| 1831 | NBNCo. Proof Vignettes from Obsolete and Foreign Banknotes and Other Documents. "U.S. 1870's. 4 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various obsolete and foreign banknotes, checks, drafts, stock certificates and security printed items. Close to 60 proof vignettes. Topics include patent medicine, animals, steamships, bank and business titles, bond coupons, borders, medallions, numerals, notable men, telegraph and various other interesting items. High lights include an early ornately illustrated Western Union Telegraph Company proof coupon with early telegraph, Helmbold's patent medicine label, Jay Cook check header, St.Louis panorama view and numerous other items. 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 # 3444 to 3600. Another rare group of obsolete banknote related vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) | 500-1000 | |
| 1832 | NBNCo. Sample Pages With Unique Argentina Proof Banknotes. "U.S., Argentina. 1870's. 6 pages of early National Banknote Company foreign banknotes and proof vignettes used on various obsolete and foreign banknotes, checks, drafts, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. Close to 70 proof vignettes. Topics include allegorical figures, bond coupons, borders, medallions, numerals, notable men and other interesting items. High Lights include banknote proofs from Mexico, El Banco De Chihuahua, 1 Peso, P-S117, front proof that is unfortunately missing the right 1/6th of the note; Argentina, El Banco Rio Cuarto, 1/2 Real, P-S1821, small vignette cut out of lower right front; 1 Real, P-S1822, front proof in fine condition; 2 Real, P-S1823, front proof damaged, missing bottom 1/3rd of note; UNLISTED IN PICK, 4 Reals, P-Unlisted denomination, front proof in fine condition, probably unique; 1 Peso, P-S1825, front proof separation of border and underprint proof and vignette, title and text proof, both in XF condition plus proof back in fine condition; P-S1826, 5 Pesos Bolivianas, proof back; P-Unlisted, 10 and 20 Pesos Bolivianas proof backs with additional front proof design elements, text and titles. Both of these notes are not listed in Pick in any form. There is also the title and text with denomination for the 5 Pesos Bolivianas and 10 Pesos Bolivianas notes (Pick Unlisted denomination). The elk vignette on the 5 Pesos note is included with the previous lot. All of these notes are unpriced in Pick. Extremely rare set from Argentina. In addition, there are numerous proofs of the design elements, text, borders, titles and vignettes including allegorical woman ""Study"" and arms of Chile. There are also 3 early State of Texas bond coupons. Condition ranges from almost good to Very 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 # 3650 to 3722. Another rare group of obsolete and foreign banknote related vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) | 2000-4000 | |
| 1833 | NBNCo. Proof Vignettes on Sample Book Pages. "U.S. 1870's. 4 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various banknotes, checks, drafts, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. Close to 80 proof vignettes. Topics include mining, allegorical figures, anvil, young women, bond coupons, borders, medallions, numerals and numerous other interesting items. High lights include ""National Currency, Five dollars, US"" compound proof of elements either used or proposed for U.S. National Currency from the mid 1870's; ""New Mine"" with miners working underground; Gaylord Rolling Mill trade card and 9 different ""The Kansas Pacific Railway Co"" bond coupons. Condition ranges from almost good to almost 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 # 3733 to 3815. Another rare group of proof vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) | 750-1500 | |
| 1834 | NBNCo. Vignette Book Pages with Mexico Banknotes and U.S.Stamps. "U.S., Mexico. 1970's. 4 pages of early National Banknote Company foreign banknotes and proof vignettes used on various banknotes, stamps, checks, drafts, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. Close to 60 proof vignettes. Topics include allegorical figures, bond coupons, borders, medallions, numerals and other interesting items. High Lights include banknote proofs from Mexico, El Banco De Chihuahua, 25 Centavos, P-S115A, front and back proofs in almost fine condition, unpriced in Pick; 50 Centavos, P-S116, front and back proofs that have internal paper tears; U.S. Private Die Match Stamp Wm. Gates Sons, 3 cents, RO94 cut down proof and essay 1 cents die proof of only one strip of RO94 with plate number, possibly unique. There are numerous proofs of the design elements, text, borders, titles and vignettes including ""Passaic Falls"". In addition, there are 6 compound proofs of lathe work engravings and medallions possibly used on Internal revenue Tax stamps, since all of the plates have listed ""U.S.Internal rev"" with plate number, worthy of further study. 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 # 3886 to 4330. Another rare group of obsolete and foreign banknote related vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) | 2000-4000 | |
