| 2251 | U.S. Small Vignettes Used on Obsolete Banknotes. 1830-1850's. Proof. 9 different proofs printed on india paper and mounted on manila cards with plate numbers on vignettes and cards. Images include allegorical women; company logos; nude woman swimming; men with cannons; Bank of U.Canada with Man slaying dragon; California State arms and cherubs with clock used on counterfoil of obsolete banknote. Printers include RWH&E and BC&Co. All vignettes in Fine to choice condition with some light glue staining or toning. Scarce group. (Photo) | 250-500 | |
| 2252 | Australia. Sydney International Exhibition Proofs "1879. Proof. 4 different proofs from an exhibition certificate. All are printed on india paper. All have vignettes of allegorical figures, one with a lion and another with a palm tree. Choice group. Unique in archive in this format. ABN. Unc." (Photo) | 150-300 | |
| 2253 | "U.S. Vignette, Numeral and Border Proof Vignette Sheets." "1960-70's. Proof vignette sheets that are in different colors and different papers. 1). Proof sheet in black on glossy white thick paper; 2). Proof sheet in blue on white paper. Vignettes of allegorical woman on upper left and 3 allegorical men on lower right. Also includes borders, corners and counters. SCBN. Choice." (Photo) | 150-300 | |
| 2254 | U.S. Ornate Borders and Patriotic Dragons with American Shields (19). "1900-1910. 19 different proofs on thin white or india paper. Designs include Mirror image dragon pairs in green and brown. 9 different circular border vignettes in multiple colors and miscellaneous border vignettes. All are ornate and in the style of Homer-Lee BNC, Franklin BNC or Hamilton BNC. Utilized for documents and stock and bond designs. Choice condition. Rare attractive proof vignettes." (Photo) | 125-250 | |
| 2255 | U.S. Oval Vignettes Used on Obsolete Banknotes "1840-60. Proof. 9 different. 3 have borders with text and numeral ""5"". NBN. AU-UNC." (Photo) | 125-250 | |
| 2256 | "U.S. Factory Buildings Used on Stocks, Bonds, Checks and Miscellaneous Security Printed Items." "1880-1940's. Proof. 16 different Large Die Proofs (LDP's) or cut down LDP vignettes printed on india paper of factories and large buildings. Mostly used on checks, drafts, stock certificates and security printed documents. Images include ""Pearline""; ""Michigan Stove Co.""; ""Oxford paper Co""; ""Western Canada Flour Mills"" and others. Printers include ABNCo.(14) and unattributed (2). All vignettes in Fine to XF condition. ABNC." (Photo) | 300-600 | |
| 2257 | "U.S. Impressive Buildings Used on Stocks, Bonds, Checks and Miscellaneous Security Printed Items." "1870-1930's. Proof. 26 different Large Die Proofs (LDP's) or cut down LDP vignettes printed on india paper. Mostly used on checks, drafts, stock certificates and security printed documents. Images include ""Riggs National Bank"" in 3 different colors; ""Title Insurance & Trust Co., Los Angeles"" in 4 different colors; ""The State Capital of Albany""; ""Chicago Union Station""; ""The Thames National Bank""; ""Philadelphia National Bank""; ""Second Ward Savings Bank""; ""The Liberty National Bank""; ""Bankers Trust Co."" in 3 different versions; ""Merchants National Bank, Helena, Montana"" and numerous others, predominantly banks. Printers include ABNCo.(23) and unattributed (3). All vignettes in Fine to XF condition. Rare group of buildings that would be hard to assemble. ABNC." (Photo) | 300-600 | |
| 2258 | U.S. Cameo Counterfoil from Exchanges + Obsoletes (15). "1830-50's. 15 different cameo counterfoils used on bill of exchanges, checks, drafts and possibly obsolete banknotes. All are printed on India paper. 1) Large die proof, bue. Roman soldier with helmet facing right with ""One"" on top and bottom and plate number. 2) Small die proof, blue. Man with beard facing right. (Baldwin, Spencer & Co. 3) Cut down to margin proof. 4)to15) Proofs mounted on manila envelopes with allegorical heads or helmeted Roman soldiers (6) and on manila card that include busts of 3 different Benjamin Franklins and 2 helmeted Roman soldiers. One is denominated ""5"" and 2 others have ""One"" on top and bottom (6). Unique group of cameos proofs." (Photo) | 200-400 | |
| 2259 | U.S. Cameo Counterfoil with Classical Figures. 1830-50. Proofs on India mounted on envelopes with archival notations. Mixed condition. (Photo) | 150-300 | |
| 2260 | U.S. Early Allegorical Vignettes Used on Obsolete Banknotes. 1830-1850's. Proof. 6 different proofs printed on india paper and mounted on manila cards with plate numbers on vignettes and cards. Images include woman with trident with Neptune coming after her; Woman pouring liquid for eagle; Neptune being pulled by seahorses; cherubs pulling chariot with woman in the sky and the others with allegorical figures. Printers include TC&Co. and earlier unattributed printers.. All vignettes in Fine to XF condition with some light glue staining or toning. Scarce group. (Photo) | 200-400 | |
