| 1862 | | "ABN Proof Vignette Sheet," 1950-1960's. Vignette. 17.5 by 24 inch proof vignette sheet mounted in cardboard frame. Vignettes include portraits; allegorical figures; counters; numerals; counterfoils with cameo portraits; backnote borders; portions of banknotes and lathework engravings used on stocks and bonds. Sheet is in excellent condition. Most of the items pictured are from the 1860's to the 1940's. Unique in archive. ABNC. (Photo) |
200-400 |
| 1863 | | U.S. ABN Specimen Sample Note Large Die Proof. 1929 (ca. 1950-1960's). P-Unlisted. $10. Proof. Large die proof of sample note with Liberty vignette and 10 denomination. Printed on white thin paper and mounted on manila card. Evidently it did not stick and it was reglued using glue that stained note. Held in by 4 small pieces of tape on middle margins. Additional notations relating to note written on card. Unique in archive in this form. VG condition with heavy glue stains. |
125-250 |
| 1864 | | U.S. ABN Specimen Sample Note Proof On Archival File Card. "1929 (ca.1960). P-Unlisted. $10. Proof. Die proof of sample note with Liberty vignette and 10 denomination. Printed on india paper and mounted on manila card. Considerable notations relating to sample banknote written on file falder. This note was used to test inks, paper and different printing methods over the years, even though it is dated 1929. Notations on the card indicate that the die this note was printed from was used between 1960 and 1988. Unique in archive in this form. VG condition with glue stains and folds and tears and small piece missing on left middle margin." (Photo) |
200-400 |
| 1865 | | "England. Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd Ad Note Proofs." "1920-1940. P-Unlisted 2 different. Possibly front and back of same note. 1) Building with draftsman, uniface; 2) Ships with Viscount Nelson. Advertising note proofs. BWC." (Photo) |
150-300 |
| 1866 | | U.S. Color Charts from ABNC. 1940-1960's. Proof. 4 different color sample pages 5.5 by 8 inches. Allegorical vignette of woman with torch folloed by 2 women and a man with large Winged wheel. American Bank Note Company in large letters and color with number on each one. Large larthework frame in color of shade specified. ABN. Choice. (Photo) |
150-300 |
| 1867 | | U.S. Color Charts from ABNC. 1940-1960's. Proof. 4 different color sample pages 5.5 by 8 inches. All are cut down to outer border margins. Allegorical vignette of woman with torch folloed by 2 women and a man with large Winged wheel. American Bank Note Company in large letters and color with number on each one. Large lathework frame in color of shade specified. ABN. Choice. (Photo) |
125-250 |
| 1868 | | Advertising Note. Organisation Giori Uncut sheet of 24 Shakespeare Proof Advertising Notes. 1970-1980's. P-69 Unlisted. Proof. Uniface printing with no undertint or margins. Unqiue sheet in archive. Notes are folded vertically between them but only one fold horizontally. Mostly XF-Unc. |
400-800 |
| 1869 | | "Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New Orleans Vignette Proof Sheet," "1960-1970's. Vignettes. Reprint vignette sheet, mounted, framed and under plexi-glass. Stunning vignette sheet by famous printer of obsolete banknotes. Over 120 proof vignettes of numerals, counters, cameos, portraits of notables, allegorical figures, counterfoils and numerous other vignettes. RWHE." |
300-600 |
| 1870 | | US. Security Bank Note Company Advertising Note Formated Similar to a Vertical Bond. 1920-30's. Proof. Proof of miniature advertising bond that is 4 5/8 by 7 3/4 inches printed on white paper. Front and back on same side for evaluation. Vertical bond format with vignette of partially nude allegorical woman. 2 found in archive. SBN. Unc. (Photo) |
150-300 |
| 1871 | | "U.S. Security BNCo. Large Format Proof Vignette Sheet," "1940-1950's. Vignettes. 20 by 25 inch vignette sheet with portions of banknotes; stock certificate titles with vignettes; counters; lathework borders and 2 SBNCo. ""specimen"" stamps with airplane. The portion of banknotes include Vietnam and Lao. All printed in green. All are vignettes and notes printed by SBNCo. First time seen and very rare. SBNC." (Photo) |
350-700 |
| 1872 | | U.S. Sleigh Metallic Ink Co. Advertising Notes. 1910-1920. P-Unlisted 2 different advertising notes. One in Green and the other in Brown. Vignette of Liberty on left in circle and eagle on right. Proofs on card. Handling problems. E.A. Wright. (Photo) |
100-200 |
| 1873 | | "Cynthiana, KY. ""B.P.R."" and Old Lewis Hunter Brand Kentucky Whiskey Label Proofs." "1920-40's. Proof. Proof whiskey labels in different colors and sizes. 1) to 3). ""Old Lewis Hunter Brand"" with vignette of eagle with wings spread on top. All printed in black. 4) to 7). ""B.P.R."" Whiskey labels in various sizes and brand types. All are either large die proofs or cut down large die proofs. ABN. XF to Unc." |
250-500 |
