Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Tonopah, Nevada - $20, 1929 Type 1, Nevada First National Bank Of, Charter 8530. Fr. 1802-5100 - Tonopah, Nevada - $20, 1929 Type 1, Nevada First National Bank Of, Charter 8530. Fr. 1802-
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Another blockbuster of a note with just 1,854 $20s issued before the bank closed in September of 1932. To think, just $37,080 issued and only $60 (th
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Start Price : 10,000.00 | Estimate : 12,000.00 - 16,000.00
 
 
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Winnemucca, Nevada - $50, 1902 Date Back,  The First National Bank Of, Charter (P)3575. Fr. 6695101 - Winnemucca, Nevada - $50, 1902 Date Back, The First National Bank Of, Charter (P)3575. Fr. 669
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For many years this was the sole $50, 1902 Date Back reported on the bank. Jerry Sheehan, the cashier was later president of The Farmers And Merchants
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Start Price : 10,000.00 | Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Winnemucca, Nevada - $50, 1902 Date Back, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 6695102 - Winnemucca, Nevada - $50, 1902 Date Back, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 669
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New to the census this brings the total of $50s to a solid number of two! Well circulated and the signatures are faded, this note is very interesting
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Start Price : 10,000.00 | Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Winnemucca, Nevada - $5, 1929 Type 1, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 1800-15103 - Winnemucca, Nevada - $5, 1929 Type 1, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 1800-1
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A Very Fine example from this the sole issuing bank in Humboldt County. A total of 5 notes reported including a serial number 1 which is in very stro
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Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Winnemucca, Nevada - $5, 1929 Type 1, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 1800-15104 - Winnemucca, Nevada - $5, 1929 Type 1, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 1800-1
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Strong colors and bright paper on this mid grade note. Facsimile signatures of J.G. Moore, cashier and George Wingfield, president. Condition: Very Fi
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Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Winnemucca, Nevada - $10, 1929 Type 1, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 1801-15105 - Winnemucca, Nevada - $10, 1929 Type 1, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 1801-1
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The first new note to the bank's census in a long time. A small number of choice to gem uncirculated $`10's showed up as part of the Lavere...
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Start Price : 5,000.00 | Estimate : 6,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Winnemucca, Nevada - $10, 1929 Type 1, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 1801-15106 - Winnemucca, Nevada - $10, 1929 Type 1, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 1801-1
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A new note to the census. A solid note with even wear all around. Facsimile signatures of J.G. Moore, cashier and George Wingfield, president. Conditi
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Start Price : 3,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Winnemucca, Nevada - $10, 1929 Type 1, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 1802-15107 - Winnemucca, Nevada - $10, 1929 Type 1, The First National Bank Of, Charter 3575. Fr. 1802-1
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Last, but not the least for our Nevada section is this little peach, which is only one of four notes reported. Also the lowest serial number reported
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Start Price : 6,000.00 | Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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Photos of Engraving Sheets5108 - Photos of Engraving Sheets
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Two engraving sheet photos held by the archives: 1) First National Bank of Winnemucca, $5.00, dated Sept. 1906 Unframed, 23" x 14". 2) Fir...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h********a.. for (50.00 + 0.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Farmers and Merchants Bank Note5109 - Farmers and Merchants Bank Note
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One dollar note (G42a), fair condition. Memphis Tennessee HWAC# 28131
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (20.00 + 4.60BP) = 24.60
 
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$10 Gold Note5110 - $10 Gold Note
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Series of 1922, Fr 1173, VG condition with some paper attached to the back. US HWAC# 28148
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to i*********1 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Autographed Currency from Treasurer of US5111 - Autographed Currency from Treasurer of US
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In a presentation envelope from the Treasurer of the United States, a crisp uncirculated $5 1995 note, and a $10 note both signed by Mary Ellen Withr
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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Larger Sized U.S. Currency5112 - Larger Sized U.S. Currency
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Lot of 2: 1) $1 1923 silver certificate, Fr.237, VF with small damage on reverse, creases; 2) $20 1914 Fr.1011c. US HWAC# 28147
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to i*********1 for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
 
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Poker note5113 - Poker note
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Wanna win that game of liers' poker? This $1 1999 federal reserve note has serial number E88884800B. Start the game at 5 8's and take the mo...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6******n for (15.00 + 3.00BP) = 18.00
 
