| 1430 | | U.S. Mining Vignettes Used on Stocks and Bonds. ca.1860's-1920's. 10 different vignettes of miners working in mines, hydraulic mining; placer mining and mining views and scenes used on stocks, bonds, checks and security printed documents. Titles include "Placer Mining"; "Alice Gold & Silver Mining Co."; " Coal"; "Silver Mines - Nevada"; "Little Giant Hydraulic Mining"; "Rand Rock Drill"; "Hydraulic Mining"; "Rock Drill" and other titles and untitled. The vignettes range from 1.5 to 4 inches in size. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila cards. All are in VG to Fine condition with minor (no pun intended) faults. Please inspect. Extremely attractive and rare group of early mining vignettes. ABNC. (Photo) | Est. 200.00-400.00 |
| 1431 | | U.S. Mining Vignettes Used on Stocks and Bonds. ca.1880's-1920's. 24 different mining related proof vignettes of miners working in mines, coal trains, coal mines, steel mills, oil wells and other images from a number of printers. Most of these images were used on stocks, bonds, checks and security printed documents. The vignettes range from 1.5 to 4 inches in size. Titles include "Bituminous Coal Mine No.1"; "Miner"; "Mining" and the balance untitled. All are printed on india paper and mounted to large archival manila envelopes. Printers include ABNC; FBNC; Franklin-Lee BNC; IBNC and other unattributed. All are in Fine to choice uncirculated condition. Please inspect. Extremely attractive and diverse group of mining vignettes. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 |
| 1432 | | New Mexico. U.S. Chino Copper Company Proof Bond Coupons. ca.1900. 2 different bond coupon proofs printed on india paper. $15 and $30 denominations. Vignette of copper company mines and smelters on lower left. Printed by Republic BNC. Choice uncirculated condition. RBNC. (Photo) | Est. 150.00-300.00 |
| 1433 | | U.S. Republic Banknote Co. Proof Vignette Sheet. 1900-1920. 19 different proof vignettes pasted to sample page. Includes 3 Native American vignettes used on Wells Fargo Traveler's Checks from 1900 to1920; 5 different Lincoln vignettes; 6 different George Washington vignettes and 5 miscellaneous vignettes. Used on various security printed documents including stocks, bonds and checks. All are numbered. Overall, Choice Unc. condition. RBNC. (Photo) | Est. 200.00-400.00 |
| 1434 | | U.S. United States Arms, Eagles and Patriotic Vignettes (6). 1860's-1880's. 6 different proof vignettes of eagles, U.S.Arms, patriotic allegorical figure, and other U.S. related vignettes. All are printed on india paper and mounted on large manila envelope. Includes 5 different eagles with shields, arrows and variations of design and a large circular "Life Association of America" seal with the pyramid with the "all seeing eye" on top and 37 state arms surrounding the pyramid. Very impressive and detailed vignette. One of the vignettes is a Civil War era patriotic counterfoil for a bill of exchange or check that has an patriotic eagle holding a ribbon that states "State Sovereignty - National Union". Another vignette is the U.S. Arms for the 1911 era U.S.Postal Savings Certificates by ABNC. All impressive and attractive engravings. XF to Unc. condition. ABNC, NBNC. (Photo) | Est. 300.00-600.00 |
| 1435 | | U.S. "Progress" Vignette With Native Americans (5). 1872-1950's. 5 different proof vignette versions of "Progress" with Native Americans viewing cities and trains in the distance from hill top. All are printed on india paper with 4 mounted on manila file folders and one unmounted. 1). "Progress" with micro-printing listing 1872 date vignette was registered with Congress. Notations on folder list condition of die and roller and that the vignette was used on the 1990 Archive Series "The first American"; 2). "Homestake Mining" with allegorical men flanking same vignette; 3, 4). Vignette used for stock certificate top with the addition of "Number" and "Share" boxes and frame around vignette; 5). "Apache Corp" with Apache logo added to top right of vignette. Choice group. This vignette was also used on many other stocks, bonds and miscellaneous documents. Rare assortment. ABNC. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 |
