| 2311 | "ABN-SBNC Modern Vignette Book," "1961. Dated coverless vignette book with vignettes from Security BNCo. 500+ proof vignettes, the majority are large die proof (LDP) vignettes. Book includes allegorical vignettes; aviation; Native Americans; mining; automobile; railroad; buildings; illustrated vignettes with titles from stock certificates and miscellaneous topics. Some of the well known company vignettes include Anheuser-Busch; IBM; Loew's Theartres; GE; Atlas Powder and numerous other famous titles. A few vignettes have fallen off of the pages, but a majority are in very good condition. SBNC." (Photo) | 2500-5000 | |
| 2312 | "American Bank Note Co. Proof Book of Borders and Seals," "1910-1950's. Vignette book. 18 by 12 inch production department working vignette book. Includes a large amount of stock and bond lathework borders, backs and corporate seals. Plate, die and roll numbers are written in ink near vignettes. Book is falling apart but the condition of the contents in VG to VF. Please inspect. ABNC." (Photo) | 800-1600 | |
| 2313 | "Central Banknote Co. Proof Vignette ""Die"" Book," "1920-1940. Book measures 18 by 13 inches in horizontal format. Production department ""Die"" reference book utilized to find dies and printing plates used in the design of stocks, bonds and security documents. Overall in mediocre shape, but it is a unique record of this midwestern security printing companies history. Vignettes are falling off and many are glue stained. There is moderate sized section of bond coupons giving an idea of the types of companies they printed for. Book includes hundreds of pieces border lathe work; design elements; vignettes; bond coupons; corporate seals, text and miscellaneous items. All of the proof items are printed on india paper and glued into the book. Rare Central BNCo. vignette book. Central BNC." (Photo) | 1250-2500 | |
| 2314 | "Central BNCo. Production Department Vignette Book," "1920-1940. 18 by 13 inch black leather proof vignette book. Hundreds of proof vignettes; titles; bond coupons; numerals; lathework counters; borders and different types of text. Companies include Coca-Cola; Curtis Airposts; Moody's Investors Services and numerous others. Vignettes include allegorical men and women; Thomas Lipton (tea co.); Lincoln; Washington; eagles; airplanes; automobiles and miscellaneous. Almost all of the material is for stock and bond production, but there are miscellaneous vignettes used on letterheads and some small vignettes possibly philatelically related or used on security printed documents. Some pages have fallen out and the paper is chipping, but most of the contents is in Fine to XF Condition. Please inspect. Central BNC." (Photo) | 1500-3000 | |
| 2315 | "Columbian BNCo. ""Bond-Boxes 1..9"" Proof Vignette Book," "1900-1930's. Medium size 11 by 9 inch format vignette sample book that is 2.5 inches thick. The book contains hundreds of lathe work circular designs; lathe work borders and corners; undertints for stocks and bonds; bond tops and bond lathe backs and miscellaneous security printed items. Includes the back proof of a Detroit 1933 depression scrip note. Everything is printed in green. Plate reference book for finding location of different vignettes that were desired to be used. Missing front cover, otherwise in VG condition. Unique in archive. Please inspect. Columbian BNC." (Photo) | 4000-8000 | |
| 2316 | "Columbian BNCo. Titles and Corporate Seals Sample Book," "1920-1940's. Vignette book. 16.5 by 15.5 inch production department sample book of proof titles of stocks and bonds, corporate seals from stocks and bonds and text. All are numbered with plate or die numbers to keep track of plates. Over 400 corporate seals from hundreds of different companies. Hundreds of titles from stocks and bonds also included. Companies include American Airlines; Atlas Brewing; Checker Cab Mfg.; Cord Corp., etc. A number of titles are hand drawn in pencil. Interesting production department work book. Unique in archive. Please inspect. Columbian BNC." (Photo) | 4000-8000 | |
| 2317 | "Cycloid Multicolor Tint Proofs," 1920-1940's. Vignette book. 12 by 15 inch manila paper bound proof book with multicolor cycloid tint proofs used for undertint designs of banknotes and miscellaneous security printed items. These designs were used as additional counterfeit protection of the security printed item. Estimated 1500+ pieces. Colorful and unique in archive. ABN. (Photo) | 2500-5000 | |
| 2318 | "E.A. Wright and Federated BNCo Vignette Book," "1920-1960's. 18 by 12 inch black leather production department working vignette book with 750+ border, text and numeral vignettes; 250 + vignettes of allegorical and male and female figures, eagles, bond coupons and corporate logos. Very mixed condition but expected due to its internal use in the production department on a daily basis. Rare vignette book." (Photo) | 250-500 | |