| 1835 | NBNCo. Proof Vignettes on Sample Book Pages. "U.S. 1870's. 2 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various banknotes, checks, drafts, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. Close to 30 proof vignettes. Topics include railroads, allegorical figures, buildings, gas works, bond coupons, borders, medallions, numerals and numerous other interesting items. High lights include Buffalo Brand Sewing Machine Needle package with Native American Spearing buffalo; ""Morris & Essex Tunnel"" with speeding locomotive; 4 different compound ""U.S. Internal Revenue"" proofs with numerals and design elements used on different taxpaid stamps and Western Union ornate coupon proofs with telegraph machine. Condition ranges from almost good to almost 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 # 3923 to 3953. Another rare group of proof vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) | 500-1000 | |
| 1836 | NBNCo. Vignette Book Pages with Peru Banknotes. "U.S., Peru. 1870's. 4 pages of early National Banknote Company foreign banknotes and proof vignettes used on various obsolete and foreign banknotes, checks, drafts, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. Close to 55 proof vignettes. Topics include Native Americans, allegorical figures, bond coupons, borders, medallions, numerals, bank and business titles and other interesting items. High Lights include rare banknote proofs from Peru, Banco Anglo-Peruano, 50 Centavos, either P-S101B or P-S103, both unpriced in Pick, front proof, no back proof, top margin is tattered, but still acceptable example of very rare note; 1 Sol, P-S103A, proof of front (Listed as back proof only, no front) damaged from being on edge of sample book, but most of the note is present, undertint of front proof in similar condition and back proof in fine condition and Peru unlisted, Empresa De Tramways De Lima, 5 and 10 Centavos banknote/tickets. There are numerous separate design element proofs used on these banknotes that are located around the pages. In addition, there is an impressive vignette ""Great West"" and other items. 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 # 3986 to 4698. Another rare group of obsolete and foreign banknote related vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) | 750-1500 | |
| 1837 | Outstanding NBNCo Vignette Pages With Stamps and Banknotes. "U.S., Mexico, Guatemala. 1870's. 8 pages of early National Banknote Company banknotes, stamps and proof vignettes used on various banknotes, stamps, checks, drafts, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. Close to 80 proof vignettes. Topics include railroads, bond coupons, borders, medallions, notable men, numerals and other interesting items. High Lights include banknote proofs from Mexico, El Banco De Mejicano, 25 Centavos, P-S143, front and back proofs; 50 Centavos, P-S144, front and back proofs; 1 Peso, P-S145, front and back proofs, condition is mixed for all, but rare notes on rare presentation sheet. There is also an Argentina proof stamp; NY 20 cents Scrip Note for ""Public Exchange""; Guatemala, Banco Internacional De Guatemala, 1 Peso, P-S151, unlisted proof, front and back in black; 6 or 7 New York Elevated Railroad tickets in red; U.S. Private Die Proprietary Stamp, Hazeltine, 1 cent, RS101, die proof and Tallcot, 1 cent, RS239 color trial die proof. 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 # 3886 to 4330. Another rare group of obsolete and foreign banknote related vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) | 1250-2500 | |
| 1838 | NBNCo. Proof Vignettes on Sample Book Pages. "U.S. 1870's. 2 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various banknotes, checks, drafts, stamps, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. Close to 30 proof vignettes. Topics include allegorical figures, portraits of Notable men and numerous other interesting items. High lights include portraits of General Robert E.Lee; Hon.S.P.Chase, possibly used on bond or banknote; William Seward; Dr.Benjamin Brandreth from patent medicine fame; Cornelius Vanderbilt; Major General Burnside; young women and different country and states coats of arms and other vignettes. There is one vignette that may appeal to the philatelic community that may be an essay portrait that deserves further inspection. 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 # 49546 to 49643. Another rare group of proof vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) | 750-1500 | |
