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Auction 396 | Lot 18165 » National Bank Notes » Connecticut

Hartford, CT - $1 Original Fr. 380 The Hartford NB Ch. # 1338
A well circulated but mostly intact FCP ace, with a couple of small body holes and a small piece out at the bottom. Good-Very Good.

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Auction 396 | Lot 18286 » National Bank Notes » Illinois

Mount Carroll, IL - $1 Original Fr. 380 The First NB Ch. # 409
This institution is quite scarce with only eight large notes shown in the Kelly census. This is one of only two Original $1 notes known for this bank. Graded CGA Very Good 08 Restored.

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Auction 396 | Lot 18370 » National Bank Notes » Indiana

Madison, IN - $1 Original Fr. 380 The National Branch Bank Ch. # 1457
Low grade but very scarce, as this is only the second First Charter (and the first ace) known from here. Well circulated Good-Very Good, with a long tear as well as plenty of minor flaws.

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Auction 396 | Lot 18577 » National Bank Notes » Kentucky

Henderson, KY - $1 Original Fr. 380 The Henderson NB Ch. # 1615
An extremely scarce early note from here, with this one of just two First Charters of any kind recorded in the census on the bank. Fine-Very Fine, with a small ink spot on the back and a tiny nick out of the top margin.

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Auction 396 | Lot 18609 » National Bank Notes » Kentucky

Lexington, KY - $1 Original Fr. 380 The First NB Ch. # 760
A very rare type and denomination from this very scarce bank, with this the only ace reported from this bank. In fact, it is one of just two $1 First Charters listed in the census from all Lexington banks combined. Nice Fine-Very Fine.

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Auction 396 | Lot 18936 » National Bank Notes » Michigan

Grand Haven, MI - $1 Original Fr. 380 The First NB Ch. # 1849
This is a very rare note in less than optimum condition, having been encapsulated and graded as Very Good 8, Repaired by CGA. Since this is one of just two aces known from here, and one of four notes of all kinds, it offers a chance to own a real rarity until a better specimen surfaces. We offer this without estimate, while noting it would easily be a $5000+ note if it graded Fine or better.

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Auction 396 | Lot 19112 » National Bank Notes » New York

Greenwich, NY - $1 Original Fr. 380 The Washington County NB Ch. # 1266
A very rare bank which issued First Charters only before entering receivership in 1878. Just four pieces are listed in the census, with most very closely held, as our data indicates just three offerings of any kind from here during the past sixty years plus. Very Good-Fine in appearance, but with a small restored corner which can be seen only after close inspection.

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Auction 396 | Lot 19145 » National Bank Notes » New York

New York, NY - $1 Original Fr. 380 The Saint Nicholas NB Ch. # 972
A decent evenly circulated ace from this always in demand bank. Very Good.

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Auction 396 | Lot 19368 » National Bank Notes » Pennsylvania

Erie, PA - $1 Original Fr. 380 The Marine NB Ch. # 870
A very scarce early note from this long lived bank. The Kelly census shows only two First Charters extant from here, with one very high grade and one very low. This newly discovered piece fills that gap admirably, grading a nice Fine-Very Fine. It also bears the blue Treasury number, signifying its status as one of the earliest First Charter examples issued. There is one miniscule chip off the bottom right corner, which is mentioned here solely for total accuracy in cataloguing.

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Auction 396 | Lot 19405 » National Bank Notes » Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA - $1 Original Fr. 380 The Sixth NB Ch. # 352
Just four First Charter examples are listed in the Kelly census from this bank, with all four being Original Series aces. This is the highest grade of that quartet. It's a well printed piece with vivid colors, even margins, nice pen signatures and great eye appeal. There is one tiny spot at the bottom which we mention solely for accuracy, but this high grade piece is certain to please its next owner. Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.Q

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Auction 396 | Lot 19449 » National Bank Notes » Pennsylvania

Waynesburg, PA - $1 Original Fr. 380 The Farmers & Drovers NB Ch. # 839
A scarce Waynesburg bank which went out in 1906. Very Good in appearance, but the right end of the note has been severed and repaired.

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Auction 396 | Lot 19458 » National Bank Notes » Rhode Island

Newport, RI - $1 Original Fr. 380 The Aquidneck NB Ch. # 1546
An About Very Good Original Series with darker signatures than might be expected given the well circulated grade. The lower left corner is missing a small piece.

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Auction 396 | Lot 19643 » National Bank Notes » Vermont

Derby Line, VT - $1 Original Fr. 380 The NB of Derby Line Ch. # 1368
This is a scarce northern Vermont bank where two aces make up the entire roster of early notes, as everything else in the census from this bank is Third Charters and small size. This is the higher grade of the two aces, although a repair at the top and a closed split must be mentioned as well. Fine.

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Auction 396 | Lot 18364 » National Bank Notes » Indiana

Lebanon, IN - $1 Original Fr. 382 The First NB Ch. # 2057
This PCGS Choice About New 55PPQ First Charter Ace is from a small hoard of this type from this institution, now quite widely dispersed. Its sheet mate, the "B" position note, is listed in the census as "CU" . Our most careful examination through the encapsulation reveals only a corner fold at lower right to keep this well centered note from that higher category. The original ink signatures are clear and legible. Overall, this is an example that appears to fully merit the "premium" accolade bestowed by PCGS. Notes as attractive as this one typically sell at levels higher than their technical grade might suggest.