| 2261 | U.S. Early Allegorical Vignettes Used on Obsolete Banknotes. "1830-1850's. Proof. 6 different proofs printed on india paper and mounted on manila cards with plate numbers on vignettes and cards. Mostly used on obsolete banknotes, checkes, drafts or stock certificates. Images include 1) Woman holding wheat with sailboat behind her. 2) Recling woman in garden. Micro lettering beneath her states ""Des.(designed), drawn & eng. (raved) by GEO.W.Hatch"". Hatch was president of ABNCo. from 1863 to 1866. This is possibly a new engraving attributed to him. 3) Nude allegorical boys with globe, map, book and ship in background. 4) Allegorical woman, man with anvil and hammer and helmeted Mercury behind them. Micro lettering beneath them states ""Designed, drawn & Engraved by Freeman Rawdon"". 5) Nude child with cornucopia, coins and safe holding oval plate. 6) Neptune with ""Liberty"" with U.S. flag and shield in chariot being pulled by seahorses. All attributed to RWH&E and predecessor firms. All vignettes in Fine to XF condition with some light glue staining or toning. All unique in archive in this format. RWHE." (Photo) | 400-800 | |
| 2262 | U.S. Early Farming and Agriculture Related Vignettes Used on Obsolete Banknotes. "1840-1850's. Proof. 22 different farming and agricultural related 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 horses plowing; husking corn; herding sheep; harvesting grain; pressing cider; shearing sheep and allegorical farming scenes. Printers include RWH&E (4); DW&Co. (3); TC&Co. (12) and 3 unattributed. All are in VG to choice condition with light glue staining and toning on one vignette. Almost all are unique in archive." (Photo) | 500-1000 | |
| 2263 | U.S. Fireman Vignettes Used on Obsolete Banknotes and Miscellaneous Security Printed Documents. 1840-1850's. Proof. 2 different firemen. Both were also probably used on fire insurance policies. 1). Fireman by fire hydrant with firehose. BC&Co.; 2). Fireman climbing ladder. DW&Co. Printed on india paper and mounted on manila card. Rare fire department and fire fighting vignettes. Both unique in archive. XF. (Photo) | 250-500 | |
| 2264 | U.S. Early Covered Wagon and Horse Drawn Wagon Vignettes by Toppan Carpenter & Co. "1840-1850's. Proof. 5 different horse drawn covered wagon scenes. Most were used on obsolete banknotes, Stocks, bonds and drafts. All printed by TC&Co. The vignettes range from 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. All are cut down large die proofs. All have light foxing or glue staining and one has internal wrinkles and small tears from mounting. Please inspect. Rare group of early vignettes. TCC." (Photo) | 200-400 | |
| 2265 | U.S. Hunting Related Vignettes Used on Obsolete Banknotes. "1840-1860's. Proof. 6 different hunting related 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 1). Men on horseback chasing fox; 2). Dogs cornering animal up tree; 3). Man shooting running buck; 4). Man standing with flintlock rifle; 5). Man with whip and dog; 6). Man with dog and rifle. Printers include ABNCo.(1); DW&Co.(3); TC&Co.(1) and 1 unattributed. All vignettes in Fine to XF condition with some light glue staining or toning. All unique in archive in this format." (Photo) | 300-600 | |
| 2266 | U.S. Insurance Company Vignette for Policy - Eagle and Disasters. "1830-1840's. Proof. Large format vignette printed on india paper and mounted on manila file card. 12 by 4 inches. Vignette of large patriotic eagle and shield flanked by burning ship on right and burning house on left. Inscription on bottom states ""Designed and Engraved by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New Orleans (First time I have seen this imprint). Very rare imprint of printing company. Very light foxing on top, otherwise appears VF+. Unique vignette in archive. RWHE." (Photo) | 300-600 | |
| 2267 | U.S. The Equitable Insurance Company Proof Vignette and Matching Stock Certificate. "1870-1990's. Proof, Specimen. 1). Large format vignette utilized on the Equitable Insurance Company Insurance policies and stock certificates. Vignette of eagle on left, Allegorical women standing and another woman seated with child in middle. Printed by ABNCo. Titled ""Henry Baldwin Hyde Founder July 26, 1859"". Printed on india paper and mounted on 11.75 by 9.5 inch manila file card. (ca.1870-1880's). Unique in archive; 2). The Equitable Companies Inc. Odd shs, Common Stock, Blue border. Similar vignette as previous, but no printing on the bottom. Printed by ABNCo. Rare matching pair. ANBC. XF." | 250-500 | |
| 2268 | U.S. The Travelers Insurance Company Spectacular Stock Certificate Bottom Vignette. "1880's. Proof. Large format vignette utilized on the Travelers Insurance stock certificates. Vignette of train on left, ships and harbor in middle and stagecoach with horses running down mountain. Printed by ABNCo. Partial frame around sides and bottom. Printed on india paper and mounted on 11.75 by 9.5 inch manila file card. Unique in archive. ANBC. XF." (Photo) | 200-400 | |