| 2319 | "E.A. Wright BNCo + Baldwin Vignette Book," "1850-1930's. Vignette book. Large format 11.5 by 16 inch production department vignette reference book. It has over 75 pages in 2 different sections. The first section is the E.A. Wright section and is filled with hundreds of stock and bond vignettes; border panels; text for stocks and bonds; corporate seals; bond coupons and miscellaneous production vignettes used in the design and production of mostly stocks, bonds, scrip notes, letterheads and miscellaneous security printed items. The second section has early engravings from the 1850 to 1860's by Baldwin. It includes images of Washington; Native Americans; allegorical women; miners; cattle; horses; trains; eagles; numeral counters; circular lathework designs in different colors and shapes; obsolete banknote counterfoils and many other subjects and topics. Unique reference book for E.A. Wright and Baldwin. Rare production department sample work book. Please inspect. Sold ""As Is"" with no return. E.A. Wright, Baldwin." (Photo) | 3500-7000 | |
| 2320 | "E. A. Wright BNCo Vignette Book," "1890-1940's. Vignette book. Large format 14 by 17 inch production department vignette reference book. It has over 150 pages. It is filled with hundreds of stock and bond vignettes; border lathework sections and corner; border panels; title for stocks and bonds; text for stocks and bonds; corporate seals; numeral counters; circular lathework designs in different colors and shapes; bond coupons and miscellaneous production vignettes used in the design and production of mostly stocks, bonds, scrip notes, letterheads and miscellaneous security printed items. Unique reference book for E.A. Wright. Includes small section of RBNCo. Rare production department sample work book. Condition of the book itself is mixed, but the contents is in good condition for the most part. Please inspect. E.A. Wright, RBNC." (Photo) | 4000-8000 | |
| 2321 | "E.A. Wright Production Department Proof Vignette Book," 1880-1900. Vignette book. 11 by 15.5 inch grey canvas bound vignette book. Close to 300 proof vignettes related to fraternal organizations and fraternities. Book is in mixed condition. Please inspect. Unique record of E.A. Wright proof engravings. E.A. Wright. (Photo) | 3500-7000 | |
| 2322 | "Federated and USBNCo. Proof Vignette Book," "1960-1970's. Large format book with proof ""Stories"" or the text from stock and bond certificates discussing the terms of the certificates. Also includes a number of proof vignettes in the back interspersed with intaglio proof vignettes. Federated BNC, USBNC." | 5000-10000 | |
| 2323 | "Hamilton Banknote Company Vignette Book ""Ham Book""," 1880-1920's. Proof vignette book used in the design and production department of Hamilton BNCo. Includes thousands of vignettes; text; borders; numerals; bond coupons and design elements. The book is in mixed condition with pages loose and scotch tape used to hold some vignettes on pages. Unique reference book of Hamilton Banknote Company in the condition expected from a working production design sample book for internal use. Over 200 pages. Please examine. HBNC. (Photo) | 500-1000 | |
| 2324 | "Hamilton BNCo. Proof Vignette Book ""Ham""," "1880's-1930's. Vignette book. 18 by 24 inch production department die, plate and roll reference book of proofs used in the production of stocks, bonds, checks, currency, traveler's checks and miscellaneous security printed items. Condition ranges from VG to XF with a number of pages with all of the items taped on to prevent them from falling off. Over 140 pages with thousands of proofs from Hamilton BNCo. Includes proof traveler's checks for Norddeutscher Lloyd with vignette of ""Kaiser Wilhelm II"" Steamship with 4 smokestacks; proof checks from Enterprise Mining Co. and Thomas Cook & Sons; over 120 proof bond coupons; immense amounts of interesting lathework engravings, vignettes, titles and miscellaneous items. Outstanding Hamilton BNCo. reference book for important, but less common security printer. Unique in archive. Please inspect. HBNC." (Photo) | 1000-2000 | |
| 2325 | "International Banknote Company Proof Vignette Book," "1880-1900's. Cloth bound productions sample book with paper cover. Approximately 55+ pages with border vignettes for the first 1/3 of the book. All of the proofs are printed on a thin slightly glossy card. There are 230+ proof vignettes of animals, objects, allegorical figures, scenic views and extremely well done artistic engravings. The condition ranges from VG to XF with a small number of vignettes having been folded. Unique International BNCo proof vignette book in archive. IBNC." (Photo) | 3000-6000 | |