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Auction 396 | Lot 18513 » National Bank Notes » Kentucky

Covington, KY - $1 Original Fr. 382 The Covington City NB Ch. # 1859
The Gale collection contains two of the six reported examples from this just plain rare Covington bank, which liquidated back in 1893. This is the only ace known from here and it's an absolute peach, with good margins, color, and signatures. Very Fine.

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Auction 396 | Lot 18648 » National Bank Notes » Kentucky

Louisville, KY - $1-$1-$1-$2 Original Fr. 382/389 The German NB Ch. # 2062 Uncut Sheet
This is the second of two uncut First Charter sheets in the Gale holdings, representing two thirds of the Kentucky First Charter uncut sheets known to exist. This sheet is more typical of the breed than the incredible Flemingsburg sheet, with a few defects evident, including a small notch between the top two notes on the left side, a few minor repairs, and some splits at the folds between and through each note. Still, this is an extremely rare item, with just two Original Series sheets recorded from the state, and one which is certain to see considerable interest before the hammer falls tonight. Extremely Fine.

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Auction 396 | Lot 18649 » National Bank Notes » Kentucky

Louisville, KY - $1 Original Fr. 382 The German NB Ch. # 2062
A just plain rare Louisville bank which issued First Charters and Brown Backs only before the receiver arrived to close the place in 1897. The census shows two uncut sheets along with a literal handful of singles available to collectors. This ace is one of just two singles known, and is unlisted in that compilation. Pleasing Very Fine.

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Auction 396 | Lot 18775 » National Bank Notes » Kentucky

Stanford, KY - $1 Original Fr. 382 The Farmers NB Ch. # 1705
A very tough bank which issued First Charters only before liquidating at the end of 1888. Six examples are listed in the census, with this one of two Original Series aces. Well circulated but intact Very Good.

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Auction 396 | Lot 18999 » National Bank Notes » Missouri

Butler, MO - $1 Original Fr. 382 The Bates County NB Ch. # 1843
This is one of the rarest multi-bank locations in the state, with this small community hosting three issuers, one of which issued First Charters and Brown Backs only, one First Charters only, and one Red Seals only. One bank is unknown, one has one known, and this piece is from the first bank listed, which has six examples reported, all First Charters. The last offering of any kind from here was back in 1990, when we sold a piece from here in our inaugural sale as part of the Bob Denny collection. This specimen is new to the census, and presents a problem in grading, as the note itself is fully Fine-Very Fine or better, but has toned paper and a faded seal. Still, if rarity and desirability are any guide, expect this ace to reach or exceed...

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Auction 396 | Lot 19296 » National Bank Notes » Ohio

McArthur, OH - $1 Original Fr. 382 The Vinton County NB Ch. # 2036
This Good First Charter Ace is hardly the prettiest note, but as a new addition to the census it is the only Ace known on this bank and the 11th large example documented from here. It has certainly seen considerable circulation and suffers from several tears and margin chinks in addition to obvious soiling, but what it lacks in aesthetic appeal is compensated for by its scarcity.

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Auction 396 | Lot 18539 » National Bank Notes » Kentucky

Flemingsburg, KY - $1-$1-$1-$2 1875 Fr. 383/390 The Fleming County NB Ch. # 2323 Uncut Sheet
This magnificent uncut sheet is a true miracle of survival, as it comes from one of the smallest and least likely candidates in the state, a bank so obscure that it issued First Charters only in a town so remote that it never again hosted a National Bank after this institution shut its doors in 1889. This sheet is one of only about two dozen uncut First Charter sheets known from all banks in the country combined, and one of only about ten Series 1875 uncut sheets. It's the only one known from Kentucky and, luckily for collectors, it's a beauty as well, with incredible color, paper quality, and eye appeal. There are folds between each note, and one fold through the sheet, but the overall quality is impeccable and, after all, unique is unique. This is a true Kentucky trophy item, one for which the Gale collection will be long remembered. About Uncirculated.

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Auction 396 | Lot 18901 » National Bank Notes » Massachusetts

Palmer, MA - $1 1875 Fr. 383 The Palmer NB Ch. # 2324
This is one of a pair of aces reported from this bank, one Original and one 1875. One grades "Fair," the other is a bright and utterly problem free Fine-Very Fine. Fortunately for collectors, this is the nicer example. It's truly one of the prettiest circulated aces we've seen in many years, and made even more distinctive by its huge blue end paper section, which draws the eye and makes this example even more desirable.

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Auction 396 | Lot 18717 » National Bank Notes » Kentucky

Nicholasville, KY - $1 1875 Fr. 385 The First NB Ch. # 1831
This attractive piece is the only Series 1875 ace listed in the census from here, and one of just two $1 notes extant from this one bank community, with the other note graded as "Good" in the census. This example is considerably nicer, in fact, about seven grades nicer. It's a vibrantly colored piece with strong signatures and great eye appeal, with its only defect a few tiny paper pulls on the back. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.

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Auction 396 | Lot 18391 » National Bank Notes » Indiana

Richmond, IN - $1 1875 Fr. 386 The Richmond NB Ch. # 2090
First Charters only from this very scarce bank, with this being an attractive example bearing the scarce Scofield-Gilfillan Treasury signatures. Very Fine, with the brightness and color of an even higher grade note, with the only detractions a small paper pull in the upper right corner and a bit of old tape residue at the top left corner.

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Auction 396 | Lot 18904 » National Bank Notes » Massachusetts

Springfield, MA - $2 Original Fr. 387 The Agawam NB Ch. # 1055
A high grade Lazy Two from a very scarce bank which issued First Charters and Brown Backs only before liquidating in 1905. Very Fine-Extremely Fine.

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