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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ARCHIVES FEBRUARY 23, 2016 SALE
Bob Schwartz of Archives International forwarded this set of highlights from his upcoming sale, which closes February 23, 2016. Thanks!
-Editor
Lot 50: Chile Province of Valdivia Treasury and Customs, 1840s Issue Rarity
Chile. Tesoreria y Aduana Unidas Valdivia, 8 Reals. P-S102. Date and value printed at center. Various hand stamps signatures and denomination validation around. Fine to Very Fine, irregular edge. A very scarce issue. To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 243: Chihuahua, Mexico, 1880, 1 Peso,
Chihuahua, Mexico, 1880, 1 Peso, Series B, P-S176a, BK-CHI-65, M149a, Issued banknote, black on light red underprint, standing allegorical woman with child in middle, S/N 10564, pp B, PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35 with large margins, firm paper and rarely seen this nice. ABNC. To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 247: Chihuahua, Mexico. 1886, 1 Peso
Unique, Chihuahua, Mexico. 1886, 1 Peso, Serie D, P-UNL, M665, PR-Chi-24, Issued banknote, S/N 6026, black on off white toned paper, Seated allegorical woman in middle, Printed back with logo in middle with oval red overprint "Hacienda Santa Rita - Guazapares - Nov. 6, 1886", PMG graded Very Fine 25. Extremely Rare. First time offered by us. To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 298: Philippines. 500 Pesos
Philippines. 500 Pesos. P-101c. Legazpi at left. Series 66 printed twice rather than date. Two signatures on back exhibiting slight ink burn. Nice Very Fine. To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 310: San Juan, Puerto Rico 1889 20 Pesos
San Juan, Puerto Rico, ND (1889), 20 Pesos, P-10p, Unlisted Proof, Series A, S/N 00000, Black on orange and yellow underprint, Paschal lamb on left, dock workers moving crate on top right, back orange-brown with arms in middle, POC's, The face is PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, the back is Choice Uncirculated 64 NET with notation of discoloration due to the oxidation of the orange color to orange-brown, otherwise an extremely attractive and rare note missing from most advanced collections. ABNC. This is the only graded example by PMG. To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 509: Buffalo State Line Rail Road Stock Certificate
Buffalo, NY. 45 Shares, I/C, Locomotive L-R with city in background, old fashioned locomotive on bottom, ITASB Daniel Drew on the back. Drew was one of the original Robber Barons with Jay Gould and James Fisk. He started in the cattle business and moved into the trading of stocks and bonds in the 1840's. Rare signed certificate by Drew. (From the collection of John E. Herzog) To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 569: Liberty Loan Bond of 1917
$50, Jefferson on left and Statue of Liberty on right, Bond grades VF-XF, all coupons attached, S/N 696383, BEP To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 682: American Bank Note Co. Color Chart Book
United States. Book titled: Color Chart for Steel Engraved Postage and Revenue Stamps. A.B.N.Co. No 32. 4-7/8 square. Each page consists of eight stamp images plus an ABNC eagle logo. The book contains 23 intaglio printed pages each with an interleaf. Colors from light to dark in tone: oranges, reds, blues, black. A seldom seen in-house salesman item. Slight handling evident. Previous owners name stamped on flyleaf endpaper. Book smells musty from long storage, mentioned for accuracy. To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 728: 71st Pennsylvania Sutler Scrip Note
California and Pennsylvania. 71st Pennsylvania (California Regiment) of General Burns Brigade. 25 cents, Issued Sutler scrip note signed by Charles Gallagher, Sutler, Keller OA-SF025, Black on light green underprint with red denomination counters, Native American "Progress" vignette of Indian watching ships on the shore on lower left and eagle on upper right, printed on white paper with blank back, Choice Fine condition with firm paper body, no edge faults or other issues, bright colors and sharp corners only enhance this lovely and rare note. Originally, the California Regiment was begun by Californians living in Washington, D.C. in May 1861, eventually it was taken over by the 71st Pennsylvania. Printed by A.Hoen Co., Lith, Baltimore. Rare and very attractive note that should command a superior bid. To read the complete lot description, see:
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