| 2326 | "International Banknote Company Proof Vignette Book," "1880-1910. 100 page large format 11 by 14 inch proof vignette book filled with over 700 vignettes. Mostly printed on glossy card stock. Mixed condition but generally Fine to XF. Includes passes for Florida East Coast Steamship Company; Jacksonville, St.Augustine & Halifax River RR Co. and a large group of advertising cards for numerous companies. Unique in archive with a majority of the vignettes unique in this format. A superb record of a high quality artistic security engraving and printing company. IBNC." (Photo) | 3000-6000 | |
| 2327 | "Jeffries Banknote Co. Proof Vignette Book," "1950-1970's. Red leather bound vignette book from the Jeffries BNCo. Includes 3 brochures from Jeffries as well as 100+ proof intaglio printed vignettes of figures, scenes buildings, aviation and miscellaneous vignettes used on stock and bond certificates and security printed items. Minor faults but overall in excellent condition. Rare Jeffries BNCo. vignette book for use by salesman. Only one found in archive. Please inspect. JBNC." (Photo) | 400-800 | |
| 2328 | "CA. Jeffries Banknote Co. Proof Vignette Book," 1930-1940's. 24 by 14 inch horizontal format proof vignette sample book. 1200+ proof vignettes; titles and miscellaneous vignettes. A majority of the vignettes are small or text related but overall an interesting record of the everyday operations of the security printing business. Jeffries BNC. (Photo) | 400-800 | |
| 2329 | "Jeffries Banknote Co. Proof Vignette Book," "1920-1930's. Vignette book. 14 by 24 inch proof reference book with hundreds of vignettes with plate numbers written near the proofs in ink refering to the plate, die or roll number of the vignette. The book includes lathework border and corner engravings, counters for dollar amount and shares; corporate seals from a large group of early California companies; decorative vignettes; bond tops; bond and stock undertints; facsimile signatures; 80+ stock and bond vignettes; stock and bond titles, text from stocks and bonds and lots of other interesting items. The front cover has fallen off and some of the pages are loose, but overall, a majority of the proofs are from Fine to VF condition. Rare proof reference book from a less commonly seen security printer. Unique in archive. JBNC." (Photo) | 5000-10000 | |
| 2330 | "Jeffries Banknote Co. Proof Vignette Book," "1930-1960's. Vignette book. 18 by 24 inch reference proof vignette book with hundreds of vignettes with plate numbers written near the proofs in ink. The book includes a large amount of lathework border and corner engravings for stocks and bonds; numerical counters; bond and stock undertints; text from stocks and bonds; a large group of proof coupons from well known California Companies and a lot of other interesting items. Highlights include: circa 1930 to 1950's, Los Angeles Realty transfer documentary stamps of $15, $20 and $25 denomination proof strip of 4 plus one with no denominations; Jeffries Banknote Co. advertising items; a pair of Travel Trading Scrip Certificate proofs; 3 different Statue of Liberty Centennial Currency Certificates with vignettes of Statue of Liberty, Grover Cleveland and Ronald Reagan on large size paper money appearing certificates; a large group of Bank of America proof travelers checks and 5 different proof travelers checks of the ""Banco Nacional de Cuba"" (ca.1950's), all unique in archive. Overall, a majority of the proofs are from Fine to VF condition with some of the lathework vignettes falling off of the paper. Rare proof reference book from a less commonly seen security printer. Please inspect. Unique in archive. JBNC." (Photo) | 5000-10000 | |
| 2331 | "Proof ""Stock Script"" Sample Book," "1910-1950's. Vignette book. 12 by 10 inch sample book for internal use with a few hundred stock and bond text proofs. Possibly ABN or SC-USBNC work. All are proofs printed on india paper and glued to book. Some of the companies represented are The Parker Pen Co.; Fort Pitt Brewing Co.; Coca-Cola International and numerous others. Unique in archives. ABN, SC-USBNC." | 1000-2000 | |
| 2332 | "Proof Lathework Proof Sample Book," "1960-70's. ""IBM #2 Panels"". 10.5 by 10.5 inch sample book for internal use with over 170 proofs of stock certificate lathework end panels. Corporate seals and company logos are included on a number of panels. Possibly ABN or SC-USBNC work. All are proofs printed on white paper in heavy intaglio printing in green. Unique in archives. ABN, SC-USBNC." (Photo) | 1500-3000 | |
| 2333 | "Republic Banknote Co. Proof Die Book ""Dies 1-3563-1""," 1905-1927. Vignette book. Republic Banknote Co. Large and heavy cloth bound vignette and sample book. Approximately 200 pages with 3000+ proof items printed by Republic BNCo. Each die proof includes the plate number and date it was made. Included in this sample production book are hundreds of vignettes utilized in the production and design of stamps; stock certificates; bonds; checks; traveler's checks and security printed items. Titles include Rolls Royce of America and Coca-Cola International. There are around 12 Cuban revenue stamp proofs. Book measures 17.5 by 15 inches and is 4.5 inches thick. The condition is mostly fine to XF throughout. Rare vignette book in excellent condition. Unique record of Republic BNCo printing history. RBNC. (Photo) | 750-1500 | |
