Die Proof Vignette of "Dr. Kane in the Arctic" used on Obsolete Notes. . India paper on wide margin card by Toppan, Carpenter & Co. with imprint. This bone-chilling scene portrays explorers in search of Franklin in the Canadian Arctic. The title of the vignette was described in period accounts (by contemporary Bank Note Reporters like Gwynne & Day) as "Dr. Kane in the Arctic." In 1853, Dr. Elisha Kane led the second Henry Grinnell expedition in search of Sir John Franklin, who had disappeared with his two ships and crew while searching for the Northwest Passage (one of the great mysteries of early nineteenth century exploration). After their ship became icebound, the party trekked north for over 80 days, losing one man before reaching open water and a rescue ship. Kane, who wrote a two-volume work on his two expeditions, died in 1857. In the vignette, the ice party is shown loading their sled with supplies from their dinghy, while a team of tethered huskies waits; the icebound ship Advance is at right in the near background. The scene appears on several rare proofs from the Newman Collection (Newman Part VI: Lots 19126, 19372, 19409, and 19413; and Newman Part VII: Lot 18756). This die proof would match up well with any of those Newman rarities to form an impressive set. Extremely Fine. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (1/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $119.00.
Confederate States of America - "CSA" Watermarked Paper Sheet. Folio size sheet of this historic watermarked paper. The Union came into possession of "CSA" watermarked banknote paper after the USSMercedita intercepted and seized the Confederate blockade-runner Bermuda on April 27, 1862. This paper was part of a shipment of supplies for printing currency. Interestingly, the Treasury Department used it for specimens of the second and third issues of fractional currency. Long gutter and other folds, and a piece out of one side. Overall, Fine. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (1/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $74.00.
CSA - Lot of 30 Confederate Low Grade Notes and Bonds. Mostly CC and COC notes, low condition or fragment notes; also two damaged CSA bonds (one with a 1912 letter). Poor to Good. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (1/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $258.50.
CSA - T-49 1862 $100 Fine. Tight trim and small corner tape flaw upper left. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (1/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $109.00.
MX - Lot of 92 Lesser Condition, Depression Scrip, Coupons and Covers. Interesting cache of low grade obsolete notes (50), Depression scrip (24) and ephemeral items (3, stereo views of Mint and early BEP); also including some 19th Century free franked covers to banks (7). Poor to EF condition. Duplications. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (1/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $387.75.
VT - Lot of 4 Vermont Glass Factory, Pay in NYC 1814 Notes. $1 (2, different styles), $2 and $3. All Fine or better. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (1/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $129.25.
TN - Bank of Chattanooga, Redeemable at Memphis $100 1860 ABN Battle of New Orleans vignette at center and red back. Small HPC, rust holes in center of vignette, otherwise Fine. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (1/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $211.50.
SC- State Bank, Charleston $50 1859 Fully orange tinted with red back. Pleasing Fine. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (1/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $329.00.
NJ - Lot of 4 Peoples Bank of Paterson Odd Denomination Remainder Notes. $6, $7, $8, and $9. All classically engraved. Average EF or so. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (1/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $423.00.
MI - Lot of 3 State Bank of Michigan, Detroit Lyman's Protection Remainder Notes. $1, $3, and $5. All AU and a colorful trio that is always popular. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (1/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $211.50.