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

Archives International Auctions - Sale 69 68 August 4, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Massachusetts 473 473 Thomas Tudor Tucker, Treasurer of the United States, 1821 Issued Payment Massachusetts, 1821. Issued payment owed to Thomas Tudor Tucker, Esquire and Treasurer of the United States, for the sum of $3,000 on account of pay “of the Army of the United States, for the year 1821” outlined in text and handwriting below. Tucker was owed $2,000 and an additional $1,000 as compensation for subsistence. VF condition, especially for its age. Thomas Tudor Tucker ( June 25, 1745 - May 2, 1828) was a Bermuda-born American physician and politician representing Charleston, South Carolina. He was elected from South Carolina in both the Continental Congress and the U.S. House. He later was appointed as Treasurer of the United States and served from 1801 to his death in 1828, establishing a record as the longest-serving Treasurer. Tucker held that post through the Jefferson, Madison, Monroe and J.Q. Adams administrations. Interesting piece related to a fascinating historical figure. ������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 Mexico 474 474 Banco Mercantil De Yucatan and Henry W. Peabody & Co., 1900 and 1903 Issued Bills of Exchange. Mexico, 2 pieces: Banco Mercantil de Yucatan, 1903 5,000 Pesos Issued Check in Spanish, Black text with black border, Allegorical woman at left; Henry W. Peabody & Co., 1900 $10,000 Issued 2nd of Exchanges in Spanish, Blue text with blue border, Ship at sea at left. Both have writing in blue ink at left, adhesive revenue stamps on back, and are in VF condition. (2) ������ Est. $50-100 Montana 475 475 John E. Russell, Esq. Holladay Overland Mail and Express Co., Stage Coach Uncut Check Pair ca. 1860s Virginia City, Montana, ca. 1860s. Uncut Check Pair payable to John E. Russell, Esq., the Treasurer of the Holladay Overland Mail and Express Company, a stage coach company, S/N’s 191 and 192, Black text with black border, Hunters in woods at left, and Overland buggy pulled by horses at top right corners, Counterfoil attached. VF condition. ������������������������������������������ Est. $130-200 New York 476 476 American Bankers Association, 1900-1920 Proof Uncut Travelers’ Cheque Pair New York, ND (1900-1920s). Uncut Pair of Proof $50 Travelers’ Cheques on thick cardstock, Black text with black border printed on thin card, Globe depicted at bottom left corners. All foreign denominations are crossed out. Plate printing details are cut off at top left corner. VF condition, ABNC. ������������������������� Est. $40-80 477 477 American Express Gift Cheque, ca.1980-90’s Essay Progress Proof New York, ND (1950-70s). $100 Proof U.S. Dollar Gift Cheque Progress Proof from American Express, Black text on white paper with wide margins. Vignette on left of check is a more modern version of the classical Roman Soldier with helmet used on American Express traveler’s Checks. ABNC. AU-Unc condition with water damage at right margin. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $110-160 478 478 NewYork Proof Check & EphemeraGroup Lot, ca. 1870-1880s New York..... Lot includes over 10 items, highlights include: American Exchange National Bank 1880s Uncut Proof Check Trio with approval initials; Broadway National Bank 1882 Proof Uncut Check Quartet with note at bottom, ABNC; First National Bank 1882 Proof Uncut Check quintet with approval initials; and a National Bank Note Co. handwritten check order from, ca. 1880s. Over 10 pieces total. ���������������������������� Est. $375-750