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 87 January 18, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com EPHEMERA - WESTERN DOCUMENTS California & Nevada 417 417 Early San Francisco and Nevada Ephemera and Purchase Order Assortment, ca.1870s-90s San Francisco, CA and Nevada..... Large group of items, mostly purchase order documents, highlights include: Latham V. King, Stock and Money Brokers documents; Bullion and Exchange Bank, 1897 Issued Stock order for 500 Shares; Pixley & McConnell, Stock Brokers, 1876 Issued Purchase Order; Carson City Savings Bank, 1877 Issued 2% Overdraft document; and Stauf & Cooper, 1893 Handwritten document. Over 15 pieces. ��������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $150-300 SECURITY PRINTING EPHEMERA Canada 418 418 BritishAmericanBankNote Inc., 1989.SpecimenCommemorative Stock Certificate. Canada. Certificate to commemorate 25 years of study and education. Unc. condition. B.A. Bank Note, Ottawa. ��������������������������������������������� Est. $110-180 419 419 DuraNote. ND (ca. 1980s). Quartet of Notes. Canada. Lot of 4 notes, includes a quartet of different polymer advertising “100” DuraNote test/advertising notes, with the same oil rig subject on the front, and horses pulling wagons on the back. All with different security features on the right including Maple leaf clear window, crisscross clear windows; clear window with multicolor globe, and triangle window. All are in Choice to Gem Uncirculated or better. These were pioneer polymer notes that were produced as an experiment to replace paper for paper money. (4) ��������������� Est. $200-375 Connecticut 420 420 Reed, Stiles, Pelton & Co., 1824 Banknote Engravers Advertising Note Hartford, Connecticut.....1824. Reed, Stiles, Pelton & Company $50 Advertising Banknote, an early Connecticut banknote engraver, intended to be submitted to the Banking Institutions of the United States. Black intaglio text on india paper, Allegorical group of women with bust of helmeted woman at top center, ornate seals throughout. Scarce and in VF condition with some light toning (possibly water staining) and a small hole at top left corner. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-750 England & Argentina 421 421 ABNCArchival Letter Discussing anArgentine Duel, 1901 England & Argentina. (London, 1901). Well written 3-page letter from C. H. Sanford to Theodore H. Freeland, Esq. discussing his escapades as the business representative of ABNC in Argentina, and how it was not always “plain sailing,” and nearly cost him his life. The letter starts out with his concern for the President of ABNC, Mr. Macdonough, who was ill and unable “to attend much to business matters.” He goes on to write that he is very gratified with the success of the accounts as rendered by S. B. Hale & Co. The highlight of his letter follows, as he recounts how a discussion regarding the Cordova account “became so heated that it resulted in, not a French, but an Argentine duel.” Sanford writes that he carried his pistol some days, “expecting to be shot at every corner I turned.” Luckily, the man with whom he was feuding arrived at office, ready to be friendly and make up their differences. As Sanford puts it, “All’s well that ends well.” He then ends the letter with discussing the “New Emission” from Argentina, and issues the business had with the paper it was printed on. Unique and wholly original letter with an interesting story. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $450-750