Archives International Auctions Auction 104 July 23, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 104 49 July 23, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 237 237 MA. Merchants Bank, ND (1840s-50s), Unique Obsolete Proof Banknote. Boston, Massachusetts, ND (1840s-50s). $10, MA285G32P, Proof Banknote, Black printing with allegorical woman at right and bust of woman in profile at left, POCs along bottom and denomination cut out at right side, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with comment “Design Cut Out and Stains,” RWH. This is the only example of this note listed in the PMG census of obsolete banknotes. From a new estate find that had been in the family since the 1890s. This is the first time this note has been offered at public auction and is a discovery note. ������������������������������������������������� Est. $800-1600 238 238 MA. The Granite Bank, Boston, Massachusetts. Two Dollars. 1860. Issued Obsolete Banknote. Boston, Massachusetts. January 1, 1860, $2, Haxby MA-215 G8b. Rarity-7. Black with standing Justice in middle with arms, ship and train, small shop on left and beehive on right counterfoils, red “TWO” protector , S/N this is the third reported example for the $2 denomination from this bank. VG to Choice VG condition, this note would be literally impossible to improve upon. New England BNC. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $350-700 New Hampshire 239 239 NH. Piscataqua Exchange Bank, ND (1840s-60s), Remainder Obsolete Banknote. Portsmouth, New Hampshire, ND (1840s-60s). $20, NH285G12, Remainder Obsolete Banknote, Black printing, Multiple vignettes on note including George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, S/N None pp A, PMG graded Uncirculated 62 EPQ with comments “With Selvage and Toned,” TC&C. ������������ Est. $80-120 New Jersey 240 240 NJ. Union County Bank, 1859, Obsolete Banknote Pair. Plainfield, New Jersey, 1859. Lot of 2 Banknotes: $5, NJ465G8a, Remainder Banknote, S/N None pp B, PMG graded Very Fine 25 with comments “Signatures Falsely Added, Stained, Paper Pulls;” $20, NJ465G12a, Remainder Banknote, S/N None pp A, PMG graded Very Fine 20 with comments “Previously Mounted, Tears.” Both are printed by ABNC. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 241 241 NJ. Union County Bank, 1859, Obsolete Banknote. Plainfield, New Jersey, 1859. $10, NJ465G10a, Issued Banknote, Black print with red underprint, Multiple vignettes including resting family waving to passing train at top center, S/N 1266 pp A, PMG graded Choice Fine 15 with comment “Pinholes,” ABNC. �������������������������� Est. $100-200