| 1436 | | U.S. Native Americans Fighting Bears (4). ca.1850's-70's. 4 different vignettes of Native Americans fighting bears (2); with bear that he killed and with elk after the hunt. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila file folders or manila cards with archival notations on each folder listing the condition of the dies and rollers and that the vignettes were used on the 1988 Archive Series "The Hunt"; . 1). "Bear Fight" with wounded bear attacking downed horse and rider. Printed by NBNC; 2). Dramatic vignette of Bear attacking 2 Native Americans. Printed by TCC; 3). "Aboriginal" vignette of Native American with foot on bear he killed. Printed by ABNC; 4). Native Americans with elk they have killed. Printed by CBNC. Choice group. ABNC, TCC, CBNC, NBNC. (Photo) | Est. 300.00-600.00 |
| 1437 | | U.S. Native Americans - Variations of the Same Vignette (5). ca.1880's-1900. 5 different proof vignette versions of Native American "Mohawk" in profile. All are printed on india paper with 4 mounted on manila file folders or cards. All are printed by western BNC. 4 different sizes and formats with one flanked by 2 bison. The others are in various sizes in ovals. The large vignette folder has notation "Used on 1986 Archival Series Indians". Mostly choice condition with some minor toning. Rare assortment. WBNC. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 |
| 1438 | | U.S. Native Americans Vignettes (7). ca.1840's-70's. 7 different vignettes of Native Americans. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila file folders with archival notations on each folder listing the condition of the dies and rollers. 5 of the vignettes were used on the 1986 Archive Series "Indians" and the other 2 vignettes are of older distinguished looking Native Americans. One of the vignettes has notations that the die was prepared for the BEP for their use. Titles include "Red Stick; "Indian Girl"; Indian Girls"; "Indian Camp" with the others untitled. 2 of the vignettes have small tears and glue staining, the balance appear in choice condition. Rare group. ABNC, BCC. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 |
| 1439 | | U.S. Native Americans On the Buffalo Hunt (9). ca.1840-1860's. 9 different proof vignettes of Native Americans hunting buffalo (6) and deer . All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila cards. Printers include DWC; BCC and TCC. Mostly choice condition with some minor toning. Rare hunting vignettes. (Photo) | Est. 300.00-600.00 |
| 1440 | | U.S. Native Americans with Meeting New Americans. ca.1840's-70's. 10 different vignette proofs of Native Americans and colonists. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila cards. Printers include ABNC, CBNC, RWHE, BCC, DWC, TCC and others. Only one is titled in the group "Nicotina", all the others are untitled. All impressive and attractive engravings. Condition ranges between VG to choice uncirculated condition. Includes images of colonists fighting off indians, Pochahontas sparing life of white man and numerous other scenes. (Photo) | Est. 400.00-800.00 |
| 1441 | | U.S. Native Americans Vignettes (17). ca.1840's-70's. 17 different vignettes of Native Americans in various settings and poses. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila file cards. Titles include "The Bark Canoe"; "Indian Queen"; "Cayudutta" with micro engraving "Drawn & Engraved by V.Balch" on bottom right and "La Hija De Los Incas" with the others untitled. Mixed condition with 5 vignettes having moderate to severe faults due to glue staining and internal tears, with the balance ranging from Xf to choice uncirculated condition. Rare group. Printers include WHHW; ABNC; CBNC; TCC; DWC; BCC and others. (Photo) | Est. 400.00-800.00 |
| 1442 | | U.S. Native Americans Vignettes (11). ca.1860's-1960's. 11 different vignettes of Native American protraits with feathered headdresses. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila file cards (4) or on india paper only (7). Vignettes used on stocks, bonds, advertising, Traveler's Checks, and miscellaneous documents. Conditon varies from VG with light glue stains to choice uncirculated condition. Rare group. Printers include. ABNC, NBNC. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 |
