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Sale 2969: American Bank Note Company Archives


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1051 "American Bank Note Holographics, Inc. Holographic Eagle Vignette." "DE. 1985. Specimen. Possibly one of the first stock certificates to have a holographic image on the front of it as a vignette. Odd shs, common stock, blue. 3 1/2 inch by 1 3/4 ince eagle with spread wings vignette. Attractive and rare as specimen. ABNC. XF." (Photo) 125-250
1052 Republic Bank Note Company Proof. "Pittsburgh, PA. 1900-1920. Proof. Proof of vignette, title and text, no border. 2 found in archive, no specimens found. Taken over by SBNC. Rare security printer proof of stock certificate. RBNC. VF." (Photo) 200-400
1053 "Republic Banknote Company," "Philadelphia, PA. 19- (ca. 1900-1920's). Specimen. Odd shs. Blue. Pennsylvania coat of arms. Interesting that Security BNC was printing Republic BNC's Stock certificate. Rare certificate of famous security printer that was eventually aquired by ABNC. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 200-400
1054 The Rocky Mountain Bank Note Company Proof. "CO. 1900-20. Proof. Proof of vignette, title and text, no border. Vignette of allegorical women flanking a patriotic eagle and shield in a bordered circle. 2 Proofs found in archives, no specimens. RBNC. VG-Fine with minor faults and wrinkles." (Photo) 200-400
1055 Security Banknote Company - U.S. Banknote Corp. "DE. 1947. Specimen. $100, 5% registered bond due 1976. Series B. Orange. Vignette of allegorical woman and child. Security printer bond. Transition bond. Red overprint states that company merged with Lanston Industries to form United States Banknote Corp. Company acquired by American Banknote Co. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 300-600
1056 Security Banknote Company Bond. "DE. 1947. Specimen. $100, 5% registered bond due 1976, Series A. Brown. Vignette of allegorical woman and child. Security printer bond. Company acquired by American Banknote Co. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 300-600
1057 "Security Banknote Co. Specimen Scrip Certificate," "DE. 1956. $ odd, 5% Convertible Subordinated Income Debentures Due 1976, Series B. No vignette, brown border. Security printer that is an ABNC predecessor company. 2 found in archive. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 125-250
1058 "Security Banknote Company Unique Production File," "DE. 1947. Proof certificate of vignette, title and text printed on white paper with matching 100 shs brownish-purple border. Vignette if of allegorical woman sitting on throne with nude child strong in front of her. Also included are 2 different photo proofs of slightly different designs. Unique production file in archives. SBNC. Choice group." (Photo) 300-600
1059 "Security Banknote Company Unique Production Model," DE. 1947. Unique Proof model or mockup of 100 shs common stock with brownish-purple border. Mockup was completed on the lower border certificate of a vertical pair of border certificates that were printed on light brown paper. Vignette is of allegorical woman sitting on throne with nude child standing in front of her. Unique model in archives. SBNC. Choice. (Photo) 500-1000
1060 "Security-Columbian Banknote Company Unique Production File," "DE. 1958. 2 different certificates. Both have standing allegorical woman in front of ""Spider Press"" and holding ""SC"" logo. 1) Unique model or mockup for ""100 shs"" of Common Stock in red. Mounted in green folder. Unique in archive. 2) Proof of same design with vignette, title and text with no border printed on white paper. 3) Proofs of corporate seal, title and text used on final certificates. 4) Photo proof of finished design. Unique production file in archives. SCBNC. Choice group." (Photo) 300-600
1061 Security-Columbian Banknote Company. "DE. 1947-1950's. Specimen. 100 shs, brown. Allegorical woman standing next to a spider press with company logo in her hands. Rare stock certificate from this well known security printer and engraver. SCBNC. XF." (Photo) 150-300
1062 United States Banknote Corp. Melange "NY. 1980-1990. Specimen. 4 different certificates. All have eagle vignettes. 1). Odd shs, common stock, blue. 2). Odd shs, preferred stock, green. 3). Certificate of Printing (of securities), light blue. 4) Advertising Stock Certificate. Blue, Advertises USBNC's printing of stocks, bonds, traveler checks, currency, licenses and other items. Interesting group. SC-USBNC. XF." (Photo) 125-250
1063 "Chicago, IL. Central Bank Note Co. Stock Certificate Sample Book," 1920-1930's. Specimen book. 90+ specimen stock certificates tipped into 16 by 13.5 inch horizontal format sample book with black leather binding. Condition ranges between fair to XF with a few folded and 17 with minor water stains. Companies include Walgreen; Abbot Laboratories; The Hartford Times; Continental Air Services; Wol-Low Cafeterias; General Parts Corp (MI); Lily-Tulip Cup Co.; Norwalk Tire & Rubber; The Cellotex Co.; Seaboard Continental and an attractive and interesting variety of other specimen stocks printed by Central BNCo. which was located in Chicago. Rare specimen stock book by extremely artistic printing company. A large majority of these stocks have never been seen in issued format. Central BNC. XF. (Photo) 1250-2500
1064 "Security BNCo. Stock Certificate and Stock Border Sample Book," "1900-1940's. Sample Book. Large format 18 by 14 inch SBNCo. sample book with stock certificate borders without text, title or vignette as well as over complete specimen stock certificates. Very mixed condition throughout, from poor to Fine. Please inspect. Over 90+ specimen stock certificates varying from good to VF condition. Titles include Dominguez Oilfields, CA; Sperry Corp; National Biscuit Co.; Philadelphia Inquirer; Denver & Salt Lake Railway; Manila Electric Co.; Toledo Edision, OH; Pacific Portland Cement (2); Intertype Corp.; Seaboard Airlines Railway and many other companies. Additionally, there are a large number of proof or specimen stock borders without text, title and vignette, evidently for use on specific companies. Please inspect. Interesting SBNCo. stock certificate reference book evidently for internal use only. SBNC." 1250-2500