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U.S. Currency Lot (Silver Certificates & Fractionals)5114 - U.S. Currency Lot (Silver Certificates & Fractionals)
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8 crisp uncirculated $1 silver certificates, 5 $2 notes, a $5 1963 note, 8 circulated $1 silver certificates, 2 fractional notes: 3 cents and 10 cents
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Santa Cruz College Currency5115 - Santa Cruz College Currency
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A $1 note from Chesnutwood's College Bank, 1884. A six month course cost $50. Santa Cruz California HWAC# 28152
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Business College Bank of Hartford $5 Currency5116 - Business College Bank of Hartford $5 Currency
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A $5 note from the Business College Bank of Hartford, Ct. On the reverse: "this bill is for use in the business practice department of Hannums ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Book Keepers' Currency5117 - Book Keepers' Currency
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Two notes, $5 & $10 of Luther Academy Book Keepers' Currency Ft. Wayne Indiana HWAC# 28138
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to f*****1 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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College Currency5118 - College Currency
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During the late 1800s business colleges issued their own paper money to train their students. Although this piece is not attributed to a school, it is
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j********o.. for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Colonial Currency5119 - Colonial Currency
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Lot of 4: 1) Philadelphia, PA, Feb. 17, 1776 Two Thirds of a Dollar; 2) City of Charleston, July 1789, two shillings; 3) Common Wealth of Pennsylvania
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*******s for (450.00 + 103.50BP) = 553.50
 
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Banque du Canada Currency5120 - Banque du Canada Currency
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Lot of 2: 1935 $1 french note, BC-2, EF; 1937 BC-21c, EF. zCanada HWAC# 28145
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Canadian $1 Large Sized Currency Note5121 - Canadian $1 Large Sized Currency Note
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$1 1923 large size note, DC-25b, EF. zCanada 1923 HWAC# 28153
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 6******n for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Canadian Currency5122 - Canadian Currency
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Large size $1 and $2 Dominion of Canada notes, DC-25a and DC-26a. VF-AU condition. zCanada 1923 HWAC# 28139
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Canadian Fractional Currency5123 - Canadian Fractional Currency
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1900 25 cents note DC-15b AU; 1923 25 cents DC-24c EF-AU. zCanada HWAC# 28141
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Estimate : 500.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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300 German 10 Marks5124 - 300 German 10 Marks
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300 pieces of post WW I Berlin 902172 for 10 Marks,still in original bands c. 1924 zGermany HWAC# 33533
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
 
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Forint Notes5125 - Forint Notes
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Three 1800s notes for 1, 2 and 5 Forint denominations. The forint is the currency of Hungary. zHungary HWAC# 29037
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 2*****l for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Chinese Currency5126 - Chinese Currency
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100 50 cent pieces of paper currency from the Bank of Taiwan issued in 1949, still in original band. zTaiwan HWAC# 33538
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to e*****r for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Hollywood Currency5127 - Hollywood Currency
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3 Different varieties of Hollywood currency including approximately 30 Bucks stage money for the Bank of Hangtown, 50 unmarked decorative coupons, and
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Five Pieces of G.T. Brown Engraved 9021725128 - Five Pieces of G.T. Brown Engraved 902172
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Lot of five pieces, each 6 1/4 x 3 1/4", tightly trimmed on the right side. The obverse features three beautiful vignettes: a dashing sailor, a...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to j********o.. for (225.00 + 51.75BP) = 276.75
 
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G.T. Brown engraved 9021725129 - G.T. Brown engraved 902172
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Lot of three engraved $5 Commission 902172 notes for Clock maker Williams Wilson at 961 Broadway. Well centered, borders intact. Oakland Californi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j********o.. for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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G.T. Brown engraved 9021725130 - G.T. Brown engraved 902172
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Lot of 3 advertising 902172 from William Wilson. Not well centered, but borders are intact. Engraved by Gorden Tyler Brown, famous african american li
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Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to j********o.. for (95.00 + 21.85BP) = 116.85
 
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2 Very Rare Denominations of Taylorsville, California 9021725131 - 2 Very Rare Denominations of Taylorsville, California 902172
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A very rare, original batch of 20 $20 yellow Taylorsville, California 902172 and 12 $10 orange Taylorsville, California 902172 from around 1910. It i
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to p*****0 for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
 
