United States Stamps and Currency, featuring the Gerald Nylander Collection
August 22, 2023
Our August 22, 2023 United States auction features the Gerald Nylander Collection of Washington-Franklins, with an emphasis on Proofs, Essays, errors and varieties. Many of the items in this collection are unique and are the basis of some of the illustrations in Scott Specialized Catalogue. Gerald was a consummate stamp collector, contributor to the Scott Catalogue, author of many articles and frequent exhibitor (Essays, Trial Colors and Proofs 1908-1917; Postal Rates, Foreign Destinations and others). His collection also includes U.S. Banknotes and Currency. He was a member of the Collectors Club of Chicago and many other philatelic societies. In addition the sale includes Regular Issues, Air Post, Offices in China and more
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #5380 UNITED STATES CURRENCY NOTES Legal Tender Issues (United States Notes) 1862 $1 Salmon P.Chase, Legal Tender note (Fr.17a), signed Chittenden, Spinner, Choice About Fine, PMG 58 (Legal tender notes, also called "U.S. Notes" were first issued on March 10, 1862 in denominations ranging from $5 to $1,000. Second Issue printings were for the $1 and $2 denominations, while the Third Issue covers denominations ranging from $5 to $1,000) Catalog #17a | Price Realized $1,800.00 |
 | Lot #5381 UNITED STATES CURRENCY NOTES Legal Tender Issues (United States Notes) 1869 $1 George Washington, Legal Tender note (Fr.18), signed Allison, Spinner, Choice About New, PCGS 58PPQ. (The 1869 Series of Legal Tender Notes are among the most desirable issues in all of American federal currency. Instantly recognizable by their beautiful hues of green, blue and red, bills from this series are popularly referred to as "Rainbow Notes." The $1 offered here portrays George Washington within an oval frame at center. The portrait was engraved by Alfred Sealey and was based on the famous painting by Gilbert Stuart. At left is the vignette Columbus in Sight of Land as engraved by Joseph P. Ourdan. Green tints are seen along the top border of the design and a green serial number panel is to the lower left. A large red spiked Treasury Seal is at right. The serial numbers are in red and found to the lower left and upper right. The type features the engraved signatures of Treasury officials Allison and Spinner at the bottom left and right respectively. The back is intricately printed in green with the imprint of the National Bank Note Company at bottom center) Catalog #18 | Price Realized $3,250.00 |
 | Lot #5382 UNITED STATES CURRENCY NOTES Legal Tender Issues (United States Notes) 1917 $1 Legal Tender Note (Fr.39), signed Speelman, White, crisp and fresh bank note, looks folded in the middle, Extra Fine Catalog #39 | Unsold |
 | Lot #5383 UNITED STATES CURRENCY NOTES Legal Tender Issues (United States Notes) 1923 $1 George Washington, Legal Tender note (Fr.40), signed Speelman, White, Choice Uncirculated, PMG 64 Catalog #40 | Price Realized $675.00 |
 | Lot #5384 UNITED STATES CURRENCY NOTES Legal Tender Issues (United States Notes) 1862 $2 Alexander Hamilton, Legal Tender Note (Fr.41), signed Chittenden, Spinner, About Uncirculated, PMG 55 (a beautiful note, bright colors, margins are all clear of the design) Catalog #41 | Price Realized $3,000.00 |
 | Lot #5385 UNITED STATES CURRENCY NOTES Legal Tender Issues (United States Notes) 1869 $2 Thomas Jefferson, Legal Tender Note (Fr.42), About Uncirculated, PMG 53 (Exceptional Paper Quality and Color). A beautiful "Rainbow" note with array of colors and premium quality Catalog #42 | Price Realized $4,750.00 |
 | Lot #5386 UNITED STATES CURRENCY NOTES Legal Tender Issues (United States Notes) 1917 $2 Thomas Jefferson, Legal Tender Note (Fr.60), crisp and unfolded note, v.f. Catalog #60 | Price Realized $240.00 |
 | Lot #5387 UNITED STATES CURRENCY NOTES Legal Tender Issues (United States Notes) 1863 $5 Alexander Hamilton, Legal Tender note (Fr.63a), signed Chittenden, Spinner, New, PSGS 62 Catalog #63a | Price Realized $2,300.00 |
 | Lot #5388 UNITED STATES CURRENCY NOTES Legal Tender Issues (United States Notes) 1869 $5 Andrew Jackson Legal Tender note (Fr.64), with central vignette of a pioneer family, which has earned it the nickname of the "Woodchopper" note, signed Allison, Spinner, Choice Uncirculated, PMG 63 (Exceptional Paper Quality) Catalog #64 | Price Realized $4,250.00 |
 | Lot #5389 UNITED STATES CURRENCY NOTES Legal Tender Issues (United States Notes) 1907 $5 Andrew Jackson, Legal Tender note (Fr.92), signed Woods, White, fresh and crisp note, slightly folded in middle, v.f. Catalog #92 | Price Realized $150.00 |
 | Lot #5390 UNITED STATES CURRENCY NOTES Legal Tender Issues (United States Notes) 1880 $10 Daniel Webster, Legal Tender note (Fr.101), signed Bruce, Gilfillan, Choice Uncirculated, PMG 64 (Exceptional Paper Quality) (Ten dollar legal tender notes from 1880 are typically called Jackass notes by collectors) Catalog #101 | Price Realized $2,500.00 |
 | Lot #5391 UNITED STATES CURRENCY NOTES Legal Tender Issues (United States Notes) 1901 $10 Bison between Lewis and Clark, Legal Tender note (Fr.121m), signed Elliot, White, Back Plate 348, splendid "Mule" banknote, Choice About Fine, PMG 58 Catalog #121m | Price Realized $3,750.00 |
 | Lot #5392 UNITED STATES CURRENCY NOTES Legal Tender Issues (United States Notes) 1923 $10 US Note - Legal Tender (Fr.123), signed Speelman, White, Choice XF, PCGS 45 Catalog #123 | Price Realized $5,500.00 |
 | Lot #5393 UNITED STATES CURRENCY NOTES Legal Tender Issues (United States Notes) 1878 $20 Legal Tender note (Fr.129), signed Allison, Gilfillan, Choice About Uncirculated, PMG 58 Catalog #129 | Price Realized $2,400.00 |
