as the Krause reference lists this denomination and then notes that no example has ever surfaced. This piece is high grade as well, with minimal evidence of wear other than an old center fold, which has been reinforced at each end. There are two cut out cancels. This is difficult to estimate, but considering the many collectors here, our best guess on this About Uncirculated piece is...
An excessively rare and perhaps unique item, as the Krause reference lists this denomination and then notes that no example has ever surfaced. This piece is high grade as well, with minimal evidence of wear other than an old center fold, which has been reinforced at each end. There are two cut out cancels. This is difficult to estimate, but considering the many collectors here, our best guess on this About Uncirculated piece is...
New Hampshire and Vermont Obsoletes
Amherst, NH - Hillsborough Bank $1 Oct. 17, 1806 G12 Fair
Concord, NH - 3¢ remainder store scrip Unc.
Brookline, NH - 3¢ scrip July 4, 1864, with an advertising message from numismatist John E. Morse on the back Fine
Concord, NH - Concord Bank $1 July 1, 1820 C20 Fair, backed
Dover, NH - Dover Bank Jan. 1, 1839 C28 Fair
Exeter, NH - Exeter Bank $2 Dec. 3, 1855 G4 VG
Salsbury, VT - Vermont Glass Factory $1 various dates (7) averaging VF-EF
South Royalton, VT - South Royalton Bank $2 1831G8 Fine COCWindsor, VT - Bank of Windsor $5 remainders G32 (4) AU.
Amherst, NH - Hillsborough Bank $1 Oct. 17, 1806 G12 Fair
Concord, NH - 3¢ remainder store scrip Unc.
Brookline, NH - 3¢ scrip July 4, 1864, with an advertising message from numismatist John E. Morse on the back Fine
Concord, NH - Concord Bank $1 July 1, 1820 C20 Fair, backed
Dover, NH - Dover Bank Jan. 1, 1839 C28 Fair
Exeter, NH - Exeter Bank $2 Dec. 3, 1855 G4 VG
Salsbury, VT - Vermont Glass Factory $1 various dates (7) averaging VF-EF
South Royalton, VT - South Royalton Bank $2 1831G8 Fine COCWindsor, VT - Bank of Windsor $5 remainders G32 (4) AU.
An Accumulation of Obsoletes from Various States
Louisianna
Vidalia, LA - Parish of Concordia $1 April 15, 1862 VG
Monroe, LA - Vicksburg, Shreveport and Texas Railroad Company $5 Jan. 13, 1862 VG
Nebraska
Omaha, NE - Omaha City Bank and Land Co. date ? G4a G-VG
New Jersey
Beverly, NJ - Beverly Bank $1 July 4, 1861 G4a Fine; $2 July 4, 1861 G8a Fine
Bridgeton, NJ 10¢ remainder scrip November 1869 Unc.
Columbus, NJ 5¢ and 10¢ remainder scrip AU
Jersey City, NJ - City Bank 5¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Fine
Jersey City, NJ - Franklin Bank of New Jersey Jan. 1, 1827 G4 VG
Jersey City, NJ - Ontario Bank of the State of New York $2 May 8, 1826 G44VG
Lambertville, NJ - Delawrae Bridge Company $5 Dec. 2, 1846 Good
Mill Hill, NJ - John Whittaker $1 July 11, 1837 (2) EF
Morristown, NJ - Morris County Bank $2 remainder G16d VF, tears
Orange, NJ - Mercantile Bank $5 Jan. 2, 1862 A10 Good
Perth Amboy, NJ - Commercial Bank $1 July 10, 1856 G40a VG; $2 July 10, 1856 G42a VG
Salem, NJ - Salem & Philadelphia Mfg. Co March 1, 1829 G2a AU; $2 Jan. 5, 1829 G4a VF
Trenton, NJ - State Bank at Trenton $2 Nov. 7, 18? G12 VG; $3 April 4, 1825 G16 VG
Ohio
Cincinnati, OH $1 remainder scrip
Cleveland, OH - City of Cleveland 5¢ Oct. 16, 1862 VG
Franklin, OH - Franklin Silk Company remainders $2, $5, $10 AU, Unc., AU
Gallipolis, OH - Bank of Gallipolis $5 Aug. 9, 1839 G2 VG
Inronton, OH - Iron Bank $10 Mar. 2, 1854 C16 Good
Munroe Falls,OH - Munroe Falls Mfg. Co. $1 remainder Unc.
Tiffin, OH - Ohio Savings Institutue $5 Dec. 10, 1858 VG
Worthington, OH - 25¢ and $1 unidentified scrip (2) VG.
Louisianna
Vidalia, LA - Parish of Concordia $1 April 15, 1862 VG
Monroe, LA - Vicksburg, Shreveport and Texas Railroad Company $5 Jan. 13, 1862 VG
Nebraska
Omaha, NE - Omaha City Bank and Land Co. date ? G4a G-VG
New Jersey
Beverly, NJ - Beverly Bank $1 July 4, 1861 G4a Fine; $2 July 4, 1861 G8a Fine
Bridgeton, NJ 10¢ remainder scrip November 1869 Unc.
Columbus, NJ 5¢ and 10¢ remainder scrip AU
Jersey City, NJ - City Bank 5¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Fine
Jersey City, NJ - Franklin Bank of New Jersey Jan. 1, 1827 G4 VG
Jersey City, NJ - Ontario Bank of the State of New York $2 May 8, 1826 G44VG
Lambertville, NJ - Delawrae Bridge Company $5 Dec. 2, 1846 Good
Mill Hill, NJ - John Whittaker $1 July 11, 1837 (2) EF
Morristown, NJ - Morris County Bank $2 remainder G16d VF, tears
Orange, NJ - Mercantile Bank $5 Jan. 2, 1862 A10 Good
Perth Amboy, NJ - Commercial Bank $1 July 10, 1856 G40a VG; $2 July 10, 1856 G42a VG
Salem, NJ - Salem & Philadelphia Mfg. Co March 1, 1829 G2a AU; $2 Jan. 5, 1829 G4a VF
Trenton, NJ - State Bank at Trenton $2 Nov. 7, 18? G12 VG; $3 April 4, 1825 G16 VG
Ohio
Cincinnati, OH $1 remainder scrip
Cleveland, OH - City of Cleveland 5¢ Oct. 16, 1862 VG
Franklin, OH - Franklin Silk Company remainders $2, $5, $10 AU, Unc., AU
Gallipolis, OH - Bank of Gallipolis $5 Aug. 9, 1839 G2 VG
Inronton, OH - Iron Bank $10 Mar. 2, 1854 C16 Good
Munroe Falls,OH - Munroe Falls Mfg. Co. $1 remainder Unc.
Tiffin, OH - Ohio Savings Institutue $5 Dec. 10, 1858 VG
Worthington, OH - 25¢ and $1 unidentified scrip (2) VG.
An Ad Note and a Dozen Obsoletes from the Northeast
Boston, MA - The Bowdoin Square Cut Price Shoe Repairing and Shine Parlor advertising note on the back of a yellow Confederate T-68 facsimile circa 1920s
Norwalk, CT - Fairfield County Bank $5 C72b Very Good, repairs
Stonington, CT - The Stonington Bank $1 G4 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Boston, MA - Atlantic Bank $10 G72 Crisp Uncirculated Proof, with a missing small corner, internal tear near a corner and repairs in the other two corners, plus six punch cancels
Boston, MA - Merchants' Bank $10 S10 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Boston, MA - The Marine Bank $3 S5 Very Good
Bath, ME - Lincoln Bank - $5 G44 Fine
Pittsfield, MA - Berkshire Bank $20 G24 Fine
Burrillville, RI - Burrillville Bank $10 G26 Fine, with glue residue on the back
Burrillville, RI - Burrillville Bank $20 G26 Very Fine, with ink erosion and several edge tears
Newport, RI - The Rhode Island Union Bank $1 G8 Very Fine, with a September 1885 redeemed date written in red ink across the face
Newport, RI - The Rhode Island Union Bank $2 G20 Very Fine, with a September 1885 redeemed date written in red ink across the face
Newport, RI - The Rhode Island Union Bank $5 G36 Very Fine, with a September 1885 redeemed date written in red ink across the face plus stamp hinge residue on the back
Boston, MA - The Bowdoin Square Cut Price Shoe Repairing and Shine Parlor advertising note on the back of a yellow Confederate T-68 facsimile circa 1920s
Norwalk, CT - Fairfield County Bank $5 C72b Very Good, repairs
Stonington, CT - The Stonington Bank $1 G4 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Boston, MA - Atlantic Bank $10 G72 Crisp Uncirculated Proof, with a missing small corner, internal tear near a corner and repairs in the other two corners, plus six punch cancels
Boston, MA - Merchants' Bank $10 S10 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Boston, MA - The Marine Bank $3 S5 Very Good
Bath, ME - Lincoln Bank - $5 G44 Fine
Pittsfield, MA - Berkshire Bank $20 G24 Fine
Burrillville, RI - Burrillville Bank $10 G26 Fine, with glue residue on the back
Burrillville, RI - Burrillville Bank $20 G26 Very Fine, with ink erosion and several edge tears
Newport, RI - The Rhode Island Union Bank $1 G8 Very Fine, with a September 1885 redeemed date written in red ink across the face
Newport, RI - The Rhode Island Union Bank $2 G20 Very Fine, with a September 1885 redeemed date written in red ink across the face
Newport, RI - The Rhode Island Union Bank $5 G36 Very Fine, with a September 1885 redeemed date written in red ink across the face plus stamp hinge residue on the back
An Eastern Obsolete Hoard
Essex, CT - Saybrook Bank $3 June 16, 1858 S5 Fine
New London, CT - Bank of Commerce $1 May 1, 1856 S5 VG, backed
Norwich, CT - $5 Jan. 1, 1857 S15 VG
Bangor, ME - Samuel Veazie 25¢ Nov. 8, 1862 AU
Belfast, ME - Bank of Commerce Nov. 1, 1862 Fine
Calais, ME - Washington County Bank $3 May 1, 1854 G12 VG
Portland, ME - Bank of the Georgia Lumber Company $1 Dec. 4, 1845 G2 VG
Rockland, ME - Ship Builders Bank $5 Nov. 26, 1853 G10 VG
Searsport, ME - Searsport Bank $1 reaminder G2c AU; $2 remainder G4c Unc.; $5 remainder G8c AU
Boston, MA - Atlantic Bank $10 Jan. 1, 1852 C72a VG
Boston, MA - Cochituate Bank $2 Jan. 1, 1853 G4a VG; $3 Jan. 1, 1853 G6a VG; $5 various dates (3) G8b VG; $5 Jan. 1, 1853 G8d VF; $500 Nov. 1, 1853 G18 Poor
Marlborough, MA - Bigelow Morse & Co. 5¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Fine; 10¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Fine; 25¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Fine; 50¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Fine
Pittsfield, MA - Pittsfield Bank June 1, 1859 Haxby UNL VG
Springfield, MA - John Hancock Bank $3 Aug. 1, 1853 C6a VG
Taunton, MA - Bristol County Bank $5 Jan. 1, 1853 S5 Fine
Essex, CT - Saybrook Bank $3 June 16, 1858 S5 Fine
New London, CT - Bank of Commerce $1 May 1, 1856 S5 VG, backed
Norwich, CT - $5 Jan. 1, 1857 S15 VG
Bangor, ME - Samuel Veazie 25¢ Nov. 8, 1862 AU
Belfast, ME - Bank of Commerce Nov. 1, 1862 Fine
Calais, ME - Washington County Bank $3 May 1, 1854 G12 VG
Portland, ME - Bank of the Georgia Lumber Company $1 Dec. 4, 1845 G2 VG
Rockland, ME - Ship Builders Bank $5 Nov. 26, 1853 G10 VG
Searsport, ME - Searsport Bank $1 reaminder G2c AU; $2 remainder G4c Unc.; $5 remainder G8c AU
Boston, MA - Atlantic Bank $10 Jan. 1, 1852 C72a VG
Boston, MA - Cochituate Bank $2 Jan. 1, 1853 G4a VG; $3 Jan. 1, 1853 G6a VG; $5 various dates (3) G8b VG; $5 Jan. 1, 1853 G8d VF; $500 Nov. 1, 1853 G18 Poor
Marlborough, MA - Bigelow Morse & Co. 5¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Fine; 10¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Fine; 25¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Fine; 50¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Fine
Pittsfield, MA - Pittsfield Bank June 1, 1859 Haxby UNL VG
Springfield, MA - John Hancock Bank $3 Aug. 1, 1853 C6a VG
Taunton, MA - Bristol County Bank $5 Jan. 1, 1853 S5 Fine
A Five Note Multi-State Group of Obsoletes
Washington, D.C. - Presidents Bank $5 remainder 1852 G8 AU, repairs
Dalton, GA - Cherokee Insurance and Banking Company $1 April 1, 1862 G36a VF
Logansport, IN - State Stock Bank $5 Oct. 20, 1852 G6 VG
Baltimore, MD - American Bank $1 Dec. 1, 1863 G2a VG
County of Sussex, VA - County of Sussex 50¢ June 11, 1862 Fine.
Washington, D.C. - Presidents Bank $5 remainder 1852 G8 AU, repairs
Dalton, GA - Cherokee Insurance and Banking Company $1 April 1, 1862 G36a VF
Logansport, IN - State Stock Bank $5 Oct. 20, 1852 G6 VG
Baltimore, MD - American Bank $1 Dec. 1, 1863 G2a VG
County of Sussex, VA - County of Sussex 50¢ June 11, 1862 Fine.
A Hoard of Eastern Obsolete Notes
Connecticut:
Goodspeed's Landing, CT - Bank of New England $1 Jan. 3, 1863 G16c Unc.
East Haddam, CT - Bank of New England $5 remainder G22a Unc.
Litchfield, CT - Litchfield Bank $1 Nov, 18? G22 Good
New Haven, CT - City Bank of New Haven $5 remainder G52b Unc.; $20 remainder G76c Unc.
New Haven, CT - Eagle Bank $1 Jan. 1, 1822 G26 VG
New London, CT - Union Bank $20 remainder G230a Unc.
Massachusetts:
Boston, MA - Cochituate Bank $1 Jan. 1, 1852 G2a VG; $10 Jan. 1, 1851 G10a VF
Boston, MA - Continental Bank $5 Jan. 1, 1861 A5 VG
Revere, MA - William F. Heerkloss Ad Note AU
Southbridge, MA - Southbridge Bank $5 July 1, 1859 C24a Good
New Hampshire:
Farmington, NH - Farmington Bank $1 remainder G2b Unc
Porstmouth, NH - Piscataqua Exchange Bank $5 remainder G8 Unc.
Rhode Island:
Johnston, RI - Rhode Island Agricultural Bank $1 remainder G4 AU
Newport, RI - New England Commercial Bank $5 remainder G76b Unc.
Newport, RI - Rhode Island Union Bank $1 Aug. 1, 1863 G8b VG
Providence, RI - Bank of the Republic $1 Oct. 20, 1855 G2a Fine
Vermont:
Windsor, VT - Bank of Windsor $5 remainder G32 Unc.
Connecticut:
Goodspeed's Landing, CT - Bank of New England $1 Jan. 3, 1863 G16c Unc.
East Haddam, CT - Bank of New England $5 remainder G22a Unc.
Litchfield, CT - Litchfield Bank $1 Nov, 18? G22 Good
New Haven, CT - City Bank of New Haven $5 remainder G52b Unc.; $20 remainder G76c Unc.
New Haven, CT - Eagle Bank $1 Jan. 1, 1822 G26 VG
New London, CT - Union Bank $20 remainder G230a Unc.
Massachusetts:
Boston, MA - Cochituate Bank $1 Jan. 1, 1852 G2a VG; $10 Jan. 1, 1851 G10a VF
Boston, MA - Continental Bank $5 Jan. 1, 1861 A5 VG
Revere, MA - William F. Heerkloss Ad Note AU
Southbridge, MA - Southbridge Bank $5 July 1, 1859 C24a Good
New Hampshire:
Farmington, NH - Farmington Bank $1 remainder G2b Unc
Porstmouth, NH - Piscataqua Exchange Bank $5 remainder G8 Unc.
Rhode Island:
Johnston, RI - Rhode Island Agricultural Bank $1 remainder G4 AU
Newport, RI - New England Commercial Bank $5 remainder G76b Unc.
Newport, RI - Rhode Island Union Bank $1 Aug. 1, 1863 G8b VG
Providence, RI - Bank of the Republic $1 Oct. 20, 1855 G2a Fine
Vermont:
Windsor, VT - Bank of Windsor $5 remainder G32 Unc.
Large Obsolete Grouping
Stonington, CT - The Stonington Bank $5 G40b Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Lockpart, IL - Illinois and Michigan Canal $1 February 1, 1842 Very Fine, cut cancelled
Boston, MA - The Boston Bank $5 S15 Very Good
Boston, MA - The Tremont Bank $5 S5 Very Good
Pittsfield, MA - Berkshire Bank $10 G22 Poor
Amherst, NY - Hillsborough Bank $10 G40 Fine
Concord, NH 25¢ November 1, 1862 Very Fine
Jackson, MS - The State of Mississippi $2.50 Cr. 20 Good
Hudson, NY - Bank of Columbia $10 C96 Poor
Raleigh, NC - The State of North Carolina 25¢ Cr. 139 About Uncirculated
Raleigh, NC - The State of North Carolina 50¢ Cr. 137 About Uncirculated
Raleigh, NC - The State of North Carolina $1.00 Cr. 132 Extremely Fine
Raleigh, NC - The State of North Carolina $2.00 Cr. 22 About Uncirculated
Massillon, OH - The Bank of Massillon $1 S5 Very Fine
Sandusky, OH - Bank of Sandusky $1 S5 Very Good
Warren, PA - The North Western Bank $5 G10a Crisp Uncirculated
Glocester, RI - Farmers Exchange Bank $1 G2 Good
Gloucester, RI - Farmers Exchange Bank $1 1804 (Not Listed in Haxby) Poor
Gloucester, RI - Farmers Ex. Bank $2 G8 Good
Gloucester, RI - Farmers Ex. Bank $5 G18 Fine
Gloucester, RI - Farmers Ex. Bank $10 G22 Extremely Fine
Charleston, SC - The Farmers & Exchange Bank $5 G2a Fine
Richmond, VA - Emanuel Semon 10¢ September 25, 1861 Good, torn in half and backed
Ottawa, Canada - The Dominion of Canada 25¢ July 2, 1923 Fine
There will be no returns on this lot for any reason.
Stonington, CT - The Stonington Bank $5 G40b Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Lockpart, IL - Illinois and Michigan Canal $1 February 1, 1842 Very Fine, cut cancelled
Boston, MA - The Boston Bank $5 S15 Very Good
Boston, MA - The Tremont Bank $5 S5 Very Good
Pittsfield, MA - Berkshire Bank $10 G22 Poor
Amherst, NY - Hillsborough Bank $10 G40 Fine
Concord, NH 25¢ November 1, 1862 Very Fine
Jackson, MS - The State of Mississippi $2.50 Cr. 20 Good
Hudson, NY - Bank of Columbia $10 C96 Poor
Raleigh, NC - The State of North Carolina 25¢ Cr. 139 About Uncirculated
Raleigh, NC - The State of North Carolina 50¢ Cr. 137 About Uncirculated
Raleigh, NC - The State of North Carolina $1.00 Cr. 132 Extremely Fine
Raleigh, NC - The State of North Carolina $2.00 Cr. 22 About Uncirculated
Massillon, OH - The Bank of Massillon $1 S5 Very Fine
Sandusky, OH - Bank of Sandusky $1 S5 Very Good
Warren, PA - The North Western Bank $5 G10a Crisp Uncirculated
Glocester, RI - Farmers Exchange Bank $1 G2 Good
Gloucester, RI - Farmers Exchange Bank $1 1804 (Not Listed in Haxby) Poor
Gloucester, RI - Farmers Ex. Bank $2 G8 Good
Gloucester, RI - Farmers Ex. Bank $5 G18 Fine
Gloucester, RI - Farmers Ex. Bank $10 G22 Extremely Fine
Charleston, SC - The Farmers & Exchange Bank $5 G2a Fine
Richmond, VA - Emanuel Semon 10¢ September 25, 1861 Good, torn in half and backed
Ottawa, Canada - The Dominion of Canada 25¢ July 2, 1923 Fine
There will be no returns on this lot for any reason.
A Mixed Group of Eastern Obsoletes
Milford, DE - Bank of Milford $3 May 1, 1853 G6 VG
Newark, DE - Town of Newark 5¢, 20¢ and 50¢, 1862 VG, Fine and Fine
Wilmington, DE - City of Wilmington 4¢ May 1, 1837 VG, 10¢ May 15, 1837 VG, 10¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Fine
Washington, D.C. - Exchange Office $1 1841 (2) VG
Washington, D.C. - Farmers and Merchants Bank $1 Feb. 15, 1862 G12a VG
Washington, D.C. - Potomoc Savings Bank (2) July 1851 G12a VG
Washington, D.C. - Southern Manufacturers Bank $1 April 13, 1862 G2 G-VG
Washington, D.C. - Bank of the Union $1 Dec. 16, 1851 G2a VG.
Milford, DE - Bank of Milford $3 May 1, 1853 G6 VG
Newark, DE - Town of Newark 5¢, 20¢ and 50¢, 1862 VG, Fine and Fine
Wilmington, DE - City of Wilmington 4¢ May 1, 1837 VG, 10¢ May 15, 1837 VG, 10¢ Nov. 1, 1862 Fine
Washington, D.C. - Exchange Office $1 1841 (2) VG
Washington, D.C. - Farmers and Merchants Bank $1 Feb. 15, 1862 G12a VG
Washington, D.C. - Potomoc Savings Bank (2) July 1851 G12a VG
Washington, D.C. - Southern Manufacturers Bank $1 April 13, 1862 G2 G-VG
Washington, D.C. - Bank of the Union $1 Dec. 16, 1851 G2a VG.
A Multi-State Group of Obsolete Notes
Washington, D.C.- Bullion Bank $1 July 1, 1862 G12a VG
Washington, D.C. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Company $10 Oct. 9, 1840 Fine
Newport, IN $5 Jan. 1, 1853 G4 VG
Buffalo, NY - Bank of Niagara $2 July 4, 1825 C40 Fine
Catskill, NY - Tradesmen's Bank $1 July 4, 1823 G20 reprint Unc.
Glen's Falls, NY - Commercial Bank Sept. 1, 1864 C8b EF
New York, NY - Tenth Ward Bank $5 Jan. 10, 1840 G16 Fine
Rochester, NY - City of Rochester 5¢ Dec. 1, 1862 VG, backed
Rochester, NY - Farmers & Mechanics Bank 25¢ Dec. 10, 1862 EF
Troy, NY - Merchants & Mechanics Bank $5 Jan. 1, 1864 C72a VG
Troy, NY - Union Bank $5 Oct. 1, 1859 C12a VG
Franklin, OH - Franklin Silk Company $5 remainder AU
Gallipolis, OH - Bank of Gallipolis $10 remainder G4 Fine
New Salem, OH - Jefferson Bank $5 Mar. 1, 1817 VF
Okmulgee, OK - City of Okmulgee $1 Trade Scrip Jan. 1, 1934 OK215-1.A VF
Waupun, WI - Corn Excahnge Bank $2 remainder G4a Unc.
Washington, D.C.- Bullion Bank $1 July 1, 1862 G12a VG
Washington, D.C. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Company $10 Oct. 9, 1840 Fine
Newport, IN $5 Jan. 1, 1853 G4 VG
Buffalo, NY - Bank of Niagara $2 July 4, 1825 C40 Fine
Catskill, NY - Tradesmen's Bank $1 July 4, 1823 G20 reprint Unc.
Glen's Falls, NY - Commercial Bank Sept. 1, 1864 C8b EF
New York, NY - Tenth Ward Bank $5 Jan. 10, 1840 G16 Fine
Rochester, NY - City of Rochester 5¢ Dec. 1, 1862 VG, backed
Rochester, NY - Farmers & Mechanics Bank 25¢ Dec. 10, 1862 EF
Troy, NY - Merchants & Mechanics Bank $5 Jan. 1, 1864 C72a VG
Troy, NY - Union Bank $5 Oct. 1, 1859 C12a VG
Franklin, OH - Franklin Silk Company $5 remainder AU
Gallipolis, OH - Bank of Gallipolis $10 remainder G4 Fine
New Salem, OH - Jefferson Bank $5 Mar. 1, 1817 VF
Okmulgee, OK - City of Okmulgee $1 Trade Scrip Jan. 1, 1934 OK215-1.A VF
Waupun, WI - Corn Excahnge Bank $2 remainder G4a Unc.
Obsolete Note and 1933 Depression Scrip Grouping
Washington, DC - Metropolitan Bank $3 G6 Very Good
Washington, DC - The Union Bank of Columbia $5 G2a Very Good, with ink erosion and repairs
Cannelion, IN - The Perry County Bank $5 G4 Very Good
Brookville, IN - Bank of Vincennes $2 G70 Fine
Brookville, IN - Bank of Vincennes $5 G80 Fine
Fayetteville, NC - The Bank of Clarendon $8 G6a Very Good, with repairs
Carlisle, KY - Farming & Commercial Bank $3 G22a Very Fine
Raleigh, NC - The State of North Carolina $3 Cr. 128 Uncirculated, with stains, edge tear and corner tip nick
New Orleans, LA - The Bank of Louisiana $5 G10a Fine
New Orleans, LA - Municipality No. Two $100 August 25, 1843 Very Good, ink erosion and repairs
Clinton County, IA - Soldiers Bounty Warrant $1 Oakes 39-1a Fine, once wet
Des Moines, IA - The Des Moines Clearing House $1 March 10, 1933 Shafer IA325-1 Uncirculated, pc
Des Moines, IA - The Des Moines Clearing House $5 March 10, 1933 Shafer IA325-5 Uncirculated, pc
St. Petersburg, FL - St. Petersburg Citizens Emergency Committee 10¢ Scrip Change December 31, 1933 Shafer FL390.10 Extremely Fine, issued but not cancelled
Washington, DC - Metropolitan Bank $3 G6 Very Good
Washington, DC - The Union Bank of Columbia $5 G2a Very Good, with ink erosion and repairs
Cannelion, IN - The Perry County Bank $5 G4 Very Good
Brookville, IN - Bank of Vincennes $2 G70 Fine
Brookville, IN - Bank of Vincennes $5 G80 Fine
Fayetteville, NC - The Bank of Clarendon $8 G6a Very Good, with repairs
Carlisle, KY - Farming & Commercial Bank $3 G22a Very Fine
Raleigh, NC - The State of North Carolina $3 Cr. 128 Uncirculated, with stains, edge tear and corner tip nick
New Orleans, LA - The Bank of Louisiana $5 G10a Fine
New Orleans, LA - Municipality No. Two $100 August 25, 1843 Very Good, ink erosion and repairs
Clinton County, IA - Soldiers Bounty Warrant $1 Oakes 39-1a Fine, once wet
Des Moines, IA - The Des Moines Clearing House $1 March 10, 1933 Shafer IA325-1 Uncirculated, pc
Des Moines, IA - The Des Moines Clearing House $5 March 10, 1933 Shafer IA325-5 Uncirculated, pc
St. Petersburg, FL - St. Petersburg Citizens Emergency Committee 10¢ Scrip Change December 31, 1933 Shafer FL390.10 Extremely Fine, issued but not cancelled
Obsolete Sheets from Five States
New London, CT - Union Bank of New London $3-$10-$20-$50 18__ G176a-G216a-G230a-G236a Uncirculated
Farmington, NH- The Farmington Bank $2-$1 Dec. 4, 18__ G4b-G2b Uncirculated
Cincinnati, OH - Post Notes Unidentified Issuer $5-$3-$2-$1 18__ Uncirculated
Worthington, OH - Unidentified Issuer $1-$1-$1-$2-$2-$2-$1-$1-$1-$2-$2-$2 18__ Uncirculated
Providence, RI - The Bank of America $1-$1-$1-$2 G4a-G4a-G4a-G8a Uncirculated
New London, CT - Union Bank of New London $3-$10-$20-$50 18__ G176a-G216a-G230a-G236a Uncirculated
Farmington, NH- The Farmington Bank $2-$1 Dec. 4, 18__ G4b-G2b Uncirculated
Cincinnati, OH - Post Notes Unidentified Issuer $5-$3-$2-$1 18__ Uncirculated
Worthington, OH - Unidentified Issuer $1-$1-$1-$2-$2-$2-$1-$1-$1-$2-$2-$2 18__ Uncirculated
Providence, RI - The Bank of America $1-$1-$1-$2 G4a-G4a-G4a-G8a Uncirculated
Obsoletes from a Variety of States
Sault de St. Marys, MI - $10 Jan. 3, 1848 G10 AU
Florence, NE - Bank of Florence $1 remainder G2a Unc.
Austin, NV - Manhattan Silver Mining Co. $10 remainder AU
Bordentown, NJ - Bordentown Banking Co. $2 remainder 1855 Unc.
Austin, TX - City of Austin $25 April 23, 1841 AU
Hudson, WI City of Hudson $1 remainder (2) Unc., edge damage
Sault de St. Marys, MI - $10 Jan. 3, 1848 G10 AU
Florence, NE - Bank of Florence $1 remainder G2a Unc.
Austin, NV - Manhattan Silver Mining Co. $10 remainder AU
Bordentown, NJ - Bordentown Banking Co. $2 remainder 1855 Unc.
Austin, TX - City of Austin $25 April 23, 1841 AU
Hudson, WI City of Hudson $1 remainder (2) Unc., edge damage
Obsolete Potpourri
Augusta, GA - Bank of Augusta $4 G54a Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Milledgeville, GA - The State of Georgia $10 Cr. 32 Crisp Uncirculated, with hole
Gosport, IN - The Citizens Bank of Gosport $2 G4a Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Shreveport, LA - The State of Louisiana $20 Cr. 13 Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, remainder?
New Orleans, LA - Canal & Banking Co. $5 G10 About Uncirculated, with edge nick remainder
Boston, MA - The Cochituate Bank $5 G8c Fine
Boston, MA - Union Bank $5 S30 Extremely Fine
Adrian, MI - Rail Road Bank $1 G24a Very Good
Ann Arbor, MI - Bank of Washtenaw $1 G2 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Detroit, MI - The State Bank of Michigan $2 G4a Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Raleigh, NC - The State of North Carolina 5¢ Cr. 148 Very Fine, with pinholes
Towanda, PA - The Towanda Bank $20 G10 Very Fine
Wickford, RI - The Farmers Bank $3 G6a Fine
Barre, VT - Unknown Issuer Store Scrip, signed 25¢ Not in Coulter 1852 , Very Fine
Richmond, VA - Virginia Treasury Note $1 Cr. 17 Very Good
Madison County, Va - Madison County $2 September 2, 1861 Very Good
Augusta, GA - Bank of Augusta $4 G54a Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Milledgeville, GA - The State of Georgia $10 Cr. 32 Crisp Uncirculated, with hole
Gosport, IN - The Citizens Bank of Gosport $2 G4a Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Shreveport, LA - The State of Louisiana $20 Cr. 13 Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, remainder?
New Orleans, LA - Canal & Banking Co. $5 G10 About Uncirculated, with edge nick remainder
Boston, MA - The Cochituate Bank $5 G8c Fine
Boston, MA - Union Bank $5 S30 Extremely Fine
Adrian, MI - Rail Road Bank $1 G24a Very Good
Ann Arbor, MI - Bank of Washtenaw $1 G2 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Detroit, MI - The State Bank of Michigan $2 G4a Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Raleigh, NC - The State of North Carolina 5¢ Cr. 148 Very Fine, with pinholes
Towanda, PA - The Towanda Bank $20 G10 Very Fine
Wickford, RI - The Farmers Bank $3 G6a Fine
Barre, VT - Unknown Issuer Store Scrip, signed 25¢ Not in Coulter 1852 , Very Fine
Richmond, VA - Virginia Treasury Note $1 Cr. 17 Very Good
Madison County, Va - Madison County $2 September 2, 1861 Very Good
One Labor Exchange Scrip Note and Fourteen Obsoletes from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania
Johnston, PA - Labor Exchange 1 1897 Very Fine, tape repair
Belvidere, NJ - The Belvidere Bank $5 S10 Very Good
Salem, NJ - The Salem & Philadelphia Manufg Compy. $1 Wait 2137 June 18, 1828 Very Fine-Extremely Fine, pinhole
Cherry Valley, NY - Central Bank $1 C10 Fair, with a missing left-hand edge plus several stamp hinge repairs
Chester, NY - The Chester Bank $5 C6a Very Good
Ithaca, NY - The Bank of Ithaca $5 C6 Very Good
Lyons, NY - Lyons Bank 50 ¢ Harris 21 July 15, 1862 Very Fine, remainder
Poughkeepsie, NY - Bank of Poughkeepsie $5 C666 Fine
Syracuse, NY - The Bank of Syracuse $5 S5 Very Good
Whitehall, NY - The Bank of Whitehall $3 S5 Very Good
Allentown, PA - The Northhampton Bank $10 G34 Very Good
Erie, PA - The Erie City Bank $5 G2 Hoober 114-12 Very Good
Huntingdon, PA - Huntingdon, Cambria and Indiana Turnpike Road Company $3 Hoober 165-15 June 9, 1817 Fine
Philadelphia, PA - The Bank of North America $1 G84b Hoober 305-41 Fine
Philadelphia, PA - The Philadelphia Savings Institution 25¢ Hoober 305-537 1837 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
Johnston, PA - Labor Exchange 1 1897 Very Fine, tape repair
Belvidere, NJ - The Belvidere Bank $5 S10 Very Good
Salem, NJ - The Salem & Philadelphia Manufg Compy. $1 Wait 2137 June 18, 1828 Very Fine-Extremely Fine, pinhole
Cherry Valley, NY - Central Bank $1 C10 Fair, with a missing left-hand edge plus several stamp hinge repairs
Chester, NY - The Chester Bank $5 C6a Very Good
Ithaca, NY - The Bank of Ithaca $5 C6 Very Good
Lyons, NY - Lyons Bank 50 ¢ Harris 21 July 15, 1862 Very Fine, remainder
Poughkeepsie, NY - Bank of Poughkeepsie $5 C666 Fine
Syracuse, NY - The Bank of Syracuse $5 S5 Very Good
Whitehall, NY - The Bank of Whitehall $3 S5 Very Good
Allentown, PA - The Northhampton Bank $10 G34 Very Good
Erie, PA - The Erie City Bank $5 G2 Hoober 114-12 Very Good
Huntingdon, PA - Huntingdon, Cambria and Indiana Turnpike Road Company $3 Hoober 165-15 June 9, 1817 Fine
Philadelphia, PA - The Bank of North America $1 G84b Hoober 305-41 Fine
Philadelphia, PA - The Philadelphia Savings Institution 25¢ Hoober 305-537 1837 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, remainder
A Quartet of Uncut Sheets
Washington, D.C. - Merchants Bank $1-$3-$1-$5 July 1, 1852 G2-G4-G2-G6 Uncirculated
Omaha City, NE - Western Exchange Fire and Marine Insurance Co $1-$2-$3-$5 Nov. 2, 1857 Uncirculated
Jamaica, VT - The West River Bank $1-$2-$3-$5 July 1, 18__ Uncirculated
Montreal, Canada - Champlain & St. Lawrence Rail Road 7 1/2d/15 sous-7 1/2d/15 sous-15d/30 sous-15d/30 sous- 2s 6d/3 francs-2s 6d/3 francs Uncirculated
Washington, D.C. - Merchants Bank $1-$3-$1-$5 July 1, 1852 G2-G4-G2-G6 Uncirculated
Omaha City, NE - Western Exchange Fire and Marine Insurance Co $1-$2-$3-$5 Nov. 2, 1857 Uncirculated
Jamaica, VT - The West River Bank $1-$2-$3-$5 July 1, 18__ Uncirculated
Montreal, Canada - Champlain & St. Lawrence Rail Road 7 1/2d/15 sous-7 1/2d/15 sous-15d/30 sous-15d/30 sous- 2s 6d/3 francs-2s 6d/3 francs Uncirculated
A Small Hoard of Midwestern Obsoletes
Lockport, IL - Illinois and Michigan Canal $100 Canal Indebtedness Certificate July 1, 1842 Unc. CC
Lockport, IL - State Bank of Illinois $1 May 1, 1841 VG CC
Gosport, IN - Citizens Bank $2 July 1, 1857 G4a (2) VF, VG, repaired
Hartford, IN - Manufacturers Bank $10 Dec. 1, 1858 G8a VG, repaired
Lexington, Indiana Territory $5 June 26, 1815 G16 VG
New Albany, IN - Southern Bank $5 March 1, 1859 G6 VG, repaired
Rensselaer, IN - Bank of Rensselaer Jan. 2, 1854 G2 VG; $5 Jan. 2, 1854 G4 VG
Richmond, IN - A.H.B. Co Ad Note on Confederate Facsimile
Frankfort, KY - $1 Frankfort Bank remainders G12 AU; $3 remainder G14 Unc.
$5 remainder G16 Unc; $10 remainder G18 Unc.
Frankfort, KY - Farmers Bank of Kentucky Oct. 2, 1859 C176 VF, repaired
Newport, KY - Bank of Kentucky $2 Feb. 2, 1853 G4a VG.
Lockport, IL - Illinois and Michigan Canal $100 Canal Indebtedness Certificate July 1, 1842 Unc. CC
Lockport, IL - State Bank of Illinois $1 May 1, 1841 VG CC
Gosport, IN - Citizens Bank $2 July 1, 1857 G4a (2) VF, VG, repaired
Hartford, IN - Manufacturers Bank $10 Dec. 1, 1858 G8a VG, repaired
Lexington, Indiana Territory $5 June 26, 1815 G16 VG
New Albany, IN - Southern Bank $5 March 1, 1859 G6 VG, repaired
Rensselaer, IN - Bank of Rensselaer Jan. 2, 1854 G2 VG; $5 Jan. 2, 1854 G4 VG
Richmond, IN - A.H.B. Co Ad Note on Confederate Facsimile
Frankfort, KY - $1 Frankfort Bank remainders G12 AU; $3 remainder G14 Unc.
$5 remainder G16 Unc; $10 remainder G18 Unc.
Frankfort, KY - Farmers Bank of Kentucky Oct. 2, 1859 C176 VF, repaired
Newport, KY - Bank of Kentucky $2 Feb. 2, 1853 G4a VG.
A Small Hoard of Obsolete Sheets
East Haddam, CT - The Bank of New England at Goodspeed's Landing
$1-$1-$2-$5 Jan. 1, 1865 G16c-G16c-G18c-G22c Uncirculated
Augusta, GA - The Bank of Augusta $5-$5-$5-$5 18__ G66-G66-G66-G66 About Uncirculated
Hagerstown, MD - The Hagerstown Bank $10-$10-$5-$5 18__ G46b-G46b-G40b-G40b Uncirculated
Hagerstown, MD - The Hagerstown Bank $20-$20 18__ G52-G52 Uncirculated
Ann Arbor, MI - The Bank of Washtenaw $5-$5-$5-$10 May 9, 1835 G14-G14-G14-G16 About Uncirculated
Franklin, OH - The Franklin Silk Company $1-$1-$2-$3 18__ Uncirculated
Franklin, OH - The Franklin Silk Company $5-$5-$5-$5 18__ Uncirculated
East Haddam, CT - The Bank of New England at Goodspeed's Landing
$1-$1-$2-$5 Jan. 1, 1865 G16c-G16c-G18c-G22c Uncirculated
Augusta, GA - The Bank of Augusta $5-$5-$5-$5 18__ G66-G66-G66-G66 About Uncirculated
Hagerstown, MD - The Hagerstown Bank $10-$10-$5-$5 18__ G46b-G46b-G40b-G40b Uncirculated
Hagerstown, MD - The Hagerstown Bank $20-$20 18__ G52-G52 Uncirculated
Ann Arbor, MI - The Bank of Washtenaw $5-$5-$5-$10 May 9, 1835 G14-G14-G14-G16 About Uncirculated
Franklin, OH - The Franklin Silk Company $1-$1-$2-$3 18__ Uncirculated
Franklin, OH - The Franklin Silk Company $5-$5-$5-$5 18__ Uncirculated
Nine Southern Notes
Confederate T67 $20 1864 Very Fine
Confederate T68 $10 Very Fine
New Orleans, LA - Canal & Banking Co. $20 G32a, $20 G34a, $500 G70a, all Crisp Uncirculated
Columbia, SC - State of South Carolina Revenue Bond Scrip March 2, 1872 $1 Cr. 3, $2 Cr. 4, $5 Cr. 5, $10 Cr. 6, all Crisp Uncirculated
Confederate T67 $20 1864 Very Fine
Confederate T68 $10 Very Fine
New Orleans, LA - Canal & Banking Co. $20 G32a, $20 G34a, $500 G70a, all Crisp Uncirculated
Columbia, SC - State of South Carolina Revenue Bond Scrip March 2, 1872 $1 Cr. 3, $2 Cr. 4, $5 Cr. 5, $10 Cr. 6, all Crisp Uncirculated
A Southern Hoard of Obsolete Paper Money
Georgia:
Augusta, GA - Bank of Augusta $1 remainder G26 VF
Augusta, GA - Augusta Insurance & Banking Co. Nov. 3, 1861 G6a Fine
Macon, GA - Macon & Brunswick Rail Road Company $1 Feb. 1, 1867 VF POC
Savannah, GA - Mechanics Savings and Loan $2 Aug. 5, 1862 Good
Savannah, GA - Bank of the State of Georgia $10 G60a Fine
Savannah, GA - Merchants and Planters Bank $5 June 1, 1860 G8b Fine
Kentucky:
Frankfort, KY - Frankfort Bank $1 remainder G12 Unc.; $5 remainder G16 (2) AU, Unc.
Frankfort - Farmers Bank of Kentucky May 4, 1854 C152 Good
Newport, KY - Bank of Kentucky $1 Feb. 2, 1853 G2a VG POC
North Carolina:
Raleigh, NC - State of North Carolina $3 Jan. 1, 1863 Cr.125 Unc.
South Carolina:
Charleston, SC - Farmers & Exchange Bank July, 1856 G2a (2) VG, Fine
Georgetown, SC - Bank of Georgetown $5 July 1, 1857 G6a VG
Columbia, SC - State of South Carolina $1 March 2, 1872 Cr.3 VF
Cheraw, SC - Bank of South Carolina $5 Aug. 23, 1837 G4a Fine
Tennessee:
Knoxville, TN - Bank of East Tennessee $5 Jan. 1, 1856 G36a VF
Memphis, TN - Mechanics Bank $10 July 6, 1854 G8c Unc.
Virginia:
Chatham, VA - Bank of Pittsylvania $5 Aug. 29, 1861 G16a VG
Richmond, VA - Virginia Treasury Note $1 Oct. 21, 1862 Cr.18 AU
Winchester, VA - Corporation of Winchester 25¢ July 15, 1861 Fine.
Georgia:
Augusta, GA - Bank of Augusta $1 remainder G26 VF
Augusta, GA - Augusta Insurance & Banking Co. Nov. 3, 1861 G6a Fine
Macon, GA - Macon & Brunswick Rail Road Company $1 Feb. 1, 1867 VF POC
Savannah, GA - Mechanics Savings and Loan $2 Aug. 5, 1862 Good
Savannah, GA - Bank of the State of Georgia $10 G60a Fine
Savannah, GA - Merchants and Planters Bank $5 June 1, 1860 G8b Fine
Kentucky:
Frankfort, KY - Frankfort Bank $1 remainder G12 Unc.; $5 remainder G16 (2) AU, Unc.
Frankfort - Farmers Bank of Kentucky May 4, 1854 C152 Good
Newport, KY - Bank of Kentucky $1 Feb. 2, 1853 G2a VG POC
North Carolina:
Raleigh, NC - State of North Carolina $3 Jan. 1, 1863 Cr.125 Unc.
South Carolina:
Charleston, SC - Farmers & Exchange Bank July, 1856 G2a (2) VG, Fine
Georgetown, SC - Bank of Georgetown $5 July 1, 1857 G6a VG
Columbia, SC - State of South Carolina $1 March 2, 1872 Cr.3 VF
Cheraw, SC - Bank of South Carolina $5 Aug. 23, 1837 G4a Fine
Tennessee:
Knoxville, TN - Bank of East Tennessee $5 Jan. 1, 1856 G36a VF
Memphis, TN - Mechanics Bank $10 July 6, 1854 G8c Unc.
Virginia:
Chatham, VA - Bank of Pittsylvania $5 Aug. 29, 1861 G16a VG
Richmond, VA - Virginia Treasury Note $1 Oct. 21, 1862 Cr.18 AU
Winchester, VA - Corporation of Winchester 25¢ July 15, 1861 Fine.
Three Diverse Obsoletes
Bentonsport, IA- Town of Bentonsport $1 Aug. 1857 Oakes 8-1 Fine
Baltimore, MD- American Bank $2 Dec. 1, 1863 G4a Shank 5.2.2 Very Fine
Bennington, VT-T. McDaniels $5 Oct. 15, 1859 Coulter 13 Very Fine, unissued
Bentonsport, IA- Town of Bentonsport $1 Aug. 1857 Oakes 8-1 Fine
Baltimore, MD- American Bank $2 Dec. 1, 1863 G4a Shank 5.2.2 Very Fine
Bennington, VT-T. McDaniels $5 Oct. 15, 1859 Coulter 13 Very Fine, unissued
A Three Sheet Group of Obsoletes
Detroit, MI - The State Bank of Michigan $1-$2-$3-$5 18__ G2a-G4a-G6a-G8a About Uncirculated
Omaha City, NE - Western Exchange Fire and Marine Insurance Company $1-$2-$3-$5 Uncirculated
Lambertville, NJ - Delaware Bridge Company $1-$1-$2-$3 18__ G4-G4-G8-G12 Uncirculated
Detroit, MI - The State Bank of Michigan $1-$2-$3-$5 18__ G2a-G4a-G6a-G8a About Uncirculated
Omaha City, NE - Western Exchange Fire and Marine Insurance Company $1-$2-$3-$5 Uncirculated
Lambertville, NJ - Delaware Bridge Company $1-$1-$2-$3 18__ G4-G4-G8-G12 Uncirculated
Three Spurious and Counterfeit Northern Obsoletes
Boston, MA - The Union Bank $1 S5 Fine
Philadelphia, PA - The Philadelphia Bank $20 C17a Extremely Fine
Cumberland, RI - Cumberland Bank $2 C10a Fine
Boston, MA - The Union Bank $1 S5 Fine
Philadelphia, PA - The Philadelphia Bank $20 C17a Extremely Fine
Cumberland, RI - Cumberland Bank $2 C10a Fine
A Trio of Early Eastern Currency
Tallahasse, FL - State of Florida $2 Mar. 1, 1863 Unc.
Elizabeth City, NC - Farmers Bank $4 Feb. 1, 1855 G-VG
Petersburg, VA - Bank of the City of Petersburg $20 June 1, 1861 Fine POC.
Tallahasse, FL - State of Florida $2 Mar. 1, 1863 Unc.
Elizabeth City, NC - Farmers Bank $4 Feb. 1, 1855 G-VG
Petersburg, VA - Bank of the City of Petersburg $20 June 1, 1861 Fine POC.
Whirlwind Obsolete Tour
Tallahassee, FL - The State of Florida $20 Cr. 12 Fine, with gutter running diagonal across the face
Lockport, IL - State Bank of Illinois $2.50 March 1, 1841 Very Fine, cut cancelled
Frederick, MD - The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Company $20 September 9, 1840 Very Fine
Port Deposit, MD - The Susquehanna Bank $5 G12 Fine
Port Deposit, MD - The Susquehanna Bank $10 G18 Fine
Ann Arbor, MI - The Bank of Washtenaw $5 G44b Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Ann Arbor, MI - The Bank of Washtenaw $5 G44d Very Fine
De Soto, NE - Bank of De Soto $1 G10a Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Egg Harbor City, NJ - The Egg Harbor Bank $2 G4a Fine+
Egg Harbor City, NJ - The Egg Harbor Bank $5 G6b Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Unknown City, NY - The North River Banking Co $5 February 3, 1840 Extremely Fine, pinholes
Unknown City, NY - The North River Banking Co $10 February 3, 1840 Fine
Brooklyn, NY - The Red Hook Building Company $1 January 8, 1838 About Uncirculated
Charleston, SC - The State Bank, South Carolina $5 G22a About Uncirculated
Jamaica, VT - The West River Bank $5 G8b Extremely Fine+
Union, VA - The Bank of Virginia $20 G480 Extremely Fine
Tallahassee, FL - The State of Florida $20 Cr. 12 Fine, with gutter running diagonal across the face
Lockport, IL - State Bank of Illinois $2.50 March 1, 1841 Very Fine, cut cancelled
Frederick, MD - The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Company $20 September 9, 1840 Very Fine
Port Deposit, MD - The Susquehanna Bank $5 G12 Fine
Port Deposit, MD - The Susquehanna Bank $10 G18 Fine
Ann Arbor, MI - The Bank of Washtenaw $5 G44b Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Ann Arbor, MI - The Bank of Washtenaw $5 G44d Very Fine
De Soto, NE - Bank of De Soto $1 G10a Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Egg Harbor City, NJ - The Egg Harbor Bank $2 G4a Fine+
Egg Harbor City, NJ - The Egg Harbor Bank $5 G6b Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Unknown City, NY - The North River Banking Co $5 February 3, 1840 Extremely Fine, pinholes
Unknown City, NY - The North River Banking Co $10 February 3, 1840 Fine
Brooklyn, NY - The Red Hook Building Company $1 January 8, 1838 About Uncirculated
Charleston, SC - The State Bank, South Carolina $5 G22a About Uncirculated
Jamaica, VT - The West River Bank $5 G8b Extremely Fine+
Union, VA - The Bank of Virginia $20 G480 Extremely Fine
Miscellaneous
Detroit, MI- City of Detroit $1, $5, $10, $20 April 16, 1934 Uncut Specimen Sheets
A set of four uncut sheets, with 18 subject, all with serial number 00000, and all with each note overstamped "Specimen" and having two POC's at the signature blocks. All of the sheets are Crisp Uncirculated, and all display some slight handling typical of these oversize items, with the occasional split into the margins. We have opted to offer these as one lot in the hope that these remarkable items be kept together as Bill Thompson had collected them. We've heard of no other sheets from Detroit, and in fact have never handled any specimen sheets from any other Depression Scrip issuer.
A set of four uncut sheets, with 18 subject, all with serial number 00000, and all with each note overstamped "Specimen" and having two POC's at the signature blocks. All of the sheets are Crisp Uncirculated, and all display some slight handling typical of these oversize items, with the occasional split into the margins. We have opted to offer these as one lot in the hope that these remarkable items be kept together as Bill Thompson had collected them. We've heard of no other sheets from Detroit, and in fact have never handled any specimen sheets from any other Depression Scrip issuer.
Detroit, MI- City of Detroit Depression Scrip Specimen Lot
A fifteen piece lot of Specimens from the issues of April 27, 1933, June 10, 1933, and April 16, 1934. Included are three examples of the rare $1000 notes, with the $1000 Specimen from the issue of June 10, 1933 unpriced in the Shafer reference. Most all of the notes are Uncirculated, and all have 2 POC. No returns on this lot will be allowed for any reason.
A fifteen piece lot of Specimens from the issues of April 27, 1933, June 10, 1933, and April 16, 1934. Included are three examples of the rare $1000 notes, with the $1000 Specimen from the issue of June 10, 1933 unpriced in the Shafer reference. Most all of the notes are Uncirculated, and all have 2 POC. No returns on this lot will be allowed for any reason.
Detroit, MI- Proof Depression Scrip Lot
This lot consists of fourteen card mounted Proofs from the April 16, 1934 issue. Included are a $1 front and back, a $5 front and back, 2 $10 fronts and 2 $10 backs, 2 $20 fronts and 2 $20 backs, and a $1000 front and back. This is an irreplaceable group put together by Bill Thompson and will likely remain unique forever.
This lot consists of fourteen card mounted Proofs from the April 16, 1934 issue. Included are a $1 front and back, a $5 front and back, 2 $10 fronts and 2 $10 backs, 2 $20 fronts and 2 $20 backs, and a $1000 front and back. This is an irreplaceable group put together by Bill Thompson and will likely remain unique forever.
City of Detroit Depression Scrip Lot
Twenty-seven pieces, including a couple of the rare $1000 notes from various issues, plus three back Proofs and two unlisted and undated trial pieces. Some notes are cancelled, others not, and grades vary from Very Good to New. No returns will be accepted on this lot for any reason.
Twenty-seven pieces, including a couple of the rare $1000 notes from various issues, plus three back Proofs and two unlisted and undated trial pieces. Some notes are cancelled, others not, and grades vary from Very Good to New. No returns will be accepted on this lot for any reason.
Detroit, MI-Detroit Clearing House Association $5 (2) Mar. 11, 1933 Shafer MI 295-5, UNL
Two pieces, one an unissued remainder, the other on a different color paper without a background. About Uncirculated, Uncirculated.
Two pieces, one an unissued remainder, the other on a different color paper without a background. About Uncirculated, Uncirculated.
A Group of Hamtramck, MI Depression Scrip, Including
$1, $5 (2), $10 (2) May 1, 1933; $1, $5 , $10 July 1, 1933; $1 (2), $5, $10 Feb. 15, 1934; $1, $5, $10 April 2, 1934
All are high grade cancelled examples, many New. No returns on this lot will be accepted for any reason.
$1, $5 (2), $10 (2) May 1, 1933; $1, $5 , $10 July 1, 1933; $1 (2), $5, $10 Feb. 15, 1934; $1, $5, $10 April 2, 1934
All are high grade cancelled examples, many New. No returns on this lot will be accepted for any reason.
City of Lincoln Park, MI Depression Scrip Lot, Including 77 pieces of various denominations issued in 1934, as well as 98 consecutive $1 notes, with two pieces missing. Total number of pieces is 190, in various grades. No returns on this lot will be accepted for any reason.
Session 3
Error Notes
Fr. 27 $1 1878 Legal Tender Superb Gem Crisp Uncirculated. There is a fairly large extra tab of paper at lower left. This incredible nice early error possesses great color, huge margins, and fresh paper originality.
Fr. 37 $1 1917 Legal Tender Inverted Back Gem New. Only six Inverted Back Fr. 37's are known: three from the E-A block, two from the K-A block and this unique D-A note. It's a Gem in every respect, with broad, even margins, good paper surfaces, perfect color and terrific eye appeal. We handled one of the E-A Inverts in January of 2000, and it realized over $3500. This beautiful note was auctioned in March of 2001 for $5500. Now, three years later, we would expect the piece to easily exceed that level.
Fr. 1601 $1 1928A Silver Certificates. Cut Half Sheet of Six. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A wonderful group of six inverted reverse notes, formerly lot 5065 in the fabled Grinnell sale of 1946. We sold this cut half sheet as part of the Ray Burns collection in May of 1996, where it brought $2750, and again when the buyer there sold his entire collection of inverts in January of 2000, when it realized $3080. Consigned again in 2001, it sold in our May Rosemont sale at $4400. This is the only cut half sheet of $1.00 Silvers we know of with inverted reverses. In an even stronger market for errors, and particularly for rare errors, expect this trophy item to now reach or exceed...
A wonderful group of six inverted reverse notes, formerly lot 5065 in the fabled Grinnell sale of 1946. We sold this cut half sheet as part of the Ray Burns collection in May of 1996, where it brought $2750, and again when the buyer there sold his entire collection of inverts in January of 2000, when it realized $3080. Consigned again in 2001, it sold in our May Rosemont sale at $4400. This is the only cut half sheet of $1.00 Silvers we know of with inverted reverses. In an even stronger market for errors, and particularly for rare errors, expect this trophy item to now reach or exceed...
Fr. 1606 $1 1934 Inverted Reverse Silver Certificate. Fine-Very Fine. A nice inverted reverse example, hardly a common error in this series.
Fr. 1701 $10 1934 Inverted Reverse Silver Certificate. Choice About Uncirculated. A gorgeous $10 Silver invert which is a rare item in any grade let alone this nice. Even the incredible collection of inverts (numbering almost 300 pieces) which we sold four years ago contained only two $10 Silver Certificate inverts, with the one uncirculated example realizing $5500. This beautiful note is fresh, fully embossed, and utterly original, and is certain to delight its fortunate new owner.
Fr. 1701 $10 1934 Inverted Reverse Silver Certificate. Fine-Very Fine. A very tough denomination for inverts, with few known and fewer ever available.
Fr. 1801-2 $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Ohio NB Ch. # 5065 Inverted Reverse. Choice About Uncirculated. An absolutely lovely invert which is uncirculated save for one light fold. With the demand for better National Bank Note errors, expect this piece, one of only a couple of dozen inverts known from all states combined, to reach or exceed...
Fr. ? $10 ? Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Missing the first face printing.
Fr. ? $5 ? Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated. Missing the first face printing, and new but for one light fold.
Fr. 1921-D $1 1995 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A sharp blank reverse example from the Florida collection.
Fr. 1978-A $5 1985 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A lovely blank reverse example.
Fr. 2029-B $10 1988A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. An attractive example with about 95% of the back blank, actually a far scarcer error than a fully blank reverse.
Fr. 1613 $1 1935D Silver Certificate. Extremely Fine. Inverted third printing, always a dramatic error and not easy to find on early notes.
Fr. 1613 $1 1935D Silver Certificate. Very Fine. Inverted third printing, a rather scarce error on early Silvers.
Fr. 1908-A $1 1974 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A well centered inverted third printing example.
Fr. 1908-A $1 1974 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A perfect mate to the other Boston district inverted third printing, as this piece is only twelve digits removed.
Fr. 1908-J $1 1974 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A lovely Kansas City district inverted third printing.
Fr. 1909-G $1 1977 Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. An attractive example with an inverted third printing.
Fr. 1922-F $1 1995 Federal Reserve Note. Choice About Uncirculated. Inverted third printing with the associated cutting error, a lovely note just the lightest of folds from gem.
Fr. 1927-F $1 2003 Federal Reserve Note. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated. The first inverted third printing we've seen in this series, which has been circulating for only a couple of months at this writing.
Fr. 1935-A $2 1976 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. One of the two key pieces to completing a denomination set of inverted third printings, and a note where the supply, always quite limited, has simply vanished in recent months.
Fr. 1980-D $5 1988A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A nice blank reverse example from the Florida collection.
Fr. 2023-D $10 1977 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. One of a run of four consecutive third printing inverts from the Florida collection.
Fr. 2023-D $10 1977 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. One of the consecutive run of four with inverted third printings. This piece is fully gem but has a small counting smudge on the left side.
Fr. 2023-D $10 1977 Federal Reserve Notes. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A consecutive pair of inverted third printing notes from the Cleveland district, part of the consecutive run of four from the Florida collection.
Fr. 2125-B $50 1993 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Inverted third printing with the associated cutting error as well, a very scarce error in a high denomination note.
Fr. 1913-? $1 1985 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Missing the third printing.
Fr. 1921-? $1 1995 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Missing the third printing, with the strange exception of the green Treasury seal.
Fr. 2029-??? $10 1988A Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated. This $10 Fed is missing the overprint, but the embossing indicates that it would have received a Philadelphia district imprint if inked correctly.
Fr. 2071-D $20 1974 Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. The third printing is missing, with the impression of the Treasury seal and serial numbers plainly evident.
Fr. 2076-? $20 1988A Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated.The third printing is 99% missing with only the faintest traces of green serial number inking at lower left.
Fr. 2117-A $50 1969C Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated. The third printing is shifted downward.
Fr. 1910-E $1 1977A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A crackling fresh and well centered third printing on reverse error.
Fr. 2024-L $10 1977A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Third printing on reverse.
Fr. 2024-L $10 1977A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Third printing on reverse.
Fr. 2124-A $50 1990 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A beautiful third printing on reverse error, hard to find in this denomination.
Fr. 2175-L $100 1996 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A new hundred with the third printing on the reverse, an error which has proved to be quite scarce on the post-1996 issues in all denominations.
Fr. 1621 $1 1957B Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A lovely example of the U37/U47 serial number mismatch.
Fr. 1621 $1 1957B Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A fresh and well centered example of the U37/U47 serial number mismatch.
A fresh and well centered example of the U37/U47 serial number mismatch.
Fr. 1621 $1 1957B Silver Certificates. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Two well centered gem examples of the U37/U47 serial number mismatch.
A Trio of Mismatched Serial Numbers
Fr. 1621 $1 1957B Silver Certificate U37/U47 mismatch AU
Fr. 1903-F $1 1969 Federal Reserve Notes (2) F67/68 mismatch F-VF.
Fr. 1621 $1 1957B Silver Certificate U37/U47 mismatch AU
Fr. 1903-F $1 1969 Federal Reserve Notes (2) F67/68 mismatch F-VF.
Fr. 1903-F $1 1969 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Mismatched serial numbers F68920301A/F67920301A.
Fr. 1903-F $1 1969 Federal Reserve Note. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Fr. 2017-E $10 1963A Federal Reserve Note. Very Fine Two mismatched serial number notes, the first with the F68/F67 mismatch, the second with the E63/E64 mismatch.
Fr. 2017-E $10 1963A Federal Reserve Note. Very Fine Two mismatched serial number notes, the first with the F68/F67 mismatch, the second with the E63/E64 mismatch.
Fr. 1916-G* $1 1988A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A very rare star serial number mismatch from the Florida collection bearing serial numbers G11409924* and G00409924*. It is every bit as nice and only three digits removed from the similar example we sold in our last sale which realized $3650, and, in an active market for better errors, will very likely reach or exceed that figure today.
Fr. 1916-G* $1 1988A Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated. A high grade example of this very rare star mismatch, this with serials G11408230* and G00408230*.
Fr. 1935-B $2 1976 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A very popular mismatched serial number example, with this note showing numbers B59208358A/B59208458A.
Fr. 1975-H $5 1977A Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated. One of the very scarce four digit mismatched numbers, this piece with serials H67346125A and H67345655A.
Fr. 1975-L $5 1977A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A perfectly centered gem example of the popular L44/L45 serial number mismatch, one of four consecutive notes offered in three lots.
Fr. 1975-L $5 1977A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. One of the run of four gem L44/L45 serial number mismatches.
Fr. 1975-L $5 1977A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A consecutive pair of the L44/L45 serial number mismatches, from the run of four consecutive notes offered here.
Fr. 1619 $1 1957 Silver Certificate. Fine-Very Fine. This note displays the very scarce A/Q mismatched prefix letters.
Fr. 1532 $5 1953 Legal Tender. Crisp Uncirculated. A striking error with the third printing shifted almost off of the paper, a most unusual error on any Legal Tender note.
Fr. 1921-F $1 1995 Federal Reserve Notes (2). Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A consecutive pair with the third printing shifted moderately to the left on each note.
Fr. 1935-E $2 1976 Federal Reserve Note. Choice About Uncirculated.The third printing is shifted to the left, not a terribly rare error but scarce on one of the "New Twos."
Fr. 1969-G $5 1969 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. The third printing is shifted into the portrait, and there is the remnant of an inspector's rejection tag at the left side along with the red pencil rejection mark.
Fr. 1970-A* $5 1969A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. This star note displays a third printing which is shifted to the right, and also shows the inspector's red crayon mark at left which should have pulled this piece out of the run for destruction.
Fr. 1972-F $5 1969C Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A nice note with the third printing shifted both down and to the right.
Fr. 1974-D* $5 1977 Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. The third printing is shifted well to the right, an interesting yet mundane error save for the fact that this is a star note, making this an error of considerable interest to collectors.
Fr. 2027-F $10 1985 Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated. The first printing is shifted up and to the right so that the bottom margin is exceptionally large, a portion of the note at left shows and the third printing is lowered.
Fr. 2030-F $10 1990 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. The third printing is shifted far to the left.
Fr. 2075-B $20 1985 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. The third printing is shifted so low it goes right off the paper.
Fr. 2114-L $50 1969 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. The third printing is skewed far to the right, a most dramatic error on any high denomination example.
Fr. 2074-B $20 1981A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. The face is perfect but the back design is skewed to show a significant part of the adjacent note on the sheet.
Fr. 1614 $1 1935E Silver Certificate. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. A nice foldover that cuts the blue Treasury seal virtually in half.
Fr. 1901-A $1 1963A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A nice foldover error with a second small error showing at the left serial number.
Fr. 1907-B $1 1969D Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A very distinctive foldover error from the Florida collection which shows portions of two notes on the folded over area.
Fr. 1907-B $1 1969D Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. This foldover from the Florida collection holdings is large enough to affect the seal, district numbers and most of the right serial number.
Fr. 1907-B $1 1969D Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A nice foldover error affecting the left seal and serial number.
Fr. 1907-D $1 1969D Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A massive foldover affects the entire right half of the note. Interestingly, the district number is skewed almost off of the note under the foldover, an anomaly we can not explain.
Fr. 1908-F $1 1974 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. An interesting foldover which cuts the right serial number in two lengthwise.
Fr. 1912-K $1 1981A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A dramatic large foldover from the Florida collection.
Fr. 1913-L $1 1985 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A very unusual foldover which occurred after the back printing but before the first face printing, as both the first and second face printings are printed over the folded over back printing, with the face below the foldover blank.
Fr. 1921-F $1 1995 Federal Reserve Notes. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Two consecutive pieces with an identical foldover at left resulting in a blank strip from the top to bottom borders.
Fr. 1921-F $1 1995 Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. A small foldover affects part of the seal and left district number.
Fr. 1974-C $5 1977 Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated.
A nice foldover error that is missing the lower right corner of the face design and has a nice attached tab.
A nice foldover error that is missing the lower right corner of the face design and has a nice attached tab.
Fr. 1978-B $5 1985 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. One of the most spectacular butterfly folds we've ever offered, with printing on several pieces of the folds. Few errors will possess more eye appeal than does this example.
Fr. 1978-J $5 1985 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A nice foldover error with the third printing shifted a bit as well.
Fr. 2011-B$10 1950A Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated. An unusual foldover that is quite dramatic.
Fr. 2023-F $10 1977 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A very dramatic foldover from the Florida collection which is about as pronounced as these errors ever get.
Fr. 2024-G $10 1977A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A striking foldover at lower left.
Fr. 2024-G $10 1977A Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated. A dramatic foldover error.
Fr. 2030-? $10 1990 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A most interesting note from the Florida collection which is not your typical foldover error. Here the foldover, which affects the left side of the note, is on a note where the right side did not receive any part of the third printing, indicating that the sheet somehow was turned with the third printing on the left having been meant for the right side of the note. Expect this intriguing and quite rare error to realize...
Fr. 2056-B $20 1934B Federal Reserve Note. Choice About Uncirculated. A nice early foldover.
Fr. 2066-L $20 1963A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A simply great foldover error which is as dramatic as they come.
Fr. 2067-E $20 1969 Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated. A foldover at lower right has created a blank portion on the face with the corresponding face impression on the back.
Fr. 2072-C $20 1977 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A foldover has created a dramatic triangular blank space on the back with the corresponding back impression on the face.
Fr. 2074-L $20 1981A Federal Reserve Note. Very Fine-Extremely Fine. A neat multiple fold error which, amazingly considering the dramatic impact of the error, actually circulated, at least for a short time.
Fr. 2083-C $20 1996 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A foldover with the upper left corner of the back left blank and a partial back impression on the upper right corner of the face. Less often encountered on the current design than earlier series.
Fr. 2123-B $50 1988 Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated. A foldover error involves the lower right corner. Errors on higher denomination notes are considerably scarcer than the $20 denomination and below.
Fr. 2158-D $100 1950A Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. A nice foldover in a very scarce denomination for errors.
Fr. 1608* $1 1935A Silver Certificate. Very Fine.
There is an attached triangular tab at the upper left. Errors on Silver Certificates are seldom found, with errors on star notes especially uncommon. While circulated, this scarce error retains much of the eye appeal one would expect in a technically higher grade note.
There is an attached triangular tab at the upper left. Errors on Silver Certificates are seldom found, with errors on star notes especially uncommon. While circulated, this scarce error retains much of the eye appeal one would expect in a technically higher grade note.
Fr. 1614 $1 1935E Silver Certificate. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. There is an attached tab on the left which looks somewhat like a spear.
An Assorted Group of Minor Gutter Fold Errors - $60 Face Value
Fr. 1955-F $5 1934 FRN Gem
Fr. 1956-B $5 1934 FRN VF
Fr. 1957-B $5 1934A FRN AU
Fr. 1958-L $5 1934B FRN EF
Fr. 2006-F $10 1934A FRN VF
Fr. 2008-C $10 1934C FRN EF
Fr. 2057-B $20 1934C FRN VF.
Fr. 1955-F $5 1934 FRN Gem
Fr. 1956-B $5 1934 FRN VF
Fr. 1957-B $5 1934A FRN AU
Fr. 1958-L $5 1934B FRN EF
Fr. 2006-F $10 1934A FRN VF
Fr. 2008-C $10 1934C FRN EF
Fr. 2057-B $20 1934C FRN VF.
Fr. 2212-J $1,000 1934A Federal Reserve Note. Very Fine.
This high denomination error features a thin gutter fold that runs vertically through the left end of the note. Although a relatively minor error on any other note, any error on a $1,000 is a rare item and deserves attention from serious collectors of BEP mistakes. There are a couple of minor rust spots on the back that are mentioned for complete accuracy.
This high denomination error features a thin gutter fold that runs vertically through the left end of the note. Although a relatively minor error on any other note, any error on a $1,000 is a rare item and deserves attention from serious collectors of BEP mistakes. There are a couple of minor rust spots on the back that are mentioned for complete accuracy.
$1 1974* Federal Reserve Note. Dallas. About Uncirculated.
$20 1981* Federal Reserve Note. New York. About Uncirculated.
Two star offset errors, both face on back, with each lightly covering a section of their respective notes.
$20 1981* Federal Reserve Note. New York. About Uncirculated.
Two star offset errors, both face on back, with each lightly covering a section of their respective notes.
Fr. 1909-H $1 1977 Federal Reserve Notes. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A trio of 100% back on face offsets from three successive sheets, each one darker than the last.
Fr. 1980-B $5 1988A Federal Reserve Notes. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A run of five consecutive notes plus one new but torn example which caused the mirror image offset error on the reverse of the last three notes after it tore. Sequential error runs such as this set from the Florida collection are few and far between, especially when they are this interesting.
Fr. 2030-E $10 1990 Federal Reserve Note. Choice About Uncirculated. The front is covered by a 100% dark back on face offset.
Fr. 2072-K $20 1977 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A 100% very dark back on face offset is about as dramatic an example of this error as one could ever hope to find.
Fr. 2023-E $10 1977 Federal Reserve Notes. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Two consecutive notes with a heavy black ink smear on the face of each.
Two consecutive notes with a heavy black ink smear on the face of each.
Fr. 2173-B $100 1990 Federal Reserve Note, About Uncirculated. A dramatic ink smear involves a major portion of the back of this lightly handled note.
Fr. 2175-A $100 1996 Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated. A large green ink smear is evident on 1/3 of the back at left.
Fr. 1911-H $1 1981 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A very definite example of severe overinking on the third printing.
Fr. 1914-B $1 1988 Federal Reserve Notes. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Three consecutive pieces with the middle note displaying several punctures and bands of light inking at lower right on the face.
Fr. 2175-H $100 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. The lower right "100" on the face missed most of its inking.
Fr. 1606 $1 1934 Silver Certificate. Very Fine. An obstruction error has obscured a portion of the left side serial number.
Fr. 1957-G $5 1934A Federal Reserve Notes. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. A consecutive pair, each with a significant obstruction error which covered several digits in their upper right serial numbers.
Fr. 2083-B $20 1996 Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated. This note is utterly normal save for the green Treasury seal on the right being obviously double printed.
Fr. 2175-B $100 1996 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. The paper on this new hundred was inverted when printing began, placing the security thread on the right side and inverting and moving the hidden portrait of Franklin to the top left side.
Fr. 2306 $1 1935A North Africa Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. There is a small but quite obvious Bureau made green ink spot on the back of this North Africa example.
Fr. 1915-E $1 1988A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A nice example from the Florida collection with a double first face printing covering much of the note.
Fr. 1870-C $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Fine-Extremely Fine. A great error from the Cookson Federal Reserve Bank Note collection, the remainder of which is offered elsewhere in this catalogue. The reverse here displays a complete offset of the black third printing, something we've not seen previously on any small size Federal Reserve Bank Note. Difficult to estimate, but our best guess is that this will easily reach and perhaps even exceed...
Fr. 1926-I $1 2001 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. We've seen some pretty spectacular shifted third printing errors over the years, but this piece is simply in a category by itself, as it is the only note we have ever had to offer where the shift is so pronounced that the note contains all or part of three distinct serial numbers. Any estimate here is pure conjecture, but we believe that our estimate will likely prove conservative before the hammer falls on this lot.
Fr. 21690-J $100 1981 Federal Reserve Note. Crisp Uncirculated. A fascinating note which is one of the most perplexing errors we have ever seen. The third printing is partially affixed on the front, giving every evidence of a simple obstruction error, but the back shows a partial seal and two serial numbers, as well as a tiny fragment of another number at the top left corner. However, there is no evidence of a fold that would indicate how the back came to be imprinted with these numbers. All in all, a most significant high denomination error that has us stumped as to how it could have been produced.
Savannah, GA - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 591 The NB of Savannah Ch. # 3406
A fantastic mismatched charter number error which has been ensconced in the Rome collection of Georgia National Bank Notes, which we offer in its entirety in the National Bank Notes section of this catalogue. Two such examples where the charter numbers are overprinted incorrectly are known from this bank (with this the nicer of the pair), one is known from Bay Shore, New York (which has not been seen publicly since its appearance in the Grinnell sale sixty years ago), and a fourth exists with a pair of incorrect (although matching) overprinted charter numbers from a New York City bank, a note we have never seen save for a photograph. With the sole other Savannah example off the market for many years in a major holding, this may well represent the only opportunity for years to come for any collector of great errors to obtain any of the four large mismatched charter number specimens. We sold the small size Tigerton, Wisconsin mismatched charter number example back in January of 2001 for $22,000, while a large National bearing mismatched serial numbers realized $31,900 in a 2000 auction sale. In a considerably stronger market for truly rare notes, expect this Fine+ specimen, making its first public appearance in over twenty years, to easily reach and likely exceed our likely conservative estimate of...
A fantastic mismatched charter number error which has been ensconced in the Rome collection of Georgia National Bank Notes, which we offer in its entirety in the National Bank Notes section of this catalogue. Two such examples where the charter numbers are overprinted incorrectly are known from this bank (with this the nicer of the pair), one is known from Bay Shore, New York (which has not been seen publicly since its appearance in the Grinnell sale sixty years ago), and a fourth exists with a pair of incorrect (although matching) overprinted charter numbers from a New York City bank, a note we have never seen save for a photograph. With the sole other Savannah example off the market for many years in a major holding, this may well represent the only opportunity for years to come for any collector of great errors to obtain any of the four large mismatched charter number specimens. We sold the small size Tigerton, Wisconsin mismatched charter number example back in January of 2001 for $22,000, while a large National bearing mismatched serial numbers realized $31,900 in a 2000 auction sale. In a considerably stronger market for truly rare notes, expect this Fine+ specimen, making its first public appearance in over twenty years, to easily reach and likely exceed our likely conservative estimate of...
A Mixed Trio of Error Notes
$1 1935E Silver Certificate. Crisp Uncirculated. 60% dark face on back offset.
$1 1957 Silver Certificate. About Uncirculated. A dark back on face offset covers the bottom half of the note.
$10 1963A Federal Reserve Note. Very Fine+. Missing the green ink of the third printing.
$1 1935E Silver Certificate. Crisp Uncirculated. 60% dark face on back offset.
$1 1957 Silver Certificate. About Uncirculated. A dark back on face offset covers the bottom half of the note.
$10 1963A Federal Reserve Note. Very Fine+. Missing the green ink of the third printing.
A Pair of Federal Reserve Note Errors
Fr. 1908-L $1 1974 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A partial face offset occupies roughly 1/3 of the back area.
Fr. 1909-D $1 1977 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. The third printing is shifted downward.
Fr. 1908-L $1 1974 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A partial face offset occupies roughly 1/3 of the back area.
Fr. 1909-D $1 1977 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. The third printing is shifted downward.
A Pair of Error Notes
Fr. 1910-D $1 1977A FRN. Extremely Fine. Third printing on reverse.
Fr. 2079-F $20 1993 FRN. Extremely Fine. Missing the green ink of the third printing.
Fr. 1910-D $1 1977A FRN. Extremely Fine. Third printing on reverse.
Fr. 2079-F $20 1993 FRN. Extremely Fine. Missing the green ink of the third printing.
A Trio of Inking Errors
Fr. 1913-B $1 1985 Federal Reserve Notes. A consecutive pair with the left quarter of the back very lightly inked. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 2023-L $20 1977 Federal Reserve Note. The left third of the back is very lightly inked. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 1913-B $1 1985 Federal Reserve Notes. A consecutive pair with the left quarter of the back very lightly inked. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 2023-L $20 1977 Federal Reserve Note. The left third of the back is very lightly inked. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A Trio of $2 Feds
Fr. 1935-G $ 1976 Federal Reserve Note. A Chicago $2 with the third printing shifted slightly downward, Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 1936-F $2 1995 Federal Reserve Notes (2). A consecutive pair from the Atlanta district with the first note displaying an ink smear in the left face margin and the following serial being normal. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 1935-G $ 1976 Federal Reserve Note. A Chicago $2 with the third printing shifted slightly downward, Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 1936-F $2 1995 Federal Reserve Notes (2). A consecutive pair from the Atlanta district with the first note displaying an ink smear in the left face margin and the following serial being normal. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Two Nice Early Errors, Including
$5 1950A FRN. Cleveland. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. The back is so far out of alignment that the back sheet number shows at the top.
$5 1950A* FRN. Richmond. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. This star note has about 20% of the back covered by a dark face on back offset.
$5 1950A FRN. Cleveland. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. The back is so far out of alignment that the back sheet number shows at the top.
$5 1950A* FRN. Richmond. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. This star note has about 20% of the back covered by a dark face on back offset.
Double Error Pair
A pair of Federal Reserve Notes with both showing the third printing shifted to the right and the face off register to the back so that a portion of the note at right shows.
Fr. 1912-A $1 1981A Federal Reserve Note, Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1975-G $5 1977A Federal Reserve Note, Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A pair of Federal Reserve Notes with both showing the third printing shifted to the right and the face off register to the back so that a portion of the note at right shows.
Fr. 1912-A $1 1981A Federal Reserve Note, Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1975-G $5 1977A Federal Reserve Note, Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A Trio of Mixed Errors
Fr. 1976-B $5 1981 Federal Reserve Note. The third printing is lightly inked. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. (Bart plate note).
Fr. 2071-L $20 1974 Federal Reserve Note. Cut so that a portion of the note below shows. About Uncirculated.
Fr. 2075-E $20 1985 Federal Reserve Note. 10% back offset on the face. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 1976-B $5 1981 Federal Reserve Note. The third printing is lightly inked. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. (Bart plate note).
Fr. 2071-L $20 1974 Federal Reserve Note. Cut so that a portion of the note below shows. About Uncirculated.
Fr. 2075-E $20 1985 Federal Reserve Note. 10% back offset on the face. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A Quintet of Third Printing Shifts
Fr. 1909-F $1 1977 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1911-F $1 1981 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1922-E $1 1995 Federal Reserve Note. EF
Fr. 1969-L $5 1969 Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated
Fr. 1985-G $5 1995 Federal Reserve Note. EF.
Fr. 1909-F $1 1977 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1911-F $1 1981 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1922-E $1 1995 Federal Reserve Note. EF
Fr. 1969-L $5 1969 Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated
Fr. 1985-G $5 1995 Federal Reserve Note. EF.
Silver Certificate and Federal Reserve Note Mixed Errors
Fr. 1614 $1 1935E Silver Certificate. Shifted back printing, Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1619* $1 1957 Silver Certificate. Gutter fold, Very Fine
Fr. 1906-B $1 1969B Federal Reserve Note, Attached paper tab at upper right. Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2011-J $20 1950A Federal Reserve Note, Partial paper delamination at lower right face, Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 1614 $1 1935E Silver Certificate. Shifted back printing, Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1619* $1 1957 Silver Certificate. Gutter fold, Very Fine
Fr. 1906-B $1 1969B Federal Reserve Note, Attached paper tab at upper right. Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2011-J $20 1950A Federal Reserve Note, Partial paper delamination at lower right face, Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A Shifty Pair
Two Federal Reserve Notes with the the third printing shifted on each.
Fr. 2022-C $10 1974 Federal Reserve Note, Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2075-B $20 1985 Federal Reserve Note, Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Two Federal Reserve Notes with the the third printing shifted on each.
Fr. 2022-C $10 1974 Federal Reserve Note, Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2075-B $20 1985 Federal Reserve Note, Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Offsets and Centering Errors
Fr. 1608 $1 1935A Silver Certficiate. Fine. The back is off center to the left.
Fr. 2026-E $10 1981A Federal Reserve Notes (2). Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Face offsets on back, 60%, 100%.
Fr. 2074-G $20 1981A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Back off center to the top.
Fr. 1608 $1 1935A Silver Certficiate. Fine. The back is off center to the left.
Fr. 2026-E $10 1981A Federal Reserve Notes (2). Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Face offsets on back, 60%, 100%.
Fr. 2074-G $20 1981A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Back off center to the top.
Six Offset Error Federal Reserve Notes
Fr. 2011-A $10 1950A Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated
Fr. 2022-G $10 1974 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2029 $10 1988A Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated
Fr. 2033-H $10 1995 Federal Reserve Note. EF
Fr. 2072-C $20 1977 Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated
Fr. 2072-G $20 1977 Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 2011-A $10 1950A Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated
Fr. 2022-G $10 1974 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2029 $10 1988A Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated
Fr. 2033-H $10 1995 Federal Reserve Note. EF
Fr. 2072-C $20 1977 Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated
Fr. 2072-G $20 1977 Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A Pair of Gutter Folds
Fr. 2126-H $50 1996 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2166-D $100 1969C Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 2126-H $50 1996 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2166-D $100 1969C Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Small Size
Fr. 1500 $1 1928 Legal Tender. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This gorgeous Gem is the first of four consecutive three-digit Aces from this popular and short-lived series. It bears serial number A00000309A, and is nice enough that we might as well have called it Superb.
This gorgeous Gem is the first of four consecutive three-digit Aces from this popular and short-lived series. It bears serial number A00000309A, and is nice enough that we might as well have called it Superb.
Fr. 1500 $1 1928 Legal Tender. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated. The second of four consecutive examples, this one bearing serial number A00000310A. It has a counting crinkle that prevents a Gem grade.
Fr. 1500 $1 1928 Legal Tender. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Serial number A00000311A, the third of four consecutive. The centering is a tad high for a full Gem grade.
Serial number A00000311A, the third of four consecutive. The centering is a tad high for a full Gem grade.
Fr. 1500 $1 1928 Legal Tender. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
This serial number A00000312A is the final of four consecutive three-digit pieces. It is, like the other three, crackling fresh and original but the centering is tight at the top.
This serial number A00000312A is the final of four consecutive three-digit pieces. It is, like the other three, crackling fresh and original but the centering is tight at the top.
Fr. 1500 $1 1928 Legal Tender. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautiful note bearing serial number A00004444A, one of the very few fancy numbers we've seen for this type.
A beautiful note bearing serial number A00004444A, one of the very few fancy numbers we've seen for this type.
Fr. 1500 $1 1928 Legal Tender. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A pack fresh note with full embossing and incredible centering for this issue.
A pack fresh note with full embossing and incredible centering for this issue.
Fr. 1500 $1 1928 Legal Tender. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Perfectly centered on both face and back and as nice as any example of this type we've ever encountered.
Perfectly centered on both face and back and as nice as any example of this type we've ever encountered.
Fr. 1500 $1 1928 Legal Tender. CGA Gem Uncirculated 66.
A well centered and broadly margined example that appears to have earned its high third-party grade.
A well centered and broadly margined example that appears to have earned its high third-party grade.
Fr. 1500 $1 1928 Legal Tender. CGA Gem Uncirculated 65.
A nice Gem that has bold embossing that can be seen through the third-party grading service holder.
A nice Gem that has bold embossing that can be seen through the third-party grading service holder.
Fr. 1500 $1 1928 Legal Tender. Choice-Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A nice note that approaches the Gem grade but for the slightly imperfect centering.
A nice note that approaches the Gem grade but for the slightly imperfect centering.
Fr. 1500 $1 1928 Legal Tender. Choice-Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Well embossed and original, but centered low and to the right.
Well embossed and original, but centered low and to the right.
Fr. 1500 $1 1928 Legal Tender. Choice-Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Perfectly original and boldly embossed, Gem but for the centering.
Perfectly original and boldly embossed, Gem but for the centering.
Fr. 1500 $1 1928 Legal Tenders. Choice-Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A pair of 1928 Legals, both nearing the Gem grade but for trivial imperfections such as centering or handling. One bears serial number A00000988A.
A pair of 1928 Legals, both nearing the Gem grade but for trivial imperfections such as centering or handling. One bears serial number A00000988A.
Fr. 1500 $1 1928 Legal Tender. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Nice and original but with one tiny spot that precludes a Gem grade.
Nice and original but with one tiny spot that precludes a Gem grade.
Fr. 1500 $1 1928 Legal Tender. Face Plate 12. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Despite BEP records that indicate that face plate 12 was never used, a small number of surviving examples have been seen. This lovely example is boldly embossed and would be a Gem but for slightly imperfect centering.
Despite BEP records that indicate that face plate 12 was never used, a small number of surviving examples have been seen. This lovely example is boldly embossed and would be a Gem but for slightly imperfect centering.
Fr. 1500 $1 1928 Legal Tender. Extremely Fine.
One of the notes released in Puerto Rico in 1948 and 1949, this bearing serial number A00009913A, in the range that is virtually never seen. Specialists in this field will realize just how hard these notes are to acquire, and this is a nice one.
One of the notes released in Puerto Rico in 1948 and 1949, this bearing serial number A00009913A, in the range that is virtually never seen. Specialists in this field will realize just how hard these notes are to acquire, and this is a nice one.
Fr. 1501 $2 1928 Legal Tender Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Fancy serial number A00006666A, one of the very few fancy numbers known in this series. This piece comes to us from the Florida collection, and is ex-John Morris holdings.
Fancy serial number A00006666A, one of the very few fancy numbers known in this series. This piece comes to us from the Florida collection, and is ex-John Morris holdings.
Fr. 1503 $2 1928B Legal Tender. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Truly Gem examples of this key to the $2 Red Seals are extremely difficult to locate and show up with increasing infrequency. This crackling fresh example has ideal centering, bold punch-through embossing, flawless color, and outstanding eye appeal. This gorgeous note will please even the fussiest small size specialist, and may be the very nicest 1928B $2 that we have ever seen.
Truly Gem examples of this key to the $2 Red Seals are extremely difficult to locate and show up with increasing infrequency. This crackling fresh example has ideal centering, bold punch-through embossing, flawless color, and outstanding eye appeal. This gorgeous note will please even the fussiest small size specialist, and may be the very nicest 1928B $2 that we have ever seen.
Fr. 1503 $2 1928B Legal Tender. Extremely Fine.
A high end circulated example with excellent color and appearance.
A high end circulated example with excellent color and appearance.
Fr. 1503 $2 1928B Legal Tenders.
Here are five circulated examples of the key $2 Red Seal issue with the average grade of Fine, but two have missing corners and a third has a restored corner.
Here are five circulated examples of the key $2 Red Seal issue with the average grade of Fine, but two have missing corners and a third has a restored corner.
Fr. 1504 $2 1928C Legal Tender. CGA Gem Uncirculated 66.
This spectacular Gem is perfectly centered and is ideal for a high grade set of Legals. Bold embossing can be easily seen through the holder.
This spectacular Gem is perfectly centered and is ideal for a high grade set of Legals. Bold embossing can be easily seen through the holder.
Fr. 1504 $2 1928C Mule Legal Tender. Very Fine.
An extremely rare mule that is valued at $2000 in the new Oakes catalogue. Back plates are known from 289 through 294, with this example bearing back plate 292. We have sold only a couple of these rarities in all of our sales combined, so any estimate here is guesswork, but if rarity and demand are any guide, expect the bidding on this lot to reach or exceed...
An extremely rare mule that is valued at $2000 in the new Oakes catalogue. Back plates are known from 289 through 294, with this example bearing back plate 292. We have sold only a couple of these rarities in all of our sales combined, so any estimate here is guesswork, but if rarity and demand are any guide, expect the bidding on this lot to reach or exceed...
Fr. 1529 $5 1928D Legal Tender. CGA Gem Uncirculated 66.
A perfectly centered example of the key to the $5 Red Seal series that appears to have fully earned its "66" certified grade.
A perfectly centered example of the key to the $5 Red Seal series that appears to have fully earned its "66" certified grade.
Fr. 1505* $2 1928D Mule Legal Tender. Very Fine.
A hard to find mule star.
A hard to find mule star.
Fr. 1507 $2 1928F Legal Tenders. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A run of ten consecutive crackling fresh gems plus one from just outside the run.
A run of ten consecutive crackling fresh gems plus one from just outside the run.
Fr. 1507* $2 1928F Legal Tender. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Bright, fresh, and with that just out of the pack appearance, with centering more than adequate to merit the gem designation.
Bright, fresh, and with that just out of the pack appearance, with centering more than adequate to merit the gem designation.
Fr. 1508* $2 1928G Legal Tender. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A bright and well printed example with excellent centering.
A bright and well printed example with excellent centering.
Some $2 Legal Stars, Including:
$2 1953*, $2 1953A* (2), $2 1953B*, $2 1953C*, $2 1963A*. All six pieces grade Choice-Gem Crisp Uncirculated, depending on the vagaries of centering.
$2 1953*, $2 1953A* (2), $2 1953B*, $2 1953C*, $2 1963A*. All six pieces grade Choice-Gem Crisp Uncirculated, depending on the vagaries of centering.
Fr. 1510* $2 1953A Legal Tender (3). Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A trio of this still available star with each fresh note bordering on Gem.
A trio of this still available star with each fresh note bordering on Gem.
Complete Set of $5 Legal Tenders.
This nice set of $5 Red Seals includes:
Fr. 1525 $5 1928 Choice About Uncirculated
Fr. 1526 $5 1928A Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1527 $5 1928B Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1528 $5 1928C Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1529 $5 1928D Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1530 $5 1928E Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1531 $5 1928F Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1532 $5 1953 Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1533 $5 1953A Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1534 $5 1953B Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1535 $5 1953C Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1536 $5 1963 Choice Crisp Uncirculated
This nice set of $5 Red Seals includes:
Fr. 1525 $5 1928 Choice About Uncirculated
Fr. 1526 $5 1928A Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1527 $5 1928B Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1528 $5 1928C Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1529 $5 1928D Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1530 $5 1928E Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1531 $5 1928F Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1532 $5 1953 Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1533 $5 1953A Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1534 $5 1953B Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1535 $5 1953C Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1536 $5 1963 Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1529 $5 1928D Legal Tender. Choice-Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A nicely centered and very fresh example which is oh so close to the full gem grade.
A nicely centered and very fresh example which is oh so close to the full gem grade.
Fr. 1530* $5 1928E Legal Tender. About Uncirculated.
A bright and well margined example of this tough star.
A bright and well margined example of this tough star.
Fr. 1531 $5 1928F Legal Tender Specimen. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely Specimen example which bears serial number *00000000*. Unlike some of the specimens that we have seen, this piece is not uniface, but has a printed back with the words "Specimen-Not Negotiable" around the edges. This example has been graded as Gem Uncirculated 65 by CGA, and should likely realize...
A lovely Specimen example which bears serial number *00000000*. Unlike some of the specimens that we have seen, this piece is not uniface, but has a printed back with the words "Specimen-Not Negotiable" around the edges. This example has been graded as Gem Uncirculated 65 by CGA, and should likely realize...
Fr. 1531* $5 1928F Wide 1 Legal Tender. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
We seldom launch into panegyrics when cataloguing small notes, but this star is perfection itself, from the micrometer perfect centering to the blazing red colors, the crackling fresh paper, and the embossing so pronounced that each of the spikes on the Treasury seal is perfectly defined on the back of the note. If truly superb notes are what you are seeking, this example is for you.
We seldom launch into panegyrics when cataloguing small notes, but this star is perfection itself, from the micrometer perfect centering to the blazing red colors, the crackling fresh paper, and the embossing so pronounced that each of the spikes on the Treasury seal is perfectly defined on the back of the note. If truly superb notes are what you are seeking, this example is for you.
Fr. 1531* $5 1928F Legal Tender. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A nicely centered and very bright Wide-I star example that would be a solid Gem but for a tiny paper inclusion.
A nicely centered and very bright Wide-I star example that would be a solid Gem but for a tiny paper inclusion.
Fr. 1532* $5 1953 Legal Tender. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A boldly embossed, fully original Gem.
A boldly embossed, fully original Gem.
Fr. 1550 $100 1966 Legal Tender. CGA Gem Uncirculated 65.
This perfectly centered Gem appears flawless through the holder.
This perfectly centered Gem appears flawless through the holder.
Fr. 1550 $100 1966 Legal Tender. CGA Gem Uncirculated 65.
Perfectly centered and every bit a Gem in our eyes.
Perfectly centered and every bit a Gem in our eyes.
Fr. 1550 $100 1966 Legal Tender. CGA Gem Uncirculated 65.
A well centered Gem that appears flawless through the third-party encapsulated holder.
A well centered Gem that appears flawless through the third-party encapsulated holder.
Fr. 1550 $100 1966 Legal Tender. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A perfect example with that just from the pack sparkle.
A perfect example with that just from the pack sparkle.
Fr. 1550 $100 1966 Legal Tender. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Perfectly centered, pack fresh, and as nice as they come.
Perfectly centered, pack fresh, and as nice as they come.
Fr. 1550 $100 1966 Legal Tender. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Deep originality, ideal color, and lots of flash highlight this perfectly centered Gem.
Deep originality, ideal color, and lots of flash highlight this perfectly centered Gem.
Fr. 1550* $100 1966 Legal Tender. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A crackling fresh example of this latter day star rarity, with great color and excellent centering. This is a lovely example which is as nice as they come.
A crackling fresh example of this latter day star rarity, with great color and excellent centering. This is a lovely example which is as nice as they come.
Fr. 1550* $100 1966 Legal Tender. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A bright and nicely margined example of this scarce late issue star with a couple of hard to detect folds.
A bright and nicely margined example of this scarce late issue star with a couple of hard to detect folds.
Fr. 1550* $100 1966 Legal Tender. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A well centered, bright and original Star Hundred with only a couple of light folds.
A well centered, bright and original Star Hundred with only a couple of light folds.
Fr. 1551 $100 1966A Legal Tender. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely example of this latter day rarity with great color and near-perfect centering.
A lovely example of this latter day rarity with great color and near-perfect centering.
Fr. 1551 $100 1966A Legal Tender. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Beautifully centered and wonderfully bright with excellent eye appeal.
Beautifully centered and wonderfully bright with excellent eye appeal.
Fr. 1551 $100 1966A Legal Tender. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
An absolutely immaculate note with perfect centering and the look of an item printed yesterday morning. This piece is utterly superb, and, while others might be its equal, none could possibly be superior.
An absolutely immaculate note with perfect centering and the look of an item printed yesterday morning. This piece is utterly superb, and, while others might be its equal, none could possibly be superior.
Fr. 1551 $100 1966A Legal Tender (3). Very Fine.
A trio of well centered and appealing circulated examples of an increasingly in demand note.
A trio of well centered and appealing circulated examples of an increasingly in demand note.
An Assorted Group of Legal Tender Notes - $314 in Face Value
Fr. 1501* $2 1928 Legal Tender VG
Fr. 1504* $2 1928C Legal Tender (2) VG, Good, repaired
Fr. 1507* $2 1928F Legal Tender VF
Fr. 1508* $2 1928G Legal Tender (3) VF (2), EF (1)
Fr. 1550 $100 1966 Legal Tender (2) EF
Fr. 1551 $100 1966A Legal Tender VF.
Fr. 1501* $2 1928 Legal Tender VG
Fr. 1504* $2 1928C Legal Tender (2) VG, Good, repaired
Fr. 1507* $2 1928F Legal Tender VF
Fr. 1508* $2 1928G Legal Tender (3) VF (2), EF (1)
Fr. 1550 $100 1966 Legal Tender (2) EF
Fr. 1551 $100 1966A Legal Tender VF.
Fr. 1600 $1 1928 Silver Certificates. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Eight perfectly centered, boldly embossed Gems.
Eight perfectly centered, boldly embossed Gems.
Fr. 1601 $1 1928A Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This single digit serial number U00000009A Gem is perfectly centered and has a nearly flawless appearance. Given that a 1957 series single digit note sold for more than $1,300 in our Cincinnati sale in September, expect this earlier and much scarcer piece to bring considerably more.
This single digit serial number U00000009A Gem is perfectly centered and has a nearly flawless appearance. Given that a 1957 series single digit note sold for more than $1,300 in our Cincinnati sale in September, expect this earlier and much scarcer piece to bring considerably more.
Fr. 1601 $1 1928A Silver Certificates. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Four consecutive flawless, original Gems.
Four consecutive flawless, original Gems.
Fr. 1601 $1 1928A Silver Certificates. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A run of six consecutive crackling fresh gems.
A run of six consecutive crackling fresh gems.
Fr. 1601 $1 1928A Silver Certificates. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Nine examples, all crackling fresh and nicely centered, including several different blocks and a small run of three consecutive pieces.
Nine examples, all crackling fresh and nicely centered, including several different blocks and a small run of three consecutive pieces.
Fr. 1601/1600 $1 1928A/1928 Silver Certificates. Reverse Changeover Pair. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A crackling fresh changeover pair valued at $375 in the new Oakes catalogue.
A crackling fresh changeover pair valued at $375 in the new Oakes catalogue.
Fr. 1601 $1 1928A Silver Certificate. Crisp Uncirculated.
This Ace bears serial number T011111110A, thus it is a "radar" and a fancy serial number all rolled into one. Fully New but centered very high.
This Ace bears serial number T011111110A, thus it is a "radar" and a fancy serial number all rolled into one. Fully New but centered very high.
Fr. 1602/1604 $1 1928B/1928D Silver Certificates. Changeover Pair. Choice-Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A scarce changeover pair in very nice grade, with the 1928B Choice and the scarcer 1928D Gem.
A scarce changeover pair in very nice grade, with the 1928B Choice and the scarcer 1928D Gem.
Fr. 1603 $1 1928C Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Crackling fresh, beautifully centered, and loaded with original embossing, a note for the collector who wants the finest.
Crackling fresh, beautifully centered, and loaded with original embossing, a note for the collector who wants the finest.
Fr. 1603 $1 1928C Silver Certificate. About Uncirculated.
There are a couple of handling marks and one sharp center fold.
There are a couple of handling marks and one sharp center fold.
Fr. 1603* $1 1928C Silver Certificate. Fine.
We have had the privilege of offering only a few examples of this very rare star note over the years, and problem-free notes such as this moderately circulated example always find a ready home with one of the many collectors of this popular series. Only the rare 1928E Star is more difficult to locate, and high grade pieces are virtually non-existent. This solid example is problem-free for the grade, and should please any collector who has waited a long time to obtain one.
We have had the privilege of offering only a few examples of this very rare star note over the years, and problem-free notes such as this moderately circulated example always find a ready home with one of the many collectors of this popular series. Only the rare 1928E Star is more difficult to locate, and high grade pieces are virtually non-existent. This solid example is problem-free for the grade, and should please any collector who has waited a long time to obtain one.
Fr. 1604 $1 1928D Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Fully embossed and as fresh as the day it left the press.
Fully embossed and as fresh as the day it left the press.
A Small Hoard of Scarcer Silver Certificates
Fr. 1603 $1 1928C Silver Certificate VF
Fr. 1604 $1 1928D Silver Certificates (7) Fine (2), VF (5).
Fr. 1603 $1 1928C Silver Certificate VF
Fr. 1604 $1 1928D Silver Certificates (7) Fine (2), VF (5).
Fr. 1605 $1 1928E Silver Certificate. About Uncirculated.
An attractive example of this key piece in a grade that is seldom encountered.
An attractive example of this key piece in a grade that is seldom encountered.
Fr. 1605 $1 1928E Silver Certificate. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A lightly circulated example of the key piece to completing the $1 Silver Certificate set.
A lightly circulated example of the key piece to completing the $1 Silver Certificate set.
Fr. 1605 $1 1928E Silver Certificate. Very Fine.
A bright and problem free circulated example of this key piece.
A bright and problem free circulated example of this key piece.
Fr. 1605 $1 1928E Silver Certificate. Very Fine.
A decent circulated 1928E Silver, but the surface is a bit flat.
A decent circulated 1928E Silver, but the surface is a bit flat.
Fr. 1605 $1 1928E Silver Certificates. Two Examples. Very Good.
A nice low grade circulated pair of this very scarce issue. Problem-free and unmolested, simply well worn.
A nice low grade circulated pair of this very scarce issue. Problem-free and unmolested, simply well worn.
Fr. 1605* $1 1928E Silver Certificate. CGA Gem Uncirculated 65.
The key to the small size Silver stars, and a note in an immaculate state of preservation. It clearly has its original embossing that can be seen through the third-party holder, and has ideal centering and great colors and print quality. A splendid small size note that would raise the level of any small size collection it entered.
The key to the small size Silver stars, and a note in an immaculate state of preservation. It clearly has its original embossing that can be seen through the third-party holder, and has ideal centering and great colors and print quality. A splendid small size note that would raise the level of any small size collection it entered.
Fr. 1606 $1 1934 Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautiful piece bearing fancy serial number C0088800A.
A beautiful piece bearing fancy serial number C0088800A.
Fr. 1606 $1 1934 Silver Certificates. Choice to Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Ten nice examples from this popular "funny back" issue, most Gem but a few with either traces of minor handling or slightly imperfect centering that lower the grade to Choice. One three-digit serial number note is included.
Ten nice examples from this popular "funny back" issue, most Gem but a few with either traces of minor handling or slightly imperfect centering that lower the grade to Choice. One three-digit serial number note is included.
Fr. 1606 $1 1934 Silver Certificate Block Set.
This nice group consists of blocks A-A through G-A, all Choice Crisp Uncirculated save for the D-A block note which has a center fold and is About Uncirculated.
This nice group consists of blocks A-A through G-A, all Choice Crisp Uncirculated save for the D-A block note which has a center fold and is About Uncirculated.
Fr. 1606* $1 1934 Silver Certificate. Choice About Uncirculated.
Broadly margined with excellent color, and held away from a higher grade by a diagonal corner fold.
Broadly margined with excellent color, and held away from a higher grade by a diagonal corner fold.
Fr. 1608 $1 1935A Mule Silver Certificates. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Twenty-seven Mule examples from the SA block, including two separate consecutive runs. The average grade is Choice, with a few near-Gems mixed in.
Twenty-seven Mule examples from the SA block, including two separate consecutive runs. The average grade is Choice, with a few near-Gems mixed in.
Fr. 1609/1610 $1 1935A "R" &"S" Silver Certificates. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A bright and well centered experimental pair.
A bright and well centered experimental pair.
Fr. 1609/1610 $1 1935A "R" &"S" Silver Certificates. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A Gem "R" & "S" experimental pair with beautiful centering and great eye appeal.
A Gem "R" & "S" experimental pair with beautiful centering and great eye appeal.
Fr. 1609 $1 1935A "R" Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A nice, well centered experimental Silver Certificate.
A nice, well centered experimental Silver Certificate.
Fr. 1609/1610 $1 1935A "R" & "S" Silver Certificates.
Two pairs of "R" & "S" experimentals, all grading Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. Each of the four notes has a couple of light folds.
Two pairs of "R" & "S" experimentals, all grading Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. Each of the four notes has a couple of light folds.
Fr. 1610 1935A "S" Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A very bright and fresh copy of this experimental note.
A very bright and fresh copy of this experimental note.
Fr. 1612 $1 1935C Silver Certificate. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautiful note bearing solid serial number U44444444D, gem but for the very lightest evidence of handling.
A beautiful note bearing solid serial number U44444444D, gem but for the very lightest evidence of handling.
Fr. 1612 $1 1935C Silver Certificate. CGA Gem Uncirculated 65.
A very special Silver Certificate from the Florida collection, as it bears serial number P00000001E. It has been graded by CGA as Gem Uncirculated 65, and we see nothing inside the holder that would make us dispute their assessment of this rare serial number one example.
A very special Silver Certificate from the Florida collection, as it bears serial number P00000001E. It has been graded by CGA as Gem Uncirculated 65, and we see nothing inside the holder that would make us dispute their assessment of this rare serial number one example.
Fr. 1613N* Narrow $1 1935D Silver Certificates. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A consecutive pair from the scarce *-D block.
A consecutive pair from the scarce *-D block.
$1 1935D Wide $1 Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1935D* Narrow $1 Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Two pieces, the first from the scarce R-E block, the second from the tough *-D block.
$1 1935D* Narrow $1 Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Two pieces, the first from the scarce R-E block, the second from the tough *-D block.
Fr. 1613W $1 1935D Silver Certificate. About Uncirculated.
The Wide *-C block, the rarest star of the 1935 issue. These are seldom available in any grade let alone this nice.
The Wide *-C block, the rarest star of the 1935 issue. These are seldom available in any grade let alone this nice.
Fr. 1613W $1 1935D Wide Silver Certificates. Uncut Sheet of 12. Extremely Fine. This uncut sheet has been folded and has some signs of handling, but represents an affordable opportunity for the collector to obtain an uncut sheet of Silver Certificates.
Fr. 1614 $1 1935E Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This note bears the rarest of all solid numbers, the all nines variety, with serial number N99999999H. What appears to be an ink spot in the top margin is simply a larger than normal blue fiber in the paper.
This note bears the rarest of all solid numbers, the all nines variety, with serial number N99999999H. What appears to be an ink spot in the top margin is simply a larger than normal blue fiber in the paper.
Fr. 1614 $1 1935E Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This single-digit serial number V00000004H Gem should prove quite popular among collectors of these low numbered notes. Fully original and boldly embossed, well centered despite typical margins for the issue.
This single-digit serial number V00000004H Gem should prove quite popular among collectors of these low numbered notes. Fully original and boldly embossed, well centered despite typical margins for the issue.
Fr. 1614 $1 1935E Silver Certificate. Choice-Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This lovely example bears the single digit serial number W00000009H.
This lovely example bears the single digit serial number W00000009H.
Fr. 1614 $1 1935E Silver Certificates. Uncut Sheet of 18. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A pretty sheet of Small Size Silvers, custom framed in a relatively modern wide wooden frame that is glass on both sides to allow the viewing of both the face and back. The frame is carved at the top with the words "U.S. Currency," and the sheet appears to be problem-free.
A pretty sheet of Small Size Silvers, custom framed in a relatively modern wide wooden frame that is glass on both sides to allow the viewing of both the face and back. The frame is carved at the top with the words "U.S. Currency," and the sheet appears to be problem-free.
Fr. 1616 $1 1935G No Motto Silver Certificates. Choice to Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Ten nice examples ranging from Choice to Gem, each bearing a three digit serial number.
Ten nice examples ranging from Choice to Gem, each bearing a three digit serial number.
Fr. 1617 $1 1935G With Motto Silver Certificates. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Fifty-three examples of this tougher series variety with the motto "In God We Trust," averaging Choice CU with some Gems included.
Fifty-three examples of this tougher series variety with the motto "In God We Trust," averaging Choice CU with some Gems included.
Fr. 1618 $1 1935H Silver Certificates (12). Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A group purchased by our consignor during the 1960's from William Donlon and held in his collection ever since. Crackling fresh and pristine.
A group purchased by our consignor during the 1960's from William Donlon and held in his collection ever since. Crackling fresh and pristine.
Fr. 1619 $1 1957 Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A hugely margined piece bearing serial number J00000001A. The face margins are so perfect (and so broad) as to suggest that this was in fact a presentation piece of some kind.
A hugely margined piece bearing serial number J00000001A. The face margins are so perfect (and so broad) as to suggest that this was in fact a presentation piece of some kind.
Fr. 1619 $1 1957 Silver Certificate. Choice-Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This remarkable note bears serial number V00000002A, and should receive considerable attention from special serial number afficianados.
This remarkable note bears serial number V00000002A, and should receive considerable attention from special serial number afficianados.
Fr. 1619 $1 1957 Silver Certificate. Choice-Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
The centering is a trifle to the left, thereby preventing a Gem grade on this single digit serial number V00000004A example.
The centering is a trifle to the left, thereby preventing a Gem grade on this single digit serial number V00000004A example.
Fr. 1619 $1 1957 Silver Certificate. Choice-Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A third single digit serial numbered note from the VA block, this one V00000008A.
A third single digit serial numbered note from the VA block, this one V00000008A.
Fr. 1619 $1 1957 Silver Certificate. CGA Gem Uncirculated 65.
A lovely certified Gem from the much scarcer B-B block.
A lovely certified Gem from the much scarcer B-B block.
Fr. 1619 $1 1957 Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This Gem from the scarce B-B block is well centered and fully embossed.
This Gem from the scarce B-B block is well centered and fully embossed.
Fr. 1620 $1 1957A Silver Certificates. Pack of 100 Consecutive. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
The supply of these once available Silver Certificate packs is dwindling rapidly in the face of growing collector demand.
The supply of these once available Silver Certificate packs is dwindling rapidly in the face of growing collector demand.
Fr. 1621 $1 1957B Silver Certificates. Pack of 100 Consecutive. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A fresh pack with the added bonus that it contains two star notes and a radar note.
A fresh pack with the added bonus that it contains two star notes and a radar note.
Fr. 1650 $5 1934 Silver Certificate. Very Fine+.
A nice example of the rare E-A block.
A nice example of the rare E-A block.
Fr. 1650* $5 1934 Silver Certificate. Choice About Uncirculated.
Lightly handled and with its full original embossing.
Lightly handled and with its full original embossing.
Fr. 1651/1650 $5 1934A Mule/1934 Silver Certificates. Reverse Changeover Pair. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely and very rare reverse changeover pair in a combination unlisted in Oakes, which fails to list any reported 1934A Mule to 1934 $5 Silvers. Expect the changeover pair specialists to compete fiercely for this crackling fresh and quite rare pair.
A lovely and very rare reverse changeover pair in a combination unlisted in Oakes, which fails to list any reported 1934A Mule to 1934 $5 Silvers. Expect the changeover pair specialists to compete fiercely for this crackling fresh and quite rare pair.
Fr. 1651* $5 1934A Mule Silver Certificate. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A tougher star which catalogues for $300 in Oakes.
A tougher star which catalogues for $300 in Oakes.
Fr. 1652 $5 1934B Silver Certificates. Four Examples. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
The first of these four notes bears the fancy serial number L11111113A, and the other three are pretty Gems also from the L-A block.
The first of these four notes bears the fancy serial number L11111113A, and the other three are pretty Gems also from the L-A block.
Fr. 1652 $5 1934B Silver Certificates. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Two pieces, both from the scarce K-A block. One note has a small red pencil mark on the back.
Two pieces, both from the scarce K-A block. One note has a small red pencil mark on the back.
Fr. 1652/1653 $5 1934B/1934C Silver Certificates. Changeover Pair. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A scarcer changeover pair, with only six listed in the Oakes reference.
A scarcer changeover pair, with only six listed in the Oakes reference.
Fr. 1652* $5 1934B Silver Certificate. About Uncirculated.
Fr. 1653/1654 $5 1934C/1934D Silver Certificates. Changeover Pair. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A nice changeover pair which realized $209 when we sold it in in our January, 2001 FUN sale.
A nice changeover pair which realized $209 when we sold it in in our January, 2001 FUN sale.
Fr. 1653* $5 1934C Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A perfectly centered, fully original example with snappy paper quality and nice embossing.
A perfectly centered, fully original example with snappy paper quality and nice embossing.
Fr. 1654/1653 $5 1934D/1934C Silver Certificates. Reverse Changeover Pair. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A crackling fresh and nicely centered reverse changeover pair.
A crackling fresh and nicely centered reverse changeover pair.
Fr. 1654* $5 1934D Narrow Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautifully original Gem with bold embossing throughout and exceptional color and eye appeal.
A beautifully original Gem with bold embossing throughout and exceptional color and eye appeal.
Fr. 1654* $5 1934D Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely star note with crackling fresh paper originality and bold embossing.
A lovely star note with crackling fresh paper originality and bold embossing.
Fr. 1656* $5 1953A Silver Certificates (5). Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A group of five pristine and crackling fresh Silver Certificate Stars.
A group of five pristine and crackling fresh Silver Certificate Stars.
Fr. 1657* $5 1953B Silver Certificate. Extremely Fine.
A bright example of this rare star note that is seldom seen in any grade. Problem-free save for a tiny stain in the upper left corner. A VF example in our 2003 FUN sale a year ago brought almost $1,800, and this high grade circulated piece is likely to bring a little more today.
A bright example of this rare star note that is seldom seen in any grade. Problem-free save for a tiny stain in the upper left corner. A VF example in our 2003 FUN sale a year ago brought almost $1,800, and this high grade circulated piece is likely to bring a little more today.
Fr. 1700 $10 1933 Silver Certificate. CGA Gem Uncirculated 67.
A spectacular example of the key twentieth century rarity in small size notes. While we do not normally comment on third party graded currency, this example literally jumps out of the holder. The centering is just about perfect, the original embossing is apparent even without removing the note, and the colors are as bright and vivid as anyone could demand. Add two digit serial number A00000028A to the mix and you have a note which might well set a record price for an example of its type. Expect to see bidding for this piece reach and perhaps exceed our estimate of. . .
A spectacular example of the key twentieth century rarity in small size notes. While we do not normally comment on third party graded currency, this example literally jumps out of the holder. The centering is just about perfect, the original embossing is apparent even without removing the note, and the colors are as bright and vivid as anyone could demand. Add two digit serial number A00000028A to the mix and you have a note which might well set a record price for an example of its type. Expect to see bidding for this piece reach and perhaps exceed our estimate of. . .
Fr. 1700 $10 1933 Silver Certificate. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A rare and in demand note in every grade, with the supply clearly inadequate to cover the demand for this much sought after one year type. This is the first sale in which we have had an Uncirculated 1933 $10 in a couple of years, as the supply of these notes has all but dried up. The bottom margin is very tight, but at no point does it touch the design of the note, and in all other respects this example is gem.
A rare and in demand note in every grade, with the supply clearly inadequate to cover the demand for this much sought after one year type. This is the first sale in which we have had an Uncirculated 1933 $10 in a couple of years, as the supply of these notes has all but dried up. The bottom margin is very tight, but at no point does it touch the design of the note, and in all other respects this example is gem.
Fr. 1700 $10 1933 Silver Certificate. Fine.
An evenly circulated example of the key note to the $10 Silver Certificate series, and a very difficult note to obtain in this grade. There is a small area of light bank stamp to the right of the portrait, but the note is unmolested and fully original.
An evenly circulated example of the key note to the $10 Silver Certificate series, and a very difficult note to obtain in this grade. There is a small area of light bank stamp to the right of the portrait, but the note is unmolested and fully original.
Fr. 1701 $10 1934 Mule Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Perfectly centered, boldly embossed, and otherwise flawless.
Perfectly centered, boldly embossed, and otherwise flawless.
Fr. 1701 $10 1934 Mule Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely appearing note which is graded as Gem Uncirculated 65 by CGA.
A lovely appearing note which is graded as Gem Uncirculated 65 by CGA.
Fr. 1702* $10 1934A Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A very scarce star which catalogues for $1750 in the Oakes reference. This piece is graded as Gem Uncirculated 65 by CGA.
A very scarce star which catalogues for $1750 in the Oakes reference. This piece is graded as Gem Uncirculated 65 by CGA.
Fr. 1702* $10 1934A Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautifully embossed, strictly embossed scarce Silver star note with acceptable centering and nice original paper quality. A tiny wood chip inclusion to the left of the lower serial number is mentioned for complete accuracy.
A beautifully embossed, strictly embossed scarce Silver star note with acceptable centering and nice original paper quality. A tiny wood chip inclusion to the left of the lower serial number is mentioned for complete accuracy.
Fr. 1702* $10 1934A Silver Certificate. CGA Extremely Fine 40.
A nice looking star note that appears to be problem-free for the grade. Scarce in higher grades, this star note is more often seen in low circulated grades.
A nice looking star note that appears to be problem-free for the grade. Scarce in higher grades, this star note is more often seen in low circulated grades.
Fr. 1703 $10 1934B Silver Certificate. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A well centered lightly circulated example of this tough note.
A well centered lightly circulated example of this tough note.
Fr. 1703 $10 1934B Silver Certificate. Extremely Fine.
Bright, attractive, and absolutely original, unlike so many examples in this series.
Bright, attractive, and absolutely original, unlike so many examples in this series.
Fr. 1703 $10 1934B Silver Certificate. Extremely Fine.
An attractive circulated example of this better note.
An attractive circulated example of this better note.
Fr. 1704* $10 1934C Silver Certificate. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Very bright and appealing, but this star's top margin is just a bit too close for any higher grade.
Very bright and appealing, but this star's top margin is just a bit too close for any higher grade.
Fr. 1704* $10 1934C Silver Certificate. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Utterly original and beautifully centered on the face, but the back is centered very high.
Utterly original and beautifully centered on the face, but the back is centered very high.
Fr. 1704* $10 1934C Silver Certificate. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A nice example of a scarcer star note that borders on a higher grade.
A nice example of a scarcer star note that borders on a higher grade.
Fr. 1704* $10 1934C Silver Certificate. CGA Choice Uncirculated 64.
The first of two consecutive stars, a perfect Gem save for the slightly imperfect back centering.
The first of two consecutive stars, a perfect Gem save for the slightly imperfect back centering.
Fr. 1704* $10 1934C Silver Certificate. CGA Gem Uncirculated 65.
A second consecutive example, this one fully Gem.
A second consecutive example, this one fully Gem.
Fr. 1704* $10 1934C Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This well-centered Gem Star is just three numbers away from the previous Gem.
This well-centered Gem Star is just three numbers away from the previous Gem.
Fr. 1706* $10 1953 Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This star appears to be an absolutely lovely example, and is graded Gem Uncirculated 67 by CGA, a lofty grade indeed for any small note.
This star appears to be an absolutely lovely example, and is graded Gem Uncirculated 67 by CGA, a lofty grade indeed for any small note.
Fr. 1706* $10 1953 Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A well centered example of this in demand star which has been graded as Gem Uncirculated 67 by CGA.
A well centered example of this in demand star which has been graded as Gem Uncirculated 67 by CGA.
Fr. 1706* $10 1953 Silver Certificate. Extremely Fine.
Fr. 1707 $10 1953A Silver Certificate. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Graded as Choice Uncirculated 64 by CGC.
Graded as Choice Uncirculated 64 by CGC.
Fr. 1707* $10 1953A Silver Certificate. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A bright example of this much in demand star which has been graded as Choice Uncirculated 64 by CGC.
A bright example of this much in demand star which has been graded as Choice Uncirculated 64 by CGC.
Fr. 1708 $10 1953B Silver Certificate. CGA Gem Uncirculated 66.
An ideally centered Gem that appears flawless through the holder.
An ideally centered Gem that appears flawless through the holder.
Fr. 1850-A $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 1850-A $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A well printed example from the Cookson collection, with just a bit too much handling for the gem grade.
A well printed example from the Cookson collection, with just a bit too much handling for the gem grade.
Fr. 1850-A* $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Extremely Fine+.
A very rare star, with the Oakes CU example realizing $8,400. This is one of the six pieces listed in the Oakes census, and is recorded by him as About Uncirculated, which is the grade it last sold at, but we are tending to be a bit more conservative here. It is however, a lovely example, with only light folds, and, without close inspection, the note appears new. If rarity and desirability are any guide here, expect this rare and attractive star note to reach or exceed...
A very rare star, with the Oakes CU example realizing $8,400. This is one of the six pieces listed in the Oakes census, and is recorded by him as About Uncirculated, which is the grade it last sold at, but we are tending to be a bit more conservative here. It is however, a lovely example, with only light folds, and, without close inspection, the note appears new. If rarity and desirability are any guide here, expect this rare and attractive star note to reach or exceed...
Fr. 1850-B $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely note from the Cookson holdings bearing low serial number B00000084A. The centering, while not perfect, is more than adequate to carry the Gem grade.
A lovely note from the Cookson holdings bearing low serial number B00000084A. The centering, while not perfect, is more than adequate to carry the Gem grade.
Fr. 1850-B $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A second low serial number example from the Cookson holdings, this bearing number B00001124A, one of a small number of notes reported from the eleven hundred run.
A second low serial number example from the Cookson holdings, this bearing number B00001124A, one of a small number of notes reported from the eleven hundred run.
Fr. 1850-B* $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice About Uncirculated.
From a short run containing all but one of the reported New York $5 stars. This example, ex-Leon Goodman collection, is a gorgeous well embossed gem with one small corner fold, hence our grade of Choice About Uncirculated. Neither of the major collections of Federal Reserve Bank Notes offered within the past few years has had a $5 New York star, so any price comparison is difficult, but if grade, rarity and desirability are any criteria, look for a realization in the range of...
From a short run containing all but one of the reported New York $5 stars. This example, ex-Leon Goodman collection, is a gorgeous well embossed gem with one small corner fold, hence our grade of Choice About Uncirculated. Neither of the major collections of Federal Reserve Bank Notes offered within the past few years has had a $5 New York star, so any price comparison is difficult, but if grade, rarity and desirability are any criteria, look for a realization in the range of...
Fr. 1850-C $5 1929 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A well centered beauty from the Cookson collection.
A well centered beauty from the Cookson collection.
High Grade FRBN Pair.
Fr. 1850-C $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1850-K $5 1929 Federal Reserve Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated
A pretty pair of Gem FRBNs, both fully original with flashy eye appeal and a crackling fresh appearance.
Fr. 1850-C $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1850-K $5 1929 Federal Reserve Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated
A pretty pair of Gem FRBNs, both fully original with flashy eye appeal and a crackling fresh appearance.
Fr. 1850-C* $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
This lovely star example from the Cookson collection is listed as About Uncirculated in the Oakes census, but a close inspection shows just a bit of light handling on a bright and fresh example with vivid colors and excellent paper quality. The Philadelphia $5 star that sold in Memphis was, compared to a slabbed Gem 66 counterpart in its description and then inexplicably graded as "Choice Uncirculated-Gem," realized $8050 against a pre-sale estimate of $3500-5000. This example, while clearly not the equal of that note, will likely realize about half that amount.
This lovely star example from the Cookson collection is listed as About Uncirculated in the Oakes census, but a close inspection shows just a bit of light handling on a bright and fresh example with vivid colors and excellent paper quality. The Philadelphia $5 star that sold in Memphis was, compared to a slabbed Gem 66 counterpart in its description and then inexplicably graded as "Choice Uncirculated-Gem," realized $8050 against a pre-sale estimate of $3500-5000. This example, while clearly not the equal of that note, will likely realize about half that amount.
Fr. 1850-D $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautiful note bearing low serial number D00000107A which our consignor purchased from Bill Donlon forty years ago for $18. It will bring more this evening.
A beautiful note bearing low serial number D00000107A which our consignor purchased from Bill Donlon forty years ago for $18. It will bring more this evening.
Fr. 1850-D $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A perfect well centered gem but for a couple of as-made paper creases.
A perfect well centered gem but for a couple of as-made paper creases.
Fr. 1850-D* $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. About Uncirculated.
While not the rarest district for stars in this denomination, high grade examples are few and far between, with the census showing no hoards or runs of high grade examples. In fact, only one note is listed in Oakes as CU, one grading AU, one grading Extremely Fine, and the remainder dropping off considerably thereafter. The Cookson example, which is not listed in the census, is the sole high grade piece available in recent years. It's a most attractive example, with bright white paper, excellent centering, and but one light fold. Hard to predict with the demand shown for high grade stars in this series of late, but our best guess is...
While not the rarest district for stars in this denomination, high grade examples are few and far between, with the census showing no hoards or runs of high grade examples. In fact, only one note is listed in Oakes as CU, one grading AU, one grading Extremely Fine, and the remainder dropping off considerably thereafter. The Cookson example, which is not listed in the census, is the sole high grade piece available in recent years. It's a most attractive example, with bright white paper, excellent centering, and but one light fold. Hard to predict with the demand shown for high grade stars in this series of late, but our best guess is...
Fr. 1850-D* $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Fine.
Far more typical of the available stars from this district. This example is evenly circulated, unmolested, and totally problem free.
Far more typical of the available stars from this district. This example is evenly circulated, unmolested, and totally problem free.
Fr. 1850-F $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A crackling fresh example from the tougher Atlanta district which realized $495 when Dr. Cookson obtained it in a 2000 auction.
A crackling fresh example from the tougher Atlanta district which realized $495 when Dr. Cookson obtained it in a 2000 auction.
Fr. 1850-F $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Gem but for its back centering, which precludes the higher grade.
Gem but for its back centering, which precludes the higher grade.
Fr. 1850-F* $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Only 24,000 stars were produced for the Atlanta district, with about fifteen survivors accounted for in all grades. Of that number, just two are listed as CU in the Oakes census, this piece and one other, that long ensconced in a major collection and very likely unavailable to the collecting fraternity for many years. Dr. Cookson obtained this piece from our September, 2000 Cincinnati auction, where we noted "This incredible piece is a well centered crackling fresh gem that appears to have emerged from the press this morning. We are hard pressed to find anything in this series upon which to base an estimate, as this piece may simply be impossible to duplicate in today's market....It would not surprise us to see this rarity exceed our estimate [which was $2500-4500] by a very considerable margin." After a determined floor battle between three collectors, Dr. Cookson emerged triumphant when the note was hammered down at $9350. In today's considerably more sophisticated and far more competitive market, with several collectors attempting to put together high grade sets of these rare stars, that figure may well be eclipsed before the hammer falls this evening.
Only 24,000 stars were produced for the Atlanta district, with about fifteen survivors accounted for in all grades. Of that number, just two are listed as CU in the Oakes census, this piece and one other, that long ensconced in a major collection and very likely unavailable to the collecting fraternity for many years. Dr. Cookson obtained this piece from our September, 2000 Cincinnati auction, where we noted "This incredible piece is a well centered crackling fresh gem that appears to have emerged from the press this morning. We are hard pressed to find anything in this series upon which to base an estimate, as this piece may simply be impossible to duplicate in today's market....It would not surprise us to see this rarity exceed our estimate [which was $2500-4500] by a very considerable margin." After a determined floor battle between three collectors, Dr. Cookson emerged triumphant when the note was hammered down at $9350. In today's considerably more sophisticated and far more competitive market, with several collectors attempting to put together high grade sets of these rare stars, that figure may well be eclipsed before the hammer falls this evening.
Fr. 1850-G $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Graded as Gem Uncirculated 65 by CGA.
Graded as Gem Uncirculated 65 by CGA.
Fr. 1850-G $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A perfect well centered gem type example from the Cookson holdings.
A perfect well centered gem type example from the Cookson holdings.
Fr. 1850-G $5 Federal Reserve Bank Notes (4). Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A stunningly original group of four Chicago FRBNs in top condition. Each piece displays the crackling fresh body indicative of a true Gem.
A stunningly original group of four Chicago FRBNs in top condition. Each piece displays the crackling fresh body indicative of a true Gem.
Fr. 1850-G* $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
There is no shortage of stars known from this district, with the census now well in excess of forty examples, but high grade examples are few and very far between. Less than a handful are listed in the Oakes census, with all coming from one small run. This example, which is new to the census, is bright and well centered, but lacks the embossing and "pizzazz" necessary for the gem grade. It's still a most attractive piece likely to see bidding reach or exceed...
There is no shortage of stars known from this district, with the census now well in excess of forty examples, but high grade examples are few and very far between. Less than a handful are listed in the Oakes census, with all coming from one small run. This example, which is new to the census, is bright and well centered, but lacks the embossing and "pizzazz" necessary for the gem grade. It's still a most attractive piece likely to see bidding reach or exceed...
Fr. 1850-H $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
One of the great notes from the Cookson holdings, as this specimen of one of the two key pieces in this denomination is not only Uncirculated but bears the lowest serial number of any of the known $5 St. Louis examples. Even the major collection of Federal Reserve Bank Notes offered in the 2001 Memphis sale had only a Very Fine example of the St. Louis five. If rarity and desirability are any guide here, expect this note, which is fully gem but for its tight bottom margin, to easily reach and likely exceed our conservative estimate of...
One of the great notes from the Cookson holdings, as this specimen of one of the two key pieces in this denomination is not only Uncirculated but bears the lowest serial number of any of the known $5 St. Louis examples. Even the major collection of Federal Reserve Bank Notes offered in the 2001 Memphis sale had only a Very Fine example of the St. Louis five. If rarity and desirability are any guide here, expect this note, which is fully gem but for its tight bottom margin, to easily reach and likely exceed our conservative estimate of...
Fr. 1850-H $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Fine.
Absolutely problem-free for the grade and strictly original.
Absolutely problem-free for the grade and strictly original.
Fr. 1850-H $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Notes. Two Examples. Fine.
A nice pair of evenly circulated and scarce St. Louis $5 FRBNs, one with some staining near the top and the other problem-free.
A nice pair of evenly circulated and scarce St. Louis $5 FRBNs, one with some staining near the top and the other problem-free.
Fr. 1850-I $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
One of an extraordinary three $5 Minneapolis examples in the Cookson collection, each bearing a low or fancy serial number. This piece, displaying serial number I00000022A, is the lowest serial number Minneapolis $5 known, and bears an illustrious pedigree going back to the Grinnell collection sale of 1946, later entering the John Morris holdings. Other than a close top margin, it has no defects whatever, and shows its full originality. With the demand for better notes in this deservedly popular series at record levels, expect to see this example easily reach and likely exceed...
One of an extraordinary three $5 Minneapolis examples in the Cookson collection, each bearing a low or fancy serial number. This piece, displaying serial number I00000022A, is the lowest serial number Minneapolis $5 known, and bears an illustrious pedigree going back to the Grinnell collection sale of 1946, later entering the John Morris holdings. Other than a close top margin, it has no defects whatever, and shows its full originality. With the demand for better notes in this deservedly popular series at record levels, expect to see this example easily reach and likely exceed...
Fr. 1850-I $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A simply spectacular example which is perfectly centered, crackling fresh, and bears serial number I00000025A. This superb note is fit for the very finest of collections, and will likely realize...
A simply spectacular example which is perfectly centered, crackling fresh, and bears serial number I00000025A. This superb note is fit for the very finest of collections, and will likely realize...
Fr. 1850-I $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautifully centered and completely original example of this very tough note, and made even more attractive because of its fancy serial number I00311113A.
A beautifully centered and completely original example of this very tough note, and made even more attractive because of its fancy serial number I00311113A.
Fr. 1850-J $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A fresh and well centered gem from the Cookson holdings.
A fresh and well centered gem from the Cookson holdings.
Fr. 1850-J* $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
While a handful of these stars are known in this grade, all have been closely held for years, with this only the second truly uncirculated example to have been offered at auction for at least the last twenty years. Dr. Cookson's example is a fully embossed crackling fresh piece with superb paper quality which we would unhesitatingly grade gem were the back centering just a little more even. As it lays, however, it is still the finest $5 star from this district that has been available for decades, and will certainly reach and very possibly exceed our estimate of...
While a handful of these stars are known in this grade, all have been closely held for years, with this only the second truly uncirculated example to have been offered at auction for at least the last twenty years. Dr. Cookson's example is a fully embossed crackling fresh piece with superb paper quality which we would unhesitatingly grade gem were the back centering just a little more even. As it lays, however, it is still the finest $5 star from this district that has been available for decades, and will certainly reach and very possibly exceed our estimate of...
Fr. 1850-K $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
The Cookson collection example, and as nice a note as you could ever ask for.
The Cookson collection example, and as nice a note as you could ever ask for.
Fr. 1850-K $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A second note from the popular Dallas district, Gem but for a bottom margin that is just a bit tight.
A second note from the popular Dallas district, Gem but for a bottom margin that is just a bit tight.
Fr. 1850-L $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A very high grade circulated example of the key piece in the $5 series. We are being ultra-conservative in our grading here, as this note is utterly problem-free and even shows evidence of its original embossing. With the exception of one About Uncirculated specimen (which realized just under $9000 in last year's Memphis sale), and the Okes note, this is the nicest San Francisco $5 example we've seen in at least the past five years.
A very high grade circulated example of the key piece in the $5 series. We are being ultra-conservative in our grading here, as this note is utterly problem-free and even shows evidence of its original embossing. With the exception of one About Uncirculated specimen (which realized just under $9000 in last year's Memphis sale), and the Okes note, this is the nicest San Francisco $5 example we've seen in at least the past five years.
A Trio of Uncirculated $5 Federal Reserve Bank Notes
Fr. 1850-G $5 1929 FRBN Chicago Choice CU
Fr. 1850-J $5 1929 FRBN Kansas City Choice CU
Fr. 1850-K $5 1929 FRBN Dallas Choice CU.
Fr. 1850-G $5 1929 FRBN Chicago Choice CU
Fr. 1850-J $5 1929 FRBN Kansas City Choice CU
Fr. 1850-K $5 1929 FRBN Dallas Choice CU.
Fr. 1850-L $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Fine.
Well margined and totally original, defect-free with no problems save for the totally honest wear. Only 360,000 $5 FRBNs were printed from the scarce San Francisco district.
Well margined and totally original, defect-free with no problems save for the totally honest wear. Only 360,000 $5 FRBNs were printed from the scarce San Francisco district.
Fr. 1950-L $5 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Fine.
The paper is a bit soft, and the note is stained toward the right end. The Fed overprint is also slightly subdued. Still scarce enough to warrant a bid of. . .
The paper is a bit soft, and the note is stained toward the right end. The Fed overprint is also slightly subdued. Still scarce enough to warrant a bid of. . .
Three $5 Federal Reserve Bank Notes
Fr. 1850-A $5 1929 FRBN Boston Unc.
Fr. 1850-C $5 1929 FRBN Philadelphia Choice CU
Fr. 1850-D $5 1929 FRBN Cleveland Choice CU.
Fr. 1850-A $5 1929 FRBN Boston Unc.
Fr. 1850-C $5 1929 FRBN Philadelphia Choice CU
Fr. 1850-D $5 1929 FRBN Cleveland Choice CU.
Fr. 1860-A $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A scarcer district in this state of preservation.
A scarcer district in this state of preservation.
Fr. 1860-A $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Crisp Uncirculated.
Choice but for one sharp corner tip fold.
Choice but for one sharp corner tip fold.
Fr. 1860-B $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Just as nice as the day it was printed. With a touch better centering, this would be superb.
Just as nice as the day it was printed. With a touch better centering, this would be superb.
Fr. 1860-B $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Nicely centered and crackling fresh.
Nicely centered and crackling fresh.
A Pair of $10 Federal Reserve Bank Notes
Fr. 1860-B $10 FRBN New York Choice CU
Fr. 1860-H $10 FRBN St. Louis Choice CU.
Fr. 1860-B $10 FRBN New York Choice CU
Fr. 1860-H $10 FRBN St. Louis Choice CU.
Fr. 1860-B* $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
While hardly a rare star in lower grades, the population drops dramatically at the top of the grade scale to two AU's and four CU's. This lovely example is typical of Dr. Cookson's many years of searching to obtain the best example available, being a bright and most attractive piece missing the full gem grade only due to the most miniscule of handling marks. This is by far the finest example of this note we have handled in any of our sales, and we've seen nothing even close to this piece in quality at any auction sale for at least a decade.
While hardly a rare star in lower grades, the population drops dramatically at the top of the grade scale to two AU's and four CU's. This lovely example is typical of Dr. Cookson's many years of searching to obtain the best example available, being a bright and most attractive piece missing the full gem grade only due to the most miniscule of handling marks. This is by far the finest example of this note we have handled in any of our sales, and we've seen nothing even close to this piece in quality at any auction sale for at least a decade.
Fr. 1860-C $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A very scarce note in this grade. This example from the Cookson collection is pristine.
A very scarce note in this grade. This example from the Cookson collection is pristine.
Fr. 1860-C $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Just the slightest amount of handling takes this from the Gem grade.
Just the slightest amount of handling takes this from the Gem grade.
Fr. 1860-C* $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Fine-Very Fine.
Fewer than ten pieces are known of this very scarce star in all grades, with auction appearances of any coming few and far between. This example is the best Dr. Cookson could find in over fifteen years of searching.
Fewer than ten pieces are known of this very scarce star in all grades, with auction appearances of any coming few and far between. This example is the best Dr. Cookson could find in over fifteen years of searching.
Fr. 1860-D $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 1860-D* $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
One of the very nicest of the survivors of the original issue of just 24,000 pieces some seventy years ago. This is the kind of Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated note every collector craves, with this example displaying only two light folds that are barely visible without close inspection. Utterly original and problem free, and one of the top grade five or six pieces known, this is a note which would fit perfectly into any high grade star set.
One of the very nicest of the survivors of the original issue of just 24,000 pieces some seventy years ago. This is the kind of Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated note every collector craves, with this example displaying only two light folds that are barely visible without close inspection. Utterly original and problem free, and one of the top grade five or six pieces known, this is a note which would fit perfectly into any high grade star set.
Fr. 1860-E $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This example, from the Cookson collection, is one of two known $10 double courtesy autographed specimens from the Richmond district, matching a similarly numbered pair of twenties from Richmond, one of which can be found offered below. While the other known $10 note, bearing serial number E00000023A is listed in the new Oakes monograph on this series, as are both of the twenties, this piece, bearing serial number E00000021A is not. Perfectly centered and as fresh as the day it left the press, this is a trophy note fit for the finest of collections.
This example, from the Cookson collection, is one of two known $10 double courtesy autographed specimens from the Richmond district, matching a similarly numbered pair of twenties from Richmond, one of which can be found offered below. While the other known $10 note, bearing serial number E00000023A is listed in the new Oakes monograph on this series, as are both of the twenties, this piece, bearing serial number E00000021A is not. Perfectly centered and as fresh as the day it left the press, this is a trophy note fit for the finest of collections.
Fr. 1860-E $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautifully bright and well centered example bearing single digit serial number E00000009A which has been graded as Gem Uncirculated 67 by CGA.
A beautifully bright and well centered example bearing single digit serial number E00000009A which has been graded as Gem Uncirculated 67 by CGA.
Fr. 1860-E $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
This fully original, crackling fresh example from the Richmond district is fully Gem save for the centering.
This fully original, crackling fresh example from the Richmond district is fully Gem save for the centering.
Fr. 1860-E $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A pretty Richmond FRBN with nice centering and good eye appeal.
A pretty Richmond FRBN with nice centering and good eye appeal.
Fr. 1870-E* $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Fine+.
Just nine star examples are reported, with this piece, from the Cookson holdings, making the number an even ten. This is a problem free note likely to finish in the range of...
Just nine star examples are reported, with this piece, from the Cookson holdings, making the number an even ten. This is a problem free note likely to finish in the range of...
Fr. 1860-F $10 1929 Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
This has proved to be a very scarce note to obtain in the top grade ranges, with only a few strictly uncirculated pieces known. This perfectly centered example is as close as any we've had to the full gem grade, showing just the slightest bit of handling.
This has proved to be a very scarce note to obtain in the top grade ranges, with only a few strictly uncirculated pieces known. This perfectly centered example is as close as any we've had to the full gem grade, showing just the slightest bit of handling.
Fr. 1860-F $10 1929 Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Also just a touch of handling from the full gem grade, and just two serial numbers from the similarly graded piece offered here. Both of these examples are the two finest that Dr. Cookson could obtain in more than fifteen years of searching.
Also just a touch of handling from the full gem grade, and just two serial numbers from the similarly graded piece offered here. Both of these examples are the two finest that Dr. Cookson could obtain in more than fifteen years of searching.
Fr. 1860-F* $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Fine-Very Fine.
A very rare star with only seven pieces known in all grades, only two of which are arguably better than the Cookson example. A Very Good-Fine brought $1980 in November of 2001, while a marginally better example graded Very Fine realized $3450 in last year's Memphis sale. Expect this note to see bidding end in the area of...
A very rare star with only seven pieces known in all grades, only two of which are arguably better than the Cookson example. A Very Good-Fine brought $1980 in November of 2001, while a marginally better example graded Very Fine realized $3450 in last year's Memphis sale. Expect this note to see bidding end in the area of...
Fr. 1860-G $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Well centered, crackling fresh, and pristine in every respect, a perfect type example.
Well centered, crackling fresh, and pristine in every respect, a perfect type example.
Fr. 1860-G* $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Fine-Very Fine.
Only 12,000 stars were printed for this district, with the census standing at just about ten pieces in all grades combined. The highest reported grade for any of the known examples is Fine-Very Fine, shared by a trio of examples, one of which went for $2645 in the Smythe Memphis 2003 sale and another of which realized $3277.50 in our September 2003 Cincinnati sale. Expect the evenly circulated and problem-free Cookson collection piece to bring somewhere in the same range as well.
Only 12,000 stars were printed for this district, with the census standing at just about ten pieces in all grades combined. The highest reported grade for any of the known examples is Fine-Very Fine, shared by a trio of examples, one of which went for $2645 in the Smythe Memphis 2003 sale and another of which realized $3277.50 in our September 2003 Cincinnati sale. Expect the evenly circulated and problem-free Cookson collection piece to bring somewhere in the same range as well.
Fr. 1860-G* $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Fine.
The example Dr. Cookson purchased at the Memphis 2001 sale before he upgraded to the note above. It realized $1805 at that time, and will likely bring just about the same amount today.
The example Dr. Cookson purchased at the Memphis 2001 sale before he upgraded to the note above. It realized $1805 at that time, and will likely bring just about the same amount today.
Fr. 1860-H $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This St. Louis example is as bright, fresh and original as it was the day it was pulled from the press.
This St. Louis example is as bright, fresh and original as it was the day it was pulled from the press.
Fr. 1860-H $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 1860-H* $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Right up there with the New York district in the number of $10 stars known, but with only about fifteen examples known in Very Fine or better grade. The Cookson piece, which is closer to the higher grade than the lower, is one of the nicest we've seen offered in recent years.
Right up there with the New York district in the number of $10 stars known, but with only about fifteen examples known in Very Fine or better grade. The Cookson piece, which is closer to the higher grade than the lower, is one of the nicest we've seen offered in recent years.
Fr. 1860-J $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A fresh and attractive example.
A fresh and attractive example.
Fr. 1860-J* $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Fine-Very Fine.
An attractive evenly circulated star which has even retained some of its original embossing.
An attractive evenly circulated star which has even retained some of its original embossing.
Fr. 1860-K $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Only a handful of original uncirculated examples exist of this rare note, the key to completing the $10 Federal Reserve Bank Note set, with all being found when the Amon Carter, Jr. estate was settled. This example is fresh and well embossed, and, typical of the notes in this run, can be identified by a tiny area of discoloration in the bottom margin. Dr. Cookson obtained it at the 2003 Memphis auction, where it realized $2070, a figure likely to be equaled or bettered today.
Only a handful of original uncirculated examples exist of this rare note, the key to completing the $10 Federal Reserve Bank Note set, with all being found when the Amon Carter, Jr. estate was settled. This example is fresh and well embossed, and, typical of the notes in this run, can be identified by a tiny area of discoloration in the bottom margin. Dr. Cookson obtained it at the 2003 Memphis auction, where it realized $2070, a figure likely to be equaled or bettered today.
Fr. 1860-K $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
This piece can be pedigreed to the Jim Thompson collection, and, like the others in this small group, came from the Carter estate in 1983. It is better centered than most, and the small stain at the bottom margin that afflicts all of the notes that came from the Carter holdings has been removed. This has always been and will likely always be a very rare note in this grade, and the presence of two such examples in the same sale simply shows the range and depth of the Cookson holdings.
This piece can be pedigreed to the Jim Thompson collection, and, like the others in this small group, came from the Carter estate in 1983. It is better centered than most, and the small stain at the bottom margin that afflicts all of the notes that came from the Carter holdings has been removed. This has always been and will likely always be a very rare note in this grade, and the presence of two such examples in the same sale simply shows the range and depth of the Cookson holdings.
Fr. 1860-K $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A perfectly original example with great margins and no problems whatsoever. An ideal circulated note from this scarce district that is the key to the $10 FRBNs.
A perfectly original example with great margins and no problems whatsoever. An ideal circulated note from this scarce district that is the key to the $10 FRBNs.
Fr. 1860-K $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Fine.
Unmolested with even circulation and problem-free save for a tiny rust spot at the top. Only 504,000 pieces were printed from the Dallas district bank.
Unmolested with even circulation and problem-free save for a tiny rust spot at the top. Only 504,000 pieces were printed from the Dallas district bank.
Fr. 1860-K $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Fine.
A problem-free, perfectly natural example from the very scarce Dallas district.
A problem-free, perfectly natural example from the very scarce Dallas district.
Fr. 1860-K $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Notes. Two Examples. About Fine.
A nice pair of evenly circulated Dallas $10 FRBNs, both approaching a solid Fine grade.
A nice pair of evenly circulated Dallas $10 FRBNs, both approaching a solid Fine grade.
Fr. 1860-L $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Extremely Fine.
A bright and pretty example which was the nicest example Dr. Cookson could find of this scarce note.
A bright and pretty example which was the nicest example Dr. Cookson could find of this scarce note.
Fr. 1860-L* $10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Fine.