| 1839 | NBNCo. Large Format Proof Vignettes on Sample Book Pages. "U.S. 1870's. 2 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various banknotes, checks, drafts, stamps, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. 17 proof vignettes are present. Topics include Native Americans, allegorical figures, children, factory scenes and buildings. Vignettes include ""Germania""; ""Steam""; ""Union""; 2 different Owens Paper factory scenes; Harriet Beecher Stowe sitting in Garden; impressive large sized Native American and ""Liberty & Union"". Condition ranges from 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 in the 5100's. Another rare group of proof vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) | 500-1000 | |
| 1840 | NBNCo. Proof Vignettes on Sample Book Pages With Railroads. "U.S. 1870's. 2 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various banknotes, checks, drafts, stamps, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. 24 proof vignettes are present. Topics include Native Americans, allegorical figures, railroads, shipping, steamboats and schooners, eagles, Civil War Battles and other interesting items. Vignettes include ""Home""; ""Canal lock""; ""Lucy's Pets; :Carlo"" the dog; ""Old Abe"" the eagle; ""Scouting Party""; ""Iron Works""; ""The Depot""; ""Off the Harbor"" and others. Condition ranges from VG to XF 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 are from a different numbering system that range from 46076 to 49522. Another rare group of proof vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) | 750-1500 | |
| 1841 | NBNCo. Proof Vignettes on Sample Book Pages. "U.S. 1870's. 9 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various banknotes, checks, drafts, stamps, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. Close to 190 proof vignettes are present. The majority of the items are medallions, counters and borders, but one page has 9 stock tradecard like images with allegorical figures, animals, bees, elk and people dancing. In addition, the vignette count only counted one vignette for compound proofs and this group has a considerable number of compound proofs with multiple vignettes. Condition ranges from VG to XF 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 are from a different numbering system that ranges from the high 23,000 to low 24,000. Another rare group of proof vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) | 750-1500 | |
| 1842 | NBNCo. Proof Vignettes on Sample Book Pages. "U.S. 1870's. 4 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various banknotes, checks, drafts, stamps, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. Close to 85 proof vignettes are present. Topics include railroads, allegorical figures, sailors, Queen Victoria, slave playing banjo, agriculture, map of early NYC transit system and a considerable number of medallions, lathe work engravings, numerals, denomination counters and compound proof sheets with multiple vignettes. High lights include 2 different denomination counters for the U.S.Treasury Department for $3 and $500; stamp like counters for 5 cents; a vignette of Queen Victoria that looks like it may have been used on early British Commonwealth and Canadian stamps; numerous medallions used on obsolete banknotes with different bank names and other interesting items. Condition ranges from VG to XF 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 are from a different numbering system that range from 23000 to the 49000. Another rare group of proof vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) | 1000-2000 | |
| 1843 | NBNCo. Proof Vignettes on Sample Book Pages. "U.S. 1870's. 6 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various banknotes, checks, drafts, stamps, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. 58 proof vignettes are present. Most of the items present are for counterfeit protection and include underprints and borders, corners and a few medallion like items. A considerable number of are compound proof sheets with multiple vignettes. High lights include a $5 corner essay vignette for an early U.S. National Currency Note and miscellaneous ornate counterfeit protectors for obsolete banknotes are present and include ones from Thomaston Bank $50 and $100; Commercial Bank of Memphis, Tennessee $10; State Bank of Iowa, Dubuque Branch $3; State Bank of Iowa, Muscatine Branch $2 and $3; Market Bank, Boston $2 and others. Condition ranges from VG to XF condition with archival notations in ink on a considerable number of the vignettes. There are only location numbers written on the sheets, with no individual plate numbers. Another rare group of proof vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) | 500-1000 | |
| 1844 | NBNCo. Cuba P-54 Proof and Other South American Proofs. "U.S., Cuba. 1870's. 1 page of early National Banknote Company vignettes including Cuba, 1869, La Republica De Cuba, P-54, 50 centavos front proof in AU-Unc. condition. P-54 is unique in archive and unlisted as proof in Pick. There are also titles, text and text denominations for Cuba, P-56, P-57 and P-58 and miscellaneous South American text, denomination and titles. Condition ranges from VF to Uncirculated condition. NBNC." (Photo) | 300-600 | |
