Archives International Auctions - Auction 115 July 28, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 115 95 July 28, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 405 405 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. $150-250 U.S. & World Stamps and Postal History China 406 406 China Undated Cover (ca.1912-13), Overprint 3c Coiling Dragon Cover, Shanghai to U.S. Navy Gunboat at Kiukiang. China, ND (ca.1910). Single envelope mailed from Shanghai, China, addressed to Captain G. R. Marvell, U.S.S. Helena, Kiukiang, China. Franked with a green 3-cent Chinese dragon stamp bearing a red overprint, with Shanghai postmark on front. Reverse shows partial transit marks, largely illegible. The U.S.S. Helena was a gunboat serving on the Yangtze River Patrol. Envelope only, no enclosure. Top edge torn, flap roughly opened with a portion missing, adhesive residue on reverse. ���������������������������������������������������������� Est. $90-160 407 407 China. ca.1912-13 Republic Overprint 3c Coiling Dragon Cover, Shanghai to U.S. Navy Gunboat at Kiukiang. China, ca.1912-13. Single envelope mailed from Shanghai, China, ca.1912-13, addressed to Captain Geo. R. Marvell, U.S.S. Helena, Kiukiang, China. Franked with a green 3-cent Chinese stamp bearing a red Republic overprint, with Shanghai postmark on front. Reverse shows multiple transit and receiving marks including a Kiukiang arrival stamp dated 7 Aug 1(?) Possibly 1912 or 1913, a blue Shanghai, China postmark, and additional partial marks. The U.S.S. Helena was a gunboat serving on the Yangtze River Patrol during a period of significant political upheaval in China. Envelope only, no enclosure. VF condition. �� Est. $160-280 408 408 China Undated Cover (ca.1913), Palace Hotel Shanghai to U.S.S. Helena, Kiukiang, 3 Cent Dragon Stamp China, (ca.1913). Single envelope mailed from Shanghai, China, addressed to Captain Geo. R. Marvell, U.S.S. Helena, Kiukiang, China. Franked with a green 3-cent Chinese dragon stamp bearing a red overprint. Reverse bears a printed Palace Hotel, Shanghai, China circular cachet, along with a partially legible Kiukiang arrival mark. The Palace Hotel was one of the leading hotels in early 20th century Shanghai. The U.S.S. Helena was a gunboat serving on the Yangtze River Patrol. Envelope only, no enclosure. Top edge torn with most of the back flap missing. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $90-160