Archives International Auctions - Auction 118 November 17 & 18 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 118 84 November 17, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com U.S., Canada. U.K. 410 410 U.S., Canada. U.K., De La Rue Giori S.A. and Dura Note, Polymer Sample Ad Note Trio, ND (1980-90s), ND (1980-90s). Lot of 3 polymer Sample notes, Includes a U.K., Polymer Progress Proof of a De La Rue Giori S.A. - Varinota test note on thick DuraNote polymer paper; DuraNote 20 denomination progress test proof, fully printed in blue on the obverse, the reverses printed with an underprint only that has an intricate design, there is also a hand written note in red ink “Red & Yellow - 3 Ply” referring to the DuraNote material used on this note; and, a fully printed DuraNote with a modern ocean oil platform with “100” denomination and different security devices with the reverse with a horse drawn oil tank. All of the notes are in Gem to superb Gem Uncirculated condition. The notes were part of a project from Mobil Oil for testing petroleum based hydrocarbon polymer paper for printing banknotes. The project was terminated once they merged with Exxon. All are in Choice to Gem Uncirculated or better condition. All are from the Mobil Oil Archives. (3). � Est. $100-150 Checks, Drafts, Exchanges and Fiscal Documents China, India, Japan & Philippines 411 411 World Bank Checks and Drafts, China, Taiwan, Philippines and Tokyo, 1907 to 1980 China....., India, Japan & Philippines, 1907 to 1980. Lot of 9 checks, drafts and a specimen traveler’s check from Asia and the Philippines. Includes: Treasurer of the Philippine Islands, Manila, 1907, check in Philippine currency with portrait vignette, EXAMINED and Paying Teller handstamps; Central Bank of China, Shanghai, 18 October 1946, local currency check; Bank of Taiwan, Taipei, Dec. 24, 1969, US$10.00 SOLA draft on Bank of China, New York; 2 Indian Ocean International Bank Ltd. checks in rupees, 1980, with green handstamps; Bank of Tokyo, Ltd., New York Agency, $20 traveler’s check, Specimen; 2 Republic of China era New Taiwan dollar cashier’s checks, NT$300 and NT$100, one with an adhesive revenue stamp; Chinese native bank draft on pink stock from Zhejiang, with adhesive revenue stamp. Conditions range from VF to XF. (9). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ���������������������������������� Est. $100-200 Checks, Drafts, Exchanges & Fiscal Documents Dakota Territory 412 412 Dakota Territory Checks, Drafts and Banking Documents, Some with ImprintedU.S.I.R. Revenues or Facsimile Revenues, 1880s to 1900s. Dakota Territory..., 1880s to 1900s. Lot of 40+ Issued checks and drafts drawn on various early Dakota Territory and North Dakota banks, Includes: First National Bank of Canton, Dakota Loan & Trust Co., First National Bank of Casselton, The Bismarck National Bank, Bank of Bismarck, and others. Many feature ornate printed designs, allegorical vignettes, and colored revenue imprints or adhesive stamps. Several dated in the early to late 1880s, including scarce territorial-dated prior to North Dakota statehood in 1889. Condition ranges VG to VF with folds, ink cancellations, and minor edge wear. (40+). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �������������������������������������������������� Est. $50-80 Checks, Drafts, Exchanges and Fiscal Documents Kentucky and New York 413 413 Kentucky and New York. Collection of I/C Bank Checks, 1873 to 1899 Kentucky and New York, 1873-99. Lot of 4 I/C Bank Checks: Bank of Commerce in Louisville Kentucky and City Bank of New York (3). Checks all have POCs and range from VF+ condition. (4). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �������������������������������������� Est. $15-30