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Browse Catalogue of Stack's May 2005 Atlanta Auction Limited to: United States Obsolete Currency → A Diverse Offering of Proof Obsolete Bank Notes from Several Archives, Time Periods and States Page 2 of 5  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page Categories  •  Stack's May 2005 Atlanta → United States Obsolete Currency → A Diverse Offering of Proof Obsolete Bank Notes from Several Archives, Time Periods and States → Massachusetts Print these Realized Prices! You'll need the Adobe PDF Reader to view and/or print the prices realized sheet. Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 4031 Massachusetts Bank. $20.00 CH $185.00 No plate letter. Boston, MA. '17' late 80-early 90's. India paper Proof on card, a ''Specimen'' or reprint from the original plates without an imprint. Typeset with various fonts, indent border at the left. MA-270 G260. Newman page 218. This plate proof ''Specimen'' or reprint is from the September 21, 1789 series as listed by Newman. The upper right corner India separated slightly from the...  more 4032 Monument Bank. $5.00 CH $2,400.00 B. Charlestown, MA. 1850's. India paper Proof by Toppan, Carpenter & Co. New York, Philada. & Boston. At the upper left an extremely detailed scene of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Continentals and 'Red Coats' in hand to hand battle, in the background further waves of reinforcements arriving. At the lower right is the Bunker Hill Monument. Haxby MA-475 G8 Unlisted with No Protector. The issued notes,...  more 4033 Monson Bank. $3.00 CH $700.00 A. Monson, MA. 1850's. India paper Proof by American Bank Note Company, New York/Jocelyn, Draper, Welsh & Co. Red protector '3'. Liberty, Mercury, and Ceres at the center; lower left, John Marshall; mechanic lower right. Haxby MA-835 G8a SENC. A rare bank and a very well designed note. An old pressing at Barrows in Richmond, probably from card removal. Choice. 4034 MASSACHUSETTS. Pittsfield Bank. $5.00-$10.00-$20.00-$50.00 PF $5,000.00 Pittsfield. June 1, 1857. India paper Proof Sheet by Bald, Cousland & Co., New York & Philada. Full light orange tint plate which outlines white numerical protectors on each note. The $5.00 with two seated females at the top center, at the upper left is a male portrait. The $10.00 with a sea bound steamer at the upper right and the same portrait as last to the left; outlined in white are protectors...  more 4035 Merchants Bank. $5.00 VERY CH $500.00 B. Salem, MA. Late 1830's. India paper Proof on card by Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty, Philada./Danforth, Underwood & Co. New York. Screaming eagle on shield, facing left; end panels with fine cameo reliefs. Haxby MA-1120 G76. Wide margins at the sides and Very Choice. 4036 John Hancock Bank. $2.00 CH $575.00 A. Springfield, MA. 1840's. India paper Proof on ''new'' card by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co. New York & Phila. Spread winged eagle at the lower right with view of Springfield Armory in the background, flag flies above. The 'John Hancock' flowing signature, in his distinct and famous cursive, above as part of the bank title. Haxby MA-1180 G4 SENC. A very distinctive look and great title....  more 4037 Blackstone Bank. $10.00 VERY CH $1,100.00 A. Uxbridge, MA. 1860's. India paper Proof by American Bank Note Co. N.Y. & Boston. Green frame and panel protector. Long train heading right; young girl left; male portrait lower right corner. Haxby MA-1255 G82a SENC. Quite rare bank for any genuine note. Spurious bills are seen from time to time. A wonderful color proof from the ABN. Bold and vivid. There is some light ''waviness'' seen under...  more Categories  •  Stack's May 2005 Atlanta → United States Obsolete Currency → A Diverse Offering of Proof Obsolete Bank Notes from Several Archives, Time Periods and States → Michigan Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 4038 Bank of St. Clair in the City of Detroit. $2.00 CH $625.00 B. Detroit, MI. Late 1830's. India paper Proof on card by Danforth, Underwood & Co. New York/Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty, Philada. Michigan Arms at the upper left; left panel with large detail of America as an Indian princess; far right a grand portrait of St. Clair used on notes of this series. Haxby MI-365 G26. A tough bank. We know of a few proofs from this series. Toned to a uniform,...  more Categories  •  Stack's May 2005 Atlanta → United States Obsolete Currency → A Diverse Offering of Proof Obsolete Bank Notes from Several Archives, Time Periods and States → Mississippi Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 4039 Planters Bank of the State of Mississippi. $20.00 Branch Office Type AU $600.00 C. Natchez, MS. 1830's. India paper Proof by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Co. New York. Liberty and Justice flanking shield and eagle atop; end panels with identical vignette of Hope. Haxby MS-175 Design 20B. A sharp looking Rawdon type. Mississippi proofs are rare and well collected. About Uncirculated. Some handling and specks of petty foxing. Faint pencil notation under 'NATCHEZ'. 