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Sale 54
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
| The 9/09 Hawaii Collection - Hawaiian National Bank Notes-Large (Brown Backs) |
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Lot 1599 |
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1882 BB, $5 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-477. . KL-1125. PCGS graded Very Fine 25. This is the finest of the three $5 Brown Backs here offered, and it is a peach. It has broad boardwalk margins, outstanding colors, crisp paper, and all the eye appeal in the world. This is always a popular design type, and this lovely example stands on its own merits.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.
Ex A.J. Ostheimer III Collection; Edwards H. Metcalf privately in the late 1960's; Superior Feb. 1975 Auction, lot #1494; Present Owner.
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| Realized
$5,290 |
Lot 1600 |
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1882 BB, $5 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-477. . KL-1125. PCGS graded Very Fine 20.An attractive $5 Brown Back with solid paper for the grade and even margins all around. Although similar in being of the Brown Back type, these three $5 Dollar notes have different signature configurations; 1) Hand signed 2) Rubber stamped 3) Diffent signing officer. A keen observer will notice the many subtle variants provided though out the following offering of large size national notes.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection; ex George Eggiman.
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| Realized
$2,070 |
Lot 1601 |
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1882 BB, $5 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-477. . KL-1125. PCGS graded Fine 15. Broad even margins and sharp signatures give this Brown Back $5 added appeal.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection; ex Ron Russell.
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| Realized
$1,898 |
Lot 1602 |
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1882 BB, $10 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-490. . KL-1196. PCGS Very Fine 20. This lovely Brown Back has almost perfectly even margins on both sides, a rare occurence on notes from this bank. This is the only $10 Brown Back offered in this consignment, making it a special opportunity to obtain this rare type.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Realized
$4,370 |
Lot 1603 |
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1882 BB, $20 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-504. . KL-1269. PCGS Very Fine 20. A second $20 Brown Back on this bank, this with broad oversized margins providing outstanding eye appeal.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection; ex Mark Yee.
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| Realized
$6,900 |
Lot 1604 |
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1882 BB, $20 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-504. . KL-1269. PCGS Very Fine 20. Our consignor was able to obtain two $20 Brown Backs from this bank with each having the same grade. This piece is solid and is free of any problems, although the left bank signature is a trifle weak.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection; ex George Eggiman.
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| Realized
$6,613 |
Lot 1605 |
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1882 DB, $5 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-537. . KL-1133. PCGS Very Fine 20. This is an unprecedented offering of Hawaii nationals, as multiple examples of many of these legitimately rare early types are available. This Date Back example has a tight bottom margin with plenty of eye appeal for the grade.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Realized
$2,530 |
Lot 1606 |
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1882 DB, $5 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-537. . KL-1133. PCGS Fine 12 Yet another solid Second Charter Date Back Hawaii Territorial, with good body remaining and no mentionable problems. Notice difference in size of signatures with prior note.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection; ex Lowell Horodel.
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| Realized
$1,725 |
Lot 1607 |
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1882 DB, $10 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-545. . KL-1205. PCGS Extremely Fine 40. A lovely Second Charter Date Back with bright colors and inks plus excellent eye appeal. Well above average in grade for the census, and a lovely example of this design type.
Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,500.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Realized
$6,900 |
Lot 1608 |
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1882 DB, $10 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-545. . KL-1205. PCGS Very Fine 35. Second Charter Date Backs from this bank are exceedingly difficult to locate. Because this was the only Hawaii bank to issue this type, this is one of the few opportunities available for collectors to own this rare type. Broadly margined, well centered, and with good eye appeal overall.
Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,500.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection; ex Gerald Kwock.
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| Realized
$5,290 |
Lot 1609 |
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1882 DB, $20 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-555. . KL-1278. PCGS Very Fine 20. This lovely Second Charter Date Back has a tight top margin but no other mentionable flaws.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection; ex Gerald Kwock, Mark Yee.
