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 93 January 18, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 443 443 Hazard & Fowler, J.B. Toulmin, Cotton Brokers, Group of 10 First Exchanges, 1840-41 Alabama, 1840-41. Group of 10 Issued First Exchanges from Hazard & Fowler and J.B. Toulmin, both cotton brokers. All have black text with thin black border, various handstamps, Respective company names at left. Fine condition. Both Hazard & Fowler and J.B. Toulmin were cotton brokers involved in the cotton trade between the North and the South in the early to mid-1800s and into the Civil War era. Following the War of 1812, a huge increase in the production of cotton resulted in an economic boom, and by midcentury, cotton was the key cash crop of the southern economy and the most important American commodity. (10) �� Est. $230-375 444 444 Toulmin, Hazard & Co. Quartet of First and Second Exchanges, 1835 Mobile, Alabama, 1835. Quartet of I/C First and Second Exchanges, Black text, Company seal at left, Handstamp cancelled. Fine condition. Toulmin, Hazard & Co. was a commission firm involved in the cotton trade between the North and South during the early to mid-1800s and into the Civil War. Following the War of 1812, a huge increase in the production of cotton resulted in an economic boom, and by midcentury, cotton was they key cash crop of the southern economy and the most important American commodity. (4) �� Est. $130-200 Australia 445 445 National Bank of Australasia Ltd., Specimen 2nd of Exchange & Proof Exchange trio, ca.1873-1900s Australia, ca.1873-1900s. 4 pieces of proof exchanges from the National Bank of Australasia Ltd, all with the same vignette of allegorical women and lion at top center: 1873 Single Proof Check, Black text, Notations at bottom in pencil, Fine condition with damage to left and right margins as well as toning; ca. 1900s Specimen Second Exchange, Pink text and company watermark, Fine- VF condition; and a pair of ca. 1870-90s Uncut First and Second Exchanges, Faint purple text, writing in pencil at bottom right, Fine condition with toning at right. The National Bank of Australasia was a bank based in Melbourne. It was established in 1858, and in 1982 merged with the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney to form National Australia Bank. (2 exchanges & 1 uncut pair) �� Est. $180-280 California 446 446 Group of 13 Issued and Cancelled Checks, Some with Imprinted Revenues, 1867-1879 San Francisco and La Porta, California, 1867-1879. Collection of Issued and Cancelled Checks includes Belloc Freres; Sather & Co., Bankers; Bank of La Porta; Bank of California; and Wells Fargo. Some have adhesive and imprinted revenue stamps. (13). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $130-200 California & Nevada 447 447 California and Nevada Group of 8, I/C Checks, 1871-1912 California & Nevada, 1876-1912. Collection of Issued and Cancelled Checks includes Belloc Freres; Bank of California; Con-Virginia Mining Co; and Carson City Savings Bank. Some have adhesive and imprinted revenue stamps. Range from Fine to VF condition. (8). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $35-55 Germany 448 448 Norddeutscher Lloyd, 1920-30 Specimen Traveler’s Check Germany and U.S., ND (1920-30s). $200 Specimen Norddeutscher Lloyd Traveler’s Check, Black text with black border and blue background. Red specimen overprint, Return to Record & Specimen Dept. stamp at top right, 00000 serial numbers, and POCs. Choice AU to Uncirculated condition, ABNC. �� Est. $90-180