| 1874 | | "U.S. Advertising Label Proofs from Letterheads, Ads and Miscellaneous Documents." "1880-1890's. Proof. 1-2). Murphy Varnish Co. Both have vignette of man in chariot. 3). A.W.Fuber. Advertising for Pencils, slide rule and eraser; 4). The Gutta Percma & Rubber Mfg. Co. 5). American Artistic Stationary; 6) National Color Printing Co. All are printed by ABNCo. or IBNCo. All are in XF Condition. All are printed on india paper in green and mounted on 11.75 by 9.5 inch manila file cards. All are unique in archive. ANBC, IBNC." (Photo) |
200-400 |
| 1875 | | NY. Advertising Vignettes Patent Medicine "1861. Proof. Sterlings's Ambrosia Product Advertising label. Large black line on top middle right going through womans hair due to cracked plate. Dated 1861 in micro print on bottom. Also has writen in micro print ""(Designed?) and Engraved by (Edward Best?)"". Also included is a matching proof vignette used in the design of the label. The bottom of the Ambrosia label has writtien ""Portrait from life of Mrs. Lucy Brown"". We have the label and the portrait from ""life"" which is slightly different. Unique pair in archive. CBN. AU-Unc." (Photo) |
200-400 |
| 1876 | | "New York, NY. American Bank Note Company Advertising Proof Sign." "1890-1930. Proof. Large format ABN advertising sign. 12 by 4.5 inches with eagle vignette on left and date the business was founded beneath eagle. Address listed is 70 to 72 Broad Street, New York, NY. Printed in green on india and mounted on manila file card. Unique in archive. ABN. XF." (Photo) |
200-400 |
| 1877 | | U.S. B.A. Fahnestock's Labels (2). "1840-1850's. 1) Label with Fahnestock's portrait and male and female allegorical figures holding Children. Pittsburgh, PA. on bottom with room to put pharmacy's address. Imprint on bottom lists RWHE as printer. 2) B.A. Fahnestock Vermifuge label with Mother with 2 Children. Rare labels. Unique in archive, fair to choice condition. Patent medicine company. RWHE." (Photo) |
125-250 |
| 1878 | | "U.S. Company Trademark Labels Used on Letterheads, Drafts and Documents" "1860-1910. Proof. 9 different product or company trademark label proof vignettes. Includes vignettes of ""Columbian Lodge""; ""Geo.C.Goodwin & Co."" Medical Trademark; ""J.E.Thompson"" with gripping hand; ""Rumford Falls Power Co."" with waterfall; ""Wonalancet Co."" with ship under sail; ""Wonalancet Co."" with Native American; ""Indian river Steamboat Co."" with Native American; ""The New Hampshire Historical Society""; and, ""The NO, Mobile and Chattanooga RR Co."" logo. All are between 1.5 to 3 inches in size. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila card with plate number at top of the card and on the india paper. 8 are printed by ABNCo. and one by NBNCo. All have very slight foxing or glue staining and slight wrinkles or small internal tears from mounting, but otherwise an attractive and rare group. All are rare or unique in archive. ABN, NBN." (Photo) |
300-600 |
| 1879 | | "U.S. Company Trademark Labels Used on Letterheads, Drafts, Documents and Labels" "1840-1910. Proof. 6 different product labels, company trademark labels or organization logo or ""Arms"" proof vignettes. Includes vignettes of ""Newton"" Massachusetts coat of arms; ""Rabboni lodge""; ""The Champion"" with farmer plowing; ""Doan's Specialties"" medical label; ""Joseph Warren Commandery, Mass.""; and, ""Frankford Dye Works"" with Factory scene. All are between 2 to 3 inches in size. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila card with plate number at top of the card and on the india paper. Only one has the imprint of ABNCo.. All have very slight foxing or glue staining and slight wrinkles and one has small internal tears from mounting, but otherwise a very attractive and rare group. All are rare or unique in archive." (Photo) |
250-500 |
| 1880 | | U.S. Crane & Co. Advertising Label Proofs. "1880-1980's. Proof. 3 large size proof labels for Crane & Company, Paper Makers. 1). Early advertisement for ""Samples and Price List of Bond and Parchment Papers"". Printed on india paper and not mounted. Unique in archive; 2). Large size ""Crane & Co., Inc."" label for packages of paper or for advertising. 5.5 by 12.5 inch label. Printed on white paper. 3 found in archive; 3). ""Crane's Emporium 2"" partially engraved advertising item. Printed on india paper and mounted on 11.75 by 9.5 inch manila file card. Unique in archive. All are printed by ABNCo. All are in XF Condition. ANBC." (Photo) |
200-400 |
| 1881 | | U.S. Early Patent Medicine and Soda Labels (6). "1840-1890's. 1) Keasbey + Mattison Sulphate of Quinine label. Specimen. HBNC. (ca.1880's). 3 pin holes and light glue stains on back from mounting. 2) Soda water labels strip of 3. 1840-50's. Proof printed on India and mounted on manila card. 2 cherubs holding urn that is spilling into fountain. VF to AU. 3),4) 2 different Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. proofs on india. Probably letterhead proofs (ca.1890's); 5) H. Swayne M.D. portrait with address. His company issued match and medicine stamps. 6) Proof vignette from the top of a medical label with man's portrait. TCC and 1858 year imprint on top. Rare group. Most unique in archive. Overall in choice condition." (Photo) |
