| 1818 | | NBNCo. Proof Vignettes Including Confederate Montgomery Vignettes. "U.S. 1859-1865. 20 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various Confederate and obsolete banknotes, checks, stocks, bonds and security printed items. Included are proof vignettes utilized on the rare and classic Confederate first issue Montgomery banknotes. The vignettes include the large straight ""Confederate"", ""One Thousand Dollars"" and Montgomery titles from the $1,000, T-1 (Cr-1) banknote as well as the vignettes of Calhoun and Jackson; The $500, T-2 (Cr-2) banknote has the seated reaper and ""The Crossing"" vignettes, the Roman numeral medallion denomination counter ""D"", the straight line title ""Confederate States of America"", a curved Montgomery title and a proof of the $500I$500I$500 border; The $100 T-3 (Cr-3) banknote includes ""America"" vignette, the ""100"" medallion counter, the curved ""Confederate States of America"" and straight Montgomery title as well as the ""One Hundred Dollars"" title; The $50 T-4 (Cr-4) banknote includes the ""Cotton Field"" vignette with two slaves working and the curved ""Confederate"" title. In addition there are close to 300 additional proof vignettes covering navigation, numerals, counters, allegorical figures, denomination medallions, animals, agriculture, bank and business titles for banknotes and checks, different professions and trades on vignettes as well as other interesting security printed items from this well known security printer and engraver. Titles of vignettes include ""My Horse"", ""Corinne"", ""May"", ""Jeanie"", ""In Harbor"", ""After Milking"", ""Washington"", ""Outward Bound"", ""The Drove"", ""Commerce"" as well as numerous others. The condition ranges from poor to VF condition. The plate numbers listed on the vignettes or written close to the vignettes range from # 2 to 772. This is a unique record of the early workmanship and engraving history from this classic security printer. NBNC." (Photo) |
4000-8000 |
| 1819 | | NBNCo. Proof Vignettes from Obsolete Banknotes. "U.S. 1860's. 12 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various obsolete banknotes, checks, drafts, stock certificates and security printed items. Close to 170 proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes including bank titles, notable men, allegorical figures, civil war related subjects, animals, agriculture, Lincoln and numerous other items. Condition ranges from almost good to VF condition with archival notations in ink on a considerable number of the vignettes. The plate numbers listed on the vignettes or written close to the vignettes range from # 773 to 1182. Another rare group of obsolete banknote related vignettes from this early printer. NBNC." (Photo) |
1000-2000 |
| 1820 | | NBNCo. Proof Vignettes from Obsolete Banknotes. "U.S. 1860's. 14 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various obsolete banknotes, checks, drafts, stock certificates and security printed items. Close to 170 proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes including bank titles, notable men, allegorical figures, hunting, ""The Continental"" and numerous other vignettes. Condition ranges from almost good to VF condition with archival notations in ink on a considerable number of the vignettes. The plate numbers listed on the vignettes or written close to the vignettes range from # 1207 to 1593. Another rare group of obsolete banknote related vignettes from this early printer. NBNC." (Photo) |
1000-2000 |
| 1821 | | NBNCo. Proof Foreign Banknotes and Vignettes. "US, Bolivia, Peru. 1860's. 16 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various obsolete and foreign banknotes, checks, drafts, stock certificates and security printed items. Close to 170 proof vignettes. Includes bank titles, notable men, numeral medallions and counters, borders, bond coupons, letterheads, vignettes of trains, navigation and numerous other subjects. Additionally there are 12 different foreign banknotes represented by either fronts or backs including Argentina, Banco Entre Riano, P-S1661, 1 Peso, front and back proofs; P-S1662, 5 Pesos back proof; P-S1663, 10 Pesos back proof; P-S1664, 20 Pesos back proof; P-S1665, 100 Pesos back proof. Peru, El Banco De Lima, P-S241, 1 Sole, proof back; P-S243, 8 Soles, proof front of under tint and border, no vignettes or text and proof back; P-S244, 20 Soles, Proof back; P-S245, 80 Soles, proof back; P-S246, 400 Soles, all are listed as rare and unpriced in Pick. Other high lights include the title and text of ""Butter Cup Silver Mining Co., Eureka Nevada"" text from extremely rare Western scrip note; steamship and railroad vignettes and a back legend from a a Florida obsolete banknote. Condition ranges from almost good to VF condition with archival notations in ink on a considerable number of the vignettes. The plate numbers listed on the vignettes or written close to the vignettes range from # 1903 to 2199. Another rare group of obsolete banknote related vignettes and banknotes from this printer. NBNC." (Photo) |
2000-4000 |
