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| + | [[Image:Ontario 1927.JPG|660px|thumb|Upland in 1927]] | ||
| + | == large size $10, red seal == | ||
| + | [[Image:H3574-20399o.jpg|600px|thumb|Heritage auction 3574, lot 20399]] | ||
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| + | This specimen was lot 20399 in Heritage auction 3574 (Long Beach, CA, September 2019), where it sold for $26,400. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"Serial Number 1 Upland, California Red Seal | ||
| + | Upland, CA - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 614 The First NB Ch. # (P)8266 PMG Very Fine 30. Another one of the highlights of the California collection we are offering this evening, this is a great serial number 1 Red Seal from this just plain rare San Bernardino County bank. It is not only unique for type from this bank, it is also the sole number 1 example of any kind reported for this charter. A centerpiece of the Philip Krakover collection that John Hickman sold in 1990, it is now available for the first time in almost thirty years. It exhibits a vibrant overprint along with bold pen signatures. It does have some traces of residue in its top margin, most likely from a previous mounting which accounts for its survival today. A great note fit for the finest of collections. As a bonus, a postcard view of the bank's interior is included with the note. From the Norris Turner Collection (Total: 2 items)."</blockquote> | ||
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[[Image:H354-18333o.jpg|600px|thumb|Heritage auction 354, lot 18333]] | [[Image:H354-18333o.jpg|600px|thumb|Heritage auction 354, lot 18333]] | ||
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This specimen was lot 18333 in Heritage auction 354 (the Horwedel sale, Long Beach, CA, September 2004), where it sold for $6,325. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "Upland, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 The First NB Ch. # 8266. A just plain rare San Bernardino County bank in large, with just six examples listed in the census. The demand for these notes is shown by the price of $2760 realized in our last sale for a small note from here in the same grade as this. What this far more desirable large example, which is a most attractive Fine-Very Fine specimen, will bring tonight is anyone's guess, but our best estimate is...." | This specimen was lot 18333 in Heritage auction 354 (the Horwedel sale, Long Beach, CA, September 2004), where it sold for $6,325. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "Upland, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 The First NB Ch. # 8266. A just plain rare San Bernardino County bank in large, with just six examples listed in the census. The demand for these notes is shown by the price of $2760 realized in our last sale for a small note from here in the same grade as this. What this far more desirable large example, which is a most attractive Fine-Very Fine specimen, will bring tonight is anyone's guess, but our best estimate is...." | ||
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[[Image:H456-14827o.jpg|600px|thumb|Heritage auction 456, lot 14827]] | [[Image:H456-14827o.jpg|600px|thumb|Heritage auction 456, lot 14827]] | ||
[[Image:H456-14827r.jpg|600px|thumb]] | [[Image:H456-14827r.jpg|600px|thumb]] | ||
| + | [[Image:H3574-20399p.jpg|600px|thumb|a contemporary postcard]] | ||
This specimen was lot 14827 in Heritage auction 456 (Orlando, FL, January 2008), where it sold for $1,035. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "Upland, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 8266. This serial number 60 note is listed in the Kelly census. It is a pleasing Fine-Very Fine and will make a welcome addition to the census from this elusive issuer. From The Kansas City Collection." | This specimen was lot 14827 in Heritage auction 456 (Orlando, FL, January 2008), where it sold for $1,035. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "Upland, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 8266. This serial number 60 note is listed in the Kelly census. It is a pleasing Fine-Very Fine and will make a welcome addition to the census from this elusive issuer. From The Kansas City Collection." | ||
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* return to [[National Bank Notes of San Bernardino County, California]] | * return to [[National Bank Notes of San Bernardino County, California]] | ||
* see [[National Bank Notes of California]] for a complete list by charter number | * see [[National Bank Notes of California]] for a complete list by charter number | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:53, 26 August 2024
large size $10, red seal
This specimen was lot 20399 in Heritage auction 3574 (Long Beach, CA, September 2019), where it sold for $26,400. The catalog description[1] noted,
"Serial Number 1 Upland, California Red Seal Upland, CA - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 614 The First NB Ch. # (P)8266 PMG Very Fine 30. Another one of the highlights of the California collection we are offering this evening, this is a great serial number 1 Red Seal from this just plain rare San Bernardino County bank. It is not only unique for type from this bank, it is also the sole number 1 example of any kind reported for this charter. A centerpiece of the Philip Krakover collection that John Hickman sold in 1990, it is now available for the first time in almost thirty years. It exhibits a vibrant overprint along with bold pen signatures. It does have some traces of residue in its top margin, most likely from a previous mounting which accounts for its survival today. A great note fit for the finest of collections. As a bonus, a postcard view of the bank's interior is included with the note. From the Norris Turner Collection (Total: 2 items)."
large size $10, plain back
This specimen was lot 18333 in Heritage auction 354 (the Horwedel sale, Long Beach, CA, September 2004), where it sold for $6,325. The catalog description[1] noted, "Upland, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 The First NB Ch. # 8266. A just plain rare San Bernardino County bank in large, with just six examples listed in the census. The demand for these notes is shown by the price of $2760 realized in our last sale for a small note from here in the same grade as this. What this far more desirable large example, which is a most attractive Fine-Very Fine specimen, will bring tonight is anyone's guess, but our best estimate is...."
large size $20
This specimen was lot 20396 in Heritage auction 3563 (Chicago, April 2018), where it sold for $5,520. The catalog description[1] noted,
"Upland, CA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 651 The First NB Ch. # (P)8266. A scarce San Bernardino County bank with just eight large notes in the census. All have been closely held for many years, with very few offered recently. This is an attractive $20 Plain Back that made its last public appearance in our 2005 FUN auction. Crisp PMG Choice Very Fine 35, with just the lower left corner tip missing."
small size $5
This specimen was lot 18334 in Heritage auction 354 (the Horwedel sale, Long Beach, CA, September 2004), where it sold for $3,680. The catalog description[1] noted, "Upland, CA - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 8266. A nice Fine Type 2 example, one of only two such notes recorded in the census."
small size $10
This specimen was lot 14827 in Heritage auction 456 (Orlando, FL, January 2008), where it sold for $1,035. The catalog description[1] noted, "Upland, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 8266. This serial number 60 note is listed in the Kelly census. It is a pleasing Fine-Very Fine and will make a welcome addition to the census from this elusive issuer. From The Kansas City Collection."
Link to:
- return to National Bank Notes of San Bernardino County, California
- see National Bank Notes of California for a complete list by charter number