| 1443 | | U.S. Native American Indian Women in Various Poses Used on Obsolete Banknotes. 1830-1850's. 8 different Native American Indian vignette proofs printed on india paper and mounted on manila cards with plate numbers on vignettes and cards. Printers include RWH&E (6) and BC&Co. (2). Vignettes vary from 1.5 to 3 inches. Images include women with babies; allegrical poses and standing or reclining. Most were used on obsolete banknotes, checks, drafts, stock certificates and miscellaneous security printed documents. All are in Fine to choice condition with some light glue staining and toning. Rare group that will be impossible to put together in the future. Almost all of them are unique or only 2 or 3 in archive. (Photo) | Est. 200.00-400.00 |
| 1444 | | U.S. Native American Vignettes Used on Stocks, Bonds & Security Printed Documents. ca.1840's-1960's. 9 different proof vignettes of Native Americans. The vignettes range from 2 to 6 inches in size. All are LDP's or cut down LDP's printed on india paper only. Printers include ABNC; RWHE; TCC and un-attributed. Condition ranges from XF to choice uncirculated condition. Please inspect. Rare Native American vignettes. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 |
| 1445 | | U.S. Native American Vignettes Used on Obsolete Banknotes, Stocks, Bonds & Security Printed Documents. ca.1840's-1950's. 2 different LDP vignettes of Native Americans in canoes. The vignettes are 4.5 by 2 inches in size. Both are printed on india paper only. One is titled "The Bark Canoe". Printers include WHHW and un-attributed. Condition ranges from XF (one has a very small tear in the top margin away from the design) to choice uncirculated condition. Please inspect. Rare Native American vignettes. (Photo) | Est. 150.00-300.00 |
| 1446 | | U.S. Native American Indian Chief Vignettes Used on Obsolete Banknotes, Stocks, Bonds & Security Printed Documents. ca.1880's-1930's. 8 different LDP or cut down LDP vignettes of Native American Indian Chiefs in full feathered headdress. The vignettes range from 2 to 3 inches. All are printed on india paper only. One is titled "Chief Santo". Vignettes were used on Wells Fargo Traveler's Checks and miscellaneous security printed documents. Printers are un-attributed but include Republic BNC and others. Condition ranges from VF to choice uncirculated condition. Please inspect. Rare Native American vignettes. RBNC. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 |
| 1447 | | U.S. Native American "Progress of Civilization" Vignettes #1. ca.1840's-1850's. 7 different vignettes of Native Americans viewing trains, ships and large cities from afar. The vignettes are 3 by 5 inches in size. All are printed on india paper and mounted to manila file cards. Printers include TCC (5) and 2 un-attributed. Condition ranges from VG (2 have small internal tear and light foxing or glue stains) to choice uncirculated condition. Please inspect. Rare Native American vignettes. TCC. (Photo) | Est. 300.00-600.00 |
| 1448 | | U.S. Native American "Progress of Civilization" Vignettes #2. ca.1840's-1860's. 8 different vignettes of Native Americans viewing trains, ships and large cities from afar. The vignettes are 3 by 5 inches in size. All are printed on india paper and mounted to manila file cards. Titles include "Across the Continent"; "Great West"; "First Train" with the balance untitled. Printers include NBNC (3); BCC (2) and DWC (3). Condition ranges from VG (1 has a small internal tear and light foxing or glue stains) to choice uncirculated condition. Please inspect. Another group of Native American vignettes. (Photo) | Est. 300.00-600.00 |
| 1449 | | U.S. Native American Indian Chiefs and Braves Vignettes. ca.1870's-1930's. 10 different vignettes of Native American Chieftens and Braves used on stocks, bonds, checks, Traveler's Checks and security printed documents. The vignettes range from 1 to 3 inches in size. All are printed on india paper and mounted to manila file cards. Titles include "Hendee Manufacturing" (they manufactured the famous "Indian Motocycle" and this is their logo; "North American Refractories" used on their stock certificate; "The National Shawmut Bank" with this being their logo and others titled and untitled. Printers include ABNC (7); NBNC (2) and FBNC (1). Condition ranges from VG to choice uncirculated condition. Please inspect. ABNC, WBNC, FBNC. (Photo) | Est. 400.00-800.00 |
