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Lot Title: $168 California Warrant, February 10, 1855 - XF
Lot Number: 57
Description: The JavaScript Consignment. The California Seat of Government Controller's Office issued this warrant on February 10, 1855 in the amount of $168 "out of an appropriate for per diem of assemblymen". Controller Sam Bell hand signed the note in distinctive, tall script and it has been stamped "BONDED -ACT 1857". Printed by Britton & Rey, the note features allegorical vignettes of Western themes - miners, Indians and waterscapes. The warrant was issued to William J Knox who endorsed it on the verso. Per the consignor: "William J. Knox of Nevada County, California, was a member of the California state assembly 16th District, 1855-56. On Nov. 13, 1867 Dr. William J. Knox, and old Californian and member of the state
Estimate: $500-$600
Lot Status: Bidding has been closed for this lot.
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Hammered Price: $500
Price Realized: $590

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$168 California Warrant, February 10, 1855 - XF
$168 California Warrant, February 10, 1855 - XF
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