9 Antique Oregon Bank Checks 1904 1905 Baker City Ladd Bush Funk Wagnalls For Sale

Up for sale is a remarkable, crisp lot of 9 vintage bank checks from the Citizens National Bank of Baker City, Oregon, dating between late 1904 and early 1906.Every check in this collection was drawn by the same individual, M. Hart, offering a fascinating window into early 20th-century regional commerce and banking routes. The collection features highly detailed banking transfer stamps, signatures, and historic corporate endorsements.🌟 Collection Highlights:The Funk & Wagnalls Journey: Includes a $6.00 check paid to the famous historic publisher Funk & Wagnalls Co. out of New York. The reverse side features a massive corporate stamp listing their iconic publications (The Literary Digest, The Jewish Encyclopedia) alongside clearing stamps from New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Portland.Wells Fargo & Co. Bank Connection: A $2.70 check displaying a highly dense, overlapping network of stamps—including an incredibly desirable Wells Fargo & Co's Bank (Portland Branch) stamp, alongside transfers to Fairfield, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri.Historic Oregon Banking Houses: Multiple checks feature prominent early Pacific Northwest institutions like Ladd & Bush (Salem), Dallas City Bank, and Merchants National Bank (Portland).Discrepancy Error Item: Features one notable check where the numerical value is filled as $23.00, but the cursive text reads "Seventy three"—a fantastic conversation piece for banking error collectors.🔍 Condition Report:All checks are in excellent vintage condition with clear ink, clean cancellations, and expected light aging. No heavy tears or compromises to the paper. Please review the high-resolution images of both fronts and backs to assess precise grading.
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