| 1822 | | NBNCo. Proof Vignettes from Obsolete Banknotes and Other Documents. "U.S. 1860's. 10 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various obsolete and foreign banknotes, checks, drafts, stock certificates and security printed items. Close to 130 proof vignettes. Topics include allegorical figures, bank and business titles, bond coupons, borders, medallions, numerals, eagles, Native Americans, railroads, notable men, a proof check from Chile, spider press printing currency, arms of different countries and countless other interesting items. Condition ranges from almost good to VF condition with archival notations in ink on a considerable number of the vignettes. The plate numbers listed on the vignettes or written close to the vignettes range from # 1742 to 2239. Another rare group of obsolete banknote related vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) |
1250-2500 |
| 1823 | | NBNCo. Proof Vignettes from Obsolete Banknotes and Other Documents. "U.S. 1860-1870's. 20 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various obsolete and foreign banknotes, checks, drafts, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. Close to 230 proof vignettes. Topics include allegorical figures, bank and business titles, bond coupons, borders, medallions, numerals, eagles, navigation, railroads, notable men and countless other interesting items. High Lights include a Hamilton Woolen Co. label; 2 different patent medicine labels from ""Helmbold's Compound Food Extract""; Native American fighting off bear in ""Bear Fight"" vignette; numerous progressive coupon from proofs with text and vignette separated from borders and ""Long Jakes""a Western Pioneer on horseback. Condition ranges from almost good to VG condition with archival notations in ink on a considerable number of the vignettes. The plate numbers listed on the vignettes or written close to the vignettes range from # 2280 to 2648. Another rare group of obsolete banknote related vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) |
1000-2000 |
| 1824 | | NBNCo. Proof Vignettes from Obsolete and Foreign Banknotes and Other Documents. "US, Peru, Sweden. 1860-1870's. 6 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various obsolete and foreign banknotes, checks, drafts, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. Close to 80 proof vignettes. Topics include railroads, allegorical figures, bank and business titles, bond coupons, borders, medallions, numerals, insects, notable men and countless other interesting items. High Lights include banknote proof backs from Peru, El Banco de Tacna, P-S385 and P-S386; Peru, El Banco de Arequipa, P-S117, P-S119 and P-S121 (unpriced in Pick), all proof backs. There is also a considerable amount of design elements and text for the front proofs of these notes. In addition, there are numerous proofs of the design elements, text, borders, titles and vignettes including ""St.Eric"" from Sweden, ""Stolkholms Enskilda Bank"", P-S507, the 1872 issue, unpriced in Pick. Condition ranges from almost good to fine condition with archival notations in ink on a considerable number of the vignettes. The plate numbers listed on the vignettes or written close to the vignettes range from # 2653 to 2792. Another rare group of obsolete banknote related vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) |
1500-3000 |
| 1825 | | NBNCo. Proof Vignettes from Obsolete and Foreign Banknotes and Other Documents. "U.S. 1860-1870's. 2 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various obsolete and foreign banknotes, checks, drafts, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. Close to 30 proof vignettes. Topics include navigation, historical figures, animals, bond coupons, borders, medallions, numerals, notable men and numerous other interesting items. High lights include ""Gold Coin, 1870""; ""Inauguration of Washington"" vignette; ""Looking Out"" with horses and birds; ""Stable Door"" with horses and pig; State of Texas $15 bond coupon and 2 different ""National Bank Note Company"" titles for letterheads, checks or documents. There is also included an undertint banknote proof of border without text of Peru, El Banco de Arequipa low denomination banknote. Condition ranges from almost good to fine condition with archival notations in ink on a considerable number of the vignettes. The plate numbers listed on the vignettes or written close to the vignettes range from # 2779 to 2809. Another rare group of obsolete banknote related vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) |
1000-2000 |
| 1826 | | NBNCo. Proof Foreign Banknotes and Vignettes. "U.S., Cuba. 1870's. 10 pages of early National Banknote Company foreign banknotes and vignettes used on various U.S. obsolete and foreign banknotes, checks, drafts, stock certificates and security printed items. 120+ proof vignettes. Includes bank titles, women, girls, railroads, numeral medallions and counters, borders, bond coupons, letterheads, vignettes of and numerous other subjects. Additionally there are 2 different Cuban banknotes represented, P-27 and P-28, ""El Banco Espanol De La Habana"", with back proof borders without central vignette and a single central vignette, all printed in black and the title and text without vignette from the front. Other high lights include a Smith & Wesson trade card with a revolver and a proof check from Chile. Condition ranges from almost good to VF condition with archival notations in ink on a considerable number of the vignettes. The plate numbers listed on the vignettes or written close to the vignettes range from # 2811 to 2966. Another rare group of obsolete banknote related vignettes and banknotes from this printer. NBNC." (Photo) |
