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

Archives International Auctions - Sale 112 76 April 6-7, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Canada 401 401 Canada.CanadianAssortment of Political andSatirical Banknotes, ca.1960s to 1970s. Canada, ca.1960-70s. Lot of 17 Political and Satirical fantasy notes produced to mock Canadian economic policies and political figures of the mid- 20th century. Includes issues referencing John Diefenbaker, Lester B. Pearson, and the New Democratic Party, among others. Designs feature humorous denominations such as the “92½¢” and “One Diefendollar,” and slogans like “A 100% Stable Canadian Dollar,” “Bank of Kuch,” and “Help Us Straighten Up Canada.” Printed in a variety of styles and colors, including offset and lithographic methods on differing paper stocks. Conditions range from VF to Uncirculated overall. (17). Sold ‘AS IS’ no returns accepted. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $50-100 Central & North Eastern States 402 402 Central & North Eastern States Bank Check & Draft Collection, 1860s to 1910s Central & North Eastern States, 1860-1910s. Lot of 77 Issued Bank Checks, Drafts and Related Banking Documents representing commercial banking activity across the United States, Includes examples from National Bank of Middlebury, Renton Savings Bank, Metropolitan National Bank, Oneida Valley National Bank, Peoples National Bank, First National Bank (of multiple cities), National Bank of Rising Sun, Geo. Washington Bank, Merchants Exchange Bank, Lincoln Trust Company, Equitable Assurance Society, and numerous others. Many are imprinted with revenue stamps, embossed seals, bank cancellation handstamps, and manuscript endorsements. Designs feature engraved vignettes including livestock, allegorical figures, buildings, portraits, and classic National Bank layouts. Conditions range from Good to Very Fine overall, with expected folds, edge wear, bank punch cancellations, and period handling. (77). Sold ‘AS IS’ no returns accepted. ��������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 Colorado 403 403 CO. First National Bank, ND (1850s to 1890s), Specimen Check. Boulder, Colorado, ND (1850-90s). Specimen Check with Black print on blue paper, Company title at top left corner with vignette of sailors at right and young woman at left, Specimen overprints and POCs, VF to XF condition with toning at edges. ABNC. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-200 404 404 CO. Pecos Irrigation and Improvement Co., ND (1860s), Specimen Check. Colorado Springs, Colorado..., ND (1860s). Specimen Check with black print and black border, Company title at top left with woman at top right, Specimen overprints and POCs, VF to XF condition with damage to bottom right corner. ABNC. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-200 405 405 CO. Rocky Mountain National Bank & First National Bank of Central City, 1873 to 1899. Colorado, 1873-99. Lot of 5 items including issued bank checks from Rocky Mountain National Bank of Colorado and The First National Bank of Central City, Colorado, along with two U.S. postal cards addressed to Denver, Colorado, and an unused specimen-style First National Bank of Central City form payable to Chemical National Bank, New York. Designs feature detailed engraved vignettes including allegorical female figures and western landscapes, ornate National Bank typography, and period banking seals. The two postal cards show clear Denver postal markings and manuscript addresses, adding regional postal history interest. Condition ranges from Good to Very Fine overall, with expected folds, edge wear, cancellations, and normal period handling. (5). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. Est. $180-350