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AL	$50	CR-13 S/N 53 1864	Serial # 53.A choice example if this very desirable Civil War issue from Alabama. Printed upon ultra thin paper, as is easily ascertained from the scans. Payable in Confederate Treasury notes or Bonds of the State of Alabama; the $50 and $100 issue have long been desirable. These used to be plentiful some years ago. Simply not true in this day and time. Superb trim grace this two digit serial numbered note. Tough to locate a better example. No pinholes or problems.	XF/AU	$275	Reverse
AL 1821	$5	UNLISTED CAHAWBA	Serial # 2198. Similar to Cr. 24; although the text is written instead of printed. Dated September 5, 1821. Prohibitively rare and seldom if ever seen. All of the early Cahawba pieces known are cut cancelled. Cahawba was the first Capitol of Alabama and at the time this warrant was issued; was mainly a frontier, occupied by Early American Indians. In Hugh Shull's latest work he prices most Southern pieces. However, when it comes to these, he simply sates "Very Rare" instead of a price. His rarity rating is R-10 (5-15) known. My guess is as he does not have this piece listed, the rarity rating would be higher. Just an incredible piece in extraordinary condition. Although not visible in the scan; this piece, when candled, displays an extraordinary watermark. I have never seen it and do not know what it is. it consists of cursive writing as the watermark and I cannot determine what the watermark says. This note and the next note are what we deem in the trade as "opportunity" notes. The odds of ever locating another like this one or the next are as close to zero as one can get. Rosene could only locate a hand full of these and one must give Hugh Shull Credit for his in depth research in "Southern States Currency". I will note that this particular example is not listed in Shull; Criswell or Rosene. Spectacular !	VF++	$2950	Reverse
AL	$5	Bank of Selma Ros 292-1	Serial # 19742. Although not a rare note; good luck finding one of these with blast color and trimmed like this one. One of my favorite obsolete bank notes. The work of the premiere printer and engraver of the day; The American Bank Note Company. There are no hoards, uncut sheets or other large groupings of this issue known. These were used; and used heavily. In reality; this example saw very little circulation; as is evidenced by the incredible color and lack of problems. Not soiled, spotted or stained in any manner. The lower right vignette is famous for it's use on the Confederate T-29. If one wants to hold quality bank notes that are sure to increase in value, this is the note. Spectacular eye appeal and as crisp as the day it was printed. By far, the best Bank of Selma $5 note I've ever seen. Quality and appeal such as this never goes out of style. Again, all notes of the same "grade" are not the same. A "monster	CHOICE VF	$625	Reverse
AL 1821	$10	Cahawba Cr-30 Rosene-UNL	Serial # 866. Simply a magnificent piece of Alabama history and and incredible miracle of survival. Original embossing graces this very rare note which was made payable to one James H. Draughon and so endorsed by him on the back. Signed by Comptroller Samuel Pickens on June 16, 1821. Simply amazing. Cut cancelled, as all of these are. Not one single problem and as bold, bright and crisp as if it were printed yesterday; rather than 191 years ago. Whether you are a specialist or just love superb, rare Americana; you cannot go wrong here. Irreplaceable and immaculate.	XF+	$3500	Reverse
AL 1862	50c	Centre- L.M.Stiff & Co Rosene 38-3	Serial # 190 and the only note from Centre and this firm listed in Rosene.....period. Dated Nov 25, 1862 and excessively rare, Rosene estimates that 1-5 pieces exist. Seeing as how this piece was the only note he could find no matter what denomination, we are on solid ground when stating this is a very, very rare Alabama piece. I have heard of one uncut sheet of these; however, never seen or heard of an issued example. A simply superb piece with no problems and great eye appeal. Great rarity combined with superb quality and another example of a note that you could not replace if you had 100 million dollars to spend.	SOLID VF	$1350 SOLD	Reverse
AL	5 cents	Guntersville UNLISTED	May and Lamar. This Extraordinarily rare Northern Alabama piece is unlisted in Rosene. None were known or seen. Most any piece from the area around Florence, Tuscumbia Muscle Shoals and other northern Alabama locations are excessively rare. This piece is no exception and could be unique. No problems and payable in"Alabama Currency". Extremely desirable.	SOLID VF	$1125	Reverse
AL	50 cents	Guntersville Rosene 120-2	Serial # 76. May & Lamar. Another excessively rare note from this beautiful Northern Alabama location. Not plated in Rosene and a very rare piece. Unlike the Guntersville piece listed above, this note is payable in "Confederate Currency" is presented. A true miracle of survival; as all of these small script notes are and extremely desirable as such. Where might one find another?	F/VF	$1275	Reverse
AL	5 cents	Pollard UNLISTED	P.F. Daly. Payable in Current or Confederate bank notes. Simply a magnificent example of an issue that in quite close to being non existent. Bright red on blue paper and superb. Had this note been known to Rosene; it would surely been plated. In this instance; only the 10c and 50c denomination were known to Rosene. Excessively rare and sure to stay that way.	VF	$975	Reverse
AL	50 cents	Wedowee Similar to Rosene 346-1	J. Benton. Serial # 564. Only one note of any denomination is listed in Rosene from this small town of roughly 800 near the Georgia border in East Central Alabama. No note is plated and had this piece been known to Rosene; he no doubt would have used it for that purpose. Rosene indicates an engraved date of Aug 1, 1869. While the "9" in 1869 could be a typo; the Aug 1, 1862 date clearly indicates that August 1st portion is handwritten in red ink. Payable in Confederate or Current Bank Bills. A true R-7 according to Rosene (1-5 known) and my money is on the fact that this piece is far more rare than that. Superb condition and simply an astonishing piece of Civil War and American History. Wonder if it was hot on August 1st, 1862 in Wedowee, Alabama? A piece like this can take one's mind anywhere.	CHOICE VF+	$1650	Reverse
AR 1862	25 Cents	Clarksville R 122-1 1862	Serial # 5799. M. Rose, Son & Carey. An R-7 in Rothert and I believe it. This piece is dated March 1, 1862 and payable in Confederate Notes or Arkansas War Bonds. Completely original in all respects and very rare. Not one single, solitary pinhole. Unbelievable.	SOLID FINE	$675	Reverse
AR 1862	75 Cents ONLY KNOWN NOTE	Dardanelle UNL 1862	Serial # 12091. An incredibly well preserved piece. Rothert plates a 50 cent note from this locale loaned to him from the Famous Amon Carter collection. If it existed, Amon carter had it, as is evidenced by the unbelievable collection at the famous Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, Tx. The museum does not have this piece, nor is it listed in Rothert. Incredible rarity; coupled with superb quality. The only known 75 cent note from this quaint location in Yell County on the Arkansas River. It is hard to believe such pieces are still available from time to time nowadays. A once in a lifetime opportunity. Totally original in all respects.	VF/XF	$1195	Reverse
AR 1862	$3	Little Rock R435-4 ROTHERT PLATE NOTE 1862	Serial # 297. Little Rock; Smith Co. Former Western Reserve Historical Society. I acquired this note personally at the auction of the Western Reserve material in New York City. It would appear that the museum, in an attempt to preserve the note, cleaned it. This is the note plated in Rothert on page 181. It is exactly as I acquired it and in reality, is very nice looking. I would imagine the Western Reserve people had professional preservationists clean and preserve this note. I can see nothing that has been changed or altered in any way from the plate note in Rothert. The only thing missing are the stains. An opportunity that is very unlikely to come around again.	VERY FINE++ Former Western Reserve Museum	$1275 SOLD	Reverse
AR 1862	$1	PINE BLUFF UNL 1862	Serial # 1340. Pine Bluff Telegraph Company. While similar to R-560; there is no $1 note listed in Rothert. All others are R-7. Amazingly, no problems whatsoever. An extremely rare piece and a superb opportunity to ad an extraordinary note to your collection.	VF	$1100	Reverse
