Home Archived Auctions Register

Browse Catalogue of Stack's January 2005 Auction Limited to: The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part VIII Page 1 of 27  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 → The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part VIII → Obsolete Currency & Proofs, Private Scrip Notes and Territorial & Western Notes → United States Obsolete Currency Proof Notes → New York 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 1001 Hope Bank of Albany. $1.00 CH $1,300.00 Plate Position B. Albany, NY. 1860's. India paper Proof on card by National Bank Note Company. Orange grill protector at the right, orange protector 'ONE's and orange upper right counter. At the upper left, an anchor symbolizing Hope. The NY Bank die below the color protector. At the upper right an ornate orange counter. Haxby NY-65 G2a SENC. The imprint and color tint unknown to Haxby. A superb...  more 1002 Auburn City Bank. $10.00 PF $750.00 A. Auburn, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof on card by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson. New York. Reclining Liberty with eagle and globe, ships in the distance. At the left an Indian princess gazes. At the far right a portrait of De Soto. Haxby NY-185 G10 SENC. There are slits in the India paper through the signature blocks that are virtually invisible. Gem. 1003 Brockport Exchange Bank. $20.00 CH $600.00 A. Brockport, NY. May 1, 1860. India paper Proof by American Bank Note Company. Cows in a stream, a boy and sister seated nearby. A different young girl's portrait in each lower corner, likely custom for the bank. Very detailed frame lines and protector grill. Haxby NY-300 G10 SENC. A sealed tear off the bottom left edge and some wrinkling. Wide margins. The look of Choice. 1004 Brooklyn Bank. $50.00 CH $700.00 A. Brooklyn, Long Island, NY. 1830's. India paper Proof by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Co. New York. At the left, Archimedes levers the world upward. At the right is a horse pacing left. Haxby NY-310 G14. Some light foxing, more visible at the right end. Choice. 1005 Commercial Bank of Buffalo. $1.00 VF $500.00 C. Buffalo, NY. 1830's. India paper Proof by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Co. New York. Seated Jupiter, signed by Hatch, flanked by curving portions of the title. At the left Washington and at the right Franklin, both framed ornately. At the base a buffalo. Haxby NY-385 G2. Printed on very fine India paper. Trimmed very close at the bottom and two virtually invisible hinge remnants. Choice....  more 1006 Bank of Commerce of Putnam County. $3.00 CH $850.00 A. Carmel, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. Three men shown half length at the top center representing American commerce. At the lower left the Bank die and at the lower right a large '3' with seated female and lighthouse. Haxby NY-560 G10 SENC. Two very deftly rejoined corners and some light wrinkling. The look of Choice. A superb Putnam County...  more 1007 Bank of Commerce of Putnam County. $5.00 VERY CH $800.00 A. Carmel, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. At the bottom a train vignette, heading to the left. At the lower left is a large seated Liberty holding Fasces in her left hand and draped partially with the American Flag. At the lower right the Bank die. Haxby NY-560 G12 SENC. The bottom corners are deftly rejoined, otherwise Very Choice. A well...  more 1008 Chittenango Bank. $1.00 SUP GEM PF $1,700.00 A. Chittenango, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. Woman seated with the reverse of a silver dollar, showing rays. At the lower left the Bank die and at the lower right seated Commerce with sword and holding a shield. Haxby NY-635 G4 Unlisted with No Protector. The issued notes used a red protector and were not RWH&E, but Wellstood as seen here. The Haxby description...  more 1009 Chittenango Bank. $3.00 SUP GEM $1,200.00 A. Chittenango, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. Indian couple with baby paddling a canoe, bird flies above. At the upper left the Bank die and at the lower right Moneta seated with small '3'. Haxby NY-635 Unlisted Type. The description matches the RWH&E note listed in Haxby. A bold and deep impression, never pressed and with perfect India paper. The...  more 1010 Bank of Fayetteville. $2.00 VERY CH $525.00 A. Fayetteville, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. The curved title separates De Witt Clinton portrait in an oval, supported by cherubs, and a vignette of Mechanic seated with two allegorical females. At the upper left is a female seated with '2', below the Bank die. Haxby NY-845 G4 SENC. Only the descriptions were known, not the imprint or details...  