Manhattan, New York - January 31, 2008 - RM Smythe & Co. held 6
auctions in 2007 offering historical autographs, currency, coins,
stocks, bonds, antiques and even two weapons. When compiling a list of
more interesting lots that sold in 2007, the only unifying factor
that fits all the items listed is that collectors were looking for
Quality merchandise. This constant search for quality has become clear
in heavy bidding activity resulting final bids that in many cases, the extent
outbid before the auction and the registers new estimates. Of
Note, in particular the December 12-13 sale # 275 of Part 13 of the
Schingoethe collection of obsolete currency, which has seen many notes
Sales up 10 times their presale estimates, with 94% of 1162
lots sold at the end of a hammer (see http://www. new-old. com /? id = 783,436
). Although interest in obsolete currency was very high, representing
only a small part of the property and antique collectors who saw
offer very active in the Smythe auction floor in 2007.
Here are current prices on some of the lots sold by the most distinguished
R. Smythe & Company in 2007. Many sales are inclusive #, the
Lot No. and final offer. In most cases the pre-sale estimates also
On the list. The average realized price in the list does not include the buyers premium.
Detailed photos of each lot can not be viewed online at
catalog for sale is specified # and # Smythe auction lot. View
Http://www. smytheonline. com / prices_realized / index. php.
Sale # 270 - Lot # 1136 - Final Bid $ 24,000
1838 Die Alignment III, Edge reeded Judd-84 Brilliant Proof. As a form of
Gobrecht dollars are very rare, and when detected, are
usually draw 1836 of 1,600 pieces. The pattern of re-lighting
Gobrecht 1838 (Judd-84) are considered R. 5. This piece
dark slate gray toning, but when rotated under light, very attractive
background colors of copper, gold, water, blue and can be seen. Test
Flash is very visible in the layers of color. Fully established, that
They are often not. Eagle feathers are very different. Although
very attractive, there are some scratches in the obverse fields
some states under the Freedom and below the eagle. It's not perfect, but
Rare this nice.
Sale # 270 - Lot # 1219 - Final Bid $ 55,000
1911 Matte Proof NGC PR-66. There is no doubt that the double eagles
designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens are the most beautiful pieces beaten by
The United States for general circulation. During this period of strike
History, U. S. Currency was to test ways of making our currency more
Art. One way was the Mint new test procedure used for gold
currencies, resulting in what we now call "proof mat." They were
was not well received by the public, and the low mintage gold standard for
Dropped further. The draw of 1911 was only 100 pieces at once. This
room table is a perfect example of the type of testing mate. Pale yellow
Deeply impressed and almost perfect.
Sale # 270 - Lot # 1683 - Estimate $ 15,000 Outlets and more - Final Bid $ 21,000
New York, E923 Ch. / Brooklyn. / First NB. $ 10. P. 624. PB 1902.
No. D765506 / 1 Option A-Gem Uncirculated. A very rare
Number 1 Red Seal Brooklyn that has not appeared publicly since the
Kriegsberg sale in 1965. Totally original and near perfect
condition, except for some minor handling. The highlight of our national survey
offers promising sparks of very aggressive deals.
Sale # 270 - Lot # 3501 - Estimate $ 25,000 Outlets and more - Final Bid $ 30,000
$ 1000. A. L-1. Cr 1. No. 129. PF-1. A sharp and bright, and very alive
Example, which until now has never appeared at a public sale. His
existence was unknown to Criswell, Ball, Shull, or Fricke! VF or Better
September, with light to moderate vertical folds. Carefully hammer canceled
No missing parts. Frankly signatures executed Clitherall
And Elmore. In the two runs back light pencil, stamp
hinges behind the cancellation, and a safe water stain. None
of them are funny, and have no impact on the election
appearance of the note when viewed from the front. Great visual appeal
the brilliant green, images razor sharp black text, and a wide
And even margins on all four sides. Original Strictly no repairs
or “ conservation''souvent found in the notes to the Confederation of type 1. This
is a note that is integrated into a museum about the quality of
CSA paper money collection. VF, CC. Ironically, the first
Confederate paper money was engraved and printed by the National Bank
Note Company in New York. Shortly after the notes were ordered and
delivered, hostilities erupted at Fort Sumter, and federal marshals
moved to the National Bank Note company's offices and confiscated the
Printing plates. Montgomery 607 $ 1,000 tickets issued, 116 are
known, 9 in Uncirculated condition, and two of them are canceled.
Perhaps a third of the survivors are practically impossible to achieve, blocked
in public institutions and private institutions. $ 1000 notes were signed by
Alexander B. Clitherall as registration and Edward Elmore as Treasurer. The
Mr. Elmore of fire was not a man to play with me. Mr. Daniels, the
editor of a Richmond newspaper, wrote an article claiming that Elmore
was a great player away large sums to the Treasury.