FL	$5	Bank of St. Johns 30-G2B Jacksonville 1859	Serial # 2459. Issued at Jacksonville on "Octo 1, 1859. The American Bank Note Company monogram is seen to the left of the cotton boll in the center. The Bank of ST. Johns was chartered in 1859 and the bank failed in 1865 (as did so many other Southern banks after the Civil War). No tears, pinholes or any other problems and very attractive for the issue. Some discoloration upon the back, although not distracting. You will not encounter this note in high grade. I don't recall ever seeing a collector oriented VF. One must remember that most obsoletes are simply not available above Fine to Very Fine. A great note from a State with few Obsoletes to collect as compared to most States.	FINE	$300 SOLD	Reverse
FL	$10	Bank of St. Johns 30-G4A Jacksonville 1859	Serial # 193. Dated May 2nd, 1850. Much more scarce than the $5 note sometimes seen on this bank; this note is a classic illustration of the engravers art at it's finest. The central vignette portrays a hunter shooting a large buck or caribou and is simply incredible. You will not find this note above this grade, save for a VF that might happen to appear every 5-10 years. Never found in high grade and this example is pretty close to as good as they come. Superb eye appeal. Any obsolete from Florida is just tough. There is little to prevent one from knowing why....as for the most part; Florida was still a mosquito infested, undeveloped swamp. Very Scarce. A great piece.	FINE	$475 SOLD	Reverse
GA	$10 CSA T-23	Mechanics Savings Bank-Savannah 1856	Serial # 626. Chartered in 1854 and the predecessor bank to the Farmers and Mechanics Bank. A note which is very highly sought after, as the vignettes are exactly the same as the Confederate T-23. Haxby lists none of these notes above the grade of VF; as is true with most notes listed in this monumental work. A few tiny pinholes and a couple of margin chinks; although far and away better than this issue is most often seen. A very scarce and highly desirable note. Examples are now selling for near $2,000.	FINE	$1275	Reverse
GA	$100	Farmers & Mechanics Bank G-14A 1860	Serial # 703. Formerly the Mechanics Savings Bank of Savannah, this bank was formed in 1860 and failed at an unknown date in the mid 1860's. The Primary and only Branch was the main bank at Savannah, GA. This bank issued some of the most beautiful notes of any bank I know of. Consequently, I will soon have a complete set listed here. This example is the highest grade F & M $100 note I have seen and is simply a work of art. Printed upon slightly toned paper similar to that of the Farmers Bank of Kentucky by the American Bank Note Company. Perfect trim with absolutely no problems whatsoever. Counting or handling is noted at the left back of the note. It is not torn or scuffed, just counting....a very common practice with these high denomination notes. Extremely difficult to locate and near impossible in this grade. Very, very scarce and a perfect example of why hundreds and hundreds of people collect these works of art and the history behind them.	AU	$575	Reverse
GA	$50	Farmers & Mechanics Bank G-12A 1860	Serial # 737. Another splendid example of the amazing artwork and engraving of the American Bank Note Company. Perfect trim and crackling fresh. It is obvious that this note did not circulate much; if any. It was folded and put away in all probability. A note will not be this bright, crisp and fresh that has seen heavy circulation. There are folds upon the back; consequently it must be graded accordingly. Another classic example of why you cannot accurately grade a note from the front scan only. If I have seen it once, I've seen it a million times. "The back is blank; so only a front scan is necessary". Baloney! Irregardless, one beautiful multicolored note and very hard to find this vivid and nice. In fact, very hard to find in any grade.	CHOICE VF+	$275 SOLD	Reverse
GA	$20	Farmers & Mechanics Bank G-10A 1860	Serial # 645. Further evidence that this Savannah, GA bank utilized some of the most beautiful notes available and that money could buy 150 years ago. Portrait of George Troup in center. Cupid and sailors to the left. Unknown woman to lower left. Just an incredibly beautiful obsolete bank note. Let me re-emphasize that I see loads of ugly, torn, stained obsoletes. This note, along with the others listed here come from many years of looking only for the best available. I stay away from problem notes. If I like it; the odds are you will too; thus my philosophy when it comes to acquiring any note. It is not an easy feat to gather and locate obsoletes such as you see here; possibly planting the seed that "all of them" are this nice. Nothing could be further from the truth; as for every single note I find suitable; I reject far more than a 100+. Rarely, if ever found this nice. Superb.	AU	$325 SOLD	Reverse
GA	$2	Merchants & Planters Bank GA315 G-4C PMG CHOICE UNC 64	Serial # 9819. I try to list only the finest material that is available. This note is no exception. While not a rare not in and of itself; it is indeed so in this lofty state of preservation. The time will soon be upon us when such notes are just not to bee had. I have to look at thousands of Obsolete notes to find any note that can compare to this. A magnificent Obsolete out of Savannah, Ga. Fully framed, no ink bleed and fully framed. If the grading services only knew how rare a note like this was compared to a multitude of Federal issues they grade; I am sure they would appreciate what they were holding much, much more. I can find hundreds of Chiefs, Bisons and other such type notes that will bring near $10,000 in this grade. If I had a million dollars, I couldn't locate another note like this. They are not to be had...period. Quality and rarity in this grade make for a true prize.	PMG CHOICE UNC 64 "Exceptional Paper Quality"	$425	Reverse Pic 2
KY	$20	Farmers Bank of Kentucky Frankfort H-259 PMG GEM CU 67 1860	Serial # 124. The grading services are downright brutal at the 65 level. It is hard to believe that this note has earned an unheard of grade of Superb Gem CU 67. An incredible, fully issued Obsolete; that many have argued is the most beautiful of them all. The only problem with that argument is that there are a good many beautiful Obsolete Bank Notes. This particular example is graced with a stunning orange/red overprint and is a product of the American Bank Note Company. Very, very few obsoletes are printed upon the back and with color due to the extremely high cost involved in printing the notes. This note possesses a red design upon the back with "FARMERS BANK OF KENTUCKY" and the denomination; "20". Every note I have seen on this bank has a pinkish hue to the paper. The red back helps contribute to this; although not completely. The fact that this note is not a remainder; but fully issued and has attained this grade level is truly amazing! I have seen very, very few notes of any kind graded Gem CU 66 by PMG; however, I have seen none graded SUPERB GEM 67! If you want the best; and I mean the very best; here it is. Perfect trim and no problems of any kind.	PMG SUPERB GEM NEW 67 "Exceptional Paper Quality"	$695	Reverse Pic 2
LA	$1	CR-3 Baton Rouge 1862	Serial # 17509. Although printed in New Orleans, this first series of Louisiana State issued notes were actually issued from Baton Rouge. The back reflects the serious lack of paper in this area, even this early in the war, due to Butler's invasion and occupation of New Orleans in April, 1862. Subsequent notes, i.e., the second, third and fourth series were printed in Columbia, South Carolina. This is a quality example of the $1 issue of the first series. Central vignette of a maiden seated by a Confederate shield. An extremely interesting back; Bank of Texas notes! Although not extremely rare or expensive; the note reeks of American history.	CHOICE AU	$140	Reverse
LA	$100	CR-11 Shreveport 1863	Serial # 1898. Central vignette of the proposed Capital Building of Louisiana (never built). Portrait of LA Governor Thomas o. Moore to upper left and Liberty holding spear with Confederate shield in front of here. By this time; printing of Louisiana State notes had shifted to Columbia, SC (also the location of printing facilities for the central CSA government). This note was engraved and printed by B. Blanton Duncan, a former Richmond, VA dentist and the same person who printed several Confederate issues; including the CSA T-29. An elaborate green back adds to the eye appeal of this most desirable issue. Tough to locate in high grade, as not near as many high denomination notes were printed as low. A tough one in this grade. No problems whatsoever...none! A superb example and one you cannot go wrong with.	CU	$395	Reverse
