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Firstly if this belongs into the exonumia forum I am sorry. It does fall outside of coins and banknotes but it also isn't a token, medal or script. Secondly I know there is a cheque collector on this forum ( a chequer if you will) but rather than private messaging him I figured I would ask everyone so we could all learn and/or contribute Thirdly can we not have this turn into a cheque vs check debate? So anyways a guy handed me a cancelled cheque from the Maritime Bank of the Dominion of Canada. He wants to use it in a show and tell when our club starts up in September and told me to do some research on it for him. I have found out the bank was formed in Saint John, NB in 1872. The cheque was cashed in 1886 so I know it was along for that long. The cheque is from Woodstock, NB so I know they had a chapter there. There is also a cheque for sale on ebay from the Fredericton branch. Does anyone know when the bank closed or if there were any other branches? Maybe in Moncton? Anyways the one online for sale is listed in Quispamsis so I may bid on it, cheap shipping. Also you can't dangle something that says both Maritime and Woodstock on it in front of me and expect me not to try to buy it so I may own two cheques soon, we will see. I should get a scanner and camera. It would make these threads more lively with pictures As always thank you in advance for those that know more than me willing to help. |
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Is it pretty much identical to the one you mention on ebay (I don't even have to look that cheque up, I know which one you're talking about (it's the seller that sent you the NB items for your show))? The start of that ebay item is a decent price - I don't like paying that much, but it's not at all unreasonable for that era and bank. If your other questions don't get answered, I'll try and find the info, I'm just running out the door right now. |
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I can't answer your question on the Bank but I do agree with you on the spelling of "cheque" used in that context.
The spelling "check " is if you want to check on something.
I don't see how there can be a debate for anyone properly using the English language.
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I don't have answers to all your questions but the history of our original Canadian banks and their huge consolidation over past decades has always fascinated me because it is so different from banks as we know them to be today. It appears that the Maritime Bank of the Dominion of Canada became insolvent prior to 1889. I'd expect there were also lots of cheques that wouldn't have gotten cashed once the doors were suddenly shut, although back then only the very best of the best were allowed chequing privileges. (I think our American friends spell the word "checks"...Yes, English as in UK it's " cheques" and us Canadians being loyal to our mother country and all that...) Here is the record of a Supreme Court Judgement in 1889, addressing a dispute about which party has priority over the bank's assets, the Province or lienholders. http://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/sc...742/index.doIf others do not have your answers to the various branches that it originally operated, it's unfortunate this bank wasn't involved in a long ago merger because then the archives of what particular bank as is known today would have plenty of information about it. |
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I half assumed it was the same guy but you know what they say about "assume".
You would be surprised what some people do to the English language JimmyD.
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It may also be interesting to attempt to research the drawer and payee because it's possible either or both were a "person of influence' in NB at the time, if the seller isn't related in some way to either.
Unlike coins which can never be traced back, descendants may be thrilled at the opportunity to purchase something connected to their ancestors. ...just a thought.
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Unlike coins which can never be traced back, descendants may be thrilled at the opportunity to purchase something connected to their ancestors. ...just a thought. A friend I got involved in cheque collecting was at a community dinner and he brought a cheque signed by a guy's grandfather over to him ... the guy was pretty happy to have it.
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The only cheque I own to date is a pay to the Red Rose Tea company. I collect Red Rose memorabilia so that is why I bought it.
Well, I have two cheques. I put a minimum bid on the cheque and left my computer. With 3 watchers I figured I would be out bid. It was made out to T.B. Jones and co.
Hey chequer, is there a proper name for cheque collectors. Googling Cheque collecting/collectors brings up nothing.
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is there a proper name for cheque collectors. I seem to recall a name, but I'm not certain ... I always consider it a part of numismatics since they are financial documents. They are often found amongst stamp collections because of the excise stamps affixed to them that used to be required. You have two great cheques to a start of a collection ... I have a Red Rose one too (although I forget where I put it!). Forgot to add the Stamp Forum has a section for cheques (checks), although I don't think many go there.
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08/04/2015 10:16 pm
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