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1065 "Anchorage, Alaska $5000 Bond Specimen," "Anchorage, AK. 1978. 1978 General Obligation General Purpose Band, Series A. Eagle vignette. Brown-purple border. Rare Alaska bond. Jeffries BNC. XF." 150-300
1066 "Alaska Interstate Co. Bonds," "AK. 1971-1979. Specimen. 5 different registered bonds. All with allegorical woman and man flanking globe. 1)-4) 6% Convertible Debentures Due 1996. $ odd; $1,000; $5,000; $10,000. 5) $ odd, 12 3/4% Debenture Due 1999. Transition certificate with red overprint ""Name Changed to Enstar Corp."" Scarce Alaska bonds. ABNC. XF." (Photo) 250-500
1067 Bond of the State of California Pair "San Francisco, CA. 1949-1950. Specimen. 2 different. Both have vignette of clock tower in front of view of San Franciso bay with city behind. 1). $1000, ""San Francisco Harbor Improvement Act of 1929"", Issue C, 1949, Orange. 2). $1000, ""San Francisco Harbor Improvement Act of 1929"", Issue D, 1950. Green. Rare State of California Bonds. VF." (Photo) 150-300
1068 "CA. City and County of San Francisco Proof Bond," "1910. Stock Certificate, Bond. Water bond. Unique proof bond of the front only. Vignette on top with waterfall dropping into river or lake. VF condition. No other example was found in the archive as either proof or specimen. Printer is unattributed, but it is intaglio printed." (Photo) 75-150
1069 "City of Los Angeles Bond," "Los Angeles, CA. 1911. Specimen. $1000, Harbor Improvement Bond, Election 1910. Vignette of 2 allegorical men reclining against city of arms of Los Angeles. Rare bond. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 200-400
1070 "City of Los Angeles Bonds," "CA. 1913-1914. Specimen. 2 different bonds. Both have allegorical teenage boys flanking seal of Los Angeles. Both are $1,000 bonds. 1) Electric Plant Bond, green border. 2) Waterworks Bond, brown border. Both are rare Los Angeles bonds. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 250-500
1071 "City of Oakland Bond," "City of Oakland, CA. 1910. Specimen. $325, Municipal Improvement Bond of 1909, brownish-purple. Vignette of birds-eye view of Oakland from 3,000 feet up. Rare denomination and bond. 2 found in archive. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 150-300
1072 "City of Sacarmento Bond Specimens (4)," "Sacramento, CA. 1946-47. 4 different Municipal Improvement Bonds of 1945. Each are $1000 denominations in orange, blue, brown and green. Vignette of eagle. All are vertical coupon bonds. Rare California city bonds. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 150-300
1073 "City of San Diego Bond," "San Diego, CA. 1914. Specimen. $1000, Municipal Improvement Bond, Harbor Improvement Bond, Fund of 1914, Special Election May 5, 1914. Vignette of 2 palm trees with Mission Bay and San Diego in back ground. Rare bond. 2 found in archive. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 200-400
1074 "City of San Diego Bond," "CA. 1917. Specimen. $1,000 Municipal Improvement Bond, Lower Otay dam Bond Fund, Special Election 1917. Palm trees with view of San Diego herbor between them. Green border. Rare. ABNC. VF." (Photo) 250-500
1075 "City of Santa Monica Bond," "CA. 1916. Specimen. $250, Water Works Bond, Election of 1916. Brown border. Allegorical woman with shield. 2 were found in archive. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 250-500
1076 "State of California Bond and Proof Vignette," "CA. 1927. Specimen, proof. 1) $1000, ""Veterans Welfare Bond Act of 1925"", green. Coupons attached. Vignette of California state seal with soldier on left holding a number of rifles with bayonets and allegorical woman on right holding cornucopia. 2) Matching proof on white paper of vignette and title in green with large margins. Rare matching pair. This bond act was to help take care of veterans of WWI. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 200-400
1077 State of California Bonds (2). "CA. Specimen. 1915-1928. 1). $1000. San Francisco Harbor Improvement Act of 1913. Blue. Vignette of clock tower with San Francisco harbor in background. Pieces missing from edges, torn margins and foxing. 2). $1000. Veterans' Welfare Bond Act of 1928"". Green. California state seal flanked by soldier and allegorical woman. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 125-250
1078 "City of Key West Bond," "FL. 1910. Specimen. $1,000, Bond for Paving and Sewering. Orange border, arms of Florida. Coupons attached. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 125-250
1079 "City of St. Augustine Bond Specimens (3)," "St. Augustine, FL. 1937. Refunding Bonds. Each are $1000 denominations in orange, blue and green, Three different Series. Vignette of Native American Indian and Steamboat. All are vertical coupon bonds. Rare Flordia city bonds. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 125-250
1080 "City of St. Petersburg Bond Specimens (4)," "St. Petersburg, FL. 1937-1941. Mixed Bond Specimens. $500; $1000; $1000; $1000 denominations. Various colors. All are vertical coupon bonds. Vignette logo of city seal with pelican. All are scarce. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 150-300


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