LA	$500	Bank of Louisiana 75-G30a New Orleans 1862	Serial # 652. A superb example of this extremely scarce note. Haxby lists no values above VF, and rightfully so. You aren't going to locate one of these above that grade; if at all. Extremely scarce. Chartered in 1824; the Bank failed in 1866, as did most Southern banks. The $500 denomination is excessively tough to find and the example here offered is about as good as it gets. Just a wonderful note, dated "Jan 14, 1862". Central vignette of three sailing ships. Note that this note is NOT stamped "Forced Issue". There was in reality very little need for such high denomination notes 145 years ago. Obviously, the average person would have no means of acquiring one; and they were primarily used by large cotton brokers, Insurance Co's and banks. Most are not issued. This note is fully and correctly issued, which is very seldom seen. Blue "500" overprint with orange back. From the inscription on the back, it would appear that this note was used as some sort of Court Exhibit or the like. No pinholes, great trim and superb eye appeal make this rarity even more desirable. A note that definitely needs further study. Pieces like this go no where but up; as you have the combination of rarity and quality. A choice note.	VF	$ 795 SOLD	Reverse
LA	50 cents	Vicksburg, Shreveport & Texas RR Company. Unlisted Monroe 1862	Serial # 8837. A gorgeous little note which remains in a pristine state of preservation Extremely well inked with exceptional contrast and eye appeal. Printed upon the back of some type of bond. One must remember that most of the area served by this railroad was a vast wilderness and very sparsely populated compared to the Northeastern portion of the U.S. Swamps, along with many other impediments served to be a serious problem for the RR Company. No ink burn or bleed; pinholes, chinks tears or other problems. Simply a superb piece of history that has somehow survived in an immaculate state of preservation. Issued at Monroe, Louisiana on Jan 13, 1862. A downright neat piece.	CU	$150 SOLD	Reverse
			A FEW WORDS ABOUT LA PARISH NOTES. Nearly all parish notes from the State of Louisiana are scarce. When found, they are most often encountered tattered, torn, holed, limp and very unattractive. These notes are each and every one, miracles of survival; having withstood the ravages of time, humidity, heat, hurricanes, critters and most anything that one can think of that is detrimental to a notes survival. Locating an example which grades a solid fine is indeed a scarce occurrence. They are much, much more scarce than they are priced, thereby representing a much under appreciated and under valued area of collecting. Issued during the Civil War, many of these notes are payable in Confederate Treasury notes. With the fall of New Orleans early in the War; such notes are even more elusive. Do not let the fact that I have several Louisiana Parish notes for sale lead you to think these are common...they are not. I work very hard to acquire every single nice example I can find. I am very pleased to offer some of the finest Louisiana Parish notes I have ever had the opportunity to own.		$
LA	50 Cents UNL	Parish of Ascension 1861	Serial # 144. A truly gorgeous example of this very, very tough Parish note issued at Ascension on December 24th, 1861. Crystal clear, bright and great contrast. Bold signatures and serial numbers. No pinholes or any problems. It is indeed hard to believe that a note such as this could have survived for nearly 150 years in this state of preservation. Notes like this won't be available forever. Just a superb quality; extremely scarce Parish. Located South of Baton Rouge on the Mississippi River and issued in a now extinct town.	VF+	$475	Reverse
LA	$20 UNLISTED	Parish of Avoyelles Marksville, La. 1862	Serial # 270. A very scarce parish note and a tough one for even the most advanced collector of this series. Printed upon the back of Some sort of promissory note; this example is pristine when it comes to Parish issues. Not one pinhole, chink or problem and a true miracle of survival. If you want a note that is sure to hold it's own and then some; you cannot go wrong with this one Issued at Marksville, La. A very rare note among rare notes. Super!	VF+	$995	Reverse
LA	$5 Unlisted	Parish of Bossier Bellevue, La 1862	Serial # 827. By far; the finest example of a Bossier parish note I have ever seen. These notes just aren't found in this condition; and as stated, I've never seen anything like it. An incredible note. Located in Northwest Louisiana, near Shreveport; Bellevue is now extinct. Not one blemish, pinhole, or other problem of any kind. Simply amazing and the odds of locating another such as this one are extremely remote; if not impossible. As with all of the notes listed on this site; a lifetime guarantee of authenticity is provided.	GEM CU	$450	Reverse
LA	$10 Unlisted	Parish of Bossier Bellevue, La 1862	Serial # 83. Another very unusual note in that it remains in pristine state of preservation. By no means your average Parish note. Printed upon the back of promissory notes and totally problem free. Notes like these are the exception rather than the rule when it comes to Louisiana Parish notes. A beauty.	XF	$275	Reverse
LA	$3	Parish of Caddo Shreveport, La 1862	Serial # 2045. Never before have I had the opportunity to offer two of the rarest Parish notes extant....Caddo. Issued in the extreme Western portion of the State at Shreveport. Excessively rare, it is unusual to locate a Caddo Parish note period; much less in one piece. No problems and Good luck finding another. This is the first Three I've seen in 35 years. Even the most advanced collections lack this Parish. Bold signatures and great contrast. Rare isn't the word.	F+	$1375	Reverse
LA	$5	Parish of Caddo Shreveport, La 1862	Serial # 213. Of all Louisiana Parish notes listed here; this note is far and away the most rare and highly sought after. Befitting of the very best Parish note collection there is. In fact, most collections lack Caddo. Excessively rare. Simply a beautiful example with no problems whatsoever. Remember the forward with regard to these Parish notes. Bright, clean, crisp and fresh....totally incredible for such a rare piece. There are probably not more than 10 or 12 of these known. If you want rarity and quality; here it is. A rare opportunity.	VF+	$1795	Reverse
LA	$5 UNLISTED	Parish of Caldwell Columbia, La 1862	Serial # 66. November 12th, 1862. A superb example of this extremely rare parish note. Bold signatures, bright and no problems. Blue paper with great contrast. Very rare this nice.	VF+	$695	Reverse
LA	$1 UNLISTED	Parish of Catahoula Harrisonburg, LA 1862	Serial # 1054. Another super scarce Parish piece. Located in Northern Louisiana not far from the Mississippi River. Deep in the outback; one can only imagine getting around during the Civil War. A little rough along the right edge, although no paper loss. Relative to a note this rare; the right edge is of not consequence. Far better than the very, very few I have seen. A very seldom seen note from a location that in this day and time has a population of around 700 people. Very scarce.	VF	$450	Reverse
LA	$20 UNL	Parish of Concordia Vidalia, La 1862	Serial # 261. A very colorful note created by Blanton Duncan; the Richmond based Dentist who engraved and printed several notes for the Confederate States of America. This note was printed at Columbia, SC. Once rather plentiful, this note, as with all material such as the notes listed here are becoming near impossible to find. A beauty with just a touch of handling. A quite expensive note to produce in it's day; as the more color you had, the more scarce ink you used.	AU	$175	Reverse
LA	$1	Parish of Saint John the Baptist 1862	Serial # 746. Green "ONE" overprint. Portrait of General P.T. Beauregard at far left. An absolutely choice example of this very difficult Parish note. Located between Baton Rouge and New Orleans; this Parish borders Lake Pontchartrain in the swamp. The $1 issue is much tougher than the $3 note; although both are tough notes. Simply amazing. An AU note with two pinholes noted. A pinhole in a Louisiana parish note is akin to a fly on an elephants back. A beauty and never found in this grade.	AU	$425	Reverse
LA	$3	Parish of Saint John the Baptist 1862	Serial # 734. Red "THREE" overprint. Our good General is to the far left. Printed upon the back of the City of New Orleans, Louisiana bonds. Another amazing note. Clean bright and fresh. Never before have I seen so many nice, problem free Louisiana Parish notes. These are much, much more difficult that one might think and it is quite easy to mistakenly assume these are common because I have a fairly good number of choice notes listed. Believe me...this could not be further from the truth. No pinholes, bright, clean, crisp and totally problem free.	XF/AU	$350	Reverse