One of only about a dozen known examples, with this in the middle of the condition census. Showing the increasing demand for these stars, this piece brought $1150 in the 2003 Memphis sale, where Dr. Cookson acquired it, while a considerably lower grade example realized just $50 less in our September Cincinnati sale.
One of only about a dozen known examples, with this in the middle of the condition census. Showing the increasing demand for these stars, this piece brought $1150 in the 2003 Memphis sale, where Dr. Cookson acquired it, while a considerably lower grade example realized just $50 less in our September Cincinnati sale.
Fr. 1870-A $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Pack fresh, fully embossed, and perfectly centered on both face and back, an unimprovable specimen of this tougher note.
Pack fresh, fully embossed, and perfectly centered on both face and back, an unimprovable specimen of this tougher note.
Fr. 1870-A* $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Fine.
Eight examples of this rare star are known, but until now only one piece has ever before appeared in any public auction with that appearance, in the 2003 Memphis sale, netting $2070 for a washed Fine example. The Cookson piece, formerly in the Leon Goodman collection, is far nicer than that, and in fact rivals any of the listed examples to date. Its only detraction is a tiny bit of bank stamp residue on the left side near the serial number. If rarity and desirability are any guide here, expect to see the hammer fall in the area of...
Eight examples of this rare star are known, but until now only one piece has ever before appeared in any public auction with that appearance, in the 2003 Memphis sale, netting $2070 for a washed Fine example. The Cookson piece, formerly in the Leon Goodman collection, is far nicer than that, and in fact rivals any of the listed examples to date. Its only detraction is a tiny bit of bank stamp residue on the left side near the serial number. If rarity and desirability are any guide here, expect to see the hammer fall in the area of...
Fr. 1870-B $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Gem but for a bit of handling at the right end.
Gem but for a bit of handling at the right end.
Fr. 1870-B* $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Fine-Very Fine.
A decent example of one of the more common FRBN stars.
A decent example of one of the more common FRBN stars.
Fr. 1870-C $20 1929 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A hugely embossed gem which is as nice as the day it left the press.
A hugely embossed gem which is as nice as the day it left the press.
Fr. 1870-C $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautiful note bearing single digit serial number C00000008A, the only single digit $20 example reported for this district. This note has a long pedigree which can be traced back to the Grinnell collection, where it sold in 1946 as lot 4954, thence to the collection of James A Stack, where it appeared as part of lot 1960, where it was obtained by Dr. Cookson. Perfectly centered on both face and back, and worthy of a place in the finest of collections, a great item worth whatever it takes to bring it home tonight.
A beautiful note bearing single digit serial number C00000008A, the only single digit $20 example reported for this district. This note has a long pedigree which can be traced back to the Grinnell collection, where it sold in 1946 as lot 4954, thence to the collection of James A Stack, where it appeared as part of lot 1960, where it was obtained by Dr. Cookson. Perfectly centered on both face and back, and worthy of a place in the finest of collections, a great item worth whatever it takes to bring it home tonight.
Fr. 1870-C $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Fresh and nicely centered.
Fresh and nicely centered.
Fr. 1870-C* $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Hardly a scarce star (the count is up to 60 recorded pieces), but not at all common in this condition either, with this example coming very close to the top ten in grade.
Hardly a scarce star (the count is up to 60 recorded pieces), but not at all common in this condition either, with this example coming very close to the top ten in grade.
Fr. 1870-D $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
What could be better than serial number D00000020A on a $20 bill, especially when that note is a crackling fresh well centered gem. Dr. Cookson obtained this piece back in our November, 1995 sale, where, even that far back, it realized $577.50. Expect it to bring considerably more this evening.
What could be better than serial number D00000020A on a $20 bill, especially when that note is a crackling fresh well centered gem. Dr. Cookson obtained this piece back in our November, 1995 sale, where, even that far back, it realized $577.50. Expect it to bring considerably more this evening.
Fr. 1870-D* $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Fine.
A rare and underrated note with only four numbers, not including this piece, listed in the Oakes monograph. This example, from the Cookson holdings, is the nicest reported to date, and, while clearly circulated, has even retained a considerable amount of its original embossing. None of the collections of Federal Reserve Bank Notes offered in recent years have had even one $20 Cleveland star to offer. This note could run well over our conservative estimate of...
A rare and underrated note with only four numbers, not including this piece, listed in the Oakes monograph. This example, from the Cookson holdings, is the nicest reported to date, and, while clearly circulated, has even retained a considerable amount of its original embossing. None of the collections of Federal Reserve Bank Notes offered in recent years have had even one $20 Cleveland star to offer. This note could run well over our conservative estimate of...
Fr. 1870-E $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
The mate to the double autographed $10 Richmond district example offered above, with this piece having a pedigree going back to Donlon's 1951 auction sale, thence to the Fantastic Collection, and finally sold by us to Dr. Cookson in our November, 1995 auction. This piece, bearing serial number E00000023A, is as nice as they come, combining perfect centering on both face and back with bright white paper and vivid ink colors. Expect some stiff competition before the hammer falls on this treasure, likely in the range of...
The mate to the double autographed $10 Richmond district example offered above, with this piece having a pedigree going back to Donlon's 1951 auction sale, thence to the Fantastic Collection, and finally sold by us to Dr. Cookson in our November, 1995 auction. This piece, bearing serial number E00000023A, is as nice as they come, combining perfect centering on both face and back with bright white paper and vivid ink colors. Expect some stiff competition before the hammer falls on this treasure, likely in the range of...
Fr. 1870-E $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Bright, fresh, and well centered enough to merit the gem grade.
Bright, fresh, and well centered enough to merit the gem grade.
Fr. 1870-E* $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
This scarce Richmond Star is only moderately circulated but does have a little circulation soil. It retains much crispness, and bears a rather low four digit serial number.
This scarce Richmond Star is only moderately circulated but does have a little circulation soil. It retains much crispness, and bears a rather low four digit serial number.
Fr. 1870-E* $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Fine.
A rare low number Richmond star, with this one of only two double digit star twenties reported from here, this being the lower number of the pair. The note is flat, and the surfaces are a bit slick.
A rare low number Richmond star, with this one of only two double digit star twenties reported from here, this being the lower number of the pair. The note is flat, and the surfaces are a bit slick.
Fr. 1870-F* $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Fine+.
A very rare star and likely to stay rare as well, as this district had a print run of just 8,000 pieces. The Oakes census notes six known but lists five numbers. This piece, from the Cookson collection, is head and shoulders above any of the listed examples, and represents the first Atlanta district $20 star we've seen for sale in many years, save for the Oakes example, which graded lesser and realized $3,000.
A very rare star and likely to stay rare as well, as this district had a print run of just 8,000 pieces. The Oakes census notes six known but lists five numbers. This piece, from the Cookson collection, is head and shoulders above any of the listed examples, and represents the first Atlanta district $20 star we've seen for sale in many years, save for the Oakes example, which graded lesser and realized $3,000.
Fr. 1870-G $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A bright and well centered example perfect for type.
A bright and well centered example perfect for type.
Fr. 1870-G* $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. About Fine.
With the best known Chicago district $20 star grading only Very Fine, this is a desirable and rare note. Dr. Cookson obtained it last year from the 2003 Memphis auction, where it realized a strong $2070. We will be conservative and say...
With the best known Chicago district $20 star grading only Very Fine, this is a desirable and rare note. Dr. Cookson obtained it last year from the 2003 Memphis auction, where it realized a strong $2070. We will be conservative and say...
Fr. 1870-H $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
The centering is nice but not perfect on this otherwise flawless note.
The centering is nice but not perfect on this otherwise flawless note.
Fr. 1870-H $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Fully original and Gem but for the centering.
Fully original and Gem but for the centering.
Fr. 1870-H* $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Fine-Very Fine. A nice evenly circulated and problem-free star example.
Fr. 1870-I $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A superb example with pinpoint centering on both sides, brilliant colors, and hugely evident embossing.
A superb example with pinpoint centering on both sides, brilliant colors, and hugely evident embossing.
A Group of Four Federal Reserve Bank Notes
Fr. 1850-F $5 1929 FRBN AU
Fr. 1850-G $5 1929 FRBN Choice AU
Fr. 1850-I $5 1929 FRBN AU
Fr. 1870-I $20 1929 FRBN EF.
Fr. 1850-F $5 1929 FRBN AU
Fr. 1850-G $5 1929 FRBN Choice AU
Fr. 1850-I $5 1929 FRBN AU
Fr. 1870-I $20 1929 FRBN EF.
Fr. 1870-I $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This piece bears interesting serial number I00413414A.
This piece bears interesting serial number I00413414A.
Fr. 1870-I* $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Only about a dozen Minneapolis $20 Federal Reserve Bank Note stars are known in all grades combined, with the Cookson collection containing two such examples. This piece, which is not listed in the Oakes compilation, is likely the second finest known, coming in behind the Oakes example, which realized $2,760. This is an avidly collected district, and we would not be surprised to see our estimate blown away in the first few moments of bidding.
Only about a dozen Minneapolis $20 Federal Reserve Bank Note stars are known in all grades combined, with the Cookson collection containing two such examples. This piece, which is not listed in the Oakes compilation, is likely the second finest known, coming in behind the Oakes example, which realized $2,760. This is an avidly collected district, and we would not be surprised to see our estimate blown away in the first few moments of bidding.
Fr. 1870-I* $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Fine.
Listed as Fine in the Oakes compilation, but even a cursory look shows this easily makes the Very Fine grade. With only 12,000 pieces printed, this is destined to be a very hard to find district forever.
Listed as Fine in the Oakes compilation, but even a cursory look shows this easily makes the Very Fine grade. With only 12,000 pieces printed, this is destined to be a very hard to find district forever.
Fr. 1870-J $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
The only Kansas City note in this series other than stars which is truly difficult to find in this state of preservation. This piece is one of only a few uncirculated examples known, and was formerly part of the Jim Thompson holdings. Now part of the Cookson collection, it is nicely centered and brightly colored, but has just a bit too much handling to merit the gem designation.
The only Kansas City note in this series other than stars which is truly difficult to find in this state of preservation. This piece is one of only a few uncirculated examples known, and was formerly part of the Jim Thompson holdings. Now part of the Cookson collection, it is nicely centered and brightly colored, but has just a bit too much handling to merit the gem designation.
Fr. 1870-J* $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Fine.
Tied for the second finest out of eighteen known, with a single VF+ the finest. Dr. Cookson acquired this note from the 2003 Memphis sale, where it realized $1035. Expect it to bring the same or a bit more this evening.
Tied for the second finest out of eighteen known, with a single VF+ the finest. Dr. Cookson acquired this note from the 2003 Memphis sale, where it realized $1035. Expect it to bring the same or a bit more this evening.
Fr. 1870-K $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. About Uncirculated.
One of the most difficult of all of the Federal Reserve Bank Notes to obtain in high grade. This example was the finest that Dr. Cookson could find in fifteen years of searching.
One of the most difficult of all of the Federal Reserve Bank Notes to obtain in high grade. This example was the finest that Dr. Cookson could find in fifteen years of searching.
Fr. 1870-L $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
From a small run that is responsible for all of the known gem examples from this very scarce district. This well centered and completely original beauty is fully the equal of the example from the same run which realized $1155 in the 2001 Memphis auction.
From a small run that is responsible for all of the known gem examples from this very scarce district. This well centered and completely original beauty is fully the equal of the example from the same run which realized $1155 in the 2001 Memphis auction.
A Quartet of $20 Federal Reserve Bank Notes
Fr. 1870-A $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note Boston Choice CU
Fr. 1870-B $20 1929 FRBN New York Choice CU
Fr. 1870-H $20 1929 FRBN St. Louis Choice CU
Fr. 1870-I $20 1929 FRBN Minneapolis AU.
Fr. 1870-A $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note Boston Choice CU
Fr. 1870-B $20 1929 FRBN New York Choice CU
Fr. 1870-H $20 1929 FRBN St. Louis Choice CU
Fr. 1870-I $20 1929 FRBN Minneapolis AU.
A Pair of Gem $20 Federal Reserve Bank Notes
Fr. 1870-G $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1870-H $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 1870-G $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1870-H $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 1870-L* $20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. About Very Fine.
One of the highlights of the Cookson holdings, as this is one of only two reported $20 examples from the San Francisco district. The only public appearance of either of the known pieces came when Dr. Cookson acquired this note in Lyn Knight's November, 2000 sale, where it realized $8360. In a stronger and far more knowledgeable market, it may well top that figure by a substantial amount this evening.
One of the highlights of the Cookson holdings, as this is one of only two reported $20 examples from the San Francisco district. The only public appearance of either of the known pieces came when Dr. Cookson acquired this note in Lyn Knight's November, 2000 sale, where it realized $8360. In a stronger and far more knowledgeable market, it may well top that figure by a substantial amount this evening.
Fr. 1880-B $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
One of a small run of uncirculated examples which has supplied collectors for years. This piece, from the Cookson holdings, is as nice as any could be, displaying excellent centering along with bright white paper and fully original embossing.
One of a small run of uncirculated examples which has supplied collectors for years. This piece, from the Cookson holdings, is as nice as any could be, displaying excellent centering along with bright white paper and fully original embossing.
Fr. 1880-B $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautiful, crackling fresh Gem with near-perfect centering and bold, original embossing.
A beautiful, crackling fresh Gem with near-perfect centering and bold, original embossing.
Fr. 1880-B* $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Crisp Uncirculated.
Crackling fresh with bright white paper, fully embossed, and utterly original, a gem but for the back being slightly off center and one barely discernible pinch fold near the center. This is easily one of the nicest New York $50 stars known, as it is one of only four uncirculated examples listed in the Oakes census.
Crackling fresh with bright white paper, fully embossed, and utterly original, a gem but for the back being slightly off center and one barely discernible pinch fold near the center. This is easily one of the nicest New York $50 stars known, as it is one of only four uncirculated examples listed in the Oakes census.
Fr. 1880-B* $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Extremely Fine.
An attractive high end star example which is perfect for the grade.
An attractive high end star example which is perfect for the grade.
Fr. 1880-B* $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Fine-Very Fine.
An otherwise Very Fine example with just a tad too much circulation soil for the higher grade. A challenging star to locate in this denomination as only 24,000 stars were printed for this short series.
An otherwise Very Fine example with just a tad too much circulation soil for the higher grade. A challenging star to locate in this denomination as only 24,000 stars were printed for this short series.
Fr. 1880-D $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Fresh and well embossed, but centered just a bit too low on the face to merit the gem grade.
Fresh and well embossed, but centered just a bit too low on the face to merit the gem grade.
Fr. 1880-D* $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
One of the nicer grade examples of this relatively available star, with about 27 pieces now known.
One of the nicer grade examples of this relatively available star, with about 27 pieces now known.
Fr. 1880-G $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A bit less well centered on both face and back than we like to see.
A bit less well centered on both face and back than we like to see.
Fr. 1880-G $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
fresh and well centered, but with just a bit too much handling for the gem designation.
fresh and well centered, but with just a bit too much handling for the gem designation.
Fr. 1880-I $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A very rare note in this condition, with the new Oakes reference listing only a literal handful of serial numbers in uncirculated. This is an exceptional piece for a Minneapolis issue, combining crackling fresh paper, unusually precise centering, and plenty of original embossing. It's easily the finest $50 Minneapolis note we've ever handled, and very likely up there with the finest known. Expect our estimate to be conservative, as this note is on an awful lot of want lists in this state of preservation.
A very rare note in this condition, with the new Oakes reference listing only a literal handful of serial numbers in uncirculated. This is an exceptional piece for a Minneapolis issue, combining crackling fresh paper, unusually precise centering, and plenty of original embossing. It's easily the finest $50 Minneapolis note we've ever handled, and very likely up there with the finest known. Expect our estimate to be conservative, as this note is on an awful lot of want lists in this state of preservation.
Fr. 1880-I $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice crisp Uncirculated.
A perfectly original note with decent centering, but with just the slightest handling removing it from the gem designation. This is still a very tough note in this grade, and will likely see bidding end in the range of...
A perfectly original note with decent centering, but with just the slightest handling removing it from the gem designation. This is still a very tough note in this grade, and will likely see bidding end in the range of...
Fr. 1880-I* $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Fine.
A great note which is one of the highlights of the Cookson collection. Oakes mentions two Minneapolis district $50 stars extant but lists only one serial number, with the unlisted example very likely this piece, which was obtained privately by Dr. Cookson. Both known examples are virtually identical in grade, with the other reported piece having been sold in the Oakes sale for $9,430. Any estimate here is mere speculation, as devotees of this series will have to compete with the many collectors of Minneapolis district material, but we would not be surprised to see bidding for this rarity reach well into the range of...
A great note which is one of the highlights of the Cookson collection. Oakes mentions two Minneapolis district $50 stars extant but lists only one serial number, with the unlisted example very likely this piece, which was obtained privately by Dr. Cookson. Both known examples are virtually identical in grade, with the other reported piece having been sold in the Oakes sale for $9,430. Any estimate here is mere speculation, as devotees of this series will have to compete with the many collectors of Minneapolis district material, but we would not be surprised to see bidding for this rarity reach well into the range of...
Fr. 1880-J $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Crackling fresh and well embossed, a perfect type example.
Crackling fresh and well embossed, a perfect type example.
Fr. 1880-J $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
As bright, fresh and original as the moment it was pulled from the press some seventy years ago. The centering, while not perfect, is more than adequate to carry the full gem grade.
As bright, fresh and original as the moment it was pulled from the press some seventy years ago. The centering, while not perfect, is more than adequate to carry the full gem grade.
Fr. 1880-J 1929 $50 Federal Reserve Bank Note Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A superbly original note we would have graded a full Gem but for centering issues.
A superbly original note we would have graded a full Gem but for centering issues.
Fr. 1880-J* $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Crackling fresh, fully embossed, and totally original, but the centering, particularly on the back, does not allow a higher grade.
Crackling fresh, fully embossed, and totally original, but the centering, particularly on the back, does not allow a higher grade.
Fr. 1880-K $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
This example is one of five uncirculated notes listed in the Oakes census, all of which came from a small group purchased in 1994 by long-time Fort Worth dealer R.E. Wallace. This example was hand picked for Dr. Cookson as the best of that group, and has never been offered publicly. It is amazingly well centered for this issue, and is absolutely new and unmolested. It's kept from an even higher grade by some slight handling and a truly miniscule and almost undetectible age spot visible only at the edge of the back's bottom margin. This is without question the finest Dallas $50 that has been available in the past decade, and is a note that is on virtually every collector's want list in this grade. What it will take to obtain this note is a question that will be determined when the hammer falls tonight.
This example is one of five uncirculated notes listed in the Oakes census, all of which came from a small group purchased in 1994 by long-time Fort Worth dealer R.E. Wallace. This example was hand picked for Dr. Cookson as the best of that group, and has never been offered publicly. It is amazingly well centered for this issue, and is absolutely new and unmolested. It's kept from an even higher grade by some slight handling and a truly miniscule and almost undetectible age spot visible only at the edge of the back's bottom margin. This is without question the finest Dallas $50 that has been available in the past decade, and is a note that is on virtually every collector's want list in this grade. What it will take to obtain this note is a question that will be determined when the hammer falls tonight.
Fr. 1880-K $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Crisp Uncirculated.
The key piece in this grade to any set of $50 FRBN's, and a very rare example in uncirculated, with most all of the pieces graded that way having serious flaws in one respect or another. This example has some light handling, but is otherwise absolutely new, and is the only example in this grade to have reached the market in the past few years. It was one of the last notes Dr. Cookson obtained, even though a duplicate to the note above, having been purchased from the 2003 Memphis sale, where it realized $4600 against a $2000-4000 pre-sale estimate. Expect it to bring that or even a bit more tonight.
The key piece in this grade to any set of $50 FRBN's, and a very rare example in uncirculated, with most all of the pieces graded that way having serious flaws in one respect or another. This example has some light handling, but is otherwise absolutely new, and is the only example in this grade to have reached the market in the past few years. It was one of the last notes Dr. Cookson obtained, even though a duplicate to the note above, having been purchased from the 2003 Memphis sale, where it realized $4600 against a $2000-4000 pre-sale estimate. Expect it to bring that or even a bit more tonight.
Fr. 1880-K $50 1929 Federal Reserve Note. Very Fine.
A decent circulated example of this tougher Dallas district FRBN.
A decent circulated example of this tougher Dallas district FRBN.
Fr. 1880-L $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Crackling fresh, well centered, and absolutely original, with tons of embossing attesting to that fact. This is a very scarce note in this grade, and collectors will likely be waiting a long time before its equal appears.
Crackling fresh, well centered, and absolutely original, with tons of embossing attesting to that fact. This is a very scarce note in this grade, and collectors will likely be waiting a long time before its equal appears.
Fr. 1890-B $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Fresh, well printed, and utterly original, not an easy note to find in this grade. If the back were centered as perfectly as the face, this would be superb.
Fresh, well printed, and utterly original, not an easy note to find in this grade. If the back were centered as perfectly as the face, this would be superb.
Fr. 1890-B* $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
As common as the $50 stars are from New York the $100's are scarce, with the total reported population standing at eight of the 12,000 originally printed some seven decades ago. This example, one of two in the Cookson holdings, is right up there with the nicest of the group. The Memphis sale example graded just Fine and realized $2300. Expect both of the much higher grade Cookson examples to bring substantially more.
As common as the $50 stars are from New York the $100's are scarce, with the total reported population standing at eight of the 12,000 originally printed some seven decades ago. This example, one of two in the Cookson holdings, is right up there with the nicest of the group. The Memphis sale example graded just Fine and realized $2300. Expect both of the much higher grade Cookson examples to bring substantially more.
Fr. 1890-B* $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Fine.
A second opportunity to obtain an attractive high grade circulated example of this very scarce star courtesy of the Cookson holdings.
A second opportunity to obtain an attractive high grade circulated example of this very scarce star courtesy of the Cookson holdings.
Fr. 1890-D $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
From a small run of these we sold back in 1998. This example has got that "right from the pack" appearance, with bright white paper, a bold overprint, and loads of fully original embossing covering the reverse.
From a small run of these we sold back in 1998. This example has got that "right from the pack" appearance, with bright white paper, a bold overprint, and loads of fully original embossing covering the reverse.
Fr. 1890-D $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
The centering is a trifle too high, otherwise this nice $100 FRBN from the Cleveland district would grade fully Gem.
The centering is a trifle too high, otherwise this nice $100 FRBN from the Cleveland district would grade fully Gem.
Fr. 1890-D $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 1890-D $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. About Uncirculated.
A well centered example just one fold from gem, bearing low serial number D00001949A.
A well centered example just one fold from gem, bearing low serial number D00001949A.
Fr. 1890-D* $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. About Uncirculated.
This is a rare note, with just six reported star examples out of an original printing of only 12,000 pieces. After a 1981 offering, twenty years went by without another auction appearance of any specimen, until a 2002 sale where a Fine example brought $2250 and a second offering last year (of a different note), also graded Fine, which saw a realization of over $6000. This example has been the focus of some controversy, having been listed in Dean Oakes' census as "Uncirculated washed." Dean later wrote (his letter is included with this lot) "Having never seen the $100 Star Cleveland # 3918 I put it in my listing as Unc washed as this is the way it was described to me. I got to see the note today 11/22/02 and will now list the note as unc with inadequate inking. I believe the note is original as issued." We will let our bidders make their own decision. Whatever that is, it is undisputable that this piece is by far the highest grade Cleveland hundred in the census.
This is a rare note, with just six reported star examples out of an original printing of only 12,000 pieces. After a 1981 offering, twenty years went by without another auction appearance of any specimen, until a 2002 sale where a Fine example brought $2250 and a second offering last year (of a different note), also graded Fine, which saw a realization of over $6000. This example has been the focus of some controversy, having been listed in Dean Oakes' census as "Uncirculated washed." Dean later wrote (his letter is included with this lot) "Having never seen the $100 Star Cleveland # 3918 I put it in my listing as Unc washed as this is the way it was described to me. I got to see the note today 11/22/02 and will now list the note as unc with inadequate inking. I believe the note is original as issued." We will let our bidders make their own decision. Whatever that is, it is undisputable that this piece is by far the highest grade Cleveland hundred in the census.
Fr. 1890-E $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This gorgeous Gem from the Richmond district is one of only 192,000 pieces printed and has terrifically bold embossing and excellent centering and eye appeal. Fully original and likely to far exceed the Oakes & Schwartz catalog valuation of $800.
This gorgeous Gem from the Richmond district is one of only 192,000 pieces printed and has terrifically bold embossing and excellent centering and eye appeal. Fully original and likely to far exceed the Oakes & Schwartz catalog valuation of $800.
Fr. 1890-E $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Nicely centered and fully original, with evident deep embossing. There is a miniscule as-made paper crease at the top margin, but to call this crackling fresh beauty anything less than gem would be a travesty.
Nicely centered and fully original, with evident deep embossing. There is a miniscule as-made paper crease at the top margin, but to call this crackling fresh beauty anything less than gem would be a travesty.
Fr. 1890-E* $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Crisp Uncirculated.
Unquestionably the finest known of the four reported Richmond $100 notes, two of which are offered here as part of the Cookson holdings. None of the other three examples grades higher than Very Fine. This lovely note is bright and well centered, and displays exceptionally vivid colors as well. There are a couple of closed pinholes, which are virtually impossible to locate with the naked eye, but the overall appearance of this piece is exemplary. When last offered in our May, 2002 sale, it was obtained by Dr. Cookson for $41,400. As the finest known by a considerable margin of just four pieces, it may well realize that figure again this evening.
Unquestionably the finest known of the four reported Richmond $100 notes, two of which are offered here as part of the Cookson holdings. None of the other three examples grades higher than Very Fine. This lovely note is bright and well centered, and displays exceptionally vivid colors as well. There are a couple of closed pinholes, which are virtually impossible to locate with the naked eye, but the overall appearance of this piece is exemplary. When last offered in our May, 2002 sale, it was obtained by Dr. Cookson for $41,400. As the finest known by a considerable margin of just four pieces, it may well realize that figure again this evening.
Fr. 1890-E* $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Fine-Very Fine.
One of just four reported examples of this very rare star, two of which are in the Cookson holdings. We've now had the privilege of handling three of the four known pieces, and having inspected the fourth, which, graded Fine-Very Fine, realized $10,925 on a pre-sale estimate of $5000-8000 in last year's Memphis sale. This piece is nicer, and will likely see bidding reach or exceed that figure.
One of just four reported examples of this very rare star, two of which are in the Cookson holdings. We've now had the privilege of handling three of the four known pieces, and having inspected the fourth, which, graded Fine-Very Fine, realized $10,925 on a pre-sale estimate of $5000-8000 in last year's Memphis sale. This piece is nicer, and will likely see bidding reach or exceed that figure.
Fr. 1890-G $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A perfect type example which is crackling fresh, beautifully embossed, and utterly original.
A perfect type example which is crackling fresh, beautifully embossed, and utterly original.
Fr. 1890-G $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
The centering is a bit off and there are a few as-made paper creases, although the note is fully embossed.
The centering is a bit off and there are a few as-made paper creases, although the note is fully embossed.
A Pair of High Grade Federal Reserve Bank Notes
Fr. 1880-B $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice About Uncirculated.
Fr. 1890-G $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice About Uncirculated.
Fr. 1880-B $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice About Uncirculated.
Fr. 1890-G $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice About Uncirculated.
Fr. 1890-I $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautifully centered and exceptionally bright example from the well collected Minneapolis district.
A beautifully centered and exceptionally bright example from the well collected Minneapolis district.
Fr. 1890-I $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
The third scarcest district in this denomination, coming in behind Dallas and Richmond. This is a difficult note to find without major centering problems, but this example is a peach.
The third scarcest district in this denomination, coming in behind Dallas and Richmond. This is a difficult note to find without major centering problems, but this example is a peach.
Fr. 1890-J $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Bright, fresh and fully original, just a touch of light handling from the gem designation.
Bright, fresh and fully original, just a touch of light handling from the gem designation.
Fr. 1890-J $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Gem but for the centering which is too far toward the bottom, this pretty Kansas City Hundred has great color and eye appeal.
Gem but for the centering which is too far toward the bottom, this pretty Kansas City Hundred has great color and eye appeal.
Fr. 1890-J* $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Like the $50 stars from this district, Kansas City hundreds are available in enough quantity in this grade to become the "type" stars. This is an attractive example with just enough evidence of light handling to take it from the gem category.
Like the $50 stars from this district, Kansas City hundreds are available in enough quantity in this grade to become the "type" stars. This is an attractive example with just enough evidence of light handling to take it from the gem category.
Fr. 1890-K $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
The key piece in the $100 denomination series, with most of the reported "uncirculated" notes impaired in one fashion or another. This piece is the happy exception to that rule, showing total originality with bright white paper, an unusually vivid overprint, and deep embossing. Were the top margin not trimmed just a bit close, we would unhesitatingly label this as gem. But for its centering, this note is easily as nice or nicer than the example we sold in our last sale which realized $2760.
The key piece in the $100 denomination series, with most of the reported "uncirculated" notes impaired in one fashion or another. This piece is the happy exception to that rule, showing total originality with bright white paper, an unusually vivid overprint, and deep embossing. Were the top margin not trimmed just a bit close, we would unhesitatingly label this as gem. But for its centering, this note is easily as nice or nicer than the example we sold in our last sale which realized $2760.
Fr. 1890-K $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Extremely Fine.
A high grade example which appears new until closely examined. This is a scarce note even in the high circulated grades.
A high grade example which appears new until closely examined. This is a scarce note even in the high circulated grades.
Fr. 1890-K $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Extremely Fine.
This lightly circulated Dallas FRBN is bright and attractive but has a few folds that limit the grade. Despite three offerings in this sale, C-notes from this district are very difficult to locate.
This lightly circulated Dallas FRBN is bright and attractive but has a few folds that limit the grade. Despite three offerings in this sale, C-notes from this district are very difficult to locate.
A Two Denomination Group of Federal Reserve Bank Notes
(2)$10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Notes. Atlanta, Minneapolis. About Uncirculated.
(2)$20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Notes. Atlanta, Chicago. About Uncirculated.
Four pieces, all of which appear Choice or Gem at first glance, and all of which fail to make the grade.
(2)$10 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Notes. Atlanta, Minneapolis. About Uncirculated.
(2)$20 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Notes. Atlanta, Chicago. About Uncirculated.
Four pieces, all of which appear Choice or Gem at first glance, and all of which fail to make the grade.
A High Grade Denomination Set of Federal Reserve Bank Notes
Fr. 1850-D $5 1929 FRBN Choice About Uncirculated
Fr. 1860-G $10 1929 FRBN Choice About Uncirculated
Fr. 1870-G $20 1929 FRBN Extremely Fine
Fr. 1880-G $50 1929 FRBN Choice About Uncirculated
Fr. 1890-G $100 1929 FRBN Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
The three AU pieces in this attractive group are only the faintest handling away from full uncirculated status.
Fr. 1850-D $5 1929 FRBN Choice About Uncirculated
Fr. 1860-G $10 1929 FRBN Choice About Uncirculated
Fr. 1870-G $20 1929 FRBN Extremely Fine
Fr. 1880-G $50 1929 FRBN Choice About Uncirculated
Fr. 1890-G $100 1929 FRBN Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
The three AU pieces in this attractive group are only the faintest handling away from full uncirculated status.
Fr. 1890-K* $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. Fine.
The much awaited unique Dallas $100 star, making its first auction appearance after Dr. Cookson obtained it in the 2001 Memphis sale, where it realized $33,000 amid heated bidding. That figure appeared awfully high back in 2001, but now that some time has passed and this note still remains unique it might well be viewed as a bargain price this evening, as only one collector among the many aficionados of this series might ever have the opportunity to own a complete set of regular and star Federal Reserve Bank Notes...and, after this evening, that opportunity might be gone forever.
The much awaited unique Dallas $100 star, making its first auction appearance after Dr. Cookson obtained it in the 2001 Memphis sale, where it realized $33,000 amid heated bidding. That figure appeared awfully high back in 2001, but now that some time has passed and this note still remains unique it might well be viewed as a bargain price this evening, as only one collector among the many aficionados of this series might ever have the opportunity to own a complete set of regular and star Federal Reserve Bank Notes...and, after this evening, that opportunity might be gone forever.
$5 1929 FRBN. Philadelphia. About Uncirculated.
$50 1929 FRBN. San Francisco. About Uncirculated.
$50 1929 FRBN. San Francisco. About Uncirculated.
Fr. 1901-A $1 1963A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Solid serial number A99999999A, a wonderful match to the Silver Certificate of the same number offered above, and considerably scarcer as a Federal Reserve Note.
Solid serial number A99999999A, a wonderful match to the Silver Certificate of the same number offered above, and considerably scarcer as a Federal Reserve Note.
Fr. 1901-B $1 1963A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely solid bearing serial number B77777777D from the Florida collection.
A lovely solid bearing serial number B77777777D from the Florida collection.
Fr. 1902-L $1 1963B Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A Barr note with the fancy "radar" serial number L00700700G.
A Barr note with the fancy "radar" serial number L00700700G.
Fr. 1903-C* $1 1969 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautiful example of this scarce special printing. The following description of this issue comes from the Oakes and Schwartz reference: "After completion of the printing of Series 1969A, 13,000 sheets of Series 1969 without third printing were found. Rather than waste these notes, the Bureau decided to overprint them as star notes. The production schedule called for star notes for Philadelphia, so the 13,000 sheets were assigned to this district. Serial numbers up to 05120000 had already been used for 1969A Philadelphia star notes, so the first serial number set up for this production was 05120001. This special run was not realized by collectors until 15 to 18 months after the notes had been issued, and locating even circulated examples of these high numbered 1969 Philly stars has been very difficult." Scarce in any grade, this Gem CU example should see spirited bidding. These have lately been selling in the range of. . .
A beautiful example of this scarce special printing. The following description of this issue comes from the Oakes and Schwartz reference: "After completion of the printing of Series 1969A, 13,000 sheets of Series 1969 without third printing were found. Rather than waste these notes, the Bureau decided to overprint them as star notes. The production schedule called for star notes for Philadelphia, so the 13,000 sheets were assigned to this district. Serial numbers up to 05120000 had already been used for 1969A Philadelphia star notes, so the first serial number set up for this production was 05120001. This special run was not realized by collectors until 15 to 18 months after the notes had been issued, and locating even circulated examples of these high numbered 1969 Philly stars has been very difficult." Scarce in any grade, this Gem CU example should see spirited bidding. These have lately been selling in the range of. . .
Fr. 1903-C* $1 1969 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A second example, just as nice as the first and every bit as desirable.
A second example, just as nice as the first and every bit as desirable.
Fr. 1908-B and Fr. 1908-C $1 1974 Federal Reserve Notes. Same Serial Number Pair. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A neat matching pair of four-digit serial number $1s, one from the B-C block and the other from the the C-D block.
A neat matching pair of four-digit serial number $1s, one from the B-C block and the other from the the C-D block.
Fr. 1908-C $1 1974 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Lucky serial number C00000013D.
Lucky serial number C00000013D.
Fr. 1909-J* $1 1977 Federal Reserve Notes. Original Pack of 100. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A nice original pack of 100 consecutive Stars.
A nice original pack of 100 consecutive Stars.
Fr. 1915-B $1 1988A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Single digit serial number B00000008G, a lovely example graded Gem Uncirculated 66 by CGA.
Single digit serial number B00000008G, a lovely example graded Gem Uncirculated 66 by CGA.
Fr. 1915-I $1 1988A Federal Reserve Notes. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Nine consecutive notes with low three-digit serial numbers I00000390A through I00000398A inclusive.
Nine consecutive notes with low three-digit serial numbers I00000390A through I00000398A inclusive.
Small Size
Fr. 1916-K $1 1988A Federal Reserve Note. Very Fine.
A circulated example bearing solid serial number K66666666F.
A circulated example bearing solid serial number K66666666F.
Small Size
Fr. 1917-B $1 1988A Web Federal Reserve Note. B-L Block. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
This is essentially an uncirculated note with three very light folds. Expect this example to bring a huge premium over the typical high end circulated B-L block web note.
This is essentially an uncirculated note with three very light folds. Expect this example to bring a huge premium over the typical high end circulated B-L block web note.
Fr. 1921-B $1 1995 Federal Reserve Notes. Seven Fancy Serial Numbers. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This group from the New York District bears serial numbers B11112222U, B11113333U, B11114444U, B11115555U, B11116666U, B11117777U, and B11118888U.
This group from the New York District bears serial numbers B11112222U, B11113333U, B11114444U, B11115555U, B11116666U, B11117777U, and B11118888U.
Fr. 1921-B $1 1995 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A gorgeous right from the pack gem with up-ladder serial number B01234567L from the Florida collection.
A gorgeous right from the pack gem with up-ladder serial number B01234567L from the Florida collection.
Fr. 1922-L $1 1995 Federal Reserve Notes. Seven Fancy Serial Numbers. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This fancy serial number set includes serial numbers L44441111M, L44442222M, L44443333M, L44445555M, L44446666M, L44447777M, and L44448888M.
This fancy serial number set includes serial numbers L44441111M, L44442222M, L44443333M, L44445555M, L44446666M, L44447777M, and L44448888M.
Fr. 1922-L $1 1995 Federal Reserve Notes. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A ten note set starting with serial number L44444440M and ending at L44444449M, which includes the solid serial L44444444M. All nine notes are pack fresh perfectly centered gems from the Florida collection.
A ten note set starting with serial number L44444440M and ending at L44444449M, which includes the solid serial L44444444M. All nine notes are pack fresh perfectly centered gems from the Florida collection.
Fr. 1935-F $2 1976 Federal Reserve Notes. Consecutive Pack of 100 Notes. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Housed in a strap bearing the stamp of the Pioneer Credit Union in Green Bay, WI.
Housed in a strap bearing the stamp of the Pioneer Credit Union in Green Bay, WI.
Fr. 1935-F $2 1976 Federal Reserve Notes. Two Consecutive Packs of 50 Notes Each. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
As fresh as the day they were printed.
As fresh as the day they were printed.
Fr. 1935-F $2 1976 Federal Reserve Notes. Two Consecutive Packs of 50 Notes Each. Gem Crisp Uncirculated
As fresh as one can find.
As fresh as one can find.
Fr. 1935-F* $2 1976 Federal Reserve Notes. Uncut Sheet of 16. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A pretty uncut sheet of Atlanta Star Deuces, housed in the original black cardboard holder from the Treasury Department.
A pretty uncut sheet of Atlanta Star Deuces, housed in the original black cardboard holder from the Treasury Department.
Fr. 1935-G $2 1976 Federal Reserve Notes. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A partial pack of 93 consecutive examples, with fancy serial numbers running from G64000001A to G64000093A inclusive
A partial pack of 93 consecutive examples, with fancy serial numbers running from G64000001A to G64000093A inclusive
Fr. 1935-I* $2 1976 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A nice example of the key piece to this series.
A nice example of the key piece to this series.
Fr. 1935-K* $2 1976 Federal Reserve Notes. Uncut Sheet of 16. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
This uncut sheet of Dallas Deuces contains 16 perfect Gems, but each of the four corner notes has a corner tape stain due to the packaging techniques of the Treasury Department with their black cardboard holders.
This uncut sheet of Dallas Deuces contains 16 perfect Gems, but each of the four corner notes has a corner tape stain due to the packaging techniques of the Treasury Department with their black cardboard holders.
Fr. 1950-G $5 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A nice numbered seal note from the Chicago district that bears the fancy three-digit serial number G00000222A. A counting crinkle away from Gem.
A nice numbered seal note from the Chicago district that bears the fancy three-digit serial number G00000222A. A counting crinkle away from Gem.
Fr. 1950-G $5 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A near-Gem example with the low three-digit serial number G00000113A. The centering is just a touch off on the face, otherwise a Gem grade would be in order.
A near-Gem example with the low three-digit serial number G00000113A. The centering is just a touch off on the face, otherwise a Gem grade would be in order.
Fr. 1950-I $5 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A pretty, fully-original example from the much scarcer Minneapolis district that just doesn't have the margins for a Gem grade.
A pretty, fully-original example from the much scarcer Minneapolis district that just doesn't have the margins for a Gem grade.
Fr. 1950-J $5 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A nice match to the Chicago district note above, this Kansas City note bears the triple serial number J00000222A.
A nice match to the Chicago district note above, this Kansas City note bears the triple serial number J00000222A.
$5 1928A Federal Reserve Note. St. Louis. CGA Gem Uncirculated 65.
$5 1934 LGS Federal Reserve Note. Philadelphia. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
$20 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Chicago. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
$20 1934C Federal Reserve Note. New York. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A nice foursome of very attractive notes.
$5 1934 LGS Federal Reserve Note. Philadelphia. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
$20 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Chicago. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
$20 1934C Federal Reserve Note. New York. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A nice foursome of very attractive notes.
Fr. 1953-G $5 1928C Federal Reserve Note. Very Fine.
Just a touch of soiling is evident, otherwise this crisp, original example is solid for the grade.
Just a touch of soiling is evident, otherwise this crisp, original example is solid for the grade.
Fr. 1953-F $5 1928C Federal Reserve Note. Fine.
It is a highly unusual occurrence for us to have several notes from this scarce series, as collectors don't often have the opportunity to bid on multiple examples. This one is flawless for the grade, with only the mild effects of moderate circulation visible.
It is a highly unusual occurrence for us to have several notes from this scarce series, as collectors don't often have the opportunity to bid on multiple examples. This one is flawless for the grade, with only the mild effects of moderate circulation visible.
Fr. 1953-F $5 1928C Federal Reserve Note. Very Fine.
A nice original example that is absolutely problem-free for the grade. Just a hair over 2 million notes from this short-lived series were printed from the Atlanta district, and only a tiny fraction of that number have survived for today's collectors.
A nice original example that is absolutely problem-free for the grade. Just a hair over 2 million notes from this short-lived series were printed from the Atlanta district, and only a tiny fraction of that number have survived for today's collectors.
Fr. 1953-F $5 1928C Federal Reserve Note. Very Fine.
Other than a number of rust spots at the upper left and a pair of staple holes at the right, this is a bright and crisp example of this scarce series that approaches a slightly higher grade.
Other than a number of rust spots at the upper left and a pair of staple holes at the right, this is a bright and crisp example of this scarce series that approaches a slightly higher grade.
Fr. 1955-D $5 1934 Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Well centered and fully bright.
Well centered and fully bright.
Fr. 1955-G* $5 1934 Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note. Choice About Uncirculated.
A very scarce star note which catalogues for $600 in Uncirculated grade in the Oakes reference. This example is just the lightest of center bends away from that grade.
A very scarce star note which catalogues for $600 in Uncirculated grade in the Oakes reference. This example is just the lightest of center bends away from that grade.
Fr. 1956-E* $5 1934 Mule Federal Reserve Note. Crisp Uncirculated.
The paper is a little flat, the centering is low and there is a small spot in the top margin on the back, otherwise this is a decent looking Richmond star note that is scarce in all grades.
The paper is a little flat, the centering is low and there is a small spot in the top margin on the back, otherwise this is a decent looking Richmond star note that is scarce in all grades.
Fr. 1957-B/1958-B $5 1934A/1934B Federal Reserve Notes. Changeover Pair. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely changeover pair with a pair of pack fresh notes.
A lovely changeover pair with a pair of pack fresh notes.
Fr. 1961-D $5 1950 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Serial number D00000005A, a very nice single digit number to have on any $5 bill. There is a tiny amount of handling evident at the right side, but this is still a gem example in anyone's book.
Serial number D00000005A, a very nice single digit number to have on any $5 bill. There is a tiny amount of handling evident at the right side, but this is still a gem example in anyone's book.
Fr. 1961-F $5 1950 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Serial number F00000001A, a lovely note which is the start of an unprecedented offering of the first four $5 notes printed for the Richmond Fed in the 1950 Series. While we are offering these notes from the Florida collection in separate lots, it is our hope that their new owner keeps them together, as this is a set that will make a fabulous display item.
Serial number F00000001A, a lovely note which is the start of an unprecedented offering of the first four $5 notes printed for the Richmond Fed in the 1950 Series. While we are offering these notes from the Florida collection in separate lots, it is our hope that their new owner keeps them together, as this is a set that will make a fabulous display item.
Fr. 1961-F $5 1950 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
The second note in this quartet, bearing serial number F00000002A. Like the others in this run, the note is a pack fresh gem, with blazing originality and virtually flawless paper quality. The last serial number 2 1950 Series Fed we had sold for over $1300, and we would expect that or even more for this beauty.
The second note in this quartet, bearing serial number F00000002A. Like the others in this run, the note is a pack fresh gem, with blazing originality and virtually flawless paper quality. The last serial number 2 1950 Series Fed we had sold for over $1300, and we would expect that or even more for this beauty.
Fr. 1961-F $5 1950 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Serial number F00000003A, a crackling fresh well centered gem worthy of the finest of collections.
Serial number F00000003A, a crackling fresh well centered gem worthy of the finest of collections.
Fr. 1961-F $5 1950 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
The last note in this special set, a perfectly centered gem bearing serial number F00000004A.
The last note in this special set, a perfectly centered gem bearing serial number F00000004A.
Fr. 1986-E* $5 1999 Federal Reserve Notes. Original Pack of 100. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A gorgeous pack of Richmond Star notes.
A gorgeous pack of Richmond Star notes.
Fr. 1986-E* $5 1999 Federal Reserve Notes. Original Pack of 100. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A second original pack of Richmond Star Fives.
A second original pack of Richmond Star Fives.
Fr. 2000-F $10 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautiful, well centered Atlanta Ten.
A beautiful, well centered Atlanta Ten.
Fr. 2000-H $10 1928 Federal Reserve Notes. Nine Consecutive. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A pack fresh run of nicely centered notes surviving from a press run of just over four million notes from here.
A pack fresh run of nicely centered notes surviving from a press run of just over four million notes from here.
Fr. 2000-H $10 1928 Federal Reserve Notes. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Three examples from the St. Louis district, all fully original but failing to reach a higher grade due to the nuances of centering or minor handling.
Three examples from the St. Louis district, all fully original but failing to reach a higher grade due to the nuances of centering or minor handling.
Fr. 2000-I $10 1928 Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated.
This Minneapolis $10 has a horizontal fold and other signs of light handling, otherwise it faces up as a Gem.
This Minneapolis $10 has a horizontal fold and other signs of light handling, otherwise it faces up as a Gem.
Fr. 2000-K $10 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
An extremely rare note in this grade which is on the want lists of many collectors, as Dallas district examples are virtually never available this nice. This is an attractively centered and crackling fresh beauty which is certain to please.
An extremely rare note in this grade which is on the want lists of many collectors, as Dallas district examples are virtually never available this nice. This is an attractively centered and crackling fresh beauty which is certain to please.
Fr. 2000-K $10 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Choice About Uncirculated.
Some minor handling prevents this Dallas Ten from reaching a higher grade.
Some minor handling prevents this Dallas Ten from reaching a higher grade.
Fr. 2001-A* $10 1928A Federal Reserve Note. Fine.
A nice circulated star note from the Boston district that is absolutely problem-free for the grade.
A nice circulated star note from the Boston district that is absolutely problem-free for the grade.
Fr. 2001-B* $10 1928A Federal Reserve Note. Fine-Very Fine.
A rather scarce star which catalogues for $300 in Very Fine in the Oakes reference.
A rather scarce star which catalogues for $300 in Very Fine in the Oakes reference.
Fr. 2001-F $10 1928A Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A very scarce note in this grade. This lovely example would grade gem with just a touch more right margin.
A very scarce note in this grade. This lovely example would grade gem with just a touch more right margin.
Fr. 2002-I, 2002-J $10 1928B Federal Reserve Notes. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Two pieces, one a Minneapolis district DGS, the other a Kansas City district LGS, both graded as Gem Uncirculated 65 by CGA.
Two pieces, one a Minneapolis district DGS, the other a Kansas City district LGS, both graded as Gem Uncirculated 65 by CGA.
Fr. 2003-G $10 1928C Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A nice original note that would be fully Gem but for the tight top margin.
A nice original note that would be fully Gem but for the tight top margin.
Fr. 2004-B* $10 1934 Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A very scarce early star valued at $600 in the Oakes reference. This example, with serial number B00003942* is far below the observed low in Oakes.
A very scarce early star valued at $600 in the Oakes reference. This example, with serial number B00003942* is far below the observed low in Oakes.
Fr. 2004-H* $10 1934 Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
This beautiful and bright St. Louis star note is only a few very light bends away from a Gem CU grade. Scarce in all grades, and rare any finer.
This beautiful and bright St. Louis star note is only a few very light bends away from a Gem CU grade. Scarce in all grades, and rare any finer.
Fr. 2004-I/2005-I $10 1934 Mule/1934A Federal Reserve Notes. Changeover Pair. Choice Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
The Oakes catalogue lists no changeover pairs from Minneapolis in any series of the $10 Feds, and only one 1934 to 1934A changeover pair from any district. This is a lovely pair, with two crackling fresh notes missing the full gem designation only because of their less than perfect centering.
The Oakes catalogue lists no changeover pairs from Minneapolis in any series of the $10 Feds, and only one 1934 to 1934A changeover pair from any district. This is a lovely pair, with two crackling fresh notes missing the full gem designation only because of their less than perfect centering.
Fr. 2008-D* $10 1934C Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A crackling fresh example which feels like it just came out of the pack. If the back centering was just a bit better, this would be superb.
A crackling fresh example which feels like it just came out of the pack. If the back centering was just a bit better, this would be superb.
Fr. 2008-D* $10 1934C Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Consecutive to the other star offered here, and just as nice in every respect.
Consecutive to the other star offered here, and just as nice in every respect.
Fr. 2010 $10 1950 Wide Federal Reserve Notes. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Seven different districts, including the A, B, C, G, J, K, and L districts, a partial district set of nice, original Gems.
Seven different districts, including the A, B, C, G, J, K, and L districts, a partial district set of nice, original Gems.
Fr. 2010-D* $10 1950 Wide Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
An utterly superb note in all respects, as this star is simply pack fresh and gorgeous. The Oakes catalogue value of $600 will likely be conservative here.
An utterly superb note in all respects, as this star is simply pack fresh and gorgeous. The Oakes catalogue value of $600 will likely be conservative here.
Fr. 2010-D* $10 1950 Wide Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Consecutive to the last and a screaming gem in every respect, but just a bit less well centered than its mate above.
Consecutive to the last and a screaming gem in every respect, but just a bit less well centered than its mate above.
Fr. 2010-J $10 1950 Narrow Federal Reserve Notes. Consecutive Pair. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
These two consecutive notes are a near-perfect pair of the much scarcer Narrow design.
These two consecutive notes are a near-perfect pair of the much scarcer Narrow design.
Fr. 2010-J $10 1950 Wide Federal Reserve Notes. Consecutive Pair. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A gorgeous consecutive pair of Gem $10s.
A gorgeous consecutive pair of Gem $10s.
Fr. 2010-J $10 1950 Federal Reserve Notes. Wide to Narrow Changeover Pair. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
This pretty changeover pair illustrates the two different back designs on this issue.
This pretty changeover pair illustrates the two different back designs on this issue.
Fr. 2010-J $10 1950 Federal Reserve Notes. Narrow to Wide Changeover Pair. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A nice pair that is the reverse of the changeover pair above.
A nice pair that is the reverse of the changeover pair above.
Fr. 2010-J* $10 1950 Wide Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A gorgeous, perfectly centered star note from the Kansas City district bank. Expect this rarity to surpass the Oakes & Schwartz valuation of $600 in CU.
A gorgeous, perfectly centered star note from the Kansas City district bank. Expect this rarity to surpass the Oakes & Schwartz valuation of $600 in CU.
Fr. 2011-A $10 1950A Federal Reserve Notes. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
An original pack that is missing only the top note, 99 consecutive Gems wrapped in a contemporary wrapper.
An original pack that is missing only the top note, 99 consecutive Gems wrapped in a contemporary wrapper.
Fr. 2011-D* $10 1950A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A well centered and fresh Star.
A well centered and fresh Star.
Fr. 2011-D* $10 1950A Federal Reserve Note. CGA Choice Uncirculated 64.
A nice near-Gem Star note from the Cleveland district, appearing flawless save for the centering.
A nice near-Gem Star note from the Cleveland district, appearing flawless save for the centering.
Fr. 2011-J* $10 1950A Federal Reserve Note. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A boldly embossed, fully original near-Gem star note from the Kansas City district.
A boldly embossed, fully original near-Gem star note from the Kansas City district.
Fr. 2011-L* $10 1950A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A well centered San Francisco Star.
A well centered San Francisco Star.
Fr. 2012-A* and Fr. 2012-C* $10 1950B Federal Reserve Notes. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A pair of top condition Star notes, one from Philadelphia and the other from Boston.
A pair of top condition Star notes, one from Philadelphia and the other from Boston.
Fr. 2012-E* and Fr. 2012-L* $10 1950B Federal Reserve Notes. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A pair of 1950B Star notes just about as nice as they come.
A pair of 1950B Star notes just about as nice as they come.
Fr. 2013-A* $10 1950C Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A pack fresh 1950C Boston Star.
A pack fresh 1950C Boston Star.
Fr. 2013-D* $10 1950C Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A well printed and beautifully centered Cleveland district note.
A well printed and beautifully centered Cleveland district note.
Fr. 2013-F* $10 1950C Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A Gem example from the elusive Atlanta district.
A Gem example from the elusive Atlanta district.
Fr. 2013-G* $10 1950C Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A crackling fresh and very well centered star example.
A crackling fresh and very well centered star example.
Fr. 2013-I* $10 1950C Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A scarce star with the lowest printing of any district in this series.
A scarce star with the lowest printing of any district in this series.
Fr. 2013-J* $10 1950C Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Pack fresh and crackly.
Pack fresh and crackly.
Fr. 2013-K* $10 1950C Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A perfectly centered and fresh example of this scarce Dallas star.
A perfectly centered and fresh example of this scarce Dallas star.
Fr. 2014-A* $10 1950D Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A fresh example of the scarce Boston district.
A fresh example of the scarce Boston district.
Fr. 2014-C* $10 1950D Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
An attractive Philadelphia star example.
An attractive Philadelphia star example.
Fr. 2014-D* $10 1950D Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely and well centered Cleveland star in top grade.
A lovely and well centered Cleveland star in top grade.
Fr. 2014-E* $10 1950D Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
An exceptionally nice Richmond 1950D star note.
An exceptionally nice Richmond 1950D star note.
Fr. 2014-F* $10 1950D Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A well centered and original Atlanta star.
A well centered and original Atlanta star.
Fr. 2014-L* $10 1950D Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Another top grade star in the 1950D series. Fresh and original.
Another top grade star in the 1950D series. Fresh and original.
A Group of Uncirculated Federal Reserve Notes
Fr. 2009-E and Fr. 2009-G $10 1934D FRNs Choice CU
Fr. 2013-D, Fr. 2013-E, Fr. 2013-F, Fr. 2013-H and Fr. 2013-I $10 1950C FRNs Choice-Gem
Fr. 2014-D, Fr. 2014-G and Fr. 2014-L $10 1950D FRNs Choice-Gem CU.
Fr. 2009-E and Fr. 2009-G $10 1934D FRNs Choice CU
Fr. 2013-D, Fr. 2013-E, Fr. 2013-F, Fr. 2013-H and Fr. 2013-I $10 1950C FRNs Choice-Gem
Fr. 2014-D, Fr. 2014-G and Fr. 2014-L $10 1950D FRNs Choice-Gem CU.
Fr. 2015-B* $10 1950E Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A new high number for this district.
A new high number for this district.
Fr. 2015-G* $10 1950E Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautifully margined gem example of this scarce star.
A beautifully margined gem example of this scarce star.
Fr. 2018-A $10 1969 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A crackling fresh and perfectly centered up-ladder, bearing serial number A12345678A.
A crackling fresh and perfectly centered up-ladder, bearing serial number A12345678A.
Fr. 2032-E $10 1995 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A solid serial number example from the Florida collection bearing serial number E77777777B. There is a tiny ink spot on the bottom left margin, likely from an automatic teller machine.
A solid serial number example from the Florida collection bearing serial number E77777777B. There is a tiny ink spot on the bottom left margin, likely from an automatic teller machine.
Fr. 2050-B $20 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Boldly embossed and fully original, but with some trace handling that precludes a Gem grade.
Boldly embossed and fully original, but with some trace handling that precludes a Gem grade.
Fr. 2050-D* $20 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This perfectly centered star Twenty from the Cleveland district is gorgeous on both sides and has deep, dark inks that add to its considerable eye appeal. The Oakes & Schwartz reference lists this note at $1,500, and we expect that to be just the jumping off point tonight.
This perfectly centered star Twenty from the Cleveland district is gorgeous on both sides and has deep, dark inks that add to its considerable eye appeal. The Oakes & Schwartz reference lists this note at $1,500, and we expect that to be just the jumping off point tonight.
Fr. 2050-J $20 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A well centered and nicely embossed example.
A well centered and nicely embossed example.
Fr. 2050-L $20 1928 Federal Reserve Notes. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Six consecutive gorgeous Gems from the San Francisco district bank, all fully original with crackling fresh paper and bold embossing. This nice cut half-sheet consists of plate positions G through L, and is a seldom-seen group of nice early Feds that should prove quite popular among collectors.
Six consecutive gorgeous Gems from the San Francisco district bank, all fully original with crackling fresh paper and bold embossing. This nice cut half-sheet consists of plate positions G through L, and is a seldom-seen group of nice early Feds that should prove quite popular among collectors.
Fr. 2051-F $20 1928A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
One of a lovely consecutive pair, each with unbelievable color and freshness.
One of a lovely consecutive pair, each with unbelievable color and freshness.
Fr. 2051-F $20 1928A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
One of a consecutive pair, again with fantastic color and eye appeal.
One of a consecutive pair, again with fantastic color and eye appeal.
Fr. 2051-F $20 1928A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A well centered beauty which looks and feels as though it were printed this afternoon. This is a note you will never worry about improving.
A well centered beauty which looks and feels as though it were printed this afternoon. This is a note you will never worry about improving.
Fr. 2051-F $20 1928A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A pretty, crackling fresh Gem from the Atlanta district.
A pretty, crackling fresh Gem from the Atlanta district.
Fr. 2051-K $20 1928A Federal Reserve Note. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A pretty, fully embossed near-Gem Dallas Twenty from the scarcer 1928A series, just lacking the left and right margins for a full Gem grade.
A pretty, fully embossed near-Gem Dallas Twenty from the scarcer 1928A series, just lacking the left and right margins for a full Gem grade.
Fr. 2053-L $20 1928C Federal Reserve Note. Fine+.
This extraordinary small size rarity is from the scarcer of the two districts that issued this series, notes from Chicago being slightly more available than the rarer San Francisco district that is here offered. This problem-free circulated example is likely to appeal to any specialized collector, as this note is seldom available in any grade.
This extraordinary small size rarity is from the scarcer of the two districts that issued this series, notes from Chicago being slightly more available than the rarer San Francisco district that is here offered. This problem-free circulated example is likely to appeal to any specialized collector, as this note is seldom available in any grade.
Fr. 2054-C/2055-C $20 1934 Mule/1934A $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Changeover Pair. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely and quite scarce changeover pair.
A lovely and quite scarce changeover pair.
Fr. 2054-L $20 1934 Federal Reserve Notes. About Uncirculated.
Two consecutive examples that both have a couple of light folds.
Two consecutive examples that both have a couple of light folds.
Fr. 2055-G/2056-G $20 1934A/1934B Federal Reserve Notes. Changeover Pair. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely changeover pair with two well centered gem notes.
A lovely changeover pair with two well centered gem notes.
Fr. 2055-H/2054-H $20 1934A/1934 Federal Reserve Notes. Reverse Changeover Pair. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A very nice reverse changeover pair, with each of the notes a well centered gem. This pair brought $546.25 when we sold it two years ago, and should easily realize that or more today.
A very nice reverse changeover pair, with each of the notes a well centered gem. This pair brought $546.25 when we sold it two years ago, and should easily realize that or more today.
Fr. 2055-H/2054-H $20 1934A/1934 Mule Federal Reserve Notes. Reverse Changeover Pair. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A very scarce reverse changeover pair which is new to the Oakes census.
A very scarce reverse changeover pair which is new to the Oakes census.
Fr. 2056-B* $20 1934B Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A scarce star note from the New York district bank.
A scarce star note from the New York district bank.
Fr. 2057-F* $20 1934C Federal Reserve Note. Choice About Uncirculated.
The Oakes-Schwartz reference lists but a single star from this district. This example of the new back design makes two and displays only the faintest evidence of handling, at first glance appearing to be fully uncirculated.
The Oakes-Schwartz reference lists but a single star from this district. This example of the new back design makes two and displays only the faintest evidence of handling, at first glance appearing to be fully uncirculated.
Matching Serial Number Set.
Three 1950 Federal Reserve Notes that form a neat and hard-to-replicate set, a Fr. 2059-E $5, Fr. 2010-E $10, and Fr. 1961-E $20, each bearing the matching serial number E00001161A. All three notes have a single light vertical storage fold and thus grade Choice About Uncirculated.
Three 1950 Federal Reserve Notes that form a neat and hard-to-replicate set, a Fr. 2059-E $5, Fr. 2010-E $10, and Fr. 1961-E $20, each bearing the matching serial number E00001161A. All three notes have a single light vertical storage fold and thus grade Choice About Uncirculated.
Fr. 2061-J $20 1950B Federal Reserve Notes. Five Consecutive Examples. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Five consecutive beautiful near-Gem Kansas City district Twenties.
Five consecutive beautiful near-Gem Kansas City district Twenties.
Fr. 2061-J* $20 1950B Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A gorgeous, fully original, boldly embossed star note from Kansas City, the first of two consecutive Gems.
A gorgeous, fully original, boldly embossed star note from Kansas City, the first of two consecutive Gems.
Fr. 2061-J* $20 1950B Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A second consecutive Gem star note, every bit as nice as the first.
A second consecutive Gem star note, every bit as nice as the first.
$20 1950D* Federal Reserve Notes. Cleveland, Kansas City. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Two pieces, with each a tougher star to find in this grade.
Two pieces, with each a tougher star to find in this grade.
Fr. 2065-D $20 1963 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 2065-J* $20 1963 Federal Reserve Note. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A pretty, fully original near-Gem star Twenty from the Kansas City district bank, one of just 640,000 star notes printed.
A pretty, fully original near-Gem star Twenty from the Kansas City district bank, one of just 640,000 star notes printed.
Fr. 2069-B $20 1969B Federal Reserve Notes. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A consecutive pair, both crackling fresh and fully original.
A consecutive pair, both crackling fresh and fully original.
Fr. 2082-J $20 1995 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A neat down ladder with serial number J76543210A.
A neat down ladder with serial number J76543210A.
Fr. 2083-B $20 1996 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Neat fancy number A03040506A on a redesigned twenty.
Neat fancy number A03040506A on a redesigned twenty.
Fr. 2100-A $50 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A truly rare district that, along with the Dallas district, are the two keys to a set in this series. While there is some handling, this attractive example is the first in this grade to be available in at least three years. Expect some serious bidding here, as this note is on numerous want lists.
A truly rare district that, along with the Dallas district, are the two keys to a set in this series. While there is some handling, this attractive example is the first in this grade to be available in at least three years. Expect some serious bidding here, as this note is on numerous want lists.
Fr. 2100-L $50 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A bright and attractively centered example from one of the less often seen districts in this popular series.
A bright and attractively centered example from one of the less often seen districts in this popular series.
Fr. 2101-C $50 1928A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This Philadelphia Fifty is bold and crisp with outstanding eye appeal.
This Philadelphia Fifty is bold and crisp with outstanding eye appeal.
Fr. 2101-E $50 1928A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This fabulous Richmond Fifty is crackling fresh, fully original, and looks like it was just pulled from the printing plate. Boldly embossed throughout and virtually flawless in every way.
This fabulous Richmond Fifty is crackling fresh, fully original, and looks like it was just pulled from the printing plate. Boldly embossed throughout and virtually flawless in every way.
Fr. 2101-F $50 1928A Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A scarce note with the lowest print run for any district in this undervalued series. This will likely reach or exceed the Oakes catalogue value of $575.
A scarce note with the lowest print run for any district in this undervalued series. This will likely reach or exceed the Oakes catalogue value of $575.
Fr. 2101-G $50 1928A Federal Reserve Note. CGA Gem Uncirculated 65.
This Gem appears perfectly flawless and is ideally centered. A nicer example from this scarcer '28A series.
This Gem appears perfectly flawless and is ideally centered. A nicer example from this scarcer '28A series.
Fr. 2102-G $50 1934 Federal Reserve Notes. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Three examples, two consecutive and the third nearly so as it is separated from the second of the pair by one number, all bright and attractive with nice centering and great color.
Three examples, two consecutive and the third nearly so as it is separated from the second of the pair by one number, all bright and attractive with nice centering and great color.
Fr. 2102-G/2103-G $50 1934/1934A Federal Reserve Notes. Changeover Pair. Choice-Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Only a literal handful of $50 changeover pairs are listed in Oakes for all districts and series combined, with nothing at all reported from the Chicago district. Both notes here are pack fresh and fully gem but for their back centering.
Only a literal handful of $50 changeover pairs are listed in Oakes for all districts and series combined, with nothing at all reported from the Chicago district. Both notes here are pack fresh and fully gem but for their back centering.
Fr. 2102-H/2103-H $50 1934/1934A Federal Reserve Notes. Changeover Pair. Crisp Uncirculated.
A very scarce high denomination changeover pair, with both notes displaying considerable handling, as well as a paper clip indention.
A very scarce high denomination changeover pair, with both notes displaying considerable handling, as well as a paper clip indention.
Fr. 2102-L $50 1934 Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Fully original with fresh printing quality, fully Gem but for the centering.
Fully original with fresh printing quality, fully Gem but for the centering.
Fr. 2102-L* $50 1934 Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
An attractive star which will very likely exceed the Oakes catalogue valuation of $750.
An attractive star which will very likely exceed the Oakes catalogue valuation of $750.
Fr. 2103-G/2102-G $50 1934A/1934 Federal Reserve Notes. Reverse Changeover Pair. About Uncirculated.
The Oakes reference lists only one 1934A to 1934 reverse changeovers, with that from the New York district. Expect this rare pair to see bidding reach...
The Oakes reference lists only one 1934A to 1934 reverse changeovers, with that from the New York district. Expect this rare pair to see bidding reach...
$50 1934B Federal Reserve Note. Kansas City. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
$100 1928A Federal Reserve Note. Cleveland. About Uncirculated.
$100 1934C Federal Reserve Note. Dallas. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Three pieces.
$100 1928A Federal Reserve Note. Cleveland. About Uncirculated.
$100 1934C Federal Reserve Note. Dallas. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Three pieces.
Fr. 2107-B $50 1950 Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Pretty and well-centered, some trace handling away from a Gem grade.
Pretty and well-centered, some trace handling away from a Gem grade.
$50 1950A* Federal Reserve Note. Richmond. About Uncirculated.
$50 1950B* Federal Reserve Note. Richmond. About Uncirculated.
$50 1950D* Federal Reserve Note. San Francisco. About Uncirculated.
$50 1969C* Federal Reserve Note. New York. About Uncirculated.
Four high grade but not quite new star examples.
$50 1950B* Federal Reserve Note. Richmond. About Uncirculated.
$50 1950D* Federal Reserve Note. San Francisco. About Uncirculated.
$50 1969C* Federal Reserve Note. New York. About Uncirculated.
Four high grade but not quite new star examples.
Fr. 2108-J* $50 1950A Federal Reserve Note. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A pretty, well margined Kansas City star Fifty. The Oakes & Schwartz valuation in CU is $700, and we would not be surprised if this very scarce star note surpassed that number by a wide margin.
A pretty, well margined Kansas City star Fifty. The Oakes & Schwartz valuation in CU is $700, and we would not be surprised if this very scarce star note surpassed that number by a wide margin.
Fr. 2109-G* $50 1950B Federal Reserve Note. CGA Choice Uncirculated 64.
A pretty and scarce star note that appears Gem but for the centering, which is slightly too far to the right on the face.
A pretty and scarce star note that appears Gem but for the centering, which is slightly too far to the right on the face.
Fr. 2111-B* $50 1950D Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A perfectly centered crackling fresh beauty.
A perfectly centered crackling fresh beauty.
Fr. 2111-D $50 1950D Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Boldly embossed and fully original in every way.
Boldly embossed and fully original in every way.
Fr. 2114-J* $50 1969 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A very rare star which had a printing of only 64,000 pieces, with no serial numbers recorded in Oakes. This piece, which is graded as Gem Uncirculated 65 by CGA, boasts fancy serial number J00011111*.
A very rare star which had a printing of only 64,000 pieces, with no serial numbers recorded in Oakes. This piece, which is graded as Gem Uncirculated 65 by CGA, boasts fancy serial number J00011111*.
Fr. 2119-J $50 1974 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A gorgeous Gem Star Fifty from Kansas City.
A gorgeous Gem Star Fifty from Kansas City.
Fr. 2126-K $50 1996 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A note from the popular Dallas district with low serial number AK00000400A.
A note from the popular Dallas district with low serial number AK00000400A.
Fr. 2150-D $100 1928 Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated.
A bright About Uncirculated example that appears new at first appearance.
A bright About Uncirculated example that appears new at first appearance.
Fr. 2150-E $100 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A bright and well centered example from one of the most difficult to obtain districts in this series. The fancy serial number on this note may well be the cause of its survival in this state of preservation.
A bright and well centered example from one of the most difficult to obtain districts in this series. The fancy serial number on this note may well be the cause of its survival in this state of preservation.
Fr. 2150-F $100 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Extremely Fine.
A pretty, lightly circulated C-note from this early Fed series.
A pretty, lightly circulated C-note from this early Fed series.
Fr. 2150-H $100 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Well centered and bright, a nice C-note with a numbered seal.
Well centered and bright, a nice C-note with a numbered seal.
Fr. 2150-K $100 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Choice About Uncirculated.
Bright, fresh and utterly original, a lovely example from the rare Dallas district that is just one light fold from Choice New. There is a tiny bit of foxing in the top margin that affects nothing.
Bright, fresh and utterly original, a lovely example from the rare Dallas district that is just one light fold from Choice New. There is a tiny bit of foxing in the top margin that affects nothing.
Fr. 2151-D $100 1928A Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A nice bright example but the face centering does not allow a higher grade.
A nice bright example but the face centering does not allow a higher grade.
Fr. 2151-G $100 1928A Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely original Gem from the Chicago district bank with the scarcer light green seal. These catalog at $800 in CU in the Oakes & Schwartz reference and a hammer price in excess of that figure is very likely.
A lovely original Gem from the Chicago district bank with the scarcer light green seal. These catalog at $800 in CU in the Oakes & Schwartz reference and a hammer price in excess of that figure is very likely.
Fr. 2151-G $100 1928A Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Very fresh but showing just a bit of handling.
Very fresh but showing just a bit of handling.
Fr. 2151-H $100 1928A Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note. CGA Gem Uncirculated 65.
This pretty St. Louis C-note appears to be a flawless Gem and looks like it fully earned its assigned third-party grade. It is a lovely example of the scarcer Light Green Seal variety.
This pretty St. Louis C-note appears to be a flawless Gem and looks like it fully earned its assigned third-party grade. It is a lovely example of the scarcer Light Green Seal variety.
Fr. 2151-H $100 1928A Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A well centered C-note from the St. Louis district.
A well centered C-note from the St. Louis district.
Fr. 2151-L $100 1928A Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated.
Graded as About Uncirculated 58 by CGC.
Graded as About Uncirculated 58 by CGC.
Fr. 2152-A $100 1934 Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A fresh, bright and completely original LGS example from the scarcer Boston district. There is some handling evident, obvious enough to keep this from the gem class.
A fresh, bright and completely original LGS example from the scarcer Boston district. There is some handling evident, obvious enough to keep this from the gem class.
Fr. 2152-B $100 1934 Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note.
The top margin is a bit tight and there is a trace of handling on this popular LGS example.
The top margin is a bit tight and there is a trace of handling on this popular LGS example.
Fr. 2152-C $100 1934 Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note. CGA Choice Uncirculated 64.
This Light Green Seal Hundred appears fully Gem but for the centering.
This Light Green Seal Hundred appears fully Gem but for the centering.
Fr. 2152-F $100 1934 Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note. CGA Choice Uncirculated 63.
This LGS Atlanta $100 appears nicely centered and looks conservatively graded to us.
This LGS Atlanta $100 appears nicely centered and looks conservatively graded to us.
Fr. 2152-G $100 1934 Federal Reserve Note. CGA Gem Uncirculated 65.
Well centered and appearing fully deserving of the Gem grade, the first of two consecutive examples.
Well centered and appearing fully deserving of the Gem grade, the first of two consecutive examples.
Fr. 2152-G $100 1934 Federal Reserve Note. CGA Choice Uncirculated 63.
A second consecutive example, this one apparently falling short of the Gem grade due to imperfect centering.
A second consecutive example, this one apparently falling short of the Gem grade due to imperfect centering.
Fr. 2152-I $100 1934 Mule Federal Reserve Note. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
This is an unlisted mule from the Minneapolis district bearing back plate number 122, a hitherto unknown variety from a very popularly collected district. A higher grade newly discovered mule from the Dallas district brought more than $3,500 in our May CSNS sale, and this moderately circulated example is likely to cause a similar stir among FRN specialists.
This is an unlisted mule from the Minneapolis district bearing back plate number 122, a hitherto unknown variety from a very popularly collected district. A higher grade newly discovered mule from the Dallas district brought more than $3,500 in our May CSNS sale, and this moderately circulated example is likely to cause a similar stir among FRN specialists.
Fr. 2152-J $100 1934 Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
An attractive and brightly colored Light Green Seal specimen.
An attractive and brightly colored Light Green Seal specimen.
Fr. 2153-J/2152-J $100 1934A/1934 Federal Reserve Notes. Reverse Changeover Pair. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This reverse changeover pair is not listed in Oakes, which has recorded only eleven COP's from all districts and series combined in this denomination. Both notes are well centered crackling fresh examples as well.
This reverse changeover pair is not listed in Oakes, which has recorded only eleven COP's from all districts and series combined in this denomination. Both notes are well centered crackling fresh examples as well.
Fr. 2158-D* $100 1950A Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
One of a consecutive pair of these very scarce stars, not surprising as this district had a very short regular issue in this series as well.
One of a consecutive pair of these very scarce stars, not surprising as this district had a very short regular issue in this series as well.
Fr. 2158-D* $100 1950A Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
The Cleveland district is one of only two districts not listed as having reported any $100 stars in this series. This piece is the second note of a consecutive pair offered here.
The Cleveland district is one of only two districts not listed as having reported any $100 stars in this series. This piece is the second note of a consecutive pair offered here.
Fr. 2159-H* $100 1950B Federal Reserve Note. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A nice moderately circulated Star Hundred.
A nice moderately circulated Star Hundred.
Fr. 2160-C* $100 1950C Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A very scarce star with this example the high number recorded in the Oakes book.
A very scarce star with this example the high number recorded in the Oakes book.
Fr. 2160-F* $100 1950C Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A pretty star which holds the low number recorded for this district in Oakes.
A pretty star which holds the low number recorded for this district in Oakes.
Fr. 2161-E* $100 1950D Federal Reserve Note. CGA Choice Uncirculated 63.
This lovely Richmond Star Hundred appears flawless save for the centering which is slightly low, and appears to have fully earned its third-party grade. A very scarce star note that will likely see a number of competitive bids from small size $100 specialists.
This lovely Richmond Star Hundred appears flawless save for the centering which is slightly low, and appears to have fully earned its third-party grade. A very scarce star note that will likely see a number of competitive bids from small size $100 specialists.
Fr. 2162-B* $100 1950E Federal Reserve Note. CGA Crisp Uncirculated 62.
Star notes are seldom seen from this very scarce series, especially in high grades. This nice-looking example from the New York district appears conservatively graded to us, as the centering is indicative of a grade a point or two higher. A great Star note rarity that is likely to inspire spirited bidding that will end somewhere in the range of. . .
Star notes are seldom seen from this very scarce series, especially in high grades. This nice-looking example from the New York district appears conservatively graded to us, as the centering is indicative of a grade a point or two higher. A great Star note rarity that is likely to inspire spirited bidding that will end somewhere in the range of. . .
Fr. 2162-G $100 1950E Federal Reserve Note. Choice About Uncirculated.
The 1950E series is a notoriously difficult issue, and of only three districts for which notes were printed, the Chicago district is by far the scarcest with only 576,000 notes printed as compared with more than 3 million from New York and more than 2.7 million from San Francisco. This note falls just short of a CU grade, with only a light diagonal fold across the upper left corner.
The 1950E series is a notoriously difficult issue, and of only three districts for which notes were printed, the Chicago district is by far the scarcest with only 576,000 notes printed as compared with more than 3 million from New York and more than 2.7 million from San Francisco. This note falls just short of a CU grade, with only a light diagonal fold across the upper left corner.
Fr. 2162-L* $100 1950E Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated.
A true latter day star rarity, with the number known, particularly in the higher grade ranges, likely less than two dozen. The Oakes catalogue lists this in CU at $4000, with auction results at double that level for nice examples. This example is very close to new, having been graded as About Uncirculated 58 by CGA.
A true latter day star rarity, with the number known, particularly in the higher grade ranges, likely less than two dozen. The Oakes catalogue lists this in CU at $4000, with auction results at double that level for nice examples. This example is very close to new, having been graded as About Uncirculated 58 by CGA.
Fr. 2163-E* $100 1963A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A perfectly centered flawless gem example of this very scarce star.
A perfectly centered flawless gem example of this very scarce star.
Fr. 2163-L $100 1963A Federal Reserve Notes. Consecutive Run of Ten Notes. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This lovely and strictly original run of ten notes comes in an original bank wrapper that is contemporarily stamp dated. Each note is boldly embossed and looks as if it just came from the printer.
This lovely and strictly original run of ten notes comes in an original bank wrapper that is contemporarily stamp dated. Each note is boldly embossed and looks as if it just came from the printer.
Fr. 2166-F $100 1969C Federal Reserve Note. CGA Gem Uncirculated 66.
This perfectly centered Gem appears perhaps conservatively graded to us, and has bold embossing that can be seen through the third-party encapsulated holder.
This perfectly centered Gem appears perhaps conservatively graded to us, and has bold embossing that can be seen through the third-party encapsulated holder.
Fr. 2167-D* $100 1974 Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A scarce late date star which is valued at $475 in the new Oakes catalogue. This example is gem but for some very slight handling.
A scarce late date star which is valued at $475 in the new Oakes catalogue. This example is gem but for some very slight handling.
Fr. 2167-J* $100 1974 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A scarce star valued at $475 in the new Oakes reference.
A scarce star valued at $475 in the new Oakes reference.
Fr. 2175-B $100 1996 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A rare solid serial number new hundred, one of only a literal handful of solids in this series recorded to date. This pack fresh gem bears serial number AB77777777A. Expect to see bids for this beauty from the Florida collection reach or exceed...
A rare solid serial number new hundred, one of only a literal handful of solids in this series recorded to date. This pack fresh gem bears serial number AB77777777A. Expect to see bids for this beauty from the Florida collection reach or exceed...
Fr. 2175-B $100 1996 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A new hundred with low serial number AB00000076R.
A new hundred with low serial number AB00000076R.
Fr. 2175-B $100 1996 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Low serial number AB00000075R, this note with a small rubber stamped figure on the back.
Low serial number AB00000075R, this note with a small rubber stamped figure on the back.
Fr. 2200-D $500 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Extremely Fine.
A light counting stain is the only flaw on this original piece from the Cleveland district.
A light counting stain is the only flaw on this original piece from the Cleveland district.
Fr. 2201-A $500 1934 Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely high denomination example with perfect centering on both face and back.
A lovely high denomination example with perfect centering on both face and back.
Fr. 2201-G $500 1934 Federal Reserve Note. Crisp Uncirculated.
There is a bit of handling and a tiny spot, but this note is bright and new.
There is a bit of handling and a tiny spot, but this note is bright and new.
Fr. 2201-A $500 1934 Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note. Very Fine.
A nice original mid-grade example from the slightly scarcer Boston district.
A nice original mid-grade example from the slightly scarcer Boston district.
Fr. 2201-C $500 1934 Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A simply gorgeous $500 Light Green Seal example which may well possess the broadest margins and offer the best appearance of any Light Green Seal in existence from the Philadelphia district. This piece is immaculate, without so much as a mark to disturb its pristine appearance. If you can afford and collect only the finest, this is a note that you will treasure for years to come, regardless of the price tonight.
A simply gorgeous $500 Light Green Seal example which may well possess the broadest margins and offer the best appearance of any Light Green Seal in existence from the Philadelphia district. This piece is immaculate, without so much as a mark to disturb its pristine appearance. If you can afford and collect only the finest, this is a note that you will treasure for years to come, regardless of the price tonight.
Fr. 2201-J $500 1934 Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated.
Serial number J00000768A, the lowest number recorded from this district. This piece has been graded as About Uncirculated 50 by CGA.
Serial number J00000768A, the lowest number recorded from this district. This piece has been graded as About Uncirculated 50 by CGA.
Fr. 2201-J $500 1934 Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note. Extremely Fine.
Bright and original, with no problems of any kind.
Bright and original, with no problems of any kind.
Fr. 2201-L $500 1934 Federal Reserve Note. Choice About Uncirculated.
A well centered example which is just a hair from new.
A well centered example which is just a hair from new.
Fr. 2202-B $500 1934A Federal Reserve Note. Extremely Fine.
A nice lightly circulated high denomination example. Extremely Fine.
A nice lightly circulated high denomination example. Extremely Fine.
Fr. 2202-G $500 1934A Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A very attractive example that easily approaches the gem grade.
A very attractive example that easily approaches the gem grade.
Fr. 2202-I $500 1934A Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated.
A scarce Minneapolis district example, which in this series had by far the lowest print run of any district, with just 14,400 notes issued.
A scarce Minneapolis district example, which in this series had by far the lowest print run of any district, with just 14,400 notes issued.
Fr. 2202-L $500 1934A Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated.
A high grade example but with just a bit of translucence, likely from an old holder.
A high grade example but with just a bit of translucence, likely from an old holder.
Fr. 2210-H $1000 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
There are a few filled pinholes and the surfaces are a bit flat.
There are a few filled pinholes and the surfaces are a bit flat.
Fr. 2210-K $1000 1928 Federal Reserve Note. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Dallas is an extremely rare district in the 1928 series, with this example the first we've had to offer in almost ten years. It's a bright well centered piece with good color and excellent eye appeal and will fit nicely into any high end district set, as it will pass for new until very closely examined.
Dallas is an extremely rare district in the 1928 series, with this example the first we've had to offer in almost ten years. It's a bright well centered piece with good color and excellent eye appeal and will fit nicely into any high end district set, as it will pass for new until very closely examined.
Fr. 2211-A $1000 1934 Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note. Very Fine.
A Boston district LGS example boasting fancy serial number A00007777A. It's been graded as Very Fine 25 by CGA, which appears to be somewhat generous.
A Boston district LGS example boasting fancy serial number A00007777A. It's been graded as Very Fine 25 by CGA, which appears to be somewhat generous.
Fr. 2211-B $1000 Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note. Crisp Uncirculated.
A nice appearing Light Green Seal example, but with just too much handling to merit a higher grade.
A nice appearing Light Green Seal example, but with just too much handling to merit a higher grade.
Fr. 2211-D $1000 1934 Federal Reserve Note. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
There is a bit of soil on the reverse, and a couple of tiny spots on the front, but very little wear is evident on this high denomination note.
There is a bit of soil on the reverse, and a couple of tiny spots on the front, but very little wear is evident on this high denomination note.
Fr. 2212-A $1000 1934A Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A well centered example from the scarcer Boston district.
A well centered example from the scarcer Boston district.
Fr. 2212-E $1000 1934A Federal Reserve Note. Fine.
Little circulation but much evidence of being carried in a wallet.
Little circulation but much evidence of being carried in a wallet.
Fr. 2212-G $1000 1934A Federal Reserve Note. CGA Choice Uncirculated 64.
A well centered and bright example graded as Choice Uncirculated 64 by CGA.
A well centered and bright example graded as Choice Uncirculated 64 by CGA.
Fr. 2231-B $10,000 Federal Reserve Note. CGA Choice Uncirculated 64.
This note from the Binion's Horseshoe Casino Hoard is an outstanding example of the highest denomination note issued for general circulation by the United States government. While $100,000 notes were printed, they were used only for transfers within the Federal Reserve banking system and private citizens are prohibited from owning them. Ownership of a $10,000 bill is a point of pride for the currency collector, as even the uninformed public is impressed by a single example. Now that a couple of small hoards have been released to the collecting community, even more collectors will have the opportunity to own these rare and fascinating pieces of financial history.
This specimen is crisp, well centered, and possesses enough eye appeal for a near-Gem classification to be certainly deserved. The light green seal is bold and has not faded with time. It is a lovely example that should please any perspective buyer.
Like other high denomination notes, the $10,000 bill represented an enormous sum of purchasing power when it was issued. Most notes spent their existence in bank vaults, and transactions involving such large amounts of cash were few and far between and usually involved bank to bank transfers. As a comparative guide to the relative value of this note, one need only look at a couple of economic statistics from the time period. When the concurrent terms of Julian and Morgenthau began as Treasurer and Secretary of the Treasury respectively, on January 1, 1934, the Consumer Price Index was at 13.2. As of March, 2001, the CPI was at 185.0, a factor of 14. In other words, $10,000 in 1934 had the purchasing power of over $133,000 in today's money. Even more telling is a glance at the performance of the stock market during the same period of time. On January 2, 1934, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 100.36. With the DJIA currently just under 10,000, a relatively conservative investment of $10,000 in blue chip stocks would be worth over $1 million today. This note certainly seems like a bargain given the historical returns that this same $10,000 could have represented.
This note from the Binion's Horseshoe Casino Hoard is an outstanding example of the highest denomination note issued for general circulation by the United States government. While $100,000 notes were printed, they were used only for transfers within the Federal Reserve banking system and private citizens are prohibited from owning them. Ownership of a $10,000 bill is a point of pride for the currency collector, as even the uninformed public is impressed by a single example. Now that a couple of small hoards have been released to the collecting community, even more collectors will have the opportunity to own these rare and fascinating pieces of financial history.
This specimen is crisp, well centered, and possesses enough eye appeal for a near-Gem classification to be certainly deserved. The light green seal is bold and has not faded with time. It is a lovely example that should please any perspective buyer.
Like other high denomination notes, the $10,000 bill represented an enormous sum of purchasing power when it was issued. Most notes spent their existence in bank vaults, and transactions involving such large amounts of cash were few and far between and usually involved bank to bank transfers. As a comparative guide to the relative value of this note, one need only look at a couple of economic statistics from the time period. When the concurrent terms of Julian and Morgenthau began as Treasurer and Secretary of the Treasury respectively, on January 1, 1934, the Consumer Price Index was at 13.2. As of March, 2001, the CPI was at 185.0, a factor of 14. In other words, $10,000 in 1934 had the purchasing power of over $133,000 in today's money. Even more telling is a glance at the performance of the stock market during the same period of time. On January 2, 1934, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 100.36. With the DJIA currently just under 10,000, a relatively conservative investment of $10,000 in blue chip stocks would be worth over $1 million today. This note certainly seems like a bargain given the historical returns that this same $10,000 could have represented.
Fr. 2231-J $10,000 1934 Federal Reserve Note. CGA Gem Uncirculated 67.
This spectacular note is the finest $10,000, certified or not, from any source other than the Binion's Hoard notes. It is certified by CGA as a "67," and has all the attributes that one would expect from that grade--perfect centering, ideal colors, and excellent eye appeal. We saw this note before it was encapsulated, and can attest to its originality. In fact, the embossing is bold enough to be seen through its third-party holder. It is number 562 of only 1,200 examples originally printed, the smallest print run (tied with Richmond and Dallas) of any district for this series. It is a truly magnificent $10,000, and is worth whatever it takes to take it home. Any collector who is serious about owning the very best available will find this note a must-have item, and we expect substantial bidding interest to culminate in a hammer price solidly within or exceeding the range of. . .
This spectacular note is the finest $10,000, certified or not, from any source other than the Binion's Hoard notes. It is certified by CGA as a "67," and has all the attributes that one would expect from that grade--perfect centering, ideal colors, and excellent eye appeal. We saw this note before it was encapsulated, and can attest to its originality. In fact, the embossing is bold enough to be seen through its third-party holder. It is number 562 of only 1,200 examples originally printed, the smallest print run (tied with Richmond and Dallas) of any district for this series. It is a truly magnificent $10,000, and is worth whatever it takes to take it home. Any collector who is serious about owning the very best available will find this note a must-have item, and we expect substantial bidding interest to culminate in a hammer price solidly within or exceeding the range of. . .
Fr. 2300 $1 1935A Hawaii Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A pretty, well centered Gem with nice embossing and good eye appeal. From the scarcer A-C block which lists for $900 in CU in the Oakes & Schwartz reference.
A pretty, well centered Gem with nice embossing and good eye appeal. From the scarcer A-C block which lists for $900 in CU in the Oakes & Schwartz reference.
Fr. 2300 $1 1935A Hawaii Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A flawless Gem from the Y-B block.
A flawless Gem from the Y-B block.
Fr. 2300 $1 1935A Hawaii Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A well centered pack fresh beauty with low serial number C00001410C.
A well centered pack fresh beauty with low serial number C00001410C.
Fr. 2300 $1 1935A Hawaii Silver Certificates. Two Consecutive Notes. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Two fresh and well centered notes from the S-C block.
Two fresh and well centered notes from the S-C block.
Fr. 2300 $1 1935A Hawaii Silver Certificates (3). Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A trio of fresh and well centered Hawaii notes, two from the S-C block and one from the P-C block.
A trio of fresh and well centered Hawaii notes, two from the S-C block and one from the P-C block.
Fr. 2300 $1 1935A Hawaii Silver Certificates. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Three well-centered Gem Hawaii Aces.
Three well-centered Gem Hawaii Aces.
Fr. 2300 $1 1935A Hawaii Silver Certificate. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
The centering is a little low, otherwise a Gem grade would be in order.
The centering is a little low, otherwise a Gem grade would be in order.
Fr. 2300 $1 1935A Hawaii Silver Certificates. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Six Hawaii Ones, including a small run of three consecutive, all Choice CU due to centering only as all are fully original and would otherwise grade Gem.
Six Hawaii Ones, including a small run of three consecutive, all Choice CU due to centering only as all are fully original and would otherwise grade Gem.
Fr. 2300* $1 1935A Hawaii Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A crackling fresh and utterly original example of this very scarce star.
A crackling fresh and utterly original example of this very scarce star.
Fr. 2301 $5 1934 Hawaii Federal Reserve Note. CGA Choice Uncirculated 64.
A near-Gem example of this popular note that bears a "HAWAII" overprint on the back.
A near-Gem example of this popular note that bears a "HAWAII" overprint on the back.
Fr. 2301 $5 1934 Hawaii Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
The right margin is close, but this is otherwise a very bright example of this very rare note, with this piece the first $5 1934 non-mule Hawaii example we have had to offer in several years. Expect to see some spirited bidding amongst knowledgeable collectors when this lot's number is called.
The right margin is close, but this is otherwise a very bright example of this very rare note, with this piece the first $5 1934 non-mule Hawaii example we have had to offer in several years. Expect to see some spirited bidding amongst knowledgeable collectors when this lot's number is called.
Fr. 2302 $5 1934A Hawaii Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
As nice a Hawaii $5 as could ever exist, with great centering, incredible freshness, and hugely evident original embossing. This piece is, to use a word we seldom employ here, Superb.
As nice a Hawaii $5 as could ever exist, with great centering, incredible freshness, and hugely evident original embossing. This piece is, to use a word we seldom employ here, Superb.
Fr. 2302 $5 1934A Hawaii Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A well centered and very fresh example of this much in demand note.
A well centered and very fresh example of this much in demand note.
Fr. 2302 $5 1934A Hawaii Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Brightly colored and with centering fully adequate to carry the gem grade.
Brightly colored and with centering fully adequate to carry the gem grade.
Fr. 2302 $5 1934A Hawaii Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A little trace handling and a counting crinkle prevent a Gem grade on this nice Hawaii Five.
A little trace handling and a counting crinkle prevent a Gem grade on this nice Hawaii Five.
Fr. 2303 $10 1934A Hawaii Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A perfectly centered gem example of this much sought after note.
A perfectly centered gem example of this much sought after note.
Fr. 2303 $10 1934A Hawaii Federal Reserve Note. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A perfectly centered Hawaii Ten that would be fully Gem but for a minor counting crinkle that is only visible from the back.
A perfectly centered Hawaii Ten that would be fully Gem but for a minor counting crinkle that is only visible from the back.
Fr. 2303 $10 1934A Hawaii Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Very close to the full gem grade, with just a touch of handling evident.
Very close to the full gem grade, with just a touch of handling evident.
Fr. 2303 $10 1934A Hawaii Federal Reserve Note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
An attractive $10 Hawaii note which is just a few light handling marks from the full gem grade.
An attractive $10 Hawaii note which is just a few light handling marks from the full gem grade.
Fr. 2303* $10 1934A Hawaii Federal Reserve Note. Fine+.
A very scarce star with a total printing of only 108,000 pieces. This example is from the last run of only 8,000 pieces. While the $1 and $20 Hawaii stars are usually available, the $5 and $10 Hawaii stars are all either very scarce or just plain rare.
A very scarce star with a total printing of only 108,000 pieces. This example is from the last run of only 8,000 pieces. While the $1 and $20 Hawaii stars are usually available, the $5 and $10 Hawaii stars are all either very scarce or just plain rare.
Fr. 2304 $20 1934 Hawaii Federal Reserve Note. About Uncirculated.
Although mid-grade circulated examples of this scarcer 1934 Hawaii series note can be found with moderate effort, high grade pieces from this much scarcer series are very difficult to locate. The pricing guides are hopelessly conservative on this note, and we would not be surprised if serious collectors bid this example up or beyond the range of. . .
Although mid-grade circulated examples of this scarcer 1934 Hawaii series note can be found with moderate effort, high grade pieces from this much scarcer series are very difficult to locate. The pricing guides are hopelessly conservative on this note, and we would not be surprised if serious collectors bid this example up or beyond the range of. . .
Fr. 2305 $20 1934A Hawaii Federal Reserve Note. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
An exceptional Hawaii $20, with vivid colors, good embossing, and micrometer perfect centering on both face and back. If you are looking for a Hawaii $20 that is far superior to what is usually available, this is your note.
An exceptional Hawaii $20, with vivid colors, good embossing, and micrometer perfect centering on both face and back. If you are looking for a Hawaii $20 that is far superior to what is usually available, this is your note.
Fr. 2306 $1 1935A North Africa Silver Certificates. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Two consecutive Gems, both flawless and fully original.
Two consecutive Gems, both flawless and fully original.
Fr. 2306 $1 1935A North Africa Silver Certificates. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Three Gem examples, all three well centered and fully original. Two are from the I-C block and the third is from the R-C block.
Three Gem examples, all three well centered and fully original. Two are from the I-C block and the third is from the R-C block.
Fr. 2306 $1 1935A North Africa Silver Certificates. Five Consecutive Notes. Choice-Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Five consecutive crackling fresh examples, all Gems but for varying degrees of slightly imperfect centering.
Five consecutive crackling fresh examples, all Gems but for varying degrees of slightly imperfect centering.
Fr. 2306 $1 1935A North Africa Silver Certificates (5). Gem Crisp Uncirculated (3) and Choice Crisp Uncirculated (2).
A fresh and original group with two of the notes missing Gem due to the slightest and only minimally evident handling.
A fresh and original group with two of the notes missing Gem due to the slightest and only minimally evident handling.
Fr. 2306 $1 1935A North Africa Silver Certificate. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A gorgeous, fully original example from the scarce F-C block, one of just 12,000 pieces printed. Fully Gem but for the centering.
A gorgeous, fully original example from the scarce F-C block, one of just 12,000 pieces printed. Fully Gem but for the centering.
Fr. 2306 $1 1935A North Africa Silver Certificates (6). Gem Crisp Uncirculated, About Uncirculated (2), Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, Extremely Fine (2).
Six pieces, with one gem and five high end circulated examples.
Six pieces, with one gem and five high end circulated examples.
Fr. 2309 $10 1934A North Africa Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A prefectly centered and unusually vivid example which may well be the nicest note bearing the rare late finished face plate 86 that we have ever seen. It's encapsulated in a CGA holder and graded by them as Gem Uncirculated 67.
A prefectly centered and unusually vivid example which may well be the nicest note bearing the rare late finished face plate 86 that we have ever seen. It's encapsulated in a CGA holder and graded by them as Gem Uncirculated 67.
Fr. 2309 $10 1934A North Africa Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This piece is everything this issue normally is not, from its perfect centering on both face and back to its exceptional original embossing. $10 North Africa notes simply do not come any nicer than this.
This piece is everything this issue normally is not, from its perfect centering on both face and back to its exceptional original embossing. $10 North Africa notes simply do not come any nicer than this.
Fr. 2309 $10 1934A North Africa Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautiful note with excellent centering and full originality.
A beautiful note with excellent centering and full originality.
Fr. 2309 $10 1934A North Africa Silver Certificate. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A blazing original well centered gem but for one as made paper crease at the top.
A blazing original well centered gem but for one as made paper crease at the top.
$1 1935A Hawaii Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1935A North Africa Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$5 1934A North Africa Silver Certificate. About Uncirculated.
$10 1934A North Africa Silver Certificate. About Uncirculated.
A nice four piece lot.
$1 1935A North Africa Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$5 1934A North Africa Silver Certificate. About Uncirculated.
$10 1934A North Africa Silver Certificate. About Uncirculated.
A nice four piece lot.
$1 1935A Hawaii Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1935A North Africa Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$10 1934A Silver Certificate. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Three attractive World War Two examples.
$1 1935A North Africa Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$10 1934A Silver Certificate. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Three attractive World War Two examples.
Fr. 2309* $10 1934A North Africa Silver Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This piece is an extraordinary note and a major star note rarity. We have seen numerous examples of this star in the low to middle grades, and a fair number of "wannabee uncirculated" examples or notes that claimed to be uncirculated, but this example is the first $10 North Africa star that we can unhesitatingly label as gem. It is vividly colored, displays utterly original paper quality, and has the embossing of a note printed yesterday. If this were a regular 1934A North Africa, it would simply be unusually nice. As a star, it is a major rarity, and the only piece we know of with all of the attributes for true gem status. Expect our estimate to be quickly surpassed by the ranks of star collectors who appreciate just how important this example is.
This piece is an extraordinary note and a major star note rarity. We have seen numerous examples of this star in the low to middle grades, and a fair number of "wannabee uncirculated" examples or notes that claimed to be uncirculated, but this example is the first $10 North Africa star that we can unhesitatingly label as gem. It is vividly colored, displays utterly original paper quality, and has the embossing of a note printed yesterday. If this were a regular 1934A North Africa, it would simply be unusually nice. As a star, it is a major rarity, and the only piece we know of with all of the attributes for true gem status. Expect our estimate to be quickly surpassed by the ranks of star collectors who appreciate just how important this example is.
Fr. 2309* $10 1934A North Africa Silver Certificate. Extremely Fine.
Although stars from this series are not rare in lower circulated grades, higher grade examples are difficult to come by. This piece has nice ink color in the overprint and is ideal for the collector who doesn't want to stretch (or wait) for a CU example.
Although stars from this series are not rare in lower circulated grades, higher grade examples are difficult to come by. This piece has nice ink color in the overprint and is ideal for the collector who doesn't want to stretch (or wait) for a CU example.
Fr. 2309* $10 1934A North Africa Silver Certificate. Very Fine.
Late finished face plate 86, an extremely rare item to find as a star. The Oakes catalogue values this at $750 in Very Fine and $2500 in Uncirculated, and if rarity is any guide these numbers are likely conservative. This star is a most attractive example which is certain to please.
Late finished face plate 86, an extremely rare item to find as a star. The Oakes catalogue values this at $750 in Very Fine and $2500 in Uncirculated, and if rarity is any guide these numbers are likely conservative. This star is a most attractive example which is certain to please.
Fr. 2400 $10 1928 Gold Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A bright and well centered example graded as Gem Uncirculated 65 by CGA.
A bright and well centered example graded as Gem Uncirculated 65 by CGA.
Fr. 2400 $10 1928 Gold Certificate. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Bright and with just minor handling, and very close to the Gem grade.
Bright and with just minor handling, and very close to the Gem grade.
Fr. 2400 $10 1928 Gold Certificate. Crisp Uncirculated.
This note has been damp at one time, which has left a few ripples, but is otherwise perfectly new and has retained excellent color as well.
This note has been damp at one time, which has left a few ripples, but is otherwise perfectly new and has retained excellent color as well.
Fr. 2400 $10 1928 Gold Certificates. Crisp Uncirculated.
A consecutive pair of uncirculated Gold Certificates which have been damp at some point in the past. The color on each is nice, but both notes show some light foxing.
A consecutive pair of uncirculated Gold Certificates which have been damp at some point in the past. The color on each is nice, but both notes show some light foxing.
Fr. 2400 $10 1928 Gold Certificate. About Uncirculated.
Fr. 2400 $10 1928 Gold Certificate. About Uncirculated.
Graded by CGA as About Uncirculated 50.
Graded by CGA as About Uncirculated 50.
Fr. 2400 1928 Gold Certificates. Extremely Fine.
Two pieces, one Extremely Fine, the other New but with some spotty paper discoloration giving it the value of an EF.
Two pieces, one Extremely Fine, the other New but with some spotty paper discoloration giving it the value of an EF.
Fr. 2400 $10 1928 Gold Certificates (8). Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Fine-Very Fine (7).
Eight pieces, a nice lot of these hard to find notes.
Eight pieces, a nice lot of these hard to find notes.
Fr. 2402 $20 1928 Gold Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A vividly colored, beautifully centered, utterly original and fully embossed gem, simply as nice as a $20 small size Gold Certificate can ever be.
A vividly colored, beautifully centered, utterly original and fully embossed gem, simply as nice as a $20 small size Gold Certificate can ever be.
Fr. 2402 $20 1928 Gold Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A vibrantly colored and very well centered example graded by CGA as Gem Uncirculated 66.
A vibrantly colored and very well centered example graded by CGA as Gem Uncirculated 66.
Fr. 2402 $20 1928 Gold Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
An exceptionally vivid example with centering more than adequate to carry the gem grade.
An exceptionally vivid example with centering more than adequate to carry the gem grade.
Fr. 2402 $20 1928 Gold Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Crackling fresh, perfectly centered, and fully original, a Gold note that will please even the fussiest small size specialist.
Crackling fresh, perfectly centered, and fully original, a Gold note that will please even the fussiest small size specialist.
Fr. 2402 $20 1928 Gold Certificate. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Very well centered for this issue.
Very well centered for this issue.
Fr. 2402 $20 1928 Gold Certificate. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Nicely centered and very bright.
Nicely centered and very bright.
Fr. 2404 $50 1928 Gold Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
We are blessed with a plethora of lovely $50 Gold Certificates in this sale, but this piece is truly exceptional, having been obtained by our consignor from pioneer currency dealer William P. Donlon in 1967. The paper is crackling fresh, the inks bright and reflective, and the centering perfect on the front and more than acceptable on the back. Notes like this have virtually disappeared from the market, and are offered today only when old time collections such as the one this piece comes from are dispersed.
We are blessed with a plethora of lovely $50 Gold Certificates in this sale, but this piece is truly exceptional, having been obtained by our consignor from pioneer currency dealer William P. Donlon in 1967. The paper is crackling fresh, the inks bright and reflective, and the centering perfect on the front and more than acceptable on the back. Notes like this have virtually disappeared from the market, and are offered today only when old time collections such as the one this piece comes from are dispersed.
Fr. 2404 $50 1928 Gold Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A very well centered example with great color and eye appeal, in a CGA holder and graded as Gem Uncirculated 66.
A very well centered example with great color and eye appeal, in a CGA holder and graded as Gem Uncirculated 66.
Fr. 2404 $50 1928 Gold Certificate. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
In a sale with several lovely examples of this hardly common note this piece is a standout, with excellent centering of both front and back and a vivid gold overprint that is as bright today as the day it was applied at the Bureau.
In a sale with several lovely examples of this hardly common note this piece is a standout, with excellent centering of both front and back and a vivid gold overprint that is as bright today as the day it was applied at the Bureau.
Fr. 2404 $50 1928 Gold Certificate. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Brightly colored, but the centering is just not good enough to allow for a higher grade.
Brightly colored, but the centering is just not good enough to allow for a higher grade.
Fr. 2404 $50 1928 Gold Certificate. Extremely Fine.
A bright example of this popular issue which at first glance appears to be a higher grade and would actually fit very nicely in a collection of uncirculated material. The note we offer tonight is a plate note in William Donlon's United States Small Size Paper Money and is accompanied by an autographed copy of the 1970 6th edition.
A bright example of this popular issue which at first glance appears to be a higher grade and would actually fit very nicely in a collection of uncirculated material. The note we offer tonight is a plate note in William Donlon's United States Small Size Paper Money and is accompanied by an autographed copy of the 1970 6th edition.
Fr. 2404 $50 1928 Gold Certificate. Extremely Fine.
Brilliant colors and clean, but with a few light folds and one hard fold. Three small pinholes are also present on this nice circulated Gold Fifty.
Brilliant colors and clean, but with a few light folds and one hard fold. Three small pinholes are also present on this nice circulated Gold Fifty.
Fr. 2404 $50 1928 Gold Certificate. Very Fine.
A bright, evenly circulated example of a tough note to obtain in this grade.
A bright, evenly circulated example of a tough note to obtain in this grade.
Fr. 2404 $50 1928 Gold Certificate. Very Fine.
A decent problem-free example.
A decent problem-free example.
Fr. 2405 $100 1928 Gold Certificate. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
This nicely centered Gold C-note has beautifully bright colors and good eye appeal. Strictly Uncirculated higher denomination Gold Certificates are becoming increasingly difficult to locate in today's market.
This nicely centered Gold C-note has beautifully bright colors and good eye appeal. Strictly Uncirculated higher denomination Gold Certificates are becoming increasingly difficult to locate in today's market.
Fr. 2405 $100 1928 Gold Certificate. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A bright and attractive example of this better type. The face centering is letter perfect, but the back centering is less than perfect, making it impossible to assign the gem grade here.
A bright and attractive example of this better type. The face centering is letter perfect, but the back centering is less than perfect, making it impossible to assign the gem grade here.
Fr. 2405 $100 1928 Gold Certificate. Crisp Uncirculated.
A little handling keeps this pretty Gold Hundred from a higher grade, and the bottom margin is virtually non-existent. Still, uncirculated Gold Hundreds are not common items in any grade.
A little handling keeps this pretty Gold Hundred from a higher grade, and the bottom margin is virtually non-existent. Still, uncirculated Gold Hundreds are not common items in any grade.
Fr. 2405 $100 1928 Gold Certificate. Crisp Uncirculated.
Although the back has a couple of small paper scuffs and there is a tiny spot on the face near the bottom right corner, this Gold C-note is fully New and the gold overprint is bold and bright.
Although the back has a couple of small paper scuffs and there is a tiny spot on the face near the bottom right corner, this Gold C-note is fully New and the gold overprint is bold and bright.
Fr. 2405 $100 1928 Gold Certificate. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
There are a few light folds on this beautifully bright, crackling fresh, strictly original gold C-note.
There are a few light folds on this beautifully bright, crackling fresh, strictly original gold C-note.
Fr. 2407 $500 1928 Gold Certificate. Very Fine+.
A nice high end circulated small $500 Gold, with excellent color for the grade. There is one small and well concealed repair at the upper left that has left a small pinhole but the note is otherwise problem free.
A nice high end circulated small $500 Gold, with excellent color for the grade. There is one small and well concealed repair at the upper left that has left a small pinhole but the note is otherwise problem free.
Fr. 2407 $500 1928 Gold Certificate. Very Fine.
We are indeed fortunate to have two nice circulated examples of this most in demand Gold Certificate denomination. This specimen is a bit close at the bottom but is otherwise free of any annoying distractions, and displays attractive color for the grade.
We are indeed fortunate to have two nice circulated examples of this most in demand Gold Certificate denomination. This specimen is a bit close at the bottom but is otherwise free of any annoying distractions, and displays attractive color for the grade.
Some Almost Solid Serial Numbers, Including
$1 1928 Silver. Serial Number D31111111A. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1928A Silver. Serial Number X22222223A. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1974 FRN. Serial Number A47777777A. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$10 1974 FRN. Serial Number A77717777B. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1928 Silver. Serial Number D31111111A. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1928A Silver. Serial Number X22222223A. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1974 FRN. Serial Number A47777777A. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$10 1974 FRN. Serial Number A77717777B. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1928A Silver Certificate.
$1 1934 Silver Certificate.
$1 1935A Silver Certificate.
$1 1957 Silver Certificate.
$5 1934A Silver Certificate.
$5 1953 Silver Certificate.
$10 1934C Silver Certificate.
$10 1953B Silver Certificate.
Eight pieces, each a well centered perfect Gem Crisp Uncirculated example.
$1 1934 Silver Certificate.
$1 1935A Silver Certificate.
$1 1957 Silver Certificate.
$5 1934A Silver Certificate.
$5 1953 Silver Certificate.
$10 1934C Silver Certificate.
$10 1953B Silver Certificate.
Eight pieces, each a well centered perfect Gem Crisp Uncirculated example.
An Assortment of Gem Legal Tender Notes$2 1928 Legal Tender.
$2 1953A Legal Tender.
$2 1963 Legal Tender.
$5 1928E Legal Tender.
$5 1953B Legal Tender
$5 1963 Legal Tender.
Six pieces, all Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$2 1953A Legal Tender.
$2 1963 Legal Tender.
$5 1928E Legal Tender.
$5 1953B Legal Tender
$5 1963 Legal Tender.
Six pieces, all Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A Mixed Group of Silver Certificates and a Legal Tender.
Fr. 1608 $1 1935A Mule Silver Certificate Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1608* $1 1935A Silver Certificate Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1505 $2 1928D Mule Legal Tender Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2300 $1 1935A Hawaii Silver Certificate Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2306 $1 1935A North Africa Silver Certificate Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 1608 $1 1935A Mule Silver Certificate Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1608* $1 1935A Silver Certificate Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1505 $2 1928D Mule Legal Tender Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2300 $1 1935A Hawaii Silver Certificate Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2306 $1 1935A North Africa Silver Certificate Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A Trio of Mixed Small Size Notes
Fr. 1550 $100 1966 Legal Tender Very Fine
Fr. 2054-C $20 1934 Federal Reserve Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2300 $1 1935A Hawaii Silver Certificate Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 1550 $100 1966 Legal Tender Very Fine
Fr. 2054-C $20 1934 Federal Reserve Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2300 $1 1935A Hawaii Silver Certificate Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A Mixed Group of Early Federal Reserve Notes
Fr. 2002-G $10 1928B Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2052-G $20 1928B Federal Reserve Note (2) AU
Fr. 2055-G $20 1934A Federal Reserve Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 2002-G $10 1928B Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2052-G $20 1928B Federal Reserve Note (2) AU
Fr. 2055-G $20 1934A Federal Reserve Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Six Federal Reserve Note Stars
Fr. 1965-G* $5 1950D FRN Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1985-B* $5 1995 Federal Reserve Note About Uncirculated
Fr. 2072-B* $20 1977 Federal Reserve Note About Uncirculated
Fr. 2072-G* $20 1977 Federal Reserve Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2077-B* $20 1990 Federal Reserve Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2079-B* $20 1993 Federal Reserve Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Fr. 1965-G* $5 1950D FRN Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1985-B* $5 1995 Federal Reserve Note About Uncirculated
Fr. 2072-B* $20 1977 Federal Reserve Note About Uncirculated
Fr. 2072-G* $20 1977 Federal Reserve Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2077-B* $20 1990 Federal Reserve Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2079-B* $20 1993 Federal Reserve Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
An Accumulation of Silver Certificates
Fr. 1601 $1 1928A EF
Fr. 1602 $1 1928B (2) EF and Gem
Fr. 1607 $1 1935 serial 1616 Gem
Fr. 1608 $1 1935A Gem
Fr. 1611 $1 1935B Gem
Fr. 1613W $1 1935D serial 11181118 Gem
Fr. 1615 $1 1935F Gem
Fr. 1616 $1 1935G Gem
Fr. 1618 $1 1935H Gem
Fr. 1620 $1 1957A serial 11118811 Gem
Fr. 1621 $1 1957B Gem
Fr. 1650 $5 1934 Gem
Fr. 2309* $10 1934A North Africa VF-EF.
Fr. 1601 $1 1928A EF
Fr. 1602 $1 1928B (2) EF and Gem
Fr. 1607 $1 1935 serial 1616 Gem
Fr. 1608 $1 1935A Gem
Fr. 1611 $1 1935B Gem
Fr. 1613W $1 1935D serial 11181118 Gem
Fr. 1615 $1 1935F Gem
Fr. 1616 $1 1935G Gem
Fr. 1618 $1 1935H Gem
Fr. 1620 $1 1957A serial 11118811 Gem
Fr. 1621 $1 1957B Gem
Fr. 1650 $5 1934 Gem
Fr. 2309* $10 1934A North Africa VF-EF.
An Assortment of Odds and Ends
Fractional Currency: Fr. 1264 10¢ Fifth Issue VG; Fr. 1307 25¢ Fourth Issue VG; Fr. 1309 25¢ Fifth Issue (2) VG, EF; Fr. 1381 50¢ Fifth Issue AU
$1 1935A North Africa Silver Certificate AU
$1 1935A North Africa Silver Certificate short snorter VG, stained
$1 1935A Silver Certificate Fine
$1 1935C Silver Certificate serial N55511111E Gem
$1 1935D Silver Certificate autographed by Georgia Neese Clark AU
$1 1934 Silver Certificate AU
$5 1934A Silver Certificate (3) VF, EF, AU
$5 1934B* Silver Certificate (3) VF
$5 1934C* Silver Certificate (2) VF
$5 1934D* Silver Certificate VF
$5 1953* Silver Certificate (1) EF-AU
$5 1953A* (8) EF-AU
$10 1934 Silver Certificate EF
$10 1974 FRN minor gutter fold error VF
$20 1934 Hawaii FRN Fine
$20 1934C FRN (2) AU
$1 1980A U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Coupons (4) Gem
$5 1923 United States War Savings Stamp Certificate used.
$177.35 face value in legal tender plus the food stamps and war savings certificate.
Fractional Currency: Fr. 1264 10¢ Fifth Issue VG; Fr. 1307 25¢ Fourth Issue VG; Fr. 1309 25¢ Fifth Issue (2) VG, EF; Fr. 1381 50¢ Fifth Issue AU
$1 1935A North Africa Silver Certificate AU
$1 1935A North Africa Silver Certificate short snorter VG, stained
$1 1935A Silver Certificate Fine
$1 1935C Silver Certificate serial N55511111E Gem
$1 1935D Silver Certificate autographed by Georgia Neese Clark AU
$1 1934 Silver Certificate AU
$5 1934A Silver Certificate (3) VF, EF, AU
$5 1934B* Silver Certificate (3) VF
$5 1934C* Silver Certificate (2) VF
$5 1934D* Silver Certificate VF
$5 1953* Silver Certificate (1) EF-AU
$5 1953A* (8) EF-AU
$10 1934 Silver Certificate EF
$10 1974 FRN minor gutter fold error VF
$20 1934 Hawaii FRN Fine
$20 1934C FRN (2) AU
$1 1980A U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Coupons (4) Gem
$5 1923 United States War Savings Stamp Certificate used.
$177.35 face value in legal tender plus the food stamps and war savings certificate.
A Small Cash Hoard to Delight and Amaze Your Friends, the Neighborhood Kids and the Waitress at Your Local Cafe
$10 1928 Gold Certificate. VF
$10 1929 FRBN Philadelphia. VF
$20 1929 FRBN Philadelphia. VF
$2 1928G Legal EF
$2 1953C Legal. EF
$5 1963 Legal. VF
$1 1928 Silver. EF
$1 1928A Silver. VF
$1 1935A Silver - Hawaii. VF
$1 1957 Silver (3). VF
$1 1957A Silver (4). VF, VF, AU, Unc.
$1 1957B Silver (2). VF, Unc.
$5 1934A Silver (2). EF
$5 1934D Silver. VF
$5 1953A Silver. Fine
$10 1934A Silver - North Africa. VF
$5 1934A FRN (2). Fine, VF
$5 1950B FRN. VF
$5 1950C FRN. VF
$5 1950D FRN. VF
$5 1950E FRN (2). VF
$10 1928B FRN. Unc.
$10 1934A FRN - Hawaii Fine
$10 1934A. VF
$20 1934A FRN. Fine
$20 1974 FRN. EF
$50 1934 FRN (2). Fine, VF
$50 1950 FRN. EF
Scranton, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 77 VF
$10 Confederate Dec. 2, 1862 EF
$20 Confederate Feb. 17, 1864.
$366 face value in legal tender plus $30 face value in Confederate. Examination of this lot is recommended. There will be no returns for any reason.
$10 1928 Gold Certificate. VF
$10 1929 FRBN Philadelphia. VF
$20 1929 FRBN Philadelphia. VF
$2 1928G Legal EF
$2 1953C Legal. EF
$5 1963 Legal. VF
$1 1928 Silver. EF
$1 1928A Silver. VF
$1 1935A Silver - Hawaii. VF
$1 1957 Silver (3). VF
$1 1957A Silver (4). VF, VF, AU, Unc.
$1 1957B Silver (2). VF, Unc.
$5 1934A Silver (2). EF
$5 1934D Silver. VF
$5 1953A Silver. Fine
$10 1934A Silver - North Africa. VF
$5 1934A FRN (2). Fine, VF
$5 1950B FRN. VF
$5 1950C FRN. VF
$5 1950D FRN. VF
$5 1950E FRN (2). VF
$10 1928B FRN. Unc.
$10 1934A FRN - Hawaii Fine
$10 1934A. VF
$20 1934A FRN. Fine
$20 1974 FRN. EF
$50 1934 FRN (2). Fine, VF
$50 1950 FRN. EF
Scranton, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 77 VF
$10 Confederate Dec. 2, 1862 EF
$20 Confederate Feb. 17, 1864.
$366 face value in legal tender plus $30 face value in Confederate. Examination of this lot is recommended. There will be no returns for any reason.
Fancy Serial Number Set.
A fascinating group of fancy serial numbered $1s, all bearing a single "2" with seven zeros, in various combinations. Just a single note is needed to complete this set.
Fr. 1607 $1 1935 Silver Certificate Serial # F00000002A Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1905-D $1 1969B Federal Reserve Note Serial # D00000020A Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1909-H $1 1977 Federal Reserve Note Serial # H00000200B Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1908-C $1 1974 Federal Reserve Note Serial # C00002000D Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1601 $1 1928A Silver Certificate Serial # K00020000A Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1901-D $1 1963A Federal Reserve Note Serial # D00200000D Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1907-A $1 1969D Federal Reserve Note Serial # A02000000B Choice Crisp Uncirculated
A fascinating group of fancy serial numbered $1s, all bearing a single "2" with seven zeros, in various combinations. Just a single note is needed to complete this set.
Fr. 1607 $1 1935 Silver Certificate Serial # F00000002A Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1905-D $1 1969B Federal Reserve Note Serial # D00000020A Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1909-H $1 1977 Federal Reserve Note Serial # H00000200B Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1908-C $1 1974 Federal Reserve Note Serial # C00002000D Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1601 $1 1928A Silver Certificate Serial # K00020000A Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1901-D $1 1963A Federal Reserve Note Serial # D00200000D Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1907-A $1 1969D Federal Reserve Note Serial # A02000000B Choice Crisp Uncirculated
A Special Group of Courtesy Autographed Notes, Including,
$1 1935C Silver. Autographed by John W. Snyder. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1935D Silver. Autographed by Georgia Neese Clark. Fancy Serial Number V11181111F. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1935D Silver. Autographed by John W. Snyder. Fancy Serial Number Z11721111F. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1935E Silver. Autographed by George Humphrey. Fancy Serial Number B00000096I. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1935E* Silver. Autographed by Ivy Baker Priest and George Humphrey. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1935F* $1 Silver. Autographed by Ivy Baker Priest and Robert Anderson. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1957 Silver*. Autographed by Ivy Baker Priest. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1957* Silver. Autographed by Robert Anderson. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$5 1934C Silver. Autographed by John W. Snyder. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
$5 1934D Silver. Autographed by Georgia Neese Clark. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
$5 1934D Silver. Autographed by John W. Snyder. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely group of eleven pieces, several with fancy or star serial numbers.
$1 1935C Silver. Autographed by John W. Snyder. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1935D Silver. Autographed by Georgia Neese Clark. Fancy Serial Number V11181111F. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1935D Silver. Autographed by John W. Snyder. Fancy Serial Number Z11721111F. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1935E Silver. Autographed by George Humphrey. Fancy Serial Number B00000096I. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1935E* Silver. Autographed by Ivy Baker Priest and George Humphrey. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1935F* $1 Silver. Autographed by Ivy Baker Priest and Robert Anderson. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1957 Silver*. Autographed by Ivy Baker Priest. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$1 1957* Silver. Autographed by Robert Anderson. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
$5 1934C Silver. Autographed by John W. Snyder. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
$5 1934D Silver. Autographed by Georgia Neese Clark. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
$5 1934D Silver. Autographed by John W. Snyder. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely group of eleven pieces, several with fancy or star serial numbers.
Five Dollar Silver Certificate Mixture.
Fr. 1650 $5 1934 Silver Certificates (10)
Fr. 1651 $5 1934A Silver Certificates (4)
Fr. 1652 $5 1934B Silver Certificates (4)
All eighteen notes grade from Choice Crisp Uncirculated to Gem Crisp Uncirculated, and all are crisp, original, and bright.
Fr. 1650 $5 1934 Silver Certificates (10)
Fr. 1651 $5 1934A Silver Certificates (4)
Fr. 1652 $5 1934B Silver Certificates (4)
All eighteen notes grade from Choice Crisp Uncirculated to Gem Crisp Uncirculated, and all are crisp, original, and bright.
Fed Trio.
Fr. 1950-K $5 1928 Federal Reserve Note Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2004-H $10 1934 Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2052-G $20 1928B Federal Reserve Note Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Three nice early Feds, all completely original and nice for the grade.
Fr. 1950-K $5 1928 Federal Reserve Note Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2004-H $10 1934 Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2052-G $20 1928B Federal Reserve Note Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Three nice early Feds, all completely original and nice for the grade.
Four Scarce Silver Certificate Mules.
Fr. 1652 $5 1934B Mule Silver Certificates (3) VF, VF, VG-Fine
Fr. 1653 $5 1934C Mule Silver Certificate Fine
Fr. 1652 $5 1934B Mule Silver Certificates (3) VF, VF, VG-Fine
Fr. 1653 $5 1934C Mule Silver Certificate Fine
Some Small Size Stars, Including:
$2 1953A* Legal. Choice CU.
$1 1935A* Silver. *-A Block. Gem CU.
$1 1935C* Silvers (2). *-B Block. Gem CU.
$1 1935D* Silver. *-B Narrow. Gem CU.
$5 1953A* Silver. Choice CU.
$2 1953A* Legal. Choice CU.
$1 1935A* Silver. *-A Block. Gem CU.
$1 1935C* Silvers (2). *-B Block. Gem CU.
$1 1935D* Silver. *-B Narrow. Gem CU.
$5 1953A* Silver. Choice CU.
Three $100 FRBNs.
Fr. 1890-B $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1890-G $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1890-I $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note Very Fine-Extremely Fine
Fr. 1890-B $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1890-G $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1890-I $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note Very Fine-Extremely Fine
Three Small Size Gold Notes.
Fr. 2400 $10 1928 Gold Certificate About Uncirculated
Fr. 2402 $20 1928 Gold Certificates (2) About Uncirculated, Extremely Fine
Fr. 2400 $10 1928 Gold Certificate About Uncirculated
Fr. 2402 $20 1928 Gold Certificates (2) About Uncirculated, Extremely Fine
Mixed Small Size Grouping.
Fr. 1880-L $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note Very Fine
Fr. 1890-B $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note Very Fine
Fr. 1890-D $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note Extremely Fine
Fr. 2300 $1 1935A Hawaii Silver Certificate Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1880-L $50 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note Very Fine
Fr. 1890-B $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note Very Fine
Fr. 1890-D $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note Extremely Fine
Fr. 2300 $1 1935A Hawaii Silver Certificate Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Four Hawaii Overprint Notes.
Fr. 2300 $1 1935A Hawaii Silver Certificates, three consecutive, Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2303 $10 1934A Hawaii Federal Reserve Note About Uncirculated
Fr. 2300 $1 1935A Hawaii Silver Certificates, three consecutive, Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2303 $10 1934A Hawaii Federal Reserve Note About Uncirculated
Dallas Fed Pair.
Fr. 1950-K $5 1928 Federal Reserve Note Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1956-K $5 1934 Mule Federal Reserve Note Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1950-K $5 1928 Federal Reserve Note Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 1956-K $5 1934 Mule Federal Reserve Note Choice Crisp Uncirculated
1928B $20 Federal Reserve Notes.
Fr. 2052-J $20 1928B Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2052-J $20 1928B Federal Reserve Note Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2052-L $20 1928B Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Notes, consecutive pair, Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2052-J $20 1928B Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Note Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2052-J $20 1928B Federal Reserve Note Crisp Uncirculated
Fr. 2052-L $20 1928B Light Green Seal Federal Reserve Notes, consecutive pair, Choice Crisp Uncirculated
An Assortment of Circulated Currency
$10 1928 Gold Certificate Fine; $20 1929 Gold Certificate VF
$1 1928A Silver Certificate VG; $1 1928B Silver Certificate Fine; $1 1934 Silver Certificate VF; $1 1935B Silver Certificates (4) average: EF; $10 1934A Silver Certificates - North Africa (4) F-VF
$5 1953 Legal Tender Notes (2) VF; $100 1966 Legal Tender Note EF
$1 1963 FRN's G (4) AU; H (7) AU; $5 1928B FRN H VF; $10 1950A FRN G back substantially off center VF
Canada $1 Dominion of Canada July 2, 1922 VG.
$213 face U.S. and $1 Canadian.
$10 1928 Gold Certificate Fine; $20 1929 Gold Certificate VF
$1 1928A Silver Certificate VG; $1 1928B Silver Certificate Fine; $1 1934 Silver Certificate VF; $1 1935B Silver Certificates (4) average: EF; $10 1934A Silver Certificates - North Africa (4) F-VF
$5 1953 Legal Tender Notes (2) VF; $100 1966 Legal Tender Note EF
$1 1963 FRN's G (4) AU; H (7) AU; $5 1928B FRN H VF; $10 1950A FRN G back substantially off center VF
Canada $1 Dominion of Canada July 2, 1922 VG.
$213 face U.S. and $1 Canadian.
Large Size
Fr. 35 $1 1880 Legal Tender Face and Back Proofs. A perfect pair of Federal Proofs, with a straight-zero serial number. Both the face and back are razor-sharp impressions that allow the finest of lines that were placed on these fresh plates by the engraver to show exactly as they were intended. Both face and back are as flawless as they could be. We sold this pair in September, 2001 for $5500, and on a market that has seen significant increase in interest in Federal Proofs, we would expect these to now realize . . .
Fr. 2 $5 1861 Demand Note Very Fine. A solid and good-looking Demand Note, problem-free save for a small repaired tear at the top, and a few closed pinholes in the center. Demand Notes, in this cataloger's opinion, are considerably underpriced. This piece has good signatures, far better than average margins, and quite a nice overall appearance. The repaired tear can easily be missed at a glance, and is not at all distracting.
Fr. 3 $5 1861 Demand Note Fine-Very Fine. This original, unmolested Demand Note is margined all the way around, and it retains much of its original color and strong signatures. We sold it once before, in January of 1997 as part of the Jerry Sternberg collection. At that time, it realized $2365 on an estimate of $2000-up. Although the market has advanced considerably since that time, Demand Notes, which in our opinion have always been undervalued, have lagged behind the market as a whole. This historic and good looking note will now likely realize . . .
Fr. 7 $10 1861 Demand Note Very Fine. Rather closely margined, as is almost always the case for this type, but very attractive, and with extremely strong, dark signatures. The note is totally original, and lacking the edge splits and assorted problems that usually plague this type. All the ink colors are fully bright, and the note shows no heavy folds or excessive soil. Take the time to examine this piece, even if you have been looking for a higher-grade $10 Demand Note. This note is far nicer in appearance than the typical Very Fine. It's one of the more handsome $10 Demand Notes that we've had the pleasure of handling. From our Jan. '97 sale where it realized $4950.
Fr. 11 $20 1861 Demand Note Very Fine. An intriguing piece which is a genuine but unsigned $20 Demand Note with eight small punch cancels at the signature blocks. It's printed on the normal paper from the regular plates, and is definitely not a Proof or Specimen note, but rather a regularly issued note that was neither overprinted with the serial number and red seal nor signed. It was likely produced as some sort of presentation piece. We sold this note once before, several years ago, with an estimate of $25,000-up. It ran considerably past there in active floor bidding, ending at $34,500. This ranks among the top three $20 Demand Notes in grade, as the colors, and paper quality are exceptional. The note is problem-free save for a scattering of tiny pinholes.
Fr. 16 $1 1862 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. A very nice example of our earliest Ace with better than average centering for the issue. Bold ink color and sharp print quality.
Fr. 16 $1 1862 Legal Tender Very Choice New. This early Ace comes very close to the full Gem grade. The colors of the paper and inks are 100% fully bright, and the note has tremendous visual appeal. Three of the margins are decent, and the bottom margin is huge as is often the case with these "D" position notes. The back centering is virtually perfect.
Fr. 16 $1 1862 Legal Tender CGA Choice Uncirculated 64. The ink colors are unusually bold and the margins, while somewhat irregular, are free of the frame line everywhere except at the extreme top of the left face margin. The vignette of Salmon Chase, who was Lincoln's Secretary of State and later Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, is razor sharp.
Fr. 16 $1 1862 Legal Tender Choice New. Tight across the top, and with a small, as made ink spot near the portrait. The paper surfaces are original and the colors of the inks and paper are spectacular.
Fr. 16 $1 1862 Legal Tender About New. Original paper surfaces, better than average margins, and ideal color highlight this example of our earliest Ace.
Fr. 16 $1 1862 Legal Tender Very Fine. Beautifully well margined, with strong color, and a nice overall appearance.
Fr. 16a $1 1862 Legal Tender About New. Close margins and with a tiny dot of rust, but this is the far scarcer variety. Fr. 16a is the variety with National Bank Note Company printed twice at the bottom and the ABNCo monogram at the right. They are very undervalued in today's market, with only a handful of collectors appreciating their rarity. Less than two dozen pieces are known in all grades combined, as opposed to over 550 Fr. 16's, yet on the rare occasion when one does appear, it tends to only bring only three or four times "type" price.
Fr. 17a $1 1862 Legal Tender Very Choice New. A near-Gem example of this early Ace, with bright colors, excellent original embossing, and margins all the way around.
Fr. 17a $1 1862 Legal Tender Very Fine. The seal color is a bit subdued, and there is a tiny repair in the left edge.
Fr. 18 $1 1869 Legal Tender Very Choice New. With just a touch more bottom margin toward the left end, this brightly colored 1869 Rainbow Ace would be a perfect Gem. The colors are spectacular, the back centering ideal, and the eye appeal of the note is exceptional. A very nice piece that's sure to please its new owner.
Fr. 18 $1 1869 Legal Tender About New. The note has a light center fold, and the right face margin is extremely close, but it's beautifully vivid, with all the colors that give this 1869 Ace its Rainbow nickname fully bright.
Fr. 18 $1 1869 Legal Tender About New. A bright, well margined, original note with a repair of a split at the upper right corner. Quite exceptional in all other respects.
Fr. 18 $1 1869 Legal Tender Extremely Fine-About New. An incredible looking note, with the visual impact of a Gem but for a few light folds. The margins, centering, and colors are super; and the surfaces are absolutely original. Tremendous value for the money.
Fr. 18 $1 1869 Legal Tender Choice Extremely Fine. The colors are nothing short of spectacular on this broadly margined Rainbow Ace. It is totally fresh, and it has retained its original embossing.
Fr. 18 $1 1869 Legal Tender About Fine. Amazingly good color for the grade and problem-free save for some very minor roughness at the edges.
Fr. 19 $1 1874 Legal Tender Gem New. Very well margined, with bright color, and sharp printing. The red overprint is particularly strong, and is a deep color that approaches maroon. Very few 1874 Aces have the visual allure of this beauty. The note also has excellent original embossing, and totally clean surfaces.
Fr. 19 $1 1874 Legal Tender Choice About New. A good looking, nicely margined example of this early Legal. The red overprint is strong, and the note has excellent ink color, although the paper is very lightly toned.
Fr. 19 $1 1874 Legal Tender Extremely Fine. Beautiful color, large margins, ideal centering of both sides, and a bright red overprint. Unfortunately there are three light folds, otherwise it is a real Gem.
Fr. 20 $1 1875 Legal Tender Gem New. Good original paper surfaces, bright ink colors, and lots of eye appeal all combine on this early One Dollar Legal. Under 125 Fr. 20's are known in all grades combined, with the vast majority of that number being circulated notes.
Fr. 20 $1 1875 Legal Tender Choice New. A beautiful note but for the centering. Two of the margins are considerably larger than the other two, but the frame line is never touched. Bold and bright.
Fr. 21 $1 1875 Legal Tender Fine. A nice solid example of this rare "A" series note. Only around 20 examples are known. This particular piece has been off the market since 1969. The color is excellent, and the note is strictly original and unmolested. Rare and in our opinion quite undervalued.
Fr. 26 $1 1875 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. A broadly margined note, very well centered on both sides.
Fr. 26 $1 1875 Legal Tender Gem New. This totally original Ace has a bright red overprint, broad even margins, and excellent embossing. It is a trifle tight at the bottom on the back, otherwise a Superb grade would be in order.
Fr. 26 $1 1875 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. Gorgeous colors, broad margins, and a bright red overprint; a note that appears to have fully earned its third-party grade.
Fr. 26 $1 1875 Legal Tender New. Three huge margins, super colors, and good paper originality. Unfortunately, the bottom margin is extremely tight along its entire length.
Fr. 27 $1 1878 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 67. Very nicely margined, with super colors including a bright red seal and overprint. Often on this series, the red is rather light pink, but it's bold and bright on this example.
Fr. 27 $1 1878 Legal Tender Gem New. This example was printed on the USUSUS watermarked paper that was intended for Fractional Currency. The blue anti-counterfeiting stain runs across the top of the note horizontally, and contrasts beautifully with the bold red overprint. One of the prettier examples of this type that we've seen in quite some time.
Fr. 27 $1 1878 Legal Tender About New. Good paper originality and spectacular color make this early Ace a very attractive item. It has both a brighter red overprint and a deeper blue tint than what is typically seen for this issue. A very nice note.
Fr. 28 $1 1880 Legal Tender Gem New. A lovely example of this popular type, with broad margins, bright color, and deep original embossing.
Fr. 29 $1 1880 Legal Tender Superb Gem New. Deep original embossing, ideal color, broad margins, and spectacular eye appeal all come together on this Large Brown Seal Ace.
Fr. 29 $1 1880 Legal Tender About New. An utterly unmolested note with terrific embossing, but tight across the top.
Fr. 30 $1 1880 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 67. A really pretty Large Brown Seal 1880 Ace, with broad margins, and perfect ink and paper color.
Fr. 30 $1 1880 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. A bright flashy note with bold ink and paper colors.
Fr. 30 $1 1880 Legal Tender Gem New. Bright, fresh, flashy, and original with deep embossing, spectacular color, and excellent margins. The note would be Superb if the back centering were just a hair lower.
Fr. 30 $1 1880 Legal Tender Very Choice New. A near-Gem example of a Large Brown Seal 1880 Ace. The red and blue anti-counterfeiting fibers are particularly bold on this example, and they add a nice splash of color.
Fr. 30 $1 1880 Legal Tender Choice New. The margins are too tight for the Gem grade, but that is this pretty note's only problem. The colors are super, the paper originality is easy to see, and the note has a lovely overall appearance.
Fr. 30 $1 1880 Legal Tender Choice New. Beautiful color and all the attributes of a Gem, but for the centering, which is a bit irregular, and comes close to the design at the left end of the top.
Fr. 30 $1 1880 Legal Tender Choice Extremely Fine. A three-light-fold XF with good original paper surfaces and bold ink colors.
Fr. 30 $1 1880 Legal Tender Extremely Fine. Well margined with attractive colors and deep, original embossing. A handsome three-fold XF with virtually no sign of actual circulation.
Fr. 31 $1 1880 Legal Tender Very Choice New. But for the top margin coming slightly close, this handsome and scarce note is a perfect Gem. Only around a hundred examples are known in all grades combined, with the great majority of them being circulated notes. This piece has bold colors, excellent original embossing and all the attributes of a perfect Gem save for the centering.
Fr. 31 $1 1880 Legal Tender CGA Extremely Fine 45. A much scarcer type, and a well margined example with strong ink color. We have several Fr. 31's in this sale, but we often go several sales without a single example.
Fr. 31 $1 1880 Legal Tender Extremely Fine. A scarce and popular note in all grades.
Fr. 33 $1 1880 Legal Tender Fine. A very scarce note, with only a few more than two dozen examples known to exist. This type always attracts multiple bids when one is offered, no matter what the grade. We would not be surprised to see this well circulated but nonetheless pleasing note realize . . .
Fr. 34 $1 1880 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 68. Hugely margined, with bold, bright colors and ideal centering of both sides. This note certainly appears to have earned its very high third-party grade.
Fr. 35 $1 1880 Legal Tender Superb Gem New. A note that, although fairly available in high grade, is still worth fussing over. It's hugely margined, strictly original and loaded with deep embossing as well as full flashy color. An impeccable piece of paper that no collector would ever wish to improve upon.
Fr. 35 $1 1880 Legal Tender Gem New. Exceptionally well margined, beautifully bright and with good original paper surfaces. Fr. 34's and 35's used to be seen with some frequency in top grade, but the active market of the past decade has dried up the availability. Finding a piece as nice as this has been a challenge over the last few years.
Fr. 35 $1 1880 Legal Tender CGA Choice Uncirculated 64. Always a popular type. On this example the original embossing is strong enough to be seen through the third party holder.
Fr. 36 $1 1917 Legal Tender Gem New. Beautifully margined for the type, with deep original embossing and essentially perfect centering of both sides. A common number, but tough to find this nice.
Fr. 36 $1 1917 Legal Tender Choice New. Strictly original and beautifully margined, although the paper is lightly aged.
Fr. 37 $1 1917 Legal Tender Star Note Superb Gem New. A broadly margined, pristine Star note with deep, original embossing, flashy, bright colors and broad, even margins far beyond what we're used to seeing for these normally closely margined 1917 Ones. Not a rare Star, with 116 pieces listed in the Murray reference, but not very many of them could possibly be as nice as this beauty.
Fr. 37 $1 1917 Legal Tender Gem New. A very nice example of this popular Twentieth Century type. The top margin is tighter than the bottom, but still generous for this notoriously tightly margined issue.
Fr. 37 $1 1917 Legal Tender Gem New. A beautiful example of this more-common type. The margins are broad and even, making this brightly colored, strictly original piece an exceptional example, as these are rarely found with decent margins at the top and bottom due to their tight spacing on the original sheets.
Fr. 37 $1 1917 Legal Tender Gem New. Excellent margins for this notoriously poorly margined issue. Bright, crisp and strictly original.
Fr. 37 $1 1917 Legal Tenders Consecutive Pair Gem New. A lovely well margined pair with original embossing and exceptional margins for the issue. Two very nice notes.
Fr. 37 $1 1917 Legal Tender Star Note Choice Extremely Fine. A very nice example of this relatively available Star Note. Murray lists 116 known pieces.
Fr. 37a $1 1917 Legal Tender Superb Gem New. As nice an example of this reversed signature variety as we have ever seen. The margins are broad and even, and the note has deep original embossing and perfect color. We sold this piece in January 2001, and in the intervening three years have not seen another its equal.
Fr. 38 $1 1917 Legal Tender Gem New. Beautifully margined for the issue, with clear, original embossing and very nice color.
Fr. 38 $1 1917 Legal Tender Star Note Very Choice New. A really nice Star Note that's a fully original Gem but for its bottom face margin, which is a bit too close toward the left end. The note shows all its embossing and has ideal coloration. Fr. 38 is a deceptively scarce Star Note. The type is very easy to come by, even in high grade, as Star Fr. 36's, 37's and 39's are very plentiful. Not so Fr. 38's. Only 40 examples are known in total for both the mule and non-mule varieties. This mule variety is the more common of the two, with 27 pieces known, only five of which grade uncirculated. It's not likely that any of them are as nice as this near-Gem, strictly original beauty.
Fr. 38 $1 1917 Legal Tender Star Note Choice About New. The first of a consecutive pair of Star Notes. Twenty-seven examples of this mule (back plate number in the Burke position) are listed in the Murray reference.
Fr. 38 $1 1917 Legal Tender Star Note Choice About New. Consecutive to the above and identical.
Fr. 39 $1 1917 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 67. This is a superb looking piece whose original embossing can be easily seen through the third party holder. Both the appearance and value of the note are enhanced by the low serial number N25A.
Fr. 39 $1 1917 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. The original paper surfaces are easily discerned through the holder. A very well margined note for this notoriously poorly margined issue.
Fr. 39 $1 1917 Legal Tender Very Choice New. With a tiny bit more top margin, this pretty note would make the full Gem grade.
Fr. 39 $1 1917 Legal Tender Very Choice New. This single digit Legal Tender Ace would be a perfect Gem if the top margin were a tad broader. A nice original note with ideal colors and the serial number T8A.
Fr. 39 $1 1917 Legal Tender CGA Choice Uncirculated 64. A very nice note with the rather evocative low serial number R711A.
Fr. 39 $1 1917 Legal Tender Choice About New. A brightly colored example with nice paper surfaces and Choice New save for a single broad corner fold.
Fr. 39 $1 1917 Legal Tender Extremely Fine. A nice original note with a holiday touch, "Christmas 1923 - to Jim from Daddy," in pen to the right of Washington's portrait.
Fr. 40 $1 1923 Legal Tender Superb Gem New. Exquisite color, broad, even margins and wonderful eye appeal all come together on this final Large Size Legal Ace. Small Size notes were introduced just as this type was retired. A real beauty.
Fr. 40 $1 1923 Legal Tender Star Note Superb Gem New. A beautiful four digit star from the short run that is listed in the Murray reference. The original embossing is easily seen on this well margined, fully bright piece.
Fr. 40 $1 1923 Legal Tender Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. Another really nice CGA note where the original embossing can be seen through the third-party holder. Well centered and bright.
Fr. 40 $1 1923 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. A very nice example of this popular type.
Fr. 40 $1 1923 Legal Tender Gem New. A beautiful note, with fully fresh color, deep original embossing, ideal paper surfaces and the low, even serial number A5100B.
Fr. 40 $1 1923 Legal Tender Gem New. Ideal centering, perfect color and fresh surfaces are all immediately apparent on this bright, flashy Ace. The note is made even more desirable by the round four-digit serial number A3500B.
Fr. 40 $1 1923 Legal Tender Star Note Gem New. Flaunting a four-digit serial number, *4219D. As if being a Star Note of so popular a Friedberg number weren't enough, this sought-after Legal has all its stripes, including paper originality. It falls short of the Superb designation only, as we say, "by a small margin" - in this case the bottom.
Fr. 40 $1 1923 Legal Tender Star Note Very Choice New. With just a tad more bottom margin, this lovely Star, with its four-digit serial number, would be a Superb Gem. It's from the run of four-digit Fr. 40 Stars that have afforded a generation of collectors the opportunity to acquire an uncirculated Star Note. Fresh and flashy.
Fr. 40 $1 1923 Legal Tender Very Choice New. With just a touch more margin toward the right end of the bottom, this fresh, fully original piece would rate the full Gem grade. Its deep embossing is easily seen.
Fr. 40 $1 1923 Legal Tender Choice New. A bright, attractive note that is held from the Gem grade by the back centering, which, although well clear of the edge, is a touch low. The note is greatly enhanced in both appearance and value by the three-digit solid serial number A333B. A pretty note of great interest to the special-number collector.
Fr. 40 $1 1923 Legal Tender Choice About New. Bright and broadly margined.
Fr. 40 $1 1923 Legal Tender Consecutive Pair About New. The margins are a bit skewed on these consecutive notes from the final Large Size Legal Tender $1 issue.
Fr. 40 $1 1923 Legal Tender About New. A light center bend away from the Gem grade.
Fr. 40 $1 1923 Legal Tender Star Note About New. There is a light center fold on this popular Star note.
Fr. 40 $1 1923 Legal Tender Choice Extremely Fine. Bright and beautifully margined, a Gem but for three light folds.
Fr. 40 $1 1923 Legal Tender Extremely Fine. Three light folds but strictly original with excellent embossing.
Fr. 40 $1 1923 Legal Tender Choice About New. Strictly original, broadly margined and with superb color. A single light vertical center fold away from the full Gem grade.
Fr. 41 $2 1862 Legal Tender Very Choice New. A fully original, brilliantly colored, early $2 Legal. If the bottom face margin were just a touch broader, the note would make the Gem New grade. The embossing of the serial numbers is clearly original, and the paper surfaces all across the note are fresh and crinkly. A very nice example of a type that is seldom found with this combination of technical merit and eye appeal.