| 2269 | "U.S. Local and State Maps Used on Stocks, Bonds and Documents." "1860-1890's. Proof. Printed on india paper and mounted on manila card. 10 different maps of states and local locations with one from Chile. All are large format and printed by ABNCo. Maps include Oregon; NYC train and subway line; various maps with railroad routes from Minnesota, New York, Long Island and the East Coast and maps with railroad routes from the midwest and kentucky. Mostly fine to VF condition with some light glue staining or toning. All are unique in archive. ABNC." (Photo) | 800-1600 | |
| 2270 | U.S. Obsolete Banknotes Vignettes and Counterfoils of Young Woman (5). 1840-50. 5 different proof vignettes mounted on thin manila cards with plate numbers on top and on the proof. All are from obsolete banknotes. All are attractive with mixed condition due to light glue staining and foxing. All are unique in archive. RWHE. (Photo) | 200-400 | |
| 2271 | U.S. Young Woman Used on Obsolete Banknotes. 1830-50's. 4 different vignettes of young women in ovals or squares that were utilized on obsolete banknotes. (Photo) | 75-150 | |
| 2272 | "Gift Certificates and 1984 Democratic National Convention Ticket," 1980's. Ephemera. 12 different specimen items from ABNCo. that are framed and mounted under glass for sales convention exhibit to acquire new business. 1) 1984 Democratic National Convention Ticket with Hologram. 2) Sheraton Gold Certificate with hologram. 3) Sears Gift Card. 4) Wells Fargo Bank Traveler's Check. 5) AT&T Check. 6) 40 cents Consumers Friend. 7) Holiday Inn Guest Certificate. 8) Tiffany & Co. Gift Certificate. 9) Bloomingdale's Gift Certificate. 10) Bullock's Gift Certificate. 11) Burdines Gift Certificate. 12) Strawbridge & Clothier Gift Certificate. Excellent condition. ABNC. | 500-1000 |
| 2273 | "Large Engraving of Revolutionary War Soldier," "1860. Ephemera. 16 by 21.5 inch intaglio printed engraving of Revolutionary soldier (possibly George Washington) in uniform with rifle. Engraved by John C. McCrae from a painting by Alonzo Chappel. There is a poem on the bottom with ""76"" signed by Bryant. Engraved in 1860 and registered in NY. Missing glass cover and frame has separated on bottom, overwise it is in Fine to VF condition. Unique in archive." (Photo) | 250-500 | |
| 2274 | "Pacific Hawaii Properties Pencil Sketch and Oil Painting," Artwork. 13.5 by 9.5 inch pencil sketch with 13.5 by 11 inch painting of vignette used on Pacific Hawaii Properties vignette. Both are slightly different vignettes of the King of Hawaii. The globe has Hawaiian Islands right in the middle. Framed without glass. Artist unattributed. Excellent condition. Jeffries BNC. (Photo) | 750-1500 | |
| 2275 | "Pacific Hawaii Properties Vignette Series," Vignette. Series of 5 different progressive proofs of vignette used on stock certificate by Jeffries BNCo. Vignette of Hawaiian king with globe behind him. Each vignette is numbered. Unique in archive. Jeffries BNC. (Photo) | 100-200 | |
| 2276 | "A.E. Foringer Painting of Allegorical Figures," "Artwork. 32 by 36 inch oil painting of 2 allegorical women and one man. Foringer signature in the middle of the bottom border. Small chip of paint missing from the center of the painting approximately 1/4 inch in diameter, but otherwise, in excellent condition. ABNC." | 5000-10000 | |
| 2277 | "Allegorical Woman and Men on Two Different Paintings," ca.1940-1950's. Artwork. 2 different 21.75 by 15 inch water color paintings. 1). Seated allegorical women flanking empty oval with frame that is painted and complete; 2). Seated allegorical men flanking empty oval with frame that is incomplete. Painting possibly used for design of vignette used for stock or bond certificates. Both are signed by R.Miller on lower right. Possibly Security-Columbian BNCo. or ABNCo. (Photo) | 500-1000 | |
| 2278 | "Allegorical ""Industrial"" Man Pencil Sketch," "1920-1940's. Artwork. 20 by 16 inch pencil drawing of allegorical men holding hammer and chain with hook, factories behind him and large gear and anvil in front. Artist unattributed. Excellent condition." (Photo) | 300-600 | |
| 2279 | "Allegorical Man with Globe and Observatory," "ca.1950-1960's. Artwork. 26 by 18 inch pencil sketch with some water-color touchups of allegorical man holding compass in one hand, roll of paper in the other with globe at feet and observatory. Drawn on thin card that his been mounted with white card frame. Sketch used for design of vignette used for stock or bond certificates. Artist unattributed. Possibly SCBNCo. or ABNCo." (Photo) | 500-1000 | |
| 2280 | "Allegorical Man, Horse and Pistons Original Painting," "Artwork. 16.5 by 16.5 inch painting used for vignette of stock certificate of nude allegorical man riding horse with automobile engine pistons superimposed. Printed on heavy cardboard. Tape marks on outer edges, otherwise in excellent condition. Artist unattributed." (Photo) | 500-1000 |
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