LA	50 Cents UNLISTED	Parish of Iberville Plaquemine, La 1862	Serial # 2307. A very solid example of this small denomination Parish note. These are rapidly disappearing . Do not let the fact that I have several fool you; these notes are downright hard to find. Acquired as an AU+; my grade is XF. A neat one. Issued at Plaquemine, La., on the West bank of the Mississippi River and just Southwest of Baton Rouge.	XF	$95	Reverse
LA	$3 UNLISTED	Parish of Iberville Plaquemine, La 1862	Serial # 1823. Printed date of March 15, 1862. As clean as they come with no problems. A very tough denomination....simply amazing. Brown paper and issued at Plaquemine. Scarce.	VF++	$185	Reverse
LA	$3 UNLISTED	Parish of Iberville Plaquemine, La 1862	Serial # 595 with Green overprint. The same note as that listed below; except in far higher grade. A very tough note to begin with; to locate an example in this grade is next to impossible. A beauty. Bright, clean and crisp with great eye appeal. Issued at Plaquemine, La., on the West bank of the Mississippi River and just Southwest of Baton Rouge.	AU	$265	Reverse
LA	$3 UNLISTED	Parish of Iberville Plaquemine, La- 1862	Serial #1689. Printed date of March 15, 1862. A totally different variation of the $3 Parish of Iberville $3 note; although dated the same as the above note. Green overprint. Some edge bites and a small tear to left front. Still; a tough one.	VG	$125	Reverse
LA	$3 UNLISTED	Parish of St. Tammany Covington, LA 1862	Serial # 972. Justice to the left; red THREE overprint. A most presentable example of this extremely scarce parish issue. When held to the light, the beginnings of an internal split may be seen; although the note is strong with good body. One would never see this without a good light. Crisp signatures and a very rare Louisiana piece.	VG/F	$325	Reverse
LA	25 cents UNLISTED	MARCUS WALKER-1862 FRANKLIN, LA	No serial number. Issued at Franklin, La Jan, 1862. A most attractive note bearing a central vignette of a paddle wheeler and bright blue overprint of an eagle. Payable in CSA notes and printed by J. Manouvrier of New Orleans (CSA T-12). A most appealing Louisiana note.	VF+	$175 SOLD	Reverse
LA	50 cents UNLISTED	CORP of NEW IBERIA-1862	Serial # 998. Davis and Stephens. About as rare as they come; with this the only known example. Payable in CSA notes and a very presentable example of this incredibly rare Louisiana Civil War note. A must have for the Louisiana collector.	FINE	$1585	Reverse
LA	5 cents UNLISTED	TOWN of OPELOUSAS 1862	Serial # 10226. Printed date of April 21, 1862. Printed upon incredibly thin "rice" paper; it is hard to imagine how such an example could survive for 145 years period...much less in this pristine state of preservation. An extremely scarce note without any problems whatsoever. Payable in Confederate notes and issued at Opelousas. Superb.	VF/XF	$275	Reverse
LA	5 cents UNLISTED	TOWN of OPELOUSAS 1862	Serial # 5230. October 4th, 1862 printed. An amazing miracle of survival from this very important Civil War location. Payable in Confederate States notes or in notes of the Banks of Louisiana. Signed by the Clerk and President of Opelousas. Amazingly, no spots, chinks pinholes or other problems. A truly rare and desirable piece.	VF/XF	$ 265	Reverse
LA	10 cents UNLISTED	TOWN of OPELOUSAS 1862	Serial # 4193. Printed date of October 4th, 1862. In this instance; blue lined paper was utilzed-from what appears to be an old ledger sheet. If you look at the three notes listed here from the TOWN of OPELOUSAS; you will note that each one is printed upon a different type of paper. Paper was extremely scarce in the south during the Civil War and these notes were printed upon paper that could be derived from any source. There was no reliable supply of any one type of paper; thus the three different notes. Crystal clear and bright; this example is superb for a note from this location and time. Traces of mounting are noted upon the back, however do a note of this caliber no harm whatsoever. A splendid and extremely tough note.	VF	$ 295	Reverse
MD	$5	Allegany County Bank- Cumberland A 639 Jan 4, 1860	Serial # 628. A wonderful look into the world of the engravers art in 1860. Printed by the renowned American Bank Note Company of New York City. Click the inner box once you have the scan up and blow this note up. Incredible work; long since lost in my humble opinion. Although graded Choice About New 58 PPQ (Premium Paper Quality) by PCGS; I am at a loss as to why the note is not graded higher. I can assure you this note is the equivalent or better than any "CU" note you will see offered today. Superb.	CHOICE ABOUT NEW 58 PPQ-PCGS	$250	Reverse Pic 2
MO	$3	CR-9 1862	Serial # 102302. A very attractive piece with vivid blue color and great eye appeal. Printed upon the back of a bank draft which itself has a superb vignette of an old paddle wheeler. Trimmed a hair tight at the upper left a bit; thus the grade of UNC...instead of Gem CU. No folds, pinholes or problems of any kind. Original embossing.	UNC+	$225	Reverse
MO	$2	CR-10C 1862 changed to '64	Serial # 286. A splendid example of this much tougher issue which has had the printed "62" of 1862 changed to "64" in brown ink. Extremely tough to locate in high grade. Four full frame lines; although a little close at the lower right front. Vivid Green overprint.	CU	$325	Reverse
MS	$100	State of Mississippi CR-1Ab 1862	Serial # 2650. Dated "Jany 8, 1862 and payable on June 1st, 1863. The first State issues of MS can arguably be the finest quality and most desirable series of State issues known. They are all gorgeous, with superb vignettes and printed by the American Bank Note Company. I have seen these notes go from $150 to $300 to $600; to $1,000 then to $1,500 and now $2,000 in a very short time period. We will soon be saying that $3,000 was cheap for these that are in pristine condition. Simply an incredible note and a GEM. Very seldom available in this grade and most frequently encountered in VF or so. If you want a magnificent Southern State note; you can't go wrong here.	GEM CU	$1795	Reverse
MS	$50	State of Mississippi CR-2Ab 1862	Serial # 2753. Another incredibly beautiful Mississippi State note. Dated in brown ink, June 8, 1862 and payable on June 1st, 1863. It has been my experience that of the $100, $50, $20, and the $10 note of this series; that the $50 is the toughest to locate. At any rate; these are very seldom seen in this grade. These notes are not cheap; however they never will be and today's price will seem cheap this time next year. Many years ago; with some effort one could locate nice examples of this series. Due to their beauty and quality; such is not the case today. No ink bleed or burn and one of the most beautiful obsoletes extant. Quality and rarity....you cannot go wrong here. Lessor quality notes may be acquired for less money; however, if you are in this for the long hall; buy the best there is.	GEM CU	$1795	Reverse
MS	$100	State of Mississippi CR-49A	No serial #. All of these very scarce notes are unissued remainders. Central vignette of harbor scene at Wilmington, NC. Green design with "ONE HUNDRED" on back. Orange overprint on front. A "pinch" or gutter fold as made at the upper right back. One fold at lower left. Beautiful trim with great eye appeal. Talk about vanishing from the face of the Earth...this note is a classic example. These have always been very, very scarce and are even more so today. You can work the floor of any major show such as FUN or Memphis and not find one of these. This series always keeps going straight up in value. Again, extremely difficult to locate in this high denomination.	Choice AU	$1500	Reverse
MS	10 Cents	Claiborne County, Miss-1862 K-50375A (Krause) R-7	Serial # 3748. A downright scarce Mississippi piece payable in CSA dollars and printed upon the back of a Claiborne Co. Court document or writ. Dated July 25 , 1862 When the Civil War was in high gear. All silver and copper coinage was hoarded during the Civil War and thus various localities printed these small denomination pieces for use in regular, day to day commerce. Very scarce and a great Mississippi Civil War note. As clean as a whistle and no pinholes or other problems. Very, very tough to find.	VF	$350	Reverse
