Archives International Auctions - Auction 115 July 28, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 115 92 July 28, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Montana & Colorado 391 391 Montana Territorial and Colorado Statehood & Territorial Early State Bank and Commercial Check and Draft Assortment, 1870s to 1910s Montana & Colorado..., 1870-1910s. Lot of 20 Issued bank and commercial checks representing early Montana banking, mining, and mercantile history. Includes multiple examples from First National Bank of Helena; Rocky Mountain National Bank; Yellowstone National Bank, Billings; Colorado National Bank; First National Bank, Denver; The Isdell Mercantile Co.; Musselshell Cattle Co.; Helena Motor Railway Co.; and Jefferson and Teton Mining Co., among others. Designs feature mining and waterfall vignettes, frontier scenes, engraved portraits, and ornate Western typography. Condition ranges from Fine to Very Fine overall, with folds, punch cancellations, edge wear, and normal banking markings. (20). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������� Est. $120-240 Montana Territory 392 392 MT. Holladay Overland Mail and Express Co., with Stage Coach Vignettes, 1860s, Unissued Draft Pair Virginia City, Montana Territory, 1860s. Lot of 2 Unissued Bank Checks, Black print with horse drawn carriage at right and pioneers at left, S/Ns 31 & 32, Checks are in VF to AU condition. (2). Founded by entrepreneur Ben Holladay, this company operated one of the most extensive stage and mail systems in the American West during the 1860s. Holladay purchased the assets of the defunct Central Overland California & Pikes Peak Express Co.—the parent of the famed Pony Express—making his line its direct successor. The company carried passengers, mail, and express freight across the Overland Trail between the Missouri River and the Pacific, serving key routes through Utah, Colorado, and the Montana Territory until its sale to Wells Fargo & Co. in 1866. ����������������������������������������������� Est. $60-100 393 393 Montana Territory. S.R. Buford & Co., Grocers, 1888 to 1889, I/C Check Assortment. Virginia City, Montana Territory, 1888-89. Lot of 57 I/C checks, Black print on lilac underprint with Native American vignette at left, Checks have ‘Paid’ stamps at right side, An attractive and uniform group representing early Montana territorial commerce and banking history from one of Virginia City’s most prominent 19th-century merchants. VF–AU condition overall. (57). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $80-140 Montana Territory & Statehood 394 394 Montana Territory & Statehood Banking & Territorial Document Collection, 1870s to 1900s Montana Territory & Statehood..., 1870-1900s. Lot of 45 Issued Checks, Drafts and Territorial Documents representing early Montana banking and government, Includes examples from First National Bank of Helena, Merchants National Bank, L. H. Hershfield & Co., Donnell, Clark & Larabie, State Savings Bank (Butte), Treasurer of Jefferson County, Montana Territory Treasurer’s Office, and related Helena, Butte and territorial-era institutions. Several pieces bear revenue stamps, territorial imprints, cancellation handstamps, manuscript endorsements and period banking notations. Designs feature engraved vignettes including allegorical figures, mining scenes, livestock and classic National Bank layouts. Conditions range from Good to Very Fine overall, with expected folds, edge wear, punch cancellations and period handling. (45). Sold ‘AS IS’ no returns accepted. ����������������������������������������� Est. $180-350 395 395 Montana Territory & Statehood Mining and Banking Check Assortment, Some With Imprinted Revenues, 1880s to 1890s Montana Territory & Statehood, 1880-90s. Lot of 38 Issued bank and mining company checks representing Helena and Butte era mining and frontier banking history. Includes examples from First National Bank of Helena; Merchants National Bank; Second National Bank; The Helena National Bank; North Butte Mining Co.; L.H. Hershfield & Bro., Bankers; Donnell, Clark & Larabie; H.A. Bruns & Co., Bankers; and other regional financial houses. A substantial stacked group of First National Bank of Helena waterfall vignette checks is included. Designs feature mining imagery, engraved allegorical figures, frontier scenes, ornate typography, and multiple imprinted orange revenue stamps. Condition ranges from Good to Very Fine overall, with folds, punch cancellations, edge wear, staining, and typical banking markings. (38). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $150-250