Fr. 41 $2 1862 Legal Tender CGA Choice Uncirculated 64. Very well margined with bold ink color. There are two small, light areas of aging at the bottom of the back, without which we suspect this note would have earned a higher third-party grade.
Fr. 41 $2 1862 Legal Tender Choice Extremely Fine. This lightly circulated early Deuce has sharp print quality, beautiful margins and 100% full ink color. A very pretty note, sure to please the collector of high-end circulated type.
Fr. 41a $2 1862 Legal Tender Extremely Fine. There are a few folds visible on this nicely margined, attractive early Two.
Fr. 41a $2 1862 Legal Tender Choice Very Fine. A strictly original note, better margined than most although it is close at the right. The back is perfectly centered.
Fr. 42 $2 1869 Legal Tender Gem New. A bright, lovely Rainbow Deuce that just misses the Superb grade. Very few Fr. 42's have the color, margins, surfaces and eye appeal of this spectacular piece. In all our years of currency dealing, we've seen perhaps a half-dozen examples as technically perfect and beautifully vibrant as this note.
Fr. 42 $2 1869 Legal Tender Gem New. This $2 denomination is by far the scarcest of the four lowest-denomination notes from the 1869 Rainbow series. It's a note that is seldom encountered with the combination of brightness, centering, margins and color that this piece possesses. This particular example is the somewhat scarcer, though generally unrecognized, variety printed on the watermarked paper. We've only handled a half-dozen or so pieces of this number as nice as this one in our 35 auctions.
Fr. 42 $2 1869 Legal Tender Star About New. The lower left corner has a fold and the upper right corner has a tiny replaced tip, but the colors and the centering are beautiful. There is also a very short split at the top.
Fr. 42 $2 1869 Legal Tender CGA About Uncirculated 50. A beautifully colored Rainbow Two with original paper surfaces that can be seen through the third-party encapsulated holder. The note is irregularly margined, with margins ranging from adequate to huge. The back is very nicely centered.
Fr. 42 $2 1869 Legal Tender Fine. A heavily circulated but totally problem free example of this scarce and popular Rainbow Deuce.
Fr. 43 $2 1874 Legal Tender Superb Gem New. Crisp, flashy and strictly original, with ideal paper surfaces, terrific color, broad, even margins and razor-sharp printing. These 1874 and 1875 Deuces are almost always found on a soft paper that imparts the feel of a worked-on note even when original. This one is a happy exception, with the kind of totally original, crinkly surfaces much appreciated by those truly familiar with our early currency.
Fr. 43 $2 1874 Legal Tender Choice About New. The note has a very subtle, light center fold, but it carries with it the visual appeal of a perfect Gem. The colors are bright and the margins are broad and even. A very nice example of a tough one-number type.
Fr. 45 $2 1875 Legal Tender Choice Very Fine. A rare and underappreciated note. Fewer than two dozen pieces are known to us, and knowledgeable buyers always pile on when one appears at auction. This piece is very nicely margined with good color and no defects of any kind. It's a note that certainly deserves to realize in the area of . . .
Fr. 47 $2 1875 Legal Tender Superb Gem New. A lovely example with margins as broad as we've ever seen on an 1875 Series Deuce. The surfaces are fresh and fully original, and the colors nothing short of perfect. The centering of both sides is right on the money, and the whole package just about reaches perfection.
Fr. 48 $2 1878 Legal Tender Choice New. The margins are a hair tight, but this note is very attractive nonetheless. The overprint colors are bold, and the original embossing can be seen, which is quite unusual for this 1878 series. Fr. 48 is essentially a one-number type, as its type-mate Fr. 49 is an important rarity which is virtually never seen.
Fr. 48 $2 1878 Legal Tender Choice New. Wonderful color, excellent centering, and strong eye appeal all highlight this 1878 Deuce. This is essentially a one-number type, as its type-mate Fr. 49 is very rare.
Fr. 51 $2 1880 Legal Tender Choice New. This Large Brown Seal Deuce has excellent color, but lightly bumped corners hold down the grade.
Fr. 51 $2 1880 Legal Tender About New. A little handled across the top and with a few light corner folds. The colors remain excellent.
Fr. 51 $2 1880 Legal Tender Extremely Fine. Well margined and 100% original. The ink colors are strong, the paper very lightly toned.
Fr. 52 $2 1880 Legal Tender Gem New. A very handsome Deuce, with strong color, sharp print quality and nice, even margins.
Fr. 52 $2 1880 Legal Tender Choice New. The left face margin is a touch close, and the paper is lightly aged, but the color of the inks remains fully bright. The note is totally original, with clearly seen deep embossing.
Fr. 53 $2 1880 Legal Tender Very Good. A rather rare number, with just fewer than three dozen examples known to us in all grades combined. In spite of its heavy circulation, the color remains rather good, and the rarity certainly can't be questioned.
Fr. 54 $2 1880 Legal Tender Choice New. Fr. 54 is a very rare note in all grades, with only three uncirculated examples listed out of eighteen known pieces. There are no other high-grade examples known but for the three uncirculated pieces, with the next closest grade Very Fine. The other two uncirculated examples have both auctioned in the last five years. We sold one in October of 1998 for $22,000, and the other in January of 2001 for $35,750. This note has nice, even margins, spectacular color, good paper surfaces and no problems whatsoever. The printing for this Friedberg number was only 316,000, accounting for its rarity. For comparison, Fr. 57 had over 69,000,000 pieces printed, and Fr. 60 over 179,000,000.
Fr. 54 $2 1880 Legal Tender Very Good. One of the keys to the $2 series, with fewer than a dozen and a half pieces known in all grades combined. This piece is an old friend with this being the fourth time we've handled it. Its most recent appearance was in May of 2000. At that time, it realized $1650 and it's likely to do a bit better tonight. It's problem-free save for a small edge nick at the right that affects only the wide margin area and does not touch the design.
Fr. 56 $2 1880 Legal Tender Gem New. Bright, fresh, well centered and strictly original. The note has a handsome appearance, due in equal parts to the bright colors, and the contrast between the blue serial numbers and the red seal.
Fr. 56 $2 1880 Legal Tender Choice New. Decently centered on both sides with excellent colors and no problems. Quite close to the full Gem grade.
Fr. 57 $2 1917 Legal Tender Star Note Gem New. A fresh and original Star Note. Murray lists 33 known Stars for Fr. 57. This has got to be one of the nicer ones. It's beautifully bright and very well centered for the type.
Fr. 57 $2 1917 Legal Tender Choice New. Beautifully margined and strictly uncirculated, but the paper is a bit too toned for the Gem grade.
Fr. 57 $2 1917 Legal Tender Star Note CGC Almost Uncirculated 58. This serial number 44B is by far the lowest recorded Star Note for any 1917 Deuce. In fact, it is the only double digit Star for any 1917 Deuce. It is a well margined piece with decent color and original embossing that can be seen through the hard plastic holder. The reason for the AU grade is not apparent to us through the holder, but it certainly is at least that nice.
Fr. 57 $2 1917 Legal Tender About New. The paper surfaces are a bit soft on this nicely margined note.
Fr. 58 $2 1917 Legal Tender Star Choice Extremely Fine. One of only 26 examples listed in Murray for this star note signature combination. A nice original piece. Well margined and with strong colors.
Fr. 59 $2 1917 Legal Tender Gem New. A lovely example with exceptional margins for the type, great paper originality, ideal centering of both sides and perfect colors. An unusually nice example.
Fr. 60 $2 1917 Legal Tender Gem New. Beautifully margined, bright and strictly original. Although this is a common type, they're a real challenge to find with full top and bottom margins.
Fr. 60 $2 1917 Legal Tender Very Choice New. Tight at the top and bottom, as is virtually always the case for this type, but lovely in every other sense.
Fr. 60 $2 1917 Legal Tender Very Choice New. Crackling fresh, bright and strictly original with the typical close top margin.
Fr. 60 $2 1917 Legal Tender Very Choice New. A perfect Gem in every sense, but for the centering, this crackling fresh note is somewhat tight across the top as is so typical for the issue.
Fr. 60 $2 1917 Legal Tender Very Choice New. Great paper originality, bright colors, and every Gem attribute but for the centering which doesn't quite make the grade.
Fr. 60 $2 1917 Legal Tender CGA Choice Uncirculated 63. A good looking note, with margins that are typically tight at the top and bottom but clear of the frame line at all points.
Fr. 60 $2 1917 Legal Tender Choice About New. Tight across the bottom and with two corner folds. Bright and original.
Fr. 60 $2 1917 Legal Tender About New. Choice New but for a broad corner fold and minor handling.
Fr. 60 1917 $2 Legal Tenders. Nine examples of this common large size number, the average grade just under Very Fine but all with aging and damp-staining.
Fr. 61a $5 1862 Very Choice New. Spectacularly bright and perfection in every sense but for margin size. The margins come very close in a few places but remain clear of the frame line all the way around. As fresh and original as the day it was made.
Fr. 61a $5 1862 Legal Tender Choice New. But for a close right face margin, this early Five is an absolute Gem. The surfaces are strictly original, the colors of the paper and inks are 100% fully bright, and the note is well margined everywhere except the right edge of the face, which touches the frame line along its entire length. In this cataloger's opinion, the color and paper originality more than compensate for the tight margin. A really pretty note.
Fr. 61a $5 1862 Legal Tender Very Fine. The margins are irregular, but only the top touches and that only at the left. There is a tiny bit of graffiti on the back, including the date 6/15/09.
Fr. 63a $5 1863 Legal Tender Gem New. Beautifully margined, with deep original embossing, ideal color and not a hint of the edge problems that typically plague these early notes. Even the seal, which is often the color-achilles-heel of this type, is bold red and completely printed.
Fr. 63a $5 1863 Legal Tender Fine. In spite of some edge problems, the note has a nice look to it, due in large part to the particularly bold ink colors.
Fr. 63b $5 1863 Legal Tender CGA Extremely Fine 40. Beautifully centered with bold ink color. A very nice lightly circulated example of this popular early type.
Fr. 64 $5 1869 Legal Tender Gem New. A beautiful Rainbow Five Star with explosive colors, broad margins, ideal paper surfaces and tremendous eye appeal. The five-dollar denomination is the most available of the Rainbow series in top grade and this one is up there among the very best of them.
Fr. 64 $5 1869 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. A lovely Rainbow Five, which certainly appears to have earned its third-party 65 grade. The colors are terrific.
Fr. 64 $5 1869 Legal Tender Very Choice New. The right end of the top margin comes a bit close on this boldly colored, Rainbow Pioneer Five. The surfaces are strictly original and the side and bottom margins are more than generous. On balance, this pretty piece comes quite close to the full Gem grade.
Fr. 64 $5 1869 Legal Tender Very Choice New. The note has good paper originality and spectacular colors, but the side margins are too close for the Gem grade. A beautiful note in every other respect.
Fr. 64 $5 1869 Legal Tender CGA Choice Uncirculated 63. It appears to us that the third-party grade was held down by the somewhat tight lower face margin, as we can't see any other reason why this brilliantly colored, well printed Rainbow Pioneer should grade short of Gem.
Fr. 65 $5 1875 Legal Tender CGA Choice Uncirculated 63. Tight across the bottom but with excellent color for the issue. Both the paper and the inks are just about fully bright.
Fr. 65 $5 1875 Legal Tender Choice About New. Lightly folded and with somewhat irregular margins that are generous in most places and clear of the frame line everywhere. Good original paper quality is easily seen.
Fr. 66 $5 1875 Legal Tender Very Good. This scarce Series "A" Five is one of fewer than two dozen examples of its number known to us. It's very well circulated, but save for a few minor edge splits, it has remained problem free. Rare enough to pass the $500 mark in spite of its grade.
Fr. 67 $5 1875 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. Very nicely margined and with a strong red "SERIES B" overprint. Just a few less than 100 pieces are known, but not very many of them can be as nice as this piece.
Fr. 67 $5 1875 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. This "B" series Pioneer Five has a bold red overprint, excellent margins, and essentially perfect centering of both sides.
Fr. 67 $5 1875 Legal Tender Choice New. Fr. 67 is the most available of the 1875 "letter series" notes, from any of the denominations. Almost 100 examples are known, making this a far less expensive way to represent the type. This particular one is well margined, with good original paper surfaces that still show their embossing. The series "B" overprint is unusually bold and bright.
Fr. 68 $5 1875 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. A very nice example with broad, even margins, excellent back centering and good eye appeal.
Fr. 68 $5 1875 Legal Tender Choice New. The note is a bit aged, but the ink color is ideal including the oft faded overprint. The note has its original embossing and would grade fully Gem if the paper were just a tad brighter.
Fr. 68 $5 1875 Legal Tender CGA Crisp Uncirculated 62. A handsome note that undoubtedly would have graded higher but for the bottom margin just touching the frame line at the far left.
Fr. 69 $5 1878 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. A broadly margined note with a stronger overprint than we're used to seeing on these 1878 Pioneers.
Fr. 69 $5 1878 Legal Tender Fine. The paper is a bit soft, and there is a stamp-hinge repair of a short split.
Fr. 72 $5 1880 Legal Tender Choice New. The original embossing is cavernously deep on this Large Brown Seal Red Serial Number Pioneer Five. A handsome example of a popular type.
Fr. 73 $5 1880 Legal Tender Gem New. The first of a consecutive pair. Broadly margined, bright and ideally centered on both sides.
Fr. 73 $5 1880 Legal Tender Gem New. The second of the consecutive pair and identical to the above. Two really nice notes that should be kept together.
Fr. 73 $5 1880 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. This "D" position note has the extra large bottom margin as is commonly seen from the final note on the sheet of four.
Fr. 73 $5 1880 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. A beautifully margined note with original embossing that can be easily seen through the holder.
Fr. 73 $5 1880 Legal Tender Very Choice New. With a little more margin across the bottom, this originally embossed Large Red Seal Pioneer Five would make the full Gem grade.
Fr. 73 $5 1880 Legal Tender CGA Choice Uncirculated 64. There are a number of age spots in the top margin which likely accounts for the less than Gem third-party grade. The original embossing can easily be seen through the holder.
Fr. 73 $5 1880 Legal Tender CGA Choice Uncirculated 64. The margins are a bit irregular, but the only close place is on the bottom right. The original embossing is apparent, even through the holder.
Fr. 73 $5 1880 Legal Tender CGA Choice Uncirculated 63. There are a few age spots on this otherwise attractive example of a somewhat scarcer Pioneer type. The original embossing can be easily seen through the holder.
Fr. 73 $5 1880 Legal Tender New. Choice but for a line of glue along the top of the back, with a little paper adhering here and there. Brightly colored, well margined, and with good original embossing.
Fr. 74 $5 1880 Legal Tender Gem New. The original embossing on this note is so deep that one is tempted to stand on the back of the note opposite the seal, yodel, then stand quietly and wait. The note is beautifully centered with spectacular colors, including a red seal as bold as what is generally seen on Superb Windoms. Super quality, the first of two consecutive pieces.
Fr. 74 $5 1880 Legal Tender Gem New. Consecutive to the above and every bit as resonant.
Fr. 74 $5 1880 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. Exceptional colors, nice margins and original embossing all come together on this third-party graded Pioneer Five.
Fr. 77 $5 1880 Legal Tender Very Good. A bit soft and with the colors somewhat dulled, but a rare number that's hard to find. About 50 examples are known. This one is an old friend that we sold in 1996.
Fr. 80 $5 1880 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. A lovely, broadly margined Pioneer with ideal color and original embossing that can be seen through the CGA holder.
Fr. 82 $5 1880 Legal Tender Very Fine-Extremely Fine. A nice natural note, with good margins and no problems.
Fr. 83 $5 1907 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. A beautifully margined Pioneer Five.
Fr. 84 $5 1907 Legal Tender Gem New. A really lovely Pioneer Five with three huge and one adequate face margin, perfect back centering, beautifully bright color and loads of eye appeal. Fr. 84, while certainly not rare, is far scarcer than most of the surrounding numbers with only about 40 examples known. For comparison, there are 175 Fr. 88's, and over 500 Fr. 91's.
Fr. 84 $5 1907 Legal Tender Very Choice New. Fresh, original surfaces, excellent color and good visual appeal. With just a touch more bottom margin, this scarcer-number Pioneer would rate the full Gem grade.
Fr. 86 $5 1907 Legal Tender Very Good-Fine. This is the scarcer Napier-Thompson signature combination. The surfaces are a bit soft and the ink colors are slightly muted.
Fr. 87 $5 1907 Legal Tender Superb Gem New. Previously in a CGA "66" holder, with the slip still accompanying. Examining this note long and hard, we simply don't understand the grade, as 66 seems conservative to us. It is fully original and deeply embossed with ideal color and great centering.
Fr. 87 $5 1907 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. The note has beautiful margins, excellent centering of both sides and a very nice overall appearance commensurate with its assigned grade.
Fr. 87 $5 1907 Legal Tender Gem New. Deep, original embossing, excellent margins and lots of eye appeal all combine on this handsome Pioneer Five.
Fr. 88 $5 1907 Legal Tender Star Gem New. A beautiful example of the Face Plate II Star variety. Murray lists only 25 known notes of this signature combination for both Face Plate I and II combined. This note is listed as part of a run of three. Only this and four others of the Fr. 88 Stars are listed in Murray as uncirculated. None could be finer than this well-embossed, beautifully original Gem.
Fr. 88 $5 1907 Legal Tender Star Note Gem New. A gorgeous Star note and one of only four Uncirculated examples of this star number known to us. When we last sold this piece in January, 1999, it realized just a shade under $3,000, a number which it could well surpass this evening.
Fr. 88 $5 1907 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 67. Low, even serial number H50A highlights this beautifully bright, ideally centered, certified Pioneer Family Five. The original embossing is easily seen and the note certainly appears to have earned its high third-party grade.
Fr. 88 $5 1907 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. An absolutely lovely example of a Pioneer Five greatly enhanced in value and appearence by the two digit serial number H20.
Fr. 88 $5 1907 Legal Tender Gem New. This beautifully margined Pioneer Five is replete with deep, original embossing. Quite an exceptional example.
Fr. 88 $5 1907 Legal Tender Very Fine. Unmolested and problem free.
Fr. 88 $5 1907 Legal Tender Star Note About Very Fine. Evenly circulated and a new note for the Murray census. It's from the second face plate and one of about two dozen pieces known.
Fr. 88 $5 1907 Legal Tender Star Note Fine. Murray lists 22 Fr. 88 Stars for this more common variety and three others for face plate one. This is a solid note that is simply heavily circulated.
Fr. 91 $5 1907 Legal Tender Superb Gem New. Simply unbelievable quality with incredibly deep, original embossing of all the design elements. Both sides of the note are beautifully centered in-between outsize margins. Margins like this are simply not seen on this number, and that, along with all the other technical merits that this type could possibly have, place it in a catagory by itself.
Fr. 91 $5 1907 Legal Tender Very Choice New. A bit too tight across the bottom for the full Gem grade, but strictly original, with excellent embossing and brilliant coloration.
Fr. 91 $5 1907 Legal Tender Very Choice New. The note has deep, original embossing, perfect colors and great visual appeal. It would merit the full Gem grade if the top margin were just a hair broader.
Fr. 91 $5 1907 Legal Tender About New. Bright, fresh and original but very close across the bottom.
Fr. 91 $5 1907 Legal Tender Cut Sheet of Four About New. All four notes share a light centerfold, all are beautifully bright and strictly original. Fr. 91, despite being a rather common note, is not often seen as a cut sheet.
Fr. 91 $5 1907 Legal Tender Choice Extremely Fine. This Pioneer Five has the look of a higher grade.
Fr. 91 $5 1907 Legal Tender Choice Extremely Fine. A strictly original, lightly circulated example.
Fr. 91 $5 1907 Legal Tender Very Fine. Utterly unmolested, with strong red color remaining.
Fr. 91 $5 1907 Legal Tenders. A pair of circulated examples, both Very Fine or so from a standpoint of wear, one problem-free and the other with the red overprint faded.
Fr. 93 $10 1862 Legal Tender Very Choice New. This early Ten has ideal colors of both the paper and inks and super eye appeal. The paper surfaces are strictly original and the note shows plenty of fresh embossing from the pressure of the plates. The margins are clear of the frame line all the way around on the face and the back centering is perfect. If the note had just a touch more margin size, it would be a real Gem. As it is, it's one of the nicer examples we've seen of this elusive 1862 type. The thin paper used was very prone to splitting and even many technically uncirculated notes have edge splits or traces of closed edge splits. This note is totally free of them. A real pretty high-quality note to be treasured by a serious collector who appreciates fully original quality.
Fr. 93 $10 1862 Legal Tender CGA Choice Uncirculated 64. A very nicely centered example without a hint of the edge problems that so often plague these early issues. The paper surfaces appear original through the third-party holder and the colors of the inks and paper are bright and bold.
Fr. 93 $10 1862 Legal Tender Very Good. A few small holes and the edge roughness that one would expect in this grade.
Fr. 95 $10 1863 Legal Tender Very Fine. Beautifully printed, well margined, strictly original and problem free. The seal is a bold, deep red, which is not at all common for this series. The seals, particularly on circulated notes such as this one, are often rather faded. A handsome note for the collector of circulated types.
Fr. 95b $10 1863 Legal Tender Note CGA Crisp Uncirculated 60. Viewed through the CGA holder, this early $10 seems to be perfect in every respect but for the margins. The note is close in a few places and the design is just touched at the left end of the bottom margin. The colors are lovely.
Fr. 95b $10 1863 Legal Tender Choice Extremely Fine. A lovely note, with super margins for the issue and ideal paper color. There is one inconspicuous closed split in the top margin, but that's the only defect on this pretty early Ten.
Fr. 96 $10 1869 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. This Rainbow Ten has margins all around that are far broader than is typical for the type. The ink colors are spectacular and the note appears to have its original paper surfaces. This is a type that is very difficult to find with the back design wholly on the paper, as extra large margins and exceptional centering need to come together. The central portion of the back design is considerably taller than the face and is almost always cut at either the top or bottom margin. On this piece there is plenty of room all around.
Fr. 96 $10 1869 Legal Tender Very Choice New. Beautifully bright, with good original paper surfaces and a world of eye appeal. If the left face margin were as broad as the right, the note would be absolutely Superb. The back is beautifully centered and well clear of both the top and bottom edges. The central portion of the back design on this note is considerably taller than the face design and is often cut by one edge or the other. This Ten Dollar Rainbow Note fully lives up to its nickname, with the blue, green, red and black colors of the face blending beautifully with one another. A very pretty note indeed.
Fr. 96 $10 1869 Legal Tender Very Choice New. The left face margin is slightly close, but that is the only factor separating this fabulously bright Rainbow Ten from the Superb grade. The colors are the equal of any note from this series that we've ever seen, and the eye appeal is second to none. A very pretty piece of currency.
Fr. 96 $10 1869 Legal Tender Very Choice New. The margins are huge but slightly skewed, the colors are spectacular and the note has good original paper surfaces. A handsome Rainbow Jackass that comes very close to a full Gem grade.
Fr. 96 $10 1869 Legal Tender CGA Choice Uncirculated 63. A broadly margined Rainbow Ten, well centered on both sides. There appears to be some very light handling at the edges.
Fr. 96 $10 1869 Legal Tender Extremely Fine. The margins are skewed, the paper surfaces are a bit soft and the red seal is somewhat faded.
Fr. 103 $10 1880 Legal Tender Gem New. Plainly evident original embossing and super-bright color are immediately apparent when this lovely note is viewed. This Jackass Ten, with its bright red large seal and deep blue serial numbers, presents a striking visual picture to go along with its technical perfection. An outstanding example of the type.
Fr. 104 $10 1880 Legal Tender CGA Very Fine 25. A much scarcer note, with only about 30 examples known in all grades combined.
Fr. 106 $10 1880 Legal Tender CGC Choice Uncirculated 64. Tight across the bottom, but with perfect back centering and ideal ink color. A very pretty Jackass Ten.
Fr. 107 $10 1880 Legal Tender Very Choice New. Lovely margins, ideal colors, and essentially perfect centering of both sides are all features of this large orange spiked seal Jackass Ten.
Fr. 110 $10 1880 Legal Tender Superb Gem New. The first note from a truly magnificent cut sheet of Jackass Tens. Each of the four possesses natural paper ripple and deep, original embossing that is so seldom seen on notes that reach the market today. All four are well margined, crackling fresh pieces with superb colors and tremendous eye appeal. Each of the four notes has a blood-red seal and flashy, deep blue serial numbers that contrast perfectly with it. A very special cut sheet that we would hope remains together in spite of its being sold as four separate lots. This kind of freshness is rare on any note, particularly for a scarce Jackass number (under 70 known in all grades combined.)
Fr. 110 $10 1880 Legal Tender Superb Gem New. The second note from this lovely Cut Sheet. Identical to the above.
Fr. 110 $10 1880 Legal Tender Superb Gem New. The third note from this lovely Cut Sheet. Identical to the above.
Fr. 110 $10 1880 Legal Tender Superb Gem New. The fourth and final note from this lovely Cut Sheet. Identical to the above.
Fr. 113 $10 1880 Legal Tender Gem New. A fresh, flashy, brightly colored Jackass Ten, with deep, original embossing, ideal paper surfaces and lots of eye appeal. This is a common enough number, but it's rarely seen with the excellent paper originality of this note.
Fr. 113 $10 1880 Legal Tender Choice New. A very nice Jackass Ten, with balanced margins, good color and original embossing.
Fr. 113 $10 1880 Legal Tender Extremely Fine. Good, original embossing remains on this lightly circulated Jackass Ten. The note is problem-free.
Fr. 114 $10 1901 Legal Tender Extremely Fine. Serial number 633, the third-lowest-known Fr. 114. Very few three-digit Bisons are known for any number and this is quite a nice one. The note has all its original embossing, huge margins and perfect paper surfaces. The red overprint is just a touch toned down.
Fr. 114 $10 1901 Legal Tender Extremely Fine. A broadly margined, lightly circulated example of this first Bison signature combination.
Fr. 119 $10 1901 Legal Tender Choice New. Beautifully margined, with nice paper surfaces and good eye appeal. This one would be a Gem if the red color were a bit bolder.
Fr. 120 $10 1901 Legal Tender Star Note Gem New. We've sold this gorgeous note twice before: first in our January 1992 sale and then as part of the Watch Hill Collection in early 2001. It was then and remains now the finest known Fr. 120 Star, a position it holds by an extremely wide margin, as the Murray reference lists only five Fr. 120's and none of the other four grade better than Fine. This piece is beautifully margined, 100% fully bright and it still retains all of its deep, original embossing. It's a simply spectacular note and one of only seven uncirculated Bison Stars known to Murray when all the Friedberg numbers are combined. A very special piece, destined to grace the finest of Star Note collections.
Fr. 120 $10 1901 Legal Tender CGA About Uncirculated 50. Attempting to regrade notes once they arrive in third-party graded holders can be quite a challenge, but it seems to us that this attractive Bison has been graded a bit conservatively.
Fr. 120 $10 1901 Legal Tender Choice Fine. A lovely, well margined Bison with ideal color for the grade and not a hint of a problem.
Fr. 120 $10 1901 Legal Tender Star Note Very Good. A new note to the census which now numbers six known pieces for this signature combination. The note is solid, but it's sprinkled with light brown stains. The ink colors remain strong. Only 64 Bison Stars are listed in Murray for all signatures and varieties combined. Over 50 of them are from the final two Friedberg numbers.
Fr. 121 $10 1901 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 68. Incredibly well margined for the type, with strong color of both sides and massive eye appeal. We've seen only a handful of Bison notes over the years that can rival this piece in terms of visual merit.
Fr. 121 $10 1901 Legal Tender Extremely Fine-About New. Three extremely light folds are all that hold this gorgeous Bison away from the pure Gem grade. The colors are exceptional, as is the centering of both sides. The eye appeal is that of a Gem note, as is the original embossing.
Fr. 122 $10 1901 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. Beautiful color, nice margins and perfect back centering makes this a very attractive Bison.
Fr. 122 $10 1901 Legal Tender Choice About New. Perfectly bright, beautifully margined and a corner fold away from grading Gem. Sure to be a popular lot with the many collectors who seek the appearance of Gem notes without the finer technical merits.
Fr. 122 $10 1901 Legal Tender Star Note About New. This Speelman-White Bison Star is represented by 28 known notes in the Murray reference. Only 64 Bison Stars are known for all signatures and varieties combined. Out of that number, only eleven are listed as grading AU or better. This is a lovely example with a light center fold and a bit of handling, but with good paper surfaces and the brightness of a fully uncirculated piece.
Fr. 122 $10 1901 Legal Tender Extremely Fine. Tight across the top, but with super bright colors and otherwise broad margins. Excellent eye appeal.
Fr. 122 $10 1901 Legal Tender Very Fine Stained. Better than Very Fine from the standpoint of circulation, but the paper is heavily aged and there is a small dark stain. The most accurate grade for value would be Very Good.
Fr. 122 $10 1901 Legal Tender Fine-Very Fine. This nicely centered Bison note has original, unmolested surfaces and excellent color for the grade. The perfect circulated note for a type collector.
Fr. 123 $10 1923 Legal Tender Superb Gem New. This is one of the finest examples of its type that we have ever seen. Almost all of the nice examples of Fr. 123's that have survived are from the final pack of 100 produced. This note is far removed from that last pack and it has a rougher, more embossed fresher look and feel to it. It's an absolute original, broadly margined beauty.
Fr. 123 $10 1923 Legal Tender Extremely Fine. A hugely margined, lightly circulated example of this much scarcer Twentieth Century type. The eye appeal of the note is right up there with the uncirculated examples. Very attractive.
Fr. 126b $20 1863 Legal Tender Choice About New. There are a few light folds at one end of the note, but they're difficult to see and grading this beauty less than Choice About New would be a disservice. The margins, colors and paper quality are all spectacular and the note is one of the most appealing examples of its type we've seen in any grade.
Fr. 126b $20 1863 Legal Tender Choice Fine. Terrific ink and paper colors for a note with this degree of circulation. These notes, which were printed on rather weak paper, are not often seen in circulated grades without edge splits, tears, or other defects. This note is totally problem-free.
Fr. 127 $20 1869 Legal Tender Choice Extremely Fine. We've handled quite a number of pieces in technically higher grades, including several Gems, but we don't recall ever seeing a Rainbow Twenty with the flash and color of this spectacular piece. Save for its two light folds, it is a Superb note with ideal, original surfaces, incomparable color and large margins all the way around. In a non-demented world of numismatic pricing, this note would be worth far more than most technical Uncirculated notes.
Fr. 127 $20 1869 Legal Tender Extremely Fine. The note is beautifully margined, with incredible color. Close inspection reveals some expert restorations to the outer margin areas not affecting any of the design. A very pretty example of an extremely popular type.
Fr. 129 $20 1878 Legal Tender Gem New. Excellent paper originality and lots of color, including a bold blue security tint, highlight this early Double Sawbuck. The blue contrasts beautifully with the bold red overprint. This is the variety with the linked repetitive USUSUS watermark. This paper was also used for some of the Fourth Issue Fractional Currency notes. A very handsome piece.
Fr. 129 $20 1878 Legal Tender CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. Spectacular margins, ideal color and perfect centering of both sides are all attributes of this strikingly handsome 1878 Double Sawbuck. A small group of this type has reached the market in high grades over the past half-dozen years, but the auction appearances are becoming a little less frequent as the notes are spreading out among collectors.
Fr. 141 $20 1880 Legal Tender Superb Gem New. A lovely example, with broad, even margins, original paper surfaces, super color and ideal centering of both sides. It's from the relatively long run of uncirculated notes that has supplied virtually the only known high-grade examples of this number. We've seen a few nice ones, but none nicer than this impeccable piece.
Fr. 141 $20 1880 Legal Tender Gem New. Bright and flashy with excellent centering of both sides and tons of eye appeal. A very nice example of a number that certainly doesn't come up very often in this top grade.
Fr. 147 $20 1880 Legal Tender Gem New. The colors are spectacular, the centering is far better than what is typically seen for this habitually close-margined issue and the eye appeal is simply great. A lovely example of a type that is not often seen in top grade.
Fr. 147 $20 1880 Legal Tender Choice New. A rather handsome example of the final signature combination of the 1880 $20 Legal Tenders.
Fr. 147 $20 1880 Legal Tender CGA Very Fine 30. A popular type in all grades.
Fr. 147 $20 1880 Legal Tender Fine. Really Very Fine from the standpoint of circulation, but the note has a stain at the bottom center of both sides.
Fr. 147 $20 1880 Legal Tender Fine. A problem-free example of the grade.
Fr. 150a $50 1863 Legal Tender Fine. One of only seven notes listed, one of which is in the San Francisco Fed. This one has been professionally restored at the top and bottom edges, but none of the design elements have been touched by the restoration. The colors, particularly the sensitive red and green inks, are amazingly bright, imparting the look of a higher-grade example to this very rare note. Only two of the other known notes grade higher than this piece, with only one uncirculated note known. The only known unc. auctioned in Memphis 2000 for $176,000. We sold this note in May of 2000 for $10,450, a number that should be easily eclipsed tonight.
Fr. 151 $50 1869 Legal Tender Very Fine. This note was last on the market in our May 1997 catalog where it was described, "From the James Wade Collection and later from a 1971 Rarcoa sale. It has previously been graded Extra Fine which we find a hair generous; we're grading it Very Fine. It's a well margined and very attractive note. Although about 50 notes are known of this type, they rarely seem to cross the market. Ten of them are impounded in government hands or museums and quite a few others are simply reported and have not reached the public market in decades." In that sale, this note reached $17,500 on an estimate of $15,000-up. The note is totally free of repairs, restorations or problems of any kind and the Rainbow colors remain quite strong.
Fr. 152 $50 1874 Legal Tender Fine. Fr. 152 is a one-number type, with about three dozen examples known in all grades combined. When we last sold this note in May of 1997, it had been new to the census and it was described, "While this new piece to the census receives the rather low technical grade of Fine, we expect it will realize far in excess of what a normal Fine would bring. The margins and color are nothing short of spectacular and with the exception of a well-repaired margin nick, the note is totally original. In the hands of the proper restorer, this nick, which does not reach the design, could be re-repaired to completely disappear. The two large red "L"s and the seal are brighter red than we have seen on a number of the notes reported to be uncirculated." That description still holds. While Fine is the right grade, this note certainly looks much better.
Fr. 164 $50 1880 Legal Tender Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Although there are certainly signs of circulation, the visual impact of this 1880 Fifty is exceptional, in no small part due to its outstandingly large face margins which impart a picture frame appearance.
Fr. 164 $50 1880 Legal Tender About Very Fine. From our May 1997 sale. It was described there, "The surfaces are a little soft, but the note remains rather attractive, and the margins are more than generous. This good-looking piece is the most common Friedberg number of the design type and an excellent way to display this difficult-to-locate design without breaking the bank." At that sale, it realized $2640 on an estimate of $1750-up.
Fr. 165a $100 1862 Legal Tender Fine. This is one of only eleven examples known to exist, none of which grade better than Fine. In spite of this note's rather low grade, it's a very presentable piece. The note appears problem-free, but the edges have been expertly restored at the top, particularly at the top center, where approximately 1/8" of paper has been replaced and carefully re-inked. The internal areas of the note are free of restorations and have no defects whatsoever. Since we sold this note in October of '98, only two 165a's have reached the market. We sold an identical note in January of 2000 for $30,800 and a note not quite as nice in May of 2000 for $24,750. When this note sold in 1998, it realized $11,550 on a $10,000 estimate. We would expect it to just about double that figure tonight.
Fr. 172 $100 1880 Legal Tender About Fine. Only eleven pieces are listed in the census, and of those, three are permantly impounded. This piece, which is the lowest known serial number, is solid for the grade, with a few minor margin splits. It's totally without repairs or restorations, and it has retained rather good color. It's been quite a while since a nice evenly-circulated Fr. 172 has been available to collectors, and this one should create a bit of excitement.
Fr. 185d $500 1878 Legal Tender Choice Fine. This is one of only six examples known to exist, two of which are in government hands, one in the Smithsonian and a second in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Of the four in collectors' hands, three have been on the market in the last few years. An Extra Fine brought $143,000 in the June 2000 Memphis sale, and a Very Fine was on a fixed-price list in 1998 at $85,000. This note was on the market in May of 1997, when we sold it for $37,400. This is one of the most elusive design types. About 40 examples are known, and they span fourteen Friedberg numbers. Of those 40-odd pieces, fully two thirds are permanently impounded in government hands.
Fr. 190a $10 1864 Compound Interest Treasury Note Very Fine Repaired. The note actually has some claims to the XF grade, but it has a number of small repairs of splits and tiny holes. For the most part the restorations are rather well done, giving the note an overall attractive appearance. The bronze overprint is rather bright, with no traces of the heavy green color to which these so often turn. Fr. 190a with the Chittenden-Spinner signature combination is a much rarer number, represented in the census by less than two dozen examples many of which are quite tattered. It is listed simply as "Extremely Rare" and is unpriced in the Friedberg reference.
Fr. 190b $10 1864 $10 Compound Interest Treasury Note CGA Very Fine 30. Unusually well margined with none of the normal repairs and restorations that are so common for these physically larger notes. These bore interest at 6% compounded every six months, with the interest clock stopping at the end of three years at $11.94. This particular example bears the overprint date of December 15, 1864.
Fr. 190b $10 1864 Compound Interest Treasury Note. A well margined Very Fine with some minute cracks in the paper caused by the aging of the bronze. The margins are better than normally seen and are totally original and unrestored. Overall, this piece, which retains excellent ink colors, is well on the positive side of the mid-grade for the type.
Fr. 191a $20 1864 Compound Interest Treasury Note Choice Very Fine. Authorized under the act of June 30, 1864 and issued on October 15, 1864, this solid, problem-free note has not a hint of a defect or restoration. It's far brighter than one would expect for the grade and quite well margined. The bronze overprint has not even begun to crack the paper, as so often happens on this type. Fr. 191a is the most available of the $20 "middle of the book" Interest Bearing and Compound Interest Notes, but most of the notes seen are considerably inferior to this piece, both in technical grade and due to heavy restoration. The eye appeal of this note, combined with its technical merits and rarity, should produce a realization above the level of . . .
Fr. 196a $10 1863 Interest Bearing Note Fine. Sold by us in October of 1998, where it was described, "There is a scattering of small pinholes and a stamp-hinge repair of an edge nick, but the overall appearance of this rare type is rather good, with excellent ink colors and decent body." Since that time, the stamp-hinge repair has been re-repaired and is now far less visible. A solid, attractive example of the type.
Fr. 197a $20 1863 Interest Bearing Note Fine-Very Fine. About two dozen examples are known in all grades combined, including those in museums and government hands. There are simply no uncirculated pieces known, with a single About New and three Extra Fines at the top of the census. This piece is solid, with none of the repairs and restorations that plague these larger size notes. The ink colors are excellent and the paper is bright, save for the normal circulation soil. The note's very well margined and it has plenty of eye appeal. The last time this note was auctioned, in 1998, it realized over $10,000, a figure that should be handily exceeded this evening.
Fr. 198 $50 One Year Interest Bearing Note Fine. This is one of the rarest types of the entire US Currency field. The design is represented by only three known examples: this piece, which is the Friedberg plate note, the piece that had been in the Harry Bass Research Foundation and the Very Fine which is the Hessler illustration and has been off the market since the 1977 ANA Sale. This note is illustrated in Friedberg with tape repairs at the edges of the back and a poorly restored upper right hand corner. Prior to 1997, expert restorations have greatly improved the appearence of this note. All the tape is now gone without a trace and the upper right corner, as well as the upper left corner tip, have been properly and beautifully restored. This note, which was first sold by us in May of 1997, is rather closely margined all around and restored at the edges, but all of the major design features are solid and close to the Very Fine grade. The authorization date of the issue was March 3, 1863 and this is the only known example with the issue date of March 15, 1864. When we sold this note in May of 1997 it realized $26,400. It should certainly easily surpass that this evening.
Fr. 212d $50 1865 Interest Bearing Note Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Authorized by the act of March 3, 1865 and issued on July 15, 1865. Nine notes are recorded in the census, two of which are in government hands and two of which are counterfeit and don't belong in the listing, leaving only five notes available to collectors. This piece is tied for the finest among them. Only one example of the five available to collectors has its coupons and that note changed hands at the Memphis 2000 auction for $181,500. This note is fully its equal for both grade and appearance, although only a tiny fragment of the final coupon remains. When we last sold this note in May of 1997, it realized $38,500. Since that time, we sold a lower-grade piece, also without coupons, in January of 2000 for $41,250. This note has vibrant colors, with the only restoration being a virtually undetectable strengthening at one place in the bronze surcharge. With its extreme rarity, high grade and great eye appeal, we would not be at all surprised to see this note run considerably past our estimate on this more sophisticated market for important pieces.
Fr. 214 $10 1879 Refunding Certificate About New. The margins are a bit irregular, but they range from large to very large everywhere except at the right end of the bottom, where the margin comes rather close. It's a very pretty example that gives the look of a fully uncirculated piece unless examined very closely.
Fr. 215 $1 1886 Silver Certificate CGA Choice Uncirculated 64. This is the first Martha number and also the most common of the 1886 Aces, making it an ideal example to represent the type.
Fr. 215 $1 1886 Silver Certificate Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Terrific color and perfectly natural, it's only noticeable detraction being a somewhat darker than normal counting mark in the typical upper right position.
Fr. 216 $1 1886 Silver Certificate About New. The paper tone is a bit subdued on this otherwise attractive Martha Ace. This is the scarcer of the two numbers with the smaller Red Seal.
Fr. 217 $1 1886 Silver Certificate Superb Gem New. Broad, even margins all around on both sides along with absolutely ideal color, original paper surfaces and tons of eye appeal. A simply splendid Martha that couldn't be bettered.
Fr. 217 $1 1886 Silver Certificate Choice New. The first of a cut sheet of Large Red Spiked Seal Marthas. The note is a perfect Gem but for the face centering. The bottom margin comes close toward the right end. The colors are simply spectacular and the note has deep, original embossing throughout its impeccable surfaces. Fr. 217's are rarely seen in consecutive runs.
Fr. 217 $1 1886 Silver Certificate Choice New. The "B" example from this lovely Cut Sheet. The bottom margin is slightly broader but still too close for the Gem grade on this otherwise perfect, original, bright example.
Fr. 217 $1 1886 Silver Certificate Gem New. This C-position note from this beautifully original Cut Sheet has a broad bottom margin and it fully qualifies for the Gem grade. The colors, paper originality and all the other technical attributes are pure perfection.
Fr. 217 $1 1886 Silver Certificate Gem New. The final note from this cut sheet is a lovely, problem free, brightly colored, strictly original Gem.
Fr. 217 $1 1886 Silver Certificate Choice New. Too tight across the top for a higher grade, but a strictly original note, with excellent embossing and strong color.
Fr. 217 $1 1886 Silver Certificate Very Fine. Tight across the top with excellent ink color and a little soil to the paper.
Fr. 219 $1 1886 Silver Certificate Gem New. Crackling fresh, broadly margined and perfectly original. With very nice centering of both sides and 100% ideal colors.
Fr. 219 $1 1886 Silver Certificate Very Choice New. A near-Gem example of this Large Brown Seal Martha. The colors are absolutely perfect and the original embossing can be easily seen over the entire surface of the note.
Fr. 219 $1 1886 Silver Certificate Choice New. Strictly original surfaces, with good embossing highlight this somewhat tougher Martha number. The large brown spiked seal creates a nice visual contrast to the blue serial number.
Fr. 221 $1 1886 Silver Certificate Gem New. One of the scarcest Martha numbers with only about 75 pieces known. The scarcest Martha, Fr. 220, is represented by about 60 pieces. This one is a real beauty, with good paper surfaces, bright color and excellent margins.
Fr. 221 $1 1886 Silver Certificate Choice Very Fine. The second scarcest of the nine different Martha numbers including both 1886 and 1891 series. Original surfaces.
Fr. 223 $1 1891 Silver Certificate Superb Gem New. A real honey of a note with broad even margins, ideal color, perfect centering of both sides and easily seen deep, original embossing. A lovely second back Martha that no collector would ever seek to improve.
Fr. 223 $1 1891 Silver Certificate Gem New. This second back Martha has beautiful margins, terrific print quality and excellent paper surfaces.
Fr. 223 $1 1891 Silver Certificate Choice New. This Martha has unusually broad margins all the way around, as well as deep original embossing. It would be a perfect Gem but for the anomaly of a very lightly inked seal.
Fr. 223 $1 1891 Silver Certificate Fine. A solid example of the grade, problem-free save for some very minor rust at the left end of the back.
Fr. 223 $1 1891 Silver Certificate Fine. Ideal for the grade.
Fr. 224 $1 1896 Silver Certificate CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. Beautifully bright with ideal centering on both sides, fresh ink colors, sharp print quality and tons of eye appeal. Third-party graded Educational Aces seem to be dramatically increasing in demand.
Fr. 224 $1 1896 Silver Certificate Gem New. This and the next two lots are three-quarters of a Cut Sheet, missing only the B-position note. This A-position Educational Ace is broadly margined and perfectly original, with deep embossing and ideal color. A lovely piece and the finest of the three.
Fr. 224 $1 1896 Silver Certificate Gem New. This C-position note from the partial Cut Sheet is nearly the equal of the note above. The top margin is slightly tighter, but it certainly still qualifies for the Gem grade.
Fr. 224 $1 1896 Silver Certificate Very Choice New. A hair too tight at the top for the Gem grade, but in all other respects, this is the equal of its two sheet mates above.
Fr. 224 $1 1896 Silver Certificate CGA Choice Uncirculated 63. The strong original embossing can be easily seen through the third-party holder on this well-margined $1 Educational.
Fr. 224 $1 1896 Silver Certificate Choice About New. The first of a consecutive pair, both strictly original, well margined pieces with a single light center fold and a corner fold but no signs of circulation.
Fr. 224 $1 1896 Silver Certificate Choice About New. Consecutive to the note above, and identical in every respect.
Fr. 224 $1 1896 Silver Certificate Choice Very Fine. A solid One Dollar Ed with nice natural surfaces and excellent eye appeal. Totally original and well margined.
Fr. 224 $1 1896 Silver Certificate CGA Very Fine 20. A well margined mid-grade Educational Ace.
Fr. 224 $1 1896 Silver Certificate About Very Fine. This is a very broadly margined $1 Educational with lots of color remaining. Handsome for the grade.
Fr. 224 $1 1896 Silver Certificate Very Good-Fine. Soft and with a small repaired tear.
Fr. 225 $1 1896 Silver Certificate Gem New. A broadly margined bright example of the always very popular $1 Educational type. This note bears the Bruce-Roberts signature combination--the scarcer of the two varieties.
Fr. 225 $1 1896 Silver Certificate Choice About New. Super paper originality and boardwalk margins all the way around highlight this Educational Ace. It's by far the scarcer of the two signature combinations. The more common Fr. 224 outnumbers these 225s by almost four to one.
Fr. 225 $1 1896 Silver Certificate Choice Extremely Fine. A brightly colored, decently centered Educational Ace with only mild circulation.
Fr. 225 $1 1896 Silver Certificate Choice Fine. A nice $1 Ed that falls just a hair shy of the full VF grade.
Fr. 226a $1 1899 Silver Certificate Superb Gem New. An outstanding Black Eagle, with cavernous original embossing, ideal centering on both sides, super bright colors and not a hint of a mark of any kind.
Fr. 228 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Superb Gem New. A simply flawless Black Eagle, with broad, even margins, ideal centering of both sides, perfect colors and cavernous original embossing. Just about as good as it gets.
Fr. 229 $1 1899 Silver Certificate CGA Gem Uncirculated 68. Boardwalk margins surround this beautiful Black Eagle, whose original embossing is easily seen through the CGA holder. Black Eagles continue to shatter their own price records at both auction and private-treaty sales. We would not be at all surprised to see this piece approach the four-figure mark.
Fr. 229 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Very Choice New. With a touch more margin at the top left this bright Black Eagle would rate the Gem grade.
Fr. 231 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Courtesy Autograph Superb Gem New. Huge margins, incredibly deep, original embossing, ideal color and great eye appeal all combine on this rare-number Black Eagle. It bears the low serial number D72D and it has been signed by Carmi Thompson vertically to the right of the eagle, "Carmi A. Thompson, Treasurer U.S." The courtesy autograph is in dark black ink, quite unlike the typically washed-out light gray signatures that are often seen. Simply a spectacular note.
Fr. 231 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Superb Gem New. This Serial Number 5 Napier-Thompson note is utterly fresh, with deep, original embossing, huge margins, ideal color and all the attributes required for the Superb grade. Serial numbers one through four have been reported as a Cut Sheet, but none of the other single-digit pieces had surfaced until this beauty appeared. This Napier-Thompson note is the rarest by far of the Black Eagle signature combinations and really nice Fr. 231's tend to bring runaway prices even with ordinary serial numbers. This spectacular single-digit piece should easily reach or exceed . . .
Fr. 233 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Gem New. A bright, broadly margined Black Eagle with excellent centering of both sides as well as strong colors.
Fr. 233 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Gem New. The first of four Black Eagles in this sale with identical serial numbers. All four patiently acquired by the same consignor have serial number T99999955T. This one is well margined, perfectly bright and strictly original, with all its deep embossing intact.
Fr. 233 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Gem New. A gorgeous Black Eagle with evident original embossing, perfect colors, and excellent eye appeal.
Fr. 233 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Gem New. A gorgeous note with ideal centering of both sides, deep original embossing and 100% fresh full color.
Fr. 233 $1 1899 Silver Certificate CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. A real beauty with good margins, bright colors and original embossing that can be seen through the holder.
Fr. 233 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Very Choice New. A beautiful Black Eagle that's held from the Gem grade by a slightly tight top margin.
Fr. 233 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Very Choice New. Another note from this same-serial-number group of Black Eagles. It would be a perfect Gem if the bottom margin were a touch broader. The paper originality is easily seen.
Fr. 233 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Very Choice New. One of four notes in this Black Eagle section that share the same Y99999955Y serial number. This one is strictly original, and it would be an absolute Gem if it weren't for the tight bottom margin.
Fr. 233 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Very Choice New. A near-Gem example with good embossing.
Fr. 233 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Choice New. A nice original Black Eagle that's a bit too tight across the bottom for the full Gem grade.
Fr. 233 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Choice New. Strictly original with deep embossing, a tight bottom margin and the neat near-solid serial number Y99999988Y.
Fr. 233 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Choice About New. There is a single light center bend that holds this strictly original, deeply embossed note from a far higher grade.
Fr. 233 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Choice About New. A single light center fold on this otherwise very nice Black Eagle.
Fr. 233 $1 1899 Silver Certificate About New. The single light center fold on this strictly original Black Eagle does not detract visually but will certainly impact the price.
Fr. 233 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Cut Sheet of Four About New. All four notes are tight at the bottom and have a very light center fold. Fully original.
Fr. 233 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Choice About New. Consecutive with the Cut Sheet above and identical.
Fr. 233 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Choice About New. Consecutive and identical to the lot above.
Fr. 235 $1 1899 Silver Certificates Cut Sheet of Four Very Choice New. With just a tiny touch more bottom margin, these crackling fresh, beautifully bright, and originally embossed Black Eagles would rate the full Gem grade. Cut sheets of Eagles used to be available with some frequency, but virtually all have been separated in the past two decades to supply the tremendous demand for individual pieces.
Fr. 235 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Very Choice New. A fresh, original note that is Superb in every sense but for the top face margin which strays a tad close toward the right end.
Fr. 235 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Very Choice New. One digit away from being a solid "9" note, this piece is from the final sheet of the serial number run that contained the solid "9's" as the note below and the handset nine-digit 100000000 note in the "D" position at the bottom of this sheet. Deep original embossing and spectacular colors are features of this important Black Eagle.
Fr. 235 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Choice New. Deep original embossing is immediately apparent on this 1899 Ace that would be a Gem with a broader bottom margin.
Fr. 236 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Gem New. One of four lovely Black Eagles from the same consignor, all with matching serial numbers. Putting a group like this together in today's market is a virtual impossibility, and if these notes are separated at this sale, no similar group is likely to be formed again. An original, well margined note with the serial number V99999955A.
Fr. 236 $1 1899 Silver Certificate CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. A simply lovely Black Eagle that is greatly enhanced by the eight digit solid serial number R99999999A. The note has lots of numismatic history attached to it. It was previously lot 1983 in the Abe Kosoff 1968 ANA auction. The note has such deep, original embossing that it can be clearly seen through the third-party grading service holder. Solids always cause a stir and solid 9s are the rarest of them all. Sure to be a much sought after lot, likely to reach or far exceed. . .
Fr. 236 $1 1899 Silver Certificate Very Choice New. Good paper originality, perfect colors and crackling surfaces. If the top margin were a hair broader toward the left end, the note would rate the full Gem grade.
Fr. 236 $1 1899 Silver Certificate About New. A nice, original, well margined Black Eagle.
Fr. 236 $1 1899 Silver Certificate CGA About Uncirculated 53. The corners are a bit rounded and the note shows some light soil on the back.
Fr. 237 $1 1923 Silver Certificate Superb Gem New. Outsize margins all around and the additional enhancement of the three digit serial number A226B.
Fr. 237/238 $1 1923 Silver Certificate Chageover Pair Gem New. A consecutive pair, the first with the Speelman-White signature combination and the second signed by Woods and White. Both are crackling fresh, well margined and with all their original embossing present.
Fr. 237 $1 1923 Silver Certificate Star Note Gem New. Broadly margined, crackling fresh, fully original and deeply embossed.
Fr. 237 $1 1923 Silver Certificate Gem New. Very well margined, with good paper originality.
Fr. 237 $1 1923 Silver Certificate CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. Bright, fresh well margined example.
Fr. 237 $1 1923 Silver Certificate CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. A lovely note that certainly appears to have earned its high third-party grade.
Fr. 237 $1 1923 Silver Certificate Very Choice New. Crackling fresh and fully original.
Fr. 237 $1 1923 Silver Certificate Star Note Very Choice New. Deep, original embossing is easily seen on this most available of the Large Size Star Notes.
Fr. 237 $1 1923 Silver Certificate Star Note Very Choice New. Bright, fresh and original, with its embossing intact.
Fr. 237 $1 1923 Silver Certificates Cut Sheet of Four Very Choice New. A crackling fresh cut sheet of this ultimately common large size number.
Fr. 237 $1 1923 Silver Certificates Very Choice New. A nice original consecutive pair.
Fr. 237 $1 1923 Silver Certificate Choice New. This note bears the neat round serial number N16000000D.
Fr. 237 $1 1923 Silver Certificates Cut Sheet of Four Choice About New. A light center bend is common to all four notes. Strictly original but with irregular margins.
Fr. 237 $1 1923 Silver Certificate Choice Extremely Fine. Fresh and original.
Fr. 238 $1 1923 Silver Certificate Gem New. This Silver Certificate features the near-solid serial number A99999977E.
Fr. 238 $1 1923 Silver Certificates Cut Sheet of Four Gem New. A bright, broadly margined cut sheet of a slightly less common signature combination.
Fr. 238 $1 1923 Silver Certificates Gem New. A trio of nice, well margined, bright and almost perfect Silver Certificates that are not consecutive.
Fr. 238 $1 1923 Silver Certificate CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. A beautifully margined note with great paper originality.
Fr. 238 $1 1923 Silver Certificate Gem New. Bright, fresh and original with deep embossing.
Fr. 238 $1 1923 SIlver Certificates Very Choice New. Three crackling fresh examples of this somewhat scarcer signature combination, all quite near the Gem grade.
Forty Consecutive Fr. 238s. Based solely on the vagaries of centering, the notes grade Choice New to Superb Gem New, with far more examples at the upper end. Every single note is a crackling fresh, fully embossed, pristine piece with the crisp look and feel that is absent from even most consecutive runs, let alone individual pieces. The face of the first note has a very minor stain at the bottom and the back of the final note has a small spot, but the 38 pieces in between are simply perfection. The run, which goes from --51 through ---90, contains nine full cut sheets and two consecutive pairs. If you are attracted to freshness, this group is for you.
Fr. 239 $1 1923 Silver Certificate Gem New. This is the scarce signature combination of the most common Large Size type. Over 2000 Fr. 237's are known and nearly 900 Fr. 238's. Less than a hundred and fifty Fr. 239's have been recorded in all grades combined and few are as nice as this well embossed, broadly margined, strictly original Gem.
Fr. 240 $2 1886 Silver Certificate About New. Hugely margined and a beautiful Hancock except for a weakly printed seal which tilts toward the light pink end of the red hue.
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate Superb Gem New. This Hancock Deuce has Superb eye appeal along with all the technical merits needed for this ultimate grade. The margins, colors, original paper surfaces, centering and embossing are all at the top of their game. A very handsome piece of currency that will impress all who view it.
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate Superb Gem New. A glorious Hancock Deuce, with huge margins, ideal colors and beautiful centering of both sides. This is a type that does come nice, but you won't find a nicer one than this beauty. It has everything it needs for the ultimate grade.
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate Superb Gem New. From the run that has supplied generations of collectors with gorgeous Hancock Deuces. This one is as nice as any, with deep, original embossing, perfect centering of both sides, fully bright, flashy colors and razor-sharp ink clarity. An impeccable quality Type Note.
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate Superb Gem New. The first of a cut sheet being broken up and sold individually, this A-position note is simply as nice a Hancock Deuce as we have ever had the opportunity to handle. The colors are nothing short of spectacular, the original embossing is plainly evident and the margins all around are even and outsized. They simply don't come any finer than this essentially perfect piece.
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate Superb Gem New. Consecutive to the above note and its equal in every respect. A beautiful Hancock Deuce that simply could not be bettered.
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate Gem New. The third note of this Cut Sheet, again beautifully bright, fully original and well centered, although the margins are not quite as good as its two sheet mates above.
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate Very Choice New. The final note from this lovely Cut Sheet, beautifully bright and strictly original, but downgraded slightly from its sheet mates as the top margin is a bit tight.
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. This Hancock Deuce has beautiful color, broad margins all the way around, ideal back centering, and original embossing with enough depth for it to be plainly visible through the third-party holder. There are two separate runs of Fr. 242s in high grade, and this note is from the less common of the two.
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate About New. This attractive Hancock Deuce has a few corner folds and a counting smudge, but the surfaces are strictly original and the note has retained its pristine ink and paper color. A well margined example, sure to please the collector looking for a handsome 1886 Two without the uncirculated price tag.
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate Extremely Fine. Broadly margined and primarily bright, although there are a few areas of light green soil, apparently a transfer from a neighbor note.
Fr. 244 $2 1886 Silver Certificate Extremely Fine. This Brown Seal Hancock Deuce is from the "A" position on the sheet and has a huge top margin. A somewhat scarcer 1886 $2.
Fr. 245 $2 1891 Silver Certificate CGA Gem Uncirculated 68. This Windom Deuce is one of the prettiest examples of its type that we have seen. The colors are absolutely superb, the engraving on both sides is ideally centered among boardwalk-size margins, and the original embossing is easily seen through the third-party holder.
Fr. 245 $2 1891 Silver Certificate Superb Gem New. This is the slightly scarcer of the two Windom numbers and it's a real beauty. This is serial number 36, a note whose history can be traced all the way back to an Abe Kosoff price list of the mid-1950's. The note has gorgeous margins, impeccable color and ideal original surfaces with easily-seen embossing. This is one of the early Windoms that has the deep blood red seal that helps make these notes so attractive. A great piece of currency.
Fr. 245 $2 1891 Silver Certificate Choice New. This Windom Deuce has a tiny bit of handling and a few natural paper ripples, but it would otherwise rate the full Gem grade. The surfaces are strictly original, the note is quite well margined and the eye appeal is exceptional. The centering of both sides is nearly perfect and the note clearly exhibits its original embossing as well as full colors.
Fr. 245 $2 1891 Silver Certificate Choice Very Fine. Very well margined, bright, natural, and problem-free. A handsome mid-grade Windom Deuce.
Fr. 246 $2 1891 Silver Certificate Very Fine. A well margined Windom, always a popular type.
Fr. 246 $2 1891 Silver Certificate Fine. A well circulated but solid and problem-free example of this scarcer Windom type. Absolutely flawless for the grade.
Fr. 247 $2 1896 Silver Certificate CGA About Uncirculated 55. This very well margined and extremely popular Silver Certificate has the appearance of a real Gem and the only reason that we can spot for the third-party AU grade is a corner fold at the lower left. A bright, handsome note.
Fr. 247 $2 1896 Silver Certificate Extremely Fine. A nice natural XF with unusually broad margins and terrific eye appeal. A very nice Educational Deuce.
Fr. 247 $2 1896 Silver Certificate Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Nicely margined with bright ink colors and original paper surfaces.
Fr. 247 $2 1896 Silver Certificate Fine. Four edge nicks but otherwise solid.
Fr. 248 $2 1896 Silver Certificate Extremely Fine. Broadly margined all around, with an outsize bottom margin as is often seen for "D" position notes. The colors are quite strong.
Fr. 248 $2 1896 Silver Certificate Extremely Fine. An attractive, well-margined Educational Deuce with strong ink color and excellent centering of both sides.
Fr. 248 $2 1896 Silver Certificate Very Good-Fine. Heavily circulated but problem-free. The colors are surprisingly good for the rather low grade.
Fr. 249 $2 1899 Silver Certificate Superb Gem New. A glorious example that is perfectly centered on both sides and surrounded by broad, even margins. It has perfect paper originality, deep embossing, razor-sharp corners and the ink and paper color of a note that has just been freshly printed. A virtually unimprovable example of a popular type.
Fr. 249 $2 1899 Silver Certificate Choice Extremely Fine. This gorgeous, strictly original note is a perfect Gem example that has three folds. An ideal XF that is bright, clean and well margined.
Fr. 249 $2 1899 Silver Certificate Fine-Very Fine. There is a single small brown spot that could easily be overlooked on this attractive, original example.
Fr. 252 $2 1899 Silver Certificate Extremely Fine. A nice natural three-fold XF with the margins and brightness of a Gem.
Fr. 253 $2 1899 Silver Certificate Choice Extremely Fine. A brilliantly colored, crackling fresh, strictly original three-fold XF.
Fr. 254 $2 1899 Silver Certificate Gem New. One of a dozen or so low-number Napier-Thompson signed 1899 Deuces bearing the courtesy autograph of Carmi Thompson. Six single-digit examples are known, with a scattering of other numbers throughout the first pack. This one has terrific margins all around, deep, original embossing and tremendous eye appeal. The Thompson signature appears vertically immediately to the left of the blue seal.
Fr. 255 $2 1899 Silver Certificate Choice Extremely Fine. A broadly margined, absolutely beautiful example of an 1899 Deuce. It has perfect paper originality, flashy colors and three extremely light folds.
Fr. 256 $2 1899 Silver Certificate Superb Gem New. Eleven examples are known of Fr. 256 FP-2 Star (with face-plate 1 added, the total for the Friedberg number is nineteen.) Of the nineteen pieces listed in Murray, only five are listed as uncirculated and none could possibly be better than this perfect piece. It's dripping with beautiful, deep originality and it's fully bright and very well margined. A truly spectacular Star Note.
Fr. 256 $2 1899 Silver Certificate Choice New. Excellent paper originality, with strong ink colors. The margins are a bit shy of what we would like to see for the Gem grade.
Fr. 256 $2 1899 Silver Certificate New. The ink colors are strikingly bold, although the paper is a bit toned down. Very nicely margined.
Fr. 256 $2 1899 Silver Certificate Fine. A problem free, evenly circulated 1899 Deuce.
Fr. 258 $2 1899 Silver Certificate CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. Good original embossing can be easily seen through the third-party encapsulated holder on this well-margined 1899 Deuce.
Fr. 258 $2 1899 Silver Certificate Very Choice New. With just a touch more margin at the bottom, this strictly original, well embossed Deuce would be a perfect Gem. The colors of the inks and paper are ideal.
Fr. 258 $2 1899 Silver Certificate About Very Fine. Just a hair shy of the full VF grade. Original and problem free.
Fr. 260 $5 1886 Silver Certificate CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. The colors are absolutely spectacular on this scarcer Silver Dollar Back. Only about 70 examples are known in all grades combined, very few of which could rival this one for sheer eye appeal. Fr. 260's are particularly tough in top grade, with the majority of the notes in the census well circulated pieces.
Fr. 260 $5 1886 Silver Certificate CGA Extremely Fine 45. A less commonly seen Friedberg number and a very handsome piece. Carrying the CGA grade of EF45, one presumes the note has several folds but only a single center fold can be seen.
Fr. 261 $5 1886 Silver Certificate Extremely Fine. A very nice lightly circulated Silver Dollar Back with broad margins and ideal ink color. The paper tone is very slightly subdued, but the overall appearance of the note is quite handsome.
Fr. 263 $5 1886 Silver Certificate Choice New. Rather tightly margined, but a beautiful note in every other sense, with excellent paper originality. The back design is perfectly centered. A handsome Silver Dollar Back with striking good colors.
Fr. 263 $5 1886 Silver Certificate About New. The margins are a bit close all around, particularly at the bottom of the back, and the note has a few corner folds, nonetheless high grade Silver Dollar Backs are much in demand and this piece will almost certainly reach or exceed. . .
Fr. 267 $5 1891 Silver Certificate CGA Gem Unc 66. Huge even margins, spectacular colors and original embossing that can be seen through the holder are features of this lovely $5 Silver. This type is actually considerably scarcer than the higher priced Silver Dollar Back notes from the previous series. A real beauty.
Fr. 267 $5 1891 Silver Certificate Very Choice New. A bit tight across the top, but beautifully bright and broadly margined everywhere else. These 1891 Five Dollar Silvers are a challenge to locate in any grade. A very pretty note.
Fr. 268 $5 1896 Silver Certificate CGC Choice Uncirculated 64. This certainly appears to be a lovely Five Dollar Ed, with bright colors and perfect back centering. The face is centered a touch low, which likely accounts for the 64 grade.
Fr. 268 $5 1896 Silver Certificate Choice About New. A note that needs to be examined with considerable care before the reason that it's not a Gem can be discovered. It's beautifully margined, incredibly bright and well centered on both sides, and it has all the eye appeal in the world. Separated from the $10,000 class by a single, subtle fold.
Fr. 268 $5 1896 Silver Certificate CGA Extremely Fine 45. A beautifully margined note with strong color and a nice overall handsome appearance. There never seem to be enough $5 Educationals in high circulated grades to supply collector demand.
Fr. 268 $5 1896 Silver Certificate Choice Extremely Fine. A perfect three-fold XF with plainly evident original embossing, excellent centering of both sides, bright colors and boardwalk margins. If you've been looking for a simply ideal lightly circulated $5 Educational, this is your note.
Fr. 268 $5 1896 Silver Certificate Very Fine. A broadly margined and rather handsome Five Dollar Educational. It would be choice for the grade were it not for a very light stain that covers about half the top margin on both sides. It's not terribly noticeable, and does little to detract.
Fr. 268 $5 1896 Silver Certificate Fine. This $5 Ed is absolutely problem-free, well margined and very attractive. Any collector of circulated type notes would be very happy with this pretty piece.
Fr. 269 $5 1896 Silver Certificate Choice New. A tad close at the bottom, but with all the other attributes of a Gem. Educational Fives tend to be printed either a little too light or a little too dark, but this one has the color nailed with exactly the proper inking to show the proper detail of this elaborate Victorian design.
Fr. 269 $5 1896 Silver Certificate Choice Extremely Fine. A well margined, strictly original $5 Educational with deep embossing, ideal color and the basic appearance of a gem. The note has three folds apparently simply from storage as there is not a trace of circulation soil present. A very pretty piece.
Fr. 269 $5 1896 Silver Certificate Very Fine. The note looks to be far higher in grade when viewed from the face, but the paper surfaces are a bit soft.
Fr. 269 $5 1896 Silver Certificate Very Good. There is a single small stain on this note that is otherwise remarkably defect-free considering the amount of circulation.
Fr. 270 $5 1896 Silver Certificate Choice Very Fine. A beautifully margined example of the scarcest signature combination of the three different Educational Fives. The colors are terrific for a circulated note and the piece is totally problem free, as well as strictly original. The embossing of the serial numbers still shows in spite of this note's circulation.
Fr. 271 $5 1899 Silver Certificate. A basically Extremely Fine note, but the top center has some damage to the paper surfaces on both sides. The value is about that of a Very Fine.
Fr. 271 $5 1899 Silver Certificate Fine. A problem free, well circulated Chief that's rather attractive for the grade.
Fr. 272 $5 1899 Silver Certificate Fine. An ideal example of the grade. Strictly original with no flaws of any kind.
Fr. 273 $5 1899 Silver Certificate About New. A handsome Chief with excellent centering on both sides, good color, and strong eye appeal. Easily mistaken for a Choice New note unless examined quite closely.
Fr. 273 $5 1899 Silver Certificate About New. Huge margins, excellent colors, and a very nice overall look. An easy Chief to mistake for a higher grade.
Fr. 273 $5 1899 Silver Certificate Very Fine. The note is well margined and utterly original; the ink colors are bright, but the paper is rather toned.
Fr. 273 $5 1899 Silver Certificate Fine. A problem free, evenly circulated Chief with good color remaining and broad margins.
Fr. 275 $5 1899 Silver Certificate Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Perfectly centered among four outsize margins and strictly original.
Fr. 277 $5 1899 Silver Certificate Choice New. A well embossed Chief, with good margins and bright colors. An attractive note with the look of a perfect gem.
Fr. 277 $5 1899 Silver Certificate Choice New. Tight across the bottom, which is a shame, as this brightly colored Chief has most all of the other attributes for a Gem grade.
Fr. 277 $5 1899 Silver Certificate Choice Extremely Fine. Deep original embossing, ideal centering, and lots of eye appeal. A few very light folds away from a far higher grade.
Fr. 277 $5 1899 Silver Certificate Choice Extremely Fine. The note has three folds but they are very difficult to see. The colors are bold and attractive.
Fr. 277 $5 1899 Silver Certificate Fine. Perfect for the grade with no problems.
Fr. 278 $5 1899 Silver Certificate Gem New. This is a gorgeous Chief with ideal centering on both sides and perfect ink colors and paper.
Fr. 279 $5 1899 Silver Certificate Extremely Fine. A handsome Chief, with excellent color and the appearance of a higher grade.
Fr. 280 $5 1899 Silver Certificate Superb Gem New. An utterly unimprovable Chief, with huge margins all the way around, ideal centering of both sides, perfect paper and ink colors and incredibly deep, original embossing throughout the surface of the note. They simply do not come finer than this perfect piece.
Fr. 280 $5 1899 Silver Certificate Fine-Very Fine. A nice circulated Chief, totally free of problems.
Fr. 281 $5 1899 Silver Certificate Gem New. Beautifully bright, with deep, original embossing, ideal paper surfaces and flashy, full color. If the bottom face margin, which is more than adequate for the Gem grade, were as broad as the top, this Chief would be absolutely Superb. An exceptionally nice example.
Fr. 281 $5 1899 Silver Certificate About New. Broadly margined with excellent color, a few corner folds and a little handling away from higher grade.
Fr. 281 $5 1899 Silver Certificate Choice Extremely Fine. A handsome Chief with slightly soft paper surfaces but very good eye appeal.
Fr. 281 $5 1899 Silver Certificate Very Fine. There is a scattering of light brown stains that really don't detract much from this otherwise good looking Chief.
Fr. 282 $5 1923 Silver Certificate Very Choice New. With just a touch more margin at the right end of the top, this bright, sharply printed Porthole would be a perfect gem. The side margins are beautifully broad, the corners are sharp and the colors are absolutely perfect.
Fr. 282 $5 1923 Silver Certificate Very Choice New. A lovely example of this popular "Porthole" type. The note would rate the full Gem grade if the top margin were just a bit broader toward its right end. As it is, the colors, freshness and eye appeal of the note more than carry the one questionable margin. A very nice note.
Fr. 282 $5 1923 Silver Certificate CGA Extremely Fine 40. Excellent paper originality, good color, and broad margins all combine on this lovely mid-grade Porthole.
Fr. 282 $5 1923 Silver Certificate About Very Fine. Strictly original, with decent margins and strong ink color, although the paper surfaces are lightly soiled.
Fr. 286 $10 1880 Triple Signature Silver Certificate Fine. Problem-free and solid for the grade, this is one of only sixteen pieces that we know of, three of which are permanently impounded. Of the remaining thirteen, only two are in substantially higher grade than this example. It's very well margined, with good surfaces and excellent color. The note is totally free of restorations or repairs. We've sold it twice before, first in our January 1996 sale where it realized $3650 and then in September of 1997 when it realized $7700. Only three examples of this number have reached the auction market in the past twelve years and opportunities to purchase a solid, problem-free Triple Signature Ten are rare indeed. We would expect this handsome note to easily exceed . . .
Fr. 288 $10 1880 Silver Certificate CGA Extremely Fine 45 Repaired. There are some restorations around the edges which have been properly mentioned on the CGA holder. The note has good color and a nice overall appearance despite the repairs.
Fr. 289 $10 1880 Silver Certificate Very Choice New. This beauty is part of the small hoard broken up decades ago that has supplied collectors with the only known uncirculated examples of this Friedberg number. This note is beautifully fresh and totally original, with lots of boldly evident embossing. The colors are spectacular and the only thing separating it from the full Gem designation is the left face margin, which although rather tight, is clear of the note at all points. On a different design type such as a Windom or Tombstone, a side margin this close would seriously affect the value. But the side margins on this design were far smaller to begin with, and this single close margin does not manifestly affect the appearance or the value of this crinkly original Robert Morris Silver Certificate.
Fr. 289 $10 1880 Silver Certificate About Very Fine. This Robert Morris Ten is well margined and it has most all of its ink color remaining. This is a rather difficult type to find in middle circulated grades and this totally original, problem-free piece will prove a nice find to some type note collector.
Fr. 293 $10 1886 Silver Certificate Very Choice New. Just a shade tight toward the right end of the top margin, otherwise a perfect Gem example of a type that is virtually never seen in high grade. There are no uncirculated runs known for any of the large-seal 1886 Tens, and to our best knowledge, only about 20 uncirculated pieces are known for Fr. 293 through 296, with only about half a dozen Fr. 293's among them. This piece was last auctioned in 1985. It has spectacular color, immense eye appeal and good paper surfaces. A real opportunity for the collector of high-end Type Notes.
Fr. 293 $10 1886 Silver Certificate About New. This scarce and popular early Tombstone is a Choice New note save for a single broad corner fold at the lower right just off the edge of the large orange seal. The note is totally clean and one of the nicer Friedberg 293's to survive. About 100 pieces are known, with fewer than ten grading higher than this note. A popular and very scarce type.
Fr. 293 $10 1886 Silver Certificate CGA Extremely Fine 40. A mid-grade circulated example of this ever-popular early Tombstone type.
Fr. 298 $10 1891 Silver Certificate Superb Gem New. Hugely margined all around and with its perfect original embossing plainly evident. This clean, explosively colored pristine note bears the single-digit serial number E8. Of the roughly 50 examples of this number known to exist, the vast majority of the uncirculated pieces come from the first nine notes produced. After these first nine notes, the lowest recorded serial number is well up into the five-figure range. The other single-digit notes are tightly held: two are permanently impounded and the other seven seldom reach the market. Other than the serial number 1 note, the last opportunity to purchase one publicly was when we sold this note in May of 1997. At that time, it more than doubled its $4500 estimate and ran to $9350 on the floor in a protracted bidding battle. Since we sold this note in 1997, the only other piece from this run to reach the market was the serial number 1 note which we sold in January of 2000 for $110,000. When we auctioned this piece in 1997, it had come out of a collection where it had resided since 1971. The collecting community is very lucky to have another opportunity to obtain an utterly Superb single-digit Tombstone with a wait of less than a decade.
Fr. 298 $10 1891 Silver Certificate Choice Extremely Fine. A lovely Red Seal Tombstone with the simply huge side margins that are one of the hallmarks of this late nineteenth century type. Bright and fresh, with the appearance of a perfect Gem unless examined with great care.
Fr. 299 $10 1891 Silver Certificate Fine. Broadly margined and problem free but for some very minor softness of the paper surfaces.
Fr. 300 $10 1891 Silver Certificate Extremely Fine-About New. A well margined Hendricks $10 Silver Certificate, with ideal colors and strong eye appeal. This is a much scarcer type that is always in demand in this grade.
Fr. 301 $10 1891 Silver Certificate Gem New. A simply spectacular note, with broad, even margins, flashy bright color and perfect centering of both sides. Under a hundred Fr. 301's are known, with the vast majority being circulated notes. This is a type that tends to come very pretty, but few others could carry the visual impact of this beauty.
Fr. 301 $10 1891 Silver Certificate Choice Very Fine. A perfectly natural note, with the broad margins that these Tombstones are known for. Unusually attractive for the grade, with bright colors.
Fr. 301 $10 1891 Silver Certificate Fine. Perfect for the grade and a problem-free example of this popular Tombstone type.
Fr. 303 $10 1908 Silver Certificate Very Choice New. A broadly margined example of this final Tombstone type with the blue seal at the right and blue "X" at the left. A good-looking example, with excellent centering of both sides and strong color. A popular type, sure to see spirited bidding.
Fr. 304 $10 1908 Silver Certificate Choice Fine. Well circulated but with good margins, original surfaces and no problems of any kind. A respectable Tombstone that would fit quite nicely in a circulated type set.
Fr. 311 $20 1880 Silver Certificate Extremely Fine. When we first sold this note seven years ago, it was a new note to the census. It's a very attractive piece, with only a few light, hard-to-see folds. The note is clean and decently margined, with its only defects being a few very short, well repaired edge splits. The Stephen Decatur portrait is particularly lifelike and that along with the vivid brown seal and "XX" bring to the note the appearance of an uncirculated piece. Although about 125 Fr. 311's are known, only ten of those have been graded AU or better, several of which are impounded; in all likelihood, not many of that number are - in actuality - nicer than this note. Seven years ago, this note realized $3300, a figure that will be easily eclipsed this evening.
Fr. 311 $20 1880 Silver Certificate Extremely Fine. This is an exceptionally well margined example of this scarce and popular type. Very few of the known pieces grade as high as this, with the great majority falling between Very Good and Very Fine. In spite of this note's moderate degree of circulation, it has retained good eye appeal and strong colors. Even the back, which tended to soil very fast, has remained amazingly clean.
Fr. 314 $20 1886 Silver Certificate About Very Fine. This 1886 $20 Silver falls just shy of the full Very Fine grade. It's a well margined example of a very scarce type. About 65 pieces are known, none of which are fully uncirculated and the vast majority grade EF and under. The margins on this note are exceptional and the ink colors approach those that you would expect from an uncirculated note. When we last sold this piece in January of 1997, it realized just over $4000.
Fr. 316 $20 1886 Silver Certificate CGA Very Fine 30. A type that is difficult to locate in virtually any grade and particularly challenging to locate as a pleasing-appearing, evenly circulated note.
Fr. 318 $20 1891 Silver Certificate Choice Extremely Fine. This $20 Silver Certificate is bursting with visual impact and it gives the appearance of a Gem New note when viewed from the face. A few light folds become apparent when the back is examined closely, but there is not a hint of soil. The margins and colors are extraordinary. When we last sold this note in May of 1997, it nearly doubled its Green Sheet level. We wouldn't be at all surprised to see that happen again, as the eye appeal of this piece is simply extraordinary.
Fr. 320 $20 1891 Silver Certificate About Fine. A respectable circulated example of this popular Red Seal Silver Certificate Twenty.
Fr. 321 $20 1891 Silver Certificate Choice Fine. There is a lightly stained area at the left of the back on this otherwise handsome circulated example of a scarce Silver Certificate type.
Fr. 329 $50 1880 Silver Certificate About Fine. When we first sold this note in May of 1997, it was new to the census, which numbers right around two dozen pieces - a quarter of which are permanently impounded. The great majority of the remaining pieces are right around this grade, with only three pieces distinctly finer. This note is totally free of problems and restorations, and it has surprisingly good print quality and ink clarity for a note in this grade. It's exceptionally well centered on both sides and its large margins are intact and unfrayed.
Fr. 335 $50 1891 Silver Certificate Extremely Fine. The last time we sold this note in May of 1997, it was a new piece to the census. It's magnificently margined and it has tremendous visual appeal, particularly from the face, where its folds are virtually invisible. Even from the back, the note is totally clean and it has an excellent overall appearance. There never seems to be enough $50 Silver Certificates on the market to meet the demand and this gorgeous note will fill the order for one aficionado.
Fr. 335 $50 1891 Silver Certificate Extremely Fine. The surfaces are a touch slick, but the note has a very nice appearance and it has retained its excellent color. This Edward Everett Fifty Dollar Silver is a very popular type that always creates considerable bidder interest.
Fr. 341 $100 1880 Silver Certificate Choice Very Fine. Only about two dozen examples of this number are known, a half-dozen of which are permanently impounded. This note is typically graded for the group, with only one piece of the two dozen known grading CU and one other grading AU. The CU note is ex-Bebee and resides in the ANA museum. The AU was sold by us in 2001 at over $30,000. This note realized $12,925 when we last sold it in January of 1998. It's a handsome piece, with broad margins, excellent colors and no problems save for some very minor, professionally closed edge splits that are virtually undetectable. A very rare and handsome type, with infrequent market appearances.
Fr. 344 $100 1891 Silver Certificate Very Fine. A beautifully margined James Monroe $100 Silver with exceptional color. Fewer than 30 examples are known in all grades combined, with only a single uncirculated note reported that has been unseen since 1965. Six of the known notes are in government hands. This note has a few tiny pinholes and an inconspicuous repair to the right of the vignette. All would disappear completely in the hands of the proper restorer, which would leave the note a very handsome Choice Very Fine example. When we last sold this piece in January of 1998, it realized $7425. On today's market, with far fewer of these rare Type Notes reaching the auction block, we would expect this note to bring just about five figures.
Fr. 347 $1 1890 Treasury Note Very Choice New. This Stanton Treasury Ace is an utterly Superb note in every technical and visual sense but for the bottom face margin, which comes just slightly close. The note has excellent paper originality, fabulous color and a three-digit serial number. An extremely nice piece.
Fr. 347 $1 1890 Treasury Note Choice Extremely Fine. There are three light folds on this handsome First Back Stanton Ace. It's a beautifully margined note, with perfect ink and paper color. The light folds appear to be from storage, as the surfaces are strictly original and have no sign of circulation soil. A premium Extremely Fine.
Fr. 347 $1 1890 Treasury Note Fine. The paper is soft and the back design somewhat scuffed, but the colors remain surprisingly good.
Fr. 348 $1 1890 Treasury Note Very Fine-Extremely Fine. There never seems to be enough 1890 Treasury Notes to satisfy collector demand for this handsome type. This one is rather good looking but for the slight distraction of tiny repaired splits at both ends.
Fr. 349 $1 1890 Treasury Note CGA Extremely Fine 40. A bold red seal, good margins, and excellent back centering are all to be found on this lightly circulated Stanton Ace.
Fr. 350 $1 1891 Treasury Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 68. A lovely Stanton with ideal centering of both sides, broad, even margins and perfect colors. Fr. 350 is by far the scarcest of the three different signature combinations of 1891 Treasury Ones.
Fr. 350 $1 1891 Treasury Note Gem New. This strictly original Treasury Ace is by far the scarcest signature combination of the three 1891 numbers. The note has all its original embossing, huge face margins, fully bright colors of the ink and paper, and tons of eye appeal.
Fr. 350 1891 $1 Treasury Note Gem New. Beautifully crisp and fresh with extraordinary color and the type of deep embossing that one typically associates with 1899 series notes.
Fr. 351 $1 1891 Treasury Note Gem New. A really pretty Stanton Ace, with good original embossing, even margins, clean surfaces, bright ink colors and not a hint of a mark or defect. A very nice note that would please any collector.
Fr. 351 $1 1891 Treasury Note Choice Extremely Fine. A broadly margined note with terrific color, original paper surfaces, and considerable claim to the About New grade.
Fr. 352 $1 1891 Treasury Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 68. A gorgeous Stanton with ideal centering of both sides, original embossing that can be seen through the holder, perfect colors of the inks and paper and boardwalk margins. A lovely note that certainly appears to have earned its "68."
Fr. 352 $1 1891 Treasury Note Gem New. Fully embossed, bright and beautiful, a wonderful Gem with great colors and originality. A lovely high grade type note.
Fr. 352 $1 1891 Treasury Note Very Choice New. A nice original Stanton Ace with bold ink color, good margins and excellent centering of both sides. Quite near the full Gem grade.
Fr. 352 $1 1891 Treasury Note Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Tightly margined all around and with only two folds, but they are too hard to permit the full XF grade.
Fr. 353 $2 1890 Treasury Note Choice Extremely Fine. Three very light folds are all that hold this 1890 McPherson Deuce from the Gem New grade. It's bright, beautifully margined and with ideal ink color. Nice examples of this type are becoming increasingly difficult to locate, as more enthusiastic collectors enter the marketplace.
Fr. 353 $2 1890 Treasury Note Choice Extremely Fine. A gorgeous, strictly original three-fold XF, deeply embossed with ideal color and more than adequate margins. The top margin is particularly broad, as is typical with "A" position notes. A legitimately rare type in this grade, particularly with this kind of originality and color.
Fr. 355 $2 1890 Treasury Note Very Fine. This "A" position note is hugely margined at the top on both the face and the back and slightly tight, though well clear of the design, at the bottom. The surfaces are a tad soft, but the note still retains excellent color.
Fr. 356 $2 1891 Treasury Note Extremely Fine. Very nicely margined, with gorgeous color and terrific eye appeal. A handsome mid-grade note.
Fr. 357 $2 1891 Treasury Note Choice About New. There is an extremely light center fold on this well margined, flashy 1891 Deuce. Treasury Deuces are hard to find and this one, which gives the appearance of a Gem without the high price tag, should prove to be quite a popular lot.
Fr. 358 $2 1891 Treasury Note Extremely Fine. A decent mid-grade McPherson Deuce with good color and somewhat small but even margins.
Fr. 359 $5 1890 Treasury Star Note New. There is a closed pinhole in the portrait area, a tiny stain at the left and the paper is lightly aged. 1890 Fives are hard to find and very popular in all grades and this note, which is far better looking than the description makes it sound, will find a new home at about . ...
Fr. 361 $5 1890 Treasury Note CGA About Uncirculated 50. Sharply printed with excellent color remaining and good margins all the way around, with a huge margin at the top as this is the "A" position note on the sheet. George H. Thomas, whose portrait appears on this note, is considered by many students of American History to be one of the most underrated Union generals of the Civil War.
Fr. 362 $5 1891 Treasury Note Superb Gem New. A broadly margined, beautifully bright, pristine example with deep original embossing, ideal color, perfect paper surfaces and all the eye appeal in the world. Not a terribly difficult type, but trying to find one with the originality and technical perfection of this piece can be a daunting task. Perfectly centered on both sides.
Fr. 362 $5 1891 Treasury Note CGA Crisp Uncirculated 62. The paper is a touch aged, but the ink colors remain fully bright.
Fr. 364 $5 1891 Treasury Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 67. The margins are broad and even all around and the centering on both sides is virtually perfect. This popular note features the vignette of Civil War general George Thomas considered by many students of that great conflict to be the most underrated of the Union generals.
Fr. 367 $10 1890 Treasury Note Gem New. An absolutely gorgeous example of an 1890 Treasury Ten. The centering of both sides is terrific, the original embossing is pronounced across the entire surface of the note, not just on the seal and serial numbers, and the colors are the equal of the day the note was printed. Treasury Tens are truly scarce in this top grade and this striking example, with its large brown spiked seal, is sure to attract considerable bidder attention.
Fr. 368 $10 1890 Treasury Note Gem New. A gorgeous 1890 Series Ten Dollar Treasury Note. It has all its original embossing, excellent margins, ideal color and razor-sharp printing. This Series has always been extremely popular with collectors due in part to their popular vignettes and in part to their elaborate engraving, particularly the backs of this earlier series. This type is extremely scarce in this lofty state of preservation.
Fr. 368 $10 1890 Treasury Note CGA About Uncirculated 55. Looking through the CGA holder we are unable to find the reason for the 55 grade, although we rather suspect that the note has a light, hidden center fold. The colors are excellent and the note, although a bit tight at the bottom, is quite decently margined. General Sheridan was one of the few famous Civil War generals who remained in the regular army for years beyond the Civil War, participating in a number of actions against the Indians in the West.
Fr. 369 $10 1891 Treasury Note Very Choice New. This beautifully bright, fully original Treasury Ten would be utterly Superb if the adequate bottom margin were as broad as the top. The colors are fully bright and the print quality razor sharp. A very attractive and extremely popular type, which bears the portrait of Civil War hero General Sheridan. Sheridan, who weighed all of 115 pounds and stood 5'3", was called (likely behind his back) Li'l Phil by his troops.
Fr. 371 $10 1891 Treasury Note Very Choice New. Crackling fresh paper, 100% fully bright color and deep original embossing are all immediately evident on this lovely Treasury Ten. The note is Superb in every sense but for its centering and even the centering is quite good. The back design is a tad low, although well clear of the edge. Examples of this type in this quality are only seen on the market when major holdings appear.
Fr. 372 $20 1890 Treasury Note Extremely Fine. A nice example of an always popular type, with the large brown seal and the ornate reverse design. The note is well margined and absolutely defect-free. This note features a portrait of John Marshall, who was the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1801 to 1835. His portrait is the only one in the entire Treasury Note series without a direct Civil War involvement, as all the other notes carry portraits of Generals, Admirals, or Lincoln Cabinet members.
Fr. 372 $20 1890 Treasury Note Fine-Very Fine. When we sold this note in May of 1997 it was a new piece to the census. It's a very respectable-looking example with far better colors than one would expect for the grade. The margins are broad all the way around and the surfaces are 100% natural. This is an extremely challenging type from which to find unmolested mid-grade pieces.
Fr. 375 $20 1891 Treasury Note About Very Fine. Demand for this scarce type always seems to exceed the supply. We would expect this nicely margined Treasury Twenty with its vivid portrait of Chief Justice John Marshall to realize quite near the Very Fine level. The note is problem free, with good color in spite of its slightly soft surfaces.
Fr. 710 $1 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Gem New. A gorgeous Boston Federal Reserve Bank Note with good paper originality, ideal color, and far better than average margins.
Fr. 710 $1 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Gem New. Broad margins, ideal colors, and lots of eye appeal.
Fr. 713 $1 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Superb Gem New. Beautifully centered, bright, fresh, and strictly original. A very nice One Dollar FRBN.
Fr. 715 $1 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Gem New. This Philadelphia Ace has excellent paper originality, and a nice overall appearance.
Fr. 718 $1 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 68. The original embossing can be clearly seen through the third-party holder on this lovely Cleveland three-digit Ace. The margins are broad, the colors ideal, and the centering of both sides virtually perfect.
Fr. 719 $1 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Gem New. Incredibly deep original embossing, ideal colors, and excellent margins highlight this Cleveland Ace.
Fr. 720 $1 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Superb Gem New. Broad, even margins, ideal colors of the inks and paper plus deep, original embossing all combine on this flawless Cleveland $1.
Fr. 721 $1 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Gem New. With its excellent margins and deep, original embossing, this Richmond FRBN is one of the nicest pieces we've seen from this more challenging district.
Fr. 722 $1 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Gem New. This Richmond note is bright and attractive. It's loaded with deep, easily seen original embossing.
Fr. 722 $1 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note About New. Beautifully margined, bright, and original, but with a single broad corner fold.
Fr. 727 $1 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Gem New. Very nicely margined with excellent paper originality and ideal color. A fresh Chicago FRBN.
Fr. 727 $1 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Gem New. Great paper originality, broad margins, strong color, and great eye appeal.
Fr. 729 $1 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Very Choice New. A near-Gem example from the Chicago district.
Fr. 729 $1 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Choice New. A beautifully original note, with deep embossing that is held from the Gem grade by a counting mark toward the upper right.
Fr. 739 $1 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Gem New. Bright, fresh and, original with exceptional color and easily seen embossing.
Fr. 742 $1 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Very Choice New. With a drop more bottom margin, this original Dallas district note would rate the full Gem grade.
Fr. 745 $1 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Very Choice New. Good, original embossing, and excellent margins highlight this scarcer $1 FRBN. Only about 20 pieces are known in all grades combined, few if any as nice as this one.
Fr. 748 $2 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Very Fine-Extremely Fine. A nice evenly circulated Boston Battleship.
Fr. 750 $2 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Very Choice New. Good original embossing along with the low serial number B300A highlight this bright, well centered Battleship. The bottom margin comes a hair too tight at the right for the full Gem grade, but the note is a real crowd pleaser in every other sense.
Fr. 752 $2 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Superb Gem New. A lovely New York District Battleship Deuce with bold, original paper embossing, ideal color, and broad, even margins.
Fr. 752 $2 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. The original embossing can be seen through the holder on this New York District $2 Battleship. Well centered.
Fr. 755 $2 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Very Fine. A nicely margined Philadelphia Battleship.
Fr. 756 $2 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Extremely Fine. The paper surfaces are a hair soft, but this eye appealing Philadelphia District Battleship has retained its excellent color.
Fr. 756 $2 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Very Fine. A solid, well margined, strictly original Battleship in a nice collectible grade.
Fr. 757 $2 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 67. This Cleveland District Battleship Deuce has deep, original embossing that can be easily seen through the third-party holder. The note has unusually good margins for the type as well as the perfect ink color and bright paper that one would expect from this high a grade.
Fr. 757 $2 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Very Choice New. Just a drop away from the full Gem grade. Cleveland District FRBN's are often seen with low numbers, but this one is right next door to the ultimate, bearing serial number D2A. This is the first opportunity that collectors have had to acquire this note since it appeared on a fixed-price list in 1993.
Fr. 762 $2 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. The original embossing is easily seen through the third-party holder on this nice looking three-digit Battleship. It bears the low, round serial number F100A.
Fr. 772 $2 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note About New. A very nicely margined and strictly original Battleship with a single light centerfold.
Fr. 774 $2 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Very Good. Rather soiled, but lacking in the faults generally associated with this low grade.
Fr. 776 $2 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Very Choice New. The top margin is too tight for the full Gem grade on this deeply embossed, strictly original Dallas District Battleship Deuce. The colors are perfect, and the note is loaded with eye appeal.
Fr. 776 $2 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Very Fine. An unmolested, problem-free circulated example of a Dallas Battleship.
Fr. 778 $2 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Gem New. A lovely San Francisco Battleship. Two dozen examples are known, and it's not likely that any are better than this beautifully bright, originally embossed, crackling fresh piece.
Fr. 778 $2 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note About Extremely Fine. The colors are strong, but the paper surfaces are a tad soft.
Fr. 778 $2 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Fine. A well margined, nice example save for a small rust mark.
Fr. 779 $2 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Very Fine. A considerably rarer Battleship Deuce with only about twenty pieces known in all grades. The paper is a bit toned, but the ink colors remain bright.
Fr. 782 $5 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Gem New. Broadly margined, perfectly centered on both sides and with tons of eye appeal. A very nice FRBN.
Fr. 782 $5 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Gem New. Excellent margins, bright colors, virtually perfect centering, and deep, original embossing all come together on this New York District FRBN. This is the only Friedberg number for this type from the New York District, with just a few more than a hundred pieces known, the vast majority of which are well circulated.
Fr. 785 $5 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Superb Gem New. This FRBN Cleveland Five is surrounded by huge, even margins; it's perfectly centered on both sides and dripping with bright, original color. Add to that a three-digit serial number, and you have a particularly nice example.
Fr. 785 $5 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 67. A truly lovely piece from the Cleveland District with the low ladder serial number D123A. The margins are broad all the way around, the colors are beautifully bright, and the note is ideally centered on both sides.
Fr. 794 $5 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. A beautifully margined bright, and most attractive example from the Chicago district. The colors are simply as good as they get.
Fr. 794 $5 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. The second of two consecutive CGA 66 examples that we have in this sale. The margins, color, and eye appeal are all as close to perfect as they get.
Fr. 794 $5 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Very Fine. Broadly margined and problem-free save for honest circulation.
Fr. 805 $5 1915 Federal Reserve Bank Note Gem New. This Dallas District Five has super margins all the way around, bright colors, and excellent eye appeal. Dallas is a rare district for $5 FRBN's, and although there are three different signature combinations, only about 50 notes are known for all three combined with Fr. 805 represented by about fifteen pieces. This one is new to the census, and only the third uncirculated example known. A rare number in a series that is just beginning to gain popularity.
Fr. 807 $5 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Very Good-Fine. Respectable for the grade, and from the scarcer Dallas District.
Fr. 810 $10 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note About New. Fewer than 20 examples are known for this Friedberg number. The colors are excellent, and this scarce type is hard to find in high grade.
Fr. 817 $10 1915 Federal Reserve Bank Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 67. Broad, even margins, as well as perfect ink and paper color are immediately apparent on this stunning piece. Closer examination reveals razor-sharp print quality and letter-perfect centering on both sides of the note.
Fr. 817 $10 1915 Federal Reserve Bank Note Superb Gem New. We sold this note in January, 2002, when it was in a CGA "66" holder. The note has since been removed, but the paper tag accompanies the lot. At that time we described the lot, "A beautiful Gem example of this scarce number that is always immensely popular because of the district bank signatures that are engraved with Cross as the "Acting" Secretary. This piece last sold in Lyn F. Knight's February, 2000 sale, where it realized $7,480. Although there are a number of high grade survivors of this number from a short run or two that were saved, this CGA 66 example must be one of the nicest around. We expect this lovely note today to reach or exceed..." With the opportunity to examine the note outside of the holder, we see no reason to disagree with the high third-party grade. A real beauty.
Fr. 827 $20 1915 Federal Reserve Bank Note Choice Extremely Fine. About two dozen examples are known of this Friedberg number, with only a single one of them fully uncirculated. This piece has three folds, but very strong color, and the eye appeal of a higher-grade piece. The paper surfaces remain excellent, and the note is quite likely to bring a very strong price. When we last sold it in 1999, it realized over $3000.
Fr. 831 $50 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note Choice New. This pretty piece was on the market in 1973, and then again when we sold it in September of 1997. The colors and surfaces are excellent, and the centering is just shy of what would be needed for the note to be a full Gem. Only about 50 examples are known of this St. Louis District $50 FRBN, and St. Louis was the only district to issue them, making these one of the rarest Type Notes. In 1997, the note realized over $12,000, and we expect that realization will be easily surpassed tonight.
Fr. 833a $5 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Note Choice About New. A broadly margined Red Seal with perfect colors, lots of eye appeal, and a single, very light center fold.
Fr. 833b $5 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Note About New. An attractive Red Seal with broad margins and bright ink colors. The paper is very lightly toned.
Fr. 833b $5 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Fine. A solid unmolested example of one of the more common Red Seals.
Fr. 834b $5 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Fine-Very Fine. Unmolested, bright, and with no problems of any kind.
Fr. 834b $5 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Fine. Only about two dozen examples are known, and this one has retained its strong color in spite of its heavy circulation.
Fr. 836b $5 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve About Very Fine. Beautifully margined, brightly colored, strictly original, and quite rare. This Richmond Red Seal is one of only a dozen pieces known. A handsome note and an important find for the Red Seal collector.
Fr. 837a $5 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Choice Extremely Fine. Only about a dozen examples are known and this four-digit piece is right up there with the best of them. The margins are outsized all the way around, and the colors are bold and bright.
Fr. 837b $5 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Very Good. This Atlanta Red Seal $5 has held onto its excellent color considering the amount of use its seen. Problem-free and quite rare with only about a dozen known.
Fr. 838a $5 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Note Gem New. A lovely, broadly margined Chicago Red Seal. Really nice Red Seal Feds have been bringing record prices over the last year, and this one is about as nice as they get.
Fr. 838b $5 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 67. This flashy Red Seal Fed from the Chicago District has broad, even margins, superb colors, and the eye appeal of an utterly Superb piece. Few Red Seal Feds rise to the apparent condition level of this beautiful note. Extremely popular and likely to create some heated bidding.
Fr. 838b $5 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Note Gem New. One of the more common Red Seal Five Dollar Feds, but a real beauty. Broad margins, excellent centering of both sides and terrific eye appeal.
Fr. 839a $5 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Very Fine. In spite of only about a dozen examples being known, we have two to offer in this sale. This is the better of the two with extremely bright color, broad margins, natural surfaces, and terrific eye appeal for the grade.
Fr. 839a $5 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Fine. Well margined and beautifully bright for the grade with a very strong red overprint. Only a few more than a dozen are known.
Fr. 840b $5 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Very Fine. A nice original piece with super color for the grade.
Fr. 840b $5 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Fine. The red overprint is a touch splotchy, but the rarity of this note should still carry it to about. . .
Fr. 841b $5 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Very Fine. A real rarity with bold color, broad margins, and wonderful eye appeal. A few more have recently been added to the census, but most are rather low grade. A handsome note.
Fr. 846 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note Extremely Fine. Less than twenty examples are known of this number, this one is fully original with full color, and likely one of the better examples. All of these low population Feds are very under appreciated in today's market, in spite of their recent increase in popularity.
Fr. 846 $5 1914 Federal Reserve Very Fine. Under twenty examples are known, and this is quite a nice one with original surfaces and good color.
Fr. 847a $5 1914 Federal Reserve Star Note Very Fine. One of about a dozen and a half notes known for this Boston Star.
Fr. 848 $5 1914 Federal Reserve Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. A slightly scarcer number with only about forty examples known in all grades combined, not many of which could rival this well margined example. In spite of recent price increases, Federal Reserve Notes remain one of the most undervalued areas in US currency.
Fr. 851a $5 1914 Federal Reserve Note Gem New. An exceptionally nice $5 Fed, with good margins, original embossing, and bright colors. As common as this type is, original problem-free pieces are very difficult to come by.
Fr. 851a $5 1914 Federal Reserve Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. The original embossing on this beautifully margined New York Fed Five is extraordinarily deep, making it easily visible through the CGA holder.
Fr. 854 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note Extremely Fine. Approximately a dozen and a half pieces are recorded for this Burke-Houston signed Philadelphia Fed. A lovely note with bold color, and just a few light folds.
Fr. 855c 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note Choice New. One of the more common "c" type examples, but a very nice one with good original embossing, and fully bright colors.
Fr. 858 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note Fine. Another really scarce Fed with less than twenty pieces known. Well circulated, but problem-free.
Fr. 858 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note Very Good-Fine. This scarce note has a little light stain.
Fr. 859a 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Star Note Very Fine. About twenty examples are known for this Cleveland District Star.
Fr. 859c $5 1914 Federal Reserve Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. This "c" type Cleveland Fed has paper originality that is apparent through the third-party holder. Although this is the one of the more common Friedberg numbers of this type, these "c" notes are very challenging to find in high grade.
Fr. 859c 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note Very Choice New. Good original embossing, exceptional margins, and bright colors all come together in this crackling fresh "c" type Fed.
Fr. 859c 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note Choice About New. Tight across the top, but bright and strictly original.
Fr. 863a 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note Choice New. A Gem but for a minor counting mark at the lower right. Beautifully bright and strictly original.
Fr. 864 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note Fine-Damaged. A really rare note with under ten examples known. This one has some edge nicks and a small hole, but the surfaces are original and the note is not un-attractive.
Fr. 866 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note Fine. A scarce Atlanta District note with only about a dozen known. This one is heavily circulated but original and problem-free.
Fr. 871a $5 1914 Federal Reserve Note Gem New. Bright, fresh, well embossed, and strictly original.
Fr. 871a $5 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Choice New. A tad tight across the bottom, but bright, fresh, and original.
Fr. 871a 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note Very Choice New. A perfect Gem but for a tight top margin.
Fr. 871c 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note Very Choice New. If the top margin were a touch broader, this note would make the full Gem grade. The colors are perfect, and the note has all its original embossing.
Fr. 872 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note Extremely Fine. This St. Louis Burke-McAdoo note is one of the nicer pieces of the roughly dozen notes in all grades combined. Handsome and very scarce.
Fr. 874 $5 1914 Federal Reserve Note CGA Crisp Uncirculated 62. A handsome looking Fed Five. Decently margined and with good color.
Fr. 875b 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note About New. Another really scarce note, with only fifteen pieces known to us. Fully bright and rather well margined.
Fr. 877 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note Fine. One of two virtually identical pieces present in this incredible collection of scarce Federal Reserve Notes. Fully original with strong color and no problems.
Fr. 877 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note Fine. The surfaces are strictly original on this problem-free Burke-Glass Minneapolis $5. A rare note with less than a dozen pieces known.
Fr. 878 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note Very Fine. There is a small stain at the left edge of the back on this otherwise problem-free piece.
Fr. 878 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Star Note Very Fine. Only six pieces are known of this rare Minneapolis Star. This one has some soil at both ends, but actually very little in the way of folds.
Fr. 879a 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note Choice New. A bit tight at the bottom left, but bright and original.
Fr. 880 $5 1914 Federal Reserve Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 68. Beautifully margined with perfect colors, ideal centering on both sides, and great eye appeal. Fr. 880 is a rather scarce number with only about two dozen pieces known in all grades combined. This beauty is additionally enhanced by the neat serial number J5505551A. A note that could surprise.
Fr. 881 $5 1914 Federal Reserve CGA Very Fine 25. Under ten examples are known of this Kansas City Burke-Glass signed Fed.
Fr. 882 $5 1914 Federal Reserve About New. A pretty scarce Fed with only about a dozen examples known. This is definitely one of the nicer ones.
Fr. 886 $5 1914 Federal Reserve CGA Very Good 8. Heavily circulated, but quite rare with less than a dozen pieces known.
Fr. 891b $5 1914 Federal Reserve Extremely Fine. Under twenty pieces are known for this "b" type San Francisco $5. A solid example of this grade with strong ink and original surfaces.
Fr. 893a $10 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Note Gem New. Huge margins and super color highlight this scarcer "a" type New York Red Seal. Although over 30 examples are known, "a" Red Seals are seldom seen from any of the districts.
Fr. 893a $10 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Fine. One of the more common Red Seal Tens. A nice, evenly circulated, problem-free example with good color.
Fr. 893a $10 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Fine. An ideal example for the grade with strong color.
Fr. 893b $10 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Very Fine. Unmolested, broadly margined, and very bright for the grade.
Fr. 893b $10 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Note Fine. Very well margined, but with a slightly muted red overprint.
Fr. 893b $10 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Very Good. Surprisingly good color for this grade.
Fr. 894b $10 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Very Good. Heavily circulated, but with surprisingly good color.
Fr. 898a $10 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Very Fine. A very attractive Chicago District Red Seal.
Fr. 898b $10 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Note About New. There are two large pinholes to the right of the seal, the paper is lightly aged, the red overprint has lightened and bled due to dampness. Really an AU note with the value of about that of a VF.
Fr. 899a $10 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Fine. The red color is a touch weak, and the paper surfaces are soft.
Fr. 900a $10 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Extremely Fine. Part of the seal has turned a little orange on this otherwise lovely example of this rather scarce number. Only about twenty such pieces are known.
Fr. 904 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Very Fine. A scarce Boston District Fed with just a few more than a dozen examples known..
Fr. 905 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Fine. Fourteen notes are known for this signature combination.
Fr. 907b $10 1914 Federal Reserve CGA Fine 15. A scarce note with only about a dozen known in all grades.
Fr. 909 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Choice Very Fine. Surprisingly scarce for a New York District $10 with only about twenty known. The perfect piece for the grade.
Fr. 910 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Choice About New. The full appearance of a Gem, but with a very light center fold.
Fr. 910 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Star Very Fine. A few more than a dozen examples are known of this Burke-Houston New York Star.
Fr. 911a $10 1914 Federal Reserve Star Choice Very Fine. A handsome star note with strictly original surfaces, broad margins, and excellent color.
Fr. 911c $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Choice New. This is the much tougher "c" type, with the Federal and District seals moved in closer to the center.
Fr. 911c $10 1914 Federal Reserve Star Note Choice Extremely Fine. About a dozen examples are known, including one Uncirculated piece, but none could be prettier than this hugely margined, strictly original Choice XF. "C" type star Tens are quite rare, and this beauty should prove to be a pleasing catch.
Fr. 911c $10 1914 Federal Reserve Star Note Fine. There are nine examples known of this New York District "c" type Star, but more importantly, there are only about fifteen $10 "c" Star Notes known for all the districts combined, making this a very important type for the star note collector.
Fr. 912 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Fine. A scarce Philadelphia $10 with about fourteen known examples.
Fr. 913 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Extremely Fine. Fourteen examples are known to us, this is one of the better looking pieces with beautiful margins, wonderful colors, and with an appearance of a higher grade.
Fr. 914 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Extremely Fine. About thirty pieces are known and this is a real nice one.
Fr. 915a $10 1914 Federal Reserve Gem New. Good original embossing, super color, and broad margins all combine on this common Fed number with about one hundred examples known. An ideal piece to represent the type.
Fr. 915a $10 1914 Federal Reserve Choice New. A rather common, but a really nice example with strong color, and really strong paper surfaces.
Fr. 916 $10 1914 Federal Reserve About New. A very high grade for a scarce note with less than twenty examples known for this Burke-McAdoo Cleveland District $10.
Fr. 917 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Fine. This Burke-Glass Cleveland note is a real rarity with less than ten examples known in all grades combined. This one is a solid problem-free piece with excellent color for the grade.
Fr. 917 $10 1914 Federal Reserve CGA Very Good-Fine 10. Less than a dozen pieces are known of this scarce note.
Fr. 917 $10 1914 Federal Reserve CGA Very Good 8. There is a random ink spot near the seal on this very scarce Cleveland District Burke-Glass note, with only ten or so examples known in any grade.
Fr. 919a $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Gem New. Perfect original surfaces, bright colors, and excellent centering all combine on this attractive Fed.
Fr. 920 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Choice Very Fine. There is some very minor roughness at the bottom center, but the note otherwise has the attributes of a fully XF piece. Friedberg 920 is quite a rare note with just a few more than a dozen pieces known to exist.
Fr. 922 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note About New. Only about two dozen examples of this note are known, and not very many of them will be as nice as this broadly margin attractive piece. The note appears fully Gem at a glance.
Fr. 924 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Fine. A very rare number with only about a dozen pieces known in all grades combined. A solid, problem-free example.
Fr. 925 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note About Very Fine. Less than ten examples are known for this Burke-Glass Atlanta District Fed. A problem-free note with good color.
Fr. 926 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Gem New. A lovely Atlanta District Fed, and a much tougher signature combination. About a dozen and a half are known in total, and this is only the fourth that CAA has handled. A nice combination of high grade and rarity.
Fr. 929 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Fine. Surprisingly for a Chicago District note, less than twenty examples of this note are known. This one is a strictly original, problem-free example.
Fr. 931c $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Choice About New. One of the very finest known examples of this rare number, only about a dozen pieces are known. Bright and strictly original.
Fr. 931c $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Fine. A scarcer "c" type with only about a dozen examples known.
Fr. 932 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Gem New. Only about a dozen and a half examples of this number are known, and very few of those could rival this strictly original, broadly margined, beautifully bright piece.
Fr. 932 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Choice Extremely Fine. Only about a dozen and a half pieces are known, this one is original, fresh, and beautifully margined.
Fr. 932 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Star Note. This rare Star brings the count for this Friedberg number up to six, only one of which grades higher than this note. This piece would grade Very Fine, but there is some chemical staining that has discolored the lower right-hand corner of the back. The value is about that of a Fine.
Fr. 933 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Fine. A nice original piece, and one of only about a dozen known for this very scarce number.
Fr. 937 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Choice Extremely Fine. This Minneapolis Burke-Glass Fed is beautifully original with perfect color and broad margins. It is a truly rare number with less than ten known in all grades combined.
Fr. 939 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note About New. A single very light center fold is all that holds this Minneapolis Ten from the full Gem grade.
Fr. 940 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Superb Gem New. An absolutely flawless example, with broad, even margins, perfect color, and deep, original embossing with tons of eye appeal. Ten Dollar Feds are common through the Choice grade, but they become very elusive when a true original Gem is sought.
Fr. 940 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Choice New. A crackling fresh example of this slightly more available Kansas City $10.
Fr. 942 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Superb Gem New. Quite a common type, but very tough to find when a strictly original, well embossed, broadly margined piece is sought. We've handled very few truly Superb examples of Ten Dollar Feds, and fewer still have been this scarcer Burke-Houston signature combination.
Fr. 942 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Fine. Another rare note from this fantastic collection. This solid unmolested piece is one of only about a dozen known for this number.
Fr. 946 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Fine. Problem-free and quite rare with about a dozen known examples.
Fr. 950 $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Fine. The note has a few stains, but it's rare. Less than ten pieces are known to us.
Fr. 951a $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Fine. The paper is a bit soft; sometimes you just don't have anything to lot them with.
Fr. 951c $10 1914 Federal Reserve Note Extremely Fine. A scarcer San Francisco District "c" type. About a dozen and a half pieces are known in all grades combined. Not many are known in this grade or higher.
Fr. 958a $20 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Note Choice About New. If the grade of Superb About New existed, this gorgeous Red Seal Twenty would earn it. It has a light center bend, and a single fold about 3/4 of an inch from the left edge. Other than that, the note is absolutely Superb, with boardwalk margins, ideal color, deep, original embossing, and ultra-clean surfaces. A really beautiful note.
Fr. 961b $20 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Note Very Fine. An exceedingly rare Twenty Dollar Red Seal, with only one note known until the discovery of this piece. Even Fr. 961a's are scarce, with only about a dozen examples known, four of which we have sold. This newly discovered piece is a very well margined note, with strong black and green ink colors, although the red is somewhat muted. There is a small effaced stain at the upper left, and the surfaces are slightly unnaturally hard. Nonetheless, the note faces up rather well, and its rarity is beyond question.
Fr. 964 $20 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Fine. This Boston District $20 is represented in the census by less than a dozen pieces. Broadly margined and strictly original.
Fr. 971a $20 1914 Federal Reserve Note Star CGA Gem Uncirculated 67. A gorgeous looking example of a scarce $20 Star Note. Murray lists only thirteen known examples of this number. There are a total of 173 $20 Stars listed in the Murray reference for all signature combinations and varieties combined, and only ten of those including this example are listed as uncirculated. This piece has broad margins, perfect color and, ideal centering of both sides.
Fr. 971a $20 1914 Federal Reserve Star Note Superb Gem New. Thirteen examples are listed in the Murray reference, including this note. None could possibly be finer, although a few others may be tied. It's loaded with original embossing, surrounded by boardwalk margins, and perfectly bright. Even if this were not a Star Note, it would be an outstanding $20 Fed worthy of considerable attention simply on account of its quality. As a Superb original Star Note from a challenging series, this piece could easily reach . . .
Fr. 971b $20 1914 Federal Reserve Note Gem New. Crackling fresh with ideal paper surfaces, bright colors, and broad margins. A very nice quality of grade and rarity, as there are less than twenty examples known for this number.
Fr. 975 $20 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Choice New. A nice original piece, with broad margins and perfect colors. A very nice example to represent a type that is common, but challenging in top grade.
Fr. 975a $20 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Choice New. A handsome $20 Fed with excellent color and rather good centering.
Fr. 986 $20 1914 Federal Reserve Note About New. A lightly circulated Atlanta District note, and one of the better pieces of the two dozen known.
Fr. 987a $20 1914 Federal Reserve Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. Strong, original embossing is easily seen on this beautifully margined Atlanta district Fed. Not a rare note, but hard to find this nice.
Fr. 988 $20 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Fine. A nice natural example of this slightly scarcer Burke-McAdoo signature combination.
Fr. 991b $20 1914 Federal Reserve Note Superb Gem New. This is the scarcer "b" type, and it's a beauty, with good original embossing, broad margins, and all the other technical attributes that are so rarely seen on Federal Reserve Notes. Quite scarce this nice, yet not particularly expensive.
Fr. 991c $20 1914 Federal Reserve Note Fine. Problem-free for the grade, and very rare with only about a half dozen examples known in all grades combined.
Fr. 996 $20 1914 Federal Reserve Note About New. This nice Minneapolis note is a light fold away from the Gem New grade. Only 21 examples are known.
Fr. 998 $20 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Choice New. Not particularly scarce, but a lovely example that comes quite close to the full Gem grade. Fully original surfaces.
Fr. 1000 $20 1914 Federal Reserve Note Choice About New. Exceptional margins and ideal color are both features of this Kansas City $20 with only 19 pieces known in all grades combined.
Fr. 1002 $20 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Choice New. This strictly original, nicely centered Fed comes quite close to the full Gem grade. There is a small spot and a minor wrinkle to the lower right of the seal. Only about 30 examples of this Friedberg number are known for all grades combined.
Fr. 1003 $20 1914 Federal Reserve Note Choice New. There are terrific margins, and original paper surfaces on this scarce note with about two dozen examples known.
Fr. 1004 $20 1914 Federal Reserve Note Fine. A few more than a dozen examples are known with this one having a little soil on the back and a few rough spots.
Fr. 1005 $20 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Good. Not a terribly nice looking note with some roughness in the top margin and heavy circulation, but a real rarity with only five examples known to us.
Fr. 1011b $20 1914 Federal Reserve Note Fine. An unmolested original piece with less than two dozen known.
Fr. 1011c $20 1914 Federal Reserve Note Fine. A very scarce note, with less than a dozen known to exist in all grades combined.
Fr. 1030 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Very Fine. A nicely margined example from the more common New York District.
Fr. 1031a $50 1914 Federal Reserve Note Extremely Fine. Beautifully margined and a rather handsome example of this higher denomination FRN. There is a small pinhole in the right-hand margin.
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Fr. 1031b $50 1914 Federal Reserve Fine. This "b" note from the New York District is a rather important rarity with less than a half dozen pieces known. This solid unmolested problem-free piece should attract considerable bidder attention.
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Fr. 1032 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Fine. One of about a dozen known, and quite nice for the grade with considerable claims to VF.
Fr. 1035 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 67. The deep original embossing of this $50 Fed can be clearly seen through the CGA holder. $50 Feds are relatively available up to and including the Choice grade. They become quite scarce when truly Superb pieces are sought. This note certainly appears to meet all of the qualifications for the very top grade.
Fr. 1035 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Choice New. A beautifully bright Fifty Dollar Blue Seal Fed held from the Gem grade by its slightly tight top margin.
Fr. 1035 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Fine. Beautifully margined and problem-free with a pleasing appearance for the grade. Toward the upper end of the VF grade range.
Fr. 1036 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Extremely Fine. This Cleveland District $50 is incredibly bright, well margined, and reasonably scarce with less than about two dozen known.
Fr. 1039a $50 1914 Federal Reserve Note Fine. One small spot, but with good color remaining.
Fr. 1040 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Very Choice New. A truly important Fed, this is the finest known Fr. 1040 by a considerable margin. It's the only Uncirculated piece reported, and the next closest piece known grades EF. With only ten examples known, this would be an important piece in any grade, but with its well-embossed, original surfaces, and broad margins, it could easily double the $2,100 price it last realized on the auction block several years ago.
Fr. 1043 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Very Fine. A nice original piece and quite rare with only ten examples known to us. Absolutely problem-free for the grade.
Fr. 1046 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Note Gem New. The first of a consecutive pair of two most attractive Atlanta District Feds, with good surfaces and strong eye appeal. A tough type to locate in this grade.
Fr. 1046 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Note Gem New. The second of the consecutive pair of Atlanta District Feds. Every bit as nice as the first, with good paper surfaces, broad margins, and tons of eye appeal.
Fr. 1046 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Choice New. This is the first of five consecutive examples. All five are not quite bright enough for the Gem grade, but strictly original, with excellent embossing, broad margins, and strong ink color. Fifty Dollar Feds are challenging to find in this high a grade, particularly with their original paper surfaces. Consecutive runs from this series are virtually unknown.
Fr. 1046 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Choice New. The second of five consecutive pieces, also a perfect Gem save for slight mellowing of the paper color.
Fr. 1046 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Choice New. A third example from this run, identical to the pervious two notes.
Fr. 1046 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Choice New. Again, identical to its sheet mates.
Fr. 1046 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Choice New. The final note of this choice run of Atlanta $50 Feds. Again, the note is strictly original, with excellent embossing, and a Gem in every sense save for the slightly mellow paper tone.
Fr. 1050 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Note Choice Extremely Fine. A much scarcer $50 Fed, with only about 20 examples known in all grades combined. This perfectly natural, lightly circulated piece is broadly margined, and it still shows its original embossing.
Fr. 1051 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Very Fine. A well margined, strictly original example of this much scarcer number. Only about a dozen and a half have been traced.
Fr. 1051 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Fine. Quite nice for the grade and quite rare with only a dozen and a half pieces known. There is a scattering of small pinholes.
Fr. 1052 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Very Fine. Good original surfaces and decent margins on this very scarce St. Louis Burke-McAdoo signed $50. Just a few more than a dozen pieces are known in all grades combined.
Fr. 1056 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Note Gem New. A really rare note with fewer than ten examples known is all grades combined. This one certainly has to be one of, if not the, very finest. It has excellent paper surfaces, broad margins, good color, and original embossing. Federal Reserve Notes are one of the few areas in US Paper where truly rare notes can be obtained for prices that are little over what one would pay for a common piece of the same type. This could prove to be an excellent buy for some astute collector.
Fr. 1060 $50 1914 Federal Reserve Choice Very Fine. A nice evenly circulated example of this scarce note from the Kansas City District. We know of only 16 pieces, and this is clearly one of the better ones.
Fr. 1072a $100 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Note Gem New. Fewer than two dozen examples are known of this number, but unlike most rare notes, the majority of the pieces are uncirculated, coming from a single short run. This note is from that run, and like all the others, it's a simply super piece, with strong, original embossing, good margins, and ideal colors.
Fr. 1078b $100 1914 Red Seal Federal Reserve Note Very Fine. Beautifully margined with blazing bright color, strictly original surfaces, and tons of eye appeal. As good-looking a $100 Red Seal as you're ever likely to find in this grade. Scarce and extremely popular.
Fr. 1085 $100 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Fine. A very rare Fed number, with only about a dozen examples reported in all grades combined. This is the first Burke-Glass signed Boston $100 that we have had to offer in any of our 35 sales. Rare Feds are finally starting to attract some well-deserved attention. Trying to find another example in this Friedberg number is a task that could take years. This piece is a solid Very Fine, utterly unmolested and problem-free.
Fr. 1088 $100 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Good-Fine. Somewhat aged example of this scarcer high denomination type.
Fr. 1092 $100 1914 Federal Reserve Choice Extremely Fine. Not a rare number at all with about 70 examples known, but a beautiful grade for type. It is completely clean, with four broad margins, ideal centering on both sides, and perfect original paper surfaces. A lovely $100 Fed.
Fr. 1098 $100 1914 Federal Reserve Note Extremely Fine. A nicely margined example, but the paper color is muted, and the surfaces are somewhat soft.
Fr. 1104 $100 1914 Federal Reserve Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. The note's original embossing can be easily seen through the third party holder. A beautifully margined, handsome Atlanta District note.
Fr. 1104 $100 1914 Federal Reserve Note Gem New. Beautifully margined, bright, and very well centered on both sides. This is one of the more common Fed Hundreds in high grade, making it an ideal note to represent the type.
Fr. 1108 $100 1914 Federal Reserve Note Extremely Fine. A nicely margined, lightly circulated example from the Chicago district.
Fr. 1120 $100 1914 Federal Reserve Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 67. Boardwalk margins all around, along with ideal colors, and perfect centering on both sides make it easy to see why this note earned its very high third-party grade. $100 Feds don't come much prettier than this note.
Fr. 1123 $100 1914 Federal Reserve Note Very Fine. Clean, well margined, and unmolested.
Fr. 1132 $500 1918 Federal Reserve Note Fine. Only thirteen examples are known for this Kansas City district. This note has been off the market since our October 1998 sale where it realized $4400 on an estimate of 2500-up. The note has amazingly good color for its degree of circulation, and a nice overall appearance that gives it the look of a higher grade. There are a few tiny edge nicks, and a very minor paper-clip stain.
Fr. 1133 $1000 1918 Federal Reserve Note Choice New. A real beauty, with good paper surfaces, lots of flash, and margins that are just short of the Gem grade. Three of the margins are exceptional, with only the bottom face slightly close. The back is very well centered. This note was last on the auction block in November of 1997, when it realized $8500. It will easily blow right past that number tonight, and could wind up nearly tripling it.
Fr. 1167 $10 1907 Gold Certificate Superb Gem New. Hugely margined with spectacular colors and terrific eye appeal. Fr. 1167 is the most common of the 1907 Tens, making it an ideal note for type. Very, very few have the margins, look, and color of this piece.
Fr. 1168 $10 1907 Gold Certificate Choice New. A near-Gem example, with broader than average margins, bright colors, and good eye appeal.
Fr. 1169a $10 1907 Gold Certificate Gem New. This is the scarcer variety that bears the March 4, 1907 act date. It's outnumbered over two to one by Fr. 1169, which bears the 1882 act date. A strictly original note, with excellent paper surfaces, flashy 100% full color, and broad margins; particularly across the top, which is rather unusual for a "B" position note.
Fr. 1171 $10 1907 Gold Certificate CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. Under 70 examples are known in all grades combined, and this fully bright beauty has got to be up there with the best of them.
Fr. 1172 $10 1907 Gold Certificate CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. A beautifully margined note with original embossing so deep that even the untrained eye can see it through the CGA holder.
Fr. 1172 $10 1907 Gold Certificate Extremely Fine. An attractive mid-grade note with nice color, and a slightly tight bottom margin.
Fr. 1172 $10 1907 Gold Certificate Extremely Fine. Bright, well margined, and fully original.
Fr. 1173 $10 1922 Gold Certificate CGA Gem Uncirculated 67. A really beautiful example with visible original embossing, broad margins, perfect centering on both sides, and absolutely ideal colors. This flashy Gold Certificate seems to have earned its high third-party grade.
Fr. 1173 $10 1922 Gold Certificate CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. Hugely margined, with perfect colors of the inks and paper. A note that clearly earned its high third-party grade.
Fr. 1173 $10 1922 Gold Certificate Gem New. Razor sharp print quality, broad margins, and beautifully bright colors all combine on this high end Gold Ten. A really pretty note.
Fr. 1173 $10 1922 Gold Certificate Gem New. To grade this beautiful note less than Gem due solely to its slightly tight bottom margin would be too much of a disservice. It's absolutely perfect in every other sense, and save for the aforementioned margin, is truly Superb.
Fr. 1173 $10 1922 Gold Certificate Star Note Gem New. A beautiful example with totally bright fresh color, excellent margins, and perfect centering of both sides. With 125 examples listed in Murray, this is not a terribly rare number. Out of the 125 only three, including this beauty, are listed as uncirculated; and only a few more below them are listed as AU. The vast majority are well circulated. This may well be the finest known $10 1922 Gold Star, at the very least it's tied with two others.
Fr. 1173 $10 1922 Gold Certificate CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. Another lovely Gold $10 that appears to have earned its grade. The colors are spectacular, and the note is quite well margined.
Fr. 1173 $10 1922 Gold Certificate Very Choice New. With just a tiny bit more top margin, this brilliantly colored, originally embossed Hillegas Ten would be Superb. As bright, flashy, and unmolested as they come.
Fr. 1173 $10 1922 Gold Certificate Very Choice New. Bold colors and good original paper surfaces are immediately apparent on this flashy Gold Ten. There is a touch too much handling for the Gem grade.
Fr. 1173 $10 1922 Gold Certificate Choice New. This bright, strictly original note would grade far higher were it not for tight top and bottom margins. Deeply embossed.
Fr. 1173 $10 1922 Gold Certificate Choice New. A bit close at the right end of the top margin, but with good paper originality and strong color.
Fr. 1173 $10 1922 Gold Certificate, CGA Choice Uncirculated 63. Apparently down graded to Choice due to its tight top face margin. The colors are bright and the back centering is perfect.
Fr. 1173 $10 1922 Gold Certificate CGA About Uncirculated 58. The original embossing can be seen through the CGA holder. The note appears to be a Choice New example but for a single, odd, light diagonal fold.
Fr. 1173 $10 1922 Gold Certificate Choice Extremely Fine. A very attractive piece with a few light folds.
Fr. 1173 $10 1922 Gold Certificate Extremely Fine. A nice natural note, problem-free save for a very minor spot at the upper right of the back.
Fr. 1173 $10 1922 Gold Certificate Extremely Fine. Tight across the top, but otherwise a lovely example, with good paper originality.
Fr. 1173 $10 1922 Gold Certificate Star Note Very Good-Fine. A well circulated, but problem-free example of this popular Star type.
Fr. 1173 $10 1922 Gold Certificates. A pair of $10 gold notes, both Extremely Fine from the standpoint of circulation, but both are aged and moisture damaged. One also has edge nicks.
Fr. 1173a $10 1922 Gold Certificate CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. This is the much scarcer variety with the smaller (4mm vs. 5mm) serial number. The large number variety outnumbers this scarce note by nearly eight to one. This one is well margined with great eye appeal, ideal color, and embossing that can be seen through the third-party holder. A really nice note.
Fr. 1178 $20 1882 Gold Certificate Superb Gem New. This hugely margined example has incredibly bright colors as well as ideal centering of both sides. It was in our January, 2003 sale in a CGC Ultra Gem 67 holder. It is as pretty an example of the type as anyone could hope to obtain.
Fr. 1178 $20 1882 Gold Certificate CGC Choice Uncirculated 64. Beautifully margined and perfectly centered on both sides. Three of the four corners have very light age spots, and one corner appears to be lightly bent, but the visual impact of this $20 Gold is exceptional. The ink colors are 100% perfect on both sides.
Fr. 1178 $20 1882 Gold Certificate Extremely Fine. Broadly margined and beautifully bright with strong eye appeal and good paper surfaces. The colors are 100% bright on both sides.
Fr. 1178 $20 1882 Gold Certificate Choice Very Fine. Broadly margined, bright, and attractive. A nice example of the grade.
Fr. 1178 $20 1882 Gold Certificate Fine. There are some minor edge problems, and a small stain on the back, but the note has retained excellent color.
Fr. 1178 $20 1882 Gold Certificate Fine. One edge nick, a few rust spots, and numerous small pinholes.
Fr. 1179 $20 1905 Gold Certificate CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. This is the highest graded third-party Technicolor Twenty that we have handled. The note is extremely well margined, and the original embossing is pronounced enough that it can be seen through the holder. This is a type that is scarce in all grades, and becomes very rare at the upper end of the scale. This type with its yellow tint on both sides of the Washington vignette is considered by many to be the most attractive of the 20th Century type notes.
Fr. 1179 $20 1905 Gold Certificate CGA Extremely Fine 45. The colors are pristine on both sides of this lightly circulated Technicolor Twenty. When both the red overprint and the yellow tint are at their full color as they are on this note, the combination is incredibly eye pleasing.
Fr. 1181 $20 1906 Gold Certificate Superb Gem New. An extremely scarce Gold Certificate, with only about 40 examples known to exist in all grades combined. Few if any of them rise to the level of this piece. It's beautifully margined, perfectly bright, and with the depth of original embossing generally associated with 1899 Silver Certificates. A very lovely note that could and should elicit a runaway price.
Fr. 1182 $20 1906 Gold Certificate Superb Gem New. An absolutely gorgeous example of a very scarce number. Fewer than three dozen Fr. 1182's are known to exist in all grades combined, and it's not at all likely that any of them exceed the appearance and technical merit of this beauty. Its original embossing is present, it's surrounded by broad, even margins, and the note has paper and ink colors the equal of the day it was printed. A wonderful combination of rarity, technical grade, and visual appeal.
Fr. 1183 $20 1906 Gold Certificate Gem New. This Napier-McClung $20 Gold was sold by us as part of the Watch Hill Collection in the spring of 2001. It was described there as having fully bright colors, excellent margins, and loads of eye appeal, all of which certainly applies today. The note also has excellent paper originality, and a fully bright orange back. The colors on the back of these 1906 Twenties tended to fade quite easily, but not on this pretty piece. The color of the back is the equal of any example of the type we've ever seen.
Fr. 1184 $20 1906 Gold Certificate Very Fine. A much rarer number with the scarce Napier-Thompson signature combination. Most of the census for this number is rather low grade. This nice example should attract quite a number of bids.
Fr. 1185 $20 1906 Gold Certificate CGA Gem Uncirculated 68. A flawless looking Gold Certificate, with huge margins all around, perfect centering of both sides, and absolutely ideal color. The lofty CGA grade of 68 certainly appears to have been earned by this gorgeous Gold Twenty.
Fr. 1185 $20 1906 Gold Certificate Choice About New. This beautiful note has huge margins, and fully bright, flashy colors on both sides.
Fr. 1185 $20 1906 Gold Certificate Choice Very Fine. Broadly margined and solid for the grade with excellent color.
Fr. 1187 $20 1922 Gold Certificate Superb Gem New. The colors and surfaces are nothing short of spectacular on this fully original, and deeply embossed Gold Twenty. The margins are broad all the way around, and it is overall about as nice an example as one is ever likely to encounter. Previously in a CGA "66" holder, the paper slip enclosed with the lot. Super quality.
Fr. 1187 $20 1922 Gold Certificate Choice About New. A beautifully margined example of this most available number for $20 Gold Certificates. Bright and fresh.
Fr. 1187 $20 1922 Gold Certificate Choice About New. Beautiful colors and deep original embossing highlight this pretty Double Sawbuck Gold Certificate.
Fr. 1187 $20 1922 Gold Certificate Choice About New. Beautiful colors and better than average centering.
Fr. 1187 $20 1922 Gold Certificate Choice About New. A bit tight at the top and with a soft center curl which certainly makes the note AU, but it is really not a full fold. The note has great original embossing and super color.
Fr. 1187 $20 1922 Gold Certificate Choice About New. Bright and flashy with spectacular colors, strictly original paper, exceptional margins, and unfortunately a light centerfold.
Fr. 1187 $20 1922 Gold Certificate Choice Extremely Fine. A really nice note except for the face centering with a bottom margin that is extremely tight, but the back is centered very nicely.
Fr. 1187 $20 1922 Gold Certificate Star Note Choice Extremely Fine. Although there are over a hundred examples known of this star note, finding a really nice original one in high grade, can be quite a challenge. This crackling fresh example holds considerable claim to the full AU grade.
Fr. 1187 $20 1922 Gold Certificate Extremely Fine. Bright, flashy, and original with 100% full colors.
Fr. 1187 $20 1922 Gold Certificate Choice Very Fine. A bit shy of the full EF grade, but a brightly colored, problem-free, strictly original note that is extremely pleasing to the eye.
Fr. 1187 $20 1922 Gold Certificate Very Fine. Brilliant colors and good original paper surfaces.
Fr. 1187 $20 1922 Gold Certificate Very Fine. An ideal example of the grade, strictly original, problem-free, and brightly colored.
Fr. 1187 $20 1922 Gold Certificate Very Fine. Totally original, crisp, and problem-free.
Fr. 1187 $20 1922 Gold Certificate Star Note Fine. Solid for the grade and problem-free. This piece is one of the 83 listed in the Murray Reference. This note is the non-mule variety and one of 73 listed.
Fr. 1187 $20 1922 Gold Certificate Fine. Problem-free and original.
Fr. 1187 $20 1922 Gold Certificates. Five low grade examples, with the average grade about Fine or so from a circulation standpoint. Each has varying degrees of damp-staining, and one has severe rust.
Fr. 1193 $50 1882 Gold Certificate Fine. The color remains strong despite the fact that the paper is a bit soft. Very well margined and defect-free.
Fr. 1195 $50 1882 Gold Certificate Choice Extremely Fine. Under 50 examples are known of this tough number in all grades combined. Not many of them could have as nice an appearance as this beauty. Only a single uncirculated note is listed in the census, and there is not a single AU beneath that. If you're looking for a really nice Fr. 1195, this glorious, hugely margined, beautifully bright XF is as nice a note as you're ever likely to encounter.
Fr. 1197 $50 1882 Gold Certificate CGA Extremely Fine 40. A very handsome example of this much scarcer type. Beautifully margined all around with exceptional color. Even the back, which is almost always faded on this type, has the full bright orange that it had the day the note was printed.
Fr. 1198 $50 1913 Gold Certificate Choice Very Fine. But for a few very minor stains in the bottom margin, this lightly circulated Gold Certificate is a perfect piece. The colors are spectacular, the margins broad and even, and the note still has its original embossing. A very nice example of a rather uncommon number. Fewer than 40 Fr. 1198's are known as compared to slightly over 100 examples of its type mate, Fr. 1199.
Fr. 1199 $50 1913 Gold Certificates Very Good. A pair of examples, both low grade but fully intact with some minor grafitti.
Fr. 1200 $50 1922 Gold Certificate Very Choice New. If the bottom margin were just a touch broader, this gorgeous $50 Gold Certificate would rate the full Gem grade. It's beautifully bright, with excellent paper surfaces, and super eye appeal.
Fr. 1200 $50 1922 Gold Certificate About New. A broadly margined example with a very light center fold, and some very minor roughness at the corners.
Fr. 1200 $50 1922 Gold Certificate CGA About Uncirculated 50. Brightly colored with decent margins, and loads of eye appeal.
Fr. 1200 $50 1922 Gold Certificate Choice Extremely Fine. An utterly original example of this popular and rather scarce type. The ink colors are bold, and the note has considerable eye appeal. These Fifties are, we believe, rather undervalued.
Fr. 1200 $50 1922 Gold Certificate CGA Extremely Fine 45. The CGA grade appears a bit conservative for this brightly colored, well margined Gold Fifty.
Fr. 1200 $50 1922 Gold Certificate About Extremely Fine. Super colors and great paper originality highlight this well centered, lightly circulated $50 Gold.
Fr. 1200 $50 1922 Gold Certificate Very Fine. An unusually handsome example with broad margins, and exceptional color. In spite of a fair amount of circulation, the original embossing remains intact.
Fr. 1200 $50 1922 Gold Certificate About Very Fine. An evenly circulated high denomination Gold Certificate that would make the full Very Fine grade, but for some light staining on the top margin of both sides.
Fr. 1200a $50 1922 Gold Certificate About Very Fine. This variety with the small serial numbers is far scarcer than the large number Fr. 1200 with the proportion being a little over five to one. This note is fully Very Fine when viewed from the face, but the back, although the gold color is very strong; has a hair too much soil.
Fr. 1200a $50 1922 Gold Certificate Very Good. This is the much scarcer variety with the small serial numbers. It's outnumbered five to one by the large size variety.The note has a single small stain near the left-hand serial number, but is otherwise problem-free for the grade.
Fr. 1214 $100 1882 Gold Certificate CGA Very Fine 35. The top margin is a bit close on this third-party graded high denomination Gold Certificate.
Fr. 1214 $100 1882 Gold Certificate Very Fine. Closely margined across the top, but with beautiful color and no defects of any kind.
Fr. 1215 $100 1922 Gold Certificate Choice New. A near-Gem example, with strong color on both sides, decent margins,+ and good eye appeal.
Fr. 1215 $100 1922 Gold Certificate Extremely Fine. Huge, even margins, beautifully bright colors, original paper surfaces, and ideal centering on both sides. A lovely Gold C-note that is defect-free save for a half-dozen small pinholes.
Fr. 1215 $100 1922 Gold Certificate About Very Fine. Excellent color, broad margins, and a good overall appearance in spite of a small light stain. Strictly original.
Fr. 1216a $500 1882 Gold Certificate Choice Very Fine. Around 30 examples are known, none of which grade fully Extremely Fine except for a single note graded EF that is in the Smithsonian. The note we are offering now is as bright as an uncirculated piece, with exceptionally large margins, and no repairs or restorations of any kind. Even the gold back, which is often faded on this type, has its full, bright color, and the eye appeal of a note in far higher grade. This is a strictly original note which has managed to retain some elements of its original embossing in spite of its light use in circulation. It is, without question, solidly in the running for the finest known example of its number.
Fr. 1216b $500 1882 Gold Certificate CGA Extremely Fine 45. Only 40 examples of this number are known, five of which are permanently impounded in museums or government hands. None of the surviving pieces are listed as uncirculated in the census, and only two are graded about uncirculated. This piece has a number of light folds, but the colors are 100% perfect as are the margins. This note has auctioned twice in recent years. We sold the note in September, 2000 for $16,500, and it was re-auctioned just eight months later, where it realized $20,625. It's as handsome a $500 Gold Certificate as we have ever had the opportunity to examine. There is no doubt, that this piece will exceed its price of three years ago when it falls under the hammer this evening.
Fr. 1217 $500 1922 Gold Certificate Choice Fine. With these margins and color, this $500 Gold has most of the elements of a full VF. This note is in a rather typical grade for this number, which is more elusive than the 1882 Series. Only 84,000 Series 1922 Five Hundreds were printed, with only one signature combination representing the type. Problem-free and lovely for the grade.
Fr. 1220 $1,000 1922 Gold Certificate Choice Very Fine. New to the census and well past the halfway point for grade, this $1000 is a full VF by anyone's estimation, and has a fair amount of claim to the next highest grade. All four corners are very slightly rounded, but the note is free of marks, repairs, restorations or problems of any kind. The paper surfaces are strictly original, and in spite of its circulation, the note has retained full, bright color on both sides. A very handsome piece that is sure to attract considerable bidder attention.
Fr. 1220 $1,000 1922 Gold Certificate Very Fine Damaged. A new note to the census and the lowest serial number yet observed. It is a challenging note to grade, as it is better than Very Fine both face and back, but it has a bit of damage along the top edge. That margin is very irregular with a number of nicks, some of which barely enter the frame of the design. The bottom margin is broad with just a couple of small nicks, none of which enter the design. The lower left corner tip is rounded. The note has exceptional color for the grade on both sides, and is not at all brittle or in danger of further deterioration. After leaving the hands of the proper restorer, the note would grade a solid Very Fine, and will appear EF or better from the face. In its current condition, the best net grade for value is probably Fine or a little better.
Fr. 1220 $1000 1922 Gold Certificate Very Good-Fine. For many years, this had been the plate note in the Friedberg catalog. In recent editions, they switched over to a 1907 $1000 from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. The note is solid for the grade, with rather strong color remaining on both sides. It was last on the market in a 1998 Bowers sale, where it realized just over $5,000. It should surpass that level with no problem this evening.
Fr. 1225 $10,000 1900 Gold Certificate CGA About Uncirculated 53. A good looking example of this non-redeemable, cancelled high-denomination Gold Certificate. The note appears to be fully uncirculated and was likely downgraded to 53 by CGA due to water staining that is visible mostly on the blank back.
Fr. 1225 $10,000 1900 Gold Certificate Very Fine. A circulated piece stamped by the Corn Exchange Bank in Philadelphia on October 2, 1906. Broadly margined and problem-free save for a small tape repair on the blank back, and the normal cancelation holes found on these non-redeemable, ultrahigh-denomination notes. Signed by Lyons and Treat.
Five Different Types. Fr. 20 Fine, Fr. 37 Extremely Fine, Fr. 729 Choice About New, Fr. 855c Choice About New, and Fr. 1170 the scarce Napier-Thompson $10 Gold Certificate Fine with two small rust holes.
Ten Mixed Type Notes. Fr. 16 Fine, Fr. 60 Extremely Fine, Fr. 91 Fine, Fr. 236 Very Good,damaged, Fr. 237 (two) both Fine, both torn. Fr. 238 (two) both Fine, one of them damaged, Fr. 258 Fine, and Fr. 1178 Very Good.
Six Gold Certificates. Fr. 1171 Fine, Fr. 1173 (two) both Fine, one badly stained. Fr. 1187 (three), Very Good, Fine, and Very Fine.
A Group of Five Dollar Feds. Fr. 850, Fr. 869 (three), Fr. 870 (two), and Fr. 871. Grades range from Very Good to Very Fine, with most at the lower end, none with noteworthy problems.
Ten $10 Feds. Fr. 915, Fr. 928 (two), Fr. 931a (six), and Fr. 939. Grades range from Fine to Very Fine, just about evenly split.
Some Higher Denomination Feds. $20 Fr. 988, $20 Fr. 1010, $50 Fr. 1024, $50 Fr. 1050, and $100 Fr. 1128. All grade right around Fine, several with problems.
Four Circulated Types. Fr. 61a Very Good, Fr. 93 Good, torn and tattered, Fr. 363 Fine, but torn, and Fr. 928 Fine.
Seven Federal Reserve Notes. Fr. 888 Extremely Fine, Fr. 907 Extremely Fine, Fr. 923 Fine, Fr. 990 (two) Fine and Very Fine, Fr. 991 Fine, and Fr. 998 Fine.
Two Well Circulated Types. Fr. 223 Very Good and Fr. 1111 Very Good-Fine, with a small stain.
Two Early Aces. Fr. 17a Very Good-Fine with a one-inch tear but no paper loss and Fr. 18 Very Good-Fine, perfect for the grade.
1874 and 1880 Aces. Fr. 19 Fine with excellent color, but a few closed pinholes, and Fr. 30 Fine, problem-free.
Two Divergent Types. A Minneapolis Battleship Fr. 772 grading Fine, but stained, and a $20 Gold Certificate Fr. 1187 grading Fine.
Six Nice Type Notes. Fr. 37 Extremely Fine, Fr. 38 Extremely Fine, Fr. 57 Very Fine, Fr. 60 (two) Very Fine and Extremely Fine, and Fr. 1171 Very Fine. All of the notes are perfect for the grade with no flaws of any kind. A very nice lot.
