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 60 January 18, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 321 321 Pennsylvania Colonial CurrencyTrio, October 1st, 1773. Pennsylvania, 1773. October 1st, 1773. Lot of 3 Issued banknotes: 18 Pence, P-S2540A, S/N 24736; 2 Shillings, P-S2540B, S/N 12685; and 2 Shillings and 6 Pence, P-S2540C, S/N 23443. All three have black and red text with black borders, and are in Fine-VF condition, especially for their age. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Various signatures includes Isaac Wharton, Thomas Leech, and James Hartley, 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. $350-550 322 322 Pennsylvania Colonial CurrencyTrio, October 1st, 1773. Signed by Samuel Miles and Owen Jones Jr. Pennsylvania, 1773. October 1st, 1773. Lot of 3 Issued banknotes: 18 Pence, P-S2540A, S/N 12132; 2 Shillings, P-S2540B, S/N 1974; and 2 Shillings and 6 Pence, P-2540C, S/N 3106. All three have black and red text with black borders, are printed by Hall & Sellers, and are in Fine to Choice Fine condition with some toning and signs of wear. Various signatures includes Samuel Fisher, Abraham Usher, Samuel Miles, and Owen Jones Jr., 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. 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. $325-550 Maryland 323 323 Maryland Colonial Currency Pair, April 10th, 1774 Maryland, April 10th, 1774. Lot of 2 Issued banknotes: 1/9th of a Dollar, P-S970, S/N 1029; and 1/3rd of a Dollar, P-S973, S/N 6432. Both have black text with the Seal of Maryland depicted, are signed by John Clapham and William Eddis, and printed by Anne Catherine Green and Frederick Green. VG with small faults to Choice VG condition. John Clapham (1735- 1815) held several colonial offices in Maryland before the war. He sold his property off to support his family and eventually fled to New York in 1779 and then England in 1780. William Eddis was an Englishman who was loyal to the Crown. He settled in Maryland in 1769, and held the office of surveyor of customs. As a member of Governor Robert Eden’s inner circle, he was involved in the political and social life of the Maryland colony. He fled to England in 1777. His published letters provide interesting insights into the life and politics of colonial America. (2) ����������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-350 Pennsylvania 324 324 PennsylvaniaColonial Currency Pair,October 25th, 1775Signed by Richard Humphreys Pennsylvania, October 25th, 1775. Lot of 2 Issued banknotes: 1 Shilling, P-S2549, S/N 4711; and 2 Shillings and 6 Pence, P-S2552, S/N 118. Both have black text with black borders and are in Fine-VF condition. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Signatures include Phil Kinsey, Thomas Shoemaker, and Richard Humphreys, among others. Richard Humphreys (February 13, 1750-1832) was a Quaker philanthropist and silversmith who was born on Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. He came to Philadelphia in 1764, and became concerned about the struggled of free people of color to make a living in a discriminatory society. News of a race riot against free blacks in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1829 inspired Humphreys to bequeath money in his will for higher education for free blacks. He was the founder of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, the oldest historically black university in the United States. 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. (2) ������� Est. $300-500