Elmore immediately challenged Daniels to a duel and shot him! This
Criswell Special Type-1 has never been available to the public or
recorded in the census, and was probably collected decades before
Rare Confederate paper money is considered particularly
Valuable. This may reflect the fact that, apart from having been
carefully removed from the two hinges that held the stamp to an album
page, the note has not been altered in any way. Worth
Premium bids.
Sale # 271 - Lot No. 35 - Points of sale estimate $ 5,500 and more - Final Bid $ 6,500
British statesman, wartime Prime Minister and Nobel
(1874-1965). Choice typed document signed / Winston LS
Churchill, "/ 1-1/5 pages, 4to, parchment, London, January 18, 1957.
Churchill's signature is written after [partially through
Seal] and is assisted by a lawyer. Fiscal bear the stamp relief
Head. A / "addendum" / in the directory of existing contracts
between / "The Churchill, Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Honorable
KG, OM, CH, MP of Chartwell Westerham County
Kent. . . and Cassell & Company Limited. . . City of London "Amending
agreement between them / "to the extent editors
no evidence of transmission of the third and fourth volumes of the History of the
The English-speaking peoples. . . shortly after the first thirty days of the
January, nineteen hundred fifty-seven, as printers can
Communicate. . . Except this case, the provisions of the principal
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. . . _ "_ / In exceptional cases,
Good condition. Churchill's four-volume work A History of the
English-speaking peoples were issued between 1956 and 1958 and was
the last major literary work made by him before his death in 1965.
This great work has had a checkered life a little though. Was
Newman commissioned by Flores and the contract was signed in 1933.
Although Churchill continued working on the manuscript, his public
functions do not allow you to complete the work by the outbreak of war in
From 1939, when he returned to his former post as First Lord of the Admiralty, was
450,000 words, told the editor in the best shape he had been
capable of providing such services, which covers the issue of the origins of the
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln. When, after the great events
the next six years and lost the 1945 elections, Sir Winston
time and inclination, once again takes the pen, was the new
project, the Second World War, he went first. With these six
volumes ended happily, was able to revisit the unfinished
History of the English-speaking peoples that had been set aside in
troubling circumstances many years ago. Churchill had recently
was his last term as Prime Minister [1951-55], during which
was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature [1953]. A very
Rare agreement between Churchill and his publisher at one of its
Most important works.
Sale # 271 - Lot # 159 - early estimate of $ 3000 and Up - Final Bid $ 4250
Nelson, director of the British Navy Horace (1758-1805), in 1800, blocked
Malta and Naples, held by French and Neapolitan Jacobins canceled
Cardinal Ruffo terms offered to the rebels has received absolute surrender;
Neapolitan royal family restored to power, became romance
Emma Hamilton, wife of the consul in Naples, Sir William Hamilton;
promoted to vice admiral, created Duke of Bronte by Ferdinand I of Naples;
Died in the Battle of Trafalgar. Election letter signed manuscript
/ "Nelson & Bronte" / Vice Admiral of the Blue, 1 page, 4to small
[8-1/4 "x 8-1/2"], in his boat, / HMS Victory, near Toulon, 13
August 1803. "/ Routing / Naval Storekeeper at Malta," / Nelson
heads / "you get in the stores of His Majesty under his charge
the barge and Jolly (or four hands) vessels to ships of Her Majesty
The victory and keep them under a shade or cover until you are wanted by
Use of the vessel. . . "/ Repairs folds of paper, minor stains
top, otherwise in very good condition. Nelson was given command of
in / Victoria / just three months before and joined the blockade continues
The French port of Toulon. However, the French fleet managed to slip
past the blockade in 1805, and Nelson led a failed process. Retire because
poor health, was named in September this year, and fought
and a great victory at Trafalgar just a month later. A good naval
chart showing how control of Malta, held in 1800, enabled England
maintain a fleet in the Mediterranean, a key to its maritime supremacy.
Sale # 271 - Lot # 722 - estimated price $ 3,000 to $ 3,500 - Final Bid $ 5500
OXFORD: illustrata Oxonia Illustrated Oxonia. Loggan David. Oxford
1675. Folio, red leather [by Bartlett?] With Golden shed roof design,
, Gangs of column six. Three engravings laid in. Minor and low dampstains
dirt, guards free brow furrowed, slightly curved front panel,
Otherwise very good / Fine.
Sale # 272 - Lot # 1263 - Outlets Estimate $ 1500 to $ 3000 - $ 8500 final offer
Central Bank of Brooklyn (NY) 1854. # 199. SHS 20. Jolly Old Saint
Nicholas sleigh full of toys pulled by reindeer. Classic
Vignette by Baldwin, Adams & Co. Durand Vignette Type III. Santa Claus
Miniatures are among the most popular of all the thumbnails. The
Schingoethe collection of obsolete note vignetting Santa Claus
Established many record prices. First, we have seen in this society. We
expect the bidding of this certificate to be very competitive. Light
Color on the left. VF. *
Sale # 272 - Lot # 4842 - Outlets Estimate $ 7,000 to $ 8,000 - The final bid of $ $ 14,000
$ 20. P. 953B. 1914. No. B2522533A. Choice Uncirculated. A real red jacket
All Seal $ 20 is perfect from the front and slightly twisted
Prevents aft Super Gem note. The originality and
Relief strengths are clearly visible through the door PMG64 QPR. A
Wonderful note.