more 1011 Bank of Fayetteville. $5.00 VERY CH $775.00 B. Fayetteville, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. The Bank die is at the top center, supported by an ornate frame enclosing the title and obligations. At each end are young girls. Haxby NY-845 G8 SENC. A very uniquely styled vignette layout and the first we have seen. The upper right corner is deftly rejoined, otherwise Very Choice. A superb...  more 1012 Bank of Fayetteville. $10.00 CH $700.00 A. Fayetteville, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. Three men shown half length representing American commerce. At the left large Liberty seated with Fasces in her left hand. At the bottom right the Bank die and above that a canal boat scene. Haxby NY-845 G10 SENC. The right side corners are rejoined very smartly. Choice. 1013 Commercial Bank of Glen's Falls. $1.00 CH $800.00 A. Glen's Falls, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. Red protector 'ONE'. Man drives a wagon full of barrels at the upper right center. At the lower left a mechanic reclines with two allegorical females. At the far right is Washington. Haxby NY-940 G2a Unlisted with Protector. The left end corners are rejoined, otherwise Choice. 1014 Commercial Bank of Glen's Falls. $2.00 PF $475.00 A. Glen's Falls, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. No protector. Justice and Liberty support the New York State Arms at the top center. At the bottom left a cherub riding a sea serpent supports the ornately framed Bank Dept. die. At the far right a '2' counter on a shield. Haxby NY-940 G6 SENC. The issued notes used red protectors. Sharp corners and...  more 1015 Commercial Bank of Glen's Falls. $3.00 PF $725.00 A. Glen's Falls, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. No protector. Liberty and eagle seated atop the globe showing North America. At the upper left the Bank die and at the lower right a large '3' with seated female and lighthouse. Haxby NY-940 G10 Unlisted with No Protector. Razor sharp corners and natural paper ripples at a few places. Must be called...  more 1016 Jamestown Bank. $2.00 PF $625.00 A. Jamestown, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. Two seated females representing the milling industry, one holds cloth and the other a spool, factory in the distance. At the lower left is the Bank die and at the right end a large '2' with deep line detail has female seated in it. Haxby NY-1115 G6 SENC. The upper left corner tip is rejoined, not to be...  more 1017 Jamestown Bank. $5.00 AM $800.00 A. Jamestown, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. Farmer and Indian seated support the New York Arms. Franklin Pierce at the left and 'V' counter at the lower right. Haxby NY-1115 G8 SENC. Sharp corners and minor ripples as made. Nearly Gem. A superb condition example from this archive. 1018 State of New York Bank. $1.00 CH $850.00 B. Kingston, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. Farmer and Indian seated support the New York Arms. The Bank die is at the left end, counters above and below. At the lower right is a man dressing leather. Haxby NY-1165 G2 SENC. The issued notes used red protectors. A very rare title. We have seen only a $2.00 proof auctioned at Memphis a few years back....  more 1019 State of New York Bank. $5.00 VERY CH $950.00 A. Kingston, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. View of the Kingston Academy, well detailed with unusual carriage in the foreground. At the upper left is a supported 'V', below is the Bank die. At the lower right Peter Stuyvesant. Haxby NY-1165 G8 SENC. The first of this vignette type we have seen and likely to be a custom design for the bank. The description...  more 1020 State of New York Bank. $10.00 CH $1,400.00 A. Kingston, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. At the lower left is Washington Irving's home, seen on very few notes (Irving Bank, NYC is one). Above is a '10' counter supported by cherubs. The State die at the lower right. Haxby NY-1165 G10 SENC. Two sealed tears and a corner repair. However, the appearance of Choice. Another gorgeous product...  