MS	$20	Exchange Office Holly Springs K-14572R 1863	No Serial #. All notes on this bank are unissued remeainders....although still quite scarce and highly collectible. This example incorrectly inserted an "E" in Holly Springs and is thus; a scarcer variety. I have added no premium for that and am selling the note at a fraction over cost on the website. The truly fascinating aspect of southern States obsoletes is the fact that no where is the low supply of paper more vividly illustrated. This beautiful example is printed upon the back of A sheet of Louisiana notes which were signed and numbered but never cut from the sheet and issued. The back consists of a $1,$2, and $3 note, all bearing serial number 3217. Just a great piece of history that tells volumes about reality in the South during the Civil war. A real beauty.	CU	$225	Reverse
MS	$20	Miss & AL Real Estate Banking Co K-14364A Decatur 1839	Serial # 2221. Dated March 2nd, 1839. A wonderful glimpse into our nations past, particularly into the huge role cotton played. This outstanding piece was "secured by stock" and to be "paid in Cotton! Three bare breasted maidens adorn the front along with the Greek goddess of Minerva. Naturally, there is also present a cotton plant. A true look at the South when Cotton was really "King". Dead, solid perfect trim, as crisp and fresh as new. Bright with no distractions; which is indeed hard to believe. One could write volumes about what this note says by just holding it. Museum quality and here listed for your consideration.	CHOICE AU	$335	Reverse
NC	$4	Bank of Cape Fear, Branch at Washington P-70A 1859	Serial # 356. A long standing bank; the Bank of Cape fear operated from 1804 until 1866. There were branches at Asheville, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Raleigh, Salem, Salisbury and this branch; Washington. The parent bank was at Wilmington. An odd denomination and most desirable as such. The exact same note exists without the red overprint and is more common (if you could call any of these common). One must remember, that the red tint used extra ink and were therefore more expensive for any given bank to purchase. As more and more people enter the hobby; any obsolete with color is sought after and this note is certainly no exception. A lot going for it...no problems, red overprint and an odd denomination. The grade is about the best you can do with this issue.	VF	$375	Reverse
NC	$6	Bank of Cape Fear, Branch at Asheville P-160A 1858	Serial # 371. A very rare obsolete. Three masted sailing ship in center. Much, much more scarce than a CSA Indian Princess (T-35). I don't see how you could do any better grade wise. This note was payable at the Asheville Branch of this bank. In 1855; as it is today, Asheville, located in the high mountains of Western N.C.; was quite a journey from the Atlantic at Wilmington. A very odd denomination which did not go over well; therefore very few were printed. Amazingly, no pinholes, chinks or problems. A very light stain is noted upon the back which does nothing to diminish this note's desirability. Excessively rare. The odds of finding another are slim.	Solid Fine	$895	Reverse
NC	25 Cents	Camden County Contemporary Counterfeit NC-C1 FULL UPHAM IMPRINT !	Printed serial # 71. An excessively difficult contemporary counterfeit to find...much less with the full Upham imprint. Printed signatures, S/N, and date. Note that Carolina in North Carolina is spelled Carolna ! I acquired this note many years ago as an uncirculated example; although do not think the note will make full unc. It is actually irrelevant with regard to a note such as this. In most instances, the Upham imprint at the bottom of the note was simply trimmed off and the note entered circulation. It is indeed a difficult task to locate anything with a full Upham imprint in this day and time. Absolutely guaranteed to be a contemporary counterfeit printed by Samuel Upham of Philadelphia during the Civil War. Superb!	AU	$375	Reverse
NC	$5	Bank of Clarendon Fayetteville, P450A 1860	Serial # 1210. In my opinion, one of the most beautiful obsoletes ever printed. Dated August 1, 1860 and fully issued. There are remainders (left over unissued notes) to be found of this superb obsolete; although it is much, much tougher fully issued. Chartered in 1855, this bank remained opened until 1866. An unusually long time. This by no means gives rise to the fact that due their longevity, more notes are to be found. Negative. A scarce fully issued and a beautiful obsolete if there ever was one.	VF	$375	Reverse
NC	$10	Bank of Lexington P-860A 1860	Serial # 5558. Clean, bright and no problems. I attempt to stock only problem free notes. Notes with color are well worth the money these days and are very much under priced. Were I a young man, I would buy every single red or colored obsolete note I could find. In my humble opinion; you will find that there will be no better location to place your money, plus one acquires some of the greatest engraving, art and history extant. A great obsolete with just a superb central vignette. This example is payable at Graham, North Carolina.	VF	$165	Reverse
NC	$3	Bank of Washington P 1350A 1862	Serial # 2845. Another American Bank note Company of NY product. Blazing red and an odd denomination to boot. Tiny little sheet crimp at upper left back; as made. A beauty.	GEM CU	$150	Reverse
NC	$4	Bank of Washington P-1360A 1862	Serial # 2845. Amazingly, from the same sheet of notes as the $3 note above. Bright, Vivid orange/red overprint. Flawless with George Washington at the upper left. Needless to say, a very odd denomination.	GEM CU	$175	Reverse
NC	$5	Bank of Washington P-1370A Fully Issued 1861	Serial # 2009. An extremely nice $5 North Carolina piece that is fully issued and possesses great eye appeal with no problems; especially for the grade. Made payable to J.S. McClure on November 1, 1861. About as nice as one can expect to find this note which is fully issued and which circulated. As clean as a pin and a beauty.	F/VF	$150	Reverse
NE	$1	Bank of De Soto (Mckee) Mc-3 1863	Serial # 3g32. Chartered 1857. Am amazing example of the long lost art of engraving; as so many obsoletes are. Issued at DeSoto. Daniel Webster to the right. Gem, with no problems whatsoever. Green one overprint	GEM CU	$175	Reverse
NE	$1	Bank of De Soto Mc-4 1863	Serial # 1104. Red overprint. Elusive "Redeemable at NO 90 Wall Street, NY" across front. Issued at De Soto. A beauty.	GEM CU	$175	Reverse
NE	$2	Bank of De Soto Mc-9 1863	Serial # 3870. Another American Bank Note Company Beauty. Green two overprint. The steamer "De Soto" beautifully engraved upon the front. A gem if there ever was one.	GEM CU	$265	Reverse
SC	$50	Farmers and Exchange Bank Charleston 1859	Serial # 413. Chartered December 16, 1852. A truly incredible vignette of a steamboat at landing with overseers watching slave unloading cotton. An unfortunate, but true depiction for the wealthy in the South during this era. Daniel Webster to the right. Wonderful red overprint. Some age toning and slight discoloration may be seen from the back. However, one must remember that most obsoletes are simply not to be found "perfect". For this particular bank; you are looking at an outstanding example. Very few survived in high grade. Great color and contrast. Crisp with original embossing. Just a superb obsolete bank note and excessively tough this nice and in this denomination.	VF+/XF	$375 SOLD	Reverse
SC	$25	Planters Bank of Fairfield SH 312 1854	Serial # 491. An outstanding example of this extremely tough SC issue. Superb vignette of maidens watching slaves harvest cotton. Signed by James R. Aiken of no less...Aiken, SC. This note was payable at the branch in Winnsboro, SC. An interesting notation of a name upon the back. It appears to read "J. B. Frost June 29th/55". I am not sure on this; although it was not unusual for someone to write their name on a note; as $25 was a whole lot of money in 1855. Just a downright neat note and a true miracle of survival. Far and away nicer than you will ever find this issue and very rare as such.	VF	$650	Reverse
SC	$5	Bank of Hamburg S-227 Jany 5, 1860	Serial # 579. A rather common note in most uncommon condition. A magnificent piece printed by the best of the day; The American Bank note Company. Simply incredible. While this note is located with relative ease; you may rest assured it is not found in this grade. There were no hoards; uncut sheets or groups of these left after the Bank failed and such and example is a pure miracle of survival. One of the most beautiful Obsolete bank notes I've seen. Perfect trim, clean, bright and as crisp as the day it was printed. When such a note becomes available in this day and time, you can bet I'm a buyer. A superb note and the best $5 Bank of Hamburg I have ever owned. A note like this is tomorrows bargain and I would indeed welcome the opportunity to acquire all such pieces I could find.	CHOICE AU	$425	Reverse
