Archives International Auctions Sale 65 Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, World Coins,

Archives International Auctions - Sale 65 76 March 26,2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Georgia 498 498 Bank of Augusta 1863 Obsolete scrip Note Quintet & Mechanics S&LAssoc. Georgia, lot of 6 notes, Includes Savannah, Mechanics’ Savings and Loan Association, 50 cents, Fine; and Augusta, GA., 5 cts; 10 cts; 25 cts; 50 cts; and 75 cts, VF to Unc., all printed on the backs of $4 obsolete banknotes. Attractive group of notes. (6) ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $90-160 Louisiana 499 499 New Orleans Canal & Banking Co. 1847 Printing Order Form by Toppan, Carpenter & Co. New Orleans, Louisiana and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1847. One-page ledger of a printing order form from the New Orleans Canal and Banking Company. Includes products and pricing, with the final tally coming to $1,140.31. The order was for 5000 Impressions of $5.5.5.5; $10.10.10.10; $20.20.20.20; 3000 Impressions of $50.50.50.50; 2000 Impressions of $100.100.100.100; and 500 Impressions of $50.1000 Sheets (all sheets with printed backs) for a total of 10,125 sheets on “Bank Note Paper”. The engraving company who completed the order was Toppan, Carpenter & Co., a Philadelphia-based engraving entity that engraved and printed some of the most notable stamps in U.S. philately. By 1850, the company was named Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co., and in 1851 the company submitted its bid for the United States postage stamp contract. When Casilear left and the company name reverted to Toppan, Carpenter & Co., the remaining partners merged with several other firms (including Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson) to form the American Bank Note Company. Toppan, Carpenter & Co. had a 22.4% share in this new company. VF condition, Unique and rare. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $500-800 500 500 Louisiana. State of Louisiana, 1862, Obsolete Banknote Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Feb. 24th, 1862. $2, CR-2, Issued Obsolete Banknote, Allegorical woman with shield, S/N 7275. Very Good. Douglas. ���������������������������������������������� Est. $75-120 501 501 Louisiana. State of Louisiana, 1863, Obsolete Banknote Shreveport, Louisiana. March 10th, 1863. $5, CR-14, Issued Obsolete Banknote, Allegorical battle scene, S/N 926. Fine. B.D. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $35-60 502 502 Louisiana. State of Louisiana, 1864, Obsolete Banknote Shreveport, Louisiana. March 1st, 1864. $1, CR-19B, Issued Obsolete Banknote, Ship at left, S/N 8536. Fine to VF condition with a stain on the top right corner. Printed on the back of “Insurance Bank of W.B. Partee & Co. 25 Cents Scrip notes from New Orleans. Est. $180-280 503 503 James Robb & Comp., Bankers, 1853 2nd of Exchange and 1897 New Orleans for Copy of Birth Registration Form. New Orleans, LA., Lot of 2 items, Includes 1853, $6000 2nd of Exchange, Payable to John Calhoun, Esq., Fine to VF condition with the signature area with cut cancels, still a scarce New Orleans fiscal item. RWH&E -New Orleans; and an 1897 Parish of New Orleans, Receipt for 50 Cents for a copy of the Registration of Birth of Margaret Wolfe on born 22nd December 1886, Good to Almost VG with stains, folds and small piece missing. Scarce New Orleans documents. (2) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-260