Archives International Auctions Auction 74 February 23, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 74 82 February 23, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com U.S. COLONIAL FISCAL DOCUMENTS New Jersey 459 459 Ringwood Iron Works, May 6th, 1776 Receipt Issued 2 Months Before the U.S. Declared Independence from England. Ringwood, New Jersey. May 6th, 1776. Type-set and handwritten receipt for 116 bars of Iron, weighing over 2 tons, to be delivered to Edward William Kris (spelling of last name may be different from how it appears, and could be Edward William Kiers, who served as Captain of the Haverstraw Company in the Orange County, New York militia). “Ringwood Teams” is signed at bottom right corner, and a handwritten note about the order is at left. During the Revolutionary War, Ringwood, New Jersey, was home to major iron-making operations, all under the management of Robert Erskine. The iron provided critical support for the Continental Army, and was used to manufacture much-needed hardware and tools. Ringwood’s iron was also used in the manufacturing of links for the Hudson River Chain, a defensive device installed across the Hudson River north of West Point. Fine to VF condition with some toning from age and an interesting watermark of a Royal Crown and crest. A fascinating historical document from an important area during the Revolutionary War. ���������������������������������������� Est. $450-750 U.S. OBSOLETE BANKNOTES Kansas 460 460 American State Bank, 1933 Depression Scrip Remainder Note Oswego, Kansas. 1933, $5, P-Unlisted, Remainder Depression Scrip, Black with no underprint, back with ornate printing in gray-black, S/N 1466, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Scarce note. �������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 New York 461 461 Walworth’s Commercial College Bank, 1860s Issued College Currency. Utica, New York, 1860s. $100 College Currency, for educational purposes. Black and green printing with multiple vignettes. Fine condition with small holes at fold. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-280 Pennsylvania 462 462 Philadelphia Savings Institution. 1837. Uncut Reprint Proof Sheet of 3, 25 Cent Notes Pennsylvania, 1837 (Reprinted ca. 1920-30’s). Uncut proof sheet on thick paper of 3 examples of 25 Cent obsolete banknote deposit certificates. Black intaglio print with allegorical figures to left and right with portrait of Benjamin Franklin at center. Printed on cardstock. Uncirculated condition. ������������������������� Est. $100-200 U.S. ENCASED POSTAGE Washington, D.C. 463 463 TakeAyers Pills, 3 Cents Encased Postage, ca.1860’s,VF condition with toning. EP-33, HB-18, S-19, Reed-AP03. Three Cents. TAKE AYER’S PILLS. Chestnut Colored reverse. Choice XF. �������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-500