Archives International Auctions - Auction 118 November 17 & 18 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 118 87 November 17, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 422 422 New York, & Mid-Western States, Imprinted Revenue Bank Checks, 1851 to 1900 Various States, 1850-1900s. Lot of 65+ checks and drafts from banks across New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Missouri and other states. Almost all with imprinted revenue stamps. Highlights include Merchants National Bank, Third National Bank, Bank of New York, Chase National Bank, Flemington National Bank, and Hunterdon County National Bank, and more. Conditions vary. Buyers should examine all images closely before bidding. (65+). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. � Est. $70-140 Pennsylvania 423 423 PA. Bank of the United States, 1841, I/U Second of Exchange Issued and Philadelphia.. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 25, 1841. 10,000 Pounds Sterling I/U 2nd of Exchange, Black print with vignette of bank building at top center, S/N 379, Signed by President James Robertson. James Robertson served as the final president of the Bank of the United States (operating under its Pennsylvania state charter) from 1841 until March 22, 1852. Because he took over after the institution’s catastrophic financial collapse in February 1841, his entire presidency was dedicated to the liquidation and winding down of the bank’s remaining assets. VF to XF condition. DTLC. �� Est. $400-800 424 424 PA. Early Pennsylvania Bank Checks, 1820s to 1850s, Cancelled and Unissued Assortment. Pennsylvania..., 1820s to 1850s. Lot of 25+ U/U and I/C Bank Checks from Various Issuers, Includes: 1823, Bank of Germantown; 1822, Harrisburg Bank; 1826, Schuylkill Bank; ca.1800s, Powow River Bank; 1842, Marchants and Manufacturers’ Bank; ca.1820s, Western Bank; 1838, Bank of North America; 1843, Mohawk Valley Bank; 1846, Bank of Commerce; 1836, Lebanon Bank; and others. Checks range from Fine to VF condition. (25+). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. Est. $50-100 425 425 PA. Early Pennsylvania Bank Checks, 1850s to 1890s, Cancelled and Unissued Assortment. Pennsylvania..., 1850s to 1890s. Lot of 25+ U/U and IC Bank Checks from Various Pennsylvania Issuers, Includes: 1855, Bank of Chester County; 1858, Bank of Northumberland; 1892, Merchants & Manufacturer’s National Bank; 1861, Bank pf Pittsburgh; 1859, Banking House of S. Jones & Co; 1858, Philadelphia Bank; 1861, Tradesmen’s Bank; 1861, Treasurer of Cambria County; 1862, Corn Exchange Bank; 1862, Lewisburg Bank; and others. Condition ranges from Fine to VF+. (25+). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $50-100 426 426 PA. Outstanding Philadelphia Bank Check Collection Dating from 1814 to 1818, All Different Check Assortment. Philadelphia’s, Pennsylvania, 1814 to 1818. Lot of 7 I/C bank checks from various Philadelphia banks. Includes: Mechanics’ Bank, 3 different designs dating from 1814 to 181; Philadelphia Bank, 2 different designs from 1814 and 186; 1817, Bank of the United States; and 1817, Bank of the Northern Liberties, Several checks feature printed vignettes. Mostly VF to XF. (7). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $150-300 427 427 PA. Pennsylvania Checks & Fiscal Documents, 1832 to 1896, Issued & Unissued Banking Assortment. Pennsylvania, 1832-ND (1900s). Lot of 15 Pennsylvania Checks and Finance Documents, Includes: 1832, S.S. Sarah Coal Related Document; ND (1870s), Doty, Parker & Co, U/U Check; ND (1900s), Reading Co. Port Richmond Elevator U/U Delivery Cert; 1882, Empire Line, I/C Check; 1879, Philadelphia, Washington & Baltimore RR Co., I/U Check; 1891, New York, Philadelphia & Norfolk Railroad Co., I/C Check; 1896, Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. I/C Check; 1870, International Bank, I/U Check with Adhesive Revenue; ND (1890s), Coalport Bank, Remainder, and more. Conditions range from Fine to VF+. (15). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $70-140