Archives International Auctions Auction 77 June 15, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 77 126 June 15, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 628 628 Southern Minnesota Railway Extension Co. 1878 Unique Production Proof BondWith HandwrittenText Minnesota, 1878. Unique $1000 First Mortgage, Production Proof Bond with hand written text, Black intaglio printing on india paper, the bond text is entirely written lightly in pencil as well as some design features which would be incorporated into the final design and is part of the bond production process, Train passing from left to right on tracks at top center, ornate title, VF condition with some staining from glue as well as archival reinforced splits on the back, still a unique proof production bond. Continental BNC. Unlisted without Dakota Extension test. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $550-850 629 629 Wisconsin, Minnesota and Pacific Railway Co. 1884 Proof Bond Minnesota, 1884. $1000 Proof 6% First Mortgage Bond, Black text with red-orange border and underprint, Pair of railroad scenes flank denomination at top center. Printed on india paper, POCs (not entirely punched-out), Printed on thick cardstock, Blank back. XF condition with some toning, ABNC. Rare proof in Cox. �������������������������������� Est. $500-800 630 630 Wisconsin, Minnesota and Pacific Railroad Co., 1900 Specimen Bond Minnesota, 1900. $1000 Specimen 4% First Mortgage Gold Coupon Bond, Black text with ornate green border and undertint, Train passing by a busy platform at top center. Red specimen overprints and POCs. Fine condition, FLBN. Only known as a specimen in Cox, no issued examples known. ������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-375 Minnesota and Dakota 631 631 Winona and Saint Peter Rail Road Co. 1871 Unmarked Specimen Bond Minnesota and Dakota, 1871. $1000 Unmarked Specimen 7% First Mortgage Sinking Fund Gold Coupon Bond, Black text with orange border and gold underprint, Eagle at top center, Train passing water tower at top left, Train passing barn at top right. VF condition, Printed by Henry Seibert & Bros. Rare bond in Cox, only one of two listed with this design. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $325-650 Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan 632 632 Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway Co., 1887 Specimen Bond Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. $1000 Specimen 5% 1st Mortgage Gold Bond, Black print on ornate green border and under tint, Image of two allegorical figures seated besides Justice at top and a locomotive at harbor scene at bottom, Specimen overprints, POC’s, VF-XF condition. HBNC. Only found as specimen, no issued examples known. Rare and very attractive with only 3 examples found in the ABN Archives in 2002. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-200