Lot 474
1857 Western Exchange Fire & Marine Insurance Co. and 1857 City Of Omaha, Nebraska. 2 Uncut Sheets. One of the many commune settlements that flourished in the Mid-19th Century, Bishop Hill, was located 150 miles southwest of Chicago was founded in 1848 by 38 year-old self proclaimed prophet, messiah and religious reformist, Eric Johnson and 700 Swedish emigrant followers. Hugely successful in agriculture they invested their profits in railroading and purchased the charter of the Western Exchange Fire and Marine Insurance Co. of Omaha to issue currency. Extremely Fine uncut sheet signed with 1, 2, 3 and $5 denominations signed by Johnson. normal age toning, 16 x 11"
1857 The City of Omaha, Nebraska Territory, which extended to the Canadian border and to the Continental Divide. Uncut Sheet of 4 notes, $1, $1, $3, $5. Extremely Fine with normal age tone.– these colorful, artistic notes feature detailed vignettes of Native Americans, allegorical figures, and modes of transportation. In addition, each note bears the prized handwritten signature of Jesse Lowe – a founder and the first mayor of Omaha – who is widely credited with naming the city. 16 x 11".
Each housed in a wooden frame. Estimate Value $300 - 350
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