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Archives International Auctions - Sale 37
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December 6 & 13,2016
Archives International Auctions
www.archivesinternational.comExtremely rare high denomination proof
banknote from the Silver City Collection.
385
385 Merchants’ Bank, $5000, ca.1830’s Obsolete Proof.New York, NY,
18xx (ca.1830’s), $5000, Plate C, NY-1745-Unlisted denomination, Haxby
lists only up to $1000 for this bank, Only one previous noted in census,
Proof banknote, Banknote printed in black on india paper, Sailing ship
in full sail on top middle flanked by large 5000 medallion counters and
on top corners, standing allegorical woman with anchor and woman
with pole and Liberty Cap and cornucopia on the end panels, large 5000
medallions on upper left and right corners, Very light glue stain spots
on sides, a few internal pre-printing paper folds and a small hole on in
the middle right area that is difficult to see as well as a small tear on
the left margin, still a marvelous note that is missing from almost every
advanced collection. Rawdon, Wright & Hatch New York imprint. A
trophy note. (Silver City Collection, Part 2) �����������������������������Est.
$3500-7000
North Carolina
386
386 Greensboro Mutual Life Insurance and Trust Co.North Carolina
Greensboro. Sailor, Mechanic and females at left, Farmer and females
at right. Danforth, Wright & Co. 1858. PMG graded Very Fine 25 NET.
Two stamp hinge mounts on top back. ������������������������������������������Est.
$80-140
Pennsylvania
387
387 Central Bank of Pennsylvania, ca. 1857-1860 Uncut Obsolete Sheet.Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Uncut sheet of 4 notes, $5-$5-$5-$5
format. Black text and vignettes on red underprint, Large “V” in middle
with seated male reaper in the middle flanked by agricultural scenes and
young woman on lower right, All would grade AU. Danforth, Wright &
Co. imprint. Very attractive and affordable obsolete sheet. ���������Est.
$500-800
Rhode Island
388
388 Rhode-Island Agricultural Bank, Ca. 1840’s, Obsolete Banknote Pair.Rhode Island, Lot of 2 notes, Both are remainders with small
POC’s, Includes $5 and $20, Both remainders, RW&C.���������������Est.
$120-200