Archives International Auctions - Auction 115 July 28, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 115 90 July 28, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com USA & Canada 382 382 Dura Note Advertising Note ND (ca.1980-90s), Uncut Sheet of 12 Progress Proofs. U.S. & Canada, ND (ca.1980-90s). Uncut Sheet of 12 100 denomination, P-Unlisted, Polymer Banknotes similar to Tyvek polymer material, Red brown on light green undertint, Obverse has ocean oil well drilling platformwith ornate designs and Reverse is m/c, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. DuraNote polymer material was developed as part of a research project by Mobil Oil in the late 1980s to early 1990s. Different countries including the U.S., Canada, England, Venezuela, Mexico and others had there banknotes printed using this material to test it and see if it could be a useful paper alternative. Unfortunately, Mobil Oil merged with Exxon Oil and the project was halted. Banknotes from Canada, Mexico, Venezuela and Great Britain are the only countries that as of now, have examples of their notes printed on this polymer paper, all are extremely rare and desirable. ������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $230-350 Ephemera - Stocks, Coins, Checks & Oddments 383 383 USA & Canada. Financial Ephemera and Obsolete Currency Group, 1800s to 1920s USA & Canada...., 1800s to 1920s. Lot of financial ephemera including 6 issued stock certificates of The Rhode Island Public Service Co. representing denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, and 500 shares, printed with ornate colored borders and detailed corporate text; a Wireless Telegraph Co. of Canada, Ltd. issued stock certificate dated July 25, 1923; an engraved portrait proof print likely related to security printing production; and a group of obsolete U.S. banknotes, checks, and related paper currency items, including examples from The Bank of the U.S., Presidents Bank, Bridgeport National Bank, and other 19th century financial institutions, along with a Series 1928 $5 Federal Reserve Note. Items show varying degrees of wear, folds, and aging consistent with circulated financial documents and early security printing material. Conditions range from Fair to Very Fine overall, with some faults typical for documents of this age. (17). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �������������������������������� Est. $50-100 B.E.P. Numismatic & Philatelic Souvenir Cards Tennessee 384 384 BEP International Paper Money Show, 1978, Souvenir Card Group, All with First Day Show Postmarks Memphis, Tennessee, 1978. International Paper Money Show - Memphis Coin Club, 1978. Lot of 24 Souvenir Cards with “Discovery of the Mississippi” by Hernando de Soto in 1541, Cards all have postage stamp and several hand stamps at right side, Cards are in AU to UNC condition. (24). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $60-100 Checks, Drafts & Exchanges Alabama & New York 385 385 AL & NY. Victorian-Era Merchant Billheads & Receipts, 1872 to 1884. Alabama & New York, 1872-84. Lot of 9 Manuscript and printed Billheads documenting everyday commerce in the post-Civil War Deep South and Northeast, includes: Ledger Bills from T. K. Jackson, Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries; G. B. Woodworth & Son billhead regarding bill payment; W. H. Kelly & Co., billhead for furniture; Scranton, Barney & Co., foreign and domestic hardware importers; itemized bill to T. K. Jackson; Jas. Cunningham & Co., bill to Thos. K. Jackson, Items are in VF to VF+ condition. (9). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������������������������������������� Est. $90-160