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| Unsold |
Lot 1610 |
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1882 DB, $20 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-555. . KL-1278. PCGS Fine 15. A rare $20 Date Back, one of only two that our consignor was able to obtain in many years of searching.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection; ex Gerald Kwock, Mark Yee.
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| Realized
$3,335 |
Lot 1611 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 1612 |
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1882 VB, $5 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-574. . KL-1138. PCGS Very Fine 35. A very pretty Value Back Five with boardwalk margins and outstanding eye appeal. A lovely Second Charter Hawaii Territorial, and one of the best Nationals in terms of eye appeal in this entire group.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Realized
$4,830 |
Lot 1613 |
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1882 VB, $5 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-574. . KL-1138. PCGS Very Fine 25. The top edge is cut in a bit into the design, but the bottom margin is oversized while the paper remains bright and crisp.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Realized
$2,185 |
Lot 1614 |
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1882 VB, $5 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. . Fr-574. . KL-1138. PCGS Very Fine 20. Don't let this collection make you numb -- Second Charter Hawaii notes are rare items and this offering is almost overwhelming in that it represents an unheard of opportunity to obtain multiple examples of many of these rare Territorial National Bank Notes.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
Ex A. J. Ostheimeer III Coll.; Superior Auction Feb. 1975, lot #1499; Ossie;Present Owner.
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| Realized
$2,760 |
Lot 1615 |
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1882. VB, $5 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-574. . KL-1138. PCGS Very Fine 20PPQ. Original and problem-free Value Back, but with the oft-mentioned poor margins that are common on this bank.
Estimated Value $2,250 - 3,250.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection; ex Ron Russell.
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| Realized
$2,415 |
Lot 1616 |
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1882 VB, $5 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-574. . KL-1138. PCGS Fine 15. Poor cutting seems to be a common problem with notes from this bank, since many large size notes have non-existent margins like the bottom of this note.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection; ex Mark Yee.
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| Realized
$1,208 |
Lot 1617 |
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1882 VB, $10 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-577. . KL-1212. PCGS Fine 15. A solid circulated example of a very scarce type, this Value Back $10 possesses good signatures and excellent eye appeal for the grade.
Estimated Value $2,750 - 3,750.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection; ex Ron Ruseell.
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| Realized
$3,105 |
Lot 1618 |
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1882 VB, $10 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-577. . KL-1212. PCGS Fine 12. An attractive second charter Value Back, a very scarce type from this state.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection; ex Mark Yee.
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| Realized
$2,300 |
Lot 1619 |
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1882 VB, $20 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-581. . KL-1284. PCGS Extremely Fine 45PPQ. This is the highest grade large size note that our consignor obtained from the Islands, and it is a Second Charter Value Back no less. It is a peach, with a few light storage bends and no other flaws. The paper is bright, fresh, and problem-free as one would expect from the grade. Beautiful notes like this are sometimes difficult to estimate, but expect this very rare $20 to easily reach or even exceed our estimate. This is the best of two reported of this type. Notice two different cashier signatures between this and the following note.
Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000.
Ex A.J. Ostheimer III Coll.; Superior Auction Feb. 1975, Lot #1501; Gerald Kwock;Present Owner.
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| Realized
$20,700 |
Lot 1620 |
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1882 VB, $20 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-581. . KL-1284. PCGS Very Fine 25. A lovely example of this rare Value Back design type, with this note having typical off center margins commonly seen on this bank but with bright paper and good overall eye appeal. This is the other one of only two reported.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection; ex Ron Russell.
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| Realized
$4,600 |
Lot 1621 |
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1902 PB, $5 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-607. . KL-1164. PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ. This lovely Five has enough grade to matter, as it is beautifully original and problem free; more to the point, it has picked up only a few insignificant folds along the way. Clearly one of the handful of finest large size Hawaii notes available, positioning it near the top of the census. Also, note the different signatures on the following notes.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Realized
$2,415 |
Lot 1622 |
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1902 PB, $5 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-607. . KL-1164. PCGS Very Fine 25. Beautifully bold signatures and good margins are present on this large size $5.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
Ex A.J. Ostheimer III Coll.; Superior Auction Feb. 1975, lot #1504; Present Owner.
