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

Archives International Auctions - Sale 112 81 April 6-7, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Nevada 426 426 NV. Society of Pacific Coast Pioneers, 1877 to 1879, $5, $10, and $20 I/C Obsolete Promissory Note Trio. Virginia, Nevada, 1877. Lot of 3 I/C early engraved promissory notes issued by the Society of Pacific Coast Pioneers, denominated in gold coin of the United States. Includes $5, $10, and $20 notes, each bearing the vignette of a bear and forest at center, ornate border corners, and manuscript dates of March 18 and March 29, 1877. Each note promises payment with 1% monthly interest, pursuant to a vote of the Society on February 22, 1877, and is signed by the secretary and president with “PAID” noted at bottom. AU to Uncirculated condition. (3). Founded in 1877, the Society of Pacific Coast Pioneers was created to honor the early settlers who helped shape the western territories before statehood. Its members included miners, merchants, and frontiersmen who took part in the Gold Rush and early development of Nevada and California. The organization preserved pioneer history through reunions and records celebrating the region’s earliest builders and explorers. These denominated bearer notes, $5, $10, and $20, represents an early private obligation of the Society of Pacific Coast Pioneers, payable in gold coin of the United States three years after date with interest at one percent per month. Though formally promissory notes, their printed denomination, payable-to-bearer clause, and engraved presentation suggest they may also have circulated locally among Society members and Virginia City merchants as a form of short-term, interest-bearing scrip. The Society, founded to honor and assist early settlers of the Pacific Coast, issued these notes pursuant to a vote of the organization dated February 22, 1877, likely as part of a fundraising or membership- financing effort. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $160-280 Nevada & Montana Territory 427 427 Nevada & Montana Territory, Mining and Banking Check, Draft & Exchange Assortment, ca.1868 to 1904. Nevada & Montana Territory, 1868-1904. Lot of 16 Issued bank and mining company checks representing early Nevada silver mining and frontier banking history. Includes examples from The Manhattan Silver Mining Co. of Nevada; Paxton & Curtis, Bankers, Austin; D.B. Immel & Co.; L.H. Hershfield & Co., Bankers, Virginia City; The Bullion and Exchange Bank, Carson City; Carson City Savings Bank; and Bank of Austin, among others. Several pieces are payable in Gold and feature ornate engraved mining and allegorical vignettes, detailed typography, and multiple imprinted orange revenue stamps. Condition ranges from Fine to Very Fine overall, with folds, punch cancellations, edge wear, and normal banking markings. (16). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �������������������������������������������������� Est. $150-300 Oceania 428 428 Oceania Specimen Check Assortment, ND (ca.1950s to 1980s). Oceania, ND (ca.1950-80s). Lot of 11 Specimen Checks, Includes: Bank of New Zealand (3) for 10 Pounds, 10 Dollars, and 20 Dollars; Bank of New South Wales for 2 Pounds and 5 Pounds; Thomas Cook & Son Ltd., for 10 Dollars, 20 Dollars (2), and 50 Dollars; National Bank of Australasia Ltd., for 20 Dollars and 50 Dollars. Checks have Specimen overprints and POCs, and range from XF to UNC condition. (11). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $120-240 Southern Africa 429 429 Southern African Specimen Traveler’s Check Assortment, ND (1960s). Southern Africa, ND 91960s). Lot of 8 Specimen and Proof Traveler’s Checks from Netherland Bank of South Africa Ltd., National Bank of South Africa Ltd., and Barclays Bank, Checks have Specimen overprints and are in AU to UNC condition. (8). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 Various States 430 430 American Railroad and National Bank Check Collection, Mostly Revenue Imprinted, ca.1866 1879. Various States, 1866-79. Lot of 17 Issued railroad and bank checks representing early American transportation and banking history, Includes: Indianapolis & St. Louis R.R. Co.; Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Rail Road Co.; Missouri River, Fort Scott & Gulf Railroad Co.; Boston & Albany Rail Road Co.; Pennsylvania Co.; Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railway; Central Bank; National Bank of North America; Central National Bank; Manufacturers National Bank; Hunterdon County National Bank; First National Bank of Rushville, Ill.; First National Bank of Danville, Ill., among others. Designs feature locomotives, allegorical figures, eagles, industrial and city scenes, and revenue stamps, Condition ranges from Fine to Very Fine overall. (17). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �������������������������������������� Est. $400-600