| 1982 | | U.S. Impressive Bond or Document Tops with Lion. 1870-1880's. Proof. Large format proofs on india paper of either bond certificate or ornate document top. Allegorical woman and man lean against arch with lion on top. In 4 different colors. 3 have light vertical folds down middle and one has a horizontal fold. XF-AU. |
150-300 |
| 1983 | | U.S. Allegorical Vignettes Of Women Used on Obsolete Banknotes and Miscellaneous Security Printed Items "1840-1860's. Proof. 8 different proof vignettes of allegorical women and one of Hercules mounted on 3 different manila cards. Titles and printers include ""War"", CBN; ""Genius"",NBN; and ""Rebecca"", ABN. There are 5 more that are not titled. They include images of allegorical women in various scenes or poses. Hercules is battling multi-headed dragon with club with A.B.Durand written in micro lettering under his name. Printers include ABNC, NBNC, CBNC, and others. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila card. All are in choice condition and are cut down large die proofs. Another very attractive and rare group. Choice group." (Photo) |
250-500 |
| 1984 | | U.S. Allegorical Vignettes Of Women Used on Obsolete Banknotes and Miscellaneous Security Printed Items "1860-1870's. Proof. 8 different proof vignettes of allegorical women. Titles include ""Rose"", woman with basket of roses; ""National Emblems"", topless allegorical woman, eagle sunrise scene; ""The Death Blow"",warrior American patriotic woman killing dragon; and, ""Brittania"", allegorical woman with trident and British shield. There are 4 additional that are untitiled including another variation of ""Brittania"". They include images of allegorical women in various scenes or poses. All are printed by ABNCo. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila card. All are in choice condition except that there is a black ink notation of ""100"" on the upper left corner of everyone of them. All are cut down large die proofs. Another attractive and rare group. Most of the vignettes are either unique or represented by only 2 or 3 in the archive. Choice group." (Photo) |
250-500 |
| 1985 | | U.S. Allegorical Vignette Used on Obsolete Banknotes and Miscellaneous Security Printed Items "1840-1860's. Proof. 8 different proof vignettes of allegorical women. Includes 3 related to the harvest or agriculture; 2 patriotic vignettes with eagles; and 3 miscellaneous. Printers include RWH&E, CBNC, and BCC. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila card with plate number at top of the card and on the india paper. All have very slight foxing or glue staining except 2 which have small internal tears from mounting, but otherwise a very attractive and rare group. All are rare or unique in archive. RWHE, BCC, CBNC." (Photo) |
150-300 |
| 1986 | | U.S. Allegorical Vignettes Used on Obsolete Banknotes and Miscellaneous Security Printed Items "1840-1860's. Proof. 13 different proof vignettes of allegorical women mounted on 5 different manila cards. Titles and printers include ""Guardian"", ABN; ""The Wreath"", ABN; ""Caryatides"", NBN; ""Allegory"", ABN; ""Wisdom & Strength"", ABN; ""Prosperity"", ABN; ""North & South""; ""Exclusive Tremont Bank"", DW&C; and 6 without titles. Printers include ABNC, NBNC, RWH&E and DW&C. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila card. All are in choice condition and are cut down large die proofs. A very attractive and rare group. Choice group." (Photo) |
250-500 |
| 1987 | | U.S. Allegorical Woman with Men at Her Side. "Proof. Allegorical woman seated with allegorical men at her side in 2 different versions. Notations on file card state ""Die worked over adding color, 10-11-(19)60. Used on Archive Series the ""Allegories of Finance"", 1989. The top vignette is labeled ""A"" and the bottom one is labeled ""B"". Condition of the top is VG with glue stains and slight internal paper disturbance and the bottom vignette is in XF except for slight tear in lower margin. Printed by ABNCo. Unique in archive in this format. Used on stock certificates and bonds in this format. Printed on india paper and mounted on 11.75 by 9.5 inch folded manila file card with archival notations. Unique in archive in this format." (Photo) |
75-150 |