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| Realized
$1,553 |
Lot 1623 |
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1902 PB, $5 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-607. . KL-1164. PCGS Very Fine 25. Bold signatures add to the already considerable eye appeal of this lovely mid-grade Hawaii National.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection; ex Ossie.
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| Realized
$1,725 |
Lot 1624 |
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1902 PB, $5 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-607. . KL-1164. PCGS Very Fine 30. Pleasing and bright, but with the signatures slightly faded.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection; ex Tom Denly.
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| Realized
$1,265 |
Lot 1625 |
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1902 PB, $5 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-607. . KL-1164. PCGS Fine 12PPQ. Problem-free and fully original.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Realized
$1,150 |
Lot 1626 |
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1902 PB, $5 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-607. . KL-1164. PCGS Apparent Very Fine 25. This bank's notes often come with a common problem, with one or both of the top or bottom margins often thin or non-existent. This note was cut with the bottom margin into the design, but someone has "restored" the margin along the bottom with added paper and a redrawn design.
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Realized
$633 |
Lot 1627 |
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1902 PB, $10 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-633. . KL-1237. PCGS Very Fine 25PPQ. A lovely original VF example with plenty of embossing remaining. The colors and inks are bright and sharp, and the margins are well above average. If "pretty" matters in Nationals as much with Hawaii notes as it does in every other state, expect this note to see spirited bidding.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Realized
$3,910 |
Lot 1628 |
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1902 PB, $10 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-633. . KL-1237. PCGS Very Fine 25. A lovely example with above average margins and centering and excellent bold stamped signatures.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection; ex George Eggiman.
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| Realized
$1,840 |
Lot 1629 |
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1902 PB, $10 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-633. . KL-1237. PCGS Very Fine 20. Bold signatures and bright paper give this large size Ten excellent eye appeal for the grade.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Realized
$2,300 |
Lot 1630 |
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1902 PB, $10 National Bank Note. First NB of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Territory of Hawaii. . Fr-633. . KL-1237. PCGS Very Good 10. Solid for the grade, well worn and with a little soiling but with no significant damage or other defects.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,200.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection; ex Ron Russell.
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| Realized
$776 |
Lot 1631 |
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1929, $5 National Bank Note. Bishop First NB, Honolulu, HI. . Fr-1800-1. . KL-1170. PCGS Very Fine 20. Solid for the grade with original paper surfaces.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Realized
$299 |
Lot 1632 |
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1929, $5 National Bank Note. Bishop First NB, Honolulu, HI. . Fr-1800-1. . KL-1170. PCGS Fine 15. Another solid $5 Type 1 National on this bank, the only one to issue small size Nationals in Hawaii.
Estimated Value $450 - 500.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Unsold |
Lot 1633 |
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1929, $5 National Bank Note. Bishop First NB, Honolulu, HI. . Fr-1800-1. . KL-1170. PCGS Fine 12. A solid small size example on this bank's second title.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Unsold |
Lot 1634 |
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1929, $5 National Bank Note. Bishop First NB, Honolulu, HI. . Fr-1800-1. . KL-1170. PCGS Apparent Very Fine 25. This Type 1 Five received an "Apparent" grade due to the faded overprint on the face side.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Realized
$207 |
Lot 1635 |
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1929, $5 National Bank Note. Bishop NB, Honolulu, HI. . Fr-1800-2. . KL-1171. PCGS Very Fine 20PPQ. A lovely Type 2 example on this bank's third issuing title, problem-free and bright for the grade.
