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

Archives International Auctions - Sale 112 77 April 6-7, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 406 406 CO. William R. Mygatt Investment Banker Specimen Check with Denver Postcard Pair, Early 1900s Denver, Colorado..., early 1900s. Lot of 2 items, includes: William R. Mygatt, Investment Banker, Specimen Draft and a color Denver souvenir postcard. The draft is drawn on Chase National Bank, New York, printed by American Bank Note Co., New York, and features an engraved elk vignette at left with ornate green border and bold typography. Red “SPECIMEN” overprint and punch cancellation holes present, with serial number 00000, indicating printer’s sample status. Accompanied by a period “Gold and Silver Denver” postcard depicting the Colorado State Capitol and cityscape, with descriptive verse on reverse. A visually appealing Colorado banking and ephemera pairing combining early Denver financial history and promotional material. Condition ranges from Fine to Very Fine overall, with light toning, minor edge wear, and typical handling. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $150-250 407 407 Colorado County Warrants and Municipal Financial Check & Document Assortment, 1880s to 1910s. Colorado, 1880-1910s. Lot of 72 Issued county warrants, town warrants, municipal receipts, bank drafts, and related financial documents representing Colorado county and mining camp finance. Includes examples from Kiowa County; Mesa County; Crowley County; Hinsdale County; Eagle County; Ouray County; Las Animas County; Arapahoe County; Town of Nucala; City of Leadville; City Marshal’s Office forms; The First National Bank; The Bank of Victor; Bank of Ouray; and other regional institutions. Designs feature engraved county seals, allegorical figures, ornate borders, and period typography, with multiple revenue stamps and cancellation markings present. A substantial Colorado municipal and mining-era fiscal group spanning county treasuries, town funds, and regional banking operations. Condition ranges from Good to Very Fine overall, with folds, edge wear, punch cancellations, staining, and normal handling. (72). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. Est. $150-300 408 408 Colorado Mining Camp and Banking Check Assortment, 1880s to 1900s. Colorado, 1880-90s. Lot of 39 Issued bank, merchant, mining, and municipal checks representing Leadville, Cripple Creek, Colorado Springs, Lake City, and surrounding mining camp financial history. Includes examples from Carbonate National Bank, Leadville; Rocky Mountain National Bank; El Paso County Bank; El Paso National Bank; Trimble & Hunter, Bankers; Hinsdale County Bank; The Tomkins Hardware Co.; The First National Bank of Colorado Springs; The Globe Clothing Co., Cripple Creek; Treasurer of the City of Cripple Creek; and others. Designs feature mining camp scenes, ornate engraved typography, revenue stamps, municipal forms, and period commercial drafts. Condition ranges from Good to Very Fine overall, with folds, punch cancellations, edge wear, staining, and normal banking markings. (39). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-240 Colorado Territory & Colorado 409 409 Colorado & Colorado Territorial Mining and Fiscal Checks & Documents, 1870s to 1880s Colorado Territory & Colorado, 1870-80s. Lot of 9 Issued and Unissued mining, banking, county, and transportation documents representing early Colorado territorial and state history. Includes Territory of Colorado, County of Clear Creek mining claim forms; Palmer Lake &Manitou Park Toll Road Co. stock certificate; Colorado National Bank check; Rocky Mountain National Bank check; David Wood Transportation Lines draft; Treasurer of Las Animas County revenue fund document; and Conejos County Board of County Commissioners certificate, among others. Designs feature mining vignettes, elk imagery, frontier allegorical scenes, engraved borders, and revenue stamps. Condition ranges from Fine to VF+ overall, with folds, edge wear, punch cancellations, and normal handling. (9). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $160-280 410 410 ColoradoTerritorial and Early State BankCheckAssortment, 1867 to 1880s Colorado Territory & Colorado, 1867-80s. Lot of 15 Issued bank checks from Boulder, Central City, Golden, Fort Collins, and Leadville, all revenue imprinted with various revenue types; representing early Colorado banking history. Includes examples from National State Bank, Boulder; Poudre Valley Bank, Fort Collins; Rocky Mountain National Bank; First National Bank of Central City; The Bank of Leadville; F.E. Everett, Banker, Golden; Boulder County Bank; and National Bank of Greeley County, among others. Designs feature elk vignettes, mining and frontier motifs, ornate typography, and multiple orange revenue stamps. Condition ranges from Fine to Very Fine overall, with folds, light edge wear, and normal banking cancellations. (15). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $300-500