| 1988 | | U.S. Allegorical Women in Used on Obsolete Banknotes. "1830-1850's. Proof. 19 different allegorical women vignette proofs printed on india paper and mounted on manila cards with plate numbers on vignettes and cards. Mostly used on obsolete banknotes, checks, drafts or stock certificates. Images include women ""Reapers""; Milk maid and numerous other poses. Printers include RWH&E (9); BC&Co.(2); DW&Co. (1); TC&Co. (1) and 6 unattributed. All are in VG to choice condition with some light glue staining and toning and one with internal tears. All unique in archive." (Photo) |
400-800 |
| 1989 | | U.S. Early Allegorical Vignettes Of Women Used on Obsolete Banknotes and Miscellaneous Security Printed Items 1840-1850's. Proof. 5 different proof vignettes of allegorical women. All are untitiled. They include images of allegorical women in various scenes or poses. All are printed by BC&Co. or its predecessor firms. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila card with plate number at top of the card and on the india paper. All are cut down large die proofs. All have very slight foxing or glue staining. All are either unique in the archive or represented by either 2 or 3 impressions. BCC. (Photo) |
150-300 |
| 1990 | | U.S. Early Allegorical Vignettes Of Women Used on Obsolete Banknotes and Miscellaneous Security Printed Items 1840-1850's. Proof. 6 different proof vignettes of allegorical women. All are untitiled. They include images of allegorical women in various scenes or poses including one with a woman with harp and cross and another with a large gear. All are printed by RWH&E. or its predecessor firms. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila card with plate number at top of the card and on the india paper. All are cut down large die proofs. All have very slight foxing or glue staining except 2 with heavier staining and internal tears. All are either unique in the archive or represented by either 2 or 3 impressions. RWHE. (Photo) |
150-300 |
| 1991 | | U.S. Early Allegorical Vignettes Of Women Used on Obsolete Banknotes and Miscellaneous Security Printed Items "1840-1850s. Proof. 5 different proof vignettes of allegorical women. One is titled ""No.2 The reaper"", the rest are untitled. All of the images are of women ""reapers"" with grain in various poses and different backgrounds. All are printed by either TC&C, DW&Co., BC&Co. and others early firms. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila card with plate number at top of the card and on the india paper. All are cut down large die proofs. All have very slight foxing or glue staining except 1 with heavier staining and internal tear. All are either unique in the archive or represented by either 2 or 3 impressions." (Photo) |
150-300 |
| 1992 | | U.S. Early Allegorical Vignettes of Women Used on Obsolete Banknotes and Miscellaneous Security Printed Items 1840-1850's. Proof. 12 different proof vignettes of allegorical women. All are untitiled. They include images of allegorical women in various scenes or poses. Some of the images include a nude Native American Indian maiden; Allegorical woman with children and beehive; 6 have allegorical women and ships or trains and the balance have miscellaneous images. 7 are printed and engraved by TC&C and the balance have no printing company imprint. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila card with plate number at top of the card and on the india paper. All are cut down large die proofs. All are in XF to Choice condiition with minimal or no staining or foxing. All are either unique in the archive or represented by either 2 or 3 impressions. TCC. (Photo) |
250-500 |
| 1993 | | U.S. Early Allegorical Vignettes of Women Used on Obsolete Banknotes and Miscellaneous Security Printed Items "1840-1870's. Proof. 9 different proof vignettes of allegorical women. One is titled ""Justice & Loyalty"" with Justice holding scales and American flag behind her and the balance are untitled. They include images of allegorical women standing in various scenes or poses. Printers include ABNCo; FLBNCo.; TC&Co.; and, RWH&E. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila card with plate number at top of the card and on the india paper. All are cut down large die proofs. All have very slight foxing or glue staining. All are either unique in the archive or represented by either 2 or 3 impressions." (Photo) |
200-400 |
