East Saint Louis, IL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 604 The Drovers NB Ch. # (M)10399 PCGS Very Fine 20. Large notes only from this short-lived bank that was in business from 1913 until the receiver arrived in 1924. The stamped signatures, while light, are still readable on this solid example. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Newman VI (Heritage Auctions 4/2015, lot 22277), realized $540.50.
East Saint Louis, IL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 604 The Drovers NB Ch. # (M)10399 PCGS Very Fine 20. Large notes only from this short-lived bank that was in business from 1913 until the receiver arrived in 1924. The stamped signatures, while light, are still readable on this solid example. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Newman VI (Heritage Auctions 4/2015, lot 22277), realized $540.50.
East Saint Louis, IL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The Southern Illinois NB Ch. # (M)5070 PCGS Fine 15PPQ. An attractive and original large size $10 from this southern Illinois bank across the Mississippi River from St. Louis showing nice color and signatures. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Newman VI (Heritage Auctions 4/2015, lot 22276), realized $141.00.
East Saint Louis, IL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The Southern Illinois NB Ch. # (M)5070 PCGS Fine 15PPQ. An attractive and original large size $10 from this southern Illinois bank across the Mississippi River from St. Louis showing nice color and signatures. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Newman VI (Heritage Auctions 4/2015, lot 22276), realized $141.00.
Belleville, IL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 605 The First NB Ch. # (M)2154 PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ. A lovely Third Charter note from this St. Clair County bank that features bright paper and plenty of originality. The stamped officers' signatures remain quite bold. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Newman VI (Heritage Auctions 4/2015, lot 22275), realized $329.00.
Belleville, IL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 605 The First NB Ch. # (M)2154 PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ. A lovely Third Charter note from this St. Clair County bank that features bright paper and plenty of originality. The stamped officers' signatures remain quite bold. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Newman VI (Heritage Auctions 4/2015, lot 22275), realized $329.00.
Alton, IL - $1 Original Fr. 380b The Alton NB Ch. # 1428 PCGS Good 6 Apparent. This is an inexpensive note for type, with ample color and signatures remaining. The Apparent designation lists a number of flaws, the most serious being that pieces are missing. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Newman VI (Heritage Auctions 4/2015, lot 22274), realized $75.00.
Alton, IL - $1 Original Fr. 380b The Alton NB Ch. # 1428 PCGS Good 6 Apparent. This is an inexpensive note for type, with ample color and signatures remaining. The Apparent designation lists a number of flaws, the most serious being that pieces are missing. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Newman VI (Heritage Auctions 4/2015, lot 22274), realized $75.00.
Alton, IL - $1 Original Fr. 380b The Alton NB Ch. # 1428 PCGS Fine 12 Apparent. Bold signatures of the Wade family and nice color are seen on this moderately circulated $1 note. This is the variety with the overprinted charter number. This example shows some edge splits and tape repairs. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. . Newman VI (Heritage Auctions 4/2015, lot 22273), realized $258.50.
Alton, IL - $1 Original Fr. 380b The Alton NB Ch. # 1428 PCGS Fine 12 Apparent. Bold signatures of the Wade family and nice color are seen on this moderately circulated $1 note. This is the variety with the overprinted charter number. This example shows some edge splits and tape repairs. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. . Newman VI (Heritage Auctions 4/2015, lot 22273), realized $258.50.