Six Type Notes. Fr. 36 Fine, Fr. 236 (two) both Extremely Fine, Fr. 237 About New and Fr. 1187 Fine, and About Very Fine.
Change for a Hundred Dollar Fed. Fifty Dollar Fr. 1060 Very Good, a scarce note with only about a dozen known, two Twenties, Fr. 1002 Very Good and Fr. 1004 Fine, and two Fives, Fr. 879a Very Fine and Fr. 891a About New.
$200 Face in Large Size $50s. Four notes, two from New York, a Cleveland, and a Chicago, all grading right About Fine. All four have minor faults, and are a bit aged.
Twenty Dollar Fed Assortment. Nine notes, all 1914 FRN $20s, with varying degrees of stains and edge problems. The average grade is Fine, but figure as Good-Very Good for value.
Two $20 FRNs. A pair of 1914 Feds, Fr. 991a and Fr. 1011a, The technical grades are About New and Very Fine respectively, but both are on rather aged paper.
Six $10 Large Size Feds. Four different districts are represented, as are the "A", "B", and "C" types. The notes average Very Fine from the standpoint of circulation, but all have some aging and minor faults.
Various $5 1914 Federal Reserve Notes. Eleven examples representing five different districts and all three design sub-types. The average grade from the standpoint of wear is Very Fine, but the notes are aged and have a little moisture staining. A few are actually quite respectable, and this should prove to be a great lot for the beginning collector or vest pocket dealer.
Four Deuces. Fr. 41 basically Extremely Fine, but brittle with severely chipped edges, Fr. 42 Very Good with a one-inch tear, Fr. 58 nice Extremely Fine, and Fr. 60 Choice Extremely Fine.
A Mixed Large Type Grouping. Fr. 91 problem-free Fine, Fr. 232 Very Fine, Fr. 234 Fine, Fr. 351 Fine, Fr. 852 Extremely Fine, and Fr. 912 Very Fine. All six notes are nice, essentially problem-free examples of their grades.
Six Ones. Fr. 18 Fine, Fr. 30 Fine, with a little damage, Fr. 37 Choice Extremely Fine, Fr. 237 Choice Extremely Fine, Fr. 715 About New, aged, and Fr. 717 Extremely Fine, with a few spots.
Two $10 Gold Certificates. Fr. 1172 from the 1907 Series and Fr. 1173 from the 1922 Series. Both notes grade solidly Very Fine, or a bit better. Both have strictly original paper surfaces.
Educational Set. Fr. 224 $1Fine, with a stain, Fr. 247 $2 Very Good-Fine, and a Fr. 270 $5 Very Good, problem-free save for one short edge tear.
Amalgamation of Types. The value here is a nice Extremely Fine $1 Educational Fr. 224. Also, included is a Very Good Martha Fr. 217, a 1929 $50 FRBN from the Chicago District in Extremely Fine, and three fractional notes: a Fr. 1255 Extremely Fine, Fr. 1230 About Uncirculated, with a stamp hinge, and Fr. 1294 Extremely Fine..
Four Better Types. Fr. 41 Very Fine, with a few edge splits, Fr. 225 Fine, Fr. 350 Fine-Very Fine, and Fr. 357 Choice Fine. There is some considerable value in this lot.
Ten FRBN Aces. Fr. 710 Extremely Fine, Fr. 712 Very Fine, Fr. 716 Fine, Fr. 719 About New, Fr. 723 Extremely Fine, Fr. 736 Very Fine, Fr. 734 Very Fine, Fr. 739 Very Fine, Fr. 740 Very Fine, and a Fr. 743 Very Fine.
Four Silver Horseblankets. Fr. 226a Choice Very Fine, Fr. 230 Fine, Fr. 232 Very Fine, and a lovely Fr. 239 Choice New, a perfect Gem, but for a tight top margin; and by far the scarcest of the 1923 $1Silvers.
Four Different Types. Fr. 27 Fine, Fr. 41 Fine, Fr. 47 Fine, with some writing on the back, and Fr. 258 Very Fine, with a small tear.
Two Battleships. Fr. 779 Fine, with a few light stains and Fr. 780 Very Fine, with a small area of discoloration.
Four Different Legals. Fr. 36 About New, Fr. 38 Choice New, Fr. 39 About New, and a single Deuce, Fr. 60 About New. All four notes are problem-free for the grade, but for the Fr. 36 which is a touch aged.
Two Different Types. Fr. 40, a nice original Extremely Fine and a Black Eagle Fr. 226a Choice Very Fine. Two really nice popular notes.
Three $10 Gold Certificates. Fr. 1169 Very Good-Fine and Fr. 1173 (two), both Choice Very Fine. All three notes are problem-free for their respective grades.
Three Different Types. Fr. 40 Choice Very Fine, Fr. 236 Choice Extremely Fine, and Fr. 238 Extremely Fine. Three nice problem-free notes.
Three 1906 $20 Gold Certificates. Fr. 1181 Very Good, Fr. 1184 the scare Napier-Thompson Fine, and Fr. 1185 Very Fine All three notes are ideal examples of their grades. No problems whatsoever.
Three Nice $1 FRBNs. Fr. 712 Choice New, Fr. 713 Extremely Fine, and a San Francisco Fr. 746 Choice Extremely Fine. Three nice notes.
Session 4
Confederate Notes
T1 $1,000 1861. The Montgomery issue $1,000 was the only type of this denomination issued by the Confederacy, and was the highest denomination issued by the ephemeral Southern government. Printed in limited quantities during the spring of 1861 before the rebels transferred their seat of government to Richmond, most were redeemed as these notes were payable just 12 months after the issue date and accrued interest at 10 cents per day. This example, serial number 511, was curiously never redeemed, as it lacks any cancellations or interest paid notations on the back. Its appearance has likely been improved by a couple of minute repairs, including the closing of a couple of tiny edge splits and a diminutive pinhole in the center, but these would be missed by most casual observers and even a trained eye must look closely to find them. The eye appeal is fantastic for this early type, as the colors are exceptionally bold and the pen signatures are bold and clear. As for assigning a grade, About Very Fine seems to be a fair overall assessment. All four of the Montgomery issues can be considered classic rarities, and any Type 1 commands respect among both novice and seasoned collectors of Confederate currency. This is a beautiful example from the Kennedy collection, and given the demand for this classic type and the strong results in recent auctions for CSA rarities it is likely to command a final bid in the range of. . .
T2 $500 1861. Although the T1 $1,000 has, for many years, ever-so-slightly overshadowed the T2 $500 from the same Montgomery issue, current census information indicates that the $500 has a very slight edge in rarity, as approximately 107 $500s are currently known as opposed to 114 reported $1,000s. This example bears serial number 283 and, like the T1 above, has been enhanced by minor repairs, although they are slightly more noticeable on this example. A few edge splits have been repaired and some folds have been strengthened, yet the repairs were expertly executed and the eye appeal is outstanding overall. Any Montgomery $500 is desirable, and this note from the Kennedy collection is one of the more attractive examples to reach the market in recent years. Very Fine with the aforementioned repairs and a couple of minor pinholes, and likely to inspire spirited bidding among Confederate specialists.
T3 $100 1861. The Type 3 Montgomery $100 has long been considered one of the most beautiful Confederate notes. Featuring a train vignette in the center and Columbia at left, notes of this type have survived in such limited numbers (a little over 150 examples are currently known) that there are never enough to go around among the many collectors who desire one. This note from the Kennedy collection has a few unimportant pinholes and a couple of small ink smears, as well as a couple of interesting endorsements on the back, but it is perfectly natural and has not been enhanced in any way. The colors are exceptionally bright for the grade and the signatures are bold and sharp. Slightly nicer than the example we sold in our January 2003 FUN CAA sale, and likely to command a higher winning bid. Fine-Very Fine.
T4 $50 1861. The lowest denomination of the four Confederate notes issued from the Montgomery capitol, the Type 4 $50 has survived at almost exactly the same rate as the $100s with just over 150 examples known from the original issue of 1,606 pieces. This Very Fine example from the Kennedy collection has perfect colors and bold signatures, and is perfectly original and problem-free save for moderate wear, several pinholes, and a bold endorsement on the back that is partially visible from the face. Bearing serial number 1574, this is the second highest serial number known for the type. A beautiful note, and one that nicely rounds out this wonderful Montgomery quartet.
T5 $100 1861. This high grade Richmond issue Hundred is an attractive example of this type that was long thought to be the first note ordered and issued by the Richmond government. It is fully Crisp Uncirculated, although three of the four corners are rounded very slightly and the margin is trimmed close at the bottom right. It has a clear and interesting historical endorsement on the back that reads, "Issued by me Sept. 21 / 61 Maj. W.J. Anderson Qr. Mr. Memphis, Tn." The color and eye appeal are terrific, and the hammer isn't likely to fall until it reaches or surpasses the range of. . .
T5 $100 1861. This beautiful "First Richmond" Hundred has a couple of light folds, but the eye appeal is outstanding. The colors are rich and bold, the margins are evenly centered all the way around, and even the signatures, date, and serial numbers are pristine. This About Uncirculated note could rival the CU note above when the final tally is examined, as the eye appeal compares quite favorably.
T5 $100 1861. This T5 is fully New but for a couple of broad corner folds, and is free of any problems except for some very minor foxing and the bottom margin which is trimmed slightly into the design border. Nevertheless a pretty, note, and likely to be just a touch less expensive than the previous example. About Uncirculated.
T5 $100 1861. A very pretty example of the "First Richmond" issue, with a wonderful train vignette and bright green overprint printed on red silk fiber paper. This example is absolutely problem-free with nice margins and no endorsements on the back, and is ideal for any CSA type collector who doesn't want to break the bank with a higher grade example. Very Fine+.
T6 $50 1861. A beautiful example of this type with outstanding color and excellent eye appeal. The margin is tight and slightly into the design at the top, but that is the only flaw on this otherwise pristine early Richmond $50. Crisp Uncirculated, an outstanding high grade Confederate note for the finest of type sets.
T6 $50 1861. This beautiful early note has outstanding color and great eye appeal, and is fully New save for a light vertical bend in the center. Three of the four corners are very minutely rounded, otherwise the margins are tight but free of the design. It is ideal for any CSA type set, and would not look out of place in the holdings of even the most advanced specialist. Choice About Uncirculated.
T6 $50 1861. A wonderful match to the Very Fine+ T5 above and also from the Kennedy collection, this crisp and evenly margined note is absolutely free of any problems or distractions other than several light folds picked up during a short foray into circulation in the wartime South. Brightly colored and boldly printed and signed, Very Fine-Extremely Fine and closer to the higher end of the split grade.
T6 $50 1861. This is a gorgeous circulated example of a very difficult type that is infrequently seen in any grade. With fantastic margins for the type, this piece has outstanding eye appeal for the grade and is hardly impacted by a couple of tiny age spots. It is signed on the back by a "Jeff Davis," obviously by a left-handed endorser and hence probably not in the Confederate President's hand. Very Fine+++, and worthy of a substantial bid from serious Confederate collectors.
T7 $100 1861. This type that features a vignette of Ceres and Prosperina in the center and a portrait of George Washington in the lower-left corner is almost unheard of in high grades. This piece is a remarkable exception, as the paper quality is disarmingly beautiful with no mentionable flaws whatsoever. The margins are a little tight and are trimmed very slightly into the design in areas, but this is somewhat trivial considering the overall appearance. By far the nicest example of this rare type that we have ever seen, this Crisp Uncirculated example would impress even the most novice collector. Notes like this are nearly impossible to estimate, as spirited bidding is nearly certain to ensue any time a high grade Confederate rarity is offered, and we wouldn't be at all surprised if this note hammered far above our perhaps conservative estimate of. . .
T7 $100 1861. Very Fine in appearance, but with several long repaired tears and some expert paper restoration. Although restored, this is a more affordable example that still has an attractive overall appearance.
T7 $100 1861. This nice example is of a type that is hardly ever seen in any grade. While a few folds limit the technical grade, the eye appeal is superior to most that we have seen and it is certain to elicit many bids. About Very Fine, close to the full VF grade and free of any problems save for a couple of trivial pinholes.
T8 $50 1861. A lovely, well-centered example with flawless paper quality. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
T8 $50 1861. A nicely margined example of this early type that was printed by Hoyer & Ludwig of Richmond. This is the scarcer variety with "for" before "Treasr." handwritten and not printed (Cr. 15). Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
T8 $50 1861. A high grade example of this type that is more commonly seen in lower grades. Fully New and with wide margins at the bottom and right and tight only a trifle at the upper left. A tiny pinhole in the very center is mentioned for perfect accuracy. Crisp Uncirculated.
T8 $50 1861. A couple of tiny edge tears and a little trace handling keep this nice-looking note from a much higher grade. About Uncirculated.
T8 $50 1861. A pretty Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated example that has outstanding eye appeal and only a couple of light vertical folds that prevent a much higher grade. A couple of ink stains are present on the back and are mentioned for complete accuracy.
T9 $20 1861. A very pretty example that is printed on thin bluish bank note paper. Choice About Uncirculated with only a couple of faint vertical folds that limit the grade.
T9 $20 1861. Almost fully Uncirculated, but with a corner fold and a tiny nick in the top edge. About Uncirculated.
T9 $20 1861. A lovely Extremely Fine example with extraordinarily broad margins and great eye appeal for the grade.
T9 $20 1861. Pretty and problem-free. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
T10 $10 1861. This early type is notoriously difficult to find in decent shape, and this nice example from the Kennedy collection is one of the finer that we have seen in some time. A number of folds are present but the paper remains crisp, and the margins are broad and fully clear of the design edges all the way around. A small pen notation on the back identifies this as note number 35 from the Bradbeer (1915) reference, an indication that several generations of collectors have enjoyed this relic of the Confederacy. Pleasing Very Fine and certain to excite today's collectors who will recognize the grade rarity here offered.
T10 $10 1861. This pretty note is far nicer than most examples of this type that is most often found in wretched condition. It is well centered and problem-free, but has been neatly cancelled. Fine-Very Fine, CC.
T10 $10 1861. Another nice T10, this example not quite as high grade but still far above what is typically seen for this popular type that features one of the official Confederate flags emblazoned on a shield in the central vignette. Fine+, beautifully margined, well centered, and with a few tiny holes that are the only mentionable flaws.
T11 $5 1861. Like most higher grade examples of this very scarce type, this note has had a little help. It has been professionally restored to strengthen the paper, especially at the edges, and some splits have been restored. It looks much nicer than 95% of the examples we have seen of this type, and should please any collector who is looking for a pleasing example for a type set. Very Fine overall with the aforementioned restorations.
T11 $5 1861. This is another type that is usually seen in wretched condition, as most went directly into circulation and stayed there until they fell apart. This one has had some help, with numerous restorations around the edges. It still looks much better than most, and should find an appreciative home. Fine or so overall but with the aforementioned restorations, another grade rarity from the Kennedy collection.
T12 $5 1861. Although this isn't the highest grade T12 that we've ever seen, it certainly must be one of the very nicest looking pieces in existence. The back printing is nearly always faded on this scarce type, but the back on this note is extraordinarily sharp and bright. The margins are broad and even on all four sides, an unusual occurrence for any early CSA note, and the face printing is absolutely flawless. The paper is absolutely problem-free. This Very Fine-Extremely Fine Manouvrier note is likely to see extremely spirited bidding, and we would not be surprised if the hammer fell far beyond our perhaps conservative estimate of. . .
T12 $5 1861. This Manouvrier note isn't quite the equal to the note above, but it is a solid Fine-Very Fine example with no problems whatsoever. There is a minor gutter fold error in the upper left corner, as made, and the back is a touch faded although readily readable, but the overall eye appeal is bold and well above average for the type. Another opportunity for the serious CSA type collector to obtain this very seldom seen design type.
T12 $5 1861. A nice example of this popular type that was printed by Jules Manouvrier of New Orleans. Although $10s were ordered and received from this printer, all were destroyed after thieves stole and filled in a number of them and all were not recovered. This $5 from the Kennedy collection is About Fine and has a couple of tiny holes that are reinforced on the back but is otherwise nice for the grade.
T13 $100 1861. A nice, well margined example that grades Crisp Uncirculated and would be fully Choice but for the paper being very slightly toned.
T14 $50 1861. A pretty example that is fully New but has a little handling at the left end and a couple of hinge remnants on the back. Crisp Uncirculated.
T15 $50 1861. Printed by the Southern Bank Note Company (the nom de guerre of the New Orleans branch of the American Bank Note Company), this red and black printed note is both one of the more beautiful and difficult to locate design types issued by the Richmond government. This example from the Kennedy collection is quite similar in grade to the T15 that we sold in our FUN sale a year ago in January 2003, grading Very Fine with no problems save for a miniscule edge tear in the right margin and a top margin that is slightly cut into the design at left. That note sold for just over $8,000 last year, and we expect a similar result tonight.
T15 $50 1861. A second example of this colorful and beautiful CSA type, well centered and attractive with narrow but full, even margins. The paper is absolutely flawless, and the colors are bright and bold. About Very Fine, nearly fully VF and with all the eye appeal of a much higher grade. It is truly the mark of a great offering of CSA notes when we have a duplicate of even this rare and popular type.
T16 $50 1861. Another solid example that is absolutely problem-free for the grade. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
T16 $50 1861. A very nice example of the first Confederate note to feature a portrait of CSA President Jefferson Davis. A few light folds are present, but the margins are clear of the design and the eye appeal is well above average for the type. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
T17 $20 1861. This beautiful note with a green overprint is among the more ornately printed CSA notes. This example has margins that are tight at spots but fully clear of the design, and has a single, barely mentionable pinhole. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, worthy of any high grade CSA type set since higher grade notes are prohibitively rare.
T17 $20 1861. Tightly trimmed at the top but otherwise well margined on three sides, this brightly colored example has great color and excellent eye appeal. The paper quality and surfaces are virtually flawless for the grade except for a tiny, expert repair of a tear in the very center. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
T17 $20 1861. A problem-free example of this popular and attractive design type that features an ornate green overprint and was printed by Hoyer & Ludwig of Richmond. Fine-Very Fine, with three broad margins (tight only a trifle at the left end) and a couple of mounting remnants in the bottom corners that are visible only on the back. Yet another attractive note from the Kennedy collection.
T17 $20 1861. A nice colorful T17 with great eye appeal for the grade. It is enhanced by the low two-digit serial number 12 clearly written in red. Fine-Very Fine.
T17 $20 1861. This well centered note has a few tiny, trivial holes, certainly not an unusual occurrence for these hastily printed yet attractive notes. Fine.
T18 $20 1861. A nice Choice Crisp Uncirculated example with nice margins for the type.
T18 $20 1861. A little light handling along the edges is the only flaw on this nice example featuring a sailor and a ship. Choice About Uncirculated.
T19 $20 1861. Like the T15 above, this is a beautiful red and black note printed by the Southern Bank Note Company in New Orleans. This attractive Very Fine example from the Kennedy collection compares favorably with the T15 we sold in our May sale in St. Louis, which sold for $4,255. Experienced collectors will recognize how scarce this issue is in this grade, and we expect bidding to reach or exceed the range of. . .
T20 $20 1861. Crisp Uncirculated, CC.
T20 $20 1861. This nice Extremely Fine example has a few light folds and a few trivial pinholes. A tiny stain in the upper-right corner is mentioned for accuracy.
T21 $20 1861. Pretty Extremely Fine, CC, with two barely visible cut cancellations. Unfortunately, a couple of small, old tape stains are present where the cancellations were closed long ago.
T21 $20 1861. A gorgeous example of this popular type that features a portrait of the diminutive Confederate Vice President Alexander H. Stephens, who before the War was actually a moderate who favored reconciliation before armed conflict. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, much closer to the latter grade than the former and with outstanding margins all the way around, a wonderful representative from the Kennedy type set.
T21 $20 1861. This nice Alex Stephens note is pretty and problem-free with wide, even margins, and has two cut cancellations that are neat enough to require the notes removal from a holder to be seen from the face. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, CC.
T21 $20 1861. This very attractive example is well-centered and is flawless for the grade. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a very high grade example for this scarcer type.
T21 $20 1861. An attractive and well-margined Very Fine, CC example with two neat cross-cut cancellations that were once again taped long ago, with the resultant tape stains visible on both sides.
T21 $20 1861. A moderately circulated example with a pair of small, triangular cut-out cancellations and some minor edge fraying at the top. Fine, COC.
T22 $10 1861. This beautiful red and black Southern Bank Note Company note has outstanding color and has no mentionable flaws. Grading fully Very Fine, this note from the Kennedy collection is easily nicer than the last few examples of this scarce type that we have sold, and is likely to realize. . .
T22 $10 1861. A very pretty "Indian Family" note, fully and broadly margined and with excellent color. Some small mounting remnants are noticed on the back and are mentioned for complete accuracy. Very Fine+++.
T22 $10 1861. Bold printing and color, but affected by some moderate brown staining most on the back but with some showing through to the face. Very Fine, a mid-grade example of this scarcer type that will likely represent good value for the budget-conscious type collector.
T22 $10 1861. This pretty "Indian Family" note is absolutely problem-free, and has claims to a full VF grade. Fine-Very Fine.
T22 $10 1861. This "Indian Family" $10 has great color for the grade and is quite presentable with no defects or marks of any kind. Another in a great run of scarce Confederate types. Fine.
T23 $10 1861. This popular type features a vignette of a wagon hauling cotton in the center and a portrait of John Elliott Ward, whose claims to fame were his service as the Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives in 1853-54 and as the U.S. Minister to China in from 1858-60, at left. It is a rare note in all grades, and survivors are apt to have problems. This piece from the Kennedy type set is an absolutely wonderful Fine-Very Fine with no flaws whatsoever, and with claims to the higher grade. Likely to see spirited bidding before the hammer falls.
T23 $10 1861. Although there is a little minor soiling present, especially on the back, this example of one of the scarcer CSA types is quite crisp and solid for the grade. One tiny hole at the second A in AMERICA is the only other mentionable flaw. Fine-Very Fine.
T23 $10 1861. It is truly the sign of a great Confederate offering when not one, not two, but three examples of a scarce type such as the T23 are offered in the same sale. Seasoned veterans will know, and novice collectors should learn, not to expect this to be a regular occurrence as this type is seldom seen in any grade and fewer examples often are offered in a typical year at public auction. Fine+++, just as nice as the other two examples but for the semantics of grading opinion.
T24 $10 1861. This type, which features a portrait of Confederate Secretary of State R.M.T. Hunter at left and a vignette of a child at right, is quite scarce in high grades. This Choice About Uncirculated from the Kennedy collection is as nice as we have ever seen, although the bottom margin is trimmed into the border design at left. Only a very light diagonal fold is present at the right end, and this pretty example printed on script "CSA" watermarked paper is likely to far surpass our likely conservative estimate.
T24 $10 1861. The child on this note at lower right is actually a portrait of Rev. Dr. Alfred L. Elwyn as a child. Elwyn was, ironically, an ardent Philadelphia abolitionist. Apparently, the printers had this vignette available and did not realize its source. Extremely Fine, not quite the equal of the prior note but still unusually nice for this beautiful and scarce type.
T24 $10 1861. A nice colorful Very Fine-Extremely Fine example with two neat cut-cancellations.
T25 $10 1861. A pretty Extremely Fine example with only a few light folds and a couple of scattered pinpoint ink spots that are mentioned for accuracy. Well centered with margins clear of the design almost all the way around.
T26 $10 1861. This example, printed on script "CSA" watermarked paper and bearing a coarse lace double "X" overprint, is Choice About Uncirculated and would be fully Choice CU but for a light corner fold.
T26 $10 1861. Unusually high grade for this type, this example with the solid red double "X" overprint. About Uncirculated with script "CSA" watermarked paper.
T26 $10 1861. A gorgeous lightly circulated example with perfect margin centering and ideal colors. This is the variety with a coarse double "X" overprint. Extremely Fine+++.
T26 $10 1861. A beautiful example of the fine lace overprint variety, with perfect margins and great eye appeal. Lightly circulated Extremely Fine, and difficult to obtain any finer.
T26 $10 1861. A pretty example with a coarse lace double "X" overprint, Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
T27 $10 1861. Next to the legendary Indian Princess note this is the rarest Confederate type, and surviving examples are most often found in low grades. While this example from the Kennedy collection has been expertly restored to reinforce a few nicks and splits, even an expert observer has to look very closely to notice them and many might miss them entirely. Overall this piece has outstanding eye appeal, and regardless of the restorations any collector would be proud to fill a hole in a CSA type set with it. An outstanding combination of rarity and eye appeal that should inspire spirited bidding tonight. Fine overall with the aforementioned restorations, and likely to reach or exceed. . .
T28 $10 1861. Although this type is by no means rare in lower grades, it is extremely scarce in high grades. This example is virtually flawless, and is an example of Cr. 232a, the variety with a period after the plate number. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
T28 $10 1861. A few light vertical folds and some tiny, scattered pinholes are the only evidence of circulation on this beautiful example that possesses extraordinarily dark printing for the type. Extremely Fine+.
Four T28 $10s. All four notes are nice examples that are within a half grade, either way, of Very Fine.
T29 $10 1861. A great looking example of this popular type that features a vignette of a slave picking cotton in the center. The margins are perfectly even and clear of the design all the way around, and only moderate circulation is evident. This type is very seldom seen in high grades, and is in fact quite scarce even at the present grade level. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a note that looks XF from the face and should bring a hammer price in excess of any average piece in similar grade.
T29 $10 1861. This "Slave Picking Cotton" note looks fully XF but has a number of vertical folds. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with a couple of trivial foxing spots.
T29 $10 1861. This nice looking note has a couple of tiny unimportant holes, but the eye appeal is substantial for the grade. Very Fine.
T29 $10 1861. A nicely preserved example that picked up a tiny trace of circulation soiling (perhaps from the cotton fields) during its travels in wartime commerce. Very Fine.
T30 $10 1861. A beautiful cut-cancelled example. Crisp Uncirculated, CC.
T30 $10 1861. This note, which features the famous Francis Marion "Sweet Potato Dinner" scene as the central design element, is an Extremely Fine example that is absolutely problem-free except for a tiny repair in the upper-right corner that almost goes unnoticed. Pretty, and still likely to realize. . .
T30 $10 1861. A nice high grade circulated "Sweet Potato Dinner" $10. Extremely Fine.
T31 $5 1861. Although pretty and of higher technical grade than the other T31 from the Kennedy collection here offered, this duplicate has two neat cut cancellations. Very Fine+, CC.
T31 $5 1861. A nice mid-grade circulated example that has three great margins but is tight at the right end. About Very Fine with good color for the grade and nice overall eye appeal.
T31 $5 1861. Although there is some soiling on the back and the bottom margin is trimmed into the border, this orange and black printed note has good eye appeal and solid, crisp paper. A couple of tiny edge nicks and a trivial pinhole are also present and are mentioned for complete accuracy. Very Fine, an example of the scarcer Cr. 245 variety with serial letter "C".
T31 $5 1861. This nice example has nice color and paper quality for the grade. Very Fine, well-centered and with nice margins nearly all the way around.
T31 $5 1861. The last of the red and black issues printed by the American Bank Note Company branch in New Orleans (otherwise known as the "Southern Bank Note Company" during the unpleasantries of conflict), this type features outstanding engraving and a beautiful design that has been appreciated by generations of collectors. This example from the Kennedy collection, although grading only Fine, has great color and eye appeal and is absolutely flawless for the grade. It also bears serial letter "C" and is thus an example of the much scarcer Cr. 245 variety.
T31 $5 1861. Yet another example of this scarcer "C" variety (Cr. 245), problem-free and with nice color, good eye appeal, and plenty of body for the grade. Fine.
T32 $5 1861. Nice examples of this scarce design type are difficult to locate, and the T32 is typically one of the last obtained by most CSA collectors. This Fine-Very Fine example from the Kennedy collection is absolutely flawless for the grade with ample paper crispness remaining, nice margins, and good color. This "Blacksmith & Boy" note should see spirited bidding that might end well above our estimate range.
T32 $5 1861. This scarce "Blacksmith & Boy" note has two expertly repaired dime-sized hole punch cancellations that are not readily noticed, but the appearance is otherwise quite nice. A likely more affordable alternative for the collector who wants a nice looking note to fill this hole in a type set. Fine-Very Fine, with the aforementioned repaired POCs.
T32 $5 1861. The orange overprint on this example isn't as bold as on the previous note, but it is basically problem-free with otherwise great eye appeal. Fine with a single, tiny punched hole near the upper left corner.
T33 $5 1861. This type, like its more common cousin the T34, was printed by Leggett, Keatinge & Ball. It is a very rare type in high grades, and this Very Fine+++ example is one of the nicest that we have seen since the Choice AU example that we sold last April. That note brought more than $4,000, and while this note from the Kennedy collection won't fetch that much, it is still a very desirable note that should stir up considerable attention.
T33 $5 1861. This pretty example has great eye appeal, nearly perfect paper for the grade, and almost complete margins on a type that is often trimmed very tight. This type is much scarcer than the similar T34 in high grades, and this note is as nice as we have seen at this grade level. Very Fine.
T33 $5 1861. This lovely T33 has a vivid green coloration and is problem-free save for a tiny nick off of the extreme upper right corner. It is the much scarcer Cr. 257 variety, with paper that is watermarked "FIVE". Very Fine.
T33 $5 1861. A problem-free example that is trimmed rather tight at the bottom margined and is extra broad at the top. Very Fine.
T34 $5 1861. This T34 is absoulutely gorgeous, although a number of light vertical folds limit the assigned grade to About Extremely Fine. It is well centered, perfectly margined, and has outstanding eye appeal for the type.
T34 $5 1861. Attractive and problem-free for the grade, printed on script "CSA" watermarked paper. Very Fine.
T34 $5 1861. The paper quality on this T34 is fully VF, but there is a little soiling that appears on both sides. Fine-Very Fine, printed on block "CSA" watermarked paper
T35 $5 1861. The famous "Indian Princess" note, the rarest Confederate type and a note that is nearly always found in low grades or with repairs. Like most this one from the Kennedy collection has had a little help, here in the form of a number of expert restorations that have reinforced the edges and a couple of small missing pieces. Still nicer than the last example of this type that we sold, a similarly restored VG that was a bit rougher in appearance and still brought, in September 2001, a bit over $8,500. This Very Good example is nicer in appearance and, in a much stronger market for Confederates, is apt to realize much more. As with any offering of this rare and desirable type, serious Confederate type collectors will generate intense competition that will likely end with a winning bid in the range of. . .
T36 $5 1861. A lightly circulated About Uncirculated note that is ideal for a Confederate type collection.
T37 $5 1861. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, problem-free for the grade.
T37 $5 1861. A beautifully margined example that is only moderately circulated. Very Fine-Extremely Fine with minor traces of mounting on the back corners.
T38 $2 1861. This type, dated September 2, 1861 by error since no $1 or $2 notes were authorized until April, 1862, is rare in all grades and is extremely rare in high grades. This nice Fine example from the Kennedy collection is problem-free and will be a highlight of any type collection.
T38 $2 1861. This T38 grades Very Good and has been repaired, but this note is rare in any grade and any example is likely to be actively pursued by CSA type collectors.
T39 $100 1862 Pair. A pair of Train notes, both lightly circulated About Uncirculated, one with a small area of slight aging.
T39 and T40 Pair. A nice pair of CSA $100 1862 train notes, one with "strait" steam and the other with "diffused" steam emitting from the locomotive. The T39 is Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated and the T40 is About Extremely Fine.
T41 $100 1862. An absolutely gorgeous example that borders on flawless, another nice note from Mr. Kennedy's collection. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
T41 $100 1862. This is an example of the much scarcer Cr. 321 variety with the "J. Whatman" watermarked paper. Extremely Fine.
Group of T41 $100s. This nice group includes several different minor varieties and different watermarked paper varieties. One is Crisp Uncirculated, two are About Uncirculated, and two grade Very Fine.
Six T41 $100s 1862. A nice group of a half-dozen examples of this ever-popular type which features a portrait of Southern icon John C. Calhoun at left. Several different varieties are included. Two grade Extremely Fine, one is About Uncirculated, and three are Crisp Uncirculated.
T42 $2 1862. A perfectly centered example of the first $2 authorized by the Confederate government. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
T42 $2 1862. A gorgeous, well-centered Judah Benjamin Deuce. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
T42 $2 1862. Pretty Crisp Uncirculated with a few trivial, scattered pinholes.
T43 $2 1862. Although not the equal of the Extremely Fine T43 that brought just over $12,000 in our CAA FUN sale last January, this green overprinted type is seldom seen except heavily worn. This Fine+++ example from the Kennedy collection is problem-free for the grade and is nice enough for almost any CSA type collection.
T43 $2 1862. This type, essentially the same as T42 but with a green overprint, is most commonly found in extremely low grades and becomes a condition rarity when found above the grade of Fine. This example is slightly better, not quite crisp enough to warrant a VF grade, but close and certainly worthy of a premium bid. Fine+++.
T44 $1 1862. Very well centered for this type that was usually hacked by hurried scissor-armed clerks. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
T44 $1 1862. Much better centered than most examples of this usually poorly cut type, but still a little tight at the upper-right. Crisp Uncirculated.
T45 $1 1862. This is another type that is almost never seen in high grade, yet this miraculous example has survived nearly fully New with only a light vertical fold to keep it from being a wonder note. Choice About Uncirculated, tight at the top but otherwise generously margined, with great color and eye appeal that add considerably to the already impressive appeal.
T45 $1 1862. A pretty example of this type with a green overprint, a note that is very rare in higher grades. Very Fine+, well centered and ideal for a CSA type set.
T45 $1 1862. Like the T43 $2, the 1862 $1 Lucy Pickens note with a green overprint is very scarce in high grades. This About Very Fine example is about as nice as they are typically seen.
T46 $10 1862. Although printed in 1861, this type was dated 1862 in error. This problem-free Extremely Fine+ example is well centered and attractive for the grade, and is the variety with no "s" after "Month" in the redemption clause.
T47 $20 1862. Although once considered legitimate issues and long considered an integral part of a Confederate type set, the T47 and the closely related T48 are now considered bogus notes that were created to circulate as genuine. This is a gorgeous example that is far nicer than most of the relative few that exist, and only when great collections, like the Kennedy set here offered, are sold do these turn up. Extremely Fine.
T48 $10 1862. This rare Essay note from the Kennedy collection is as nice as we have ever seen, and like the T47 this type is only available when great collections are offered. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, with three light vertical folds and a natural gutter fold near the right end.
T49 $100 1862. Beautiful paper quality sets this Lucy Pickens note apart from the crowd. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
T49 $100 1862. Attractive and well centered, Crisp Uncirculated and Choice but for some trace handling.
T49 $100 1862. A pretty example of the first Lucy Pickens $100, Choice About Uncirculated with only a light diagonal fold to prevent a higher grade.
T49 $100 1862. This Lucy Pickens Hundred has outstanding margins and perfect centering, but there is a tad too much handling for a Choice CU grade. Choice About Uncirculated.
T49 $100 1862. A very pretty Lucy Pickens C-note with a number of light folds but plenty of eye appeal for the grade. Extremely Fine.
T50 $50 1862. A beautiful, fully margined example of this attractive type that is an updated version of Type 16 with a reverse design added. Extremely Fine+++, and appearing fully Uncirculated from the face.
T50 $50 1862. This pretty Jeff Davis $50 is problem-free save for a small, light stain in the lower-left corner. Extremely Fine.
T50 $50 1862. Pretty and problem-free, with a vivid green overprint. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
T51 $20 1862. A pretty note from the Kennedy collection that has just a touch too much handling to grade CU. Choice About Uncirculated.
T51 $20 1862. A couple of light folds define the grade on this pretty About Uncirculated example.
1862 CSA Quartet. This group, including a T52 $10, T53 $5, T54 $2, and T55 $1, is a nice group of lower denomination 1862 notes from the Kennedy collection. The T52 grades Extremely Fine, while the other three notes are Crisp Uncirculated.
T54 & T55 Pair. Two 1862 CSA types, a T54 $2 and a T55 $1, both Crisp Uncirculated. The Ace has nice margins but the $2 is trimmed slightly into the design at the lower left.
T55 $1 1862. Crisp Uncirculated, fully new with perfectly centered margins and no flaws save for a small spot below one of the signatures.
T55 $1 1862. This fully New Ace has excellent eye appeal and paper quality, and the only mentionable detraction is the slightly imperfect centering caused by the extremely broad top margin. Crisp Uncirculated.
T56 $100 1863. A gorgeous Lucy Pickens note from the Kennedy collection. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
T56 $100 1863. A well margined example that is attractive in every respect. Extremely Fine+++.
T56 $100 1863 Trio. Three attractive lightly circulated examples, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Extremely Fine, and About Uncirculated.
T57 $50 1863. A very nice, well margined Jeff Davis Fifty with great color. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
T57 $50 1863. Well centered Choice About Uncirculated, with just a couple of light folds near the edges.
T57 $50 1863. A boldly embossed Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated example with merely three vertical folds preventing a CU grade.
T57 $50 1863. A nice, well centered note that is a nice match to the T56 $100 above in the same Extremely Fine+++ grade.
T57 $50 1863. This nice mid-grade Fifty is nicely centered and bears a stamp on the back that we've never seen before, reading "Richmond, Va. 1863." An interesting item for the student of CSA currency. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with neatly closed CCs.
T57 $50 1863 Pair. A gorgeous pair of colorful examples of this popular type, one Crisp Uncirculated and the other Crisp Uncirculated.
T58 $20 1863. From the Kennedy collection. Choice About Uncirculated.
Three 1863 Types. A T59 $10, T60 $5, and T63 50¢ from the Kennedy collection, all Crisp Uncirculated.
T61 $2 1863. A pretty Crisp Uncirculated deuce from the Kennedy collection, with no flaws save for a tiny ink spot near the top edge.
T62 $1 1863. Despite a tiny corner bend, this attractive ace remains Crisp Uncirculated.
T63 50 Cents 1864 (2) VF, EF. Accompanied by a facsimile T63 bearing an advertising message for Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills on the back, VF.
T64 $500 1864. A pretty Choice Crisp Uncirculated example of this ever-popular type that features a portrait of beloved Southern hero Lt. General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson.
T64 $500 1864. A well centered example of the late serial number variety with a deep red background, one of the most attractive CSA design varieties. Fully original, well signed, and absolutely beautiful Choice Crisp Uncirculated, with only a tiny counting crinkle or two that are mentioned only for complete accuracy.
T64 $500 1864. A second gorgeous dark red background $500 with a late serial number, not quite as well centered as the last but with absolutely flawless paper quality. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
T64 $500 1864. The paper is naturally wavy and there is a tiny pinhole, but this Jackson $500 is perfectly natural and has boldly embossed serial numbers. Although it falls within the high serial number range of the notes with the deep reddish-pink overprint, this note certainly leans more toward the dullish pink color seen on most common notes of this type. Crisp Uncirculated.
T64 $500 1864. A nice Stonewall Jackson $500 with a little trace handling. Crisp Uncirculated.
T64 $500 1864. This early serial numbered note has a red background tint, as opposed to the middle range serial numbers which bear a pink background and the late serial numbers which bear an even deeper red background. Crisp Uncirculated, with just a touch of handling that prevents a Choice designation.
T64 $500 1864. This nice Jackson $500 has a little trace handling and a pinhole, but it is fully Crisp Uncirculated.
T64 $500 1864. A couple of minor counting crinkles are the only mentionable flaws. Crisp Uncirculated.
T64 $500 1864. A nice $500 that would be fully Uncirculated but for a light vertical center fold. Choice About Uncirculated.
T64 $500 1864. A nice lightly circulated example of the low serial number variety with a dark red background tint. Extremely Fine.
T64 $500 1864. Well margined and pretty, with no problems save for a few tiny pinholes and a small, trivial edge tear. Extremely Fine.
T64 $500 1864. Problem-free and very close to the full XF grade. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
T64 $500 1864. Very Fine, with tight margins and a tiny notch out of the upper left corner.
T64 $500 1864. A nice circulated note with claims to a slightly higher grade but for a light stain in the upper left corner. Very Fine.
T64 $500 1864. A Very Fine example of the high serial number range, dark red variety. Scattered pinholes are noticed throughout.
Havana Counterfeit CT65 $100 1864 Pair. Two Havana Counterfeit Lucy Pickens $100s, one printed with a a dark red background and the other on different paper without the background. A nice pair of Crisp Uncirculated examples of this ever-popular contemporary counterfeit.
Counterfeit CT66 $100 1864. A nice example of the famous "Havana Counterfeit." Crisp Uncirculated.
Confederate 1864 Type Collection.
T65 $100 Choice Crisp Uncirculated
T66 $50 Choice Crisp Uncirculated
T67 $20 About Uncirculated
T68 $10 Crisp Uncirculated
T69 $5 About Uncirculated
T70 $2 Choice Crisp Uncirculated
T71 $1 Crisp Uncirculated
T72 50¢ 1st Series (Cr. 578) Choice Crisp Uncirculated
T65 $100 Choice Crisp Uncirculated
T66 $50 Choice Crisp Uncirculated
T67 $20 About Uncirculated
T68 $10 Crisp Uncirculated
T69 $5 About Uncirculated
T70 $2 Choice Crisp Uncirculated
T71 $1 Crisp Uncirculated
T72 50¢ 1st Series (Cr. 578) Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Duplicate 1864 Confederates.
T65 $100 Choice About Uncirculated
T66 $50 Crisp Uncirculated
T67 $20 Crisp Uncirculated
T68 $10 Crisp Uncirculated
T69 $5 Extremely Fine
T70 $2 Extremely Fine+
T71 $1 Crisp Uncirculated
T72 50¢ 2nd Series (Cr. 579) Crisp Uncirculated
Replica T69 $5 with the "Lost Cause" poem reprinted on the back
T65 $100 Choice About Uncirculated
T66 $50 Crisp Uncirculated
T67 $20 Crisp Uncirculated
T68 $10 Crisp Uncirculated
T69 $5 Extremely Fine
T70 $2 Extremely Fine+
T71 $1 Crisp Uncirculated
T72 50¢ 2nd Series (Cr. 579) Crisp Uncirculated
Replica T69 $5 with the "Lost Cause" poem reprinted on the back
T66 $50 1864. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
T66 $50 1864. Crisp Uncirculated.
Ten Consecutive T72 50¢ 1864. A pretty run of ten consecutive Crisp Uncirculated examples.
Four CSA Types.
T36 $5 1861 Choice About Uncirculated, CC
T40 $100 1862 Very Fine, small burn hole
T41 $100 1862 Choice About Uncirculated
T68 $10 1864 Very Fine
T36 $5 1861 Choice About Uncirculated, CC
T40 $100 1862 Very Fine, small burn hole
T41 $100 1862 Choice About Uncirculated
T68 $10 1864 Very Fine
Five Confederate $10s. A T24, two T26s (both with sold red overprints), and two T46s. Each note has minor edge nicks of varying degrees, and the grades range from Fine to Very Fine.
1864 Type Set.
T65 $100 Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated
T66 $50 Very Fine
T67 $20 Choice About Uncirculated
T68 $10 Choice Crisp Uncirculated
T69 $5 About Uncirculated
T70 $2 Extremely Fine
T71 $1 Crisp Uncirculated
T72 50¢ Crisp Uncirculated
A nice group of 1864 type notes that will be appreciated by any beginning CSA type collector.
T65 $100 Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated
T66 $50 Very Fine
T67 $20 Choice About Uncirculated
T68 $10 Choice Crisp Uncirculated
T69 $5 About Uncirculated
T70 $2 Extremely Fine
T71 $1 Crisp Uncirculated
T72 50¢ Crisp Uncirculated
A nice group of 1864 type notes that will be appreciated by any beginning CSA type collector.
Nice Group of 1863 and 1864 Confederates.
T58 $20 1863 Extremely Fine
T59 $10 1863 Very Fine
T60 $5 1863 Very Fine
T61 $2 1863 Good-Very Good
T62 $1 1863 Fine
T70 $2 1864 Fine
T72 50¢ 1864 Crisp Uncirculated
Seven different types that will enhance any beginning collection.
T58 $20 1863 Extremely Fine
T59 $10 1863 Very Fine
T60 $5 1863 Very Fine
T61 $2 1863 Good-Very Good
T62 $1 1863 Fine
T70 $2 1864 Fine
T72 50¢ 1864 Crisp Uncirculated
Seven different types that will enhance any beginning collection.
1862 Trio.
A T51 $20, T52 $10, and T53 $5, all grading Very Fine-Extremely Fine and all quite attractive type examples.
A T51 $20, T52 $10, and T53 $5, all grading Very Fine-Extremely Fine and all quite attractive type examples.
Three 1862 Confederate C-Notes.
T39 $100 Crisp Uncirculated
T40 $100 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
T41 $100 Very Good, with some paper pulls and resulting holes
T39 $100 Crisp Uncirculated
T40 $100 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
T41 $100 Very Good, with some paper pulls and resulting holes
Three 1862 CSA Types.
T42 $2 Fine, with a tiny tear in the upper right corner
T44 $1 Choice About Uncirculated
T46 $10 Fine-Very Fine, with some fraying at the right end.
T42 $2 Fine, with a tiny tear in the upper right corner
T44 $1 Choice About Uncirculated
T46 $10 Fine-Very Fine, with some fraying at the right end.
Three 1861 CSA Tens.
T24 $10 Fine, attractive and problem-free save for a light stain near the lower left corner
T25 $10 Very Fine+
T26 $10 solid red overprint Very Fine, CC
Three decent examples of slightly better types.
T24 $10 Fine, attractive and problem-free save for a light stain near the lower left corner
T25 $10 Very Fine+
T26 $10 solid red overprint Very Fine, CC
Three decent examples of slightly better types.
Early CSA Type Quartet.
T9 $20 1861 Very Fine, crisp and attractive but with some light staining
T13 $100 1861 About Uncirculated
T14 $50 1861 Very Fine, COC
T18 $20 1861 Very Fine
Four nice early type notes, certain to appeal to any collector looking to fill a few holes in a type set.
T9 $20 1861 Very Fine, crisp and attractive but with some light staining
T13 $100 1861 About Uncirculated
T14 $50 1861 Very Fine, COC
T18 $20 1861 Very Fine
Four nice early type notes, certain to appeal to any collector looking to fill a few holes in a type set.
Confederate Type Set Starter Kit.
T20 $20 1861 Very Fine
T28 $10 1861 Very Fine
T29 $10 1861 Fine-Very Fine, COC
T30 $10 1861 Very Fine, with a little edge fraying and a small hole near the right end
T36 $5 1861 Very Fine
T37 $5 1861 Fine
Half a dozen mid-grade 1861 issues, most problem-free and attractive.
T20 $20 1861 Very Fine
T28 $10 1861 Very Fine
T29 $10 1861 Fine-Very Fine, COC
T30 $10 1861 Very Fine, with a little edge fraying and a small hole near the right end
T36 $5 1861 Very Fine
T37 $5 1861 Fine
Half a dozen mid-grade 1861 issues, most problem-free and attractive.
1864 Pair.
T67 $20 Crisp Uncirculated
T71 $1 Choice About Uncirculated
T67 $20 Crisp Uncirculated
T71 $1 Choice About Uncirculated
Three Confederate Counterfeits.
CT14 $50 1861 Extremely Fine
CT22 $10 1861 Fine
CT31 $5 1861 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
CT14 $50 1861 Extremely Fine
CT22 $10 1861 Fine
CT31 $5 1861 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
Pair of CSA Advertising Notes.
T39 $100 1862 Very Fine, Kennesaw Route-North Georgia Fair ad on back
T67 $20 1864 Fine-Very Fine, General Rail-Road & Steamship Ticket Office, Kimball House ad on back
T39 $100 1862 Very Fine, Kennesaw Route-North Georgia Fair ad on back
T67 $20 1864 Fine-Very Fine, General Rail-Road & Steamship Ticket Office, Kimball House ad on back
Wonderful Mixture of Early Confederate Types.
T9 $20 1861 Very Fine, minor edge damage at left
T13 $100 1861 Very Fine
T16 $50 1861 Very Fine, minor edge damage
T18 $20 1861 Fine
T34 $5 1861 Fine, CC
T36 $5 1861 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
T46 $10 1862 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
T53 $5 1862 Choice About Uncirculated
T9 $20 1861 Very Fine, minor edge damage at left
T13 $100 1861 Very Fine
T16 $50 1861 Very Fine, minor edge damage
T18 $20 1861 Fine
T34 $5 1861 Fine, CC
T36 $5 1861 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
T46 $10 1862 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
T53 $5 1862 Choice About Uncirculated
Early CSA Types.
T8 $50 1861 Very Fine
T25 $10 1861 Very Fine, rust spots
T26 $10 1861 Very Fine
T30 $10 1861 Very Fine, edge problems
T36 $5 1861 Very Fine
T8 $50 1861 Very Fine
T25 $10 1861 Very Fine, rust spots
T26 $10 1861 Very Fine
T30 $10 1861 Very Fine, edge problems
T36 $5 1861 Very Fine
Various 1861 Confederates.
T8 $50 Very Fine
T20 $20 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
T25 $10 Very Fine-Extremely Fine, CC
T28 $10 (2) both Very Fine-Extremely Fine
T30 $10 Fine-Very Fine
T36 $5 Very Fine
T8 $50 Very Fine
T20 $20 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
T25 $10 Very Fine-Extremely Fine, CC
T28 $10 (2) both Very Fine-Extremely Fine
T30 $10 Fine-Very Fine
T36 $5 Very Fine
1862 Small Denomination Types.
T42 $2 (2) Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Very Good
T43 $2 Fine, minor edge chips and repairs
T44 $1 Very Fine
T42 $2 (2) Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Very Good
T43 $2 Fine, minor edge chips and repairs
T44 $1 Very Fine
1863 CSA Types.
T58 $20 Extremely Fine
T60 $5 (2) About Uncirculated CC, Very Fine
T62 $1 About Uncirculated
T63 50¢ Crisp Uncirculated
T58 $20 Extremely Fine
T60 $5 (2) About Uncirculated CC, Very Fine
T62 $1 About Uncirculated
T63 50¢ Crisp Uncirculated
1864 CSA Type Set. This nice type set includes all notes from the 50¢ to the $100, but does not include the $500. Included are: T65 $100 Very Fine-Extremely Fine, T66 $50 Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, T67 $20 Crisp Uncirculated, T68 $10 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, T69 $5 Choice Crisp Uncirculated, T70 $2 Crisp Uncirculated, T71 $1 Very Fine, and a T72 50¢ Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Five CSA Train Notes. Two T39 $100s and three T40 $100s, all attractive and problem-free for their respective grades. One of the T39s is a gorgeous Choice Crisp Uncirculated example, and the other grades Crisp Uncirculated but has a very minor tape stain on the back at the top edge. The T40s all three grade Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
1864 CSA Set. A complete set of 1864 Confederates, minus the T64 $500, including the T65 $100, T66 $50, T67 $20, T68 $10, T69 $5, T70 $2, T71 $1, and T72 50¢. The average grade is Very Fine, although the $2 and 50¢ are both Crisp Uncirculated.
Four High Grade Confederates.
T67 $20 1864 (2) both Choice Crisp Uncirculated
T68 $10 1864 Crisp Uncirculated
T70 $2 1864 Crisp Uncirculated, with three extra broad margins
T67 $20 1864 (2) both Choice Crisp Uncirculated
T68 $10 1864 Crisp Uncirculated
T70 $2 1864 Crisp Uncirculated, with three extra broad margins
Five Notes from Dixie.
T66 $50 1864 Fine
T69 $5 1864 (2) Fine, VF edge damage
T70 $2 1864 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
New Orleans, LA - Canal Bank $20 G36a remainder Choice Crisp Uncirculated
T66 $50 1864 Fine
T69 $5 1864 (2) Fine, VF edge damage
T70 $2 1864 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
New Orleans, LA - Canal Bank $20 G36a remainder Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Confederate Pair.
T65 $100 1864 Very Fine
T70 $2 1864 Crisp Uncirculated
Both notes have a vivid dark red background.
T65 $100 1864 Very Fine
T70 $2 1864 Crisp Uncirculated
Both notes have a vivid dark red background.
1862 Confederate Trio.
T52 $10 1862 Very Fine, missing the lower right corner tip
T53 $5 1862 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
T55 $1 1862 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
T52 $10 1862 Very Fine, missing the lower right corner tip
T53 $5 1862 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
T55 $1 1862 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
Late War Issues.
T65 $100 1864 Choice About Uncirculated
T66 $50 1864 Crisp Uncirculated
T67 $20 1864 (2) both About Uncirculated
T68 $10 1864 (2) About Uncirculated, Extremely Fine
T69 $5 1864 Extremely Fine
T71 $1 1864 Choice About Uncirculated
T65 $100 1864 Choice About Uncirculated
T66 $50 1864 Crisp Uncirculated
T67 $20 1864 (2) both About Uncirculated
T68 $10 1864 (2) About Uncirculated, Extremely Fine
T69 $5 1864 Extremely Fine
T71 $1 1864 Choice About Uncirculated
More CSA Type Notes.
T42 $2 1862 (2) both Extremely Fine
T44 $1 1862 Very Fine
T46 $10 1862 (2) Crisp Uncirculated, Extremely Fine
T52 $10 1862 Extremely Fine
T58 $20 Extremely Fine
T63 50¢ 1863 About Uncirculated
T42 $2 1862 (2) both Extremely Fine
T44 $1 1862 Very Fine
T46 $10 1862 (2) Crisp Uncirculated, Extremely Fine
T52 $10 1862 Extremely Fine
T58 $20 Extremely Fine
T63 50¢ 1863 About Uncirculated
1861 Confederate Types.
T14 $50 Crisp Uncirculated, edge tear and small foxing hole
T18 $20 Very Fine, small edge tear
T20 $20 Crisp Uncirculated, CC
T29 $10 Very Fine, two small spindle holes and minor edge fraying
T36 $5 About Uncirculated
T14 $50 Crisp Uncirculated, edge tear and small foxing hole
T18 $20 Very Fine, small edge tear
T20 $20 Crisp Uncirculated, CC
T29 $10 Very Fine, two small spindle holes and minor edge fraying
T36 $5 About Uncirculated
Nine CSA Train Notes. Six T39 1862 $100s and three T40 1862 $100s are included, all problem-free and attractive. The average grade is Extremely Fine, although a few are a grade higher or lower.
Three Early Confederate Types.
T20 $20 1861 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
T28 $10 1861 Very Fine
T36 $5 1861 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
T20 $20 1861 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
T28 $10 1861 Very Fine
T36 $5 1861 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
State of Texas Bond $1000 1867 Criswell UNL
A gorgeous State of Texas $1000 bond issued January 1, 1867 made payable to the University Fund of the State of Texas. All of the coupons are present, and the bond, with the exception of normal storage folds, is pristine. Any UT graduate would be thrilled to have this item framed and mounted behind his desk. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A gorgeous State of Texas $1000 bond issued January 1, 1867 made payable to the University Fund of the State of Texas. All of the coupons are present, and the bond, with the exception of normal storage folds, is pristine. Any UT graduate would be thrilled to have this item framed and mounted behind his desk. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
State of North Carolina Bond $1000 Mar. 1, 1862 Cr. 62L
A scarce bond issued under the Act of February 26, 1862 which is listed as R-7 in Criswell. Extremely Fine.
A scarce bond issued under the Act of February 26, 1862 which is listed as R-7 in Criswell. Extremely Fine.
Ball T-342 1864 Confederate Bond. An unissued certificate bearing 6% interest. The security for payment of this issue was "...the entire net receipts of any export duty hereafter laid on the value of all Cotton, Tobacco and Navel Stores which shall be exported from the Confederate States..." A vignette shows an African American dressed in a jacket and tie happily plowing a field, a somewhat idealized representation of actual working conditions. Extremely Fine, with a small margin separation.
Selma, Marion & Memphis Railroad Co. 1869 Bond. First Mortgage 8% Bond, signed by Nathan Bedford Forrest twice, as president and on the verso as trustee. Forrest was a Confederate cavalry leader who attained the rank of lieutenant general in the Confederate Army, and after the war was involved in various business enterprises including this railroad. The bond grades Very Fine overall, with some light staining and a couple of small fold junction holes, but it has an excellent overall appearance. A bond of great historical interest.
Session 5
National Bank Notes
Abbeville, AL - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 490 The First NB Ch. # (S)5987
Large notes only from this very scarce issuer. The Loegler collection example, which was a Brown Back in slightly higher grade, realized over $4300 against a pre-sale estimate of $1500-2500. Expect this note from the Kennedy holdings to realize close to that figure. Fine.
Large notes only from this very scarce issuer. The Loegler collection example, which was a Brown Back in slightly higher grade, realized over $4300 against a pre-sale estimate of $1500-2500. Expect this note from the Kennedy holdings to realize close to that figure. Fine.
Abbeville, AL - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 545 The First NB Ch. # (S)5987
A nice grade example which is considerably better than most we've seen from this very tough bank. Nice Fine+.
A nice grade example which is considerably better than most we've seen from this very tough bank. Nice Fine+.
Abbeville, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 658 The Henry NB Ch. # 10959
Very much the scarcer of Abbeville's two banks, with our records showing only two offerings of any kind from here during the past sixty years. Very Fine, with the paper a bit aged and the signatures faded out.
Very much the scarcer of Abbeville's two banks, with our records showing only two offerings of any kind from here during the past sixty years. Very Fine, with the paper a bit aged and the signatures faded out.
Albany, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The Morgan County NB Ch. # (S)6380
The second title used here, found only on large size notes. This piece, from the Kennedy collection, is far superior to the Loegler specimen which realized $518.50. Fine.
The second title used here, found only on large size notes. This piece, from the Kennedy collection, is far superior to the Loegler specimen which realized $518.50. Fine.
Albany, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The Central NB Ch. # 10423
A scarce title which was the second used here. Fine-Very Fine, cut a bit off center.
A scarce title which was the second used here. Fine-Very Fine, cut a bit off center.
Decatur, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Central NB Ch. # 10423
A very scarce small size Decatur note. Very Fine.
A very scarce small size Decatur note. Very Fine.
Albertville, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 11819
A nice example from a bank which issued small tens only. Fine-Very Fine.
A nice example from a bank which issued small tens only. Fine-Very Fine.
Albertville, AL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 607 The Albertville NB Ch. # 11820
A very scarce bank in large size, with just four notes recorded in the census. This attractive Fine-Very Fine example was the nicest one Frank Kennedy could find in thirty years of searching.
A very scarce bank in large size, with just four notes recorded in the census. This attractive Fine-Very Fine example was the nicest one Frank Kennedy could find in thirty years of searching.
Alexander City, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7417
A nice high grade small example. Very Fine.
A nice high grade small example. Very Fine.
Andalusia, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 660 The First NB Ch. # 5970
This is Andalusia's rare bank, with only five large (and two small) examples recorded in the Kelly census. This Extremely Fine example is virtually identical to the Loegler Blue Seal, which realized $2070.
This is Andalusia's rare bank, with only five large (and two small) examples recorded in the Kelly census. This Extremely Fine example is virtually identical to the Loegler Blue Seal, which realized $2070.
Andalusia, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5970
An even rarer bank in small than large, with just two small examples in the census. This piece was purchased from Harry Jones by Frank Kennedy back in 1978 for $65. Look for it to realize considerably more this evening. Very Good-Fine.
An even rarer bank in small than large, with just two small examples in the census. This piece was purchased from Harry Jones by Frank Kennedy back in 1978 for $65. Look for it to realize considerably more this evening. Very Good-Fine.
Andalusia, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The Andalusia NB Ch. # (S)11955
A pleasing high grade large example from the Kennedy holdings. Very Fine+.
A pleasing high grade large example from the Kennedy holdings. Very Fine+.
Andalusia, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Andalusia NB Ch. # 11955
Large size notes tend to come in high grade from this bank, but small notes do not, making this barely circulated Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated example from the Kennedy collection a happy exception.
Large size notes tend to come in high grade from this bank, but small notes do not, making this barely circulated Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated example from the Kennedy collection a happy exception.
Anniston, AL - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The First NB Ch. # (S)3041
An unlisted Red Seal which is new to the census, and unique for the bank as a Red Seal, with even the Loegler collection only containing Blue Seals on this bank. Fine, one of the many pleasant surprises found in the Kennedy holdings.
An unlisted Red Seal which is new to the census, and unique for the bank as a Red Seal, with even the Loegler collection only containing Blue Seals on this bank. Fine, one of the many pleasant surprises found in the Kennedy holdings.
Anniston, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First NB Ch. # 3041
This piece is by far the finest large example we've seen from any of Anniston's four large size issuers. About Uncirculated, a premium example.
This piece is by far the finest large example we've seen from any of Anniston's four large size issuers. About Uncirculated, a premium example.
Anniston, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3041
An unusually high grade small example from this bank. Extremely Fine.
An unusually high grade small example from this bank. Extremely Fine.
Anniston, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The Anniston NB Ch. # 4250
An attractive higher grade example. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with a small amount of soil on one corner of the back.
An attractive higher grade example. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with a small amount of soil on one corner of the back.
Anniston, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 659; $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Commercial NB Ch. # 11753
A pair of high grade examples, the large note Very Fine-Extremely Fine and the Type 2 small note Extremely Fine.
A pair of high grade examples, the large note Very Fine-Extremely Fine and the Type 2 small note Extremely Fine.
Ashford, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The First NB Ch. # 10102
One of the great notes in the Kennedy collection, as this bank is prohibitively rare. This institution was Ashford's sole issuer, and the census shows only two large examples extant, with no small notes reported. The Loegler collection contained the other reported piece, which realized $11,500 (against a pre-sale estimate of $3500-6500) when his collection was sold last year. With only $220 in large notes outstanding, this may be the last opportunity in this generation to obtain any note from here, and some heated competition is likely before the hammer falls here this evening. Pen signed Fine-Very Fine, with a miniscule area of bank stamp hardly worth mentioning.
One of the great notes in the Kennedy collection, as this bank is prohibitively rare. This institution was Ashford's sole issuer, and the census shows only two large examples extant, with no small notes reported. The Loegler collection contained the other reported piece, which realized $11,500 (against a pre-sale estimate of $3500-6500) when his collection was sold last year. With only $220 in large notes outstanding, this may be the last opportunity in this generation to obtain any note from here, and some heated competition is likely before the hammer falls here this evening. Pen signed Fine-Very Fine, with a miniscule area of bank stamp hardly worth mentioning.
Ashland, AL - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 618 The First NB Ch. # (S)9580
A very rare large size note with just three examples from here recorded in the census. Very Good, with rather poor trim.
A very rare large size note with just three examples from here recorded in the census. Very Good, with rather poor trim.
Ashland, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9580
A lovely example which is the highest grade note we know of from this very scarce bank. We sold this example to Frank Kennedy over twenty years ago, and have not seen anything to compare with it since. About Uncirculated.
A lovely example which is the highest grade note we know of from this very scarce bank. We sold this example to Frank Kennedy over twenty years ago, and have not seen anything to compare with it since. About Uncirculated.
Athens, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 660 The First NB Ch. # 6146
A very scarce note from the only bank to issue here. The census shows two examples from this large only bank, and, although a couple have shown up since, they remain very difficult to locate, with only three offerings of any kind from here during the past sixty years. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine, the signatures faded.
A very scarce note from the only bank to issue here. The census shows two examples from this large only bank, and, although a couple have shown up since, they remain very difficult to locate, with only three offerings of any kind from here during the past sixty years. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine, the signatures faded.
Atmore, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 10697
A very scarce Type 2 example from the sole bank to issue in Escambia County. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
A very scarce Type 2 example from the sole bank to issue in Escambia County. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
Auburn, AL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The First NB Ch. # 12455
A great rarity from the Kennedy holdings which is one of the two large notes known from this rare one bank location. This piece is considerably superior to the Loegler collection example (sold as "The Only Known Large Size"), which realized $14,950 when auctioned last year. Don't look for more large examples from here, as the bank had just $435 outstanding when it closed. Bright Very Fine+, the signatures faded, but a most attractive piece nevertheless.
A great rarity from the Kennedy holdings which is one of the two large notes known from this rare one bank location. This piece is considerably superior to the Loegler collection example (sold as "The Only Known Large Size"), which realized $14,950 when auctioned last year. Don't look for more large examples from here, as the bank had just $435 outstanding when it closed. Bright Very Fine+, the signatures faded, but a most attractive piece nevertheless.
Auburn, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 12455
A by no means common bank in small size either, with this the sole denomination issued. Just four pieces are in the census, with this considerably higher grade than the Loegler example which brought $1155. Sharp Very Fine.
A by no means common bank in small size either, with this the sole denomination issued. Just four pieces are in the census, with this considerably higher grade than the Loegler example which brought $1155. Sharp Very Fine.
Bessemer, AL - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 The Bessemer NB Ch. # (S)6961
A scarce Date Back bearing the first title used here, with a census of just three pieces. Fine, with a couple of pinholes.
A scarce Date Back bearing the first title used here, with a census of just three pieces. Fine, with a couple of pinholes.
Bessemer, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 6961
Not a terribly common bank in small size either. Fine.
Not a terribly common bank in small size either. Fine.
Bessemer, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 659 The City NB Ch. # 11905
A tougher bank with five large notes listed in the census. Fine-Very Fine, but with a stain covering a small part of the front.
A tougher bank with five large notes listed in the census. Fine-Very Fine, but with a stain covering a small part of the front.
Bessemer, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 13789
The only type and denomination from this institution, which was the last bank in Alabama to issue. The census shows only four pieces, with our records showing only four offerings during the past six decades. Very Fine.
The only type and denomination from this institution, which was the last bank in Alabama to issue. The census shows only four pieces, with our records showing only four offerings during the past six decades. Very Fine.
Birmingham, AL - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The First NB Ch. # (S)3185
A decent evenly circulated Red Seal, with good color and paper quality. The signatures are faded but still slightly visible, and the note is otherwise problem free. Fine+++.
A decent evenly circulated Red Seal, with good color and paper quality. The signatures are faded but still slightly visible, and the note is otherwise problem free. Fine+++.
Birmingham, AL - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The First NB Ch. # S3185
A scarce Red Seal from this Southern city. Very Good, well circulated but fully intact and with clear, bold stamped signatures.
A scarce Red Seal from this Southern city. Very Good, well circulated but fully intact and with clear, bold stamped signatures.
Birmingham, AL - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616; $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # (S)3185
Two pieces, the Date Back Fine-Very Fine with the top cut a bit close, the Plain Back Fine-Very Fine with engraved signatures.
Two pieces, the Date Back Fine-Very Fine with the top cut a bit close, the Plain Back Fine-Very Fine with engraved signatures.
Birmingham, AL - $20 1902 Red Seal Fr. 639 The First NB Ch. # (S)3185
A new Red Seal to the census, which now numbers four twenties, with this example considerably the nicest of the quartet. Bright Fine-Very Fine, with bright colors and strong signatures.
A new Red Seal to the census, which now numbers four twenties, with this example considerably the nicest of the quartet. Bright Fine-Very Fine, with bright colors and strong signatures.
Birmingham, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3185
Three pieces, two grading Extremely Fine, the third Very Fine.
Three pieces, two grading Extremely Fine, the third Very Fine.
Birmingham, AL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 Traders NB Ch. # (S)7020
First and considerably the scarcer of the two titles used by this bank, with only ten notes recorded in the census. Nice Fine, with strong signatures.
First and considerably the scarcer of the two titles used by this bank, with only ten notes recorded in the census. Nice Fine, with strong signatures.
Birmingham, AL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 American-Traders NB Ch. # 7020
A very high grade example. Extremely Fine+, the bottom trimmed a bit close.
A very high grade example. Extremely Fine+, the bottom trimmed a bit close.
Birmingham, AL - $10, $20 1929 Ty. 1 American-Traders NB Ch. # 7020
Considerably harder to find in small size than large. The $10 grades Very Fine, the $20 Fine-Very Fine.
Considerably harder to find in small size than large. The $10 grades Very Fine, the $20 Fine-Very Fine.
Birmingham, AL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The Ensley NB Ch. # 12906
A much scarcer bank which issued large notes for only three years. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A much scarcer bank which issued large notes for only three years. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Boaz, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The NB of Boaz Ch. # 11870
A high grade example from the only small size issuer in town. Nice Very Fine.
A high grade example from the only small size issuer in town. Nice Very Fine.
Boaz, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The NB of Boaz Ch. # 11870
This Type 2 example is the highest grade small note in the census. Pleasing Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
This Type 2 example is the highest grade small note in the census. Pleasing Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Brantley, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 The First NB Ch. # (S)7991
One of the rarest banks in the state, with three large examples making up the complete census, as no small notes have been reported from this location. Our records indicate three prior appearances, one in 1982, one when we sold this note in 2001, and another when the Loegler Red Seal was sold last year at $12,650. We sold this example to Frank Kennedy for $3850 in its last offering, and, in a stronger market, it certainly is not worth any less today. Pleasing About Fine, with no problems of any kind.
One of the rarest banks in the state, with three large examples making up the complete census, as no small notes have been reported from this location. Our records indicate three prior appearances, one in 1982, one when we sold this note in 2001, and another when the Loegler Red Seal was sold last year at $12,650. We sold this example to Frank Kennedy for $3850 in its last offering, and, in a stronger market, it certainly is not worth any less today. Pleasing About Fine, with no problems of any kind.
Bridgeport, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The American NB Ch. # 11168
By far the finest note we've seen from this one bank community. About Uncirculated.
By far the finest note we've seen from this one bank community. About Uncirculated.
Brundidge, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7429
A high grade example from this south Alabama bank. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A high grade example from this south Alabama bank. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Camden, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Camden NB Ch. # 8217
The only note in the collection from this seldom offered town. Very Good-Fine, with more than its share of pinholes.
The only note in the collection from this seldom offered town. Very Good-Fine, with more than its share of pinholes.
Clanton, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 11515
The only bank to issue in this Chilton County hamlet. This example is by far the nicest note from here we've seen or heard of. Extremely Fine.
The only bank to issue in this Chilton County hamlet. This example is by far the nicest note from here we've seen or heard of. Extremely Fine.
Collinsville, AL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 The First NB Ch. # (S)11337
A lovely example which is as nice as any of the five large notes reported from here. Extremely Fine, with bright purple signatures, fully equal to the Loegler specimen which brought over $1600 last year.
A lovely example which is as nice as any of the five large notes reported from here. Extremely Fine, with bright purple signatures, fully equal to the Loegler specimen which brought over $1600 last year.
Cullman, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The Leeth NB Ch. # 9614
Small size notes are a dime a dozen from here, but large notes from this community are considerably more scarce. This piece is cut a bit off center, and the president's signature is far off line, but otherwise this piece is a clean Very Fine.
Small size notes are a dime a dozen from here, but large notes from this community are considerably more scarce. This piece is cut a bit off center, and the president's signature is far off line, but otherwise this piece is a clean Very Fine.
Cullman, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Leeth NB Ch. # 9614
Hugely embossed, perfectly centered, and as nice as any note we've seen from here. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Hugely embossed, perfectly centered, and as nice as any note we've seen from here. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Decatur, AL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 603; $5 1929 Ty. 1 The City NB, First NB
Two pieces, the large note grading Fine with the scarce Napier-Thompson signatures, the small note with the last title used here and grading Fine as well, with a bit of very light writing on the face.
Two pieces, the large note grading Fine with the scarce Napier-Thompson signatures, the small note with the last title used here and grading Fine as well, with a bit of very light writing on the face.
Demopolis, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The Commercial NB Ch. # 10035
A pleasing Very Fine large example, with a few pinholes that affect little.
A pleasing Very Fine large example, with a few pinholes that affect little.
Demopolis, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Commercial NB Ch. # 10035
A nice grade example from the only issuer of small notes in Demopolis. Very Fine.
A nice grade example from the only issuer of small notes in Demopolis. Very Fine.
Dothan, AL - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 490 The First NB Ch. # (S)5249
A scarce early Alabama type. Fine, with a bit of soiling on part of the front.
A scarce early Alabama type. Fine, with a bit of soiling on part of the front.
Dothan, AL - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 555 The First NB Ch. # (S)5249
A very scarce Alabama type and denomination. This is a nice example which is perfect to cover this better type.
A very scarce Alabama type and denomination. This is a nice example which is perfect to cover this better type.
Dothan, AL - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 490 The Dothan NB Ch. # (S)5909
A lovely note which is by far the finest Brown Back we've seen or heard of from any Dothan bank. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, the close top margin more than offset by the lovely pen signatures and bright colors of this example.
A lovely note which is by far the finest Brown Back we've seen or heard of from any Dothan bank. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, the close top margin more than offset by the lovely pen signatures and bright colors of this example.
Dothan, AL - $10 1882 Value Back Fr. 577 The Dothan NB Ch. # (S)5909
The new Kelly Value Back census lists four of the thirty-two known Alabama Value Backs from here, with this is the only $10 example in the census. Like so many other Value Backs, it's a bit close on the bottom but it's otherwise quite decent. Fine.
The new Kelly Value Back census lists four of the thirty-two known Alabama Value Backs from here, with this is the only $10 example in the census. Like so many other Value Backs, it's a bit close on the bottom but it's otherwise quite decent. Fine.
Dothan, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 651 The Houston NB Ch. # (S)7932
A scarcer Dothan bank. Fine, with a few small splits.
A scarcer Dothan bank. Fine, with a few small splits.
Dothan, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Houston NB Ch. # 7932
Much scarcer in small size than large, with just six Series 1929 notes recorded in the census. Fine-Very Fine.
Much scarcer in small size than large, with just six Series 1929 notes recorded in the census. Fine-Very Fine.
Dothan, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Houston NB Ch. # 7932
By far the scarcer of the two Dothan banks to issue small notes, with just six such examples from here in the Kelly census. Fine.
By far the scarcer of the two Dothan banks to issue small notes, with just six such examples from here in the Kelly census. Fine.
Dozier, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 9681
A very rare bank with just four small notes listed in the Kelly census from here. Fine-Very Fine.
A very rare bank with just four small notes listed in the Kelly census from here. Fine-Very Fine.
Elba, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6897
The only note from this small Coffee County community in the collection. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
The only note from this small Coffee County community in the collection. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Enterprise, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First NB Ch. # 6319
This is by far the scarcer of the two banks from here. Very Good-Fine, cut a bit close at the bottom.
This is by far the scarcer of the two banks from here. Very Good-Fine, cut a bit close at the bottom.
Enterprise, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Farmers & Merchants NB Ch. # 10421
The only type and denomination issued here in small size. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
The only type and denomination issued here in small size. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Eufaula, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The East Alabama NB Ch. # 3622
Large notes only from this better Eufalua bank. Extremely Fine.
Large notes only from this better Eufalua bank. Extremely Fine.
Eufaula, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 658 The Commercial NB Ch. # 5024
An unusually high grade example from here. Extremely Fine.
An unusually high grade example from here. Extremely Fine.
Eutaw, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 3931
A seldom offered bank, particularly in large size, with this the first such example we've had in several years. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
A seldom offered bank, particularly in large size, with this the first such example we've had in several years. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
Evergreen, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 First NB Ch. # 7687
An unusual bank, with small examples being unknown and Red Seals outnumbering Blue Seals by an eight to three margin. Frank Kennedy's Blue Seal is an attractive Fine-Very Fine example with bright purple signatures.
An unusual bank, with small examples being unknown and Red Seals outnumbering Blue Seals by an eight to three margin. Frank Kennedy's Blue Seal is an attractive Fine-Very Fine example with bright purple signatures.
Fairfield, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Fairfield American NB Ch. # 11766
Small notes only from this bank, located in the shadows of Birmingham's steel mills. Very Fine.
Small notes only from this bank, located in the shadows of Birmingham's steel mills. Very Fine.
Fayette, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 630 The First NB Ch. # 10377
A very scarce bank in large size, with just five notes recorded in the Kelly census. Now that the Morris, Loegler, and Evergreen collections have been dispersed, the Kennedy collection is likely to be the last major Alabama holding to come on the market for many years, offering collectors one last opportunity to obtain some very scarce items for their collections. Evenly circulated Fine.
A very scarce bank in large size, with just five notes recorded in the Kelly census. Now that the Morris, Loegler, and Evergreen collections have been dispersed, the Kennedy collection is likely to be the last major Alabama holding to come on the market for many years, offering collectors one last opportunity to obtain some very scarce items for their collections. Evenly circulated Fine.
Florala, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The First NB Ch. # 8910
From a small town hard by the Florida border and named for a combination of the two states. About a dozen large notes are known from here, with this amongst the nicest. Very Fine.
From a small town hard by the Florida border and named for a combination of the two states. About a dozen large notes are known from here, with this amongst the nicest. Very Fine.
Florence, AL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The First NB Ch. # (S)3981
A tough location from which to obtain any large size note. This piece is hardly condition census, but will do the trick until a better example comes along. Well circulated but intact Very Good.
A tough location from which to obtain any large size note. This piece is hardly condition census, but will do the trick until a better example comes along. Well circulated but intact Very Good.
Florence, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3981
A much more typical Florence example. Fine-Very Fine.
A much more typical Florence example. Fine-Very Fine.
Fort Payne, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 11451
Only denomination issued from here, and, despite over a dozen notes in the census, hardly a common bank. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Only denomination issued from here, and, despite over a dozen notes in the census, hardly a common bank. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Gadsden, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The First NB Ch. # 3663
A decent Fine example with good signatures. There is a tiny paper pull along with a couple of pinholes mentioned only for total accuracy in cataloguing.
A decent Fine example with good signatures. There is a tiny paper pull along with a couple of pinholes mentioned only for total accuracy in cataloguing.
Gadsden, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3663
A high grade small example. Extremely Fine.
A high grade small example. Extremely Fine.
Gadsden, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The Gadsden NB Ch. # (S)8560
Somewhat the scarcer of Gadsden's two issuing banks. About Fine.
Somewhat the scarcer of Gadsden's two issuing banks. About Fine.
Gadsden, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The American NB Ch. # 13412
A nice evenly circulated Fine-Very Fine example from this less often seen Gadsden bank.
A nice evenly circulated Fine-Very Fine example from this less often seen Gadsden bank.
Gadsden, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 13728
This is Gadsden's one truly rare bank, with just four notes in the census. It was missing from the Loegler collection, and in fact has had only two offerings at public sale during the past sixty years, the last coming in 1996 when this example was acquired by Frank Kennedy for $1155. It certainly is worth more today, likely in the range of...
This is Gadsden's one truly rare bank, with just four notes in the census. It was missing from the Loegler collection, and in fact has had only two offerings at public sale during the past sixty years, the last coming in 1996 when this example was acquired by Frank Kennedy for $1155. It certainly is worth more today, likely in the range of...
Geneva, AL - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 490 The First NB Ch. # (S)5714
A very rare bank which issued Brown Backs and Second Charter Date Backs only before liquidating in 1909. Only four notes are known from here, with the Loegler example, also a $10 Brown Back, selling for $11,500 against a pre-sale estimate of $6000-9000. This example, which we sold to Frank Kennedy in our January, 2001 sale, is even nicer than the Loegler note (which we sold as well.) It is a lovely Brown Back which exudes eye appeal, with bright paper and ink and wonderful two color pen signatures. It's cut a bit close at the bottom right, as are all of the notes we've seen from here, but this is the most minor of defects on an example of this quality. Extremely Fine, a note fit for the finest of Alabama collections.
A very rare bank which issued Brown Backs and Second Charter Date Backs only before liquidating in 1909. Only four notes are known from here, with the Loegler example, also a $10 Brown Back, selling for $11,500 against a pre-sale estimate of $6000-9000. This example, which we sold to Frank Kennedy in our January, 2001 sale, is even nicer than the Loegler note (which we sold as well.) It is a lovely Brown Back which exudes eye appeal, with bright paper and ink and wonderful two color pen signatures. It's cut a bit close at the bottom right, as are all of the notes we've seen from here, but this is the most minor of defects on an example of this quality. Extremely Fine, a note fit for the finest of Alabama collections.
Goodwater, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 12960
One of the great names in Alabama Nationals, and a very rare one bank town. The Loegler example, a low grade large note, realized $6900 last year. This piece is a bit less rare, but considerably higher grade. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
One of the great names in Alabama Nationals, and a very rare one bank town. The Loegler example, a low grade large note, realized $6900 last year. This piece is a bit less rare, but considerably higher grade. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Greensboro, AL - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 477 The First NB Ch. # (s)5693
Well circulated (to say the least) and with a few petty holes, but still an Alabama $5 Brown Back, not exactly a common item in any grade. Good.
Well circulated (to say the least) and with a few petty holes, but still an Alabama $5 Brown Back, not exactly a common item in any grade. Good.
Greensboro, AL - $10 1882 Value Back Fr. 577 The First NB Ch. # (S)5693
Just three Value Backs from here are listed in the Kelly census, with this a new piece to the census. It's an evenly circulated problem free note with decent margins for the issue and good color for the grade. Very Good-Fine.
Just three Value Backs from here are listed in the Kelly census, with this a new piece to the census. It's an evenly circulated problem free note with decent margins for the issue and good color for the grade. Very Good-Fine.
Greensboro, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5693
A much scarcer bank in small size than large, with only five Series 1929 examples recorded in the Kelly census. Fine.
A much scarcer bank in small size than large, with only five Series 1929 examples recorded in the Kelly census. Fine.
Greenville, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5572
A high grade small example with just a touch of foxing in the bottom margin. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A high grade small example with just a touch of foxing in the bottom margin. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Guntersville, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10990
A one bank northern Alabama town which was prohibitively rare in small size until we purchased a cash hoard in 1979 which contained a few high grade specimens from here. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A one bank northern Alabama town which was prohibitively rare in small size until we purchased a cash hoard in 1979 which contained a few high grade specimens from here. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Guntersville, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 10990
A pleasing Very Fine Type 2 example.
A pleasing Very Fine Type 2 example.
Hartford, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 7592
A very rare town with just one large and four small examples making up the entire census. Nice Fine+.
A very rare town with just one large and four small examples making up the entire census. Nice Fine+.
Hartselle, AL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 599 The First NB Ch. # 8067
An attractive large example which is the highest grade note we've ever seen from here. Crisp Uncirculated, the signatures visible but somewhat faded.
An attractive large example which is the highest grade note we've ever seen from here. Crisp Uncirculated, the signatures visible but somewhat faded.
Hartselle, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8067
A considerably scarcer bank in small than large, with the bank issuing Series 1929 examples for less than eighteen months before entering receivership in February of 1931. Five notes are listed in the census. Nice Fine.
A considerably scarcer bank in small than large, with the bank issuing Series 1929 examples for less than eighteen months before entering receivership in February of 1931. Five notes are listed in the census. Nice Fine.
Headland, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7424
A nice example of an Alabama replacement note, something we've not seen previously from any bank in the state. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A nice example of an Alabama replacement note, something we've not seen previously from any bank in the state. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Huntsville, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4067
Formerly lot 1413 in the Loegler collection sale, and graded Fine-Very Fine, with no mention made of the age spots affecting the note or the top margin that is trimmed into the design.
Formerly lot 1413 in the Loegler collection sale, and graded Fine-Very Fine, with no mention made of the age spots affecting the note or the top margin that is trimmed into the design.
Huntsville, AL - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 592 The Henderson NB Ch. # (S)8765
A very scarce large example from this private name bank, with the oversized vanity signature in bright red ink of Fox Henderson as president. Bright Fine-Very Fine.
A very scarce large example from this private name bank, with the oversized vanity signature in bright red ink of Fox Henderson as president. Bright Fine-Very Fine.
Huntsville, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The Henderson NB Ch. # 8765
One of Alabama's few hoard banks in small size. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
One of Alabama's few hoard banks in small size. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Jacksonville, AL - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 471 The Tredegar NB Ch. # (S)4319
Four notes are reported from this bank with the first title, with this one of two $5 Brown Backs, the other being securely held in a long term Alabama assemblage. The Kennedy specimen is a most attractive Fine-Very Fine example with excellent color and body for the grade. Expect to see bidding rise to the level of...
Four notes are reported from this bank with the first title, with this one of two $5 Brown Backs, the other being securely held in a long term Alabama assemblage. The Kennedy specimen is a most attractive Fine-Very Fine example with excellent color and body for the grade. Expect to see bidding rise to the level of...
Jacksonville, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4319
The second title used here. This is a very tough bank in small size as well, with the Kelly census showing only four pieces extant. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
The second title used here. This is a very tough bank in small size as well, with the Kelly census showing only four pieces extant. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
Jasper, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # 7746
A decent Fine+ large example from this well collected community. The signatures are faded.
A decent Fine+ large example from this well collected community. The signatures are faded.
Jasper, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7746
Just as scarce in small size as large. Bright Very Fine.
Just as scarce in small size as large. Bright Very Fine.
Leeds, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Leeds-American NB Ch. # 13359
A very elusive town represented only by this one issuer. Nice Fine+++.
A very elusive town represented only by this one issuer. Nice Fine+++.
Lincoln, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10131
A just plain rare small note from the only bank in town to issue. Two notes are reported from this bank, with the Loegler small example, in identical grade to the Kennedy specimen, realizing $1755 last year. Nice Very Fine.
A just plain rare small note from the only bank in town to issue. Two notes are reported from this bank, with the Loegler small example, in identical grade to the Kennedy specimen, realizing $1755 last year. Nice Very Fine.
Linden, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7148
As nice a small example as we've ever seen from this scarce bank. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
As nice a small example as we've ever seen from this scarce bank. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Lineville, AL - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 The Lineville NB Ch. # (S)7551
A very scarce bank which has just five large notes in the census, with two exceptional specimens in the Kennedy holdings. This Date Back is as nice as any large note we've seen or heard of from here. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with sharp purple signatures.
A very scarce bank which has just five large notes in the census, with two exceptional specimens in the Kennedy holdings. This Date Back is as nice as any large note we've seen or heard of from here. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with sharp purple signatures.
Lineville, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The Lineville NB Ch. # (S)7551
A second high grade example, very close in grade to the note above. Bright Very Fine, the signatures just a touch faded.
A second high grade example, very close in grade to the note above. Bright Very Fine, the signatures just a touch faded.
Lineville, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Lineville NB Ch. # 7551
An attractive small size example which was one of the first notes added to the collection when Frank purchased it in March of 1969. Fine-Very Fine.
An attractive small size example which was one of the first notes added to the collection when Frank purchased it in March of 1969. Fine-Very Fine.
Lineville, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The Citizens NB Ch. # (S)8856
Very well circulated but quite scarce as well. A couple of pieces have turned up since Kelly listed this as one known in his census, but this is still a most difficult to obtain bank. Good-Very Good.
Very well circulated but quite scarce as well. A couple of pieces have turned up since Kelly listed this as one known in his census, but this is still a most difficult to obtain bank. Good-Very Good.
Luverne, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 The First NB Ch. # 7992
One of the highlights of the Kennedy collection is this hitherto unrecorded large example from Luverne, a small community which is the county seat of Crenshaw County. The Loegler collection contained the only two other examples known from this one bank location, with a rather low grade piece which was badly trimmed bringing $6325 while an attractive Very Fine specimen realized $12,650. The Kennedy note is a very pleasing Fine+++ example with green pen signatures of W.B. Pope and J.C. Ford. This may well be the final opportunity for many years to own any note from this location, so expect bidding to be fierce before the hammer falls on this lot tonight.
One of the highlights of the Kennedy collection is this hitherto unrecorded large example from Luverne, a small community which is the county seat of Crenshaw County. The Loegler collection contained the only two other examples known from this one bank location, with a rather low grade piece which was badly trimmed bringing $6325 while an attractive Very Fine specimen realized $12,650. The Kennedy note is a very pleasing Fine+++ example with green pen signatures of W.B. Pope and J.C. Ford. This may well be the final opportunity for many years to own any note from this location, so expect bidding to be fierce before the hammer falls on this lot tonight.
Midland City, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8458
A touch higher grade than the Loegler example, and just two serials away. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A touch higher grade than the Loegler example, and just two serials away. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Mobile, AL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 599; $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 1595
Two pieces, the large example Very Fine with engraved signatures, the small note Very Fine+.
Two pieces, the large example Very Fine with engraved signatures, the small note Very Fine+.
Mobile, AL - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 The Bank of Mobile National Banking Association Ch. # (S)7062
This short lived bank issued only from its inception in 1903 to its demise in 1917. When we offered this example in our January, 2001 Evergreen collection sale, the census showed only one note extant and we had recorded no prior offerings of any example from the bank. Two notes have recently been added to the census, raising the number of confirmed specimens to three. It's unlikely that this Very Good example will realize what it did in 2001 (when it brought over $12,000 on the floor after a heated bidding war), but it is still rare enough to see bidding reach or exceed...
This short lived bank issued only from its inception in 1903 to its demise in 1917. When we offered this example in our January, 2001 Evergreen collection sale, the census showed only one note extant and we had recorded no prior offerings of any example from the bank. Two notes have recently been added to the census, raising the number of confirmed specimens to three. It's unlikely that this Very Good example will realize what it did in 2001 (when it brought over $12,000 on the floor after a heated bidding war), but it is still rare enough to see bidding reach or exceed...
Mobile, AL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 610 The Mobile NB Ch. # 13195
A very scarce late charter Mobile bank with just six large examples recorded in the census. Nice Fine-Very Fine, with engraved signatures.
A very scarce late charter Mobile bank with just six large examples recorded in the census. Nice Fine-Very Fine, with engraved signatures.
Mobile, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The American NB & TC Ch. # 13414
A lovely serial number one example from the Florida collection, the source of many wonderful notes offered in this sale. This, like all of the number one notes found in the extraordinary collection, is from the "A" plate position, making this truly the first note from the sheet. Choice About Uncirculated.
A lovely serial number one example from the Florida collection, the source of many wonderful notes offered in this sale. This, like all of the number one notes found in the extraordinary collection, is from the "A" plate position, making this truly the first note from the sheet. Choice About Uncirculated.
Four 1929 Nationals from Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Merchants NB Ch. # 13097 AU
Mobile, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 2 Merchants NB Ch. # 13097 VF
Mobile, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 American NB & TC Ch. # 13414 VF
Mobile, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 2 American NB & TC Ch. # 13414 VF
Mobile, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Merchants NB Ch. # 13097 AU
Mobile, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 2 Merchants NB Ch. # 13097 VF
Mobile, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 American NB & TC Ch. # 13414 VF
Mobile, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 2 American NB & TC Ch. # 13414 VF
Monroeville, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 12642
A pleasing Very Fine example from the only bank to issue in Monroe County.
A pleasing Very Fine example from the only bank to issue in Monroe County.
Montgomery, AL - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 484 The First NB Ch. # (S)1814
One of a similarly graded group of three $10 Brown Backs from the Kennedy collection, all within a nine serial number range. This example is a lovely note with bright colors and excellent eye appeal. It is also one of the highest grade Brown Backs known from Alabama, as are the two examples that are offered below. Crisp Uncirculated, the signatures somewhat faded.
One of a similarly graded group of three $10 Brown Backs from the Kennedy collection, all within a nine serial number range. This example is a lovely note with bright colors and excellent eye appeal. It is also one of the highest grade Brown Backs known from Alabama, as are the two examples that are offered below. Crisp Uncirculated, the signatures somewhat faded.
Montgomery, AL - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 484 The First NB Ch. # (S)1814
Another lovely example with broad margins all around and great color and eye appeal. Crisp Uncirculated, the signatures faded.
Another lovely example with broad margins all around and great color and eye appeal. Crisp Uncirculated, the signatures faded.
Montgomery, AL - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 484 The First NB Ch. # (S)1814
The margins on this $10 Brown Back are not quite the equal of the other two high grade Montgomery examples offered here, and the note has a small repaired pinhole, but the eye appeal of this state capital example is certainly as great as the others. Crisp Uncirculated.
The margins on this $10 Brown Back are not quite the equal of the other two high grade Montgomery examples offered here, and the note has a small repaired pinhole, but the eye appeal of this state capital example is certainly as great as the others. Crisp Uncirculated.
Montgomery, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 1814
A high grade small example. About Uncirculated.
A high grade small example. About Uncirculated.
Montgomery, AL - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 490 The Merchants & Planters-Farley NB Ch. # (S)4180
An excessively rare bank which issued Brown Backs only under two titles before liquidating in 1906. This was the second title used here, which has two examples known, one $10 and one $20, both in exactly the same grade. Lovely Very Fine, a great note from the Kennedy collection.
An excessively rare bank which issued Brown Backs only under two titles before liquidating in 1906. This was the second title used here, which has two examples known, one $10 and one $20, both in exactly the same grade. Lovely Very Fine, a great note from the Kennedy collection.
Montgomery, AL - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 490 The Fourth NB Ch. # (S)5877
While not a rare bank, high grade Brown Backs from here are hardly common. This attractive pen signed example is certain to please. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the top margin trimmed just a bit close on the back.
While not a rare bank, high grade Brown Backs from here are hardly common. This attractive pen signed example is certain to please. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the top margin trimmed just a bit close on the back.
Montgomery, AL - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 545 The Fourth NB Ch. # (S)5877
There is a small stain at the top but this Date Back is otherwise attractive for the grade. Fine.
There is a small stain at the top but this Date Back is otherwise attractive for the grade. Fine.
Montgomery, AL - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 555 The Fourth NB Ch. # (S)5877
A very tough Alabama type and denomination, particularly in this state of preservation. About Uncirculated, with the bottom margin trimmed in as is typical for these notes.
A very tough Alabama type and denomination, particularly in this state of preservation. About Uncirculated, with the bottom margin trimmed in as is typical for these notes.
Montgomery, AL - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 592 The Exchange NB Ch. # (S)8284
Large notes only from this bank. Nice Fine.
Large notes only from this bank. Nice Fine.
Montgomery, AL - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 618 The New Farley NB Ch. # (S)8460
A very rare bank which issued under this title and one other for less than twelve years. Four notes are known on the bank, two of which are Red Seals from the Loegler holdings, and two Date Backs, one of which is this example. Very Good.
A very rare bank which issued under this title and one other for less than twelve years. Four notes are known on the bank, two of which are Red Seals from the Loegler holdings, and two Date Backs, one of which is this example. Very Good.
Montgomery, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The Capital NB Ch. # (S)8460
A scarce note with four examples known with this title. This is almost certainly the worst. Fair, with extensive repairs.
A scarce note with four examples known with this title. This is almost certainly the worst. Fair, with extensive repairs.
Montgomery, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 658 The Capital NB Ch. # (S)8460
A scarce note with this title as well, with four pieces listed in the census. Pleasing About Fine, with a tiny corner tip off.
A scarce note with this title as well, with four pieces listed in the census. Pleasing About Fine, with a tiny corner tip off.
Montgomery, AL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609; $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Alabama NB Ch. # 12993
Two pieces, the large note Fine, scarce, the small note a nice Very Fine.
Two pieces, the large note Fine, scarce, the small note a nice Very Fine.
New Decatur, AL - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 596 The Central NB Ch. # (S)10423
The first of three titles used by this bank and considerably the most short lived, as it was utilized from the bank's opening in 1913 only until early 1917. This is the only note known with the New Decatur issuing location. Formerly part of the Loegler collection, it was acquired last year by Frank Kennedy at a cost of $3738. It has been washed and the grade is only Very Good, but where can another be found at any price?
The first of three titles used by this bank and considerably the most short lived, as it was utilized from the bank's opening in 1913 only until early 1917. This is the only note known with the New Decatur issuing location. Formerly part of the Loegler collection, it was acquired last year by Frank Kennedy at a cost of $3738. It has been washed and the grade is only Very Good, but where can another be found at any price?
Newville, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9927
An extremely rare bank in small size, with just two examples including this piece in the Kelly census. Even the Loegler collection lacked a small example from this rare one bank town. Very Fine.
An extremely rare bank in small size, with just two examples including this piece in the Kelly census. Even the Loegler collection lacked a small example from this rare one bank town. Very Fine.
Oneonta, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 12006
The only bank to issue in this Blount County hamlet, and a scarce one at that, with just seven Series 1929 examples in the census. This collection has two, one of which is this decent Fine Type 1 example.
The only bank to issue in this Blount County hamlet, and a scarce one at that, with just seven Series 1929 examples in the census. This collection has two, one of which is this decent Fine Type 1 example.
Oneonta, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 12006
A very nice Type 2 example obtained at last year's Loegler sale, where it realized $1236. Bright Fine-Very Fine.
A very nice Type 2 example obtained at last year's Loegler sale, where it realized $1236. Bright Fine-Very Fine.
Opelika, AL - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 614 The First NB Ch. # (S)3452
This is the only Red Seal known from Opelika's scarcest issuing bank, and as such one of the highlights of the Kennedy holdings. It is a most attractive example, with sharp pen signatures, excellent paper quality, and a particularly vivid red overprint. Expect this premium Red Seal grading a pleasing Very Fine, to easily reach and quite likely exceed...
This is the only Red Seal known from Opelika's scarcest issuing bank, and as such one of the highlights of the Kennedy holdings. It is a most attractive example, with sharp pen signatures, excellent paper quality, and a particularly vivid red overprint. Expect this premium Red Seal grading a pleasing Very Fine, to easily reach and quite likely exceed...
Opelika, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Farmers NB Ch. # 9550
A pleasing Fine-Very Fine Type 2 five.
A pleasing Fine-Very Fine Type 2 five.
Opelika, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Farmers NB Ch. # 9550
An attractive high grade small example. Extremely Fine.
An attractive high grade small example. Extremely Fine.
Opelika, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 659 The NB of Opelika Ch. # 11635
A bright large size example with wide even margins and vivid purple signatures. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A bright large size example with wide even margins and vivid purple signatures. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Opelika, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The NB of Opelika Ch. # 11635
Not the usual type and denomination seen in small size from here. Fine-Very Fine.
Not the usual type and denomination seen in small size from here. Fine-Very Fine.
Opp, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 651 The First NB Ch. # 7985
An attractive large example in considerably higher grade than most from here. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
An attractive large example in considerably higher grade than most from here. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Opp, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 7985
A very seldom seen type from here. Fine-Very Fine.
A very seldom seen type from here. Fine-Very Fine.
Opp, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7985
A lovely example with just a hint of a center fold. Choice About Uncirculated.
A lovely example with just a hint of a center fold. Choice About Uncirculated.
Oxford, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # 7073
A nice example from this very tough bank with attractive two color signatures and a bright overprint. Very Fine.
A nice example from this very tough bank with attractive two color signatures and a bright overprint. Very Fine.
Ozark, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # (S)7629
One of the great notes of the Kennedy collection, marking only the second public offering of any kind from this bank, which issued large notes only. The Loegler example, which was missing a corner and possessed a disfiguring rust stain covering part of the front realized over $4300 when it sold last year. This Fine-Very Fine specimen, which is light years nicer, will likely realize double or triple that figure.
One of the great notes of the Kennedy collection, marking only the second public offering of any kind from this bank, which issued large notes only. The Loegler example, which was missing a corner and possessed a disfiguring rust stain covering part of the front realized over $4300 when it sold last year. This Fine-Very Fine specimen, which is light years nicer, will likely realize double or triple that figure.
Piedmont, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # 7464
An extraordinary example from this very rare northern Alabama bank, which has just three large examples listed in the census. The Kennedy example is the finest known by a huge margin, as the other two barely grade Fine. This piece, on the other hand, is a barely circulated note with bright white paper, exceptionally vivid colors, and bold sharp signatures. If you are attempting to put together a world class Alabama collection, this is a note you have to bring home. Choice Extremely Fine.
An extraordinary example from this very rare northern Alabama bank, which has just three large examples listed in the census. The Kennedy example is the finest known by a huge margin, as the other two barely grade Fine. This piece, on the other hand, is a barely circulated note with bright white paper, exceptionally vivid colors, and bold sharp signatures. If you are attempting to put together a world class Alabama collection, this is a note you have to bring home. Choice Extremely Fine.
Prattville, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 9055
A rare note from a bank listed in Kelly as having only one large and no small notes reported. While no small notes are known today, a couple of large examples have turned up, all low grade, making this just a rare rather than a unique note. The Loegler specimen, in similar grade, realized $2185, and this example, also no world beater, should do about the same. Well circulated Very Good, with a few minor splits.
A rare note from a bank listed in Kelly as having only one large and no small notes reported. While no small notes are known today, a couple of large examples have turned up, all low grade, making this just a rare rather than a unique note. The Loegler specimen, in similar grade, realized $2185, and this example, also no world beater, should do about the same. Well circulated Very Good, with a few minor splits.
Prattville, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The First NB Ch. # 9055
When we sold this note two years ago in our January 2002 FUN CAA sale, it was the first ever public appearance of a note from this bank. It comes from the only issuer in Autauga County, a bank that reports just a single note, large or small, to the Kelly census. It bears the green stamped signature of female cashier "Mrs. R.M. McCord," the only time we've seen the term "Mrs." used on a large size National. Although another couple of notes from here have showed up since the last appearance, this note should still bring a hefty premium. Fine.
When we sold this note two years ago in our January 2002 FUN CAA sale, it was the first ever public appearance of a note from this bank. It comes from the only issuer in Autauga County, a bank that reports just a single note, large or small, to the Kelly census. It bears the green stamped signature of female cashier "Mrs. R.M. McCord," the only time we've seen the term "Mrs." used on a large size National. Although another couple of notes from here have showed up since the last appearance, this note should still bring a hefty premium. Fine.
Reform, AL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 The First NB Ch. # (S)11233
A classic Alabama rarity from the Kennedy collection grading Fine-Very Fine, with this the sole note recorded in the Kelly census. This tiny bank was the only issuer in rural Pickens County and lasted for only six years before disappearing in 1924. Needless to say, notes from this community were missing from all of the great Alabama collections from Morris to Loegler, with this being the first opportunity collectors have ever had to obtain any note from here at public sale. Hard to estimate, but if rarity and desirability are any guide, expect a realization in the area of...
A classic Alabama rarity from the Kennedy collection grading Fine-Very Fine, with this the sole note recorded in the Kelly census. This tiny bank was the only issuer in rural Pickens County and lasted for only six years before disappearing in 1924. Needless to say, notes from this community were missing from all of the great Alabama collections from Morris to Loegler, with this being the first opportunity collectors have ever had to obtain any note from here at public sale. Hard to estimate, but if rarity and desirability are any guide, expect a realization in the area of...
Russellville, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 11846
The only serial number 1 note known from this excessively rare one bank community. This was the sole denomination issued from here, with Kelly recording only two single small notes from the bank. Bright Crisp Uncirculated, with considerable handling but not a trace of any actual circulation.
The only serial number 1 note known from this excessively rare one bank community. This was the sole denomination issued from here, with Kelly recording only two single small notes from the bank. Bright Crisp Uncirculated, with considerable handling but not a trace of any actual circulation.
Russellville, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 11846
The serial number 2 example from the first sheet of Type 2 notes issued. This is a lovely example which is graded as Choice About Uncirculated solely due to an old sheet fold rather than because of any evidence of circulation.
The serial number 2 example from the first sheet of Type 2 notes issued. This is a lovely example which is graded as Choice About Uncirculated solely due to an old sheet fold rather than because of any evidence of circulation.
Russellville, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 11846
The last of an extraordinary three notes from this rare one bank community in the Kennedy holdings. Nice Very Fine.
The last of an extraordinary three notes from this rare one bank community in the Kennedy holdings. Nice Very Fine.
Scottsboro, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 8963
A very scarce note from this one bank community, where the census stands at just five small and two large examples extant. Very Fine, from the Loegler collection sale at $805, which we believe was a bargain for a note of this rarity and quality.
A very scarce note from this one bank community, where the census stands at just five small and two large examples extant. Very Fine, from the Loegler collection sale at $805, which we believe was a bargain for a note of this rarity and quality.
Selma, AL - $5 Original Fr. 399 The City NB Ch. # 1736
The only easily obtainable southern First Charter Five. Extremely Fine, with a small nick out of the top and a tiny split at the bottom.
The only easily obtainable southern First Charter Five. Extremely Fine, with a small nick out of the top and a tiny split at the bottom.
Selma, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The City NB Ch. # 1736 Very Fine+
Selma, AL- $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Selma NB Ch. # 7084 Fine
Selma, AL- $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Selma NB Ch. # 7084 Fine
Selma, AL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The Selma NB Ch. # (S)7084
A high grade large example from this considerably scarcer Selma issuer, with just a dozen notes in the large size census. Nice Very Fine.
A high grade large example from this considerably scarcer Selma issuer, with just a dozen notes in the large size census. Nice Very Fine.
Sheffield, AL - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 The Sheffield NB Ch. # (S)6759
A very scarce Date Back from the only collectible bank in Sheffield. Just about a half dozen large examples are known from here, with offerings few and far between. Fine-Very Fine.
A very scarce Date Back from the only collectible bank in Sheffield. Just about a half dozen large examples are known from here, with offerings few and far between. Fine-Very Fine.
Slocomb, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Slocomb NB Ch. # 7940
A high grade example from this none too common bank. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A high grade example from this none too common bank. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Stevenson, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9855
A gorgeous note from this very rare bank which is easily the finest example we've ever seen from this one bank town. Choice About Uncirculated, just the lightest of center bends away from the Gem New category.
A gorgeous note from this very rare bank which is easily the finest example we've ever seen from this one bank town. Choice About Uncirculated, just the lightest of center bends away from the Gem New category.
Sylacauga, AL - $5 1902 Red Seal Fr. 587 The First NB Ch. # (S)7451
This is the only Red Seal known from the smallest of Sylacauga's three banks and one of only five large notes from here in the census. It sports a single digit serial number 3, and, despite evident circulation, it has retained its bright colors and eye appeal. Sharp Fine+, with pen signatures of G.P. McDonald and Benjamin Russell, a premium Red Seal which realized $10,350 at last year's Loegler sale and certainly is not worth any less today.
This is the only Red Seal known from the smallest of Sylacauga's three banks and one of only five large notes from here in the census. It sports a single digit serial number 3, and, despite evident circulation, it has retained its bright colors and eye appeal. Sharp Fine+, with pen signatures of G.P. McDonald and Benjamin Russell, a premium Red Seal which realized $10,350 at last year's Loegler sale and certainly is not worth any less today.
Sylacauga, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The Merchants & Planters NB Ch. # 7484
A decent large example from this tough bank, which shows fewer than ten notes in its large size census. About Fine, with vivid purple signatures.
A decent large example from this tough bank, which shows fewer than ten notes in its large size census. About Fine, with vivid purple signatures.
Sylacauga, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Merchants & Planters NB Ch. # 7484
An exceptionally high grade example from this bank, which is not terribly common in small size either. Bright Extremely Fine.
An exceptionally high grade example from this bank, which is not terribly common in small size either. Bright Extremely Fine.
Sylacauga, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The City NB Ch. # (S)10879
A tougher Sylacauga bank with just five large examples in the census. Very Good.
A tougher Sylacauga bank with just five large examples in the census. Very Good.
Talladega, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Isbell NB Ch. # 4838
A high grade Series 1929 example from a bank where small notes are considerably scarcer than are large. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A high grade Series 1929 example from a bank where small notes are considerably scarcer than are large. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Talladega, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The Talladega NB Ch. # (S)7558
About a dozen and a half large notes are in the census from here, with fewer appearances than that number might suggest. The Kennedy collection example is a decent Fine-Very Fine note with a close bottom margin more than offset by the attractive purple signatures.
About a dozen and a half large notes are in the census from here, with fewer appearances than that number might suggest. The Kennedy collection example is a decent Fine-Very Fine note with a close bottom margin more than offset by the attractive purple signatures.
Tallassee, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The First NB Ch. # 10766
A very scarce note from the only bank to issue in this tiny Elmore County hamlet. The Loegler specimen, which was a bit higher grade, realized over $3700, and we would not be at all surprised to see this piece rise to nearly the same level, as this town is on several different want lists. Fine, with a tiny split at the bottom which affects nothing.
A very scarce note from the only bank to issue in this tiny Elmore County hamlet. The Loegler specimen, which was a bit higher grade, realized over $3700, and we would not be at all surprised to see this piece rise to nearly the same level, as this town is on several different want lists. Fine, with a tiny split at the bottom which affects nothing.
Troy, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The First NB Ch. # (S)5593 Very Good-Fine
Troy, AL- $10 1929 Ty. 2 First Farmers & Merchants NB Ch. # 5593 Fine-Very Fine
Two pieces, one with each of the issuing titles used here.
Troy, AL- $10 1929 Ty. 2 First Farmers & Merchants NB Ch. # 5593 Fine-Very Fine
Two pieces, one with each of the issuing titles used here.
Troy, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The Farmers & Merchants NB Ch. # 7044
An interesting note from Troy's second and smaller bank which bears the unusual signature of Fox Henderson as president. Mr. Henderson served also as president of the family owned Henderson National Bank of Huntsville, and his signature appears on the large Huntsville national offered above. Why Mr. Henderson felt a calling to vacate his ties to Huntsville and move virtually across the state to take up duties in Troy is unknown to us (or whether he even did move, perhaps preferring to run his bank through his cashier in Troy), but his signature appears on both the large and the small notes we offer from this Troy bank as part of the Kennedy collection. Fine.
An interesting note from Troy's second and smaller bank which bears the unusual signature of Fox Henderson as president. Mr. Henderson served also as president of the family owned Henderson National Bank of Huntsville, and his signature appears on the large Huntsville national offered above. Why Mr. Henderson felt a calling to vacate his ties to Huntsville and move virtually across the state to take up duties in Troy is unknown to us (or whether he even did move, perhaps preferring to run his bank through his cashier in Troy), but his signature appears on both the large and the small notes we offer from this Troy bank as part of the Kennedy collection. Fine.
Troy, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Farmers & Merchants NB Ch. # 7044
Considerably scarcer in small than large, with the bank closing in August of 1931. Fine.
Considerably scarcer in small than large, with the bank closing in August of 1931. Fine.
Tuskaloosa, AL - $5 1875 Fr. 401 The First NB Ch. # 1853
A great Alabama rarity and one of the highlights of the Kennedy collection. While $5 First Charters from Selma abound, they are all Original Series examples. When it comes to Series 1875 $5 notes, they are virtually non-existent from this state. Even the Loegler collection, which contained three Alabama Aces, had only one 1875 First Charter five. We've seen or heard of no others from this bank, and indeed have not handled a single other example of this type and denomination from Alabama in any CAA sale, or in our thirty plus years dealing in Nationals. If you are a serious collector of Alabama notes, this is a note you should insist on obtaining tonight. Bright Fine-Very Fine.
A great Alabama rarity and one of the highlights of the Kennedy collection. While $5 First Charters from Selma abound, they are all Original Series examples. When it comes to Series 1875 $5 notes, they are virtually non-existent from this state. Even the Loegler collection, which contained three Alabama Aces, had only one 1875 First Charter five. We've seen or heard of no others from this bank, and indeed have not handled a single other example of this type and denomination from Alabama in any CAA sale, or in our thirty plus years dealing in Nationals. If you are a serious collector of Alabama notes, this is a note you should insist on obtaining tonight. Bright Fine-Very Fine.
Tuskaloosa, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 1853
As nice a small example from here as likely exists. About Uncirculated.
As nice a small example from here as likely exists. About Uncirculated.
Tuscaloosa, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The City NB Ch. # (S)6173
A tougher note from the first run of Blue Seals bearing the 1902 plate date. Fine.
A tougher note from the first run of Blue Seals bearing the 1902 plate date. Fine.
Tuscaloosa, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The City NB Ch. # 6173
A decent small example from Tuscaloosa's other Series 1929 issuer. Very Fine.
A decent small example from Tuscaloosa's other Series 1929 issuer. Very Fine.
Tuscumbia, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The First NB Ch. # 11281
A very rare bank in large size, with just four such notes reported. This is a problem free Fine+ example, although the signatures are faded. Only $900 was outstanding from here in large notes when this bank failed, so the outlook for any major change in the census is hardly promising.
A very rare bank in large size, with just four such notes reported. This is a problem free Fine+ example, although the signatures are faded. Only $900 was outstanding from here in large notes when this bank failed, so the outlook for any major change in the census is hardly promising.
Tuscumbia, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 11281
Not quite as scarce in small, with seven examples reported, but hardly common either. Very Fine, with a couple of pink bank stamp edges on the front.
Not quite as scarce in small, with seven examples reported, but hardly common either. Very Fine, with a couple of pink bank stamp edges on the front.
Union Springs, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # 7467
A scarce bank in large size, but this note will win no prizes for condition, having been harshly processed to remove some surface dirt. Unfortunately, the "treatment" succeeded only in removing the surfaces, leaving the soil embedded in the paper and the surfaces harshly abraded. Good.
A scarce bank in large size, but this note will win no prizes for condition, having been harshly processed to remove some surface dirt. Unfortunately, the "treatment" succeeded only in removing the surfaces, leaving the soil embedded in the paper and the surfaces harshly abraded. Good.
Union Springs, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7467
An attractive example which is certain to please. Very Fine.
An attractive example which is certain to please. Very Fine.
Union Springs, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The American NB Ch. # 12962
About a dozen small notes are known from this bank, but we've seen none to equal this lovely example, which is a well centered crackling fresh gem save for the lightest of handling. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
About a dozen small notes are known from this bank, but we've seen none to equal this lovely example, which is a well centered crackling fresh gem save for the lightest of handling. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Wetumpka, AL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7568
Large notes are unreported from this small bank, leaving collectors only the four reported small examples. This is one of the nicest, grading a pleasing Very Fine. The Loegler example, a virtual duplicate to this piece in grade, brought a strong $1495. Expect this attractive note to realize just about the same figure.
Large notes are unreported from this small bank, leaving collectors only the four reported small examples. This is one of the nicest, grading a pleasing Very Fine. The Loegler example, a virtual duplicate to this piece in grade, brought a strong $1495. Expect this attractive note to realize just about the same figure.
A Pair of Alabama $5 1929 Nationals
Decatur, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 2 Morgan County NB Ch. # 6380 VF, aging
Dothan, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 5249 VF-EF.
Decatur, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 2 Morgan County NB Ch. # 6380 VF, aging
Dothan, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 5249 VF-EF.
A Three Note Group from Alabama
Birmingham, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Ensley NB Ch. # 12906 VF
Birmingham, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Woodlawn-American NB Ch. # 13358 VF
Montgomery, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 2 Alabama NB Ch# 12993 Fine.
Birmingham, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Ensley NB Ch. # 12906 VF
Birmingham, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Woodlawn-American NB Ch. # 13358 VF
Montgomery, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 2 Alabama NB Ch# 12993 Fine.
Fairbanks, AK - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 First NB Ch. # 7718
A rare and in demand note which is considerably scarcer than the Red Seals which are offered from here every now and again. Alaska Blue Seals are not hoard items and come up one at a time, with years passing between sale appearances. This piece has been off the market in a prominent state collection for several years, and was one of the last items we obtained for this sale. In a market for better Nationals that is as heated as we have ever seen, expect this attractive problem free Fine example to easily realize and perhaps exceed our likely conservative estimate of...
A rare and in demand note which is considerably scarcer than the Red Seals which are offered from here every now and again. Alaska Blue Seals are not hoard items and come up one at a time, with years passing between sale appearances. This piece has been off the market in a prominent state collection for several years, and was one of the last items we obtained for this sale. In a market for better Nationals that is as heated as we have ever seen, expect this attractive problem free Fine example to easily realize and perhaps exceed our likely conservative estimate of...
Holbrook, AZ - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 12198
A classic Arizona rarity, with this example one of only two small notes known from this one bank community. It last sold in October of 2000 at a lightly attended New York City auction, where, even with minimal publicity, it realized $13,750 against a $6000-9000 pre-sale estimate. In a much stronger market for great Nationals, and with no other Holbrook notes of any kind having been offered since, expect this attractive and problem free Fine example to now realize...
A classic Arizona rarity, with this example one of only two small notes known from this one bank community. It last sold in October of 2000 at a lightly attended New York City auction, where, even with minimal publicity, it realized $13,750 against a $6000-9000 pre-sale estimate. In a much stronger market for great Nationals, and with no other Holbrook notes of any kind having been offered since, expect this attractive and problem free Fine example to now realize...
Nogales, AZ - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6591
A much scarcer Arizona location, with examples from here few and far between. Fine, with a penciled number on the face.
A much scarcer Arizona location, with examples from here few and far between. Fine, with a penciled number on the face.
Nogales, AZ - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Nogales NB Ch. # 11012
A very rare bank in small size, with just three examples listed in the Kelly census. This piece has unfortunately been the victim of some idiot's attempt to "improve" it by washing and pressing the note. The result, while not as hideous as many, is evident to even the most casual of observers. Fine, rare enough to still see bidding reach or exceed...
A very rare bank in small size, with just three examples listed in the Kelly census. This piece has unfortunately been the victim of some idiot's attempt to "improve" it by washing and pressing the note. The result, while not as hideous as many, is evident to even the most casual of observers. Fine, rare enough to still see bidding reach or exceed...
Phoenix, AZ - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB of Arizona Ch. # 3728
While hardly a rare bank, notes from here have simply disappeared from the market during the past few years, making this, like every other Arizona banknote, four figure items whenever they make their infrequent appearances. The collection we offer here has given us more Arizona notes to offer in this sale than we have had in all of our sales over the past five years combined. Fine+.
While hardly a rare bank, notes from here have simply disappeared from the market during the past few years, making this, like every other Arizona banknote, four figure items whenever they make their infrequent appearances. The collection we offer here has given us more Arizona notes to offer in this sale than we have had in all of our sales over the past five years combined. Fine+.
Phoenix, AZ - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB of Arizona Ch. # 3728
Fine or a bit better, but with some stains on the right side of the note.
Fine or a bit better, but with some stains on the right side of the note.
Phoenix, AZ - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB of Arizona Ch. # 3728
A decent evenly circulated About Fine example.
A decent evenly circulated About Fine example.
Phoenix, AZ - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The Phoenix NB Ch. # (P)4729
A hard to find large example. Very Good-Fine, with an inconspicuous repair to replace a piece that was missing at the left margin charter number.
A hard to find large example. Very Good-Fine, with an inconspicuous repair to replace a piece that was missing at the left margin charter number.
Phoenix, AZ - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Phoenix NB Ch. # 4729
One of the few high grade examples from Phoenix which has been available in recent years. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
One of the few high grade examples from Phoenix which has been available in recent years. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Phoenix, AZ - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Phoenix NB Ch. # 4729
There is a bit of minor wallet stain on half of the face, but the effect is not unpleasant and the note itself grades Very Fine.
There is a bit of minor wallet stain on half of the face, but the effect is not unpleasant and the note itself grades Very Fine.
Phoenix, AZ - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Phoenix NB Ch. # 4729
An evenly circulated problem free Fine+ example.
An evenly circulated problem free Fine+ example.
Tempe, AZ - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Tempe NB Ch. # 5720
A very scarce and in demand bank, with not nearly enough notes from here to go around. The census comprises just eight small examples. Fine, with a small and well hidden paper clip mark.
A very scarce and in demand bank, with not nearly enough notes from here to go around. The census comprises just eight small examples. Fine, with a small and well hidden paper clip mark.
Tucson, AZ - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Consolidated NB Ch. # 4287
Well circulated but still quite collectible. Very Good.
Well circulated but still quite collectible. Very Good.
Tucson, AZ - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Consolidated NB Ch. # 4287
An attractive evenly circulated Fine-Very Fine example which is perfect for any state set.
An attractive evenly circulated Fine-Very Fine example which is perfect for any state set.
Tucson, AZ - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The Consolidated NB Ch. # 4287
A bright high grade example which is certain to please. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A bright high grade example which is certain to please. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Tucson, AZ - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 654 The Arizona NB Ch. # (P)4440
While this bank is hardly rare, it has been almost five years since any example from here has been available at public sale. Fine.
While this bank is hardly rare, it has been almost five years since any example from here has been available at public sale. Fine.
Winslow, AZ - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The First NB Ch. # 12581
A much in demand large note from this one bank community. The face grades Very Fine, with turquoise green signatures of J.B. Richey and R.C. Kaufman, the back is a bit soiled and has a small paper rub, compelling us to grade this note Fine-Very Fine.
A much in demand large note from this one bank community. The face grades Very Fine, with turquoise green signatures of J.B. Richey and R.C. Kaufman, the back is a bit soiled and has a small paper rub, compelling us to grade this note Fine-Very Fine.
Winslow, AZ - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 12581
One of three notes we are offering here from this avidly collected northern Arizona community, likely the first time in many years that three examples from this community have been available at public sale at the same time. Very Fine, with signatures of A.S. Brayman and R.C. Kaufman.
One of three notes we are offering here from this avidly collected northern Arizona community, likely the first time in many years that three examples from this community have been available at public sale at the same time. Very Fine, with signatures of A.S. Brayman and R.C. Kaufman.
Winslow, AZ - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 12581
A pleasing Very Fine $20, this with the signatures of J.B. Richey and R.C. Kaufman.
A pleasing Very Fine $20, this with the signatures of J.B. Richey and R.C. Kaufman.
DeQueen, AR - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5929
This rare bank is represented by less than a half-dozen small size notes in the most recent Arkansas census. About Fine with some heavy folds but solid paper and no defects.
This rare bank is represented by less than a half-dozen small size notes in the most recent Arkansas census. About Fine with some heavy folds but solid paper and no defects.
Hope, AR - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 631 The Citizens NB Ch. # 10579
This pretty $10 has several light folds but has the appearance of a much higher grade. Less than a dozen notes from this bank are recorded in the census. Very Fine-Extremely Fine with nice stamped signatures and all the eye appeal in the world.
This pretty $10 has several light folds but has the appearance of a much higher grade. Less than a dozen notes from this bank are recorded in the census. Very Fine-Extremely Fine with nice stamped signatures and all the eye appeal in the world.
Pine Bluff, AR - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The Simmons NB Ch. #S6680
A well circulated Jefferson County bank with a missing chink at left and a small hole below McKinley's portrait in addition to circulation soiling consistent with the Good-Very Good. grade.
A well circulated Jefferson County bank with a missing chink at left and a small hole below McKinley's portrait in addition to circulation soiling consistent with the Good-Very Good. grade.
Bellflower, CA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 12328
An exceptionally rare note which is only the second small size example reported from this Los Angeles County bank. This newly discovered specimen is far superior to the only other reported note, which we sold as part of the Colver collection in May of 1999 and which will likely be off the market for many years. About Uncirculated, a wonderful combination of real bank rarity and plenty of condition.
An exceptionally rare note which is only the second small size example reported from this Los Angeles County bank. This newly discovered specimen is far superior to the only other reported note, which we sold as part of the Colver collection in May of 1999 and which will likely be off the market for many years. About Uncirculated, a wonderful combination of real bank rarity and plenty of condition.
Cucamonga, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # 7152
The appearance of this newly discovered large size Cucamonga note marks only the second time ever that any large note from this legendary San Bernardino County community has been available to collectors at public sale. The only other appearance of a large note from here came when we sold the Colver collection back in 1999, when we noted that "We don't know what this will sell for, but if you are interested bring both money and determination." That example realized $13,200 against a pre-sale estimate of $3000-6000. The note we now offer is superior to the Colver note, which graded Very Fine with faded signatures. This piece grades a bright Very Fine+, with vibrant signatures that are easily readable. With the market even more attuned to grade and desirability than it was five years ago, any estimate is again just speculation, but it would not surprise us at all to see our likely conservative number again surpassed early in the bidding.
The appearance of this newly discovered large size Cucamonga note marks only the second time ever that any large note from this legendary San Bernardino County community has been available to collectors at public sale. The only other appearance of a large note from here came when we sold the Colver collection back in 1999, when we noted that "We don't know what this will sell for, but if you are interested bring both money and determination." That example realized $13,200 against a pre-sale estimate of $3000-6000. The note we now offer is superior to the Colver note, which graded Very Fine with faded signatures. This piece grades a bright Very Fine+, with vibrant signatures that are easily readable. With the market even more attuned to grade and desirability than it was five years ago, any estimate is again just speculation, but it would not surprise us at all to see our likely conservative number again surpassed early in the bidding.
Dixon, CA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 654 The First NB Ch. # 10120
A very rare Solano County bank in large size, with only three such examples recorded in the census. We've sold the last two offered, one in 1999, which was wretched and realized just over $3,000, and one in May of 2003 which was nicer but has some major repairs and realized $3400. This piece, while well circulated, is probably the nicest of the three. Very Good-Fine.
A very rare Solano County bank in large size, with only three such examples recorded in the census. We've sold the last two offered, one in 1999, which was wretched and realized just over $3,000, and one in May of 2003 which was nicer but has some major repairs and realized $3400. This piece, while well circulated, is probably the nicest of the three. Very Good-Fine.
Fairfield, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10984
Small notes only from the only bank to issue here, with just ten notes listed in the census. Fine, fully equal to the example from here we sold for $1035 in our May, 2003 sale.
Small notes only from the only bank to issue here, with just ten notes listed in the census. Fine, fully equal to the example from here we sold for $1035 in our May, 2003 sale.
Fairfield, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10984
A second example from this popular Solano County location. Pleasing About Fine, with no problems whatever.
A second example from this popular Solano County location. Pleasing About Fine, with no problems whatever.
Lodi, CA - $50 1902 Date Back Fr. 667 The First NB Ch. # (P)7719
A tougher high denomination example from this seldom seen San Joaquin County institution. Fine.
A tougher high denomination example from this seldom seen San Joaquin County institution. Fine.
Los Angeles, CA - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 484 The NB of California Ch. # (P)4096
While not a rare bank (due to the discovery of several Gem $5 Brown Backs a number of years ago), Brown Backs from any Los Angeles bank cannot be considered common. The census from here shows only a handful of $10 Brown Backs reported, with this newly discovered example among the very nicest of that small group. Pen signed Fine-Very Fine, with an unusual title layout for any $10 Brown Back.
While not a rare bank (due to the discovery of several Gem $5 Brown Backs a number of years ago), Brown Backs from any Los Angeles bank cannot be considered common. The census from here shows only a handful of $10 Brown Backs reported, with this newly discovered example among the very nicest of that small group. Pen signed Fine-Very Fine, with an unusual title layout for any $10 Brown Back.
Los Angeles, CA - $10 1882 Value Back Fr. 577 The Citizens NB Ch. # (P)5927
Value Backs are by no means common from this bank, with this example one of fewer than a dozen and a half known from here. About Fine.
Value Backs are by no means common from this bank, with this example one of fewer than a dozen and a half known from here. About Fine.
Los Angeles, CA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The NB of Commerce Ch. # 12755
The second title used by this scarce bank, which has just nine large notes in the census, with none nicer than this attractive Extremely Fine example.
The second title used by this scarce bank, which has just nine large notes in the census, with none nicer than this attractive Extremely Fine example.
Los Gatos, CA - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 10091
A gorgeous note from the sole issuer in this much in demand Santa Clara County community. With the exception of a handful of serial number 1 examples and one other Type 2 five, no other notes in the census even come close to this example in grade. Choice About Uncirculated, fresh and with great eye appeal and About Uncirculated only because of an insignificant corner fold.
A gorgeous note from the sole issuer in this much in demand Santa Clara County community. With the exception of a handful of serial number 1 examples and one other Type 2 five, no other notes in the census even come close to this example in grade. Choice About Uncirculated, fresh and with great eye appeal and About Uncirculated only because of an insignificant corner fold.
Napa, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7176
This bank is one of the few California institutions available in this condition. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, fresh and well centered.
This bank is one of the few California institutions available in this condition. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, fresh and well centered.
Napa, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7176
A Gem Crisp Uncirculated note with a somewhat close right face margin. The paper is crackling fresh.
A Gem Crisp Uncirculated note with a somewhat close right face margin. The paper is crackling fresh.
Oakland, CA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 605 The First NB Ch. # (P)2248
A run of three notes, all identical in grade and all with consecutive serial numbers. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the bottom margin on all three trimmed slightly into the design.
A run of three notes, all identical in grade and all with consecutive serial numbers. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the bottom margin on all three trimmed slightly into the design.
Pasadena, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The Security NB Ch. # 10167
A Fine-Very Fine Third Charter note from a community associated with the Rose Bowl and Tournament of Roses Parade.
A Fine-Very Fine Third Charter note from a community associated with the Rose Bowl and Tournament of Roses Parade.
Pasadena, CA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 Pasadena NB Ch. # 12385
An always in demand location, particularly scarce in large size. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
An always in demand location, particularly scarce in large size. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
Placerville, CA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Placerville NB Ch. # 12056
This bank issued only the $5 denomination in the 1929 series and was the only institution to issue from here. Very Good-Fine with a paper clip rust stain on the face. Scarce.
This bank issued only the $5 denomination in the 1929 series and was the only institution to issue from here. Very Good-Fine with a paper clip rust stain on the face. Scarce.
Pomona, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 The First NB Ch. # 3518
A nice circulated example from this well collected bank. Fine+, with a tiny paper pull.
A nice circulated example from this well collected bank. Fine+, with a tiny paper pull.
Redwood City, CA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB of San Mateo County Ch. # 7279
A beautiful serial number one example which, like all of the serial number one notes in the Florida collection, bears number A000001A, the true number one note which is first on the sheet. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautiful serial number one example which, like all of the serial number one notes in the Florida collection, bears number A000001A, the true number one note which is first on the sheet. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Sacramento, CA - $5 1872 Fr. 1138 The National Gold Bank of D.O. Mills & Co. Ch. # 2014
A lovely example which is tied with two other notes as the second finest D.O. Mills & Co. $5 National Gold Bank Note. The color here is as nice as any National Gold Bank Note, with the golden hue of the paper contrasting perfectly with the bright red overprint. This example, which has been graded as Very Fine 20 by CGA, compares quite favorably with the similarly graded piece we sold in September of 2000, which realized $15,400. In a considerably stronger market for rare Nationals, expect that number to be easily surpassed this evening.
A lovely example which is tied with two other notes as the second finest D.O. Mills & Co. $5 National Gold Bank Note. The color here is as nice as any National Gold Bank Note, with the golden hue of the paper contrasting perfectly with the bright red overprint. This example, which has been graded as Very Fine 20 by CGA, compares quite favorably with the similarly graded piece we sold in September of 2000, which realized $15,400. In a considerably stronger market for rare Nationals, expect that number to be easily surpassed this evening.
A Sacramento, California 1929 Series Pair
$10 1929 Ty. 1 The California National Bank F-VF
$20 1929 Ty. 1 The California National Bank F-VF
$10 1929 Ty. 1 The California National Bank F-VF
$20 1929 Ty. 1 The California National Bank F-VF
San Francisco, CA - $5 1870 Fr. 1136 The First National Gold Bank Ch. # 1741
This piece has been off the market since we sold it in our May, 1997 Rosemont sale, where our description read "One of the very nicest Gold Bank Notes we have ever offered for sale, with excellent margins, a lovely reverse vignette, and the unfaded gold coloration of the paper still apparent." Seven years later, this note really stands out, and, in a market where quality pieces are so difficult to find, will attract considerable attention tonight. Bright Very Fine+, still one of the very nicest National Gold Bank Notes we have ever offered for sale.
This piece has been off the market since we sold it in our May, 1997 Rosemont sale, where our description read "One of the very nicest Gold Bank Notes we have ever offered for sale, with excellent margins, a lovely reverse vignette, and the unfaded gold coloration of the paper still apparent." Seven years later, this note really stands out, and, in a market where quality pieces are so difficult to find, will attract considerable attention tonight. Bright Very Fine+, still one of the very nicest National Gold Bank Notes we have ever offered for sale.
San Francisco, CA - $20 1870 Fr. 1152 The First National Gold Bank Ch. # 1741
This piece has been off the market since it last sold in Stack's May, 1997 sale, where it realized just over $4000. National Gold Bank twenties are scarce notes indeed, with few opportunities to obtain examples in any grade. There are a couple of minor splits and pinholes, but the note is solid for the grade and utterly free of the annoying distractions these notes are prone to have. Very Good.
This piece has been off the market since it last sold in Stack's May, 1997 sale, where it realized just over $4000. National Gold Bank twenties are scarce notes indeed, with few opportunities to obtain examples in any grade. There are a couple of minor splits and pinholes, but the note is solid for the grade and utterly free of the annoying distractions these notes are prone to have. Very Good.
San Francisco, CA - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 475 The San Francisco NB Ch. # (P)5096
Pure perfection, as this example is just as nice a $5 Brown Back as we have ever offered. From the hugely embossed paper to the utter originality of this piece, it offers collectors everything they could desire in a note of this type. Superb Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Pure perfection, as this example is just as nice a $5 Brown Back as we have ever offered. From the hugely embossed paper to the utter originality of this piece, it offers collectors everything they could desire in a note of this type. Superb Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
San Francisco, CA - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 475 The San Francisco NB Ch. # (P)5096
These San Francisco $5 Brown Backs tend to come nice, but this piece is truly exceptional, combining fantastic print quality, perfect centering, bold jet black signatures, and evident original embossing in one gorgeous package. If you are searching for only the finest, this is a note you will appreciate, as this example is truly superb. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
These San Francisco $5 Brown Backs tend to come nice, but this piece is truly exceptional, combining fantastic print quality, perfect centering, bold jet black signatures, and evident original embossing in one gorgeous package. If you are searching for only the finest, this is a note you will appreciate, as this example is truly superb. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
San Francisco, CA - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 487 The San Francisco NB Ch. # (P)5096
While there is no shortage of notes known from this bank, by far the largest portion are uncirculated $5 Brown Backs. This piece is one of only five $10 Brown Backs reported to date. Evenly circulated Fine.
While there is no shortage of notes known from this bank, by far the largest portion are uncirculated $5 Brown Backs. This piece is one of only five $10 Brown Backs reported to date. Evenly circulated Fine.
San Francisco, CA - $5 1882 Date Back Fr. 535 The San Francisco NB Ch. # (P)5096
Even scarcer than the Brown Back $10 above, as this is one of only two $5 Date Backs listed in the census from here. Very Good-Fine.
Even scarcer than the Brown Back $10 above, as this is one of only two $5 Date Backs listed in the census from here. Very Good-Fine.
San Francisco, CA - $5 1882 Value Back Fr. 574 The Wells-Fargo Nevada NB Ch. # (P)5105
A tougher type from this well collected bank. Nice Fine.
A tougher type from this well collected bank. Nice Fine.
San Francisco, CA - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 477 The Western NB Ch. # (P)5688
A beautiful note on this none too common bank, with color and eye appeal in profusion. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, a premium California example.
A beautiful note on this none too common bank, with color and eye appeal in profusion. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, a premium California example.
San Francisco, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Anglo California NB Ch. # 9174
A fresh Choice Crisp Uncirculated note which would be a Gem with a wider bottom margin.
A fresh Choice Crisp Uncirculated note which would be a Gem with a wider bottom margin.
Four San Francisco Nationals
San Francisco, CA - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 590 American NB Ch. # (P)6426 VG
San Francisco, CA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 601 Crocker First NB Ch. # 1741 VF
San Francisco, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 Anglo & London Paris NB Ch. # 9174 Extremely Fine
San Francisco, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Bank of Italy NT & Savings Assoc. Ch. # 13044 Fine.
San Francisco, CA - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 590 American NB Ch. # (P)6426 VG
San Francisco, CA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 601 Crocker First NB Ch. # 1741 VF
San Francisco, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 Anglo & London Paris NB Ch. # 9174 Extremely Fine
San Francisco, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Bank of Italy NT & Savings Assoc. Ch. # 13044 Fine.
San Francisco, CA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 Bank of Italy National Trust & Savings Assoc Ch. # 13044
A clean Very Fine with the eye appeal of a higher grade. The top margin is slightly cut in at the upper right. This is the first of the two titles under which this prolific issuer ordered notes.
A clean Very Fine with the eye appeal of a higher grade. The top margin is slightly cut in at the upper right. This is the first of the two titles under which this prolific issuer ordered notes.
San Jose, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 631 The First NB Ch. # 2158
An evenly circulated Fine-Very Fine large example with good signatures.
An evenly circulated Fine-Very Fine large example with good signatures.
San Mateo, CA - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The NB of San Mateo Ch. # 9424
A very high grade Type 2 example from this well collected community. Bright Extremely Fine.
A very high grade Type 2 example from this well collected community. Bright Extremely Fine.
Santa Barbara, CA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 603 The First NB Ch. # 2104
One of the nicest Third Charter examples we've seen from here in recent years, with bright white paper, good signatures, and a vivid blue overprint. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with the scarce Napier-Thompson Treasury signatures as a bonus.
One of the nicest Third Charter examples we've seen from here in recent years, with bright white paper, good signatures, and a vivid blue overprint. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with the scarce Napier-Thompson Treasury signatures as a bonus.
Sonora, CA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7202
One of an extraordinary trio of small Sonora notes that cover all of the denominations issued from here. No uncirculated examples from this bank were previously listed in the California census, showing the true scarcity of each of these lovely examples. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
One of an extraordinary trio of small Sonora notes that cover all of the denominations issued from here. No uncirculated examples from this bank were previously listed in the California census, showing the true scarcity of each of these lovely examples. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Sonora, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7202
The centering is nice and the note is crackling fresh and would easily grade Gem but for some very light handling. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
The centering is nice and the note is crackling fresh and would easily grade Gem but for some very light handling. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Sonora, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7202
Perfectly centered and as fresh as the day it was printed, again gem but for some light handling. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Perfectly centered and as fresh as the day it was printed, again gem but for some light handling. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
South Pasadena, CA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 First NB Ch. # 12797
Large notes only from this very scarce Los Angeles County bank. The census is a bit skewed by the presence of a cut sheet of four gem notes which have been off the market for some years, with appearances of any notes from here a matter of happenstance. Our records show that it has been three years between offerings, with the last in early 2001. Fine-Very Fine.
Large notes only from this very scarce Los Angeles County bank. The census is a bit skewed by the presence of a cut sheet of four gem notes which have been off the market for some years, with appearances of any notes from here a matter of happenstance. Our records show that it has been three years between offerings, with the last in early 2001. Fine-Very Fine.
Stockton, CA - $10 1873 Fr. 1146 The First National Gold Bank Ch. # 2077
A rare National Gold Bank Note, with about a dozen and a half examples known in all grades. This piece is typical in grade for this issue, with substantial wear but no real problems. It's fully Very Good and perhaps a bit better, with good color for the grade and a rather nice appearance.
A rare National Gold Bank Note, with about a dozen and a half examples known in all grades. This piece is typical in grade for this issue, with substantial wear but no real problems. It's fully Very Good and perhaps a bit better, with good color for the grade and a rather nice appearance.
Suisun, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 Bank of Suisun National Association Ch. # 11684
A scarce Solano County bank which issued small size notes only. Nice Fine++.
A scarce Solano County bank which issued small size notes only. Nice Fine++.
Vacaville, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 The First NB Ch. # 9795
A very difficult bank to obtain in large size, with the population from this Solano County issuer standing at just eight notes. Evenly circulated Fine, with purple signatures, a virtual twin to the piece which we sold in our major California offering in May of 2003 for $2530. Expect this example to bring that and perhaps even a bit more.
A very difficult bank to obtain in large size, with the population from this Solano County issuer standing at just eight notes. Evenly circulated Fine, with purple signatures, a virtual twin to the piece which we sold in our major California offering in May of 2003 for $2530. Expect this example to bring that and perhaps even a bit more.
Vacaville, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9795
Just as scarce a bank in small size as large, with eight of each recorded in the census. Very Good-Fine, trimmed slightly into the design at the top.
Just as scarce a bank in small size as large, with eight of each recorded in the census. Very Good-Fine, trimmed slightly into the design at the top.
Ventura, CA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First NB Ch. # 7210
A decent large example from this well collected location. Fine+, a bit close at the top.
A decent large example from this well collected location. Fine+, a bit close at the top.
Ventura, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Union NB Ch. # 12996
A decent Fine+ example from popular Ventura County.
A decent Fine+ example from popular Ventura County.
Winters, CA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 602 The First NB Ch. # (P)10133
A rare Yolo County bank which issued large notes only and was absent from our landmark offering of northern California notes last year. Six pieces are listed in the census, with this one of the nicest. Sharp Fine+,with vivid blue signatures.
A rare Yolo County bank which issued large notes only and was absent from our landmark offering of northern California notes last year. Six pieces are listed in the census, with this one of the nicest. Sharp Fine+,with vivid blue signatures.
Woodlake, CA - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 621 The First NB Ch. # (P)10309
An amazing new discovery which represents a true miracle of survival. This note walked into a west coast coin shop last fall in the company of a few Indian cents and Liberty nickels, along with a circulated Black Eagle and a Woodchopper $5, and after its purchase, was consigned directly to us. This Tulare County bank represents one of California's great remaining rarities, as it was one of the smallest issuers of currency in the state. For many years the bank, which is still unreported in small size, was represented only by one impaired uncut large size sheet, which has never been on the market and likely never will be. For years collectors have dreamt of adding a note from this one bank community to their holdings, but single notes were unreported and, with only $460 outstanding in large notes when the bank entered receivership in 1932, the survival of even one example was highly doubtful. This offering will now give collectors the opportunity they have sought for two generations. Fortuitously, the note is an evenly circulated problem free Fine+++ example, with excellent color and sharp pen signatures. Any estimate here is strictly a guess, but if recent sales are any guide, expect a realization in the area of...
An amazing new discovery which represents a true miracle of survival. This note walked into a west coast coin shop last fall in the company of a few Indian cents and Liberty nickels, along with a circulated Black Eagle and a Woodchopper $5, and after its purchase, was consigned directly to us. This Tulare County bank represents one of California's great remaining rarities, as it was one of the smallest issuers of currency in the state. For many years the bank, which is still unreported in small size, was represented only by one impaired uncut large size sheet, which has never been on the market and likely never will be. For years collectors have dreamt of adding a note from this one bank community to their holdings, but single notes were unreported and, with only $460 outstanding in large notes when the bank entered receivership in 1932, the survival of even one example was highly doubtful. This offering will now give collectors the opportunity they have sought for two generations. Fortuitously, the note is an evenly circulated problem free Fine+++ example, with excellent color and sharp pen signatures. Any estimate here is strictly a guess, but if recent sales are any guide, expect a realization in the area of...
Woodland, CA - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 644 The First NB Ch. # (P)9493
An extremely rare Yolo County bank which issued for only thirteen years before liquidating in 1922. The census of seven notes extant is very deceptive, as all have been closely held for many years, with our records showing that the last offering of any example from here to the collecting fraternity at public sale coming almost fourteen years ago when the Krakover collection was auctioned. Nice Fine-Very Fine, a real opportunity certain to draw significant bidder interest.
An extremely rare Yolo County bank which issued for only thirteen years before liquidating in 1922. The census of seven notes extant is very deceptive, as all have been closely held for many years, with our records showing that the last offering of any example from here to the collecting fraternity at public sale coming almost fourteen years ago when the Krakover collection was auctioned. Nice Fine-Very Fine, a real opportunity certain to draw significant bidder interest.
Woodland, CA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 Bank of Woodland National Association Ch. # 10878
Two pieces, each grading Very Good-Fine, with each having a couple of small stains.
Two pieces, each grading Very Good-Fine, with each having a couple of small stains.
Woodland, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Bank of Woodland National Association Ch. # 10878
Evenly circulated Fine.
Evenly circulated Fine.
Woodland, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Bank of Woodland National Association Ch. # 10878
A second $10 example which is just a hair less nice than the first. About Fine.
A second $10 example which is just a hair less nice than the first. About Fine.
Woodland, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Bank of Woodland National Association Ch. # 10878
Pleasing Fine-Very Fine, but with two small inked numbers on the front.
Pleasing Fine-Very Fine, but with two small inked numbers on the front.
Woodland, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Bank of Woodland National Association Ch. # 10878
Evenly circulated Fine, perfect for the grade.
Evenly circulated Fine, perfect for the grade.
Woodland, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 Bank of Woodland National Association Ch. # 10878
This is one of only two reported Type two twenties among the 43 notes from here in the census. Very Fine.
This is one of only two reported Type two twenties among the 43 notes from here in the census. Very Fine.
A California Pair
San Francisco, CA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 601 Bank of California Ch. # 9655 VF
Los Angeles, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 Citizens NB Ch. # 5927 VG
San Francisco, CA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 601 Bank of California Ch. # 9655 VF
Los Angeles, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 Citizens NB Ch. # 5927 VG
A Small Group of California Nationals
Sacramento, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Capital NB Ch. # 10107 Fine
San Francisco - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 619 Bank of California Ch. # (P)9655 Fine, seal faded
San Francisco, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Bank of America NT & Savings Assoc. Ch. # 13044 (3) VF
Sacramento, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Capital NB Ch. # 10107 Fine
San Francisco - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 619 Bank of California Ch. # (P)9655 Fine, seal faded
San Francisco, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Bank of America NT & Savings Assoc. Ch. # 13044 (3) VF
Pueblo, Colorado Territory - $1 Original Fr. 382 The First NB Ch. # 1833
This remarkable Territorial Ace is graded Gem Uncirculated 65 by CGA, and is one of the nicest examples that we have ever encountered from the small run of these that has supplied collectors with nearly all of the high grade Territorial examples of this type. This piece has great centering, excellent signatures, outstanding eye appeal, and deep original embossing that can be clearly seen through the third-party encapsulated holder.
This remarkable Territorial Ace is graded Gem Uncirculated 65 by CGA, and is one of the nicest examples that we have ever encountered from the small run of these that has supplied collectors with nearly all of the high grade Territorial examples of this type. This piece has great centering, excellent signatures, outstanding eye appeal, and deep original embossing that can be clearly seen through the third-party encapsulated holder.
Alamosa, CO - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The American NB Ch. # 7904
Just a hair over a dozen small size notes are reported from this valley community, and this is the most "common" bank in town. Fine-Very Fine and absolutely flawless for the grade.
