Archives International Auctions Auction 73 January 18, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 73 58 January 18, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 313 313 Pennsylvania Colonial Currency Quartet, October 1st, 1773 Signed by Samuel Miles and Owen Jones Jr. Pennsylvania, October 1st, 1773. Lot of 4 Issued banknotes: Eighteen Pence, P-S2540A, S/N 2193; 2 Shillings (2), P-S2540B, S/Ns 2258 and 10742; and 2 Shillings and 6 Pence,P-S2540C, S/N 5649. All have predominantly black text with some red text, are in VG to Choice VG condition with toning and signs of wear. Two notes are signed by Samuel Miles. Other signatures in the lot includes Owen Jones Jr. and Joseph Mifflin, among others. Samuel Miles (March 11, 1740 - December 29, 1805) was an American military officer and politician, as well as an influential businessman and politician, active in Pennsylvania before, during, and after the American Revolutionary War. He was the mayor of Philadelphia from 1790-1791. Owen Jones Jr. (1744-1825) was the son of Owen Jones (1711-1793) who was the last provincial treasurer of Pennsylvania before the Revolutionary War. The Jones family were prominent merchants in Philadelphia. All four notes are printed by Hall and Sellers, a Philadelphia printing company originally established by Benjamin Franklin. In 1743 Franklin hired David Hall (1714-77), a Scottish journeyman printer, and in 1748 made the latter a partner. The firm printed Pennsylvania Gazette, Franklin’s newspaper. In 1766 Franklin sold his share in the business to Hall, and later that same year Hall brought in the journeyman printer William Sellers as his new partner, establishing Hall and Sellers. The firm carried government contracts, including printing paper money. (4) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $450-750 314 314 Pennsylvania Colonial Currency Quartet, October 1st, 1773. Signed by Samuel Miles and Owen Jones Jr. Pennsylvania, 1773. October 1st, 1773. Lot of 4 Issued banknotes: 5 Shillings, P-S2540D, S/N 18398; 10 Shillings, P-S2540E, S/N 2397; 15 Shillings, P-S2540F, S/N 9298; and 20 Shillings, P-S2540G. All have black and red text and are in Fine-VF condition. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Signatures include Thomas Leech, Sam Miles, Owen Jones Jr., and Samuel Fisher. Samuel Miles (March 11, 1740 - December 29, 1805) was an American military officer and politician, as well as an influential businessman and politician, active in Pennsylvania before, during, and after the American Revolutionary War. He was the mayor of Philadelphia from 1790-1791. Hall and Sellers was a Philadelphia printing company originally established by Benjamin Franklin. In 1743 Franklin hired David Hall (1714-77), a Scottish journeyman printer, and in 1748 made the latter a partner. The firm printed the Pennsylvania Gazette, Franklin’s newspaper. In 1766 Franklin sold his share in the business to Hall, and later that same year Hall brought in the journeyman printer William Sellers as his new partner, establishing Hall & Sellers. The firm carried government contracts, including printing paper money. (4) ���������������������������������� Est. $350-650 315 315 PennsylvaniaColonial CurrencyQuintetOctober 1st, 1773, Signed by Owen Jones Jr. and Samuel Miles Pennsylvania, October 1st, 1773. Lot of 5 Issued banknotes: 5 Shillings, P-S2540D, S/N 26361; 10 Shillings, P-S2540E, S/N 6326; 15 Shillings, P-S2540F S/N 16476; 20 Shillings, P-S2540G; and 50 Shillings, P-S2540H, S/N 9589. All have black and red text with black borders, and are in Fine-VF condition with some signs of wear. Various signatures includes Samuel Fisher, Owen Jones Jr., and Samuel Miles, among others. Owen Jones Jr. (1744-1825) was the son of Owen Jones (1711-1793) who was the last provincial treasurer of Pennsylvania before the Revolutionary War. The Jones family were prominent merchants in Philadelphia. Samuel Miles (March 11, 1740 - December 29, 1805) was an American military officer and politician, as well as an influential businessman and politician, active in Pennsylvania before, during, and after the American Revolutionary War. He was the mayor of Philadelphia from 1790-1791. Printed by Hall and Sellers, a Philadelphia printing company originally established by Benjamin Franklin. In 1743 Franklin hired David Hall (1714-77), a Scottish journeyman printer, and in 1748 made the latter a partner. The firm printed the Pennsylvania Gazette, Franklin’s newspaper. In 1766 Franklin sold his share in the business to Hall, and later that same year Hall brought in the journeyman printer William Sellers as his new partner, establishing Hall & Sellers. The firm carried government contracts, including printing paper money. (5) ���������������������������������� Est. $450-750 316 316 Pennsylvania Colonial Currency Quintet, October 1st, 1773 Pennsylvania, October 1st, 1773. Lot of 5 Issued banknotes: 5 Shillings, P-S2540D, S/N 3290; 10 Shillings, P-S2540E, S/N 7207; 15 Shillings, P-S2540F, S/N 14975; 20 Shillings, P-S2540G, S/N 4418; 50 Shillings, P-S2540H, S/N 27193. All are in VF to Choice VF condition or better. All have black text with black borders, as well as some writing in red. Various signatures includes John Field, Abraham Usher, Owen Jones Jr., WilliamWister, Thomas Leech, among others. Printed by Hall and Sellers, a Philadelphia printing company originally established by Benjamin Franklin. In 1743 Franklin hired David Hall (1714-77), a Scottish journeyman printer, and in 1748 made the latter a partner. The firm printed the Pennsylvania Gazette, Franklin’s newspaper. In 1766 Franklin sold his share in the business to Hall, and later that same year Hall brought in the journeyman printer William Sellers as his new partner, establishing Hall & Sellers. The firm carried government contracts, including printing paper money. (5) �������������������������������� Est. $550-1100