Archives International Auctions Sale 67 May 26, 2021 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, Historic Financial Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 67 179 May 26, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Georgia 1025 1025 State of Georgia 1870 I/U Bond Signed by Governor Rufus B. Bullock. Georgia. October 17, 1870. $1000, 7% I/U Coupon Bond, Black on green border and underprint, State Arms in middle under title flanked by portraits of Liberty with Sailors sitting on cotton bales at a dock on the left and slaves lacing large cotton bale on cart on right, with allegorical women on bottom, the folds have been archivally reinforced to prevent splitting and to repair the bond otherwise the bond appears Fine to VF. Continental Bank Note Co. Signed by Rufus Brown Bullock (March 28, 1834 - April 27, 1907) who was a Republican Party politician and businessman in Georgia. During the Reconstruction Era he served as the state’s governor and called for equal economic opportunity and political rights for blacks and whites in Georgia. He also promoted public education for both, and encouraged railroads, banks, and industrial development. During his governorship he requested federal military help to ensure the rights of freedmen; this made him “the most hated man in the state”, and he had to flee the state without completing his term. After returning to Georgia and being found “not guilty” of corruption charges, for three decades afterwards he was an esteemed private citizen. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $350-500 Louisiana 1026 1026City of New Orleans 1892 Specimen Bond New Orleans, Louisiana, 1892. $1000 Specimen 4% Registered Constitutional Bond, Black text with blue border and undertint, New Orleans city seal depicted at top, flanked by horse and wagon scenes. Red specimen overprint, POCs. Fine-VF condition, ABNC. Rare in any condition. �� Est. $200-400 1027 1027 City of New Orleans Pair of Specimen Bonds, ca. 1948-1971 Louisiana. 2 pieces: 1948 $1000 Specimen 2.5% Union Passenger Terminal Revenue Temporary Coupon Bond in blue; 1971 $5000 Specimen 6% Sewerage, Water and Drainage Serial Coupon Bond in olive. Both have red specimen overprints and POCs. VF condition, ABNC. (2) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $85-150 Minnesota 1028 1028State of Minnesota City of St. Paul, 18xx, ca.1860s Specimen Bond Rarity St. Paul, Minnesota. $-Odd Specimen Bond, Black print on black border with multiple vignettes covering certificate, POC’s along bottom, Fine to VF condition with toning at fold lines and splitting along lines as well, ABNC. �������������������������� Est. $350-700 Missouri 1029 1029State of Missouri 1875 I/C Bond Signed by the Governor Hardin. Missouri, 1875. $1000 I/C 6% Coupon Bond #12, Black text with green border, Missouri State Seal at top center, Allegorical women at both top corners. POCs throughout, Coupons have been removed and adhered to a cardstock background. Fine condition with damage to bottom right corner. This bond was issued to pay damages to contractors for convict labor. Signed by Charles Henry Hardin as governor. He began public service in 1848 as an attorney for the Second Judicial Circuit, and then served in the Missouri House of Representatives. In 1860, he was elected to the Missouri Senate. As state senator, he attended Claiborne Fox Jackson’s secessionist meeting in Neosho, Missouri, and was the only senator present to vote against secession. In 1872, Hardin was again voted to the state senate. He served as 22nd Governor of Missouri between 1875 and 1877. During his term, Hardin reduced Missouri’s debt from the Civil War and state funding for railroad expansion by ending wasteful practices and refinancing bonds. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-350 Montana 1030 1030Territory of Montana, 1868 I/C Bond Group of 8 Montana Territory, 1868, Lot of 8 pieces, all the same: $100 I/C 15% Bond, Black text with blue border and underprint, Man with cap in ornate frame at left, Sailor on dock depicted at right. Paid stamps & POCs, all but one is without a coupon or coupons. Fine to VF condition. All signed by James Tufts as Secretary of the Territory. James Tufts (September 19, 1829–August 18, 1884) was a United States politician and acting governor of Montana Territory in 1869. (8) ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $110-200