| 1994 | | U.S. Early Allegorical Vignettes of Women Used on Obsolete Banknotes and Miscellaneous Security Printed Items "1840-1860's. Proof. 7 different proof vignettes of allegorical women. Titles include ""Victory"" and ""Sea Nymphs"", the rest are untitiled. They include images of allegorical women in various scenes or poses. Included are 2 different versions of ""Angels"". 2 are printed by ABNCo. and 5 are printed by TC&C. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila card with plate number at top of the card and on the india paper. All are cut down large die proofs. All have very slight foxing or glue staining. All are either unique in the archive or represented by 2 or 3 impressions. ABN, TCC." (Photo) |
150-300 |
| 1995 | | U.S. Early Allegorical Vignettes of Women Used on Obsolete Banknotes and Miscellaneous Scurity Printed Items "1840-1860's. Proof. 10 different proof vignettes of allegorical women. All are printed on india paper not mounted on card. Titles include ""History""; ""Painting""; ""Justice""; ""Science"" (the only male figure in the group); ""Manufactures & Science""; ""Mechanics""; ""Record of Civilization""; ""Justice (Italian)"", the balance untitled. They include images of allegorical women in various scenes or poses. All are printed by ABNCo. All are LDP's or cut down large die proofs. All are in choice condition. ABN." (Photo) |
250-500 |
| 1996 | | U.S. Early Allegorical Vignettes of Women Used on Obsolete Banknotes and Miscellaneous Security Printed Items "1840-1860's. Proof. 7 different proof ""Justice"" vignettes of allegorical women. All are printed on india paper not mounted on card. Titles include ""Justice"" and ""Equal & Exact Justice"", the balance untitled. Images include allegorical women in various scenes or poses holding scales. Printed by various printers with imprints from ABNCo., RWH&E and DB&Co. All are LDP's or cut down large die proofs. All are in choice condition except one which has 2 folds." (Photo) |
150-300 |
| 1997 | | U.S. Female Allegonical Vignettes (6). "1850-80's. 6 different cut down large die proof vignettes of 'Justice' (3); 'Manufacturers + Science', 'Mechanics' and one with no title. Rare group. Printed on India paper. Choice condition. ABN." (Photo) |
125-250 |
| 1998 | | U.S. Standing Allegorical Women in Used on Obsolete Banknotes. 1830-1850's. Proof. 7 different standing allegorical women vignette proofs printed on india paper and mounted on manila cards with plate numbers on vignettes and cards. Mostly used on obsolete banknotes and checks or drafts. All have printer unattributed. All are in Fine to choice condition with some light glue staining and toning. All unique in archive. (Photo) |
200-400 |
| 1999 | | "U.S. Warrior Women ""Liberty"", ""Justice"", ""War"", ""Return of Peace"", ""Union"" and Others." "1860-70's. 9 different includes. 1)Liberty. 2)Return of Peace. 3)War. 4)Pro Patria Armutues. 5)Union. 6-9)Various untitled vignettes of allegorical women. Printers include CBN & NBN. Used on backnotes, checks, drafts, certificates, bonds, checks etc. All rare. CBN; NBN." (Photo) |
400-800 |
| 2000 | | U.S. Vignette of woman Sheltering Children. "1870's. Proof. Vignette titled ""Sheltering Arms Dahlgren Memorial"". Printed on india paper and mounted on manila card. Unique in archive. ABNC. XF." (Photo) |
100-200 |
| 2001 | | "U.S. ""Cattle on the Road"" Vignette" 1850-70's. Proof. Large format vignette of cattle & sheep being herded vignette. Plate #47095. Unique in archive. ABN. VG. (Photo) |
50-100 |
| 2002 | | U.S. Animal Related Vignettes. "1850-70. 5 different vignettes. 1) Circular 2 inch diameter ""American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals"" (ASPCA) label. Man in wagon not treating calf that is tied up well (no more veal for me). 2) Circular 1.5 inch diameter ""American Meat Company"", (the ASPCA was a little late) with dressed pig and animal heads. 3) Longhorn Bull vignette. 4),5) 2 different cow or cattle scenes. All printed by ABNC. Fine to choice condition with light foxing on 2. All mounted on manila card. All have plate numbers. All unique in archive. ABN." (Photo) |
150-300 |