more 1021 State of New York Bank. $50.00 CH $950.00 A. Kingston, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. In the opposite bottom corners a reclined Indian female and female Literature. The State die at the bottom center and '50' counters in the upper corners. Haxby NY-1165 G14 SENC. The right end corners rejoined deftly. Choice. Also, a proof that may be unique. 1022 Farmers Bank of Lansingburgh. $5.00 CH $700.00 A. Lansingburgh, NY. April 1, 1854. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. Agriculture seated with sailor and mechanic at the upper left, below a supported 'V'. At the lower right a large '5' with a waterfall in the background. Haxby NY-1175 G8 SENC. The issued notes used a red protector. Two very deft corner repairs. Choice. 1023 Rensselaer County Bank. $2.00 VERY CH $1,500.00 A. Lansingburgh, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. Supported shield at the bottom center with inset gold dollar reverses. At the left the State die and at the right Washington. Haxby NY-1185 G4 SENC. The issued notes used red protectors. The corners are very sharp and the note is a bold impression. Very Choice. 1024 Rensselaer County Bank. $3.00 CH $1,800.00 A. Lansingburgh, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. The State die at the center flanked by 'III' counters. On the bottom corners are Indian female and female Literature reclined. On the bottom a male portrait is flanked on each side by three gold dollars. Haxby NY-1185 G6 SENC. The issued notes used red protectors. The lower right corner rejoined and...  more 1025 Rensselaer County Bank. $100.00 CH $1,400.00 A. Lansingburgh, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. Mechanic seated with two allegorical females. At the upper left a male portrait, '100' counter below. At the lower right the Bank die. Haxby NY-1185 G16 SENC. The lower right corner is rejoined, otherwise Choice. Likely to be unique. 1026 Bank of Lowville. $25.00 VERY CH $2,000.00 A. Lowville, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. Male portrait at the top right center, supported by cherubs. At the left a hay wagon heads up a road adjacent to a canal. At the far right end the Bank die between two '25' counters. Haxby NY-1270 G28 SENC. An important odd denomination on New York State. Although there are several $25.00 notes from other...  more 1027 Bank of New-Rochelle. $1.00 VERY CH $1,600.00 B. New-Rochelle, NY. February 1, 1845. India paper Proof on card by Danforth, Spencer & Hufty, New York/Spencer, Hufty & Danforth, Philada. Boy holds bucking horse at the upper left. At the lower left is the Comptroller's Seal and at the right end is a tall '1' ornately patterned. Haxby NY-1420 Unlisted Series Date and Type. Similar to G2 type and Bolivar issued note G24 dated 1850 as pictured...  more 1028 American Exchange Bank. $5.00 VERY CH $1,600.00 C. New York, NY. 1860's. India paper Proof on (new) card by American Bank Note Co. New-York. Green frame and full green left end panel protector with micro '5's. Across the center is green protector die with counter. Within the green end panel is circular framed eagle vignette. At the lower right is the Bank die squared off. Haxby NY-1140 G20a SENC. A wonderful ABNCo. imprinted color proof...  more 1029 Astor Bank. $5.00 CH $475.00 C. New York, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof on card by Baldwin, Adams & Co. New York. Sailing sloop heads east. At the left the Bank die and at the lower right a male portrait. Haxby NY-1450 G8. Some light foxing on the India paper surface. Close to Choice. 1030 Broadway Bank. $20.00 VERY CH $850.00 A. New York, NY. September, 1, 1849. India paper Proof on (new) card by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New-York. Seated Agriculture top right center. Comptroller's Seal at the lower left, Athena and Liberty above. At the lower right corner female seated with '20'. Haxby NY-1465 G12 SENC. Appears to be re-carded, but very well done. Very Choice. A great New York City title which should...  more Page 1 of 27  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page

© Copyright 2001-2024 Stack's • 123 West 57th Street • New York, NY 10019 • 212 582-2580 • Fax: 212 245-5018 / 582-1946 • show email address