1500-3000 |
| 1827 | | NBNCo. Proof Cuba Banknote and Vignette Sheet. "U.S. 1870's. 2 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes with Cuba banknotes. Close to 25 proof vignettes and banknotes. Cuba, 1872 Issue, P-29 through P-32, 5 Centavos to 50 Centavos. Front and back proofs printed in black and mounted on manila paper. Counterfoils are also included. Unlisted as proofs in Pick. The reverse of the sample page has a vignette of Samuel F.B. Morse, bond coupons and borders. Condition ranges from good to fine condition with archival notations in ink on a considerable number of the vignettes. The plate numbers listed on the vignettes or written close to the vignettes range from # 2967 to 2980. Another rare group of banknotes and related vignettes. Unique in archive. NBNC." (Photo) |
1000-2000 |
| 1828 | | NBNCo. Proof Vignettes from Obsolete and Foreign Banknotes and Other Documents. "U.S. 1860's-1870's. 12 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various obsolete and foreign banknotes, checks, drafts, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. 160+ proof vignettes. Topics include railroads, allegorical figures, bank and business titles, bond coupons, borders, medallions, numerals, notable men and countless other interesting items. High Lights include the vignette ""Mountain Station"" used on the $500 Confederate Montgomery issue T-2 (Cr-2). There is also a proof of the back of the ""Saginaw Mining Company, Ishpaming, Mich."" with miners working in mine and also included is the title and text from the front of the note without border or vignette. Also included is an eagle with spread wings sitting on top of a bee hove with ""Deseret"" on it. Included is a proof of the back of Chile, Banco Sud Americano, with winged Mercury. Condition ranges from almost good to fine condition with archival notations in ink on a considerable number of the vignettes. The plate numbers listed on the vignettes or written close to the vignettes range from # 2985 to 3180. Another rare group of obsolete banknote related vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) |
1250-2500 |
| 1829 | | NBNCo. Proof Foreign Banknotes and Vignettes. "U.S., Peru. 1860's-1870's. 12 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various obsolete and foreign banknotes, checks, drafts, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. Close to 170 proof vignettes. Topics include railroads, allegorical figures, bank and business titles, bond coupons, borders, medallions, numerals, notable men and countless other interesting items. High Lights include banknote proofs from Peru, El Banco de Tacna,1/2 Sole, P-S381, front and back proofs; 2 Soles, P-S383, back proof; ; Peru, El Banco de Arequipa, 40 Centavos,P-S116, front proof of frame without vignette or text with additional proofs of title and text and back proof; 2 Soles, P-S118, front proof of frame without vignette or text with additional proofs of title and text and back proof; Peru, Banco Garantizador, P-S164 and P-S167 1 Sole to 10 Soles, all color trial proof backs in black. There is also a considerable amount of design elements and text for the front proofs of these notes. In addition, there are numerous proofs of the design elements, text, borders, titles and vignettes including ""Flagman"" and ""Breakman"" and numerous others. Condition ranges from almost good to fine condition with archival notations in ink on a considerable number of the vignettes. The plate numbers listed on the vignettes or written close to the vignettes range from # 3184 to 3370. Another rare group of obsolete and foreign banknote related vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) |
1000-2000 |
| 1830 | | NBNCo. Proof Foreign Banknotes and Vignettes. "U.S. 1860's. 6 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various obsolete and foreign banknotes, checks, drafts, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. Close to 80 proof vignettes. Topics include allegorical figures, bank and business titles, bond coupons, borders, medallions, numerals, notable men and countless other interesting items. High Lights include banknote proof from Peru, El Banco Garantizador, P-S168, color trial proof back in black with matching central vignette, note is unpriced in Pick. There is also a considerable amount of design elements and text for the front proof of this note including title and denomination. In addition, there are numerous proofs of various text, borders, titles and vignettes including a George Washington cameo medallion, a National Banknote Company letterhead, and numerous others. Condition ranges from almost good to fine condition with archival notations in ink on a considerable number of the vignettes. The plate numbers listed on the vignettes or written close to the vignettes range from # 3372 to 3440. Another rare group of obsolete and foreign banknote related vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) |
750-1500 |
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