TN	$1	Central Bank G-917 1855	Serial # 485. This bank opened it's doors in 1855 and closed in 1859. The parent bank was at Nashville, with branches at Dandridge and Paris. A gem; this note offers simply beautiful vignettes. Most obsolete notes cannot be located in this grade. This particular issue; with patience may be found in high grade; although the times are changing. Dated June 25, 1855. It is truly hard to believe that this note is over 154 years old. If you want the best; this note is for you. The signatures are correct; and no problems. Perfect trim, superb contrast and eye appeal. Now; nearly impossible to locate this nice.	GEM CU	$450	Reverse
TN	$20	Central Bank G-928 1855	Serial # 286. Choice CU and scarce as such. As fresh and crackling crisp as the day it was printed. Hard to find this pristine in this day and time.	GEM CU	$475	Reverse
TN	$10	Central Bank Dandridge G-274 1855	Serial # 1024. Well framed and as good as they come from this bank.	VF+	$290	Reverse
TN	$5	Central Bank Dandridge G-273 1855	Serial #3391. Far above average example with nice, full borders.	VF	$275	Reverse
TN	$5	Central Bank-Paris Branch G-1094 1855	Serial # 5027. Simply incredible central vignette of the Battle of New Orleans. This note was drawn on the Paris branch located in middle/west, TN. On occasion, found nicer than this, although I wouldn't hold my breath on this branch issue. Rated an R-11 by Garland (The History of Early Tennessee Banks and Their Issues). You will notice that I do not list dirty, stained, spotted, torn and ugly obsoletes. With some issues; this is the only way they can be found. A very nice note with not one single problem. Dated July 10, 1855.	CHOICE VF	$275	Reverse
TN	$1	Blount County G-1316 Maryville Dec. 16, 1862	Serial # 469. Issued at Maryville; just outside of Knoxville, Tn. Simply a breathtaking piece and as nice as you could ever hope to find. Bright, clean and fresh.	CHOICE AU	$350	Reverse
TN	$5	Cocke County G-1330 April 1, 1863	Serial # 92. A superb example of this very tough Civil war issue. A depiction of the famous Female Riding Deer vignette of Confederate note contemporary counterfeit fame. Now the home of Sevierville; Dolly Wood; Gatlinburg and other such tourist traps. A very high grade example of this East Tennessee rarity printed upon blue lined paper. Printed by Haws & Dunkerley, Knoxville. Rare.	XF/AU	$950	Reverse
TN	50 Cents	Union Bank of Tennessee G-342 Jackson R-13 1837	Serial # 3975. An incredible example of this very early Tennessee issue. The odds of survival are extremely remote; however, surviving in this lofty state of preservation is unheard of. Signed by Henry Elrod and as clean, bright and crisp as one could ever hope to find a 172 year old note. No pinholes or other problems. Original embossing throughout! As with any note on this site; there is a lifetime guarantee of authenticity. In 1837; Jackson, TN (which is about 90 miles East of Memphis) had only a few years before been Choctaw Indian Territory. Sure to please and a note that is of museum quality. Extremely rare and the very first I have had the pleasure of offering.	XF+	$675	Reverse
TN	$100	Bank of Tennessee G-36 1860	Serial # 370. Very small punch cancels; as all of the $10 and up denominations are. Those who do not collect obsoletes may not realize just how nice this note is. This one is as nice as you can get...provided one could locate another $100 note. Very scarce and seldom seen. Blue printed reverse. Just a prime example of this rare issue. Not encountered above VF; when seen.	F/VF	$425	Reverse
TN	$1	Bank of TN-Knoxville G-430 Incredible Note 1861	No serial #. Simply an incredible example of this low denomination note printed by James Manouvrier of New Orleans and Confederate T-12 fame. These low denomination notes were used extensively in commerce. The best one might expect to do with a note such as this one is a VF and that would be a long shot. Most often encountered tattered, limp, stained, holed and torn; the note here offered is amazing. There were no hordes of these and it's state of preservation is indeed a true miracle of survival. By far; the very best of these low denomination Bank of TN notes I've ever seen; much less owned. Signed by the Confederate Depositary agent in Knoxville, Dr. J.G. M. Ramsey. Ramsey was also involved extensively with the Bank of TN. You won't get a chance like this anytime soon. Super rare in this state of preservation.	GEM CU	$325	Reverse
		SCRIP / TN	Small denomination scrip notes were used in both the North and South during the Civil War; with the predominant use in the South. During the War; all hard money (specie) consisting of silver, gold and copper coinage was hoarded. There were no small denomination notes available for general commerce in some areas; consequently, local merchants had their own printed. By 1863, many Southern states were printing small denomination notes, such as Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Mississippi. Tennessee did not print these notes. As Tennessee was the last to join the Confederacy and the first re-admitted to the union; those scrip pieces which are found payable in Confederate notes are especially rare and desirable. All are scarce and most are extremely rare. You will find here the most comprehensive listing of Tennessee scrip notes available anywhere. At most, these notes have a known population of 5 or 6. Many much less or unique. Most often encountered tattered, in pieces or in parts; these issues are very, very rare let alone in decent grade. A wonderfully rich area to collect. Many of the towns you see listed here are now extinct. Paul Garland, the author of the Tennessee bible with regard to TN issues owned many of the notes listed below. Most TN Merchant scrip is held be the Museum of the Confederacy or the Smithsonian Institution. Garland sold some of his notes to Sedman. Sedman in turn sold to Schingothe. The Schingothe collection consisted of 16 catalogs of obsolete bank notes which were sold over a period of a few years by R. M. Smythe; now Spink Smythe.
TN	75 cents	Cornersville UNL Feb 10, 1862	Serial # 115. Likely A.W. Johnson with the signature worn off. A great rarity printed upon blue lined paper. Superb condition and extremely rare. From Marshall County and payable in CSA $$$. R-15 Unique.	XF/AU	$ 995	Reverse
TN	50 Cents	Fayetteville UNL Nov 5,1862	No serial #. R.A. McDonald. Lincoln County, Tenn. Excessively rare. 2-4 known. Payable in CSA notes. X - Paul Garland. R-13.	Solid Fine	$1,150	Reverse
TN	$1	Fayetteville UNL Nov 5,1862	No serial #. R.A. McDonald. Lincoln County, Tenn.. Another extremely rare TN. piece. 2-4 known. R-14 Former Paul Garland, Sedman & Schingoethe	VF+	$1,350	Reverse
TN	$1	Sparta UNL Nov 12, 1862	No serial #. James Cook. White County, Tenn. Former Paul Garland, Sedman & Schingoethe No problems and incredibly rare. R-15 Unique.	F+	$1,150	Reverse
TN	75 Cents	Carthage UNL Dec 5, 1862	Serial # 111. H.A. Sanders. Smith County, Tenn.. Carthage; home of former vice president Al Gore. Excessively rare and simply a superb piece. There are only three known pieces of scrip from this location. 2 of this one and a single 10 cent piece. This example is far and away in the best condition of the three. 3 known total. R-14.	FINE	$1,250	Reverse
TN	50 Cents	Celina UNL Nov 14, 1862	Serial # 194. L.W. Oglesby. Clay County, Tenn.. Clay County, TN was formed from sections of Jackson County & Overton County, TN in 1870. First I have seen and beyond rare. X - Paul Garland. 1-2 known. R-14. Superb	F+	$ 995	Reverse
TN	$1	Columbia UNL March 6, 1863	No Serial #. J.F.L. Cochran. Maury County, Tenn.. An incredible piece. Totally original in all respects. Two known examples; of which this is by leaps and bounds the finest. This denomination is the only one known for J.F.L. Cochran. Former Garland, Sedman and Schingoethe. R-14. 2 known.	VF/XF	$ 1175	Reverse
TN	75 Cents	Sparta UNL Aug 8, 1862	No Serial #. S. Clark, Corner Store. White County, Tenn.. Some minor restoration at tears; although extremely rare. R-15; unique.	VG+	$ 995	Reverse
TN	$2	Kingston UNL Feb 1863	No Serial #. Roane County, Tenn.. No known scrip from Kingston is issued. Excessively rare. This piece has a signature and date on the back; although I can not ascertain it. A true Tennessee rarity and the only example I have ever owned.	VF	$ 975	Reverse
