| 1460 | U.S. Navigation Vignettes Used on Obsolete Currency and Security Printed Items. ca.1840's-60's. 10 different proof navigation vignettes printed by TCC and RWHE. All include images of sailing ships, steamships and steamboats. The vignettes range from 1.5 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. A few have light foxing or minor faults including internal tears from mounting, the balance are in VF to choice condition. All are unique in the archive in this format. Please inspect. Another rare group of early ship vignettes that would be impossible to duplicate. TCC, RWHE. (Photo) | Est. 200.00-400.00 | |
| 1461 | U.S. Navigation Vignettes Used on Obsolete Currency and Security Printed Items. ca.1840's-60's. 14 different proof navigation vignettes printed by various printers including ABNC; RWHE; Franklin BNC; TCC and others un-attributed. All include images of sailing ships, steamships and steamboats. The vignettes range from 2.5 to 4 inches in size. 4 are printed on india paper and mounted on manila card with plate number at top of the card and on the india paper and 10 are printed on india paper only. Mostly in XF to choice condition. Please inspect. Another rare group of early ship vignettes that would be impossible to duplicate. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 | |
| 1462 | U.S. Navigation Vignettes Used on Obsolete Currency and Security Printed Items. ca.1840's-70's. 8 different proof navigation vignettes. Printers include CBNC; ABNC and predecessor companies. All include images of steamboats, steam ships, schooners and sailboats. Titles include "Huma Passage" and "Erie Railway, Penn.RR" with the balance untitled. The vignettes range from 1 to 3 inches in size. All are printed on india paper. All in choice condition except for one that has small piece torn from lower right corner. Please inspect. A rare group of early ship vignettes that would be impossible to duplicate. CBNC. ABNC. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 | |
| 1463 | U.S. Navigation Vignettes Used on Obsolete Currency and Security Printed Items. ca.1840's-50's. 8 different early proof navigation vignettes by ABNC predecessor companies. Printers include BCC (6); DWS (1) and 1 unattributed. All include images of steam ships, steam boats, schooners and sailboats. Titles include "Marine View No.2" with the balance untitled. The vignettes range from 2 to 4 inches in size. All are printed on india paper mounted to manila cards with plate numbers on top of cards and on the india paper. Condition varies from VG (with toning, glue stains and internal paper tears) to XF (light foxing). Please inspect. A rare group of early ship vignettes used on obsolete currency that would be impossible to duplicate. BCC, DWS. (Photo) | Est. 300.00-600.00 |
| 1464 | U.S. Continental BNC Proof Vignettes (10). 1870's. 10 different proof vignette file sheets with vignettes printed on india paper and mounted on file cards. Plate number is listed on top of card and on proof itself. Proofs include "Continental BNC" micro printing; numerals including a compound proof sheet of 100(C)-500(D)-1000(M) vignette; a compound vignette of 50 that is obliterated and 1000 counters; "Two, Five and One hundred dollars" in text on a number of proofs and miscellaneous proofs. All are in choice Unc. condition. Rare group of Continental BNC vignettes. CBNC. (Photo) | Est. 300.00-600.00 | |
| 1465 | U.S. A Quartet of "Quints" $5 "V" Roman Numeral Vignettes With Allegorical Figures Used on Obsolete Banknotes #2. 1830-1850's. 4 different proofs printed on india paper and mounted on manila cards with plate numbers on vignettes and cards. Printers include UBS&H (1), TC&Co. (1) and BC&Co.(2). All are medium sized vignettes between 1.5 and 2.5 inches each. 1). Ornate "V" with allegorical woman with sword and scales with ship and factory in background; 2). Ornate "V" with 3 allegorical woman surrounding "V"; 3). 2 cherubic figures in romantic embrace. Micro printing on bottom left has initials of UBS&H as engravers; 4). 5 cherubic angels with wings are hanging onto a very ornate "V". All vignettes in VF to choice condition. Rare group. (Photo) | Est. 150.00-300.00 | |