Just a hair over a dozen small size notes are reported from this valley community, and this is the most "common" bank in town. Fine-Very Fine and absolutely flawless for the grade.
Berthoud, CO - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Berthoud NB Ch. # 7995
This scarce bank is the only collectible bank in this Larimer County town, as the other bank (The First NB) is unreported. Sixteen small size notes are reported in the new census, but they hardly ever seem to be available. Fine+++.
This scarce bank is the only collectible bank in this Larimer County town, as the other bank (The First NB) is unreported. Sixteen small size notes are reported in the new census, but they hardly ever seem to be available. Fine+++.
Boulder, CO - $50 1902 Plain Back Fr. 682 The First NB Ch. # (W)2352
This bank issued only high denomination $50s and $100s in the Second and Third Charter periods, and survivors are highly treasured by the many collectors of this state. This Fifty has plenty of wear but remains fully intact and has fantastic pen signatures that are still bold and clear. A small inked date has been penned on the face and there is a stamped advertisement for the "VICTORIA BAZAAR" in Gibraltar on the back, but any large size $50 from Colorado is worthy of considerable attention. Very Good-Fine.
This bank issued only high denomination $50s and $100s in the Second and Third Charter periods, and survivors are highly treasured by the many collectors of this state. This Fifty has plenty of wear but remains fully intact and has fantastic pen signatures that are still bold and clear. A small inked date has been penned on the face and there is a stamped advertisement for the "VICTORIA BAZAAR" in Gibraltar on the back, but any large size $50 from Colorado is worthy of considerable attention. Very Good-Fine.
Colorado Springs, CO - $50 1929 Ty. 2 The Exchange NB Ch. # 3913
The latest Kelly census shows just 273 examples of this scarce type from all banks combined, with eleven of that number attributable to this institution. This example places well into the top half of the grade range. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
The latest Kelly census shows just 273 examples of this scarce type from all banks combined, with eleven of that number attributable to this institution. This example places well into the top half of the grade range. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Colorado Springs, CO - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Colorado Springs NB Ch. # 8572
A Fine-Very Fine example from the home of the American Numismatic Association and the United States Air Force Academy.
A Fine-Very Fine example from the home of the American Numismatic Association and the United States Air Force Academy.
Denver, CO - $100 1929 Ty. 1 The Colorado NB Ch. # 1651
Although there were no less than 20 issuing banks in Denver only three issued the $100 denomination in the 1929 series. This Choice About Uncirculated example is from the 201st of only 420 sheets printed. It likely never actually circulated but has a few too many handling wrinkles for a higher grade, retaining all the eye appeal and paper freshness of a Choice Crisp Uncirculated piece.
Although there were no less than 20 issuing banks in Denver only three issued the $100 denomination in the 1929 series. This Choice About Uncirculated example is from the 201st of only 420 sheets printed. It likely never actually circulated but has a few too many handling wrinkles for a higher grade, retaining all the eye appeal and paper freshness of a Choice Crisp Uncirculated piece.
Denver, CO - $100 1929 Ty. 1 The Colorado NB Ch. # 1651
A second chance to acquire this scarce denomination from here if your bid failed on the example above. This Very Fine example is from the 69th sheet printed. We are fortunate to have two examples from the holdings of a long time Colorado collector to offer this evening to the collecting fraternity.
A second chance to acquire this scarce denomination from here if your bid failed on the example above. This Very Fine example is from the 69th sheet printed. We are fortunate to have two examples from the holdings of a long time Colorado collector to offer this evening to the collecting fraternity.
Denver, CO - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The American NB Ch. # 12517
Chartered in 1924, this bank issued only $5 Plain Backs and the $5 denomination in both types of the 1929 series. This Very Fine example is the variety with two bank serial numbers.
Chartered in 1924, this bank issued only $5 Plain Backs and the $5 denomination in both types of the 1929 series. This Very Fine example is the variety with two bank serial numbers.
Durango, CO - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2637
This bank issued only $50s and $100s in small size, and this is as pretty as any that we have seen. It is one of less than 20 small size notes from this bank in the new census. Extremely Fine.
This bank issued only $50s and $100s in small size, and this is as pretty as any that we have seen. It is one of less than 20 small size notes from this bank in the new census. Extremely Fine.
Durango, CO - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Burns NB Ch. # 9797
Notes from this private-named bank in this southwestern Colorado mountain community are always popular. This is one of just 15 small size examples in the new census. Very Fine.
Notes from this private-named bank in this southwestern Colorado mountain community are always popular. This is one of just 15 small size examples in the new census. Very Fine.
Fort Collins, CO - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2622
A problem-free small size example from this popular location. Fine-Very Fine.
A problem-free small size example from this popular location. Fine-Very Fine.
Fort Collins, CO - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 The Poudre Valley NB Ch. # (W)7837
A problem-free, well-circulated Third Charter Date Back from this popular bank, a new note to the census that currently reports less than a half-dozen Date Backs of any denomination. Very Good.
A problem-free, well-circulated Third Charter Date Back from this popular bank, a new note to the census that currently reports less than a half-dozen Date Backs of any denomination. Very Good.
Fort Collins, CO - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The Poudre Valley NB Ch. # (W)7837
This nice large size example has good signatures and solid paper for the grade, but it is centered a little high and there is some soiling and minor wallet staining. Very Fine.
This nice large size example has good signatures and solid paper for the grade, but it is centered a little high and there is some soiling and minor wallet staining. Very Fine.
Fort Collins, CO - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Poudre Valley NB Ch. # 7837
This bank is always popular in any format, and this pretty Extremely Fine small size example should prove to be no exception.
This bank is always popular in any format, and this pretty Extremely Fine small size example should prove to be no exception.
A Type 2 Pair from Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO - $10 1929 Ty. 2 Poudre Valley NB Ch. # 7837 VF
Fort Collins, CO - $20 1929 Ty. 2 Poudre Valley NB Ch. # 7837 VF.
Fort Collins, CO - $10 1929 Ty. 2 Poudre Valley NB Ch. # 7837 VF
Fort Collins, CO - $20 1929 Ty. 2 Poudre Valley NB Ch. # 7837 VF.
Fort Morgan, CO - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7004
An attractive middle grade note from the only bank in this Morgan County locale which survived long enough to issue the 1929 series, with its orders for notes being confined to the $10 and $20 denominations. Very Fine.
An attractive middle grade note from the only bank in this Morgan County locale which survived long enough to issue the 1929 series, with its orders for notes being confined to the $10 and $20 denominations. Very Fine.
Grand Junction, CO - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The Grand Valley NB Ch. # (W)6137
Large notes only from this very scarce western slope bank. Very Good+, a most collectible example.
Large notes only from this very scarce western slope bank. Very Good+, a most collectible example.
Greeley, CO - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 The Greeley Union NB Ch. # 4437
A pretty high grade large size example from this bank's second title. About Uncirculated with faded signatures.
A pretty high grade large size example from this bank's second title. About Uncirculated with faded signatures.
Greeley, CO - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Greeley Union NB Ch. # 4437
A run of CU notes from here has supplied many collectors with high grade notes from here, but they are always popular for state sets. Gorgeous Gem Crisp Uncirculated with fantastic centering and bold, original embossing.
A run of CU notes from here has supplied many collectors with high grade notes from here, but they are always popular for state sets. Gorgeous Gem Crisp Uncirculated with fantastic centering and bold, original embossing.
Gunnison, CO - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2686
This picturesque community had two banks for a short period of time in the early 1880s, but the other bank, The Iron NB, failed after just a single year in business and not a single note from it has turned up. Only 16 small size notes from this bank are in the census, and offerings are few and far between. Fine, with a rust stain in the lower left corner.
This picturesque community had two banks for a short period of time in the early 1880s, but the other bank, The Iron NB, failed after just a single year in business and not a single note from it has turned up. Only 16 small size notes from this bank are in the census, and offerings are few and far between. Fine, with a rust stain in the lower left corner.
Lamar, CO - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Lamar NB Ch. # 9036
This is the less scarce of the two banks in this Prowers County community, but notes from here are by no means common. Very Fine.
This is the less scarce of the two banks in this Prowers County community, but notes from here are by no means common. Very Fine.
Limon, CO - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 11504
The only bank in town and rare in any format, this bank reports a mere eight small size notes to the new census. Fine-Very Fine with a broad but uneven bottom margin.
The only bank in town and rare in any format, this bank reports a mere eight small size notes to the new census. Fine-Very Fine with a broad but uneven bottom margin.
Littleton, CO - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Littleton NB Ch. # 11949
This scarce Arapahoe County bank in this Denver suburb reports less than a dozen small size notes to the new census, and auction offerings are notoriously few and far between. Pleasing Very Good-Fine, and a Type 2 example that should find a home in an appreciative new owner's collection.
This scarce Arapahoe County bank in this Denver suburb reports less than a dozen small size notes to the new census, and auction offerings are notoriously few and far between. Pleasing Very Good-Fine, and a Type 2 example that should find a home in an appreciative new owner's collection.
Longmont, CO - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Longmont NB Ch. # 7839
Of the two banks in town which issued the 1929 series this institution is by far the scarcer, having printed only 370 sheets of this denomination in Type 1. Kelly's research documents only six survivors. Very Good.
Of the two banks in town which issued the 1929 series this institution is by far the scarcer, having printed only 370 sheets of this denomination in Type 1. Kelly's research documents only six survivors. Very Good.
Longmont, CO - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 11253
This was the second title under which this 1918 chartered insitution issued, with all its 1929 series notes bearing this name. Fine.
This was the second title under which this 1918 chartered insitution issued, with all its 1929 series notes bearing this name. Fine.
Loveland, CO - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 The Loveland NB Ch. # (W)8116
This is one of only eight large size notes in the census from this rare large size-only bank. It is a problem-free circulated example, and with the low census population it isn't likely that many more will be available in the near future. Very Good-Fine.
This is one of only eight large size notes in the census from this rare large size-only bank. It is a problem-free circulated example, and with the low census population it isn't likely that many more will be available in the near future. Very Good-Fine.
Mancos, CO - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9674
This was the only bank in this Montezuma County community and, with only 10 small size notes in the census, they don't show up with any regularity. Fine-Very Fine with a tiny teller stamp near the lower-left serial number.
This was the only bank in this Montezuma County community and, with only 10 small size notes in the census, they don't show up with any regularity. Fine-Very Fine with a tiny teller stamp near the lower-left serial number.
Ordway, CO - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8695
An excessively rare note from the only bank to issue in Crowley County. This institution had an absolutely miniscule issue, with only one large and two small reported extant in the Kelly census. Our records show just two offerings of any kind from here during the past sixty years, with one coming in a 1978 Bill Donlon mail bid sale and the other when we sold a Very Fine small $20 from here in January of 2000 for $11,000 against a pre-sale estimate of $2000-4000. While this example is a somewhat lower grade Very Good-Fine, it is a perfect piece for the grade with even circulation and no problems whatever. In a market that knows and appreciates real rarity, expect this example to realize...
An excessively rare note from the only bank to issue in Crowley County. This institution had an absolutely miniscule issue, with only one large and two small reported extant in the Kelly census. Our records show just two offerings of any kind from here during the past sixty years, with one coming in a 1978 Bill Donlon mail bid sale and the other when we sold a Very Fine small $20 from here in January of 2000 for $11,000 against a pre-sale estimate of $2000-4000. While this example is a somewhat lower grade Very Good-Fine, it is a perfect piece for the grade with even circulation and no problems whatever. In a market that knows and appreciates real rarity, expect this example to realize...
Pueblo, CO - $100 1882 Brown Back Fr. 524 The First NB Ch. # (W)1833
An excessively rare note which is one of only two recorded $100 Brown Backs from Colorado, with the other coming from Denver's most common bank. While not the highest grade, with the back showing more wear than the front, where can another be found at any price? Very Good-Fine.
An excessively rare note which is one of only two recorded $100 Brown Backs from Colorado, with the other coming from Denver's most common bank. While not the highest grade, with the back showing more wear than the front, where can another be found at any price? Very Good-Fine.
Pueblo, CO - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 Western NB of Pueblo Ch. # 2546
This problem-free large size example has great signatures and comes from this bank's second title. Just 15 large size examples from this title are in the new census. Very Good-Fine.
This problem-free large size example has great signatures and comes from this bank's second title. Just 15 large size examples from this title are in the new census. Very Good-Fine.
Rocky Ford, CO - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Rocky Ford NB Ch. # 9117
This Otero County town had two issuing banks, but the other (The First NB) is currently unreported. Only 14 small size notes from this bank are in the census. Fine with a light paper-clip rust stain that hardly matters.
This Otero County town had two issuing banks, but the other (The First NB) is currently unreported. Only 14 small size notes from this bank are in the census. Fine with a light paper-clip rust stain that hardly matters.
Saguache, CO - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 619 The First NB Ch. # (W)9997
This discovery note comes to the collecting community with one of those bizarre stories that seems to be repeated from time-to-time with varying but similar details, as it seems that many in previous generations had the habit of hiding money in various odd places. The consignor of this note purchased a vase at a garage sale several years ago. The vase remained untouched for several more years, until the consignor recently decided to take it apart and clean it. You can guess the rest of the story, of course within the parts of the vase was tucked this gem of a rarity. Our consignor's good fortune is also good fortune for serious collectors of Colorado Nationals, as there hasn't been even a rumor of the existence of another large size note from either of this bank's two titles until now. It isn't pretty, as it is heavily worn, soiled, and has a few edge splits at the top, but it is fully intact with no pieces missing and, of course, it is the only one available. Good-Very Good and very difficult to estimate, but if rarity and the demand likely from the many collectors from this state are any guide, our "guesstimate" here might prove to be conservative in the extreme.
This discovery note comes to the collecting community with one of those bizarre stories that seems to be repeated from time-to-time with varying but similar details, as it seems that many in previous generations had the habit of hiding money in various odd places. The consignor of this note purchased a vase at a garage sale several years ago. The vase remained untouched for several more years, until the consignor recently decided to take it apart and clean it. You can guess the rest of the story, of course within the parts of the vase was tucked this gem of a rarity. Our consignor's good fortune is also good fortune for serious collectors of Colorado Nationals, as there hasn't been even a rumor of the existence of another large size note from either of this bank's two titles until now. It isn't pretty, as it is heavily worn, soiled, and has a few edge splits at the top, but it is fully intact with no pieces missing and, of course, it is the only one available. Good-Very Good and very difficult to estimate, but if rarity and the demand likely from the many collectors from this state are any guide, our "guesstimate" here might prove to be conservative in the extreme.
Pueblo, CO - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The Western NB Ch. # (W)2546
A Very Good example from the second of two titles under which this institution issued large size. While there is considerable circulation, the ink signatures of the officers are fully present.
A Very Good example from the second of two titles under which this institution issued large size. While there is considerable circulation, the ink signatures of the officers are fully present.
Trinidad, CO - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2300
This institution, which remains in business today with a distinctive sandstone headquarters building at 100 East Main Street, occupies the former site of the Davis and Barraclough store. It was the only bank in town to print the $50 denomination in the 1929 series, with its emission limited to 492 sheets. This survivor is one of 12 known 1929 series notes extant and is an attractive Very Fine, with the only distractions being a few well repaired margin splits at bottom, which are easily overlooked.
This institution, which remains in business today with a distinctive sandstone headquarters building at 100 East Main Street, occupies the former site of the Davis and Barraclough store. It was the only bank in town to print the $50 denomination in the 1929 series, with its emission limited to 492 sheets. This survivor is one of 12 known 1929 series notes extant and is an attractive Very Fine, with the only distractions being a few well repaired margin splits at bottom, which are easily overlooked.
Trinidad, CO - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Trinidad NB Ch. # 3450
Another nice small size note from Colorado, this from the slightly scarcer of the two banks in town. Very Fine.
Another nice small size note from Colorado, this from the slightly scarcer of the two banks in town. Very Fine.
Wray, CO - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The NB of Wray Ch. # 9676
This elusive Yuma County bank is represented by only 10 small size notes in the new Colorado census, and this Twenty bears the lowest serial number of any of them by far. About Fine.
This elusive Yuma County bank is represented by only 10 small size notes in the new Colorado census, and this Twenty bears the lowest serial number of any of them by far. About Fine.
Bridgeport, CT - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 The City NB Ch. # (N)921
Large notes only from this better Bridgeport bank, with the Kelly census population standing at just eight. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with bold black signatures.
Large notes only from this better Bridgeport bank, with the Kelly census population standing at just eight. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with bold black signatures.
Canaan, CT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Canaan NB Ch. # 8511
One of the very scarcest small size notes from any bank in the state, with the census showing only five Series 1929 examples from this one bank community. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
One of the very scarcest small size notes from any bank in the state, with the census showing only five Series 1929 examples from this one bank community. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Clinton, CT - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 467 The Clinton NB Ch. #(N)1314
A nicely margined note from the only issuing bank in town. It is enhanced by the striking presence of the officers' brown ink signatures. Very Fine-Extremely Fine with considerable paper body and crispness.
A nicely margined note from the only issuing bank in town. It is enhanced by the striking presence of the officers' brown ink signatures. Very Fine-Extremely Fine with considerable paper body and crispness.
Danbury, CT - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Danbury NB Ch. # 943
A lovely serial number 1 note from the top note on the $5 sheet, truly the first Series 1929 note issued by this much collected bank. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely serial number 1 note from the top note on the $5 sheet, truly the first Series 1929 note issued by this much collected bank. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Danielson, CT - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The Windham County NB Ch. # 1360
A lovely note bearing the courtesy autograph of the bank's cashier, J. Leo Bodo, over his printed signature. Choice About Uncirculated.
A lovely note bearing the courtesy autograph of the bank's cashier, J. Leo Bodo, over his printed signature. Choice About Uncirculated.
Hartford, CT - $2 Original Fr. 387 The First NB Ch. # 121
A scarce but low grade Lazy Deuce from the Connecticut capital. Good-Very Good, previously rent asunder with a long tear but now having been rejoined to delight the numismatic fraternity. A few small interior splits and a small restoration remain to remind us of the perils encountered by these early notes in the face of Indian attacks and stagecoach robberies, all common occurences in Connecticut during the 1870's.
A scarce but low grade Lazy Deuce from the Connecticut capital. Good-Very Good, previously rent asunder with a long tear but now having been rejoined to delight the numismatic fraternity. A few small interior splits and a small restoration remain to remind us of the perils encountered by these early notes in the face of Indian attacks and stagecoach robberies, all common occurences in Connecticut during the 1870's.
Hartford, CT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB of Hartford Ch. # 121
A well centered state capital note. While there is a corner bend at upper right, to call this lovely original piece anything less than Choice Crisp Uncirculated would be misleading.
A well centered state capital note. While there is a corner bend at upper right, to call this lovely original piece anything less than Choice Crisp Uncirculated would be misleading.
Hartford, CT - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The Phoenix NB Ch. # N670
An Extremely Fine note still displaying considerable embossing effect to enhance the darkly stamped officers' signatures, although the bottom margin narrows towards the right face.
An Extremely Fine note still displaying considerable embossing effect to enhance the darkly stamped officers' signatures, although the bottom margin narrows towards the right face.
Hartford, CT - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 467 The Aetna NB Ch. # 756
Large notes only from this scarcer Hartford bank, with the census standing at just eight examples. Fine-Very Fine, the margins trimmed in a bit and with a small hole that affects nothing.
Large notes only from this scarcer Hartford bank, with the census standing at just eight examples. Fine-Very Fine, the margins trimmed in a bit and with a small hole that affects nothing.
Hartford, CT - $1 Original Fr. 380 The Farmers & Mechanics NB Ch. # 1321
An attractive Ace with broad margins and bright colors from a bank which issued large notes only. A repaired tear is in the upper left-hand corner that is more easily seen from the back. Very Fine, repaired tear.
An attractive Ace with broad margins and bright colors from a bank which issued large notes only. A repaired tear is in the upper left-hand corner that is more easily seen from the back. Very Fine, repaired tear.
Hartford, CT - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The Capitol NB Ch. # 13038 Uncut Pair
A lovely uncut pair, with each note bearing single digit serial number 5 on a pair of $5 bills, likely the reason for their preservation in this form. This high charter institution is by no means a common bank, particularly in large size. The pair is folded between the notes, but each note grades Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely uncut pair, with each note bearing single digit serial number 5 on a pair of $5 bills, likely the reason for their preservation in this form. This high charter institution is by no means a common bank, particularly in large size. The pair is folded between the notes, but each note grades Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Hartford, CT - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Capitol NB & TC Ch. # 13038
An attractive example which makes a fine companion to the large pair offered above. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
An attractive example which makes a fine companion to the large pair offered above. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Litchfield, CT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 709
A nice Very Fine example from this bucolic community.
A nice Very Fine example from this bucolic community.
Middletown, CT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Middletown NB Ch. # 1216 Uncut Sheet
A newly discovered all serial number 1 uncut sheet. While there are folds between each note, only a couple actually affect the notes themselves, which look to be Choice in most cases. Crisp Uncirculated.
A newly discovered all serial number 1 uncut sheet. While there are folds between each note, only a couple actually affect the notes themselves, which look to be Choice in most cases. Crisp Uncirculated.
Mystic, CT - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Mystic River NB Ch. # 645
A high grade Type 2 example from this always in demand bank. Bright Extremely Fine.
A high grade Type 2 example from this always in demand bank. Bright Extremely Fine.
New Canaan, CT - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The First NB Ch. # (N)1249
A beautiful note which is new to the market, having recently walked in to a New England coin shop with the two small New Canaan notes offered below. It is hands down the nicest New Canaan example we have ever laid eyes on, with bright white paper, full original embossing, and radiant colors. Were it not for one light fold and one bend no doubt incurred during storage, we would unhesitatingly grade this as Gem New. As it is, this pen signed About Uncirculated example will delight even the most particular of collectors.
A beautiful note which is new to the market, having recently walked in to a New England coin shop with the two small New Canaan notes offered below. It is hands down the nicest New Canaan example we have ever laid eyes on, with bright white paper, full original embossing, and radiant colors. Were it not for one light fold and one bend no doubt incurred during storage, we would unhesitatingly grade this as Gem New. As it is, this pen signed About Uncirculated example will delight even the most particular of collectors.
New Canaan, CT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB & TC Ch. # 1249
An essentially new note but for some careless storage, but still considerably finer than any of the fifteen other small New Canaan examples listed in the new Kelly census. Extremely Fine.
An essentially new note but for some careless storage, but still considerably finer than any of the fifteen other small New Canaan examples listed in the new Kelly census. Extremely Fine.
New Canaan, CT - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB & TC Ch. # 1249
Also new to the census, and one of four $20 Type ones now recorded. Fine-Very Fine, with a small light stain.
Also new to the census, and one of four $20 Type ones now recorded. Fine-Very Fine, with a small light stain.
New Milford, CT - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # 1193
A Third Charter note with two bank serial numbers. The officers' delicate ink signatures remain fully legible. Very Fine, with a quarter inch tear in the lower margin.
A Third Charter note with two bank serial numbers. The officers' delicate ink signatures remain fully legible. Very Fine, with a quarter inch tear in the lower margin.
New Milford, CT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 1193
While hardly a rare bank, every small note we have seen from here has been average to low grade. This piece is a happy exception to the norm. Bright Extremely Fine, a premium Series 1929 example.
While hardly a rare bank, every small note we have seen from here has been average to low grade. This piece is a happy exception to the norm. Bright Extremely Fine, a premium Series 1929 example.
Norwalk, CT - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 590 The Fairfield County NB Ch. # (N)754
An attractive example from this scarcer Norwalk bank, with this only the second Date Back recorded in the census. Bright pen signed Very Fine.
An attractive example from this scarcer Norwalk bank, with this only the second Date Back recorded in the census. Bright pen signed Very Fine.
Norwalk, CT - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The Fairfield County NB Ch. # (N)754
Large notes only from this Fairfield County bank. Sharp Fine-Very Fine, with good signatures.
Large notes only from this Fairfield County bank. Sharp Fine-Very Fine, with good signatures.
Norwich, CT - $1 1875 Fr. 384 The Thames NB Ch. # 657
Very well circulated and with a few chips out of both margins, but still a First Charter one. Good-Very Good.
Very well circulated and with a few chips out of both margins, but still a First Charter one. Good-Very Good.
Norwich, CT - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The Uncas NB Ch. # (N)1187
A lovely example which is by far the finest note we've encountered from this very scarce New London County bank. Vividly colored Extremely Fine.
A lovely example which is by far the finest note we've encountered from this very scarce New London County bank. Vividly colored Extremely Fine.
Plantsville, CT - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Plantsville NB Ch. # 12637
The only denomination issued by this scarce bank, located in what is certainly one of the state's most obscure locations. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
The only denomination issued by this scarce bank, located in what is certainly one of the state's most obscure locations. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Rockville, CT - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Rockville NB Ch. # 509
A very scarce bank with just seven small examples listed in the Kelly census. Decent Very Good-Fine, with no defects save for honest circulation.
A very scarce bank with just seven small examples listed in the Kelly census. Decent Very Good-Fine, with no defects save for honest circulation.
Stafford Springs, CT - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 3914
A lovely large example from this very scarce Tolland County bank. If a higher grade note from here exists, we've yet to see it. Extremely Fine.
A lovely large example from this very scarce Tolland County bank. If a higher grade note from here exists, we've yet to see it. Extremely Fine.
Stafford Springs, CT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3914
A nice companion to the large example offered above, and considerably more difficult to find, as the small size census stands at just two. Very Fine.
A nice companion to the large example offered above, and considerably more difficult to find, as the small size census stands at just two. Very Fine.
Stamford, CT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Peoples NB Ch. # 12400
A tougher Stamford bank which is seldom available. Very Good-Fine.
A tougher Stamford bank which is seldom available. Very Good-Fine.
Thompson, CT - $1 Original Fr. 380 The Thompson NB Ch. # 1477
An extraordinary new discovery which is unique for both this bank and town. This is one of only nine banks listed as unreported from the entire state, and, even more telling, Thompson is one of only three Connecticut towns remaining on the unknown list. This example turned up as part of the long hidden group of Connecticut material offered here to collectors for the first time, and, considering the short life of this bank and its limited note issue, may well remain forever unique. Evenly circulated Fine, with the typical New England trim but no other problems whatever, a true Connecticut trophy note worth whatever it takes to bring it home tonight, as only one fortunate collector will be able to boast of owning any note from this location tomorrow morning.
An extraordinary new discovery which is unique for both this bank and town. This is one of only nine banks listed as unreported from the entire state, and, even more telling, Thompson is one of only three Connecticut towns remaining on the unknown list. This example turned up as part of the long hidden group of Connecticut material offered here to collectors for the first time, and, considering the short life of this bank and its limited note issue, may well remain forever unique. Evenly circulated Fine, with the typical New England trim but no other problems whatever, a true Connecticut trophy note worth whatever it takes to bring it home tonight, as only one fortunate collector will be able to boast of owning any note from this location tomorrow morning.
Tolland, CT - $1 Original Fr. 380 The Tolland County NB Ch. # 1385
A beautiful example which is easily the finest note we've ever seen from this First Charter only bank. While closely trimmed in the usual New England style, it is as vividly colored as the day it left the press, with bold signatures further enhancing its appearance. Were it not for a couple of light folds, this piece would easily rate as one of the top ten Aces known from this state. Expect some spirited competition before the hammer falls on this Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated beauty tonight.
A beautiful example which is easily the finest note we've ever seen from this First Charter only bank. While closely trimmed in the usual New England style, it is as vividly colored as the day it left the press, with bold signatures further enhancing its appearance. Were it not for a couple of light folds, this piece would easily rate as one of the top ten Aces known from this state. Expect some spirited competition before the hammer falls on this Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated beauty tonight.
Waterbury, CT - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The Waterbury NB Ch. # 780
We've had more than our share of Series 1929 examples from this bank, but large from here are just plain rare, with the Kelly census standing at just five pieces. This is the first we've had in some years. Pen signed Fine++, likely to see bidding reach or exceed...
We've had more than our share of Series 1929 examples from this bank, but large from here are just plain rare, with the Kelly census standing at just five pieces. This is the first we've had in some years. Pen signed Fine++, likely to see bidding reach or exceed...
Waterbury, CT - $1 Original Fr. 380 The Citizens NB Ch. # 791
A scarcer Waterbury bank which issued large notes only. This piece is one of just two Aces recorded from here. Well circulated Very Good, with a few small defects, none of which are terribly serious, rare enough to bring...
A scarcer Waterbury bank which issued large notes only. This piece is one of just two Aces recorded from here. Well circulated Very Good, with a few small defects, none of which are terribly serious, rare enough to bring...
Willimantic, CT - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 469 The Windham NB Ch. # 1614
A gorgeous $5 Brown Back which is the finest large note we have seen or heard of from this well collected bank. Bright Extremely Fine, with great color, margins, and signatures, a note sure to excite even the most advanced of Connecticut collectors.
A gorgeous $5 Brown Back which is the finest large note we have seen or heard of from this well collected bank. Bright Extremely Fine, with great color, margins, and signatures, a note sure to excite even the most advanced of Connecticut collectors.
Willimantic, CT - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 642 The Windham NB Ch. # (N)1614
A very scarce type from this much in demand bank. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
A very scarce type from this much in demand bank. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Windham, CT - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The Windham NB Ch. # (N)1614
A high grade large example which is a perfect fit with the other Windham notes offered in this sale. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A high grade large example which is a perfect fit with the other Windham notes offered in this sale. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Winsted, CT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2414
This is a just plain rare bank which issued in the shadow of its overwhelmingly larger competitor, the Hurlbut NB, for its entire existence. All notes from here are elusive, but until this note appeared no number one examples were even thought to exist. This piece, bearing serial number A000001A, is truly the first small note issued from here, and, in the absence of any other number one examples, may well be the sole number one specimen saved from here. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This is a just plain rare bank which issued in the shadow of its overwhelmingly larger competitor, the Hurlbut NB, for its entire existence. All notes from here are elusive, but until this note appeared no number one examples were even thought to exist. This piece, bearing serial number A000001A, is truly the first small note issued from here, and, in the absence of any other number one examples, may well be the sole number one specimen saved from here. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
South Norwalk, CT- $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 608 The City NB Ch. # 2643 Very Good.
Stonington, CT- $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The First NB Ch. # 735 Very Good, small pieces out
Stonington, CT- $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The First NB Ch. # 735 Very Good, small pieces out
Three Connecticut Third Charter $10 Notes
Bridgeport, CT - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 First-Bridgeport NB Ch. # (N)335 Fine
New Haven, CT - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 Second NB Ch. # (N)227 VF
Winsted, CT - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 617 Hurlbut NB Ch. # (N)1494 Fine
Bridgeport, CT - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 First-Bridgeport NB Ch. # (N)335 Fine
New Haven, CT - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 Second NB Ch. # (N)227 VF
Winsted, CT - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 617 Hurlbut NB Ch. # (N)1494 Fine
Deep River, CT- $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Deep River NB Ch. # 1139 Fine++
Meriden, CT- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Home NB Ch. # 720 Extremely Fine
Torrington, CT- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Torrington NB & TC Ch. # 5235 Very Fine
Meriden, CT- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Home NB Ch. # 720 Extremely Fine
Torrington, CT- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Torrington NB & TC Ch. # 5235 Very Fine
Bridgeport, CT- $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB & TC Ch. # 335 Very Fine
Hartford, CT- 10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The Hartford-Aetna NB Ch. # 1338 Very Fine
Hartford, CT- $10 1929 Ty. 2 Hartford NB & TC Ch. # 1338 Fine
Waterbury, CT- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Waterbury NB Ch. # 780 Very Fine
Hartford, CT- 10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The Hartford-Aetna NB Ch. # 1338 Very Fine
Hartford, CT- $10 1929 Ty. 2 Hartford NB & TC Ch. # 1338 Fine
Waterbury, CT- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Waterbury NB Ch. # 780 Very Fine
Washington, DC - $20 1902 Plain Fr. 655 Federal NB Ch. # 10316
This note is from the first of the two titles under which this bank issued Plain Backs, although in the $20 denomination it did so only with this name. Enhanced by the scarce Napier-Thompson signatures. Very Good.
This note is from the first of the two titles under which this bank issued Plain Backs, although in the $20 denomination it did so only with this name. Enhanced by the scarce Napier-Thompson signatures. Very Good.
Bartow, FL - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The Florida National Bank Ch. # 13389
A beautiful serial number one note from the Florida collection. Again, as its originators demanded, this is a true serial number one example from the "A" plate, which of course as a Type 2 is the only number one note on the sheet. Only two serial number one notes are reported from this bank, with this by far the nicer of the pair. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautiful serial number one note from the Florida collection. Again, as its originators demanded, this is a true serial number one example from the "A" plate, which of course as a Type 2 is the only number one note on the sheet. Only two serial number one notes are reported from this bank, with this by far the nicer of the pair. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Coral Gables, FL - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Coral Gables First NB Ch. # 13008
A very scarce note, which unfortunately was the victim of a bungled attempt at "improvement," with the treatment leaving some obvious damage around the portrait. Fine, but with some problems as noted above, along with a small tape repair on the back, apparently to repair a closed split.
A very scarce note, which unfortunately was the victim of a bungled attempt at "improvement," with the treatment leaving some obvious damage around the portrait. Fine, but with some problems as noted above, along with a small tape repair on the back, apparently to repair a closed split.
Fernandina, FL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4558
A much higher grade example than normal from this rather scarce bank. Bright Extremely Fine, with a few difficult to find pinholes at the top.
A much higher grade example than normal from this rather scarce bank. Bright Extremely Fine, with a few difficult to find pinholes at the top.
Homestead, FL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 13641
A very scarce note from the sole bank to issue in this southern Dade County location. Fine.
A very scarce note from the sole bank to issue in this southern Dade County location. Fine.
Miami, FL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6370
High grade Miami notes are very scarce from any bank, with the Florida collection having a nice selection assembled over a many year period. This is one of the nicest examples from here we've seen. About Uncirculated.
High grade Miami notes are very scarce from any bank, with the Florida collection having a nice selection assembled over a many year period. This is one of the nicest examples from here we've seen. About Uncirculated.
Miami, FL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6370
A second high grade $20 which appears new until closely inspected. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A second high grade $20 which appears new until closely inspected. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Miami, FL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6370
Yet another high grade well centered example from the Florida collection. Very Fine++.
Yet another high grade well centered example from the Florida collection. Very Fine++.
A 1929 Series Miami Pair
$10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 6370 VF
$20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 6370 VF.
$10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 6370 VF
$20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 6370 VF.
Miami, FL - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6370
One of a trio of high grade fifties from this bank in the Florida collection holdings. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
One of a trio of high grade fifties from this bank in the Florida collection holdings. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Miami, FL - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6370
New to the census, but right up there with the finest examples reported. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
New to the census, but right up there with the finest examples reported. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Miami, FL - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6370
A third high grade small $50 from MIami. Very Fine.
A third high grade small $50 from MIami. Very Fine.
Miami, FL - $100 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6370
A scarce Miami hundred which is new to the census. Extremely Fine, one of three such notes in the Miami collection.
A scarce Miami hundred which is new to the census. Extremely Fine, one of three such notes in the Miami collection.
Miami, FL - $100 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6370
A second attractive Miami hundred. Nicely centered Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A second attractive Miami hundred. Nicely centered Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Miami, FL - $100 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6370
Technically a bit higher grade, but the surfaces are a bit soft. Fine.
Technically a bit higher grade, but the surfaces are a bit soft. Fine.
Miami, FL - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Florida NB & TC Ch. # 13570
A solid Very Fine example from the Florida collection.
A solid Very Fine example from the Florida collection.
Miami, FL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Florida NB & TC Ch. # 13570
A nice Florida number one note from the Florida collection. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A nice Florida number one note from the Florida collection. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Pensacola, FL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The American NB of Pensacola Ch. # 5603
Fresh and crackly, this note is pefect for type from the state in this series. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Fresh and crackly, this note is pefect for type from the state in this series. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Pensacola, FL - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The American NB Ch. # 5603
A lovely example with better centering than most from here. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely example with better centering than most from here. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Jacksonville, FL- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Barnett NB Ch. # 9049 Very Fine
Miami, FL- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Florida NB & TC Ch. # 13570 About Fine
Miami, FL- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Florida NB & TC Ch. # 13570 About Fine
Albany, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The Citizens First NB Ch. # (S)3872
The second title used by this very scarce Albany bank, with the Kelly data showing only four examples extant with this nomenclature. Our records show that it has been almost five years since any note was offered from this institution. Fine, the bottom margin close.
The second title used by this very scarce Albany bank, with the Kelly data showing only four examples extant with this nomenclature. Our records show that it has been almost five years since any note was offered from this institution. Fine, the bottom margin close.
Albany, GA - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 555 The Albany NB Ch. # (S)5512
A none too common Georgia type and denomination, especially in this state of preservation. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, bearing the first title used here.
A none too common Georgia type and denomination, especially in this state of preservation. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, bearing the first title used here.
Albany, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 659 Albany Exchange NB Ch. # 5512
The second title used here. Extremely Fine, the paper a bit toned and with faded signatures.
The second title used here. Extremely Fine, the paper a bit toned and with faded signatures.
Albany, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Albany Exchange NB Ch. # 5512
A lovely small size example which is nice as any note we've seen from here. Choice About Uncirculated, fully new but with a bit too much handing for the Uncirculated grade.
A lovely small size example which is nice as any note we've seen from here. Choice About Uncirculated, fully new but with a bit too much handing for the Uncirculated grade.
Albany, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 Albany Exchange NB Ch. # 5512
A very rare Type 2 example, only the second such note we know of from here. Very Fine.
A very rare Type 2 example, only the second such note we know of from here. Very Fine.
Albany, GA - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 619 The Georgia NB Ch. # (S)9729
The nicest note we know of from this scarcer Albany bank, which liquidated in 1926. Bright Extremely Fine, the signatures a bit faded and the bottom margin trimmed just a bit tight.
The nicest note we know of from this scarcer Albany bank, which liquidated in 1926. Bright Extremely Fine, the signatures a bit faded and the bottom margin trimmed just a bit tight.
Albany, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 661 New Georgia NB Ch. # 12863
An exceptionally scarce Albany bank which lasted for only a bit over two years before disappearing early in 1928. The Kelly census has recorded just five examples, and our records reveal the last public offering of any specimen from here coming back in the Hickman Auctions Memphis 1991 sale. Fine-Very Fine.
An exceptionally scarce Albany bank which lasted for only a bit over two years before disappearing early in 1928. The Kelly census has recorded just five examples, and our records reveal the last public offering of any specimen from here coming back in the Hickman Auctions Memphis 1991 sale. Fine-Very Fine.
Albany, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 637 The City NB Ch. # 13223
A very scarce large size late charter example bearing the Woods-Tate signature combination, used by only nine issuing banks chartered between June of 1928 and January of 1929. This piece is a beauty, with vivid colors of paper and ink contrasting with bold red signatures. About Uncirculated, the bottom margin a trifle tight.
A very scarce large size late charter example bearing the Woods-Tate signature combination, used by only nine issuing banks chartered between June of 1928 and January of 1929. This piece is a beauty, with vivid colors of paper and ink contrasting with bold red signatures. About Uncirculated, the bottom margin a trifle tight.
Albany, GA - $5, $10, $20 1929 Ty. 1 The City NB Ch. # 13223
Three pieces, showing both type faces used on small notes from here. The $5 grades Fine, the $10 Fine+, and the $20 Very Fine.
Three pieces, showing both type faces used on small notes from here. The $5 grades Fine, the $10 Fine+, and the $20 Very Fine.
Americus, GA - $1 Original Fr. 380 The First NB Ch. # 2009
If this bank were not so prohibitively rare, having issued First Charter examples only, and if this were not one of only four First Charter Aces known from the entire state, we would never even consider running this piece as a single lot. As we discovered however last year with a similarly wretched ace from a rare Flint, Michigan bank, collectors are often quite willing to overlook some damage and a note's general decrepitude to obtain a truly rare item, even one in very low grade. We offer this Georgia ace, grading Fair, with pieces missing and tape on the reverse holding what is left together, without estimate, as we did the Michigan ace. Please take note that this lot is also offered as is, and no returns will be accepted on this lot for any reason whatever.
If this bank were not so prohibitively rare, having issued First Charter examples only, and if this were not one of only four First Charter Aces known from the entire state, we would never even consider running this piece as a single lot. As we discovered however last year with a similarly wretched ace from a rare Flint, Michigan bank, collectors are often quite willing to overlook some damage and a note's general decrepitude to obtain a truly rare item, even one in very low grade. We offer this Georgia ace, grading Fair, with pieces missing and tape on the reverse holding what is left together, without estimate, as we did the Michigan ace. Please take note that this lot is also offered as is, and no returns will be accepted on this lot for any reason whatever.
Americus, GA - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 642 The Americus NB Ch. #(S)8305
One of the great rarities from the Rome collection, as this sale marks the first time any example from this prohibitively rare bank (or town, for that matter), has been available at public sale since this piece appeared on a fixed price list issued back in 1971. With the only other note reported from here in exceptionally strong hands, this may well be the sole opportunity for collectors to add a specimen from this bank to their holdings for the next forty years as well. Fine-Very Fine, the side margins trimmed a bit close.
One of the great rarities from the Rome collection, as this sale marks the first time any example from this prohibitively rare bank (or town, for that matter), has been available at public sale since this piece appeared on a fixed price list issued back in 1971. With the only other note reported from here in exceptionally strong hands, this may well be the sole opportunity for collectors to add a specimen from this bank to their holdings for the next forty years as well. Fine-Very Fine, the side margins trimmed a bit close.
Arlington, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # (S)8314
Three notes are known from this excessively rare Calhoun County bank, the sole issuer in this rural south Georgia county. Not one has ever been offered to the collecting fraternity at public sale, with a single example in the hands of a pair of dedicated Georgia collectors for the last three decades and the other two ensconced in the Rome collection for just about the same length of time. The sale of this collection gives two fortunate collectors the opportunity to add an example from this one bank community to their holdings this evening, an opportunity that has taken the better part of fifty years to arrive. Evenly circulated Fine.
Three notes are known from this excessively rare Calhoun County bank, the sole issuer in this rural south Georgia county. Not one has ever been offered to the collecting fraternity at public sale, with a single example in the hands of a pair of dedicated Georgia collectors for the last three decades and the other two ensconced in the Rome collection for just about the same length of time. The sale of this collection gives two fortunate collectors the opportunity to add an example from this one bank community to their holdings this evening, an opportunity that has taken the better part of fifty years to arrive. Evenly circulated Fine.
Arlington, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The First NB Ch. # 8314
The second example from this just plain rare community in the Rome collection. If rarity and desirability are any guide, expect this Fine example to realize about the same figure as its sibling above, or...
The second example from this just plain rare community in the Rome collection. If rarity and desirability are any guide, expect this Fine example to realize about the same figure as its sibling above, or...
Athens, GA - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 482 The NB of Athens Ch. # 1639
A scarce early note from this bank, but with some small internal splits and a couple of well repaired tears. Fine in appearance, with the aforementioned problems visible only on the back of the note.
A scarce early note from this bank, but with some small internal splits and a couple of well repaired tears. Fine in appearance, with the aforementioned problems visible only on the back of the note.
Athens, GA - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 482 The NB of Athens Ch. # 1639
The first Brown Back type issued from here, displaying the vertical charter number and high seal placement. Unfortunately, the note has been severed and reattached, making it less than a thing of beauty, as there are a number of paper pulls and splits as well. Very Good.
The first Brown Back type issued from here, displaying the vertical charter number and high seal placement. Unfortunately, the note has been severed and reattached, making it less than a thing of beauty, as there are a number of paper pulls and splits as well. Very Good.
Athens, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 651 The NB of Athens Ch. # 1639
An evenly circulated Fine large example with blue signatures.
An evenly circulated Fine large example with blue signatures.
Athens, GA - $10, $20 1929 Ty. 1 The NB of Athens Ch. # 1639
Two pieces, the $10 Extremely Fine but with a small nick out of the top margin, the $20 Fine.
Two pieces, the $10 Extremely Fine but with a small nick out of the top margin, the $20 Fine.
Athens, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The Georgia NB Ch. # (S)6525
A tougher Athens bank which issued large notes only. Fine, with clear signatures.
A tougher Athens bank which issued large notes only. Fine, with clear signatures.
Atlanta, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back (3) Fr. 599 The Atlanta NB Ch. # (S)1559; The Atlanta & Lowry NB (2) Ch. # 1559
Three pieces, each grading Fine or thereabouts.
Three pieces, each grading Fine or thereabouts.
Atlanta, GA - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The Atlanta NB Ch. # (S)1559
Georgia Red Seals are just plain rare, with the new Kelly census revealing a total of just 23 pieces extant, exactly on a par with neighboring Florida and not far distant from far more heralded South Carolina (15 known) or South Dakota (24 known). Surprisingly, only three pieces are listed from all Atlanta banks combined, not including this example from the Rome collection, which we last handled back in 1979. Bright Fine++, with a close bottom margin more than offset by the bold black signatures and vivid red overprint.
Georgia Red Seals are just plain rare, with the new Kelly census revealing a total of just 23 pieces extant, exactly on a par with neighboring Florida and not far distant from far more heralded South Carolina (15 known) or South Dakota (24 known). Surprisingly, only three pieces are listed from all Atlanta banks combined, not including this example from the Rome collection, which we last handled back in 1979. Bright Fine++, with a close bottom margin more than offset by the bold black signatures and vivid red overprint.
Atlanta, GA - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 643 The Atlanta NB Ch. # (S)1559
A high grade Date Back bearing the first title used here. Bright Extremely Fine.
A high grade Date Back bearing the first title used here. Bright Extremely Fine.
Atlanta, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 1559
An attractive small example which was purchased for the Rome collection from NASCA's memorable Brookdale sale of November, 1979. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
An attractive small example which was purchased for the Rome collection from NASCA's memorable Brookdale sale of November, 1979. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Atlanta, GA - $5, $20 1929 Ty. 1, $20 Ty. 2 First National Bank of Atlanta Ch. # 1559
Three pieces, the first Fine-Very Fine, the second Extremely Fine, and the last Extremely Fine+.
Three pieces, the first Fine-Very Fine, the second Extremely Fine, and the last Extremely Fine+.
Atlanta, GA - $5 Original Fr. 397 The Georgia NB Ch. # 1605
One of the great rarities in this collection, as the total of Georgia First Charters from all banks combined hovers somewhere around fifteen pieces, most all of which have been entombed in long term holdings for many years. The rarity of these notes can easily be understood by examining the conditions which existed when this very bank was chartered in 1866, with Atlanta and much of the remainder of the state in ruins and with the antebellum economy having been laid waste by the depredations of the just concluded Civil War. The survival of any of these notes, especially Original Series examples (of which only a literal handful exist), is a virtual miracle. This piece is one of two listed in the Kelly census, but it is the only one known to us and the only one ever to have been offered at public sale to the numismatic fraternity. Fine, with a small split repaired on the back, a truly great Georgia trophy item worthy of a place in the finest of collections.
One of the great rarities in this collection, as the total of Georgia First Charters from all banks combined hovers somewhere around fifteen pieces, most all of which have been entombed in long term holdings for many years. The rarity of these notes can easily be understood by examining the conditions which existed when this very bank was chartered in 1866, with Atlanta and much of the remainder of the state in ruins and with the antebellum economy having been laid waste by the depredations of the just concluded Civil War. The survival of any of these notes, especially Original Series examples (of which only a literal handful exist), is a virtual miracle. This piece is one of two listed in the Kelly census, but it is the only one known to us and the only one ever to have been offered at public sale to the numismatic fraternity. Fine, with a small split repaired on the back, a truly great Georgia trophy item worthy of a place in the finest of collections.
Atlanta, GA - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 474 The Third NB Ch. # 5030
Another of the Rome collection's great notes, as this example is not only one of just six large size serial number 1 pieces known from Georgia, but is the only number 1 Brown Back of any denomination reported from the entire state. Adding to the appeal of this $5 Brown Back are the two color pen signatures, along with a spectacular title layout found only on $5 Brown Backs and Date Backs. Trophy notes of this desirability are virtually impossible to estimate these days, but our best guess is that this Very Fine-Extremely Fine rarity will easily reach and very likely exceed...
Another of the Rome collection's great notes, as this example is not only one of just six large size serial number 1 pieces known from Georgia, but is the only number 1 Brown Back of any denomination reported from the entire state. Adding to the appeal of this $5 Brown Back are the two color pen signatures, along with a spectacular title layout found only on $5 Brown Backs and Date Backs. Trophy notes of this desirability are virtually impossible to estimate these days, but our best guess is that this Very Fine-Extremely Fine rarity will easily reach and very likely exceed...
Atlanta, GA - $5 1882 Date Back Fr. 534 The Third NB Ch. # (S)5030
Large notes only from this bank, which liquidated in 1919. This example bears the same distinctive title layout as the number one Brown Back above, but is likely to be a few dollars cheaper. Solid Fine+++.
Large notes only from this bank, which liquidated in 1919. This example bears the same distinctive title layout as the number one Brown Back above, but is likely to be a few dollars cheaper. Solid Fine+++.
Atlanta, GA - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 552 The Third NB Ch. # (S)5030
A nice evenly circulated $20 Date Back from this scarcer Atlanta institution. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
A nice evenly circulated $20 Date Back from this scarcer Atlanta institution. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
Atlanta, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The Third NB Ch. # (S)5030
We've actually seen fewer third charters than second charters from this bank. Extremely Fine, with a few pinholes, including a couple with rust spots, on the left side.
We've actually seen fewer third charters than second charters from this bank. Extremely Fine, with a few pinholes, including a couple with rust spots, on the left side.
Atlanta, GA - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 542 The Fourth NB Ch. # (S)5045
A tougher early Georgia type. Fine-Very Fine, with a small disturbed area on the face, likely from an old erasure.
A tougher early Georgia type. Fine-Very Fine, with a small disturbed area on the face, likely from an old erasure.
Atlanta, GA - $5, $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606, 632 The Fourth NB Ch. # 5045
Two pieces, the $5 Fine but trimmed into the design at the top, the $10 Very Fine+ with engraved signatures, but trimmed close at the bottom.
Two pieces, the $5 Fine but trimmed into the design at the top, the $10 Very Fine+ with engraved signatures, but trimmed close at the bottom.
Atlanta, GA - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 477 The Lowry NB Ch. # (S)5318
While this bank is among the more available Atlanta issuers, $5 Brown Backs are hardly common from any Georgia institution. This is an attractive and evenly circulated example. Very Fine, cut a bit close at the top and showing a piece of the adjacent note at the bottom.
While this bank is among the more available Atlanta issuers, $5 Brown Backs are hardly common from any Georgia institution. This is an attractive and evenly circulated example. Very Fine, cut a bit close at the top and showing a piece of the adjacent note at the bottom.
Atlanta, GA - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 504 The Lowry NB Ch. # (S)5318
A second nice Brown Back from this bank, this a well margined $20 example. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
A second nice Brown Back from this bank, this a well margined $20 example. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
Atlanta, GA - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 545 The Lowry NB Ch. # (S)5318
It is only when old time collections such as the Rome collection are sold that the opportunity arises to obtain so many early notes, now gone from the market under normal circumstances. This is one of two Second Charter Date Backs from here in the collection. Fine-Very Fine.
It is only when old time collections such as the Rome collection are sold that the opportunity arises to obtain so many early notes, now gone from the market under normal circumstances. This is one of two Second Charter Date Backs from here in the collection. Fine-Very Fine.
Atlanta, GA - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 555 The Lowry NB Ch. # (S)5318
A nice $20 Date Back which has been off the market since it was obtained for the Rome collection from the Memphis 1981 auction. Pleasing Very Fine.
A nice $20 Date Back which has been off the market since it was obtained for the Rome collection from the Memphis 1981 auction. Pleasing Very Fine.
Atlanta, GA - $5 1882 Value Back Fr. 574 The Lowry NB Ch. # (S)5318
This example from the Rome collection is new to the census, and ranks as the second nicest $5 Value Back known from the entire state. It's trimmed a bit into the design at the top, but is otherwise a peach of a note, grading a very conservative Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Expect this desirable Georgia type specimen to easily reach and likely exceed...
This example from the Rome collection is new to the census, and ranks as the second nicest $5 Value Back known from the entire state. It's trimmed a bit into the design at the top, but is otherwise a peach of a note, grading a very conservative Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Expect this desirable Georgia type specimen to easily reach and likely exceed...
Atlanta, GA - $20 1882 Value Back Fr. 581 The Lowry NB Ch. # (S)5318
An exceptional $20 Value Back, a very scarce type in any grade and quite rare in the upper grade ranges. Choice Extremely Fine, with extraordinary margins for this issue.
An exceptional $20 Value Back, a very scarce type in any grade and quite rare in the upper grade ranges. Choice Extremely Fine, with extraordinary margins for this issue.
Atlanta, GA - $20 1882 Value Back Fr. 581 The Lowry NB Ch. # (S)5318
A scarce type and denomination from any bank. Very Good+, with most of the wear visible on the reverse.
A scarce type and denomination from any bank. Very Good+, with most of the wear visible on the reverse.
Atlanta, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The Lowry NB Ch. # (S)5318
While Second Charter examples from this bank abound, Third Charters are very scarce, with this piece only the second $10 Plain Back recorded from the bank. It's also the nicest of the six examples of all denominations recorded from here to date. Bright Extremely Fine, with strong signatures.
While Second Charter examples from this bank abound, Third Charters are very scarce, with this piece only the second $10 Plain Back recorded from the bank. It's also the nicest of the six examples of all denominations recorded from here to date. Bright Extremely Fine, with strong signatures.
Atlanta, GA - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 618 The American NB Ch. # (S)9105
A short lived Atlanta bank which went out after only eight years in existence, closing its doors for the final time in 1916. This is the sole example in the Rome collection and it's a pretty one, grading Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated with bold pen signatures.
A short lived Atlanta bank which went out after only eight years in existence, closing its doors for the final time in 1916. This is the sole example in the Rome collection and it's a pretty one, grading Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated with bold pen signatures.
Atlanta, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600, $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 618 The Fulton NB Ch. # (S)9617
Two pieces, the Date Back Extremely Fine, the Plain Back Very Fine.
Two pieces, the Date Back Extremely Fine, the Plain Back Very Fine.
Atlanta, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The Fulton NB Ch. # 9617
As high a grade large example as we've seen from this bank. About Uncirculated, with sea green signatures.
As high a grade large example as we've seen from this bank. About Uncirculated, with sea green signatures.
Augusta, GA - $20 Original Fr. 427 The NB of Augusta Ch. # 1613
Only sixteen First Charter Georgia examples of all denominations are recorded in the new Kelly First Charter census, with only two of that number being $20 examples, one 1875 and one Original. This is the Original, which is unique for this type from the state of Georgia. Although well circulated Very Good and with some margin nicks and small interior splits, the note is bright for the grade and free of serious flaws. Any estimate here is just a guess, as it is a rare opportunity indeed to obtain any note which is unique for type for an entire state, but if true rarity and desirability are any guide, expect a realization in the area of...
Only sixteen First Charter Georgia examples of all denominations are recorded in the new Kelly First Charter census, with only two of that number being $20 examples, one 1875 and one Original. This is the Original, which is unique for this type from the state of Georgia. Although well circulated Very Good and with some margin nicks and small interior splits, the note is bright for the grade and free of serious flaws. Any estimate here is just a guess, as it is a rare opportunity indeed to obtain any note which is unique for type for an entire state, but if true rarity and desirability are any guide, expect a realization in the area of...
Augusta, GA - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 485 The National Exchange Bank Ch. # 1860
While a fair number of Brown Backs exist from this early Georgia bank, most all are in deplorable grade, with Very Good the average grade. This piece is a refreshing exception to that average. Pen signed Very Fine, a high grade piece worth a substantial bid.
While a fair number of Brown Backs exist from this early Georgia bank, most all are in deplorable grade, with Very Good the average grade. This piece is a refreshing exception to that average. Pen signed Very Fine, a high grade piece worth a substantial bid.
Augusta, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 602 The National Exchange Bank Ch. # 1860
Another far above average note from this bank. About Uncirculated, with vivid blue pen signatures.
Another far above average note from this bank. About Uncirculated, with vivid blue pen signatures.
Augusta, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The National Exchange Bank Ch. # 1860
Two pieces, one with the regional letter and one without, the first grading Very Fine, the second Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated with a small ink spot and a close bottom margin.
Two pieces, one with the regional letter and one without, the first grading Very Fine, the second Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated with a small ink spot and a close bottom margin.
Augusta, GA - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 594; $5, $10 1929 Ty. 2 National Exchange Bank of Augusta Ch. # 1860
Three pieces, the Date Back Fine+, the small size Very Fine+ and Very Fine respectively.
Three pieces, the Date Back Fine+, the small size Very Fine+ and Very Fine respectively.
Bainbridge, GA - $10 1882 Value Back Fr. 577 The First NB Ch. # (S)6004
A rare Georgia type from any bank outside Atlanta, as the new Kelly Value Back census shows only six such examples from all banks combined. Only one of that number is from Bainbridge, with this example from the Rome collection a new addition to the count. Very well circulated but intact Very Good, a tough note regardless of grade.
A rare Georgia type from any bank outside Atlanta, as the new Kelly Value Back census shows only six such examples from all banks combined. Only one of that number is from Bainbridge, with this example from the Rome collection a new addition to the count. Very well circulated but intact Very Good, a tough note regardless of grade.
Bainbridge, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 608 First NB Ch. # 6004
An evenly circulated large example from this elusive bank. About Fine.
An evenly circulated large example from this elusive bank. About Fine.
Bainbridge, GA - $5, $10 1929 Ty. 1, $5 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 6004
A trio of high grade Series 1929 examples from the sole issuer here, with the notes grading Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Extremely Fine, and Very Fine respectively.
A trio of high grade Series 1929 examples from the sole issuer here, with the notes grading Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Extremely Fine, and Very Fine respectively.
Barnesville, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The First NB Ch. # 6243
A nice example from this none too common bank, the sole available issuer in Lamar County. Fine-Very Fine, a so-called "Fourth Charter" note bearing the 1922 plate date.
A nice example from this none too common bank, the sole available issuer in Lamar County. Fine-Very Fine, a so-called "Fourth Charter" note bearing the 1922 plate date.
Barnesville, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The First NB Ch. # (S)6243
A second large example, this bearing the regional letter. It also displays the 1922 plate date. Fine.
A second large example, this bearing the regional letter. It also displays the 1922 plate date. Fine.
Barnesville, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6243
A much tougher bank to find in small size than large, with this piece the only example that the collector who formed the Rome collection was ever able to obtain from here. Fine+++.
A much tougher bank to find in small size than large, with this piece the only example that the collector who formed the Rome collection was ever able to obtain from here. Fine+++.
Blakely, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The First NB Ch. # 7018
A very scarce note from the sole bank to issue in Early County. We sold this note almost twenty five years ago, and have not handled another large note from here since. In fact, our records show only six offerings of any kind from here during the past sixty years. Extremely Fine, by far the highest grade large note known from here as well.
A very scarce note from the sole bank to issue in Early County. We sold this note almost twenty five years ago, and have not handled another large note from here since. In fact, our records show only six offerings of any kind from here during the past sixty years. Extremely Fine, by far the highest grade large note known from here as well.
Blakely, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7018
An evenly circulated small example from this hard to obtain location. Fine-Very Fine.
An evenly circulated small example from this hard to obtain location. Fine-Very Fine.
Blue Ridge, GA - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 477 The North Georgia NB Ch. # (S)6079
Brown Backs and Date Backs only from this rare bank, which bears one of the great Georgia titles. Just five notes are listed in the Kelly census, with almost all closely held, as our records disclose only four offerings of any kind from here at public sale during the past sixty years, the last of which came when we sold a very low grade Date Back from here for $1980 back in January of 2001. Three years later, in a far stronger market, expect this attractive Fine-Very Fine $5 Brown Back to exceed that sum by a considerable margin.
Brown Backs and Date Backs only from this rare bank, which bears one of the great Georgia titles. Just five notes are listed in the Kelly census, with almost all closely held, as our records disclose only four offerings of any kind from here at public sale during the past sixty years, the last of which came when we sold a very low grade Date Back from here for $1980 back in January of 2001. Three years later, in a far stronger market, expect this attractive Fine-Very Fine $5 Brown Back to exceed that sum by a considerable margin.
Brunswick, GA - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 474 The NB of Brunswick Ch. # (S)4944
By no means a common type from this or any other Georgia bank, as $5 Brown Backs are just plain scarce from this state. This example is as nice as any we've handled from Brunswick. Very Fine, with sharp purple signatures.
By no means a common type from this or any other Georgia bank, as $5 Brown Backs are just plain scarce from this state. This example is as nice as any we've handled from Brunswick. Very Fine, with sharp purple signatures.
Brunswick, GA - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 501 The NB of Brunswick Ch. # 4944
Just as tough as the $5 Brown Back offered above, and virtually its equal in grade as well. Nice Fine-Very Fine, with pen signatures.
Just as tough as the $5 Brown Back offered above, and virtually its equal in grade as well. Nice Fine-Very Fine, with pen signatures.
Brunswick, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 605 The NB of Brunswick Ch. # (S)4944
A more than acceptable Third Charter example, this piece bearing the regional letter. Very Fine+.
A more than acceptable Third Charter example, this piece bearing the regional letter. Very Fine+.
Brunswick, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 605 The NB of Brunswick Ch. # 4944
A second attractive $5 Plain Back, this lacking the regional letter. Very Fine, with strong purple signatures.
A second attractive $5 Plain Back, this lacking the regional letter. Very Fine, with strong purple signatures.
Brunswick, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 657 The NB of Brunswick Ch. # 4944
A lovely note with wide margins and vivid colors, far nicer in appearance than most notes from this state. About Uncirculated.
A lovely note with wide margins and vivid colors, far nicer in appearance than most notes from this state. About Uncirculated.
Brunswick, GA - $10, $20 1929 Ty. 2 The NB of Brunswick Ch. # 4944
A pair of Type 2 examples, both grading Very Fine, the $20 with a couple of tiny spots.
A pair of Type 2 examples, both grading Very Fine, the $20 with a couple of tiny spots.
Buena Vista, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 651 The First NB Ch. # (S)7963
A very rare note from a bank which issued large examples only. The census lists just four pieces, right in line with our data, which reveals only four offerings during the past sixty years. The last offering, back in 2001, saw an example which was virtually the twin of this piece realize $2760 against a pre-sale estimate of $1250-2250. Expect this most attractive Very Fine+ specimen, in a far stronger market for rare Nationals, easily reach and quite likely exceed that figure.
A very rare note from a bank which issued large examples only. The census lists just four pieces, right in line with our data, which reveals only four offerings during the past sixty years. The last offering, back in 2001, saw an example which was virtually the twin of this piece realize $2760 against a pre-sale estimate of $1250-2250. Expect this most attractive Very Fine+ specimen, in a far stronger market for rare Nationals, easily reach and quite likely exceed that figure.
Byromville, GA - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 619 The Byrom NB Ch. # (S)9607
One of the great notes of the Rome collection, which comes from an excessively rare bank which issued but a virtual handful of notes before ending its nine year existence in 1918. Talk about a small town bank...this community of 400 or so inhabitants was so small that this private name bank was owned by the Byrom family, one of whom signs as President. This is the first time any note from here has ever been offered at public sale, and, if another exists, it has never been seen within the numismatic community. Bright pen signed Very Fine, a true Georgia trophy item likely to see bidding easily reach or exceed...
One of the great notes of the Rome collection, which comes from an excessively rare bank which issued but a virtual handful of notes before ending its nine year existence in 1918. Talk about a small town bank...this community of 400 or so inhabitants was so small that this private name bank was owned by the Byrom family, one of whom signs as President. This is the first time any note from here has ever been offered at public sale, and, if another exists, it has never been seen within the numismatic community. Bright pen signed Very Fine, a true Georgia trophy item likely to see bidding easily reach or exceed...
Calhoun, GA - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The Calhoun NB Ch. # (S)7549
A magnificent Georgia Red Seal from an extremely rare bank, truly one of the highlights of the Rome collection. This piece has a spectacular appearance for a circulated note, matching bright paper to an extraordinarily vivid red overprint, complemented by bright red pen signatures, something almost unheard of on any Red Seal National. The overall effect is absolutely riveting, especially when the true rarity of this piece is considered. Not only is it the only Red Seal known from the bank, it is one of only three large notes reported from the town as well. Very Fine+++, a beautiful note certain to delight its fortunate new owner for years to come.
A magnificent Georgia Red Seal from an extremely rare bank, truly one of the highlights of the Rome collection. This piece has a spectacular appearance for a circulated note, matching bright paper to an extraordinarily vivid red overprint, complemented by bright red pen signatures, something almost unheard of on any Red Seal National. The overall effect is absolutely riveting, especially when the true rarity of this piece is considered. Not only is it the only Red Seal known from the bank, it is one of only three large notes reported from the town as well. Very Fine+++, a beautiful note certain to delight its fortunate new owner for years to come.
Calhoun, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The Calhoun NB Ch. # (S)7549
Although other notes are known from this bank in addition to the four offered here, our records containing more than 275,000 offerings from 1943 to the present show only one prior appearance of any note from this bank, large or small, at public sale during the past sixty years, with that coming when we sold a small note from here four years ago. This example has been part of the Rome collection since 1977. Pleasing Fine+, a true Georgia rarity.
Although other notes are known from this bank in addition to the four offered here, our records containing more than 275,000 offerings from 1943 to the present show only one prior appearance of any note from this bank, large or small, at public sale during the past sixty years, with that coming when we sold a small note from here four years ago. This example has been part of the Rome collection since 1977. Pleasing Fine+, a true Georgia rarity.
Calhoun, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Calhoun NB Ch. # 7549
One of two small notes from this one bank community in the collection, and virtually identical in grade to the example which realized $770 in our January 2000 auction. Expect this to bring a bit more in today's considerably stronger market for better Nationals. Fine-Very Fine.
One of two small notes from this one bank community in the collection, and virtually identical in grade to the example which realized $770 in our January 2000 auction. Expect this to bring a bit more in today's considerably stronger market for better Nationals. Fine-Very Fine.
Calhoun, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The Calhoun NB Ch. # 7549
Last of the Calhoun notes, and the sole Type 2 $20 we've seen or heard of from here. Nice Very Fine.
Last of the Calhoun notes, and the sole Type 2 $20 we've seen or heard of from here. Nice Very Fine.
Carrollton, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The First NB Ch. # 5264
The Kelly census may be correct on the number of large notes it shows from here, but, if so, these twenty-one examples must certainly be well hidden, as our data shows a total of only eight offerings of any kind, large or small, from this bank during the past six decades. Even the Rome collection, assembled from the late 1960's through the early 1980's, contains only two specimens from this one bank community. Bright Very Fine, the close top margin more than offset by clear violet signatures.
The Kelly census may be correct on the number of large notes it shows from here, but, if so, these twenty-one examples must certainly be well hidden, as our data shows a total of only eight offerings of any kind, large or small, from this bank during the past six decades. Even the Rome collection, assembled from the late 1960's through the early 1980's, contains only two specimens from this one bank community. Bright Very Fine, the close top margin more than offset by clear violet signatures.
Carrollton, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The First NB Ch. # 5264
A second large example from here, this with double serial numbers. Attractive Very Fine, with clear purple signatures. One tiny spot in the title is mentioned for total accuracy in grading.
A second large example from here, this with double serial numbers. Attractive Very Fine, with clear purple signatures. One tiny spot in the title is mentioned for total accuracy in grading.
Cartersville, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The First NB Ch. # 4012
While easily available in small size, notes from this bank are just plain scarce in large, the Kelly census figure of nine notwithstanding. Despite almost twenty years of searching this About Fine example was the sole large note from here the originator of the Rome collection was able to obtain.
While easily available in small size, notes from this bank are just plain scarce in large, the Kelly census figure of nine notwithstanding. Despite almost twenty years of searching this About Fine example was the sole large note from here the originator of the Rome collection was able to obtain.
Cartersville, GA - $5 1929 Ty. 2, $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4012
Two high grade pieces, the $5 Very Fine, the $10 Very Fine+.
Two high grade pieces, the $5 Very Fine, the $10 Very Fine+.
Cartersville, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4012
The top margin is close at the right, and there is enough handling to take this out of the Choice category, but this is still an attractive Crisp Uncirculated example.
The top margin is close at the right, and there is enough handling to take this out of the Choice category, but this is still an attractive Crisp Uncirculated example.
Cartersville, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 661 The Cartersville NB Ch. # 12635
Large notes only from this short lived bank, which went out in July of 1929 after barely four years in business. We show just five offerings from here over the past sixty years, the last coming five years ago. Very Fine.
Large notes only from this short lived bank, which went out in July of 1929 after barely four years in business. We show just five offerings from here over the past sixty years, the last coming five years ago. Very Fine.
Cedartown, GA - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Liberty NB Ch. # 11833
A lovely example, typical of the care with which the Rome collection was assembled. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely example, typical of the care with which the Rome collection was assembled. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Columbus, GA - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 474 The NB of Columbus Ch. # (S)2338
A by no means common type and denomination from this otherwise available Columbus institution. Fine-Very Fine, a nice Georgia $5 Brown Back.
A by no means common type and denomination from this otherwise available Columbus institution. Fine-Very Fine, a nice Georgia $5 Brown Back.
Columbus, GA - $5 1882 Date Back Fr. 534 The NB of Columbus Ch. # (S)2338
A tougher early Georgia note. Very Good-Fine.
A tougher early Georgia note. Very Good-Fine.
Columbus, GA - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 542 The NB of Columbus Ch. # (S)2338
The top note on the sheet, with a bit of the selvage visible, resulting in a trimmed into the design margin at the bottom. Otherwise, this is an attractive Fine-Very Fine example of this tougher early Columbus type.
The top note on the sheet, with a bit of the selvage visible, resulting in a trimmed into the design margin at the bottom. Otherwise, this is an attractive Fine-Very Fine example of this tougher early Columbus type.
Columbus, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The NB of Columbus Ch. # (S)2338
The only Third Charter example we know of bearing the first title used here, which was changed early in 1920. Nice Fine, with one small margin nick at the bottom.
The only Third Charter example we know of bearing the first title used here, which was changed early in 1920. Nice Fine, with one small margin nick at the bottom.
Columbus, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 The First NB Ch. # 2338
A nice example bearing the second title used here. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the bottom margin trimmed just a bit close.
A nice example bearing the second title used here. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the bottom margin trimmed just a bit close.
Columbus, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The First NB Ch. # 2338
A second high grade large example bearing the second title used here. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, just a bit tight at the top margin.
A second high grade large example bearing the second title used here. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, just a bit tight at the top margin.
Columbus, GA - $5, $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2338
Two pieces, with each grading Fine or a touch better.
Two pieces, with each grading Fine or a touch better.
Columbus, GA - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 483 The Third NB Ch. # (S)3937
Large notes only from this better Columbus bank, with Brown Backs being in especially short supply. Pleasing Very Fine, a note which has been off the market since its entry into the Rome collection in 1977.
Large notes only from this better Columbus bank, with Brown Backs being in especially short supply. Pleasing Very Fine, a note which has been off the market since its entry into the Rome collection in 1977.
Columbus, GA - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 592 The Third NB Ch. # (S)3937
A solid Fine+++ Date Back enhanced by single digit serial number 6.
A solid Fine+++ Date Back enhanced by single digit serial number 6.
Columbus, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The Third NB Ch. # (S)3937
The technical grade here is Fine, but the note is trimmed in to the design at the top and the cashier's signature has been redrawn.
The technical grade here is Fine, but the note is trimmed in to the design at the top and the cashier's signature has been redrawn.
Columbus, GA - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 487 The Fourth NB Ch. #4691
An attractive pen signed Brown Back from this tough to find Columbus bank. Sharp Very Fine, with vivid colors, a premium early Georgia example.
An attractive pen signed Brown Back from this tough to find Columbus bank. Sharp Very Fine, with vivid colors, a premium early Georgia example.
Columbus, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The Fourth NB Ch. # (S)4691
The second of only two examples from this bank found in the Rome collection. Very Fine, with clear purple signatures.
The second of only two examples from this bank found in the Rome collection. Very Fine, with clear purple signatures.
Commerce, GA - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 The First NB Ch. # (S)7431
A very scarce note from the only bank in this NE Georgia community to issue. This town was missing from the Georgia offering we sold back in 2001, no surprise as our records disclose only eight appearances of any kind at public sale during the past sixty years. Very Fine.
A very scarce note from the only bank in this NE Georgia community to issue. This town was missing from the Georgia offering we sold back in 2001, no surprise as our records disclose only eight appearances of any kind at public sale during the past sixty years. Very Fine.
Conyers, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 658 The First NB Ch. # (S)11255
An extraordinarily rare and very likely unique note from the only issuer in both this town and in tiny Rockdale County. No example from this bank has ever been offered at public sale during the sixty years covered by our records, and the census figure of one piece is this very note. With the unique Toccoa note bringing $8800 five years ago and the unique Hampton example realizing over $10,000 back in 2001, a five figure realization for this Georgia trophy item is almost a certainty. How much higher than that this piece goes will be up to the bidders this evening. Fine, with purple signatures.
An extraordinarily rare and very likely unique note from the only issuer in both this town and in tiny Rockdale County. No example from this bank has ever been offered at public sale during the sixty years covered by our records, and the census figure of one piece is this very note. With the unique Toccoa note bringing $8800 five years ago and the unique Hampton example realizing over $10,000 back in 2001, a five figure realization for this Georgia trophy item is almost a certainty. How much higher than that this piece goes will be up to the bidders this evening. Fine, with purple signatures.
Cordele, GA - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 471 The First NB Ch. # 4554
An excessively rare bank which issued $5 Brown Backs only during its eight year existence before entering receivership in March of 1899. By 1916, a miniscule $205 was left unredeemed from here. This piece, from the Rome collection, is unique to our best knowledge, and this offering represents the first time that collectors of this state's notes have had an opportunity to obtain even one example from here. While a low grade specimen, this may well be an opportunity that will not occur again until another generation has passed. Very Good.
An excessively rare bank which issued $5 Brown Backs only during its eight year existence before entering receivership in March of 1899. By 1916, a miniscule $205 was left unredeemed from here. This piece, from the Rome collection, is unique to our best knowledge, and this offering represents the first time that collectors of this state's notes have had an opportunity to obtain even one example from here. While a low grade specimen, this may well be an opportunity that will not occur again until another generation has passed. Very Good.
Cordele, GA - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 490 The Cordele NB Ch. # 5975
It is a measure of just how exceptional the Rome collection is that it would not only contain two notes from this bank, which issued Second Charters only, but that both would be attractive pen signed Brown Backs. This example, grading a bright Fine-Very Fine, is certain to please.
It is a measure of just how exceptional the Rome collection is that it would not only contain two notes from this bank, which issued Second Charters only, but that both would be attractive pen signed Brown Backs. This example, grading a bright Fine-Very Fine, is certain to please.
Cordele, GA - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 504 The Cordele NB Ch. # (S)5975
A most attractive $20 Brown Back, a tough type and denomination on a very scarce bank. Very Fine.
A most attractive $20 Brown Back, a tough type and denomination on a very scarce bank. Very Fine.
Cornelia, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 9613
The only bank to issue in this rural Habersham County community, and a very scarce note in large size, with a census consisting of just four pieces. This example is by far the nicest we've seen, grading a strong Very Fine+ with vivid purple signatures.
The only bank to issue in this rural Habersham County community, and a very scarce note in large size, with a census consisting of just four pieces. This example is by far the nicest we've seen, grading a strong Very Fine+ with vivid purple signatures.
Cornelia, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9613
The Rome collection features two nice small examples from this one bank community, with this $10 Ty. 1 grading a pleasing Very Fine.
The Rome collection features two nice small examples from this one bank community, with this $10 Ty. 1 grading a pleasing Very Fine.
Cornelia, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9613
A second more than acceptable Series 1929 example from this small community. Fine-Very Fine, with one small split at the bottom which affects nothing.
A second more than acceptable Series 1929 example from this small community. Fine-Very Fine, with one small split at the bottom which affects nothing.
Covington, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 First NB Ch. # (S)8945
An excessively rare note from a bank which issued large notes only until its demise in 1925. While three examples are listed in the Kelly census, our records show only one offering of any kind from this bank, with that coming in a 1996 auction appearance, which featured a Plain Back five charitably described as Good-Very Good. The Rome collection example is far superior, grading a nice Fine-Very Fine. If rarity and desirability are any guide, expect to see bidding here reach or exceed...
An excessively rare note from a bank which issued large notes only until its demise in 1925. While three examples are listed in the Kelly census, our records show only one offering of any kind from this bank, with that coming in a 1996 auction appearance, which featured a Plain Back five charitably described as Good-Very Good. The Rome collection example is far superior, grading a nice Fine-Very Fine. If rarity and desirability are any guide, expect to see bidding here reach or exceed...
Dalton, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 3907
One of the very nicest large notes we've seen from this difficult to find north Georgia community. Sharp Very Fine+, with bright turquoise signatures, absolutely unaffected by two tiny ink spots mentioned totally for the sake of grading accuracy.
One of the very nicest large notes we've seen from this difficult to find north Georgia community. Sharp Very Fine+, with bright turquoise signatures, absolutely unaffected by two tiny ink spots mentioned totally for the sake of grading accuracy.
Dalton, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3907
The only denomination issued here by the only bank here to issue. Fine-Very Fine, a scarce note.
The only denomination issued here by the only bank here to issue. Fine-Very Fine, a scarce note.
Dalton, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3907
A by no means common bank even in small size, with this the sole such example in the Rome collection. Fine+++.
A by no means common bank even in small size, with this the sole such example in the Rome collection. Fine+++.
Dawson, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The Dawson NB Ch. #4115
Somewhat the scarcer of Dawson's two issuing banks, with this the only large example from this institution in the Rome holdings. Fine-Very Fine, with a couple of stray pinholes.
Somewhat the scarcer of Dawson's two issuing banks, with this the only large example from this institution in the Rome holdings. Fine-Very Fine, with a couple of stray pinholes.
Dawson, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Dawson NB Ch. # 4115
As is the case with Dawson's other issuer, small notes are scarcer than large from here, despite the pair found in the Rome collection. This $10 Ty. 1 grades an honest Fine-Very Fine, with considerably more claim to the latter grade than the former.
As is the case with Dawson's other issuer, small notes are scarcer than large from here, despite the pair found in the Rome collection. This $10 Ty. 1 grades an honest Fine-Very Fine, with considerably more claim to the latter grade than the former.
Dawson, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Dawson NB Ch. # 4115
As nice a small note as we've seen from here. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
As nice a small note as we've seen from here. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Dawson, GA - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The City NB Ch. # (S)6496
A new addition to the Red Seal census from this state and location. The Kelly Red Seal compendium list two such examples extant from Dawson (both of which we handled back in the 1970's), with this piece the third reported. It is an honest and evenly circulated piece grading Fine, with a bright red overprint and no problems worthy of mention. In a state from which Red Seals are few and far between, expect this piece to reach or exceed...
A new addition to the Red Seal census from this state and location. The Kelly Red Seal compendium list two such examples extant from Dawson (both of which we handled back in the 1970's), with this piece the third reported. It is an honest and evenly circulated piece grading Fine, with a bright red overprint and no problems worthy of mention. In a state from which Red Seals are few and far between, expect this piece to reach or exceed...
Dawson, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The City NB Ch. # 6496
A more than acceptable large example. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
A more than acceptable large example. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
Dawson, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The City NB Ch. # 6496
Perhaps showing the effects of the Depression, small notes from this Dawson bank are considerably scarcer than large, with the receiver arriving to close this bank in late 1932. Fine+, with a bit of soiling on the reverse.
Perhaps showing the effects of the Depression, small notes from this Dawson bank are considerably scarcer than large, with the receiver arriving to close this bank in late 1932. Fine+, with a bit of soiling on the reverse.
Dublin, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # (S)6374
There was a time in the early 1970's when it seemed that every price list or auction had one or two notes from this large size only bank to offer, but as the years have passed the supply has dwindled to the point where these notes are found only when old time collections are sold. It's been over two years since any note from here has been offered, with that coming when we sold a major Georgia collection back in September of 2001. Very Fine, the signatures somewhat faded.
There was a time in the early 1970's when it seemed that every price list or auction had one or two notes from this large size only bank to offer, but as the years have passed the supply has dwindled to the point where these notes are found only when old time collections are sold. It's been over two years since any note from here has been offered, with that coming when we sold a major Georgia collection back in September of 2001. Very Fine, the signatures somewhat faded.
Elberton, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The First NB Ch. # 9252
An elusive bank in large size, although small notes from here have got to be regarded as common. Very Fine, with clear signatures.
An elusive bank in large size, although small notes from here have got to be regarded as common. Very Fine, with clear signatures.
Elberton, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 9252
A broadly margined example which is even a bit higher grade than the $5 note above. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A broadly margined example which is even a bit higher grade than the $5 note above. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Elberton, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The First NB Ch. # 9252
A bit less vibrantly colored than the $10 above, and with the signatures nearly faded away. Fine++.
A bit less vibrantly colored than the $10 above, and with the signatures nearly faded away. Fine++.
Elberton, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 1, $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 9252
Two pieces, the Type 1 Extremely Fine, the Type 2 Very Fine-Extremely Fine but with some staining.
Two pieces, the Type 1 Extremely Fine, the Type 2 Very Fine-Extremely Fine but with some staining.
Elberton, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9252
A high grade small example. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A high grade small example. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Elberton, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 14061
An extremely rare note from one of Georgia's two 14000 charter issuers. Until just a few years ago this bank was listed as unreported, and even today only three examples are known to exist from here, one very low grade and one just about the equal to this most attractive specimen. This is one of the states which defines whether a collection of 14000 charters is routine or is something special, so expect to see some serious competition before the hammer falls on this rarity tonight. Bright About Uncirculated.
An extremely rare note from one of Georgia's two 14000 charter issuers. Until just a few years ago this bank was listed as unreported, and even today only three examples are known to exist from here, one very low grade and one just about the equal to this most attractive specimen. This is one of the states which defines whether a collection of 14000 charters is routine or is something special, so expect to see some serious competition before the hammer falls on this rarity tonight. Bright About Uncirculated.
Fitzgerald, GA - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 504 The First NB Ch. # (S)6082
The most available of Fitzgerald's four issuers, but hardly common as a $20 Brown Back. Very Fine, the signatures faded.
The most available of Fitzgerald's four issuers, but hardly common as a $20 Brown Back. Very Fine, the signatures faded.
Fitzgerald, GA - $10 1882 Value Back Fr. 577 The First NB Ch. # (S)6082
A very scarce type and denomination from any Georgia bank outside of Atlanta. This is the highest grade of the three Value Backs reported from here. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
A very scarce type and denomination from any Georgia bank outside of Atlanta. This is the highest grade of the three Value Backs reported from here. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Fitzgerald, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 660 The First NB Ch. # 6082
Last of the large notes from here in the collection. This piece grades Fine+, but the paper is a bit toned and the signatures appear to have been added some time after the note left the bank.
Last of the large notes from here in the collection. This piece grades Fine+, but the paper is a bit toned and the signatures appear to have been added some time after the note left the bank.
Fitzgerald, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 599 The Exchange NB Ch. # 8250
An evenly circulated Fine+ specimen, the signatures faded.
An evenly circulated Fine+ specimen, the signatures faded.
Fitzgerald, GA - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 614 The Exchange NB Ch. # (S)8250
A great note from the Rome collection and the only Red Seal known from Fitzgerald. Georgia is a very tough state for Red Seals, as even with the new additions to the census from this collection the total of recorded examples will still remain at just more than two dozen from all banks combined. Fine-Very Fine, the bottom margin trimmed a bit close.
A great note from the Rome collection and the only Red Seal known from Fitzgerald. Georgia is a very tough state for Red Seals, as even with the new additions to the census from this collection the total of recorded examples will still remain at just more than two dozen from all banks combined. Fine-Very Fine, the bottom margin trimmed a bit close.
Fitzgerald, GA - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 644 The Third NB Ch. # (S)8966
An excessively rare and very possibly unique example from by far the most difficult to obtain of Fitzgerald's four issuing banks, as this short lived institution was around for only eight years before the receiver arrived to close the doors forever in early 1916. Our records of over 275,000 offerings of National Bank Notes at auction and via fixed price list show no appearances whatever at public sale from this bank, with this example having been ensconced in the Rome collection for the better part of three decades. Fortunately for collectors, it is a high grade specimen with bright colors and strong signatures, a piece certain to delight its lucky new owner, who will now acquire something that no other collector can possess. Very Fine+.
An excessively rare and very possibly unique example from by far the most difficult to obtain of Fitzgerald's four issuing banks, as this short lived institution was around for only eight years before the receiver arrived to close the doors forever in early 1916. Our records of over 275,000 offerings of National Bank Notes at auction and via fixed price list show no appearances whatever at public sale from this bank, with this example having been ensconced in the Rome collection for the better part of three decades. Fortunately for collectors, it is a high grade specimen with bright colors and strong signatures, a piece certain to delight its lucky new owner, who will now acquire something that no other collector can possess. Very Fine+.
Fort Gaines, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 660 The First NB Ch. # 6002
An excessively rare note from the sole bank to issue in this tiny south Georgia community. While the Kelly census shows five reported large notes (along with one small), all must be very closely held, as our data reveals just one offering from here of any kind since 1944, with that coming over thirty years ago on a 1971 Fred Sweeney fixed price listing. Fine-Very Fine, with the paper toned just a bit, but certainly rare enough to see bidding reach or exceed...
An excessively rare note from the sole bank to issue in this tiny south Georgia community. While the Kelly census shows five reported large notes (along with one small), all must be very closely held, as our data reveals just one offering from here of any kind since 1944, with that coming over thirty years ago on a 1971 Fred Sweeney fixed price listing. Fine-Very Fine, with the paper toned just a bit, but certainly rare enough to see bidding reach or exceed...
Gainesville, GA - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 618 The First NB Ch. # (S)3983
A very scarce bank, particularly in large size, where the census stands at just four recorded examples. Our records show just five appearances of any kind from here, large or small, during the past six decades, with the last coming five years ago. About Fine.
A very scarce bank, particularly in large size, where the census stands at just four recorded examples. Our records show just five appearances of any kind from here, large or small, during the past six decades, with the last coming five years ago. About Fine.
Gainesville, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The Gainesville NB Ch. # 7616
The second of this north Georgia community's two issuers, and another situation, common to this state, where most all of the known notes have been closely held and off the market for decades. Our data indicates that it has been over twenty five years since any example, large or small, has been available to collectors from this bank, an opportunity made available only due to the Rome collection's offering here. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
The second of this north Georgia community's two issuers, and another situation, common to this state, where most all of the known notes have been closely held and off the market for decades. Our data indicates that it has been over twenty five years since any example, large or small, has been available to collectors from this bank, an opportunity made available only due to the Rome collection's offering here. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Greensboro, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The Copelan NB Ch. # (S)8452
An attractive Very Fine example from this scarce private name bank. This example bears the signature of E.W. Copelan as President. A lesser grade example from here brought over $1000 in our September, 2001 sale.
An attractive Very Fine example from this scarce private name bank. This example bears the signature of E.W. Copelan as President. A lesser grade example from here brought over $1000 in our September, 2001 sale.
Greensboro, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The Copelan NB Ch. # (S)8452
Another nice note from this scarce bank, again with the Copelan signature as President. There is a paper clip stain on the back which is barely visible on the front. Very Fine.
Another nice note from this scarce bank, again with the Copelan signature as President. There is a paper clip stain on the back which is barely visible on the front. Very Fine.
Greensboro, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 Greensboro NB Ch. # (S)6967
One of two examples from this just plain rare bank in the Rome collection, with this the lower grade of the pair. Large notes only were issued from here, with our records showing no opportunities at all for collectors to obtain any example from the bank since a 1979 appearance on the late Curtis Iversen's fixed price list. Nice Fine+, trimmed in just a bit at the bottom left.
One of two examples from this just plain rare bank in the Rome collection, with this the lower grade of the pair. Large notes only were issued from here, with our records showing no opportunities at all for collectors to obtain any example from the bank since a 1979 appearance on the late Curtis Iversen's fixed price list. Nice Fine+, trimmed in just a bit at the bottom left.
Greensboro, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 Greensboro NB Ch. # (S)6967
An even nicer example from this bank, which issued large notes only. This is a truly rare situation from this state, where very few notes combine bank rarity and high grade. About Uncirculated with clear signatures, certain to see some spirited bidding before the hammer falls this evening.
An even nicer example from this bank, which issued large notes only. This is a truly rare situation from this state, where very few notes combine bank rarity and high grade. About Uncirculated with clear signatures, certain to see some spirited bidding before the hammer falls this evening.
Griffin, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 660 The Second NB Ch. # (S)11597
Large notes only from this short lived Griffin bank, which liquidated in 1928 after only eight years of operation. Fine-Very Fine, but trimmed into the design at the bottom and with some staining at the center of the note.
Large notes only from this short lived Griffin bank, which liquidated in 1928 after only eight years of operation. Fine-Very Fine, but trimmed into the design at the bottom and with some staining at the center of the note.
Hartwell, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 607 The First NB Ch. # 11695
A nice large example from this elusive one bank community. Fine-Very Fine, the bottom trimmed in just a bit.
A nice large example from this elusive one bank community. Fine-Very Fine, the bottom trimmed in just a bit.
Hartwell, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The First NB Ch. # 11695
A problem free large example from the only bank to issue in Hartwell. Fine-Very Fine, with bright purple signatures.
A problem free large example from the only bank to issue in Hartwell. Fine-Very Fine, with bright purple signatures.
Hawkinsville, GA - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 The First NB Ch. # (S)7580
The Rome collection contains an embarrassment of riches from this one bank town, with three of the five notes known from here being part of the collection. This is the only Date Back. The last offering of any kind from here prior to this evening came back in an April, 1977 Hickman & Oakes sale, a mere twenty-four years ago. Fine-Very Fine.
The Rome collection contains an embarrassment of riches from this one bank town, with three of the five notes known from here being part of the collection. This is the only Date Back. The last offering of any kind from here prior to this evening came back in an April, 1977 Hickman & Oakes sale, a mere twenty-four years ago. Fine-Very Fine.
Hawkinsville, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # (S)7580
The second of three notes from here in the collection, this a pretty Plain Back with purple signatures, both of which differ from those on the Date Back above. Bright Very Fine+, a truly rare item which has spent three decades in the Rome holdings.
The second of three notes from here in the collection, this a pretty Plain Back with purple signatures, both of which differ from those on the Date Back above. Bright Very Fine+, a truly rare item which has spent three decades in the Rome holdings.
Hawkinsville, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First NB Ch. # (S)7580
Almost certainly the piece sold by Hickman & Oakes in April of 1977, as the denomination and description match perfectly. About Uncirculated, the signatures a touch light.
Almost certainly the piece sold by Hickman & Oakes in April of 1977, as the denomination and description match perfectly. About Uncirculated, the signatures a touch light.
Jackson, GA - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 618 The Jackson NB Ch. # (S)9186
A nice evenly circulated Date Back with strong pen signatures. Fine, with a sprinkling of pinholes which affect nothing.
A nice evenly circulated Date Back with strong pen signatures. Fine, with a sprinkling of pinholes which affect nothing.
Jackson, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The Jackson NB Ch. #9186
A high grade large example from this scarcer bank. Extremely Fine, the signatures visible but somewhat faded.
A high grade large example from this scarcer bank. Extremely Fine, the signatures visible but somewhat faded.
Jackson, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Jackson NB Ch. # 9186
A considerably scarcer bank in small size than large, with the census showing only six Series 1929 examples reported to date. Fine-Very Fine.
A considerably scarcer bank in small size than large, with the census showing only six Series 1929 examples reported to date. Fine-Very Fine.
Jefferson, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The First NB Ch. # (S)9039
An inordinate number of notes seem to have survived from this small one bank community, in both large and small size. Fine-Very Fine.
An inordinate number of notes seem to have survived from this small one bank community, in both large and small size. Fine-Very Fine.
Jefferson, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The First NB Ch. # 9039
This is actually a higher grade note, but has the value of a Fine example due to its heavily toned paper, lack of signatures, and close cut at the bottom left side.
This is actually a higher grade note, but has the value of a Fine example due to its heavily toned paper, lack of signatures, and close cut at the bottom left side.
Jefferson, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9039
An evenly circulated small example from the only bank here to issue. Fine-Very Fine.
An evenly circulated small example from the only bank here to issue. Fine-Very Fine.
La Grange, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The La Grange NB Ch. # 7762
Like so many collections formed in the 1970's and 1980's, the Rome collection has remarkably few notes from common banks and a plethora of notes from rare banks. This example is the sole large La Grange specimen in the Rome holdings. Fine, with some rust spotting in the right margin.
Like so many collections formed in the 1970's and 1980's, the Rome collection has remarkably few notes from common banks and a plethora of notes from rare banks. This example is the sole large La Grange specimen in the Rome holdings. Fine, with some rust spotting in the right margin.
La Grange, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The La Grange NB Ch. # 7762
As pretty a small note from here as we've ever handled. Sharp Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
As pretty a small note from here as we've ever handled. Sharp Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Lavonia, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 629 The First NB Ch. # 8470
While not a terribly rare bank, large notes in this state of preservation are almost unheard of, with this example almost certainly the finest extant from here. Choice About Uncirculated, with Napier-Thompson Treasury signatures as an added bonus.
While not a terribly rare bank, large notes in this state of preservation are almost unheard of, with this example almost certainly the finest extant from here. Choice About Uncirculated, with Napier-Thompson Treasury signatures as an added bonus.
Lavonia, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 629 The First NB Ch. # 8470
The second of three notes bearing the Napier-Thompson signatures we are able to offer from this scarce bank tonight. The stamped officers' signatures have faded a bit but are still legible. Fine-Very Fine. This and the $20 below constitute a complete denomination collection from here in the Third Charter Plain Backs.
The second of three notes bearing the Napier-Thompson signatures we are able to offer from this scarce bank tonight. The stamped officers' signatures have faded a bit but are still legible. Fine-Very Fine. This and the $20 below constitute a complete denomination collection from here in the Third Charter Plain Backs.
Lavonia, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 655 The First NB Ch. # 8470
This is the second of two titles under which this Franklin County bank, the only issuer in town, ordered notes. In 1935 only $4,240 of its large issue remained unredeemed. This example we offer tonight is an unmolested and original Very Fine with the Napier-Thompson signature combination.
This is the second of two titles under which this Franklin County bank, the only issuer in town, ordered notes. In 1935 only $4,240 of its large issue remained unredeemed. This example we offer tonight is an unmolested and original Very Fine with the Napier-Thompson signature combination.
Lavonia, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8470
An above average small example to accompany the lovely trio of large notes above. Extremely Fine.
An above average small example to accompany the lovely trio of large notes above. Extremely Fine.
Lawrenceville, GA - $5 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 11936
A very rare note from a formerly rural Gwinnett County hamlet now rapidly becoming part of the sprawling Atlanta megalopolis. Although chartered in 1921, this bank elected to issue only Series 1929 Type 2 examples, with those emitted in miniscule quantities. Interestingly, this is the only Georgia community to have issued small size notes only. The Kelly census shows just one example extant, with our records in agreement as well, disclosing only one public offering from here during the past sixty years, where this very note brought $325 in an April, 1978 Hickman & Oakes sale. It will certainly realize more, and likely substantially more, tonight. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
A very rare note from a formerly rural Gwinnett County hamlet now rapidly becoming part of the sprawling Atlanta megalopolis. Although chartered in 1921, this bank elected to issue only Series 1929 Type 2 examples, with those emitted in miniscule quantities. Interestingly, this is the only Georgia community to have issued small size notes only. The Kelly census shows just one example extant, with our records in agreement as well, disclosing only one public offering from here during the past sixty years, where this very note brought $325 in an April, 1978 Hickman & Oakes sale. It will certainly realize more, and likely substantially more, tonight. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Louisville, GA - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 590 The First NB Ch. # (S)6207
An extremely scarce note from the sole bank here to issue. Very Fine, with strong signatures, along with a couple of stray spots which affect nothing.
An extremely scarce note from the sole bank here to issue. Very Fine, with strong signatures, along with a couple of stray spots which affect nothing.
Louisville, GA - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 6207
The only denomination issued in small size, and just about as scarce as the large. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
The only denomination issued in small size, and just about as scarce as the large. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Lyons, GA - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 617 First NB Ch. # (S)7979
Two large notes are recorded in the Kelly census from this bank, with two such examples present in the Rome collection. This Date Back has a couple of tiny nicks in the margins along with a couple of pinholes, but is otherwise unmolested. About Fine.
Two large notes are recorded in the Kelly census from this bank, with two such examples present in the Rome collection. This Date Back has a couple of tiny nicks in the margins along with a couple of pinholes, but is otherwise unmolested. About Fine.
Lyons, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 First NB Ch. # 7979
A nice Fine+++ example with vivid purple signatures of S.J. Henderson and J.A. Pughsley.
A nice Fine+++ example with vivid purple signatures of S.J. Henderson and J.A. Pughsley.
Macon, GA - $100 1882 Brown Back Fr. 522 The First NB Ch. # 1617
A great Georgia rarity both for type and bank, a most fortuitous and seldom found combination. Only three notes are known from this bank, which fell into receivership in 1904 after issuing First Charters and Brown Backs only. Our records disclose that the last offering of any kind from here at public sale came back in the very first Hickman and Oakes mail bid sale, held back in April of 1976, which featured a $10 Brown Back from this bank. The discovery of this note in the Rome holdings brings the total of $100 Brown Backs recorded from the entire state to four, with this the only note from Macon and by far the highest grade of the quartet. It is a lovely pen signed most attractive Very Fine+++ example, with its only defect, and a minor one at that, being a close bottom margin. Rarities such as this are offered so infrequently these days that any estimate is but a rank guess, but if grade, rarity, and desirability are any guide, expect this most significant Georgia specimen to see bidding reach or exceed....
A great Georgia rarity both for type and bank, a most fortuitous and seldom found combination. Only three notes are known from this bank, which fell into receivership in 1904 after issuing First Charters and Brown Backs only. Our records disclose that the last offering of any kind from here at public sale came back in the very first Hickman and Oakes mail bid sale, held back in April of 1976, which featured a $10 Brown Back from this bank. The discovery of this note in the Rome holdings brings the total of $100 Brown Backs recorded from the entire state to four, with this the only note from Macon and by far the highest grade of the quartet. It is a lovely pen signed most attractive Very Fine+++ example, with its only defect, and a minor one at that, being a close bottom margin. Rarities such as this are offered so infrequently these days that any estimate is but a rank guess, but if grade, rarity, and desirability are any guide, expect this most significant Georgia specimen to see bidding reach or exceed....
Macon, GA - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 549 The American NB Ch. # (S)4547
Large notes only from this Macon bank, which went out in 1916. This is among the finest of them, and is the sole $20 Date Back we know of from here. Bright Very Fine, with a couple of meaningless pinholes.
Large notes only from this Macon bank, which went out in 1916. This is among the finest of them, and is the sole $20 Date Back we know of from here. Bright Very Fine, with a couple of meaningless pinholes.
Macon, GA - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 615 The Fourth NB Ch. # (S)8365
A beautiful Red Seal which is new to the census, not surprising in that is has been locked away in the Rome holdings for three decades. It is an absolutely lovely piece with nice margins all around, sharp purple signatures, and a vivid red overprint that rests upon bright white paper. It is as attractive a Red Seal as we've seen from this very tough state, and tied with several others in the Kelly census for the highest grade Red Seal recorded from Georgia. About Uncirculated.
A beautiful Red Seal which is new to the census, not surprising in that is has been locked away in the Rome holdings for three decades. It is an absolutely lovely piece with nice margins all around, sharp purple signatures, and a vivid red overprint that rests upon bright white paper. It is as attractive a Red Seal as we've seen from this very tough state, and tied with several others in the Kelly census for the highest grade Red Seal recorded from Georgia. About Uncirculated.
Macon, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The Fourth NB Ch. # (S)8365
A second note from this tough Macon bank, and one which will likely go for somewhat less than the Red Seal above. Very Good-Fine.
A second note from this tough Macon bank, and one which will likely go for somewhat less than the Red Seal above. Very Good-Fine.
Macon, GA - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 592 The Citizens NB Ch. # (S)8990
Red Seals through Plain Backs only from this short lived Macon bank which went out in November of 1916. Our records show only three appearances from here during the past sixty years, or about one every two decades. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
Red Seals through Plain Backs only from this short lived Macon bank which went out in November of 1916. Our records show only three appearances from here during the past sixty years, or about one every two decades. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
Macon, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 602 The Macon NB Ch. # 10270
One of this city's more available issuers. Fine, with clear purple signatures.
One of this city's more available issuers. Fine, with clear purple signatures.
Macon, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 658 The Bibb NB Ch. # (S)10945
Large notes only from this scarce Macon bank, with this the finest large example we know of. We had the pleasure of handling this note when it entered the Rome collection, and now, twenty five years later, have the privilege of offering it again to a new generation of collectors. Extremely Fine.
Large notes only from this scarce Macon bank, with this the finest large example we know of. We had the pleasure of handling this note when it entered the Rome collection, and now, twenty five years later, have the privilege of offering it again to a new generation of collectors. Extremely Fine.
Madison, GA - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 First NB Ch. # (S)7300
Another bank which is part of the feast or famine that categorizes Georgia Nationals, where one bank communities are either very common or almost impossible to find. This one leans to the common end of the range, although notes from here are by no means easy to find in comparison to big city banks in much more common states. Fine, the top margin a bit close.
Another bank which is part of the feast or famine that categorizes Georgia Nationals, where one bank communities are either very common or almost impossible to find. This one leans to the common end of the range, although notes from here are by no means easy to find in comparison to big city banks in much more common states. Fine, the top margin a bit close.
Madison, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 First NB Ch. # 7300
While certainly not rare, this is by far the nicest large note we have ever seen from this small Morgan County community. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, with barely any traces of circulation visible.
While certainly not rare, this is by far the nicest large note we have ever seen from this small Morgan County community. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, with barely any traces of circulation visible.
Madison, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 7300
A nice grade small example from this elusive bank. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, trimmed just a bit close at the bottom.
A nice grade small example from this elusive bank. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, trimmed just a bit close at the bottom.
Madison, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 7300
A pleasing Type 2 example from this small town bank. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A pleasing Type 2 example from this small town bank. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Marietta, GA - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 644 The First NB Ch. # (S)3830
Other than one Brown Back, this Third Charter Date Back is the earliest note we know of from the only bank to issue in this avidly collected Atlanta suburb. It's an attractive example as well, with the only detriment a trimmed in bottom margin. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine, likely to be a most sought after lot.
Other than one Brown Back, this Third Charter Date Back is the earliest note we know of from the only bank to issue in this avidly collected Atlanta suburb. It's an attractive example as well, with the only detriment a trimmed in bottom margin. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine, likely to be a most sought after lot.
Maysville, GA - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 643 The Atkins NB Ch. # (S)7986
Just about as rare as Georgia notes come, with this one bank community showing just two notes known, one a serial number 1 Red Seal that is ensconced in a major Georgia long term holding and this the other. Neither of the extant notes from this small northeastern Georgia community have ever been offered previously at public sale, making this occasion the first ever where collectors have the opportunity to add a note from this town and county to their holdings. Nice Fine-Very Fine, with two color signatures and a neat private name title, a wonderful combination of rarity and desirability likely to see a realization in the neighborhood of...
Just about as rare as Georgia notes come, with this one bank community showing just two notes known, one a serial number 1 Red Seal that is ensconced in a major Georgia long term holding and this the other. Neither of the extant notes from this small northeastern Georgia community have ever been offered previously at public sale, making this occasion the first ever where collectors have the opportunity to add a note from this town and county to their holdings. Nice Fine-Very Fine, with two color signatures and a neat private name title, a wonderful combination of rarity and desirability likely to see a realization in the neighborhood of...
McDonough, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 651 The First NB Ch. # 7969
A tough note from the only bank to issue here. Fine+, with bold signatures.
A tough note from the only bank to issue here. Fine+, with bold signatures.
McDonough, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 7969
This seldom seen bank is just about as tough in small size as it is in large. Very Fine.
This seldom seen bank is just about as tough in small size as it is in large. Very Fine.
Milledgeville, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 653 The First NB Ch. # 9672
Another one bank town which turns up with some frequency. The Rome collection contains two notes from this location, both technically high grade but both with defects. This piece, while likely never circulated and grading About Uncirculated, shows aged paper and has no signatures
Another one bank town which turns up with some frequency. The Rome collection contains two notes from this location, both technically high grade but both with defects. This piece, while likely never circulated and grading About Uncirculated, shows aged paper and has no signatures
Milledgeville, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 653 The First NB Ch. # (S)9672
The paper is bright and the signatures bold on this high grade example, but the cut is into the design at the bottom and shows part of the note above at the top. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
The paper is bright and the signatures bold on this high grade example, but the cut is into the design at the bottom and shows part of the note above at the top. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Milledgeville, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9672
A bright and attractive example bearing serial number A000001A, the top note on the first sheet of Type ones sent to the bank in 1929. About Uncirculated, very close to the full New grade.
A bright and attractive example bearing serial number A000001A, the top note on the first sheet of Type ones sent to the bank in 1929. About Uncirculated, very close to the full New grade.
Milledgeville, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9672
A bright non-number 1 Extremely Fine example which should be quite affordable.
A bright non-number 1 Extremely Fine example which should be quite affordable.
Millen, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The First NB Ch. # 9088
An excessively rare note from the only bank to issue in this tiny east central Georgia community. While the Kelly census shows two large and two small notes extant from here, no example, large or small, has ever appeared at public sale during the sixty plus years for which we have records. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine, trimmed in a bit at the top right side but still a most desirable and rare Georgia note.
An excessively rare note from the only bank to issue in this tiny east central Georgia community. While the Kelly census shows two large and two small notes extant from here, no example, large or small, has ever appeared at public sale during the sixty plus years for which we have records. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine, trimmed in a bit at the top right side but still a most desirable and rare Georgia note.
Montezuma, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First NB Ch. # (S)6576
An excessively rare note from a bank that has been offered at public sale to the collecting fraternity just once before, with that appearance coming on a Curt Iversen fixed price list back in June of 1980. In fact, the Kelly census from this one bank town stands at just one piece, and, with the bank liquidating in 1921 and having but $680 outstanding in 1935, this example may be the only one ever available from here. Very Fine+ with a small repaired split, a great note worthy of a great price.
An excessively rare note from a bank that has been offered at public sale to the collecting fraternity just once before, with that appearance coming on a Curt Iversen fixed price list back in June of 1980. In fact, the Kelly census from this one bank town stands at just one piece, and, with the bank liquidating in 1921 and having but $680 outstanding in 1935, this example may be the only one ever available from here. Very Fine+ with a small repaired split, a great note worthy of a great price.
Monticello, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The Farmers NB Ch. # 9329
Slightly the more common of Monticello's two issuing banks in large size. This example traces its pedigree back to NASCA's Brookdale sale of November, 1979, where, in a sale of spectacular material fondly remembered by those of us present, this piece was truly one of the least important items. Very Fine, with two rusty paper clip stains which lend a distinctive character to the piece.
Slightly the more common of Monticello's two issuing banks in large size. This example traces its pedigree back to NASCA's Brookdale sale of November, 1979, where, in a sale of spectacular material fondly remembered by those of us present, this piece was truly one of the least important items. Very Fine, with two rusty paper clip stains which lend a distinctive character to the piece.
Moultrie, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 Moultrie NB Ch. # 13161
Small notes only from this bank, the sole Series 1929 issuer in town. Very Fine.
Small notes only from this bank, the sole Series 1929 issuer in town. Very Fine.
Newnan, GA - $10 1875 Fr. 416 The First NB Ch. # 1861
A great rarity from the Rome collection, as this is one of only two First Charters known from Newnan and one of only sixteen recorded from the entire state. (For comparison's sake, South Carolina shows twelve First Charters known, Texas 55, North Carolina 62, and Alabama 69.) This example displays even circulation, bright colors for the grade, and is problem free but for a tiny edge split and a few trivial pinholes. Notes such as this are so difficult to find nowadays that any estimate is but a guess, but if real rarity and desirability are any guide, expect this Fine example to reach or exceed...
A great rarity from the Rome collection, as this is one of only two First Charters known from Newnan and one of only sixteen recorded from the entire state. (For comparison's sake, South Carolina shows twelve First Charters known, Texas 55, North Carolina 62, and Alabama 69.) This example displays even circulation, bright colors for the grade, and is problem free but for a tiny edge split and a few trivial pinholes. Notes such as this are so difficult to find nowadays that any estimate is but a guess, but if real rarity and desirability are any guide, expect this Fine example to reach or exceed...
Newnan, GA - $50 1882 Brown Back Fr. 513 The First NB Ch. # (S)1861
This is one of only two $50 Brown Backs known from the entire state, both of which come from this Newnan bank. Both are virtually the same grade, and both have long been ensconced in major Georgia holdings, this since we sold it to the creator of the Rome collection just about a quarter of a century ago. It is a brightly colored Very Fine example with oversize margins all around, topped off by sharp pen signatures. The only defects, if they can even be labeled as such, are a small split in the oversize top margin and a sprinkling of pinholes common to these high denomination examples. Any estimate here is, in this market, just a rank guess, as only two collectors can ever aspire to own a $50 Brown Back from this state, but our best guess is that the hammer will fall somewhere in the range of...
This is one of only two $50 Brown Backs known from the entire state, both of which come from this Newnan bank. Both are virtually the same grade, and both have long been ensconced in major Georgia holdings, this since we sold it to the creator of the Rome collection just about a quarter of a century ago. It is a brightly colored Very Fine example with oversize margins all around, topped off by sharp pen signatures. The only defects, if they can even be labeled as such, are a small split in the oversize top margin and a sprinkling of pinholes common to these high denomination examples. Any estimate here is, in this market, just a rank guess, as only two collectors can ever aspire to own a $50 Brown Back from this state, but our best guess is that the hammer will fall somewhere in the range of...
Newnan, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 654 The First NB Ch. # 1861
A high grade Third Charter example. Extremely Fine, with the only distraction being two small spots in the top margin.
A high grade Third Charter example. Extremely Fine, with the only distraction being two small spots in the top margin.
Newnan, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628, $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 1861
Two pieces, one large and one small, the large note grading Fine+, the small note grading Fine.
Two pieces, one large and one small, the large note grading Fine+, the small note grading Fine.
Newnan, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The Manufacturers NB Ch. # 8477
By far the scarcer of Newnan's two reported issuing banks (two others are as yet unreported), with a Kelly census of just five large examples extant. This is the only such piece our consignor could find in over two decades of searching. Very Good-Fine.
By far the scarcer of Newnan's two reported issuing banks (two others are as yet unreported), with a Kelly census of just five large examples extant. This is the only such piece our consignor could find in over two decades of searching. Very Good-Fine.
Newnan, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Manufacturers NB Ch. # 8477
This bank is even scarcer in small size than large, with the census showing only three Series 1929 specimens reported to date. This is the first we've handled, and, with the large note above, the first appearance of any kind from this bank in almost ten years. Nice Very Fine+.
This bank is even scarcer in small size than large, with the census showing only three Series 1929 specimens reported to date. This is the first we've handled, and, with the large note above, the first appearance of any kind from this bank in almost ten years. Nice Very Fine+.
Ocilla, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # (S)8580
A very scarce large size note, with this the first such example we've handled in many years. Fine, but with a long split into the note at the upper right side.
A very scarce large size note, with this the first such example we've handled in many years. Fine, but with a long split into the note at the upper right side.
Ocilla, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8580
Not exactly a common bank in small size either. Fine.
Not exactly a common bank in small size either. Fine.
Ocilla, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8580
A slightly higher grade Series 1929 example, with neat serial number F000222A. Fine-Very Fine.
A slightly higher grade Series 1929 example, with neat serial number F000222A. Fine-Very Fine.
Pelham, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 9870
An extremely scarce bank in both large and small size, with this Series 1929 example the sole specimen from here in the collection. About Fine.
An extremely scarce bank in both large and small size, with this Series 1929 example the sole specimen from here in the collection. About Fine.
Pembroke, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The Pembroke NB Ch. # 8680
A just plain rare one bank town, with the last offering from here of any kind, large or small, coming in an auction appearance thirteen years ago. This is a peach of a note, grading Very Fine+, an example certain to delight its fortunate new owner.
A just plain rare one bank town, with the last offering from here of any kind, large or small, coming in an auction appearance thirteen years ago. This is a peach of a note, grading Very Fine+, an example certain to delight its fortunate new owner.
Quitman, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 651 The First NB Ch. # 7994
The only large example from this bank in the collection. Bright Very Fine+, but with a small piece of bank stamp on the face through the signature of the Asst. Cashier, and cut well into the design at the bottom.
The only large example from this bank in the collection. Bright Very Fine+, but with a small piece of bank stamp on the face through the signature of the Asst. Cashier, and cut well into the design at the bottom.
Quitman, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7994
Evenly circulated Fine+ example with the first title used on Series 1929 notes from here.
Evenly circulated Fine+ example with the first title used on Series 1929 notes from here.
Quitman, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Peoples-First NB Ch. # 7994
The second title used here on small size, after the merger of the Peoples NB into the First NB in April of 1931. While the Kelly census figure is about the same for each title, our experience is that this is by far the more difficult one to obtain. Fine-Very Fine.
The second title used here on small size, after the merger of the Peoples NB into the First NB in April of 1931. While the Kelly census figure is about the same for each title, our experience is that this is by far the more difficult one to obtain. Fine-Very Fine.
Quitman, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 The Peoples NB Ch. # 11290
The only denomination issued by the considerably smaller (and scarcer) of Quitman's two banks. This example was obtained for the Rome collection from the 1981 Kagin's Memphis auction sale, where it realized $150. It likely will bring more tonight. Very Fine, with a stamped number on the reverse.
The only denomination issued by the considerably smaller (and scarcer) of Quitman's two banks. This example was obtained for the Rome collection from the 1981 Kagin's Memphis auction sale, where it realized $150. It likely will bring more tonight. Very Fine, with a stamped number on the reverse.
Reynolds, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 The First NB Ch. # 9615
Another one bank town which is seldom available, with our records showing only five offerings of any kind from here during the past six decades. Nice Very Fine, with purple signatures.
Another one bank town which is seldom available, with our records showing only five offerings of any kind from here during the past six decades. Nice Very Fine, with purple signatures.
Rome, GA - $5 1882 Date Back Fr. 534 The First NB Ch. # (S)2368
A none too common type and denomination from this town and state. Fine, trimmed very close at the bottom.
A none too common type and denomination from this town and state. Fine, trimmed very close at the bottom.
Rome, GA - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 469 The Merchants NB Ch. # 3670
An extremely rare Rome bank which issued $5 Brown Backs only until its demise in 1897 after barely ten years of operation. The Kelly census shows just three examples extant, mirroring our offering data, which shows but three offerings from here during the past six decades. Pen signed Fine.
An extremely rare Rome bank which issued $5 Brown Backs only until its demise in 1897 after barely ten years of operation. The Kelly census shows just three examples extant, mirroring our offering data, which shows but three offerings from here during the past six decades. Pen signed Fine.
Rome, GA - $10, $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628, 654 The National City Bank Ch. # 10302
Two large examples, the $10 About Fine, the $20 Extremely Fine but aged, the signatures faded on both pieces.
Two large examples, the $10 About Fine, the $20 Extremely Fine but aged, the signatures faded on both pieces.
Rome, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2368
Rome, GA - $10, $20 1929 Ty. 2 The National City Bank Ch. # 10302
Three pieces, the first Fine but badly cut, the two Type twos Fine with a bank stamp and Fine respectively.
Rome, GA - $10, $20 1929 Ty. 2 The National City Bank Ch. # 10302
Three pieces, the first Fine but badly cut, the two Type twos Fine with a bank stamp and Fine respectively.
Rome, GA - $10, $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 629, 655 The Exchange NB Ch. # (S)10303
Large notes only from this tougher Rome bank. The $10 grades Very Good+ with a couple of small body holes, the $20 About Fine but with a small nick out at the bottom.
Large notes only from this tougher Rome bank. The $10 grades Very Good+ with a couple of small body holes, the $20 About Fine but with a small nick out at the bottom.
Sandersville, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 599 The First NB Ch. # (S)7934
Large notes only from this bank, with this example the finest we've seen or heard of. Extremely Fine, with purple signatures.
Large notes only from this bank, with this example the finest we've seen or heard of. Extremely Fine, with purple signatures.
Sandersville, GA - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 617 The First NB Ch. # (S)7934
A truly scarce bank which is represented in the Rome collection with two most attractive examples. This Date Back grades a nice Very Fine, and displays one of the more interesting officers' names with the signature of cashier Battle Sparks.
A truly scarce bank which is represented in the Rome collection with two most attractive examples. This Date Back grades a nice Very Fine, and displays one of the more interesting officers' names with the signature of cashier Battle Sparks.
Sandersville, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The Geo. D. Warthen NB Ch. # 13725
One of the great private name banks to issue Series 1929 examples, and a very scarce and seldom offered note as well. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine, and somewhat nicer than the last example offered from here, which realized $2300 in a 2003 auction. Fine-Very Fine.
One of the great private name banks to issue Series 1929 examples, and a very scarce and seldom offered note as well. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine, and somewhat nicer than the last example offered from here, which realized $2300 in a 2003 auction. Fine-Very Fine.
Savannah, GA - $5 1875 Fr. 403 The Merchants NB Ch. # 1640
A simply wonderful note which is easily in the top three of the sixteen reported Georgia First Charters in the new Kelly census. It is one of only two Series 1875 $5 examples known on the state as well. This piece has been off the market while ensconced in the Rome collection for the better part of three decades, making this the first time in a full generation that collectors have had the opportunity to add it to their holdings. Bright Very Fine, a truly rare item where the bidding will likely reach or exceed...
A simply wonderful note which is easily in the top three of the sixteen reported Georgia First Charters in the new Kelly census. It is one of only two Series 1875 $5 examples known on the state as well. This piece has been off the market while ensconced in the Rome collection for the better part of three decades, making this the first time in a full generation that collectors have had the opportunity to add it to their holdings. Bright Very Fine, a truly rare item where the bidding will likely reach or exceed...
Savannah, GA - $10 1875 Fr. 418 The Merchants NB Ch. # 1640
A second First Charter from this bank, this the sole recorded First Charter $10 from Savannah. Like the $5 above, it is a lovely example, albeit not quite so rare as a Georgia type. Fine-Very Fine, a lovely early Georgia example fit for the finest of collections.
A second First Charter from this bank, this the sole recorded First Charter $10 from Savannah. Like the $5 above, it is a lovely example, albeit not quite so rare as a Georgia type. Fine-Very Fine, a lovely early Georgia example fit for the finest of collections.
Savannah, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 The Merchants NB Ch. # (S)1640
A by no means common note from here even as a Plain Back, with the last offering of any kind prior to tonight coming back in 1998. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
A by no means common note from here even as a Plain Back, with the last offering of any kind prior to tonight coming back in 1998. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Savannah, GA - $20 1902 Red Seal Fr. 640 The Merchants NB Ch. # (S)1640
A rare Red Seal which is new to the census and raises the total of known Red Seals from Savannah from one to two. Very Fine, with one tiny repair at the top border and the left margin trimmed a bit close.
A rare Red Seal which is new to the census and raises the total of known Red Seals from Savannah from one to two. Very Fine, with one tiny repair at the top border and the left margin trimmed a bit close.
Savannah, GA - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 496 The NB of Savannah Ch. # 3406
One of only two Brown Backs we know of from this tough Savannah bank, the other a $10 example. Sharp Fine-Very Fine, the close bottom margin more than offset by the bright colors and pen signatures.
One of only two Brown Backs we know of from this tough Savannah bank, the other a $10 example. Sharp Fine-Very Fine, the close bottom margin more than offset by the bright colors and pen signatures.
Savannah, GA - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 591 The NB of Savannah Ch. # (S)3406
The same type and denomination that comes with the error charter number mismatch, (an example of which is offered in the error section), but here (alas) the charter numbers match perfectly. Fine-Very Fine, the bottom a bit close.
The same type and denomination that comes with the error charter number mismatch, (an example of which is offered in the error section), but here (alas) the charter numbers match perfectly. Fine-Very Fine, the bottom a bit close.
Savannah, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 The NB of Savannah Ch. # (S)3406
Large notes only from this rather scarce bank. This is a nice one. Bright Very Fine+.
Large notes only from this rather scarce bank. This is a nice one. Bright Very Fine+.
Savannah, GA - $5, $20 Ty. 1, $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Citizens & Southern NB Ch. # 13068
A trio of notes from by far Savannah's most prolific issuer. The $5 grades Fine with a small split, the $10 About Uncirculated, and the $20 Very Fine.
A trio of notes from by far Savannah's most prolific issuer. The $5 grades Fine with a small split, the $10 About Uncirculated, and the $20 Very Fine.
Savannah, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Liberty NB & TC Ch. # 13472
By far the highest grade example from this tougher Savannah bank that we've ever seen or handled. Bright Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
By far the highest grade example from this tougher Savannah bank that we've ever seen or handled. Bright Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Shellman, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 8417
An exceptionally rare note from the only bank to issue in this south Georgia hamlet. While the Kelly census shows three large and four small examples extant, all must be very closely held, as our records show only one offering of any kind from here during the past sixty years, with that coming when we sold a large and a small example from here in our June, 1995 Memphis auction. Nice Fine+, with purple signatures, a truly rare note from a bank which had only $830 outstanding in large by 1935.
An exceptionally rare note from the only bank to issue in this south Georgia hamlet. While the Kelly census shows three large and four small examples extant, all must be very closely held, as our records show only one offering of any kind from here during the past sixty years, with that coming when we sold a large and a small example from here in our June, 1995 Memphis auction. Nice Fine+, with purple signatures, a truly rare note from a bank which had only $830 outstanding in large by 1935.
Shellman, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8417
Just about as tough to find in small size than large, although likely to be somewhat more affordable in small. Fine, the bottom trimmed just a bit close.
Just about as tough to find in small size than large, although likely to be somewhat more affordable in small. Fine, the bottom trimmed just a bit close.
Statesboro, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # 7468
A pleasing large example from the sole bank to issue in Bulloch County. Fine-Very Fine, with clear stamp signatures.
A pleasing large example from the sole bank to issue in Bulloch County. Fine-Very Fine, with clear stamp signatures.
Statesboro, GA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7468
A very rare note, with the Kelly census showing only four small examples reported from this one bank community, in considerable contrast to the dozen large notes recorded from here. Sharp Very Fine.
A very rare note, with the Kelly census showing only four small examples reported from this one bank community, in considerable contrast to the dozen large notes recorded from here. Sharp Very Fine.
Sylvester, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 608 The First NB Ch. # (S)6180
One of the great rarities of the Rome collection, with this the first note recorded from this tiny south Georgia community and this the first public offering from here ever. They simply don't get much more rare than this baby. Expect to see a battle before one fortunate collector adds this town to his Georgia holdings. Fine.
One of the great rarities of the Rome collection, with this the first note recorded from this tiny south Georgia community and this the first public offering from here ever. They simply don't get much more rare than this baby. Expect to see a battle before one fortunate collector adds this town to his Georgia holdings. Fine.
Thomasville, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The First NB Ch. # (S)3767
A lovely note bearing the second title used by this rather scarce bank, the only institution in town to issue. Bright Very Fine+, with vivid violet signatures, an exceptional piece.
A lovely note bearing the second title used by this rather scarce bank, the only institution in town to issue. Bright Very Fine+, with vivid violet signatures, an exceptional piece.
Thomson, GA - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 618 The First NB Ch. # (S)9302
A very scarce one bank community which was last offered at public sale back in 1998. Fine, the sole example from here in the Rome collection holdings.
A very scarce one bank community which was last offered at public sale back in 1998. Fine, the sole example from here in the Rome collection holdings.
Tifton, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The NB of Tifton Ch. # 8350
Easily the finest large note known from the only collectible bank in this south Georgia community. We've recorded just four prior appearances of any kind from here during the past six decades, or one every fifteen years. Extremely Fine, trimmed just a bit close at the bottom.
Easily the finest large note known from the only collectible bank in this south Georgia community. We've recorded just four prior appearances of any kind from here during the past six decades, or one every fifteen years. Extremely Fine, trimmed just a bit close at the bottom.
Valdosta, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 The First NB Ch. # (S)4429
One of two large notes from this location found in the Rome collection, with this the lesser grade example of the pair. Very Good-Fine.
One of two large notes from this location found in the Rome collection, with this the lesser grade example of the pair. Very Good-Fine.
Valdosta, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 653 The First NB Ch. # 4429
A by no means easy to find community in large size, with most specimens from here in long term Georgia holdings. Fine.
A by no means easy to find community in large size, with most specimens from here in long term Georgia holdings. Fine.
Valdosta, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 4429
A lovely note which is by a considerable margin the nicest Series 1929 example we've seen or heard of from here. Crackling fresh Extremely Fine+, three light folds from gem new.
A lovely note which is by a considerable margin the nicest Series 1929 example we've seen or heard of from here. Crackling fresh Extremely Fine+, three light folds from gem new.
Vidalia, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 The First NB Ch. # 9879
The first of a pair of notes from this extremely scarce one bank community, known throughout the country for its distinctive Vidalia onions. Our records show just six offerings of any kind from here, large or small, in the past sixty years, matching almost perfectly with the Kelly census, which enumerates six large and two small examples. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
The first of a pair of notes from this extremely scarce one bank community, known throughout the country for its distinctive Vidalia onions. Our records show just six offerings of any kind from here, large or small, in the past sixty years, matching almost perfectly with the Kelly census, which enumerates six large and two small examples. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Vidalia, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 653 The First NB Ch. # 9879
A very close match in grade to the $10 from here offered above. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
A very close match in grade to the $10 from here offered above. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
Vienna, GA - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 645 The First NB Ch. # (S)9618
This short lived banking venture was the sole issuer in this Dooly County community, staying just long enough to issue Third Charter Date Backs and a handful of Plain Backs before liquidating in February of 1917. The Kelly census stands at four, and we've recorded only three offerings from here in our data covering the last sixty years. This is a most attractive piece which is certain to please. Very Fine+, with sharp purple signatures.
This short lived banking venture was the sole issuer in this Dooly County community, staying just long enough to issue Third Charter Date Backs and a handful of Plain Backs before liquidating in February of 1917. The Kelly census stands at four, and we've recorded only three offerings from here in our data covering the last sixty years. This is a most attractive piece which is certain to please. Very Fine+, with sharp purple signatures.
Washington, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The NB of Wilkes at Washington Ch. # 8848
One of a pair of large notes from here in the Rome collection, with this note having been acquired from us back in 1978. Extremely Fine, the top margin just a touch close.
One of a pair of large notes from here in the Rome collection, with this note having been acquired from us back in 1978. Extremely Fine, the top margin just a touch close.
Washington, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The NB of Wilkes at Washington Ch. # 8848
A second high grade large example, with the distinctive title layout found on large notes from here. Very Fine, with clear signatures.
A second high grade large example, with the distinctive title layout found on large notes from here. Very Fine, with clear signatures.
Washington, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The Citizens NB Ch. # 8894
Washington's second and considerably smaller bank. Despite a respectable issue (albeit one which ended when the bank went out in 1927), and despite the four examples recorded by Kelly, all must be very tightly held, as our records of over 275,000 offerings of National Bank Notes at public sale since 1943 fail to reveal even one appearance of any kind by any note from this bank. About Fine.
Washington's second and considerably smaller bank. Despite a respectable issue (albeit one which ended when the bank went out in 1927), and despite the four examples recorded by Kelly, all must be very tightly held, as our records of over 275,000 offerings of National Bank Notes at public sale since 1943 fail to reveal even one appearance of any kind by any note from this bank. About Fine.
Waycross, GA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 605 The First NB Ch. # 4963
Large notes from this institution, the only issuer in Waycross, have always represented a special challenge to Georgia collectors, as Waycross was the home of one of the leading Georgia enthusiasts during his three decades of collecting. Despite his best efforts, and despite a substantial large size issue from this bank, large examples from here have always been next to impossible to acquire, with the Kelly census standing at just three such notes. This piece, from the Rome collection, is one of the three known examples, and is the highest grade of the trio. Nice Very Fine, the top margin a bit close, a note which is likely to surprise.
Large notes from this institution, the only issuer in Waycross, have always represented a special challenge to Georgia collectors, as Waycross was the home of one of the leading Georgia enthusiasts during his three decades of collecting. Despite his best efforts, and despite a substantial large size issue from this bank, large examples from here have always been next to impossible to acquire, with the Kelly census standing at just three such notes. This piece, from the Rome collection, is one of the three known examples, and is the highest grade of the trio. Nice Very Fine, the top margin a bit close, a note which is likely to surprise.
Waynesboro, GA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 651 The First NB Ch. # 7899
A tough bank with just four large examples in the Kelly census. Fine, the signatures faded.
A tough bank with just four large examples in the Kelly census. Fine, the signatures faded.
Waynesboro, GA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7899
A none too common bank in small as well, with this one of the very few decent grade examples known. Fine-Very Fine.
A none too common bank in small as well, with this one of the very few decent grade examples known. Fine-Very Fine.
West Point, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 The First NB Ch. # (S)8046
A great note from the only bank to issue in this small community which sits virtually on the Alabama border. As is the case with so many small town Georgia banks, four notes are recorded from here, all of which have been closely held for generations, with this piece the only one ever offered previously at public sale, where it was obtained for the Rome collection in the April, 1978 Hickman & Oakes sale, where it was lot 62. It has been more than two and a half decades since this piece or any specimen from West Point has been available to this state's collectors, and, if this offering holds true to form, it may well be that long again before another such example appears on the market. Fine, trimmed in just a bit at the bottom left corner.
A great note from the only bank to issue in this small community which sits virtually on the Alabama border. As is the case with so many small town Georgia banks, four notes are recorded from here, all of which have been closely held for generations, with this piece the only one ever offered previously at public sale, where it was obtained for the Rome collection in the April, 1978 Hickman & Oakes sale, where it was lot 62. It has been more than two and a half decades since this piece or any specimen from West Point has been available to this state's collectors, and, if this offering holds true to form, it may well be that long again before another such example appears on the market. Fine, trimmed in just a bit at the bottom left corner.
Winder, GA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 Winder NB Ch. # 10805
Fine or a bit better in appearance, but a small repair on the reverse as well as a tiny nick out of the top margin.
Fine or a bit better in appearance, but a small repair on the reverse as well as a tiny nick out of the top margin.
Winder, GA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 Winder NB Ch. # 10805
Even scarcer in small size than large, a familiar story in this state as the Depression took its toll on the Georgia banking community, with this institution falling into receivership by the close of 1932. Evenly circulated About Fine.
Even scarcer in small size than large, a familiar story in this state as the Depression took its toll on the Georgia banking community, with this institution falling into receivership by the close of 1932. Evenly circulated About Fine.
Winder, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Winder NB Ch. # 10805
A second small size example from the only collectible bank in Winder, the home town of Richard Russell, who served for almost a half century in the United States Senate. Fine, with just the slightest discoloration on the right half of the note.
A second small size example from the only collectible bank in Winder, the home town of Richard Russell, who served for almost a half century in the United States Senate. Fine, with just the slightest discoloration on the right half of the note.
La Grange, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The La Grange NB Ch. # 7762 Fine
Lavonia, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 8470 Fine-Very Fine, small bank stamp on face
Lavonia, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 8470 Fine-Very Fine, small bank stamp on face
Kahului, Hawaii Territory - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 591 The Baldwin NB Ch. # (P)8207
This is the fifth note reported from this much sought after Maui community, and the first to be discovered in decades. It's one of only two Date Backs known on the bank, and the only $5.00. All four of the then known Kahului Territorials were in the Ostheimer collection, and were then obtained by J.L. Irish, where they became part of his fabulous collection of Territorials. They were sold over two sales in 1997, with the last offering of any kind from here coming in 2000, when a $10 Date Back realized over $25,000 at auction. All four of the Ostheimer-Irish notes now reside in very strong hands, making this newly discovered example perhaps the sole example from here most collectors will ever have the opportunity to own for many years. Very Good-Fine, the signatures faded but otherwise a solid note which is likely to realize somewhat in excess of our likely conservative estimate of...
This is the fifth note reported from this much sought after Maui community, and the first to be discovered in decades. It's one of only two Date Backs known on the bank, and the only $5.00. All four of the then known Kahului Territorials were in the Ostheimer collection, and were then obtained by J.L. Irish, where they became part of his fabulous collection of Territorials. They were sold over two sales in 1997, with the last offering of any kind from here coming in 2000, when a $10 Date Back realized over $25,000 at auction. All four of the Ostheimer-Irish notes now reside in very strong hands, making this newly discovered example perhaps the sole example from here most collectors will ever have the opportunity to own for many years. Very Good-Fine, the signatures faded but otherwise a solid note which is likely to realize somewhat in excess of our likely conservative estimate of...
Honolulu, HI - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Bishop First NB Ch. # 5550
This Fine note bears the first of the two titles this prolific issuer ordered for the 1929 series.
This Fine note bears the first of the two titles this prolific issuer ordered for the 1929 series.
Honolulu, HI - $100 1929 Ty. 1 Bishop First NB Ch. # 5550
A nice high denomination example from this avidly collected location. Fine-Very Fine, considerably closer to the latter than the former.
A nice high denomination example from this avidly collected location. Fine-Very Fine, considerably closer to the latter than the former.
A Pair of Idaho 1929 Series Nationals
Boise, ID - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 1668 Fine
Caldwell, ID - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 4690 Fine
Boise, ID - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 1668 Fine
Caldwell, ID - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 4690 Fine
Blackfoot, ID - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7419
A scarce and evenly circulated Fine from the only institution to issue from this Bingham County community.
A scarce and evenly circulated Fine from the only institution to issue from this Bingham County community.
Boise, ID - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB of Idaho Ch. # 1668
A tougher high denomination example with just eight such notes listed in the Kelly census. Fine.
A tougher high denomination example with just eight such notes listed in the Kelly census. Fine.
Boise, ID - $100 1929 Ty. 1 First National Bank of Idaho Ch. # 1668
One of the highest grade small Idaho hundreds in the census. Extremely Fine.
One of the highest grade small Idaho hundreds in the census. Extremely Fine.
Boise, ID - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 599 The Boise City NB Ch. # 3471
The top margin of this Fine note is trimmed into the design.
The top margin of this Fine note is trimmed into the design.
Boise, ID - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 651 The Boise City NB Ch. #(P) 3471
Purple stamped ink signatures are still legible on this Third Charter note from Ada County. Fine, with moderate circulation soiling.
Purple stamped ink signatures are still legible on this Third Charter note from Ada County. Fine, with moderate circulation soiling.
Boise, ID - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The Boise City NB Ch. # 3471
A scarce denomination from this state. A nice Very Fine bordering on a higher grade. From one of only 273 sheets of this denomination printed by the bank.
A scarce denomination from this state. A nice Very Fine bordering on a higher grade. From one of only 273 sheets of this denomination printed by the bank.
Boise, ID - $100 1929 Ty. 1 The Boise City NB Ch. # 3471
A tough denomination from this bank. Nice Fine-Very Fine, with one stray pinhole.
A tough denomination from this bank. Nice Fine-Very Fine, with one stray pinhole.
Boise, ID - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 644 The Idaho NB Ch. # (P)8346
Boise's scarcest issuing bank, with only six notes recorded in the Kelly census. This is the sole example we have to offer in this collection. Very Good-Fine.
Boise's scarcest issuing bank, with only six notes recorded in the Kelly census. This is the sole example we have to offer in this collection. Very Good-Fine.
Boise, ID - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 620 The Pacific NB Ch. #(P)10083
A Fine note from a bank which issued 1902 Date Backs and Plain Backs only.
A Fine note from a bank which issued 1902 Date Backs and Plain Backs only.
Boise, ID - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The Pacific NB Ch. # 10083
Large notes only from this Boise bank. Fine, the signatures faded and with a small chunk out of the bottom edge.
Large notes only from this Boise bank. Fine, the signatures faded and with a small chunk out of the bottom edge.
Boise, ID - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 654 The Pacific NB Ch. # (P)10083
Version with the regional letter. Very Good-Fine.
Version with the regional letter. Very Good-Fine.
Boise, ID - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 658 The Overland NB Ch. # (P)10751
A very scarce Boise bank which was not represented at all in the Knudsen collection, not surprising as it was in business for barely six years before entering receivership in 1921. Fine-Very Fine, with a bit of light foxing.
A very scarce Boise bank which was not represented at all in the Knudsen collection, not surprising as it was in business for barely six years before entering receivership in 1921. Fine-Very Fine, with a bit of light foxing.
Bonners Ferry, ID - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 605 The First NB Ch. # 10727
Only three large notes from this tiny one bank community are recorded in the Kelly census, with opportunities to obtain one scant at best. This piece, while quite well circulated, is fully intact and eminently collectible. Very Good.
Only three large notes from this tiny one bank community are recorded in the Kelly census, with opportunities to obtain one scant at best. This piece, while quite well circulated, is fully intact and eminently collectible. Very Good.
Burley, ID - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 603 The First NB Ch. # (P)10341
Large notes only from this excessively rare bank, which went out in 1921 after only eight years in business. The census shows only three examples extant from here, and, even more telling, there have been no public offerings of any kind from this bank since a fixed price list appearance in 1972, with the bank even missing from the mammoth Knudsen collection of Idaho notes which we sold in 2001. Very Good+, a great note likely to see bidding reach or exceed...
Large notes only from this excessively rare bank, which went out in 1921 after only eight years in business. The census shows only three examples extant from here, and, even more telling, there have been no public offerings of any kind from this bank since a fixed price list appearance in 1972, with the bank even missing from the mammoth Knudsen collection of Idaho notes which we sold in 2001. Very Good+, a great note likely to see bidding reach or exceed...
Caldwell, ID - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The First NB Ch. #(P)4690
Kelly traces eight large size examples from this bank. Fine.
Kelly traces eight large size examples from this bank. Fine.
Caldwell, ID - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4690
An unmolested Very Fine with claims to a higher grade. Fresh and with considerable crispness remaining.
An unmolested Very Fine with claims to a higher grade. Fresh and with considerable crispness remaining.
Caldwell, ID - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4690
A presentable Fine-Very Fine example from this Canyon County issuer which ordered 362 sheets of this denomination in Type 1. A few scattered pinholes are present.
A presentable Fine-Very Fine example from this Canyon County issuer which ordered 362 sheets of this denomination in Type 1. A few scattered pinholes are present.
Cottonwood, ID - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7923
The only bank to issue in this small town, with the census now standing at six Series 1929 examples. Evenly circulated Fine.
The only bank to issue in this small town, with the census now standing at six Series 1929 examples. Evenly circulated Fine.
Grangeville, ID - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 6927
A high grade example from this small gold mining community. This piece comes from the Knudsen collection sale, where it realized $1092.50. Expect it to bring somewhat more this evening. Nice Very Fine+.
A high grade example from this small gold mining community. This piece comes from the Knudsen collection sale, where it realized $1092.50. Expect it to bring somewhat more this evening. Nice Very Fine+.
Hailey, ID - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The Hailey NB Ch. # 9145
A beautiful note which is the nicest we've ever seen from here by a full grade. Bright Extremely Fine, the close bottom margin more than offset by the fresh white paper and vivid purple signatures this note offers.
A beautiful note which is the nicest we've ever seen from here by a full grade. Bright Extremely Fine, the close bottom margin more than offset by the fresh white paper and vivid purple signatures this note offers.
Hailey, ID - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Hailey NB Ch. # 9145
A lovely small example from this very scarce bank, a perfect mate to the high grade large note offered above. Extremely Fine.
A lovely small example from this very scarce bank, a perfect mate to the high grade large note offered above. Extremely Fine.
Idaho Falls, ID - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 American NB Ch. # (P)6982
A common enough bank in small size but quite scarce in large. Very Good+.
A common enough bank in small size but quite scarce in large. Very Good+.
Idaho Falls, ID - $5 1929 Ty. 1 American NB Ch. # 6982
A clean Very Fine, which at first glance appears to be a higher grade. Attractive and with plenty of eye appeal. This is the first of three 1929 series we are able to offer from here tonight, all of which were from the same collection.
A clean Very Fine, which at first glance appears to be a higher grade. Attractive and with plenty of eye appeal. This is the first of three 1929 series we are able to offer from here tonight, all of which were from the same collection.
Idaho Falls, ID - $10 1929 Ty. 1 American NB Ch. # 6982
The second of three 1929 series notes we are able to offer from here tonight. Very Fine.
The second of three 1929 series notes we are able to offer from here tonight. Very Fine.
Idaho Falls, ID - $10 1929 Ty. 2 American NB Ch. # 6982
This was the only bank of the three located here to issue the 1929 series. Very Fine.
This was the only bank of the three located here to issue the 1929 series. Very Fine.
Idaho Falls, ID - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 658 The Idaho Falls NB Ch. # 11278
Large notes only from this scarce bank, with this one of the nicest examples we've seen from here for some time. Bright Very Fine.
Large notes only from this scarce bank, with this one of the nicest examples we've seen from here for some time. Bright Very Fine.
Lewiston, ID - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2972
Although six issuing banks were located here, this was the only institution to order the $50 denomination in the 1929 series, of which it printed 252 sheets. Very Fine and quite scarce.
Although six issuing banks were located here, this was the only institution to order the $50 denomination in the 1929 series, of which it printed 252 sheets. Very Fine and quite scarce.
Lewiston, ID - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Lewiston NB Ch. # 3023
A Fine example from a challenging to locate bank.
A Fine example from a challenging to locate bank.
Lewiston, ID - $5 1929 Ty. 2 Lewiston NB Ch. # 13819
This was the last bank from here to receive a federal charter. It issued type 2 only in the 1929 series. Fine.
This was the last bank from here to receive a federal charter. It issued type 2 only in the 1929 series. Fine.
Lewiston, ID - $10 1929 Ty. 2 Lewiston NB Ch. # 13819
The last of Lewiston's six issuing banks chartered, and a rather scarce bank at that. Bright Very Fine.
The last of Lewiston's six issuing banks chartered, and a rather scarce bank at that. Bright Very Fine.
Malad City, ID - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8822
This nicely centered Extremely Fine note comes from the only issuing bank in this Oneida County community.
This nicely centered Extremely Fine note comes from the only issuing bank in this Oneida County community.
Moscow, ID - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3408
An evenly circulated example from the home of the University of Idaho. Fine, a scarce and seldom offered town.
An evenly circulated example from the home of the University of Idaho. Fine, a scarce and seldom offered town.
Nampa, ID - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The First NB Ch. # (P)8370
This small Canyon County town had three issuing banks, all of which lasted for only a few years before going under. This institution went out in 1923, leaving just three examples in the census. Our records disclose only four offerings of any kind from here during the past six decades, making this a pretty tough bank to find. Fine-Very Fine, rare enough to see bidding easily reach and quite likely exceed...
This small Canyon County town had three issuing banks, all of which lasted for only a few years before going under. This institution went out in 1923, leaving just three examples in the census. Our records disclose only four offerings of any kind from here during the past six decades, making this a pretty tough bank to find. Fine-Very Fine, rare enough to see bidding easily reach and quite likely exceed...
Nampa, ID - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 The Farmers & Merchants NB Ch. # (P)10916
An extremely scarce Nampa bank with just three notes listed in the census. Only large notes were issued from here, and this bank lasted but four years before succumbing to a local agricultural depression. Fine++.
An extremely scarce Nampa bank with just three notes listed in the census. Only large notes were issued from here, and this bank lasted but four years before succumbing to a local agricultural depression. Fine++.
Parma, ID - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 11496
Somewhat unusually, small notes from here are scarcer than large, with only four in the census. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Somewhat unusually, small notes from here are scarcer than large, with only four in the census. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Payette, ID - $5 1882 Date Back Fr. 537 The First NB Ch. # (P)5906
A very rare Idaho type and denomination which reportedly is the only recorded $5 Date Back known from the state. Problem-free Very Good-Fine, and from a very scarce bank as well.
A very rare Idaho type and denomination which reportedly is the only recorded $5 Date Back known from the state. Problem-free Very Good-Fine, and from a very scarce bank as well.
Payette, ID - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 599 The Payette NB Ch. # (P)8075
A rare Payette bank which has had only two public offerings in the past six decades. This piece is an attractive Fine example with clear purple signatures.
A rare Payette bank which has had only two public offerings in the past six decades. This piece is an attractive Fine example with clear purple signatures.
Saint Anthony, ID - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 555 The First NB Ch. # (P)5764
Both a very scarce bank and a prohibitively rare type and denomination from this state, with this one of only two $20 Date Backs reported. About Fine.
Both a very scarce bank and a prohibitively rare type and denomination from this state, with this one of only two $20 Date Backs reported. About Fine.
Saint Anthony, ID - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The Commercial NB Ch. # 7230
An extremely rare note which is one of just two large size examples recorded from this bank. We've now sold this piece twice, once to Bob Knudsen in our October, 1995 St. Louis sale, and again in September of 2001, when we sold Bob's Idaho collection, where it brought just under $2000. In a sharply higher market where rarity is even more of a factor, expect this pleasing no-problems Fine example to now realize...
