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 61 January 18, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 325 325 Pennsylvania Colonial Currency Quartet, October 25th, 1775 Pennsylvania, October 25th, 1775. Lot of 4 Issued banknotes: 3 Pence, P-S2545, S/N 3010; 1 Shilling, P-S2549, S/N 6432; 18 Pence, P-S2550, S/N 1757; and 2 Shillings, P-S2551, S/N 1226. All have black text with arms of the Penn family, are in VG to VF condition with signs of wear, and are printed by Hall and Sellers. 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. ������������ Est. $325-650 326 326 Pennsylvania Colonial Currency Pair, April 25th, 1776. Pennsylvania, April 25th, 1776. Lot of 2 Issued banknotes: 6 Pence, P-S2563, Black text and borders that are very faded, Good-Fine condition; and 20 Shillings, P-S2570, S/N 13691, Black text with some red handwriting, Signed by AndrewTybout and two others, Fine-VF condition with general signs of wear. Both are printed by Hall and Sellers. 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. $200-350 327 327 Pennsylvania Continental Currency Pair, February 17th, 1776 Pennsylvania, February 17th, 1776. Lot of 2 Issued banknotes: Half a Dollar, P-S121, with Hall & Sellers Printers on back; and Two Thirds of a Dollar, P-S122, with handwritten scrap of paper attached to back, Unusual. Both have black text with black border, a black seal depicted with “Mind Your Business” at bottom, and are in Good condition with significant fading and signs of wear as well as repairs. 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. $180-280 328 328 Pennsylvania Commonwealth Currency Quartet, April 10th, 1777 Pennsylvania, April 10th, 1777. Lot of 4 Issued banknotes: 3 Pence, P-S2573; 4 Pence, P-S2574; and 6 Pence, P-S2575 (2). All have black text with the arms of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and are printed by John Dunlap. All are in Almost Fine to VF condition with toning and signs of wear. John Dunlap (1747 – 27 November 1812) was an Irish printer who printed the first copies of the United States Declaration of Independence and was one of the most successful Irish/American printers of his era. (4) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-450