TN	$1	Kingston UNL Feb 1863	No Serial #. Roane County Tenn. No merchant. as stated above, there are no known issued script pieces from Kingston. Incredibly rare and just a great piece. As with most all of the scrip listed here; this piece belongs in a museum. First I've ever seen or owned. Amazingly well preserved and one of the highest graded scrip notes I've ever seen. Absolutely genuine.	XF	$1100	Reverse
TN	$ 2	Lebanon UNL Oct 27, 1862	Serial # 21. T. Harrington. Wilson County, Tenn.. Simply a choice example of this great rarity which is totally problem free. Printed upon thick paper. Outstanding for a rare scrip piece. Excessively rare. Choice. R-15. Unique.	Choice VF	$ 895	Reverse
TN	50 cents	Livingston UNL Jan 28, 1863	Serial # 83. T. Langford & Co. Overton County, Tenn.. One of the great rarities from TN. Issued rather late to be payable in CSA $$$. A solid piece of rare scrip with some age toning around the edges. Livingston in Brown ink. See Bigbyville. Former Paul Garland. R-15 Unique.	XF Toning	$1175	Reverse
TN	50 cents	Livingston-Bigbyville crossed out. UNL January 31, 1863	No serial #. Patterson & White. Bigbyville crossed out. Overton County, Tenn.. Payable in CSA $$$ and the only example known. Toned, but solid as a rock. An incredible miracle of survival; as are all of these small pieces of scrip. R-15. Unique.	FINE	$1050	Reverse
TN	5 Cents	Maryville UNL March 20, 1864	No Serial #. I. N. Hair & CO. Blount County, Tenn. Exceedingly rare East Tennessee piece from this small town near Knoxville. Of the two pieces known; this one is without question the finest. The only other example known is tattered and torn. R-14. 2 known.	F+	$895	Reverse
TN	$1	Columbia UNL Feb 2, 1863	No Serial #. W. Wood. Also stamped "W. Wood". Maury County, Tenn.. R-15; this being the only W. Wood $1 note in this form. None can exist better than this example. Payable in CSA notes. X- Paul Garland. R-15. Unique.	CHOICE VF	$1395	Reverse
TN	50 cents	Netherland UNL Jan. 1, 1863	Serial # 24. J.H. Breeding. Overton County, Tenn.. A true miracle of survival and perhaps the highlight of this offering of Tennessee scrip notes. Pristine condition for such a piece and payable in Confederate Dollars. The only known example...how can it get any more scarce than that? Former Garland, Sedman and Schingoethe. R-15 Unique.	CHOICE VF	$1750	Reverse
TN	$1	Newberry UNL Jan 1863	No Serial #. Signed by Jam. Sellers. Sequatchie County, Tenn.. Unknown to Garland. A superb piece payable in CSA notes. Unique. R-15 X - Claude Murphy ; Schingoethe	CHOICE VF	$2,100	Reverse
TN	25 cents	Smithville UNL January, 1863.	Serial # 500. O.T. Hollis. DeKalb County, Tenn.. 2 known of this unbelievably rare piece. Cherry Valley crossed out with Smithville written in brown ink. The only other known example; serial # 481 is located at The Museum of the Confederacy; Richmond, VA and covered with ink splatter. Previously unique and R-15. This example makes the second known, thus R-14. In reality, the only example available to collectors; as the aforementioned example is forever impounded in the Museum of the Confederacy.	CHOICE FINE	$1250	Reverse
TN	25 cents	Waverly UNL March 27, 1863	Serial # 395. B. S. Bowen. Humphreys County, Tenn.. An extraordinarily rare pice of scrip from Houston county; the least populated County in Tennessee. Solid, with no problems and just a great piece. Excessively rare. R-13.	Strong VF	$795	Reverse
TX	$50	Government of TX H 21 A C/C	Serial # 2823 ?. Red ink serial # faded. A quite presentable example of the issue. Clean and bright. Good detail and contrast.	FINE -	$ 250	Reverse
TX	$50	Government of TX H 21 A C/C Nov 15, 1838	Serial # 2244. An extraordinary example of this most pleasing note. The secretarial signature of Houston is clear and legible. A most desirable piece.	FINE +	$ 550	Reverse
TX	$20	Government of TX H 18 May 1, 1838	Serial # 1172. A splendid note and ever tougher to locate. well inked with no problems. Much tougher than the $50 note. Manuscript cancelled as well. Not cut cancelled and thus highly desirable.	VG+	$ 595	Reverse Pic 2
TX	$10	Government of TX H 17 Jun 1, 1838	Serial # 2261. A magnificent Government of TX note. Near impossible to locate as nice as this one. Crackling crisp and fresh. Great eye appeal and as good as you can find in this day and time.	VF/XF	$ 550	Reverse
TX	$500	Republic of TX A-9 C/C 1840	Serial # 1624. About as nice as this extremely difficult issue comes. Slight paper loss at the left, front outside of the frame line. All RoTx notes have steadily increased in cost over the last few years; although none more than this elusive $500 note. Crisp, bright and fresh. Hard to believe that this note, and the other RoTx notes here listed are 170 years old. A magnificent piece and worthy of the very finest of collections.	AU	$6250 SOLD	Reverse
TX	$500	Republic of TX A-9 C/C Dec 17, 1839	Serial # 1069. Amazingly, another example of this "stopper" in the Republic series of issues. Extremely presentable and well inked. Manuscript cancelled as well. The first time in years that I have had the opportunity to offer two Republic $500 notes. A solid note.	F/VF	$4750	Reverse
TX	$100	Republic of TX A-8 C/C Oct 14, 1839	Serial # 1139. Quality $100 notes are vanishing at a rate which I have never experienced. A nice note with plenty of detail.	VG	$ 750	Reverse
TX	$100	Republic of TX A-8 C/C Aug 14, 1839	Serial # 777. Three seven's grace this choice for the grade $100 note. Clean and bright with great eye appeal. If one is fortunate to locate a $100 note nicer than this piece, you are looking at another $800-$1,000. Conservatively graded and very appealing.	VG+	$ 825	Reverse
TX	$50	Republic of TX A-7 C/C July 12, 1839	Serial # 3432. Simply a gorgeous note. Extremely well inked with superb contrast. Clean, bright and crisp. It won't be long before these will not be available for this price. To me; ridiculously cheap for such a magnificent piece of history.	VF	$ 450	Reverse
TX	$50 SCARCE WAGON WHEEL CANCEL	Republic of TX A-7 1840	Serial # 2878. Dated Jany 25, 1840 in brown ink. A gorgeous Republic note, back when Texas was "a Whole 'nother Country". As part of the agreement for Texas to join the United States of America; the U.S. Government agreed to redeem all outstanding Texas notes such as that offered here. Nearly all were simply "slit" cancelled and very rarely, one will come across a scarce cancellation such as you see here. Nicknamed a "wagon wheel Cancel"; for obvious reasons. Remarkably, all spokes of the cancel are intact and not torn. A very nice RoTx note in it's own right and as crisp as new. A very neat piece of Americana.	XF	$525	Reverse
TX	$20	Republic of TX A-6 C/C June 24, 1839	Serial # 2208. Another solid Texas piece. Superb reverse centering and as clean as a pin. No problems whatsoever.	FINE+	$ 335	Reverse
TX	$10	Republic of TX A-5 C/C Jan 1, 1840	Serial # 163. Gorgeous vignettes; especially this early. Great eye appeal with slight paper loss at the lower right under Lamar's signature. Otherwise; a beauty.	Net F+	$ 295	Reverse
TX	$10	Republic of TX A-5 C/C Jan 15, 1840	Serial # 3574. Just about as nice as they come. Well trimmed and spectacular eye appeal. A light smudge above Lamar's signature; which does not detract. An outstanding note and one which would be most difficult to improve upon.	VF+	$ 425	Reverse
TX	$5	Republic of TX A-4 C/C July 6, 1839	Serial # 2649. A very presentable example of the issue that won't cost you an arm and a leg. All republic of Texas material is highly sought after and desirable. If you are putting together a mid grade set; the perfect note. well centered reverse and a very nice note for the grade.	VG+	$ 350	Reverse
TX	$5	Republic of TX A-4 C/C Feb 1, 1840	Serial # 4140. A splendid $5 RoTx note, which is very well inked with resulting high contrast and clarity. A few chinks are noted at the lower margin; outside of the frame line. These were workhorse notes and used extensively. The note here offered is a true bargain for the money. The time will come when such wonderful items of Americana will be next to impossible to add to your collection.	VG	$ 350	Reverse
TX	$3	Republic of TX A-3 C/C Mar 1, 1841	Serial # 5100. An outstanding example of this low denomination "workhorse" note. Very light hammer cancelled. These smaller denomination notes are next to impossible to locate not tattered, torn and in pieces. Extremely tough. A superb example of the issue and all the "pop" you could want. A most desirable and elusive note.	FINE+	$ 575	Reverse
TX	$2	Republic of TX A-2 C/C Sept 1, 1841	Serial # 83. Another low denomination note. A miracle of survival. A two digit serial number with extremely nice contrast. Clean with not problems. One tough note.	VG/F	$ 475	Reverse