An extremely rare note which is one of just two large size examples recorded from this bank. We've now sold this piece twice, once to Bob Knudsen in our October, 1995 St. Louis sale, and again in September of 2001, when we sold Bob's Idaho collection, where it brought just under $2000. In a sharply higher market where rarity is even more of a factor, expect this pleasing no-problems Fine example to now realize...
Saint Anthony, ID - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The Commercial NB Ch. # 7230
A very scarce note which is the only Type 2 example we've seen from this bank. Sharp Extremely Fine, with a couple of minor pinholes.
A very scarce note which is the only Type 2 example we've seen from this bank. Sharp Extremely Fine, with a couple of minor pinholes.
Salmon, ID - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens NB Ch. # 9432
An always in demand town name adorns this Very Good-Fine example.
An always in demand town name adorns this Very Good-Fine example.
Wallace, ID - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4773
A clean and well centered Fine from the only bank in this Shoshone County locale to issue the 1929 series.
A clean and well centered Fine from the only bank in this Shoshone County locale to issue the 1929 series.
Weiser, ID - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The First NB Ch. # (P)6754
Large notes only from this bank, which liquidated in 1923. Pleasing Very Fine.
Large notes only from this bank, which liquidated in 1923. Pleasing Very Fine.
Weiser, ID - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # (P)6754
Evenly circulated and with no real problems save normal wear. Very Good-Fine.
Evenly circulated and with no real problems save normal wear. Very Good-Fine.
Abingdon, IL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 The First NB Ch. # 3377
This institution was the only issuing bank located in this Knox County locale and entered receivership in 1927. Kelly has traced eight survivors. The example we offer here is an attractive Very Fine with nice centering and dark ink signatures, including that of the Assistant Cashier.
This institution was the only issuing bank located in this Knox County locale and entered receivership in 1927. Kelly has traced eight survivors. The example we offer here is an attractive Very Fine with nice centering and dark ink signatures, including that of the Assistant Cashier.
Anna, IL - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4449
A scarcer bank in small size than large. Evenly circulated Very Good-Fine.
A scarcer bank in small size than large. Evenly circulated Very Good-Fine.
Atwood, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6359
A very scarce note from the only bank chartered in this small community. Only Type ones were issued in small size, with just a literal handful recorded in the Kelly census. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
A very scarce note from the only bank chartered in this small community. Only Type ones were issued in small size, with just a literal handful recorded in the Kelly census. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Aurora, IL - $50 1902 Date Back Fr. 669 The Merchants NB Ch. # (M)3854
One look at this note will reveal why we are sorely tempted to elevate it to the Gem designation, as it is head and shoulders above most any of the fifties from here which have been labeled as gems in the past. The note is bright, fresh, and unusually well embossed, with great color and vivid purple signatures. There is, however, evidence of minor handling, and that, along with a bottom margin that strays just a bit close on the left compels us to call this Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated. It is a note certain to please, and will fit perfectly into any high end type or state set.
One look at this note will reveal why we are sorely tempted to elevate it to the Gem designation, as it is head and shoulders above most any of the fifties from here which have been labeled as gems in the past. The note is bright, fresh, and unusually well embossed, with great color and vivid purple signatures. There is, however, evidence of minor handling, and that, along with a bottom margin that strays just a bit close on the left compels us to call this Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated. It is a note certain to please, and will fit perfectly into any high end type or state set.
Belleville, IL - $2 Original Fr. 389 The First NB Ch. # 2154
An exciting note which is one of only about twenty five serial number one Lazy Twos known from all states and banks combined. This piece was obviously a keepsake of some kind, as the bottom selvage has penciled names under each of the officer's signatures on the note. Fortunately, what evidence of storage there is here is concentrated on the back, with the front exceptionally bright and barely showing any wear. Very Fine, a true Illinois trophy item likely to see bidding reach or exceed...
An exciting note which is one of only about twenty five serial number one Lazy Twos known from all states and banks combined. This piece was obviously a keepsake of some kind, as the bottom selvage has penciled names under each of the officer's signatures on the note. Fortunately, what evidence of storage there is here is concentrated on the back, with the front exceptionally bright and barely showing any wear. Very Fine, a true Illinois trophy item likely to see bidding reach or exceed...
Belvidere, IL - $10 1875 Fr. 416 The First NB Ch. # 1097
We are pleased to offer below a small but select collection of notes from Boone County, whose two issuing locations are Belvidere and Caledonia. This First Charter $10 is the highlight of that offering and ranks as one of the most visually spectacular First Charters we have ever been privileged to feature. The note is a virtual explosion of color, with the ink and paper quality simply extraordinary for a note of that era. The blue end paper visible across the top adds another dimension to the overall picture, as do the perfect pen signatures at the bottom. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, a note worthy of a place in the finest of collections.
We are pleased to offer below a small but select collection of notes from Boone County, whose two issuing locations are Belvidere and Caledonia. This First Charter $10 is the highlight of that offering and ranks as one of the most visually spectacular First Charters we have ever been privileged to feature. The note is a virtual explosion of color, with the ink and paper quality simply extraordinary for a note of that era. The blue end paper visible across the top adds another dimension to the overall picture, as do the perfect pen signatures at the bottom. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, a note worthy of a place in the finest of collections.
Belvidere, IL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The First NB Ch. # 1097
The first note obtained by our consignor for his collection, purchased in 1958. It's a pen signed beauty with bright white paper and loads of original embossing, truly a note fit for the finest of collections. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
The first note obtained by our consignor for his collection, purchased in 1958. It's a pen signed beauty with bright white paper and loads of original embossing, truly a note fit for the finest of collections. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Belvidere, IL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The First NB Ch. # (M)1097
A second $5 example from this none too common Belvedere bank, this obtained in 1999 from the sale of Roy Baker's collection. Pen signed Fine-Very Fine.
A second $5 example from this none too common Belvedere bank, this obtained in 1999 from the sale of Roy Baker's collection. Pen signed Fine-Very Fine.
Belvidere, IL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # (M)1097
A high grade pen signed example purchased from Jim Sazama in 1997. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A high grade pen signed example purchased from Jim Sazama in 1997. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Belvidere, IL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 1097
Small notes are considerably scarcer than are large examples from here, as Series 1929 examples were issued for only two years until the bank liquidated late in 1931. The new Kelly Illinois census lists just five examples, with this piece, which is new to the census, easily the finest of the now six known. Extremely Fine.
Small notes are considerably scarcer than are large examples from here, as Series 1929 examples were issued for only two years until the bank liquidated late in 1931. The new Kelly Illinois census lists just five examples, with this piece, which is new to the census, easily the finest of the now six known. Extremely Fine.
Belvidere, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 1097
Evenly circulated Fine, a tough small size note.
Evenly circulated Fine, a tough small size note.
Belvidere, IL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The Second NB Ch. # (M)3190
A lovely example from Belvidere's second bank, with great eye appeal and two color pen signatures. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A lovely example from Belvidere's second bank, with great eye appeal and two color pen signatures. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Belvidere, IL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The Second NB Ch. # 3190
Variety without the regional letter, and one of just nine large examples from here in the new Kelly census. Pen signed Very Fine+.
Variety without the regional letter, and one of just nine large examples from here in the new Kelly census. Pen signed Very Fine+.
Belvidere, IL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The Second NB Ch. # (M)3190
A nice evenly circulated pen signed Fine-Very Fine example which we sold as part of the Lynn Shaw collection back in May of 2000.
A nice evenly circulated pen signed Fine-Very Fine example which we sold as part of the Lynn Shaw collection back in May of 2000.
Belvidere, IL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The Second NB Ch. # (M)3190
One of only two twenties in the census, both in the same grade and with consecutive serial numbers. Very Good-Fine.
One of only two twenties in the census, both in the same grade and with consecutive serial numbers. Very Good-Fine.
Belvidere, IL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Second NB Ch. # 3190
A lovely example from our January, 2002 sale, where it brought $299. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely example from our January, 2002 sale, where it brought $299. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Belvidere, IL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Second NB Ch. # 3190
A slabbed $10 graded by CGA as Choice Uncirculated 64.
A slabbed $10 graded by CGA as Choice Uncirculated 64.
Belvidere, IL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Second NB Ch. # 3190
This note is graded as Choice Uncirculated 64 by CGA.
This note is graded as Choice Uncirculated 64 by CGA.
Caledonia, IL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 631 The Caledonia NB Ch. # 10567
This Boone County bank issued only a miniscule number of notes and had but $780 in large size outstanding at the bank's close in 1934. Only two large notes are known, with this one of those two. Pen signed Fine, ex-Roy Baker collection.
This Boone County bank issued only a miniscule number of notes and had but $780 in large size outstanding at the bank's close in 1934. Only two large notes are known, with this one of those two. Pen signed Fine, ex-Roy Baker collection.
Caledonia, IL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Caledonia NB Ch. # 10567
The Kelly census lists just four small notes from here, with the two in this collection both new to the market. This piece grades Very Fine, with a close bottom margin.
The Kelly census lists just four small notes from here, with the two in this collection both new to the market. This piece grades Very Fine, with a close bottom margin.
Caledonia, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Caledonia NB Ch. # 10567
An attractive Very Fine example from this very scarce bank.
An attractive Very Fine example from this very scarce bank.
Carterville, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7889
Type ones only from the sole bank chartered in this small Williamson County community. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
Type ones only from the sole bank chartered in this small Williamson County community. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
Centralia, IL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The Old NB Ch. # 3303
A very scarce bank in large size, with just eight examples listed in the new Kelly census. Evenly circulated Fine+.
A very scarce bank in large size, with just eight examples listed in the new Kelly census. Evenly circulated Fine+.
Centralia, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Old NB Ch. # 3303
This example is easily the highest grade small example reported from this none too common bank. Crisp Uncirculated.
This example is easily the highest grade small example reported from this none too common bank. Crisp Uncirculated.
Centralia, IL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The Centralia NB Ch. # (M)11904
A just plain rare Centralia bank which was in business for only three years before bowing out in 1924. The census lists just four notes extant from here, with our records showing just four public offerings over the past sixty years. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with a soiled counting mark on the right which affects little.
A just plain rare Centralia bank which was in business for only three years before bowing out in 1924. The census lists just four notes extant from here, with our records showing just four public offerings over the past sixty years. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with a soiled counting mark on the right which affects little.
Centralia, IL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The City NB Ch. # 11923
Small notes from here are usually available, but large examples from this bank are another story entirely, with the new Kelly census listing only two pieces. Evenly circulated Fine, with no problems whatever, rare enough to see bidding reach or exceed...
Small notes from here are usually available, but large examples from this bank are another story entirely, with the new Kelly census listing only two pieces. Evenly circulated Fine, with no problems whatever, rare enough to see bidding reach or exceed...
Centralia, IL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The City NB Ch. # 11923
Perhaps the nicest small note we've ever seen from this well collected location. About Uncirculated.
Perhaps the nicest small note we've ever seen from this well collected location. About Uncirculated.
Centralia, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The City NB Ch. # 11923
There is a bit of handling and the bottom margin is close at the left, but the note is bright and there is no trace whatever of any circulation. Crisp Uncirculated.
There is a bit of handling and the bottom margin is close at the left, but the note is bright and there is no trace whatever of any circulation. Crisp Uncirculated.
Chicago, IL - $100 1929 Ty. 2 The Live Stock NB Ch. # 13674
A scarce type and denomination from any bank. Fine+, with a tiny bit of blue pencil on the back.
A scarce type and denomination from any bank. Fine+, with a tiny bit of blue pencil on the back.
A Trio of Chicago Banks
Chicago, IL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 Lawrence Avenue NB Ch. # 12873 Fine
Chicago, IL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 635 Addison NB Ch. # 13119 Fine
Chicago, IL - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 642 Calumet NB Ch. # (M) 3102 VF, poorly cut
Chicago, IL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 Lawrence Avenue NB Ch. # 12873 Fine
Chicago, IL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 635 Addison NB Ch. # 13119 Fine
Chicago, IL - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 642 Calumet NB Ch. # (M) 3102 VF, poorly cut
Decatur, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Millikin NB Ch. # 5089
Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Decatur, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Millikin NB Ch. # 5089
Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Decatur, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Millikin NB Ch. # 5089
Gem Crisp Uncirculated and fresh. Our consignor purchased this and the other 1929 examples on this bank that we offer tonight from Utica, NY dealer William Donlon.
Gem Crisp Uncirculated and fresh. Our consignor purchased this and the other 1929 examples on this bank that we offer tonight from Utica, NY dealer William Donlon.
Decatur, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Millikin NB Ch. # 5089
Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Dixon, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The City NB Ch. # 3294
A very elusive bank, with our records showing just six offerings of any kind from here during the past sixty years. We've seen or heard of few nicer examples than this. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A very elusive bank, with our records showing just six offerings of any kind from here during the past sixty years. We've seen or heard of few nicer examples than this. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Dixon, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The City NB Ch. # 3294
A very tough bank with most notes from here closely held. Pleasing Fine+.
A very tough bank with most notes from here closely held. Pleasing Fine+.
Freeburg, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7941
According to the new Kelly census, this bank has actually turned out to be scarcer in small notes than large. This example, grading Fine with a tiny nick out of the right side margin, is signed by female cashier Susie M. Wolf.
According to the new Kelly census, this bank has actually turned out to be scarcer in small notes than large. This example, grading Fine with a tiny nick out of the right side margin, is signed by female cashier Susie M. Wolf.
Gardner, IL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9406
As nice a small note as we've ever seen from this one bank Grundy County location. The Kelly census shows just five small notes from here, compared with eight large. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
As nice a small note as we've ever seen from this one bank Grundy County location. The Kelly census shows just five small notes from here, compared with eight large. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Grand Tower, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7712
A better note from a bank with a very small issue. Very Good.
A better note from a bank with a very small issue. Very Good.
Havana, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Havana NB Ch. # 2242
A nice high end example from this elusive bank. Very Fine+.
A nice high end example from this elusive bank. Very Fine+.
Highland, IL - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The First NB Ch. # (M)6653
This is the sole $10 Red Seal reported from this bank in the new Kelly census. Pen signed Very Good-Fine, the bottom margin trimmed into the design.
This is the sole $10 Red Seal reported from this bank in the new Kelly census. Pen signed Very Good-Fine, the bottom margin trimmed into the design.
Homer, IL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 11882
A very tough note from avidly collected Champaign County. The Kelly census of just seven pieces includes this example, which is as nice as any listed. Very Fine.
A very tough note from avidly collected Champaign County. The Kelly census of just seven pieces includes this example, which is as nice as any listed. Very Fine.
Humboldt, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7168
A just plain scarce bank which issued only a handful of notes both large and small. Nice Very Fine.
A just plain scarce bank which issued only a handful of notes both large and small. Nice Very Fine.
Kansas, IL - $2 Original Fr. 389 The First NB Ch. # 2011
A perfectly centered and very bright example of this rare and in demand type. This is indeed a screaming gem but for a few stray areas of very light foxing, which most would ignore but which compels us to label this piece as Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A perfectly centered and very bright example of this rare and in demand type. This is indeed a screaming gem but for a few stray areas of very light foxing, which most would ignore but which compels us to label this piece as Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
LaSalle, IL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The LaSalle NB Ch. # 2503
A most attractive example from this sought after county. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A most attractive example from this sought after county. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Lincoln, IL - $1 Original Fr. 382 The First NB Ch. # 2126
A beautiful note with utterly incredible margins for a First Charter Ace. Were there not a bit of the usual handling that is always present on original notes from here, this would be simply superb. As it is, we were sorely tempted to disregard the light handling and label this gem anyway, as it looks better than virtually all of the notes of this type we see bearing that all too often abused appellation. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated, a perfect example for any advanced type set.
A beautiful note with utterly incredible margins for a First Charter Ace. Were there not a bit of the usual handling that is always present on original notes from here, this would be simply superb. As it is, we were sorely tempted to disregard the light handling and label this gem anyway, as it looks better than virtually all of the notes of this type we see bearing that all too often abused appellation. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated, a perfect example for any advanced type set.
Mattoon, IL - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 594 The State NB Ch. # 10144
Large notes only from this better Mattoon bank, with this not only the finest note recorded from here but the only number 1 example extant from any of this city's four issuers. Bright Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Large notes only from this better Mattoon bank, with this not only the finest note recorded from here but the only number 1 example extant from any of this city's four issuers. Bright Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Metcalf, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7954
A very scarce note from one of the least prolific issuers in the state. Nice Very Fine.
A very scarce note from one of the least prolific issuers in the state. Nice Very Fine.
Mount Carmel, IL - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 555 The American NB Ch. # (M)5782
This Wabash County institution issued under two titles before falling prey to the ravages of the depression. All of its large size bore this, the first title. While the signatures have faded and there is a bit of edge roughness, this piece remains quite presentable for its grade. It is one of only six large size listed in the Kelly reference. Very Good.
This Wabash County institution issued under two titles before falling prey to the ravages of the depression. All of its large size bore this, the first title. While the signatures have faded and there is a bit of edge roughness, this piece remains quite presentable for its grade. It is one of only six large size listed in the Kelly reference. Very Good.
Nashville, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6524
An attractive note which is as nice as any of the listed examples in the Kelly census. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
An attractive note which is as nice as any of the listed examples in the Kelly census. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Newton, IL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5869
A rather common bank in large size, with ten examples known, but considerably scarcer in small, where the count is only up to six known, including this specimen. Fine.
A rather common bank in large size, with ten examples known, but considerably scarcer in small, where the count is only up to six known, including this specimen. Fine.
Oblong, IL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8607
An always popular note due to its unusual title nomenclature. Fine.
An always popular note due to its unusual title nomenclature. Fine.
Oblong, IL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The Oil Belt NB Ch. # 8696
A scarce issue from a bank which closed its doors in 1931. Very Good, with the type of title which makes the collecting of Nationals such an enjoyable pursuit. The offered example appears to have been carried as a keepsake, as there is wallet staining present on the back.
A scarce issue from a bank which closed its doors in 1931. Very Good, with the type of title which makes the collecting of Nationals such an enjoyable pursuit. The offered example appears to have been carried as a keepsake, as there is wallet staining present on the back.
Paris, IL - $20 1875 Fr. 431 The First NB Ch. # 1555
We have maintained for many years that First Charter Twenties are among the most underrated and undervalued of all National types, but it is only when a note like this appears that one truly realizes just how uncommon these items really are, especially in the very highest grade ranges. This note is absolutely gorgeous, with a vivid red overprint, bright paper, and bold pen signatures between four margins that are more than adequate to carry the Gem grade. The reverse is simply extraordinary, with the heaviest inking we have ever seen on any note of this type, making the green virtually iridescent and allowing the central vignette of the Baptism of Pocahontas to take on an almost three dimensional appearance. If you are searching for a truly exceptional First Charter $20 for your type set, this is a note you should bring home this evening. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
We have maintained for many years that First Charter Twenties are among the most underrated and undervalued of all National types, but it is only when a note like this appears that one truly realizes just how uncommon these items really are, especially in the very highest grade ranges. This note is absolutely gorgeous, with a vivid red overprint, bright paper, and bold pen signatures between four margins that are more than adequate to carry the Gem grade. The reverse is simply extraordinary, with the heaviest inking we have ever seen on any note of this type, making the green virtually iridescent and allowing the central vignette of the Baptism of Pocahontas to take on an almost three dimensional appearance. If you are searching for a truly exceptional First Charter $20 for your type set, this is a note you should bring home this evening. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Peoria, IL - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 176
Serial number A000001A, from the Florida collection. Crisp Uncirculated, with some handling and a very tight right margin.
Serial number A000001A, from the Florida collection. Crisp Uncirculated, with some handling and a very tight right margin.
Princeton, IL - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 467 The First NB Ch. # 903
An odd note indeed, as this $5 Brown Back is trimmed right down to the frame line as though it was from Princeton, Massachusetts rather than Princeton, Illinois. Pen signed Fine, with a few pin holes that affect nothing.
An odd note indeed, as this $5 Brown Back is trimmed right down to the frame line as though it was from Princeton, Massachusetts rather than Princeton, Illinois. Pen signed Fine, with a few pin holes that affect nothing.
Saint Charles, IL - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The St. Charles NB Ch. # (M)6219
A lovely Red Seal which is the only such example from this small bank recorded in the new Kelly Red Seal compilation. This piece comes from our sale of the Shaw collection in January of 2000, where it realized $7150 after a heated floor battle. Bright Very Fine, with gorgeous two color pen signatures.
A lovely Red Seal which is the only such example from this small bank recorded in the new Kelly Red Seal compilation. This piece comes from our sale of the Shaw collection in January of 2000, where it realized $7150 after a heated floor battle. Bright Very Fine, with gorgeous two color pen signatures.
Shawneetown, IL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The City NB Ch. # 9435
A note so utterly low grade that we would not dream of offering it as a single lot if it were not so prohibitively rare. Only one small note from here is listed in the Kelly census, so at least this gives a second collector the opportunity to obtain one note from each of Illinois' Series 1929 issuers. Good, with major repairs. There will be no return privilege on this lot for any reason whatever, no matter how imaginative the reason offered.
A note so utterly low grade that we would not dream of offering it as a single lot if it were not so prohibitively rare. Only one small note from here is listed in the Kelly census, so at least this gives a second collector the opportunity to obtain one note from each of Illinois' Series 1929 issuers. Good, with major repairs. There will be no return privilege on this lot for any reason whatever, no matter how imaginative the reason offered.
Shelbyville, IL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 604 The First NB Ch. # 2128
A pleasing Very Fine large example.
A pleasing Very Fine large example.
Shelbyville, IL - $100 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2128
A very scarce high denomination example from this bank, which issued just 36 sheets of hundreds, of which three are listed in the census. Fine-Very Fine, but with some ink from random bank stamps covering a portion of both the front and back.
A very scarce high denomination example from this bank, which issued just 36 sheets of hundreds, of which three are listed in the census. Fine-Very Fine, but with some ink from random bank stamps covering a portion of both the front and back.
Springfield, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Illinois NB Ch. # 3548
A well centered state capital note ideal as a representative of its genre in a 1929 series collection. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A well centered state capital note ideal as a representative of its genre in a 1929 series collection. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Sterling, IL - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 498 The First NB Ch. # 1717
A most attractive Brown Back from this very scarce Whiteside County bank, which has a census population of just seven large examples. This piece, a pen signed Very Fine+ note, may well be as nice as any.
A most attractive Brown Back from this very scarce Whiteside County bank, which has a census population of just seven large examples. This piece, a pen signed Very Fine+ note, may well be as nice as any.
Streator, IL - $100 1929 Ty. 1 The Union NB Ch. # 2176
A very scarce high denomination example from this well collected La Salle County bank. About Uncirculated.
A very scarce high denomination example from this well collected La Salle County bank. About Uncirculated.
Taylorville, IL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The Taylorville NB Ch. # 8940
A nicely margined example with purple stamped officers' signatures. Fine-Very Fine.
A nicely margined example with purple stamped officers' signatures. Fine-Very Fine.
Thomasboro, IL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8155
An extremely rare Champaign County bank, with just four small (and four large) notes comprising the entire census. This Very Fine example may well be the finest of any from this one bank community.
An extremely rare Champaign County bank, with just four small (and four large) notes comprising the entire census. This Very Fine example may well be the finest of any from this one bank community.
Toluca, IL - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens NB Ch. # 11333
A very rare note from one of the smallest issuers in the state, whose total emission of Series 1929 notes came to a mere 686 sheets of $5.00 examples. Five notes are reported in the new Kelly census, just two of which are higher grade than Fine, with this specimen one of the two. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, a note fit for the finest of collections.
A very rare note from one of the smallest issuers in the state, whose total emission of Series 1929 notes came to a mere 686 sheets of $5.00 examples. Five notes are reported in the new Kelly census, just two of which are higher grade than Fine, with this specimen one of the two. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, a note fit for the finest of collections.
Triumph, IL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7660
An always in demand example from well collected La Salle County which bears one of the great town names found on any National Bank Note. Pleasing Very Fine.
An always in demand example from well collected La Salle County which bears one of the great town names found on any National Bank Note. Pleasing Very Fine.
Villa Grove, IL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7088
A decent Fine-Very Fine example from this one bank community.
A decent Fine-Very Fine example from this one bank community.
Westville, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7500
An attractive and bright Extremely Fine from the only bank to issue in this Vermilion County community. Kelly's census documents only five surviving 1929 examples from here.
An attractive and bright Extremely Fine from the only bank to issue in this Vermilion County community. Kelly's census documents only five surviving 1929 examples from here.
Woodhull, IL - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 623 The First NB Ch. # (M)10716
A fabulous new discovery from a bank and town never before offered to the collecting fraternity at public sale. This tiny Henry County community saw two banks chartered, both of which issued small quantities of Blue Seals only and both of which went under in the agricultural depression of the mid-1920's, when farm prices collapsed after the prosperity created by the First World War. The second of the two banks chartered here is unreported, and this bank has for years been represented only by a low grade example which has been ensconced in a major Illinois holding for the better part of a generation. Very Fine, a new town for the fortunate collector who brings this trophy note home tonight.
A fabulous new discovery from a bank and town never before offered to the collecting fraternity at public sale. This tiny Henry County community saw two banks chartered, both of which issued small quantities of Blue Seals only and both of which went under in the agricultural depression of the mid-1920's, when farm prices collapsed after the prosperity created by the First World War. The second of the two banks chartered here is unreported, and this bank has for years been represented only by a low grade example which has been ensconced in a major Illinois holding for the better part of a generation. Very Fine, a new town for the fortunate collector who brings this trophy note home tonight.
Woodstock, IL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The American NB Ch. # 6811
A very scarce northern Illinois note in unheard of condition. There is some handling, but the vibrant colors, bright white paper, and crackling freshness of this note easily make the assigned grade. Pen signed Choice Crisp Uncirculated, a lovely example.
A very scarce northern Illinois note in unheard of condition. There is some handling, but the vibrant colors, bright white paper, and crackling freshness of this note easily make the assigned grade. Pen signed Choice Crisp Uncirculated, a lovely example.
Zeigler, IL - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 12097
An essential note to finish off any A-Z set, completable only in Illinois and Ohio. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, the top margin close.
An essential note to finish off any A-Z set, completable only in Illinois and Ohio. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, the top margin close.
Illinois 1929 Nationals
Chicago, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 2 Lawndale NB Ch. #10247 CU
Peoria, IL - $50 1929 Ty. 1 Commercial Merchants NB & TC Ch. # 3296 EF
Chicago, IL - $20 1929 Ty. 2 Lawndale NB Ch. #10247 CU
Peoria, IL - $50 1929 Ty. 1 Commercial Merchants NB & TC Ch. # 3296 EF
Duquoin, IL- $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 4737 Fine, corner tip off and pencil on face
Harrisburg, IL- $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4003 Fine-Very Fine
Harrisburg, IL- $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4003 Fine-Very Fine
Brazil, IN - $20 1902 Red Seal Fr. 641 The Citizens NB Ch. # (M)8620
Newly discovered and the only Red Seal from this bank we've ever seen available to the collecting fraternity. About Fine, with excellent color for the grade.
Newly discovered and the only Red Seal from this bank we've ever seen available to the collecting fraternity. About Fine, with excellent color for the grade.
Cicero, IN - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 631 The Citizens NB Ch. # (M)10720
A tougher note from the only bank here to issue. Fine-Very Fine, with a couple of faint paper clip marks.
A tougher note from the only bank here to issue. Fine-Very Fine, with a couple of faint paper clip marks.
Evansville, IN - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Citizens NB Ch. # 2188
Gem Crisp Uncirculated and in the same pristine condition as the day it left the press. An ideal note for type.
Gem Crisp Uncirculated and in the same pristine condition as the day it left the press. An ideal note for type.
Evansville, IN - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The National City Bank Ch. # 12132
A Choice Crisp Uncirculated note for type. Nicely centered and would be a Gem but for a storage smudge and a very lightly bent upper right corner.
A Choice Crisp Uncirculated note for type. Nicely centered and would be a Gem but for a storage smudge and a very lightly bent upper right corner.
Indianapolis, IN - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The Merchants NB Ch. # (M)869
A fresh and well embossed note which is perfect but for its close top margin. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A fresh and well embossed note which is perfect but for its close top margin. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Milltown, IN - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8650
A high grade example from this small bank. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A high grade example from this small bank. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Mount Vernon, IN - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Old First NB Ch. # 12466
A very scarce bank which issued Type ones only in small size before liquidating in September of 1931. Fine+.
A very scarce bank which issued Type ones only in small size before liquidating in September of 1931. Fine+.
Muncie, IN - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 472 The Merchants NB Ch. # (M)4852
Large notes only from this scarce bank, which closed in 1920, with the Kelly census recording just eight examples of all kinds. About Fine, a more than acceptable $5 Brown Back.
Large notes only from this scarce bank, which closed in 1920, with the Kelly census recording just eight examples of all kinds. About Fine, a more than acceptable $5 Brown Back.
Nappanee, IN - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8785
An extremely scarce northern Indiana note, with the census from here standing at just four small notes. This example is the finest we've seen or heard of. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
An extremely scarce northern Indiana note, with the census from here standing at just four small notes. This example is the finest we've seen or heard of. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Vincennes, IN - $5 1875 Fr. 401 The First NB Ch. # 1873
A nice type example which has been graded by CGA as Gem Uncirculated 65, a lofty grade indeed for a note of this type.
A nice type example which has been graded by CGA as Gem Uncirculated 65, a lofty grade indeed for a note of this type.
Vincennes, IN - $10 1875 Fr. 416 The First NB Ch. # 1873
A beautiful example which is perfect for type, a flaming gem but for the top margin, which is just a hair too close for the gem designation although at no point does it ever touch the design. The colors, signatures and overall appearance are nothing short of spectacular. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautiful example which is perfect for type, a flaming gem but for the top margin, which is just a hair too close for the gem designation although at no point does it ever touch the design. The colors, signatures and overall appearance are nothing short of spectacular. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Ackley, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # (M)8762
The first of an exciting selection of Iowa notes, many of which are making their first appearance ever on the numismatic market, as most all of them come from a small cash hoard recently discovered in the back of an old picture frame, that, when dismantled, revealed the treasure trove of cash inside. The majority of the seventy-five or so notes were from Iowa, with the remainder from other states offered in this sale as well. Nice Fine.
The first of an exciting selection of Iowa notes, many of which are making their first appearance ever on the numismatic market, as most all of them come from a small cash hoard recently discovered in the back of an old picture frame, that, when dismantled, revealed the treasure trove of cash inside. The majority of the seventy-five or so notes were from Iowa, with the remainder from other states offered in this sale as well. Nice Fine.
Albia, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The Peoples NB Ch. # 8603
One of the picture frame hoard notes, and a none too common bank in large size. Well circulated Very Good, with a small piece out at the bottom and a chip off the right margin.
One of the picture frame hoard notes, and a none too common bank in large size. Well circulated Very Good, with a small piece out at the bottom and a chip off the right margin.
Albia, IA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The Peoples NB Ch. # 8603
A scarce bank in small size as well, with the census from here standing at just six pieces. Very Fine.
A scarce bank in small size as well, with the census from here standing at just six pieces. Very Fine.
Anamosa, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The Anamosa NB Ch. # (M)4696
An unusually high grade large example from one of only two banks to issue here. Bright Very Fine+, the top margin trimmed just into the design at the right.
An unusually high grade large example from one of only two banks to issue here. Bright Very Fine+, the top margin trimmed just into the design at the right.
Atlantic, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The Atlantic NB Ch. # (M)2762
An elusive note from this long lived bank, as our records show no offerings of any kind from here during the past five years. Pen signed Fine+.
An elusive note from this long lived bank, as our records show no offerings of any kind from here during the past five years. Pen signed Fine+.
Aurelia, IA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7108
The sole serial number 1 example from Iowa in the Florida collection holdings, and, according to the new Kelly census, the only serial number 1 example known from this bank. Note the signature of James F. Toy as President, an office he held at several banks simultaneously. Crisp Uncirculated, with an old paper clip mark barely visible on the portrait.
The sole serial number 1 example from Iowa in the Florida collection holdings, and, according to the new Kelly census, the only serial number 1 example known from this bank. Note the signature of James F. Toy as President, an office he held at several banks simultaneously. Crisp Uncirculated, with an old paper clip mark barely visible on the portrait.
Belle Plaine, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 The Citizens NB Ch. # (M)4754
Somewhat the more common of this small community's two issuers. Well circulated but intact Very Good, with pen signatures.
Somewhat the more common of this small community's two issuers. Well circulated but intact Very Good, with pen signatures.
Carroll, IA - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 497 The First NB Ch. # (M)3969
An excessively rare note from the only bank to issue in this small Iowa community. Brown Backs were the sole notes issued from there, with our records showing just one offering of any kind during the past sixty years, with that coming fifteen years ago. Pen signed Fine-Very Fine, one of the very best notes in the picture frame hoard.
An excessively rare note from the only bank to issue in this small Iowa community. Brown Backs were the sole notes issued from there, with our records showing just one offering of any kind during the past sixty years, with that coming fifteen years ago. Pen signed Fine-Very Fine, one of the very best notes in the picture frame hoard.
Cedar Falls, IA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The Cedar Falls NB Ch. # (M)3871
Despite a substantial number of reported notes, this is a tough bank to find, as our records show no offerings of any kind from here at public sale for almost five years. Fine.
Despite a substantial number of reported notes, this is a tough bank to find, as our records show no offerings of any kind from here at public sale for almost five years. Fine.
Centerville, IA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 337
Somewhat the more common of this small town's two issuers, but still not an easy bank to obtain. Interestingly, the title spells the town "Centreville," but the city designation uses the spelling "Centerville." Fine.
Somewhat the more common of this small town's two issuers, but still not an easy bank to obtain. Interestingly, the title spells the town "Centreville," but the city designation uses the spelling "Centerville." Fine.
Centerville, IA - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Centerville NB Ch. # 2841
A nice Fine-Very Fine Type 2 example from this scarce bank.
A nice Fine-Very Fine Type 2 example from this scarce bank.
Centerville, IA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Centerville NB Ch. # 2841
The scarcer of this community's two issuers of Series 1929 Nationals, with just six such examples reported from this bank in the Kelly census. About Fine.
The scarcer of this community's two issuers of Series 1929 Nationals, with just six such examples reported from this bank in the Kelly census. About Fine.
Chariton, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The Chariton & Lucas County NB Ch. # 9024
Bright and attractive, and just a bit of handling from the full Choice grade. Crisp Uncirculated.
Bright and attractive, and just a bit of handling from the full Choice grade. Crisp Uncirculated.
Cherokee, IA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3049
A very tough bank in small size, likely because of its limited issue due to entering receivership in January of 1931. Fine-Very Fine, with some age spots and a couple of minor paper pulls on the reverse.
A very tough bank in small size, likely because of its limited issue due to entering receivership in January of 1931. Fine-Very Fine, with some age spots and a couple of minor paper pulls on the reverse.
Columbus Junction, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The Louisa County NB Ch. # 2032
A decent note with clear black signatures, but with a scattering of pinholes in the left margin and on the right side as well. Very Fine.
A decent note with clear black signatures, but with a scattering of pinholes in the left margin and on the right side as well. Very Fine.
Cresco, IA - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 621 The First NB Ch. # (M)4897
A scarcer large note from the only bank in town. Very Good-Fine, with a tape repair at the right end.
A scarcer large note from the only bank in town. Very Good-Fine, with a tape repair at the right end.
Crystal Lake, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 The Farmers NB Ch. # 9853
Another very scarce note from the picture frame hoard, with the Kelly census showing just three large examples extant from this small bank. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, but with some light soiling on the left side of the note and an age spot in the top right margin.
Another very scarce note from the picture frame hoard, with the Kelly census showing just three large examples extant from this small bank. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, but with some light soiling on the left side of the note and an age spot in the top right margin.
Davenport, IA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The Iowa NB Ch. # 4022
A high grade example with clear black signatures. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A high grade example with clear black signatures. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Essex, IA - $10 1882 Value Back Fr. 577 The First NB Ch. # (M)5738
New to the Value Back census, where Kelly lists two examples from here, with this piece falling right in the middle of the grade range. Fine.
New to the Value Back census, where Kelly lists two examples from here, with this piece falling right in the middle of the grade range. Fine.
Essex, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The First NB Ch. # 5738
A more than acceptable example from the picture frame hoard. Fine-Very Fine, with purple stamp signatures.
A more than acceptable example from the picture frame hoard. Fine-Very Fine, with purple stamp signatures.
Essex, IA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 659 The Commercial NB Ch. # 5803
This is considerably the scarcer of Essex's two issuers, with two nice twenties offered here as part of the picture frame hoard. Very Fine+, with a bit of soil on the reverse more than offset by the two color signatures.
This is considerably the scarcer of Essex's two issuers, with two nice twenties offered here as part of the picture frame hoard. Very Fine+, with a bit of soil on the reverse more than offset by the two color signatures.
Essex, IA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 659 The Commercial NB Ch. # 5803
A second example, virtually as nice as the note above but bearing a different signature pairing. Very Fine.
A second example, virtually as nice as the note above but bearing a different signature pairing. Very Fine.
Fairfield, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # 1475
A decent example from a none too common bank in large size. Fine-Very Fine, trimmed a bit tight at the bottom but with sharp two color signatures.
A decent example from a none too common bank in large size. Fine-Very Fine, trimmed a bit tight at the bottom but with sharp two color signatures.
Fonda, IA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6550
A tougher note from the only bank to issue in this small community. Fine-Very Fine, signed as President by James F. Toy, a prominent Iowa banker who owned several banks including the Toy National Bank of Sioux City.
A tougher note from the only bank to issue in this small community. Fine-Very Fine, signed as President by James F. Toy, a prominent Iowa banker who owned several banks including the Toy National Bank of Sioux City.
Fort Dodge, IA - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 615 First National Bank of Fort Dodge Ch. # (M)1661
A new addition to the census, with this example only the second Red Seal reported from this bank and the third Red Seal reported from Fort Dodge. Well circulated but intact Very Good, with decent color and body for the grade.
A new addition to the census, with this example only the second Red Seal reported from this bank and the third Red Seal reported from Fort Dodge. Well circulated but intact Very Good, with decent color and body for the grade.
Fort Dodge, IA - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 644; $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652; $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 1661
Three pieces from the picture frame hoard, the Date Back Fine+, the Plain Back Very Fine, and the small size Very Fine-Extremely Fine with a small rust spot.
Three pieces from the picture frame hoard, the Date Back Fine+, the Plain Back Very Fine, and the small size Very Fine-Extremely Fine with a small rust spot.
Gladbrook, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The First NB Ch. # 5461
A very scarce Tama County note from the only bank to issue in Gladbrook. The Kelly census shows just five large examples recorded from here, with this piece, from the picture frame hoard, likely new to the census. Fine-Very Fine, with one small spot which affects little.
A very scarce Tama County note from the only bank to issue in Gladbrook. The Kelly census shows just five large examples recorded from here, with this piece, from the picture frame hoard, likely new to the census. Fine-Very Fine, with one small spot which affects little.
Glidden, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The First NB Ch. # 4814
A most attractive evenly circulated Fine-Very Fine example with bold pen signatures.
A most attractive evenly circulated Fine-Very Fine example with bold pen signatures.
Glidden, IA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4814
A tougher bank to find in small size than large. Fine+++.
A tougher bank to find in small size than large. Fine+++.
Hampton, IA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 13842
A well centered and bright example. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A well centered and bright example. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Independence, IA - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 487 The Peoples NB Ch. # (M)2187
A lovely Brown Back which appears uncirculated until very closely examined. This well margined and pen signed beauty is perfect for any state or type set. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A lovely Brown Back which appears uncirculated until very closely examined. This well margined and pen signed beauty is perfect for any state or type set. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Independence, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 631 The Peoples NB Ch. # 2187
Original paper surfaces and fully bodied paper enhance this Choice Crisp Uncirculated note kept from Gem status by a slightly tight top margin.
Original paper surfaces and fully bodied paper enhance this Choice Crisp Uncirculated note kept from Gem status by a slightly tight top margin.
Inwood, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # (M)7304
Large notes only from this rare Lyon County bank, which has a population of only three in the Kelly census. There is a small and quite unimportant area of spotting on the back, but the face is perfect and sports sharp purple signatures. Very Fine.
Large notes only from this rare Lyon County bank, which has a population of only three in the Kelly census. There is a small and quite unimportant area of spotting on the back, but the face is perfect and sports sharp purple signatures. Very Fine.
Inwood, IA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Farmers NB Ch. # 8257
An evenly circulated example from the only bank in town to issue Series 1929 notes. Only a very limited number of sheets were issued, as the bank failed to survive the onset of the Depression in 1930. Fine+++.
An evenly circulated example from the only bank in town to issue Series 1929 notes. Only a very limited number of sheets were issued, as the bank failed to survive the onset of the Depression in 1930. Fine+++.
Lake City, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 631 The First NB Ch. # 4966
One of two notes in the picture frame hoard from this small bank, both of which are quite nice. This piece bears the later issued double serial numbers and lacks the regional letter. Nice Very Fine, with purple signatures.
One of two notes in the picture frame hoard from this small bank, both of which are quite nice. This piece bears the later issued double serial numbers and lacks the regional letter. Nice Very Fine, with purple signatures.
Lake City, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 631 The First NB Ch. # (M)4966
The second large note from this very scarce bank in the hoard, this virtually identical to the note above in grade. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
The second large note from this very scarce bank in the hoard, this virtually identical to the note above in grade. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
Lehigh, IA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5868
An extremely scarce note from the only bank in Lehigh to issue. The Gengerke data shows that it has been ten years since any note from this bank has been offered to the collecting fraternity at public sale. Very Fine.
An extremely scarce note from the only bank in Lehigh to issue. The Gengerke data shows that it has been ten years since any note from this bank has been offered to the collecting fraternity at public sale. Very Fine.
Lenox, IA - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 555 The First NB Ch. # (M)5517
A high grade example from the only bank here to issue large notes. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, with a bit of light foxing in the left margin.
A high grade example from the only bank here to issue large notes. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, with a bit of light foxing in the left margin.
Marion, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # (M)117
An evenly circulated Very Good-Fine large example from this scarce and well collected low charter bank.
An evenly circulated Very Good-Fine large example from this scarce and well collected low charter bank.
Mason City, IA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2574
One of a trio of consecutively numbered notes from this none too common bank in this grade. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
One of a trio of consecutively numbered notes from this none too common bank in this grade. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Mason City, IA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2574
A well centered Choice Crisp Uncirculated example.
A well centered Choice Crisp Uncirculated example.
Mason City, IA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2574
Choice but for a tiny ink spot on the reverse. Crisp Uncirculated.
Choice but for a tiny ink spot on the reverse. Crisp Uncirculated.
Nora Springs, IA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4761
A very scarce example from the only bank to issue in this tiny Floyd County community. The Kelly census shows just five small examples, with this as nice as any we've handled. Very Fine.
A very scarce example from the only bank to issue in this tiny Floyd County community. The Kelly census shows just five small examples, with this as nice as any we've handled. Very Fine.
Northwood, IA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8373
A tougher note from a bank which issued Type ones only in small size before entering receivership in 1932. Fine+.
A tougher note from a bank which issued Type ones only in small size before entering receivership in 1932. Fine+.
Olin, IA - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The First NB Ch. # (M)7585
A great Iowa rarity from a bank which issued large notes only until its demise in 1926. We have never handled a note from this small one bank community, which has a Kelly census population of three, including the example ensconced in the Higgins museum. In fact, our records show only two public offerings of any kind from here during the past sixty years, with the last coming seventeen years ago in a 1987 Hickman & Oakes sale. Pen signed About Fine, a great Red Seal from the picture frame hoard offered here to collectors for the very first time.
A great Iowa rarity from a bank which issued large notes only until its demise in 1926. We have never handled a note from this small one bank community, which has a Kelly census population of three, including the example ensconced in the Higgins museum. In fact, our records show only two public offerings of any kind from here during the past sixty years, with the last coming seventeen years ago in a 1987 Hickman & Oakes sale. Pen signed About Fine, a great Red Seal from the picture frame hoard offered here to collectors for the very first time.
Ottumwa, IA - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 107
An attractive high denomination example which is new to the census. It's also as nice as any note listed there save one. Bright Very Fine+.
An attractive high denomination example which is new to the census. It's also as nice as any note listed there save one. Bright Very Fine+.
Ottumwa, IA - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The Iowa NB Ch. # 1726
A very scarce note from this better Ottumwa bank, which issued high denomination examples only in small size. The new Kelly census shows just two $50s and only one $100 reported from here to date. This piece is new to the census, and grades Fine with a few pinholes typical of high denominations. Expect to see bidding here reach or exceed...
A very scarce note from this better Ottumwa bank, which issued high denomination examples only in small size. The new Kelly census shows just two $50s and only one $100 reported from here to date. This piece is new to the census, and grades Fine with a few pinholes typical of high denominations. Expect to see bidding here reach or exceed...
Ottumwa, IA - $5 1882 Date Back Fr. 537 The Ottumwa NB Ch. # (M)2621
As early a note as we can recall seeing from this bank. Very Good-Fine.
As early a note as we can recall seeing from this bank. Very Good-Fine.
Ottumwa, IA - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The Ottumwa NB Ch. # 2621
High denominations only in small size from here, with the Kelly census listing just four fifties and two hundreds. This piece, bearing low serial number A000006A, is new to the market. Pleasing Fine+.
High denominations only in small size from here, with the Kelly census listing just four fifties and two hundreds. This piece, bearing low serial number A000006A, is new to the market. Pleasing Fine+.
Perry, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # 3026
Large notes only from this tough bank, with just a half dozen examples recorded in the Kelly census. Even more important, the last offering we show from here came back in 1986, a mere eighteen years ago. Pen signed Fine, with just a touch of soiling.
Large notes only from this tough bank, with just a half dozen examples recorded in the Kelly census. Even more important, the last offering we show from here came back in 1986, a mere eighteen years ago. Pen signed Fine, with just a touch of soiling.
Primghar, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 4155
A decent Fine large example from the picture frame hoard.
A decent Fine large example from the picture frame hoard.
Primghar, IA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4155
A nice companion to the large example offered above, and even higher in grade. Very Fine.
A nice companion to the large example offered above, and even higher in grade. Very Fine.
Red Oak, IA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 656 The First NB Ch. # 2130
A sharp Very Fine example from this interestingly named community.
A sharp Very Fine example from this interestingly named community.
Rockwell City, IA - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 555 The First NB Ch. # (M)5185
Large notes only from this institution, with this example one of the very few early pieces we've seen. Fine-Very Fine, but somewhat discolored.
Large notes only from this institution, with this example one of the very few early pieces we've seen. Fine-Very Fine, but somewhat discolored.
Rockwell City, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The First NB Ch. # 5185
A second example from this normally none too available bank. Very Good-Fine, with a soiled reverse.
A second example from this normally none too available bank. Very Good-Fine, with a soiled reverse.
Rockwell City, IA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Rockwell City NB Ch. # 11582
A very scarce note from a bank which issued a miniscule number of sheets before closing forever in 1934. Although we are fortunate enough to have two small examples from here to offer in this sale, our records show that this is the first offering of any kind from here in nine years. Nice Very Fine+.
A very scarce note from a bank which issued a miniscule number of sheets before closing forever in 1934. Although we are fortunate enough to have two small examples from here to offer in this sale, our records show that this is the first offering of any kind from here in nine years. Nice Very Fine+.
Rockwell City, IA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Rockwell City NB Ch. # 11582
While well circulated, this twenty is from the last sheet issued by the bank. Very Good.
While well circulated, this twenty is from the last sheet issued by the bank. Very Good.
Sac City, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 The First NB Ch. # (M)4450
Easily one of the very nicest notes we know of from this very scarce large only bank. Bright Very Fine+, with purple signatures and loads of eye appeal.
Easily one of the very nicest notes we know of from this very scarce large only bank. Bright Very Fine+, with purple signatures and loads of eye appeal.
Sheffield, IA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 12430
A very scarce bank with a Kelly census population of just one large and six small notes, with our records disclosing only four offerings at public sale during the past sixty years, the last in 1999. Fine+.
A very scarce bank with a Kelly census population of just one large and six small notes, with our records disclosing only four offerings at public sale during the past sixty years, the last in 1999. Fine+.
Shenandoah, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 635 Shenandoah NB Ch. # 12950
The reverse is somewhat faded and there is a small hole, but this is a very tough large note on a bank where the Kelly census shows just two large examples extant. Very Good.
The reverse is somewhat faded and there is a small hole, but this is a very tough large note on a bank where the Kelly census shows just two large examples extant. Very Good.
Sibley, IA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3320
A very scarce note from the only bank here to issue. We show no appearances of any kind from here since a 1996 auction sale. Fine-Very Fine.
A very scarce note from the only bank here to issue. We show no appearances of any kind from here since a 1996 auction sale. Fine-Very Fine.
Sioux City, IA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 654 The Toy NB Ch. # 10139
A nice example from this private name bank. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, with the close bottom margin more than offset by the purple signature of James T. Toy as President.
A nice example from this private name bank. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, with the close bottom margin more than offset by the purple signature of James T. Toy as President.
Spirit Lake, IA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 13020
Although a fair number of notes are known from this bank, most all are closely held, with our records, which now cover over 275,000 appearances, showing that the last offering of any kind from here came over twenty years ago on a 1982 fixed price list. Very Fine.
Although a fair number of notes are known from this bank, most all are closely held, with our records, which now cover over 275,000 appearances, showing that the last offering of any kind from here came over twenty years ago on a 1982 fixed price list. Very Fine.
Thornton, IA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8340
A scarce small note from this one bank location. Nice Fine.
A scarce small note from this one bank location. Nice Fine.
Villisca, IA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Villisca NB Ch. # 7506
Type ones only from this bank in small size. Very Fine.
Type ones only from this bank in small size. Very Fine.
Waverly, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # (M)3105
Pleasing Very Fine, with two color signatures.
Pleasing Very Fine, with two color signatures.
Webster City, IA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The Farmers NB Ch. # 3420
By far the scarcer of Webster City's two banks, with this as high grade a small example as we can recall seeing from here. Bright Extremely Fine.
By far the scarcer of Webster City's two banks, with this as high grade a small example as we can recall seeing from here. Bright Extremely Fine.
Winfield , IA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Farmers NB Ch. # 10640
A very scarce note from the only bank to issue from here. The Kelly census shows just five Series 1929 examples extant, with this certainly one of the very nicest. Very Fine.
A very scarce note from the only bank to issue from here. The Kelly census shows just five Series 1929 examples extant, with this certainly one of the very nicest. Very Fine.
Woodbine, IA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 4745
A very presentable Type 2 example. Fine-Very Fine.
A very presentable Type 2 example. Fine-Very Fine.
Mason City, IA- $10 1929 Ty. 1, $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 2574 Very Fine, Very Good-Fine
Red Oak, IA- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2130 Very Fine
Sioux City, IA- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 1757 Extremely Fine
Sioux City, IA- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Toy NB Ch. # 10139 Extremely Fine
Webster City, IA- $10 1902 Date Back The First NB Ch. # (M)1874 Very Good
Red Oak, IA- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2130 Very Fine
Sioux City, IA- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 1757 Extremely Fine
Sioux City, IA- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Toy NB Ch. # 10139 Extremely Fine
Webster City, IA- $10 1902 Date Back The First NB Ch. # (M)1874 Very Good
Clinton, IA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2469 Very Good
Dubuque, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. Q (M)317 Fine
Essex, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The Commercial NB Ch. # 5803 Very Good-Fine
Fort Dodge, IA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Fort Dodge NB Ch. # 2763 Very Fine
Fort Dodge, IA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 653 The Commercial NB Ch. # 4566 Very Fine, oil soaked.
Dubuque, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. Q (M)317 Fine
Essex, IA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The Commercial NB Ch. # 5803 Very Good-Fine
Fort Dodge, IA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Fort Dodge NB Ch. # 2763 Very Fine
Fort Dodge, IA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 653 The Commercial NB Ch. # 4566 Very Fine, oil soaked.
Beloit, KS - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 3231
A lovely example of this note which, like so many small Nationals in this grade, was once frequently available but now has become scarce. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely example of this note which, like so many small Nationals in this grade, was once frequently available but now has become scarce. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Beloit, KS - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 3231
A companion to the other gem offered here, and consecutive to that note as well. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A companion to the other gem offered here, and consecutive to that note as well. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Emporia, KS - $2 1875 Fr. 390 The First NB Ch. # 1915
A decently margined About Fine example, but with a small nick out of the bottom of the note.
A decently margined About Fine example, but with a small nick out of the bottom of the note.
Emporia, KS - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 490 The Citizens NB Ch. # 5498
A lovely Brown Back from this scarcer Emporia bank. Pen signed Choice Crisp Uncirculated, a perfect example for any type or state set.
A lovely Brown Back from this scarcer Emporia bank. Pen signed Choice Crisp Uncirculated, a perfect example for any type or state set.
Fort Scott, KS - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The Citizens NB of Fort Scott Ch. # 3175
The impression of the black type face of the bank name and charter number are especially deep on this fresh note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
The impression of the black type face of the bank name and charter number are especially deep on this fresh note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Independence, KS - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Security NB Ch. # 13492
An attractive example from this none too common bank. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, from the Florida collection.
An attractive example from this none too common bank. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, from the Florida collection.
Kinsley, KS - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 659 The NB of Kinsley Ch. # 5810
Large notes only from this extremely rare bank, which has only three examples listed in the Kelly census. This attractive piece is the first we've had. Bright pen signed Very Fine.
Large notes only from this extremely rare bank, which has only three examples listed in the Kelly census. This attractive piece is the first we've had. Bright pen signed Very Fine.
Leavenworth, KS - $10 1875 Fr. 418 The First NB Ch. # 182
An extremely rare early note from this much collected community, with this the only First Charter we've had the pleasure of handling from here. Bright Fine-Very Fine.
An extremely rare early note from this much collected community, with this the only First Charter we've had the pleasure of handling from here. Bright Fine-Very Fine.
Manhattan, KS - $50 1882 Brown Back Fr. 515 The First NB Ch. # (W)3782
A gorgeous $50 Brown Back centered between four oversize margins. The colors are as bright as the day this note left the press, and the pen signatures are clear and unmolested. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, a note destined to become one of the highlights of the collection it now enters.
A gorgeous $50 Brown Back centered between four oversize margins. The colors are as bright as the day this note left the press, and the pen signatures are clear and unmolested. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, a note destined to become one of the highlights of the collection it now enters.
Mankato, KS - $5 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 6817
A lovely example from the Florida collection bearing serial number A000001A, the first small National issued from here. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely example from the Florida collection bearing serial number A000001A, the first small National issued from here. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Plainville, KS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # (W)7313
One of two high grade examples from this rare bank which we are privileged to offer here. Even Dale Lyon's collection, the largest and most complete Kansas assemblage ever sold, had but one note from this small community, with that piece only grading Very Good. Bright Extremely Fine+, with one purple and one black signature.
One of two high grade examples from this rare bank which we are privileged to offer here. Even Dale Lyon's collection, the largest and most complete Kansas assemblage ever sold, had but one note from this small community, with that piece only grading Very Good. Bright Extremely Fine+, with one purple and one black signature.
Plainville, KS - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 642 The First NB Ch. # (W)7313
A second high grade note from this one bank community, this with two different signatures than the example listed above. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A second high grade note from this one bank community, this with two different signatures than the example listed above. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Salina, KS - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 550 The Farmers NB Ch. # (W)4742
A much tougher Salina bank in large size, with the census showing just seven such examples. This $20 Date Back is a lovely note, with great paper quality, two color pen signatures, and, despite a bit of circulation, considerable original embossing as well. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A much tougher Salina bank in large size, with the census showing just seven such examples. This $20 Date Back is a lovely note, with great paper quality, two color pen signatures, and, despite a bit of circulation, considerable original embossing as well. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Stockton, KS - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 590 The Stockton NB Ch. # (W)7815
A very scarce bank in large size, with just four such examples listed in the Kelly census. This one is nice, with two color pen signatures of Williams and Williams. Very Fine.
A very scarce bank in large size, with just four such examples listed in the Kelly census. This one is nice, with two color pen signatures of Williams and Williams. Very Fine.
Wichita, KS - $5 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 2782
Bright and well centered. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Bright and well centered. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Wichita, KS - $5 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 2782
Two pieces, each grading Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Two pieces, each grading Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Adairville, KY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 8814
A scarce large size note from the only issuing bank in this Logan County community. With a scant $1,580 out in large size in 1935 and only three notes listed as being documented in the Kelly reference, this Very Good example will likely spark considerable interest.
A scarce large size note from the only issuing bank in this Logan County community. With a scant $1,580 out in large size in 1935 and only three notes listed as being documented in the Kelly reference, this Very Good example will likely spark considerable interest.
Frankfort, KY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The State NB Ch. # 4090
A pleasing high grade small example from this elusive state capital. Very Fine.
A pleasing high grade small example from this elusive state capital. Very Fine.
Frankfort, KY - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The National Branch Bank of Kentucky Ch. # 5376
An evenly circulated example from the Kentucky state capital. Fine+, with single digit serial number A000006A.
An evenly circulated example from the Kentucky state capital. Fine+, with single digit serial number A000006A.
Glasgow, KY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The New Farmers NB Ch. # 13651
A very scarce Glasgow bank with just five examples listed in the Kelly census. Bright Very Fine.
A very scarce Glasgow bank with just five examples listed in the Kelly census. Bright Very Fine.
Lexington, KY - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB & TC Ch. # 906
An exceptionally fresh and pristine note with jumbo margins all around. This and the additional notes on this bank offered below come to us through the consignor via Utica, New York's William Donlon, an old time dealer fondly remembered by all who were privileged to know him. Superb Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
An exceptionally fresh and pristine note with jumbo margins all around. This and the additional notes on this bank offered below come to us through the consignor via Utica, New York's William Donlon, an old time dealer fondly remembered by all who were privileged to know him. Superb Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Lexington, KY - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB & TC Ch. # 906
Another from a group of 1929 Nationals ex-William Donlon. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Another from a group of 1929 Nationals ex-William Donlon. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Lexington, KY - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB & TC Ch. # 906 (3)
A trio of crackling Gems as fresh as the day they were printed. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A trio of crackling Gems as fresh as the day they were printed. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Lexington, KY - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB & TC Ch. # 906(3)
Each of these three Gems is exceptionally well centered. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Each of these three Gems is exceptionally well centered. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Lexington, KY - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB & TC Ch. # 906 (3)
What this trio of Gems lack in rarity is more than compensated for by their exceptional freshness. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
What this trio of Gems lack in rarity is more than compensated for by their exceptional freshness. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Lexington, KY - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB & TC Ch. # 906
Three Gems as fresh as if they were printed yesterday. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Three Gems as fresh as if they were printed yesterday. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Lexington, KY - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB & TC Ch. # 906
More 1929 Ty. 2 Gems ex William Donlon. This trio has that crackling crispiness collectors covet. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
More 1929 Ty. 2 Gems ex William Donlon. This trio has that crackling crispiness collectors covet. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Lexington, KY - $10 1929 Ty. 2 First NB & TC NB Ch. # 906
A well centered Gem Crisp Uncirculated $10 to go with the $5 notes offered above and the $20 issue of the same bank offered below.
A well centered Gem Crisp Uncirculated $10 to go with the $5 notes offered above and the $20 issue of the same bank offered below.
Lexington, KY - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB & TC Ch. # 906
Yet another Gem Crisp Uncirculated note from this Lexington issuer ex-William Donlon.
Yet another Gem Crisp Uncirculated note from this Lexington issuer ex-William Donlon.
Lexington, KY - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB & TC Ch. # 906
The first of several $20 Gems on this bank purchased by our consignor from William Donlon. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
The first of several $20 Gems on this bank purchased by our consignor from William Donlon. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Lexington, KY - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB & TC Ch. # 906
Another Gem Crisp Uncirculated 1929 note from Lexington.
Another Gem Crisp Uncirculated 1929 note from Lexington.
Lexington, KY - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB & TC Ch. # 906
Another dazzlingly fresh note in Gem Crisp Uncirculated condition from this prolific Kentucky issuer.
Another dazzlingly fresh note in Gem Crisp Uncirculated condition from this prolific Kentucky issuer.
Lexington, KY - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB & TC Ch. # 906
These two Gem Crisp Uncirculated examples are the last opportunity of the evening to own notes from this group put away 40 years ago after being purchased by our consignor from William Donlon.
These two Gem Crisp Uncirculated examples are the last opportunity of the evening to own notes from this group put away 40 years ago after being purchased by our consignor from William Donlon.
Lexington, KY - $5 1929 Ty. 2 First NB & TC Ch. # 906
Hardly a rare note, but the embossing is exceptional and the margins are boardwalk size all the way around. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, as nice as they come.
Hardly a rare note, but the embossing is exceptional and the margins are boardwalk size all the way around. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, as nice as they come.
Lexington, KY - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 592 The Phoenix NB Ch. #(S)3942
This scarce bank had the smallest print run of any of Lexington's national banks. It issued Brown Backs and Third Charter Date Backs only before closing in 1911. Kelly traces five large size survivors. Fine.
This scarce bank had the smallest print run of any of Lexington's national banks. It issued Brown Backs and Third Charter Date Backs only before closing in 1911. Kelly traces five large size survivors. Fine.
Louisville, KY - $5 1875 Fr. 404 The Third NB Ch. # 2171
A scarcer Louisville bank which went out in 1910. Bright Very Fine, with a couple of stray pinholes.
A scarcer Louisville bank which went out in 1910. Bright Very Fine, with a couple of stray pinholes.
Louisville, KY - $5 1882 Date Back Fr. 537 The NB of Kentucky Ch. # (S)5312
Flat out perfect, with boardwalk margins all around and unimprovable paper and ink quality. Add to that this note's full originality and you have a note with a grade we seldom ever use. Superb Gem Crisp Uncirculated, the ultimate $5 Date Back for the ultimate type set.
Flat out perfect, with boardwalk margins all around and unimprovable paper and ink quality. Add to that this note's full originality and you have a note with a grade we seldom ever use. Superb Gem Crisp Uncirculated, the ultimate $5 Date Back for the ultimate type set.
Louisville, KY - $5 1882 Date Back Fr. 537 The NB of Kentucky Ch. # (S)5312
A simply superb note which has everything a collector could ever hope for in an example of this kind. it's a virtual twin to the other superb gem from here offered in this sale, and will likely realize exactly the same figure. Superb Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A simply superb note which has everything a collector could ever hope for in an example of this kind. it's a virtual twin to the other superb gem from here offered in this sale, and will likely realize exactly the same figure. Superb Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Louisville, KY - $100 1882 Date Back Fr. 571 The NB of Kentucky Ch. # (S)5312
A very rare National Bank Note type, with the new Kelly census recording just 114 examples from all states combined. Few are as attractive as this example, which combines bright colors and strong signatures. The top margin is trimmed close, and there are a couple of stray handling marks, but few $100 Date Backs will be offered in the next few years which are substantially nicer than this example. Crisp Uncirculated.
A very rare National Bank Note type, with the new Kelly census recording just 114 examples from all states combined. Few are as attractive as this example, which combines bright colors and strong signatures. The top margin is trimmed close, and there are a couple of stray handling marks, but few $100 Date Backs will be offered in the next few years which are substantially nicer than this example. Crisp Uncirculated.
Ludlow, KY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5323
A scarce note from the only bank here to issue. Fine-Very Fine.
A scarce note from the only bank here to issue. Fine-Very Fine.
Nicholasville, KY - $1 Original Fr. 382 The First NB Ch. # 1831
This is one of only two First Charter aces recorded in the census from here, and the only Original Series example. Well circulated but generally intact Very Good, with a miniscule paper pull on the back and a tiny corner tip off.
This is one of only two First Charter aces recorded in the census from here, and the only Original Series example. Well circulated but generally intact Very Good, with a miniscule paper pull on the back and a tiny corner tip off.
Owenton, KY - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2868
Although this community had four issuing banks, this was the only one to order the $50 denomination in the 1929 series, having only 174 sheets printed. The example we offer tonight is a Very Fine from the 111th sheet to come off the press. The only distraction is a small ink spot on the back.
Although this community had four issuing banks, this was the only one to order the $50 denomination in the 1929 series, having only 174 sheets printed. The example we offer tonight is a Very Fine from the 111th sheet to come off the press. The only distraction is a small ink spot on the back.
Owenton, KY - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 480 The Farmers NB Ch. # 2968
An attractive Brown Back from this none too common bank. Nice pen-signed Fine-Very Fine.
An attractive Brown Back from this none too common bank. Nice pen-signed Fine-Very Fine.
Paducah, KY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 629 The City NB Ch. # (S)2093
A Fine Napier-Thompson signature combination note from the most prolific of this community's issuing banks. A couple of small scuffed spots on the back are mentioned. The stamped signatures of the bank officers remain legible.
A Fine Napier-Thompson signature combination note from the most prolific of this community's issuing banks. A couple of small scuffed spots on the back are mentioned. The stamped signatures of the bank officers remain legible.
Paintsville, KY - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 660 The Paintsville NB Ch. # 6100
A decent circulated example with strong signatures. Fine.
A decent circulated example with strong signatures. Fine.
Abbeville, LA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 5807
A just plain scarce note from the only bank to issue here. Fine+.
A just plain scarce note from the only bank to issue here. Fine+.
New Orleans, LA - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Hibernia NB in New Orleans Ch. # 13688
A decent example as a representative of the type with a few too many handling wrinkles for a higher grade. Crisp Uncirculated.
A decent example as a representative of the type with a few too many handling wrinkles for a higher grade. Crisp Uncirculated.
New Orleans, LA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The NB of Commerce in New Orleans Ch. # 13689
Just a bit too much handling on this fully original note to be considered for a higher grade. About Uncirculated.
Just a bit too much handling on this fully original note to be considered for a higher grade. About Uncirculated.
Bangor, ME - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 472 The Veazie NB Ch. # 2089
First Charters and Brown Backs only from this excessively rare Maine bank, with all of the four reported specimens having been ensconced in very long term Maine holdings for two full generations. In fact, our records indicate just one offering of any kind from this bank at public sale, with that coming in a 1956 auction. Pen signed Fine, with a pinhole or two, the margins close in the traditional New England manner, and certainly rare enough to see bidding reach or exceed...
First Charters and Brown Backs only from this excessively rare Maine bank, with all of the four reported specimens having been ensconced in very long term Maine holdings for two full generations. In fact, our records indicate just one offering of any kind from this bank at public sale, with that coming in a 1956 auction. Pen signed Fine, with a pinhole or two, the margins close in the traditional New England manner, and certainly rare enough to see bidding reach or exceed...
Norway , ME - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The Norway NB Ch. # 1956
A truly scarce bank with just six large (and four small) notes recorded in the Kelly census. Very Good-Fine, with the bottom margin a bit close at the left.
A truly scarce bank with just six large (and four small) notes recorded in the Kelly census. Very Good-Fine, with the bottom margin a bit close at the left.
Baltimore, MD - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 601 The NB of Commerce Ch. #(E)4285
A fresh and fully embossed Choice Crisp Uncirculated example kept from Gem status by the tight top margin.
A fresh and fully embossed Choice Crisp Uncirculated example kept from Gem status by the tight top margin.
Cambridge, MD - $50 1902 Plain Back Fr. 683 The Farmers & Merchants NB Ch. # (E)5880
An excessively rare eastern shore bank in large size, with only high denominations being issued from here. The Kelly census shows three pieces extant, one $50 Second Charter Date Back, one $50 Plain Back, and one $100 Plain Back. This newly discovered example is a higher grade than any of the previously recorded pieces, and represents the first opportunity that collectors have had to add a large note from this bank to their holdings for many years. Extremely Fine, with a handful of pinholes at the top margin more than offset by the bold pen signatures.
An excessively rare eastern shore bank in large size, with only high denominations being issued from here. The Kelly census shows three pieces extant, one $50 Second Charter Date Back, one $50 Plain Back, and one $100 Plain Back. This newly discovered example is a higher grade than any of the previously recorded pieces, and represents the first opportunity that collectors have had to add a large note from this bank to their holdings for many years. Extremely Fine, with a handful of pinholes at the top margin more than offset by the bold pen signatures.
Denton, MD - $10 1882 Value Back Fr. 577 The Denton NB Ch. # (E)2547
One of only two $10 Value Backs we've seen from here, with just one such piece listed in the Kelly census. Pen signed Fine+.
One of only two $10 Value Backs we've seen from here, with just one such piece listed in the Kelly census. Pen signed Fine+.
Frederick, MD - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Farmers & Mechanics NB Ch. # 1267
As nice a small note as we've seen from this Frederick bank, and it's a Type 2 example as well. About Uncirculated.
As nice a small note as we've seen from this Frederick bank, and it's a Type 2 example as well. About Uncirculated.
Hagerstown, MD - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The Second NB Ch. # 4049
A bright and appealing note bearing serial number A000001, which, according to the new Kelly census, is the only serial number 1 example reported from any Hagerstown bank. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, from the Florida collection.
A bright and appealing note bearing serial number A000001, which, according to the new Kelly census, is the only serial number 1 example reported from any Hagerstown bank. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, from the Florida collection.
Havre de Grace, MD - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 607 The Citizens NB Ch. # 5445
A scarcer large size Maryland note with a Kelly census population of nine. Fine-Very Fine, with the top margin a bit close and displaying a few pinholes as well.
A scarcer large size Maryland note with a Kelly census population of nine. Fine-Very Fine, with the top margin a bit close and displaying a few pinholes as well.
Pocomoke City, MD - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens NB Ch. # 6202
This is perhaps Maryland's rarest reported bank, with the census standing at two large notes and this single Series 1929 example. In the only other appearance from here at public sale CAA sold a large note two years ago which realized just over $10,000. Expect this small example, which is unique to our best knowledge, to bring just a little bit less when the hammer falls tonight. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
This is perhaps Maryland's rarest reported bank, with the census standing at two large notes and this single Series 1929 example. In the only other appearance from here at public sale CAA sold a large note two years ago which realized just over $10,000. Expect this small example, which is unique to our best knowledge, to bring just a little bit less when the hammer falls tonight. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Port Deposit, MD - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 642 The Cecil NB Ch. # (E)1211
Neat single digit serial number 4 graces this $20 Date Back, the sole Date Back we recall offering from this better Maryland bank. Nice Fine-Very Fine, the bottom margin trimmed a bit close.
Neat single digit serial number 4 graces this $20 Date Back, the sole Date Back we recall offering from this better Maryland bank. Nice Fine-Very Fine, the bottom margin trimmed a bit close.
Boston, MA - $1 Original Fr. 380 The Second NB Ch. # 322
A new piece to the census from this bank. Fine.
A new piece to the census from this bank. Fine.
Boston, MA - $100 1882 Brown Back Fr. 520 The Merchants NB Ch. # 475
The latest Kelly census proves definitively what had long been suspected, namely that $100 Brown Backs from any location were rare items indeed. The census enumerated just 229 such notes from all states and Territories combined, with Massachusetts accounting for just five examples, two of which were listed without serial number. Somewhat surprisingly, only one piece was from Boston. This note, newly discovered in the same New England collection which brought out the great Connecticut material offered in this sale as well, is an attractive lightly circulated specimen which is certain to please its fortunate new owner. Pen signed Extremely Fine, cut just a bit close to the design at the lower left corner.
The latest Kelly census proves definitively what had long been suspected, namely that $100 Brown Backs from any location were rare items indeed. The census enumerated just 229 such notes from all states and Territories combined, with Massachusetts accounting for just five examples, two of which were listed without serial number. Somewhat surprisingly, only one piece was from Boston. This note, newly discovered in the same New England collection which brought out the great Connecticut material offered in this sale as well, is an attractive lightly circulated specimen which is certain to please its fortunate new owner. Pen signed Extremely Fine, cut just a bit close to the design at the lower left corner.
Boston, MA - $50 1875 Fr. 446 The Market NB Ch. # 505
A very rare type with the Kelly census showing just 83 First Charter fifties known from all banks combined. This is one of that number, and one of the higher grade examples as well, with bright colors and excellent paper quality. There is a sprinkling of pinholes, which is common to these high denomination pieces, but this is overall one of the nicest examples of its type to be offered in the past decade. Very Fine.
A very rare type with the Kelly census showing just 83 First Charter fifties known from all banks combined. This is one of that number, and one of the higher grade examples as well, with bright colors and excellent paper quality. There is a sprinkling of pinholes, which is common to these high denomination pieces, but this is overall one of the nicest examples of its type to be offered in the past decade. Very Fine.
Boston, MA - $1 1875 Fr. 383 The Columbian NB Ch. # 1029
A presentable Very Good Boston First Charter Ace from an institution which closed its doors in 1898. The offered example has scattered margin separations and roughness, but the delicate black signatures of the officers are fully legible. An affordable representative of this early type.
A presentable Very Good Boston First Charter Ace from an institution which closed its doors in 1898. The offered example has scattered margin separations and roughness, but the delicate black signatures of the officers are fully legible. An affordable representative of this early type.
Boston, MA - $2 1875 Fr. 390 The Merchandise NB Ch. # 2304
A beautiful blazing gem but for a close bottom margin, which at no point intrudes into the design. The quality level on this Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated example is exceptionally high, with bright paper, vivid inks, and bold pen signatures. This is a far above average Lazy Two, and will likely realize well into the range of...
A beautiful blazing gem but for a close bottom margin, which at no point intrudes into the design. The quality level on this Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated example is exceptionally high, with bright paper, vivid inks, and bold pen signatures. This is a far above average Lazy Two, and will likely realize well into the range of...
Boston, MA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The Commercial Security NB Ch. # 3923
Notes from this large size-only bank's second title are downright rare, as only two such examples are recorded in the most recent census. This attractive example is Very Fine and is problem-free for the grade.
Notes from this large size-only bank's second title are downright rare, as only two such examples are recorded in the most recent census. This attractive example is Very Fine and is problem-free for the grade.
Buzzards Bay, MA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Buzzards Bay NB Ch. # 13222
One of the classic town names in Nationals, and a very scarce Cape Cod note as well. This piece realized $1322 when it sold last year at auction, and will likely realize even a bit more before the hammer falls on this lot tonight. Fine.
One of the classic town names in Nationals, and a very scarce Cape Cod note as well. This piece realized $1322 when it sold last year at auction, and will likely realize even a bit more before the hammer falls on this lot tonight. Fine.
Easthampton, MA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 428
An attractive trio of Gem Crisp Uncirculated 1929 notes from an institution whose issue was saved in some abundance.
An attractive trio of Gem Crisp Uncirculated 1929 notes from an institution whose issue was saved in some abundance.
Foxborough, MA - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 618 The Foxboro NB Ch. # (N)9426
A very scarce note from the only bank chartered in this Boston suburb. The new Massachusetts census shows just five large examples extant from this interesting bank, which chose to use two different spellings of its town name in its title. Very Fine, with a neat Vice President stamp under the Vice President's signature.
A very scarce note from the only bank chartered in this Boston suburb. The new Massachusetts census shows just five large examples extant from this interesting bank, which chose to use two different spellings of its town name in its title. Very Fine, with a neat Vice President stamp under the Vice President's signature.
Gardner, MA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 884
A rare number 1 note from the Florida collection which is the sole number 1 example known from this bank. About Uncirculated.
A rare number 1 note from the Florida collection which is the sole number 1 example known from this bank. About Uncirculated.
Gloucester, MA - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 487 The City NB Ch. # (N)2292
A lovely Brown Back from this very scarce Gloucester bank. This example is even nicer than the specimen from here which we sold in 2000 that realized $2805. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, with spectacular colors and nice even margins.
A lovely Brown Back from this very scarce Gloucester bank. This example is even nicer than the specimen from here which we sold in 2000 that realized $2805. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, with spectacular colors and nice even margins.
Haverhill, MA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 481
A bright and pretty example from the Florida collection bearing serial number A000001A. We recall selling the sheet from which this note was cut many years ago for just a bit more than this single example will likely realize this evening. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A bright and pretty example from the Florida collection bearing serial number A000001A. We recall selling the sheet from which this note was cut many years ago for just a bit more than this single example will likely realize this evening. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Haverhill, MA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 Merrimack NB Ch. # 14266
A great 14000 charter rarity, with this only the second note known from this bank, the last to issue in Massachusetts. With the other example in the hands of the premier 14000 charter collector, and no notes from this bank ever having been offered at public sale, this newly discovered piece might well afford the only opportunity for many years for collectors to obtain any example from this excessively rare institution. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A great 14000 charter rarity, with this only the second note known from this bank, the last to issue in Massachusetts. With the other example in the hands of the premier 14000 charter collector, and no notes from this bank ever having been offered at public sale, this newly discovered piece might well afford the only opportunity for many years for collectors to obtain any example from this excessively rare institution. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Leominster, MA - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Merchants NB of Leominster Ch. # 10059
A crackling fresh note only a minor counting wrinkle from Gem. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A crackling fresh note only a minor counting wrinkle from Gem. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Lynn, MA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Central NB Ch. # 1201
A rare note from this much collected location, with this the only serial number 1 specimen listed by Kelly from any Lynn bank. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, from the Florida collection.
A rare note from this much collected location, with this the only serial number 1 specimen listed by Kelly from any Lynn bank. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, from the Florida collection.
Milford, MA - $1 1875 Fr. 383 The Home NB Ch. # 2275
A lovely First Charter ace which displays great color and eye appeal. But for its typical New England close trim, this would be a real gem. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely First Charter ace which displays great color and eye appeal. But for its typical New England close trim, this would be a real gem. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Milford, MA - $1 1875 Fr. 383 The Home NB Ch. # 2275
A beautiful note which would easily grade gem but for its typically New England style closely trimmed margins. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautiful note which would easily grade gem but for its typically New England style closely trimmed margins. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
New Bedford, MA - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 261 Uncut Sheet
A serial number 1 Type 2 sheet. Like many of these oversize items, it shows considerable handling, with a fold at the corner of the top note and some bends at the bottom as well, along with evidence of handling during storage. The notes are all bright, and there are no folds between any of them. Crisp Uncirculated.
A serial number 1 Type 2 sheet. Like many of these oversize items, it shows considerable handling, with a fold at the corner of the top note and some bends at the bottom as well, along with evidence of handling during storage. The notes are all bright, and there are no folds between any of them. Crisp Uncirculated.
Plymouth, MA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The Plymouth NB Ch. # 779
A none too common bank in large size, particularly in high grade. Nice Very Fine.
A none too common bank in large size, particularly in high grade. Nice Very Fine.
Springfield, MA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Springfield NB Ch. # 4907
A pair of notes, both with the lightest of folds. About Uncirculated.
A pair of notes, both with the lightest of folds. About Uncirculated.
Springfield, MA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Springfield NB Ch. # 4907
One of a small run of these we can offer, with this not being a terribly common bank in this grade. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
One of a small run of these we can offer, with this not being a terribly common bank in this grade. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Springfield, MA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Springfield NB Ch. # 4907
A second example from this consecutively numbered group. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A second example from this consecutively numbered group. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Springfield, MA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Springfield NB Ch. # 4907
Last of the Gem Crisp Uncirculated pieces in this small group.
Last of the Gem Crisp Uncirculated pieces in this small group.
Springfield, MA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Springfield NB Ch. # 4907
Nicely centered and crackling fresh, but with just a bit too much handling to label gem. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Nicely centered and crackling fresh, but with just a bit too much handling to label gem. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Springfield, MA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Springfield NB Ch. # 4907
A second Choice Crisp Uncirculated example.
A second Choice Crisp Uncirculated example.
Battle Creek, MI - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Old-Merchants NB & TC of Battle Creek Ch. # 7589
This is the third title under which this institution issued and the only name under which it had the 1929 Series printed. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
This is the third title under which this institution issued and the only name under which it had the 1929 Series printed. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Battle Creek, MI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The City NB Ch. # (M)11852
A beautiful fully margined example which is newly discovered and came to us with the serial number 1 $20 offered below. This is the "A" plate note, making it the top note on the first sheet issued here. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, a lovely example fit for the finest of collections.
A beautiful fully margined example which is newly discovered and came to us with the serial number 1 $20 offered below. This is the "A" plate note, making it the top note on the first sheet issued here. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, a lovely example fit for the finest of collections.
Battle Creek, MI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The City NB Ch. # 11852
A not at all common large example from this well collected community. Fine-Very Fine.
A not at all common large example from this well collected community. Fine-Very Fine.
Battle Creek, MI - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 659 The City NB Ch. # (M)11852
A second number 1 example, this the sole $20 number 1 note known from here. There is some handling on this piece, along with the lightest of center bends, resulting in our grade of Choice About Uncirculated. It is still a most attractive piece which will be one of the highlights of the collection it now enters.
A second number 1 example, this the sole $20 number 1 note known from here. There is some handling on this piece, along with the lightest of center bends, resulting in our grade of Choice About Uncirculated. It is still a most attractive piece which will be one of the highlights of the collection it now enters.
Benton Harbor, MI - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 602 The American NB & TC Ch. # 10143
A very scarce note bearing the second title used here, listed in the Kelly census as having just two such examples recorded to date. Nice Fine-Very Fine, with bold purple signatures.
A very scarce note bearing the second title used here, listed in the Kelly census as having just two such examples recorded to date. Nice Fine-Very Fine, with bold purple signatures.
Caspian, MI - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Caspian NB Ch. # 11802
A very nice example from this scarce Upper Peninsula bank that is the equal to any small note in the census. Very Fine.
A very nice example from this scarce Upper Peninsula bank that is the equal to any small note in the census. Very Fine.
Crystal Falls, MI - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Iron County NB Ch. # 7525
Considerably the scarcer of this community's two issuers. Very Fine, with a bit of foxing at the top margin.
Considerably the scarcer of this community's two issuers. Very Fine, with a bit of foxing at the top margin.
Crystal Falls, MI - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Crystal Falls NB Ch. # 11547
This institution was one of two in this Iron County locale on Michigan's upper peninsula to issue. Both were placed in receivership on the same day in 1934, leaving the community without a federally chartered bank. Extremely Fine with a small margin stain at upper left.
This institution was one of two in this Iron County locale on Michigan's upper peninsula to issue. Both were placed in receivership on the same day in 1934, leaving the community without a federally chartered bank. Extremely Fine with a small margin stain at upper left.
Detroit, MI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 631 First NB in Detroit Ch. # 10527
An attractive Very Fine example.
An attractive Very Fine example.
Detroit, MI - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 605 First NB Ch. # 10527
As nice a Third Charter $5 as you will ever see, with bright white paper contrasting with a vivid blue overprint. This pen signed fancy numbered example traces its pedigree to early Michigan collectors Albert Grinnell and Max Brail, both Detroit residents who had personal contacts at this bank. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
As nice a Third Charter $5 as you will ever see, with bright white paper contrasting with a vivid blue overprint. This pen signed fancy numbered example traces its pedigree to early Michigan collectors Albert Grinnell and Max Brail, both Detroit residents who had personal contacts at this bank. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Detroit, MI - $50 1902 Plain Back Fr. 681 First NB Ch. # 10527
A nice evenly circulated example bearing the second of four titles used here. Fine-Very Fine.
A nice evenly circulated example bearing the second of four titles used here. Fine-Very Fine.
Dowagiac, MI - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Dowagiac NB Ch. # 10073
A tougher note from this scarce SW MIchigan bank. Fine, with a small clip mark on the reverse.
A tougher note from this scarce SW MIchigan bank. Fine, with a small clip mark on the reverse.
Durand, MI - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 477 The First NB Ch. # (M)5415
A very rare $5 Brown Back from a bank which issued Brown Backs only for less than nine years before liquidating in 1909. Three notes are known, two of which are closely held, with this the third example. Pen signed Fine, with a repaired tear that is not visible on the face.
A very rare $5 Brown Back from a bank which issued Brown Backs only for less than nine years before liquidating in 1909. Three notes are known, two of which are closely held, with this the third example. Pen signed Fine, with a repaired tear that is not visible on the face.
Grand Rapids, MI - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The NB of Grand Rapids Ch. # 13758
Crackling fresh, fully embossed, and absolutely beautiful. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Crackling fresh, fully embossed, and absolutely beautiful. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Hartford, MI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 The Olney NB Ch. # 9854
An attractive example from a small group discovered over twenty years ago and now very well distributed. Pen signed Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
An attractive example from a small group discovered over twenty years ago and now very well distributed. Pen signed Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Hermansville, MI - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 11954
The only denomination issued by this small Upper Peninsula bank, and a town from which there have never been enough notes to satisfy collector demand. Fine-Very Fine.
The only denomination issued by this small Upper Peninsula bank, and a town from which there have never been enough notes to satisfy collector demand. Fine-Very Fine.
Howell, MI - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 607 The First NB Ch. # 11586
A lovely note from the only bank to issue large examples in Livingston County. The Kelly census shows just three large notes extant from here, with the possibility of new discoveries pretty slim, as the bank had but $460 outstanding in large notes when it entered receivership in June of 1934. This piece is a pen signed beauty with bright white paper and three aces serial number 111. Extremely Fine, a note certain to excite even the most jaded of Michigan collectors.
A lovely note from the only bank to issue large examples in Livingston County. The Kelly census shows just three large notes extant from here, with the possibility of new discoveries pretty slim, as the bank had but $460 outstanding in large notes when it entered receivership in June of 1934. This piece is a pen signed beauty with bright white paper and three aces serial number 111. Extremely Fine, a note certain to excite even the most jaded of Michigan collectors.
Iron River, MI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 8545
A scarce Upper Peninsula bank in large size, with just six such examples recorded in the Kelly census. Pleasing Very Fine, the top margin a touch close.
A scarce Upper Peninsula bank in large size, with just six such examples recorded in the Kelly census. Pleasing Very Fine, the top margin a touch close.
Iron River, MI - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8545
A clean and well centered Very Fine-Extremely Fine which makes a nice match appearance wise to the $20 on this same bank offered below.
A clean and well centered Very Fine-Extremely Fine which makes a nice match appearance wise to the $20 on this same bank offered below.
Iron River, MI - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8545
This institution on the Iron Range of Michigan's upper peninsula fell victim to the Depression in 1934 after having issued only 411 sheets of the $20 denomination. Extremely Fine, with only very minimal evidence of circulation.
This institution on the Iron Range of Michigan's upper peninsula fell victim to the Depression in 1934 after having issued only 411 sheets of the $20 denomination. Extremely Fine, with only very minimal evidence of circulation.
Iron River, MI - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Iron River NB Ch. # 14102
The only denomination issued by this very scarce Upper Peninsula 14000 charter bank. Bright Very Fine.
The only denomination issued by this very scarce Upper Peninsula 14000 charter bank. Bright Very Fine.
Ironwood, MI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 635 The Merchants & Miners NB Ch. # 12387
Small notes from here are often available, but large examples are quite another matter. Fine, the paper a bit toned but by no means unacceptable.
Small notes from here are often available, but large examples are quite another matter. Fine, the paper a bit toned but by no means unacceptable.
Jackson, MI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 National Union Bank & TC Ch. # 11289
The second title used here, with a Kelly census population of just six pieces. This has got to be one of the nicest. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the top trimmed close.
The second title used here, with a Kelly census population of just six pieces. This has got to be one of the nicest. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the top trimmed close.
Mason, MI - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Dart NB Ch. # 12697
A very scarce note from this small family owned and named bank. Extremely Fine, with the signatures of D.C. Dart and R.S. Dart.
A very scarce note from this small family owned and named bank. Extremely Fine, with the signatures of D.C. Dart and R.S. Dart.
Mount Clemens, MI - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 First NB Ch. # 12971 Uncut Sheet
A gorgeous uncut sheet which is as nice as any large size sheet we've sold, displaying only the very slightest of handling. The notes themselves are screaming gems with unimprovable color, signatures, and freshness. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A gorgeous uncut sheet which is as nice as any large size sheet we've sold, displaying only the very slightest of handling. The notes themselves are screaming gems with unimprovable color, signatures, and freshness. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Negaunee, MI - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Negaunee NB Ch. # 9556
A clean note with considerable original body remaining from Marquette County on the upper peninsula. This is the scarcer of the two banks to issue the 1929 series from here, having failed during the Depression in 1932. Very Fine.
A clean note with considerable original body remaining from Marquette County on the upper peninsula. This is the scarcer of the two banks to issue the 1929 series from here, having failed during the Depression in 1932. Very Fine.
A Pair of Norway 1929 Type 1 $10
$10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 6863 VF
$10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 6863 VF.
$10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 6863 VF
$10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 6863 VF.
Port Huron, MI - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 645 The First National Exchange Bank Ch. # (M)4446
A scarcer type and denomination from here. Sharp Fine+++.
A scarcer type and denomination from here. Sharp Fine+++.
Saint Joseph, MI - $5 1882 Value Back Fr. 574 The Commercial NB Ch. # (M)5594
One of three Value Backs listed from this scarce bank in the new Kelly census, two of which are fives. This attractive and very well centered example is as nice as any. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
One of three Value Backs listed from this scarce bank in the new Kelly census, two of which are fives. This attractive and very well centered example is as nice as any. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Three Rivers, MI - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 600
An always in demand note bearing one of the best town names in Michigan. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
An always in demand note bearing one of the best town names in Michigan. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
Wakefield, MI - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 11305
There are more than a few notes from this one bank Upper Peninsula community reported in the census, but they must all be very closely held, as our records show that the last appearance of any note from this bank at public sale took place in our very first CAA auction in November of 1990. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
There are more than a few notes from this one bank Upper Peninsula community reported in the census, but they must all be very closely held, as our records show that the last appearance of any note from this bank at public sale took place in our very first CAA auction in November of 1990. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Brewster, MN - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10946
The only denomination issued by this just plain scarce bank, with most all of the few notes known from here very closely held over the years. Our records show only four offerings of any kind from this institution during the past sixty years, the last coming when Christie's sold the Marco Biondich collection back in 1998. Fine.
The only denomination issued by this just plain scarce bank, with most all of the few notes known from here very closely held over the years. Our records show only four offerings of any kind from this institution during the past sixty years, the last coming when Christie's sold the Marco Biondich collection back in 1998. Fine.
Duluth, MN - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The City NB of Duluth Ch. # 6520
A well centered example for type from a bank which issued $10 and $20 notes only in the 1929 Series. Choice Crisp Uncirculaed.
A well centered example for type from a bank which issued $10 and $20 notes only in the 1929 Series. Choice Crisp Uncirculaed.
Fosston, MN - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6889
A most attractive example from this none too common bank. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, with a tight left margin.
A most attractive example from this none too common bank. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, with a tight left margin.
Ironton, MN - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 655 The First NB Ch. # 10382
A problem free Very Fine bearing the Napier-Thompson signatures.
A problem free Very Fine bearing the Napier-Thompson signatures.
Litchfield, MN - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Northwestern NB Ch. # 13486
The only Minnesota number one note in the Florida collection, but a nice one from a rather scarce bank. About Uncirculated, with one very well hidden fold.
The only Minnesota number one note in the Florida collection, but a nice one from a rather scarce bank. About Uncirculated, with one very well hidden fold.
New Prague, MN - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7092
Not the usual type and denomination normally seen in this condition from here. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Not the usual type and denomination normally seen in this condition from here. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Park Rapids, MN - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5542
Only denomination issued in small size from here. About Fine.
Only denomination issued in small size from here. About Fine.
Saint Cloud, MN - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # (M)2790
A beautiful note which is one of only a literal handful of examples from this bank known in this grade. This note is fully embossed and brightly colored, with nice margins and full originality. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, a premium piece fit for the finest of collections.
A beautiful note which is one of only a literal handful of examples from this bank known in this grade. This note is fully embossed and brightly colored, with nice margins and full originality. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, a premium piece fit for the finest of collections.
Saint Paul, MN - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 472 The Merchants NB Ch. # (M)2020
The front is nicer than the reverse on this $5 St. Paul Brown Back. Very Good-Fine.
The front is nicer than the reverse on this $5 St. Paul Brown Back. Very Good-Fine.
Shakopee, MN - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 3039
An elusive note, with this one of only two Type 2 tens now recorded in the census. Fine.
An elusive note, with this one of only two Type 2 tens now recorded in the census. Fine.
Stillwater, MN - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The First NB Ch. # (M)2674
A fantastic new discovery which is the first serial number 1 Red Seal to be offered from this state since we sold the number 1 from Dunnell for over $14,000 three years ago. Only ten serial number 1 Red Seals are known from all Minnesota banks combined, with the majority permanently off the market in institutional collections such as the Higgins Museum holdings. This example is the only Red Seal known from Stillwater, the home of that noted institute of higher learning, the Minnesota State Penitentiary. Pen signed About Uncirculated, a beautiful number 1 Red Seal which is truly a Minnesota trophy note.
A fantastic new discovery which is the first serial number 1 Red Seal to be offered from this state since we sold the number 1 from Dunnell for over $14,000 three years ago. Only ten serial number 1 Red Seals are known from all Minnesota banks combined, with the majority permanently off the market in institutional collections such as the Higgins Museum holdings. This example is the only Red Seal known from Stillwater, the home of that noted institute of higher learning, the Minnesota State Penitentiary. Pen signed About Uncirculated, a beautiful number 1 Red Seal which is truly a Minnesota trophy note.
Winona, MN - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Winona National & Savings Bank Ch. # 10865
A well centered type 2 with the same original paper body and embossing as the day it was printed. Crackling fresh. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A well centered type 2 with the same original paper body and embossing as the day it was printed. Crackling fresh. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Aberdeen, MS - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The First NB Ch. # (S)3656
Among the highest grade examples known from this bank, this Extremely Fine example is well centered and has nice eye appeal.
Among the highest grade examples known from this bank, this Extremely Fine example is well centered and has nice eye appeal.
Aberdeen, MS - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 618 The First NB Ch. # (S)3656
Of the 15 large size notes from this bank that are listed in the census, only three are Third Charter Date Backs. This one from the Monty Farmer collection is About Fine, with vice president A.J. Brown's blue ink signature sharp but the cashier's faded.
Of the 15 large size notes from this bank that are listed in the census, only three are Third Charter Date Backs. This one from the Monty Farmer collection is About Fine, with vice president A.J. Brown's blue ink signature sharp but the cashier's faded.
Aberdeen, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # (S)3656
A bright, crisp, original, and pretty large size $10 that has about one fold too many for a full XF grade. About Extremely Fine.
A bright, crisp, original, and pretty large size $10 that has about one fold too many for a full XF grade. About Extremely Fine.
Aberdeen, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3656
This attractive and scarce small size note from the Farmer collection grades Fine+, and as such is about average for the notes from this bank that appear in the census. From sheet number 43 of 2,866 sheets of Type 1 $10s printed.
This attractive and scarce small size note from the Farmer collection grades Fine+, and as such is about average for the notes from this bank that appear in the census. From sheet number 43 of 2,866 sheets of Type 1 $10s printed.
Biloxi, MS - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 605 The First NB Ch. # 10576
A crisp Very Fine large size note from this Harrison County town on the Gulf coast. The purple stamped signatures are quite bold.
A crisp Very Fine large size note from this Harrison County town on the Gulf coast. The purple stamped signatures are quite bold.
Biloxi, MS - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 657 The First NB Ch. # 10576
Although the signatures are a little faded and the bottom margin trim is a trifle uneven, this attractive Very Fine example is sure to please any collector of scarce Mississippi Nationals.
Although the signatures are a little faded and the bottom margin trim is a trifle uneven, this attractive Very Fine example is sure to please any collector of scarce Mississippi Nationals.
Biloxi, MS - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10576
A lovely small size Twenty from the only bank in this coastal city. Very Fine.
A lovely small size Twenty from the only bank in this coastal city. Very Fine.
Brookhaven, MS - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 597 The First NB Ch. # (S)10494
The census lists just 10 large size notes from this bank, and Monty Farmer managed to locate four of them for his collection. This is the only $5 Date Back known. Very Good+++, well circulated but absolutely problem-free with broad margins and sharp pen signatures.
The census lists just 10 large size notes from this bank, and Monty Farmer managed to locate four of them for his collection. This is the only $5 Date Back known. Very Good+++, well circulated but absolutely problem-free with broad margins and sharp pen signatures.
Brookhaven, MS - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 605 The First NB Ch. # 10494
Dark purple signatures add to the considerable eye appeal of this $5. Very Fine.
Dark purple signatures add to the considerable eye appeal of this $5. Very Fine.
Brookhaven, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 631 The First NB Ch. # 10494
A pretty, problem-free Fine-Very Fine example from the only issuing bank in Lincoln County.
A pretty, problem-free Fine-Very Fine example from the only issuing bank in Lincoln County.
Brookhaven, MS - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 657 The First NB Ch. # (S)10494
The last of four large size notes from this bank, Fine with the cashier's signature hand signed in ink and the president's stamped.
The last of four large size notes from this bank, Fine with the cashier's signature hand signed in ink and the president's stamped.
Brookhaven, MS - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10494
A pretty note from the lone bank in this southwestern Mississippi community that is represented by only eight small size examples in the census. This one from the Farmer collection is the finest example known, as most listed in the census are heavily worn. Very Fine+, a note destined to go from one magnificent Mississippi collection to another.
A pretty note from the lone bank in this southwestern Mississippi community that is represented by only eight small size examples in the census. This one from the Farmer collection is the finest example known, as most listed in the census are heavily worn. Very Fine+, a note destined to go from one magnificent Mississippi collection to another.
Brookhaven, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10494
A second small size note from this scarce bank, this example one of only two $10s in the census. Problem-free Fine.
A second small size note from this scarce bank, this example one of only two $10s in the census. Problem-free Fine.
Brookhaven, MS - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10494
Although three notes from this bank appear here in the Farmer collection, collectors should by no means begin to think that they are commonly available. This one is barely Very Good with heavy wear, a close trim and a tiny margin split at left, but it bears serial number 6 and is the lowest serial number recorded from the bank.
Although three notes from this bank appear here in the Farmer collection, collectors should by no means begin to think that they are commonly available. This one is barely Very Good with heavy wear, a close trim and a tiny margin split at left, but it bears serial number 6 and is the lowest serial number recorded from the bank.
Canton, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # 6847
The Farmer collection remarkably contains two large size examples from this rare Madison County bank that was the only National Bank in the town or county. Fine-Very Fine with beautiful stamped signatures.
The Farmer collection remarkably contains two large size examples from this rare Madison County bank that was the only National Bank in the town or county. Fine-Very Fine with beautiful stamped signatures.
Canton, MS - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First NB Ch. # 6847
Monty Farmer's collection essentially contains a complete type set of large size notes from this bank, since no Red Seals or Date Backs are currently known. Almost fully equal to the $10 above, Fine-Very Fine but with a single pinhole near the center and slightly weaker signatures.
Monty Farmer's collection essentially contains a complete type set of large size notes from this bank, since no Red Seals or Date Backs are currently known. Almost fully equal to the $10 above, Fine-Very Fine but with a single pinhole near the center and slightly weaker signatures.
Canton, MS - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 6847
A small run of high grade, lightly circulated Type 2 Twenties appears in the census from this bank in central Mississippi. This one from the Farmer collection is Extremely Fine+, and is absolutely problem-free for the grade.
A small run of high grade, lightly circulated Type 2 Twenties appears in the census from this bank in central Mississippi. This one from the Farmer collection is Extremely Fine+, and is absolutely problem-free for the grade.
Clarksdale, MS - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The Planters NB Ch. # 12222
This rare bank was organized in 1922 and was closed by the receivers in 1931, and issued only $5 Plain Backs in large size format. The other bank in town (The First NB) is currently unreported, so this offering of the Farmer collection represents an elusive opportunity to own a large size note from this charming Southern town. The most up-to-date census information indicates that five large size notes from here are known, but a few of these have been off the market for decades. This one is Fine-Very Fine, with sharp signatures and a barely visible, neatly repaired puncture just to the left of center.
This rare bank was organized in 1922 and was closed by the receivers in 1931, and issued only $5 Plain Backs in large size format. The other bank in town (The First NB) is currently unreported, so this offering of the Farmer collection represents an elusive opportunity to own a large size note from this charming Southern town. The most up-to-date census information indicates that five large size notes from here are known, but a few of these have been off the market for decades. This one is Fine-Very Fine, with sharp signatures and a barely visible, neatly repaired puncture just to the left of center.
Clarksdale, MS - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Planters NB Ch. # 12222
Although the Kelly census reports six small size examples from here, there must be some duplication as only four are listed in the census that we have. This one is a problem-free Fine, and is rare enough to reach or exceed. . .
Although the Kelly census reports six small size examples from here, there must be some duplication as only four are listed in the census that we have. This one is a problem-free Fine, and is rare enough to reach or exceed. . .
Columbus, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 630 The NB of Commerce Ch. # (S)10361
This bank was chartered in 1913 and only issued $10s throughout its existence. There are a dozen large size notes listed in the census, all '02 Plain Backs. Very Fine.
This bank was chartered in 1913 and only issued $10s throughout its existence. There are a dozen large size notes listed in the census, all '02 Plain Backs. Very Fine.
Columbus, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The NB of Commerce Ch. # 10361
A gorgeous high grade note with gorgeous embossing and ideal centering, from a small run of CU notes that appear in the census. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A gorgeous high grade note with gorgeous embossing and ideal centering, from a small run of CU notes that appear in the census. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Columbus, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The Columbus NB Ch. # 10738
A crisp and attractive example from this bank's rare first title. Very Fine, tied for the highest grade note reported from this title.
A crisp and attractive example from this bank's rare first title. Very Fine, tied for the highest grade note reported from this title.
Columbus, MS - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Columbus NB Ch. # 10738
Although this charter number is common in small size, it is prohibitively rare when bearing its first title. Only two such examples appear in the census, and, although well worn and a little soiled, this one from the Farmer collection is likely to be the only available to collectors for quite some time. Very Good-Fine.
Although this charter number is common in small size, it is prohibitively rare when bearing its first title. Only two such examples appear in the census, and, although well worn and a little soiled, this one from the Farmer collection is likely to be the only available to collectors for quite some time. Very Good-Fine.
Columbus, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 2 First-Columbus NB Ch. # 10738
Although this bank is not at all rare (in fact, it is the most common bank in the state), a run of CU notes has survived to provide collectors with virtually the only opportunity to own high grade Nationals from Mississippi. This one from the Farmer collection is virtually perfect, with bold original embossing and perfect centering. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Although this bank is not at all rare (in fact, it is the most common bank in the state), a run of CU notes has survived to provide collectors with virtually the only opportunity to own high grade Nationals from Mississippi. This one from the Farmer collection is virtually perfect, with bold original embossing and perfect centering. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Corinth, MS - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The First NB Ch. # (S)9094
Although not a Red Seal, this Plain Back $5 is just as pretty with fresh, original paper and sharp signatures. A few light folds are the only flaws. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Although not a Red Seal, this Plain Back $5 is just as pretty with fresh, original paper and sharp signatures. A few light folds are the only flaws. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Corinth, MS - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 615 The First NB Ch. # (S)9094
This remarkable note is one of only 26 Red Seals from the state of Mississippi listed in the latest Hickman census. Of those, it is one of just two AUs listed and thus has claims to being the finest known Mississippi Red Seal. It is also the only known Red Seal from this Alcorn County bank. It is as pretty as can be, with excellent centering, great signatures, bright paper, and a bold red overprint. One of the highlights of the Monty Farmer collection, it is likely to generate spirited competition among bidders who want nothing but the best. If the current market for great Nationals is any guide, this one is likely to realize. . .
This remarkable note is one of only 26 Red Seals from the state of Mississippi listed in the latest Hickman census. Of those, it is one of just two AUs listed and thus has claims to being the finest known Mississippi Red Seal. It is also the only known Red Seal from this Alcorn County bank. It is as pretty as can be, with excellent centering, great signatures, bright paper, and a bold red overprint. One of the highlights of the Monty Farmer collection, it is likely to generate spirited competition among bidders who want nothing but the best. If the current market for great Nationals is any guide, this one is likely to realize. . .
Corinth, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 9094
A pretty, crisp, and fully original note from the Monty Farmer collection. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A pretty, crisp, and fully original note from the Monty Farmer collection. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Corinth, MS - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9094
This bank closed in November 1931 during the depths of the Great Depression after printing only a limited run of small size Type 1 $5s and $10s. One of each appears here from the Farmer collection, fully half of the mere four small size notes that are recorded in the census. This Very Good-Fine example is well worn but problem-free.
This bank closed in November 1931 during the depths of the Great Depression after printing only a limited run of small size Type 1 $5s and $10s. One of each appears here from the Farmer collection, fully half of the mere four small size notes that are recorded in the census. This Very Good-Fine example is well worn but problem-free.
Corinth, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9094
The second small size note from here, this one a bit nicer with brighter paper surfaces. Fully original Fine, and rare enough to realized well into four figures. Although two small size notes appear here from the Farmer collection, that is fully half of the notes known. It is unlikely another offering like this will ever appear at public auction.
The second small size note from here, this one a bit nicer with brighter paper surfaces. Fully original Fine, and rare enough to realized well into four figures. Although two small size notes appear here from the Farmer collection, that is fully half of the notes known. It is unlikely another offering like this will ever appear at public auction.
Corinth, MS - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 601 The Citizens' NB Ch. # (S)9751
This rare large size-only bank is represented by only four notes in the most recent census, and the Farmer collection remarkably holds two of them. This nice note has a couple of small rust holes near the upper right corner, but the overall appearance is improved by nice purple signatures. Fine.
This rare large size-only bank is represented by only four notes in the most recent census, and the Farmer collection remarkably holds two of them. This nice note has a couple of small rust holes near the upper right corner, but the overall appearance is improved by nice purple signatures. Fine.
Corinth, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 The Citizens' NB Ch. # (S)9751
This bank opened in 1910 and closed in 1923, and most notes from this bank were obviously redeemed. Only a handful of public offerings are recorded in our records that go back more than 60 years. This gorgeous example is the finest reported by more than a full grade, with fully original paper quality and ideal eye appeal. Extremely Fine, a great Mississippi note that is likely to reach or exceed. . .
This bank opened in 1910 and closed in 1923, and most notes from this bank were obviously redeemed. Only a handful of public offerings are recorded in our records that go back more than 60 years. This gorgeous example is the finest reported by more than a full grade, with fully original paper quality and ideal eye appeal. Extremely Fine, a great Mississippi note that is likely to reach or exceed. . .
Greenville, MS - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 618 The First NB Ch. # (S)3765
This is the only Third Charter Date Back from this bank listed in the census. About Fine.
This is the only Third Charter Date Back from this bank listed in the census. About Fine.
Greenville, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # (S)3765
A scarce large size note from this one bank Mississippi Delta town. Very Good with a tiny rust stain in the left margin.
A scarce large size note from this one bank Mississippi Delta town. Very Good with a tiny rust stain in the left margin.
Greenville, MS - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The First NB Ch. # 3765
Although the paper is a little toned, this attractive large size $20 retains plenty of crispness. Very Fine.
Although the paper is a little toned, this attractive large size $20 retains plenty of crispness. Very Fine.
Greenville, MS - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3765
This pretty note comes from a very scarce bank that was the only issuing institution in this Mississippi River community and in Washington County. This note is new to the census; the one that we have lists only eight individual notes as opposed to 12 reported in the Kelly book. Very Fine, problem-free but for a couple of trivial pinholes that are mentioned only for accuracy.
This pretty note comes from a very scarce bank that was the only issuing institution in this Mississippi River community and in Washington County. This note is new to the census; the one that we have lists only eight individual notes as opposed to 12 reported in the Kelly book. Very Fine, problem-free but for a couple of trivial pinholes that are mentioned only for accuracy.
Greenwood, MS - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The First NB Ch. # (S)7216
Monty Farmer managed to acquire an amazing half dozen Mississippi Red Seals in his years of collecting. Only two Red Seals from this bank are known, and this problem-free example has wonderful engraved signatures and a bold red overprint that is completely unfaded. Great eye appeal is likely to make this note a favorite among bidders who are looking for a more "affordable" Red Seal from this scarce Southern state. Fine.
Monty Farmer managed to acquire an amazing half dozen Mississippi Red Seals in his years of collecting. Only two Red Seals from this bank are known, and this problem-free example has wonderful engraved signatures and a bold red overprint that is completely unfaded. Great eye appeal is likely to make this note a favorite among bidders who are looking for a more "affordable" Red Seal from this scarce Southern state. Fine.
Greenwood, MS - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 The First NB Ch. # (S)7216
Surprising to most collectors is the fact that Third Charter Date Backs are much scarcer than Plain Backs, even though they often carry little or no premium. In many cases, Date Backs are just as rare as Red Seals--a situation that is represented by this bank, from which two of each are known. This attractive note is crisp and attractive despite faded signatures. Very Fine.
Surprising to most collectors is the fact that Third Charter Date Backs are much scarcer than Plain Backs, even though they often carry little or no premium. In many cases, Date Backs are just as rare as Red Seals--a situation that is represented by this bank, from which two of each are known. This attractive note is crisp and attractive despite faded signatures. Very Fine.
Greenwood, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # (S)7216
A pretty, fully original note from the sole bank in this community. Very Fine+++ with nice clear signatures.
A pretty, fully original note from the sole bank in this community. Very Fine+++ with nice clear signatures.
Greenwood, MS - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First NB Ch. # (S)7216
A few high grade notes from this bank have survived to delight today's collectors. This fully original About Uncirculated example has a single vertical fold, nice stamped signatures, and a tight top margin.
A few high grade notes from this bank have survived to delight today's collectors. This fully original About Uncirculated example has a single vertical fold, nice stamped signatures, and a tight top margin.
Greenwood, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7216
Yet another scarce small size note from the Farmer collection, this problem-free Fine-Very Fine example is from a small town on U.S. Highway 82. Scarce enough to realize. . .
Yet another scarce small size note from the Farmer collection, this problem-free Fine-Very Fine example is from a small town on U.S. Highway 82. Scarce enough to realize. . .
Gulfport, MS - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 The First NB Ch. # (S)6188
Although this bank is by no means rare even in large size, this is the only 1902 Date Back $10 listed in the census and one of only two '02 Date Backs of any denomination (as opposed to three Red Seals). Very Fine.
Although this bank is by no means rare even in large size, this is the only 1902 Date Back $10 listed in the census and one of only two '02 Date Backs of any denomination (as opposed to three Red Seals). Very Fine.
Gulfport, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 634 The First NB Ch. # 6188
An attractive and crisp large size example from this Gulf Coast town. Very Fine.
An attractive and crisp large size example from this Gulf Coast town. Very Fine.
Gulfport, MS - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6188
A nice small size example from the more common of the two banks in this coastal community. Fine-Very Fine, with plenty of body for the grade.
A nice small size example from the more common of the two banks in this coastal community. Fine-Very Fine, with plenty of body for the grade.
Gulfport, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB in Gulfport Ch. # 13553
This exceedingly rare bank was open for business for less than six months in 1931. Only three notes are reported to exist, and they don't show up on the market with any regularity--in fact, according to our records that date back more than 60 years this is the first ever public offering from this bank. Grading About Fine, this note from the Farmer collection is a must-have for any collector attempting to duplicate Monty's incredible feat of a complete small size National collection from Mississippi.
This exceedingly rare bank was open for business for less than six months in 1931. Only three notes are reported to exist, and they don't show up on the market with any regularity--in fact, according to our records that date back more than 60 years this is the first ever public offering from this bank. Grading About Fine, this note from the Farmer collection is a must-have for any collector attempting to duplicate Monty's incredible feat of a complete small size National collection from Mississippi.
Hattiesburg, MS - $5 1882 Date Back Fr. 538 First-NB of Commerce Ch. # (S)5176
Although this note is missing the upper right corner, it is otherwise quite attractive for the grade and has nice signatures. Very Good.
Although this note is missing the upper right corner, it is otherwise quite attractive for the grade and has nice signatures. Very Good.
Hattiesburg, MS - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 546 First-NB of Commerce Ch. # (S)5176
A gorgeous, fully original Second Charter note with great signatures and outstanding eye appeal, this note has broad margins and is one of the top three notes listed in the census from this bank's second title. About Extremely Fine.
A gorgeous, fully original Second Charter note with great signatures and outstanding eye appeal, this note has broad margins and is one of the top three notes listed in the census from this bank's second title. About Extremely Fine.
Hattiesburg, MS - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 556 First-NB of Commerce Ch. # (S)5176
This bank's second title is the source of the large majority of the 19 Second Charter Date Backs from this state currently reported in the census. This Very Fine example is attractive with great signatures and is absolutely problem-free save for a couple of tiny nicks in the top margin.
This bank's second title is the source of the large majority of the 19 Second Charter Date Backs from this state currently reported in the census. This Very Fine example is attractive with great signatures and is absolutely problem-free save for a couple of tiny nicks in the top margin.
Hattiesburg, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 First NB Ch. # 5176
A pretty note from this bank's third title, from the Farmer collection. Very Fine+++.
A pretty note from this bank's third title, from the Farmer collection. Very Fine+++.
Hattiesburg, MS - $20 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 5176
A problem-free Very Fine+ Type 2 $20 from the more common of the two Hattiesburg banks to issue small size notes.
A problem-free Very Fine+ Type 2 $20 from the more common of the two Hattiesburg banks to issue small size notes.
Hattiesburg, MS - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 504 The First NB Ch. # (S)5177
Only 19 Brown Backs of any denomination are currently known from Mississippi, and of those listed in the census just three are $20s (two are from this bank). This pretty example from the collection of Monty Farmer is absolutely problem-free, with ample crispness, clear signatures, and great eye appeal. Since this note was at the bottom of a sheet it has a broad bottom margin that shows the printing guide line on the back, but the top margin is a trifle tight. This bank, chartered just 9 days after the NB of Commerce of Hattiesburg that held the previous charter number, closed in 1908 and printed only Brown Backs. The current census numbers just three notes, and this one is the first to appear on the market since this note sold in 1996. An outstanding Mississippi rarity that will likely inspire heated competition among bidders. Fine-Very Fine.
Only 19 Brown Backs of any denomination are currently known from Mississippi, and of those listed in the census just three are $20s (two are from this bank). This pretty example from the collection of Monty Farmer is absolutely problem-free, with ample crispness, clear signatures, and great eye appeal. Since this note was at the bottom of a sheet it has a broad bottom margin that shows the printing guide line on the back, but the top margin is a trifle tight. This bank, chartered just 9 days after the NB of Commerce of Hattiesburg that held the previous charter number, closed in 1908 and printed only Brown Backs. The current census numbers just three notes, and this one is the first to appear on the market since this note sold in 1996. An outstanding Mississippi rarity that will likely inspire heated competition among bidders. Fine-Very Fine.
Hattiesburg, MS - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The Commercial NB Ch. # 12478
A pretty, problem-free example that is the finest large size note listed in the census from this scarce bank. Very Fine+, yet another desirable specimen from the Monty Farmer collection.
A pretty, problem-free example that is the finest large size note listed in the census from this scarce bank. Very Fine+, yet another desirable specimen from the Monty Farmer collection.
Hattiesburg, MS - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Commercial NB Ch. # 12478
Only slightly over a half dozen small size notes from this bank appear in the current census, and this problem-free Very Fine example is certain to be hotly contested.
Only slightly over a half dozen small size notes from this bank appear in the current census, and this problem-free Very Fine example is certain to be hotly contested.
Itta Bena, MS - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 605 The First NB Ch. # 10688
Although less than a dozen large size notes from this bank are currently reported, Monty Farmer managed to acquire a complete large size type set from here. This $5 has nice clear signatures and is problem-free for the grade. Fine+.
Although less than a dozen large size notes from this bank are currently reported, Monty Farmer managed to acquire a complete large size type set from here. This $5 has nice clear signatures and is problem-free for the grade. Fine+.
Itta Bena, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 631 The First NB Ch. # 10688
A nice $10 from the only bank in this quaint Southern community with one of the "cooler" named towns in the state. Fine.
A nice $10 from the only bank in this quaint Southern community with one of the "cooler" named towns in the state. Fine.
Itta Bena, MS - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 657 The First NB Ch. # (S)10688
This $20 has faded signatures and the back is a trifle soiled, but the overall appearance is quite nice for the grade. About Fine.
This $20 has faded signatures and the back is a trifle soiled, but the overall appearance is quite nice for the grade. About Fine.
Itta Bena, MS - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10688
Although well circulated and mildly soiled from its travels in circulation, this Itta Bena $5 is one of just three reported small size survivors from this Leflore County community. A rare note that will undoubtedly always be rare, as the tiny original printing size makes the odds of "new" examples turning up mathematically slim. Very Good-Fine, with enough crispness to give claims to the latter grade.
Although well circulated and mildly soiled from its travels in circulation, this Itta Bena $5 is one of just three reported small size survivors from this Leflore County community. A rare note that will undoubtedly always be rare, as the tiny original printing size makes the odds of "new" examples turning up mathematically slim. Very Good-Fine, with enough crispness to give claims to the latter grade.
Jackson, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # (S)3332
A gorgeous, boldly signed example that still shows bold embossing and great eye appeal despite a couple of light folds. The Farmer collection is certainly not lacking in great notes, and this is the finest note, large or small, listed in the census from this bank. About Uncirculated.
A gorgeous, boldly signed example that still shows bold embossing and great eye appeal despite a couple of light folds. The Farmer collection is certainly not lacking in great notes, and this is the finest note, large or small, listed in the census from this bank. About Uncirculated.
Jackson, MS - $100 1902 Plain Back Fr. 698 The First NB Ch. # 3332
Only four $100s are known from the state of Mississippi, all large size: three are from this bank (two '02 Plain Backs and an '02 Date Back) and the fourth is a Red Seal from the Merchants NB of Vicksburg. These high denomination notes hardly ever appear on the market, and this may be the only opportunity for Mississippi collectors to obtain a C-Note from this state for many years. This example is a problem-free Very Fine example with nice eye appeal and outstanding stamped signatures, and it bears the even serial number 1000. Yet another great note from the Monty Farmer collection, this one also likely to see heated competition before the hammer falls.
Only four $100s are known from the state of Mississippi, all large size: three are from this bank (two '02 Plain Backs and an '02 Date Back) and the fourth is a Red Seal from the Merchants NB of Vicksburg. These high denomination notes hardly ever appear on the market, and this may be the only opportunity for Mississippi collectors to obtain a C-Note from this state for many years. This example is a problem-free Very Fine example with nice eye appeal and outstanding stamped signatures, and it bears the even serial number 1000. Yet another great note from the Monty Farmer collection, this one also likely to see heated competition before the hammer falls.
Jackson, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3332
Of the mere half-dozen notes from this bank that are listed in the census, this pretty $10 is the finest known. Fully original Very Fine-Extremely Fine, and its status as a rare note from a state capital city bank is likely to cause sufficient bidding to produce a hammer price in or above the range of. . .
Of the mere half-dozen notes from this bank that are listed in the census, this pretty $10 is the finest known. Fully original Very Fine-Extremely Fine, and its status as a rare note from a state capital city bank is likely to cause sufficient bidding to produce a hammer price in or above the range of. . .
Jackson, MS - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3332
Not only is this one of only six known small size examples from this bank, but it is one of just two Fifties, large or small, known on the entire state of Mississippi. It is an absolutely problem-free Very Fine+++ example, and its new owner will claim one of the great prizes from the Monty Farmer collection. If rarity and desirability are any guide, expect runaway bidding before the hammer falls on this great item.
Not only is this one of only six known small size examples from this bank, but it is one of just two Fifties, large or small, known on the entire state of Mississippi. It is an absolutely problem-free Very Fine+++ example, and its new owner will claim one of the great prizes from the Monty Farmer collection. If rarity and desirability are any guide, expect runaway bidding before the hammer falls on this great item.
Jackson, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The Capital NB Ch. # 6646
A nice, crisp Very Fine-Extremely Fine example from the Farmer collection.
A nice, crisp Very Fine-Extremely Fine example from the Farmer collection.
Jackson, MS - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The Capital NB Ch. # 6646
The upper left corner is trimmed off and there are a couple of minute closed internal tears, but the eye appeal is substantial for the grade. Fine-Very Fine.
The upper left corner is trimmed off and there are a couple of minute closed internal tears, but the eye appeal is substantial for the grade. Fine-Very Fine.
Jackson, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Capital NB Ch. # 6646
Just under two dozen small size notes are reported from this state capital bank. Crispy Very Fine+.
Just under two dozen small size notes are reported from this state capital bank. Crispy Very Fine+.
Jackson, MS - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 623 The Jackson-State NB Ch. # (S)10523
This is a peach of a note from a very rare bank that had a mere $1,295 outstanding in 1935. Only two notes are reported in the census from this charter number, and this is only the third public offering in the last sixty years. This $10 has outstanding eye appeal and great, original paper quality, and the stamped signatures are not dark but are sharp and clear. Very Fine+++, and one of the true bank rarities of the Farmer collection.
This is a peach of a note from a very rare bank that had a mere $1,295 outstanding in 1935. Only two notes are reported in the census from this charter number, and this is only the third public offering in the last sixty years. This $10 has outstanding eye appeal and great, original paper quality, and the stamped signatures are not dark but are sharp and clear. Very Fine+++, and one of the true bank rarities of the Farmer collection.
Jackson, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 2 Capital NB in Jackson Ch. # 13708
This bank wasn't chartered until June, 1933, and only Type 2 $5s, $10s and $20s were printed. This Ten is a problem-free Very Fine example, and is one of only 11 notes from the bank recorded in the census.
This bank wasn't chartered until June, 1933, and only Type 2 $5s, $10s and $20s were printed. This Ten is a problem-free Very Fine example, and is one of only 11 notes from the bank recorded in the census.
Laurel, MS - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The First NB Ch. # (S)6681
A pretty high grade note from this Jones County bank. Extremely Fine+, one of only two large size notes graded as high as XF in the census with none finer.
A pretty high grade note from this Jones County bank. Extremely Fine+, one of only two large size notes graded as high as XF in the census with none finer.
Laurel, MS - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First NB Ch. # (S)6681
A few scattered pinholes are present near the center, but they are trivial in nature and do not at all impair the great eye appeal of this nice note from the Farmer collection. Very Fine.
A few scattered pinholes are present near the center, but they are trivial in nature and do not at all impair the great eye appeal of this nice note from the Farmer collection. Very Fine.
Laurel, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 6681
A pretty, lightly handled example that is a solid representative from this Jones County bank. About Uncirculated.
A pretty, lightly handled example that is a solid representative from this Jones County bank. About Uncirculated.
Laurel, MS - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 607 The Commercial NB & TC Ch. # (S)11898
A delightful, fully original example from the Farmer collection, About Extremely Fine with outstanding pen signatures of the cashier and the vice president. The bottom margin is trimmed a little tight, but this hardly impairs the nice overall eye appeal. Certainly one of the top two or three notes known out of the 14 large size examples from this bank that are listed in the most recent census.
A delightful, fully original example from the Farmer collection, About Extremely Fine with outstanding pen signatures of the cashier and the vice president. The bottom margin is trimmed a little tight, but this hardly impairs the nice overall eye appeal. Certainly one of the top two or three notes known out of the 14 large size examples from this bank that are listed in the most recent census.
Laurel, MS - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Commercial NB & TC Ch. # 11898
Just over a dozen small size notes from this bank appear in the census, and this crisp and attractive Fine-Very Fine example sits comfortably in the middle of the pack in terms of grade.
Just over a dozen small size notes from this bank appear in the census, and this crisp and attractive Fine-Very Fine example sits comfortably in the middle of the pack in terms of grade.
Lumberton, MS - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 545 The First NB Ch. # (S)5613
This delightful Second Charter note is one of only 19 1882 Date Backs from this Southern state that are currently reported, and comes from a very scarce bank that was the only issuing bank in Lamar County. It is absolutely problem-free for the grade save for a couple of trivial pinholes, Fine-Very Fine with nice pen signatures of the cashier and vice president.
This delightful Second Charter note is one of only 19 1882 Date Backs from this Southern state that are currently reported, and comes from a very scarce bank that was the only issuing bank in Lamar County. It is absolutely problem-free for the grade save for a couple of trivial pinholes, Fine-Very Fine with nice pen signatures of the cashier and vice president.
Lumberton, MS - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 659 The First NB Ch. # 5613
Although the paper surfaces are a little flat, this $20 still has nice eye appeal. Fine-Very Fine with the bank president's purple pen signature a little smudged and perhaps enhanced.
Although the paper surfaces are a little flat, this $20 still has nice eye appeal. Fine-Very Fine with the bank president's purple pen signature a little smudged and perhaps enhanced.
Lumberton, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5613
Only seven small size examples from this Lamar County bank in southern Mississippi are listed in the census that we have, and two of those appear here from the collection of Monty Farmer. This $10 is a problem-free About Fine example and comes close to the full Fine grade.
Only seven small size examples from this Lamar County bank in southern Mississippi are listed in the census that we have, and two of those appear here from the collection of Monty Farmer. This $10 is a problem-free About Fine example and comes close to the full Fine grade.
Lumberton, MS - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5613
This gorgeous Twenty, also from the Farmer collection, is one of the highest grade notes known from this rare bank. It is certain to enhance any collection of rare Mississippi Nationals, and is likely to inspire competitive bidding. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
This gorgeous Twenty, also from the Farmer collection, is one of the highest grade notes known from this rare bank. It is certain to enhance any collection of rare Mississippi Nationals, and is likely to inspire competitive bidding. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
McComb City , MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # 7461
An extremely rare large size note from the only bank in this Pike County town, one of less than a half dozen large size examples listed in the most recent census that we have. Although evenly circulated, this About Fine example is actually the highest grade large size example known from this bank. It is flawless for the grade, although the bank officers signatures are faded. Yet another great Mississippi note from the collection of Monty Farmer.
An extremely rare large size note from the only bank in this Pike County town, one of less than a half dozen large size examples listed in the most recent census that we have. Although evenly circulated, this About Fine example is actually the highest grade large size example known from this bank. It is flawless for the grade, although the bank officers signatures are faded. Yet another great Mississippi note from the collection of Monty Farmer.
McComb City , MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # (S)7461
Although hardly a beauty contest winner, this note is one of just five large size notes from this bank listed in the census. Good-Very Good with minor edge damage and some staining near the left and right ends.
Although hardly a beauty contest winner, this note is one of just five large size notes from this bank listed in the census. Good-Very Good with minor edge damage and some staining near the left and right ends.
McComb City , MS - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7461
Although this $20 is peppered with pinholes, it retains plenty of crispness for the grade and still has decent eye appeal. It also bears the low serial number 15. Very Fine.
Although this $20 is peppered with pinholes, it retains plenty of crispness for the grade and still has decent eye appeal. It also bears the low serial number 15. Very Fine.
McComb City , MS - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 7461
Although a few more notes from this bank have turned up since the Kelly reference was published in 1997 (the census now stands at 15 small size notes), this is the only Type 2 $10 known. Fine, with claims to a slightly higher grade but missing the upper left corner tip.
Although a few more notes from this bank have turned up since the Kelly reference was published in 1997 (the census now stands at 15 small size notes), this is the only Type 2 $10 known. Fine, with claims to a slightly higher grade but missing the upper left corner tip.
Meridian, MS - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 The First NB Ch. # (S)2957
Although large size notes from this bank are much more common than small size, they are by no means common, with only 16 examples listed in the census. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a very pretty note from the Monty Farmer collection with great engraved signatures, outstanding eye appeal, and fully original paper quality.
Although large size notes from this bank are much more common than small size, they are by no means common, with only 16 examples listed in the census. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a very pretty note from the Monty Farmer collection with great engraved signatures, outstanding eye appeal, and fully original paper quality.
Meridian, MS - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 642 The First NB Ch. # (S)2957
This is the only '02 Date Back Twenty from this bank listed in the census. Very Good with no mentionable problems present.
This is the only '02 Date Back Twenty from this bank listed in the census. Very Good with no mentionable problems present.
Meridian, MS - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First NB Ch. # 2957
A nice, problem-free $20 with nice stamped signatures that are both different from the other two large size notes here offered. Very Fine.
A nice, problem-free $20 with nice stamped signatures that are both different from the other two large size notes here offered. Very Fine.
Meridian, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 2957
This rare bank is represented by only five small size notes, and Monty Farmer managed to find two of them for a complete small size type set. This Ten is a little soiled, but still solid for the Very Good grade.
This rare bank is represented by only five small size notes, and Monty Farmer managed to find two of them for a complete small size type set. This Ten is a little soiled, but still solid for the Very Good grade.
Meridian, MS - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 2957
This Twenty is the highest grade small size note from this rare bank listed in the census. Fine-Very Fine, with claims to the latter grade.
This Twenty is the highest grade small size note from this rare bank listed in the census. Fine-Very Fine, with claims to the latter grade.
Meridian, MS - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 467 The Meridian NB Ch. # 3176
Mississippi Brown Backs are not exactly common items, as less than 20 are known in all denominations and grades. They represent the earliest collectible notes from this Southern State that was economically devastated by the War Between the States and Reconstruction, as no First Charter notes have ever been discovered from the three banks that issued them. This $5 Brown Back saw plenty of circulation in late nineteenth and early twentieth century Mississippi, but it is one of only two notes known from this rare bank that issued just Brown Backs before it liquidated in 1903 and had just $5,970 outstanding in 1910. Good overall but almost fully intact, with only a small piece missing from the right margin.
Mississippi Brown Backs are not exactly common items, as less than 20 are known in all denominations and grades. They represent the earliest collectible notes from this Southern State that was economically devastated by the War Between the States and Reconstruction, as no First Charter notes have ever been discovered from the three banks that issued them. This $5 Brown Back saw plenty of circulation in late nineteenth and early twentieth century Mississippi, but it is one of only two notes known from this rare bank that issued just Brown Backs before it liquidated in 1903 and had just $5,970 outstanding in 1910. Good overall but almost fully intact, with only a small piece missing from the right margin.
Meridian, MS - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 590 The Citizens NB Ch. # (S)7266
This is the only Third Charter Date Back currently reported from this bank, and it is a perfectly original, deeply embossed example with faded signatures and several scattered pinholes but good eye appeal overall. The top margin is broad with part of the note above on the sheet visible, but the bottom margin is trimmed very slightly into the design. Very Fine.
This is the only Third Charter Date Back currently reported from this bank, and it is a perfectly original, deeply embossed example with faded signatures and several scattered pinholes but good eye appeal overall. The top margin is broad with part of the note above on the sheet visible, but the bottom margin is trimmed very slightly into the design. Very Fine.
Meridian, MS - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The Citizens NB Ch. # 7266
A trifle faded but still quite crisp, this About Very Fine example from the Farmer collection is ideal for the collector who wants a single large size example from this town.
A trifle faded but still quite crisp, this About Very Fine example from the Farmer collection is ideal for the collector who wants a single large size example from this town.
Meridian, MS - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The Citizens NB Ch. # (S)7266
Since Meridian was Monty Farmer's hometown, he managed to locate a nice group of notes from here. This Red Seal is one of only three known from here, none of which are known to grade any finer than this nice circulated example. The signatures are readable but a trifle faded and there are a couple of unimportant pinholes, but the eye appeal is fully acceptable when the great rarity of this note is taken into consideration. About Fine, rare enough to realize. . .
Since Meridian was Monty Farmer's hometown, he managed to locate a nice group of notes from here. This Red Seal is one of only three known from here, none of which are known to grade any finer than this nice circulated example. The signatures are readable but a trifle faded and there are a couple of unimportant pinholes, but the eye appeal is fully acceptable when the great rarity of this note is taken into consideration. About Fine, rare enough to realize. . .
Meridian, MS - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The Citizens NB Ch. # (S)7266
A duplicate Red Seal from Meridian, this one VF or so as to paper quality but with some paper pulls and edge damage, a light brown stain at the bottom edge, and the back has toned to an interesting blue-green color. Very Good or so overall, and still rare enough to realize. . .
A duplicate Red Seal from Meridian, this one VF or so as to paper quality but with some paper pulls and edge damage, a light brown stain at the bottom edge, and the back has toned to an interesting blue-green color. Very Good or so overall, and still rare enough to realize. . .
Meridian, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The Citizens NB Ch. # 7266
Mr. Farmer acquired an impressive five large size examples from this bank over the years, fully one-third of the known census. This one is fully original, Very Fine with nice stamped signatures.
Mr. Farmer acquired an impressive five large size examples from this bank over the years, fully one-third of the known census. This one is fully original, Very Fine with nice stamped signatures.
Meridian, MS - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens NB Ch. # 7266
A decent small size Type 1 $5. Very Good.
A decent small size Type 1 $5. Very Good.
Meridian, MS - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Citizens NB Ch. # 7266
Only two Type 2 Fives appear in the census. Very Fine.
Only two Type 2 Fives appear in the census. Very Fine.
Meridian, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens NB Ch. # 7266
Problem-free save for a small margin tear at the top, this Very Fine example is quite attractive for the grade.
Problem-free save for a small margin tear at the top, this Very Fine example is quite attractive for the grade.
Meridian, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Citizens NB Ch. # 7266
Fine or a little better, but with a partial blue teller stamp to the southwest of the portrait on the face.
Fine or a little better, but with a partial blue teller stamp to the southwest of the portrait on the face.
Meridian, MS - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens NB Ch. # 7266
A problem-free Very Fine example.
A problem-free Very Fine example.
Meridian, MS - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The Citizens NB Ch. # 7266
As a lifelong resident of Meridian, Monty Farmy attempted to create a complete small size type set from this city. He nearly succeeded. This beautiful Type 2 $20 is the nicest from this bank. Choice-Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
As a lifelong resident of Meridian, Monty Farmy attempted to create a complete small size type set from this city. He nearly succeeded. This beautiful Type 2 $20 is the nicest from this bank. Choice-Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Meridian, MS - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB in Meridian Ch. # 13551
The Farmer collection contains all three denominations issued by this Type 2 only bank. Very Good.
The Farmer collection contains all three denominations issued by this Type 2 only bank. Very Good.
Meridian, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB in Meridian Ch. # 13551
A couple of tiny rust flecks are noticed in the margins, otherwise this attractive Very Fine example is problem-free.
A couple of tiny rust flecks are noticed in the margins, otherwise this attractive Very Fine example is problem-free.
Meridian, MS - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB in Meridian Ch. # 13551
Only a dozen notes from this small size-only bank appear in the census, and this is the nicest of them. Well centered and boldly embossed Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Only a dozen notes from this small size-only bank appear in the census, and this is the nicest of them. Well centered and boldly embossed Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Moss Point, MS - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 592 The Pascagoula NB Ch. # (S)8593
Other than a tiny margin tear in the bottom edge, this '02 Date Back $5 is problem-free. This is the only example of this type listed in the census from this bank. Fine.
Other than a tiny margin tear in the bottom edge, this '02 Date Back $5 is problem-free. This is the only example of this type listed in the census from this bank. Fine.
Moss Point, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The Pascagoula NB Ch. # (S)8593
This note is heavily worn and has a couple of small pieces missing from the edges, but it is one of only seven large size notes reported from this bank. Good-Very Good.
This note is heavily worn and has a couple of small pieces missing from the edges, but it is one of only seven large size notes reported from this bank. Good-Very Good.
Moss Point, MS - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 644 The Pascagoula NB Ch. # (S)8593
Another nice Third Charter Date Back from this rare bank, this Twenty has a couple of tiny rust spots that are noticeable under close scrutiny. Fine with clear signatures and decent eye appeal.
Another nice Third Charter Date Back from this rare bank, this Twenty has a couple of tiny rust spots that are noticeable under close scrutiny. Fine with clear signatures and decent eye appeal.
Moss Point, MS - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The Pascagoula NB Ch. # (S)8593
Monty Farmer managed to acquire four large size notes from this bank, more than half of those listed in the census. This Twenty is Very Good overall, a little finer as for paper quality but with a couple of minor stains. The stamped signatures are still bold and clear.
Monty Farmer managed to acquire four large size notes from this bank, more than half of those listed in the census. This Twenty is Very Good overall, a little finer as for paper quality but with a couple of minor stains. The stamped signatures are still bold and clear.
Moss Point, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Pascagoula NB Ch. # 8593
A nice Type 2 example that appears fully bright. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with a slightly uneven trim in the bottom margin.
A nice Type 2 example that appears fully bright. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with a slightly uneven trim in the bottom margin.
Moss Point, MS - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Pascagoula NB Ch. # 8593
A problem-free small size example from this community near the mouth of the Pascagoula River on the Gulf coast. Very Fine.
A problem-free small size example from this community near the mouth of the Pascagoula River on the Gulf coast. Very Fine.
Natchez, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 635 The Britton & Koontz NB Ch. # 12537
This scarce bank is the only collectible bank in large size from this Mississippi River city, as one of the two other issuers in town is currently unreported and the other is unique. This attractive Fine example is one of only five known large size notes from this bank, and it is free of any flaws save for one pinhole just north of center. Yet another scarce note from the Farmer collection, and a rarity that is likely to reach or exceed. . .
This scarce bank is the only collectible bank in large size from this Mississippi River city, as one of the two other issuers in town is currently unreported and the other is unique. This attractive Fine example is one of only five known large size notes from this bank, and it is free of any flaws save for one pinhole just north of center. Yet another scarce note from the Farmer collection, and a rarity that is likely to reach or exceed. . .
Natchez, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Britton & Koontz NB Ch. # 12537
Although the census lists this note as EF-AU, it technically never circulated and the only flaws are a couple of natural paper wrinkles. Crisp Uncirculated.
Although the census lists this note as EF-AU, it technically never circulated and the only flaws are a couple of natural paper wrinkles. Crisp Uncirculated.
Natchez, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Britton & Koontz NB Ch. # 13722
A nice Type 2 $10 from the second incarnation of this privately owned bank that lost its previous charter to the receivers and immediately rechartered in July, 1933. Only nine notes from this charter appear in the census. Fine.
A nice Type 2 $10 from the second incarnation of this privately owned bank that lost its previous charter to the receivers and immediately rechartered in July, 1933. Only nine notes from this charter appear in the census. Fine.
New Albany, MS - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 615 The First NB Ch. # (S)8514
Not only is this note extraordinary for its status as a Mississippi Red Seal, it also is one of only three reported notes from this large size-only bank that was the only bank in Union County and was only open from 1907 until 1916. Both of the other two known notes from this bank are Blue Seals, and this About Fine Red Seal has all the eye appeal one could ask for at this grade level. It has outstanding vanity pen signatures, ideal paper quality for the grade, and is one of the real highlights of the fantastic collection of Mississippi Nationals formed by Monty Farmer. The sky could be the limit in bidding for this note, and don't expect the hammer to fall before bidding reaches or exceeds. . .
Not only is this note extraordinary for its status as a Mississippi Red Seal, it also is one of only three reported notes from this large size-only bank that was the only bank in Union County and was only open from 1907 until 1916. Both of the other two known notes from this bank are Blue Seals, and this About Fine Red Seal has all the eye appeal one could ask for at this grade level. It has outstanding vanity pen signatures, ideal paper quality for the grade, and is one of the real highlights of the fantastic collection of Mississippi Nationals formed by Monty Farmer. The sky could be the limit in bidding for this note, and don't expect the hammer to fall before bidding reaches or exceeds. . .
Oxford, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 The First NB Ch. # 9865
Ole Miss fans will likely compete heavily for this note, as the appearance on the market of many more notes from this bank is not likely since just $680 in large size currency was outstanding in 1935. Problem-free Fine.
Ole Miss fans will likely compete heavily for this note, as the appearance on the market of many more notes from this bank is not likely since just $680 in large size currency was outstanding in 1935. Problem-free Fine.
Oxford, MS - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 645 The First NB Ch. # (S)9865
This pretty Twenty is one of only five large size notes reported from this bank, the only issuing institution in this college town. It has the highest grade listed in the census, large or small, and has nice pen signatures and bright paper that is problem-free save for a couple of trivial pinholes. This lovely Very Fine-Extremely Fine example is rare enough to inspire a considerable number of bids, and the hammer will likely fall above or within the high end of our likely conservative estimate range.
This pretty Twenty is one of only five large size notes reported from this bank, the only issuing institution in this college town. It has the highest grade listed in the census, large or small, and has nice pen signatures and bright paper that is problem-free save for a couple of trivial pinholes. This lovely Very Fine-Extremely Fine example is rare enough to inspire a considerable number of bids, and the hammer will likely fall above or within the high end of our likely conservative estimate range.
Oxford, MS - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9865
A nice small size example from this rare bank that was the only issuing institution in this charming town that is the home of the University of Mississippi. Only eight small size notes from here appear in the census. Fine.
A nice small size example from this rare bank that was the only issuing institution in this charming town that is the home of the University of Mississippi. Only eight small size notes from here appear in the census. Fine.
Philadelphia, MS - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The First NB Ch. # (S)9041
This extremely rare institution was the only National Bank in Neshoba County, and issued only large size notes before it closed in 1917. This gorgeous example is nearly a pristine Gem, with bold embossing, great original paper quality, almost perfect centering, and outstanding pen signatures. Due to a little trivial handing we will go with calling this truly beautiful note Choice About Uncirculated, but hair-splitting over grades is not likely to matter to National collectors who appreciate this note's tremendous combination of eye appeal and rarity.
This extremely rare institution was the only National Bank in Neshoba County, and issued only large size notes before it closed in 1917. This gorgeous example is nearly a pristine Gem, with bold embossing, great original paper quality, almost perfect centering, and outstanding pen signatures. Due to a little trivial handing we will go with calling this truly beautiful note Choice About Uncirculated, but hair-splitting over grades is not likely to matter to National collectors who appreciate this note's tremendous combination of eye appeal and rarity.
Pontotoc, MS - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The First NB Ch. # 9040
A nice Fine large size example, with faded signatures but otherwise nice eye appeal.
A nice Fine large size example, with faded signatures but otherwise nice eye appeal.
Pontotoc, MS - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The First NB Ch. # 9040
This pretty Fine-Very Fine Twenty has a nice appearance for the grade and has one bold stamped signature. Scarce enough to surpass the four-figure mark.
This pretty Fine-Very Fine Twenty has a nice appearance for the grade and has one bold stamped signature. Scarce enough to surpass the four-figure mark.
Pontotoc, MS - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9040
This bank is scarce in both large and small size formats. This example is a problem-free Very Fine with three tiny pinholes that are mentioned only for accuracy.
This bank is scarce in both large and small size formats. This example is a problem-free Very Fine with three tiny pinholes that are mentioned only for accuracy.
Rosedale, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 634 The Rosedale NB Ch. # (S)12073
This Bolivar County community had two banks that both issued only large size notes, this bank and the First NB which is currently unreported. This bank rates "merely" as extremely rare, as this is just the second ever public offering in the last sixty-plus years and the first since way back in 1976. The bank was only open for eight years from 1921 to 1929, and had just $25,000 outstanding when it closed. Most were likely redeemed, as only four are reported in the most recent census that we have and all of the others appear to have been ensconced in long-term holdings. This one from the Monty Farmer collection is Very Good+, well circulated but still with nice overall eye appeal and no mentionable flaws. Certainly rare enough to reach or exceed. . .
This Bolivar County community had two banks that both issued only large size notes, this bank and the First NB which is currently unreported. This bank rates "merely" as extremely rare, as this is just the second ever public offering in the last sixty-plus years and the first since way back in 1976. The bank was only open for eight years from 1921 to 1929, and had just $25,000 outstanding when it closed. Most were likely redeemed, as only four are reported in the most recent census that we have and all of the others appear to have been ensconced in long-term holdings. This one from the Monty Farmer collection is Very Good+, well circulated but still with nice overall eye appeal and no mentionable flaws. Certainly rare enough to reach or exceed. . .
Vicksburg, MS - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 480 The First NB Ch. # 3258
Any early note from Mississippi is a great treasure, and this $10 Brown Back is no exception. It has one clear pen signature and good overall eye appeal despite a couple of unimportant rust spots, and the paper is problem-free for the grade save for a couple of trivial pinholes. As there are only 19 Brown Backs in the census from this Southern state, there simply aren't enough of these to go around to meet the demand. About Fine.
Any early note from Mississippi is a great treasure, and this $10 Brown Back is no exception. It has one clear pen signature and good overall eye appeal despite a couple of unimportant rust spots, and the paper is problem-free for the grade save for a couple of trivial pinholes. As there are only 19 Brown Backs in the census from this Southern state, there simply aren't enough of these to go around to meet the demand. About Fine.
Vicksburg, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # 3258
There are 15 large size notes in the census from this bank, but not many are likely to have the eye appeal of this nice note. Fine.
There are 15 large size notes in the census from this bank, but not many are likely to have the eye appeal of this nice note. Fine.
Vicksburg, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3258
This bank's first title is quite a bit scarcer in small size than its second title. Very Fine.
This bank's first title is quite a bit scarcer in small size than its second title. Very Fine.
Vicksburg, MS - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB & TC Ch. # 3258
This pretty, broadly margined $20 is an ideal example from this bank and Mississippi River town that is well known for the Civil War battle that took place here. Very Fine+++.
This pretty, broadly margined $20 is an ideal example from this bank and Mississippi River town that is well known for the Civil War battle that took place here. Very Fine+++.
Vicksburg, MS - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 591 The Merchants NB Ch. # (S)3430
Although this bank is common as a small size note issued under its second title, only four large size notes (all with the first title) are currently known. Of those, two are $5 Brown Backs and one is a $100 Red Seal. This About Fine Blue Seal is impressive in its own right, with great pen signatures and great eye appeal for the grade, and it is likely the more affordable note of the four known large size pieces from this bank. Affordable may be a relative term here however, as this rarity is still likely to reach or exceed. . .
Although this bank is common as a small size note issued under its second title, only four large size notes (all with the first title) are currently known. Of those, two are $5 Brown Backs and one is a $100 Red Seal. This About Fine Blue Seal is impressive in its own right, with great pen signatures and great eye appeal for the grade, and it is likely the more affordable note of the four known large size pieces from this bank. Affordable may be a relative term here however, as this rarity is still likely to reach or exceed. . .