| 1450 | | U.S. Native American Warriors and Braves Vignettes. ca.1840's-1870's. 9 different vignettes of Native American Warriors and Braves with weapons used on obsolete banknotes, stocks, bonds, checks and security printed documents. The vignettes range from 1.5 to 3 inches in size. All are printed on india paper and mounted to manila file cards. 2 of the vignettes by DWC have the same indian with a different back ground and in one vignette holding a bow and the other holding onto a large rock. Printers include CBNC (1); DWC (2); BCC (1); TCC (2) and unattributed (3). Condition ranges from VF to choice uncirculated condition. Please inspect. Rare group of Warrior Native American Vignettes. (Photo) | Est. 300.00-600.00 |
| 1451 | | U.S. Native American Vignettes. ca.1840's-1870's. 6 different vignettes of Native Americans in various poses and scenes used on obsolete banknotes, stocks, bonds, checks and security printed documents. The vignettes range from 1.5 to 3 inches in size. Titles include "Minnehaha" with the balance untitled.One has an indian brave on horseback with vertical lines through it due to a cracked printing plate. All are printed on india paper and mounted to manila file cards. Printers include ABNC; NBNC: DWC; BCC and unattributed. Condition ranges from VG to choice uncirculated condition. Please inspect. Rare group of Native American Vignettes. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 |
| 1452 | | U.S. Native American Vignettes. ca.1830's-1880's. 10 different vignettes of Native Americans in various poses and scenes used on obsolete banknotes, stocks, bonds, checks and security printed documents. The vignettes range from 1.5 to 4 inches in size. Titles include "Penn's Treaty"; "Oglethorpe" with the balance untitled. Scenes include indian chief with child and Native Americans and white men meeting. All are printed on india paper and mounted to manila file cards. Printers include ABNC; CBNC; HLBNC; DWC; TCC; RWH and RWHE. Condition ranges from VG to choice uncirculated condition. Please inspect. Rare group of earlyNative American Vignettes. (Photo) | Est. 300.00-600.00 |
| 1453 | | U.S. Native American Vignettes. ca.1830's-1880's. 14 different vignettes of Native Americans in various poses and scenes used on obsolete banknotes, stock, bonds, checks and security printed documents. The vignettes range from 1 to 4 inches in size. Titles include "Osceola" with the balance untitled. Scenes include indians ready to ax woman; Native American and eagle and many others. All are printed on india paper and mounted to manila file cards. Printers include WBNC; DWC; TCC; BCC; RWHE and unattributed. One scene with native Americans and allegorical women flanking oval with farming scene with steamboat has micro lettering of A.B.Durand on bottom and plate # V-40256. Condition ranges from VG to choice uncirculated condition. Please inspect. Extremely attractive and diverse group of early Native American vignettes. (Photo) | Est. 400.00-800.00 |
| 1454 | | U.S. "Bear Fight" Proof Vignette. ca.1900-1920's. Proof vignette of "Bear Fight" printed on india paper. Native American Indian with knife trapped under fallen horse fighting off attacking bear with arrow in its side. Classic image. XF condition. Used on checks, drafts, stocks, obsolete banknotes and other security printed items. Printed not listed, but possibly National BNC. (Photo) | Est. 125.00-250.00 |
| 1455 | | U.S. indian Motocycle Proof Vignette. ca.1910-30's. Cut down LDP proof vignette printed on india paper of side view portrait of famous Native American Indian logo vignette for the famous motorcycle company "Hendee Manufacturing Co.". Plate number "B-1197". Vignette used on stock certificates of the company. Scarce in this format with only 2 proofs found in archive. ABNC. (Photo) | Est. 100.00-200.00 |
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