Archives International Auctions Auction 86 July 18, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 86 85 July 18 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Washington 404 404 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909, Silk Handkerchief Seattle, Washington, 1909. Souvenir Silk Handkerchief commemorating the Alaska-Yukon, Pacific Exposition, 30.5 cm x 29 cm with circular Exposition logo at center, set within an image of the globe. Beneath the globe is the United States seal with the words “Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition 1909” below. To the left of the seal is a person in a canoe with a polar bear on a glacier nearby, both looking in the distance towards Exposition, which is radiating with light. To the right of the seal is the image of two Exposition buildings with a seated Native American smoking a pipe facing them. In the background of the design is a depiction of the city of Seattle and Mount Rainer. The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition was a world’s fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. It was originally planned for 1907, to mark the 10th anniversary of the Klondike Gold Rush, but the organizers found out about the Jamestown Exposition being held that year, and rescheduled. The fairgrounds became the campus of the University of Washington. XF condition with minor staining. (No printer listed, possibly BEP) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-400 Washington, D.C. 405 405 Giori Test Note, Jefferson Center, (ca.1970s), RGJ7/4NSU Washington, D.C., ND (ca.1970s). Giori Test Note with Lincoln, Jefferson and Grant on face; RGJ7/4NSU, Mud-brown Front, black back, No S/N, Wmk: 2a Norm. 2a / $5 / $1. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with comment “Minor Stains.” ����������������� Est. $140-250 New York & Pennsylvania 406 406 Proof Numerical Sample Sheet, ca.1830-50 by ABN Predecessor Company Proof Numerical Sheet, printed on india paper on large thin card, with assortment of numbers, roman numeral counters, and written word numbers, Measures 8.5 x 5.25, VF condition. ABNC or Predecessor Company. ������������������������������������ Est. $140-280 Pennsylvania 407 407 Security Banknote and Security - Columbian Banknote Co. Specimen Advertising Bond and Proof Vignettes, ca. 1910-30s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lot includes 3 pieces: $-Odd Specimen 0% Bond in Spanish, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, Black text with blue border and undertint, Allegorical woman seated at top center, 0000 serial numbers, Uncirculated condition; Security Banknote Co. Proof Vignette in brown intaglio print, 8609” underprint, 14.5 x 16 cm, Fine condition with water staining; and Security-Columbian Banknote Co. Proof Letter Head, Black intaglio print, featuring Executive Office address at top left, and various printing plants at bottom center, wide margins and folded in half, VF condition. (3) ������������������������������������ Est. $130-260