| Manhattan, New York - November 13, 2007 - Over | | | | stunning impression. The India paper mounted directly |
| 5500 lots which included an intriguing mix of historical | | | | to a gilt edged wide margined card with an overleaf of |
| paper, currency, stock certificates and artifacts | | | | tissue guard from the presentation album. The only one |
| recovered from the 1784 shipwreck "El Cazador" | | | | we have handled from this series. The only other note |
| were greeted by enthusiastic bidders at Smythe & | | | | from this Market Bank series by the National Bank |
| Company. The one week, four auction, whirlwind of | | | | Note Co. we have seen was the Denly Collection note |
| sales that ended November 1, realized a total hammer | | | | that came from the January, 2002 CAA Sale. This |
| of $1,259,250. | | | | example has small POC and was remounted on the |
| Among the more noteworthy offerings were a pair of | | | | wide card smartly. Some minor edge wrinkling on the |
| 18th century Spanish bronze breech loaded cannon. | | | | India. NBN. Choice Uncirculated. Realized - $6325 |
| They were of typical form, measuring 39 1/2" in length | | | | Lot #: 1594 Spain. 1/2 Escudo, 1754M JB. Ferdinand VI. |
| and weighing 200 Lbs each. These canon were | | | | KM 378. (NGC AU-58) obv. darkened area behind |
| marked with the Bourbon arms of Charles III on their | | | | head. rev. die break above "ISP". At this grade, a |
| barrels. Each cannon realized $10925 | | | | successful mail bidder will be pleasantly surprised. |
| "With four auctions closing in such a short period, it | | | | Realized - $7762 |
| was a very busy week for us at Smythe." said Mary | | | | Lot #: 1595 Colombia. 8 Escudo, 1779NR JJ. Carol(us) III. |
| Herzog, Vice President of R. M. Smythe & Co. "The 'El | | | | KM 50.1. (NGC MS-64). obv.: Armored bust, facing right. |
| Cazador' shipwreck artifacts brought us a great deal | | | | rev.: Crowned arms in collar of the Golden Fleece. |
| of interest, but we also saw very strong bidding | | | | Slight lamination on cheek, and rubbed forehead away |
| activity among many of the other lots." | | | | from Gem. Realized - $14,950 |
| Other noteworthy sales from the auctions include: | | | | Lot #: 1314 Bulk lot of American Eagle proofs in Original |
| Lot #: 2065 Estimate-$1,250-2,500 United States of | | | | Mint Packaging. Lot includes: 1) 1986 Silver Eagles (10) |
| America 5/11/1779. Virginia. #21. 24 Dollars in Twenty | | | | 2) 1987 Silver Eagles (5) 3) 2004 Silver Eagles (2) 4) |
| Livres Tournois. Red. Sheet of three certificates. | | | | 1986 One ounce Gold Eagles (7) [24] Realized - $6050 |
| Anderson US-99. Hessler X32C.Signed by Armistead | | | | Lot #: 1278 1799 Small Stars BD-7 NCS AU Details, |
| and Francis Hopkinson, signer of the Declaration of | | | | Damaged. R-3. A nice shade of yellow gold, and |
| Independence. Tear in the upper right of the top | | | | despite its flaws has a decent eye appeal. The |
| certificate, otherwise VF. Realized - $4830 | | | | damage that the NCS holder cites appears to be |
| Lot #: 2062 Commonwealth of Virginia 12/22/1781. | | | | limited only to the rims. Realized - $9200 |
| #10201. Land-Office Treasury Warrant. 500 Acres/800 | | | | Lot #: 2164 United States Treasury Note (USA) Act of |
| Pounds. Issued to and boldly signed on the reverse by | | | | October 12, 1837. Hessler X-99I, Rarity 8. Specimen. |
| Daniel Boone. Unlisted in Anderson. Fine, but with age | | | | Allegorical Wealth. Mercury, left. Justice, right. In 1837 a |
| tone. Broken folds have been expertly repaired. Ink is | | | | major depression hit the United States (Panic of 1837). |
| light with thin spot on verso of document. Realized - | | | | To raise funds the government issued interest-bearing |
| $8625 | | | | notes in denominations of $50, $100, $500 and $1000 |
| Lot #: 3490 Estimate-$800-1,200 RI. Wakefield, South | | | | that were redeemable one year after being issued. |
| Kingston. Bank of the South County. $25. 1850s. (RI-515 | | | | Blank notes were also issued so other denominations |
| G16). Proof on India paper. Men working in foundry, top; | | | | could be written in. The interest rate also varied which |
| Indian maiden as Liberty, left; young woman seated | | | | was to be written in. Ex Mittendorf Collection. Tipped |
| with spyglass, right. TCC. VF-EF. Realized - $2990 | | | | onto larger sheet. EF. Realized - $6325 |
| Lot #: 1596 Colombia. 8 Escudo, 1780NR JJ. Carol(us) III. | | | | Lot #: 2133 Standard Oil (OH) 1875. #6. 100 shares. |
| KM 50.1. (NGC MS-63). obv.: Armored bust, facing right. | | | | Black. Capitol Building. Liberty with flag and sword |
| rev.: Crowned arms in collar of the Golden Fleece. | | | | ("The Standard Bearer"). The original Standard Oil |
| Nicked neck. tiny blackened reverse spots visible under | | | | founded by John D. Rockefeller and signed as |
| magnification. Realized - $9200 | | | | president by him. Also signed by Henry Morrison Flagler |
| Lot #: 2662 Estimate-$3,000-5,000 MA. Boston. Market | | | | as secretary and again on the stub. Issued to and |
| Bank. $2. 1860s. (MA-265 G16a SENC). Full red tint | | | | signed on the stub by Charles Pratt . Lightly cancelled |
| lathe. Proof on India paper mounted on card. Group of | | | | in red pen through the vignette and the officers' |
| elk at a stream. Corn basket lower left and male | | | | signatures, hardly distracting. An extremely important |
| portrait lower right. Intricate color lathe work derived | | | | piece of American financial history representing the |
| from the Cyrus Durand patents with the city and title | | | | early days of one of America's most significant |
| interwoven with the denomination protectors in a | | | | industries. VF+. Realized - $4600 |
| repeating pattern across the note. An absolutely | | | | All prices listed include a 15% buyers premium. |