| 2003 | | "U.S. Animals - Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchanges and Security Printed Documents" 1840-1850's. Proof. 8 different proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. 1 of the vignettes is a compound proofs with 2 different separate vignettes. The different animals includes buffalo; horses; elk; sheep; quail; boar and cattle. Printers include RWH&E (3); BC&Co.(2); DW&Co. and CBNCo. with the balance not attributed but printed by ABN's predecessor printing firms. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila card with plate numbers at top of the card and on the india paper. All are cut down large die proofs. Some have light foxing or glue staining but overall a choice group. Please inspect. Rare group of early vignettes. Most are unique in archive or represented by only 2 or 3 examples that are unmounted. (Photo) |
300-600 |
| 2004 | | U.S. Elephant Vignettes Used on Obsolete Banknotes and Miscellaneous Security Printed Documents. 1840-1850's. Proof. 2 different rare elephants vignettes. Printed on india paper and mounted on manila card. Both unique in archive. XF. (Photo) |
200-400 |
| 2005 | | U.S. Pair of Ugly Bison - 2 Different Versions of Same Vignette 1830-1840's. Proof. 2 buffalo vignettes that are very similar in composition. One was engraved by Jas.(James) Smillie with his name on the bottom in micro-printing and the other without any imprint of engraver. Both are attributed to RWH&E. Unique in archive. RWH&E. (Photo) |
250-500 |
| 2006 | | "U.S. Dogs - Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchanges and Security Printed Documents" 1840-1850's. Proof. 7 different proof vignettes of various types of dogs used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. Printers include RWH&E; TC&Co.; DW&Co. and BC&Co. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila card with plate numbers at top of the card and on the india paper. All are cut down large die proofs. Some have light foxing or glue staining but overall a choice group. Please inspect. Rare group of early canine vignettes. All are unique in archive in this form. (Photo) |
300-600 |
| 2007 | | U.S. Safes + Dogs with Safes. 1850-70. 7 different vignettes mounted on manila cards. Includes 'Trusty' and 'safe guard' vignettes rare group. XF to choice condition. ABN; NBN; CBN. (Photo) |
125-250 |
| 2008 | | U.S. Horses on Early Vignettes "1830-1840's. Proof. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchanges, Stocks and Security Printed Documents. 4 different proof vignettes. 2 are compound proofs of 2 separate vignettes. Images include allegorical women and horse; running horses; bucking horse with boys; ugly horse portrait and goat. Printers include TC&Co.(4) and DW&Co. The running horses vignette has ""Engraved by Smillie on lower right and ""Designed by Thomas"" (Durand?) on lower left. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila card with plate numbers at top of the card and on the india paper. All are cut down large die proofs. Some have light foxing or glue staining from mounting and 1 has internal tears but overall a choice group. Please inspect. Rare group of early vignettes. Most are unique in archive or represented by only 2 or 3 examples. TC, DWC." (Photo) |
300-600 |
| 2009 | | "Wild Horse Vignettes Used on Obsolete Banknotes, Stocks and Checks," "1850-1860's. Vignettes. 8 well known vignettes of horses used on obsolete and foreign banknotes, stock certificates, checks, drafts and security printed documents. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila card with plate number. Printers include ABNCo., CBNCo., RWH&E; BC&Co. and TC&Co. Mostly choice condition with internal wrinkles and light toning on a couple. Most are unique in archive." |
250-500 |
| 2010 | | U.S. Civil War & Pioneer Vignettes Used on Obsolete Currency and Security Printed Items "1860-1870's. Proof. 6 different civil war and wagon train scenes. Most were used on obsolete banknotes, Stocks, bonds and drafts. Printers include NBNCo.; ABNCo. and 4 that are unattributed. Titles include ""Attack on Emigrant Train"" with pioneers fighting off indian attack; ""Volunteers Return"" with soldier hugging wife; ""Return of Peace"" with allegorical woman, eagle, shield and panorama of countryside and ""Wounded Soldier"" with soldier with arm in sling. Other images include wagon train and allegorical women with George Washington bust. The vignettes range from 2 to 3 inches in size. All are printed on india paper. All are LDP's or cut down large die proofs. Choice group. Please inspect. Rare group of early vignettes, some well known." (Photo) |
350-700 |
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