Archives International Auctions Auction 89 November 21, 2023

Archives International Auctions - The Huntsville Collection 5 November 21, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 7 7 Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas. W.A. Watson, 1862, $1, Obsolete Scrip Note Fayetteville, Arkansas. February 7, 1862, W.A. Watson. $1, (Rothert 204- 2), Issued obsolete scrip note, Dated February 7th, 1862, Black text “Payable in Confederate Notes when $10, $20 or $50 is presented at my store.” with faded denomination in top left corner, Signature in blue at bottom right, Initials on back in blue, S/N 87, Choice Fine to Choice Fine condition. Rarity 7 in Rothert. A similar example in slightly lessor condition sold for $460 in 2010 at Heritage. Rare to say the least. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $450-900 8 8 Fayetteville,Washington County, Arkansas.W.A.Watson, 1862, $1.50, Obsolete Scrip Note Fayetteville, Arkansas. February 7, 1862, W.A. Watson. $1.50, Unlisted denomination in Rothert (Rothert 204-?), Issued obsolete scrip note, Dated February 7th, 1862, Black text “Payable in Confederate Notes when $10, $20 or $50 is presented at my store.”, Signature in blue ink at bottom right, Printed on tissue thin paper with Ink bleed from initials on back in black, S/N 96, Fine to Choice Fine condition with toning, pin holes or internal damage due to the fragile nature of the paper. No examples have been found to be offered previously at auction. Extremely rare if not unique denomination for this issuer. ��������������������������������������������������� Est. $750-1500