4040 Bank of Vicksburg. $50.00 Post Note CH $2,000.00 B. Vicksburg, MS. 1830's. India paper Proof by W.E. Tucker & Co. Philada. Female as Commerce and Plenty seated, steamboat at the left; upper corners with identical ship vignettes. Haxby MS-210 G28. Type that paid interest after a certain period, both to be written in. A rare bank and well designed. Some light handling, but bright and sharply impressed. Choice. Categories  •  Stack's May 2005 Atlanta → United States Obsolete Currency → A Diverse Offering of Proof Obsolete Bank Notes from Several Archives, Time Periods and States → Territory of Nebraska Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 4041 Nemaha Valley Bank. $2.00 EF $800.00 A. Brownville, 'Territory of Nebraska'. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hay, Whiting, New York & Chicago. Dark bay mare and foal outside the barn, hay being loaded; bottom corners with Indian princess and female representing the arts. Haxby NE-10 G8 Unlisted with No Protector. The issued notes used red protectors. This is the rarer series on this Territorial period bank and a very...  more Categories  •  Stack's May 2005 Atlanta → United States Obsolete Currency → A Diverse Offering of Proof Obsolete Bank Notes from Several Archives, Time Periods and States → New Jersey Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 4042 Manufacturers Bank at Belleville. $10.00 CH $575.00 A. Belleville, NJ. 1830's. India paper Proof by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Co. New York. Large vignette of Hebe and eagle signed at the upper left by 'Geo. W. Hatch. 1834.' New Jersey arms at the right end, supported by Plenty and Liberty. Haxby NJ-5 G16. A scarce bank, especially for proofs. Light handling and some foxing, mostly visible from the back. Close to Choice. 4043 Ocean Bank. $1.00 AM $900.00 A. Bergen Iron Works, NJ. March 1, 1851. India paper Proof by Danforth, Bald & Co. New York & Philada. Sailor reclines on dock; upper left a brig on the high seas; seated female at the right end. Haxby NJ-20 G2. Perhaps only four known in proof, three examples in the 1990 ABN sale and this example. This was in the middle of the $2-$1-$1-$1 sheet as catalogued in the 1990 ABN sale. Choice...  more 4044 Ocean Bank. $10.00 CH $1,100.00 A. Bergen Iron Works, NJ. March 1, 1851. India paper Proof by Danforth, Bald & Co. New York & Philada. Ships in harbor at the right end; left end with small sailing ship vignette, State Die bottom left. Haxby NJ-20 G10. Listed, but not illustrated. Highest denomination on the series. Perhaps only two known in proof, one example in the 1990 ABN sale and this example. Some back hinge remnants...  more 4045 Union Bank at Dover, New Jersey. $1.00 PF $600.00 C. Dover, NJ. Late 1830's. India paper Proof on card by Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty, Philada./Danforth, Underwood & Co. New York. Seated Indian princess as America; female in left panel and Plenty at right end. Haxby NJ-110 G8. Wide side margins and quite lovely, not punch canceled in any fashion. Gem. 4046 New Jersey Manufacturing & Banking Company. $5.00 VERY CH $775.00 A. Hoboken, NJ. March 4, 1824. India paper Proof on card by Durand & Wright. Early shoreline view of Hoboken perhaps, men in rowboat in the foreground. Portrait at the left assigned to Columbus by Haxby, but a tough call in our opinion; more likely, De Soto. Haxby NJ-210 G38. A sharp proof from a rare and earlier imprint. Bright and vivid. A wonderful impression. Very Choice, and nearly Gem. 4047 Franklin Bank of New Jersey. $____ Post Note AU $800.00 No plate letter. Jersey City, NJ. 1820's. India paper Proof by A.B. & C. Durand & Wright. NY. Aurora drives a seahorse chariot; portraits in each end panel. Haxby NJ-235 G36. Trivial wrinkling from the Barrows of Richmond press. Choice; New Jersey Protection & Lombard Bank. $2.00. A. Jersey City, NJ. 1820's. India paper Proof on card by Durand & Wright, N.York. Allegorical scene at upper left; portraits...  more 4048 Morris Canal Banking Company. $5.00 CH $500.00 C. Jersey City, NJ. 1830's. India paper Face Proof by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New York. Proserpina, Mercury and Vulcan as signed by 'Freeman Rawdon' NJ-260 G24. Not rare issued, but a rare proof. Some faint foxing, seen more from the back, and handling. Choice in our view. 4049 Millville Bank. $5.00, $10.00, and $20.00 CH $1,500.00 B, A, and A. Millville, NJ. 1850's. All three are India paper Proofs by Bald, Cousland & Co. Philada. & New York. Full orange tint plates with outlined protectors. A well vignetted series that was very rare prior to the 1990 ABN Sale. The $5.00 with a spectacular manufacturing scene, the $10.00 proof with family style scenes, and the $20.00 with grand dry dock scene at the top center. Haxby...  