| 1466 | U.S. $3 Numeral and Roman Numeral Vignettes With People Used on Obsolete Banknotes. 1830-1850's. 8 different proofs printed on india paper and mounted on manila cards with plate numbers on vignettes and cards. Printers include RWH&E (3), TC&Co. (4) and BC&Co.(1). All are medium sized vignettes between 1.5 and 3 inches each. One is in Roman Numerals and the rest are numerals. Vignettes include Native American Indian with train; Woman sitting staring out to sea; Patriotic allegorical woman with eagle and shield and the balance with allegorical figures. All vignettes in VF to choice condition. Rare group of "3" and "III" vignettes. (Photo) | Est. 200.00-400.00 | |
| 1467 | U.S. $3 Numeral and Numeral Text Vignettes With People Used on Obsolete Banknotes. 1830-1850's. 7 different proofs printed on india paper and mounted on manila cards with plate numbers on vignettes and cards. Printers include RWH&E (2); TC&Co. (3); DW&Co. (1) and BC&Co.(1). All are medium sized vignettes between 1.5 and 3.5 inches each. Vignettes include allegorical women sitting or standing; cherubs;allegorical men standing and a single man standing by numeral. All vignettes in Fine to choice condition with some light glue staining or toning. Another group of rare "3" vignettes. (Photo) | Est. 150.00-300.00 | |
| 1468 | U.S. Numeral Vignettes Used on Obsolete Banknotes. ca.1840-50's. LDP vignette of the numbers 1 and 2. Evidently engraved on the same die with a very small allegorical woman holding an anchor. The "1" vignette has a woman and an Indian and the "2" vignette has a sailor and woman. Plate # V 39655. Printed on india paper on white card. Pristine condition. Ornate and attractive vignette. Printer is not listed but it is an ABNC predecessor company's work. (Photo) | Est. 150.00-300.00 | |
| 1469 | U.S. "20" Numeral Counter Assortment From National BNC. ca.1840's-1870's. 30 different proof "20" numeral counters used on obsolete banknotes, stocks, bonds, checks and various other security printed documents. All were printed by National BNC. All are printed on india paper and are LDP's or cut down LDP's in various colors, sizes and shapes. All have plate numbers at top. All are in XF condition. Scarce group. NBNC. (Photo) | Est. 150.00-300.00 | |
| 1470 | U.S. "20" Numeral Counters From National BNC. ca.1840's-1870's. 22 different proof "20" numeral counters with 12 of them compound proofs with 2 vignettes per impression of different denominations in combination with "20". All were used on obsolete banknotes, stocks, bonds, checks and various other security printed documents. All were printed by National BNC. All are printed on india paper and are LDP's or cut down LDP's in various colors, sizes and shapes. All are in XF condition. Scarce group. NBNC. (Photo) | Est. 175.00-350.00 | |
| 1471 | U.S. "1000" Numeral Counters From National BNC. ca.1840's-1870's. 22 different proof "1000" numeral counters with 4 of them "500" or "100" counters. All were used on obsolete banknotes, stocks, bonds, checks and various other security printed documents. All were printed by National BNC. All are printed on india paper and are LDP's or cut down LDP's in various colors, sizes and shapes. All are in XF condition. Scarce group. NBNC. (Photo) | Est. 200.00-400.00 | |
| 1472 | U.S. "1000" Numeral Counter Assortment From National BNC. ca.1840's-1870's. 19 different proof "1000" numeral counters with 7 of them either "100"; "500" or "$-Odd" counters. All were used on obsolete banknotes, stocks, bonds, checks and various other security printed documents. All were printed by National BNC. All are printed on india paper and are LDP's or cut down LDP's in various colors, sizes and shapes. All are in XF condition. Scarce group. NBNC. (Photo) | Est. 200.00-400.00 | |
| 1473 | U.S. "500" Numeral Counter Assortment From National BNC. ca.1840's-1870's. 17 different proof "500" numeral counters with 1 of them a "100" counter. All were used on obsolete banknotes, stocks, bonds, checks and various other security printed documents. All were printed by National BNC. All are printed on india paper and are LDP's or cut down LDP's in various colors, sizes and shapes. All are in XF condition. Scarce group. NBNC. (Photo) | Est. 200.00-400.00 | |
