| 2221 | U.S. Compound Proof with 7 Miniature Vignettes "1850-60's. Proof. 7 miniature vignette on 2.5 x 3.5 inch India paper. Includes: 1) Seated indian. 2) Train at station. 3),4) 2 different women. 5) Sphinx. 6),7) 2 small counters. Some used on obsolete banknotes. Rare format. NBN. AU." (Photo) | 125-250 | |
| 2222 | U.S. Compound Proofsheet with Miniature vignette (5). 1840-50's. Printed on India paper. Designs include a Sphinx; Train; Young Women + Counters. 7 different vignettes. (Photo) | 100-200 | |
| 2223 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchanges and Security Printed Documents" 1840-1850's. Proof. 12 different vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. Printers include BC&Co. (1); TC&Co. (3); RWH&E (5) with the rest not attributed but were printed by ABNCo. predecessor printing firms. Well known vignettes used on various obsolete banknotes. 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. All are unique in archive. (Photo) | 300-600 | |
| 2224 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchanges and Security Printed Documents" "1840-1850's. Proof. 8 different compound proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. Each vignette sheet has 2 or more different separate vignettes. The 8 vignette sheets have a total of 19 different vignettes. Subject matter includes agriculture, cherubs, sword, buildings, ""The Grand Trunk RR of Canada"" seal, and allegorical figures. Printers include ABNCo.; BC&Co.; TC&Co. and RWH&E with the balance not attributed but printed by ABNCo. 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. Please inspect. Rare group of early vignettes. All are unique in archive." (Photo) | 500-1000 | |
| 2225 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchanges and Security Printed Documents" "1840-1890's. Proof. 9 different compound proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. Each vignette sheet has 2 or more different separate vignettes. The 9 vignette sheets have a total of 17 different vignettes. Subject matter includes agriculture, horses, sailing, trains, canals, and allegorical figures. Printers include FBNCo.; BC&Co.; TC&Co. and RWH&E with the balance not attributed but printed by ABNCo. 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. Please inspect. Rare group of early vignettes. All are unique in archive." (Photo) | 500-1000 | |
| 2226 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchanges and Security Printed Documents" 1840-1850's. Proof. 8 different vignettes of portraits of men used on obsolete banknotes. All printed by RWH&E. 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 used on obsolete banknote . All are unique in archive. (Photo) | 150-300 | |
| 2227 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchange and Security Printed Documents" "1840-1850's. Proof. 6 different compound proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. Each vignette sheet has 2 or more different separate vignettes. The 6 vignette sheets have a total of 14 different vignettes. Subject matter includes dogs, cherubs, steamship, patriotic eagle, loom and allegorical figure. Printers include BC&Co.(5) and DW&Co.(1). 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. Please inspect. Rare group of early vignettes. All are unique in archive." (Photo) | 400-800 | |
| 2228 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchanges and Security Printed Documents" "1840-1850's. Proof. 11 different compound proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. Each vignette sheet has 2 or more different separate vignettes. The 11 vignette sheets have a total of 26 different vignettes. Subject matter includes agriculture and farming. Printers include BC&Co.(8); RWH&E.(2) and DW&Co.(1). 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 mostly a choice group. Please inspect. Rare group of early vignettes. All are unique in archive." (Photo) | 500-1000 | |
| 2229 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchange and Security Printed Documents" "1840-1850's. Proof. 7 different compound proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. Each vignette sheet has 2 or more different separate vignettes. The 7 vignette sheets have a total of 17 different vignettes. Subject matter includes farming, steamboats, trains, sailing and covered wagons. All were printed by 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 mostly a choice group. Please inspect. Rare group of early vignettes. All are unique in archive." (Photo) | 500-1000 | |
| 2230 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchange and Security Printed Documents" "1840-1850's. Proof. 6 different compound proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. Each vignette sheet has 2 or more different separate vignettes. The 6 vignette sheets have a total of 14 different vignettes. Subject matter includes animals, buildings, eagles, sailing ships and miscellaneous. All were printed by 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 and one has internal wrinkles and tears, but mostly a choice group. Please inspect. Rare group of early vignettes. All are unique in archive." (Photo) | 400-800 | |
| 2231 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchanges and Security Printed Documents" "1830-1850's. Proof. 4 different compound proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. Each vignette sheet has 2 or more different separate vignettes. The 4 vignette sheets have a total of 10 different vignettes or titles. Subject matter includes lion, arm & hammer, city and state titles for banknotes, farming, and allegorical figures. States include NC, TN, NJ and NY. 3 were printed by BC&Co. and one is not attributed. 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 and one has internal wrinkles and tears, but mostly a choice group. Please inspect. Rare group of early vignettes. All are unique in archive." (Photo) | 250-500 | |
