Archives International Auctions Auction 84 April 4, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 84 10 April 4, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 44 44 Canada Assortment of Advertising Scrip Notes and Political Banknotes, ca.1920s-60s Canada, ca.1920s-50s. Lot of 14 Advertising and Obsolete Banknotes, Includes: Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., 3 cts and 10 cts, Unc. (2); 1964, Big Valley, Alberta, Golden Memories Souvenir Dollar, $1,VF-XF; Harbour Ferries Ltd Dollar Coupon, Vancouver, 1970, $1, Unc.; Claudette Enr. Cash Bonus Certificates (2), 25 cts and $1, English and French, Uncirculated; 1927, Liphardt Hardware Ltd Gift Certificates, 10 ct, 25 ct, and $1, AU-Unc (3); Fake Reichsmark with Political Message for War Bonds on back; and, 1981, Ontario, Canada, $1, Interpam ‘81 Interbuck. Pieces range from Fine to CU condition. (14). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $250-500 EPHEMERA - HISTORIC AUTOGRAPHS 45 45 William Lyon Mackenzie King, 1936 Letter with Autograph on Laurier House, Ottawa Letterhead New York & Canada...., 1936. Typewritten letter from Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King on Laurier House, Ottawa letterhead, sent to Lawrence H. Tasker. The letter mentions “our association of University days.” King continues, “It was good of you to have told me of the kindly reference to my visit to the White House which was made to Mrs. Tasker and yourself when having tea with Mrs. Roosevelt shortly thereafter.” He ends the letter by sending his best wishes for Mr. Tusker’s future, “politically and otherwise.” The letter is signed by King at bottom right. William Lyon Mackenzie King OM CMG PC (December 17, 1874 - July 22, 1950) was a Canadian statesman and politician who served as the 10th prime minister of Canada for three non-consecutive terms from 1921 to 1926, 1926 to 1930, and 1935 to 1948. A Liberal, he was the dominant politician in Canada from the early 1920s to the late 1940s. King is best known for his leadership of Canada throughout the Great Depression and the Second World War. He played a major role in laying the foundations of the Canadian welfare state and established Canada’s international reputation as a middle power fully committed to world order. With a total of 21 years and 154 days in office, he remains the longest-serving prime minister in Canadian history. Very interesting letter mentioning Eleanor Roosevelt, who was supporting her husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt in the Presidency. VF condition. �� Est. $85-150 FOREIGN BANKNOTES Cape Verde 46 46 Visger & Miller, 1863 I/C Third of Exchange Issued at Cape Verde Islands. St. Vincent, Cape Verde Islands, 5th June, 1863. Third of Exchange for £260, Orange and Brown printing, Payable at their offices in Bristol, England, VF condition. São Vicente (Portuguese for “Saint Vincent”) is one of the Barlavento Islands, the northern group within the Cape Verde archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, off the West African coast. It is located between the islands of Santo Antão and Santa Luzia, with the Canal de São Vicente separating it from Santo Antão. �� Est. $140-280 Cape Verde, Rwanda, Maldives, & West African States 47 47 African Assortment of Issued Banknotes, 1977-2015 Cape Verde, Rwanda, Maldives, & West African States, 1977-2015. Lot of 8 Issued Banknotes, Includes: Banco de Cabo Verde 100 Escudos, P-54a, 1977, PMG graded Sup Gem UNC 67 EPQ, BWC; 200 Escudos, P-68a, 2005, PMG graded Gem UNC 66 EPQ, TDLR; Banque Nationale du Rwanda 1000 Francs, P-27, 1998, LCG graded Very CH New 64 PPQ; 500 Francs, P-30, 2004, LCG graded Very CH New 64 PPQ; 2000 Francs, P-32, 2007, LCG graded Very CH New 64 PPQ; Maldives Monetary Authority 10 Rufiyaa, P-10 (2), 2015, Both are WBG graded 67 UNC Sup Gem TOP; Central Bank of West Africa - Senegal, 10,000 Francs, P-714Kj, Fine condition. (8). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $180-350