more 4050 Farmers Bank of New Jersey. $1.00 CH $475.00 C. Mount Holly, NJ. 1850's. India paper Proof by Danforth, Bald & Co. Philada. & New York. Man drives herd of sheep with dog; Franklin lower left; Washington lower right. Haxby NJ-325 G8. A rare bank and like most New Jersey notes, popular. Cut a bit close with some handling and hinge remnants on the verso. Close to Choice. 4051 Bank of New Brunswick. $5.00 CH $500.00 A. New Brunswick, NJ. 1820's. Laid paper Proof by [Abner] Reed. Justice reclines on shore, leans on chest. Haxby NJ-340 G34. Rare and desirable proof by Abner Reed. A rare bank and well styled early proof. Written in the signature blanks, ''New Jersey'' and ''New Brunswick''. Light toning and Choice. 4052 Paterson Bank. $1.00 CH to VERY CH $650.00 C. Paterson, NJ. 1830's. India paper Proof by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Co. New York. At the left, female seated with book and eagle on top of globe, signed below by 'F. Rawdon'; upper right is Archimedes lifting the world with his lever; interesting title blocks and counters. Haxby NJ-436 G4. This is a rare bank and a lovely Rawdon product. Very slight corner handling and the faintest of foxing. Choice...  more 4053 Peoples Bank of Paterson. $2.00 CH $575.00 A. Paterson, NJ. 1850's. India paper Proof by Danforth, Bald & Co. New York & Philada. Family greets father upon his day's return; lower left, the State Die; lower right a train in an oval. Haxby NJ-438 G20 Unlisted with No Protector. The issued notes used red protectors. A rare series in proof. There are some backing patches that are noted there to fix any tears. However, glue has caused some...  more 4054 Union County Bank. $20.00 VERY CH $425.00 A. Plainfield, NJ. September 12, 1859. India paper Proof by American Bank Note Company. Cattle in stream. At the lower left vignette of Union and seated Navigation in shell at lower right. Haxby NJ-465 G12. The issued notes used red protectors and unissued remainders on this series are common. However, as a proof, this is quite rare. A deep impression with only minor handling. Very Choice. 4055 Delaware and Hudson Bank. $3.00 CH $2,200.00 A. Toms River, NJ. May 1, 1851. India paper Proof by Baldwin, Adams & Co. New York. Liberty seated with standing Plenty. At the lower left, the New Jersey die. Finely engraved counters. Haxby NJ-505 G6. Another important Ocean County bank proof from the Ford Collection and the final available from this source. Well embossed. There are sliver cancels in the India paper, one closed from the back....  more 4056 Exchange Bank of New Jersey. $1.00 CH $1,300.00 B. Toms River, NJ. October 1, 1862. India paper Proof by American Bank Note Co. New York. Cattle in stream. At the lower left the New Jersey die and at the lower right, a dog's head titled Bruno. Haxby NJ-510 G2. Another rare and well collected bank on New Jersey. There are two top corner back hinge remnants and some light handling. Choice. 4057 Bank of Ocean County. $5.00 EF $1,900.00 B. Toms River, NJ. 1860's. India paper Face Proof by American Bank Note Co. New York. A rarer version of the Landing of Columbus at the top center. At the lower left sailor and at the lower right a girl with puppies. The issued notes used green security backs. Haxby NJ-515 G8a SENC. Quite rare note in any form. This is not a complete proof and is partially inked. There are two small...  more Categories  •  Stack's May 2005 Atlanta → United States Obsolete Currency → A Diverse Offering of Proof Obsolete Bank Notes from Several Archives, Time Periods and States → New York Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 4058 Mechanics and Farmers Bank. $5.00 SUP GEM $525.00 A. Albany, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof on card by Danforth, Bald & Co. New York & Philada. Seated mechanic with anvil bottom center; lower left is the Comptroller's Seal; lower right is female in oval. Haxby NY-75 Unlisted Series. The imprint and type are not listed in Haxby. A very deeply impressed and well inked Proof. Glue spots on the back corners of the card mentioned to identify this...  more 4059 Long Island Bank. $1.00 CH $675.00 C. Brooklyn, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof on card by Fairman, Draper, Underwood & Co. Ancient scene, helmeted rider leaps from cliff. At the lower left the N.Y. Bank die and at the lower right under oval Washington portrait is Plenty. Haxby NY-325 G36a SENC. A rare proof and tough to find bank. Some card handling, a ''bend''. Three wide margins. Old penciled notation on the card verso, ''Fairman''...  more 4060 Columbia Bank. $10.00 VERY CH $1,700.00 A. Chatham Four Corners, NY. 1860's. India paper Proof on ''new'' card by National Bank Note Company. Full green frame with fine geometric 'X' counters, patent and imprint lines with central repeating panel across the bottom center. At the center, The Young Students. At the upper left a girl's portrait. Ornate counters with bank title. Haxby NY-620 G10a. 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