| 2232 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchanges and Security Printed Documents" "1840-1850's. Proof. 4 different compound proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. Each vignette sheet has 2 or more different separate vignettes. The 4 vignette sheets have a total of 11 different vignettes or titles. Subject matter includes railroads, sailors, navigation, blacksmith and miscellaneous. All were printed by 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 mostly a choice group. Please inspect. Rare group of early vignettes. All are unique in archive." (Photo) | 300-600 | |
| 2233 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchanges and Security Printed Documents" "1830-1850's. Proof. 13 different compound proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. Each vignette sheet has 2 or more different separate vignettes. The 13 vignette sheets have a total of 26 different vignettes or titles. Subject matter includes railroads, navigation, farming, shipping, buildings, allegorical figures, coins, animals, blacksmith and miscellaneous. Printers include BC&Co.(8); RWH&E (3) and DW&Co.(2). 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 mostly a choice group. Please inspect. Rare group of early vignettes. All are unique in archive." (Photo) | 600-1200 | |
| 2234 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchange and Security Printed Documents" "1840-1850's. Proof. 7 different compound proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. Each vignette sheet has 2 or more different separate vignettes. The 7 vignette sheets have a total of 18 different vignettes or titles. Subject matter includes railroads, navigation, farming, shipping, animals and miscellaneous. Printers include BC&Co.(1); RWH&E (4) and DW&Co.(1). 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. Please inspect. Rare group of early vignettes. All are unique in archive." (Photo) | 400-800 | |
| 2235 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchange and Security Printed Documents" "1830-1850's. Proof. 8 different compound proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. Each vignette sheet has 2 or more different separate vignettes. The 8 vignette sheets have a total of 16 different vignettes or titles. Subject matter includes Native Americans, dogs, steamboats, railroads, waterfalls, eagles, patriotic and allegorical figures. Printers include TC&Co.(1) with the balance not attributed but printed by ABNCo. 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. All are unique in archive." (Photo) | 400-800 | |
| 2236 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchanges and Security Printed Documents" "1830-1850's. Proof. 8 different proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. 3 of the vignettes are compound proofs with 2 or more different separate vignettes. The 8 vignettes have a total of 12 different vignettes. Subject matter includes canals; railroads; eagles; portraits of Thomas Jefferson, Daniel Fulton and other notables; Angel with Washington and allegorical figures including Justice. Printers include RWH&E and BC&Co. with the balance not attributed but printed by ABNCo. 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. All are unique in archive." (Photo) | 400-800 | |
| 2237 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchanges and Security Printed Documents" "1830-1850's. Proof. 8 different compound proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. Each vignette sheet has 2 or more different separate vignettes. The 8 vignette sheets have a total of 16 different vignettes or titles. Subject matter includes canals; railroads; alligators; navigation, state coat of arms; cherubs; allegorical women and portraits of notable men. Printers include TC&Co. (3) with the balance not attributed but printed by ABN predecessor companies. 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 and 3 have small internal tears from mounting. Please inspect. Rare group of early vignettes. All are unique in archive." (Photo) | 350-700 | |
| 2238 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchanges and Security Printed Documents" 1830-1850's. Proof. 17 different proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. Topics include cherubs; Early Brittania; allegorical men and allegorical women in different poses and scenes. All are printed by TC&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 and 4 have small internal tears from mounting 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) | 500-1000 | |
| 2239 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchanges and Security Printed Documents" 1840-1860's. Proof. 6 different proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. Topics include Franklin flanked by allegorical women; allegorical women flanking marble bust of man; a compound proof vignette of blacksmith and sailor in ovals; steamship at sea; cattle & sheep and allegorical woman with Washington. Printers include CBNCo.; BC&Co.; DW&Co. and the balance not attributed. 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 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. (Photo) | 350-700 | |
| 2240 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchange and Security Printed Documents" "1830-1860's. Proof. 8 different proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. Topics include patriotic allegorical woman with flag and cornucopia with coins; cherubs with cornucopia; patriotic allegorical woman and ""Justice"" with U.S.Shield; blacksmith with hammer and anvil; allegorical male with cornucopia and coins; knight slaying dragon and angel. Printers include TC&Co.; BC&Co.RWH&E. 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 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." (Photo) | 250-500 | |
