Archives International Auctions Auction 100 March 26, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 100 40 March 26, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com U.S. Federal Bonds - Central Pacific Rail Road Bond Counterfeit Detector Plate 163 163 U.S., “Pacific Railroad Bond, Pl.22” From Counterfeit Bond Detector Book, ca.1864 Washington, D.C., $1000, Counterfeit Detector Proof Bond for “Pacific Railroad” Federal Bond, Intaglio printed in black on white thin card, missing the text and undertints. Liberty standing with flag at lower left, Eagle in middle with Counters on left and right, Each of the “1000” Denomination counters has a small wedge cut out of it as well as the eagle vignette to prevent use and cancel the bond. Uncirculated condition with light toning on the top and bottom edges far from the design, blank back with tape remnants from previous mounting, otherwise Uncirculated condition. “Treasury Department”. ������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $250-400 U.S. Treasury Warrant 164 164 U.S., Treasury of the United States, 1848 Issued War Warrant Signed by William Selden Washington, D.C., 1848. $9.86 War Warrant Check Issued by the Treasury of the United States, Black text with George Washington at left, Eagle at top right corner, Signed by William Selden as Treasurer of the United States at right. William Selden (31 Jan 1791 - 7 Apr 1874) served as Treasurer of the United States between July 22, 1839 and Nov 23, 1850, under the administration of six Presidents. Fine condition with toning and ink bleed from signatures on back. Rawdon, Wright & Hatch, New York. Rare Warrant with a scarce signature. �������������������������������������������� Est. $2,000-3,500 U.S. Treasury Checks & Drafts 165 165 U.S., Treasurer of the United States, ca. 1860s Certificate of Indebtedness Pair ca. 1860s. Unissued and Uncut Certificates of Indebtedness Pair, with printed signature of Francis E. Spinner, the Treasurer of the United States, Black text with black border on light salmon background, Uncirculated condition with ornate typography, intricate border designs, and Spinner’s printed signature. Hatch & Co. Very rare U.S. Treasury Pair. Francis Elias Spinner (21 Jan 1802 - 31 Dec 1890) was an American politician from New York. He served as Treasurer of the United States from 1861 to 1875, and was the first administrator in the federal government to employ women for clerical jobs. (1 uncut sheet of 2 certificates). Certificate of Indebtedness from the 19th century were short-term debt instruments issued by the U.S. government, often used to manage cash flow and fund government expenditures, particularly during times of war or economic. It was issued under the authority of the Treasurer of the United States, Francis E. Spinner (served 1861–1875). This historic financial document was a form of government-issued short-term debt, it likely circulated during the Civil War era to finance federal operations. ������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $1,250-2,000 166 166 D.C., Certificate of Deposit Payment for U,S. 6%, 20Year Bonds, ca.1860s Washington, D.C., 186x (ca.1860s), $-Odd, Progress proof or Printers waste of a partial uncut pair of Certificate of Deposits for the purchase of 6% 20 years U.S. Bonds “authorized by the act of July 17th, 1861…..”, Black on red underprint that says “ORIGINAL” in large block red letter, large spread winged eagle with flag at top left, blank back, this is the only example seen by the cataloger, AU to Uncirculated condition,, no printer listed, Litho printing. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $450-750