Archives International Auctions Auction 93 April 18, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 93 54 April 18, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 259 259 U.S.A. Bonus Army Encampment “Bonus Expeditionary Force” Set of 3 Photos, 1932 Anacostia, D.C., 1932. Lot of three (3) 10x4 inches real photographs, All historic images from this shameful past event of how we treated our Veterans who risked their lives for this country, This encampment was due to the “Bonus Act” which was awarded to veterans who served in WWI between April 5, 1917 and July 1, 1919, to be held for 20 years, similar to an insurance policy. Due to the depression in the 1930’s many veterans wanted to cash their certificates early and in 1932 the “Bonus Army” marched on Washington. Eventually the encampment was broken up with the loss of 2 Lives and many hurt. Extremely rare photographs from this sad time period in our country. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $300-500 Checks, Drafts & Exchanges Massachusetts 260 260 Boston, Lowell andConcord Railroads, Merchants National Bank, ca.1880s, ABNC Proof Check Boston, Massachusetts, ca.1880s. Proof Check printed on India paper, Black printing on India paper, XF condition. (Ex-Christies, June 1991 ABNC Archives Auction). ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $45-90 Ohio 261 261 Ohio State Board of Agriculture, 1876, Large Booklet of Checks Ohio, 1876. Bound book of unissued checks, four to a page. Total 152 checks. ��� Est. $120-180