TX	$2	Republic of TX A-2 C/C April 20, 1840	Serial # 959. An incredible example of this $2 issue and as nice as I have seen in a long, long time. Barely cut. One could look for years and not locate a better note than this one. Bright, clean and fresh. Superb.	FINE +	$ 575	Reverse
TX	$1	Republic of TX A-1 C/C June 10, 1841	Serial # 2395. As advanced collectors know; the $1, $2 and $3 RoTx notes are next to impossible to locate in any decent state of preservation. This one is the exception and extremely nice. Great detail and very, very clean for a 170 year old piece. Tough.	FINE	$ 325	Reverse
TX	$1	Republic of TX A-1 C/C May 1, 1841	Serial # 1788. As nice as I've seen since the "good ole days" many years ago. If you are looking for an A-1, this note is for you. Bright, clean and crisp. One would be hard pressed to locate a better example. Amazing.	VF	$ 375	Reverse
TX	$100	Consolidated Fund of Texas CF 7 (?) Houston 1837	Serial # 675. An incredibly well preserved artifact of the earlier days of the Republic of Texas. This piece appears identical to CF-4 pictured in Shull's very useful and well done reference on Southern State issues on page 364. However; on the next page; # 674 which is consecutive to the piece here listed appears. It is payable to the same individual; one Robert H. Grimes. Perhaps someone can help; as I can ascertain no difference in the two (CF-4 and CF-7). Irregardless, a super piece which is as choice as they come. Under high magnification, the piece appears to be cancelled by a bank hammer or the like. It is very, very difficult to see. Issued at Houston September 1, 1837. Signed on the left by H. P. Bee, who later became a Confederate General during the Civil War. A great piece of Americana and a true miracle of survival.	CHOICE AU	$250	Reverse
TX	$70.83	Republic of Texas Warrant W4 Washington on the Brazos 1843	Serial # 1081. Issued at the very first Capitol of the Republic of Texas; Washington. Payable to T.H. Doyle per "asst. D. (Daniel) J. Toler" in the amount of $70.83". Paid on basis of Act of Jany 16th, 1843. The warrant was for compensation of 21 clerks. "Texian Print" and "Washington" at left. Issued on "Oct 3, 1843 at Washington on the Brazos. Pure Texicana at it's best! No tears holes chinks or any problems. Simply amazing.	Uncirculated	$375	Reverse
TX	$1	Treasury Warrant TW-4 Austin 1863	Serial # 3065. Issued under Act of "Jany 10, 1862". Green typeset and payable to G L Cleveland for Civil Service. Dated "Mch 2, 1863". Two raised sheet crimps (as made and called gutter folds) at the lower left back. A choice piece of American and Texas history from the famed John J. Ford collection.	CU	$125	Reverse
TX	$3	Treasury Warrant TW-10 Austin 1863	Serial # 3088. Issued under Act of "Jany 10, 1862 and also payable to G.L. Cleveland. Issued at Austin on "Mch 2, 1863". Superb note with unparalleled provenance J. Ford. As crisp and fresh as you will find one of these.	GEM CU	$150	Reverse
TX	$5	Treasury Warrant TW-13A MILITARY Austin 1863	Serial # 9346. Issued under Act of "Mch 6, 1863" for military service to one Peter Weatherspoon. Payable to Weatherspoon at Austin, Tx on June 2, 1863. Military Treasury Warrants are in my experience; much tougher to locate than Civil Service warrants, although both are neat. The warrant means that Weatherspoon served in the military during the Civil War. Further, you will notice that "Dues" at the very top, under TREASURY WARRANT is spelled Drus. A neat Military warrant with a printing error to boot.	AU	$225 SOLD	Reverse
TX	$5	Treasury Warrant TW-14 Austin 1862 To: Francis R. Lubbock	Serial # 1199. A very interesting Texas piece payable to no9ne other than Francis L. Lubbock. We have all heard of Lubbock, Tx and this note was issued to it's founder. Issued under "Act of Jan 8, 1862" and payable to Lubbock for Civil Service on "Nov 11, 1862". Again, from the famous John J. Ford collection and off the market since the 1950's.	CU	$175	Reverse
TX	$1.50	Springfield-Limestone Co. Unlisted 1862	Serial # 671. Dated Sept 20, 1862; partially in brown ink. A great piece of Texas script issued at Springfield, TX. 99% of the time, such notes are complete rags. Not so here. No pinholes, or other problems of any kind. Extremely rare and unlisted in any of the Texas reference material. You could give me a million dollars to find another and I could not do so. Quite an unusual denomination.	VF/XF	$500	Reverse
TX	$1	Fairfield-Freestone County. M-1 1862	Serial # 86. Printed date of Sept. 1, 1862. An extremely rare piece, with perhaps 2-3 known. Payable in CSA notes at Fairfield. These notes issued during the Civil War in remote locations West of the Mississippi are excessively rare. Their primary purpose was to substitute for small transactions which occurred day to day; as all silver and copper coinage was hoarded during the war. A true miracle of survival. The other known Freestone County, Tx notes are poorly preserved; which is the norm. An incredibly well preserved example with no pinholes, tears or the like. The scan is at 300 dpi, so believe me, if there was a problem, you would be able to see it. A superb combination of quality and rarity.	CHOICE VF+	$695	Reverse
VA	$50	State of VA CR-2 1861 VERY RARE	Serial # 1044. Dated Aug 13, 1861 with "Aug 13" being in brown ink. Any way you cut it; an extremely rare note. Shull estimates that 16-50 notes survive in all grades in his now 5 year old work on Southern States currency. Many estimates are much lower; with the general consensus being around 20 surviving notes in all grades. Compare this to the number of Confederate Treasury issued Montgomery notes (T-1 thru T-4) and you will readily see that this note is far more rare than any CSA issue. Printed by Hoyer & Ludwig of Richmond. The Virginia State seal to the left and a portrait of President John Tyler to the far right. This is the only note that depicts President Tyler. Many who have collected these notes by vignettes of former Presidents have found this note to be the stopper. Ceres and Commerce with urn in center. The example presented here is simply gorgeous. A very, very small group of a few high grade notes of this issue exist in the serial # 1040 -1045 range. No problems of any kind. A note such as this will appear at a major auction once every few years. The last I saw was some 4 years ago and the note had 1880's ink manuscript writing upon 75% of the back. There is a slight paper wave in one spot upon the back with a very tough to find fold. The note must be held perfectly in the light to detect the light fold. This note is here offered for far less money than the last example I saw. Further, this note is far superior to that one. An incredible rarity that will no doubt stay in demand and continue it's upward spiral in price. You will not be disappointed with this one!	XF+/AU	$12,500	Reverse
VA	$20	State of VA CR-3 1861	Serial # 844. Dated "Aug 1, 1861". Beautiful emerald green color and superb trim. Clean, bright and crackling fresh. Minerva stands to the left holding an oval shield. George Washington (Son of Virginia) in center. When seen, these are most often found circulated heavily, having been a low enough denomination to be needed in commerce. One, long horizontal fold that is not heavy. Otherwise, no problems at all. Simply a magnificent State of Virginia note from the very first year the State printed and issued these pieces. A mere 6,054 examples of this note in all grades were outstanding in 1863. Given the survival rate; abuse, attrition, etc; it is very remote that there are many more pieces out there a lot nicer than this one. A beauty and scarce to boot.	AU	$595 SOLD	Reverse
VA	$50	State of VA CR-7 Oct, 1862	Serial # 3662. Not an extremely rare note; the issue is extremely tough when found in this lofty state of preservation. Plenty of "CU" notes abound; however, the odds are great that those notes will not equal this superb piece. PMG is totally brutal at this grade level. Nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing wrong will be tolerated at the GEM Uncirculated grade. A run of the mill high grade Cr-7 may be had for $275-$325. There is no "book" value one can assign to perfection. If you want the very best available, here it is.	PMG GEM UNC 65 "Exceptional Paper Quality"	$475	Reverse Pic 2
VA	15 Cents Corp. of Winchester	Counterfeit- 3503 FULL UPHAM IMPRINT	Serial # 2708. An incredible example of this Samuel Upham counterfeit which miraculously retains the full Upham imprint. Printed upon very thin paper; this imprint was most often trimmed off and the note passed as an original. It is indeed a rare occasion to located an example with the full imprint in this day and time. Superb and scarce!	AU	$450	Reverse Pic 2

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