Vicksburg, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Merchants NB & TC Ch. # 3430
Although the bottom margin is a little tight and there is a tiny margin tear near the bottom right corner, this Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated example is boldly embossed, fully original, and quite attractive.
Although the bottom margin is a little tight and there is a tiny margin tear near the bottom right corner, this Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated example is boldly embossed, fully original, and quite attractive.
Vicksburg, MS - $5 1902 Red Seal Fr. 587 The American NB Ch. # (S)6121
The last of an amazing six Mississippi Red Seals from the holdings of Monty Farmer, an impressive rarity from a bank that closed in 1910 after eight years in business and is represented in the census only by a trio of Red Seals. This is the only $5 known, and this is only the third public offering from this bank according to the records that we have going back more than sixty years. Very Good with nice clear signatures.
The last of an amazing six Mississippi Red Seals from the holdings of Monty Farmer, an impressive rarity from a bank that closed in 1910 after eight years in business and is represented in the census only by a trio of Red Seals. This is the only $5 known, and this is only the third public offering from this bank according to the records that we have going back more than sixty years. Very Good with nice clear signatures.
Vicksburg, MS - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 Citizens NB Ch. # 7507
Less than a dozen notes are reported from this large size-only bank that liquidated in 1929. Very pretty Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with bold stamped signatures.
Less than a dozen notes are reported from this large size-only bank that liquidated in 1929. Very pretty Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with bold stamped signatures.
West Point, MS - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # (S)2891
Bright, crisp and attractive, this $10 is one of less than a dozen large size notes reported from this institution. Very Fine with bold purple signatures that may have been slightly enhanced.
Bright, crisp and attractive, this $10 is one of less than a dozen large size notes reported from this institution. Very Fine with bold purple signatures that may have been slightly enhanced.
West Point, MS - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First NB Ch. # (S)2891
Another example from this bank, this the only Blue Seal $20 currently reported. Fine with signatures of two Dugan family members.
Another example from this bank, this the only Blue Seal $20 currently reported. Fine with signatures of two Dugan family members.
West Point, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 2891
Although this Clay County community had but a single National Bank, small size notes from this institution are not rare. This one, however, is a beautiful high grade, lightly circulated example that should please any collector. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Although this Clay County community had but a single National Bank, small size notes from this institution are not rare. This one, however, is a beautiful high grade, lightly circulated example that should please any collector. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Yazoo City, MS - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 469 The First NB Ch. # 3566
Only two notes have ever turned up from this bank that opened in 1886 and liquidated in 1911, and both are $5 Brown Backs. This is the nicer of the two known (the other grades only Good according to the census that we have), and it is yet another great highlight from the fabulous Monty Farmer collection. Very Good-Fine, with clear pen signatures, good eye appeal for the grade, and completely solid paper. Certainly rare enough to reach or even exceed. . .
Only two notes have ever turned up from this bank that opened in 1886 and liquidated in 1911, and both are $5 Brown Backs. This is the nicer of the two known (the other grades only Good according to the census that we have), and it is yet another great highlight from the fabulous Monty Farmer collection. Very Good-Fine, with clear pen signatures, good eye appeal for the grade, and completely solid paper. Certainly rare enough to reach or even exceed. . .
Yazoo City, MS - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The Delta NB Ch. # 12587
The final note from this spectacular collection, a note from the Monty Farmer collection that is a nice problem-free piece that is flawless for the grade. Very Good+++, a nice note from a bank that hardly ever shows up in large size.
The final note from this spectacular collection, a note from the Monty Farmer collection that is a nice problem-free piece that is flawless for the grade. Very Good+++, a nice note from a bank that hardly ever shows up in large size.
Yazoo City, MS - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Delta NB Ch. # 12587
A small run of CU notes from this bank have survived to the delight of today's collectors. Choice-Gem Crisp Uncirculated, a great looking note for the collector who wants just one note from a cool town name in this Southern state.
A small run of CU notes from this bank have survived to the delight of today's collectors. Choice-Gem Crisp Uncirculated, a great looking note for the collector who wants just one note from a cool town name in this Southern state.
Centralia, MO - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6875
A very scarce bank which has seen no appearances at public sale of any kind since 1997. Fine+, with a small paper clip mark and a bit of soiling on the right side.
A very scarce bank which has seen no appearances at public sale of any kind since 1997. Fine+, with a small paper clip mark and a bit of soiling on the right side.
Kansas City, MO - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 The Midwest NB Ch. # (M)10892
A lovely serial number 1 note from a rare bank which lasted only four years before bowing out in 1920. The Kelly census shows just three notes extant from this institution, with this example, which is new to the census, the only number 1. Bright Extremely Fine.
A lovely serial number 1 note from a rare bank which lasted only four years before bowing out in 1920. The Kelly census shows just three notes extant from this institution, with this example, which is new to the census, the only number 1. Bright Extremely Fine.
St. Louis, MO - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. #170
A well centered About Uncirculated example with the initial appearance of a higher grade.
A well centered About Uncirculated example with the initial appearance of a higher grade.
Saint Louis, MO - $1 Original Fr. 380 The St. Louis NB Ch. # 1112
First Charters and Brown Backs only from this scarce St. Louis bank which liquidated in 1899. This Ace is considerably nicer than any of the other reported $1 examples listed in the census. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
First Charters and Brown Backs only from this scarce St. Louis bank which liquidated in 1899. This Ace is considerably nicer than any of the other reported $1 examples listed in the census. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
Saint Louis, MO - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 474 The NB of Commerce Ch. # 4178
An attractive $5 Brown Back which makes a fine example for type. Very Fine+, with a tiny spot of aged paper at the bottom right corner which is barely worthy of mention.
An attractive $5 Brown Back which makes a fine example for type. Very Fine+, with a tiny spot of aged paper at the bottom right corner which is barely worthy of mention.
Saint Louis, MO - $5 1882 Date Back Fr. 534 The Merchants-Laclede NB Ch. # (M)5002
A bright and decently centered example which is perfect for type. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A bright and decently centered example which is perfect for type. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Windsor, MO - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 9519
A very scarce note from Henry County in western Missouri. The Kelly census shows only three large examples, and we've seen none which come close to this bright and attractive piece in grade. Sharp Very Fine+++, with bright purple signatures.
A very scarce note from Henry County in western Missouri. The Kelly census shows only three large examples, and we've seen none which come close to this bright and attractive piece in grade. Sharp Very Fine+++, with bright purple signatures.
Billings, MT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Midland NB Ch. # 12407
Although there were three issuing banks located here, this is the only one which survived long enough to issue during the 1929 series. Very Fine.
Although there were three issuing banks located here, this is the only one which survived long enough to issue during the 1929 series. Very Fine.
Billings, MT - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Midland NB Ch. # 12407
A nice evenly circulated Fine-Very Fine example with no problems whatever.
A nice evenly circulated Fine-Very Fine example with no problems whatever.
Bozeman, MT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Commercial NB Ch. # 4968
A centered Very Fine with a couple of tiny margin nicks.
A centered Very Fine with a couple of tiny margin nicks.
Denton, MT - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 658 The First NB Ch. # 10819
Large notes only from this bank, the sole issuer in this small Fergus County community. Our records are in substantial agreement, showing four offerings from here during the past six decades. About Fine, with a couple of small rust spots from paper clips mentioned for the sake of cataloguing accuracy.
Large notes only from this bank, the sole issuer in this small Fergus County community. Our records are in substantial agreement, showing four offerings from here during the past six decades. About Fine, with a couple of small rust spots from paper clips mentioned for the sake of cataloguing accuracy.
Geyser, MT - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The First NB Ch. # (W)10952
This note bears one of the great town names in Nationals, and is a darned rare item as well, coming from a bank with only $470 in large notes outstanding at its demise in 1935. The census shows four single notes and two uncut sheets extant from here, making the existence of undiscovered specimens from this one bank community rather unlikely. Fine.
This note bears one of the great town names in Nationals, and is a darned rare item as well, coming from a bank with only $470 in large notes outstanding at its demise in 1935. The census shows four single notes and two uncut sheets extant from here, making the existence of undiscovered specimens from this one bank community rather unlikely. Fine.
Great Falls, MT - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 3525
Large notes from this bank, while hardly common, are not exceptionally rare, but examples from here in this grade are almost impossible to obtain. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated, with bright white paper and sharp purple signatures, an exceptional Montana note which would easily grade gem but for a bottom margin that strays a bit close to the design at the left edge.
Large notes from this bank, while hardly common, are not exceptionally rare, but examples from here in this grade are almost impossible to obtain. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated, with bright white paper and sharp purple signatures, an exceptional Montana note which would easily grade gem but for a bottom margin that strays a bit close to the design at the left edge.
Helena, MT - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 645 The American NB Ch. # (W)4396
An always in demand note from this sought after state capital. About Fine.
An always in demand note from this sought after state capital. About Fine.
Helena, MT - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The NB of Montana Ch. # (W)5671
A most attractive example which would make a perfect fit into any high-end state capital set. Pen signed Very Fine.
A most attractive example which would make a perfect fit into any high-end state capital set. Pen signed Very Fine.
Helena, MT - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The NB of Montana Ch. # 5671
A decent small note from considerably the scarcer of Helena's two banks which issued Series 1929 examples. with a small split at the bottom and an ink spot on the back. Fine-Very Fine.
A decent small note from considerably the scarcer of Helena's two banks which issued Series 1929 examples. with a small split at the bottom and an ink spot on the back. Fine-Very Fine.
Kalispell, MT - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 The First NB Ch. # 4586
A reasonably attractive circulated example from an institution chartered in 1891. Fine.
A reasonably attractive circulated example from an institution chartered in 1891. Fine.
Kalispell, MT - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 602 The Conrad NB Ch. # (W)4803
A family owned bank signed by a Conrad as President. The stamped signatures remain legible. Fine.
A family owned bank signed by a Conrad as President. The stamped signatures remain legible. Fine.
Missoula, MT - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 603 The First NB Ch. # 2106
An attractive evenly circulated Fine-Very Fine with stamped officers' signatures. An example of the second title under which this institution issued.
An attractive evenly circulated Fine-Very Fine with stamped officers' signatures. An example of the second title under which this institution issued.
Missoula, MT - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The Western Montana NB Ch. # 3995
A nice example from this bank which, while not rare, is not easy to find in large size. Fine-Very Fine.
A nice example from this bank which, while not rare, is not easy to find in large size. Fine-Very Fine.
Missoula, MT - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Western Montana NB Ch. # 3995
A Fine-Very Fine example from a bank chartered during the territorial period which survived to issue both types 1 and 2 in the 1929 series.
A Fine-Very Fine example from a bank chartered during the territorial period which survived to issue both types 1 and 2 in the 1929 series.
Red Lodge, MT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The United States NB Ch. # 9841
This one bank town in Carbon County saw an issue of only the $10 denomination in the 1929 series. A great name evocative of the American West. Very Fine.
This one bank town in Carbon County saw an issue of only the $10 denomination in the 1929 series. A great name evocative of the American West. Very Fine.
A Trio of Montana Nationals
Great Falls, MT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 3525 Fine
Kalispell, MT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 4586 VF
Kalispell, MT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Conrad NB Ch. # 4803 VF
Great Falls, MT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 3525 Fine
Kalispell, MT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 4586 VF
Kalispell, MT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Conrad NB Ch. # 4803 VF
Three 1929 Montana National Bank Notes
Great Falls, MT - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 3525 Fine
Kalispell, MT - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Conrad NB Ch. # 4803 VF, stained
Missoula, MT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 2106 VG
Great Falls, MT - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 3525 Fine
Kalispell, MT - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Conrad NB Ch. # 4803 VF, stained
Missoula, MT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 2106 VG
Fremont, NE - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 654 The First NB Ch. # (W)1974
One of the highest, if not the highest grade notes we've encountered from this large only Fremont bank. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, the bottom margin close.
One of the highest, if not the highest grade notes we've encountered from this large only Fremont bank. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, the bottom margin close.
Genoa, NE - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The First NB Ch. # 5189
An evenly circulated About Fine large example which was part of the Iowa picture frame hoard.
An evenly circulated About Fine large example which was part of the Iowa picture frame hoard.
Grand Island, NE - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Grand Island NB Ch. # 9395
Another serial number A000001A note from the Florida collection, this a beautifully embossed Gem Crisp Uncirculated example.
Another serial number A000001A note from the Florida collection, this a beautifully embossed Gem Crisp Uncirculated example.
Hastings, NE - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Hastings NB Ch. # 13515
A very attractive serial number A000001A note from the Florida collection. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A very attractive serial number A000001A note from the Florida collection. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Kimball, NE - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The American NB Ch. # 13420
The only Type 2 number one note listed in the new Kelly census from here. This Florida collection note grades Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
The only Type 2 number one note listed in the new Kelly census from here. This Florida collection note grades Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Nebraska City, NE - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The Otoe County NB Ch. # 1417
A bright and attractive example from one of the classic hoard banks. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, trimmed in just a bit at the bottom left.
A bright and attractive example from one of the classic hoard banks. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, trimmed in just a bit at the bottom left.
Oakdale, NE - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 13339
The A000001A example from the $20 sheet, courtesy of the Florida collection. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, with traces of an old mounting in the top margin of the reverse.
The A000001A example from the $20 sheet, courtesy of the Florida collection. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, with traces of an old mounting in the top margin of the reverse.
Pilger, NE - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Farmers NB Ch. # 13453
A hugely margined beauty from the Florida collection bearing serial number A000001A. There is one corner fold in the top right margin, but to label this note any less than Crisp Uncirculated would be a travesty.
A hugely margined beauty from the Florida collection bearing serial number A000001A. There is one corner fold in the top right margin, but to label this note any less than Crisp Uncirculated would be a travesty.
Plainview, NE - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 653 The First NB Ch. # 9504
This bank was the only issuing institution in this Pierce County town. It remained viable for only 19 years from 1909-1928, issuing Date Backs and Plain Backs only. Kelly documents five surviving examples from here, including this Fine note.
This bank was the only issuing institution in this Pierce County town. It remained viable for only 19 years from 1909-1928, issuing Date Backs and Plain Backs only. Kelly documents five surviving examples from here, including this Fine note.
Tekamah, NE - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4324
A perfectly margined beauty from the Florida collection. This serial number A000001A note displays great color and appeal. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A perfectly margined beauty from the Florida collection. This serial number A000001A note displays great color and appeal. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Wahoo, NE - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2780
An ever popular note due to its distinctive town nomenclature. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
An ever popular note due to its distinctive town nomenclature. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Wood River, NE - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 483 The First NB Ch. # (W)3939
A very scarce Brown Back from the same location as the "Wood River Hoard," which, while it included many notes from this bank, was devoid of any Brown Backs from here. Nice Fine.
A very scarce Brown Back from the same location as the "Wood River Hoard," which, while it included many notes from this bank, was devoid of any Brown Backs from here. Nice Fine.
Laconia, NH - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Lakeport NB Ch. # 4740
A very scarce note from this considerably harder to obtain Laconia issuer. Very Fine.
A very scarce note from this considerably harder to obtain Laconia issuer. Very Fine.
Manchester, NH - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 The Amoskeag NB Ch. # (N)574
A tougher type from this bank. Problem free Very Good-Fine.
A tougher type from this bank. Problem free Very Good-Fine.
Nashua, NH - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The Indian Head NB Ch. # 1310
An always popular title which is unique to this issuer. Very Good-Fine.
An always popular title which is unique to this issuer. Very Good-Fine.
Woodsville, NH - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Woodsville NB Ch. # 5092
As nice as any small note we've seen from this very scarce one bank Grafton County community. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
As nice as any small note we've seen from this very scarce one bank Grafton County community. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Blairstown, NJ - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5621
A none too common small note from a Warren County bank that had its last appearance at public sale almost five years ago. Pleasing Fine++.
A none too common small note from a Warren County bank that had its last appearance at public sale almost five years ago. Pleasing Fine++.
Blairstown, NJ - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 601 The Peoples NB Ch. # 9833
A just plain rare bank in large size, with the census showing just three such examples extant from here. This is the first we've had in at least a decade and perhaps longer. Pleasing Fine+, likely to see some spirited bidding from the many New Jersey collectors lacking a large example from here.
A just plain rare bank in large size, with the census showing just three such examples extant from here. This is the first we've had in at least a decade and perhaps longer. Pleasing Fine+, likely to see some spirited bidding from the many New Jersey collectors lacking a large example from here.
Bogota, NJ - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Bogota NB Ch. # 11543
A nice Type 2 example from the only bank to issue in this Bergen County location. Extremely Fine.
A nice Type 2 example from the only bank to issue in this Bergen County location. Extremely Fine.
Collingswood, NJ - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Citizens NB Ch. # 13969
A rare high charter example from this very hard to find Camden County bank, with our records showing only three public offerings of any kind from here during the past sixty years. Very Fine, with a couple of tiny nicks in the top margin that affect nothing.
A rare high charter example from this very hard to find Camden County bank, with our records showing only three public offerings of any kind from here during the past sixty years. Very Fine, with a couple of tiny nicks in the top margin that affect nothing.
Elizabeth, NJ - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The National State Bank Ch. # 1436
A scarcer bank in small size than large, with this the sole denomination issued in Type twos. We know of no finer example than this. Choice About Uncirculated.
A scarcer bank in small size than large, with this the sole denomination issued in Type twos. We know of no finer example than this. Choice About Uncirculated.
Hope, NJ - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10118
A scarce example from the only bank to issue in this Warren County community. Fine-Very Fine.
A scarce example from the only bank to issue in this Warren County community. Fine-Very Fine.
Livingston, NJ - $5 1929 Ty. 2 Livingston NB Ch. # 13129
A very scarce note from the only bank to issue in this small Essex County community. Very Fine.
A very scarce note from the only bank to issue in this small Essex County community. Very Fine.
Montclair, NJ - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB & TC Ch. # 9339
The only serial number A000001A note the collectors who built the Florida collection could obtain from here. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
The only serial number A000001A note the collectors who built the Florida collection could obtain from here. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Orange, NJ - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Second NB of Orange Ch. # 4724
A fresh note cut a bit tight at the bottom. Crisp Uncirculated.
A fresh note cut a bit tight at the bottom. Crisp Uncirculated.
Passaic, NJ - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Passaic NB & TC Ch. # 12205
An unmolested note with only minimal evidence of actual circulation. About Uncirculated.
An unmolested note with only minimal evidence of actual circulation. About Uncirculated.
Wildwood, NJ - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Marine NB Ch. # 6278
A nice evenly circulated example from a perenially popular seaside community. Even fewer small notes are known from this one bank community than are large, with the demand from this area's many collectors far outstripping the very limited supply. Fine-Very Fine.
A nice evenly circulated example from a perenially popular seaside community. Even fewer small notes are known from this one bank community than are large, with the demand from this area's many collectors far outstripping the very limited supply. Fine-Very Fine.
Woodbine, NJ - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Woodbine NB Ch. # 12977
A nice Type 2 example from this south Jersey bank. Choice About Uncirculated, a new note with just a bit too much handling to merit a higher grade.
A nice Type 2 example from this south Jersey bank. Choice About Uncirculated, a new note with just a bit too much handling to merit a higher grade.
A New Jersey Quartet
Camden, NJ - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 First National State Bank Ch. # 1209 Fine
Fairview, NJ - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 First NB Ch. # 12465 VG
Newark, NJ - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 661 Lincoln NB Ch. # 12570 F-VF
Orange, NJ - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Second NB Ch. # 4724 Fine
Camden, NJ - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 First National State Bank Ch. # 1209 Fine
Fairview, NJ - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 First NB Ch. # 12465 VG
Newark, NJ - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 661 Lincoln NB Ch. # 12570 F-VF
Orange, NJ - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Second NB Ch. # 4724 Fine
Lake Arthur, New Mexico Territory - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 615 The First NB Ch. # (W)8584
A newly discovered Territorial Red Seal which brings the population of known examples from this one bank community to three, two Red Seals and one Blue Seal Date Back, all of which are Territorial issues. This note owes its survival to the family of this bank's cashier, W.J.M. Jones, who saved this note along with another from a bank where Mr. Jones served as Vice President, which can be found in this sale's Texas offering. This piece is an evenly circulated and problem free Fine example, with excellent color for the grade. With the Irish specimen in a prominent New Mexico assemblage and the Latimer example now ensconced in a major long term holding, tonight's offering of this specimen may offer the last opportunity for many years for collectors to obtain any Lake Arthur note.
A newly discovered Territorial Red Seal which brings the population of known examples from this one bank community to three, two Red Seals and one Blue Seal Date Back, all of which are Territorial issues. This note owes its survival to the family of this bank's cashier, W.J.M. Jones, who saved this note along with another from a bank where Mr. Jones served as Vice President, which can be found in this sale's Texas offering. This piece is an evenly circulated and problem free Fine example, with excellent color for the grade. With the Irish specimen in a prominent New Mexico assemblage and the Latimer example now ensconced in a major long term holding, tonight's offering of this specimen may offer the last opportunity for many years for collectors to obtain any Lake Arthur note.
Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory - $1 Original Fr. 382 The First NB Ch. # 1750
A newly discovered Territorial note which came to us with the Lazy Deuce on the same bank offered below. There are now eleven FCP Aces known from here, eight originals and three 1875's. This example grades a bright Very Good, displaying clear signatures and excellent color for the grade. There is a small split and a couple of pinholes, but the note is otherwise surprisingly defect free. Expect to see bidding reach or exceed...
A newly discovered Territorial note which came to us with the Lazy Deuce on the same bank offered below. There are now eleven FCP Aces known from here, eight originals and three 1875's. This example grades a bright Very Good, displaying clear signatures and excellent color for the grade. There is a small split and a couple of pinholes, but the note is otherwise surprisingly defect free. Expect to see bidding reach or exceed...
Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory - $2 Original Fr. 389 The First NB Ch. # 1750
An excessively rare Lazy Deuce, as this newly discovered piece joins only four other deuces in comprising the complete census of known Lazy Twos from New Mexico Territory. Even the recently auctioned Latimer collection, one of the finest ever assembled on New Mexico, lacked even one such example. There is a small piece out at the right margin, and a miniscule nick at the bottom, but, save for a handful of pinholes, this is otherwise an amazingly problem free piece for a well circulated note. Very Good+, with clear signatures and sharp colors for the grade, an exciting Territorial likely to realize...
An excessively rare Lazy Deuce, as this newly discovered piece joins only four other deuces in comprising the complete census of known Lazy Twos from New Mexico Territory. Even the recently auctioned Latimer collection, one of the finest ever assembled on New Mexico, lacked even one such example. There is a small piece out at the right margin, and a miniscule nick at the bottom, but, save for a handful of pinholes, this is otherwise an amazingly problem free piece for a well circulated note. Very Good+, with clear signatures and sharp colors for the grade, an exciting Territorial likely to realize...
Albuquerque, NM - $5 1882 Value Back Fr. 575a The First NB Ch. # (W)2614
This was the first of Albuquerque's national banks and the only one to be chartered prior to 1900. It was the sole issuer in town for the Value Back design. The example we offer tonight, while well circulated, is free from any damage inconsistent with its grade. The Napier-McClung signature combination it bears is quite elusive. Very Good.
This was the first of Albuquerque's national banks and the only one to be chartered prior to 1900. It was the sole issuer in town for the Value Back design. The example we offer tonight, while well circulated, is free from any damage inconsistent with its grade. The Napier-McClung signature combination it bears is quite elusive. Very Good.
Albuquerque, NM - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 634 The First NB Ch. # 2614
A Fine Third Charter from the most ambitious of this locale's six issuing banks.
A Fine Third Charter from the most ambitious of this locale's six issuing banks.
Albuquerque, NM - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2614
Fresh and original, but with just a bit too much handling to merit the Choice grade. Even so, this is one of the highest grade small Albuquerque specimens we've handled, and a perfect candidate for any high end state set of $5 notes. Crisp Uncirculated.
Fresh and original, but with just a bit too much handling to merit the Choice grade. Even so, this is one of the highest grade small Albuquerque specimens we've handled, and a perfect candidate for any high end state set of $5 notes. Crisp Uncirculated.
A Pair of 1929 Albuquerque National Bank Notes
Albuquerque, NM - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 2614 VF
Albuquerque, NM - $20 1929 Albuquerque NT & Savings Ch. #12485 VF
Albuquerque, NM - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 2614 VF
Albuquerque, NM - $20 1929 Albuquerque NT & Savings Ch. #12485 VF
Carlsbad, NM - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The NB of Carlsbad Ch. # (W)6884
A wonderful note from a bank with only two notes known, one a Territorial from the Irish holdings which sold in 1997 and has not reappeared, and this state issue note, which has never before been available to the collecting fraternity. This bank was missing from both the Burnworth and Latimer collections, with the latter offering not having any large Carlsbad notes. Any estimate on National Bank Note rarities these days is just a guess, but this attractive pen signed Fine-Very Fine example will certainly reach and very likely exceed our conservative figure of...
A wonderful note from a bank with only two notes known, one a Territorial from the Irish holdings which sold in 1997 and has not reappeared, and this state issue note, which has never before been available to the collecting fraternity. This bank was missing from both the Burnworth and Latimer collections, with the latter offering not having any large Carlsbad notes. Any estimate on National Bank Note rarities these days is just a guess, but this attractive pen signed Fine-Very Fine example will certainly reach and very likely exceed our conservative figure of...
Gallup, NM - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 607 The First NB Ch. # 11900
By New Mexico standards this is not a really scarce bank in large size, but the supply of these never seems to be adequate to fill the demand from collectors. Evenly circulated Very Good.
By New Mexico standards this is not a really scarce bank in large size, but the supply of these never seems to be adequate to fill the demand from collectors. Evenly circulated Very Good.
Gallup, NM - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 607 The First NB Ch. # 11900
This low grade large size example is heavily aged and has a couple of missing pieces from the edges, but it is a large size example from a popular and scarce Western state. Good.
This low grade large size example is heavily aged and has a couple of missing pieces from the edges, but it is a large size example from a popular and scarce Western state. Good.
Gallup, NM - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 11900
This was the only one of Gallup's two issuing banks to survive long enough to issue the 1929 series, with its print run limited to the $5 denomination. While well circulated, it is free from any distractions inconsistent with its grade. Very Good.
This was the only one of Gallup's two issuing banks to survive long enough to issue the 1929 series, with its print run limited to the $5 denomination. While well circulated, it is free from any distractions inconsistent with its grade. Very Good.
Las Vegas, NM - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 658 The First NB Ch. # (W)2436
There are more than 20 examples from here recorded in the census, but offerings from this bank have been few enough to never quite satisfy collector demand. This is a decent example which is likely to elicit considerable bidding action. Fine, with a small inked number on the front.
There are more than 20 examples from here recorded in the census, but offerings from this bank have been few enough to never quite satisfy collector demand. This is a decent example which is likely to elicit considerable bidding action. Fine, with a small inked number on the front.
Portales, NM - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 634 The First NB Ch. # 6187
Small size examples from here are not terribly scarce, but large notes from this one bank community are excessively rare, with the census showing only one Territorial and three state notes known. This piece is the finest we have seen, grading a sharp Very Fine, with the tiny bit of soil on the back more than offset by the brightness of the front along with the clear blue officer's signatures. With even the Latimer collection lacking a large note from here, expect some serious competition when this lot comes up tonight.
Small size examples from here are not terribly scarce, but large notes from this one bank community are excessively rare, with the census showing only one Territorial and three state notes known. This piece is the finest we have seen, grading a sharp Very Fine, with the tiny bit of soil on the back more than offset by the brightness of the front along with the clear blue officer's signatures. With even the Latimer collection lacking a large note from here, expect some serious competition when this lot comes up tonight.
Portales, NM - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6187
This small size example has a number partially erased just to the left of the portrait, but it is from a scarce bank in Roosevelt County that reports just 14 small size notes to the most recent census. Very Fine.
This small size example has a number partially erased just to the left of the portrait, but it is from a scarce bank in Roosevelt County that reports just 14 small size notes to the most recent census. Very Fine.
Raton, NM - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 12924
A problem-free Fine-Very Fine Twenty from this community in the northeastern corner of the state.
A problem-free Fine-Very Fine Twenty from this community in the northeastern corner of the state.
Raton, NM - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 12924
Once known as Willow Springs, Raton experienced significant growth after the Atcheson, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad located a repair yard here in 1880. The community holds the distinction of having the first public high school in New Mexico. Chartered in 1926, this bank issued the 1929 series only.Very Good.
Once known as Willow Springs, Raton experienced significant growth after the Atcheson, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad located a repair yard here in 1880. The community holds the distinction of having the first public high school in New Mexico. Chartered in 1926, this bank issued the 1929 series only.Very Good.
Roswell, NM - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The First NB Ch. # 5220
This Very Fine note is an example of the variety with two bank serial numbers and without the regional sorting letter.
This Very Fine note is an example of the variety with two bank serial numbers and without the regional sorting letter.
Roswell, NM - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The First NB Ch. # 5220
A second note from the same issuer. This one is a slightly different variety with both a bank and treasury serial number but lacking the regional sorting letter. Very Good.
A second note from the same issuer. This one is a slightly different variety with both a bank and treasury serial number but lacking the regional sorting letter. Very Good.
A Pair of Roswell, New Mexico National Bank Notes
Roswell, NM - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 First NB Ch. # (W) 5220 VG, torn and taped
Roswell, NM - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 5220 VG
Roswell, NM - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 First NB Ch. # (W) 5220 VG, torn and taped
Roswell, NM - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 5220 VG
Santa Fe, NM - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 1750
A great note from the Florida collection, as this $5 example, bearing serial number A000001A, is arguably the first small size note issued by any New Mexico bank. This is a beautiful state capital example, and will be the highlight of any state or number 1 set it now enters. Crisp Uncirculated, a hugely margined screaming gem but for one barely visible corner fold.
A great note from the Florida collection, as this $5 example, bearing serial number A000001A, is arguably the first small size note issued by any New Mexico bank. This is a beautiful state capital example, and will be the highlight of any state or number 1 set it now enters. Crisp Uncirculated, a hugely margined screaming gem but for one barely visible corner fold.
Adams, NY - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The Farmers NB Ch. # 4061
This is one of only seven large examples from here listed in the new Kelly census, and by far the best. It's a bright, fresh and utterly original example with great color and sharp pen signatures, in short, a note with everything a collector could desire. But for a trace of handling and a miniscule spot of ink on the back this would easily rate the gem grade. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, a piece for the collector who wants only the finest.
This is one of only seven large examples from here listed in the new Kelly census, and by far the best. It's a bright, fresh and utterly original example with great color and sharp pen signatures, in short, a note with everything a collector could desire. But for a trace of handling and a miniscule spot of ink on the back this would easily rate the gem grade. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, a piece for the collector who wants only the finest.
Addison, NY - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 477 The First NB Ch. # (E)5178
One of only two $5 Brown Backs from this tougher upstate bank recorded in the census, and a note which has been off the market for the past twenty five years. Pen signed Very Fine.
One of only two $5 Brown Backs from this tougher upstate bank recorded in the census, and a note which has been off the market for the past twenty five years. Pen signed Very Fine.
Afton, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 First NB Ch. # (E)11513
A very rare bank in large size, with this note one of only four such examples listed in the Kelly census. Very Good.
A very rare bank in large size, with this note one of only four such examples listed in the Kelly census. Very Good.
Albany, NY - $5 1875 Fr. 401 The First NB Ch. # 267
A rare early Albany example, with this the only Series 1875 $5 listed in the new Kelly census. Bright Extremely Fine, the margins trimmed close in the typical New England manner.
A rare early Albany example, with this the only Series 1875 $5 listed in the new Kelly census. Bright Extremely Fine, the margins trimmed close in the typical New England manner.
Albany, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The National Commercial Bank & TC Ch. # 1301
Twenty-two large notes are recorded in the new Kelly census with this title, but only one is listed as CU. This piece, which is new to that listing, will now bring that total to two. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, the top margin trimmed quite tight.
Twenty-two large notes are recorded in the new Kelly census with this title, but only one is listed as CU. This piece, which is new to that listing, will now bring that total to two. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, the top margin trimmed quite tight.
Albany, NY - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 467 The National Exchange Bank Ch. # 3282
A very scarce Albany bank which issued Brown Backs and Red Seals only before departing in 1907. This pen signed $5 Brown Back is by far the nicest note of any listed in the census. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A very scarce Albany bank which issued Brown Backs and Red Seals only before departing in 1907. This pen signed $5 Brown Back is by far the nicest note of any listed in the census. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Albion, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens NB Ch. # 4998
The only serial number 1 note known from this bank. This A000001A note comes, not surprisingly, from the Florida collection. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, the bottom margin a bit tight.
The only serial number 1 note known from this bank. This A000001A note comes, not surprisingly, from the Florida collection. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, the bottom margin a bit tight.
Altamont, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 601 The First NB Ch. # 9866
A very scarce note from the only bank to issue in this Albany County community. Sharp Fine-Very Fine, with clear signatures.
A very scarce note from the only bank to issue in this Albany County community. Sharp Fine-Very Fine, with clear signatures.
Amsterdam, NY - $5 Original Fr. 399 The Manufacturers NB Ch. # 2239
A true wonder note which is unique for the bank, which issued First Charters only for seven years before liquidating in 1882. Fortunately for collectors, it is a most attractive example as well, with bright colors, good paper quality, and strong signatures. Any estimate here is strictly a guess, as truly rare New York notes at auction are a vanishing breed, but look for this pleasing Very Fine trophy item to bring somewhere in the range of...
A true wonder note which is unique for the bank, which issued First Charters only for seven years before liquidating in 1882. Fortunately for collectors, it is a most attractive example as well, with bright colors, good paper quality, and strong signatures. Any estimate here is strictly a guess, as truly rare New York notes at auction are a vanishing breed, but look for this pleasing Very Fine trophy item to bring somewhere in the range of...
Angelica, NY - $5 1875 Fr. 401 The First NB Ch. # 564
An extremely rare Allegany County bank which was the town's sole issuer before lapsing into receivership in 1886. Four notes are known to have survived from here, three of which (including the pair we sold last year in the Sabis collection) are in strong hands and unlikely to emerge any time in the near future. This is the fourth, and, once it is gone, it may be some time before another opportunity arises for collectors to obtain any example from Angelica. Nice Fine-Very Fine, with a couple of stray pinholes, and likely to realize...
An extremely rare Allegany County bank which was the town's sole issuer before lapsing into receivership in 1886. Four notes are known to have survived from here, three of which (including the pair we sold last year in the Sabis collection) are in strong hands and unlikely to emerge any time in the near future. This is the fourth, and, once it is gone, it may be some time before another opportunity arises for collectors to obtain any example from Angelica. Nice Fine-Very Fine, with a couple of stray pinholes, and likely to realize...
Arcade, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10410
A rare bank in small size as well as large, with the census skewed due to the existence of two uncut sheets which have not traded in decades. Only four single notes are listed in the new Kelly census, with our records showing the last offering of any kind from this one bank community coming on a 1993 fixed price list. Nice Very Fine.
A rare bank in small size as well as large, with the census skewed due to the existence of two uncut sheets which have not traded in decades. Only four single notes are listed in the new Kelly census, with our records showing the last offering of any kind from this one bank community coming on a 1993 fixed price list. Nice Very Fine.
Athens, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Athens NB Ch. # 10856
An attractive small note from the only bank to issue in this rural Greene County community. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
An attractive small note from the only bank to issue in this rural Greene County community. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Atlanta, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Atlanta NB Ch. # 12071
A truly rare note from the only bank to issue in this tiny Steuben County hamlet. The new Kelly census shows just four small (and two large) notes comprising the entire known population from here. This specimen, bearing single digit serial number A000005, is one we sold many years ago. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with a small closed split at the top which affects nothing.
A truly rare note from the only bank to issue in this tiny Steuben County hamlet. The new Kelly census shows just four small (and two large) notes comprising the entire known population from here. This specimen, bearing single digit serial number A000005, is one we sold many years ago. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with a small closed split at the top which affects nothing.
Aurora, NY - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 642 The First NB Ch. # (E)412
An attractive large example which is by far the nicest large note listed in the new Kelly census. Pen signed Very Fine.
An attractive large example which is by far the nicest large note listed in the new Kelly census. Pen signed Very Fine.
Aurora, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 412
A tougher bank in small size than large, with only seven small notes listed in the census. This piece grades Fine, but is trimmed well into the design at the bottom left.
A tougher bank in small size than large, with only seven small notes listed in the census. This piece grades Fine, but is trimmed well into the design at the bottom left.
Bainbridge, NY - $5 1875 Fr. 405 The First NB Ch. # 2543
A scarce First Charter five which is nicer than the Sabis example from here, which realized $2645 last May. Bright Fine-Very Fine.
A scarce First Charter five which is nicer than the Sabis example from here, which realized $2645 last May. Bright Fine-Very Fine.
Bainbridge, NY - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 555 The First NB Ch. # (E)2543
A new piece to the census from this small Chenango County community, and the only Second Charter Date Back of any denomination reported from here. Pen signed Fine-Very Fine, far closer to the higher than the lower grade.
A new piece to the census from this small Chenango County community, and the only Second Charter Date Back of any denomination reported from here. Pen signed Fine-Very Fine, far closer to the higher than the lower grade.
Bainbridge, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2543
An even scarcer note in small size than large, with the census showing just five examples including this specimen, which is the highest grade example listed. Very Fine.
An even scarcer note in small size than large, with the census showing just five examples including this specimen, which is the highest grade example listed. Very Fine.
Baldwin, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 The Baldwin NB Ch. # (E)11474
A high grade example from the only bank to issue in this sought after Long Island community. Nice Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the bottom margin trimmed just a bit close.
A high grade example from the only bank to issue in this sought after Long Island community. Nice Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the bottom margin trimmed just a bit close.
Ballston Spa, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # (E)954
This institution is by far the scarcer of the two banks which issued in Ballston Spa, having a total of only seven large examples in the new census. Pen signed Very Fine.
This institution is by far the scarcer of the two banks which issued in Ballston Spa, having a total of only seven large examples in the new census. Pen signed Very Fine.
Beacon, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Fishkill NB Ch. # 35
A very rare low charter example from avidly collected Dutchess County which is even more scarce in small size than large, with the new Kelly census showing just five Series 1929 examples, including this piece. Fine, certain to see some spirited competition before the hammer falls tonight.
A very rare low charter example from avidly collected Dutchess County which is even more scarce in small size than large, with the new Kelly census showing just five Series 1929 examples, including this piece. Fine, certain to see some spirited competition before the hammer falls tonight.
Beacon, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The Matteawan NB Ch. # 4914
While by no means common in large size, small notes from here are even more scarce, with the new Kelly census showing just five such examples. This is the first Type 2 $20 we've had the pleasure of handling. Fine-Very Fine.
While by no means common in large size, small notes from here are even more scarce, with the new Kelly census showing just five such examples. This is the first Type 2 $20 we've had the pleasure of handling. Fine-Very Fine.
Binghamton, NY - $5 Original Fr. 394 The National Broome County Bank Ch. # 1513
Three notes are recorded from this just plain rare bank, with this example by far the nicest of that small group. Our records show that it has been fifteen years since any example from here has been available to the collecting fraternity, so expect to see some serious bidding when the opportunity arises to take home this most attractive Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated First Charter five.
Three notes are recorded from this just plain rare bank, with this example by far the nicest of that small group. Our records show that it has been fifteen years since any example from here has been available to the collecting fraternity, so expect to see some serious bidding when the opportunity arises to take home this most attractive Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated First Charter five.
Bolivar, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 13246
Although chartered in October of 1928, this small Allegany County institution elected to issue no notes until it chose to emit a very limited number of Type 2 examples during the depths of the Depression. This was one of the very last New York banks to be reported, and even today the census stands at just four pieces, including this one. Fine+, with a tiny sprinkling of miniscule age spots mentioned only for the sake of total cataloguing accuracy.
Although chartered in October of 1928, this small Allegany County institution elected to issue no notes until it chose to emit a very limited number of Type 2 examples during the depths of the Depression. This was one of the very last New York banks to be reported, and even today the census stands at just four pieces, including this one. Fine+, with a tiny sprinkling of miniscule age spots mentioned only for the sake of total cataloguing accuracy.
Boonville, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The National Exchange Bank Ch. # 8022
This Type 2 serial number 1 example comes from a very scarce bank and is the sole surviving number 1 note from here listed in the new Kelly census. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, one of a number of opportunities for New York collectors to obtain number 1 notes from the Florida collection.
This Type 2 serial number 1 example comes from a very scarce bank and is the sole surviving number 1 note from here listed in the new Kelly census. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, one of a number of opportunities for New York collectors to obtain number 1 notes from the Florida collection.
Brewsters, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 631 The First NB Ch. # 2225
A very rare Putnam County bank, with just six large notes recorded in the latest Kelly census. Interestingly, four of those are either 1882 Brown Backs or Date Backs, with the census showing only two 1902 Plain Backs. Fine, certain to see some collector interest as this is one of New York's most avidly collected counties.
A very rare Putnam County bank, with just six large notes recorded in the latest Kelly census. Interestingly, four of those are either 1882 Brown Backs or Date Backs, with the census showing only two 1902 Plain Backs. Fine, certain to see some collector interest as this is one of New York's most avidly collected counties.
Buffalo, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Niagara NB Ch. # 13441
A beautiful well centered Gem Crisp Uncirculated serial number 1 example from the Florida collection.
A beautiful well centered Gem Crisp Uncirculated serial number 1 example from the Florida collection.
Callicoon, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 13590
The high charter bank from this popular town. Fine++.
The high charter bank from this popular town. Fine++.
Catskill, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Tanners NB of Catskill Ch. # 1198
A fresh note with a craft oriented bank name. This well centered piece is kept from a higher grade by a ghost of a center fold which is detectable only with close examination. Choice About Uncirculated.
A fresh note with a craft oriented bank name. This well centered piece is kept from a higher grade by a ghost of a center fold which is detectable only with close examination. Choice About Uncirculated.
Central Park, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Central Park NB Ch. # 12951
Despite being listed elsewhere as an upstate bank, this institution was located in and issued from Long Island's Nassau County, from a community settled in 1721 under the name Bethpage. About the time of the Civil War locals adopted the name Central Park, but by the 1930's residents had grown tired of having their town confused with the park in Manhattan. After the establishment of a nearby state park in 1931 called Bethpage, residents successfully petitioned the postal service to change the name of the entire community from Central Park to Bethpage, which it did in 1936. The bank, which issued small notes only, is excessively rare, with just two notes known, one of which was in our "Collection of a Gentleman" sale in 1998. This is the second specimen. With the exception of that one offering no note has been available from here since a 1974 fixed price appearance, and, after this piece is sold, it may be that long again before another opportunity to obtain any note from here affords itself to the many New York and Long Island collectors. Very Good+, with a penciled number on the front that affects little.
Despite being listed elsewhere as an upstate bank, this institution was located in and issued from Long Island's Nassau County, from a community settled in 1721 under the name Bethpage. About the time of the Civil War locals adopted the name Central Park, but by the 1930's residents had grown tired of having their town confused with the park in Manhattan. After the establishment of a nearby state park in 1931 called Bethpage, residents successfully petitioned the postal service to change the name of the entire community from Central Park to Bethpage, which it did in 1936. The bank, which issued small notes only, is excessively rare, with just two notes known, one of which was in our "Collection of a Gentleman" sale in 1998. This is the second specimen. With the exception of that one offering no note has been available from here since a 1974 fixed price appearance, and, after this piece is sold, it may be that long again before another opportunity to obtain any note from here affords itself to the many New York and Long Island collectors. Very Good+, with a penciled number on the front that affects little.
Central Square, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10109
Just three notes, all small size, are listed in the census, including this example, which is the only twenty. Our records show just four offerings from here during the past sixty years, not a good omen if you miss out on this lot tonight. Very Good-Fine.
Just three notes, all small size, are listed in the census, including this example, which is the only twenty. Our records show just four offerings from here during the past sixty years, not a good omen if you miss out on this lot tonight. Very Good-Fine.
Chateaugay, NY - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 618 The First NB Ch. # (E)8893
This is only the second large example we've had the pleasure of offering from this tiny Franklin County community, which covers both large notes in the census. The Sabis example, which we sold last May, was about the same grade as this but did have signatures and realized $5775. This piece, a bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine example, will probably come very close to that number, if not exceed it.
This is only the second large example we've had the pleasure of offering from this tiny Franklin County community, which covers both large notes in the census. The Sabis example, which we sold last May, was about the same grade as this but did have signatures and realized $5775. This piece, a bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine example, will probably come very close to that number, if not exceed it.
Chateaugay, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8893
A nice companion to the large note above, and not all that much less scarce, with just six Series 1929 examples from here in the new census. Fine.
A nice companion to the large note above, and not all that much less scarce, with just six Series 1929 examples from here in the new census. Fine.
Cooperstown, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB of Cooperstown Ch. # 280
A well centered Gem Crisp Uncirculated note from this small community which is home to the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Farmers' Museum.
A well centered Gem Crisp Uncirculated note from this small community which is home to the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Farmers' Museum.
Corinth, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Corinth NB Ch. # 6479
A just plain rare note from this small one bank Saratoga County town, with the census standing at one large and three small examples. Very Good+, likely a new town for the fortunate collector who is successful this evening.
A just plain rare note from this small one bank Saratoga County town, with the census standing at one large and three small examples. Very Good+, likely a new town for the fortunate collector who is successful this evening.
A Pair from Corning's First National Bank and Trust Company
Corning, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 First NB & TC Ch. # 2655 VF
Corning, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 First NB & TC Ch. # 2655 Fine
Corning, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 First NB & TC Ch. # 2655 VF
Corning, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 First NB & TC Ch. # 2655 Fine
Cornwall, NY - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 594 The Cornwall NB Ch. # (E)10084
A very scarce Orange County note from the only collectible bank in this tiny Hudson River community. This is one of only two Date Backs (and the only $5) among the eight large examples listed in the new Kelly census. Nice Fine.
A very scarce Orange County note from the only collectible bank in this tiny Hudson River community. This is one of only two Date Backs (and the only $5) among the eight large examples listed in the new Kelly census. Nice Fine.
Cuba, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598; $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616; $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Cuba NB Ch. # 1143
Three pieces, the $5 Plain Back Fine with a couple of bank stamped numbers on the back, the $10 Date Back Very Good, and the small size Fine.
Three pieces, the $5 Plain Back Fine with a couple of bank stamped numbers on the back, the $10 Date Back Very Good, and the small size Fine.
Cuba, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Cuba NB Ch. # 1143
This serial number A000001A note from the Florida collection is one of only two serial number 1 examples reported from this much in demand bank. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This serial number A000001A note from the Florida collection is one of only two serial number 1 examples reported from this much in demand bank. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Cuba, NY - $5 1929; $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2451
Two small size examples from this popular bank, both grading About Fine.
Two small size examples from this popular bank, both grading About Fine.
Cutchogue, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The First NB Ch. # 12551
An attractive example from one of Long Island's most sought after communities. Very Fine.
An attractive example from one of Long Island's most sought after communities. Very Fine.
Delhi, NY - $1 Original Fr. 380 The Delaware NB Ch. # 1323
A very scarce early note from this much collected county. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a premium example.
A very scarce early note from this much collected county. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a premium example.
Dolgeville, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # 6447
A scarce Herkimer County bank with just eight large notes, including this example, in the new census. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
A scarce Herkimer County bank with just eight large notes, including this example, in the new census. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Dundee, NY - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 490 The Dundee NB Ch. # (E)2463
An extremely rare bank with just four large (and one small) pieces in the new census. This example, the sole Brown Back reported from here, has been off the market since it sold in Christie's Shiva collection sale almost ten years ago. Pen signed Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
An extremely rare bank with just four large (and one small) pieces in the new census. This example, the sole Brown Back reported from here, has been off the market since it sold in Christie's Shiva collection sale almost ten years ago. Pen signed Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
East Rochester, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 10141 Uncut Sheet
A lovely serial number 1 Type 2 sheet which displays only a minimum of handling, with the important number 1 note a well margined gem example. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely serial number 1 Type 2 sheet which displays only a minimum of handling, with the important number 1 note a well margined gem example. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
East Rochester, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 10141
This example, from the Florida collection, is one of only two serial number 1 notes reported from this bank, the sole issuer in East Rochester. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This example, from the Florida collection, is one of only two serial number 1 notes reported from this bank, the sole issuer in East Rochester. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
East Rockaway, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 635 The East Rockaway NB Ch. # 12818
A just plain rare Long Island bank, particularly in large size, where all of the five known pieces save for this are in very strong hands. Nice Fine.
A just plain rare Long Island bank, particularly in large size, where all of the five known pieces save for this are in very strong hands. Nice Fine.
Ellenville, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Home NB Ch. # 2117
A very scarce note from this much in demand community, with the new Kelly census showing only five small examples recorded from this charter. Fine-Very Fine.
A very scarce note from this much in demand community, with the new Kelly census showing only five small examples recorded from this charter. Fine-Very Fine.
Elmira, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB & TC Ch. # 149
Bright Choice Crisp Uncirculated, a common note but not in this grade.
Bright Choice Crisp Uncirculated, a common note but not in this grade.
Elmira, NY - $5 1882 Date Back Fr. 563 The Merchants NB Ch. #(E)5137
An example from the last chartered of Elmira's three issuing banks and the only one to issue 1882 Date Backs. This example from a Western tier community known as a center for gliding enthusiasts is a solid Very Fine which still retains full strength officers' signatures and is evenly margined.
An example from the last chartered of Elmira's three issuing banks and the only one to issue 1882 Date Backs. This example from a Western tier community known as a center for gliding enthusiasts is a solid Very Fine which still retains full strength officers' signatures and is evenly margined.
Falconer, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 5407
A lovely Type 2 example from the only bank in town to issue. About Uncirculated.
A lovely Type 2 example from the only bank in town to issue. About Uncirculated.
Fishkill Landing, NY - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 466 The First NB Ch. # 35
If ever there was a note which had everything collectors value highly this is it. This pen signed low charter example has a great layout and is the highest grade note from this rare bank in the census. We could go on and on, but this example does not need any further description. One look at the photo and you will realize that this is an awfully easy note to fall in love with. Very Fine.
If ever there was a note which had everything collectors value highly this is it. This pen signed low charter example has a great layout and is the highest grade note from this rare bank in the census. We could go on and on, but this example does not need any further description. One look at the photo and you will realize that this is an awfully easy note to fall in love with. Very Fine.
Fort Plain, NY - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 The Fort Plain NB Ch. # (E)2860
An evenly circulated pen signed Very Fine example from this large only bank.
An evenly circulated pen signed Very Fine example from this large only bank.
Franklin, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The First NB Ch. # (E)282
A very scarce Delaware County bank which is available very infrequently. Bright Very Fine+, with bold two color pen signatures, the top margin a bit close.
A very scarce Delaware County bank which is available very infrequently. Bright Very Fine+, with bold two color pen signatures, the top margin a bit close.
Freeport, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB & TC Ch. # 7703
One of two Type 2 serial number one examples from this Long Island bank in the Florida collection. About Uncirculated.
One of two Type 2 serial number one examples from this Long Island bank in the Florida collection. About Uncirculated.
Freeport, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB & TC Ch. # 7703
This Type 2 serial number 1 note clearly received a double impression of the serial and charter numbers, as the original embossing reveals two distinct impressions, one inked and one not. Crisp Uncirculated.
This Type 2 serial number 1 note clearly received a double impression of the serial and charter numbers, as the original embossing reveals two distinct impressions, one inked and one not. Crisp Uncirculated.
Freeport, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 The Citizens NB Ch. # 11518
An excessively rare Freeport bank which had only $300 outstanding in large notes in 1935. Just two notes are listed in the new census, and we have only handled one previously in our thirty plus years, the impaired Sande-Collection of a Gentleman specimen which we sold in October of 1998. This example is light years better, grading a solid Very Fine+. With rarity, desirability, condition and demand a potent combination in today's market, expect a realization in the range of...
An excessively rare Freeport bank which had only $300 outstanding in large notes in 1935. Just two notes are listed in the new census, and we have only handled one previously in our thirty plus years, the impaired Sande-Collection of a Gentleman specimen which we sold in October of 1998. This example is light years better, grading a solid Very Fine+. With rarity, desirability, condition and demand a potent combination in today's market, expect a realization in the range of...
Gainesville, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 607 The Gainesville NB Ch. # 5867
A scarce Wyoming County bank which had just $730 outstanding in large notes by 1935. This example is far superior to the one in the Sabis collection which realized $575.Fine+.
A scarce Wyoming County bank which had just $730 outstanding in large notes by 1935. This example is far superior to the one in the Sabis collection which realized $575.Fine+.
Gasport, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10623
One of the highlights of tonight's major New York offering, as this is a prohibitively rare Niagara County bank with just two large and two small examples (including this piece) comprising the entire census from here. It's been twelve years since any note from here was available to collectors at public sale, and it was this note that was last sold. Bright Very Fine.
One of the highlights of tonight's major New York offering, as this is a prohibitively rare Niagara County bank with just two large and two small examples (including this piece) comprising the entire census from here. It's been twelve years since any note from here was available to collectors at public sale, and it was this note that was last sold. Bright Very Fine.
Genoa, NY - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 619 The First NB Ch. # (E)9921
Newly discovered and the first large note reported from this excessively rare bank. We don't know what this will bring tonight, but we do know that lots of collectors will want it, and our estimate reflects the numbers realized for similarly rare New York Nationals sold recently. Fine-Very Fine.
Newly discovered and the first large note reported from this excessively rare bank. We don't know what this will bring tonight, but we do know that lots of collectors will want it, and our estimate reflects the numbers realized for similarly rare New York Nationals sold recently. Fine-Very Fine.
Grand Gorge, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 7618
A scarce and popular Delaware County note from a town which was missing from the Sabis holdings. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A scarce and popular Delaware County note from a town which was missing from the Sabis holdings. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Groton, NY - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 494 The First NB Ch. # 1083
A lovely note with great color, signatures, and eye appeal, and the only $20 Brown Back in the census from this none too common bank. Pen signed Extremely Fine, the bottom margin trimmed just a bit tight.
A lovely note with great color, signatures, and eye appeal, and the only $20 Brown Back in the census from this none too common bank. Pen signed Extremely Fine, the bottom margin trimmed just a bit tight.
Hamden, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 12017
The sole bank to issue in this very scarce Delaware County community, another location which was missing from the Sabis collection. Nice Very Fine, with a tiny split in the bottom margin.
The sole bank to issue in this very scarce Delaware County community, another location which was missing from the Sabis collection. Nice Very Fine, with a tiny split in the bottom margin.
Hancock, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8613
A high grade example from the sole bank to issue in this small Delaware County community. Extremely Fine.
A high grade example from the sole bank to issue in this small Delaware County community. Extremely Fine.
Haverstraw, NY - $1 Original Fr. 382 The NB of Haverstraw Ch. # 2229
A virtual twin to the lovely Ace from here which realized $6325 in our September Cincinnati sale. This beautiful note has been off the market for almost thirty years, and offers the underbidders one more chance to obtain a specimen from this most popular Rockland County institution. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, a gem in every way but for its two folds.
A virtual twin to the lovely Ace from here which realized $6325 in our September Cincinnati sale. This beautiful note has been off the market for almost thirty years, and offers the underbidders one more chance to obtain a specimen from this most popular Rockland County institution. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, a gem in every way but for its two folds.
Hempstead, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 603 The First NB Ch. # 4880
A decent large example from this popular Nassau County bank. Fine-Very Fine.
A decent large example from this popular Nassau County bank. Fine-Very Fine.
Heuvelton, NY - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 655 The First NB Ch. # 10446
Three large notes are listed in the census from this one bank community, with this the finest of the trio. Don't expect very many more, as this bank had just $690 outstanding in large by 1935. Very Fine, with a small area of light foxing at the right margin.
Three large notes are listed in the census from this one bank community, with this the finest of the trio. Don't expect very many more, as this bank had just $690 outstanding in large by 1935. Very Fine, with a small area of light foxing at the right margin.
Highland, NY - $5 1882 Value Back Fr. 574 The First NB Ch. #(E)5336
An otherwise Fine note with stains present, especially near the lower face margin. This was the only bank to issue from this Ulster County locale. Kelly's reference lists three known large size notes. In 1935 only $1,160 remained unredeemed of its large issue.
An otherwise Fine note with stains present, especially near the lower face margin. This was the only bank to issue from this Ulster County locale. Kelly's reference lists three known large size notes. In 1935 only $1,160 remained unredeemed of its large issue.
Hobart, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 The NB Ch. # (E)4497
A just plain rare large size note with six pieces listed in the new census, including this attractive two colored pen signed Very Fine example.
A just plain rare large size note with six pieces listed in the new census, including this attractive two colored pen signed Very Fine example.
Holcomb, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Hamlin NB Ch. # 10046
An evenly circulated Fine+ example from one of New York's scarcer private name banks. The census lists just seven small notes extant from here, with this example bearing the signature of Fred H. Hamlin as Cashier.
An evenly circulated Fine+ example from one of New York's scarcer private name banks. The census lists just seven small notes extant from here, with this example bearing the signature of Fred H. Hamlin as Cashier.
Hornellsville, NY - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 479 The First NB Ch. # 262
Just seven notes are recorded with this title, used only until 1906. Fine, with bright red pen signatures.
Just seven notes are recorded with this title, used only until 1906. Fine, with bright red pen signatures.
Ithaca, NY - $1 Original Fr. 380 The Tompkins County NB Ch. # 1561
One of four aces known from this very scarce Ithaca bank, all of which are just about this grade. Very Good-Fine, with a few tiny interior splits and pinholes.
One of four aces known from this very scarce Ithaca bank, all of which are just about this grade. Very Good-Fine, with a few tiny interior splits and pinholes.
Jeffersonville, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 630 The First NB Ch. # 10456
Unique to our best knowledge in large size, and the first note of any kind we have ever handled from this tiny Sullivan County bank. If rarity is any guide here, look for a five figure realization for sure on this trophy item. Fine.
Unique to our best knowledge in large size, and the first note of any kind we have ever handled from this tiny Sullivan County bank. If rarity is any guide here, look for a five figure realization for sure on this trophy item. Fine.
Kingston, NY - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 467 The National Ulster County Bank Ch. # 1050
A nice $5 Brown Back with an unusual layout, a very uncommon note from an otherwise common bank. Fine-Very Fine.
A nice $5 Brown Back with an unusual layout, a very uncommon note from an otherwise common bank. Fine-Very Fine.
Kingston, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The National Ulster County Bank Ch. # 13822
A scarce high charter Kingston bank with just six notes, including this piece, listed in the new Kelly census. Nice Fine++, with one pinhole and a small split at the bottom.
A scarce high charter Kingston bank with just six notes, including this piece, listed in the new Kelly census. Nice Fine++, with one pinhole and a small split at the bottom.
Le Roy, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The LeRoy NB Ch. # 6087
A beautiful serial number A000001A note from the Florida collection. This is a truly rare note in addition to being a number 1 example, as this piece is the only small note from Le Roy listed in the new Kelly New York census. Perfectly centered, fully embossed, and a flaming gem save for an old sheet fold that is barely detectable, this is a note certain to delight its fortunate new owner. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautiful serial number A000001A note from the Florida collection. This is a truly rare note in addition to being a number 1 example, as this piece is the only small note from Le Roy listed in the new Kelly New York census. Perfectly centered, fully embossed, and a flaming gem save for an old sheet fold that is barely detectable, this is a note certain to delight its fortunate new owner. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Liberty, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Sullivan County NB Ch. # 4925
A much in demand note from this very avidly collected location. Fine-Very Fine.
A much in demand note from this very avidly collected location. Fine-Very Fine.
Liberty, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The NB of Liberty Ch. # 10037
Evenly circulated Fine example from Liberty's other issuer.
Evenly circulated Fine example from Liberty's other issuer.
Little Falls, NY - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 545 The National Herkimer County Bank Ch. # (E)2400
A well margined Very Fine-Extremely Fine example which has been off the market since it sold as lot 720 in William P. Donlon's Personal & Research Collection Sale of May 22, 1971.
A well margined Very Fine-Extremely Fine example which has been off the market since it sold as lot 720 in William P. Donlon's Personal & Research Collection Sale of May 22, 1971.
Little Falls, NY - $5 1882 Date Back Fr. 537 The Little Falls NB Ch. # E2406
A solid Very Fine from this Herkimer County locale. This bank was chartered in 1879 and issued through the 1929 series.
A solid Very Fine from this Herkimer County locale. This bank was chartered in 1879 and issued through the 1929 series.
Long Island City, NY - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 595 The Commercial NB Ch. # (E)10329
A fabulous note with a great pedigree, having been a part of the Allen Mincho collection of New York City notes from its acquisition in 1973 until the dispersal of the collection in 1985. It was then offered as part of the superlative collection of Long Island notes we sold in October of 1998. Only two notes are known from this incredibly short lived bank which lasted for barely two years and issued a literal handful of Third Charter Date Backs only. This is a key piece to anyone assembling a major New York or Long Island holding, and any estimate here is likely an exercise in futility once bidding begins, but this pen signed and absolutely problem free About Fine example will likely see active bidding well into the range of...
A fabulous note with a great pedigree, having been a part of the Allen Mincho collection of New York City notes from its acquisition in 1973 until the dispersal of the collection in 1985. It was then offered as part of the superlative collection of Long Island notes we sold in October of 1998. Only two notes are known from this incredibly short lived bank which lasted for barely two years and issued a literal handful of Third Charter Date Backs only. This is a key piece to anyone assembling a major New York or Long Island holding, and any estimate here is likely an exercise in futility once bidding begins, but this pen signed and absolutely problem free About Fine example will likely see active bidding well into the range of...
Lyons, NY - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The Gavitt NB Ch. # (E)7479
The only Red Seal known from this very scarce private name bank, and a piece which has been off the market since its last appearance in the sale of Bill Donlon's Research and Personal Collection in May of 1971. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, with lovely pen signatures of D.B. Gavitt and W.J. Gavitt.
The only Red Seal known from this very scarce private name bank, and a piece which has been off the market since its last appearance in the sale of Bill Donlon's Research and Personal Collection in May of 1971. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, with lovely pen signatures of D.B. Gavitt and W.J. Gavitt.
Mamaroneck, NY - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 477 The First NB Ch. # (E)5411
A most attractive $5 Brown Back from one of the most sought after locations in Westchester County, represented by only one bank which has had only five appearances at public sale of any kind during the past sixty years, the last coming back in 1996. Expect some stiff competition before the hammer falls on this Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated example.
A most attractive $5 Brown Back from one of the most sought after locations in Westchester County, represented by only one bank which has had only five appearances at public sale of any kind during the past sixty years, the last coming back in 1996. Expect some stiff competition before the hammer falls on this Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated example.
Marion, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10546
The nicest Series 1929 example we've ever seen from this just plain rare bank. The new Kelly census shows just two large and four small examples from this one bank community, a figure that has not changed in a decade. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, a beautiful piece from a location missing even in the Sabis holdings.
The nicest Series 1929 example we've ever seen from this just plain rare bank. The new Kelly census shows just two large and four small examples from this one bank community, a figure that has not changed in a decade. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, a beautiful piece from a location missing even in the Sabis holdings.
Massena, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB & TC Ch. # 6694
A virtual twin to the example from here which realized $546.25 in our September sale. Fine.
A virtual twin to the example from here which realized $546.25 in our September sale. Fine.
Mechanicville, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The Manufacturers NB Ch. # (E)5037
This has always been a town that should be more available, but notes from both of Mechanicville's banks are scarce to rare. This is the "common" bank, with just eight large notes listed in the new census. Very Fine, with a few pinholes and one slightly larger body hole.
This has always been a town that should be more available, but notes from both of Mechanicville's banks are scarce to rare. This is the "common" bank, with just eight large notes listed in the new census. Very Fine, with a few pinholes and one slightly larger body hole.
Middleport, NY - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The First NB Ch. # (E)9206
A very scarce Niagara County bank, which issued a limited number of large size notes. The Kelly census stands at just two large notes, including this Very Good example.
A very scarce Niagara County bank, which issued a limited number of large size notes. The Kelly census stands at just two large notes, including this Very Good example.
Milford, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Milford NB Ch. # 5210
A scarcer note in small size than large, with just six Series 1929 examples comprising the entire census. Very Fine.
A scarcer note in small size than large, with just six Series 1929 examples comprising the entire census. Very Fine.
Mineola, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Central NB Ch. # 13404
There is a tiny bit of foxing at the margins, but this is still a most attractive serial number A000001A example from the county seat of Long Island's Nassau County. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
There is a tiny bit of foxing at the margins, but this is still a most attractive serial number A000001A example from the county seat of Long Island's Nassau County. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Minoa, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 13476
A scarce bank which was the only issuer in this small Onondaga County community. Very Good.
A scarce bank which was the only issuer in this small Onondaga County community. Very Good.
Mohawk, NY - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The National Mohawk Valley Bank Ch. # 1130
New to the census, and the only $20 large note reported to date. About Fine, with a small tear at the bottom.
New to the census, and the only $20 large note reported to date. About Fine, with a small tear at the bottom.
Montgomery, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 13559
A well centered and very attractive note bearing serial number A000001A from the Florida collection. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A well centered and very attractive note bearing serial number A000001A from the Florida collection. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Monticello, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The National Union Bank Ch. # 1503
An attractive example which is as nice as any nice note we've seen from this Sullivan County bank. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
An attractive example which is as nice as any nice note we've seen from this Sullivan County bank. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Morris, NY - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 540 The First NB Ch. # (E)4870
An attractive Second Charter example which is one of only two examples listed in the new Kelley census. Bright Very Fine, with great eye appeal.
An attractive Second Charter example which is one of only two examples listed in the new Kelley census. Bright Very Fine, with great eye appeal.
Morris, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4870
A scarcer bank in small size than large. Fine +, with a small inked number on the face.
A scarcer bank in small size than large. Fine +, with a small inked number on the face.
Morrisville, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # 245
An extremely scarce Madison County note from the sole bank in town to issue. The Kelly census lists just six large examples including this specimen, which is as nice as any in the census. Pen signed Fine.
An extremely scarce Madison County note from the sole bank in town to issue. The Kelly census lists just six large examples including this specimen, which is as nice as any in the census. Pen signed Fine.
Narrowsburg, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 12496
Despite receiving its charter in January of 1924, this bank, the sole issuer in this rural Sullivan County, elected to issue Type 2 small nationals only. The census shows just eight pieces, with our records indicating the last offering form here coming back in 1999. Very Fine.
Despite receiving its charter in January of 1924, this bank, the sole issuer in this rural Sullivan County, elected to issue Type 2 small nationals only. The census shows just eight pieces, with our records indicating the last offering form here coming back in 1999. Very Fine.
New Hartford, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 11785
A tough note from the sole bank to issue in this Oneida County community. Very Good-Fine.
A tough note from the sole bank to issue in this Oneida County community. Very Good-Fine.
New Paltz, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The Huguenot NB Ch. # (E)1186
A Very Good-Fine example from the only bank to issue in this Ulster County community. Despite the circulation the officers' signatures remain dark.
A Very Good-Fine example from the only bank to issue in this Ulster County community. Despite the circulation the officers' signatures remain dark.
New York, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 29
While hardly a rare bank, this is by no means a common note in this grade. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, gem but for a close top margin.
While hardly a rare bank, this is by no means a common note in this grade. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, gem but for a close top margin.
New York, NY - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 467 The NB of Commerce Ch. # 733
A lovely $5 Brown Back which has retained its full original embossing. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, with the signature of J. Pierpont Morgan, who signs as V. President, as a bonus.
A lovely $5 Brown Back which has retained its full original embossing. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, with the signature of J. Pierpont Morgan, who signs as V. President, as a bonus.
New York, NY - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 494 The NB of Commerce Ch. # 733
Crackling fresh and fully embossed, a perfect example for type and bearing the signature of J. Pierpont Morgan, who signs as V. President. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, very close to the superb designation.
Crackling fresh and fully embossed, a perfect example for type and bearing the signature of J. Pierpont Morgan, who signs as V. President. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, very close to the superb designation.
New York, NY - $5 1902 Red Seal Fr. 587 The NB of Commerce Ch. # (E)733
A bright and attractive Red Seal which is perfect for type. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A bright and attractive Red Seal which is perfect for type. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
New York, NY - $1 Original Fr. 380 The Seventh Ward NB Ch. # 998
A decent Ace with good color and body for the grade. About Fine.
A decent Ace with good color and body for the grade. About Fine.
New York, NY - $50 1882 Date Back Fr. 561 The Chase NB Ch. # (E)2370
A very scarce type from any bank, especially in this state of preservation. Extremely Fine, and, most important for this type, unusually well margined.
A very scarce type from any bank, especially in this state of preservation. Extremely Fine, and, most important for this type, unusually well margined.
A Pair of New York City 1929 Nationals
New York, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Chase NB Ch. # 2370 Choice CU
New York, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 National City Bank Ch. # 1461 Choice CU.
New York, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Chase NB Ch. # 2370 Choice CU
New York, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 National City Bank Ch. # 1461 Choice CU.
New York, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Chase NB Ch. # 2370
A Gem Crisp Uncirculated example ideal as a representative of its type in an uncirculated collection.
A Gem Crisp Uncirculated example ideal as a representative of its type in an uncirculated collection.
New York, NY - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 618 National Copper Bank Ch. # (E)8665
A beautiful example from a very scarce bank, which has just nine notes recorded in the new census. This is by far the nicest, with superb colors and signatures combined with deep original embossing. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, a note certain to delight its fortunate new owner.
A beautiful example from a very scarce bank, which has just nine notes recorded in the new census. This is by far the nicest, with superb colors and signatures combined with deep original embossing. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, a note certain to delight its fortunate new owner.
New York, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The NB of Bay Ridge Ch. # (E)12344
A great note from a Brooklyn bank which lasted for only two years and issued just a handful of notes during its short tenure. This is one of only two notes known from the bank, with the other ensconced in a major New York holding and unlikely to be seen during this lifetime. Any estimate here is again just a guess, but there are many affluent New York collectors and just one note available, so higher rather than lower prices will likely prevail this evening. Fine.
A great note from a Brooklyn bank which lasted for only two years and issued just a handful of notes during its short tenure. This is one of only two notes known from the bank, with the other ensconced in a major New York holding and unlikely to be seen during this lifetime. Any estimate here is again just a guess, but there are many affluent New York collectors and just one note available, so higher rather than lower prices will likely prevail this evening. Fine.
New York, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The Melrose NB Ch. # 12900
This was one of only four banks to issue in The Bronx, one of the five counties that comprise the City of New York and the only one attached to the American mainland. While small notes are available with the second issuing title used here, large notes are very scarce, and, with just $610 outstanding, few are likely to be discovered in the future. Sharp Very Fine, with strong signatures.
This was one of only four banks to issue in The Bronx, one of the five counties that comprise the City of New York and the only one attached to the American mainland. While small notes are available with the second issuing title used here, large notes are very scarce, and, with just $610 outstanding, few are likely to be discovered in the future. Sharp Very Fine, with strong signatures.
New York, NY - $100 1929 Ty. 1 The Bank of America NA Ch. # 13193
The Kelly census shows numerous small size fifties from this bank, but only one $100 small note has been recorded to date. This example raises that total to all of two. Decent About Fine.
The Kelly census shows numerous small size fifties from this bank, but only one $100 small note has been recorded to date. This example raises that total to all of two. Decent About Fine.
New York, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Brooklyn NB Ch. # 13292
A tougher note from this well collected Brooklyn bank. Fine +.
A tougher note from this well collected Brooklyn bank. Fine +.
Norwich, NY - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 480 The Chenango NB Ch. # 3011
This bank is by far the scarcer of Norwich's two issuers, with the census standing at 5 notes extant bearing this title. This is one of only two Brown Backs recorded in the census, and the only $10. Pen signed Fine-Very Fine, an attractive piece which is certain to please.,
This bank is by far the scarcer of Norwich's two issuers, with the census standing at 5 notes extant bearing this title. This is one of only two Brown Backs recorded in the census, and the only $10. Pen signed Fine-Very Fine, an attractive piece which is certain to please.,
Nyack, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Nyack NB Ch. # 2378
The only type and denomination from Nyack that is at all generally available, as a small group of high grade Type 2 fives were discovered almost thirty years ago. This example is about as nice as these come. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
The only type and denomination from Nyack that is at all generally available, as a small group of high grade Type 2 fives were discovered almost thirty years ago. This example is about as nice as these come. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Nyack, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Nyack NB & TC Ch. # 2378
A scarcer denomination from here with only four $10 Type 1 notes in the census. Very Good-Fine.
A scarcer denomination from here with only four $10 Type 1 notes in the census. Very Good-Fine.
Odessa, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 13493
Do not be fooled by the number of notes reported from this very scarce Schuyler County bank, as most all of the reported pieces are part of three uncut sheets. The new Kelly census shows the number of available single notes at just four, including this Very Fine specimen.
Do not be fooled by the number of notes reported from this very scarce Schuyler County bank, as most all of the reported pieces are part of three uncut sheets. The new Kelly census shows the number of available single notes at just four, including this Very Fine specimen.
Olean, NY - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 472 The First NB Ch. #(E)1887
This was the second of Olean's three issuers to gain a federal charter and the only one to print $5 Brown Backs. The officers' signatures remain legible on this Very Good-Fine note with considerable aesthetic appeal for its grade.
This was the second of Olean's three issuers to gain a federal charter and the only one to print $5 Brown Backs. The officers' signatures remain legible on this Very Good-Fine note with considerable aesthetic appeal for its grade.
Oneonta, NY - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 487 The Wilber NB Ch. # 2151
A lovely Brown Back which is easily the finest such example we've seen from this well collected community. Pen signed About Uncirculated, with a tiny age spot in the left margin.
A lovely Brown Back which is easily the finest such example we've seen from this well collected community. Pen signed About Uncirculated, with a tiny age spot in the left margin.
Oswego, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 255
The new Kelly census records 38 large notes with this title but just five small, with Series 1929 examples issued using this nomenclature for less than six months. Bright and fresh Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
The new Kelly census records 38 large notes with this title but just five small, with Series 1929 examples issued using this nomenclature for less than six months. Bright and fresh Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Ovid, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 7840
A truly rare note in both small size and large, with this the third Series 1929 example reported and the first to be offered at public sale since 1992. With the last two large Ovid notes we offered realizing an identical $6900 each, expect this pleasing Fine specimen to easily reach and possibly exceed...
A truly rare note in both small size and large, with this the third Series 1929 example reported and the first to be offered at public sale since 1992. With the last two large Ovid notes we offered realizing an identical $6900 each, expect this pleasing Fine specimen to easily reach and possibly exceed...
A Complete Bank Set of Owego, New York's 1929 Issuers
Owego, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 1019 (2) VG
Owego, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Owego NB Ch. # 2996 F-VF
Owego, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 1019 (2) VG
Owego, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Owego NB Ch. # 2996 F-VF
Oxford, NY - $1 Original Fr. 380 The First NB Ch. # 273
This is one of only two First Charter examples of any kind reported from this scarce Chenango County bank, with the other a serial number one Ace long off the market. Bright Very Fine, with just a bit of wallet soil on one quarter of the reverse.
This is one of only two First Charter examples of any kind reported from this scarce Chenango County bank, with the other a serial number one Ace long off the market. Bright Very Fine, with just a bit of wallet soil on one quarter of the reverse.
Oxford, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 273
A scarce series 1929 example from a bank which is considerably scarcer in small size than in large. Fine-Very Fine.
A scarce series 1929 example from a bank which is considerably scarcer in small size than in large. Fine-Very Fine.
Palmyra, NY - $1 Original Fr. 380 The First NB Ch. # 295
A tough bank to find in this denomination. Very Fine for wear, but the paper is somewhat darkly toned.
A tough bank to find in this denomination. Very Fine for wear, but the paper is somewhat darkly toned.
Pine Bush, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 601 The Pine Bush NB Ch. # 9940
A very scarce bank in large size, with just eight large examples recorded in the census. This is the nicest we've seen in many years. Bright Very Fine, with strong black signatures.
A very scarce bank in large size, with just eight large examples recorded in the census. This is the nicest we've seen in many years. Bright Very Fine, with strong black signatures.
Port Henry, NY - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 484 The First NB Ch. # (E)1697
A gorgeous pen signed Brown Back with the look of a gem at first glance. Choice Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A gorgeous pen signed Brown Back with the look of a gem at first glance. Choice Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Poughkeepsie, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # 465
A less than common bank which is seldom available. Very Good-Fine.
A less than common bank which is seldom available. Very Good-Fine.
Poughkeepsie, NY - $1 Original Fr. 380 The Fallkill NB Ch. # 659
A well circulated Ace from this Poughkeepsie bank. Very Good, with a couple of tiny holes and a corner tip off.
A well circulated Ace from this Poughkeepsie bank. Very Good, with a couple of tiny holes and a corner tip off.
Poughkeepsie, NY - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 468 The Farmers & Manufacturers NB Ch. #1312
An especially attractive and only lightly circulated Brown Back which retains its full original paper body and crispness. Extremely Fine and likely to sell for a premium above its technical grade based on its superior eye appeal.
An especially attractive and only lightly circulated Brown Back which retains its full original paper body and crispness. Extremely Fine and likely to sell for a premium above its technical grade based on its superior eye appeal.
Poughkeepsie, NY - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 The Farmers & Manufacturers NB Ch. # (E)1312
A gorgeous note bearing even serial number 6000, fully embossed and a screamingly original gem but for one careless handling crease. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A gorgeous note bearing even serial number 6000, fully embossed and a screamingly original gem but for one careless handling crease. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Poughkeepsie, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The Merchants NB Ch. # (E)1380
Quite common in small size, but a very scarce bank in large, with just six such examples recorded in the new Kelly census for New York. Fine.
Quite common in small size, but a very scarce bank in large, with just six such examples recorded in the new Kelly census for New York. Fine.
Pulaski, NY - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 651 The Pulaski NB Ch. # (E)1496
A very scarce note from the sole bank to issue in this remote Oswego County hamlet. This example is the only Third Charter of the five notes recorded in the census, and this is only the second offering of any example from here since 1991. Fine, with two color pen signatures.
A very scarce note from the sole bank to issue in this remote Oswego County hamlet. This example is the only Third Charter of the five notes recorded in the census, and this is only the second offering of any example from here since 1991. Fine, with two color pen signatures.
Ravena, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9529
An extremely scarce note from the sole bank to issue in this Albany suburb. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a town missing from even the Sabis collection.
An extremely scarce note from the sole bank to issue in this Albany suburb. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a town missing from even the Sabis collection.
Remsen, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # (E)6482
A very scarce Oneida County bank with only four large notes recorded in the new Kelly census, one of them this example. Nice Fine++, a virtual twin to the note which brought $2990 in the Sabis collection last May.
A very scarce Oneida County bank with only four large notes recorded in the new Kelly census, one of them this example. Nice Fine++, a virtual twin to the note which brought $2990 in the Sabis collection last May.
Rhinebeck, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The First NB Ch. # 1157
A lovely large example from this popular Dutchess County bank. Bright Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, certain to be a most sought after item.
A lovely large example from this popular Dutchess County bank. Bright Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, certain to be a most sought after item.
Richfield Springs, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 634 The First NB Ch. # (E)2651
An attractive large example from the only bank in this small Otsego County community. Bright Very Fine, with striking purple stamp signatures, one of only two Third Charter specimens enumerated in the new Kelly census.
An attractive large example from the only bank in this small Otsego County community. Bright Very Fine, with striking purple stamp signatures, one of only two Third Charter specimens enumerated in the new Kelly census.
Richfield Springs, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2651
A just plain rare bank in small size, with this piece one of only four examples listed in the new census. Nice Very Fine.
A just plain rare bank in small size, with this piece one of only four examples listed in the new census. Nice Very Fine.
Ridgewood, NY - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 618 The Ridgewood NB Ch. # (E)9414
A wonder note which is unique to our best knowledge. This short lived bank operated in the Queens County section of Ridgewood, part of which spills over into neighboring Brooklyn. The note traces its pedigree back to 1980, when it was privately obtained by your cataloguer for his New York City collection, and then was sold by private treaty to join the other Long Island notes which we sold as "The Collection of a Gentleman" in 1998. It combines great rarity with unusually high grade, and will likely set a record this evening for any New York City Blue Seal, an honor it richly deserves. Extremely Fine, with a tiny margin split mentioned only for the sake of total accuracy.
A wonder note which is unique to our best knowledge. This short lived bank operated in the Queens County section of Ridgewood, part of which spills over into neighboring Brooklyn. The note traces its pedigree back to 1980, when it was privately obtained by your cataloguer for his New York City collection, and then was sold by private treaty to join the other Long Island notes which we sold as "The Collection of a Gentleman" in 1998. It combines great rarity with unusually high grade, and will likely set a record this evening for any New York City Blue Seal, an honor it richly deserves. Extremely Fine, with a tiny margin split mentioned only for the sake of total accuracy.
Ripley, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6386
A very rare Chautauqua County example from a bank represented by only two small notes in the latest census, one of which is this piece. This town was missing from the Sabis holdings, and has not appeared at public sale since we sold a note from here more than twelve years ago. Fine.
A very rare Chautauqua County example from a bank represented by only two small notes in the latest census, one of which is this piece. This town was missing from the Sabis holdings, and has not appeared at public sale since we sold a note from here more than twelve years ago. Fine.
Rochester, NY - $1 Original Fr. 380 The Farmers & Mechanics NB Ch. # 1072
Another excessively rare New York note which is the only example we have seen or heard of from this bank, which issued First Charters only before liquidating in 1873. Nice Fine.
Another excessively rare New York note which is the only example we have seen or heard of from this bank, which issued First Charters only before liquidating in 1873. Nice Fine.
Rome, NY - $5 1875 Fr. 402 The Central NB Ch. # 1376
First Charters and Brown Backs only from this rare bank, with this one of the nicest examples recorded from here. Bright Extremely Fine.
First Charters and Brown Backs only from this rare bank, with this one of the nicest examples recorded from here. Bright Extremely Fine.
Rondout, NY - $10 1882 Value Back Fr. 577 The First NB Ch. # (E)2493
A well circulated Very Good from this Ulster County bank.
A well circulated Very Good from this Ulster County bank.
Roscoe, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 The First NB Ch. # 8191
Small notes from this Sullivan County bank are quite abundant, but large examples from this bank are few and far between, with just eight listed in the new census. This one is above average for the bank, with an attractive appearance highlighted by deep blue signatures. Nice Fine+.
Small notes from this Sullivan County bank are quite abundant, but large examples from this bank are few and far between, with just eight listed in the new census. This one is above average for the bank, with an attractive appearance highlighted by deep blue signatures. Nice Fine+.
Savona, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Savona NB Ch. # 11349
A very scarce note from the only bank to issue in this tiny Steuben County community. This is one of just five Series 1929 examples in the census, and the first small note to be offered from here in nearly six years. Fine.
A very scarce note from the only bank to issue in this tiny Steuben County community. This is one of just five Series 1929 examples in the census, and the first small note to be offered from here in nearly six years. Fine.
Sayville, NY - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 477 The Oystermen's NB Ch. # 5186
A wonderful new discovery which combines everything that National Bank Note collectors hold dear. This is one of only two $5 Brown Backs known from this avidly collected Long Island bank, and boasts one of the snazziest occupational titles found on any bank in any state, harking back to the days when this small Suffolk County community was a major source of supply for the entire northeast for these tasty mollusks. This note is a bright pen signed and nicely margined Very Fine, with its only detraction some small glue spots on the back that affect nothing and can not be observed at all on the face. Expect some spirited bidding before the hammer falls on this lot tonight.
A wonderful new discovery which combines everything that National Bank Note collectors hold dear. This is one of only two $5 Brown Backs known from this avidly collected Long Island bank, and boasts one of the snazziest occupational titles found on any bank in any state, harking back to the days when this small Suffolk County community was a major source of supply for the entire northeast for these tasty mollusks. This note is a bright pen signed and nicely margined Very Fine, with its only detraction some small glue spots on the back that affect nothing and can not be observed at all on the face. Expect some spirited bidding before the hammer falls on this lot tonight.
Sayville, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Oystermen's NB Ch. # 5186
A wonderful companion to the lovely Brown Back offered above and rare in its own right, as small notes from here are considerably more scarce than are large. This bright and crackling fresh beauty comes from a five or six note run of uncirculated examples which surfaced many years ago and has long since been dispersed into long term Long Island holdings. This example is utterly original, and has the one small and barely visible light storage bend that every unmolested example from this group possesses. With that exception, this is a screaming gem certain to delight its fortunate new owner. Crisp Uncirculated.
A wonderful companion to the lovely Brown Back offered above and rare in its own right, as small notes from here are considerably more scarce than are large. This bright and crackling fresh beauty comes from a five or six note run of uncirculated examples which surfaced many years ago and has long since been dispersed into long term Long Island holdings. This example is utterly original, and has the one small and barely visible light storage bend that every unmolested example from this group possesses. With that exception, this is a screaming gem certain to delight its fortunate new owner. Crisp Uncirculated.
Schenevus, NY - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 552 The Schenevus NB Ch. # (E)4962
A very scarce Otsego County bank with this one of only three early notes in the census. Nice pen signed Fine+.
A very scarce Otsego County bank with this one of only three early notes in the census. Nice pen signed Fine+.
Sherburne, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Sherburne NB Ch. # 1166
A tough note from the only bank to issue in this small Schenango County location. Very Fine.
A tough note from the only bank to issue in this small Schenango County location. Very Fine.
Sidney, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Sidney NB Ch. # 3822
We have had our share of large examples from this bank but small notes from here are prohibitively rare, with the new Kelly census listing just two examples, one of which is this piece. Fine.
We have had our share of large examples from this bank but small notes from here are prohibitively rare, with the new Kelly census listing just two examples, one of which is this piece. Fine.
Sidney, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 13563
One of eight examples listed in the census from this high charter Sidney bank. Very Good.
One of eight examples listed in the census from this high charter Sidney bank. Very Good.
Silver Creek, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10159
A bright and fresh serial number A000001A example from the Florida collection. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A bright and fresh serial number A000001A example from the Florida collection. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Silver Creek, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10159
Serial number B000001A, and gem but for a barely visible storage crease. Crisp Uncirculated.
Serial number B000001A, and gem but for a barely visible storage crease. Crisp Uncirculated.
South Fallsburg, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 607 The South Fallsburg NB Ch. # (E)11809
An extremely scarce bank in both large and small size, with this the nicest large example in the census save for a long off the market serial number 1 note. Very Fine.
An extremely scarce bank in both large and small size, with this the nicest large example in the census save for a long off the market serial number 1 note. Very Fine.
South Fallsburg, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The South Fallsburg NB Ch. # 11809
Just as scarce in small size as large, with this pair the first offering of any South Fallsburg note in almost ten years. Fine-Very Fine.
Just as scarce in small size as large, with this pair the first offering of any South Fallsburg note in almost ten years. Fine-Very Fine.
South Otselic Valley, NY - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The Otselic Valley NB Ch. # 7774
A lovely example which is the highest grade large note in the census. Bright Extremely Fine, with bold purple signatures.
A lovely example which is the highest grade large note in the census. Bright Extremely Fine, with bold purple signatures.
St. Johnsville, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 375
A scarce bank which is by no means easy to find in this grade. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A scarce bank which is by no means easy to find in this grade. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Stamford, NY - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 504 The NB of Stamford Ch. # (E)2602
An extremely scarce early example from this rural Dutchess County location. Pleasing Fine+, the first Brown Back we've seen from here in many years.
An extremely scarce early example from this rural Dutchess County location. Pleasing Fine+, the first Brown Back we've seen from here in many years.
Suffern, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Suffern NB & TC Ch. # 5846
A decent circulated example from this well collected Rockland County bank. Fine+, with a touch of soiling on the reverse.
A decent circulated example from this well collected Rockland County bank. Fine+, with a touch of soiling on the reverse.
Troy, NY - $2 Original Fr. 387 The Troy City NB Ch. # 640
A lovely Lazy Deuce which looks new until closely examined. Bright Extremely Fine.
A lovely Lazy Deuce which looks new until closely examined. Bright Extremely Fine.
Troy, NY - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 479 The NB of Troy Ch. # 2873
An excessively rare bank which issued Brown Backs only. This piece is one of two known, and uses the first Brown Back style, utilizing American Bank Note Company plates with the charter number on the left side and the seal to the right. Pen signed Very Fine.
An excessively rare bank which issued Brown Backs only. This piece is one of two known, and uses the first Brown Back style, utilizing American Bank Note Company plates with the charter number on the left side and the seal to the right. Pen signed Very Fine.
Trumansburg, NY - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First NB Ch. # (E)7541
Four large and four small examples comprise the entire census from this one bank Tompkins County location, and we have one of each to offer in this sale. This pen signed Fine-Very Fine specimen is as nice as any note extant from here.
Four large and four small examples comprise the entire census from this one bank Tompkins County location, and we have one of each to offer in this sale. This pen signed Fine-Very Fine specimen is as nice as any note extant from here.
Trumansburg, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7541
Fine-Very Fine and scarce, but with a replaced corner, the job, shall we put it charitably, not done by the most skilled of restoration artists.
Fine-Very Fine and scarce, but with a replaced corner, the job, shall we put it charitably, not done by the most skilled of restoration artists.
Tuckahoe, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB & TC Ch. # 10525
An evenly circulated About Fine example from popular Westchester County.
An evenly circulated About Fine example from popular Westchester County.
Tuckahoe, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The Crestwood NB Ch. # 13889
A fantastic Westchester County rarity which offers the first opportunity ever for collectors to own a note from this prohibitively rare bank, as all three notes listed in the census have been held by one dedicated collector for the better part of forty years. We don't know what this will realize tonight, but serious New York and Westchester County collectors know that if they fail to obtain this piece tonight it could be a very long wait until another comes along. Fine-Very Fine, with a few chips missing from the top margin and one small split at the top as well.
A fantastic Westchester County rarity which offers the first opportunity ever for collectors to own a note from this prohibitively rare bank, as all three notes listed in the census have been held by one dedicated collector for the better part of forty years. We don't know what this will realize tonight, but serious New York and Westchester County collectors know that if they fail to obtain this piece tonight it could be a very long wait until another comes along. Fine-Very Fine, with a few chips missing from the top margin and one small split at the top as well.
Unadilla, NY - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The Unadilla NB Ch. # 9516
An attractive example but with just a bit too much handling to merit a higher grade than Crisp Uncirculated.
An attractive example but with just a bit too much handling to merit a higher grade than Crisp Uncirculated.
Unadilla, NY - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The Unadilla NB Ch. # 9516
One of a small group uncovered many years ago. About Uncirculated, trimmed a bit close at the lower left corner.
One of a small group uncovered many years ago. About Uncirculated, trimmed a bit close at the lower left corner.
Unadilla, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Unadilla NB Ch. # 9516
Considerably scarcer in small size than large. Fine-Very Fine.
Considerably scarcer in small size than large. Fine-Very Fine.
Walden, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB & TC Ch. # 10923
A scarce small note from Orange County. Pleasing Fine.
A scarce small note from Orange County. Pleasing Fine.
Walton, NY - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 653 The First NB Ch. # 4495
A pleasing Very Fine example from this scarcer Delaware County bank. Very Fine.
A pleasing Very Fine example from this scarcer Delaware County bank. Very Fine.
Watervliet, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The NB of Watervliet Ch. # (E)1265
One of a small group of high grade large notes that came out many years ago and are now very widely dispersed. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, the top margin close.
One of a small group of high grade large notes that came out many years ago and are now very widely dispersed. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, the top margin close.
Waverly, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 297
This serial number 1 example is one of only 12 Type 2 examples printed for the bank in this denomination. Bright Very Fine.
This serial number 1 example is one of only 12 Type 2 examples printed for the bank in this denomination. Bright Very Fine.
West Seneca, NY - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The Lackawanna NB Ch. # 6964
This bank issued under two titles, with this being the first. The note we offer tonight is an appealing and well centered Very Fine with darkly stamped officers' signatures.
This bank issued under two titles, with this being the first. The note we offer tonight is an appealing and well centered Very Fine with darkly stamped officers' signatures.
West Seneca, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Seneca NB Ch. # 12925
A very rare bank in both large and small size, with the small size census standing at just three pieces, including this one. This example is the only Series 1929 note from here we've ever had the privilege of handling. About Fine.
A very rare bank in both large and small size, with the small size census standing at just three pieces, including this one. This example is the only Series 1929 note from here we've ever had the privilege of handling. About Fine.
Westfield, NY - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The NB of Westfield Ch. # (E)3166
One of only two Red Seals known from this bank, the other being a serial number 1 example likely off the market for quite some time. Nice pen signed Very Fine+.
One of only two Red Seals known from this bank, the other being a serial number 1 example likely off the market for quite some time. Nice pen signed Very Fine+.
Windham, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The NB of Windham Ch. # 13962
A high grade example from this small Greene County bank. Bright Crisp Uncirculated, fully Choice but for one small corner fold.
A high grade example from this small Greene County bank. Bright Crisp Uncirculated, fully Choice but for one small corner fold.
Winthrop, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The First NB Ch. # (E)10747
A tougher St. Lawrence County bank which had just $840 outstanding in large notes by 1935. Evenly circulated Very Good-Fine, with clear pen signatures.
A tougher St. Lawrence County bank which had just $840 outstanding in large notes by 1935. Evenly circulated Very Good-Fine, with clear pen signatures.
Woodridge, NY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 11059
A scarce note from the only bank to issue in this Sullivan County hamlet. Fine.
A scarce note from the only bank to issue in this Sullivan County hamlet. Fine.
A Trio of New York State 1929 Series Nationals
Granville, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 2 Washington County NB Ch. # 7255 VF
Groton, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 1083 Fine
Hudson Falls, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Sandy Hill NB Ch. # 6470 VF
Granville, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 2 Washington County NB Ch. # 7255 VF
Groton, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 1083 Fine
Hudson Falls, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Sandy Hill NB Ch. # 6470 VF
A Small Group of New York National Bank Notes
Carthage, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Carthage NB Ch. # 13584 Fine
Ithaca, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 First NB Ch. # 222 Fine
New York, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Grace NB Ch. # 12553 Fine
Carthage, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Carthage NB Ch. # 13584 Fine
Ithaca, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 First NB Ch. # 222 Fine
New York, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Grace NB Ch. # 12553 Fine
Three New York State 1929 Series Nationals
Delhi, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Delaware NB Ch. # 1323 Fine
Hobart NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 NB of Hobart Ch. # 4497 VF
Waverly, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 297 Fine
Delhi, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Delaware NB Ch. # 1323 Fine
Hobart NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 NB of Hobart Ch. # 4497 VF
Waverly, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 297 Fine
Notes from New York's Western Tier
Elmira, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 Merchants NB Ch. # (E)5137 Fine
Olean, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Exchange NB Ch. # 2376 Crisp Uncirculated
Rome, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 2 Farmers NB & TC Ch. # 2410 VF
Elmira, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 Merchants NB Ch. # (E)5137 Fine
Olean, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Exchange NB Ch. # 2376 Crisp Uncirculated
Rome, NY - $10 1929 Ty. 2 Farmers NB & TC Ch. # 2410 VF
Asheboro, NC - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # (S)8953
A very scarce note from the only bank in this small community to issue, and a town that was not represented at all in our Coastal Collection North Carolina offering in May of last year. The Kelly census shows just four large examples extant from here. Very Good+.
A very scarce note from the only bank in this small community to issue, and a town that was not represented at all in our Coastal Collection North Carolina offering in May of last year. The Kelly census shows just four large examples extant from here. Very Good+.
Asheville, NC - $50 1902 Plain Back Fr. 677 The American NB Ch. # 8772
A great North Carolina rarity which is one of only three high denomination Third Charter examples reported from the entire state in the new Kelly high denomination census, two of which are Plain Back fifties and one of which is a Date Back fifty (no hundreds are reported to date). Fine, with clear signatures, an essential note for any North Carolina type set or for any collector of Southern rarities.
A great North Carolina rarity which is one of only three high denomination Third Charter examples reported from the entire state in the new Kelly high denomination census, two of which are Plain Back fifties and one of which is a Date Back fifty (no hundreds are reported to date). Fine, with clear signatures, an essential note for any North Carolina type set or for any collector of Southern rarities.
Asheville, NC - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB & TC Ch. # 12244
We've seen and handled a fair number of notes from this bank, but this example is by far the finest we've ever seen or heard of. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
We've seen and handled a fair number of notes from this bank, but this example is by far the finest we've ever seen or heard of. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Asheville, NC - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB & TC Ch. # 12244
A pleasing circulated example from the one of only two banks here to issue Series 1929 notes. Very Fine.
A pleasing circulated example from the one of only two banks here to issue Series 1929 notes. Very Fine.
Asheville, NC - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB & TC Ch. # 12244
A pleasing Fine-Very Fine example.
A pleasing Fine-Very Fine example.
Charlotte, NC - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 501 The Commercial NB Ch. # (S)2135
A scarce early Charlotte note and a none too common type and denomination from any North Carolina bank. Pleasing Fine+.
A scarce early Charlotte note and a none too common type and denomination from any North Carolina bank. Pleasing Fine+.
Charlotte, NC - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Charlotte NB Ch. # 5055
A Gem Crisp Uncirculated note which would be ideal for a state collection in this condition.
A Gem Crisp Uncirculated note which would be ideal for a state collection in this condition.
Laurinburg, NC - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5651
An excessively rare note from the only bank to issue in tiny Scotland County. The Kelly census shows just two large and two small examples reported from here, with our records listing just two offerings of any kind from Laurinburg during the past sixty years. Problem free About Fine, a true North Carolina rarity worthy of a strong bid.
An excessively rare note from the only bank to issue in tiny Scotland County. The Kelly census shows just two large and two small examples reported from here, with our records listing just two offerings of any kind from Laurinburg during the past sixty years. Problem free About Fine, a true North Carolina rarity worthy of a strong bid.
Louisburg, NC - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7554
A scarce note from the sole bank to issue Series 1929 examples here, and actually tougher to find from this bank than are large notes. Fine+.
A scarce note from the sole bank to issue Series 1929 examples here, and actually tougher to find from this bank than are large notes. Fine+.
Marion, NC - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 634 The First NB Ch. #(S) 6095
A scarce McDowell County note from the only bank in this community to issue. $2,725 remained outstanding in 1935. The stamped signatures are faint from honest circulation and there are scattered rust spots on the back. Very Good.
A scarce McDowell County note from the only bank in this community to issue. $2,725 remained outstanding in 1935. The stamped signatures are faint from honest circulation and there are scattered rust spots on the back. Very Good.
Raleigh, NC - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The Commercial NB Ch. # 9067
An unusually high grade example from the North Carolina capital. Bright Extremely Fine, with sharp jet black signatures.
An unusually high grade example from the North Carolina capital. Bright Extremely Fine, with sharp jet black signatures.
Raleigh, NC - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The Commercial NB Ch. # 9067
A nice high grade large example from this by no means easy to obtain state capital. Bright Very Fine+.
A nice high grade large example from this by no means easy to obtain state capital. Bright Very Fine+.
Rocky Mount, NC - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Planters NB & TC Ch. # 10608
The only one of three banks chartered in this small community which lasted long enough to issue Series 1929 examples. This is a scarce piece, with the census reporting just one note bearing the first title along with seven examples bearing this title. Nice Very Fine.
The only one of three banks chartered in this small community which lasted long enough to issue Series 1929 examples. This is a scarce piece, with the census reporting just one note bearing the first title along with seven examples bearing this title. Nice Very Fine.
Salisbury, NC - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 467 The First NB Ch. # 2981
A beautiful southern $5 Brown Back with an impressive pedigree, having been part of the Grinnell collection (lot 2891, where it was one of a cut sheet), thence to Bob Schermerhorn, William Bailey, and finally to Bob Medlar, where it became his North Carolina note in his famed state set of Brown Backs. It is a beautifully margined piece with great color, signatures and eye appeal. While there is a bit of handling evident, to label this utterly original and fully embossed beauty anything less than Gem Crisp Uncirculated would be a total travesty.
A beautiful southern $5 Brown Back with an impressive pedigree, having been part of the Grinnell collection (lot 2891, where it was one of a cut sheet), thence to Bob Schermerhorn, William Bailey, and finally to Bob Medlar, where it became his North Carolina note in his famed state set of Brown Backs. It is a beautifully margined piece with great color, signatures and eye appeal. While there is a bit of handling evident, to label this utterly original and fully embossed beauty anything less than Gem Crisp Uncirculated would be a total travesty.
Tarboro, NC - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The First NB Ch. # 8356
Large notes only from here, with the Kelly census standing at just six pieces. This one bears the courtesy autograph of Ivy Baker Priest, the Treasurer of the United States during the 1950's, over the signature of the bank's cashier. Whether this unusual courtesy autograph adds or reduces the value of this note will be determined this evening. Fine+.
Large notes only from here, with the Kelly census standing at just six pieces. This one bears the courtesy autograph of Ivy Baker Priest, the Treasurer of the United States during the 1950's, over the signature of the bank's cashier. Whether this unusual courtesy autograph adds or reduces the value of this note will be determined this evening. Fine+.
Charlotte, NC- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Charlotte NB Ch. # 5055 Fine+
Durham, NC- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3811 Fine+
Wadesboro, NC- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4947 Very Fine
Durham, NC- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3811 Fine+
Wadesboro, NC- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4947 Very Fine
Lidgerwood, ND - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 630 Farmers NB Ch. # (W)8230
The second title used by this very scarce Lidgerwood bank. Our records show only one offering of any kind from here at public sale, with that coming a dozen years ago. Fine, with two color pen signatures. There is a well disguised repaired tear which can only be seen on the back of the note.
The second title used by this very scarce Lidgerwood bank. Our records show only one offering of any kind from here at public sale, with that coming a dozen years ago. Fine, with two color pen signatures. There is a well disguised repaired tear which can only be seen on the back of the note.
Tower City, ND - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First NB Ch. # (W)6557
A scarce bank which was this community's sole issuer. The census stands at seven notes, with our records showing just five offerings, the last in 1999. Fine+, the top margin cut a bit close.
A scarce bank which was this community's sole issuer. The census stands at seven notes, with our records showing just five offerings, the last in 1999. Fine+, the top margin cut a bit close.
Bellaire, OH - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 1944
A well centered example from a bank which is quite uncommon in this grade. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, with just a hair too much handling for the Gem designation.
A well centered example from a bank which is quite uncommon in this grade. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, with just a hair too much handling for the Gem designation.
Caldwell, OH - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 655 The Noble County NB Ch. # (M)2102
A bright and well centered note by an issuer with 11 large survivors traced by Kelly. The officers' signatures appear to have been retraced. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A bright and well centered note by an issuer with 11 large survivors traced by Kelly. The officers' signatures appear to have been retraced. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Cincinnati, OH - $100 Original Fr. 452 The First NB Ch. # 24
A very rare type, with the new Kelly census detailing just 74 First Charter hundreds from all banks combined, with only 23 of those notes Original Series examples. In addition, this is the only Original Series example known on any of the First 100 Charter banks. This piece is an evenly circulated and problem free specimen which is perfect for the grade, with excellent colors and signatures. Expect a realization for this nice Fine note in the area of...
A very rare type, with the new Kelly census detailing just 74 First Charter hundreds from all banks combined, with only 23 of those notes Original Series examples. In addition, this is the only Original Series example known on any of the First 100 Charter banks. This piece is an evenly circulated and problem free specimen which is perfect for the grade, with excellent colors and signatures. Expect a realization for this nice Fine note in the area of...
Cincinnati, OH - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The Merchants NB Ch. # 844
A well circulated but still reasonably attractive Very Good Red Seal from a bank which ceased operations in 1910.
A well circulated but still reasonably attractive Very Good Red Seal from a bank which ceased operations in 1910.
Cincinnati, OH - $5 1902 Red Seal Fr. 587 The Third NB Ch. # (M)2730
An unusually attractive Very Fine with considerably more aesthetic appeal than its technical grade would imply. This bank closed in 1908 with Red Seals being its final issue.
An unusually attractive Very Fine with considerably more aesthetic appeal than its technical grade would imply. This bank closed in 1908 with Red Seals being its final issue.
Cleveland, OH - $50 1902 Plain Back Fr. 675 The National City Bank Ch. # (M)786
A scarce high denomination example which is the first from here we've handled. Pen signed Very Fine, with two small areas of paper clip stain.
A scarce high denomination example which is the first from here we've handled. Pen signed Very Fine, with two small areas of paper clip stain.
Cleveland, OH - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Central NB of Cleveland Ch. # 4318
A type national with cavernously deep embossing and superb paper originality. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A type national with cavernously deep embossing and superb paper originality. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Cleveland, OH - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 601 Central NB Savings & TC Ch. # 4318
A high grade example with bright colors and strong signatures. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A high grade example with bright colors and strong signatures. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Columbus, OH - $5 Original Fr. 397 The National Exchange Bank Ch. # 591
A rare note which is by far the nicest of the three examples Kelly lists on this bank, which liquidated in 1892, in his new Ohio census. Sharp Very Fine+++, the margins close but at no point into the design.
A rare note which is by far the nicest of the three examples Kelly lists on this bank, which liquidated in 1892, in his new Ohio census. Sharp Very Fine+++, the margins close but at no point into the design.
Columbus, OH - $50 1902 Plain Back Fr. 678 First NB Ch. # 4443
The third title used by this scarcer Columbus bank. This is a most attractive high denomination example which is certain to please. Bright Very Fine+++, with vivid green signatures.
The third title used by this scarcer Columbus bank. This is a most attractive high denomination example which is certain to please. Bright Very Fine+++, with vivid green signatures.
Columbus, OH - $100 1902 Plain Back Fr. 701 First NB Ch. # (M)4443
A pretty type example which looks even nicer than its technical grade. Extremely Fine, the top margin just a bit close.
A pretty type example which looks even nicer than its technical grade. Extremely Fine, the top margin just a bit close.
Girard, OH - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4884
A tougher note from the only bank in this Trumbull County community to issue. Fine, with a bit of soiling.
A tougher note from the only bank in this Trumbull County community to issue. Fine, with a bit of soiling.
Hamilton, OH - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 466 The First NB Ch. # 56
This scarce Brown Back bears the first of two titles under which this institution issued. The officers' delicate signatures are fully legible and the note retains considerable eye appeal despite its obvious circulation.
This scarce Brown Back bears the first of two titles under which this institution issued. The officers' delicate signatures are fully legible and the note retains considerable eye appeal despite its obvious circulation.
Hamilton, OH - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 644 The Miami Valley NB Ch. # (M)3840
This bank closed its doors in 1914 with Third Charter Date Backs being its final issue. Kelly documents eight surviving pieces from here. Extremely Fine.
This bank closed its doors in 1914 with Third Charter Date Backs being its final issue. Kelly documents eight surviving pieces from here. Extremely Fine.
Hillsboro, OH - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Farmers & Traders NB Ch. # 9243
A lovely serial number 1 Type 2 example displaying the most pronounced embossing we can recall seeing on any Series 1929 National. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, one of the prizes in the Florida collection.
A lovely serial number 1 Type 2 example displaying the most pronounced embossing we can recall seeing on any Series 1929 National. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, one of the prizes in the Florida collection.
Kent, OH - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Kent NB Ch. # 652
A bright Choice Crisp Uncirculated example with fancy serial number C001234A.
A bright Choice Crisp Uncirculated example with fancy serial number C001234A.
Kent, OH - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Kent NB Ch. # 652
An appealing 1929 series note from a bank which is a considerable challenge to locate in this state of preservation. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
An appealing 1929 series note from a bank which is a considerable challenge to locate in this state of preservation. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
La Rue, OH - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The Campbell NB Ch. # 6675
A just plain rare note from the only bank here to issue. The new Kelly census shows just five large notes extant from here, with this as nice as all but one. Pen signed Very Fine+, with the signature of female cashier Marie L. English coming as a bonus.
A just plain rare note from the only bank here to issue. The new Kelly census shows just five large notes extant from here, with this as nice as all but one. Pen signed Very Fine+, with the signature of female cashier Marie L. English coming as a bonus.
Massillon, OH - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # 216
This bright note is from the first of Massillon's three issuers to gain a federal charter. The example we offer tonight displays purple stamped officers' signatures and is kept from a higher grade by scattered light handling indications. Crisp Uncirculated.
This bright note is from the first of Massillon's three issuers to gain a federal charter. The example we offer tonight displays purple stamped officers' signatures and is kept from a higher grade by scattered light handling indications. Crisp Uncirculated.
Monroeville, OH - $5 1875 Fr. 404 The First NB Ch. # 2438
A rare bank which issued only First Charters and Brown Backs before departing in 1906. We sold a First Charter five from here in somewhat higher grade in our September Cincinnati sale for $2760, making this attractive Fine-Very Fine specimen likely to realize...
A rare bank which issued only First Charters and Brown Backs before departing in 1906. We sold a First Charter five from here in somewhat higher grade in our September Cincinnati sale for $2760, making this attractive Fine-Very Fine specimen likely to realize...
New Bremen, OH - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 The First NB Ch. # (M)7851
A lovely note from the only bank in town to issue in this small Auglaize County community. Pen signed Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A lovely note from the only bank in town to issue in this small Auglaize County community. Pen signed Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
New Lexington, OH - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Peoples NB Ch. # 13596
A hugely margined and utterly superb piece which is also a replacement note, as the manually applied charter and serial numbers are clearly applied over pre-existing machine applied charter numbers and serials that failed to print. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, with single digit serial number A000005.
A hugely margined and utterly superb piece which is also a replacement note, as the manually applied charter and serial numbers are clearly applied over pre-existing machine applied charter numbers and serials that failed to print. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, with single digit serial number A000005.
Newark, OH - $2 Original Fr. 387 The First NB Ch. # 858
A lovely Lazy Deuce which displays great color and eye appeal. There is one barely visible corner fold, and the bottom margin is close, but in all other respects this note is a gem. Crisp Uncirculated, a perfect example for any high grade type set.
A lovely Lazy Deuce which displays great color and eye appeal. There is one barely visible corner fold, and the bottom margin is close, but in all other respects this note is a gem. Crisp Uncirculated, a perfect example for any high grade type set.
Newark, OH - $10 1875 Fr. 419 The First NB Ch. # 858
One of three examples from the same sheet, all from an old time collection and all off the market for at least thirty years. This example, like the others, is crackling fresh and displays the colors of a note printed this morning. But for some light teller handling and a close top margin that just nips the design on the reverse, we would unhesitatingly call this gem. As it is, it will likely realize gem money or more, as it superior in appearance to most of the so-called gems from here seen in recent years. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
One of three examples from the same sheet, all from an old time collection and all off the market for at least thirty years. This example, like the others, is crackling fresh and displays the colors of a note printed this morning. But for some light teller handling and a close top margin that just nips the design on the reverse, we would unhesitatingly call this gem. As it is, it will likely realize gem money or more, as it superior in appearance to most of the so-called gems from here seen in recent years. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Newark, OH - $10 1875 Fr. 419 The First NB Ch. # 858
The "C" position note, and one which is fully as original and unmolested as the others offered in this group. It is gem in appearance from the front, with its only minor defects being a touch of light handling and a tight margin on top which touches the design on the back. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
The "C" position note, and one which is fully as original and unmolested as the others offered in this group. It is gem in appearance from the front, with its only minor defects being a touch of light handling and a tight margin on top which touches the design on the back. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Newark, OH - $10 1875 Fr. 419 The First NB Ch. # 858
The "A" position $10 note on the sheet, and, like the others from this sheet, crackling fresh and incredibly colorful. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, a beautiful example for any type collection, with just a little handling and a close top margin taking this from the gem ranks.
The "A" position $10 note on the sheet, and, like the others from this sheet, crackling fresh and incredibly colorful. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, a beautiful example for any type collection, with just a little handling and a close top margin taking this from the gem ranks.
Newark, OH - $20 1875 Fr. 434 The First NB Ch. # 858
First Charter twenties have long been on our list as strong contenders for the title of "most undervalued National type," as examples from any bank are few and far between. Even from this bank, a classic "hoard" institution, they are truly scarce, with the new Kelly census listing just nine specimens, compared to thirty tens. This piece, which is new to the census, is a beauty, with spectacular colors, an absolute minimum of handling, and margins which are adequate all around to more than support the gem designation. Expect some stiff competition before the hammer falls on this lot, as examples of this quality are seldom available in today's marketplace. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
First Charter twenties have long been on our list as strong contenders for the title of "most undervalued National type," as examples from any bank are few and far between. Even from this bank, a classic "hoard" institution, they are truly scarce, with the new Kelly census listing just nine specimens, compared to thirty tens. This piece, which is new to the census, is a beauty, with spectacular colors, an absolute minimum of handling, and margins which are adequate all around to more than support the gem designation. Expect some stiff competition before the hammer falls on this lot, as examples of this quality are seldom available in today's marketplace. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Newark, OH - $20 1875 Fr. 434 The First NB Ch. # 858
A virtual mate to the note offered above in brightness and eye appeal, but with just a touch more handling and a top margin that just touches the design at one point on the back. It's been more than thirty years since this small group has seen the light of day and, when they are gone, it will likely be some time until an equivalent grouping comes along again. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A virtual mate to the note offered above in brightness and eye appeal, but with just a touch more handling and a top margin that just touches the design at one point on the back. It's been more than thirty years since this small group has seen the light of day and, when they are gone, it will likely be some time until an equivalent grouping comes along again. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
North Baltimore, OH - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4347
The only denomination issued in small size from here. Evenly circulated Fine.
The only denomination issued in small size from here. Evenly circulated Fine.
Norwalk, OH - $5 1929 Ty. 1 Citizens NB of Norwalk Ch. # 11275
A fresh and original example with plainly evident embossing. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A fresh and original example with plainly evident embossing. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Oxford, OH - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Oxford NB Ch. # 6059
A beautiful serial number A000001A example from this seldom offered bank. Well centered Gem Crisp Uncirculated, from the Florida collection.
A beautiful serial number A000001A example from this seldom offered bank. Well centered Gem Crisp Uncirculated, from the Florida collection.
Ripley, OH - $20 1902 Red Seal Fr. 639 The Ripley NB Ch. # (M)2837
A decent Red Seal, although a bit closely trimmed at the bottom left. The signatures appear to have been redrawn. Very Fine.
A decent Red Seal, although a bit closely trimmed at the bottom left. The signatures appear to have been redrawn. Very Fine.
Sandusky, OH - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 485 The Third National Exchange Bank Ch. # (M)4792
An attractive pen signed Brown Back from this better Sandusky bank. Very Fine.
An attractive pen signed Brown Back from this better Sandusky bank. Very Fine.
Sardinia, OH - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7800
A tough small size note from the only bank to issue in this Brown County hamlet. Nice Very Fine.
A tough small size note from the only bank to issue in this Brown County hamlet. Nice Very Fine.
Wadsworth, OH - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The First NB Ch. # 5828
Common in small size but very scarce in large, with just three such examples listed in the Kelly census. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Common in small size but very scarce in large, with just three such examples listed in the Kelly census. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Wadsworth, OH - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5828
Crisp Uncirculated, with two very light bends no doubt obtained over the years while in storage.
Crisp Uncirculated, with two very light bends no doubt obtained over the years while in storage.
Wadsworth, OH - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5828
Identical to the other small Wadsworth note offered here, and just as scarce in this grade. Crisp Uncirculated.
Identical to the other small Wadsworth note offered here, and just as scarce in this grade. Crisp Uncirculated.
Vinita, Indian Territory - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 502 The Vinita NB Ch. # 5083
A fresh note which came out of the weeds and has never before been offered to the numismatic community. This is one of only two Territorial examples recorded from this Indian Territory issuer, and, considering that the other known specimen is a serial number 1 $5, may be the only affordable example. Evenly circulated Fine+, with strong pen signatures and no problems whatever, a most worthy addition to any state or Territorial collection.
A fresh note which came out of the weeds and has never before been offered to the numismatic community. This is one of only two Territorial examples recorded from this Indian Territory issuer, and, considering that the other known specimen is a serial number 1 $5, may be the only affordable example. Evenly circulated Fine+, with strong pen signatures and no problems whatever, a most worthy addition to any state or Territorial collection.
Checotah, OK - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The Peoples NB Ch. # 10051
A pleasing Fine example from this not terribly common bank.
A pleasing Fine example from this not terribly common bank.
Chickasha, OK - $10 1882 Value Back Fr. 578 The First NB Ch. # (W)5431
The new Kelly Value Back census lists only two pieces from this bank, with this a new addition. It's a very decent example as well, grading Fine-Very Fine, with a few unimportant glue spots in the right and left margins, as well as a trimmed in bottom border, hardly an uncommon occurance in this series.
The new Kelly Value Back census lists only two pieces from this bank, with this a new addition. It's a very decent example as well, grading Fine-Very Fine, with a few unimportant glue spots in the right and left margins, as well as a trimmed in bottom border, hardly an uncommon occurance in this series.
El Reno, OK - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens NB Ch. # 5985
A beautifully well centered serial number 1 example. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautifully well centered serial number 1 example. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Enid, OK - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 619 The First NB Ch. # (W)9586
An attractive Date Back which is certain to please. Very Fine, with vivid two color signatures.
An attractive Date Back which is certain to please. Very Fine, with vivid two color signatures.
Eufaula, OK - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The State NB Ch. # 10388
A high grade example from the only Eufaula bank to issue Series 1929 notes. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A high grade example from the only Eufaula bank to issue Series 1929 notes. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Frederick, OK - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 653 The NB of Commerce Ch. # 10095
Considerable circulation has left this scarce note somewhat on the dark side. What it lacks in eye appeal is more than compensated for by its scarcity, however, with only four large examples listed by Kelly. Very Good. This institution issued Date Backs and Plain Backs only prior to closing its doors in 1930, leaving $3,540 unredeemed.
Considerable circulation has left this scarce note somewhat on the dark side. What it lacks in eye appeal is more than compensated for by its scarcity, however, with only four large examples listed by Kelly. Very Good. This institution issued Date Backs and Plain Backs only prior to closing its doors in 1930, leaving $3,540 unredeemed.
Medford, OK - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5796
A tougher small note with seven pieces listed in the Kelly census. Fine, with a small repaired split at the top.
A tougher small note with seven pieces listed in the Kelly census. Fine, with a small repaired split at the top.
Muskogee, OK - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The Muskogee NB Ch. # (W)9023
Large notes only from this Muskogee bank. Very Fine.
Large notes only from this Muskogee bank. Very Fine.
Oklahoma City, OK - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB & TC Ch. # 4862
A fresh and original Gem Crisp Uncirculated example about as nice as can be found.
A fresh and original Gem Crisp Uncirculated example about as nice as can be found.
Tulsa, OK - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Exchange NB Ch. # 9658
A lovely example which is far above the average for notes from here. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, not at all common in this grade.
A lovely example which is far above the average for notes from here. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, not at all common in this grade.
Albany, OR - $20 1902 Red Seal Fr. 639 The First NB Ch. # (P)2928
The new Kelly Red Seal census confirms what National Bank Note collectors have long observed, which is that Oregon Red Seals are rare items indeed. The census puts the number of known Red Seals from here at just twelve pieces, five of which are from Baker City and three of which are from Portland. This compares with 24 red seals reported for South Dakota, 12 for Idaho, and 16 for neighboring Washington. Even Nevada came in with more reported Red Seals, with the total there standing at 13. This piece is new to the census, as are many of the Gibson examples, and is the only Red Seal known from this very tough bank. Bright pen signed Fine-Very Fine, a perfectly natural rarity certain to delight its fortunate new owner.
Obtained in a trade with fellow Oregon collector Richard Dreger in February, 2003, the last note added to the Gibson holdings.
The new Kelly Red Seal census confirms what National Bank Note collectors have long observed, which is that Oregon Red Seals are rare items indeed. The census puts the number of known Red Seals from here at just twelve pieces, five of which are from Baker City and three of which are from Portland. This compares with 24 red seals reported for South Dakota, 12 for Idaho, and 16 for neighboring Washington. Even Nevada came in with more reported Red Seals, with the total there standing at 13. This piece is new to the census, as are many of the Gibson examples, and is the only Red Seal known from this very tough bank. Bright pen signed Fine-Very Fine, a perfectly natural rarity certain to delight its fortunate new owner.
Obtained in a trade with fellow Oregon collector Richard Dreger in February, 2003, the last note added to the Gibson holdings.
Albany, OR - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2928
While there were two federally chartered banks located here, this is the only one to issue the 1929 series, with its printing limited to the $10 and $20 Type 1.
While there were two federally chartered banks located here, this is the only one to issue the 1929 series, with its printing limited to the $10 and $20 Type 1.
Ashland, OR - $10 1882 Value Back Fr. 577 The First NB Ch. # (P)5747
Another exceptionally rare type for Oregon, with this state reporting fewer Value Backs than Washington, Idaho, or Wyoming, hardly easily obtainable Value Back locations. This is one of just four examples which comprise the entire Kelly census from this state, and one of the two in Dusty Gibson's collection. Well circulated but intact Very Good, rare enough to see bidding reach or exceed...
From Lyn Knight in May of 1985.
Another exceptionally rare type for Oregon, with this state reporting fewer Value Backs than Washington, Idaho, or Wyoming, hardly easily obtainable Value Back locations. This is one of just four examples which comprise the entire Kelly census from this state, and one of the two in Dusty Gibson's collection. Well circulated but intact Very Good, rare enough to see bidding reach or exceed...
From Lyn Knight in May of 1985.
Ashland, OR - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The First NB Ch. # 5747
The second of two notes from here in the Gibson collection. Eight large notes are listed in the census from this bank, with this right up there with the highest in grade. Very Fine+.
Purchased at the Long Beach coin show in June, 1994.
The second of two notes from here in the Gibson collection. Eight large notes are listed in the census from this bank, with this right up there with the highest in grade. Very Fine+.
Purchased at the Long Beach coin show in June, 1994.
Ashland, OR - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 5747
A well centered type 2 from the only bank in Ashland to print the 1929 series.
A well centered type 2 from the only bank in Ashland to print the 1929 series.
Astoria, OR - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 484 The Astoria NB Ch. # (P)4403
An excessively rare Brown Back which is unique for the bank, and a note with a long and distinguished pedigree, starting with its appearance as lot 3006 in the landmark Grinnell sale (where Bill Donlon obtained it for the princely sum of $19.50), then from Donlon to the Brown Back collection of William S. Bailey, then to Bob Medlar's Brown Back collection (where it sold in 1986 for $1365), and finally to Dusty Gibson. It is a lovely note, with strong pen signatures, bright colors, and no flaws whatever. If rarity and desirability are any guide here, expect this most attractive Very Fine-Extremely Fine example to see bidding easily reach and possibly surpass...
Obtained from fellow collector Roy Sparks, Jr. in 1995.
An excessively rare Brown Back which is unique for the bank, and a note with a long and distinguished pedigree, starting with its appearance as lot 3006 in the landmark Grinnell sale (where Bill Donlon obtained it for the princely sum of $19.50), then from Donlon to the Brown Back collection of William S. Bailey, then to Bob Medlar's Brown Back collection (where it sold in 1986 for $1365), and finally to Dusty Gibson. It is a lovely note, with strong pen signatures, bright colors, and no flaws whatever. If rarity and desirability are any guide here, expect this most attractive Very Fine-Extremely Fine example to see bidding easily reach and possibly surpass...
Obtained from fellow collector Roy Sparks, Jr. in 1995.
Astoria, OR - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 The Astoria NB Ch. # (P)4403
Large notes only from this rare bank, which shows just four notes extant in the Kelly census. Interestingly, our date shows exactly the same number of offerings since 1944, or about one every fifteen years, with the last coming back in our May, 1996 Rosemont sale. Well circulated but intact Very Good.
Large notes only from this rare bank, which shows just four notes extant in the Kelly census. Interestingly, our date shows exactly the same number of offerings since 1944, or about one every fifteen years, with the last coming back in our May, 1996 Rosemont sale. Well circulated but intact Very Good.
Athena, OR - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 539 The First NB Ch. # (P)4516
One of the highlights of the Gibson holdings, as this rare note comes from one of the smallest issuers in the state. The census shows just two large examples from here, and, with just $780 outstanding by 1935, likely few remain to be discovered. Our records show only one offering from here during the past sixty years, coming when CAA sold a low grade Blue Seal from here which realized over $3500 back in 1998. Expect this far superior Second Charter Date Back to considerably exceed that number tonight. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with a quarter of the back showing some light wallet soil, with the face totally unaffected.
Purchased from Roy Sparks, Jr. in July of 1990.
One of the highlights of the Gibson holdings, as this rare note comes from one of the smallest issuers in the state. The census shows just two large examples from here, and, with just $780 outstanding by 1935, likely few remain to be discovered. Our records show only one offering from here during the past sixty years, coming when CAA sold a low grade Blue Seal from here which realized over $3500 back in 1998. Expect this far superior Second Charter Date Back to considerably exceed that number tonight. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with a quarter of the back showing some light wallet soil, with the face totally unaffected.
Purchased from Roy Sparks, Jr. in July of 1990.
Baker City, OR - $5 1902 Red Seal Fr. 587 The Citizens NB Ch. # (P)6768
The first note of a cut sheet of four serial number 2 Baker City Red Seals. The first three notes offered were uncut when Dusty purchased them, and we have opted to cut the partial sheet and offer three collectors a chance to own a high grade Oregon Red Seal. This is a gorgeous example with the brightness and flash of an uncirculated specimen, combined with lovely pen signatures and a single digit serial number. It has retained the top selvage marking it as the "A" position note as well. With the true rarity of Oregon Red Seals now well established, expect a realization for this Extremely Fine example in the range of...
Obtained from Norman Locke of the Columbia Coin Co. in Portland in 1984. When Norman called Dusty he simply mentioned that he had a serial number 2 uncut strip of three notes plus the fourth note from the sheet, and it was not until Dusty arrived at the shop that he found out the notes were Red Seals rather than Blue Seals.
The first note of a cut sheet of four serial number 2 Baker City Red Seals. The first three notes offered were uncut when Dusty purchased them, and we have opted to cut the partial sheet and offer three collectors a chance to own a high grade Oregon Red Seal. This is a gorgeous example with the brightness and flash of an uncirculated specimen, combined with lovely pen signatures and a single digit serial number. It has retained the top selvage marking it as the "A" position note as well. With the true rarity of Oregon Red Seals now well established, expect a realization for this Extremely Fine example in the range of...
Obtained from Norman Locke of the Columbia Coin Co. in Portland in 1984. When Norman called Dusty he simply mentioned that he had a serial number 2 uncut strip of three notes plus the fourth note from the sheet, and it was not until Dusty arrived at the shop that he found out the notes were Red Seals rather than Blue Seals.
Baker City, OR - $5 1902 Red Seal Fr. 587 The Citizens NB Ch. # (P)6768
The second note on the sheet, and just as bright and attractive as any of the top three notes. Extremely Fine.
The second note on the sheet, and just as bright and attractive as any of the top three notes. Extremely Fine.
Baker City, OR - $5 1902 Red Seal Fr. 587 The Citizens NB Ch. # (P)6768
The "C" position note, another lovely serial number 2 Oregon Red Seal, a note worthy of the best of collections. Extremely Fine.
The "C" position note, another lovely serial number 2 Oregon Red Seal, a note worthy of the best of collections. Extremely Fine.
Baker City, OR - $5 1902 Red Seal Fr. 589 The Citizens NB Ch. # (P)6768
The bottom note from the serial number 2 cut sheet of Red Seals offered here. Unlike the others, this was stored badly, resulting in several folds and some soiling, the existence of which are relatively minor. Fine-Very Fine, perhaps destined to be Oregon's only affordable Red Seal.
The bottom note from the serial number 2 cut sheet of Red Seals offered here. Unlike the others, this was stored badly, resulting in several folds and some soiling, the existence of which are relatively minor. Fine-Very Fine, perhaps destined to be Oregon's only affordable Red Seal.
Bend, OR - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The First NB Ch. # (P)9363
A great rarity from the only bank in Bend to issue large size notes. This piece is the sole example reported from here, and, considering the small issue from this bank, may well remain unique for many years if not forever. Fine, with a small margin split, hard to estimate but if rarity and desirability are any guide, expect some spirited bidding ending in the range of...
Purchased from California dealer I. Nelson Clark in 1988.
A great rarity from the only bank in Bend to issue large size notes. This piece is the sole example reported from here, and, considering the small issue from this bank, may well remain unique for many years if not forever. Fine, with a small margin split, hard to estimate but if rarity and desirability are any guide, expect some spirited bidding ending in the range of...
Purchased from California dealer I. Nelson Clark in 1988.
Canby, OR - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 657 The First NB Ch. # 10619
A very scarce large size note which is far superior to the example we offered in our last sale, which, despite grading only a pinholed Very Good and lacking signatures realized over $3500. This example, part of the Gibson holdings since 1981, has clear purple signatures and grades a solid Fine-Very Fine.
Purchased from Richard Montford in May of 1981.
A very scarce large size note which is far superior to the example we offered in our last sale, which, despite grading only a pinholed Very Good and lacking signatures realized over $3500. This example, part of the Gibson holdings since 1981, has clear purple signatures and grades a solid Fine-Very Fine.
Purchased from Richard Montford in May of 1981.
Canyon City, OR - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 The First NB of Grant County Ch. # (P)6491
This is one of only two notes recorded from this remote one bank location. This institution issued large notes only, with this for many years the sole recorded specimen. The other note extant from here, in just about the same grade, realized $13,800 when it sold in August of 2003. Expect this attractive pen signed Very Fine+ example to do just about as well in this offering.
Obtained from Richard Montford in a 1975 trade.
This is one of only two notes recorded from this remote one bank location. This institution issued large notes only, with this for many years the sole recorded specimen. The other note extant from here, in just about the same grade, realized $13,800 when it sold in August of 2003. Expect this attractive pen signed Very Fine+ example to do just about as well in this offering.
Obtained from Richard Montford in a 1975 trade.
Coquille, OR - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 642 The First NB Ch. # (P)6849
Another excessively rare large note from a one bank community with just two large examples recorded in the census and just $720 outstanding in large notes by 1935. Our records show no large example from this bank available at public sale since a fixed price list appearance thirty-two years ago, not an encouraging record for those collectors who fail to obtain this note tonight. Pen signed Fine.
Obtained from Washington coin dealer Wayne Freese in 1994.
Another excessively rare large note from a one bank community with just two large examples recorded in the census and just $720 outstanding in large notes by 1935. Our records show no large example from this bank available at public sale since a fixed price list appearance thirty-two years ago, not an encouraging record for those collectors who fail to obtain this note tonight. Pen signed Fine.
Obtained from Washington coin dealer Wayne Freese in 1994.
Corvallis, OR - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 549 The First NB Ch. # (P)4301
A very rare early Corvallis note on a bank which is none too common even on later issue large examples. Fine.
Obtained from Roy Sparks, Jr. in 1978.
A very rare early Corvallis note on a bank which is none too common even on later issue large examples. Fine.
Obtained from Roy Sparks, Jr. in 1978.
Corvallis, OR - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 592 The Benton County NB Ch. # (P)8750
This example is the first note we have ever seen or heard about from the rare Corvallis bank, which issued only from 1907 through 1916. It is unreported in the Kelly census and we have no record of any offerings whatever at public sale during the past sixty years. Dusty obtained this note from Oregon collector Roy Sparks, Jr. in 1987, and its appearance here gives a fellow collector the opportunity to own something no one else in the collecting fraternity can possess. Well circulated but intact Very Good, with good signatures and color for the grade.
Obtained in trade from Roy Sparks, Jr. in 1987.
This example is the first note we have ever seen or heard about from the rare Corvallis bank, which issued only from 1907 through 1916. It is unreported in the Kelly census and we have no record of any offerings whatever at public sale during the past sixty years. Dusty obtained this note from Oregon collector Roy Sparks, Jr. in 1987, and its appearance here gives a fellow collector the opportunity to own something no one else in the collecting fraternity can possess. Well circulated but intact Very Good, with good signatures and color for the grade.
Obtained in trade from Roy Sparks, Jr. in 1987.
Cottage Grove, OR - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 555 The First NB Ch. # (P)5642
Two large notes are recorded in the census from this one bank community, and both are offered here as part of this collection. This is an attractive pen signed Second Charter Date Back with no flaws whatever save for a slightly close bottom margin. Nice Fine+.
Purchased from Curtis Iversen in May of 1983.
Two large notes are recorded in the census from this one bank community, and both are offered here as part of this collection. This is an attractive pen signed Second Charter Date Back with no flaws whatever save for a slightly close bottom margin. Nice Fine+.
Purchased from Curtis Iversen in May of 1983.
Cottage Grove, OR - $10 1882 Value Back Fr. 577 The First NB Ch. # (P)5642
Four Value Backs make up the entire census from Oregon, with the Gibson collection containing two of that number, including this piece, the only one of the four which is not from Ashland. Interestingly, all four grade Very Good, with this the equal of any. It's well circulated but with no problems whatever save for plenty of honest circulation. Very Good.
Purchased from the Hickman & Oakes November, 1985 auction.
Four Value Backs make up the entire census from Oregon, with the Gibson collection containing two of that number, including this piece, the only one of the four which is not from Ashland. Interestingly, all four grade Very Good, with this the equal of any. It's well circulated but with no problems whatever save for plenty of honest circulation. Very Good.
Purchased from the Hickman & Oakes November, 1985 auction.
Eugene, OR - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 3458
A lovely example from this hardly common bank which is the highest grade example from here we've seen or heard of. Bright Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, sold by Aubrey Beebe in the 1950's as "Uncirculated." (So much for that good "old-time" grading.)
Obtained privately by Dusty Gibson in November of 1985.
A lovely example from this hardly common bank which is the highest grade example from here we've seen or heard of. Bright Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, sold by Aubrey Beebe in the 1950's as "Uncirculated." (So much for that good "old-time" grading.)
Obtained privately by Dusty Gibson in November of 1985.
Eugene, OR - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 651 The First NB Ch. # (P)3458
A scarce note with this title as well. Fine.
A scarce note with this title as well. Fine.
Eugene City, OR - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 482 The First NB Ch. # 3458
The first title used here, which was used on Brown Backs only before being discontinued in 1906. Two notes are known with this nomenclature, with this the only one we've ever seen for sale. Pen signed Fine-Very Fine, with a great layout which we've not seen before either.
From the Memphis sale of June, 1996.
The first title used here, which was used on Brown Backs only before being discontinued in 1906. Two notes are known with this nomenclature, with this the only one we've ever seen for sale. Pen signed Fine-Very Fine, with a great layout which we've not seen before either.
From the Memphis sale of June, 1996.
Forest Grove, OR - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 614 The First NB Ch. # (P)8036
A spectacular Red Seal which was one of Dusty's favorite notes. It is arguably the finest Oregon Red Seal in existence, and certainly finer than any listed in the census. The red overprint is as bright as any we've seen and the paper is the pure creamy white that collectors dream of. Were it not for a light paper clip mark at the left this would easily grade Gem New. Even with this flaw, the only grade that does justice to this beauty is Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Obtained from Roy Sparks, Jr. in March of 1992. Roy, a banker by trade and a collector-dealer in his spare time, had received a phone call about a note found in the proverbial "old bible." When told what it was Roy lost no time in arranging a visit to examine it, and when he arrived at the owner's home there was the bible, with this note held in place by a paper clip.
A spectacular Red Seal which was one of Dusty's favorite notes. It is arguably the finest Oregon Red Seal in existence, and certainly finer than any listed in the census. The red overprint is as bright as any we've seen and the paper is the pure creamy white that collectors dream of. Were it not for a light paper clip mark at the left this would easily grade Gem New. Even with this flaw, the only grade that does justice to this beauty is Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Obtained from Roy Sparks, Jr. in March of 1992. Roy, a banker by trade and a collector-dealer in his spare time, had received a phone call about a note found in the proverbial "old bible." When told what it was Roy lost no time in arranging a visit to examine it, and when he arrived at the owner's home there was the bible, with this note held in place by a paper clip.
Forest Grove, OR - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The Forest Grove NB Ch. # (P)8554
One large size note is reported from this bank, the smaller of this community's two issuers. This is that note, which has remained unique in large size from this bank since its discovery in 1987. It is visually stunning, with an incredibly vivid blue overprint, bright white paper, and lovely pen signatures. But for its three folds, it is gem new. Choice Extremely Fine, yet another great item from this extraordinary Oregon offering.
Obtained from Lyn Knight in June of 1986.
One large size note is reported from this bank, the smaller of this community's two issuers. This is that note, which has remained unique in large size from this bank since its discovery in 1987. It is visually stunning, with an incredibly vivid blue overprint, bright white paper, and lovely pen signatures. But for its three folds, it is gem new. Choice Extremely Fine, yet another great item from this extraordinary Oregon offering.
Obtained from Lyn Knight in June of 1986.
Gardiner, OR - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 631 The First NB Ch. # (P)10676
Three large examples are known from here despite Treasury records suggesting that all large notes were redeemed, clearly a clerical error at the Comptroller's office but one which has provided interesting claims whenever one of these has come up for sale in the past. Pen signed Very Fine, the paper just a bit toned.
Obtained from Richard Dreger in February of 1991.
Three large examples are known from here despite Treasury records suggesting that all large notes were redeemed, clearly a clerical error at the Comptroller's office but one which has provided interesting claims whenever one of these has come up for sale in the past. Pen signed Very Fine, the paper just a bit toned.
Obtained from Richard Dreger in February of 1991.
Heppner, OR - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 3774
An excessively rare large note from from the only collectible Heppner issuer. We have recorded just one offering in the past sixty years, with that coming when we sold the first reported small size note from this bank back in May of 1996. With this remote community on every Oregon collector's large size want list, expect to see some fireworks before the hammer falls here this evening. Fine.
An excessively rare large note from from the only collectible Heppner issuer. We have recorded just one offering in the past sixty years, with that coming when we sold the first reported small size note from this bank back in May of 1996. With this remote community on every Oregon collector's large size want list, expect to see some fireworks before the hammer falls here this evening. Fine.
Hillsboro, OR - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 619 The American NB Ch. # (P)9923
Only one note is known from this short lived bank, which issued from 1911 through 1916. This is it. Our records disclose no offerings from here of any kind in our data covering over 275,000 records of notes at public sale for the last six decades, so, if you are an underbidder tonight on this item, don't count on finding another example from here any time soon. Pen signed Very Fine, with a bit of soiling on the front left side.
Obtained from Richard Montford in September of 1980.
Only one note is known from this short lived bank, which issued from 1911 through 1916. This is it. Our records disclose no offerings from here of any kind in our data covering over 275,000 records of notes at public sale for the last six decades, so, if you are an underbidder tonight on this item, don't count on finding another example from here any time soon. Pen signed Very Fine, with a bit of soiling on the front left side.
Obtained from Richard Montford in September of 1980.
Hood River, OR - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First NB Ch. # (P)7272
Although Series 1929 examples from here are not terribly rare, three large notes comprise the entire large size census from this institution, which was Hood River's sole issuer. This is the first such example we've had for sale in at least a decade. Fine-Very Fine.
Obtained from Richard Dreger in July of 1986.
Although Series 1929 examples from here are not terribly rare, three large notes comprise the entire large size census from this institution, which was Hood River's sole issuer. This is the first such example we've had for sale in at least a decade. Fine-Very Fine.
Obtained from Richard Dreger in July of 1986.
Joseph, OR - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 617 The First NB Ch. # (P)8048
One of the great notes in this collection, this from a bank in a tiny speck of a town located near the Wallowa Mountains in rugged northeastern Oregon. The town was the last stopping place for the band of Nez Perce Indians chased by the U.S. Cavalry for hundreds of miles after numerous treaty violations forced the tribe off their deeded lands. Led by their talented Chief Joseph, this small band of Indians eluded a much larger pursuing force until the sheer weight of numbers decided the issue. The town is named after the famous chief, whose skill and bravery elicited much admiration even from his pursuers. John Hickman told me one evening years ago that the only note he ever owned that he truly regretted selling was the one note he ever handled on this community because of the story behind the note. It's now been thirty-two years since the last public offering of any example from Joseph, and, with only two notes known from here, it may well be that long before another comes up. Fine.
Obtained from Richard Dreger in July of 1987.
One of the great notes in this collection, this from a bank in a tiny speck of a town located near the Wallowa Mountains in rugged northeastern Oregon. The town was the last stopping place for the band of Nez Perce Indians chased by the U.S. Cavalry for hundreds of miles after numerous treaty violations forced the tribe off their deeded lands. Led by their talented Chief Joseph, this small band of Indians eluded a much larger pursuing force until the sheer weight of numbers decided the issue. The town is named after the famous chief, whose skill and bravery elicited much admiration even from his pursuers. John Hickman told me one evening years ago that the only note he ever owned that he truly regretted selling was the one note he ever handled on this community because of the story behind the note. It's now been thirty-two years since the last public offering of any example from Joseph, and, with only two notes known from here, it may well be that long before another comes up. Fine.
Obtained from Richard Dreger in July of 1987.
Junction City, OR - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The First NB Ch. # 10218
One of Oregon's smallest large size issuers, with just $370 outstanding in 1935. Surprisingly, the census shows three such examples extant from here, with this the first we've had the pleasure of handling. About Fine.
From Richard Dreger in July of 1997.
One of Oregon's smallest large size issuers, with just $370 outstanding in 1935. Surprisingly, the census shows three such examples extant from here, with this the first we've had the pleasure of handling. About Fine.
From Richard Dreger in July of 1997.
Lebanon, OR - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9127
A scarce bank even in small size, with the census listing just seven such examples. This piece grades a nice Fine+.
A scarce bank even in small size, with the census listing just seven such examples. This piece grades a nice Fine+.
Linnton, OR - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 605 The First NB Ch. # 10534
Low grade but very rare, with the census showing only two notes extant from this Portland area bank. You have got to go back to June of 1969 to find the only previous offering from this one bank location, with that coming on a Hickman and Waters fixed price list. Well circulated but intact Very Good, and rare enough to see bidding extend into the range of...
Purchased from Bill Litt in May of 1993.
Low grade but very rare, with the census showing only two notes extant from this Portland area bank. You have got to go back to June of 1969 to find the only previous offering from this one bank location, with that coming on a Hickman and Waters fixed price list. Well circulated but intact Very Good, and rare enough to see bidding extend into the range of...
Purchased from Bill Litt in May of 1993.
McMinnville, OR - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 United States NB Ch. # 9806
A great note from one of the rarest of all "Forbidden Title" banks, as only one example from here has been reported to date. This is a lovely note as well, with bright paper and inks and bold pen signatures. The one and only prior offering from here was on a Lyn Knight fixed price list back on 1979. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the top margin trimmed slightly into the design.
Obtained privately in April of 1989.
A great note from one of the rarest of all "Forbidden Title" banks, as only one example from here has been reported to date. This is a lovely note as well, with bright paper and inks and bold pen signatures. The one and only prior offering from here was on a Lyn Knight fixed price list back on 1979. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, the top margin trimmed slightly into the design.
Obtained privately in April of 1989.
Milton, OR - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 9201
A great note from this tiny one bank community. Only large notes were issued by this remote bank in the wilderness of northeastern Oregon, with the census standing at just two recorded examples. Pen signed Fine-Very Fine, another winner from the Gibson collection.
From Richard Montford in December of 1976.
A great note from this tiny one bank community. Only large notes were issued by this remote bank in the wilderness of northeastern Oregon, with the census standing at just two recorded examples. Pen signed Fine-Very Fine, another winner from the Gibson collection.
From Richard Montford in December of 1976.
Newberg, OR - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # (P)7537
Another rare large size note, with the census here standing at just three pieces. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine, with a close top margin more than offset by good color and nice purple signatures.
Purchased from I. Nelson Clark in June of 1995.
Another rare large size note, with the census here standing at just three pieces. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine, with a close top margin more than offset by good color and nice purple signatures.
Purchased from I. Nelson Clark in June of 1995.
Ontario, OR - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 545 The First NB Ch. # (P)5822
By far the scarcer of Ontario's two issuing banks, with small notes unreported and a census population of just four large examples. With the exception of a low grade $5 Brown Back, this is the only early Ontario note we know of, and it's a peach, with excellent color, good centering, and clear signatures. Very Fine, with one small spot on the back that affects nothing.
Purchased from Richard Montford in Memphis, June 1978.
By far the scarcer of Ontario's two issuing banks, with small notes unreported and a census population of just four large examples. With the exception of a low grade $5 Brown Back, this is the only early Ontario note we know of, and it's a peach, with excellent color, good centering, and clear signatures. Very Fine, with one small spot on the back that affects nothing.
Purchased from Richard Montford in Memphis, June 1978.
Pendleton, OR - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 545 The First NB Ch. # (P)2630
A lovely example which is the nicest early Pendleton note we've ever seen or heard of. Well centered Extremely Fine, with great color, centering, and just plain eye appeal.
From Roy Sparks, Jr. in February of 1996.
A lovely example which is the nicest early Pendleton note we've ever seen or heard of. Well centered Extremely Fine, with great color, centering, and just plain eye appeal.
From Roy Sparks, Jr. in February of 1996.
Pendleton, OR - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 618 The American NB Ch. # (P)9228
Low grade but on a tough bank, with just five notes listed in the Kelly census. Well circulated Very Good, with some splits and margin fraying.
Low grade but on a tough bank, with just five notes listed in the Kelly census. Well circulated Very Good, with some splits and margin fraying.
