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Some time ago I purchased a collection of paper money,in it I found this. I realize it is not a bill, but it seemed to fit in with the collection, anybody know what it is?.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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The Battle of the Plains of Abraham.  |
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Battle of Quebec (1775)
Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold led a force of about 1,200 American army forces and Canadian militia in a multi-pronged attack on the city, which, due to bad weather and bad timing, did not start well, and ended with Montgomery dead, Arnold wounded, and Daniel Morgan and more than 400 men captured.
... but if you meant "where did that magazine drawing come from?" ... then my answer is
=> probably from some old book, magazine, or Reader's digest? (included with the collection to give the collector a snap-shot of history) ... it's kinda cool
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Valued Member
 Canada
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Hmm, it didnt come from a book or magazine as it is made of silk, I must admit it has me stumped.
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yah, it is very interesting ... and it has the number "37" on it, like it was number 37 in a collection of some kind ... maybe it's kinda like an antique hockey card? ... maybe all of the kids during the Victorian era would hang-out in the schoolyards and trade silk battle cards ... got 'em, need 'em, got 'em ... hey wow, look what Lancelot found => he found a number 37! => a rookie dead Richard Montgomery card ... cool!
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I'm sorry, neweden, but I actually did search for quite some time last night, but I could not find anymore leads into your search/investigation
... but it's really too bad, for I became quite jealous that you had that really cool piece of silk, that was obviously something that was kinda "catchy" at that time, but unfortunately didn't get recorded ...
=> I honestky hope that you find the answer, for I'm sure that even if it doesn't end-up being lucrative, it'll end-up being ultra-cool discovering a fact from the past, right?
Ummm, I'll give ya $10 for that piece of silk ...
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Canada
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it's too bad that there is staining on the silk..almost looks like someone spilled their morning coffee on it :(
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well, on the bright-side => it's probably 100+ year old coffee ... mmmmm, coffee ...
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New Member
Canada
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Its a silk. there are different series of them depicting various topics. I believe they are quite old and came in tobbacco possibly. there are collectors for these especially in the states. not sure what its worth however.
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United States
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I found this; 6 Cigarette Silks, Canada, Ireland
Sold For: or Sign In to see Price Data.
Sold Date:11/11/2007
Channel:Online Auction
Source: ebay
Category:Alcohol & Smoking
This is a lot of old cigarette silks with most being Canadian History Series. Overall are in nice condition although a couple have some fraying. The following silks are included,#26 Verendrye's Expedition First View of Rockies 1743#27. Peppermill captures Louisborgh 1745 #37 American Invasion: Montgomery's body Found in the snow before Quebec. 1775 #45 Red River Expedition camp at Malawin Bridge 1870 Smaller Canadian silk #53 Officer 23rd Alberta Rangers, Pincher Creek, Alta. Last one is Facsimile Stamp issued by Irish Republic during the Rebellion. Easter,1916. Issued by Godfrey Phillips Shipping is $2 in USA and $3 in Canada. We have been ebay dealers for many years and try to grade fairly. Please bid with confidence. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.worthpoint.com/worthoped...nada-irelandEdited by oih82w8
09/07/2011 2:14 pm
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 Canada
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Nice detective work oih82w8....
I like it. A little bit history, itself contained on a piece of history...
"Discovery follows discovery, each both raising and answering questions, each ending a long search, and each providing the new instruments for a new search." -- J. Robert OppenheimerContent of this post is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses...0/deed.en_USMy eBay store
Edited by SPP-Ottawa
09/07/2011 2:45 pm
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I agree => good diggin' oih82w8
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Posted 09/01/2011 6:17 pm
