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Archives International Auctions - Sale 36
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October 22&25,2016
Archives International Auctions
www.archivesinternational.comTexas
794
794 Republic ofTexas Naval AppropriationWarrant, 1841Uncut Sheet of 3 Notes.Austin, TX, April 23rd, 1841. Uncut sheet of 3 warrants,
$50-$25-$25; Cr. AW4-AW3A-AW3A; Medlar 46-44-44; Olson 828-822-
822. Naval Appropriation Certificates were actually used for the second
Texian Navy after the first had lost all four of its ships by 1837 due to
war and Mother Nature. S/N 339-677-678, Commodore Edwin Moore
was the chief officer of the navy and had differences with Sam Houston
which led to the issuing of these warrants to pay the men. The sheet has
been pen cancelled with a large vertical “Cancelled” at center across all
three notes. This is the first time we are offering this scarce sheet. Choice
VF to XF with a small stain in the middle of the bottom note. �Est.
$600-900
795
795 Texas Treasury Warrant Trio, ca.1861-1862.Austin, Texas. Lot of 3
different “Military” Treasury Warrants, Includes 1861, $1.97, Black on
green, VF with light toning and stains; 1862, $2.50, Black on light brown
paper, Fine; and 1862, $10, Issued, Black or red underprint, Ship on left,
AU-Unc. With stain on upper right corner. Attractive trio.����������Est.
$100-160
796
796 Treasury Warrants for Civil Service 1860-64 Issue Pair.Texas $3.46
P-S3414 April 8, 1861. Black on blue under print. Liberty or maiden
standing at left. Large penned “X” cancel. Pleasing EF: $5 P-S3401 Feby
26, 1862 black text and borders with signature vertical at left. Large
penned “X” cancel. About VF. Nice pair representing the two styles of
issues. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est.
$120-200
Various States
797
797 Generic Scrip Note Trio, ca. 1837 to 1850’s.Includes 6 1/4cts; $5;
and $5, various designs and vignettes. VF to AU. ��������������������������Est.
$75-150
798
798 Generic Merchant Scrip Proof Pair.Lot of 2 notes, Includes 50 cents,
small size proof on card with POC’s, eagle at center, appears ca.1837-40
and proof promissory note with ship at left. VF. Unknown issuer and
location.�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est.
$50-90
799
799 Large Die Production Proof, ca.1840-50’s For Obsolete Banknote.Proof printed on india paper on large manila folder, with full note
under print design of young children or cherubs at left and right, Design
V40974, Danforth, Wright & Co., NY & Phila., PMG graded About
Uncirculated 50 NET.��������������������������������������������������������������������Est.
$200-300
800
800 Large Die Proof Vignette for Obsolete Banknote ca. 1840-50’s.No printer listed, but possibly RWHE or another major printer from
that era. Anchor and anvil in middle flanked by industry on left and
agricultural vignettes on right, vary attractive and rare. Printed on india
mounted on large card. VF with toning. ��������������������������������������Est.
$120-200