| 1845 | NBNCo. Proof Vignettes on Sample Book Pages. "U.S. 1870's. 2 pages of early National Banknote Company vignettes used on various obsolete banknotes, checks, drafts, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. 45 proof vignettes are present. Most of the items present are titles, headings or locations. A few are compound proof sheets with multiple vignettes. High lights include a small compound proof essay for ""Legal Tender, US"" text and another compound proof for ""National Currency"" text. Condition ranges from VG to XF condition. There are only plate location numbers written on the sheets, with no individual plate numbers. Another rare group of proof vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) | 150-300 | |
| 1846 | NBNCo. Proof Vignettes on Sample Book Pages. "U.S. 1870's. 1 page of early National Banknote Company illustrated vignettes used on various banknotes, checks, drafts, stamps, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. 13 proof vignettes are present. Topics include allegorical figures, railroads, sailors, eagles, cherubs, textile workers and miscellaneous items. Condition ranges from VG to XF condition. There are only plate location numbers written on the sheets, with no individual plate numbers. NBNC." (Photo) | 150-300 | |
| 1847 | NBNCo. Sample Book Pages with Classic Vignettes and Proof Checks. "U.S. 1870's. 2 pages of National Banknote Company illustrated vignettes used on various banknotes, checks, drafts, exchanges, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. 12 proof items are present including a proof check from ""The Broadway Bank"", New York with highly detailed check or counterfeit protector. There are 3 different bill of exchange undertint counterfeit protectors for 1st, 2nd and 3rd exchanges from Texas. Vignette images include Allegorical women; Native American Woman; Railroads; ""Rail Road Building""; and birds eye view of train. Condition ranges from VG to XF condition. There are only plate location numbers written on the sheets and a few have plate numbers in the low 46,000. NBNC." (Photo) | 300-600 | |
| 1848 | National Currency Essay $10 Proof Note. "U.S. 1870's. Essay design of a back for a $10 U.S.National Currency note dated 1866. Vignette of allegorical woman seated next to large oval for placement of state seals, 2 small birds in decorative border on top and small text at bottom stating "" This note is receivable at par in all parts of the United States...."". Proof is mounted on manila paper with 841 written in red and circled away from note. Printed on white paper. Unique in archive. NBNC." (Photo) | 1500-3000 | |
| 1849 | "Proof Citizens Bank ""DIX"" Note, New Orleans, Bolivia." "US, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Mexico. 1870's. 2 pages of banknotes and vignettes from sample book. 1). Proof of back of ""Banque Des Citovens De La Louisiane, New Orleans, DIX (10)"" obsolete banknote printed in black and in AU condition. Citizens Bank of Louisiana printed in the background; 2). Peru, Banco Garantizador, 1 Sol, P-S164, Proof back in AU condition; 3). Argentina, Banco Entre-Riano, 1 Peso, P-S1661, proof front in black in AU+ condition. Catalog Value is $300 in fine, unlisted as proof. Back of sheet has 2 different ""US"" counterfeit protectors and undertint sheet. NBNC." (Photo) | 750-1500 | |
| 1850 | NBNCo. Proof Vignettes on Sample Book Pages. "US, Cuba, Argentina, Peru. 1870's. 2 pages of banknotes and vignettes from sample book. 1). Proof of back of possibly a Texas obsolete banknote printed in black and in AU-Unc condition; 2). Peru, La Compania De Obras Publicas y Fomento Del Peru, 40 centavosl, P-S443, Proof front printed in black in uncirculated condition; 3). Argentina, Banco Entre-Riano, 1 Peso, P-S1661, proof back in black in AU+ condition. Catalog Value is $300 in fine, unlisted as proof; 3). Cuba, El Banco Espanol De La Habana, P-27 and P-28 proofs of the front text and title without vignette and top of note; 4). A United States Treasury $3 security protector possibly for a coupon or maybe an essay for that proverbial $3 note. On the side of it in micro lettering is ""Patented 30 June 1857"". NBNC." (Photo) | 750-1500 | |
