Archives International Auctions Sale 69 August 4, 2021 U.S. & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins,

Archives International Auctions - Sale 69 65 August 4, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 454 454 Security Banknote Co., ca, 1920’s Color Sample Pair Philadelphia, PA. ND (1910-30s). Lot of 2 different design color sample pages with same design: Steel Color No. A28, which is a brownish-olive color; and Litho Color No. B600, which is an orange-red color. Both are 7.5 x 3.5 inches on white paper, punch-out at left. VF condition. (2) ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-240 Tennessee 455 455 City of Memphis 1993 Souvenir Card Error for the Annual International Paper Money Show ABNC. Featuring City of Memphis, TN $20 Note at center in green with misprint and registration error. The black portion is intaglio printed as well as the green underprint, unfortunately, not in the correct location Rare souvenir card error. Explains that the $20 note was produced during the administration of Memphis, Tennessee Mayor, W. O. Lofland from 1866 to 1868. At center of note is a portrait of Major General E. P. Gaines engraved by James Bannister in 1867. Also features figures engraved by DeWitt Clinton Hay and Alfred Jones at left and right, respectively. Uncirculated condition. ������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 Washington, D.C. 456 456 Bond and Counterfeit Detector Plate, ca, 1860-80s Washington, D.C., ca. 1860-80s. Counterfeit detector plate, 12.75 x 9.25 inches, Black text on white paper. Includes a portrait of Alexander Hamilton, a depiction of a ship at sea, $1000 and $50 banknote or bond elements, as well as an Eagle with shield. “Sections Supplementary 5/20 Bonds. Pl. 15. Coupons” at bottom center. XF condition with some water staining, also has a .25 inch tear at top margin. �������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 457 457 Bureau of Engraving & Printing, 1896 Progress Proof Trio Engraved by Robert Ponickau. New York. 1896, Lot of 3 Progress proofs by Robert Ponickau. This trio of two progressive proofs and the final finished engraving first appeared on the announcement of President McKinley’s first Inaugural Ball, March 4, 1897 and was engraved by Robert Ponickau (1846-1920). Born in Germany he settled in Hudson County NJ and joined the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in 1893. He engraved stamps and bank notes and a number of eagle and ship vignettes that appeared on seals and certificates. BEP. (3) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-600 CHECKS, DRAFTS & EXCHANGES British Guiana 458 458 Colonial Bank, 1890 Uncut Proof First, Second, and Third Exchange Trio British Guiana, 1890. 3 pieces, Uncut First, Second, and Third Proof Exchanges, Black text with seal depicted at left, Fine condition with some staining, writing in pencil on First Exchange. Perkins Bacon Archives. ��������������������������������� Est. $75-120 California 459 459 Merchant Banking Co. of London Ltd. 1867 Issued Gold Rush Era Third of Exchange California, 1867. £448, 16/- 1 Pence Sterling Issued Third Exchange, S/N 5697, Black text with small sailboat at top, ornate design at left. Issued to Charles Duisenberg & Co., who were import and commission merchants. Fine-VF condition with small piece missing from top left and pronounced fold lines. Scarce early California Gold Rush Era Bill of Exchange. ������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $70-120