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$1 Dollar Depression 9021725132 - $1 Dollar Depression 902172
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$1 Trade Warrants for Santa Cruz, approximately 40 Trade Warrants, c. 1933 California HWAC# 33535
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to h*****3 for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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United Cigars 9021725133 - United Cigars 902172
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Over 150 pieces of United Cigars 902172 and coupons for one half, one quarter, and 1 product from United cigars. 4 different color coupons and certifi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*****r for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Multiple Pieces of J.C. Harris 9021725134 - Multiple Pieces of J.C. Harris 902172
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Several pieces of 902172 from around the 1930s from J. C. Harris in LaCrosse, Fl promising that the storekeeper will supply goods in the same amount a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to j*******w for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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Tallahassee Railroad Company Note5135 - Tallahassee Railroad Company Note
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Unissued $3 note from the Tallahassee Railroad Company, two vignettes, 18xx. Tallahassee Florida HWAC# 28165
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*******8 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Confederate Notes5136 - Confederate Notes
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Two Western & Atlantic Railroad 50 cent notes, Atlanta 1862; two Empire Bank notes for 25 and 50 cents, Rome, Georgia. Georgia HWAC# 28134
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6*****k for (55.00 + 12.65BP) = 67.65
 
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Illinois Company Store 9021725137 - Illinois Company Store 902172
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Lot of 7: cardboard "coins" trade 902172 from W.H. Barth, "The Square Deal Store." Various denominations , from 5c to $1.00, in ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****2 for (15.00 + 3.45BP) = 18.45
 
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Allis-Chalmers 9021725138 - Allis-Chalmers 902172
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49 Non-denomination 902172 for Allis-Chalmers (a tractor manufacturer) and also advertises Moody Implement Company in Jacksonville, Illinois (a dealer
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to r*****2 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Advertising 9021725139 - Advertising 902172
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5, 7.5" x 3.5" pieces of advertising 902172 for JW Bodenschatz and Bro. cigar and tobbacco for 5 percent off any cash purchase of 3 dollar...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to A*****4 for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Co-operation Check Depression 9021725140 - Co-operation Check Depression 902172
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Issued by the First Bank & Trust Company of South Bend to promote business activity after the Crash of 1929. South Bend Indiana 1932 HWAC# 2...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Depression 9021725141 - Depression 902172
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A 1935 typewritten letter from the secretary of the Newton Chamber of Commerce to Wallace H. Cathcart, vice president of the Western Reserve Historica
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****2 for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Kansas Depression 9021725142 - Kansas Depression 902172
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Five pieces of Chamber of Commerce 902172 in 10 cent, 25 cent, 50 cent, $1, & $5 denominations Neodesha Kansas HWAC# 28126
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*****3 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Central Mining Co. 9021725143 - Central Mining Co. 902172
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Ten dollar note dated March 30th 1869 from the Central Mining Company. Eagle Harbor Michigan 1869 HWAC# 28135
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to e*****r for (15.00 + 3.00BP) = 18.00
 
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Central Mining Company 9021725144 - Central Mining Company 902172
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Two pieces of mining company 902172: 1866 $5 with vignette of three young women; 1867 $10 note with buck deer vignette. Eagle Harbor Michigan HWA
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*********e for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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Michigan 902172 Collection5145 - Michigan 902172 Collection
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Lot of 6 pieces: Lincoln Park, Hamtramck, Mecosta County, Lansing. Michigan HWAC# 28123
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*****2 for (90.00 + 20.70BP) = 110.70
 
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Fleer & Langenberg 902172, Missouri5146 - Fleer & Langenberg 902172, Missouri
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Lot of 5: (4) round cardboard chits, with various denominations, starting at 10c, and going to $1.00 worth of merchandise, payable on demand. Item 5 i
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****2 for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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Montana Territory 9021725147 - Montana Territory 902172
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2 pieces of Montana Territory 902172, for 50 and 100 dollars, both issued in 1867 to L. E. Munson, who was a Judge on the Supreme Court in the Montana
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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Advertising Note5148 - Advertising Note
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A $3 note from F. Johnson's Dry Goods, Carpet, Millinery, Clothing, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes store. Holdrege Nebraska 1869 HWAC# 28132
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*******w for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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F. Johnson's $3 Note5149 - F. Johnson's $3 Note
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Advertising note: "where you will get more Dry Goods, Carpets, Millinery, Clothing, Hats and Boots and Shoes, for the mighty Dollar, than any o...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******w for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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