| 1851 | Amazing NBNCo. South America Proof Banknote Collection. "US, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Mexico. 1870's. 16 pages of early National Banknote Company banknotes and additional proof vignettes used on various South American and U.S. Obsolete banknotes. 86 proof vignettes and banknotes are included with this lot. Included on these sample pages are: 1). 2 proof check security underprints for a Jay Cooke & Co. check and another untitled check similar to the Broadway Bank check; 2). Saginaw Mining Company, Ishpaming, Michigan, proof back of scrip note with ornate vignette of miners working in mine surrounded by ornate border; 3). State of Florida Obsolete Banknote back proof with ornate engravings and legend stating ""This warrant is receivable by the State of Florida or by any officer or agent for State Taxes for public land sold by the trustees...""; 4). Argentina, Banco Entre-Riano, P-S1662, 5 pesos; P-S1663,10 Pesos; P-S1664, 20 Pesos; P-S1665, 100 Pesos, back proofs printed in black (4 items). There is also included the front title and text for P-S1664 as well as the denomination medallions for the all four of the previous notes; 5). Argentina, Banco De Mendoza, P-S1756, P-S1757, P-S1758, 1 Pesos, 5 Pesos and 10 Pesos, proof backs in black with separate front title and denomination proofs. There is also 1 Pesos and 5 Pesos undertint proofs; 6). Peru, Banco De Arequipa, Proof backs and front proofs of borders with undertints of fronts for P-S116 to P-S119, the 40 Centavo, 1, 2 and 5 Soles notes. There are also proofs of various portions of notes of Chile, P-S Unlisted, El Banco D.Fernandez Concha; 7). Peru, Banco Garantizador, P-S165, P-S166, P-S168, the 2 to 50 Soles proof backs printed in black with the front proof curved title; 8). Peru, El Banco de la Compania General Del Peru, proofs of the lower portion of the front of the note as well as proofs of the titles for the 1, 5 and 20 Soles notes; 9). Peru, El Banco Anglo-Peruano, P-S101, 20 centavo, front and back proofs; P-S101A or P-S102, 40 Centavos, back proof with front proof border and undertint, but no vignette or title; 10). Peru, El Banco Del Peru, P-S364, 4 Soles and P-S365, 10 Soles proofs of border, title and text with separate undertint and vignette and both with proof backs in black; 11). Mexico, El Banco De Chihuahua, P-S116, 50 Centavos, front and back proofs and P-S117, 1 Peso, front proof. The pages of the book are toned but the notes are almost all in choice condition. The plate numbers listed on the vignettes or written close to the vignettes range from # 1369 to 3982. Amazing group of mostly extremely rare notes. NBNC." (Photo) | 2500-5000 | |
| 1852 | "Unique Peru 1 Soles and 2 Soles, 1875 Issue, El Banco Anglo-Peruano." "U.S., Peru. 1870's. 4 pages of banknotes and banknote vignettes from sample book. 33 pieces in lot. Included is an amazing assortment of the extremely rare issue from Peru, El Banco Anglo-Peruano, P-S102, 40 centavos, front proof with border and title but missing vignettes; P-S103, 50 Centavos, front and back proofs with additional front proof undertint; P-S103A, 1 Sol, front and back proofs with additional front proof undertint. The front proof of the 1 Sol note was not know to exist before this group, since the catalog had record of one back proof only, possibly unique; P-S Unlisted, 2 Soles, front and back proofs with additional front proof undertint. The 2 Soles note is not listed in Pick and is probably unique. There is also a proof back for a 40 centavo, banco Garantizador note and miscellaneous text, borders, medallions and other items for other South American issues. Exciting and rare Peru assortment. NBNC." (Photo) | 1500-3000 | |
| 1853 | Fascinating Assortment of Obsolete Banknote Denomination Medallions. "U.S. 1870's. 6 pages of early National Banknote Company Medallion vignettes with various denominations on them. These were used on various U.S.obsolete banknotes and most have the banks name integrated with the lathe work design. 120+ proof vignettes are present. A few of the banks represented in this group are Commercial Bank of Troy; The Bank of Ontario; Salem bank, Mass; Bank of Pottstown; Canal Bank, New Orleans; State Bank of Iowa; Western Bank of Illinois; Hermitage Bank, Illinois and so forth. Almost all of the circular ornate medallions or counters have the banks name on them and a majority of them are different. Most, if not all of these are unique in this archive or at most 2 or 3 were found. Plate numbers range between 174 to 1051. NBNC." (Photo) | 1000-2000 | |
| 1854 | Vignette Assortment On NBNCo. Sample Pages. "U.S. 1870's. 2 pages of various National Banknote Company vignettes used on various banknotes, checks, drafts, exchanges, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. 41 proof items are present. Included are 2 different bottle label seals from Carter Bros. & Co., Boston/J.P.Dinsmore, NY; a legend from the back of an Arkansas obsolete banknote warrant; numerous bond coupons with trains and other vignettes; bank titles; numerals and miscellaneous items. Condition ranges from VG to XF condition. A majority of the items have been numbered with red ink for plate location. Plate numbers rang between 1522 and 1667. NBNC." (Photo) | 200-400 | |
