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

Archives International Auctions - Sale 112 82 April 6-7, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 431 431 Checks, Drafts, CDs, including a Whaling Check Assortment, ca.1849 to 1872. Various States....., 1849-72. Lot of 8 Checks, Includes: 1849, Marine Bank, I/C Check with whale vignette; 1852, Sisson & Chapman Banking Office, I/C Check; 1860, Fort Stanwix Bank, I/C Check; 1863, Newark City Bank, I/C Check; 1864, First National Bank, I/C Check; 1867, Leonhardt & Schuricht, I/U Check; 1868, National Bank of Lebanon, I/U Check; 1872, Quassaick Bank, I/C Check. Documents range from Fine to VF+ condition. (8). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ����������� Est. $150-250 432 432 NY. NV. IL., Banking, Brewing, and Mining, 1872 to 1874, U.S. Revenue ImprintedChecks and Drafts. Various States, 1872-74. Lot of 4 I/C Commercial Checks and Drafts representing nineteenth-century banking, brewing, and western mining activity. Includes a New York check drawn on Leather Manufacturers’ National Bank bearing the signature of William H. Macy; a draft issued by Manhattan Silver Mining Company of Nevada, payable through Paxton & Curtis, Bankers, Austin, Nevada; and two Chicago checks from Downer & Remis Brewing Co. drawn on First National Bank of Chicago. Designs feature engraved and lithographed layouts, manuscript entries, period typography, signatures, and orange imprinted revenue stamps. The Chicago examples display detailed industrial cityscape vignettes, while the Nevada draft reflects western silver-era commerce. Conditions range fromGood to Very Fine overall, with expected folds, toning, punch cancellations, and handling wear from business use. (4). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ���������������������������������������������������� Est. $35-60 433 433 U.S. Bank Check Collection, some with Revenue Imprints, 1870s to Early 1900s Various States, 1870-1900s. Lot of 22 Issued Bank Checks and Drafts representing commercial banking activity, Includes examples from Mechanics National Bank, Renton Savings Bank, Metropolitan National Bank, Peoples National Bank, Hanover National Bank, Third National Bank, Merchants National Bank, Banco de Londres y Mexico, Consolidated Kansas City Smelting and Refining Co., and others, Several pieces feature engraved vignettes including livestock, industrial scenes, allegorical figures, trains, and banking buildings. Many retain revenue stamps, cancellation handstamps, endorsements, and period manuscript signatures. Conditions range from Good to Very Fine overall, with typical folds, edge wear, and banking cancellations. (22). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������������������������������������� Est. $150-250 434 434 U.S., Banking, Commercial, Depression Scrip, and Municipal Paper Assortment, ca.1850s to 1940s Various States..., 1850s-19040s. Lot of 27 Issued checks, warrants, refund checks, insurance tickets, tax anticipation notes, and related financial documents, Includes examples from Montgomery Ward & Co.; National Bank; National Bank of Commerce; Elgin National Watch Co.; Shaw Aircraft Co.; Travelers Insurance Co.; Allied Radio Corp.; Iowa State Bank & Trust Co.; Borough of Lodi, New Jersey tax anticipation notes; County Warrants; and others. Designs feature allegorical figures, locomotives, aircraft, agricultural and industrial scenes, engraved borders, municipal seals, and revenue stamps, including a $100 Special Tax Stamp for Coin-Operated Gaming Devices. Condition ranges from Good to Very Fine overall, with folds, edge wear, punch cancellations, and typical banking markings. (27). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-400 435 435 U.S., National Bank Check Assortment, 1870s to 1900s. Various States. 1870-1900s. Lot of 47 Issued bank checks representing late 19th and early 20th century American banking history. Includes examples from Merchants National Bank of Burlington; First National Bank of Albia, Iowa; Market & Fulton National Bank, New York; Third National Bank of New York; Kenton Savings Bank; Metropolitan National Bank; and a substantial group of Detroit-dated checks, among others. Designs feature large eagle vignettes, pastoral and agricultural scenes, allegorical figures, ornate engraved typography, and orange revenue stamps. Condition ranges from Good to Very Fine overall, with folds, edge wear, punch cancellations, staining, and typical banking markings. (47). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ���������������������������������������������������� Est. $90-160 436 436 United States Depositary, Assistant Treasurer and Military Check and Fiscal Document Collection, 1870s to 1910s Various States, 1870- 1910s. Lot of 17 Issued and Unissued United States Government and Depositary Checks representing federal fiscal operations from the late 19th to early 20th century. Includes examples marked “Depositary of the U.S.” (Louisville, KY and Denver, CO), “United States Depositary,” “Assistant Treasurer of the U.S.” (New York and Boston), House of Representatives – Sergeant at Arms, United States Senate, and First National Bank of Denver as U.S. Depositary. Several pieces feature engraved portraits, allegorical figures, U.S. seals, Capitol building vignettes, and detailed federal typography. Many retain revenue stamps, cancellation handstamps, endorsement markings, and manuscript signatures. Conditions range from Good to Very Fine overall, with typical folds, edge wear, and banking cancellations. (17). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �������������� Est. $250-400