| 1474 | U.S., Foreign Numeral "5" and Other Counters Used on Banknotes, Stocks, Bonds and Documents Group #2. ca.1850's-80's. 14 different proof numeral "5" counters with one compound proof with 5; 10; 20 and 100 counters on one proof impression. Printed primarily by National BNC. All are either large die proofs or cut down large die proofs on india paper. Most have been used in some variation on either U.S. or foreign banknotes, stock certificates, bonds and documents. Almost all have plate numbers. All have different designs or color variations. Choice condition. NBNC. (Photo) | Est. 200.00-400.00 |
| 1475 | U.S. Patriotic George Washington Vignettes Used on Obsolete Currency and Security Printed Items. ca.1840's-60's. 8 different Patriotic George Washington related vignettes. Most were used on obsolete banknotes, stocks, bonds and drafts. All are printed on india paper and mounted on manila file folders with archival notations and information. Printers include ABNC; CBNC; TCC; and RWHE. Titles include "Washington On The Delaware"; "The Continentaler"; "Washington Headquarters, Newburgh" with micro-printing of Freeman Rawdon on lower right border and one internal tear; and, others untitled. All of the vignettes range from 1 to 3 inches in size. Most have toning or light glue stains, otherwise appear in choice condition. Please inspect. Rare group of early Civil War vignettes, some well known. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 | |
| 1476 | U.S. Artistic Patriotic Vignette "A New Star of the Flag". ca.1870's-90's. Proof vignette of allegorical woman with star on headband holding a billowing in the wind flag. Titled "A New Star for the Flag". The vignette is 2.5 by 3.5 inches in size. Printed on india paper and mounted on manila card with archival notations. Condition is XF with very light foxing. Please inspect. Rare and attractive vignette. ABNC. (Photo) | Est. 125.00-250.00 | |
| 1477 | U.S. Allegorical "Freedom" Vignette. ca.1859-1870's. Allegorical patriotic woman "Freedom" proof vignette. Possibly used on obsolete banknotes, stocks, bonds, checks and security printed documents. The vignette is 1 to 3 inches in size. Printed on india paper and mounted to archival manila card with plate number on vignette and on card. Printed by ABNC but possibly engraved by a predecessor printer. Appears in choice condition, but unfortunately the vignette was torn on the lower 1/4 near the base when pasted onto card. Unique in archive. Please inspect. Dynamic Patriotic female vignette. ABNC. (Photo) | Est. 150.00-300.00 | |
| 1478 | U.S. Allegorical "Liberty and Eagle" Vignette Partially Engraved. ca.1859-1870's. Allegorical patriotic "Liberty" holding eagle proof vignette. Possibly used on obsolete banknotes, stocks, bonds, checks and security printed documents. The vignette is 1.5 to 2 inches in size. Printed on india paper and mounted to archival manila card with plate number on vignette and on card. Vignette is partially engraved with the eagle complet as well as "Liberty's" arm and head, while the rest of the vignette is only outlined or lightly engraved. Printed by Continental BNC. Appears in choice condition. Unique in archive. Please inspect. Dynamic Patriotic female vignette. CBNC. (Photo) | Est. 150.00-300.00 | |
| 1479 | U.S. Playboy Enterprises Proof Vignette. 1971. Famous vignette of nude reclining woman found on the top of Playboy stock certificates. Original portrait by R. Lavin. Rare as a vignette. Printed on india paper. Choice Unc. Condition. SCBNC. (Photo) | Est. 500.00-1,000.00 |
| 1480 | U.S. Alexander Hamilton Collection (7). 1880-1920. 7 different documents, brochures, advertising cards or vignettes with Alexander Hamilton on them. 1,2) 2 different vignettes of Hamilton facing partially to the left in black and green; 3,4). Proofs of Hamilton facing right , one on glossy white paper and the other on india paper on card; 5). Bank of NY advertising card specimen; 6). ABNC Advertising card with Washington and Hamilton. Toned on top margin; 7). Hamilton, Ohio. First National Bank. Specimen Check by Hamilton BNC with Hamilton on left. Scarce assortment of Hamilton items. Mostly choice condition. ABNC, HBNC, RBNC. (Photo) | Est. 400.00-800.00 | |
