Archives International Auctions Sale 68 June 30, 2021 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, Historic Financial Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 68 81 June 30, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Louisiana & Washington, D.C. 538 538 U.S. Savings Bond, Series EE “Patriot Bonds”, ca. 2002-2005 Bond Pair Signed by the Secretary of theTreasury, Paul H. O’Neil. Louisiana & Washington, D.C. Lot of 2 different bonds, both Series EE and signed by the Secretary of the Treasury, Paul H. O’Neil, Includes $500 and $1000, all are on IBM punch card size paper. Both are cancelled and were issued in various states and cancelled in Louisiana. Both are in AU to Uncirculated condition. From a new find of U.S. modern savings bonds. Series EE bonds were overprinted “Patriot bond” and were issued mid December 2001. They was no financial difference other than the overprint. �������� Est. $180-280 539 539 U.S. Savings Bond, Series EE “Patriot Bonds”, ca. 2005-2007 BondTrio Signed by the Secretary of the Treasury, JohnW. Snow. Louisiana & Washington, D.C. Lot of 3 different bonds, All are Series EE and signed by the Secretary of the Treasury, John W. Snow, Includes $100; $200 and $1000, all are on IBM punch card size paper. All are cancelled and were issued in various states and cancelled in Louisiana. All are in AU to Uncirculated condition. From a new find of U.S. modern savings bonds. Series EE bonds were overprinted “Patriot bond” and were issued mid December 2001. They was no financial difference other than the overprint. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-325 540 540 U.S. Savings Bond, Series EE “Patriot Bonds”, ca. 2007-2011 Bond Trio Signed by the Secretary of theTreasury, Henry M. Paulson, Jr. or Timothy Geithner. Louisiana & Washington, D.C. Lot of 3 different bonds, All are Series EE and signed by the Secretary of the Treasury, Henry M. Paulson, Jr. or Timothy Geithner, Includes $200 (2) and $1000, all are on IBM punch card size paper. All are cancelled and were issued in various states and cancelled in Louisiana. All are in AU to Uncirculated condition. From a new find of U.S. modern savings bonds. Series EE bonds were overprinted “Patriot bond” and were issued mid December 2001. They was no financial difference other than the overprint. ���������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-325 U.S. Postal History Louisiana 541 541 NewOrleans, Louisiana 1847 Stampless Cover New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847. Stampless cover addressed to Cincinnati, Ohio, with large 10 cents handstamp in black. Fine to VF condition with some toning and pronounced creases. ���������������� Est. $70-120 Ohio 542 542 Washington, D.C. June 2, 1848 Stampless Cover with Letter Washington, D.C...., 1848 stampless cover, addressed to Piqua, Ohio, red “10” handstamp, with handwritten letter that is 3 pages long, regarding a property account. Fine condition with staining and toning. ������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $35-55 Ohio & Georgia 543 543 Ohio and Georgia 1846 and 47 Stampless Cover Pair OH and GA. 2 pieces, both are stampless covers: Madison, Georgia, addressed to Piqua, Ohio, red “Madison, Ga” handstamp at top left corner, Fine VF condition with some toning, staining, and creases; and Xenia, Ohio to Cincinnati, Ohio, blue “Xenia, O.” handstamp at top left corner, writing on interior, Fine to VF condition with staining and creases. (2) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $35-60 Washington, D.C. 544 544 Francis E. Spinner AutographCover on 1862Treasury Department Official Business Envelope Washington, D.C......, 1862. Francis E. Spinner autograph in his own hand on Official Business envelope, top right, underneath “Official Business” header. Fine-VF condition with Washington, D.C. handstamp at center. Francis Elias Spinner ( January 21, 1802 _ December 31, 1890) was a U. S. Representative from New York from 1855 to 1861. Two weeks after Spinner left Congress, President Abraham Lincoln appointed him Treasurer of the United States. He served through the Johnson and Grant administrations from March 16, 1861, until his resignation on July 1, 1875. During the Civil War, he hired women as clerks because they weren’t subject to military service. He paid them well and defended their employment against critics. He was the first government administrator to hire women, and he continued to do so after the Civil War. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $80-130