Archives International Auctions - Auction 112 6th & 7th April 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 112 66 April 6-7, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Various States 357 357 U.S. Savings Bonds, Series E to Series EE, 1951 to 1997, Issued and CancelledAssortment. Various States, 1951-97. Lot of 7 Issued U.S. Savings Bonds from the Series E and Series EE programs, Includes: 1951, Series E, $25, I/U Cert.; 1975, Series E, $25, I/C Cert.; 1977, Series E, $25, I/C Cert.; 1979, Series E, $25, I/C Cert.; 1987, Series EE, $50, I/C Cert.1987, Series EE, $75, I/C Cert.; Nov. 1997, Series EE, $100, I/U Cert. Designs feature George Washington and Thomas Jefferson portraits with Independence Hall and U.S. Treasury motifs used on later issues. Bonds show normal handling and redemption or banking marks typical of savings bonds. Condition ranges from Very Fine to Extremely Fine overall. (7). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $130-260 Washington, D.C. 358 358 U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Coupon and Private Issued Food StampAssortment, 1970s to 1980s Washington, D.C., 1960s-80s. Lot of 9 items, Includes: ND (1967), 50 Cent Food Coupons (2); Series 1975A to 1988A, $1 Food Coupons (3 - with 1 still in original coupon book); Series 1975A to Series 1978A, $5 Food Coupons (2); ND (1960s), Lucky Stores, Inc., 10 Cent Food Coupon Change; ND (1960s), Better Foods Markets, 1 Cent, U.S.D.A Food Stamp Change. Notes show light handling consistent with use. Condition ranges from Very Fine to Uncirculated overall. (9). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $130-260 U.S. & World Traveler’s Checks Canada and USA 359 359 Canada and USA. American Express Co. Traveler’s Cheques and Circular Letter of Credit, Specimen Collection, 1910 to 1970s Canada and U.S.,1910-1970s. Lot of 5 Specimen Cheques and 1 Circular Letter of Credit, Includes: U.S. $10, $20, $100, $500; and, $100 Canadian Dollars, All are the same dark blue border and light blue underprint with soldier at left, and all have POC at center; also included is a 191x, large format letter of credit, on one side with the front and back of a large size American Express travelers Check for $20,All are overprinted “Fac-Simile - Not Good” in large letters. All are in AU to CU condition. ABNC. (6). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $130-200 U.S. Traveler’s Checks Pennsylvania 360 360 PA. Mellon National Bank, Pittsburgh, PA., ND (ca.1910-30) Specimen Set of 4 Traveler’s Checks Pittsburgh, PA., ND (ca.1910-30), Mellon National Bank of Pittsburgh, Lot of 4 Specimen Traveler’s Checks, Includes: $20; $50; $100; and $200 denominations, all similar designs but different color undertints, All with Specimen overprints, POC’s, Order # S26081, all with perforated left side border from removal from booklet counterfoil, back with endorsement information, All in Uncirculated to CU condition. ABNC. (4) �� Est. $120-160 Ephemera - U.S. Political & Military Mexican-American War Washington D.C. 361 361 Joseph M. Root Congressional Speech on the MexicanWar, 1846, Message of the President – 1847 Imprint Washington, D.C., 1847. Printed congressional speech by Joseph M. Root, Ohio Congressman, delivered December 24, 1846, in the U.S. House of Representatives in response to President James K. Polk’s annual message concerning the Mexican-American War. This pamphlet reflects contemporary Democratic defense of the war, addressing the Rio Grande boundary dispute, the annexation of Texas, and justification of military action following claims that American blood had been shed on American soil. Printed during the first full year of the conflict, this piece represents period political debate at the height of westward expansion. Typical congressional pamphlet format of the era. Printed by J. & G. S. Gideon, VF to XF condition. �� Est. $80-160