Archives International Auctions Sale 55 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, and Security Printing Ephemera October 10, 2019

Archives International Auctions - Sale 55 71 October 10,2019 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 535 535 Mechanics Bank. 1863 Obsolete Banknote Pair Newark, NJ. Lot of 2 Notes, Includes 1863, $1, Issued, Black printing, Reaper lower left, Blacksmith top center, VF to Choice VF condition, S/N 694327, Wait 1418, ABNC; 1851, $2, Wait 1424, Haxby NJ 365 G-12, R-7, VG with toning, stains and minor edge faults, DB&C. The Mechanics Bank at Newark opened in 1831 and remained in business until 1865 when it became the Mechanics National Bank of Newark (Charter 1251). (2)�� Est. $200-300 536 536 Mechanics’ Hall Association. 1837 Obsolete Scrip Note Quartet. Newark, NJ. Lot of 4 Notes, All are 1837 dated notes, Includes 12 1/2cts, Wait 1468; 25cts, Wait 1466; 50cts, Wait 1467; and 50cts, Wait 1468. VG to Almost Fine condition with toning and minor faults. (4)�� Est. $120-200 537 537 Newark, New Jersey. Goods at Our Grocery Store, Jacob Johnson & Co. 1840. Obsolete Note. Newark, NJ. Aug. 25, 1840, 25 cents, Issued, Wait Unlisted Denomination, black printing with rust brown counterfoil and borders, S/N 268, Hand written at top “Good Hat’s Line at…”, The store was located at No. 84, Mulberry Street, CG to Fine with a chip out of the right border, Rare. �� Est. $50-100 538 538 Newark, NJ. Newark Whaling, Sealing & Manufacturing Co. 12- 1/2 Cents, 1837Wait 1543. Newark, NJ. 12 1/2 cent, Oct. 14, 1837, Wait 1543, R-5. Good to VG with missing pieces on the left and right edges of the note, small edge faults and toning and wear, still popular and scarce. At top center is a whaling vignette, unique and custom made for the series, adapted from William Page’s 1835 painting, Capturing of a Sperm Whale. Flanking the whaling scene are a steamboat and wharf goods. �� Est. $70-140 539 539 Newark, NJ. Newark Whaling, Sealing & Manufacturing Co. 37- 1/2 Cents Oct. 25, 1837 Wait 1545. Newark, NJ. 37 1/2 cent, Oct. 14, 1837, Wait 1545, R-5. Fine to Choice Fine condition. The notes themselves were actually 1% interest bearing, and since they were emitted in the tumultuous late 1830s, notes held too long by the public were likely not redeemed. Engraved with the imprint of C. P. Harrison N. York. At top center is a whaling vignette, unique and custom made for the series, adapted from William Page’s 1835 painting, Capturing of a Sperm Whale, Small, but powerful, the vignette captures the surge of the sea and the frightened faces of the oarsmen as the whale is harpooned. Flanking the whaling scene are an eagle and wharf goods. At the upper left is a galleon. The right end has a vertical trio of Spanish Colonial real coin reverses that circulated in the period. This example appears in equal or better condition than the one offered from the Eric P. Newman Collection offered by Heritage in 2018 that sold for over $1100. A very attractive and scarce denomination note. �� Est. $450-900 540 540 State Bank at Newark & Newark Banking and Insurance Comp, 1822 Obsolete Banknote Pair. Newark, NJ. Lot of 2 Notes, Includes 1821, $1, Mechanics Bank, Good-VG Cut right margin, Wait 1483; and 1822, $2, Newark Banking & Insurance Co., VG+, Wait 1549. (2)�� Est. $40-75 541 541 State Bank at Newark. 1862 Obsolete Banknote. Newark, NJ. 1862, $2, Wait 1554, Blue with red “2” on left and right, Choice Contemporary Counterfeit, VF. �� Est. $55-110 542 542 State Bank at Newark. 1864 Obsolete Banknote Quartet Newark, NJ. Lot of 4 Notes dated between 1862 and 1864, Includes $2 (2), Wait 1554; $5, Wait 1568; and $10, Wait 1580, All contemporary counterfeits. Attractive assortment. (4) �� Est. $85-150