The August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction Chicago, Illinois Donald E. Stephens Convention Center ...

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Th e August 2014
Chicago ANA Auction
U.S. Currency
Chicago, Illinois
Donald E. Stephens
Convention Center
August 7 & 12, 2014
An Offi cial Auctioneer
of the ANA World’s Fair of Money
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
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An Official Auction of the ANA World’s Fair of Money
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An Official Auction of the ANA World’s Fair of Money
Chicago, IL
August 2015 Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio – World Coins & Paper Money May 2015
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Hong Kong
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Stack’s Bowers Galleries presents
Th e August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction
U.S. Currency
August 7 & 12, 2014
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
847.692.2220
Featuring
Th e Peter Mayer Collection
Th e Crusader Collection
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Internet
View additional images and add items to your personal tracking list. You may also place bids and check their status in
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During the Live Auction
Attend in Person
Auction Event: D onald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
847.692.2220
Live Online Bidding
Stack’s Bowers Galleries will offer live online bidding for this auction. We strongly recommend that you register
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of the auction. Stack’s Bowers Galleries will ask for the lot numbers you are interested in with your complete contact
information. Stack’s Bowers Galleries will call you during the auction and you can place bids with our representative
in real time. We regret that we can only offer this service for lots estimated at $2500 or more. If you wish to arrange live
bidding by phone, contact Customer Service at 949-253-0916 or email [email protected].
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The August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction
August 7 & 12, 2014
Lot Viewing
Lot Viewing will be conducted in the Irvine, CA offices (by appointment only): July 14-18, 2014
Lot Viewing will be conducted in the NY offices (by appointment only): July 24-28, 2014
Lot Viewing will be conducted at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Room 2/3, as follows:
Saturday, August 2 Sunday, August 3 Monday, August 4 Tuesday, August 5
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM CT 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM CT 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM CT 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM CT
Wednesday, August 6 Thursday, August 7 Friday, August 8 Saturday, August 9
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM CT 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM CT 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM CT 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT
Auction Location
Donald E Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
Tel: [phone]
Auction Details
The Auction will be conducted at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Room 12, as follows:
Session 4 – U.S. Currency Session 8 – U.S. Currency
Thursday, August 7 – 6:00 PM CT Internet Only
Lots 2001-2454 Ends Tuesday, August 12 – 3:00 PM PT
Lots 8001-8189
Lot Pickup
Lot Pick up will be conducted at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Room 2/3, as follows:
Friday, August 8 Saturday, August 9
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT
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For credit to (Payee):
Stack’s Bowers Numismatics,
Account #000186236
US Routing #021001088
International Routing (Swift Code) #MRMDUS33
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Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Q. David Bowers Harvey Stack Lawrence R. Stack Greg Roberts Brian Kendrella
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Stack’s Bowers Galleries Stack’s Bowers Galleries President and CEO, President
Founder Founder Founder Spectrum Group International [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Peter A. Treglia Matt Quinn Chris Napolitano John Pack Vicken Yegparian
Director of Currency Assistant Director of Currency Executive Vice President Executive Director Vice President of Numismatics
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] of Consignments [email protected]
[email protected]
Christine Karstedt Richard Ponterio Ron Gillio John P. Konop Scott Reiter
Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Numismatic Acquistions Vice President, Executive Director
[email protected] [email protected] Coordinator Director of Distinguished of Consignments
[email protected] Client Services [email protected]
[email protected]

Greg Cohen Melissa Karstedt David Ruan Andrew Glassman Corey Maita
Numismatist, Numismatist, Auctioneer, Chief Financial Officer Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Consignment Director Numismatic Sales, [email protected] Credit Manager [email protected]
[email protected] Consignment Director [email protected]
[email protected]
Cataloged by Peter Treglia, Matthew W. Quinn, Bruce R. Hagen, Brad Ciociola and DJ Olivares
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Th e August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction
It’s hard to believe it has already been a year since our last We once again have the privilege of off ering what I
ANA sale! Th e past year has arguably been the best year consider the ultimate numismatic item — the fi rst
for the collectible paper money market. Record setting three sheets ever issued for the 1896 Educational Series.
auction prices continue to be a regular occurrence, with Th ese serial number 1 through 4 sheets of $1, $2, and $5
two seven-fi gure notes being sold at public auction, but denominations are graded and encapsulated by Paper
the “bread and butter” boast strong demand — a clear Money Guarantee (PMG) as About Uncirculated 55.
indication of a healthy and thriving marketplace. At last
As I write this introductory letter, I cannot help but
year’s auction, the strongest areas of the paper money
remember that when I was writing the intro for our
session were the Large Size Federal type that included
2013 ANA sale, I told myself there was little chance we
great rarities and many inspiring obsolete bank notes and
would ever assemble a better sale. Now, I believe I stand
proofs from world class collections
corrected! Whether you are seeking the rarest, the most
Th is catalog features some outstanding collections, impressive or the fi nest pieces to add to your collection,
starting with Part 1 of Th e Peter Mayer Collection of I am certain you will be able to fi nd them in this sale. We
Obsolete Bank Notes. Mr. Mayer was a leading collector are grateful to be involved in paper money collecting and
and assembled an incredible collection of obsolete bank truly appreciate the excitement, history, and camaraderie
notes, which includes several world class proofs, a most it adds to our lives.
impressive Revere Bank of Boston $20, and a $50 Artisans
We look forward to seeing you in Chicago at the ANA
Bank of New York proof.
World’s Fair of Money!
Likewise, the Crusader Collection presents an array of
fantastic issued and proof obsolete bank notes. Among the
Enjoy the paper,
highlights is a lovely pair of $500 and $1,000 Mechanics
Bank of Pittsburgh proofs.
Selections from Th e Anderson Collection continue with
an off ering of some incredibly rare and unique Large
Type notes. Highlights include the only collectible Large
Red “Peach” seal 1882 $50 Gold Certifi cate, the fi nest
known 1890 420 Treasury note Serial Number 5, and an
incredibly rare Fr. 324c 1878 $50 Triple Signature Silver Peter A. Treglia
Certifi cate. Also to be off ered is a newly discovered pair
Director of Currency
of 1928 and 1934 $5,000 Federal Reserve Notes from the
Kansas City District.
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Highlights from the August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction

Lot 2221
Lot 2024 Lot 2172
Lot 2067 Lot 2173 Lot 2229
Lot 2110 Lot 2199 Lot 2238

Lot 2132
Lot 2240

Lot 2201
Lot 2144 Lot 2241

Lot 2162 Lot 2220 Lot 2244
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Highlights from the August 2014 Chicago ANA Auction

Lot 2247 Lot 2253 Lot 2304
Lot 2248 Lot 2254 Lot 2305
Lot 2249
Lot 2255 Lot 2310
Lot 2250 Lot 2271 Lot 2311

Lot 2251
Lot 2293 Lot 2318
Lot 2252
Lot 2294 Lot 2323
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