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Heritage Auctions: Summer U.S. Currency Obsolete Banknotes Showcase Auction

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Auction Name Summer U.S. Currency Obsolete Banknotes Showcase Auction Total Sales (USD) 217,330.00
Auction Date July 27, 2025 - July 27, 2025 Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 136,820.00
Sale Number #62406 High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 205,230.00
Total Lots 457
Sold Lots 449 Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) 142,420.00
% of Lots Sold 98.25% High Estimate of All Lots (USD) 213,630.00
Unsold Lots 8 Total Sales as a % of High Est. 101.73%

Top twenty-five by sale price

Lot Number Author Name Book Title Year Published Estimate Actual Price
95104

Dubuque, IA- City of Dubuque $1 Feb. 1, 1858 Oakes 47-1 (2015) PMG Very Fine 20.

1858 USD 320.00 - 480.00 USD 8,400.00
95211

(Unknown Location/Macon?), MS- State of Mississippi $20 186_ Cr. 48C PMG Very Fine 25.

186_ USD 640.00 - 960.00 USD 4,560.00
95325

Philadelphia, PA- Bank of the United States (3rd) (PA Charter), Payable in New York $2,000 Post Note Dec. 15, 1840 G102 PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.

1840 USD 1,400.00 - 2,100.00 USD 4,560.00
95430

Waxahachie, TX- (Treasurer of) Ellis County $1 Apr. 5, 1863 Medlar 4 PCGS Banknote Very Fine 20 Details.

1863 USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 4,320.00
95427

(San Felipe de Austin), TX/New Orleans, LA- Government of Texas Texian Loan $320 Jan. 11, 1836 Cr. 36A4 Medlar UNL Bevill 4.13 Extremely Fine.

1836 USD 3,200.00 - 4,800.00 USD 3,720.00
95406

Austin, TX- Republic of Texas $50 Jan. 25, 1840 Cr. A7 Medlar 27 PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.

1840 USD 1,400.00 - 2,100.00 USD 3,120.00
95013

Selma, AL- Selma, Marion and Memphis Railroad Company $1,000 Bond Sep. 1, 1869 Very Fine.

1869 USD 480.00 - 720.00 USD 2,880.00
95192

Natchez, MS- Planters Bank of the State of Mississippi $10 18__ G208 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.

18__ USD 280.00 - 420.00 USD 2,640.00
95426

Sabine, TX- City of Sabine $250 Jan. 24, 1839 Medlar 2 PCGS Apparent Very Fine 30.

1839 USD 1,400.00 - 2,100.00 USD 2,640.00
95164

Columbus, MS- Unknown Issuer Exchange for $20 184__ Kraus 42105p Proof PMG Choice About Unc 58 EPQ.

184__ USD 280.00 - 420.00 USD 2,280.00
95116

New Orleans, LA- Citizens' Bank of Louisiana $10 186_ G26a Remainder PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.

186_ USD 600.00 - 900.00 USD 2,220.00
95420

Houston, TX- Government of Texas $20 Dec. 31, 1838 Cr. H19 Medlar 63 PMG Choice About Unc 58 EPQ.

1838 USD 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD 2,160.00
95419

Houston, TX- Government of Texas $10 Dec. 27, 1838 Cr. H17A Medlar 61 PMG Choice About Unc 58.

1838 USD 1,120.00 - 1,680.00 USD 1,920.00
95203

Natchez, MS- Mississippi Shipping Company $100 Post Note 18__ Kraus 30273p Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.

18__ USD 400.00 - 600.00 USD 1,800.00
95251

Cazenovia, NY- Bank of Cazenovia $1 18__ G2a Proof PCGS Choice New 63.

18__ USD 960.00 - 1,440.00 USD 1,680.00
95139

Springfield, MA- Springfield Bank $1 May 1, 1857 G22a PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45.

1857 USD 600.00 - 900.00 USD 1,560.00
95399

Austin, TX- Republic of Texas $2 Sep. 1, 1841 Cr. A2 Medlar 22 PMG Very Fine 30.

1841 USD 640.00 - 960.00 USD 1,560.00
95015

Arkansas (Post), AR- Bank of the State of Arkansas Branch $5 Jan. 17, 1839 G64 Rothert 18-1 PMG Very Fine 25.

1839 USD 280.00 - 420.00 USD 1,440.00
95095

Connersville, IN- Savings Bank of Indiana $1-$3 18__ G2a-G4a Wolka 0425-08 Uncut Sheet PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.

18__ USD 480.00 - 720.00 USD 1,440.00
95159

Chatfield, MN- Bank of Chatfield $2 Sep. 20, 1862 G4a Hewitt B080-D2b PMG Choice Fine 15.

1862 USD 1,600.00 - 2,400.00 USD 1,440.00
95191

Madisonville, MS- Madisonville & Pearl River Turnpike Co. $20 Feb. 3, 1839 G18 PMG Very Fine 30.

1839 USD 320.00 - 480.00 USD 1,440.00
95199

Natchez, MS- Commercial Bank of Natchez $500 18__ G22 Proof PMG Choice About Unc 58 EPQ.

18__ USD 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD 1,440.00
95377

Unionville, SC- Cotton Planters Loan Association of the Fifth Congressional District of South Carolina $50 May 15, 1862 Sheheen 1102 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.

1862 USD 640.00 - 960.00 USD 1,440.00
95403

Austin, TX- Republic of Texas $20 Jan. 27, 1840 Cr. A6 Medlar 26 PMG About Uncirculated 55 EPQ.

1840 USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD 1,440.00
95187

Lexington, MS- Bank of Lexington $100 18__ as G20 Kraus 3797p PMG Choice About Unc 58 EPQ.

18__ USD 320.00 - 480.00 USD 1,320.00
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    Fine Books, Manuscripts & More
    Available for Immediate Purchase
    Sotheby’s: Ian Fleming. Casino Royale, London, 1953. First edition, first printing. $58,610.
    Sotheby’s: A.A. Milne, Ernest Howard Shepard. Winnie The Pooh, United Kingdom, 1926. First UK edition. $17,580.
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    Fine Books, Manuscripts & More
    Available for Immediate Purchase
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    Sotheby’s: Man Ray. Photographs By Man Ray 1920 Paris 1934, Hartford, 1934. $7,860.
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