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 59 January 18, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 317 317 Pennsylvania Colonial Currency Trio, October 1st, 1773 Pennsylvania, October 1st, 1773. Lot of 3 Issued banknotes: 18 Pence, P-S2540A S/N 16091; 2 Shillings, P-S2540B, S/N 11409; and 2 Shillings and 6 Pence, P-S2540C, S/N 7655. All have black text with black borders and red writing at right, are in VG to Fine condition with toning, fold lines, and some splitting. Various signatures includes Isaac Wharton, John Field, Abraham Usher, 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 and Sellers. The firm carried government contracts, including printing paper money. (3) ���������������������������������� Est. $350-650 318 318 Pennsylvania Colonial Currency Trio, October 1st, 1773 Signed by Samuel Miles and Owen Jones Jr. Pennsylvania, October 1st, 1773. Lot of 3 Issued banknotes, all are 50 Shillings, P-S2540H, with black and red text, and arms of the Penn family at center left. VF to XF condition or better for their age, and printed by Hall and Sellers. Various signatures include Samuel Miles, Owen Jones Jr., and Thomas Leech. 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. 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. (3) �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $600-1200 319 319 Pennsylvania Colonial Currency Trio, October 1st, 1773 Signed by Samuel Miles and Owen Jones Jr. Pennsylvania, October 1st, 1773. Lot of 3 Issued banknotes: 2 Shillings and 6 Pence, P-S2540B, S/N 18251, Fine to Choice Fine; 20 Shillings, P-S2540G, S/N 11627, VF; and 50 Shillings, P-S2540H, S/N 7947Choice VF to XF. All three have black and red text, and printed by Hall and Sellers. Various signatures includes Mordecai Lewis, Samuel Miles, Owen Jones Jr., and Benjamin Morgan. 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. 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. (3) �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-1000 320 320 Pennsylvania Colonial CurrencyTrio, October 1st, 1773. Pennsylvania, 1773. Lot of 3 Issued banknotes, all are 20 Shillings, P-S2540G, S/Ns 10528; 25259; and 16099. Black and red text, 2 are in VF condition, 1 in Fine condition with damage along thin margins. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Signed by John Field, Abraham Usher, Isaac Wharton, and Charles Meredith, among others. 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. (3) ������� Est. $300-500