| 2334 | "Republic Banknote Co. Proof Die Book ""Dies 3564-5786-2""," "1927-1933. Vignette book. Part 2 of the Republic BNCo. Die proof sample books. Large and heavy cloth bound vignette and sample book. Book measures 12.5 by 17 inches and is 5 inches thick. Approximately 200 pages with 2,000+ proof items printed by Republic BNCo. Each die proof includes the plate number and date it was made. Included in this sample production book are hundreds of vignettes utilized in the production and design of stamps; stock certificates; bonds; checks; traveler's checks and security printed items. There are numerous bond coupons; titles; numerals; interesting vignettes of a wide variety of subjects; corporate seals and miscellaneous items. Titles include Keystone Aircraft Corp. and Bendix. There are around 20+ Cuban revenue stamp proofs. The condition is mostly fine to XF throughout. Rare vignette book in excellent condition. Unique record of Republic BNCO printing history. Must be seen to be appreciated. RBNC." (Photo) | 600-1200 | |
| 2335 | "Republic Banknote Co. Proof Vignette Book," "1890-1920's. Proof vignette book of titles by Republic BNCo. 9 x 11 inch cloth bound internal production department vignette book of titles with plate numbers. Edges of book are frayed but contents are generally in mixed good condition with handling wear due to extensive internal use. Book is approximately 3.5 inches thick. Titles include railroads, mining, banking, municipal and miscellaneous companies. High lights include ""Parsons Paper Company"" banknote bond proof label. Unique printing proof record. RBNC." (Photo) | 200-400 | |
| 2336 | "Republic Banknote Company Vignette ""Miscellaneous"" Book," "1920-1940's. Production and design department die, roll and plate book for finding corresponding plates or dies to match vignettes. Small format 9.5 by 11 inch sample book filled with border lathework proofs; corner lathework proofs; decorative design elements for stocks, bonds and banknotes; text; bond backs; numerals; denomination text and counters and miscellaneous items. 50 + pages with some evidently removed in past. Plate or die numbers written near or on vignettes. Hundreds of items. Basically in VG to XF condition throughout. Rare production department reference book. RBNC." (Photo) | 4000-8000 | |
| 2337 | "Republic BNCo. ""Lathe"" Lathework Border and Counter Proof Vignette Book," "1900-1930. Vignette book. 11 by 9.5 inch 100+ page sample book of latheword borders and Counters. Included are hundreds of proof lathework borders, bond backs and counters. Almost all for stock and bond use. All have plate and die numbers written in ink by each proof. Varies from good to VF condition with glue staining and items taped in that fell off. Unique in archvie. Please inspect. RBNC." (Photo) | 4000-8000 | |
| 2338 | "Republic BNCo. ""Seals & Signatures"" Proof Vignette Book," "1900-1930. Vignette book. 11 by 9.5 inch 40+ page sample book of corporate seals and facsimile signatures used on stock and bond certificates. Hundreds of items with some minor glue staining and handling problems, but mostly VG to Fine condition. All have plate and die numbers written in ink by each proof. Unique in archive. RBNC." (Photo) | 1200-2400 | |
| 2339 | "Salesman Proof Vignette Book of Modern Vignettes Used on Stock Certificates," "1950-1970's. Vignette book. 14.5 by 9.5 vertical format 4 ring binder with modern vignettes cut down and glued to white card stock. Approximately 50+ vignettes with 4 or 5 to a page. Looks like ABN or SC-USBNC work. Overall XF condition.All of the vignettes are numbered. Unique format in archive. ABN, SC-USBNC." (Photo) | 750-1500 | |
| 2340 | "Security Banknote Company Proof Vignette Sample Book," "280+ pages. 14 by 11.75 inches. 4 inches thick. Working design and production department vignette book. Used for keeping track of plates and dies used in the production process of designing banknotes, stamps, stocks, bonds and miscellaneous security printed items. Includes thousands of cut down vignettes; borders; coupons; text; titles and miscellaneous items. Condition is mixed and the book is a little ragged due to use in the production department. Included are 2 different Western Union color trial in green ""Frank"" stamps and a number of Mellon Bank Proof Traveler's Checks. The book also includes New Jersey Depresson Scrip Proofs and specimens from Atlantic City; The City of Ocean City; The City of Camden; City of North Wildwood; Bethlehem Clearing House Certificate; The County of Passaic; The City of Ventnor City and the County of Hudson. Rare sample book used in the design and production department of SBNCo. SBNC." (Photo) | 4000-8000 |
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}