| 1855 | Friedberg 1374-75 Essay Back Legend Proof 50 Cent Fractional Currency. "U.S. 1870's. NBNCo. Proof vignette sheet with numerous attractive proofs including bond coupons with trains; bank titles; counters and numerals; a Cuban cigar label; an ornate St.Louis & Iron Mt. passage ticket between Carondelet & St.Louis; a proof check protector-counterfeit protector undertint. There is also a fractional currency essay for Friedberg 1374-1375, 50 cents, Lincoln, proof back legend without outer frame or ornamentation. Legend is exactly the same as the back of the issued note, but the outer frame line with small circles is different. There is an extremely small pin hole under the word ""assistant"" that does not detract from the appearance. I assume that this is extremely rare. NBNC." (Photo) | 750-1000 | |
| 1856 | Confederate T-1 to T-4 Numeral Medallions & Other Federal Items. "U.S. 1960's. 4 pages of fascinating vignettes for U.S. federal currency; U.S. Federal Bonds; Confederate T-1 to T-4, the Montgomery issue medallion counters; an intriguing essay for a $5 U.S. Legal Tender Note; U.S. obsolete currency counterfeit protectors; a $5 Bullshead Bank, NY counterfeit protector with a bull that is repeated in the design; United States Treasury $3 and $15 bond coupon security protectors; the title and text without border or vignette of an 1862, The Village of Elmira scrip note and 2 similar 1862 notes for Jersey City, NJ and other interesting items. Condition ranges from good to XF. Plate numbers range from 387 to 989. Unique assortment. NBNC." (Photo) | 750-1500 | |
| 1857 | U.S.Federal Banknote (2) and 4th Issue Fractional Currency Proofs(3). "U.S. 1969. Amazing Federal Legal Tender banknote back proofs for Friedberg # 18, $1 1869 Legal Tender Note and Friedberg # 96, $10 1869 Legal Tender Note (1/2 inch of left margin missing a 1 inch by 1/3rd of an inch chunk). Both are mounted on NBNCo. Vignette sample page with a number of proof vignettes of bond coupons. Directly back to back with these two outstanding notes are 3 different 4th Issue fractional currency proofs, Friedberg 1257-1261, 10 cents Proof back in black, cut down to banknote size, left with large upper margin with plate number 1788 on top; Friedberg 1267-1271, 15 cents Proof front in black, cut down to banknote size, left with large upper margin with plate number 1789 on top; Friedberg 1301-1307, 25 cents Proof front in black, cut down to banknote size, left with small upper margin with plate number 1802 on top. Extremely rare and unique grouping. Definitely and exhibition item. Condition is fair and inspection is recommended, but still worthy of a high 4 figure bid. Unique proofs in archive. NBNC." (Photo) | 5000-10000 | |
| 1858 | Diverse and Fascinating Vignette Gouping on NBNCo. Sample Pages. "U.S., Ecuador. 1970's. 12 pages of early National Banknote Company banknotes and vignettes used on various obsolete and foreign banknotes, checks, drafts, stock certificates, documents and security printed items. Close to 220 proof vignettes. Topics include railroads, allegorical figures, bank and business titles, bond coupons, borders, medallions, numerals and countless other interesting items. High lights include excessively rare and one possibly unique banknote proof from Ecuador, Banco de Quito, 2 different proofs, one is an unlisted 4 Reales denomination and the other is P-S231, 2 Reales, front proof with right margin slightly damaged. It includes one proof of the title, vignette and text and another of the border and undertint; the unlisted 4 Reales proof is in the same format and has a small portion of the left side of the note damaged, but in all probability, it is unique. There are other South American proofs related to banknotes and also a 5 pesos front proof of Banco Entre-Riano without vignette or border. Other interesting items include a Commonwealth of Virginia, 1868, Coupon Debt Warrant ""Issued Under an Act 25th of April, 1867 and May Be Used In Payment of State Taxes"". There is a compound National Banknote Title Proof for ""The National Bank of Fayetteville and next to it a similar vignette for ""Elmira"" In addition, there are numerous proofs of the design elements, text, borders, titles and vignettes including ""Niagara Falls"". 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 #1005 to 2096. Another rare and fascinating group of obsolete and foreign banknote related vignettes. NBNC." (Photo) | 2500-5000 | |
| 1859 | Interesting Vignette Assortment Including Telegraph Stamp Proof. U.S. 1870's. 4 pages of interesting vignettes for a wide variety of subjects and usages. Items of interest are an early Western Union Frank Stamp Proof; an early Hanover Insurance Company illustrated business card among other things. Condition ranges from good to VF. Plate numbers range from 90 to 3568. Interesting assortment. NBNC. (Photo) | 250-500 | |
| 1860 | NBNCo. Proof Vignettes on Sample Book Pages. "U.S. 1860's. 1 Page of circular and straight-line denomination proofs. 2 are compound proofs, one with ""Legal Tender-US-Legal Tender-US"". Plates range from 823 to 1021. NBNC." (Photo) | 100-200 |
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