Archives International Auctions - Auction 115 July 28, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 115 94 July 28, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Various States 400 400 AmericanRailroad andNational BankCheckCollection,MostWith Various Imprinted Revenues, 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; The Imprinted Revenues includes types B, C, D, F, G, and other varieties as well as carious colors, Fine to Very Fine condition. (17). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-325 401 401 U.S. Bank Check Collection, Almost all with Imprinted Revenue, 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. $120-180 402 402 U.S., National Bank Check Assortment, 1870s to 1900s, All with Imprinted Revenues 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. $90-160 403 403 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. $180-350 404 404 Western Territorial Banking and Mining Document Assortment, 1870s to 1890s Various States...., 1870-90s. Lot of 35 Issued bank checks, drafts, certificates of deposit, and one mining stock certificate representing frontier financial activity in Arizona, Dakota Territory, Oregon, Utah, and Idaho. Includes examples from First National Bank; Pima County Bank, Tucson; Cochise County Bank, Tombstone; Bank of Bismarck; Bank of Walla Walla; First National Bank of Portland; Whitewood Banking Co.; Bank of Idaho; and Niagara Mining & Smelting Co., Salt Lake City, among others. Designs feature allegorical figures, mining and frontier vignettes, territorial bank imprints, revenue stamps, and ornate engraved typography. A diverse Western expansion era group spanning mining camps, stage lines, and territorial banking operations. Condition ranges from Good to Very Fine overall, with folds, edge wear, punch cancellations, staining, and typical banking markings. (35). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $150-250