Sale # 272 - Lot # 4938 - Outlets Estimate $ 10,000 to $ 15,000 - Final Offer
$ 37,000
LT. 18-Subject Uncut Sheet of 5 $ 1,953 legal tender notes.
A00000001A-A00136001A. The last note on the sheet bearing the inscription
the signature of the treasurer of the United States, Ivy Baker Priest, and
Treasury Secretary George M. Humphrey. About Uncirculated,
with a corner a few laps, and a rusty trombone note 1.
They are mentioned for accuracy, which will never get better
Example of this fact sheet only. Accompanied by a copy of a letter
Treasury Department official letterhead, signed by Edward F. Bartelt,
Deputy Prosecutor of 20 May 1953, claiming it
of the first sheet of the first round of this series. A wonderful addition to
Wide collection of U. Size S weak currency.
Sale # 272 - Lot # 2501 - Estimate $ 25,000 Outlets and more - Final Bid $ 52,500
$ 1000. A. L-1. Cr 1. No. 88. PF-1. John C. Calhoun, U.S. rights
Lawyer on the left. Andrew Jackson, right. A sharp and bright, and remarkably
notable example was purchased in 1987 from the auction of Dr. Douglas
Ball's personal collection. Described by Dr. Ball as "EF, moreover, the court
Canceled. "
The description of 1987 in the rear were two slightly
annotations in pencil, stamp hinges behind the cancellation, and
harmless water stain, but all have been professionally
Eliminated. Disturbingly attractive, with the visual appeal of a complete
Example, out of circulation. The cancellations were made as
are virtually undetectable from the front and quality of paper is just
Extraordinary. No folds are evident. Signature is Clitherall
Boldly executed. Signature Elmore is a bit lighter. This is a note
that could easily fit in almost any collection of museum quality CSA
Paper money. Ex Phillip H. Chase, Dr. Douglas Ball, and Frederick Mayer.
You can not ask more than impressive! Much higher than
just sold in our April 2007 Western Reserve Historical Society Sale,
described as "VF, CC", which brought $ 30,000. VF, CC. Ironically,
first Confederate paper money was engraved and printed by the
National Bank Note Company in New York. Shortly after the notes of
were ordered and delivered, hostilities erupted at Fort Sumter, and
Federal agents went to the offices of National Bank Note Company
And confiscated the printing plates. $ 1000 notes were signed by
Alexander B. Clitherall as registration and Edward Elmore as Treasurer. The
Mr. Elmore of fire was not a man to play with me. Mr. Daniels, the
editor of a Richmond newspaper, wrote an article claiming that Elmore
was a great player away large sums to the Treasury.
Elmore immediately challenged Daniels to a duel and shot him! 607
$ 1000 Montgomery notes issued, about 116 are known, 9 in
State out of circulation, and two of them are canceled. Maybe third
survivors are practically impossible to find, imprisoned in public
Private institutions.
Sale # 272 - Lot # 2521 - Outlets Estimate $ 7,500 to $ 15,000 final bid of $ 19,000
Law of 28 February 1861. $ 1000. Cr not publicly traded. B-8. Learned hand model
with stickers stuck on the written evidence of the silk fiber with hand-drawn red
Coupons. Car cotton. Sailor low. American Bank Note. Top
Right panel separately. Mass index. Worthy of some restoration. Has
The onset of ventricular fibrillation. Apparently, the work on this relationship began later
$ 500. The company obtained the text of the bond, "he wrote in
type and then pasted into cartoons, as appropriate. A single large
And historical
Sale # 274 - Lot # 1595 - Final Bid $ 13,000
Colombia. 8 Escudo, 1779NR JJ. Carol (us) III. KM 50. 1. (NGC MS-64).
OBV. : Armored bust right side. rev. : Arms, crowned neck
Fleece. Mild rolling on the cheek and rubbed his forehead out of the
Gem.
Sale # 274 - Lot # 1616 - Final Bid $ 9500
18th Century Spanish Bronze Cannon Loaded buttocks. Typically, 39 1 / 2 "
Length. Bourbon arms of Charles III in the upper canyon. Based on the violation
Firearm in the presence of the bolt. Minor damage to Pindle. Nice surfaces
With only traces of verdigris. One of only 40 firearms were reported
In / Hunter. / The fact that the breech block is present is simply
Amazing. Cannon weighs 200 pounds. Must be picked up-no shipping available.
"As you can see, 2007 was a great year for Smythe." said Mary Herzog,
Vice President of RM Smythe & Co. "We had some exceptionally high
lots of quality, leading bidder interest.
For 2008, we plan wonderful auctions and our clients can
expect even more quality merchandise at the auction floor. "
Accredited media interested in scheduling an interview to discuss this
Release or past or future auctions make contact with Mary
Herzog at 212-943-1880
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