Archives International Auctions - Auction 110 January 20, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 110 59 January 20, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com USA & Philippines 286 286 Spanish American War and Philippine Campaign Stereo view Photographs, 1898 to early 1900s. Lot of 6 vintage stereo views documenting U.S. military activity and cultural scenes during and immediately after the Spanish American War, including Philippine-American War era images. Views include: Filipino men gathered around a cockfight titled “A Cock Fight, the Favorite Filipino Sport”; hand-colored patriotic card “Brave Boys in Blue Starting for Manila”; infantry drill of the Third U.S. Cavalry in the Philippine Islands; firing line of U.S. troops preparing an attack in dense brush; an official ceremony titled “Opening Prayer— Presentation of the Sword, Washington, D.C.” commemorating wartime service; and, a portrait stereo view of Admiral George Dewey, Hero of Manila, framed by flags. Images offer strong documentary value for uniform studies, early colonial-era Philippines, and Spanish American War iconography. Condition ranges Fine to VF condition or better with some showing scattered wear, edge rubbing, mild fading, and occasional soiling consistent with age. (6). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������ Est. $120-180 Security Printer Ephemera Brazil 287 287 Brazil. Banco do Brasil and Republica dos EstadosUnidos do Brasil Proof Vignettes Used on Banknotes. Brazil. Lot of 9 Proof Vignettes used by Banco do Brasil and Republica dos Estados Unidos do Brasil banknotes, Includes: Arms of Brazil; Canal do Mangue; Arthur Bernardes (2 - 1 in Black and 1 in Blue) who was a Brazilian lawyer and politician who served the 12th president of Brazil from 1922 to 1926, used on the 1925, 50 Mil Reis, P-58, and, the 1922, 20 Mil Reis, E.1A issue banknote; Jose Bonifacio who was a Brazilian statesman, naturalist, mineralliest, professor and poet, Used on the 1925, 500 Mil Reis, P-91; Dr. P. Moraes (Prudente de Morais) was a Brazilian lawyer and politician who served as the third president of Brazil from 1894 to 1898, this vignette was used on the 1925, 200 Mil Reis, P-81; Marques de Tamandare who was a Brazilian admiral of the Imperial Navy of Brazil, this vignette was used on the 1944, 1 Cruzeiro, P-132; President Getulio Vargas who was a Brazilian lawyer and politician who served as the 14th and 17th president of Brazil, from 1930 to 1945 and from 1951 until his suicide in 1954; Princesa Isabel who was the Princess Imperial (heiress presumptive to the throne) of the Empire of Brazil and the Empire’s regent on three occasions. Most were used on ABNC printed banknotes, all are in Uncirculated to CU condition, 2 are printed on india paper that is mounted on thin card, the balance are on india paper only. (9). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ����������� Est. $280-450 Costa Rica 288 288 Costa Rica. International de Costa Rica and Banco Central de Costa Rica, ND (1950s), Proof Vignette Pair. Costa Rica, ND (1950s). Lot of 2 Proof Vignettes printed on india paper in black and mounted on large manila envelope. The Liberty Head is found on the 1918 to 1935, Banco Internacional De Costa Rica issues, 1 and 2 Colones, P-158 and P-159 banknote reverse; and the Banco Central De Costa Rica vignette is found on the 1951; 1952 ISSUE - SERIES A, 5 Colones, P-220, Both are in Un circulated to Gem Uncirculated condition. (2 on 1 envelope), ABNC. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $160-280 Hawaii 289 289 Kingdom of Hawaii, 1879 Currency Series Silver Certificates of Deposit, Reprint Proof Souvenir Card Set. Hawaii, 1995 Reprints of 1879. Lot of 5 Cards reprinted from the original plates includes: $10, $20, $50, $100, and, $500 denominations, all are full color obverse proofs with color under tints with large blank border, back with ABNC attestation, Includes original envelope and ABNC letter with information about the cards, All in mint condition. (5). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $160-280 Illinois and New York 290 290 American and Western Banknote Company Progress Proofs and Ashton-Potter “Thomas Edison” Sample Note, 1882 to 1930s. Illinois and New York, 1882-1930s. Lot of 5 Items, Includes: Western Banknote Progress Proof 2 Early eagle Vignettes variations used on Drafts, Exchanges, Stocks, Bonds, and Security Printed Documents, Both show the same Screaming Eagle with Spread wings, but one has additional view of locomotives traveling from either side; Ashton-Potter “Thomas Edison” 1920-30’s Sample Note, and ABNC “WoodrowWilson” and “Thomas Edison” Large Die Proof Vignette Pair, ca.1920-30’s. (5). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $200-300