Portland, OR - $100 1882 Brown Back Fr. 527 The First NB Ch. # 1553
One of the most important notes in the Gibson collection, as this $100 Brown Back is the sole $100 Brown Back listed in the new Kelly census from any bank in the entire state. Notes such as this are so rare that any estimate is almost pure speculation, but after this evening only one collector in the state of Oregon will have the opportunity to obtain a set of every type and denomination of National Bank Notes issued in his state of interest. Evenly circulated Fine+, with no defects whatever.
Obtained from Roy Sparks, Jr. in a 1995 trade.
One of the most important notes in the Gibson collection, as this $100 Brown Back is the sole $100 Brown Back listed in the new Kelly census from any bank in the entire state. Notes such as this are so rare that any estimate is almost pure speculation, but after this evening only one collector in the state of Oregon will have the opportunity to obtain a set of every type and denomination of National Bank Notes issued in his state of interest. Evenly circulated Fine+, with no defects whatever.
Obtained from Roy Sparks, Jr. in a 1995 trade.
Portland, OR - $20 1902 Red Seal Fr. 640 The First NB Ch. # (P)1553
Low grade, but one of only two $20 Red Seals listed from Oregon in the Kelly Red Seal census. Well circulated Very Good, with plenty of wear but few real problems.
Purchased in 1976.
Low grade, but one of only two $20 Red Seals listed from Oregon in the Kelly Red Seal census. Well circulated Very Good, with plenty of wear but few real problems.
Purchased in 1976.
Portland, OR - $50 1902 Date Back Fr. 669 The Merchants NB Ch. # (P)3536
A very rare Portland bank which circulated high denomination examples only after its Brown Back issue. This is one of just two $50 Date Backs known from here, which, along with one $100 Red Seal makes up the entire census from here. Nice Very Fine.
Obtained from Roy Sparks, Jr. In October of 1998.
A very rare Portland bank which circulated high denomination examples only after its Brown Back issue. This is one of just two $50 Date Backs known from here, which, along with one $100 Red Seal makes up the entire census from here. Nice Very Fine.
Obtained from Roy Sparks, Jr. In October of 1998.
Portland, OR - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 484 The United States NB Ch. # (P)4514
A most attractive Brown Back which is easily the finest early note we've seen from this "Forbidden Title" issuer. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, with great color and signatures.
From Roy Sparks, Jr. in November of 1995.
A most attractive Brown Back which is easily the finest early note we've seen from this "Forbidden Title" issuer. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, with great color and signatures.
From Roy Sparks, Jr. in November of 1995.
Portland, OR - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens NB Ch. # 13299
A well centered and most appealing serial number A000001A note from the Florida collection. This is a replacement note as well, as one glance at the serial numbers will confirm. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, the sole Oregon example in the collection.
A well centered and most appealing serial number A000001A note from the Florida collection. This is a replacement note as well, as one glance at the serial numbers will confirm. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, the sole Oregon example in the collection.
Prairie City, OR - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 601 The First NB Ch. # (P)9763
One large note makes up the entire census from this extremely rare bank, no surprise when one sees the miniscule issue from here in large notes. This bank existed with the minimum capitalization required by law, and by 1935 had only $380 outstanding in large size. Pen signed Very Fine+, a great note worthy of a great collection.
Obtained from Richard Dreger in an October, 1986 trade.
One large note makes up the entire census from this extremely rare bank, no surprise when one sees the miniscule issue from here in large notes. This bank existed with the minimum capitalization required by law, and by 1935 had only $380 outstanding in large size. Pen signed Very Fine+, a great note worthy of a great collection.
Obtained from Richard Dreger in an October, 1986 trade.
Roseburg, OR - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The Douglas NB Ch. # (P)9423
Four large notes make up the census from here, with this example as nice as any we've seen. Bright Very Fine, with sharp pen signatures.
Purchased privately in November of 1994.
Four large notes make up the census from here, with this example as nice as any we've seen. Bright Very Fine, with sharp pen signatures.
Purchased privately in November of 1994.
Saint Helens, OR - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The First NB Ch. # 11200
An extremely scarce note from the only bank to issue in this location. This is easily the nicest large example we've seen from here, not that there is much of a choice when the census only lists three pieces. Very Fine+.
Purchased at the Memphis show in June of 1978.
An extremely scarce note from the only bank to issue in this location. This is easily the nicest large example we've seen from here, not that there is much of a choice when the census only lists three pieces. Very Fine+.
Purchased at the Memphis show in June of 1978.
Saint Johns, OR - $5 1902 Red Seal Fr. 589 The First NB Ch. # (P)9047
A truly fantastic item that we must admit is our favorite item in this extraordinary assemblage. This bank was in existence for only nine years before bowing out in 1917, and the town of St. Johns itself is long gone, having become a part of the City of Portland soon after this bank was established in 1908. Two notes are known from the bank, with one long ensconced in a major Oregon holding and this being the second, and the only Red Seal, with neither even having been publicly offered. In addition, this is a note filled with eye appeal, with brilliant red color in the overprint, pen signatures, and the retained selvage at the top. What wear there is is concentrated on one quarter of the back, which displays a bit of wallet staining that affects nothing. If ever there was an Oregon trophy Red Seal this is it, and all we suggest is that if you are serious about obtaining this note that you bring plenty of money and enough determination to get it bought. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Obtained from Roy Sparks, Jr. in September of 1992.
A truly fantastic item that we must admit is our favorite item in this extraordinary assemblage. This bank was in existence for only nine years before bowing out in 1917, and the town of St. Johns itself is long gone, having become a part of the City of Portland soon after this bank was established in 1908. Two notes are known from the bank, with one long ensconced in a major Oregon holding and this being the second, and the only Red Seal, with neither even having been publicly offered. In addition, this is a note filled with eye appeal, with brilliant red color in the overprint, pen signatures, and the retained selvage at the top. What wear there is is concentrated on one quarter of the back, which displays a bit of wallet staining that affects nothing. If ever there was an Oregon trophy Red Seal this is it, and all we suggest is that if you are serious about obtaining this note that you bring plenty of money and enough determination to get it bought. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Obtained from Roy Sparks, Jr. in September of 1992.
Salem, OR - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 The Capital NB Ch. # (P)3405
A well circulated but still quite decent example with the first title used here. Salem is right up there with the most difficult state capitals to obtain in large size, and this bank, despite being the most common of the town's three issuers, shows only three examples with this title in the census. Very Good-Fine.
From a private collection in 1986.
A well circulated but still quite decent example with the first title used here. Salem is right up there with the most difficult state capitals to obtain in large size, and this bank, despite being the most common of the town's three issuers, shows only three examples with this title in the census. Very Good-Fine.
From a private collection in 1986.
Salem, OR - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 618 The United States NB Ch. # (P)9021
A gorgeous example from a "Forbidden Title" bank which is prohibitively rare in large size, where the census lists just two such examples. Bright Extremely Fine, a note with enormous appeal which will no doubt see some spirited bidding.
From Roy Sparks, Jr. in May of 1986.
A gorgeous example from a "Forbidden Title" bank which is prohibitively rare in large size, where the census lists just two such examples. Bright Extremely Fine, a note with enormous appeal which will no doubt see some spirited bidding.
From Roy Sparks, Jr. in May of 1986.
Scappoose, OR - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 658 The First NB Ch. # (P)10992
It has been almost a decade since any note, large or small, has been available at public sale from this one bank community which claims one of the classic unusual names in Nationals. We have never handled a note of any kind from here, and, with the census showing only two large examples, may never again be privileged to have such an opportunity. Nice evenly circulated Fine, another great note from Dusty Gibson's awesome collection.
Obtained from a collector who wishes to remain confidential in February of 1991.
It has been almost a decade since any note, large or small, has been available at public sale from this one bank community which claims one of the classic unusual names in Nationals. We have never handled a note of any kind from here, and, with the census showing only two large examples, may never again be privileged to have such an opportunity. Nice evenly circulated Fine, another great note from Dusty Gibson's awesome collection.
Obtained from a collector who wishes to remain confidential in February of 1991.
Sheridan, OR - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 8721
Yet another wonderful note from the Gibson holdings. This is the only large note reported from this exceedingly rare Yamhill County bank, the sole issuer in Sheridan, and a bank with just $550 outstanding in large size by 1935. Most fortunately for collectors, it is a beauty, with an exceptionally vivid blue overprint contrasting with bright white paper, and augmented by lovely blue pen signatures. This Very Fine+ example has everything a collector could want and lots more as well, and with a combination of rarity, grade and desirability like this, expect bidding to easily reach and likely exceed...
From Bill Litt in May of 1993.
Yet another wonderful note from the Gibson holdings. This is the only large note reported from this exceedingly rare Yamhill County bank, the sole issuer in Sheridan, and a bank with just $550 outstanding in large size by 1935. Most fortunately for collectors, it is a beauty, with an exceptionally vivid blue overprint contrasting with bright white paper, and augmented by lovely blue pen signatures. This Very Fine+ example has everything a collector could want and lots more as well, and with a combination of rarity, grade and desirability like this, expect bidding to easily reach and likely exceed...
From Bill Litt in May of 1993.
Springfield, OR - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # (P)8941
As rare an Oregon note as most of us will ever see, as the census from this small one bank town stands at one large and one small example. This was another bank which existed for years at the statutory minimum capitalization level, meaning the number of notes issued was miniscule. Our records show that no notes from this bank have ever been offered at public sale prior to this evening. But wait...did we add that the condition here is stellar as well, Very Fine-Extremely Fine with bright white paper, pen signatures, and barely any signs of circulation without careful inspection. Difficult to estimate, because tomorrow morning no amount of money could duplicate this note, but our best guess is...
Purchased at the Springfield, Oregon coin show in January of 1977, when a member of the public brought it in to determine if it had any value.
As rare an Oregon note as most of us will ever see, as the census from this small one bank town stands at one large and one small example. This was another bank which existed for years at the statutory minimum capitalization level, meaning the number of notes issued was miniscule. Our records show that no notes from this bank have ever been offered at public sale prior to this evening. But wait...did we add that the condition here is stellar as well, Very Fine-Extremely Fine with bright white paper, pen signatures, and barely any signs of circulation without careful inspection. Difficult to estimate, because tomorrow morning no amount of money could duplicate this note, but our best guess is...
Purchased at the Springfield, Oregon coin show in January of 1977, when a member of the public brought it in to determine if it had any value.
Union, OR - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 642 The First NB Ch. # (P)2947
Simply the nicest note of any kind we've ever seen or heard of from here. Bright Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, a premium example from this none too common bank.
Acquired from Lyn Knight in February of 1989.
Simply the nicest note of any kind we've ever seen or heard of from here. Bright Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, a premium example from this none too common bank.
Acquired from Lyn Knight in February of 1989.
Vale, OR - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 618 The First NB Ch. # (P)8528
A wonder note from this short lived bank which entered receivership in 1921. No note from here has ever been offered at public sale, and, with a census of one, don't look for many more opportunities to obtain one. Nice Fine, with no problems whatever.
Obtained from Richard Montfort in October of 1983.
A wonder note from this short lived bank which entered receivership in 1921. No note from here has ever been offered at public sale, and, with a census of one, don't look for many more opportunities to obtain one. Nice Fine, with no problems whatever.
Obtained from Richard Montfort in October of 1983.
Vale, OR - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 592 The United States NB Ch. # (P)9496
Another just plain rare note from Vale's "Forbidden Title" bank, this from a bank which issued large notes only and sports a census population of just three. Fine-Very Fine.
Obtained in a trade with a fellow collector in January of 1988.
Another just plain rare note from Vale's "Forbidden Title" bank, this from a bank which issued large notes only and sports a census population of just three. Fine-Very Fine.
Obtained in a trade with a fellow collector in January of 1988.
Three Oregon National Bank Notes
Baker, OR - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 2865 Fine
La Grande, OR - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 La Grande NB Ch. # (P)3655 Fine
Portland, OR - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 Brotherhood Co-Operative NB Ch. # 12613 VG.
Baker, OR - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 2865 Fine
La Grande, OR - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 La Grande NB Ch. # (P)3655 Fine
Portland, OR - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 Brotherhood Co-Operative NB Ch. # 12613 VG.
Allentown, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Allentown NB Ch. # 1322
A nicely centered Gem Crisp Uncirculated example. After the Battle of Brandywine during the American Revolution the Liberty Bell was taken here and hidden in a church to keep it from falling into the hands of the Crown forces.
A nicely centered Gem Crisp Uncirculated example. After the Battle of Brandywine during the American Revolution the Liberty Bell was taken here and hidden in a church to keep it from falling into the hands of the Crown forces.
Ambridge, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Ambridge NB Ch. # 10839
A Fine note from Beaver County. This was one of the two banks to issue the 1929 series from here.
A Fine note from Beaver County. This was one of the two banks to issue the 1929 series from here.
Beaver Falls, PA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 621 The Farmers NB Ch. # 4894
The officers' signatures on this Napier-Thompson note are especially strong. Fine.
The officers' signatures on this Napier-Thompson note are especially strong. Fine.
Beaver Falls, PA - $5 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 14117
A tough 14000 charter note which is seldom available. Fine-Very Fine.
A tough 14000 charter note which is seldom available. Fine-Very Fine.
Boyertown, PA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The NB & TC Ch. # 2137
This Berks County bank issued the 1929 series under two titles, this being the second. Fine, with moderate circulation soil.
This Berks County bank issued the 1929 series under two titles, this being the second. Fine, with moderate circulation soil.
Chambersburg, PA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 Valley NB of Chambersburg Ch. # 4272
A fresh note from an institution which is hardly common in this condition. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A fresh note from an institution which is hardly common in this condition. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Chester, PA - $5 1902 Red Seal Fr. 587 The Pennsylvania NB Ch. # (E)6654
This is the only Red Seal recorded from this very scarce Chester bank in the new Kelly Red Seal compilation. Very Good+, with a penciled number on the back that affects nothing.
This is the only Red Seal recorded from this very scarce Chester bank in the new Kelly Red Seal compilation. Very Good+, with a penciled number on the back that affects nothing.
Clearfield, PA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The County NB Ch. #(E) 855
The stamped signatures remain fully legible on this Fine note from one of the two Clearfield banks to issue 1902 Plain Backs.
The stamped signatures remain fully legible on this Fine note from one of the two Clearfield banks to issue 1902 Plain Backs.
Dale, PA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 635 The Dale NB Ch. # 12967
A very rare Cambria County bank in large, with the Kelly census population standing at just two. This attractive example is the first we've seen for sale in many years. Nice Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with two color signatures.
A very rare Cambria County bank in large, with the Kelly census population standing at just two. This attractive example is the first we've seen for sale in many years. Nice Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with two color signatures.
Dale, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Dale NB Ch. # 12967
A nice mate to the large note from here offered above. Very Fine+, with a small margin split at the top and a tiny nick at the bottom.
A nice mate to the large note from here offered above. Very Fine+, with a small margin split at the top and a tiny nick at the bottom.
Davidsville, PA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 11407
An extremely scarce Somerset County bank which issued just a small amount of Series 1929 examples before closing in mid-1932. Our records show just four offerings from here of any kind during the past sixty years, the last coming four years ago. Fine-Very Fine.
An extremely scarce Somerset County bank which issued just a small amount of Series 1929 examples before closing in mid-1932. Our records show just four offerings from here of any kind during the past sixty years, the last coming four years ago. Fine-Very Fine.
Derry, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 12912
The first of an exceptional run of serial number A000001A Pennsylvania notes from the Florida collection. This example is the only serial number 1 note listed for this bank in the new Kelly census.
The first of an exceptional run of serial number A000001A Pennsylvania notes from the Florida collection. This example is the only serial number 1 note listed for this bank in the new Kelly census.
Dillsburg, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Dillsburg NB Ch. # 2397
A high grade note from the sole bank to issue in this small York County community.
A high grade note from the sole bank to issue in this small York County community.
Downingtown, PA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The Downingtown NB Ch. # 661
One of a very small group of high grade examples from this avidly collected Chester County bank that turned up in an Oregon estate a couple of years ago. These have now been well dispersed, with this piece the first we've seen in over a year. Extremely Fine, with bright white paper and vivid ink colors.
One of a very small group of high grade examples from this avidly collected Chester County bank that turned up in an Oregon estate a couple of years ago. These have now been well dispersed, with this piece the first we've seen in over a year. Extremely Fine, with bright white paper and vivid ink colors.
Ephrata, PA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The Ephrata NB Ch. # 2515
A scarce large example from this classic Pennsylvania Dutch community. Fine-Very Fine.
A scarce large example from this classic Pennsylvania Dutch community. Fine-Very Fine.
Frackville, PA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The First NB & TC Ch. # 7860
By far the highest grade large note we've seen from this very scarce Schuylkill County bank, from which the Kelly census shows but three large examples bearing the second title. Bright Choice Crisp Uncirculated, the bottom margin trimmed a bit close.
By far the highest grade large note we've seen from this very scarce Schuylkill County bank, from which the Kelly census shows but three large examples bearing the second title. Bright Choice Crisp Uncirculated, the bottom margin trimmed a bit close.
Halifax, PA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The Halifax NB Ch. # (E)5601
A scarce large example from the only bank to issue in this Dauphin County hamlet. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, by no means a common note in this grade and one of a matching pair with the $20 offered below from the same sheet.
A scarce large example from the only bank to issue in this Dauphin County hamlet. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, by no means a common note in this grade and one of a matching pair with the $20 offered below from the same sheet.
Halifax, PA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The Halifax NB Ch. # 5601
A lovely pen signed example, this without the regional letter. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely pen signed example, this without the regional letter. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Halifax, PA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 659 The Halifax NB Ch. # (E)5601
A lovely $20 from the same sheet as one of the $10 notes offered above. Pen signed Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely $20 from the same sheet as one of the $10 notes offered above. Pen signed Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Hamburg, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB & TC Ch. # 9028
This bank issued under two titles, with its 1929 issue bearing this, the second name under which it did business. Fine.
This bank issued under two titles, with its 1929 issue bearing this, the second name under which it did business. Fine.
Harrisburg, PA - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Harrisburg NB Ch. # 580
An attractive note from the state capital, well centered and crackling fresh. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
An attractive note from the state capital, well centered and crackling fresh. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Hollidaysburg, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Citizens NB Ch. # 6874
A nice Fine+++ example from the only bank to issue Series 1929 notes here.
A nice Fine+++ example from the only bank to issue Series 1929 notes here.
Huntingdon, PA - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 31 Uncut Sheet
The first of a trio of newly discovered sheets from this low charter bank, representing the first sheets known from here, as none were previously reported. Each sheet is the third Type 2 sheet delivered to the bank, with serials A000013 through A000018. Other than the normal light handling typical to these oversize items, this sheet is pristine. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
The first of a trio of newly discovered sheets from this low charter bank, representing the first sheets known from here, as none were previously reported. Each sheet is the third Type 2 sheet delivered to the bank, with serials A000013 through A000018. Other than the normal light handling typical to these oversize items, this sheet is pristine. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Huntingdon, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 31 Uncut Sheet
Also the third sheet of Type twos delivered to the bank, and exceptionally well preserved, with virtually no traces of handling, let alone any folds or bends. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Also the third sheet of Type twos delivered to the bank, and exceptionally well preserved, with virtually no traces of handling, let alone any folds or bends. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Huntingdon, PA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 31 Uncut Sheet
The last of the three sheets in this most unusual offering, and just as attractive as the two lower denomination examples. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
The last of the three sheets in this most unusual offering, and just as attractive as the two lower denomination examples. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Indiana, PA - $5 Original Fr. 394 The First NB Ch. # 313
A well circulated First Charter from the earliest of the three banks in this community to gain a federal charter. There has been considerable circulation, but the note is essentially free from significant damage. Good-Very Good.
A well circulated First Charter from the earliest of the three banks in this community to gain a federal charter. There has been considerable circulation, but the note is essentially free from significant damage. Good-Very Good.
Two Indiana, Pennsylvania Nationals
Indiana, PA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 313 AU, poorly cut
Indiana, PA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 First NB Ch. # 313 VF
Indiana, PA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 313 AU, poorly cut
Indiana, PA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 First NB Ch. # 313 VF
Jessup, PA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9600
A tougher Lackawanna County bank, particularly in nice grade. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
A tougher Lackawanna County bank, particularly in nice grade. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Kittanning, PA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The Merchants NB Ch. # 5073
As nice a large example as we can remember seeing from this tougher Kittanning bank. Choice About Uncirculated.
As nice a large example as we can remember seeing from this tougher Kittanning bank. Choice About Uncirculated.
Koppel, PA - $5 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 14070
A very rare 14000 charter that has seen no offerings since a 1996 auction appearance, which marked only the third time in sixty years that any note from here had been available at public sale. Very Good-Fine.
A very rare 14000 charter that has seen no offerings since a 1996 auction appearance, which marked only the third time in sixty years that any note from here had been available at public sale. Very Good-Fine.
Laceyville, PA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Grange NB of Wyoming County Ch. # 8845
One of the very scarcest of the Grange banks, and one of a relative handful which made it through the Depression as well. Our records show only six offerings of any kind from here during the past sixty years, with the last one coming eight years ago. Fine.
One of the very scarcest of the Grange banks, and one of a relative handful which made it through the Depression as well. Our records show only six offerings of any kind from here during the past sixty years, with the last one coming eight years ago. Fine.
Latrobe, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3831
Another lovely note from the Florida collection, and again the only small size serial number 1 note listed for the bank in Kelly. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Another lovely note from the Florida collection, and again the only small size serial number 1 note listed for the bank in Kelly. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Lewistown, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Mifflin County NB Ch. # 1579
There is a tiny corner tip fold on this serial number one example, but to grade it any lower than Choice Crisp Uncirculated would be a mockery.
There is a tiny corner tip fold on this serial number one example, but to grade it any lower than Choice Crisp Uncirculated would be a mockery.
Marietta, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Exchange NB Ch. # 10707
A better Lancaster County bank, especially in this state of preservation. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A better Lancaster County bank, especially in this state of preservation. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
McKeesport, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The NB Ch. # 4625 Uncut Sheet
A considerably above average serial number 1 Type 2 sheet, with an absolute minimum of handling save for a corner fold at the top of the number 1 note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A considerably above average serial number 1 Type 2 sheet, with an absolute minimum of handling save for a corner fold at the top of the number 1 note. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Mount Holly Springs, PA - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 8493
A vividly colored number 1 example which is one of just two from here enumerated in the Kelly census. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, courtesy of the Florida collection.
A vividly colored number 1 example which is one of just two from here enumerated in the Kelly census. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, courtesy of the Florida collection.
North East, PA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4927
Considerably the scarcer of North East's two small size issuing banks. Fine.
Considerably the scarcer of North East's two small size issuing banks. Fine.
Philadelphia, PA - $1 1875 Fr. 385 The Mechanics NB Ch. # 610
First Charters and Brown Backs only from this bank. Fine, with a couple of nicely repaired edge splits.
First Charters and Brown Backs only from this bank. Fine, with a couple of nicely repaired edge splits.
Philadelphia, PA - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 496 The Fourth Street NB Ch. # (E)3557
A perfect high grade circulated example, with excellent color, signatures, and margins. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A perfect high grade circulated example, with excellent color, signatures, and margins. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Philadelphia, PA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The Queen Lane NB in Germantown Ch. # 12860
A rare Philadelphia bank which boasts one of the great titles in Nationals. This institution was in business for less than three years, issuing large examples only, with this the first we've had to offer in several years. Fine-Very Fine.
A rare Philadelphia bank which boasts one of the great titles in Nationals. This institution was in business for less than three years, issuing large examples only, with this the first we've had to offer in several years. Fine-Very Fine.
Phoenixville, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Farmers & Mechanics-NB Ch. # 1936
An always in demand example from well collected Chester County. Nice Very Fine.
An always in demand example from well collected Chester County. Nice Very Fine.
Phoenixville, PA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Farmers & Mechanics-NB Ch. # 1936
A high grade piece which is easily the nicest small note we've seen from here. Bright Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A high grade piece which is easily the nicest small note we've seen from here. Bright Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Pittsburgh, PA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB of Pittsburgh Ch. # 252
This is the third title for this bank and the only one under which it issued the 1929 series. Extremely Fine
This is the third title for this bank and the only one under which it issued the 1929 series. Extremely Fine
Birmingham, PA - $1 1875 Fr. 383 The First NB Ch. # 926
A just plain rare bank which is listed in Kelly under Pittsburgh, which was its second issuing location, as this note lists Birmingham in both the title and its written issuing location. We've not seen any other Aces from here. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
A just plain rare bank which is listed in Kelly under Pittsburgh, which was its second issuing location, as this note lists Birmingham in both the title and its written issuing location. We've not seen any other Aces from here. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Pittsburgh, PA - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 474 The United States NB Ch. # (E)5017
An attractive pen signed $5 Brown Back from this "Forbidden Title" bank. This scarce bank issued Second Charter examples only before its early departure in 1914. CGA graded Very Fine 25, a grade which certainly appears correct to us.
An attractive pen signed $5 Brown Back from this "Forbidden Title" bank. This scarce bank issued Second Charter examples only before its early departure in 1914. CGA graded Very Fine 25, a grade which certainly appears correct to us.
Pottstown, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The National Iron Bank Ch. # 3494
A fresh About Uncirculated with scattered light handling and the initial appearance of a fully uncirculated note.
A fresh About Uncirculated with scattered light handling and the initial appearance of a fully uncirculated note.
Pottstown, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens NB & TC Ch. # 4714
The only serial number 1 example reported from this bank according to the new Kelly census. This A000001A note grades Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, displaying just a couple of storage folds.
The only serial number 1 example reported from this bank according to the new Kelly census. This A000001A note grades Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, displaying just a couple of storage folds.
A Pair of Reading, Pennsylvania Napier-Thompson Third Charters
Reading, PA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 603 Reading NB Ch. # (E) 4887 VF
Reading, PA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 655 Reading NB Ch. # (E) 4887 VF.
Reading, PA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 603 Reading NB Ch. # (E) 4887 VF
Reading, PA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 655 Reading NB Ch. # (E) 4887 VF.
Rome, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Farmers NB Ch. # 10246
A very scarce note from the sole issuer in this Bradford County community. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
A very scarce note from the sole issuer in this Bradford County community. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine.
Saxton, PA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The First NB Ch. # 7229
An excessively rare large example from a bank with only two large notes in the census, with this the first we've had to offer.
An excessively rare large example from a bank with only two large notes in the census, with this the first we've had to offer.
Sayre, PA - $10 1882 Value Back Fr. 577 The First NB Ch. #(E)5666
Both of Sayre's issuing banks were chartered within a period of two weeks in 1901. Value Backs are an especially elusive type, having been printed only from 1916-1922. Fine.
Both of Sayre's issuing banks were chartered within a period of two weeks in 1901. Value Backs are an especially elusive type, having been printed only from 1916-1922. Fine.
Stoystown, PA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 14089 Uncut Sheet
This beautiful uncut sheet was one of two from this bank discovered several years ago. The second sheet, the number 1 $10 Type 2 strip, has now been cut, leaving this as the only uncut sheet extant from this 14000 charter issuer. This is a gorgeous Gem Crisp Uncirculated. number 1 sheet on a bank which is still quite rare, without flaws or problems of any kind, and likely to see bidding reach or exceed...
This beautiful uncut sheet was one of two from this bank discovered several years ago. The second sheet, the number 1 $10 Type 2 strip, has now been cut, leaving this as the only uncut sheet extant from this 14000 charter issuer. This is a gorgeous Gem Crisp Uncirculated. number 1 sheet on a bank which is still quite rare, without flaws or problems of any kind, and likely to see bidding reach or exceed...
Stroudsburg, PA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Stroudsburg NB Ch. # 3632
A lovely example from a bank which is not at all common in this grade. Well centered Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely example from a bank which is not at all common in this grade. Well centered Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Swarthmore, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Swarthmore NB & TC Ch. # 7193
A much in demand one bank Delaware County town. Crisp Uncirculated, with just a touch too much handling for the Choice designation.
A much in demand one bank Delaware County town. Crisp Uncirculated, with just a touch too much handling for the Choice designation.
Sykesville, PA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 14169
The bottom note from the first sheet of twenties from this rare 14000 charter bank. The note appears to be a gem from the front, but the reverse shows an old sheet fold with some soiling in the top margin. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
The bottom note from the first sheet of twenties from this rare 14000 charter bank. The note appears to be a gem from the front, but the reverse shows an old sheet fold with some soiling in the top margin. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Tamaqua, PA - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The Tamaqua NB Ch. # (E)7286
A newly discovered Schuylkill County note which is the bank's sole reported Red Seal. Fortunately for collectors, it's a serial number 1 example as well. Even more fortunately for collectors, it is an "A" position note which, being at the top of the sheet, has retained its full top selvage. Bright pen signed Extremely Fine, certain to be an item which attracts considerable attention.
A newly discovered Schuylkill County note which is the bank's sole reported Red Seal. Fortunately for collectors, it's a serial number 1 example as well. Even more fortunately for collectors, it is an "A" position note which, being at the top of the sheet, has retained its full top selvage. Bright pen signed Extremely Fine, certain to be an item which attracts considerable attention.
Titusville, PA - $5 1902 Red Seal Fr. 587 The Second NB Ch. # (E)879
Newly discovered and likely unique from here as a Red Seal, as the new Kelly Red Seal compilation lists no notes whatever from Titusville. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Newly discovered and likely unique from here as a Red Seal, as the new Kelly Red Seal compilation lists no notes whatever from Titusville. Bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Union City, PA - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 504 The NB of Union City Ch. # (E)5131
A decent Brown Back on this far from common Erie County bank but the signatures have been redrawn in pencil. Fine-Very Fine.
A decent Brown Back on this far from common Erie County bank but the signatures have been redrawn in pencil. Fine-Very Fine.
Uniontown, PA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Uniontown NB & TC Ch. # 12500
Of the four federally chartered banks located here, this institution was the sole issuer of the 1929 $5 denomination. Kelly lists three known. Very Fine.
Of the four federally chartered banks located here, this institution was the sole issuer of the 1929 $5 denomination. Kelly lists three known. Very Fine.
Warren, PA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 603 The Warren NB Ch. # 4879
This was the last of this community's three issuing banks to qualify for its federal charter. The example we offer tonight is fully original with margins all around and retains its crackling fresh paper body. It is enhanced by the scarce Napier-Thompson signature combination. Extremely Fine.
This was the last of this community's three issuing banks to qualify for its federal charter. The example we offer tonight is fully original with margins all around and retains its crackling fresh paper body. It is enhanced by the scarce Napier-Thompson signature combination. Extremely Fine.
Warren, PA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 603 The Warren NB Ch. # 4879
In case you missed the previous lot here is a second chance to own an attractive Napier-Thompson signature note. This piece is an example of the variety with both a Treasury and bank serial number. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
In case you missed the previous lot here is a second chance to own an attractive Napier-Thompson signature note. This piece is an example of the variety with both a Treasury and bank serial number. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Washington, PA - $50 1882 Brown Back Fr. 508 The First NB Ch. # (E)586
This CGA graded Gem Uncirculated 68 $50 Brown Back may well be the finest known example of the type in existence. It has huge margins, perfect centering, incredible colors, and has all the eye appeal one would expect from such a lofty third-party grade. The pen signatures are sharp and add to its already impressive appearance. A gorgeous note that deserves serious attention from both National collectors and type note enthusiasts who want only the very best.
This CGA graded Gem Uncirculated 68 $50 Brown Back may well be the finest known example of the type in existence. It has huge margins, perfect centering, incredible colors, and has all the eye appeal one would expect from such a lofty third-party grade. The pen signatures are sharp and add to its already impressive appearance. A gorgeous note that deserves serious attention from both National collectors and type note enthusiasts who want only the very best.
Washington, PA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens NB of Washington Ch. # 3383
A fresh and well centered note with a horizontal bend and a slight corner crease keeping it from a higher grade. Choice About Uncirculated.
A fresh and well centered note with a horizontal bend and a slight corner crease keeping it from a higher grade. Choice About Uncirculated.
Waynesboro, PA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens NB Ch. # 5832
A pretty serial number A000001A example from the Florida collection. This piece is new to the census, which currently lists no serial number 1 notes reported from here. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A pretty serial number A000001A example from the Florida collection. This piece is new to the census, which currently lists no serial number 1 notes reported from here. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Waynesboro, PA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 First NB Ch. #(E)11866
This was the last of Wayneboro's four issuing banks to receive its federal charter. It ordered notes under two titles, this being the first. Kelly traces eight large size examples surviving. Fine.
This was the last of Wayneboro's four issuing banks to receive its federal charter. It ordered notes under two titles, this being the first. Kelly traces eight large size examples surviving. Fine.
Waynesburg, PA - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 642 The American NB Ch. # (E)6105
This thriving Greene County community had no less than seven federally chartered banks issuing Nationals. This crackling fresh example is from an institution with only six large size pieces documented as surviving by Kelly. Choice About Uncirculated and retaining its original embossing. Kept from a higher grade by the faintest of centerfolds.
This thriving Greene County community had no less than seven federally chartered banks issuing Nationals. This crackling fresh example is from an institution with only six large size pieces documented as surviving by Kelly. Choice About Uncirculated and retaining its original embossing. Kept from a higher grade by the faintest of centerfolds.
Waynesburg, PA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 First NB & TC Ch. # 13134
A fresh example from an institution not especially easy to locate in this state of preservation. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A fresh example from an institution not especially easy to locate in this state of preservation. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
West Chester, PA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 148
A decent small example from this well collected location. About Fine.
A decent small example from this well collected location. About Fine.
Wilkinsburg, PA - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 13823
The sole number one example reported from this bank. Choice About Uncirculated.
The sole number one example reported from this bank. Choice About Uncirculated.
Williamsport, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 175
The last Pennsylvania serial number 1 note in the Florida collection holdings. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
The last Pennsylvania serial number 1 note in the Florida collection holdings. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
York, PA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The York NB & TC Ch. # 604
A much scarcer title which was used on large notes for only two years. Choice About Uncirculated.
A much scarcer title which was used on large notes for only two years. Choice About Uncirculated.
Newport, RI - $1 Original Fr. 380 The Newport NB Ch. # 1492
A nice looking First Charter Ace from the most prolific of Newport's issuing banks. A sharp Very Fine, although the signatures appear to have been strengthened.
A nice looking First Charter Ace from the most prolific of Newport's issuing banks. A sharp Very Fine, although the signatures appear to have been strengthened.
Wickford, RI - $1 Original Fr. 380 The Wickford NB Ch. # 1592
A very scarce note from Wickford's only chartered bank, which issued First Charters and Brown Backs only. Very Fine, with a couple of corner tips off.
A very scarce note from Wickford's only chartered bank, which issued First Charters and Brown Backs only. Very Fine, with a couple of corner tips off.
Batesburg, SC - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 607 The First NB Ch. # 5595
This rare Lexington County bank is represented by only a half-dozen large size notes in the census, and public offerings of any example are few and far between. Very Good, problem-free save for a couple of tiny edge notches, one each in the top and bottom edges.
This rare Lexington County bank is represented by only a half-dozen large size notes in the census, and public offerings of any example are few and far between. Very Good, problem-free save for a couple of tiny edge notches, one each in the top and bottom edges.
Batesburg, SC - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The First NB Ch. # (S)5595
A very scarce South Carolina bank with only six large notes recorded in the Kelly census. Fine, with a small stain and a nick out of the top margin.
A very scarce South Carolina bank with only six large notes recorded in the Kelly census. Fine, with a small stain and a nick out of the top margin.
Batesburg, SC - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5595
A very scarce bank which issued Series 1929 examples for less than one year before bowing out in June of 1930. We've seen no nicer small example from here than this bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine specimen.
A very scarce bank which issued Series 1929 examples for less than one year before bowing out in June of 1930. We've seen no nicer small example from here than this bright Very Fine-Extremely Fine specimen.
Charleston, SC - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 602 The Bank of Charleston National Banking Association Ch. # 2044
A decent example from this rather hard to find bank. Fine-Very Fine.
A decent example from this rather hard to find bank. Fine-Very Fine.
Chester, SC - $5 Original Fr. 399 The NB of Chester Ch. # 1804
Likely the most significant South Carolina note to be publicly sold in the past thirty years, we again have the privilege of offering this great rarity. Only five Serial Number 1 large size notes are known from the entire state, one Red Seal, three Blue Seals, and this, the lone First Charter. In fact, there are only nine recorded First Charters of all denominations extant from South Carolina, with this piece being the only Original Series $5 known from the entire state. Only one other note is known from this bank, which went out in 1891 after issuing First Charters only, with that piece grading Very Good and ensconced in a major holding unlikely to be offered in this lifetime. No example from this bank has ever been available at public sale before this note was discovered. With better South Carolina notes finally trading at numbers commensurate with their true rarity, it remains to be seen whether this beautiful Very Fine-Extremely Fine example will break the six figure mark, but if rarity, desirability and condition are any guide, our estimate might well appear conservative in the extreme.
Likely the most significant South Carolina note to be publicly sold in the past thirty years, we again have the privilege of offering this great rarity. Only five Serial Number 1 large size notes are known from the entire state, one Red Seal, three Blue Seals, and this, the lone First Charter. In fact, there are only nine recorded First Charters of all denominations extant from South Carolina, with this piece being the only Original Series $5 known from the entire state. Only one other note is known from this bank, which went out in 1891 after issuing First Charters only, with that piece grading Very Good and ensconced in a major holding unlikely to be offered in this lifetime. No example from this bank has ever been available at public sale before this note was discovered. With better South Carolina notes finally trading at numbers commensurate with their true rarity, it remains to be seen whether this beautiful Very Fine-Extremely Fine example will break the six figure mark, but if rarity, desirability and condition are any guide, our estimate might well appear conservative in the extreme.
Columbia, SC - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 603 The National State Bank Ch. # (S)10315
This institution was in business for only 16 years, from 1913 until 1929 and issued only Date Backs and Plain Backs. The piece we offer tonight is a bit tight at the bottom, although not cut in and has a portion of the note above attached. It is enhanced by the scarce Napier-Thompson signatures. Very Fine.
This institution was in business for only 16 years, from 1913 until 1929 and issued only Date Backs and Plain Backs. The piece we offer tonight is a bit tight at the bottom, although not cut in and has a portion of the note above attached. It is enhanced by the scarce Napier-Thompson signatures. Very Fine.
Columbia, SC - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 629 The National State Bank Ch. # 10315
A scarcer state capital note from a large size-only bank. This note bears the much scarcer Napier-Thompson signature combination. Fine+++.
A scarcer state capital note from a large size-only bank. This note bears the much scarcer Napier-Thompson signature combination. Fine+++.
Elloree, SC - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10679
Tens only from this institution, the only issuer in town. Small notes are particularly scarce, as the bank closed in September of 1931. The Kelly census shows just three Series 1929 examples extant from here. About Fine.
Tens only from this institution, the only issuer in town. Small notes are particularly scarce, as the bank closed in September of 1931. The Kelly census shows just three Series 1929 examples extant from here. About Fine.
Fort Mill, SC - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 9941
A just plain rare note from the only bank to issue in this York County hamlet. Fine, with single digit serial number C000005A as a bonus.
A just plain rare note from the only bank to issue in this York County hamlet. Fine, with single digit serial number C000005A as a bonus.
Greenwood, SC - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 National Loan & Exchange Bank Ch. # 7027
Despite a substantial issue, large notes from here are by no means common, with a population of only around ten pieces reported. Fine-Very Fine.
Despite a substantial issue, large notes from here are by no means common, with a population of only around ten pieces reported. Fine-Very Fine.
Lamar, SC - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 The Lamar NB Ch. # (S)11080
A fortuitous discovery which is new to the numismatic market and the first note discovered from what was one of only a handful of South Carolina towns yet to be reported. This was the only bank chartered in this small Darlington County community, and issued for only eleven years until the receiver arrived to shut its doors forever in 1928. There are a few small and one slightly larger rust holes, but the overall appearance is rather pleasing, with the note easily grading Very Good-Fine. Any estimate on a note of this significance is merely a guess in a market which treasures rarity above all else, but our experience with notes of this caliber suggests that five figures will likely be just a starting point for a South Carolina note of this importance.
A fortuitous discovery which is new to the numismatic market and the first note discovered from what was one of only a handful of South Carolina towns yet to be reported. This was the only bank chartered in this small Darlington County community, and issued for only eleven years until the receiver arrived to shut its doors forever in 1928. There are a few small and one slightly larger rust holes, but the overall appearance is rather pleasing, with the note easily grading Very Good-Fine. Any estimate on a note of this significance is merely a guess in a market which treasures rarity above all else, but our experience with notes of this caliber suggests that five figures will likely be just a starting point for a South Carolina note of this importance.
Leesville, SC - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The NB of Leesville Ch. # 9057
With the exception of number one examples from a cut sheet, small size notes from here are virtually impossible to obtain, with this the first we've handled that was not a serial number 1 note. Nice Very Fine+.
With the exception of number one examples from a cut sheet, small size notes from here are virtually impossible to obtain, with this the first we've handled that was not a serial number 1 note. Nice Very Fine+.
Lexington, SC - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The Home NB Ch. # 9296
Fine, with the side margins trimmed in just a bit.
Fine, with the side margins trimmed in just a bit.
Marion, SC - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 Marion NB Ch. # 10085
The only bank to issue in this small Marion County community. About Fine, with a small repaired split in the wide left margin.
The only bank to issue in this small Marion County community. About Fine, with a small repaired split in the wide left margin.
Orangeburg, SC - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 605 The Edisto NB Ch. # (S)10650
This bank is occasionally offered in small size, but large notes from here are just plain rare, with the Kelly census standing at just six reported examples. Fine, with light but visible purple signatures.
This bank is occasionally offered in small size, but large notes from here are just plain rare, with the Kelly census standing at just six reported examples. Fine, with light but visible purple signatures.
Orangeburg, SC - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Edisto NB Ch. # 10650
A less than common bank, with only about a dozen small examples comprising the entire Kelly census. Evenly circulated Fine.
A less than common bank, with only about a dozen small examples comprising the entire Kelly census. Evenly circulated Fine.
Spartanburg, SC - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The American NB Ch. # 6658
The only truly scarce Spartanburg issuer of small notes, with the Kelly census standing at just six examples. Fine+.
The only truly scarce Spartanburg issuer of small notes, with the Kelly census standing at just six examples. Fine+.
Sumter, SC - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The NB of Sumter Ch. # 10670
An excessively rare bank in small size, which were issued from here for fewer than six months before the bank closed in December of 1929. The Kelly census lists only one such example, and, while at least one other has turned up in recent years, they are extremely rare. Bright Extremely Fine.
An excessively rare bank in small size, which were issued from here for fewer than six months before the bank closed in December of 1929. The Kelly census lists only one such example, and, while at least one other has turned up in recent years, they are extremely rare. Bright Extremely Fine.
Union, SC - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 653 The Citizens NB Ch. # 9742
This avidly collected location had two banks, both of which issued large notes only and both of which can be considered as just plain rare. All of the notes from here have been closely held for years in two major collections, with the community's other bank showing just three offerings, not one of which has come since 1971, and this bank showing no prior offerings of any kind at public sale until tonight. While well circulated and displaying a few splits and a petty hole, this note is rare enough so that the grade is secondary to its rarity and desirability. Very Good, a great opportunity for one fortunate collector to add something never previously available at public sale to the collecting fraternity.
This avidly collected location had two banks, both of which issued large notes only and both of which can be considered as just plain rare. All of the notes from here have been closely held for years in two major collections, with the community's other bank showing just three offerings, not one of which has come since 1971, and this bank showing no prior offerings of any kind at public sale until tonight. While well circulated and displaying a few splits and a petty hole, this note is rare enough so that the grade is secondary to its rarity and desirability. Very Good, a great opportunity for one fortunate collector to add something never previously available at public sale to the collecting fraternity.
Highmore, SD - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7794
This bank was the only institution to issue from Hyde County. The example we offer tonight retains considerable original paper body.
This bank was the only institution to issue from Hyde County. The example we offer tonight retains considerable original paper body.
Knoxville, TN - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The City NB Ch. # 3837
A most attractive example with bright white paper, vivid colors, and sharp engraved signatures. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A most attractive example with bright white paper, vivid colors, and sharp engraved signatures. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Memphis, TN - $100 1929 Ty. 1 Union Planters NB & TC Ch. # 13349
A perfectly original C-note from this popular paper money destination with Gem centering and bold embossing. This beautiful example has a counting crinkle or two but no other flaws. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A perfectly original C-note from this popular paper money destination with Gem centering and bold embossing. This beautiful example has a counting crinkle or two but no other flaws. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Morristown, TN - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3432
Type ones only from this scarce east Tennessee bank. Fine.
Type ones only from this scarce east Tennessee bank. Fine.
Springfield, TN - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 661 The First NB Ch. # 12639
Although there were three issuing banks here, one is unreported and the other two have only a single note each documented as surviving in large by Kelly. This bank was chartered in 1925 and issued only 1902 Plain Backs in large size series. The example we offer tonight is an otherwise Very Fine with slight margin roughness at the top from careless storage. Expect spirited bidding.
Although there were three issuing banks here, one is unreported and the other two have only a single note each documented as surviving in large by Kelly. This bank was chartered in 1925 and issued only 1902 Plain Backs in large size series. The example we offer tonight is an otherwise Very Fine with slight margin roughness at the top from careless storage. Expect spirited bidding.
Springfield, TN - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 12639
Although there were three federally chartered banks in this locale, the other two were liquidated in November of 1917, leaving this as the only issuer of the 1929 series from this Robertson County community. Very Fine.
Although there were three federally chartered banks in this locale, the other two were liquidated in November of 1917, leaving this as the only issuer of the 1929 series from this Robertson County community. Very Fine.
Alpine, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7214
A dozen small size examples from this Brewster County bank are recorded in the new Texas census. Very Good, well worn and with a frayed top edge.
A dozen small size examples from this Brewster County bank are recorded in the new Texas census. Very Good, well worn and with a frayed top edge.
Alpine, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 State NB Ch. # 12289
A nice circulated example from the other bank in town, Fine with a tight top margin but otherwise problem-free. Less than a dozen examples from this bank are listed in the new census, as well.
A nice circulated example from the other bank in town, Fine with a tight top margin but otherwise problem-free. Less than a dozen examples from this bank are listed in the new census, as well.
Amarillo, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 The First NB Ch. # 4214
A well worn but fully intact large size example from this city in the Texas panhandle. Very Good.
A well worn but fully intact large size example from this city in the Texas panhandle. Very Good.
A Large and Small Austin Pair.
Austin, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Austin NB Ch. # 4308 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
Austin, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 601 The American NB Ch. # 4322 Fine-Very Fine
Austin, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Austin NB Ch. # 4308 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
Austin, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 601 The American NB Ch. # 4322 Fine-Very Fine
Bartlett, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The First NB Ch. # 5422
While certainly not the prettiest piece in the sale, this scarce note is one of only six traced by Kelly from here in large size. As of 1935 only $2,980 was outstanding from this institution in large. Good-Very Good with several separations and light tape repairs. A note for the collector who ranks scarcity above condition.
While certainly not the prettiest piece in the sale, this scarce note is one of only six traced by Kelly from here in large size. As of 1935 only $2,980 was outstanding from this institution in large. Good-Very Good with several separations and light tape repairs. A note for the collector who ranks scarcity above condition.
Bartlett, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5422
An absolutely problem-free example from a very scarce Bell County community. Fine-Very Fine.
An absolutely problem-free example from a very scarce Bell County community. Fine-Very Fine.
Bastrop, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 4093
Heritage last sold this rare note in January 2001 as part of the Steve Ivy collection, and it was formerly in the famed J.L. Irish collection. Although a few more large size notes have turned up since then, it remains rare with only five large size notes recorded in the new Texas census that is part of the John Hickman project. Fine, and still rare enough to reach or exceed. . .
Heritage last sold this rare note in January 2001 as part of the Steve Ivy collection, and it was formerly in the famed J.L. Irish collection. Although a few more large size notes have turned up since then, it remains rare with only five large size notes recorded in the new Texas census that is part of the John Hickman project. Fine, and still rare enough to reach or exceed. . .
Bay City, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6062
A high grade small example from this seldom offered Matagorda County community. Bright Very Fine.
A high grade small example from this seldom offered Matagorda County community. Bright Very Fine.
Belton, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Belton NB Ch. # 7509
Even though there were an impressive six banks in this Bell County community, all are rare except for charter # 8518 (The Peoples NB). This bank is especially difficult to locate, as this is one of only two small size examples recorded in the new Texas census from Don Kelly and the John Hickman project. Fine, and rare enough to inspire spirited bidding among Texas specialists.
Even though there were an impressive six banks in this Bell County community, all are rare except for charter # 8518 (The Peoples NB). This bank is especially difficult to locate, as this is one of only two small size examples recorded in the new Texas census from Don Kelly and the John Hickman project. Fine, and rare enough to inspire spirited bidding among Texas specialists.
Big Springs, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4306
Any note from this Howard County town is a prized item for a Texas collector, as none of the four banks from here are common. This bank reports just eight small size notes, including this one, to the census. Fine.
Any note from this Howard County town is a prized item for a Texas collector, as none of the four banks from here are common. This bank reports just eight small size notes, including this one, to the census. Fine.
Brady, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The Brady NB Ch. # (S)7827
A very scarce bank in large size, with less than a dozen such examples in the census. Very Good, well worn and with a couple of minor edge splits but fully intact.
A very scarce bank in large size, with less than a dozen such examples in the census. Very Good, well worn and with a couple of minor edge splits but fully intact.
Brady, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Brady NB Ch. # 7827
Our first example from this rare bank, this one a little lower grade then the following lot and with some minor edge damage and soiling on the back. Fine.
Our first example from this rare bank, this one a little lower grade then the following lot and with some minor edge damage and soiling on the back. Fine.
Brady, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The Brady NB Ch. # 7827
The new Kelly census lists only seven small size examples from this scarce McCulloch County bank. Very Fine+ with great eye appeal.
The new Kelly census lists only seven small size examples from this scarce McCulloch County bank. Very Fine+ with great eye appeal.
Brady, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Commercial NB Ch. # 8573
Of the two banks in this town, this one is less scarce in small size. Fine.
Of the two banks in this town, this one is less scarce in small size. Fine.
Brenham, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # 3015
An otherwise Very Fine note with a couple of small holes at internal fold junctures. This was one of the two banks from here to issue 1902 Plain Backs. One of twelve from here traced by Kelly in large from the $7,770 remaining outstanding in 1935.
An otherwise Very Fine note with a couple of small holes at internal fold junctures. This was one of the two banks from here to issue 1902 Plain Backs. One of twelve from here traced by Kelly in large from the $7,770 remaining outstanding in 1935.
Brenham, TX - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First NB Ch. # 3015
A decent large size representative from this Washington County town. Very Good.
A decent large size representative from this Washington County town. Very Good.
Brenham, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3015
A small run of CU notes from this town has survived, according to the census. Crisp Uncirculated with an uneven bottom margin.
A small run of CU notes from this town has survived, according to the census. Crisp Uncirculated with an uneven bottom margin.
Brenham, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Farmers NB Ch. # 10860
In the 1929 series this bank issued only the $10 Type 1. Once known as Hickory Grove, the town changed its name to honor Dr. Richard Fox Brenham, who practiced in the area. Extremely Fine.
In the 1929 series this bank issued only the $10 Type 1. Once known as Hickory Grove, the town changed its name to honor Dr. Richard Fox Brenham, who practiced in the area. Extremely Fine.
Brownsville, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 635 The State NB Ch. # 12236
This south Texas border town bank was chartered in 1922 and issued a sizable amount of large size currency. This example is a nice broadly margined circulated example with no flaws save for honest wear. Very Good-Fine.
This south Texas border town bank was chartered in 1922 and issued a sizable amount of large size currency. This example is a nice broadly margined circulated example with no flaws save for honest wear. Very Good-Fine.
Brownwood, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens NB Ch. # 13588
The first of five Texas number 1 notes in the Florida collection. This example is a gorgeous Gem Crisp Uncirculated specimen.
The first of five Texas number 1 notes in the Florida collection. This example is a gorgeous Gem Crisp Uncirculated specimen.
Bryan, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 599 The First NB Ch. # 3446
A decent, although well circulated, large size example from this Brazos County town. Very Good-Fine.
A decent, although well circulated, large size example from this Brazos County town. Very Good-Fine.
Burkburnett, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8706
This Wichita County community is not common in any grade. Very Good-Fine.
This Wichita County community is not common in any grade. Very Good-Fine.
Caldwell, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Caldwell NB Ch. # 6607
Since the other bank in town (The First NB) is only known as a unique '02 Red Seal, this is the only collectible bank from this community. Just seven small size examples are reported in the new Texas census. Very Fine.
Since the other bank in town (The First NB) is only known as a unique '02 Red Seal, this is the only collectible bank from this community. Just seven small size examples are reported in the new Texas census. Very Fine.
Cameron, TX - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 545 The Citizens NB Ch. # (S)5484
Although a number of Second Charter examples have survived from this bank, this must be one of the very nicest, as it is a completely problem-free mid-grade example with bright colors, clear signatures, nice margins and centering, and outstanding eye appeal. Very Fine+ and worthy of a strong bid.
Although a number of Second Charter examples have survived from this bank, this must be one of the very nicest, as it is a completely problem-free mid-grade example with bright colors, clear signatures, nice margins and centering, and outstanding eye appeal. Very Fine+ and worthy of a strong bid.
Cameron, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens NB Ch. # 5484
Notes from this bank are more often seen than are those from the other two banks in town, but none can be considered common. Problem-free Fine-Very Fine.
Notes from this bank are more often seen than are those from the other two banks in town, but none can be considered common. Problem-free Fine-Very Fine.
Cleburne, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The City NB Ch. # 13107
Very Fine with a few minor stains.
Very Fine with a few minor stains.
Corpus Christi, TX - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The City NB Ch. # (S)7668
A tough location from which to obtain any large note. Well circulated but intact Very Good.
A tough location from which to obtain any large note. Well circulated but intact Very Good.
Corpus Christi, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 State NB Ch. # 12235
A none too common note, particularly in nice grade, which this certainly is. Very Fine.
A none too common note, particularly in nice grade, which this certainly is. Very Fine.
Corsicana, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3506
This Fine note is from one of the two banks located here to issue the 1929 series. Lyman T. Davis, the originator of Wolf brand chili, was from here. In 1977 his and other companies active in the distribution of that food were successful in having the Texas Legislature designate chili as the official state food of Texas.
This Fine note is from one of the two banks located here to issue the 1929 series. Lyman T. Davis, the originator of Wolf brand chili, was from here. In 1977 his and other companies active in the distribution of that food were successful in having the Texas Legislature designate chili as the official state food of Texas.
Corsicana, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The State NB Ch. # 11022
Problem-free Fine-Very Fine.
Problem-free Fine-Very Fine.
Daingerfield, TX - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The Citizens NB Ch. # (S)7096
A newly discovered Red Seal from this very rare bank, thanks to the family of W.J.M. Jones, who signs here as V. President and who signed as cashier of the Lake Arthur, New Mexico Territory note we are offering in this sale as well. This is the only Red Seal known from Daingerfield, and it is a pretty piece indeed, with bright colors, good paper quality, and bold pen signatures. Its only detraction is a clipped off top right corner tip, which does not enter the design and affects nothing. Very Fine, rare enough to see bidding easily reach and likely exceed...
A newly discovered Red Seal from this very rare bank, thanks to the family of W.J.M. Jones, who signs here as V. President and who signed as cashier of the Lake Arthur, New Mexico Territory note we are offering in this sale as well. This is the only Red Seal known from Daingerfield, and it is a pretty piece indeed, with bright colors, good paper quality, and bold pen signatures. Its only detraction is a clipped off top right corner tip, which does not enter the design and affects nothing. Very Fine, rare enough to see bidding easily reach and likely exceed...
Dallas, TX - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 505 The American Exchange NB Ch. # (S)3623
Just five Brown Backs of all denominations are recorded in the census from this bank's second title, and this is a problem-free Twenty that will please almost any collector. Dallas notes are so widely and avidly collected that there are never enough examples of these early types to go around. Fine with faded signatures but bold color throughout.
Just five Brown Backs of all denominations are recorded in the census from this bank's second title, and this is a problem-free Twenty that will please almost any collector. Dallas notes are so widely and avidly collected that there are never enough examples of these early types to go around. Fine with faded signatures but bold color throughout.
Dallas, TX - $50 1902 Plain Back Fr. 677 The American Exchange NB Ch. # 3623
A mid-grade large size $50 from this common but popular institution, one of just a dozen large size Fifties reported to the census from this bank. Very Fine with bold engraved signatures.
A mid-grade large size $50 from this common but popular institution, one of just a dozen large size Fifties reported to the census from this bank. Very Fine with bold engraved signatures.
Dallas, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 3623
This is the third title under which this bank issued nationals. The offered example is fresh and crispy with nice centering. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This is the third title under which this bank issued nationals. The offered example is fresh and crispy with nice centering. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Dallas, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 3623
A popular bank in high grade, just a hair of a top margin and a counting crinkle away from Gem. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A popular bank in high grade, just a hair of a top margin and a counting crinkle away from Gem. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Dallas, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 608 The Southwest NB Ch. # (S)11996
A solid, problem-free circulated large size example from this scarcer Dallas bank that was open for just four years between 1921 and 1925. Fine.
A solid, problem-free circulated large size example from this scarcer Dallas bank that was open for just four years between 1921 and 1925. Fine.
Dallas, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 1 Republic NB & TC Ch. # 12186
Newly discovered and the only number 1 note known from this bank. Fortunately for collectors, it's the "A" position $5 Type 1 note, truly the first small note issued from here. There is a bit of handling, a couple of specks of soil on the margins, and a small and hard to spot erasure near the left serial number, but this note is new and really quite attractive. Crisp Uncirculated.
Newly discovered and the only number 1 note known from this bank. Fortunately for collectors, it's the "A" position $5 Type 1 note, truly the first small note issued from here. There is a bit of handling, a couple of specks of soil on the margins, and a small and hard to spot erasure near the left serial number, but this note is new and really quite attractive. Crisp Uncirculated.
Four Dallas Nationals
Dallas, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 American Exchange NB Ch. # 3623 Fine
Dallas, TX - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 659 City NB Ch. # (S)2455 VF, but damaged
Dallas, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 2 Republic NB & TC Ch. # 12186 Fine
Dallas, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Republic NB & TC Ch. # 12186 Good
Dallas, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 American Exchange NB Ch. # 3623 Fine
Dallas, TX - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 659 City NB Ch. # (S)2455 VF, but damaged
Dallas, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 2 Republic NB & TC Ch. # 12186 Fine
Dallas, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Republic NB & TC Ch. # 12186 Good
Dallas, TX - $50 1929 Ty. 2 Mercantile NB Ch. # 13743
A bright, lightly circulated example of an extremely difficult type from this (or any) state. Extremely Fine+, but with a few small pinholes near the bottom edge below the bank cashier's signature.
A bright, lightly circulated example of an extremely difficult type from this (or any) state. Extremely Fine+, but with a few small pinholes near the bottom edge below the bank cashier's signature.
Dawson, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Liberty NB Ch. # 11239
Only two banks issued Nationals in this Navarro County community, and this bank is slightly scarcer in small size. Only seven such examples, including this piece, are recorded in the new Kelly census. Very Good-Fine.
Only two banks issued Nationals in this Navarro County community, and this bank is slightly scarcer in small size. Only seven such examples, including this piece, are recorded in the new Kelly census. Very Good-Fine.
De Leon, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The Farmers & Merchants NB Ch. # 7553
Although a few notes from here have turned up in the past several years, the new census still only lists eight large size notes from this scarce bank in Comanche County. Very Good-Fine, trimmed tight at the top but otherwise free of any flaws save for honest wear.
Although a few notes from here have turned up in the past several years, the new census still only lists eight large size notes from this scarce bank in Comanche County. Very Good-Fine, trimmed tight at the top but otherwise free of any flaws save for honest wear.
Decatur, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 13623
A serial number A000001A note from this very scarce north Texas bank. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, from the Florida collection.
A serial number A000001A note from this very scarce north Texas bank. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, from the Florida collection.
Del Rio, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 Del Rio NB Ch. # 7433
A solid Fine example from this Val Verde County town, with faded signatures but decent eye appeal overall.
A solid Fine example from this Val Verde County town, with faded signatures but decent eye appeal overall.
Dublin, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 629 The Dublin NB Ch. # (S)4865
This rare bank usually only comes on the market when big name collections are sold, and even the great J.L. Irish collection contained only a single well-worn rag of a $20. Just three large size examples are recorded in the new Texas census. This Fine large size example is solid and intact with one clear pen signature, a little soiling from honest circulation, and bears the very scarce Napier-Thompson signature combination. A rare Texas item that is likely to reach or exceed. . .
This rare bank usually only comes on the market when big name collections are sold, and even the great J.L. Irish collection contained only a single well-worn rag of a $20. Just three large size examples are recorded in the new Texas census. This Fine large size example is solid and intact with one clear pen signature, a little soiling from honest circulation, and bears the very scarce Napier-Thompson signature combination. A rare Texas item that is likely to reach or exceed. . .
El Campo, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6112
This one-bank community is seldom seen in any grade. Very Good-Fine with a tiny chip out of the bottom right margin.
This one-bank community is seldom seen in any grade. Very Good-Fine with a tiny chip out of the bottom right margin.
El Paso, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The First NB Ch. # 2532
Certainly not rare, but always a popular bank when found in high circulated grades. About Uncirculated with two light vertical folds.
Certainly not rare, but always a popular bank when found in high circulated grades. About Uncirculated with two light vertical folds.
Elgin, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 The Elgin NB Ch. # 8156
This beautiful note is from a rare bank ion Bastrop County that reports just a half dozen large size notes to the new Kelly census. The signatures are faded, but the paper is completely fresh and original with several light folds that befit the grade. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, scarce enough to easily reach or surpass our estimate of . . .
This beautiful note is from a rare bank ion Bastrop County that reports just a half dozen large size notes to the new Kelly census. The signatures are faded, but the paper is completely fresh and original with several light folds that befit the grade. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, scarce enough to easily reach or surpass our estimate of . . .
Elgin, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 The Elgin NB Ch. # 8156
A duplicate large size example from this rare bank, Fine with no flaws save for a partial faded blue teller stamp to the left of the bank title.
A duplicate large size example from this rare bank, Fine with no flaws save for a partial faded blue teller stamp to the left of the bank title.
Ennis, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 634 The First NB Ch. # 12110
This rare Ellis County bank opened in 1922 and closed in 1930, a victim of the Depression. The new Texas census lists just eight large size notes. Very Good or a hair better, with clear blue pen signatures.
This rare Ellis County bank opened in 1922 and closed in 1930, a victim of the Depression. The new Texas census lists just eight large size notes. Very Good or a hair better, with clear blue pen signatures.
Fayetteville, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Farmers NB Ch. # 10954
This remarkable example comes from a one bank-town from which Kelly records less than a dozen small size examples. It is fully New, original, and bears serial number 43 of just 136 sheets printed. Crisp Uncirculated, better but for the centering and a little trace handling which is of virtually no consequence.
This remarkable example comes from a one bank-town from which Kelly records less than a dozen small size examples. It is fully New, original, and bears serial number 43 of just 136 sheets printed. Crisp Uncirculated, better but for the centering and a little trace handling which is of virtually no consequence.
Fort Worth, TX - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 552 The First NB Ch. # (S)2349
The top half of this earlier Fort Worth note is a little soiled, but it is still a scarcer Second Charter example that should fill a hole in some "Cowtown" collector's holdings. Very Good with the aforementioned discoloration at the top half but with clear blue stamped signatures.
The top half of this earlier Fort Worth note is a little soiled, but it is still a scarcer Second Charter example that should fill a hole in some "Cowtown" collector's holdings. Very Good with the aforementioned discoloration at the top half but with clear blue stamped signatures.
Fort Worth, TX - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The Fort Worth NB Ch. # (S)3131
A bright large size example with only a couple of hard-to-see folds that keep it from a higher grade. The signatures are, alas, faded. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A bright large size example with only a couple of hard-to-see folds that keep it from a higher grade. The signatures are, alas, faded. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Galveston, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 635 The United States NB Ch. # 12475
A lovely example from this "Forbidden Title" bank. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, with broad even margins all around, great color, and full originality. A minor handling mark at the right does not even come close to removing this beauty from the gem classification.
A lovely example from this "Forbidden Title" bank. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, with broad even margins all around, great color, and full originality. A minor handling mark at the right does not even come close to removing this beauty from the gem classification.
Galveston, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 635 The United States NB Ch. # 12475
Notes from this "forbidden" title bank are by no means rare, but there never seem to be enough to fill collector demand. Problem-free Very Fine with bold black stamped signatures and great overall eye appeal.
Notes from this "forbidden" title bank are by no means rare, but there never seem to be enough to fill collector demand. Problem-free Very Fine with bold black stamped signatures and great overall eye appeal.
A Pair of Galveston "Forbidden Title" Nationals
Galveston, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 United States NB Ch. # 12475 Fine-Very Fine
Galveston, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 635 United States NB Ch. # 12475 Fine
Galveston, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 United States NB Ch. # 12475 Fine-Very Fine
Galveston, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 635 United States NB Ch. # 12475 Fine
Galveston, TX - $50 1902 Plain Back Fr. 685 The United States NB Ch. # 12475
Only a half-dozen $50s from this popular "forbidden" title bank are listed in the new Kelly Texas census. Fine or so, but with some minor edge splits and light wallet staining.
Only a half-dozen $50s from this popular "forbidden" title bank are listed in the new Kelly Texas census. Fine or so, but with some minor edge splits and light wallet staining.
Galveston, TX - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The United States NB Ch. # 12475
Collectors of "forbidden" title notes will love this lightly circulated $50 from Galveston. Very Fine-Extremely Fine with just a faint trace of a paper clip stain at the upper left.
Collectors of "forbidden" title notes will love this lightly circulated $50 from Galveston. Very Fine-Extremely Fine with just a faint trace of a paper clip stain at the upper left.
Gatesville, TX - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 The Gatesville NB Ch. # (S)6150
This low grade example isn't much to look at, but it is completely intact and is from a rare Coryell County bank that reports less than a half-dozen notes to the new census. Very Good with clear pen signatures and really not so bad overall as there is no damage whatsoever other than normal wear.
This low grade example isn't much to look at, but it is completely intact and is from a rare Coryell County bank that reports less than a half-dozen notes to the new census. Very Good with clear pen signatures and really not so bad overall as there is no damage whatsoever other than normal wear.
Georgetown, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4294
A fair number of small size notes (31 to be exact) are listed in the new Kelly census, but most must be ensconced in long-term collections because they show up on the market with little regularity. Fine.
A fair number of small size notes (31 to be exact) are listed in the new Kelly census, but most must be ensconced in long-term collections because they show up on the market with little regularity. Fine.
Gonzales, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Farmers NB Ch. # 8392
Two pieces, both Fine and both with minor problems.
Two pieces, both Fine and both with minor problems.
Graham, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 4418
This Type 1 $20 has a slightly uneven margin at the bottom, but is otherwise quite attractive. Fine-Very Fine.
This Type 1 $20 has a slightly uneven margin at the bottom, but is otherwise quite attractive. Fine-Very Fine.
Granbury, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 3727
A lightly circulated example with purple stamped signatures, from a scarce Hood County bank. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated with a couple of small, light stains that are mentioned only for cataloging accuracy.
A lightly circulated example with purple stamped signatures, from a scarce Hood County bank. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated with a couple of small, light stains that are mentioned only for cataloging accuracy.
Granbury, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3727
This was the only bank in this Hood County location to issue small size Nationals. Fine-Very Fine with a little trace soiling and a slightly uneven, but broad, bottom margin.
This was the only bank in this Hood County location to issue small size Nationals. Fine-Very Fine with a little trace soiling and a slightly uneven, but broad, bottom margin.
Greenville, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # 2998
An extremely scarce large size-only bank from this always popular east Texas town in Hunt County. About Fine.
An extremely scarce large size-only bank from this always popular east Texas town in Hunt County. About Fine.
Hallettsville, TX - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 653 First NB Ch. # 4338
A crispy, bright example that would face up very nicely except for a couple of areas of very minor wallet staining that show up near a couple of hard storage folds. Still Very Fine or slightly better, with bold purple stamped signatures and decent overall eye appeal. Scarce in large size, with just over a dozen examples reported in the new Kelly-Hickman census.
A crispy, bright example that would face up very nicely except for a couple of areas of very minor wallet staining that show up near a couple of hard storage folds. Still Very Fine or slightly better, with bold purple stamped signatures and decent overall eye appeal. Scarce in large size, with just over a dozen examples reported in the new Kelly-Hickman census.
Hebbronville, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 12995
A moderately circulated example from this small size-only, one bank-town in Jim Hogg County. Bright Very Fine.
A moderately circulated example from this small size-only, one bank-town in Jim Hogg County. Bright Very Fine.
Hillsboro, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The Farmers NB Ch. # 3762
A nice circulated large size Ten from this scarcer bank. Fine.
A nice circulated large size Ten from this scarcer bank. Fine.
Hillsboro, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 629 The Citizens NB Ch. # (S)4900
A bright and attractive Very Fine example that bears the scarcer Napier-Thompson signature combination and has outstanding purple stamped bank signatures.
A bright and attractive Very Fine example that bears the scarcer Napier-Thompson signature combination and has outstanding purple stamped bank signatures.
Hillsboro, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 629 The Citizens NB Ch. # 4900
A Fine-Very Fine note from a community named in honor of Dr. George Washington Hill, who served as Sam Houston's Secretary of War in the Republic of Texas. Enhanced by the scarce Napier-Thompson signatures.
A Fine-Very Fine note from a community named in honor of Dr. George Washington Hill, who served as Sam Houston's Secretary of War in the Republic of Texas. Enhanced by the scarce Napier-Thompson signatures.
Hillsboro, TX - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 655 The Citizens NB Ch. # (S)4900
A third large size example from this bank, this a Twenty that also has the Napier-Thompson signature combination. The bank signatures have been retraced. Fine.
A third large size example from this bank, this a Twenty that also has the Napier-Thompson signature combination. The bank signatures have been retraced. Fine.
Honey Grove, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The First NB Ch. # 2867
The 1997 Kelly reference reported just four large size examples from here, and although a few more have turned up since then they remain quite scarce. This Very Good example is fully intact and attractive for the grade but has a single unobtrusive edge split.
The 1997 Kelly reference reported just four large size examples from here, and although a few more have turned up since then they remain quite scarce. This Very Good example is fully intact and attractive for the grade but has a single unobtrusive edge split.
Houston, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 South Texas Commercial NB Ch. # 10152
While hardly on a scarce issuer, this note has only the faintest evidence handling and would be an attractive addition to any collection of 1929 nationals. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
While hardly on a scarce issuer, this note has only the faintest evidence handling and would be an attractive addition to any collection of 1929 nationals. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Houston, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Harrisburg NB Ch. # 12840
This is Houston's one truly rare small size issuer, which, although chartered in 1925, elected to issue Type 2 notes only during the depths of the Depression. Although four pieces are listed in the census (a figure which has not changed in a decade), all are tightly held in long term Houston holdings. Even collections as celebrated as Irish lacked any example from here, and our records disclose not even one public offering of any kind from here during the past six decades. Nice Very Fine, a note likely to create some serious action amongst the many collectors of Texas notes before the hammer falls tonight.
This is Houston's one truly rare small size issuer, which, although chartered in 1925, elected to issue Type 2 notes only during the depths of the Depression. Although four pieces are listed in the census (a figure which has not changed in a decade), all are tightly held in long term Houston holdings. Even collections as celebrated as Irish lacked any example from here, and our records disclose not even one public offering of any kind from here during the past six decades. Nice Very Fine, a note likely to create some serious action amongst the many collectors of Texas notes before the hammer falls tonight.
Houston Nationals from Two Banks
Houston, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 599 First NB Ch. # (S) 1644 VF
Houston, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 Ch. # 1644, Ch. # (S)1644 (2) VF, Fine, VF
Houston, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 13683 F-VF
Houston, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 599 First NB Ch. # (S) 1644 VF
Houston, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 Ch. # 1644, Ch. # (S)1644 (2) VF, Fine, VF
Houston, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 13683 F-VF
A Group of Three Houston Third Charter Nationals
Houston, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 601 Union NB Ch. # (S)9712 Fine,
Houston, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 601 Union NB Ch. # 9712 VF
The two foregoing notes demonstrate different varieties of the same Friedberg number issued by the same bank, with one piece having two bank serial numbers and no regional sorting letter and the other having both a bank and treasury serial number as well as the regional sorting letter as part of the bank charter number.
Houston, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 NB of Commerce Ch. # (S)10225 Fine
Houston, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 601 Union NB Ch. # (S)9712 Fine,
Houston, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 601 Union NB Ch. # 9712 VF
The two foregoing notes demonstrate different varieties of the same Friedberg number issued by the same bank, with one piece having two bank serial numbers and no regional sorting letter and the other having both a bank and treasury serial number as well as the regional sorting letter as part of the bank charter number.
Houston, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 NB of Commerce Ch. # (S)10225 Fine
Hubbard, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5008
Of the two banks in this Hill County town, only this one is collectible as the other is currently unknown. Just eight small size examples from this bank are recorded in the new census. Fine-Very Fine, problem-free in appearance but with a plethora of tiny pinholes.
Of the two banks in this Hill County town, only this one is collectible as the other is currently unknown. Just eight small size examples from this bank are recorded in the new census. Fine-Very Fine, problem-free in appearance but with a plethora of tiny pinholes.
Hutto, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 The Hutto NB Ch. # (S)9625
This Williamson County bank was the only bank in town, and it is legitimately rare in all grades both large and small size. Only three large size examples appear in the new Kelly Texas census, and our records indicate only a single public offering in the last 60 years, that in an Allen Mincho price list in 1986. This fact is all the more amazing since the Irish, Everson, and Ivy sales have all occurred since that date, and not a single example surfaced in any of these major holdings. This example is a problem-free About Fine example that has fantastic pen signatures and has absolutely fantastic eye appeal for a note with so much honest wear. If rarity is any indication, we can expect the serious Texas collectors to stretch their bids to obtain this note, and bidding will likely reach or even far exceed. . .
This Williamson County bank was the only bank in town, and it is legitimately rare in all grades both large and small size. Only three large size examples appear in the new Kelly Texas census, and our records indicate only a single public offering in the last 60 years, that in an Allen Mincho price list in 1986. This fact is all the more amazing since the Irish, Everson, and Ivy sales have all occurred since that date, and not a single example surfaced in any of these major holdings. This example is a problem-free About Fine example that has fantastic pen signatures and has absolutely fantastic eye appeal for a note with so much honest wear. If rarity is any indication, we can expect the serious Texas collectors to stretch their bids to obtain this note, and bidding will likely reach or even far exceed. . .
Italy, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5663
This Ellis County community is always a popular town with collectors, and Kelly documents the survival of just eight small size examples from this bank which is the only collectible issuer from here. Very Good, well worn but fully intact.
This Ellis County community is always a popular town with collectors, and Kelly documents the survival of just eight small size examples from this bank which is the only collectible issuer from here. Very Good, well worn but fully intact.
Kaufman, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3836
Kelly's new Texas census records a mere five small size examples from this rare bank. Very Good-Fine and with claims to a full Fine grade, a nice circulated example to represent this difficult-to-locate town.
Kelly's new Texas census records a mere five small size examples from this rare bank. Very Good-Fine and with claims to a full Fine grade, a nice circulated example to represent this difficult-to-locate town.
Kingsville, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 12968
The census documents a small run of high grade examples from here, although this is the first that we have seen. Boldly embossed and fully original Choice Crisp Uncirculated and a beautiful Type 2 Ten to represent this scarce community.
The census documents a small run of high grade examples from here, although this is the first that we have seen. Boldly embossed and fully original Choice Crisp Uncirculated and a beautiful Type 2 Ten to represent this scarce community.
Kingsville, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 12968
The census records more than two-dozen small size notes from here, not a single one of them a $20. This example, which is obviously new to the census, is Fine-Very Fine and has no flaws but honest circulation.
The census records more than two-dozen small size notes from here, not a single one of them a $20. This example, which is obviously new to the census, is Fine-Very Fine and has no flaws but honest circulation.
La Grange, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 3906
A nice large size Ten from this Fayette County Bank, problem-free but for a tiny hole near the center. Fine-Very Fine.
A nice large size Ten from this Fayette County Bank, problem-free but for a tiny hole near the center. Fine-Very Fine.
La Grange, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # (S)3906
A duplicate large size example from here, this one bearing the regional letter "S". Problem-free Fine.
A duplicate large size example from here, this one bearing the regional letter "S". Problem-free Fine.
Lakeview, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 12835
An extremely scarce note from this small Panhandle bank which issued Series 1929 examples only. The new Kelly census shows just three notes extant from this one bank community, with our records showing only four offerings during the past sixty years. Nice Very Fine, with just a tiny bit of staining on the edge of the left margin.
An extremely scarce note from this small Panhandle bank which issued Series 1929 examples only. The new Kelly census shows just three notes extant from this one bank community, with our records showing only four offerings during the past sixty years. Nice Very Fine, with just a tiny bit of staining on the edge of the left margin.
Laredo, TX - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 658 The Laredo NB Ch. # 5001
An always popular South Texas border town that is seldom available in large size. Fine-Very Fine with solid paper and no significant flaws.
An always popular South Texas border town that is seldom available in large size. Fine-Very Fine with solid paper and no significant flaws.
Laredo, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Laredo NB Ch. # 5001
This bank was the last of three issuing institutions from here to be chartered and the only one to survive the depression. This example is a clean and original Very Fine and is free from circulation soil or other impairments.
This bank was the last of three issuing institutions from here to be chartered and the only one to survive the depression. This example is a clean and original Very Fine and is free from circulation soil or other impairments.
Lipan, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10598
This is the only serial number one example reported to date from this small (and very scarce) Hood County bank. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, a prize from the Florida collection.
This is the only serial number one example reported to date from this small (and very scarce) Hood County bank. Gem Crisp Uncirculated, a prize from the Florida collection.
Longview, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Rembert NB Ch. # 12411
This bank from Gregg County issued only $5s in both large and small size. Fine and about as nice as is ever seen from this bank.
This bank from Gregg County issued only $5s in both large and small size. Fine and about as nice as is ever seen from this bank.
Luling, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 13919
A small group of high grade notes has provided collectors with a few beauties from this town. This Type 2 Five is boldly embossed and would be a Gem but for the centering. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A small group of high grade notes has provided collectors with a few beauties from this town. This Type 2 Five is boldly embossed and would be a Gem but for the centering. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Luling, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 13919
This Type 2 Five picked up a few hard storage folds. Very Fine.
This Type 2 Five picked up a few hard storage folds. Very Fine.
Luling, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 13919
This example is unusual for the bank in that it obviously circulated for quite some time. Fine.
This example is unusual for the bank in that it obviously circulated for quite some time. Fine.
Marlin, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4706
This town's name evokes thoughts of Len, Tom, and Lowell in a fishing boat off the coast of the Keys... I wonder if they caught anything? Fine-Very Fine with a small puncture hole, an otherwise nice example from this scarce Falls County location.
This town's name evokes thoughts of Len, Tom, and Lowell in a fishing boat off the coast of the Keys... I wonder if they caught anything? Fine-Very Fine with a small puncture hole, an otherwise nice example from this scarce Falls County location.
Marshall, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Marshall NB Ch. # 4101
A problem-free example from a scarce Harrison County bank. Fine.
A problem-free example from a scarce Harrison County bank. Fine.
Marshall, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Marshall NB Ch. # 4101
A second small size example from here, this one a little more heavily worn.
A second small size example from here, this one a little more heavily worn.
Mercedes, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The First NB Ch. # 11879
This bank was the only issuing institution in this Hidalgo County town, and notes from here have always been popular with "name" collectors due to the car connection. This large size example bears the solid serial number 6666. The red stamped signatures are clear and bold, and add to the already considerable eye appeal. A bit tight at the top but otherwise flawless for the grade. Very Fine.
This bank was the only issuing institution in this Hidalgo County town, and notes from here have always been popular with "name" collectors due to the car connection. This large size example bears the solid serial number 6666. The red stamped signatures are clear and bold, and add to the already considerable eye appeal. A bit tight at the top but otherwise flawless for the grade. Very Fine.
Nacogdoches, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Stone Fort NB Ch. # 6627
A bright and attractive example from this popular bank, problem-free save for a tiny rust stain and a couple of other small discolored spots. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A bright and attractive example from this popular bank, problem-free save for a tiny rust stain and a couple of other small discolored spots. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Orange, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4118
Although not rare, small size notes from this bank typically come well worn. This nice $10 is a pleasant exception, as it has only a few light folds and is fully bright in appearance. Original Extremely Fine+++.
Although not rare, small size notes from this bank typically come well worn. This nice $10 is a pleasant exception, as it has only a few light folds and is fully bright in appearance. Original Extremely Fine+++.
Paris, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The First NB Ch. # 3638
A Very Fine example without the regional sorting letter. The officers' signatures appear to have been retraced .
A Very Fine example without the regional sorting letter. The officers' signatures appear to have been retraced .
Paris, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The First NB Ch. #(S)3638
A Very Fine note with the regional sorting letter. A band of wallet staining on the face indicates that this note was likely carried as a keepsake for some time.
A Very Fine note with the regional sorting letter. A band of wallet staining on the face indicates that this note was likely carried as a keepsake for some time.
Pearsall, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The Pearsall NB Ch. # 6989
This scarce Frio County bank reports just a baker's dozen large size examples to the new census. Problem-free Fine, with absolutely no flaws whatsoever save for honest wear.
This scarce Frio County bank reports just a baker's dozen large size examples to the new census. Problem-free Fine, with absolutely no flaws whatsoever save for honest wear.
Pharr, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The First NB Ch. # 10169
Although several large size notes have turned up from here since the 1997 Kelly reference (which reported just two large size examples) was published, they still don't appear with any regularity on the market. This was a one bank-town, and notes from here will likely always be relatively scarce. Very Good-Fine.
Although several large size notes have turned up from here since the 1997 Kelly reference (which reported just two large size examples) was published, they still don't appear with any regularity on the market. This was a one bank-town, and notes from here will likely always be relatively scarce. Very Good-Fine.
Pharr, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 10169
A nice serial number A000001A note from Pharr south Texas. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, from the Florida collection.
A nice serial number A000001A note from Pharr south Texas. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, from the Florida collection.
Pilot Point, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Pilot Point NB Ch. # 4777
An excessively rare Series 1929 example from a bank we've never offered in small size. Expect a fierce fight when this rare north Texas note goes under the hammer. Fine.
An excessively rare Series 1929 example from a bank we've never offered in small size. Expect a fierce fight when this rare north Texas note goes under the hammer. Fine.
Port Arthur, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 5485
A nicely margined and crackling fresh example which may well be the nicest small size note known on Port Arthur. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A nicely margined and crackling fresh example which may well be the nicest small size note known on Port Arthur. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Port Arthur, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 5485
A freshly original note from the only bank to issue in the birthplace of Janis Joplin. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A freshly original note from the only bank to issue in the birthplace of Janis Joplin. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Port Arthur, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 5485
A second example from here. It misses Gem status due solely to a lightly bumped upper right corner. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A second example from here. It misses Gem status due solely to a lightly bumped upper right corner. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Rosebud, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Planters NB Ch. # 8066
Only two banks from this Falls County community issued Nationals, and neither is common. This note comes from the scarcer of the two banks, which is represented in the new Texas census by just four small size examples. Fine-Very Fine and likely to see considerable bidding action from Texas collectors who do not have a note from this rare bank.
Only two banks from this Falls County community issued Nationals, and neither is common. This note comes from the scarcer of the two banks, which is represented in the new Texas census by just four small size examples. Fine-Very Fine and likely to see considerable bidding action from Texas collectors who do not have a note from this rare bank.
A San Angelo Grouping
San Angelo, TX -$10 1929 Ty. 1 Central NB (2) F-VF, VF; $20 1929 Ty. 1 Central NB Ch. # 10664 VF
San Angelo, TX -$10 1929 Ty. 1 Central NB (2) F-VF, VF; $20 1929 Ty. 1 Central NB Ch. # 10664 VF
San Antonio, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The San Antonio NB Ch. # 1657
An attractive San Antonio note which is fully gem but for a corner fold.
An attractive San Antonio note which is fully gem but for a corner fold.
San Antonio, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The Lockwood NB Ch. # 3738
Large notes only from this much scarcer San Antonio bank, with this one of the nicest examples we've seen. Very Fine+, with just a touch of light foxing and a bit of ink on the reverse.
Large notes only from this much scarcer San Antonio bank, with this one of the nicest examples we've seen. Very Fine+, with just a touch of light foxing and a bit of ink on the reverse.
San Antonio, TX - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 490 The Frost NB Ch. # 5179
A lovely Brown Back with full original embossing and great color and signatures. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, a wonderful Texas Brown Back fit for the finest of collections.
A lovely Brown Back with full original embossing and great color and signatures. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, a wonderful Texas Brown Back fit for the finest of collections.
San Antonio, TX - $50 1902 Plain Back Fr. 682 The Frost NB Ch. # (S)5179
By no means rare as a bank, but high denomination notes from here are always popular and are much scarcer than other more "run-of-the-mill" items. Crisp Extremely Fine.
By no means rare as a bank, but high denomination notes from here are always popular and are much scarcer than other more "run-of-the-mill" items. Crisp Extremely Fine.
San Antonio, TX - $100 1929 Ty. 1 The Frost NB Ch. # 5179
A pleasing Extremely Fine high denomination example from this well collected city.
A pleasing Extremely Fine high denomination example from this well collected city.
San Antonio, TX - $50 1902 Plain Back Fr. 682 The City NB Ch. # (S)5217
A lovely example from a small run of three uncirculated fifties listed in the new Kelly census. Well centered Choice Crisp Uncirculated, not at all common in this grade.
A lovely example from a small run of three uncirculated fifties listed in the new Kelly census. Well centered Choice Crisp Uncirculated, not at all common in this grade.
San Antonio, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 NB of Commerce Ch. # 6956
A common enough bank in small size, but certainly not in this state of preservation. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A common enough bank in small size, but certainly not in this state of preservation. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
San Antonio, TX - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 661 The Commercial NB Ch. # 12162
A pretty large size note from this scarcer San Antonio bank, lightly toned Very FIne-Extremely Fine with a couple of very minor paper flaws that are not singularly mentionable.
A pretty large size note from this scarcer San Antonio bank, lightly toned Very FIne-Extremely Fine with a couple of very minor paper flaws that are not singularly mentionable.
A Quintet of San Antonio Nationals
San Antonio, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 San Antonio NB Ch. # (S)1657 Fine
San Antonio, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 Frost NB (2) Ch. # (S)5179, Ch. # 5179 Fine, Fine
San Antonio, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 Groos NB Ch. # (S)10148 VG
San Antonio, TX - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 NB of Commerce Ch. # (S)6956 VF
San Antonio, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 San Antonio NB Ch. # (S)1657 Fine
San Antonio, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 Frost NB (2) Ch. # (S)5179, Ch. # 5179 Fine, Fine
San Antonio, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 Groos NB Ch. # (S)10148 VG
San Antonio, TX - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 NB of Commerce Ch. # (S)6956 VF
Three San Antonio Banks
San Antonio, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 2 Groos NB Ch. # 10148 VF
San Antonio, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Commercial NB Ch. # 12162 VF
San Antonio, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 2 NB of Commerce Ch. # 6956 VF
San Antonio, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 2 Groos NB Ch. # 10148 VF
San Antonio, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Commercial NB Ch. # 12162 VF
San Antonio, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 2 NB of Commerce Ch. # 6956 VF
San Marcos, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The First NB Ch. # (S)3346
This rare Hays County town was serviced by two issuing banks, this the less rare of the two. Rarity is, of course, relative, as there are still only a handful of notes from here in the census and large size examples are few and far between. Problem-free Fine, scarce enough to easily reach or exceed. . .
This rare Hays County town was serviced by two issuing banks, this the less rare of the two. Rarity is, of course, relative, as there are still only a handful of notes from here in the census and large size examples are few and far between. Problem-free Fine, scarce enough to easily reach or exceed. . .
Seguin, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5097
Several small size notes are reported from here but they don't seem to show up with any regularity. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with a small margin nick in the upper right corner.
Several small size notes are reported from here but they don't seem to show up with any regularity. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with a small margin nick in the upper right corner.
Shiner, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 607 The First NB Ch. # 5628
This bank is known for the small hoard of high grade Brown Back Fives that are the source of most notes from here, but Third Charter notes from this one bank-town are quite scarce. This problem-free Fine+++ example has great signatures and excellent eye appeal for the grade.
This bank is known for the small hoard of high grade Brown Back Fives that are the source of most notes from here, but Third Charter notes from this one bank-town are quite scarce. This problem-free Fine+++ example has great signatures and excellent eye appeal for the grade.
Shiner, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The First NB Ch. # (S)5628
A nice Third Charter Ten from this popular bank that has a little minor soiling on the back but no other pertinent flaws. Very Fine.
A nice Third Charter Ten from this popular bank that has a little minor soiling on the back but no other pertinent flaws. Very Fine.
Shiner, TX - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 659 The First NB Ch. # (S)5628
A problem-free Twenty that completes the Third Charter denomination set here offered. Fine.
A problem-free Twenty that completes the Third Charter denomination set here offered. Fine.
Smithville, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # 7041
This rare note was sold by Allen Mincho to our consignor about two decades ago, and just a few examples have surfaced on the market since then. It is low grade, but is still from a one bank-town that reports just three large size examples to the new Texas census. Good-Very Good with frayed edges and some splits and tears, but rare enough to pique the interest of even seasoned Texas collectors.
This rare note was sold by Allen Mincho to our consignor about two decades ago, and just a few examples have surfaced on the market since then. It is low grade, but is still from a one bank-town that reports just three large size examples to the new Texas census. Good-Very Good with frayed edges and some splits and tears, but rare enough to pique the interest of even seasoned Texas collectors.
Spur, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Spur NB Ch. # 9611
This evocatively named town had a pair of banks, but the other bank is unknown in small size and unique in large size. A mere seven small size examples survive from this bank to supply collector demand. Very Good-Fine and attractive for the grade.
This evocatively named town had a pair of banks, but the other bank is unknown in small size and unique in large size. A mere seven small size examples survive from this bank to supply collector demand. Very Good-Fine and attractive for the grade.
Stephenville, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 2 Farmers-First NB Ch. # 12730
This low grade example has an irregular top margin and a small stain in the upper-left corner. Very Good.
This low grade example has an irregular top margin and a small stain in the upper-left corner. Very Good.
Sulphur Springs, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB in Sulphur Springs Ch. # 12845
Only a dozen small size examples from this Hopkins County bank are listed in the census, including this Type 1 Ten. Fine.
Only a dozen small size examples from this Hopkins County bank are listed in the census, including this Type 1 Ten. Fine.
Taylor, TX - $50 1902 Date Back Fr. 667 The First NB Ch. # (S)3027
Very similar in grade and appearance to the $50 from here that we sold in our September 2003 sale, a little aged and trimmed tight around all four edges. This one also has a little wallet staining and some edge problems, indicating a similar source (although they came to us from entirely different consignors, and this one has been in the consignor's holdings for about 20 years). The one that we sold in September realized just under $3,000, and we wouldn't be surprised if this example approached that. Fine overall, with the aforementioned problems.
Very similar in grade and appearance to the $50 from here that we sold in our September 2003 sale, a little aged and trimmed tight around all four edges. This one also has a little wallet staining and some edge problems, indicating a similar source (although they came to us from entirely different consignors, and this one has been in the consignor's holdings for about 20 years). The one that we sold in September realized just under $3,000, and we wouldn't be surprised if this example approached that. Fine overall, with the aforementioned problems.
Taylor, TX - $50 1929 Ty. 1 First-Taylor NB Ch. # 3027
This scarce bank is represented in the census in small size by just $50s and $100s. This Fifty is low grade but fully intact. Very Good.
This scarce bank is represented in the census in small size by just $50s and $100s. This Fifty is low grade but fully intact. Very Good.
Taylor, TX - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 545 The City NB Ch. # (S)5275
A nice example from the other bank in town, a scarce issuer that reports just 10 large size notes to the new census. This is a problem-free Second Charter Date Back that has lots of honest wear but no problems. Very Good-Fine.
A nice example from the other bank in town, a scarce issuer that reports just 10 large size notes to the new census. This is a problem-free Second Charter Date Back that has lots of honest wear but no problems. Very Good-Fine.
Taylor, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The City NB Ch. # 5275
A second large size example, this one with gorgeous vanity pen signatures and no flaws save for the honest wear that defines the Fine grade.
A second large size example, this one with gorgeous vanity pen signatures and no flaws save for the honest wear that defines the Fine grade.
Taylor, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The City NB Ch. # 5275
This moderately circulated Twenty is problem-free, bright, and looks a grade better at first glance. A dozen and a half small size notes are in the new Texas census. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
This moderately circulated Twenty is problem-free, bright, and looks a grade better at first glance. A dozen and a half small size notes are in the new Texas census. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Taylor, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The City NB Ch. # 5275
A second, problem-free example from this Williamson County bank. Very Fine.
A second, problem-free example from this Williamson County bank. Very Fine.
Teague, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8195
A scarce note from a Freestone County bank that is not often available. Very Good with a small number written in ink just to the left of the bank imprint.
A scarce note from a Freestone County bank that is not often available. Very Good with a small number written in ink just to the left of the bank imprint.
Terrell, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The First NB Ch. # (S)3816
This bank was the only issuer in town to print the $5 denomination in Plain Backs. While the signatures have faded, it is an otherwise problem free Fine with some claims to a higher grade.
This bank was the only issuer in town to print the $5 denomination in Plain Backs. While the signatures have faded, it is an otherwise problem free Fine with some claims to a higher grade.
Terrell, TX - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 490 The American NB Ch. # (S)4990
A newly discovered Brown Back offered here to the collecting fraternity for the first time. This example bears the second title used here, and is the first Brown Back we've ever seen for sale bearing this title, as both Irish and Everson had the bank covered but with later issues. Nice Fine+++, with purple signatures, a winner of a note likely to see bidding reach or exceed...
A newly discovered Brown Back offered here to the collecting fraternity for the first time. This example bears the second title used here, and is the first Brown Back we've ever seen for sale bearing this title, as both Irish and Everson had the bank covered but with later issues. Nice Fine+++, with purple signatures, a winner of a note likely to see bidding reach or exceed...
Terrell, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The American NB Ch. # 4990
Fifteen small size notes from this bank's second title are in the new Kelly census. This Ten is a problem-free Very Fine example that is well above average for the bank.
Fifteen small size notes from this bank's second title are in the new Kelly census. This Ten is a problem-free Very Fine example that is well above average for the bank.
Terrell, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The American NB Ch. # 4990
A second example from here, this a problem-free Fine-Very Fine Twenty.
A second example from here, this a problem-free Fine-Very Fine Twenty.
Texarkana, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The Texarkana NB Ch. # 3785
A nice looking large size example from this popular dual-state locale that straddles the Arkansas-Texas border. Very Fine with bold stamped signatures.
A nice looking large size example from this popular dual-state locale that straddles the Arkansas-Texas border. Very Fine with bold stamped signatures.
Texarkana, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Texarkana NB Ch. # 3785
Although there were four issuing banks located here only this institution emitted the 1929 series. Very Good.
Although there were four issuing banks located here only this institution emitted the 1929 series. Very Good.
Trinity, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Trinity NB Ch. # 10078
A serial number A000001A example bearing one of the best town names on Nationals. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, just a bit of handling from the gem designation.
A serial number A000001A example bearing one of the best town names on Nationals. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, just a bit of handling from the gem designation.
Uvalde, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Commercial NB Ch. # 6831
This was the only bank in this community to issue small size notes, and this is one of only eight such examples listed in the new Texas census. Fine-Very Fine and problem-free for the grade.
This was the only bank in this community to issue small size notes, and this is one of only eight such examples listed in the new Texas census. Fine-Very Fine and problem-free for the grade.
Two Third Charter Denominations from the Victoria National Bank with the Napier-Thompson Signatures
Victoria, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 603 The Victoria NB Ch. # (S)10360 VF
Victoria, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 629 The Victoria NB Ch. # 10360 F-VF
Victoria, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 603 The Victoria NB Ch. # (S)10360 VF
Victoria, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 629 The Victoria NB Ch. # 10360 F-VF
Victoria, TX - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 655 The Victoria NB Ch. # 10360
This Very Fine note has all the esthetic appeal of the Extremely Fine grade. It is from the only institution here to issue the $20 Plain Back and retains darkly stamped officers' signatures.
This Very Fine note has all the esthetic appeal of the Extremely Fine grade. It is from the only institution here to issue the $20 Plain Back and retains darkly stamped officers' signatures.
Waco, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 2189
The second title under which this bank issued, with all of its 1929 series coming under this name. About Uncirculated.
The second title under which this bank issued, with all of its 1929 series coming under this name. About Uncirculated.
Waco, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The Central NB Ch. # 10220
This institution issued Date Backs and Plain Backs only under two titles during its short 12 year tenure from 1912-1924. This is one of eight known with the second bank name. Fine.
This institution issued Date Backs and Plain Backs only under two titles during its short 12 year tenure from 1912-1924. This is one of eight known with the second bank name. Fine.
Waxahachie, TX - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 619 The Waxahachie NB Ch. # (S)4379
This large size example is trimmed a little tight at the top, otherwise it is absolutely problem-free with stamped signatures that are somewhat obscured because they were positioned a little high. Fine-Very Fine.
This large size example is trimmed a little tight at the top, otherwise it is absolutely problem-free with stamped signatures that are somewhat obscured because they were positioned a little high. Fine-Very Fine.
Waxahachie, TX - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 619 The Waxahachie NB Ch. # (S)4379
A second Third Charter Date Back, this one a little more worn and with some very minor staining. Very Good.
A second Third Charter Date Back, this one a little more worn and with some very minor staining. Very Good.
Waxahachie, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Citizens NB Ch. # 13516
A solid Very Fine example from a city where scenes from the movie Places in the Heart were filmed. Only 442 sheets of the $20 denomination were printed in Type 1.
A solid Very Fine example from a city where scenes from the movie Places in the Heart were filmed. Only 442 sheets of the $20 denomination were printed in Type 1.
Weatherford, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens NB Ch. # 2723
A bright and well centered example that has a very difficult to see center fold and a corner tip bend but is otherwise Choice CU. Choice About Uncirculated.
A bright and well centered example that has a very difficult to see center fold and a corner tip bend but is otherwise Choice CU. Choice About Uncirculated.
West, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The NB of West Ch. # 8239
A lovely small size $20 from a very scarce bank that is represented by just seven small size notes in the new census. Ironically, this town is in the east-central part of the state. Very Fine.
A lovely small size $20 from a very scarce bank that is represented by just seven small size notes in the new census. Ironically, this town is in the east-central part of the state. Very Fine.
Whitewright, TX - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The First NB Ch. # 4692
This scarce Grayson County bank reports just a baker's dozen large size examples to the current census. Problem-free Fine.
This scarce Grayson County bank reports just a baker's dozen large size examples to the current census. Problem-free Fine.
Whitewright, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4692
A crispy Extremely Fine, although there is an ever so slight hint of paper aging present. Nevertheless, this remains a most attractive example.
A crispy Extremely Fine, although there is an ever so slight hint of paper aging present. Nevertheless, this remains a most attractive example.
Whitewright, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Planters NB Ch. # 6915
This is the much scarcer of the two banks that issued in this Grayson County community, and a mere three small size examples are listed in the new Texas census from the Hickman project. Fine.
This is the much scarcer of the two banks that issued in this Grayson County community, and a mere three small size examples are listed in the new Texas census from the Hickman project. Fine.
Wichita Falls, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 2 Wichita NB Ch. # 13676
A beautiful, well-centered example with bold embossing and virtually pristine paper surfaces. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautiful, well-centered example with bold embossing and virtually pristine paper surfaces. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Winnsboro, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5674
A very scarce bank that is missing from most collections and is represented in the census by just seven small size examples. Very Good with some soiling and a couple of stains on the back.
A very scarce bank that is missing from most collections and is represented in the census by just seven small size examples. Very Good with some soiling and a couple of stains on the back.
Yoakum, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Yoakum NB Ch. # 8694
A nice circulated small size example from this Lavaca County community.
A nice circulated small size example from this Lavaca County community.
Yoakum, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Yoakum NB Ch. # 8694
A perfectly original high grade circulated example that is well above average for this bank. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A perfectly original high grade circulated example that is well above average for this bank. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A Group of Texas Nationals with Considerable Experience
Cameron, TX - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 659 Citizens NB VG, corner missing
DeLeon, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 Farmers and Merchants NB Ch. # 7553 G-VG, ragged borders
El Paso, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 607 First NB Ch. # 2532 G-VG
Greenville, TX - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 592 Greenville Natl Exchange Bank Ch. # (S)8581 VG, stains, corner missing
Stamford, TX - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 659 First NB Ch. # (S)5560 VG, corner missing
Examination of this lot is recommended. There will be no returns for any reason.
Cameron, TX - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 659 Citizens NB VG, corner missing
DeLeon, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 Farmers and Merchants NB Ch. # 7553 G-VG, ragged borders
El Paso, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 607 First NB Ch. # 2532 G-VG
Greenville, TX - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 592 Greenville Natl Exchange Bank Ch. # (S)8581 VG, stains, corner missing
Stamford, TX - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 659 First NB Ch. # (S)5560 VG, corner missing
Examination of this lot is recommended. There will be no returns for any reason.
A Texas Mixture
Corsicana, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 3506 VF
Fort Worth, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Fort Worth NB Ch. # 3131 VG
Galveston, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 United States NB Ch. # 12475 VF
Granbury, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 3727 VG
Corsicana, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 3506 VF
Fort Worth, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Fort Worth NB Ch. # 3131 VG
Galveston, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 United States NB Ch. # 12475 VF
Granbury, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 3727 VG
Big City Texas Nationals
Dallas, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 NB & TC Ch. # 12186 VF
Fort Worth, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 1 Fort Worth NB Ch. # 3131 VF
Houston, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 NB of Commerce Ch. # 10225 VF
San Antonio, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 1 Frost NB Ch. # 5179 Fine
San Antonio, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 1 Commercial NB Ch. # 12162 Fine
Dallas, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 NB & TC Ch. # 12186 VF
Fort Worth, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 1 Fort Worth NB Ch. # 3131 VF
Houston, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 NB of Commerce Ch. # 10225 VF
San Antonio, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 1 Frost NB Ch. # 5179 Fine
San Antonio, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 1 Commercial NB Ch. # 12162 Fine
A Trio of 1929 Texas Items
Waco, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Liberty NB Ch. # 11140 VG
Wichita Falls, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 3200 VG
Wichita Falls, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 3200 VF
Waco, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Liberty NB Ch. # 11140 VG
Wichita Falls, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 3200 VG
Wichita Falls, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 3200 VF
Logan, UT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 4670
A nice example from this scarcer Utah bank. Fine-Very Fine.
A nice example from this scarcer Utah bank. Fine-Very Fine.
Murray, UT - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6558
A scarce small size example from this one bank-town. Problem-free Fine+.
A scarce small size example from this one bank-town. Problem-free Fine+.
Nephi, UT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Nephi NB Ch. # 8508
This small size example has a little soiling from circulation, but only four small examples plus an uncut sheet are listed in the Kelly reference. A very scarce bank that is likely to inspire spirited bidding among collectors from this state. About Fine.
This small size example has a little soiling from circulation, but only four small examples plus an uncut sheet are listed in the Kelly reference. A very scarce bank that is likely to inspire spirited bidding among collectors from this state. About Fine.
Ogden, UT - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 634 The First NB Ch. # 2597
This institution was Ogden's most prolific issuer. Its notes bear no less than five titles, this being the fourth. Very Fine, with light wallet soiling on the front.
This institution was Ogden's most prolific issuer. Its notes bear no less than five titles, this being the fourth. Very Fine, with light wallet soiling on the front.
Price, UT - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6012
This very scarce Carbon County bank is seldom offered. Notes from this Western state, other than those from Salt Lake City, are never readily available. Fine.
This very scarce Carbon County bank is seldom offered. Notes from this Western state, other than those from Salt Lake City, are never readily available. Fine.
Price, UT - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6012
A tougher note from the only bank in Carbon County to issue. Fine, with a small split on the left side.
A tougher note from the only bank in Carbon County to issue. Fine, with a small split on the left side.
Salt Lake City, UT - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 474 The Deseret NB Ch. # (P)2059
A decent Brown Back Five from this ever-popular Utah bank that was the oldest Utah bank to survive past the Territorial period. Fine.
A decent Brown Back Five from this ever-popular Utah bank that was the oldest Utah bank to survive past the Territorial period. Fine.
Salt Lake City, UT - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 654 The Deseret NB Ch. # (P)2059
A bright and attractive note retaining its full original paper body and legible stamped officers' signatures. While this bank was Salt Lake City's most ambitious issuer of Nationals, its notes are seldom encountered this nice. Choice About Uncirculated.
A bright and attractive note retaining its full original paper body and legible stamped officers' signatures. While this bank was Salt Lake City's most ambitious issuer of Nationals, its notes are seldom encountered this nice. Choice About Uncirculated.
Salt Lake City, UT - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 653 The NB of the Republic Ch. #(P)4310
A nicely margined Third Charter from a bank which closed its doors in 1922 with a final issue of Plain Backs. Very Fine.
A nicely margined Third Charter from a bank which closed its doors in 1922 with a final issue of Plain Backs. Very Fine.
Salt Lake City, UT - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 618 The National Copper Bank Ch. #(P)9652
This scarce issue retains its blue stamped officers' signatures. The top margin is cut slightly into the design at left. Fine.
This scarce issue retains its blue stamped officers' signatures. The top margin is cut slightly into the design at left. Fine.
Salt Lake City, UT - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The National Copper Bank Ch. # 9652
A nicely matched note to the $10 on this same bank offered below. Very Fine.
A nicely matched note to the $10 on this same bank offered below. Very Fine.
Salt Lake City, UT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The National Copper Bank Ch. # 9652
This is the first of two titles under which this bank issued the 1929 series. A no problems Very Fine.
This is the first of two titles under which this bank issued the 1929 series. A no problems Very Fine.
Salt Lake City, UT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The National Copper Bank Ch. # 9652 (2)
A pair of Fine notes from this readily available issuer.
A pair of Fine notes from this readily available issuer.
A Complete Denomination Set of the National Copper Bank's 1929 Issue
Salt Lake City, UT - $5 1929 Ty. 1 National Copper Bank Ch. # 9652 Fine
Salt Lake City, UT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 National Copper Bank Ch. # 9652 VF
Salt Lake City, UT - $20 1929 Ty. 1 National Copper Bank Ch. # 9652 Fine
Salt Lake City, UT - $5 1929 Ty. 1 National Copper Bank Ch. # 9652 Fine
Salt Lake City, UT - $10 1929 Ty. 1 National Copper Bank Ch. # 9652 VF
Salt Lake City, UT - $20 1929 Ty. 1 National Copper Bank Ch. # 9652 Fine
Brandon, VT - $5 Original Fr. 394 The Brandon NB Ch. # 404
A truly rare note, as this Original Series example comes from the first group issued, which bear a blue rather than a red Treasury number. The blue numbered notes are outnumbered by their later compatriots by a 25 or 50 to one ratio, but this variety is not listed in Friedberg and hence utterly unappreciated by the vast majority of collectors. Bright Very Fine+, a premium First Charter with excellent margins and color for the type.
A truly rare note, as this Original Series example comes from the first group issued, which bear a blue rather than a red Treasury number. The blue numbered notes are outnumbered by their later compatriots by a 25 or 50 to one ratio, but this variety is not listed in Friedberg and hence utterly unappreciated by the vast majority of collectors. Bright Very Fine+, a premium First Charter with excellent margins and color for the type.
Saint Johnsbury, VT - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 487 The Merchants NB Ch. #(N)2295
A well circulated Very Good from the scarcer of the two banks to issue from here. The note gives indications of having been carried in a wallet for some time as there is a heavier band of soil on the face. The officers' signatures remain quite strong. Kelly traces nine large survivors from here of the $5,985 outstanding in 1935.
A well circulated Very Good from the scarcer of the two banks to issue from here. The note gives indications of having been carried in a wallet for some time as there is a heavier band of soil on the face. The officers' signatures remain quite strong. Kelly traces nine large survivors from here of the $5,985 outstanding in 1935.
Bassett, VA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 11976
A scarce Type 2 example from the only bank to issue in this furniture making community. One of the namesakes of the town's founders, J.D. Bassett, signs as President. Fine-Very Fine.
A scarce Type 2 example from the only bank to issue in this furniture making community. One of the namesakes of the town's founders, J.D. Bassett, signs as President. Fine-Very Fine.
Charlottesville, VA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Peoples NB Ch. # 2594
A crackling fresh note for type with scattered evidence of handling keeping it from a higher grade. Crisp Uncirculated.
A crackling fresh note for type with scattered evidence of handling keeping it from a higher grade. Crisp Uncirculated.
Culpepper, VA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Second NB Ch. # 5394
A very nice Fine-Very Fine example from this popularly-collected community. Only ten small size examples appear in the census.
A very nice Fine-Very Fine example from this popularly-collected community. Only ten small size examples appear in the census.
Fredericksburg, VA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 603 The Planters NB Ch. # 10325
This note has the overall appearance of having been carried in a wallet as a keepsake for some time. It is one of only seven survivors listed by Kelly in large among the $5,750 outstanding when the bank closed in 1932 after 19 years in business and bears the scarce Napier-Thompson signatures. It issued Date Backs and Plain Backs only in large size. Very Good.
This note has the overall appearance of having been carried in a wallet as a keepsake for some time. It is one of only seven survivors listed by Kelly in large among the $5,750 outstanding when the bank closed in 1932 after 19 years in business and bears the scarce Napier-Thompson signatures. It issued Date Backs and Plain Backs only in large size. Very Good.
Hampton, VA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The Merchants NB Ch. # 6778
While easily available in small size, large notes from here are scarce indeed, with the census showing just seven examples. Fine+, the top and bottom margins a bit close.
While easily available in small size, large notes from here are scarce indeed, with the census showing just seven examples. Fine+, the top and bottom margins a bit close.
Leesburg, VA - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 498 The Loudon NB Ch. # (S)1738
A very scarce early type from this avidly collected location. Even the massive Brooks collection of Virginia notes which we sold last year had only a small size example from this bank. Pen signed Fine-Very Fine, a Brown Back certain to attract considerable attention.
A very scarce early type from this avidly collected location. Even the massive Brooks collection of Virginia notes which we sold last year had only a small size example from this bank. Pen signed Fine-Very Fine, a Brown Back certain to attract considerable attention.
Leesburg, VA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Peoples NB Ch. # 3917
A small example from Leesburg's other issuing bank. Very Good.
A small example from Leesburg's other issuing bank. Very Good.
Lexington, VA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Peoples NB Ch. # 7173
A very scarce bank which is almost never found this nice. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A very scarce bank which is almost never found this nice. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Norton, VA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6235
Two banks issued the 1929 series from here. This is by far the scarcer institution. Very Good and free from any distractions inconsistent with the grade.
Two banks issued the 1929 series from here. This is by far the scarcer institution. Very Good and free from any distractions inconsistent with the grade.
Orange, VA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The NB Ch. # 5438
This Very Fine example and the note below make a complete bank collection in the 1929 series from here.
This Very Fine example and the note below make a complete bank collection in the 1929 series from here.
Orange, VA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Citizens NB Ch. # 7150
An Orange County note which retains considerable original paper body. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
An Orange County note which retains considerable original paper body. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Pulaski, VA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 658 The Peoples NB Ch. # (S)11387
A very scarce large size note with just six such examples listed in the Kelly census. This beauty is by far the finest we've seen or heard of. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A very scarce large size note with just six such examples listed in the Kelly census. This beauty is by far the finest we've seen or heard of. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Richmond, VA - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 545 The American NB Ch. # (S)5229
This attractive mid-grade Second Charter example has bold stamped signatures and excellent eye appeal for the grade. Fine-Very Fine.
This attractive mid-grade Second Charter example has bold stamped signatures and excellent eye appeal for the grade. Fine-Very Fine.
Richmond, VA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 603 The Broadway NB Ch. # 10344
This is the first of two notes from this challenging bank we are privileged to offer tonight. In addition to the Napier-Thomspon signatures this example is nicely margined and retains its purple stamped officers' signatures. Only seven large size are listed from here by Kelly.
This is the first of two notes from this challenging bank we are privileged to offer tonight. In addition to the Napier-Thomspon signatures this example is nicely margined and retains its purple stamped officers' signatures. Only seven large size are listed from here by Kelly.
Richmond, VA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 655 The Broadway NB Ch. # (S)10344
This was the last of Richmond's ten issuing banks to become federally chartered. It survived only from 1913-29, issuing Date Backs and Plain Backs only, with seven surviving pieces traced by Kelly. While a well circulated Very Good, its scarcity and the Napier-Thompson signatures should carry it to a level of ....
This was the last of Richmond's ten issuing banks to become federally chartered. It survived only from 1913-29, issuing Date Backs and Plain Backs only, with seven surviving pieces traced by Kelly. While a well circulated Very Good, its scarcity and the Napier-Thompson signatures should carry it to a level of ....
Roanoke, VA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The Colonial-American NB of Roanoke Ch. # 11817
This is the second title under which this bank issued, with all of its 1929 series coming under this name. Choice About Uncirculated with only a ghost of a faint horizontal fold detectable under close examination.
This is the second title under which this bank issued, with all of its 1929 series coming under this name. Choice About Uncirculated with only a ghost of a faint horizontal fold detectable under close examination.
Strasburg, VA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Massanutten NB Ch. # 8753
The bottom note from the first sheet of Type 2 tens issued here. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
The bottom note from the first sheet of Type 2 tens issued here. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Strasburg, VA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Massanutten NB Ch. # 8753
A beautiful serial number 2 example from this scarce bank which is simply unimprovable. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A beautiful serial number 2 example from this scarce bank which is simply unimprovable. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Winchester, VA - $5 Original Fr. 397 The Shenandoah Valley NB Ch. # 1635
A very rare note which is one of only thirty-nine recorded First Charter examples from the state listed in the new Kelly First Charter census, with only three of that total coming from this well collected location. When one considers the devastation of this community and the valley itself in the aftermath of the Civil War, the survival of any early note from this bank, which was chartered in 1866, becomes even more of a miracle. Nice Fine, a great piece worthy of a strong bid.
A very rare note which is one of only thirty-nine recorded First Charter examples from the state listed in the new Kelly First Charter census, with only three of that total coming from this well collected location. When one considers the devastation of this community and the valley itself in the aftermath of the Civil War, the survival of any early note from this bank, which was chartered in 1866, becomes even more of a miracle. Nice Fine, a great piece worthy of a strong bid.
Wytheville, VA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 Wythe County NB Ch. # 12599
Small notes only from this scarcer Wytheville bank, with this among the nicest we've seen. Very Fine.
Small notes only from this scarcer Wytheville bank, with this among the nicest we've seen. Very Fine.
Cheney, WA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The NB of Cheney Ch. # (P)9080
A truly rare note from this small eastern Washington community. This institution issued large notes only, with the Kelly census showing just three examples extant. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine, with purple signatures.
A truly rare note from this small eastern Washington community. This institution issued large notes only, with the Kelly census showing just three examples extant. Pleasing Fine-Very Fine, with purple signatures.
Everett, WA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 607 The Security NB Ch. # 11693
This was the last of the five issuing banks from here to be granted a federal charter. It issued $5 Plain Backs only under this, the first of three titles borne by its notes. Kelly lists six large size survivors. Very Good.
This was the last of the five issuing banks from here to be granted a federal charter. It issued $5 Plain Backs only under this, the first of three titles borne by its notes. Kelly lists six large size survivors. Very Good.
Gig Harbor, WA - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 13057
One of the highlights of the Florida collection, as this serial number A000001A note is the only serial number one example known from this bank. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, with only storage folds evident, a great number 1 note on a rare and popular bank.
One of the highlights of the Florida collection, as this serial number A000001A note is the only serial number one example known from this bank. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, with only storage folds evident, a great number 1 note on a rare and popular bank.
Olympia, WA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Capital NB Ch. # 4297
An appealing state capital example from this most elusive of locations. Fine-Very Fine, trimmed just a touch close at the top right.
An appealing state capital example from this most elusive of locations. Fine-Very Fine, trimmed just a touch close at the top right.
Tacoma, WA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Puget Sound NB Ch. # 12292
A crackling fresh small example. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A crackling fresh small example. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Yakima, WA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 Yakima, First NB Ch. # 3355
An attractive Extremely Fine from a bank which issued under three titles, with this being the last.
An attractive Extremely Fine from a bank which issued under three titles, with this being the last.
An Assortment of Nationals from Three Washington Cities
Seattle, WA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First Seattle Dexter Horton NB Ch. # 11280 VF
Seattle, WA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 11280 Fine
Spokane, WA - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 646 Old NB Ch. # (P) 4668 VG
Spokane, WA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Old NB and Union TC Ch. # 4668 VG
Tacoma, WA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 656 NB of Tacoma Ch. # (P) 3417 VF, spuriously added officers' signatures VF
Tacoma, WA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 NB of Tacoma Ch. # 3417 VF, paper clip rust
Seattle, WA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First Seattle Dexter Horton NB Ch. # 11280 VF
Seattle, WA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 11280 Fine
Spokane, WA - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 646 Old NB Ch. # (P) 4668 VG
Spokane, WA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Old NB and Union TC Ch. # 4668 VG
Tacoma, WA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 656 NB of Tacoma Ch. # (P) 3417 VF, spuriously added officers' signatures VF
Tacoma, WA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 NB of Tacoma Ch. # 3417 VF, paper clip rust
Clarksburg, WV - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The Union NB Ch. # 7681
A bright and fully embossed beauty with great color and vivid purple signatures. This piece would easily carry the gem grade but for its close bottom margin, but even so represents the nicest example we've seen from this bank.
A bright and fully embossed beauty with great color and vivid purple signatures. This piece would easily carry the gem grade but for its close bottom margin, but even so represents the nicest example we've seen from this bank.
Moundsville, WV - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 5717
An evenly circulated Fine small example.
An evenly circulated Fine small example.
Richwood, WV - $5 1929 Ty. 1 Cherry River NB Ch. # 13627
A lovely serial number A000001A note from the Florida collection with a great title to boot. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A lovely serial number A000001A note from the Florida collection with a great title to boot. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Sutton, WV - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Home NB Ch. # 9604
The first number 1 example of any kind reported from this Braxton County bank. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
The first number 1 example of any kind reported from this Braxton County bank. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Terra Alta, WV - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 6999
Bright, fresh, and Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Bright, fresh, and Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Terra Alta, WV - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 6999
A pristinely fresh note from the only bank to issue in this Preston County locale. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A pristinely fresh note from the only bank to issue in this Preston County locale. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Wheeling, WV - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 545 The National Exchange Bank Ch. # (S)5164
Although Wheeling had no less than six issuing banks, this was the only one to order the 1882 Date Backs. The example we offer tonight retains full darkly stamped officers' signatures, has margins all around and is overall an attractive Extremely Fine, an unusual condition for an early note from this state where economic necessity typically precluded the retention of notes as collector's items.
Although Wheeling had no less than six issuing banks, this was the only one to order the 1882 Date Backs. The example we offer tonight retains full darkly stamped officers' signatures, has margins all around and is overall an attractive Extremely Fine, an unusual condition for an early note from this state where economic necessity typically precluded the retention of notes as collector's items.
Appleton, WI - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 504 The Commercial NB Ch. # (M)2565
An attractive Brown Back from Wisconsin's Fox Valley. A well centered note with dark officers' ink signatures. Very Fine.
An attractive Brown Back from Wisconsin's Fox Valley. A well centered note with dark officers' ink signatures. Very Fine.
Ashland, WI - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The Ashland NB Ch. # 3196
This Ashland County institution closed its doors in 1933 and issued only the $50 and $100 denominations in the 1929 series. The Fine-Very Fine example we offer is from the 209th of only 243 sheets printed.
This Ashland County institution closed its doors in 1933 and issued only the $50 and $100 denominations in the 1929 series. The Fine-Very Fine example we offer is from the 209th of only 243 sheets printed.
Beaver Dam, WI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The German NB Ch. # (M)4602
This is only the second Plain Back to surface from this ethnic title bank, which did not outlast the anti-German hysteria that swept the country after America's entry into the First World War. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
This is only the second Plain Back to surface from this ethnic title bank, which did not outlast the anti-German hysteria that swept the country after America's entry into the First World War. Nice Fine-Very Fine.
Beaver Dam, WI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The Old NB Ch. # 7462
Common in small size, but by no means easily found in large, with the census standing at only ten pieces, with the best only grading Very Fine. This example and the $20 offered below are right at the top of the range here. Very Fine.
Common in small size, but by no means easily found in large, with the census standing at only ten pieces, with the best only grading Very Fine. This example and the $20 offered below are right at the top of the range here. Very Fine.
Beaver Dam, WI - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The Old NB Ch. # 7462
A most attractive example which may well be the finest large note extant from here. Sharp Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A most attractive example which may well be the finest large note extant from here. Sharp Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Clintonville, WI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First NB Ch. # 6273
A tougher large note from the only bank to issue in this Waupaca County community. Our consignor purchased this note so long ago that the tag enclosed in the holder reads $14.50...and that was the retail price, not what he paid. Our bet is that it goes for somewhat more tonight. Nice Fine+, with a small split at the top.
A tougher large note from the only bank to issue in this Waupaca County community. Our consignor purchased this note so long ago that the tag enclosed in the holder reads $14.50...and that was the retail price, not what he paid. Our bet is that it goes for somewhat more tonight. Nice Fine+, with a small split at the top.
Clintonville, WI - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6273
A tougher note from the only bank here to issue. Fine-Very Fine.
A tougher note from the only bank here to issue. Fine-Very Fine.
Edgerton, WI - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7040
A scarce Rock County bank which issued Type ones only in small size before closing in January of 1934. Bright Very Fine+.
A scarce Rock County bank which issued Type ones only in small size before closing in January of 1934. Bright Very Fine+.
Green Bay, WI - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 501 The Kellogg NB Ch. # (M)2132
A much collected private name bank in very high grade. This vividly colored $20 Brown Back sports sharp pen signatures, including that of W.E. Kellogg, who signs as cashier. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A much collected private name bank in very high grade. This vividly colored $20 Brown Back sports sharp pen signatures, including that of W.E. Kellogg, who signs as cashier. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Green Bay, WI - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 542 The Kellogg NB Ch. # (M)2132
A well centered beauty from this private name bank that might be equalled in grade but will never be surpassed. From the vivid colors of paper and ink to the perfect pen signatures, this is easily the nicest $10 Date Back we've ever seen from any Wisconsin bank. Expect no bargain before the hammer falls here, as quality like this is never inexpensive. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A well centered beauty from this private name bank that might be equalled in grade but will never be surpassed. From the vivid colors of paper and ink to the perfect pen signatures, this is easily the nicest $10 Date Back we've ever seen from any Wisconsin bank. Expect no bargain before the hammer falls here, as quality like this is never inexpensive. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Marinette, WI - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 4123
Small notes from here are common, but Type 2 examples are not, with this piece one of only two $10 notes recorded to date. Fine.
Small notes from here are common, but Type 2 examples are not, with this piece one of only two $10 notes recorded to date. Fine.
Merrill, WI - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens NB Ch. # 10176
The "A" position serial number one note from a sheet which was cut many years ago. Crisp Uncirculated, only the second small number 1 example from here to surface in two decades.
The "A" position serial number one note from a sheet which was cut many years ago. Crisp Uncirculated, only the second small number 1 example from here to surface in two decades.
Milwaukee, WI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 635 The First NB Ch. #(M) 64
Several very light folds keep this About Uncirculated note from a higher grade. An attractive piece from the Chester Krause Collection.
Several very light folds keep this About Uncirculated note from a higher grade. An attractive piece from the Chester Krause Collection.
Milwaukee, WI - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The National Exchange Bank Ch. # (M)1003
An otherwise Fine Milwaukee Red Seal from the Chester Krause Collection with edge roughness at right. When this institution closed in 1930 it was absorbed into the Marine National Bank. The purple signatures are light, but remain readable.
An otherwise Fine Milwaukee Red Seal from the Chester Krause Collection with edge roughness at right. When this institution closed in 1930 it was absorbed into the Marine National Bank. The purple signatures are light, but remain readable.
$40 Face Value in Milwaukee Charter 1003 Notes
Milwaukee, WI - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 650 National Exchange Bank Ch. # (M)1003 Fine
Milwaukee, WI - $20 1929 Ty. 1 National Exchange Bank Ch. # 1003 Fine
Milwaukee, WI - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 650 National Exchange Bank Ch. # (M)1003 Fine
Milwaukee, WI - $20 1929 Ty. 1 National Exchange Bank Ch. # 1003 Fine
Milwaukee, WI - $20 1902 Red Seal Fr. 639 The First NB Ch. #(M) 2715
A Fine Red Seal which comes to the collecting fraternity by way of the Chester Krause Collection. Nicely margined and with considerable eye appeal for the grade.
A Fine Red Seal which comes to the collecting fraternity by way of the Chester Krause Collection. Nicely margined and with considerable eye appeal for the grade.
Milwaukee, WI - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 499 The Wisconsin NB Ch. # (M)4817
An original, clean and problem free Very Fine Brown Back from an institution which survives today under the name US Bank. The officers' signatures are dark and strong. Likely to sell for a premium based on its substantial eye appeal.
An original, clean and problem free Very Fine Brown Back from an institution which survives today under the name US Bank. The officers' signatures are dark and strong. Likely to sell for a premium based on its substantial eye appeal.
Milwaukee, WI - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 540 The Wisconsin NB Ch. #(M) 4817
A very attractive Fine from a bank which closed in 1919 and was absorbed into the First National Bank, forming the First Wisconsin National Bank. Nicely margined and with vivid black officers' signatures.
A very attractive Fine from a bank which closed in 1919 and was absorbed into the First National Bank, forming the First Wisconsin National Bank. Nicely margined and with vivid black officers' signatures.
Milwaukee, WI - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 646 The Wisconsin NB Ch. # (M)4817
Vividly colored, fresh, and fully embossed, a barely circulated large example certain to please. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, the bottom margin a hair tight.
Vividly colored, fresh, and fully embossed, a barely circulated large example certain to please. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated, the bottom margin a hair tight.
Milwaukee, WI - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 477 The Marine NB Ch. #(M) 5458
This institution absorbed the National Exchange Bank in 1930 to form the Marine National Exchange Bank of Milwaukee. All of its large size were issued under this title. The Very Fine Brown Back we offer tonight is exceptionally clean, fully original and bears the dark signatures of Cashier Harold Lindsay and President Washington Becker.
This institution absorbed the National Exchange Bank in 1930 to form the Marine National Exchange Bank of Milwaukee. All of its large size were issued under this title. The Very Fine Brown Back we offer tonight is exceptionally clean, fully original and bears the dark signatures of Cashier Harold Lindsay and President Washington Becker.
Milwaukee, WI - $5 1882 Value Back Fr. 574 The Marine NB Ch. #(M) 5458
Value Backs as a type are quite scarce, having been issued only from 1916-1922. This Fine note is an affordable representative of the overall design and retains dark signatures despite its obvious evidence of circulation.
Value Backs as a type are quite scarce, having been issued only from 1916-1922. This Fine note is an affordable representative of the overall design and retains dark signatures despite its obvious evidence of circulation.
Milwaukee, WI - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Marine National Exchange Bank of Milwaukee Ch. # 5458
This is the second of the two titles under which this bank issued the 1929 series. The example offered here possesses that fresh from the pack crispness that generates premium bids. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
This is the second of the two titles under which this bank issued the 1929 series. The example offered here possesses that fresh from the pack crispness that generates premium bids. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Milwaukee, WI - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Marine National Exchange Bank Ch. # 5458
A nice Gem Crisp Uncirculated small example.
A nice Gem Crisp Uncirculated small example.
Milwaukee, WI - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The Grand & Sixth NB Ch. # 12628
This Very Fine note from the Chester Krause Collection was issued by one of the more challenging institutions to locate from Milwaukee. It issued $5 Plain Backs only in large size under two different titles. Four examples are listed as known in Kelly with this, the first title.
This Very Fine note from the Chester Krause Collection was issued by one of the more challenging institutions to locate from Milwaukee. It issued $5 Plain Backs only in large size under two different titles. Four examples are listed as known in Kelly with this, the first title.
A Milwaukee Pair
Milwaukee, WI - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 590 First NB Ch. # (M)2715 Fine
Milwaukee, WI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 Marine NB Ch. # 5458 VF
Milwaukee, WI - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 590 First NB Ch. # (M)2715 Fine
Milwaukee, WI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 Marine NB Ch. # 5458 VF
Monroe, WI - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 230
An odd combination of grade and serial number, as this serial number 1 example saw plenty of circulation before being removed from the stream of commerce. Very Good, and likely to be a bargain compared to the many other number 1 notes in this sale.
An odd combination of grade and serial number, as this serial number 1 example saw plenty of circulation before being removed from the stream of commerce. Very Good, and likely to be a bargain compared to the many other number 1 notes in this sale.
Neenah, WI - $20 1882 Value Back Fr. 581 The National Manufacturers Bank Ch. # (M)6034
Four Value Backs are recorded from here in the new Wisconsin census, with this the highest grade of the quartet. Extremely Fine, a very scarce type in this grade.
Four Value Backs are recorded from here in the new Wisconsin census, with this the highest grade of the quartet. Extremely Fine, a very scarce type in this grade.
Niagara, WI - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 11051
The only denomination issued by this very scarce Marinette County bank. Expect to see some stiff competition before the hammer falls on this Fine example.
The only denomination issued by this very scarce Marinette County bank. Expect to see some stiff competition before the hammer falls on this Fine example.
Oconto, WI - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Oconto NB Ch. # 3541
A gorgeous note from by far the scarcer of Oconto's two issuers, and very likely the finest small note known from here. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
A gorgeous note from by far the scarcer of Oconto's two issuers, and very likely the finest small note known from here. Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Oconto, WI - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens NB Ch. # 5521
A lovely note that is right up there with the finest we've ever seen from this bank. Barely circulated Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A lovely note that is right up there with the finest we've ever seen from this bank. Barely circulated Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
Portage, WI - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 471 The First NB Ch. # (M)4234
A spectacular $5 Brown Back with a great title layout and all the eye appeal any collector could ever hope for. This piece traces its pedigree back to the Grinnell collection sale of 1946, and it has been off the market for many years prior to its offering here. While labeled as Uncirculated in the past, we are going to be ultra-conservative and grade it as Choice About Uncirculated, because of the presence of the lightest of storage folds along with one tiny spot on the reverse. The centering, brightness and overall appeal make its technical grade meaningless in any case, as this pen signed beauty is destined to be a highlight of the collection it enters regardless of how it is labeled here.
A spectacular $5 Brown Back with a great title layout and all the eye appeal any collector could ever hope for. This piece traces its pedigree back to the Grinnell collection sale of 1946, and it has been off the market for many years prior to its offering here. While labeled as Uncirculated in the past, we are going to be ultra-conservative and grade it as Choice About Uncirculated, because of the presence of the lightest of storage folds along with one tiny spot on the reverse. The centering, brightness and overall appeal make its technical grade meaningless in any case, as this pen signed beauty is destined to be a highlight of the collection it enters regardless of how it is labeled here.
Portage, WI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 The First NB Ch. # (M)4234
Well circulated but quite intact, with this only the third $10 Plain Back recorded from here. Pen signed Very Good.
Well circulated but quite intact, with this only the third $10 Plain Back recorded from here. Pen signed Very Good.
Seymour, WI - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 6575
A tougher bank in small size than large, with this the first $10 Type 1 reported to exist from here. Nice Fine.
A tougher bank in small size than large, with this the first $10 Type 1 reported to exist from here. Nice Fine.
Waukesha, WI - $10 1882 Value Back Fr. 577 The National Exchange Bank Ch. # (M)2647
A lovely note which is the only uncirculated Value Back known from Waukesha and one of only two $10 Value Backs in that grade recorded in the new Kelly census from the entire state. Bright Choice Crisp Uncirculated, with clear pen signatures and, even more important, decent margins for this notoriously poorly centered issue.
A lovely note which is the only uncirculated Value Back known from Waukesha and one of only two $10 Value Backs in that grade recorded in the new Kelly census from the entire state. Bright Choice Crisp Uncirculated, with clear pen signatures and, even more important, decent margins for this notoriously poorly centered issue.
Waupaca, WI - $5 1929 Ty. 1 Old NB Ch. # 4424
One of four $5 Series 1929 examples in the census. Fine.
One of four $5 Series 1929 examples in the census. Fine.
Waupaca, WI - $10 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 14063
A scarce 14000 charter bank from this avidly collected state. Expect some stiff competition to determine which fortunate collector gets to take this home tonight. Fine-Very Fine.
A scarce 14000 charter bank from this avidly collected state. Expect some stiff competition to determine which fortunate collector gets to take this home tonight. Fine-Very Fine.
Wausau, WI - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2820
Beautifully centered Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Beautifully centered Gem Crisp Uncirculated.
Wausau, WI - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 2820
A Gem Crisp Uncirculated pair from the same sheet. Both are fresh and pristine.
A Gem Crisp Uncirculated pair from the same sheet. Both are fresh and pristine.
Wausau, WI - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB of Wausau Ch. # 2820
A pack fresh example from this relatively available bank. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A pack fresh example from this relatively available bank. Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
A Trio of Wisconsin Nationals
Appleton, WI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 First NB Ch. # (M)1749 Fine
Menasha, WI - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 First NB Ch. # (M)3724 Fine
Milwaukee, WI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 635 First NB Ch. # 64 Fine
Appleton, WI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 First NB Ch. # (M)1749 Fine
Menasha, WI - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 First NB Ch. # (M)3724 Fine
Milwaukee, WI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 635 First NB Ch. # 64 Fine
A Small Hoard of Milwaukee Nationals
$5 1929 Ty.1 First Wisconsin NB Ch. # 64 Fine
$10 1929 Ty. 1 First Wisconsin NB Ch. # 64 (2) VF
$20 1929 Ty. 1 First Wisconsin NB Ch. # 64 (3) VF
$20 1929 Ty. 2 First Wisconsin NB Ch. # 64 VF
$10 1929 Ty. 1 Marine Exchange NB Ch. # 5458 (2) VF
$20 1929 Ty. 1 Marine Exchange NB Ch. # 5458 VF
$145 face value.
$5 1929 Ty.1 First Wisconsin NB Ch. # 64 Fine
$10 1929 Ty. 1 First Wisconsin NB Ch. # 64 (2) VF
$20 1929 Ty. 1 First Wisconsin NB Ch. # 64 (3) VF
$20 1929 Ty. 2 First Wisconsin NB Ch. # 64 VF
$10 1929 Ty. 1 Marine Exchange NB Ch. # 5458 (2) VF
$20 1929 Ty. 1 Marine Exchange NB Ch. # 5458 VF
$145 face value.
A Trio of Wisconsin 1929 Series Notes
Fond du Lac, WI - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First Fond du Lac NB Ch. # 555 Fine
Green Bay, WI - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Kellog Citizens NB Ch. # 2132 F-VF
Portage, WI - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 4234 VF, pinholes
Fond du Lac, WI - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First Fond du Lac NB Ch. # 555 Fine
Green Bay, WI - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Kellog Citizens NB Ch. # 2132 F-VF
Portage, WI - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 4234 VF, pinholes
National Bank Notes and Others
Montgomery, AL - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 545 Fourth NB Ch. # 5877 Good
Baltimore, MD - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Drovers & Merchants NB Ch. # 2499 VG
$50 Confederate February 17, 1864 VG
$Omaha City, NE $1 Western Excahnge Fire & Marine Ins. Co. remainder Nov. 2, 1857 Unc.
Barry, MI - $5 Farmers Bank of Sandstone Jan. 8, 1838 EF
Montgomery, AL - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 545 Fourth NB Ch. # 5877 Good
Baltimore, MD - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Drovers & Merchants NB Ch. # 2499 VG
$50 Confederate February 17, 1864 VG
$Omaha City, NE $1 Western Excahnge Fire & Marine Ins. Co. remainder Nov. 2, 1857 Unc.
Barry, MI - $5 Farmers Bank of Sandstone Jan. 8, 1838 EF
Minneapolis, MN- $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 594 The North Western NB Ch. # (M)2006 About Fine
Kansas City, MO- $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 618 Traders NB Ch. # (M)9236 Fine+
St. Joseph, MO- $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 605 The First NB Ch. # (M)4939 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
Fremont, NE- $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 654 The First NB Ch. # (W)1974 Very Good-Fine
Buffalo, NY- $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 594 The Columbia NB Ch. # (E)4741 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
Kansas City, MO- $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 618 Traders NB Ch. # (M)9236 Fine+
St. Joseph, MO- $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 605 The First NB Ch. # (M)4939 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
Fremont, NE- $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 654 The First NB Ch. # (W)1974 Very Good-Fine
Buffalo, NY- $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 594 The Columbia NB Ch. # (E)4741 Very Fine-Extremely Fine
Four Eastern Nationals
Jersey City, NJ - $20 1929 Ty. 2 FNB Ch. # 374 VG
Hudson Falls, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 2 Sandy Hill NB Ch. # 6470 VG
Selins Grove, PA $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 First NB Ch. # (E)357 Fine
Newburgh, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Highland NB Ch. # 1006 Fine
Jersey City, NJ - $20 1929 Ty. 2 FNB Ch. # 374 VG
Hudson Falls, NY - $20 1929 Ty. 2 Sandy Hill NB Ch. # 6470 VG
Selins Grove, PA $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 First NB Ch. # (E)357 Fine
Newburgh, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Highland NB Ch. # 1006 Fine
An Assortment of Third Charter Blue Seals from New York, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania
New York, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 599 The American Exchange-Pacific NB Ch. # 1394 Fine
Cleveland, OH - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 601 Central NB Savings and Trust Company Ch. # (M) 4318 VG
Grand Rapids, MI - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 653 Grand Rapids NB Ch. # (M) 3293 VG
Philadelphia, PA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 Girard NB Ch. # 592 EF, margin damage/roughness
Reading, PA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 Farmers NB Ch. # 696 VF
New York, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 599 The American Exchange-Pacific NB Ch. # 1394 Fine
Cleveland, OH - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 601 Central NB Savings and Trust Company Ch. # (M) 4318 VG
Grand Rapids, MI - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 653 Grand Rapids NB Ch. # (M) 3293 VG
Philadelphia, PA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 Girard NB Ch. # 592 EF, margin damage/roughness
Reading, PA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 Farmers NB Ch. # 696 VF
Indiana and Kentucky Uncirculated Type Nationals
Evansville, IN - $5 1929 Ty. 2 Citizens' NB Ch. # 2188 Choice CU
Lexington, KY - $5 1929 Ty. 2 FNB&TC Ch. # 906 Choice CU.
Evansville, IN - $5 1929 Ty. 2 Citizens' NB Ch. # 2188 Choice CU
Lexington, KY - $5 1929 Ty. 2 FNB&TC Ch. # 906 Choice CU.
Wichita, KS- $5 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 2782 About Uncirculated
Maysville, KY- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The State NB Ch. # 2663 Fine-Very Fine
Buffalo, NY- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Niagara NB Ch. # 13441 Fine
Toledo, OH- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 91 Fine-Very Fine
Huntington, WV- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First Huntington NB Ch. # 3106 Very Fine
Maysville, KY- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The State NB Ch. # 2663 Fine-Very Fine
Buffalo, NY- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Niagara NB Ch. # 13441 Fine
Toledo, OH- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 91 Fine-Very Fine
Huntington, WV- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First Huntington NB Ch. # 3106 Very Fine
Assorted Uncirculated 1929 Nationals for Type
Washington, D.C. - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Riggs NB Ch. # 5046 Choice CU
Terre Haute, IN - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First-McKeen NB & TC Ch. # 47 Choice CU
Toledo, OH - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 91 Choice CU.
Washington, D.C. - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Riggs NB Ch. # 5046 Choice CU
Terre Haute, IN - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First-McKeen NB & TC Ch. # 47 Choice CU
Toledo, OH - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 91 Choice CU.
North Carolina and New Hampshire 1929 Nationals
Durham, NC - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 3811 VG
Charlotte, NC - Commercial NB $10 1929 Ty. 1 Ch. # 2135 Fine
Peterborough, NH - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 1179 Fine, crayon mark
Durham, NC - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 3811 VG
Charlotte, NC - Commercial NB $10 1929 Ty. 1 Ch. # 2135 Fine
Peterborough, NH - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 1179 Fine, crayon mark
An Trio of 1929 Nationals
San Francisco, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 BofA Natl Trust and Savings Assoc Ch. # 13044 VF
Lebanon, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Lebanon Valley NB Ch. # 680 Fine
Milwaukee, WI - First Wisconsin NB $10 1929 Ty. 1 Ch. # 64 VG
San Francisco, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 BofA Natl Trust and Savings Assoc Ch. # 13044 VF
Lebanon, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Lebanon Valley NB Ch. # 680 Fine
Milwaukee, WI - First Wisconsin NB $10 1929 Ty. 1 Ch. # 64 VG
A Four State Lot of Nationals
New York, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 First NB Ch. # 29 VG
Girardville, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 4422 VF
Portsmouth, VA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 658 American NB Ch. # (S)11381 VG
Antigo, WI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 Langlade NB Ch. # (M)5942 Good, damaged
New York, NY - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 First NB Ch. # 29 VG
Girardville, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 4422 VF
Portsmouth, VA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 658 American NB Ch. # (S)11381 VG
Antigo, WI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 Langlade NB Ch. # (M)5942 Good, damaged
Havana, IL- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Havana NB Ch. # 2242 Fine
Bogota, NJ- $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Bogota NB Ch. # 11543 Fine
Cuba, NY- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Cuba NB Ch. # 1143 Very Good-Fine
Moscow, PA- $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 9340 Very Fine+
Bogota, NJ- $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Bogota NB Ch. # 11543 Fine
Cuba, NY- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Cuba NB Ch. # 1143 Very Good-Fine
Moscow, PA- $20 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 9340 Very Fine+
A Trio of Eastern 1929 Type 2 Nationals
Sussex, NJ - $10 1929 Ty. 2 Farmers NB Ch. # 1221 Choice CU
Easthampton, MA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 428 Gem CU
York, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 York County NB Ch. # 694 Choice CU.
Sussex, NJ - $10 1929 Ty. 2 Farmers NB Ch. # 1221 Choice CU
Easthampton, MA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 First NB Ch. # 428 Gem CU
York, PA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 York County NB Ch. # 694 Choice CU.
Montgomery, AL- $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 1814 Fine
Selma, AL- $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Selma NB Ch. # 7084 Fine
Greenville, SC- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 1935 Very Fine
Lynchburg, VA- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 1558 Fine+
Staunton, VA- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Staunton NB & TC Ch. # 6903 Very Fine, inked number on face
Selma, AL- $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Selma NB Ch. # 7084 Fine
Greenville, SC- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 1935 Very Fine
Lynchburg, VA- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 1558 Fine+
Staunton, VA- $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Staunton NB & TC Ch. # 6903 Very Fine, inked number on face
Three State's Nationals
San Francisco, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Bank of California NA Ch. # 9655 Choice AU
St. Louis, MO - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 170 Choice CU
Seattle, WA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First Seattle Dexter Horton NB Ch. # 11280 AU
San Francisco, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Bank of California NA Ch. # 9655 Choice AU
St. Louis, MO - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First NB Ch. # 170 Choice CU
Seattle, WA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 First Seattle Dexter Horton NB Ch. # 11280 AU
National Bank Notes from Three States
Arkansas City, Kansas - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Home NB Ch. # 4487 Fine, but badly aged
Sherman, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 Merchants and Planters NB Ch. # 3159 Fine
Grand Rapids, MI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. # 624 Old NB Ch. # 2890 VF
Arkansas City, Kansas - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Home NB Ch. # 4487 Fine, but badly aged
Sherman, TX - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 Merchants and Planters NB Ch. # 3159 Fine
Grand Rapids, MI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. # 624 Old NB Ch. # 2890 VF
A Three State Group of National Bank Notes
New Orleans, LA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Whitney NB Ch. # 3069 About Uncirculated
Muskogee, OK - $50 1929 Ty. 1 First NB and TC Ch. # 4385 VF
Canajoharie, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 National Spraker Bank Ch. # 1257 F-VF
New Orleans, LA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Whitney NB Ch. # 3069 About Uncirculated
Muskogee, OK - $50 1929 Ty. 1 First NB and TC Ch. # 4385 VF
Canajoharie, NY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 National Spraker Bank Ch. # 1257 F-VF
Three National Bank Notes
Hartford, CT - $5 1902 Fr. 606 Plain Back Hartford-Aetna NB Ch. # 1338 EF
Jackson, MI - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Union & Peoples NB Ch. # 1533 VF
Chester, PA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Delaware County NB Ch. # 355 VG-F
Hartford, CT - $5 1902 Fr. 606 Plain Back Hartford-Aetna NB Ch. # 1338 EF
Jackson, MI - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Union & Peoples NB Ch. # 1533 VF
Chester, PA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 Delaware County NB Ch. # 355 VG-F
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