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Realized
$575 |
Lot 1636 |
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1929, $5 National Bank Note. Bishop First NB, Honolulu, HI. . Fr-1800-2. . KL-1171. PCGS Very Fine 20PPQ. Attractive, original, and fully problem-free for the assigned grade. A wonderful example for a state or type set.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Realized
$460 |
Lot 1637 |
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1929, $5 National Bank Note. Bishop NB, Honolulu, HI. . Fr-1800-2. . KL-1171. PCGS Very Fine 20. This bank only issued Type 2 small size notes under its third and final issuing title.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Realized
$437 |
Lot 1638 |
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1929, $10 National Bank Note. Bishop First NB, Honolulu, HI. . Fr-1801-1. . KL-1243. PCGS Very Fine 20PPQ. An original and completely unmolested example from this ever-popular issuer.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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$368 |
Lot 1639 |
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1929, $10 National Bank Note. Bishop First NB, Honolulu, HI. . Fr-1801-1. . KL-1243. PCGS Very Fine 20. Appealing for the grade.
Estimated Value $500 - 700.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Unsold |
Lot 1640 |
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1929, $10 National Bank Note. Bishop First NB, Honolulu, HI. . Fr-1801-1. . KL-1243. PCGS Fine 15. A solid Type 1 $10 from the second bank title.
Estimated Value $450 - 550.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Realized
$259 |
Lot 1641 |
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1929, $10 National Bank Note. Bishop First NB, Honolulu, HI. . Fr-1801-1. . KL-1243. PCGS Fine 15. Yet another appealing small size Hawaii National Bank Note.
Estimated Value $450 - 550.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Unsold |
Lot 1642 |
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1929, $10 National Bank Note. Bishop NB, Honolulu, HI. . Fr-1801-2. . KL-1244. PCGS Very Fine 20PPQ. A lovely Type 2 example, problem free and original throughout.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Unsold |
Lot 1643 |
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1929, $10 National Bank Note. Bishop First NB, Honolulu, HI. . Fr-1801-2. . KL-1244. PCGS Fine 15. A scarcer Type 2 $10 on this bank's second title, ideal for a type set from Hawaii.
Estimated Value $450 - 550.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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$265 |
Lot 1644 |
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1929, $10 National Bank Note. Bishop NB, Honolulu, HI. . Fr-1801-2. . KL-1244. PCGS Very Fine 20. A second Type 2 example, with no mentionable flaws.
Estimated Value $500 - 700.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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$345 |
Lot 1645 |
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1929, $10 National Bank Note. Bishop NB, Honolulu, HI. . Fr-1801-2. . KL-1244. PCGS Fine 15. The third Type 2 $10 here offered on this bank's third title.
Estimated Value $450 - 550.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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$265 |
Lot 1646 |
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1929, $50 National Bank Note. Bishop First NB, Honolulu, HI. . Fr-1803-1. . KL-1378. PCGS Choice About New 55. A wonderfully high grade piece that has a single fold. Fifties from this bank are always popular, and enough survive to make obtaining one a reasonable goal for most collectors.
Founded August 17, 1858, by Charles Reed Bishop and his partner, William A. Aldrich, Bishop & Co. was the first successful banking partnership under the laws of the independent Kingdom of Hawaii. In January 1929, the bank announced that it was merging with First National Bank of Hawaii, First American Savings Bank, Army National Bank of Schofield Barracks, and Baldwin Bank (Maui). The bank changed its name to Bishop First National Bank of Honolulu.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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$1,783 |
Lot 1647 |
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1929, $50 National Bank Note. Bishop First NB, Honolulu, HI. . Fr-1803-1. . KL-1378. PCGS Very Fine 25. A nice Type 1 Fifty from Hawaii.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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$472 |
Lot 1648 |
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1929, $50 National Bank Note. Bishop First NB, Honolulu, HI. . Fr-1803-1. . KL-1378. PCGS Very Fine 25. A second in this grade, equally as nice as the last.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Realized
$489 |
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