Archives International Auctions Auction 79 September 6, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 79 131 September 6, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 636 636 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. $230-450 Minnesota & South Dakota 637 637 Minnesota and South Dakota Railway Co. 1900 Specimen Bond Rarity MN & SD, 1900. $1000 Specimen 3.5% First Mortgage Gold Coupon Bond, Black text with red border and undertint, Men at work on wall near tracks at top center. Red specimen overprints, 0000 serial numbers, and POCs. Fine to VF condition with some archivally reinforced splitting along horizontal fold lines, ABNC. Rare specimen in Cox. This bond year, color and denomination is the only one known for the railroad, no other stocks or bonds known. Only 2 examples found in the ABN Archives in 2002........ �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-500 Minnesota, Dakota and Missouri 638 638 Northern Pacific Railroad and Land Grant, Specimen Bond. Minnesota, Dakota and Missouri, 1881, $1,000. 6% general first mortgage sinking fund gold bond. Brown border with impressive mountain, trees, lake and city panorama. ABNCo. Specimen with coupons, XF. �������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-350 Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska and Territory of Dakota 639 639 Chicago, Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway Co. 1880 Specimen Bond Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska and Territory of Dakota. 1880. $1000 Specimen 6% Consolidated Mortgage Coupon Bond, Black text with brown border and underprint, Train approaching on tracks at top center. Red specimen overprints, 00000 serial numbers, and POCs. VF condition, FBN. Est. $230-375 Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan 640 640 Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway Co. 1893 Specimen Bond Rarity MN, WI, MI, 1893. $100,000 Specimen 4% Income Certificate Bond, Black text with green border and undertint, Train exiting tunnel at top center. Red specimen overprints, 00000 serial number, and POCs. Fine condition, ABNC. Only listed in specimen format in Cox, also the highest denomination for the railroad. This is one of 2 examples found in the ABN Archives. ������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $250-500