| 2241 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchanges and Security Printed Documents" "1830-1860's. Proof. 8 different proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. All are portraits of notable men in squares with and without frames. Names include ""Gov.Hunt""; ""Roger Sherman""; ""Knickerbacker - Saratoga County Bank"" and 5 without titles or names. An early Stephen Girard portrait is recognizable. A rare imprint of the printer Wellstood, Bonsoft & Hanks, New York is found on one portrait. 4 have imprints of RWH&E and one other is attributed to RWH&E. The remaining 2 are not attributed. 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 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." (Photo) | 300-600 | |
| 2242 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchanges and Security Printed Documents" "1830-1860's. Proof. 6 different proof animal vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. All are portraits of cattle, pigs and sheep. Printers include TC&Co.; BC&Co.; DW&Co. and RWH&E. 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 but overall a choice group. Please inspect. Rare group of early vignettes. Almost are unique in archive or represented by only 2 or 3 examples." (Photo) | 150-300 | |
| 2243 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchanges and Security Printed Documents" "1860-1870's. Proof. 6 different proof animal vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. All are printed on india paper and are not mounted. Images include portraits of cattle, pigs, horses and a dog with family. Titles include ""After Milking""; ""Cow and Calf""; ""Killing Hogs""; ""The River Side"" and ""Co-Bosh"". Printers include NBNCo. and ABNCo.. All are LDP's or cut down large die proofs. Choice group. Please inspect. Rare group of early vignettes. Almost are unique in archive or represented by only 2 or 3 examples. ABN, NBN." (Photo) | 150-300 | |
| 2244 | "U.S. Early Vignettes Found on Obsolete Banknotes, Drafts, Exchanges and Security Printed Documents" "1840-1850's. Proof. 7 different proof vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. Images include portraits of blacksmith; iron worker; farming and ship builders. 6 have imprints or are attributed to BC&CO. and one is by Baldwin, Adams &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 from mounting but overall an attractive group. Please inspect. Rare group of early vignettes. Most are unique in archive or represented by only 2 or 3 examples. BCC." (Photo) | 250-500 | |
| 2245 | U.S. Large Size Attractive Ornate Vignettes From Continental and American Bank Note Co "1850-1920. Proof. 5 different large format proof vignettes mounted on manila card. Includes 1) ""Graham Farm"" tranquil lake and farm scene. 8.5 by 3 inchs. Unattributed printer. 2) Woman with 3 cherubs. ABNC imprint. 3) ""Progress"" vignette with surveyors, unhappy Native Americans, 3 different trains, mountains and city in background. CBNC imprint. 4) Harbor scene with factory and train in background and tug boat and canoe. CBNC imprint. 5) Frontiersman, lion and coat of arms between them. CBNC imprint. All are attrative large sized vignettes. CBNC, ABNC. VF+." (Photo) | 200-400 | |
| 2246 | U.S. Miniature Vingettes. 1840-50. 4 different small vignettes printed on compound proof sheet. Vignettes used on obsolete banknotes and security printed documents. Cross hatching separating. 1) Fisherman. 2) House and beehive. 3) Hammer and anvil. 4) Man sitting on horse drinking water. (Photo) | 100-200 | |
| 2247 | U.S. Miniature Vingettes Compound Proof used on Obsoletes Banknotes "1840-50's. Proof. 8 different small vignettes printed on one piece separated by cross hatching. Includes small Train, Steamboat, Eagle & Shield, Horse, Sailboat, Building and Arm & Hammer. Unique in archives. XF." (Photo) | 150-300 | |
| 2248 | U.S. Miscellaneous Compound Proof Vignettes Used on Obsoletes Banknotes (5). "1830-50's. $5; 50. 5 different compound proof with 11 different vignettes. All early classic banknote vignettes. One has Rawdon, Wright & Hatch imprint. Printers include BCC, TC and RWH. Mixed condition, some with glue stains. Unique vignettes in archive. RWHE; BCC. TC." (Photo) | 200-400 | |
| 2249 | U.S. Miscellaneous Compound Proof Vignettes Used on Obsolete Banknotes (7). "1830-60's. 1; 10; 50. 5 different compound proofs and 2 single vignette proofs with 15 different vignettes. All early classic banknote vignettes. 2 are counterfoils. Includes vignettes from New York, South Carolina, Pennsylvania. Mixed condition with minor faults. Unique vignettes in archive." (Photo) | 150-300 | |
| 2250 | U.S. Partial or Incomplete Proof Engravings on Compound Proof Vignettes "1830-1850's. Proof. 4 different compound proofs with a total of 10 proof vignettes. 1). 2 different versions of primitive lion vignettes, one extremely lightly done and the other fully engraved; 2). Train in middle flanked by 2 similar but opposite vignettes of eagles wing and shield, but eagle has been eliminated from both; 3). 2 different versions of the same dog vignette, one done in outline only and the other fully engraved; 4). 2 different versions of the same state coat of arms, one done in outline only and the other fully engraved. also includes vignette of sheaves of wheat. Rare compound proofs showing transition versions of engraving. 3 are from BC&C and one is from TC&C. Light foxing or glue staining and one with very small internal tear. Unique in archive. TC, BCC." (Photo) | 400-800 |