Archives International Auctions - Auction 111 February 17, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 111 54 February 17, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com new York, Paris & netherlands 278 278 Transatlantic Bills of Exchange, NewYork to Paris and Antwerp, ca.1850s New York, Paris & Netherlands, ca.1850s. Lot of 4 Issued Bills of Exchange documenting mid-nineteenth-century international trade and finance between American and European banking houses. The group includes first, second, and third of exchange instruments payable after sight, with examples drawn in New York and payable in Paris, reflecting standard commercial settlement practices of the period. One bill is issued by Duncan, Sherman & Co. in New York payable to Messrs. Greene & Co., Paris, while others show French-language text, endorsements, and European correspondents. Designs feature engraved borders, denomination panels, heraldic and ornamental vignettes, manuscript entries, endorsements, and cancellations typical of transatlantic exchange documents. Conditions range from VF to Choice Very Fine overall, with expected folds, toning, ink offset, and handling wear from active commercial use. (4). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted................................................................................. Est. $50-80 Various states 279 279 American Banking, Mercantile, and Finance of Mostly Security Printer Engraved Checks and Drafts, including 1840s to 1897 Lot of 10 Issued Commercial Checks and Drafts representing mid-nineteenth-century American banking, mercantile trade, distilling, and international finance. Includes illustrated checks and drafts from Carlisle Deposit Bank; Medina Bank, New York State; Henry H. Shufeldt, Distiller of Domestic Spirits, Chicago, Illinois; Merchants’ Bank of Baltimore; Sisson & Chapman, Banking Office; Cornelius & Baker, Philadelphia; Bank of Ulster, New York; Morton, Bliss & Co., New York, payable in London; New York State Bank; and a sterling draft issued by Kidder, Peabody & Co., Boston, payable through Messrs. Baring Brothers & Co., London. Designs feature finely engraved allegorical figures, pastoral and industrial vignettes, ornate borders, manuscript entries, signatures, and applied revenue stamps. Conditions range from Good to Very Fine overall, with expected folds, toning, cancellations, and handling wear consistent with period commercial use. (10). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ........................................ Est. $120-180 280 280 Mining, Lumber, and Banking Checks and Drafts, 1890s to Early 1900s Montana, Idaho, Nevada, and, Hawaii. Lot of 15 Issued Commercial Checks, Drafts, and Notes representing western mining, lumber, banking, utilities, and mercantile activity. Includes checks and drafts from Carson City Savings Bank, Nevada; Missoula Lumber Company (Western Pine Lumber), Missoula, Montana; Montana Mining Co. (Limited), Marysville, Montana; and Montana National Bank, Helena. Additional items relate to Kit Carson Placers, Basin, Montana; Citizens Telephone Company, Pony, Montana; Pendleton Roller Mills, Pendleton, Oregon; and L. H. Hershfield & Co., Bankers. The group also includes a Territory of Hawaii promissory note payable to Iwasaki Tailor, Honolulu. Designs feature engraved and lithographed formats, western industrial and commercial vignettes, manuscript entries, signatures, endorsements, and applied revenue stamps typical of period business use. Conditions range from Good to Very Fine overall, with expected folds, toning, cancellations, and handling wear consistent with active commercial circulation. (15). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ....................................................................................................... Est. $75-120 281 281 U.S. Revenue Imprinted National Bank Checks and Drafts, 1870s to Early 1900s Lot of 34 Issued U.S. Revenue Imprinted Commercial Checks and Drafts drawn on National Banks and regional institutions, representing late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century banking, manufacturing, and industrial commerce. The group is dominated by checks from Merchants National Bank of Richmond, Virginia, with additional examples from First National Bank branches, Third National Bank, Boston National Bank, Titusville Savings Bank, Pima County Bank, and others, including instruments associated with iron works, insurance, and manufacturing firms. Designs feature engraved and lithographed layouts, prominent orange imprinted revenue stamps, manuscript entries, signatures, endorsements, and cancellations typical of period business use. Conditions range from Good to Very Fine overall, with expected folds, toning, punch cancellations, and handling wear consistent with active commercial circulation. (34). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ................................................ Est. $120-180