| 1481 | U.S. John C. Calhoun Proof Vignette Study (9). 1850-1870's. 9 different proof vignettes. 8 are printed on india paper and one is on india paper on manila card. 6 are portraits of him facing right and 3 have him facing left. He helped lay the ground work for the South's secession and subsequent Civil war with his support of slavery. Printers include DBC; NBNC; RWHE and unspecified. Rare group of vignettes used on checks and obsolete banknotes. DBC; NBNC; RWHE. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 | |
| 1482 | U.S. Alexander Hamilton Proof Vignette Study (4). 1860-1900. 4 different proof vignettes printed on india paper and mounted on manila card. Card has archival notations. Condition varies between XF to AU. Rare in this format. NBNC, ABNC. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 | |
| 1483 | U.S. Notable Men Proof Vignettes From Homer Lee BNC Book Plates. ca.1880's-1890's. 5 different proof sheets with 5 notable men vignettes in ovals evidently printed for a book plate. Includes presidents and famous historical figures including G. Cleveland; Spinner; Sam Houston and others. All are printed on india paper and mounted on large manila envelopes with archival notations. All are in choice condition. Rare if not unique in archive. HLBNC. (Photo) | Est. 200.00-400.00 | |
| 1484 | U.S. Large Die Proofs of Edison and Wilson. ca.1900-1930's. 2 different LDP vignette of portraits of Thomas Edison and Woodrow Wilson. Both are printed on india paper and mounted to large card. Both have mounting remnants on back. The Wilson vignette has some curling of the paper on top margin far from design. Both are by ABNC. They came together and caught my eye. Handsome pair of vignettes. ABNC (Photo) | Est. 150.00-300.00 | |
| 1485 | U.S. Portraits of Notable Men. ca.1850's-1890's. 15 different proof vignettes of various notable men used on obsolete currency, stock certificates, bonds, checks, drafts and miscellaneous documents. Names include: Cyrus Lee; Charles Moore; H.K.List; Jesse Ketchum; James C.Knight; Orange Johnson (I wonder if he knows Orange Julius?); Joseph Haynes; Issac Harter; George F.Hesselmyer; John W.Garrett and others. Printed on india paper. LDP's and cut down LDP's. VF to XF condition. Rare vignettes of famous and not so famous men. ABNC, NBNC. (Photo) | Est. 200.00-400.00 | |
| 1486 | U.S. Portraits of Notables. ca.1850's-1890's. 10 different proof vignettes of various notable men used on obsolete currency, stock certificates, bonds, checks, drafts and miscellaneous documents. Names include: George F.Hesselmyer; Jervis Langdon; Hon.H.K.Oliver; Amos Noyes; Thomas S.Mott; James McAuly; Gov.Morgan; Hon.W.M.McWillie; Col.Robert Aull and one with no name. Printed on india paper or india paper on card. Cut down LDP's. VF to XF condition. Rare vignettes of famous and not so famous men. ABNC, NBNC. (Photo) | Est. 125.00-250.00 | |
| 1487 | U.S. Portraits of Famous Men. ca.1850's-1890's. 13 different proof vignettes of various famous men used on obsolete currency, stock certificates, bonds, checks, drafts and miscellaneous documents. Names include: Chester A.Arthur; George Pullman; Robert Morris; Charles Morgan; Schuyler Colfax; Harvey Fisk; Henry Clay; Franklin Nichols; Mark Hopkins; Hon.William Dennison, Postmaster General of the U.S.; Seward; FUlton and Hon.William P. Fessenden. Printed on india paper. Cut down LDP's. VF to XF condition. Rare vignettes of famous men. ABNC, NBNC. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 | |
| 1488 | U.S. Lincoln Proof Vignette Selection (9). ca.1860-1930's. 9 different proof vignettes of Abraham Lincoln. 4 are printed on india paper and mounted on manila file folders and 5 are printed on india paper. One of the vignettes is of Lincoln's birthplace. Printers include ABNC, HLBNC, CBNC and others. Choice condition. Scarce group. ABNC, HLBNC, CBNC. (Photo) | Est. 400.00-800.00 | |
| 1489 | U.S. George Washington Proof Vignette Study (7). 1860-1900. 7 different proof vignettes printed on india paper and mounted on manila card. Card has archival notations. Condition varies between VG to AU. Rare in this format. ABNC, NBNC. (Photo) | Est. 300.00-600.00 |
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