250-500 |
| 1882 | | U.S. Medical and Patent Medicine Labels and Vignettes "1840-1900's. Proof. 7 different patent medicine or medical vignettes used on advertising and labels. Includes ""Bear'sOil"" with ugly bear; ""Foster's Backache Kidney Pills""; ""Exposition Prize Medal""; ""Ives' Patent"" with eagle beneath; ""Sulfate of Quinine"" label with factory; and, ""Humiston Food Preserving Co"" with vignette of ""The Antispetic Conquering Time"". All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila card with plate number at top of the card and on the india paper. Printers include ABNC; DW&C; and others. All have minor to heavy foxing or glue staining. Most are unique in archive." (Photo) |
300-600 |
| 1883 | | "Cynthiana, KY. Old Lewis Hunter Brand Kentucky Whiskey Lebel Proofs." 1920-40's. Proof. Proof whiskey labels in different colors and sizes. All with vignette of eagle with wings spread on top. Printed inblack on blue paper; dark blue; burnt orange and black. ABN. XF to Unc. (Photo) |
300-600 |
| 1884 | | PA. Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey Label Proofs. "1900-20's. Large die proof or cut down large die proof whiskey labels in different sizes. All printed on india paper in black. All with vignette of ""Old Overholt"" himself. Labels range in size from 1.25 by 1.5 inches up to 4.2 by 4.2 inches. HBN. VF to Unc." (Photo) |
250-500 |
| 1885 | | U.S. Textile Label Proofs - all Large. "1870-1890's. Proof. 1). Lancaster Mills - Ginghams. 4.5 by 6 inch label with vignette of factory in rural setting; 2). ""Semper Idem"" label vignette of allegorical woman holding scales while sitting on bale of cotton with buildings in back ground. Vignette is 4 by 6 inches; 3). Universal label with arms of different countries. very ornate. This item has a large amount of glue staining. All are printed by ABNCo. Condition varies between Good to Fine. All are printed on india paper and mounted on 11.75 by 9.5 inch manila file cards. All are unique in archive. ANBC." (Photo) |
150-300 |
| 1886 | | U.S. Various Security Printers Advertising Labels (4). 1910-1959. 1) Security BNC letterhead with Native American. 2) Ornate SBNC label. 3) Hamilton BNCO Letterhead top . 4) Republic BNC. Fine to choice. (Photo) |
125-250 |
| 1887 | | "U.S. ""Murder of Jane McCrea"" Advertising Label" "1853. Proof. Proof cut to shape and mounted on manila card with plate number of Native American axing young woman. ""Murder of Jane McCrea at Fort Edward 1777 - J.M. Burdick, maker 1853"" reverse image. VF." (Photo) |
100-200 |
| 1888 | | "U.S. 1965 International Plate Printers, Die Stampers and Engraves Union Convention Book." "1965. Blue covered 10 by 8 inch booklet that is bound with yellow and white thin cords through 2 small punch holes on left margin. Front Cover has embossed gold circle with ""Washington, D.C., 1965"". 1). First page after cover from BEP with multi-colored eagle and ""International Plate Printers, Die Stampers and Engravers Union of North America, Affiliated with A.F.of L - C.I.O."". 2). 2nd page has ""71st convention of ....Shoreham Hotel"" with light green undertint of the nations capital building. 3, 4). Proofs of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson engraved by BEP. 5). 3 different stamp sized views of the National Gallery, Capital Building and the Washington Cathedral. 6). Etching of a stream with boat. 7). Etching of forest scene. 8). Deep embossed view of the White House in light green. 9). Miscellaneous advertisements and information about the convention. Book is in choice new condition with no imperfections. BEP. Unc." (Photo) |
300-600 |
| 1889 | | U.S. ABN Miniature AD Item "1890-1900. Proof. Eagle, Stars, Artist palette with bust and list of ABN trustees including WM. Main Smille, George Danforth and A.G. Goodal. ABN. VF." (Photo) |
75-150 |
| 1890 | | "U.S. Advertising Card with 19 ""Electric Railway"" and Train Tickets by Security Bank Note Co." "1990-1900's. Proof of 8.5 by 7.5 inch advertising sheet soliciting business for railway tickets. Printed in brown with red ""Cancelled"" over each ticket. Mounted on brown manila paper, possibly from sample book. Text states ""Tickets for Electric Railway Companies Have been a leading specialty of our company for many years. Security Bank Note Co."" Tickets include The Rhode Island Co; New York & Brooklyn Bridge Rail Road; Mobile Light & Railroad Co; International Railway Company In The City of Niagara Falls; Pittsburgh Railways Company; United Railways & Electricity Company and Capital traction company, Washington, D.C. Left margin has piece missing in middle and tears folds as well as a small tear on the bottom margin in middle. ""X"" cancel on text in middle and ""Vault A, Bin 69, P.No.5"" in middle right. Unique in archive. SBN. Fine with faults." (Photo) |
350-700 |
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